SoundCraft B400 - Manual (Page 46)

4.18 B400 Functional Description
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The three LEDs provide visual confirmation that the 48V phantom power, +17V
& -17V Audio Supplies, and the +5V Logic Supply are all present.
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The ON-AIR switch,when activated, will close a set of normally-open relay con-
tacts. It also disables the oscillator and some talkback facilities provided by the
Communications Module.
The On-Air switch may also be operated externally via the opto-isolated connec-
tions on the rear panel.
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Master controls are provided for each of the four auxiliaries. The rotary control
sets the final output level and the associated AFL button allows you to listen to the
After-Fade Signal via the Cue System.
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When the INS (Insert) button is depressed, the signal paths (left and right) are
routed via the insert return XLRs (there is a separate XLR for the left and the right
signal). When the INS button is released the signal paths are routed internally.
Note that the signals are always available on the insert send XLRs, irrespective of
the position of the INS switch.
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The limiter is located post-insert.
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The 4-position rotary THRESHOLD switch sets the signal level (in dBr) at which
the limiter starts operating.
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The 8-LED GAIN REDUCTION meter shows the extent to which the limiter is
reducing the gain.
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The FAST ATTACK switch gives a choice of attack times: 10msec when the
switch is released, 0.5msec when the switch is depressed.
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The RELEASE control allows you to select a limiter release time from 200msecs to
10secs.
The AUTO switch gives a preset release time of one second with a 2-stage
release action.
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Pressing the LIMITER IN switch places the limiter in-circuit.