TL Audio Fat Track - Manual (Page 16)

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Main Select Buttons
The ‘MAIN’ switch located in the centre of the unit just above each corresponding
rotary stereo return knob (A,B,C,D) activates the return and routes it into the stereo
bus. To activate the main switch it needs to be pressed to its downward position. The
‘MAIN’ switch can be used as an ‘ON’ switch to route the stereo signal to the stereo
bus, or as a ‘MUTE’ switch when it is de-selected.
Main Fader
The main rotary fader controls the main output level and also drives the final tube dual
triode ECC83 tube stage on the master output.
Effects Return
The Effects Return Rotary knob is located above the Main fader and the headphone
levels, and controls the level of the signal coming back from your effects processor to
be fed into the stereo mix. Playing with the amount of signal you send and the level
you set the Effects return knob at will greatly differ the severity of the chosen effect.
As it is a stereo return that feeds the stereo bus you could also use the return as an
additional stereo input when summing or mixing.
Master Insertion Points
Balanced inserts are offered in the master section too. This enables you too connect a
piece of hardware like a stereo compressor or limiter for an easy mastering solution.
The inserted device can easily be switched on and off for A/B comparison and
flexibility via the ‘INSERT ON’ button just above the main rotary fader control.
Phones Level 1 - Producer
This rotary control controls the level sent to headphone output 1 (producer). It is fed
from the monitor section and will follow what is selected within that section. This
means that by default it will monitor the stereo bus/ main mix, unless you select one,
or any number of the stereo return (A-D) buttons and it will then switch to monitor
what has been soloed.
Phones Level 2 – Artist
Phones level 2’s (artist) rotary control, controls the level of the signal fed to
headphone output 2. This output always feeds from the stereo bus / main mix even
when returns are in solo mode. This means headphone output 2 is ideal for the artist
or client to listen to for a constant, uninterrupted listening experience.