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Chapter 6: pre-fader insert, Muting channels – Dan Dugan Sound Design M User Manual

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Chapter 6: Pre-fader Insert

The Dugan Speech System is more convenient to operate if patched post-fader. If
your console allows a post-fader insert, skip this section. If you must use a pre-fader
insert, this section describes how to properly mute and pre-listen to muted channels.

Muting Channels

Mics must be muted by using the mute buttons on the Dugan Control Panel. Pulling
a fader down on the console will not properly mute a channel. Although that mic is
no longer audible in the mix, it still contributes to the gain computations and causes
ambient noise fluctuation. In the worst case, this could cut off a speaker.

Figure 6-1 Insert points on most analog mixers are pre-fader

EQ

MICROPHONE

INPUT

INSERT

POINT

INSERT

POINT

MIX BUS

CONSOLE

INSERT

POINT

FADER

DCA

WEIGHT

ALGORITHM