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15.5.3 TALK (TALK OVER)
It is often useful to reduce all other audio source levels so that an important announcement
can be clearly understood by the audience.
The Talk button (also known as “Talk Over”) is only shown at the bottom of input groups
when the Connection Type for is set to one of the Mic options. Enabling Talk for a source
(typically a microphone) reduces the output level of all other audio sources by 20dB.
15.5.4 SOLO
Solo implementations and options vary widely in the audio industry, but broadly speaking,
they provide several very useful functions. TriCaster’s Solo feature (Figure 196) offers
remarkable flexibility without overly confusing complexity.
Consider a few basic design concepts:
 The Solo switch state has no impact on the audio mix(es) sent to other outputs.
 Enabling Solo for a source sends its (after-fader) sound to the Headphones output, and removes all
other sources from that output.
 TriCaster’s Solo feature is normally what it called ‘exclusive Solo’ (or ‘X-Or’ type). This means that
enabling Solo for a given source disables all other Solo buttons.
 It is possible to use what is called ‘Solo latch’, ganging multiple sources for Solo output. Hold down
the Ctrl key and click additional Solo buttons to add or remove their respective audio contributions
from the latched Solo group.
A UDITIONING AN A UDIO S OURCE
It can be very useful to be able to preview one or more audio sources, doing so without allowing the test
sound to be audible on Program output. Typically, this need arises in connection with testing microphones
or other audio sources that will be used in the production.
To audition an audio source in this manner:
1. First Mute the source, removing it from primary outputs.
2. Then enable Solo to hear it on the Headphones output.
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