Studio Technologies 58 2000 - Manual (Page 26)

Model 58/59 User Guide Issue 4, December 2000
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 27
for Surround
Monitor Output Channels Active
The Model 59 hardware and software
supports up to eight monitor output chan-
nels. From the factory, the Model 59 is
configured to support all eight outputs.
This would be correct for an installation
that uses four Model 58 Central Control-
lers operating in their dual-output-channel
mode. But there will often be cases where
one, two, or three Model 58 Central Con-
trollers will be installed, creating 2-, 4-,
or 6-channel systems. By configuring
the Model 59 to disable the unused output
channels, operator clarity is enhanced.
Specifically, the output mute/solo mode
buttons and LEDs for the unused monitor
output channels will be disabled, along
with the underlying functionality. With the
unused monitor output channels disabled,
an operator can’t accidentally select those
channels for solo or mute operation.
Supported monitor output channels
should always start at channel 1 and
run consecutively to the last channel.
For example, a 6-channel system should
support output channels 1-6, with chan-
nels 7 and 8 disabled. A 4-channel system
should have channels 1-4 active, and 5-8
disabled.
Insert Operation
Configuring the insert sections is an excel-
lent test of your manual dexterity. If you
have any doubts about your ability, don’t
chew gum at the same time! The insert
sections are unique in their ability to be
configured on a channel-by-channel basis.
Each channel of each insert section can
be independently set for one of four oper-
ating modes: Mute normal signal, maintain
normal signal flow, replace the normal
signal with the insert return signal, or mix
the insert return signal with the normal
signal. A detailed explanation of each
mode follows:
Mode 1: Mute normal signal. In this mode
no signal flows through the insert section.
This is effectively a channel mute function.
The insert send continues to be active, but
the insert return is not active.
Mode 2: Maintain normal signal flow. In
this mode the normal audio signal contin-
ues to flow through the insert section. This
is effectively a “no-insert function” function!
The insert send continues to be active, but
the insert return is not active.
Mode 3: Replace the normal signal with
the insert return signal. This is the conven-
tional insert function that most audio
consoles provide. The normal signal no
longer flows through the insert section.
The return signal is connected into the
signal path. The insert send continues
to be active.
Mode 4: Mix the insert return signal with
the normal signal. In this mode the normal
signal continues to flow through the insert
section, with the insert return signal mixed
(summed) with it. No level change is per-
formed, they are mixed at nominal level.
Any level reduction required to prevent
“buildup” needs to be done externally.
The insert send continues to be active.
A special mode has been included to
allow an insert section to be disabled
from operation. This is accomplished
by configuring all eight channels associ-
ated with each insert section to mode 2,
maintain normal signal flow. With this
configuration an operator can press the
associated insert button “till the cows
come home” and the function will never
activate. This is another attempt at making
the Model 59 “idiot proof.”