SPL DMC Mastering Console (Black) - Manual (Page 20)

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Control Elements
Interval Auto Bypass (Insert/Off/Source)
The DMC Mastering Console provides an Auto-Bypass switch with three possible set-
tings. In the center position “Off” the Auto-Bypass is deactivated. In position “Insert” the
Insert is activated and deactivated within a selected time frame, chosen with the Interval
control. To be able to make an objective judgment of the processed material, it is best
not to have to be toggling between the original and processed signals by yourself, but
rather have it done automatically. Plus, the fact that you do not have to move from the
sweet spot and can concentrate better on the music to optimally assess the processing is
a huge advan- tage. The Interval control determines the time that needs to elapse before
the compressor toggles between the processed and unprocessed signals. Hard left is the
shortest setting. To increase the interval, turn the knob clockwise.
If the Bypass switch is in position “Source”, the device toggles between the Input and the
Source signal. This allows you to compare the recorded signal (e.g. Input 1) to the DAW
Return or a reference (e.g. Source 1).
Speaker (Speakers A - D)
With the four buttons of the Speaker section, you can switch between the four different
outputs of the category Speaker, in most cases a different pair of loudspeakers. Outputs
A to C are stereo outputs, output D is a mono output. You can only select one pair of
loudspeakers at the same time. A multiple selection is not possible.
Sub
With the Sub switch you can add a Sub signal (subwoofer) in addition to the pair of speak-
ers you selected in the speaker section. The Sub outputs a mono signal, which is unaf-
fected frequency-wise.
This is why you have to connect a subwoofer with integrated bass management.
The subwoofer can be paired with a certain pair of speakers. Therefore you have to push
the selected Speaker button (e.g. Speaker A) and the Sub button at the same time until
the LEDs of the buttons start to blink. If you push both buttons at the same time again,
you can reset this function.
Phonitor / HP Out
The Phonitor/HP Out delivers the same signal as the Speaker outputs A to C, but the sig-
nal is intended for a headphone amplifier like the SPL Phonitor 2. This also allows you to
optimally work with headphones.
To automatically deactivate when the Phonitor / HP Out is activated, you have to push
the Phonitor / HP Out button until it starts to blink. If this mode is activated, the Phonitor
/ HP Out button and the Speaker button you selected before alternate in lighting up. To
deactivate this mode, you have to push the Phonitor / HP Out button again until it stops
blinking.