AMS Neve 88D, User Manual

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The default path names are TK1, TK2, TK3, etc.
Tracks have a track send (output) and track return (input) at the beginning of the
signal path. These can be connected (port routed, patched) to an Output and an
Input Port. Bus/Tape switching is provided on the Fader Strips and with global
Bus/Tape switching on the master section.
Tracks can have Channels, Groups and other Tracks as routing sources. They can
be routed to Main Outputs, Groups and other Tracks. The software that controls
routing prevents any feedback loops from occurring. They can also send to
Auxiliaries.
Tracks can be used as surround sound destinations and this is set up using the Pan
Designators and Pan Macros functions in Desk Edit. Tracks are also used to
configure 'stem busses'.
Main Outputs
Main Outputs (or Mains) are the primary destination for final mixes and overall
console output when working in mono or stereo. Mains are also the most commonly
selected source for control room monitoring. Mains can be mono, stereo (Films are
used for surround outputs). There can be up to four Mains in a Desk Setup.
Mains use the Master Faders but they can also be assigned to normal fader strips.
The default path names are MAIN, MAI2, MAI3 and MAI4.
Mains can have one or two outputs at the end of the signal path. These can be
connected to Output Ports using I/O Patching.
Mains can have Channels, Groups and Tracks as routing sources. They can be
routed to Cues or used as monitoring sources.
Press the MAIN key on the upper channel strip to show the available Main Outputs.
Press the numbered key in the routing array to route the path to that Output.