3.7 Channel Meters and Peak Indicators
A VU Meter is provided for each channel, along with a LED Peak Indicator for each audio path
(Fader 1 and Fader 2).
3.7.1
Channel VU Meters
The Channel Meter is fed from the Fader 1 Channel Input by default (no METER SELECT
buttons engaged).
The METER SELECT controls function as follows:
3.7.2
Fader 1 and Fader 2 Peak Indicators
Each channel is equipped with a LED Peak Indictor in each path. The Peak Reference Level is
selected by the PEAK REFERENCE selector in the Center Section.
The Channel Meter can be fed from the following points:
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Fader 1 Channel Input
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Fader 2 Channel Input
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Direct Output
•
Multitrack Summing Bus 1-24
METER SELECT: The feed to the Channel Meter is determined
by the selection made using the METER SELECT controls in
the Center Section
VU FDR 1 (Fader 1): Assigns the meters to the Fader 1 Channel Input
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Illuminates in green when engaged
VU FDR 2 (Fader 2): Assigns the meters to the Fader 2 Channel Input
•
Illuminates in green when engaged
VU DIR (Direct Output): Assigns the meters to the Channel Direct Output
•
Illuminates in green when engaged
VU BUS 1-24 (Direct Output): Assigns the meters to the outputs of Multitrack
Summing Busses 1-24
•
Illuminates in green when engaged
MAIN VU 0 = +10: Sets the Program Meter (MAIN) VU scale to 0 VU equals
+10 dBu
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A -10 dB pad is inserted before the meter
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0 VU 4 dBu when not engaged
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Illuminates in green when engaged
MAIN VU PEAK: Changes the Program Meter (MAIN) ballistics from VU to Peak
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A fixed peak hold circuit feeds the meter
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Illuminates in green when engaged
