API “The BOX”
Operator’s Manual
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3.0 Summing Input Channels 1-16
To make efficient use of space, summing inputs are arranged with two (2) channels per strip
with the even number channels above the odd numbered channels. The fader controls for
each pair of channels are situated side-by-side below the 2-channel strip. Each 2-channel
strip contains two complete channels.
The default signal flow through the summing inputs is as follows:
Input
⇒
insert
⇒
fader
⇒
mute
⇒
pan-pot
⇒
program bus
The fader can be bypassed (0dB) to yield:
Input
⇒
insert
⇒
mute
⇒
pan-pot
⇒
program bus
“The BOX” provides sixteen (16)
summing
input
channels
(summing inputs) that are
optimized for mixing in a DAW
environment.
All
sixteen
summing inputs are identical.
Along with their associated
faders, each summing input
provides
a
simple,
but
appropriately featured audio
path for mixing applications. In
recognition
of
the
signal
processing
power
of
most
DAWs, the summing inputs do
not contain filters, equalization
or
dynamic
processing
(compressor). However they do
provide the essential elements
and flexibility needed for mixing
on an analog summing bus.
Accordingly, all summing inputs
include:
•
0dB fader bypass
•
Balanced insert with switch
•
2 mono aux sends
•
1 stereo aux/cue send
•
Fader and mute
•
Pan-pot
•
Program bus assignment
•
Solo and solo safe
All aux/cue sends have ON/OFF
switches and can be routed
either pre or post-fader. The
stereo send can be routed to
aux buses 3/4 or the cue bus.
