Chapter 12: Matrix Mixers
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Snapshots
All matrix settings, including Pan but excluding the stereo
link status, are stored and recalled with snapshots. The stereo
link status of Matrix masters is not snapshottable.
Compatibility
Show files created in previous versions of software preserve all
mono matrix settings in working memory and snapshots.
Loading a Show file containing stereo-linked Matrixes in a
previous version of software preserves all date except Matrix
master link status.
Settings
You can copy and paste settings between mono and stereo
Matrixes, and use the Replace with Mix command, by
right-clicking on the Matrix and choosing
Copy
,
Paste
, or
Re-
place with Mix
from the menu.
Copy and Paste
Copy/paste only applies to master strip settings (fader, mute,
polarity, delay, direct out). Mix parameters and mix sources
are handled separately.
Replace
You can use the right-click menu to Replace mixer settings be-
tween mono and stereo Matrixes.
.
Linking and Unlinking Adjacent Matrix Inputs
Adjacent inputs to Matrix mixers can be linked or unlinked on
a per input pair basis. Link status can be specified on a per Ma-
trix basis (for example, inputs 1 and 2 can be linked for Matrix
1, but unlinked for Matrix 2). This gives you the ability to con-
trol inputs as either a stereo-linked pair or as independent
mono inputs.
• When linked, level and source on/off controls are linked.
• When unlinked, discrete level and on/off controls affect
each individual channel.
Stereo inputs (such as stereo groups, Mains LR, and ste-
reo-linked auxes) are linked by default, such as after a Clear
Console operation. Adjacent inputs can be linked or unlinked
at any time, in Config or Show mode.
To link or unlink inputs to Matrix mixers:
1
Go to the Outputs page, and click to display the
Matrix
mixer.
2
Click the checkboxes below any adjacent inputs to link or
unlink them. A check mark in the checkbox indicates a linked
input source; an empty checkbox indicates unlinked sources.
Relinking and Offsets
When inputs are relinked, their level and on/off state will
change as follows:
Level
Each channel maintains any offset between the two
channels. This offset is not maintained if both linked controls
are adjusted beyond their maximum or minimum.
On/Off
Each channel maintains its discrete on/off state at the
time the sources are relinked. For example, if one channel is
on and the other is off the stereo input will maintain these set-
tings after relinking, thus providing a stereo source with one
channel on, and the other off. Toggling one channel from Off
to On results in both channels switching On; toggling one of
the linked channels from On to Off results in both channels
switching Off.
From
To
Result
Mono
Mono
All mix parameters and mix
sources applied
Mono
Stereo
All mix parameters and mix
sources applied; Pans default to
center
Stereo
Stereo
All mix parameters and mix
sources applied
Stereo
Mono
All mix parameters and mix
sources except pan applied
Link controls in the Outputs page
Click to link or unlink
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