Chapter 3: VENUE SC48 Control Overview
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Bank Safe Mode
If the Safe LED is flashing rapidly, the chan-
nel remains in place on the top fader layer when a different
Bank (A–D) is selected (it will be unlinked from console bank-
ing). If the LED is off, the channel follows banking.
Bus Assigns LEDs
These red LEDs indicate Mains bus (LR or C/M) assignment.
If the LR LED is lit, the input channel feeds the Left and
Right Main busses in either L–R or L–C–R panning mode (re-
gardless of the Stereo Pan LED status).
If the C/M LED is lit, the input channel feeds the C (center)
bus from the pan in L–C–R mode, or the M (mono) bus before
the pan. Stereo channels are summed to the mono bus.
Meters
Each Input Channel provides a Comp/Lim gain reduction me-
ter and an input level meter, plus LEDs for EQ, Stereo and Gate
status.
Comp Gain Reduction Meter
A 3-segment meter displays gain reduction for the channel
compressor/limiter.
Input Level Meter
A 6-segment meter displays input level and indicates clipping.
The top-most LED is bi-color and lights red to indicate clip-
ping at any point in the channel.
EQ Status LED
A single red LED indicates EQ In/Out status as shown in the
following table.
Stereo LED
A single yellow LED indicates a stereo input channel. The ste-
reo channel LED flashes if a 10 dB or greater offset is detected
between left and right inputs.
Gate Status LED
A single bi-color LED shows the current Expander or Gate
status.
Input Encoders and Assignment Controls
Each input channel features one assignable input encoder that
can be assigned to control input gain, HPF corner frequency,
pan/balance/width, and sends (Auxes).
The Encoder Assignment switches, located to the left of the
row of encoders, determine the function of the encoders on
Input Channels. The LCD displays the current function (see
“Input Channel LCD Displays” on page 20).
Rotary and Switch Functionality
VENUE rotary encoders are dual-function controls that pro-
vide rotary and switch functions. In addition to adjusting pa-
rameters by turning the encoder, you can toggle parameters
(such as taking the HPF in or out of circuit) by pressing the en-
coder knob.
Encoder LEDs
Two types of LEDs surround each encoder:
The LED ring around the encoder displays the relative posi-
tion of its currently assigned parameter.
Below each encoder is an indicator LED, which indicates pa-
rameter status (in/out), default setting, or other conditions re-
lated to the current encoder function.
Bus Assign indicator LEDs on an Input Channel
Input channel meters and LEDs
For meter scales, see “Channel Meters” on page 107.
Color
EQ Status
(none)
Not in circuit
Red
In circuit
LR
C/M
Comp/Lim
Input Level
EQ In/Out
Stereo
Gate
Gain Reduction
Color
Channel Status
(none)
Mono
Yellow
Stereo
Input encoders, assignment switches, and LCD (inputs 1–8)
Encoder Assignment Switches
Encoders
LCD
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