Cadac M16, Installation & User Manual

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M16 Microphone Amplifier Revision MA2005-7
4.11 RM16 Meters
16 channel meters are provided on the RM16, therefore providing
comprehensive metering for every channel on the selected M16.
The 20 segment meter scale is from -36dBu to +21dBu in 3dB incre-
ments.
4.11.1 Channel Mute indication
Channel Mute indication on the RM16 is provided via channel me-
ters. When a channel is muted (either locally or remotely) the asso-
ciated channel LED on the channel meter illuminates. See also
4.14
Mute .
4.11.2 Meter Brightness Control
It is possible to alter the brightness levels of these meters. This is a
useful feature as ambient lighting varies according to where a per-
formance is held. For example, an outdoor festival may be held in
very bright conditions, thereby requiring very bright and highly con-
trasting meters, or conversely a theatrical performance where there
is an importance for audio equipment to emit as little light as possi-
ble.
From the RM16 root menu (see FIG 4-7. RM16 root menu ) select
Edit by pressing the associated illuminated button below the menu.
Select System from the Edit menu.
Select User
Use the - Brig buttons beneath the menu screen to adjust
the brightness of the channel meters.
Press Return to return to the System menu.
Press Return to return to the Edit menu.
Press Return to return to the Root menu
4.12 Controlling M16 microphone channels
Operation of the RM16 is very intuitive, allowing quick access to all
parameters during live performance.
4.12.1 M16 selection
Selection of which M16 is currently being controlled and metered by
the RM16 is performed from the Root menu.
To select which rack is to be controlled, press the - Rack ( ) + buttons
located beneath the menu screen. This will increment or decrement
the Rack number. The Rack name will be displayed in the top row of
the Root menu.
See FIG 4-7. RM16 root menu