Calrec SUMMA, User Manual

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INSERTS
Inserts provide a quick way to insert signal processing equipment into the system. Faders, groups, mains and the
console monitor output all have an insert.
Each insert has a send and a return, providing a convenient break in the signal chain. Sends and returns all appear in the
I/O patching screen where they can be patched to I/O box ports for connection to external devices.
Fader Inserts
Fader inserts are associated to the attached path. If, for example, a channel is attached to fader three and fader three’s
insert is patched to an I/O box, if channel three is moved to a different fader, fader 10 for example, the insert patching will
move along with it to fader 10’s insert send and return.
Patching Inserts
From the Summa surface, insert sends should be connected to outboard inputs and Insert returns should be
connected to outboard outputs. Outboard devices should have their inputs connected to I/O box output ports and their
outputs connected to I/O box input ports, as shown below.
FIGURE 1 -
INSERT
In/Out
Each insert has its own activation in/out button which, for faders, groups and mains can be found in the insert & width
processing tab. The console monitor insert in/out button is accessible from the settings tab within the console monitor
pop-up.
In/out buttons are useful for quickly comparing processed and unprocessed signals.
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Networked Audio Production System
PROCESSING