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D-Command Guide 90
Talkback/Listen System
Talkback Controls
The Talkback system has two talkback microphone inputs
(one external, one built-in) both using the touch-sensitive ro-
tary encoder for control of output volume. When either
switch is lit, the monitor section display show the correspond-
ing volume level in dB. Level control on each ranges from a
minimum level of –INF to a maximum level of +30 dB.
Talkback Level Control
When the External Talkback switch is lit, the Level control ad-
justs the volume for the external talkback microphone. When
the encoder knob is touched, the monitor section display
shows the level in dB.
The Talkback Level control also adjusts the volume of the
built-in (Internal) microphone, located on the meter bridge of
the D-Command Main Unit.
Talkback Dim Function
When Talkback is engaged, the Dim switch lights and the Dim
function is automatically applied to the Main outputs. Any
adjustment of the Dim level affects both the Talkback Dim
function and the Control Room Output Dim function.
To set the Dim level:
1
Press and hold the Assign Talkback switch until the switch
flashes.
2
Turn the Cue Output Level encoder to set the Dim value.
The monitor section shows the Dim value in dB.
Auto Talkback Switch
The Auto Talkback switch activates a mode in which the talk-
back and listen microphones are automatically turned on
whenever the Pro Tools transport is not in Play or Record.
When Auto Talkback is active, the Auto Talkback switch
lights, and the Talkback switches flash.
While in Auto Talkback mode, you can temporarily disable
and re-enable talkback, while staying in Auto Talkback mode.
To temporarily disable Talkback while in Auto Talkback mode:
„
Press either of the flashing Talkback switches.
To re-enable talkback while in Auto Talkback mode:
„
Double-press either Talkback switch so it flashes again.
Talkback Switch
The Talkback switch, located at the bottom of the Channel
Strip Master section on the Main Unit, controls the D-Com-
mand Talkback function.
The Talkback switch can follow momentary or latched behav-
ior. If held, the switch is active only when pressed down.
If rapidly double-pressed, the switch latches on and flashes to
indicate that talkback is active. Press the switch again to turn
off talkback.
Control Room Output controls
External Talkback
switch
Talkback/Listen
Level control
Auto Talkback
switch
Listen Mic
Select switches
Internal Talkback
switch
Talkback switch
Talkback switch