FaderMate Master Control Unit, Fittings Manual

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detaching the fader metalwork (usually a discrete faceplate) from the console
• removing the fader mounting screws from the faceplate
A typical fader face plate (with fader mounting screws highlighted) is shown in Figure
4.7.1.
Figure 4.7.1 - Typical Fader Face Plate
With the fader detached from the console metalwork, it is now necessary to disconnect it
electrically from the console.
WARNING: Before modifying any of the console’s internal wiring, ensure that the
console is entirely powered down.
Typically, each mono audio fader in a mixing console will be connected to the audio
electronics via 3 wires which can be labelled ‘top’, ‘wiper’ and ‘ground’.
Figure 4.7.2 shows a typical fader with the connectors labelled.
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