Fostex PD606, Owner'S Manual

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Location Recorder Model PD606
Chapter 3: Names and Functions
22. Mixer section
The mixer section allows you to mix signals from inputs 1 through 6 and
send the mixed signals to the stereo bus. It also allows you to control
track arming for tracks 1 through 6, as well as the stereo tracks.
a. [ST BUS READY] key (for stereo tracks)
This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed)
functions.
• When unSHIFTed:
Arms or disarms the stereo L/R tracks. When they are armed, the
[READY] indicator flashes. The indicator will steadily light when
recording starts (see page 85).
• When SHIFTed:
Switches on/off of the stereo bus limiter. When it is on, the [LIM.]
indicator below the [ST BUS MASTER] control is lit.
When the limiter is working, the indicator quickly flashes (see page
80). You can set the limiter parameter using the
"Limiter parameter" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU
mode (see page 159).
b. [ST BUS MASTER] control
Controls the master level of the signals sent to the stereo bus (see
page 83).
c. [READY] key (for each track)
This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed)
functions.
• When unSHIFTed:
Arms or disarms each track. When it is armed, the [READY]
indicator flashes. The indicator will steadily light when recording
starts (see page 85).
• When SHIFTed:
Switches on/off of the limiter of the corresponding channel (see
page 80). When it is on, the [LIM.] indicator below the bar-graph
meter is lit. When the limiter is working, the indicator quickly
flashes. You can set the limiter parameter using the
"Limiter parameter" item in the "SYS SETUP" menu of the MENU
mode (see page 159).
d. [PFL/SEL] key
This key has primary (unSHIFTed) and secondary (SHIFTed)
functions.
• When unSHIFTed:
While pressing down the [PFL/SEL] key(s) for the desired channel(s),
you can monitor the pre-fader signal(s) of the channel(s) (see page
85). Switches on/off of PFL (Pre Fader Listen) for each channel (1
through 6).
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