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DIGITAL RACK MIXER M32R User Manual
Surround:
Audio that has more that two speaker locations and, therefore,
more than two channels. Also commonly termed ‘surround sound’.
Synchronisation (sync):
Coordination of timing between devices.
T
Tab:
A ‘sheet’ in the From and To sections that contains a specific group of
patch connectors. See Patching.
TFT:
Abbreviation for ‘thin film transistor’.
Threshold:
Level at which dynamics processing will begin to operate.
Tie line:
A dedicated connection between two systems, typically between
FOH and MON positions.
To section:
The rightmost area of the Patching screen that contains the
destination patch connectors. See Patching.
Tooltip:
The information box that appears next to the pointer when it passes
over or pauses on items on certain GUI screens, such as the channels on the
Overview and Patching screens.
Touchpad:
Also known as ‘trackpad’. An input device on a laptop PC for
controlling the on-screen pointer.
Track:
Single stream of recorded audio data.
Trackball:
Device, located in the primary navigation zone, for GUI screen
navigation and control of the mix and master bays.
Treble:
Higher frequencies in a signal.
TW:
Abbreviation for ‘twin-wire’.
U
Unbalanced audio:
A type of audio connection that utilises only two of the
leads of a cable, connector and jack.
Unfold:
Navigates the input channels of a group to the input bays.
USB:
Abbreviation for ‘universal serial bus’. A ‘plug and play’ interface
that provides a fast connection between a computer and peripherals,
such as keyboards, printers, scanners, digital cameras etc.
V
VCA:
Abbreviation for ‘variable control association’ (also ‘voltage
controlled amplifier’).
VCA fader:
The fader control of a VCA group.
VCA group:
A group of channels that are controlled globally, such as via
their group’s fader and other controls. Provides an easy and quick method
of manipulating and controlling the numerous channels available on the
M32 Control Centre.
VGA:
Abbreviation for ‘video graphics array’. A graphics display system for PCs
developed by IBM.
Virtual rack:
A traditional 19” rack, represented on the GUI. A virtual rack will,
typically, contain internal devices, such as effects and GEQs.
Volt (V):
A unit of electrical potential differential or electromotive force.
Volume:
General term for a signal’s loudness.
W
Window:
A small self-contained panel that appears on the GUI, usually after
selection of a specific control. Typically, contains a number of user-selectable
options or information in the form of a message or prompt.
X
X-over:
Abbreviation for ‘crossover’.
XLR connector:
High-quality three-pin audio connector, which is also used for
AES/EBU digital audio connections.
