Midas PRO6, Owner'S Manual

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Glossary
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PRO6 Live Audio System
Owner’s Manual
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 PRO6
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.