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Mixdown
There are two selectable mix busses present in the
Custom Series 75. One is based on Voltage Summing
technology, the other on Current Summing technology
- see the Glossary for explanations of each of these.
Further, there are two selectable main mix outputs, the
Retro Output (LO1166 Transformer) and the Modern
Output (transformerless).
retro
On the 2081 module of the Custom Series 75, selecting
RETRO assigns the Channel Output to the Voltage
Summing Mix Bus.
This then feeds the Main Mix Fader. Selecting RETRO
OP in the Monitor Source section of the Master Panel
routes the Main Mix Fader through a LO1166 Output
Transformer to the Retro Outputs on the Mix Out DB25.
The Channel Retro can be engaged globally in the
Console Modes section of the Master Panel.
Modern
If RETRO is not selected on the Channel module, the
Channel output is assigned to the Current Summing Mix
Bus.
This then feeds the Main Mix Fader. Selecting MODERN
OP in the Monitor Source section of the Master Panel
routes the Main Mix Fader via an IC to the Modern
Outputs on the Mix Out DB25.
Groups
Keep in mind that each of the eight Groups contains
both a L0468 Input Transformer and an LO1166 Output
Transformer. If a Channel is routed to a Group, it is
summed on a Current Summing Mix Bus (the Group Mix
Bus) before being passed through both transformers and
fed to the Main Mix Fader.
The Groups are also patchable via the ‘8Trk Play/Ins Ret’
and the ‘Group Out/Ins Send’ DB25’s on the rear panel
of the Master Section, or could be made available on a
patchbay.
Further experimentation
The flexibility of the Custom Series 75 becomes apparent
when combinations of the above are implemented.
Using the RETRO button to rout some channels to the
Voltage Summing Mix Bus and others to the Current
Summing Mix Bus, which are then summed at the Main
Mix Fader, can add desired ‘colour’ to individual sounds.
Assigning or patching signals to the Groups allows further
colouration, and selecting RETRO OP and/or MODERN
OP to output your mix via an LO1166 transformer, an IC,
or both (!) results in ultimate control over a mix.
DAW/Line Input
[Ins-pre]
2081 EQ
[Ins-post]
Fader
Voltage Summing
Mix Bus
DAW/Line Input
[Ins-pre]
2081 EQ
[Ins-post]
Fader
Current Summing
Mix Bus
