5.10.9 Touch Modes and Fader Flip
The two Moving Fader “Touch” modes, Touch Write and Touch Update, employ the
moving fader’s Touch Sensor to trigger the path into Write mode. Consequently, these
modes will only operate with the lower MIX path fader of a STATUS console equipped
with optional moving faders. Fortunately, the Fader Flip function allows the upper CHAN
path VCA to be controlled using the moving fader in the MIX path of the same module.
You may utilize Moving Fader Touch Modes on the CHAN path with this procedure:
1.
Select the module(s) you wish to set CHAN path “Touch” modes.
2.
Press
Fader Flip
on the Digital Master panel.
3.
You may now select the desired CHAN path automation mode using the MIX
path
Write
and
Update
buttons on the Digital Master as indicated in the
Touch Write or Touch Update sections.
Alternately, set the
-BUTN-
in the
OPTS
menu to
LOWER
fader, and select the
desired Touch mode
Auto
button style.
To return to using the Moving Faders on the MIX path VCA, select the module(s) and
press
Fader Flip
again to turn it off on the desired modules.
NOTE:
CHAN paths set in “Touch” Modes cannot be controlled using the CHAN (upper)
faders, due to the lack of touch sensing. You must use Fader Flip to control the CHAN
VCA using the MIX moving fader.
5.10.10 Touch Write
Touch Write causes the fader to remain in Read mode until it is touched, at which time it
switches to Write. When the fader knob is released, the fader remains in Write until it is
explicitly taken out of Write or the pass ends. If the fader remains in Write at the end of
the pass, it automatically returns to Touch Write mode in preparation for another pass.
NOTE:
While in Touch Write, a fader will not go into Write unless Time Code is running.
This minimizes accidental triggering of faders.
•
To execute Touch Update:
Press and hold
Update
, then press
Write
.
• Mode Indication:
Write
LED = On (blinks when touched),
Update
LED = On
• To go to Leave Write after touching fader:
Press
Write
.
• To go to directly to Read mode:
Press
Write
twice.
Pressing
Auto
while a path is in Touch Write will put the path into Leave Write,
regardless of the
Auto
button style.
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Applications of Touch Write
Touch Write is commonly used as the main fader mode on Moving Fader equipped
consoles. By placing all paths in Touch Write mode, you can quickly build a mix pass by
pass, writing only the faders you touch during each pass. This permits you to
concentrate on making the correct fader moves without worrying about which mode to
use.
Section 5 - Eagle Automation
STATUS 18R
Operation and Maintenance Manual
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August 1999