3.1 Overview
From a control standpoint, the STATUS 18R can be thought of as four basic modular
components:
• Digital Master Module
• Input Module
• Analog Master Section
• Patch Bay
The design of the STATUS 18R is such that the Digital Master Module provides central
switching for most of the Input module functions, minimizing the need for local switching
on the modules themselves. Computer control of the console allows module switch
settings to be stored and recalled as “Presets” and “Snapshots”, and module knob
settings to be stored for computer assisted recall.
Many of the console’s master functions are controlled using the LCD display on the
Digital Master Module. The following functions are controlled using the LCD and its 8
selection buttons:
• Meter sourcing and ballistics
• Solo type, sourcing and operation
• Fader group setup and editing
• Snapshot and console image recall
• Fader and switch automation master controls
• Miscellaneous master functions
The operation of many of the console’s computer controlled functions can be modified
by settings in the User Preference System (UPS). This enables the user to set switch
timeouts and change the way certain functions operate.
Because the Digital Master Module is pivotal to the operation of the Input and Analog
Master Modules, it will be described first. Module function descriptions later in the
section will reference the corresponding control on the Master Section.
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Computer Control
Most of the switches on the STATUS 18R console are under computer control, meaning
that the Status Control System (SCS) can actually change the switch’s state from the
Master module.
Input Module controls that are not computer controlled are:
• Rotary Level Controls and Pan Pots
• +48 Volt Phantom Power Switch
• EQ Frequency Select, Path Select and Curve Switches
Analog Master functions not under computer control are:
• Rotary Level Controls and Pan Pots
• Oscillator Select Switches
• Control Room (C/R) to Meters Selector
• Studio/Effects Section On and Source Select Switches
• Control Room Mono, Meters, and Source Select Switches
• Stereo Master Fader
In general, computer controlled functions have momentary switches with LED indicators.
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Computer Assisted Recall
Using the STATUS Recall System (SRS), the settings of all Input Module knobs and
switches can be stored so that the console can be precisely reset at any time.
During recall, computer controlled switches are automatically set to their stored states.
Knobs and manual switches are manually reset guided by each module’s LED display.
Multiple modules can be reset at the same time, allowing more than 1 person to
participate in the resetting process.
Section 3 - Controls and Indicators
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STATUS 18R
Operation and Maintenance Manual