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3.7.3 Input Module Patch Points
Each row in the Input Module Patch Bay Section contains jacks for two Input Modules.
The Input Module number is indicated in the center of each module’s patch row.
The following is a description of each Input Module patch point. (Int) refers to a patch
point that connects to an internal point in the console, (Ext) refers to a point that is wired
to equipment external of the console.
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Machine Out (Ext)
This jack is typically wired to the output of a multitrack recorder. It is normalled to the
Input Module’s
Tape In jack.
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Tape In (Int)
Normalled from the Machine Out jack, Tape In is connected to the Tape Input of the
Input Module.
■
Mix Insert Send (Int)
The Insert Send jack is the output of the Mix Path’s Insert Point. It is normalled to the
Insert Return jack. The Insert Send is typically used as the send to an external device
that is to be inserted into the signal path of an Input Module. It may also be used as a
Pre Fader send to a recorder or effects device.
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Mix Insert Return (Int)
Normalled from the Insert Send jack, the Insert Return jack is the input to the Mix
path’s Insert Point. The Insert Return is typically used as a return for the output of
external device being fed by the Insert Send.
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Mix Direct Out (Int)
The Direct Out jack is an independent Mix path post fader output. Typically the Direct
Out is used to feed an external device that is being returned to another input.
■
Device Out (Ext)
This jack may be wired to any external device output such as a keyboard, an effects
device, a second multitrack or an editing system. It is normalled to the Input Module’s
Line In jack.
■
Line In (Int)
Normalled from the Device Out jack, the Line In is connected to the Line Input of the
Input Module.
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Chan Insert Send (Int)
The Insert Send jack is the output of the Chan Path’s Insert Point. It is normalled to the
Insert Return jack. The Insert Send is typically used as the send to an external device
that is to be inserted into the signal path of an Input Module. It may also be used as a
Pre Fader send to a recorder or effects device.
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Chan Insert Return (Int)
Normalled from the Insert Send jack, the Insert Return jack is the input to the Chan
path’s Insert Point. The Insert Return is typically used as a return for the output of
external device being fed by the Insert Send.
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Device
Out
Device
Out
Machine
Out
Tape
In
Insert
Send
Insert
Return
Direct
Out
Line
In
Insert
Send
Insert
Return
Direct
Out
Machine
Out
Tape
In
Insert
Send
Insert
Return
Direct
Out
Line
In
Insert
Send
Insert
Return
Direct
Out
MIX Path MIX Path
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CHAN Path CHAN Path
Input Module Patch Points