3.8 Stereo Input Module
3.8.1 Introduction
Stereo Input Modules are an option on the STATUS 18R console. Even though they are
designed to compliment Mono Input Modules, some important differences do exist.
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Module Configuration
To operate correctly, the console software must know where Stereo Modules are
located. In most cases this will already be done by the factory or your Otari
representative. Instructions for configuring console hardware can be found in
§6.8
,
Setting Module Types
, later in this manual.
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The Master Section
All computer controlled switches on Stereo Input Modules map to like functions on
Mono Input Modules. Stereo Module Return path switches map to Mono Module Chan
path switches, while Stereo Main path switches map to Mono Mix path switches. Stereo
path functions are shown on the Master Section by screened white on black labels, or
by a plastic overlay installed over the Master Section.
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Image Recall
When recalling knob and switch settings, Stereo Modules are reset separately from
Mono modules. This allows the LED and LCD displays to show uniform information for
each module type being reset.
3.8.2 Input Section
The Input section of the Stereo Module is designed to accept inputs from -10 to +4 dBu.
Each Stereo module accepts two stereo inputs, one for the Return path and one for the
Main path.
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Main Trim Knob
The
Main Trim
knob adjusts the Main path input level over a range of 30 dB.
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Return Trim Switch
The
Return Trim
switch provides 14 dB of gain to the Return path level for -10 dBu
input sources.
3.8.3 Aux Section
Each Stereo Module has eight Aux Send level controls configured as four send pairs.
Aux 1/2 is a Stereo send with a Level Control and Balance Pot, Auxes 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8
are Mono sends with Level Controls only. Odd numbered Aux sends are sourced from
the aux source’s Left channel, Even numbered Aux sends are sourced from the aux
source’s Right channel.
Aux Send sourcing and assignment is controlled by switches in the Master Section of
the Digital Master Module.
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Aux Send Level and Pan Controls
Level and balance to the Aux Buses are controlled by the eight
Aux Send
knobs near
the top of the module.
Aux 1/2 is configured as a Stereo Aux Send. On this send, the top knob controls level to
the Aux Send pair while the bottom knob controls the balance between the Aux 1 (left)
and Aux 2 (right).
Auxes 3 through 8 are configured as Mono sends and have individual level controls.
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Main
Trim
Return
Trim
–10
+4
– +
Input Section
1/2
3
Aux
4
5
6
7
8
Aux Section