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When the
TALK
button is lit, audio you supply via the
TALKBACK
input (perhaps sound from the 1/8”
motherboard audio input) is sent to the remote caller, temporarily replacing the normal mix-minus sound
that remote caller would otherwise hear. At the same time, AV-HLC100 sends the incoming sound from
the remote Skype caller to its
Headphone
output, enabling you to have a two way conversation off-air.
Note: You’ll want to take steps (such as by enabling Mute, or perhaps Follow Program Video) to prevent
sound from the Skype caller being sent to your live audio mix during TalkBack conversations.
Section 13.7 Common Controls
Many important features and optional settings are common to most source types, and some even appear
for outputs. Let’s review these before continuing.
13.7.1 Mute
Mute
switches for inputs and outputs appear as ‘speaker’ icons located just above in the main
Mixer
panel. A single switch controls multiple channels, as appropriate for that source. Enabling
Mute
removes
the sound from that source from all downstream audio mixes and outputs.
Hint: Muted sources still show signal activity on the VU meters, but levels are drawn in gray rather than
full color. This is also true for sources with Follow set that are not currently audible on output.
13.7.2 Solo
Solo
implementations and options vary widely in the audio industry, but broadly speaking, they provide several
very useful functions. The
Solo
feature offers remarkable flexibility without overly confusing complexity.
Consider a few basic design concepts:
Enabling
Solo
for a source sends its (post-fader) sound to the
Headphones
output, and removes
all other sources from that output.
Solo
has no impact on the
Master
audio mix.
