Page 46 Nucleus
2
User Guide
MIX Mode
When mixing down, Nucleus
2
can be used to insert external processing to the stereo master by pressing the
MIX
switch
above the
HP LeVeL
control. In Mix mode, the monitor inputs replace the input channels as the source for the channel
insert sends. The insert return is routed to the channel outputs in the normal way, allowing the processed signal to be re-
recorded within the DAW.
In Mix mode, none of the monitor controls affect the insert send or return. However, the monitoring continues to
function normally.
external and iJack
A choice of external sources can be fed to the monitors and headphones, enabling auditioning without
having to use up channel inputs. The
eXTeRNAL
XLR sockets, located on the back panel, allow a balanced
line-level stereo source to be connected whilst the
IJACk
socket, a 3.5mm stereo jack also located on the
back panel, allows external sources such as MP3 players to be connected. To listen to either input, press
the
eXT
switch above the
MONO L
and
MONO R
switches.
The External and iJack inputs are internally blended; both inputs are selected with the one
eXT
switch.
The external source(s) can replace the normal monitor source, or be added to it: Press the
∑
switch (above
the
eXT
switch) to sum the monitor sources together, or leave it unselected to replace the normal monitoring
with the external signal.
Take care to avoid creating a feed-back loop by feeding the processed signal to the stereo master within
the DAW!
T
ALkBACk
The Talkback input on the rear of the console feeds the headphone inputs when the momentary
TALk
switch is pressed.
The input has a built-in mic-pre circuit, with gain adjustable b20dB and +55dB via the flathead screw above the
XLR socket.
The talkback feed triggers a 20dB drop in the Main and Mini monitor output levels; this can be switched via the
MON DIM
Defeat
button on the rear of the console. The talkback can be routed to channel 2 of the Dante soundcard for remote
communications over the network by pressing the
TB to Net
button on the rear of the console.
M
eTeRING
The pair of meters at the top of the centre section can be used to meter three different signals:
Monitors
The left and right monitor blend of channel input and DAW return. The meters are sourced after the
BLeND
pot but before the
MONITOR LeVeL
control. This is the default meter source.
Note that when the iJack is the selected monitor source, the meters will still show the input and return blend level
rather than the iJack level.
Inputs
Press the
MIC
switch below the meters to display
CHANNeL 1
on the left meter and
CHANNeL 2
on the right
meter. This signal is sourced from after the channel’s insert send and return, just before the signal is sent
to the DAW via the USB Soundcard.
Mix Return
With the
MIC
button active, press the
MIX
button above the
HP LeVeL
control to meter the left and right
mix signals. This meter source is after the insert send and return, just before the signal is sent back to the
DAW via the Dante Soundcard.
See above for an explanation of mix mode.