Studer Vista 5 M3, Operating Instructions Manual

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Vista 5 M3 Digital Mixing System
Introduction 1-13
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whatever is desired via the strip set-up. There are four configurable user page
pages, one with ten slots in one row, one with 20 slots in two rows, and two
with 40 half-width slots in two rows. So if calling up page four, there are 40
meters, and they can be virtually anything. The two meter slots at the right
of the control bay TFT screen continuously show PFL and CR levels.
TFT meter configuration is performed in the GC’s strip setup screen. Refer
to chapter 4.4.6.1.6 .
1.2 The Graphical Controller (GC)
An important feature of the Vista Digital Mixing System is the Graphical
Controller, also referred to as ‘GC’. The Graphical Controller program is used
for operating all mixing console functions that extend console’s functionality.
Specifically, the Graphical Controller’s extended functions include:
• General and channel-specific router control (defining the order of process -
ing elements, e.g. EQ or dynamics libraries, within a channel)
• Recall and management of snapshots and cue points
• Saving of desk clipboards
• Assignment of the DSP channels to the fader strips
• Tone generator and metering control
• Control group and linkage control
• Production and Title management
• System administration
Various display windows and dialog boxes logically group the individual
functions. Visual elements are optimized for simple and intuitive operation.
With the help of an easy-to-understand General Patch page, the setup of
router cross points is dramatically simplified, even for large mixing console
configurations. Via a Snapshot window, all mixing console parameters can be
stored and recalled using mouse clicks. Some of the most important functions
are also available as dedicated keys on Vista’s control bay.
The concept of overall system configurability has been also adopted within
the Graphical Controller application. Since most functions are arranged in
overlapping windows of changeable sizes, users can set up their work envi-
ronment to suit their specific requirements for each recording or production
session. These settings can be saved and recalled at any time, allowing for
fast and application-oriented operation of the Vista system.