Studer Vista, Operating Instructions Manual

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07. Mar. 2005 Release Notes Vista 3.5
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10. Fader Ramp control ("Audio follows Video")
This function is only available when in “static automation mode”.
It is possible to control faders of all console channels externally. When using this feature, the
console operator determines the “Fader Open/Close” values, as well as the speed the fade in/out
should happen. Various triggers are available in order to activate the fade. The channel patch
window allows adjustment of all necessary settings.
The “Fader Ramp” function might be particularly useful when doing TV work. The opening and
closing of certain microphone channels may be controlled by the video switcher, using “GPIs”
(closure contacts in monitoring rack). Another possible use is for radio/TV talk-shows: Different
people have their microphones which are constantly opened and lowered. This action may be pre-
programmed and the fade in / out may be activated by just touching the fader or pressing one of
the USER buttons. The following options may be set in the channel patch window:
- Enable Fader Ramp: Select, if you want to use one of the two USER keys to enable the
fader ramp on a specific channel. It is also possible to constantly activate it, leaving the
USER buttons free for other functions.
- ON fader value: Pressing the “Capture” button will set the current fader value to be used
when the GPI is active, hence the value used when the fader is opened.
Alternatively the value may be typed in using the keyboard or by using the mouse: Click in
the number field and drag the wheel up and down. This action is similar to the way time
values are adjusted in the dynamic automation of the Vista consoles.
- OFF fader value: Pressing the “Capture” button will set the current fader value to be used
when the GPI is inactive, hence the value used when the fader is lowered/closed.
Alternatively the value may be typed in using the keyboard or by using the mouse: Click in
the number field and drag the wheel up and down. This action is similar to the way time
values are adjusted in the dynamic automation of the Vista consoles.
Note: By using the same GPI on two channels and setting on one of the two the ON value to
the “fader closed” position and vice versa allows using one GPI to control opening and
closing of various channels at the same time.
- Speed ON: Determines the time used for "fade in" the corresponding channel