
Table of Contents
Table of Contents–i
1 - Introduction
1.1 Features
............................................. 1–1
1.2
About this manual ............................ 1–1
1.2.1
How this manual is arranged ....................... 1–2
1, “Introduction” .................................................. 1–2
2, “Principles of operation” ................................. 1–2
3, “System setup” ............................................... 1–2
4, “Module operations” ....................................... 1–2
5, “Monitoring” .................................................... 1–2
6, “Surround modes” .......................................... 1–2
7, “Internal effect processor” .............................. 1–2
8, “Library functions” ........................................... 1–2
9, “Machine Control” ........................................... 1–2
10, “MIDI” ........................................................... 1–2
11, “Cascade” ..................................................... 1–2
12, “Front panel” ................................................. 1–2
13, “Rear panel & connections” .......................... 1–2
14, “Specifications, etc.” ..................................... 1–2
“Tutorial–Simple recording session” ................... 1–2
1.3 Expansion
cards
............................... 1–2
IF-TD4000 .......................................................... 1–3
IF-AE4000 .......................................................... 1–3
IF-LP4000 ........................................................... 1–3
IF-AD4000 .......................................................... 1–3
1.3.1
Fitting the interface cards ............................. 1–3
1.3.2
Input channel numbering ............................. 1–4
1.3.3
Output busses .............................................. 1–4
1.3.4
Direct out ...................................................... 1–4
1.4
Word clock issues ............................ 1–5
1.5
Effects and monitoring ..................... 1–5
2 - Principles of operation
2.1 User
interface
.................................... 2–1
2.2 Road
map
.......................................... 2–1
2.3
Using the PODs ................................. 2–2
2.3.1
Selecting screens ......................................... 2–2
2.3.2
Navigation in screens ................................... 2–3
2.3.3
Using the JOG dial ....................................... 2–3
2.3.4
One channel or one parameter? .................. 2–3
2.3.5
Selecting channels ....................................... 2–4
2.4 Fader
layers
....................................... 2–4
2.4.1
Turning fader motors on and off ................... 2–5
2.4.2
Physical and logical faders .......................... 2–5
3 - System setup
3.1 I/O
setup
............................................ 3–1
3.1.1
STEREO OUT settings ................................ 3–1
3.1.2
Consumer options ........................................ 3–2
3.1.3
Word length and dithering ............................ 3–2
3.2 CLOCK
setup
.................................... 3–2
3.2.1
Selecting clock frequencies ......................... 3–3
3.2.2
Clock check .................................................. 3–4
3.2.3
Clock settings (other) ................................... 3–4
3.2.4
Clock tolerance ............................................ 3–4
3.3 Option
setup
...................................... 3–4
3.3.1
Location display mode ................................. 3–5
3.3.2
Timecode source ......................................... 3–5
3.3.3
Preferences .................................................. 3–5
3.3.4
Fader select ................................................. 3–5
3.3.5
Select MODULE return ................................ 3–5
3.3.6
Select link ..................................................... 3–5
3.3.7
Dial edit ........................................................3–5
3.3.8
Automation fader inhibit ................................3–5
3.3.9
Balance level ................................................3–5
3.3.10 Oscillator ......................................................3–5
3.3.11 Meter ballistics ..............................................3–5
4 - Module operations
4.1
Module features and control ............ 4–1
4.1.1
Stereo out module ........................................4–1
4.1.2
Control of module parameters ......................4–1
4.2 Stereo
linking
..................................... 4–2
4.2.1
Using the ST LINK key to link channels .......4–2
4.2.2
Using the SEL keys to link channels ............4–2
4.3 Equalization
....................................... 4–3
4.4 Channel-to-buss
assignments
......... 4–3
4.4.1
Using the MODULE screen for buss
assignment ...................................................4–3
4.4.2
Using the ASSIGN key for buss assignment 4–4
4.5 Aux
sends
.......................................... 4–4
4.5.1
Using the MODULE screen to set send
levels ............................................................4–4
4.5.2
Using AUX keys to set send levels ...............4–4
AUX Fader control ..............................................4–5
Stereo linking and AUX sends ............................4–5
4.6
Dynamics processor settings .......... 4–5
4.6.1
Assigning a processor to a module ..............4–6
4.6.2
Using the MODULE key to make dynamics
processor settings ........................................4–6
4.6.3
Using the DYNAMICS key to make dynamics
processor settings ........................................4–6
4.6.4
Compressor/limiter settings ..........................4–6
4.6.5
Gate settings ................................................4–7
4.6.6
Linked channels ...........................................4–7
4.7
Pan and balance ................................ 4–7
4.7.1
Using the MODULE key to set pan and
balance .........................................................4–7
Mono modules ....................................................4–7
Stereo modules ..................................................4–7
4.7.2
Using the PAN/BAL key ...............................4–8
4.8
Pad and phase(
Φ
) .............................. 4–8
4.8.1
Using the MODULE screen ..........................4–8
4.8.2
Using the PAD/phase key ............................4–8
4.9
Fader and cut groups ........................ 4–9
4.9.1
Making group settings ..................................4–9
4.9.2
Clearing group settings ................................4–9
4.10 Checking fader and cut status ......... 4–9
4.10.1 Resetting faders to 0 dB ...............................4–10
4.10.2 Buss and Aux send metering .......................4–10
4.11 Buss
delay ......................................... 4–10
4.11.1 Global delay setting ......................................4–11
4.12 MODULE screen (miscellaneous) .... 4–11
4.12.1 Meter pickoff point ........................................4–11
4.12.2 Other information ..........................................4–11
4.13 Soloing ............................................... 4–11
5 - Monitoring
5.1
CR and STUDIO ................................. 5–13
5.1.1
Monitor sources ............................................5–13
5.1.2
Adjusting volume ..........................................5–13
5.1.3
Talkback .......................................................5–13
5.1.4
Near-field monitors .......................................5–13