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W H E A T N E T - I P 8 8 c b l C O N S O L E B L A D E 3
Front Panel Metering
The front panel of each BLADE 3 model houses metering for every input or output
on the BLADE – 12-segment, multi-color LEDs that can be used for metering inputs and
outputs as 8 pairs or 16 mono signals. The exception to this is the IP88m Mic unit, which
meters eight mono input signals. Please note that these meters show audio levels after any
gain trimming has been applied, so if for some reason you have the gain for a particular
channel cranked down, you may not see any meter indication even though audio is there.
Front panel logic indicators show status for active logic and direction (in or out) of the
BLADE 3.
There also four system indicators:
- Link – Shows network connectivity.
- Route Master – Lights to show that the BLADE 3 is functioning as the System Master.
- Clock Master – Lights to show that the BLADE 3 is functioning as the system’s Clock
Master.
- Error – Shows an error in network connectivity.
Front Panel Dual OLED’s
New BLADE 3s come with dual OLED displays for monitoring and control of most
functions right from the front panel, including audio routing setup, monitoring, network
information, alarm status, enabling and operating utility mixes, setting input and output
gain, and connecting audio processing. Settings can also be done remotely using a PC.
The front panel’s two OLED displays, two buttons, and the knob quickly and easily
allow you to set up and configure each BLADE 3 unit.
Rotation of the knob navigates up and down a menu when there is a list, or scrolls
thru options in a submenu once one has been selected. Pressing the right arrow button
navigates through sub-menu options. Pushing the right arrow button or the knob “takes”
an option. The
button backs out of a submenu to the main menu.
Use of the controls will become clearer as we go through some examples.
