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To create a new Preset
, enter the name for the new Preset in the
field to the left of the word
Preset
. Click the
Star
icon to make it a
Favorite, if desired. Then make all of the settings needed and save it.
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To make changes to an existing Preset
, select it from the pull
down list, make the needed changes and save it.
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To create a new Preset starting with an existing Preset
, first
select the existing Preset from the pull down list. Next, enter the name
for the new Preset and save it. Then make the needed changes and
save it.
2.
System Clock Reference
: There must be a system clock reference for
monitoring to take place. Select a reference from the pull down list. The best
choice is a stable, always present clock source locked to house sync. Second
to that, use the selected input as the clock. Generally speaking,
Internal
is
not the best choice. An SDI or MADI stream may exhibit some audible clicks
if it is not synchronized externally and is not selected as the clock reference.
A missing signal selected as the clock reference can prevent all audio from
being monitored. It can also prevent the iAM-MIX integration with external
routers from working.
3.
Speaker Delay
: If desired, an audio delay may be inserted ahead of the
monitor speakers. This delay may range from 0 to 170 mS. Typically, delay is
used to align the monitored audio with a video monitored signal.
4.
Input Selection
: Audio from any of the input sources may be applied to the
monitoring scheme in any way. For example, you may have 6 channels from
an SDI stream, along with 2 AES channels, and along with 2 analog channels
assigned your choice of meters. A
Preset Input/Output Matrix
is provided
on the lower right side of the screen to allow you to assign each channel.
Simply select each input source, one at a time, and then check the boxes in
the
Matrix
to apply each input channel number to a metered channel
number. They do not have to be applied in any specific order. The order of
assignment should be chosen to make it easy for the operator to understand.
If there are more than 16 channels in a source, the desired group of 8 or 16
can also be selected from the box in the lower left of the screen.
5.
Autofill Selection
: If you simply want to map all 8 or 16 input channels to
all 16 meters in the same order, click the
Autofill
button. The
Preset
Input/Output Matrix
will automatically fill out. To remove all mapping,
click the
Reset
button that is adjacent to the
Autofill
button.
6.
Cluster Definition and Naming
: Channel Clusters are a series of channels
that are all associated with monitoring the same signal. For example, a
Stereo Cluster consists of two channels that together monitor a stereo signal.
A Surround 5.1 Cluster consists of 6 channels that together monitor a 5.1
surround sound signal. Refer to Figure 4.6. Clicking a
Cluster Info
box
opens a
Cluster
selection box.
