Chapter 8 Reference
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Dimmer profiles
Dimmer profiles allow you to select a specific output curve for a dimmer over
the range of a fade. This can compensate for nonlinear light outputs from certain
types of fixtures or incorporate a preferred response in a fade. If you do not
select a dimmer profile, the console defaults to a linear output.
To select a dimmer profile for a specific dimmer, follow these steps:
1.
Press [Patch].
2.
Press [Dim] then enter a dimmer number or use [And] and [Thru] to enter a
range of dimmer numbers.
3.
Press [Type].
4.
Enter the desired profile number. Profile numbers are listed on the menu
at the bottom of the softpatch screen. Each is also listed and illustrated
below:
0 - Linear
1 - IES square
2 - Slow bottom
3 - Fast bottom
4 - Slow top
5 - Fast top
6 - Full at 1%*
7 - Preheat 5%†¶
8 - Preheat 10%†¶
9 - Hot patch§¶
*
Dimmer intensity jumps from 0% to 100% at 1% output.
†
Dimmer at 5% or 10% whenever console power is on.
Dimmer intensity increases when output exceeds 5% or 10%.
¶
Affected by [Black Out] but not by Grand Master.
§
Dimmer at full whenever console power is on.