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Sel-SW
When the SEL switch on the fader panel is pressed, that fader changes its automation status (only if Mix Mode has
been selected - see above). The sequence through which the fader status changes is set by the SEL-SW menu, and
the choice of sequences is:
Read-Upd-Write
Normally the fader starts in Read mode (i.e. if Auto Read is ON), which means that the fader moves according to the
automation data, and the audio level does not respond when you move it by hand (this applies only when the
transport is in play).
Pressing the SEL switch once puts the fader in Update mode. This means the fader is being used to add or subtract
dBs from the existing automation level. The position of the fader at the moment you enter update is taken as the zero
level, after which moving the fader up or down adds or subtracts from the automated level. You will hear the changes
in real time. Using UPDATE mode with rotary controls causes them to enter WRITE when moved. This is useful for
separating the functions of the EQ bands (see below, this page).
Pressing the SEL switch a second time puts the fader into Write mode. This means the absolute position of the fader
controls the level, and is written into te automation file.
Read-Update
Toggles between Read and Update modes.
Read-Write
Toggles between Read and Write modes.
Update-Write
Toggles between Update and Write modes.
Touch-Write-Snap
Toggles between Read and Touch-Write. When Touch-Write is enabled, the READ light flashes, and the fader is
ready to go into Write as soon as it is touched. It stays in Write as long as you keep your finger touching it, and
when you let go it stops writing, merges with the existing data, and goes back to flashing READ, i.e. ready for you to
touch it again. When you stop the transport it goes back to Read, if Auto Disarm is ON, otherwise it stays in Touch-
Write, ready for you to start the transport and make some more changes.
Touch-Write-To End
A fader that is put into Touch Write will stay in write even when released. On stopping the transport, data will be
written according to the setting of the On-Stop function. The fader reverts to Read if Auto Disarm is ON, otherwise
it stays in Touch-Write.
Read-(Preview)Write
Preview is a special mode which allows you to move a fader, hear the results in real time, but not write these moves to
the automation. It is very useful because it allows you to set up the mix for a section without disturbing the existing
automation, and without the automation moving these faders every time you go into Play.
Preview mode becomes active only when the Record
button on the mixing console is pressed, which must
be done while the transport is stopped. The Record light flashes to show that Preview mode has been entered.
Pressing the SEL button on any channel moves it from READ to PREVIEW-WRITE, and the Write indicator flashes
red. A further press of the SEL key puts the channel into WRITE.
Another method is to select preview mode, arm a channel and set any required levels etc and locate to where the
automation should begin. Then press SELECT and the Prodigy RECORD buttons. The system will pre roll and drop
into write mode at the time at where the RECORD button.
