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AUX OUT Section
The AUX OUTputs are eight mono and two
stereo-paired TRS, line-level, balanced auxiliary
outputs. AUX OUTputs 1 and 2 are analog out-
puts paralleled with the internal effects send
buses 1 and 2 correspondingly.
AUX OUTputs 3
through 8 are independent analog mono out-
puts, fed from the corresponding internal aux
buses. If additional FX Cards are installed,
AUX 3 through 8 are paralleled with their cor-
responding internal effects send buses 3
through 8.
AUX OUTputs 9 through 12 are ana-
log stereo pair outputs. Auxes 9 and 10
constitute a single left/right pair and auxes 11
and 12 constitute a single left/right pair. These
outputs can drive a balanced or an unbalanced
input.
When Aux 9–10 is selected as a Cue Mix
source, aux outputs 9 and 10 are paralleled
with the Cue Mix source from the internal aux
buses 9 and 10. The same principle applies when
Aux 11–12 is selected as a Cue Mix source.
Remote CPU Description
Data and Synchronization I/O
These connections are specifically pertinent
to non-audio functions (or, in plain English,
these aren’t audio connections!).
Connecting a Mouse, Keyboard
and SVGA Monitor
The Digital 8•Bus is designed to work as a
stand-alone console. However, you can increase
your options, and your productivity, by using a
mouse, keyboard, and SVGA monitor. Simply
connect them to the corresponding ports on the
back of the Remote CPU to have access to key
commands on the keyboard, point-and-click
commands with the mouse, and alphanumeric
entry on the keyboard for file naming.
The MOUSE port lets you connect a PC-
compatible mouse (PS/2 style). The keyboard
port is a 5-pin DIN connector for any PC-com-
patible keyboard (QWERTY style). And a
hi-density D-Sub connector is provided to con-
nect an SVGA monitor (1024 x 768 resolution)
for graphic display and control of most console
functions, including equalization, compression,
gating, internal effects, automation editing, and
file management. We recommend using a
multisync 17" monitor or larger (21" preferred)
for maximum viewing pleasure.
Turn the Digital 8•Bus OFF before connect-
ing these devices. The Digital 8•Bus must boot
up with these peripheral devices connected in
order for them to work properly.
Note:
See Appendix I in the Digital 8•Bus
Owner’s Manual for keyboard/mouse/console
equivalencies and functions.
Other Connections
CONSOLE DATA is a 25-pin D-Sub connec-
tor that connects to the console using the
supplied 25-pin D-Sub data cable.
The MIDI Card installed in the Remote CPU
has a 9-pin D-Sub connector. A 9-pin to Dual 5-
pin DIN adapter is supplied with the Remote
CPU so you can use standard MIDI cables to
make your MIDI connections.
AUX
1
AUX
2
AUX
3
AUX
4
AUX
5
AUX
6
AUX
7
AUX OUT
(BAL /UNBAL)
CONSOLE DATA
PARALLEL
VIDEO
SERIAL
KEYBOARD
MOUSE
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Digital 8•Bus Overview
