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The 2081 Module
Each inline 2081 Channel Module has two
independent paths, CHANNEL path and
MONITOR path. Multiple inputs can be
selected for each path. The Channel path is
controlled by a fader, and the Monitor path
is controlled by a rotary. The Channel path
is normally used to process audio to or from
your DAW, and the Monitor path is normally
used to listen to the return from your DAW
or effects processors.
You will notice that the multiple inputs for
the Channel path can be cycled through at
the top of the module using INPUT, when
no LEDS are active, the input is set to Line.
The Channel path output fader is at the
bottom of the module, this feeds the Direct
Out or the Stereo Bus via the Voltage or
Current Summing Bus (switchable using the
Retro button). The controls for the Monitor
path can also be found at the bottom of
the module, just above the Channel Path
Fader.
Two stereo and three mono Auxiliary
Sends can be sourced from the Channel
or Monitor path (pre or post fader) by
depressing the level control.
The EQ found on the 2081 Channel Module
offers the classic sonic flavour of the
1073, with the functionality of a 1081. The
output amp is based on the BA283, single
ended, class A circuitry with a gapped
core transformer, as used in the 1073 and
2254 Compressor. The recreation of the
circuitry sees the same sonic qualities
as the original, heralded as eminently
'musical', whilst a far cleaner and quieter
signal through the redesign of the BA338
amplifying stage has been achieved.
Signals on the Channel path can be routed
to multiple destinations by focusing the
Channel in the Assign Section using the
Channel Select button. Destinations include
the Voltage Summing Bus (Retro), Current
Summing Bus (Modern), Main Mix, and
Groups.
The following looks at the individual
controls of the 2081 Channel Module in
great detail. Descriptions of the console's
signal flow can be found in the Signal Flow
section, and diagrams can be found in the
Block Diagrams section.
Meterbridge
At the top of each module, there is a Bargraph Meter.
The bargraph meters can display any of the available
inputs for the module of which there are four, Mic/Line/DI/
DAW (see Channel Meters section for details).
In PPM mode, the top 4 LEDs are brighter to indicate
proximity to clipping. In VU mode, the top 8 LEDs are
brighter.
The Channel number is indicated by an LED display
directly below the bargraph meters. These will light once
the console has been powered up.
Labels on the left side of the bargraph indicate VU
readings (+4dBu), and the right, PPM (-10dBV).
+48V
INPUT
0
-10 TRIM 10
0 66 60
54
48
42
36
30
24
18
12
6
25
100
300
50
150
N2081
MIC DI DAW
2
4
6
8
SWAP
MIX
FADER
MAIN
7
5
3
1
MIC/DI GAIN
O
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 1
AUX B
AUX A
L PAN R
EQ
HI Q
INS
HI Q
-
+
GAIN
10
4.7
3.3
6.8
15
OFF
-
+
GAIN
1.8
2.7
3.3
2.2
1.5
OFF
3.9
4.7
6.8
8.2
5.6
-
+
GAIN
-
+
GAIN
56
270
180
330
100
33
OFF
390
470
330
220
OFF
560
680
1k
1.2k
820
LINE
RETRO
SEL
SOLO
CUT
L PAN R
00 MON
I
S
O
10
SIG
L PAN R
PAN
+3
+3
+2
+1
CLIP
CLIP
+16
+16
+20
+20
+12
+12
+2
+8
+8
+1
+4
+4
0
0
0
0
-4
-4
-1
-1
-8
-8
-3
-3
-12
-12
-16
-16
-7
-7
-20
-20
-10
-10
-24
-24
-30
-30
-36
-36
-20
-20
