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RANGE LIMITS
If changing cell values within a REL group causes some or all of the linked cell values
to reach and exceed the limits of available range, the initial offset will be reduced due to a “ceiling” (or
“floor”) effect. Once all REL cells reach their limit, all initial differences will disappear, and the group will
effectively act as an ABS group from that time forward.
8.3.1. How To Set Linked Groups
Use F11 or the Options Menu to access the Link Table. Choose the parameter you wish to link, and
choose the first cell in your linked group. Highlight the cell with your mouse, then type either A1 (for ABS)
or R1 (for REL) and hit the ENTER key. Do the same for the other cells you wish to add to your group,
then repeat the process for additional linked groups, using the code A2, R2, etc., up to eight linked groups
for each parameter. NOTE: Whenever an ABS group is set, the
first cell chosen will act as the source
value to be copied to all other ABS cells with the same number code
. When you first establish your
ABS group, this cell will be highlighted in red. After the initial linking, all values will be the same.
8.3.2. Special Linking Considerations
8.3.2.1. GRQ3121 and GRQ3121-S units
Both models of the Sabine Graphi-Q2 that offer one channel input provide two independent outputs (see
Section 5.5
). This is a very useful feature that enables a single input unit to emulate two-channel
operation, with additional control over the two outputs accessible with the Sabine GRQ2 Remote
Software. Two parameters (output level and digital delay) can be set to separate values for each of the
two outputs (unless of course they are linked using the Link Table). All other parameters (graphic EQ,
high and low cut filters, parametric and FBX filters, compressor/limiter, and global parameters) cannot
be set independently for the two outputs for the GRQ3121 or GRQ3121-S. In other words, these
parameters are effectively ABS LINKED, and cannot be unlinked. Within the Link Table, this special case
is indicated by a gray shade in the B-channel cell for parameters except Output Level and Digital Delay
for all single input, dual output units in a serial chain. All linking that involves the A-channel for such units
will automatically be applied to the B-channel as well.
8.3.2.2. Bypass Linking
Bypass/Active status for all parameters is NOT included under the control of linked cells. In other words,
bypass must be set for each channel of each unit manually. This affords more options for independent
control of the two outputs of single input units, since you may elect to apply processing or not to each
output (even though the settings for the processing may not be changed for the two outputs). For
example, you could set up two different EQ curves for each output of a GRQ3121, by using graphic EQ
settings applied to one output (and bypassed in the second), and using parametric EQ settings for the
second output (bypassing the first).
8.3.2.3. FBX Filter Linking
Since feedback involves an interaction of speaker and microphone, FBX filtering is most accurate on a
speaker-by-speaker, channel-by-channel basis. Linking FBX filters could end up applying filtering to one
channel better suited to another. Therefore,
FBX filters cannot be linked—either from one unit to another,
or across same-unit channels for GRQ3122 and GRQ3122-S models. For GRQ3121 and GRQ3121-S
models (one in and two out), FBX filters will be identical for outputs A and B. You may bypass FBX in
either, both or neither of the outputs.
8.3.2.4. Parametric Filter Linking
Parametric filters can be linked; however, different rules apply for GRQ3122 and GRQ3122-S, as opposed
to GRQ3121 and GRQ3121-S.
For the GRQ3122 and GRQ3122-S
:
1.
The simplest case occurs when you begin by setting all the filters you wish to be linked
for all linked
channels on all
affected units
to Parametric prior to any other manipulation (see
Section
8.2.5
).
If you desire a REL link, set the frequencies, depths, and widths to independent values, then use
the Link Table to create a REL LINK group. If you desire an ABS link, use the Link Table to create
an ABS LINK group. Note that FBX filters in place always take precedence over corresponding
Parametric filters in a linked network, to prevent unintentional removal of an FBX filter.
2.
A more complicated scenario involves linking one channel to another without first setting
corresponding filter types on other channels or units to Parametric. You must manually change ALL
filters you wish to link to Parametric, and then change either width, depth, or frequency of any filter.
