FORUM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9601
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This section provides a simple explanation of some of the terms
used when describing the console features.
ìAî GAUGE JACK
This is a 1/4O jack which has a large tip diameter compared with a
ìBî gauge jack which has a smaller diameter tip and is usually
found in broadcast use.
AFL
After fade listen. For listening to post fade signals.
AUXILIARY SENDS
These are extra signal paths out of the console which are separate
from the main mix and group outputs. Each auxiliary output is like
a separate mixer and can be controlled independently of the main
faders. They are used to provide special mixes to artistes as they are
recording Pnormally called FOLDBACK) or as a signal to be sent
to an effect such as a reverberation or delay device.
BUS
This is the term used to describe the summing or mixing of
a number of signals. A number of signals routed to the same bus
will appear as one signal at the output of the bus mixing
amplifier.
BUS TRIM
A control used to adjusted the level of all signals
going to a Group Output.
CHANNEL PATH
The path used by the signal going to tape in an in-line console.
D.I.
Direct Inject is an input used for high level devices such
as keyboards where the line input would not be sensitive enough.
DIM
This reduces the monitor level by a preset amount, usually
20dB in DDA products.
GLOSSARY
