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1. Introduction 1-1
1-1 A New Beginning 1-1
1-2 About This Manual 1-4
1-3 Making the DA7 Work For You 1-7
2. DA7 Tour 2-1
2-1 Overview 2-1
2-2 Top Panel 2-3
2-3 Display Bridge 2-20
2-4 Rear Panel 2-25
3. Quick Start 3-1
3-1 Module A, Getting Sound Out 3-3
3-2 Module B, Onboard Signal Processing 3-6
3-3 Module C, Outboard Processing 3-9
3-4 Module D, Monitoring 3-16
3-5 Module E, Tips, Shortcuts and Warnings 3-17
4. Cursor Control 4-1
5. Channel, Library, and Meter Windows 5-1
5-1 Overview 5-1
5-2 Channel Window 5-3
5-3 Library Windows 5-12
5-4 Meter Group Windows 5-17
5-5 Channel Window, Multi-Channel View 5-20
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6. Fader Layers and Channel Strips 6-1
6-1 Fader Layers 6-1
6-2 Channel Strip 6-3
7. Equalizer 7-1
7-1 Overview 7-1
7-2 Equalizer Section 7-3
7-3 Equalizer Window 7-6
7-4 Equalizer Library Window 7-8
7-5 Equalizer Window, Multi-Channel View 7-10
8. Pan/Assign, Surround, Bus Assign 8-1
8-1 Pan/Bus Assign Controls 8-1
8-2 Surround Window 8-3
8-3 Surround Window, Multi-Channel View 8-12
9. Dynamics/Delay 9-1
9-1 Overview 9-1
9-2 Dynamics/Delay Section Controls 9-3
9-3 Dynamics Window 9-6
9-4 Dynamics Window, Multi-Channel View 9-13
9-5 Dynamics Library Window 9-15
10. AUX 10-1
10-1 Overview 10-1
10-2 AUX Section Controls 10-3
10-3 Fader Control Window 10-5
11. MIDI 11-1
11-1 MIDI, Setup Window 11-1
11-2 MIDI, PRG ASGN (Program Assign) Window 11-6
11-3 MIDI, CTRL ASGN (Control Assignment) Window 11-8
11-4 MIDI, BULK (Bulk Out) Window 11-10
11-5 MIDI, Remote Windows 11-14
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12. D-I/O (Digital Input/Output) 12-1
12-1 D-I/O, Input Set Window 12-2
12-2 D-I/O, To Slot Window 12-10
12-3 D-I/O, Dither Window 12-14
13. Group 13-1
13-1 Overview 13-1
13-2 FADER GRP (Fader Group) Window 13-3
13-3 MUTE GRP (Mute Group) Windows 13-5
13-4 LINK/STR (Stereo) Window 13-7
14. Automation 14-1
14-1 Automation, Setup Window 14-2
14-2 Automation, Execute Window 14-5
14-3 Automation, EVT EDIT (Event Edit) Window 14-14
14-4 Automation Operation 14-19
15. Scene Memory 15-1
15-1 RD/WR (Read/Write) Window 15-1
15-2 XFade Time Window 15-5
16. Utility and Solo Monitor 16-1
16-1 Utility, Solo/Monitor (SOLO/MON) Window 16-2
16-2 Utility, Oscillator/Battery (OSC BATT) Window 16-6
16-3 Utility, Configuration (CONFIG) Window 16-9
16-4 Utility, User Custom (USER CSTM) Window 16-12
17. Options 17-1
17-1 ADAT Digital I/O Card, WR-ADAT 17-2
17-2 TDIF (TASCAM Digital Audio Interface) Card, WR-TDIF 17-5
17-3 AES/EBU & S/PDIF Card, WR-AESS 17-7
17-4. AD/DA Card, WR-ADDA 17-8
17-5 SMPTE Card, WR-SMPT 17-9
17-6 TANDEM Card, WR-TNDM 17-11
17-7 METER BRIDGE 17-16
17-8 MAX, Expansion Software 17-17
Appendixes
Appendix A, Setup Scenarios A-1
Appendix B, LCD Screen Displays B -1
Appendix C, Abbreviations and Acronyms C-1
Appendix D, Default Settings D -1
Appendix E, Cables and Connections E-1
Appendix F, Technical Specifications F-1
Appendix G, MIDI Implementation Chart G-1
Glossary
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1-1 A New Beginning
The Digital Mixer WR-DA7 sets a new standard for affordable automated
digital audio mixing and production. The DA7 has a number of features built
into it that until recently, were the privilege of only high-end production
facilities. Every feature is either directly controlled or just a window away. As
a DA7 user, you’ve made the decision to become part of the future.
Now that you're here, please take some time to review the manual. Keep it
near your DA7 and refer to it when you come across something you don't
understand. Digital mixers offer substantially more features than regular
analog mixers, and there will be a period of time before you are as
comfortable with the DA7 as you are with other mixers.
Like most people, you'll want to play first and then look for those items in
the manual that were unclear. But you should be aware that the DA7 has
many advanced features that may not be immediately apparent to you, and if
you don't read the manual, you could be missing out on features that can
save you time and effort in a session.
It will help your understanding of the DA7 to read this Users' Guide from
cover to cover, but we know you probably won't. It would be beneficial to
you, however, to at least read Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and Appendix D, which
will help you get familiar with the basic operations.
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Functionality
Let's take a moment to preview some of the main features and benefits of the
DA7.
The Fader Layer controls permits you to mix and monitor the 32 inputs, the
6 aux sends and the 6 aux returns, the 8 buses, and the unique
CUSTOM/MIDI layer. By not tying up input channels for outboard effects the
6 dedicated aux return faders provide extra inputs, for a total of 38 audio
inputs.
The DA7 is digitally controlled which allows you to automate all your mixer
functions, from mixing and MIDI parameters, to dynamics and effects.
Multiple LEDs provide instantaneous display of channel/bus/aux assignments,
as well as automation recording status.
The DA7 comes with internal memory to store fifty EQ libraries, fifty
Dynamics libraries, fifty Channel libraries, plus fifty different scene memories.
Using optional software, you can store these memories in a computer and
save an unlimited number of these memories.
5.1 surround sound mixing is built into the DA7 with multiple methods of
surround sound panning available on each channel.
Option cards expand the capabilities of the DA7. For example, the ability to
synchronize to videotape, using the SMPTE interface option card, makes it
easy to score or sweeten for film or television. There are other options that
expand the capabilities of the DA7, including a Meter Bridge, Mixing
Automation eXpansion software (MAX, for both Windows and Mac) and a
Tandem card that connects two DA7's together.
Audio Input/Output option interface cards can be mixed and matched for a
particular project. You can have any type of audio option card installed and
transfer from one format to another without the need of outboard devices.
For instance, you could have an ADAT card and an AES/EBU card and transfer
from your Digital Audio Workstation to your ADAT, or vice versa.
There are four audio Input/Output option cards available: ADAT, TDIF,
AES/EBU - S/PDIF and an Analog card. Any audio card works in any slot.
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Simplicity
The DA7 is simple to operate, so you will spend less time as an engineer and
more time as an artist. Engineered for ease of use, the Human-Machine
Interface (HMI) provides a variety of ways to access and assign the channel
parameters for your sources. Every channel parameter is displayed on the
320x240 backlit LCD screen, providing a quick visual reference of every
aspect of the mixer setup.
To view the status of the console on a larger screen, use the optional
software package. This software allows you to create custom views of the
DA7 and control the DA7 from your computer. It acts as a library program
for backing up data from the DA7 libraries, and expands the capabilities of
the automation system of the console. See your dealer for more details.
MIDI devices and MIDI remote control for peripheral gear can be controlled
from the DA7.
The Future is Now
The DA7 is ready for computer-controlled digital mixing right out of the box.
Connect it, and start recording. Everyone, from home musician to
professional artists and producers, can now operate in the “Digital Domain”
and create multi-track masterpieces using the DA7.
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1-2 About This Manual
Document Notes
The first three chapters of the DA7 Users’ Guide provide an introduction to
the system and basic information for the system.
Chapter 1, Introduction
• general information about the Users’ Guide and the system used to
produce the document
• typical installation and usage scenarios for the DA7
Chapter 2, DA7 Tour
• Top Panel overview and a literal look at the Rear Panel connections
setup
• illustrations that are referenced throughout the following chapters of
the Users’ Guide
Chapter 3, Quick Start
• modules designed to familiarize you with a basic understanding of
the features incorporated in the DA7 mixer
Chapters 4-16 each discuss a primary function of the DA7. The information
follows a basic operational sequence. Some of the chapters will be divided
into sections which discuss specific capabilities and/or functions of the
chapter subject.
The sections in Chapter 17, Options describe various system configurations.
The Appendices provide general information groups and detail the mixer’s
technical specifications.
A Glossary providing definitions for information associated with the DA7
precedes the index for this document.
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Symbols and Conventions Used in this Guide
The DA7 Users’ Guide uses the icons and conventions listed below.
Whenever possible, the way something appears in the Users’ Guide is as it
appears on the DA7.
Numbers in a triangle indicate a sequential step in a process.
Numbers in a circle indicate a list.
Square bullets indicate alternative ways to perform similar tasks
or actions.
Round bullets indicate items or elements in a group.
Text written in bold letters indicates the name of a knob, fader,
button, or element on the Top Panel or the Rear Panel of the
mixer. When panel labeling incorporates a background, the text
will appear on a medium gray background.
Bold upper-case text contained in square brackets indicates the
name of a window or a window area in the LCD.
Color terms presented in italics and parentheses denotes the
literal color of an LED button for a particular action or
condition.
In this document, cursor is used as both a noun and a verb. “Use
the ARROW buttons to move the cursor”, or “Cursor to the OFF
button”.
Text presented on a black background or contained in a border
indicates buttons or elements that perform a function and
appear in the LCD.
This warning symbol alerts you to an action you may want to
avoid or, at least, seriously contemplate before executing.
This tip symbol indicates an important fact, procedure, and/or
other beneficial information for the mixer operation or
performance.
[STEREO]
(color)
cursor
PST
PRE
■
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GAIN
SUB
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The term “area” refers to a window region in the LCD of the Display Bridge
of the mixer.
The term “section” refers to a region on either the Top Panel or the Rear
Panel of the mixer.
The term “soft knob” refers to a knob control in a window area in the LCD.
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1-3 Making the DA7 Work For You
Although the DA7 has some analog inputs, it should really be thought of as a
digital mixer. Like most equipment, the DA7 comes set with factory defaults,
some of which may or may not provide the kind of operational preferences
you would like. Please refer to Appendix D, Default Settings for a complete
listing of these presets. You can’t change the factory default presets, but
when you have created mixer settings that you like, they can be saved by
making a snapshot of the setup and recording it in SCENE MEMORY. See
Chapter 15, Scene Memory for more information.
As with any new piece of equipment, it may take you a little time to figure it
out. Here are a few things you WILL need to know about the DA7. Please
take a few minutes now to read them. It could save you time in the long run.
BULK BACKUP
One of the first things to think about is saving data. If you’ve already started
using the DA7 straight out of the box for a major recording session, all of the
mixer data for your new million selling CD stored in the DA7 memory, BACK
IT UP!
The [MIDI>BULK] window can be accessed by pressing the MIDI button on
the Top Panel. In the [MIDI>BULK] window, you’ll find the [BULK I/O DATA
SELECT] area. All of the information recorded in the system can be sent en
masse to a Mac or IBM compatible computer. See Chapter 11, MIDI, page
11-2, for setting up the serial port output to a personal computer. Some
previous background knowledge of MIDI and a personal computer would be
helpful here. There is software on the market that readily captures bulk
dump information. If you have questions, either visit a local music retailer, or
visit one of a number of Web sites on the Internet for information.
MIDI>BULK Window
MASTER RESET
If you’ve already pushed as many buttons as possible after powering up the
DA7 to see what it could do, or if you have accidentally changed any of the
factory presets and cannot figure out what you have done, you need to know
about the master reset command.
To reset the DA7, turn the power off, and then simultaneously press and
hold the METER and CHANNEL buttons in the MASTER DISPLAY section
of the Top Panel. While pressing these two buttons, turn the power on. Hold
the buttons down until the Channel window is displayed. Doing this will
reset the DA7 to the factory presets.
Also, there are a few windows on the LCD screen that you should acquaint
yourself with, that contain most of the information you need to know about
the current status of your mixer.
They are the [UTILITY>CONFIG], [SOLO/MON], [D-I/O>INPUT SET] and
[MIDI>BULK] windows. Pressing the relevant Top Panel buttons for these
features will display the windows in the LCD. Once you are in any window,
you will find the window group selection buttons on the bottom of the
screen. These buttons show all the windows within the window group. The
window group you are in is indicated on the top line of the [taskbar]. See
Chapter 2, page 2-20 for information on the LCD screen. Cursor to the
bottom of the current window, choose a window selection button, and press
the ENTER button to bring that window into the LCD. You can also access
the selections by pressing the Top Panel button again to toggle through the
selections.
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METER
button
CHANNEL
button
MASTER DISPLAY Section
CONFIGURATION
The [UTILITY>CONFIG] window can be accessed by pressing the UTILITY
button on the Top Panel. This is where the [CONFIGURATION] selections
are located. One of the features here is [AUTO CHANNEL SELECT]. When
active, every time a fader is moved or a SELECT button is engaged, whatever
window you are in will change to the [CHANNEL] window for that selected
channel. If you are trying to set up parameters on different Channel Strips,
it could get frustrating to have to go back and forth between windows. To
render this feature inactive, make sure that the button is in the mode.
OFF is the factory preset.
Another [CONFIGURATION] selection is [AUTO DISPLAY CHANGE].
When , whenever a parameter adjustment is made from the Top Panel,
the LCD will change to that parameter window. If you tweek an EQUALIZER,
DYNAMICS/DELAY or PAN knob on the Top Panel, but want to stay in the
[CHANNEL] window, for example, make sure that the [AUTO DISPLAY
CHANGE] selection is . OFF is the factory preset.
Other items in the [CONFIGURATION] area are the [DYN RANGE DBFS]
and [MOTOR FADER] buttons, which are set to as part of the DA7’s
system default.
For more information, see Chapter 16, Utility and Solo Monitor, page 16-
9. Also, see Appendix D for a listing of all the factory default conditions.
ON
OFFONOFF
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MONITOR SETUP
To customize the monitor setup of the DA7, access the [SOLO/MON] window
by pressing the SOLO MONITOR button on the Top Panel.
The [MON A] area function mutes the MONITOR A speakers 20dB. When
selected, the button will appear in inverse video, and the speakers will
remain dimmed until the button is deactivated. The function can
be accessed from the Top Panel by pressing the MMC/CURSOR button and
SOLO MONITOR button simultaneously.
SOLO is set to [IN PLACE] and [SOLO] in the factory default. This allows
you to only SOLO one channel at a time, post-fader and post-pan. In a mix
situation you may want the [SOLO MONITOR][POSITION] area set to [IN
PLACE], which is post-fader and post-pan, and the [SOLO MONITOR]
[MODE] area set to [MIX], which allows multiple channels to be solo’d.
SOLO MUTE returns the monitor to normal, but leaves the selections of
solo’d channels intact. When SOLO MUTE is cleared, monitoring returns to
the previously selected SOLO channels.
The [SURROUND MONITOR] area mode selection is important too. When
the [SURROUND MONITOR] is in the [AUX] mode, it will send the
surround bus 1 and 2 signals through MONITOR A L/R, while aux sends 3
through 6 route the surround bus 3 through 6 signals. In the [MON] mode,
the surround signal path uses the MONITOR A L/R, MONITOR B L/R, and
MASTER L/R outputs. If the [MON] mode is active, when trying to listen to
another source in the system that is not assigned to the [SURROUND
MONITOR], you will find nothing coming out of the monitor speakers. The
same condition could occur by selecting [SURR] for a channel in the
[CHANNEL] window [ASSIGN] area.
UTILITY>SOLO/MON Window
For more information on these windows, see Chapter 16, Utility and Solo
Monitor, page 16-2. To find out about the 5.1 surround sound monitor
output, see page 16-3, and for more on the DA7s’ surround sound features,
see Chapter 8, Pan/Assign, Surround, Bus Assign.
D-I/O INTERFACING
With all the different devices on the market these days, getting all that gear to
speak to one another can be quite a challenge. The DA7 system wordclock is
factory set to [INT 48K], with the option of setting it to [INT 44.1K] or to
external. All digital devices attached to the DA7 must be set to the same
wordclock sampling rate in order to operate properly. If the audio you are
hearing does not sound right, first check to see if you are operating every
device connected to the DA7 at the same sample rate.
Find the sample rate the devices all have in common and set the DA7 to that
rate, be it 44.1, 48K or another acceptable sample rate frequency. To set the
DA7s’ wordclock reference, press the D-I/O button on the Top Panel to
display the [D-I/O>INPUT SET] window.
When using the DA7 as the master wordclock, there are two buttons in the
[SOURCE SELECT] area for setting the sample frequency, [INT 44.1K] and
[INT 48K]. Cursor to the sample frequency that is common to your devices
and press the ENTER button on the Top Panel to engage the appropriate
sample frequency.
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Or, if you prefer to use an external wordclock reference as the master
wordclock, the external wordclock master must output a sample frequency
that is common to all devices. When you are referencing the DA7 to video,
you should be very careful to set the DA7 up properly.
For additional information about sample frequency and setting the clock rate
of the DA7, see Chapter 12, D-I/O, page 12-2.
The key to getting the most out of your DA7 is to learn it completely. We
strongly recommend that you read at least Chapter 2, DA7 Tour, Chapter 3,
Quick Start, Chapter 4, Cursor Control and become familiar with the
factory default presets in Appendix D.
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2-1 Overview
Your tour of the DA7 begins with a brief description of the Human-Machine
Interface (HMI) design concept, and then an introduction to the elements,
functions, and features of the DA7. You may ask, “what is a Human-Machine
Interface (HMI)?”
The HMI is an ergonomic design concept incorporated into most products,
including the DA7 mixer. Literately, it is how you (the human) and the mixer
(the machine) communicate with each other. Using this concept, the DA7
was designed to give you easy access to the hardware and software features
built into the mixer, so that you can quickly learn to use your new DA7 in an
intuitive manner. The layout of these features and how you interact with the
information they give you is described in detail in this manual. This is why
we recommend that you keep this document nearby to use as a reference
tool if you run into any problems.
Shortcuts, unique features and alternative paths of operation are provided to
make using the DA7 faster. They are described throughout this manual, and
pointed out in Chapter 3, Section 3-5. Please read this section carefully. It
will make using the DA7 a more pleasurable experience.
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Functions and features of the mixer are accessed via knobs, faders, and
buttons on the Top Panel of the DA7. The LCD screen reflects any
adjustments and/or selections you make on the Top Panel. The cursor controls
and the JogDial are both used to navigate the current window displayed or
to make adjustments to the data fields. The LED indicators for the Channel
Strips reflect the channel assignments, and their colors indicate the current
mode.
We know you will develop your own personal style of operation. Once you
become familiar with the proper operation and functions of the DA7,your
level of confidence and ability to operate this digital mixer will surpass
anything you have previously done on a traditional analog console.
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The illustrations on this page and the next depict the Top Panel of the DA7.
The number assignments are reflected on the Top Panel cutaway view on
page 2-4. Page 2-5, adjacent to the cutaway view, provides the explanation of
the numbered sections of the Top Panel.
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Explanations of the numbered sections begins on the next page.
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Channel Strip – input gain controls with channel control and status
indicators. Also called a Channel Fader Strip.
AUTOMATION/AUX LED button – selects the display mode of the
Channel Strip LED field indicators, and arms the AUTOMATION system.
MASTER DISPLAY section – the METER and CHANNEL buttons are
direct buttons to the respective LCD screen windows. These should be
considered "home base" for the LCD display.
EQUALIZER section – controls for setting the equalization parameters
for a selected channel.
PAN/ASSIGN/ , BUS ASSIGN section – controls for setting
the pan and bus assignments for a selected channel.
DYNAMICS/DELAY section – controls for setting the onboard dynamics
processing parameters for a selected channel.
AUX section – controls for routing channels to outboard sources and for
defining the signal path as either pre-fader or post-fader.
Display Bridge – contains the LCD screen, L/R meter display, and
primary mixer display status indicators.
BUS Fader Strip – controls for output BUSes.
MASTER L/R Fader Strip – controls for L/R MASTER output.
Fader Layer Controls section – selects the current fader layer to be
displayed.
MONITOR section – volume and selection controls for monitoring.
SETUP section – mixer function, or display control buttons.
SCENE MEMORY section – buttons for writing and reading the 50 mixer
scene memories.
LIBRARY section – buttons for storing and recalling Channel, EQ and
Dynamics libraries.
Keypad – alphanumeric keys for entering numbers or text.
Cursor Control section – buttons and controls for defining the cursor
actions.
Headset Control section – the location of the headset connector and
the level control of the DA7 is immediately below the right front edge of
the Top Panel.
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There are sixteen Channel Fader Strips on the DA7. The functionality of each
Channel Fader Strip is determined by which of the four Fader Layer
controls selected: INPUT 1-16, INPUT 17-32, AUX/BUS, and a user
CUSTOM/MIDI function.
The MIC/LINE INPUT knob varies the channel input gain volume and adjusts
for either a mic or line-level input. Due to the high quality design of this
circuit, there is no pad switch necessary; the input knob range sets the input
level. This knob only affects the analog inputs 1-16.
The PEAK/SIGNAL LED indicates when an input signal is present (green),
and when the input signal level is too high (red).
The LED field indicators reflect the auxiliary (AUX) routing assignments and
automation parameters. The LED color signifies the AUTOMATION/AUX
button selection, AUX (green), or AUTOMATION (red).
The SOLO LED button toggles on (red) or off. When on, the channel output
will be routed to the MONITOR A speakers (overriding the MONITOR A
input), and to the headphones.
The FLIP LED button flips the control of the Channel Fader Strip from one
input layer to the other. The LED color indicates the current input selection
and matches the Fader Layer control LED button colors, INPUTS 1-16
(green) or INPUTS 17-32 (red).
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Fader
MIC/LINE INPUT knob
PEAK/SIGNAL LED
LED field indicators for AUX 1-6, and
automation parameters, CH, EQ,
PANASSIGN/SURR, LIBRARY and SEL/MAN
SOLO LED button
FLIP LED button
SELECT LED button
On LED button
Channel Fader Strip
Channel numbers
AUX/BUS Layer
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The SELECT LED button, when on (orange), identifies the channel as the
current channel selected. Only one Fader Strip can be selected at a time
(unless it’s in stereo or link mode).
For more detail, see Chapter 5, Channel, Library, and Meter Windows.
The ON LED button toggles on (red) and off. When on, the channel output is
active.
There are two channel numbers for each strip, indicating the INPUT
connections on the Rear Panel of the DA7.
The AUX/BUS label at the bottom of a Channel Fader Strip indicates its
function when the AUX/BUS Fader Layer control is selected.
See Chapter 6, Fader Layers and Channel Strips for additional information.
AUTOMATION/AUX LED Button
The AUTOMATION/AUX LED button toggles the display of the Channel
Fader Strips LED field indicators. The LED color indicates the current
selection.
See Chapter 14, Automation and Chapter 10, AUX for additional
information.
MASTER DISPLAY Section
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METER
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CHANNEL
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MASTER DISPLAY Section
Pressing the METER button will display the [METER] window group on the
LCD screen in the Display Bridge. Pressing the METER button again will
cycle the three window selections: [METER INPUTS 1-32], [BUS/AUX],
[SLOT].
Pressing the CHANNEL button will display the [CHANNEL] window group
on the LCD screen in the Display Bridge. The window displayed will show
the current mixer strip selected.
See Chapter 5, Channel, Library, and Meter Windows for additional
information.
EQUALIZER Section
There are three parameter knobs and four frequency range LED buttons in
the EQUALIZER section, which are used to change the EQ settings of the
currently selected channel. The EQ ON LED button toggles the EQUALIZER
on (green) and off. When the controls are active, adjustments can be made to
the currently selected channel.
The three knobs are labeled Q (quality), FREQ (frequency), and GAIN
(gain). The additional labeling of (left), (surround left), and
(surround subwoofer) indicate the surround sound parameters that are
controlled by the knobs when the [SURROUND] mixing area is activated.
Surround sound capabilities are discussed in Chapter 8.
The four frequency band LED buttons can be selected one at a time, and turn
on (orange) to show which band is operating. They are labeled H (high), HM
(high-mid), LM (low-mid), and L (low).
Pressing the GAIN knob displays the [EQUALIZER] window on the LCD
screen. Once the [EQUALIZER] is displayed in the LCD window, these
buttons perform other shortcut functions.
The EQUALIZER section is detailed in Chapter 7.
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Q (quality) parameter knob or
left surround sound
attenuator
FREQ (frequency) parameter
knob or surround left
surround sound attenuator
GAIN parameter knob or
subwoofer surround sound
attenuator
Frequency band LED
buttons
EQ ON LED button
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PAN/ASSIGN/ , BUS ASSIGN Section
Pan, bus assignment, and surround sound parameters for the selected
channel is set within this area. The pan control is always active for the L/R
bus, so you do not need to activate the ON button to pan across the Master
L/R out. However, if you wish to pan between odd/even buses, you must
push the ON button. Assignment to the DIRECT output is not affected by the
pan control.
The additional labeling of (center) indicates the surround sound
parameter that is controlled by the knob when the [SURROUND] mixing
area is activated.
The L/R, the DIRECT, and the BUS ASSIGN LED buttons toggle on (green)
and off. In addition to the eight bus selections, labeled 1 - 8, selections for
L/R (master L/R) output and DIRECT output are available. The DIRECT
output works in conjunction with the option cards installed in the DA7 Rear
Panel, routing signals directly to the cards.
The DIRECT output is detailed in Chapter 12, D-I/O.
Pressing the PAN knob displays the [SURROUND] window on the LCD
screen.
The PAN/ASSIGN , BUS ASSIGN section of the Top Panel is
detailed in Chapter 8.
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PAN parameter knob or
center surround sound
attenuator
PAN ON LED button
MASTER L/R LED button
DIRECT LED button
BUS ASSIGN LED
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