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44. FireWire / USB Select Switch
This switch determines which of the Helix Board's signals
will be used for the FireWire / USB channels 15 and
16 sent through the FireWire or USB interface to the
computer. Users can choose to send the two channel
signal from the Auxiliary 2/3, Group 1/2 or Main mixes (all
pre-level controls) to the computer.
45. FireWire / USB "Assign to" Buttons
The Assign to Main and Assign to AUX 1 buttons allow
users to determine the destination of the stereo FireWire
or USB return signal.
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46. FireWire Indicator
This blue LED indicator will illuminate when a connection
is established through the FireWire interface.
47. +48V Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when Phantom Power is
activated.
48. Power Indicator
The Power Indicator will light up when the power of the
mixer is on.
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49. Level Meter
This dual 12 segment level meter gives an accurate
indication of when audio levels of the Main L/R output
reach certain levels. The 0 dB indicator illuminates
is approximately equal to an output level of +4 dBu
(balanced), and the PEAK indicator illuminates just before
the signal is dynamically clipped. It is suggested that
users set the various levels controls so that the level sits
steadily around 0 dB to make full use of audio, while still
maintaining fantastic clarity.
When the Solo indicator, located beside the Level Meter,
is illuminated, one or more Solo buttons has been pushed.
In that case, the Level meter will display properties of
the Solo signal, which is helpful with setting of channel
properties. If Solo indicator illuminates green, this means
the Solo feed is a pre-fader signal. If the Solo indicator
illuminates red, the feed is post-fader. If the no Solo
buttons are activated, the Control Room source signal
properties are displayed by the Level Meter.
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50. Control Room Source Buttons
This set of buttons allows users to select which signals
they wish to send to the Control Room / Phones output.
There is a button each for the FireWire / USB, Group
1-2, 2T Return and Main mixes. These signals can be
monitored simultaneously if required.
51. Control Rooms / Phones Level Control
This rotary control will allow users to adjust the audio level
of the Control Room / Phones signal (received by solo
signal, or as chosen in the Source Select buttons).
52. Control Room Pre / Post Button
The Pre / Post button alters the Solo signals received by
the Control Room / Phones mix between Post and Pre
fader signals. When set to Post, the Solo Indicator will
light up red; when set to Pre, the Solo Indicator will light
up green (channel level set).
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