User`s manual

AEQ FORUM
Digital audio mixer for broadcast applications
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2.1.1.8. Channel activation keys.
The channel activation keys, “CHANNEL ON/OFF”, enable or disable the sending of the audio
signal present at the channel input to the outputs previously defined. If the sliding fader is
located in any position of the fader travel other than the minimum, the channel on or off
activation will be reflected through the “ON AIR” indicator previously described.
The upper key is associated to ON function and has a red light built in and the lower one is
associated to OFF function and has a yellow light. The operation is exclusive, both keys can not
be turned on simultaneously.
These keys can be activated remotely by GPI. To configure remote activation, see chapter
4.2.3.1 of this manual.
2.1.2. Control and monitoring section.
The control and monitoring section (C&M) of the control surface is usually located to the right.
This section enables the overall management of the signals on the system, including routing
and control processes, as well as monitoring of the signals used in developing the final
program, by means of the VU-Meters, and CUE control.
This control and monitoring section is divided into four main areas:
• Control VU meters: allows you to monitor visually the level of the audio signals from
the master output and the CUE bus (or the control monitoring bus, when there are no
channels sent to CUE).
• Programmable keys: dedicated buttons with special functions defined through the
configuration software.
• Main screen: it displays the internal menus. This section also incorporates contextual
keys and encoders.
• Studio, Control and Talk-back monitoring: where you can manage the audio signals
sent to the headphones and speakers, for the control room and the studio room, as well
as the talk-back functions for the intercom for both areas.