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5 The Fat Channel
5.1 Fat Channel Navigation
StudioLive™ Series III
Owner’s Manual
5.1.4.4 Using the RTA While Mixing
The Standard EQ is equipped with a Real-time analyzer, or RTA, in which x =
frequency and y = amplitude. An RTA provides a close visual representation of
what you are hearing because it is a view of amplitude and frequency content over
a specified plane in real time. It provides a view of the long-term spectrum of the
signal—for example, the one- third-octave spectrum long-term average of a musical
performance.
The ability to analyze frequency content—specifically, being able to visualize the
exact frequencies you are hearing in order to hone in on problem areas— makes the
RTA a secret weapon for many a mix engineer. The RTA also lends itself very well to
ear training and gives you confidence that you are choosing the right frequencies
when making adjustments.
Because the RTA is analyzing the channel or bus signal digitally, room and speaker
anomalies are taken out of the equation. This provides a pure measurement of your
mix because you are measuring what is happening inside your StudioLive.
For example, let’s say you are mixing a particularly edgy-sounding lead guitar that
is competing with the male vocal and distracting from the overall good tone of
the instrument. By using the RTA in the Fat Channel, you can quickly identify the
offending frequency by looking for spikes in the RTA. This saves time and frustration
by taking some of the guesswork out of equalization.
Power User Tip: It should be noted that an RTA cannot be used as a substitute for careful
listening. While these tools provide a great visual analysis of your mix, critical listening
must always be your main guide.
5.1.5 Aux Sends Mode
When the Fat Channel is in Aux Sends mode, the Scribble Strips will display different
parameters depending on how you have your FlexMixes configured:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
MTXAUXAUX
1
MIX 3-4
Pan
MIX 7-8
Pan3 5
MTX
7
-10.00 dB < C > < C >-4.00 dB -4.00 dB-24.00 dB
Mute
AUX
2
-5.00 dB
Mute Mute Mute MuteMute
1. Mono Aux. The encoder controls the send level of the channel to the Mono Aux.
The button beneath controls the channel mute in the Mono Aux.
2. Stereo Aux Send. The encoder controls the send level of the channel to the
Stereo Aux. The button beneath controls the channel mute in the Stereo Aux.