PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 - Manual (Page 59)

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4 Controls
4.8 Solo Bus
StudioLive™ 24.4.2/16.4.2
Owner’s Manual
This button routes the main left/right FireWire returns (StudioLive 24.4.2
Outputs 25-26 or StudioLive 16.4.2 Outputs 17-18) to the main outputs.
It will illuminate to indicate that the main FireWire return is being sent to
the main outputs of the StudioLive. To disable the routing, simply press
the button again. For more information on using the main FireWire return,
please consult Section 2.5.4 in the StudioLive Software Library Manual.
4.8 Solo Bus
The StudioLive features an independent Solo bus. This feature is extremely
useful in setting levels for monitor mixes, dialing in dynamics processing on each
channel, and fixing issues during a live show without interrupting the main mix.
The Solo bus has three different modes: AFL (default), PFL, and SIP.
• AFL (After-Fader Listen). AFL sends the channel or subgroup signal
to the Solo bus post-fader so that you can control the level of the
soloed signal with the fader. This is the StudioLive’s default setting.
• PFL (Pre-Fader Listen). PFL sends the channel or subgroup signal to the Solo
bus before it reaches the fader so the fader does not affect the soloed signal.
• SIP (Solo In Place). This is also known as “destructive solo.” When
channels are soloed in this mode, every channel that isn’t soloed
will be muted, and only the soloed channels will be sent to their
assigned outputs. While useful in dialing in dynamics during
soundcheck, this mode is dangerous during a live show. We
recommend that this mode be turned off when mixing live events.
4.8.1 Solo Bus Controls
Cue Mix Volume Control. Adjusts the Overall Volume of the Solo Bus.
This knob adjusts the overall level for the Solo bus.
PFL/AFL Toggle Button. Enables PFL Solo Mode.
The default setting for the Solo bus is After-Fader Listen (AFL); by pressing PFL,
Pre-Fader Listening is enabled. In either mode, pressing Solo on any channel or bus
routes that channel to the Solo bus and has no effect on the main or subgroup mixes.
PFL soloing is not available for the subgroups.
Aux bus soloing is always PFL, regardless of whether this mode is engaged.
SIP (Solo In Place) On/Off Button. Enables Solo In Place Mode.
SIP (Solo In Place), or “destructive soloing,” mutes every unsoloed channel
on the StudioLive. If one of the muted channels is routed to the mains or
a subgroup, it will be muted in those outputs. This also applies to soloed
channels: The output routing is still active. Note that while you can manually
unmute a channel, this mode should be used with extreme caution during
a live performance. Only the input channels can be placed in destructive
soloing. The subgroups and aux buses are omitted from SIP mode.
To enable SIP, press and hold the button until it illuminates red. This ensures
that you cannot enter into destructive Solo mode by accident.
Power User Tip: When SIP is engaged, channel mutes will only apply to the
subgroup and Main bus assignments. SIP does not mute input channels in
aux-bus mixes. Because of this, you can use SIP to dial in a mix in the mains
without disturbing the musicians’ last-minute rehearsal on stage.