KORG Soundlink DRS REcording Console 168RC - Manual (Page 11)

Chapter 1. Basics
0 [SEL] keys (channels 1...12, 13... 16)
These keys select the channel that will be edited in the LCD. For channels 13-16 press the right
[SEL] key. Each time the right [SEL] key is pressed, the channel will change in sequence.
When using the [RECALL]/[SAVE] keys to recall/save programs, these keys also function as a
numeric keypad to input the program number ('«■ p.25).
In addition, when there is a discrepancy between the locations of the faders and the actual volume
settings due to a Recall operation or due to the fact that the power has just been turned on, you can
hold down this key and move the fader to adjust its location to match the actual volume setting
without affecting the volume as you do so.
O [MUTE] keys (channels 1...12, master)
These keys mute (silence) the corresponding channel. When muting is on (lit), the channel is muted.
Muting for channels 13-16 is performed in I/S/P mode in the LCD display («s’ p.35).
0 [SOLO] keys (channels 1...12)
These keys select the channel that will output audio to the monitor and headphones. Solo for
channels 13-16 is performed in I/S/P mode in the LCD display (“S" p.35). Since the [SOLO] keys
also function as the [SEL] keys, (in I/S/P mode etc.) the parameters of the soloed channel (lit) will
automatically be displayed.
0 Fader indicators (channels 1...12, master fader)
Both LEDs will light at the 0 dB position. When the current fader location does not match the
actual volume (such as immediately after a Recall operation or when the power is turned on), an
LED will light. If the fader location is higher than the actual volume, the upper LED will light. If
lower, the lower LED will light. When the fader and setting match, the LEDs will go dark.
Also, when channel pairing is being used, operating an even-numbered channel fader will cause
the lower and upper LEDs to light while the fader is being moved, reminding you that the opera­
tion is invalid.
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Channel faders (channels 1...12, 13... 16)
These adjust the volume of each channel 1-12. They control the gain from Off to +12 dB. When
channel pairing is on, only the odd-numbered faders will function, and the even-numbered faders
will be disabled.
When the locations of the faders and the actual volume settings do not match, due to a Recall
operation or immediately after the power has been turned on, the upper or lower fader indicator
LED will light. Moving the fader will not change the volume until the LED goes dark. When the
fader location reaches the actual volume setting, the LED will go dark, and thereafter the volume
will change according to the fader position. However if you hold down the [SEL] key as you move
the fader, this "hooking" operation will not occur. This is convenient when you wish to determine
the internal settings.
The volume of channels 13-16 is adjusted in I/S/P mode (“S’ p.35).
0 Master fader
Unlike the channel faders, this fader controls the gain from Off to 0 dB. For other details, refer to
the explanation for the Channel Faders.
0 [MISC] key
This key accesses MISC mode, in which you can set channel/group bus pairing, and select the
master clock that will synchronize digital processing with external devices, etc.
0 [EX.BUS 10] key
This key accesses Ex.BUS lO mode, in which you can connect the analog or digital audio signals
that are input and output by the 168RC directly to the internal buses without passing through the
channels. You can also select the audio signals that will be output to adat OPTICAL OUT B.
0 [MIDI] key
This key accesses MIDI mode, in which you can make settings for mixer automation, program
change reception and transmission, and MIDI-related settings when connecting two or more 168RC
units.
0 [PGM] key
This key accesses PGM mode, in which fader positions and settings such as send and pan can be
saved and managed as programs.