Speck Electronics SSM - Manual (Page 30)

Chapter 4 Operation Section
Unlike traditional pre-fader modes, here the sends are still post fader.
So if, for example, you create a delicately balanced multi effects only
patch, changing its overall level is simply a matter of adjusting the
channel fader and not the individual effect sends. Layering one synths
effects over another synths dry sound is one other way of creatively
utilizing this function.
Because the direct outputs are post fader, it is also possible to extract an
individual channel from the SSM by enabling its associated Program
Kill Switch and accessing the channels direct outputs.
Unlike the Program Kill Switch, depressing this button eliminates all
signal flow to its respective channels direct output, left/right program
mix, as well as the effect sends. The PFL switch on mono input channel
is unaffected by the operation of the Mute Switch. Any signal present at
the channels patch point (if that channel is so equipped) remains
unaffected by the operation of the Mute Switch.
When a stereo source is being used, this control acts as a balance for the
left and right inputs. The left to right movement of this control will
adjust the respective volumes of the left and right synth signals. If the
channels Mono Switch is enabled, this control acts like a traditional pan
pot, placing the mono signal anywhere in the stereo left/right
perspective.
The stereo input channel employs a dual linear motion slide
potentiometer that simultaneously and equally adjusts both the left and
right signals. A good starting position for this slide fader is to align the
slider knob to the #10 mark on the panel. Due to the SSM's unique gain
structure, it is perfectly acceptable to set the fader higher if needed (see
Synth Trim Control).
The operation of the slide fader will control the level to the stereo
program mix, the eight effects sends, and the direct outputs.
This red LED will only activate when the channels synth preamplifier is
near its maximum output. If the LED does illuminate, it's possible that
the Synth Trim Control has been increased higher than required for the
audio signal plugged into its respective channel. The solution is to
reduce gain at the Synth Trim Control until you are certain the LED will
not illuminate. If necessary, increase the channel slide fader to
compensate for the loss of volume.
This green LED will illuminate when a signal is present at the left or
right channel. This provides for easy identification of an active synth
even when a channel is muted and sound is inaudible.
13. Input Pan/Balance Control
12. All Mute Switch
14. Input Level Control
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15. Maximum Output LED
16. Presence of Signal LED