Cadac S-Type - Manual (Page 66)

GLOSSARY-II
S-Type Revision S2005-6
bussed together Console frames that are inter-connected by
means of a bus cable are said to be bussed
together.
By-pass By-passing something is the same as skipping
it, for example, stopping the channel VCA from
being controlled by the DC Master fader
requires the DC Master fader to be by-passed.
Call Remote Feature of the Osc & Comms module that acti-
vates a call light at a remote location.
channel Input or output signal that forms a part of the
final mix.
CHANNEL PRIORITY Mode in which an input PFL overrides an output
Listen.
channel VCA Voltage controlled amplifier for controlling the
input channel or output group signal. The
degree of amplification is determined by the
VCA drive voltage, derived from a fader or
potentiometer.
CHECK Feature that allows the operator to use an input
channel MUTE button as a ‘solo-in-place’ but-
ton.
CLEAR CLEAR buttons are used to cancel a selection.
CMRR Common mode rejection ratio is the ratio of
response for a normal mode signal to the
response for a common mode signal of the
same amplitude. CMRR is usually specified in
decibels.
cold Refers to pin 3 on an XLR-connector. The signal
on pin 3 is opposite in polarity to pin 2 and
hence is referred to as cold.
Common mode Where all currents (signal and interference) flow
in the same direction in each conductor. Nor-
mally, interference currents are an unintended
by-product of the cable connection and the main
cause of cable interference problems.
comms functions Functions that allow an operator to communi-
cate with remote locations.
Comms MIC Microphone used for communicating with
remote locations.
Comms MIC input Microphone input located on the Osc & Comms
module used for various talkback and communi-
cations functions.
communication functions Refers to the Osc & Comms module, which in
addition to its oscillator functions also has com-
munication functions as described under
Comms MIC and Comms MIC input above.
configuration The arrangement of features to produce a cer-
tain outcome.
Configuring See configuration above.
console modularity Frame design concept allowing any module to
be put in any position in the frame.
D/O Direct Output.