Solid State Logic Duality 82S6DUA20C - Manual (Page 30)

Main Output Functions
As you are probably aware by now, Duality features a 6-wide main mix bus that can be configured either to
provide a full 5.1 surround mix or three stereo mix busses.
The six main mix busses are represented by three columns of indicators on this
panel which, in turn, represent three independent stereo pairs, MIX A, MIX B
and MIX C. Functions are assigned to these busses using the dedicated row
keys on the right of the matrix, in conjunction with the mix select keys at the
base of the matrix columns.
Each pair of busses has a switchable INSERT point with the option to be
placed pre (default) or POST the main output level control (normally the master
fader).
So, for example, lets assume all your channels are routed to MIX A, and you
want to insert an external stereo compressor on that bus. Press and hold the
button at the foot of the MIX A column and then press the button to the right of
the INSERT row; the associated INSERT indicator will light. Additional facilities
described below are assigned in a similar manner.
SUM mode allows the insert return to be summed with the main signal path. COMP assigns the master on-
board compressor to the selected bus(ses). This functions as single stereo unit inserted on a chosen stereo
bus or as a 5.1 compressor when in 5.1 mode (see below). The single master FADER is assigned to individual
stereo mix stems or as a 5.1 master fader in 5.1 mode. The fader can control the same level of all three stereo
busses simultaneously but can only set the level for one bus at a time. If not fader-controlled, the main output
level will be set at the last set level. Maximum gain is 0dB or +10dB if the +10dB function is selected. This
again can be set either on individual stereo busses or globally for 5.1 mixes.
The TO A function for MIX B and MIX C enable those busses to be folded down and added to MIX A. The
output of each stereo mix bus can be individually monitored (confidence-checked) by selecting the AFL
function.
All the above assumes you are working in ‘stereo’ mode. If you select the 5.1 MIX button at the foot of the
matrix, the MIX A, B and C assignment buttons function as a group. For example, if you select the
COMPressor, it will be automatically assigned to all six busses (as indicated by the matrix COMP indicators).
Selecting the 5.1 MIX button puts the matrix into 5.1 mode regardless of the state of the 5.1 PAN button on the
Central Routing Panel.
COMP COMP COMP
INSERT INSERT INSERT
FADER
+10dB
FADER
+10dB
FADER
+10dB
MIX A MIX B MIX C
TO A TO A
POST POST POST
5.1 MIX
AFL AFL AFL
SUM SUM SUM
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