<- tb8:fader_channels|Fader Channels ^ tb8:start|Toolbox8 Software ^ tb8:virtual_keys|Virtual Keys -> ====== Channel Assignment - Assigning Fader Channels and DSP Processing ====== In this subsection, you can assign the fader channels to the physical faders of the configured fader modules. Apart from that, in this window you can configure the signal processing for the input signals (input DSP processing). **Important**\\ You should assign at least one fader channel to every physical fader. If not, the physical fader is not included in the DSP processing. During operation, you can not assign a fader channel to a physical fader, which has not assigned any fader channel. If you wouldn't want to assign an input to a physical fader, for example in your ''Setup 0'', but want to assign a fader channel to this physical fader by using the ''Access'' key at the console, follow these steps: 1. In the project tree, select //Fader Channels.\\ 2. Create a fader channel and do not assign a source. (See [[tb8:fader_channels|Fader Channels]])\\ 3. In the General area, enter a name in the ''Label'' box, for example NOT ASSIGNED.\\ 4. In the input pool list, select the desired input pool for this fader channel. (For creation of input pools see [[tb8:input_pools|Input Pools]])\\ 5. In the project tree, select //Channel Assignment.\\ 6. Assign this fader channel to the desired physical fader.\\ [{{ :tb8:channel_assignment.png?nolink |//Channel Assignment, assigning fader channels to faders, defining input processing.//}}] You can assign each fader channel to a physical fader as long as you don't exceed the maximum number of faders. If you have configured a key on the console to toggle between ''Layer A'' and ''Layer B'', you can use this key to toggle between the primary and secondary function for all physical faders with two configured layers. **Important**\\ You can configure a maximum of 64 faders in a maximum of 4 layers (52/XD, 52/XD2)! **Example:** On a console with 40 fader modules, all available fader modules are assigned fader channels in ''Layer A''. This way, in ''Layer B'' 24 of the 40 fader modules can be assigned as a second fader channel. **Maximum amount of fader and layer depends on your core.** Please note your [[https://support.dhd.audio/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=installation:xc2_xd2_xs2_core_functional_range.pdf|XC2/XD2/XS2]] and [[https://support.dhd.audio/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=installation:xc_xd_xs_core_functional_range.pdf|XC/XD/XS core's specifications]]! You can access the settings for both layers by selecting the ''Layer A...D'' tabs. The available settings are identical for all layers. ===== Fader Assignment ===== The faders of the console are numbered 1...X. If the module IDs are consecutively defined from left to right, the left fader in the console is number 1, the fader to the right is number 2, and so on. /* **Important**\\ The module IDs of the fader modules can be modified in the Maintenance Window. You should check for correct assignment, especially after taking the device into operation and after inserting spare parts, to avoid problems. If two fader modules have the same ID, they are working parallel and show identical channel names in the display. Also, you can assign some fader Modules via ''console'' view -> ''Assign phys. module'' (See also [[tb8:maintenance:start|Maintenance Window]] and [[tb8:console|Console]]) */ The ''Fader Assignment'' area contains two lists: the ''Faders'' list and the ''Defined Channels'' list. In the ''Faders'' list, the physical faders that are available are shown. The number of faders shown in the ''Faders'' list depends on the total number of configured fader modules (see [[tb8:console|Console configuration]]). In the ''Defined Channels'' list, the available fader channels are shown. To assign a fader channel to a physical fader, follow these steps: - In the ''Faders'' list, select a physical fader. - In the ''Defined Channels'' list, double-click on the fader channel which you want to assign. Alternatively, you can select a fader channel and click {{:tb5:links-pfeil.png?nolink&28x27}}, or drag a fader channel from the ''Defined Channels'' list to the desired physical fader in the ''Faders'' list. After the assignment, the assigned fader channel disappears from the Defined Channels list, because it isn't available for assignment anymore. To remove an assignment, select the physical fader in the ''Faders'' list and click {{:tb5:rechts-pfeil.png?nolink&28x27}}. Alternatively, you can drag the assigned channel from the ''Faders'' list to the ''Defined Channel'' list. In the ''Faders'' list, you can exchange the assignment of two physical faders by dragging an assignment from one fader to another fader. **Important**\\ If working with **input pools**, you should mind the following:\\ \\ • The sequence of entries in the ''Faders'' list determines the fader assignment after loading the Config to the device. To change the sequence of the fader channels for the Input Select function (by a rotary controller) change the sequence of the fader channels in the Defined Channels list under ''//Fader Channels''. (See also [[tb8:fader_channels|Fader Channels]])\\ \\ • At least one channel per input pool has to remain in the ''Defined Channels'' list to be able to execute the Input Select function.\\ \\ •You can assign **one** input pool to a fader or link the faders permanently to a fader channel that is not part of the input pool. This way, you can create a so-called fixed fader. However, you can **not put one fader into more than one** input pool. ===== Fader Configuration ===== In the ''Fader Configuration'' area, you can select the input DSP Processing for each fader. This processing is done before the fader changes the signal level (Pre fader). Number, type and sequence of the corresponding DSP functions can be defined separately for each fader - except the faders that are assigned to input pools. **Important**\\ For input pools, the input DSP processing is assigned to the pool itself - not to the separate faders. This means, that all faders with the same input pool have identical signal processing for input signals! Therefore, you have to configure them only once, it is then automatically and simultaneously changed for faders assigned to the same input pool. To modify the input DSP processing of a fader, follow these steps: - In the ''Fader Assignment'' area, in the ''Faders'' list, select a fader with an already assigned fader channel. - In the ''Fader Configuration'' area, in the Available DSP Functions list, select the desired DSP function. - Click {{:tb5:links-pfeil.png?28x27}} to assign the DSP function to the selected fader. Alternatively, you can double-click the desired DSP function or drag it from the Available DSP Functions list to the ''Selected DSP Functions'' list to assign it to the fader. All assigned DSP functions for one selected fader are shown in the ''Selected DSP Functions'' list. To remove a signal processing from the ''Selected DSP Functions'' list, select the DSP function in this list and click {{:tb5:rechts-pfeil.png?28x27}}. You can also double-click on the DSP function or drag it from the ''Selected DSP Functions'' list to the ''Available DSP Functions'' list. **Note**\\ The DSP functions are processed in the order which they are sorted in from the top to the bottom of the ''Selected DSP Functions'' list. You can change this order using drag & drop. ==== Available DSP Functions ==== The following DSP functions can be used for the input processing: ^available DSP functions ^max. number per input channel DSP processing ^option/parameter ^ |Limiter |1 |1. **Threshold**: Threshold in the range -20 dBint to +20 dBint (in steps of 1 dB).\\ 2. **Release Time**: Release time in the range 3 dB/s to 20 dB/s (in steps of 1 dB/s).\\ • The attack time can not be adjusted, it is always set to ''quick''. | |Compressor |1 |1. **Gain**: Output gain in the range of 0 dB to +30 dB (in steps of 1 dB).\\ 2. **Threshold.**: Threshold in the range -50 dBint to +10 dBint (in steps of 1 dB).\\ 3. **Ratio**: Ratio in the range of 1.0:1 to 5.0:1 (steps of 0.1).\\ 4. **Attack**: Attack time in the range of 0.2 ms to 50 ms (8 values).\\ 5. **Release**: Release time in the range of 0.05 s to 10 s (8 values). | |Expander |1 |1. **Gain**: Output gain in the range of 0 dB to +30 dB (in steps of 1 dB).\\ 2. **Threshold.**: Threshold in the range -50 dBint to +10 dBint (in steps of 1 dB).\\ 3. **Ratio**: Ratio in the range of 1:1.0 to 1:5.0 (steps of 0.1).\\ 4. **Attack**: Attack time in the range of 0.2 ms to 50 ms (8 values).\\ 5. **Release**: Release time in the range of 0.05 s to 10 s (8 values). | |EQ |4 |• Equalizer with up to 4 bands.\\ 1. **EQ Type**: EQ type can be toggled between Bell, Notch, Shelving High and Shelving Low.\\ 2. **Gain**: Gain in the range -15 dB to +15 dB (in steps of 0.25 dB). Option is ignored if EQ type **Notch** is selected.\\ 3. **Frequency**: Frequency in the range 22 Hz to 20000 Hz (60 fixed preset values).\\ 4. **Quality**: Quality in the range 0.1 octaves to 3.0 octaves (in steps of 0.1 octaves). Option is ignored if EQ type **Shelving Low/High** is selected.\\ • The toggling of the EQ type is **not** noiseless! | |Sub Sonic|1|1. **Frequency**: Frequency in the range 22 Hz to 20000 Hz (61 fixed preset values).\\ • This subsonic filter is a 3rd order high pass filter (18 dB/octave). For other filter orders, please use the function **Var. LP/HP**. | |DeEsser |1 |1. **Ratio**: Ratio in the range 1.0:1 to 4.0:1 (in steps of 0.1).\\ 2. **Threshold**: Threshold in the range 1.0 to 1.8 (in steps of 0.1).\\ 3. **Bandwidth**: Bandwidth in the range 0.2 to 0.5 (in steps of 0.1). **Important**\\ High system requirements! Recommended: Use ''DeEsser2'' if not enough resources available or to save DSP capacity. | |DeEsser 2 |1 |1. **Frequency**: Frequency in the range 1000 Hz to 20000 Hz (28 fixed preset values).\\ 2. **Threshold**: Threshold in the range -40 dB to +10 dB (in steps of 1 dB). | |Noise Gate |1 |1. **Attenuation.**: Attenuation in the range 0 dB to 30 dB (in steps of 1 dB).\\ 2. **Threshold**: Threshold in the range -60 dBint to -10 dBint (in steps of 1 dB).\\ 3. **Attack**: Attack time in the range of 1.0 ms to 200 ms (8 values).\\ 4. **Release**: Release time in the range of 0.01 s to 2.0 s (8 values). | |Var. LP/HP |2 |• Variable filter, high pass or low pass up to 10th order.\\ 1. **Filter Type**: Filter type can be toggled between **HighPass** and **LowPass**.\\ 2. **Frequency**: Frequency in the range 22 Hz to 20000 Hz (60 fixed preset values).\\ 3. **Filter Order**: Filter order can be set between 1st order (6 dB/octave) and 10th order (60 dB/octave).\\ • The toggling of the type and filter order is **not** noiseless! | |Delay 1s|1 |1. **Delay time**: Adjustable between 0 s and 1 s in steps of 1 ms.| |Delay 10 s|1 |1. **Delay time**: Adjustable between 0 s and 10 s in steps of 1 ms.| |AGC (Automatic Gain Control)|1 |1. **Velocity**: Control speed in the range 0.3 dB/s to 6.0 dB/s (in steps of 0.1 dB/s).\\ 2. **Gain**: Max. signal shift in the range 0 dB to 30 dB (in steps of 1 dB).\\ 3. **Level**: Set output level in the range -20 dBint to 20 dBint (in steps of 1 dB).\\ 4. **Threshold**: Freeze threshold of the AGC in the range -40 dBint to -20 dBint (in steps of 1 dB), for lower levels, the current or last value is recorded respectively.| |Loudness AGC|1 |• Automatic Gain Control, triggered by loudness\\ 1. **Velocity**: Control speed in the range 0.1 LU/s to 6.0 LU/s (in steps of 0.1 dB/s).\\ 2. **Gain**: Max. signal shift in the range 0 dB to 30 dB (in steps of 1 dB).\\ 3. **Level**: Set output level in the range -20 LU to 20 LU (in steps of 1 LU).\\ 4. **Threshold**: Freeze threshold of the Loudness AGC in the range -60 LU to 0 LU (in steps of 1 LU), for lower levels, the current or last value is recorded respectively.| /* FIXME The adjustable parameters of these DSP functions are described in the section ''System Functions'' of the control modules. (See function [[tb8:console|Limiter]] and following) FIXME */ **Important**\\ The configuration of the Input DSP Processing requires computing power depending on the number of configured faders! Not all combinations are possible, especially when using the ''Deesser'' function. Therefore, mind the ''DSP capacity'' bar below the project tree during the configuration.