Input Split Studio B

Question 1

What does Input Split mean?

Answer 1

input comes before the DAW and the rest of the module comes after the DAW

Question 2

What is the basic signal flow for Input Split?

Answer 2

Mic Output -> Preamp -> Channel Output (CHOP) -> DAW -> Monitor Returns -> Processing -> Fader -> Pan -> Mix A

Question 3

What does Input Split allow you to do?

Answer 3

monitor the signal processors without recording them

Question 4

Where is the split point in Input Split?

Answer 4

immediately after the mic preamp

Question 5

How do you set up Input Split?

Answer 5

1. ) wake up channel select by pressing + and - together
2. ) press SELECT, then ALL to select all channels
   - should see a green highlight on the TFT display around every channel
3. ) in the CHANNEL IN row, select MIC
4. ) in the CHANNEL OUT row, select INPUT
   - this sets the point in the signal flow where the module will be split
5. ) in the CHANNEL IN row, select SPLIT
   - you should see the modules split into two paths on the TFT display
6. ) in BUS ROUTING, select MIX A
7. ) set Duality meters to show the mic preamp level
   - in METERS, select INPUT
8. ) deselect all channels by pressing + and - together

Question 6

How do you patch in microphones for Input Split (if using the Duality preamps)?

Answer 6

1. ) plug in microphones to desired channels in the studio
2. ) patch mic tie lines into channel inputs corresponding to the tracks you wish to record on
   - MIC LINES (#) -> CHANNEL INPUTS (#) in the patchbay
3. ) turn on phantom power if you are using a condenser microphone
   - select channel you need by pressing SELECT at the very bottom of the channel
   - select +48V in the INPUT section of the central routing panel
4. ) record arm the DAW tracks
5. ) adjust mic preamp inputs with red knob at top of module
6. ) bring up faders to hear sound source