The console is normalled, meaning that any signal entering the MIC LINES row is automatically routed to the corresponding CHANNEL INPUTS patch point on the patchbay. However, this automatic routing can be overridden, allowing us to manually patch the signal to any specific channel input if needed.
For Sally’s vocals, we manually patch the signal from Mic Line 1 to Channel Input 1 on the patchbay, ensuring it goes directly to the desired channel for processing.
CHANNEL INPUT connection on console
The CHANNEL INPUT patch point then connects to the CHANNEL INPUT XLR connection on the back of the console.
MIC Level Preamplifier Circuit
By default, when a signal is patched into a channel input, it passes through the MIC level preamplifier circuit on the console. This preamp boosts the low-level microphone signal to line level, preparing it for further processing. To configure the input type, you can press the MIC button on the central routing panel, which activates the MIC preamplifier circuit. As seen in the ‘Marty Mixer’ example, depending on the session requirements, you can select the appropriate input amplifier type to ensure proper signal handling. See Engaging Different Circuits for more information.
Channel Strip
The signal then progresses through the Channel Strip, passing through the dynamics section, equalizer, filters, and channel insert, depending on what's activated. You can also adjust the order of these effects.
Channel Outputs
Channel Strip Channel Output
The signal then passes through the Channel Output (CH OP). You can adjust the position of the CH OP so that it occurs either before the channel strip or before the fader.
CHANNEL OUTPUTS connection on console.
The channel outputs are routed out of the DB25 connectors on the back of the console, grouped in sets of 8 channels each.
CHANNEL OUTPUTS on Patchbay
These DB25 connections are then routed to the console patchbay for easier access.
