Operation Manual; 5.3.7 Output Path; Signal Path- Page 65

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Operation Manual

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5.3.7 Output Path

Starting in the 

Signal Path

 window, at the end of the Output processing section, 

you can access the 

Output Path

 window (Figure 5.28) by clicking on its icon 

(shown above).

In addition to the output of each of the sixteen Input Processing Sections, the eight 
CobraNet Inputs are fed to the Matrix Mixer, providing a 24 Input by 10 Output fully 
independent crosspoint mix as controlled by the Input/Output Matrix. Each of the ten 
Output Processing Sections has independent fader control of all of the inputs to the 
selected output, i.e. a 24:1 mixer, as shown in Figure 5.29.

The Mix Mode drop-down box is used for selecting exclusive assignments between 
a particular input and output. This function is repeated with the Single Input Mix 
Mode Buttons or the routing can be reassigned to the 24:1 mixer.

The selected output channel displays the status of the Output Processing Section 
objects and their parameters can be accessed by clicking on these icons. There is 
also a button to quickly access the Input/Output Matrix for further routing options.

Output Processing Sections

Each of the ten Outputs, (two 'Main' and eight 'AUX)', have independent Output Pro-
cessing Sections to allow control of the mixed output. Output Processing functions 
include delay, filters, ambient leveler, limiter, fader, mute, and polarity inverter.

Output Delay

Output Delay (Figure 5.29) can be set for each Output Processing Section. This sig-
nal delay is especially useful in loudspeaker array alignment, where the crossovers, 
mix, and other processing is complete and the loudspeaker needs to be aligned to 
the system.The inherent delays of the various input signals should be corrected by 
the delay in the Input Processing Section.

Delay is displayed by IQwic software in milliseconds, feet, and meters. Available 
delay for each Output Processing Section is up to 2 seconds in 20 microsecond 
steps (1/4 inch).

Output EQ Filters

These filters are identical to the Input EQ Filters. Please read Section 4.7.4 on Input 
EQ Filters for more information. As was the case with the Input EQ Filters, the two 
DSP’s that process the outputs have a finite amount of processing capability. Each of 
the DSP’s can provide up to 64 filters, with Main 1 and AUX 1-4 processed by one 
DSP and Main 2 and AUX 5-8 processed by the other. The CPU Utilization meters 
indicate how much DSP processing capability remains.

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Figure 5.29  Output Delay Window

Figure 5.28  Output Path Window