The Sources and Destinations in the Signal List can be filtered by selecting a directory path.

There are are always four main directory options: User Lists, DSP Outputs or DSP Inputs, I/O Signals and Miscellaneous. The User Lists can be customized, while the other directories are system-defined. This topic describes the system-defined directories.

Overview

The DSP Outputs/Inputs and Miscellaneous directories appear on all systems and provide access to the console's internal signals: bus outputs; channel inputs; insert sends and returns; channel direct outs; test tone; etc.

External signals such as mic/line, AES3, MADI, etc. can be found in the I/O Signals directory. The exact number and type will vary depending on the I/O devices connected to your system. The organization and labelling of the sub-directories happens automatically once each device and its streams are configured in HOME. An example is provided later.

Source Directories

Under Sources (on the left), there are three system-defined directories. 

DSP Outputs

  • AFL & PFL Outputs - the AFL/PFL 1 and 2 outputs.
  • Aux Insert Sends - the aux master insert sends.
  • Aux Outputs - the aux master outputs (including any downmixes).
  • Input Channel Direct Outputs - the input channel direct outs.
  • Input Channel Insert Sends - the input channel insert sends.
  • Group Insert Sends - the group master insert sends.
  • Group Outputs - the group master outputs (including any downmixes). 
  • Sum Insert Sends - the sum master insert sends.
  • Sum Outputs - the sum master outputs (including any downmixes). 
  • CRM Processing Outputs - 
  • CRM Insert Sends -

Please note:

  • Whether the AFL & PFL buses are enabled, and the format of AFL 1, is defined by the "Listen" options in the DSP Configuration display. If the AFL & PFL Outputs list is empty, check that the Enable Listen option is turned on!
  • The position of the Insert Send/Return (for all channel types) and Input Channel Direct Output can be edited using the Channel Config display.
  • If the Downmix option is enabled for a stereo or surround Aux, Group or Sum, then the downmixes appear in the Aux Outputs, Group Outputs or Sum Outputs.

I/O Signals

External inputs such as mic/line, AES3, MADI, etc.  The naming of the sub-directories, and their contents, are dependent on the streaming configuration (defined in HOME). The Mic/Line directory is always included and contains the mic/line inputs from the console's Local I/O.

Miscellaneous

  • Loopback Outputs - the virtual loopback outputs.
  • Matrix/Monitoring Outputs - the console monitoring outputs for CRM1 and CRM2: LSP = loudspeaker outputs; HP = headphones.
  • Signal Generator Outputs - the signal generator outputs including test tone and pink/white noise signals.

Destination Directories

Under Destinations (on the right), there are three system-defined directories.

DSP Inputs

  • Inputs - the input channels.
  • Input Channel Insert Returns - the input channel insert returns.
  • Aux Insert Returns - the aux master insert returns.
  • Group Insert Returns - the group master insert returns.
  • Sum Insert Returns - the group master insert returns.
  • Dynamic Keys - the dynamics key inputs (used by the dynamics processing).
  • Talkbacks - the talkback bus sources (used by the "Talk to Channel" custom function).
  • CRM Processing Inputs - 
  • CRM Insert Returns -

Please note:

  • The position of the Insert Send/Return (for all channel types) can be edited using the Channel Config display.

I/O Signals

External outputs such as line out, AES3, MADI, etc.  The naming of the sub-directories, and their contents, are dependent on the streaming configuration (defined in HOME).

Miscellaneous

Virtual Loopbacks

The system includes virtual loopbacks that require no external physical connection. They can be used for a variety of applications, such as when a source is required to feed multiple destinations. Instead of routing the source directly to each destination, it can be connected to a loopback which then, in turn, feeds the destinations. This makes it easy to alter the source at a later date, as only one route to the loopback requires adjustment.

The Loopback Inputs and Loopback Outputs can be found in the Miscellaneous system directory.