Euphonix 5B User Manual
System 5-B Digital Audio Mixing System Operation Manual
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Chapter 7: Busses and Bus Masters
7.1
Introduction to System 5-B Busses
The number of processing cards in the DF64 digital frames and the Mixer Model de-
termine the total number of busses and channels available in a System 5-B configura-
tion. Since there are a finite number of signal paths, more channels = less busses and
vice versa. See Mixer Model on page 50 for a complete discussion of these system re-
source issues.
termine the total number of busses and channels available in a System 5-B configura-
tion. Since there are a finite number of signal paths, more channels = less busses and
vice versa. See Mixer Model on page 50 for a complete discussion of these system re-
source issues.
The System 5-B has four bus types: Main, Group, Aux, and Solo.
Main Busses
Main Busses can be configured in up to 16 Main Sections. Each Main Section can have
between one and eight individual busses (i.e., a stereo pair = two individual busses and
an LCRS set = four individual busses) configured to any format. Main Busses also have
playback returns; Aux and Group busses do not.
between one and eight individual busses (i.e., a stereo pair = two individual busses and
an LCRS set = four individual busses) configured to any format. Main Busses also have
playback returns; Aux and Group busses do not.
Group Busses
Group busses are used to route channels to multitrack recorders, DAWs, mix-minus
feeds, and sub-groups. Group Busses can be configured to any format but are usually
configured as odd/even stereo pairs. With Pan to Group switched out, they act as in-
dividual mono busses.
feeds, and sub-groups. Group Busses can be configured to any format but are usually
configured as odd/even stereo pairs. With Pan to Group switched out, they act as in-
dividual mono busses.
Auxiliary Sends
Aux sends are used for effects, foldback, and mix-minus feeds. Aux sends can be con-
figured as mono or stereo pairs and can be pre- or post-fader.
figured as mono or stereo pairs and can be pre- or post-fader.
Solo Busses
The Solo bus is always configured as a stereo bus. After-Pan Listen (APL) and Pre-Fad-
er Listen (PFL) route signals to the Solo bus. Each Strip’s fader also has a Solo Back-
stop PFL function: move and hold the fader past the bottom of its travel to activate the
Backstop PFL Solo mode (see Backstop PFL on page 99). Solo In Place (SIP) is a de-
structive Solo mode and does not use the Solo bus. See Solo Mode on page 67 for more
information on SIP.
er Listen (PFL) route signals to the Solo bus. Each Strip’s fader also has a Solo Back-
stop PFL function: move and hold the fader past the bottom of its travel to activate the
Backstop PFL Solo mode (see Backstop PFL on page 99). Solo In Place (SIP) is a de-
structive Solo mode and does not use the Solo bus. See Solo Mode on page 67 for more
information on SIP.