M1RN - Mono Input Module

Mix to ST - Assigns the signal in the mixdown path to the main ST buss.

CH to ST - Assigns the signal in the channel path to the main ST buss

Routing - Allow the channel path signal to feed busses 1-12 in any combination. If multiple busses are selected, the channel path pan pot pans between odd and even busses. Busses 1-6 may be designated as a 6-wide multiformat buss.

Mix to TKS - Switches the mixpath to the routing instead of the channel path

LCRS - The LCRS switch designates busses 1-4 as LCRS busses.

SS - Designates busses 5&6 as stereo surround busses. When both LCRS and SS are in, buss 4 becomes the LFE channel and is sourced post fader. When busses 1-6 are used for multiformat recording (5.1), busses 7-12 can be used for monitoring.

Wide - Used in multichannel mode to increase divergence when panning.

Aux 3&4 to TKS - Connects the multitrack to the Aux 3&4 controls.

Aux Sends - There are eight aux sends on the M1RN, arranged as dual concentric pots. The channel sends (Auxes 5-8) are mono post fader sends normally fed from the channel path. The mixdown sends (Auxes 1-4) are mono post fader sends fed from the mix path. Switches allow all of the auxes to be fed from either path and sends 1-4 may be switched pre-fader. The Aux Mute switch cuts off all output from sends 1&2 and may be automated via Supertrue™.

48V - Applies 48V phantom power to the mic input.

Gain Mic (Line) - The gain control adjusts the sensitivity of the input. Mic range is 0dB to +66dB, Line range is -9dB to +15dB.

Chan Pan - Panning left pans to the odd multitrack and stereo left, panning right pans to even multitrack busses and stereo right. In the centre there is a drop of -3dB.

1:1 - Bypasses the level and pan control and sets the channel path to unity. The multitrack routing and AFL are derived directly after the mute switch.

Channel Level Control - This is the main level control for the channel. It has a maximum of 10dB of gain.

AFL - Provides post fade signal to the monitor speakers replacing the selected source.

Channel Mute - Cuts off all output from the channel and utilises soft mute for click-free switching. The switch can be automated from Supertrue™.

Ø Phase - Reverses the phase of the input.

Ins to Ch - Places the insert point and the phase switch in the channel path.

Meter off Chan - Causes the meter to follow the channel signal. This is sourced from the Mic/Line amp. When not selected the meter follows the mix path. The signal is sourced from tape/buss amps.

Buss - Switches the input source between Tape and Buss.

Mix Gain - Adjusts the Buss/Tape level. The range is ±20dB.

Input Flip - Allows the mic or line signal to be fed to the mix path instead of the Tape/Buss. At the same time the tape or buss signals are fed to the channel path.

Filters In - Switches the filters in/out of circuit.

Side-Chain - Puts both filters into the Virtual Dynamics side chain.

High Pass - The high pass filter has a frequency range of 25Hz to 500Hz, with a slope of 12dB per octave.

Low Pass - The low pass filter has a frequency range of 2kHz to 500Hz with a slope of 12dB per octave.

Equaliser - The 4 band swept EQ is designed by the legendary Mr. Rupert Neve. HF range is 2kHz to 20kHz. The HF band can be switched between a bell (Q factor 1.5) and shelving response. HMF range is 500Hz to 12kHz with a variable Q control of 0.5 to 2. LMF range is 40Hz to 1kHz with a similar Q control. LF range is 30Hz to 300Hz with a switched response similar to the HF band. All bands have a cut/boost continuously variable ±18dB.

Front/Rear Pan - When panned 'front' full signal is fed to the Mix Pan pot. When panned 'rear' full signal is fed to the surround busses.

Mix Pan - Feeds the signal to the stereo mix and multitrack busses odd and even. In LCRS mode it feeds left buss 1, right buss 2 and centre to buss 3. In SS mode it also pans to SL buss 5 and SR buss 6. The LFE is fed directly to buss 4.

Fader Flip - Swaps the mix path VCA fader with the channel path level control.

AFL - Provides post fade signal to the monitor speakers, replacing the selected source.

Mix Mute - Mix Mute cuts off all the output from the mix path and utilises soft mute for click-free switching. The switch can be automated from Supertrue™.

Direct Output - A direct output is provided which is sourced post fader.

Virtual Dynamics™ - AMEK Virtual Dynamics™ is fitted as standard and controls each channel VCA via the automation system. Each channel can be assigned one of a choice of several software driven gain controllers.

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