M2 - Stereo Return Module

Inputs - The M2 module uses ¼” (6.35mm) jacksockets for inputs.

Routing - The 12 buss outputs are assigned in pairs from the multitrack routing section from the top of the M2 module. This is sourced from the output of the FX return section

Groups to Tracks - Switches the routing from the output of the FX return section to the output of the stereo line path. This would either be the group signal or any signal patched in through the line input jacks.

Aux Sends - There are 8 aux sends on the M2 stereo group module, arranged as two groups of four dual concentric pots. All auxes have unity gain when the controls are fully clockwise. Auxes 5-8 are mono post fader sends, which are normally fed from the FX return path. Selecting Group allows sends 5-8 to be fed from the stereo line input section. These four sends can be switched pre-fader by selecting the Pre 5-8 switch. Aux sends 1-4 are mono post fader sends normally fed from the stereo line path. Selecting the AUX 1-4 to FX switch allows sends 1-4 to be fed from the FX return path. Pressing the AUX 3&4 Mute switch cuts off all outputs from sends 3 & 4. The Mute can also be automated from Supertrue™.

Mono - Combines the left and right signal to the FX return section.

Fx Gain - The Gain control adjusts the sensitivity of the jack input for the FX return section. The range is ±20dB.

Low Pass Filter - The LP switch inserts a Low Pass filter into the signal path. The -3dB point is fixed at 6kHz at 12dB per octave.

FX Pan - The FX Pan control feeds the signal to the Stereo mix and the mutitrack busses. Panning left pans to the odd multitrack and stereo left, panning right pans to the even multitrack busses and Stereo right. In the centre position there is an attenuation of 3dB.

ST - Assigns the signal in the FX returns path to the main stereo buss.

FX Level Control - The FX Level is the main level control for the effects return. It has 10dB of gain when the control is fully clockwise.

AFL - The FX return AFL switch provides a post fade signal to the monitor speakers replacing the selected source.

FX Mute - The FX Mute switch cuts off all output from the effect return channel and utilises a soft mute for click free switching. The switch can also be automated from Supertrue™.

Stereo Group / Stereo Line Input. - Normally this section acts as a stereo subgroup. The input comes from the multitrack routing switches on each M1RN module. Alternatively, this section can be used as a stereo line input. Any signal connected to the stereo input jacks will override the group signal.

Mono Left - The Mono Left switch applies the left hand signal to the left and right of the module.

Mono Right - The Mono Right switch applies the right hand signal to the left and right hand side of the module. If both switches are pressed together the left and right signals appear on both sides of the module @ -6dB.

RØ (Phase) - The RØ (Phase) switch reverses the phase of the right hand side signal only. The switch should normally be released. Pressing Mono L, Mono R and RØ together allows M/S signal to be decoded with the left and right sum signal appearing on the left side and the left and right difference signal on the right side.

St Line Gain - The Stereo Line Gain controls adjust the sensitivity of both the left and right jack inputs. The Line range is ± 20dB.

Low Pass Filter - The LP switch inserts a low pass filter into the signal path and acts on both sides of the stereo signal. The -3dB point is fixed at 6kHz @ 12dB per octave.

Stereo Equaliser - The EQ section has four bands. The HF and LF sections have a shelving response with the LF having selectable frequencies. The MID sections have a bell response at selectable frequencies.

The HF cut and boost control gives a range of ±18dB at a frequency of 12kHz. The HMF cut and boost control gives a range of ±14dB. The frequency switch selects between 3.5kHz and 7kHz. The LMF cut and boost control gives a range of ±14dB. The frequency switch selects between 350Hz and 700Hz. The LF cut and boost control gives a range of ±18dB. The frequency switch selects between 40Hz and 80Hz. Using the X3 switch multiplies the selected frequencies by 3 giving a range of 120Hz to 240Hz.

High Pass Filter - The HP switch inserts a high pass filter into the signal path and acts on both sides of the stereo signal. The -3dB point is fixed at 120Hz @ 12dB per octave.

The EQ In switch inserts the equaliser into the signal path.

Group Pan - The Group Pan control feeds the signal to the Stereo mix and the mutitrack busses. Panning left pans to the odd multitrack and stereo left, panning right pans to the even multitrack busses and Stereo right. In the centre position there is an attenuation of 3dB.

Group to ST - Assigns the signal in the group path to the main stereo buss.

Fader Flip - Pressing Fader Flip swaps the effects return level control with the automated stereo subgroup VCA fader.

AFL - The Group AFL switch provides a post fade signal to the monitor speakers replacing the selected source.

Group Mute - The Group Mute switch cuts off all output from the channel. The switch can also be automated from Supertrue™.

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