M6a - Joystick Module
 
 

The optional M6a motorised joystick panel is fitted in the master fader position and has the following facilities:
 

Mode Switches

Mono Input to LCRS Output

This mode provides two, tracking, LCRS panners. Mono input A is taken from D-connector input 1 and mono input B is connected to D-connector input 5. Both panners can be assigned to the LCRS busses individually.

An application of this system might be to feed the signal to input A and to fit a delay between inputs 1 and 2 to provide a panned reverb field.

Mono Input to 8-way Output (5.1 or 7.1)

This mode provides a single panner from D-connector input 1, which will pan around the sequence L, LC, C, RC, R, RS, S, and LS.

Input 5 on the D-connector can still be used to mix an additional signal into the LS, RS, LC and RC paths.

Stereo Input to LCRS Output

This mode provides two, tracking, LCRS panners. Stereo input A is taken from D-connector inputs 1(L) and 2(R). Stereo input B is connected to D-connector input 5 (L) and 6 (R). Both panners can be assigned to the LCRS busses individually.

Direct Input to LCRS Output

This mode provides two, tracking, LCRS panners from two LCRS inputs. The joystick alters the balance between all of the signals.

Direct Input to 8-way Output

This mode provides a single 8-wide panner. The joydtick alters the balance between all of the signals.

Assignment Switches

Individual assignment switches are provided for each buss. In any LCRS mode of operation, buttons 5-8 provide assignment for the second panner (B) to LCRS busses (1-4).

The REV switch reverses the LS and RS (5 and6) operation. This allows crossing of signals in LCRS mode and can be used in 8-wide modes to provide accurate diagonal moves by using the edge of the joystick.

Operational Switches

An automated soft mute switch is provided for both A and B paths. In any 8-wide mode the switch for path A has control and mute switch B is disabled.

An automated SEL switch is provided. This activates automation functions on both the X and Y axes. Two divergence switches provide 4 fixed divergence settings.

The expand switch introduces a fixed all-pass filter on the L path output to provide image enhancement at high frequencies, particularly during stereo operation. It only operates on the Left Front speaker to avoid signal cancellations on paths that are derived from the left input source. The process provides up to 360 degrees lag for high frequency signals. The effect will only be apparent on signals that include an additional unfiltered output.
 

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