RL2 - Matrix/Group Module

The console is fitted with 8 RL2 modules. Each module has several functions: a Mono Ext Input, one set of sends and one master for the Matrix, an Aux Master, an Audio Subgroup Master Fader, a VCA Group Master and a Mute Group Master.

The module controls the same numbered functions in each respective position, ie, module 1 will contain Mono Ext 1 input; Matrix Output 1; Aux Master 1; Audio Subgroup 1; Mute Group Mute 1 and VCA Master Fader 1.

Ext Input - The Gain Control has a +/-20dB range and is centre indented at the unity gain position. The return can be routed to the Group, Aux or Matrix outputs and is mixed in with signals on that path; muting the signal fed to each path is done by lifting the relevant assignment switch.

A PFL switch is provided.

This Mono Return can be used as an expansion input from other consoles, as a return for effects or other external sources, or, if nothing else is assigned to an Audio Group, as an additional input to the stereo bus with automated muting (using the Group mute switch).

The Matrix
Each RL2 module contains a set of matrix sends, which are derived from the audio subgroup master of that module.

The default source for the Matrix is post the Subgroup fader; pressing PRE GRP sources the signal pre the Subgroup fader. The matrix output fader controls the level of the Matrix output. Each Matrix output has mute and AFL switches.

The Auxiliary Master
A rotary level control is provided for Aux bus 1-8. The control has 10dB extra gain over the 0 (unity gain) position.

Each Aux Master has a talkback enable switch which allows the user to talk to that Aux Bus via the talkback system on the RL4 module.

Each Aux Master has mute and AFL switches.

Foldback Setup - When using the Recall RN as a foldback console the 12 Aux Masters, which are normally controlled by rotaries, can be controlled instead by faders using a combination of the 8 Subgroup faders and Matrix Output Faders 1-4 or 5-8. Thus faders can be used to control all the Aux Master Sends.

Fader Off Aux - is used to switch Auxiliary mix bus signals 9-12 to the Matrix Faders. Aux bus 9 is parallel-wired to Fader Off Aux switches 1 and 5; Aux bus 10 is parallel-wired to Fader Off Aux switches 2 and 6, and so forth. The Matrix Fader which will be used to control the Auxiliary output level is selected by pressing the respective Fader Off Aux switch. When this is done the fader is disconnected from the Matrix mix bus.

In this mode the fader output continues to appear at the Matrix output XLR socket. The normal Aux Master rotary level control and output XLR are not affected.

Fader Rev - swaps the Subgroup Master Fader and the Aux Master Level. In this mode the Aux Master level is controlled from the Fader and the Subgroup Output is controlled from the Aux Master.

Audio Subgroup Master - The fader controls the level of one of the 8 Audio Subgroups. Subgroup output is normally selected to the stereo bus via the ST switch and the Group panpot.

AFL and an automated mute are provided.

Insert - The Insert is normally in the Group Output but it can be selected to the Matrix Output using the MTX switch.

An Insert IN/OUT switch is provided.

Mute Group - This switch is used to set up and trigger the Mutes grouped to it.

VCA Mute - The large, momentary, illuminated VCA Group Mute switch can be automated if required using Showtime™. Soloing of VCA Groups can be accomplished using the automation system.

VCA Master - The VCA Master fader is situated in the fader block.

SEL - The SEL switch allows the 3 automation modes (SAFE, UPDATE and OVERRIDE -see RNRL1) to be accessed, giving control of the module's automated functions.

Metering - Each RL2 module has its own LED meter. The source is selected using status switches on the RL4 monitor module.

To meter individual paths, the various PFL/AFL switches can be used in conjunction with the monitor meters.

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