SC48 Guide - Digidesign

Config Mode and Show Mode
There are two main operating modes, Config Mode and Show
Mode. Use Config mode to set up your system and options;
use Show mode to mix your performance.
Config Mode
Config mode provides access to the configuration settings
that are typically performed as part of system setup (before
mixing). For example, you must be in Config mode to do any
of the following:
• Choose a Main mix format (L–R+M, or L–C–R)
• Designate the number and mono/stereo format of available
auxes and groups, combine two mono channels into
one stereo input channel, or split a stereo input channel
into two mono channels.
• Install plug-ins
• Assign plug-ins in the software racks
• Route side-chain inputs to plug-ins
• Initialize (or reset) hardware devices and options
• Change Matrix Source pickoff points
• Change Master Insert points
• Customize console and software interaction
• Move channels to different fader strips
• Perform system tests and diagnostics
Some Config mode operations interrupt audio throughput.
Show Mode
Show mode is the main operating mode for the system software.
All mixing and routing features are available, based on
your settings made in Config mode.
Toggling Between Config Mode and
Show Mode
To toggle between Config mode and Show mode, do one of the
following:
• Press the Console Mode switch (located above the Bus Assigns).
– or –
• Double-click the Mode display in the Status Bar, located in
lower-right hand corner of the screen.
System Lock
System Lock locks out all manual changes (console and screen
actions), allowing the operator to safely step away from the
system. Audio continues to pass but is not affected by console
controls until the operator disables System Lock.
System Lock is activated by clicking the LOCK button on the
Options > System page, which locks the console and hides the
on-screen controls. (System Lock is not available in the Standalone
software.)
System Lock button on the Options > System page
Locking and Unlocking the System
To engage System Lock:
1 Go to the Option > Systems page.
2 Click the Lock button in the System section.
3 In the dialog that appears, click Lock.
On the console, the LCDs for each 8-channel fader bank display
System Locked.
On-screen, an Unlock button appears in the lower right corner
in front of a dimmed background image.
You can add your own custom images to display in place of
the default VENUE logo. See “Customizing the System
Lock Display” on page 29 for information.
To unlock the system (disengage System Lock):
• Do either of the following:
• Press and hold the Cancel button on the console for two
seconds.
– or –
• Click Unlock in the lower right corner of the screen.
the Unlock button is hidden after a few seconds. Touch the
mouse or keyboard to bring it back.
System Status while Locked
GPI All console GPI inputs and outputs are disabled while the
system is locked.
Footswitches All Footswitch inputs are disabled while the system
is locked.
Events All Event triggers and actions that include console or
GPI/Footswitch functions are disabled while the system is
locked.
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