User manual NEVE 8816

[. . . ] Neve 8816 16:2 Summing Mixer User Manual 527-361 Issue 2 © 2005 AMS Neve Ltd own the copyright of all information and drawings contained in this manual which are not to be copied or reproduced by any means or disclosed in part or whole to any third party without written permission. As part of our policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to alter specifications without notice but with due regard to all current legislation. Disclaimer: The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate at the time of publication. However, no responsibility is taken by us for inaccuracies, errors or omissions nor any liability assumed for any loss or damage resulting either directly or indirectly from use of the information contained within it. [. . . ] It is also possible to set the main mix source to the monitors post the ADC insert jack (if fitted), which will allow for monitoring of the main mix signal or the inserted signal. This could be of benefit when you need to monitor the ADC Input which could be a completely different source from the 8816 such as when using the digital option as a separate high quality stereo A to D. NOTE: The monitor source can be set to pre or post ADC insert using jumpers within the unit. Information is provided in the section Jumper Settings. Page 15 5 Mon Level This alters the loud speaker's output level and has a range of dB to 0dB. Sum This is selected by pressing the width control. When illuminated yellow then the main mix outputs are summed with whatever is selected to the LS Monitor. This function is very handy when auditioning mixes together in the main or alt loudspeakers. Width Control The Width control is post the mix level control and alters the stereo image from mono through stereo to enhanced stereo. <W> (Width Control Switch) This switches the Width control into circuit across the main mix output (post insert) and is indicated by the button being illuminated yellow. Mix Level This alters the main mix level and has a range of dB to 0dB. It can be used to control the output level from the unit to the DAW. The control can also be augmented with fader control if an optional fader pack is fitted. In this case, the mix level control no longer has any function. Analogue and Digital overload indication. Analogue overload of the unit is indicated by a red led in the associated left or right output meter. The actual level at which the overload led illuminates is about 1dB below the max output of the unit (+26 dBu). If the ADC option is fitted to the unit then the led will light yellow if a digital overload occurs for more Page 16 than 1 sample. This has priority over the analogue overload indication. Sensitivity of the digital overload indication will be set by the unit's digital operating level. Metering The main left and right meters are sourced directly from the main outputs so signal problems within the unit or what is connected can be metered correctly. The meter is a pseudo PPM type with a special scale that ranges from -16 to +26 dBu. This type of meter and range is ideal for accurate metering of analogue levels when they are fed to a digital recorder to maximise levels and to avoid digital clipping. Three important points are identified on the meter to help the user to match levels between the unit and a DAW. 0 (PPM Scale Point 5) for line-up +4dBu (0vu) 14 (PPM Scale Point 8. 5) +18 dBu for typical DAWs set to 14 = 0dBFS, REL +4 dBu. 18 (PPM Scale Point 9. 5) +22 dBu for typical DAWs set to 18 = 0dBFS REL +4 dBu. Power Switch When operated this switches the unit on and indicates +36 V input healthy by illuminating red. Page 17 Options Fader Pack Option The optional fader pack provides 16 Input faders with post fade direct outputs plus mutes and 2 Master faders. The Input faders have a range of dB to +15 dB. The master faders have a range of dB to 0dB. With the fader pack fitted, the rotary channel level control of the 8816 becomes an aux send level control with a range of dB to +15dB. This can be used to send channels to a reverb or other FX unit. [. . . ] If this is operated, earth must be maintained to the chassis of the unit by using the studio technical earth or equivalent earthing system. When illuminated the red led on the power switch indicates +36V power healthy. Page 30 11 System Settings Optional A to D, headroom level setting The unit can be set to one of three headroom settings; +14dB, +18dB or +22dB relative to +4dBu. The headroom set is the number of dBs above +4dBu before the ADC clips. The clip led within the left and right output meter will come on if the selected input level is exceeded for more than 1 sample. [. . . ]