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How to perform transitions, using keys and key modifiers, memories and custom controls, as well as Media-Store operation.
Audio Mixer
The audio mixer node in DashBoard provides a graphical interface to all the audio sources and mixer layers. An audio channel must be routed to the switcher to be controllable by the audio mixer interface. Audio sources can come from the embedded audio on an input BNC, through the 1RU Audio Breakout Unit, or from the Media-Store.
Audio Mixer Setup
To Assign Audio Channels to Mix Layers
Select which audio sources are visible on each mixer layer.

Operation
How to perform transitions, using keys and key modifiers, memories and custom controls, as well as Media-Store operation.
- Audio and Video Processing
  Video and audio signals are processed and passed through the switcher in different ways, depending on how the switcher is being used or is set up. A better understanding of how the switcher is processing these signals help you to achieve the production you want.
- Video Sources
  The switcher has access to three basic types of video sources; external, internal, and follows.
- Video Layering
  How video is layered in the output of the switcher depends on how an ME is re-entered onto the other, and what keyers are on-air for the ME.
- Video Preview
  Video preview allows you to use an additional monitor to preview what the next shot is going to be.
- Matte Source
  Matte color backgrounds (BG) are color signals that can be applied to backgrounds and keys. Color selection is done either by picking a preset color, or by adjusted hue, saturation, and luminance to create a custom color.
- Copying
  You can copy the content of an ME or keyer to another ME or keyer.
- Transitions
  Transitions are used to change the background video and take keys on and off-air. A transition can include any combinations of background and keyers for an ME, MiniME™, or MultiScreen. The background and each keyer can be transitioned independently.
- Keying
  Keying is the term used to describe when you insert (or electronically cut) portions of one scene into another, or place titles over background images. Keys are made up of two basic components, an alpha, that cuts the hole in the background video, and a fill, that fills the hole with different video.
- Memory Functions
  A memory register is a snapshot of the current state of the switcher that can include one or multiple ME, MiniME™, MultiScreen, or chroma key outputs. Up to 100 memory registers per ME, MiniME™, MultiScreen, or chroma key can be stored and recalled on the switcher. Each of these memory registers can store as little as the information of one ME, or as much as the current state of the entire switcher, including all ME, MiniME™, MultiScreen, chroma key outputs, Aux Buses, and DVE settings.
- Audio Mixer
  The audio mixer node in DashBoard provides a graphical interface to all the audio sources and mixer layers. An audio channel must be routed to the switcher to be controllable by the audio mixer interface. Audio sources can come from the embedded audio on an input BNC, through the 1RU Audio Breakout Unit, or from the Media-Store.
  - Sample Rate Conversion
  - Audio Mixer Interface
  - Audio Mixer Setup
    - To Set the Number of Configurable Audio Faders (Channel)
      Set the number of audio faders, or channels, that the mixer has.
    - To Set Up Audio Faders
      Assign audio sources to each fader in the mixer.
    - To Assign Audio Channels to Mix Layers
      Select which audio sources are visible on each mixer layer.
    - To Configure the Analog Inputs
      Each analog input on the ABU can be configured independently.
    - To Configure the ABU Input Audio Delay
      Each input on the ABU can have an audio delay applied to it.
    - To Configure Audio Outputs
      Audio signals can be embedded in video both internal and external video outputs.
    - To Configure ABU Audio Outputs
      Audio signals are assigned to the outputs of each ABU as well as embedded in the video SDI-Audio loop.
  - Noise Gate
  - Ducking and Talkback
  - Audio Equalization
  - Compressor / Limiter
  - Windows® Audio
  - Dante® Audio Networking
  - RAVE AutoMix
- Switcher Sets
  The switcher stores configuration and operation data in a number of registers that contain the individual entries for items such as memories or personality settings. These registers can be stored as a single archive file, or as a register set that contains all the individual register of that type; all memories for example. These files are stored into Sets on a USB drive. Different Sets can be created for different shows or applications, allowing you to quickly locate and recall the switcher configurations.
- Media-Store
  The MediaManager interface to the Media-Store allows you to load stills, animations, or audio files and make them available across all MEs.
- Custom Controls
  Once programmed, a custom control (CC) can be played back by pressing a button. The custom control can be as simple as triggering an output GPI pulse, or as complex as recalling a specific memory register on an ME, performing a switcher transition, and selecting a group of keys.
- Sequencer
  The Sequencer allows you to create a playlist of custom control events.

To Assign Audio Channels to Mix Layers

Select which audio sources are visible on each mixer layer.

Click Navigation Menu > Audio Mixer > Config.
In the Mixer Config area, click the mixer layer tab (Main, Aux X) you want to show or hide audio faders on.
Uncheck the Visible box to hide a fader on the selected layer.

Tip:
Click All to have all faders selected or unselected.
Check the Disable box to disable a fader on the selected layer. A disabled fader is still visible on the layer, but the gain is fixed to -Infinity. The fader shows DISABLED in the gain value.

Tip:
Click All to have all channels selected or unselected.
Change the order of the audio faders on the mixer layer by moving an audio source Up (left) or Down (right) in the list.
Click Settings.

Tip:
To change the name of a mixer layer, enter a new name in the field for the mixer layer you want to change the name for. If you click Settings again you will see the new name applied to the mixer layer selection button.
Click a Mode button to select how the aux mixer layer is used.
- Advanced — standard mixer layer with full functionality.
- Simple — simplified mixer layer where Pre/Post is unavailable and the faders are locked at 0db.
- RAVE AutoMixer — the mix layer is configured as a RAVE AutoMix. Refer to RAVE AutoMix for more information on the automixer.
Click a Post Follow button to select the mix layer you want to use as the post-fader source on the selected aux layer.