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Chapter 13—Monitoring & Talkback
Using Talkback & Slate
The Talkback function distributes the Talkback mic signal to the Studio Monitor Outs and
any Slot or Omni Outputs specified on the Talkback Setup page.
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TALKBACK LEVEL
TALKBACK
The Slate function distributes the Talkback mic signal to all Bus Outs, Matrix Sends, and the
Stereo Out.
Talkback Setup
Use the MONITOR [DISPLAY] button to locate the Talkback Setup page.
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2 Use the cursor buttons to select the parameters, and use the Parameter
wheel, INC/DEC buttons, and [ENTER] button to set them.
OUTPUT ASSIGN: These buttons are used to assign the Talkback mic signal to Slot and
Omni Outputs.
TALKBACK DIMMER LEVEL: When the Talkback function is active, this determines the
amount of attenuation applied to sound sources assigned to the Studio Monitors and
selected for Talkback.
USE AD IN x AS TALKBACK: This allows you to select an AD Input as the Talkback sig-
nal source. Use the check box to turn this option on and off, and use the number parameter
to specify the number of the AD Input. The signal from the specified AD Input is mixed
with the Talkback mic signal. Turn down the TALKBACK LEVEL if you do not want to use
the Talkback mic.
NEVER LATCH TALKBACK: This options allows you to disable Talkback latching.
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The TALKBACK LEVEL control sets the level of the built-in talkback micro-
phone.
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The [TALKBACK] button has two modes of operation: If it's pressed once
(i.e., for less than 300 ms), the Talkback function is turned on and remains on
when the button is released. This is Latched mode (this mode can be disabled
on the Talkback Setup page). If it's pressed and held for longer, the Talkback
function is turned on, but turns off when the button is released. This is
Unlatched mode. The [TALKBACK] button indicator flashes while the Talk-
back function is active.
The [SLATE] button has two modes of operation: If it's pressed once (i.e., for
less than 300 ms), the Slate function is turned on and remains on when the
SLATE
button is released. This is Latched mode. If it's pressed and held for longer, the
Slate function is turned on, but turns off when the button is released. This is
Unlatched mode. The [SLATE] button indicator flashes while the Slate func-
tion is active.