Commentary Functions - Yamaha MMP1 Operation Manual

5-4. Commentary functions

These functions are for equipment used for recording with commentary functionality. The MMP1's internal voice processing
functionality can be used to perform the following.
•
Allowing mic users to turn their mics on and off by hand
•
Automatically muting output sent to speakers in a recording booth when the mic is on
•
Lighting up the "On Air" sign when the mic is on by using the GPI output
•
Disabling the option for mic users to turn their mics on and off
•
Showing the status of mics controlled with the Commentary functions on the channel strip
This example is based on the system outlined in the following block diagram.
(AES/EBU Output 1)
Recording Booth
5-4-1. Allowing mic users to turn their
mics on and off by hand
1.
Assign audio output from mics that can be
turned on and off to the channel strip.
Patch screen - Input Patch
In the example shown in the image above, "Analog 1" is
assigned to Channel Strip In 1-A because the mic
preamp output is connected to the ANALOG [INPUT 1]
connector on the MMP1.
2.
Configure settings to turn mics on and off using a
foot controller or other such device.
Settings screen - Global - GPI
In the example shown in the image above, mic input
into channel strip 1 will be muted when pin 1 on the GPI
[INPUT] connector connected to the foot controller is
set to "High." The parameter "1" signifies channel strip
1.
(Analog Input 1)
Foot Controller, etc.
(GPI Input 1)
On Air
(GPI Output 1)
5. Configuring System Settings
Mute
Mute
Select
5-4-2. Automatically muting output to
speakers in a recording booth
when the mic is on
1.
Select the Studio Speaker output format
connected to the speakers in the recording
booth.
NOTE
Set the connection with the MMP1 to "Offline" before
changing settings.
Settings screen - Scene - Monitor Matrix
In the example shown in the image above, "2" is
selected as the Studio Speaker 1 format as the
recording booth speakers used are stereo speakers.
Here, "2" signifies two-channel audio (stereo).
Cue Mix, Talkback
(Studio Speaker 1)
(Channel Strip Input 1)
Cough Mute Override
function
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