Aux Sends & FX Inputs

Introduction

Aux sends are used for effects chains or headphone mixes. FX Inputs (aka Stereo Returns) are mainly for receiving stereo signals from time-based devices. However, they can be used in several other ways.

Usage

Channel Aux Sends

There are 8 aux sends. Their functions grouped in pairs of 2. Certain pairs offer different functions. Use a specific aux for a specific purpose. Each send is mono, however, can work together in pairs to behave in stereo.

Aux 1/2

  • Enable
  • Pre (fader)
  • Level 1 Knob
  • Level 2 Knob
  • Pan – When enabled, both aux levels are controlled by the red Level 1 knob. The Level 2 knob then becomes a dedicated pan control independent of the panning of the channel.
  • SFP (Send Follows Pan) – The balance of signals between 1 & 2 are attenuated by the main channel pan. Left signal feeds Aux 1, Right feeds Aux 2.

Aux 3/4

  • Enable
  • Pre (fader)
  • Level 3 Knob
  • Level 4 Knob
  • Pan – When enabled, both aux levels are controlled by the red Level 4 knob. The Level 4 knob then becomes a dedicated pan control independent of the panning of the channel.
  • SFP (Send Follows Pan) – The balance of signals between 3 & 4 are attenuated by the main channel pan. Left signal feeds Aux 3, Right feeds Aux 4.

Aux 5/6

  • Enable
  • Aux To Groups – Sends to Groups 5 & 6
  • Level 5 Knob
  • Level 6 Knob
  • Pan – When enabled, both aux levels are controlled by the red Level 5 knob. The Level 6 knob then becomes a dedicated pan control independent of the panning of the channel.

Aux 7/8

  • Enable
  • Pre (fader)
  • Level 5 Knob
  • Level 6 Knob

Aux Master Gains

Each of the 8 Aux Masters contain solo, mute, and gain knobs. Their outputs feed the “Aux/FX Send” section of the patchbay. They also feed the DESTINATIONS TAB of SoundcheckPro.

Stereo Returns

There are 4 stereo effect return inputs. Each with a trim knob, solo/mute functions and assignable to an

Output Routing

Each of the 8 aux send outputs feed the “Aux/FX Send” section of the patchbay. They also feed the DESTINATIONS TAB in the SoundcheckPro menus.

Adding Audio Effects

After loading and setting levels on a channel and master fader, raise an aux send level on the channel and in the master gain section. Then use the patchbay to route from the aux to a time-based effect, such as reverb. Finally, patch from the stereo outputs of the device to the FX Return inputs. Raise the trim and assign the return to the main mix.

Headphone or Artist Mix

The artist mix can be heard by going to the DESTINATIONS tab. Here many of the outputs can be observed directly similar to the monitor sources section.

Selecting the Aux used for the artist mix can now be heard. Don’t forget to switch back!

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