ruffrecords
Well-known member
OK, so you have a modular mixer. Channel amps (think 1073) with balnced output connected to an insert. Insert return feeds a routing module with auxes and pan etc and lastly there is your fader.
So you want to be able to switch the insert in/out. The logical place to put this, from the point of view of technical convenience, is in the routing module because that is where the relay is that switches between the direct balanced out from the channel amp and the return from the insert. So at present that is where it is.
However, that may not be the most convenient place from the operational/ergonomic point of view. As it is only has to operate a relay, the switch could be placed almost anywhere. So where would you prefer it to be? It could go in the channel module but that might mean losing an EQ option. My favourite option is to place it with the fader. Easy to reach when doing A/B comparisons and electrically quite close to the relay. If I said moving it here might free up room for a couple more AUX sends on the routing panel would that persuade you?
Cheers
Ian
So you want to be able to switch the insert in/out. The logical place to put this, from the point of view of technical convenience, is in the routing module because that is where the relay is that switches between the direct balanced out from the channel amp and the return from the insert. So at present that is where it is.
However, that may not be the most convenient place from the operational/ergonomic point of view. As it is only has to operate a relay, the switch could be placed almost anywhere. So where would you prefer it to be? It could go in the channel module but that might mean losing an EQ option. My favourite option is to place it with the fader. Easy to reach when doing A/B comparisons and electrically quite close to the relay. If I said moving it here might free up room for a couple more AUX sends on the routing panel would that persuade you?
Cheers
Ian