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Long Fader and Input Connections

Long Fader​

The Long Fader (LF) is positioned close to the operator and is normally used for the monitoring and final-mix path.

ASP4816 Classic Long Fader
  • 0 dB is the normal unity-gain operating position.
  • The fader provides up to +10 dB of gain above unity.
  • At the bottom of its travel, the path is closed.

For gain staging, begin with the fader around 0 dB and set the input level at the appropriate source or input gain stage rather than relying on large fader corrections.

Channel input and insert connectors​

ASP4816 Classic channel Mic, Line, DAW and insert connectors

Each main channel provides:

  1. MICROPHONE INPUT - XLR input for microphone and other suitable low-level sources.
  2. LINE INPUT - TRS line-level input selected with the channel MIC/LINE switch.
  3. MIC/LINE INSERT SEND - always carries the Mic/Line path and is unaffected by FLIP.
  4. MIC/LINE INSERT RETURN - return from an external processor.
  5. DAW INPUT - TRS input intended for the DAW return or another line-level source.
  6. DAW INSERT SEND - always carries the DAW input path and is unaffected by FLIP.
  7. DAW INSERT RETURN - return from an external processor in the DAW path.

The insert sends may also be used as additional outputs where appropriate.