diamond - User Manual
Version: 8.0.0/1
Exported on: 24 October, 2023
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Talkback & Monitoring
In the standard configuration, when all Function Keys are off, the Central Rotary Controls are defined for talkback and
monitoring.
The Central Module provides four sets of functions:
TB
(talkback) - input level control.
ST
(studio monitors) - monitor level control, source selection and talkback.
GST
(guest headphones) - monitor level control, source selection and talkback.
PFL
(pre-fader listen) - PFL bus level control and clear (cancels all active PFL selections).
A Combo module supports the last two functions:
GST
and
PFL
.
For more details, see Talkback, Monitoring
and
3. Central Function Keys
The 16 function keys are system-defined and work in the same way regardless of the
configuration.
The first 8 keys provide source parameter control for the channel in access. The second 8 keys are used for global
functions. With the exception of layer switching, VCA and Snapshot Management, the function keys work in conjunction
with the Central Rotary Controls (2). Please follow the links below for more information.
Input
,
AGC
,
EQ
,
Dyn
,
DeEss
,
Limiter
,
Delay
- press to adjust source parameters for the channel in access.
Layer
- press to flip all fader strips to the second layer. Note that this key resets any individual fader Flip selections.
Bus
- press to select a bus assign page.
Insert
- press to select the insert assign page.
VCA
- press to select a VCA assign page.
Setup
- press
Setup
to adjust the surface setup options.
Save
,
Load
- press and hold
Unlock
+
Save
(or
Load
) to save (or load) a system snapshot memory.
4. MF Keys & Rotary Controls
The remaining MF Keys and rotary controls are defined by the configuration. If you are running the standard configuration,
then the controls provide master functions and monitoring.
Master Functions (4a)
On a Central module, the first 8 MF keys provide master functions:
Talk All
- press to talk to the Guest and Studio monitoring outputs, and all available N-1 returns.
Mic Open
- is an indicator only. It lights in red whenever a Mic source fader is open.
Page
- press to toggle the VX GUI page between 'Playout' and 'Channel Strip'. This key has no function if you are
working with the Desktop App.
Unlock
- press to unlock the
Save
and
Load
keys (in the Central Function Keys area).
Timer Auto
,
Start
,
Stop
&
Reset
- press to control the first timer on the GUI (Timer 1).
A Combo module supports two of these functions:
Talk All
and
Unlock
. The other functions can be operated from the GUI.
Monitoring (4b & 4c)
The two large rotary controls adjust the level/balance of the Control Room (CR) and headphone (HP) monitor outputs. The
rotary controls are color-coded for easy identification: cyan = CR; green = HP. Each control can adjust two parameters: turn
to adjust the first (monitor level); push down and turn to adjust the second (monitor balance). The displays show the
If a Central or Combo module is running in monitor mode, then the Central Function Keys are not supported. This
means that there is no access to source parameter control, layer switching, bus assign, etc.
