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Monitor Section

This section contains the controls:
  • Studio Monitor: determines which signal will be heard in the studio monitors and headphones.
  • Control Monitor: assigns the signal to the control room monitors and headphones.
  • CUE volume control.
  • Talk-Back button and microphone to the studio.
  • Master “ON-AIR Mics” button. Activates the microphone channels and “ON-AIR” signals.
816 Op Monitoreo Pn
  1. Control room speaker level control.
  2. Adds CUE audio to the control room speakers.
  3. Operator headphone level control.
  4. Signal assignment to the studio monitor output (headphones and speakers).
  5. Signal assignment to the control room monitor output (headphones and speakers).
  6. Level at which the CUE signal is added to the control room headphones and speakers.
  7. Talk-Back microphone (studio communication and intercom).
  8. Talk-Back button
  9. Talk-Back microphone sensitivity
  10. Microphone master button.

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Studio Monitor

  • Provides four signal sources: CUE, PGM, REC, and ON-AIR [4].
  • The console delivers fixed-level signals to both headphones and studio monitors.
  • For level distribution and control in the studio, a headphone distribution system is required, such as the optional Solidyne HD3 and HD5 modules.
See wiring in Installation ⟶ Monitoring

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Control Monitor

  • The headphone [3] and speaker [1] levels are managed with independent controls.
  • Using the selection buttons [5], choose the signal to monitor:
    • PGM: signal sent on-air.
    • REC: signal from the REC auxiliary bus.
    • ON-AIR: signal from an external tuner, recommended for on-air monitoring.
Adjust the monitor speaker volume to a comfortable level with the SPEAKERS control in the center position.
If the Studio–Transmitter link or the audio processor introduces an audible delay, it is recommended to process the ON-AIR monitor signal with a delay-free processor, connected directly to a PGM output of the console.

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Pre-fader Listen (CUE)

Each channel features a CUE button that allows monitoring the signal before the fader (off-air). When multiple CUEs are activated, the signals are summed. The CUE signal can be routed to:
  • Control Room monitor speakers: press the MIX button [2].
  • Control Room headphones. This routing is fixed. CUE is summed with the signal assigned by the monitor selection.
  • Studio Monitor. It’s available as a signal source in STUDIO MONITOR.
CUE level is controlled exclusively by the CUE knob [6], for both headphones and speakers.
If the CUE [6] knob is turned down, the CUE signal won’t be heard even if the headphone and speaker knobs are open.
Conversely, if SPEAKERS [1] and HEADPHONES [3] are turned down, CUE will still be audible if the CUE knob is open.
Additional features:
  • CUE routing is monophonic.
  • To isolate CUE monitoring:
    • Lower the SPEAKERS or HEADPHONES level as needed.
    • Release PGM, REC and ON-AIR buttons.
We recommend monitoring the on-air signal at moderate volume and CUE at a higher level to clearly distinguish between them.

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Talkback to Studio

The talkback channel allows the operator to communicate with the announcer in the studio.
  • Press the TALK-BACK button.
  • Program audio in Control Room speakers is interrupted to prevent feedback.
  • The operator is heard on the studio’s left channel.
  • The right channel maintains the on-air signal for announcers’ and reporters’ reference.
  • It’s also possible to activate CUE on the microphone channel to communicate with the announcer.
The talkback microphone level is factory-calibrated.
It should only be adjusted when strictly necessary, using the LEVEL preset.