Each channel has two digital inputs labelled A and B. Controls for each input include:
Patching Input Sources
(PatchNet)
The PatchNet routing system (see page 24) is used to patch
sources to inputs. Any sources within the system, such as mixminus/
group outputs or externals may be sent to these inputs.
External MADI inputs can also be directly patched. For Analog, AES/EBU and other digital sources the Avid converters are used. See the Converter section for details
.
Mic/Line Preamp
For variable gain analog mic inputs
Avid can provide the
optional ML 530 with 24 mic/line
input preamps and the AM713
analog to digital converter. If
this is connected to the system
the controls for phantom power,
input impedance, high pass filter
and gain are available on the
channel strip.
This can also act as a direct box, providing correct impedance matching with balanced outputs plus the benefit of gain control.