Mackie X.200 DJ Equipment User Manual


 
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X.200
Digital X Bus
DAW Ext 2 In
Selects the MIDI interface used to receive MIDI
commands for the last eight channels (17-24)
when the MIDI fader bank is selected
DAW Ext 2 Out
Selects the MIDI interface used to send MIDI
commands for the last eight channels (17-24)
when the MIDI fader bank is selected.
Automation
The Automation window provides access to some
of the functions available under the Options < Auto-
mation submenu and the control surface, as well as
some additional functions.
Bypass
When Bypass is selected, automation data is
neither recorded nor played back.
When Bypass is not selected, all write-selected
parameter adjustments are written into automa-
tion data and referenced to time code.
Trim
Selecting Trim mirrors the TRIM button on the
console.
Sets all faders to unity position (when Trim
From Unity is selected) and assigns all param-
eter controls (except mutes) to globally add or
subtract from existing settings and recorded
moves.
This is perfect for raising or lowering a com-
plete set of automation moves. For example, if
the vocal track is perfectly crafted and struc-
tured, yet the entire track needs to come up a
couple of dB in the mix, fear not. Select Trim,
start time code, enter WRITE mode and, with
one move, increase the vocal track fader 2 dB
throughout the duration of the pass.
Trim From Unity
When this is checked, selecting Trim or Touch
mode causes the faders to jump to unity posi-
tion.
When Trim From Unity is not checked, the
faders remain at their current positions. Mov-
ing the fader up or down adds or subtracts the
difference from the automation data recorded
for that channel.
Faders
This readies the automation computer to record
all fader movements for any write-enabled chan-
nel.
Pans
This readies the automation system to record all
pan movements for any write-enabled channel.
All surround pans are recorded as well as L/R
positioning. However, surround output, depth of
center, and LFE Level are not written with this
selection (use Other/All to write automation for
these parameters).
Mutes
This readies the automation computer to record
all mute activity for any write-enabled channel.
Other
Selecting Other mirrors the ALL button on the
console.
Sets the automation computer to record all pa-
rameter changes for the write-enabled channels,
other than the individually selectable Faders,
Mutes, and Pans.
Filter
Opens the Automation Filter window. This
allows you to select individual parameters for
automation from a list of available parameters
other than Faders, Mutes, and Pans.
Parameters include Auxes, EQs, Dynamics,
Buses, Phase, and Misc (everything else).