Sony OXF-R3 Music Mixer User Manual


 
About This Manual 5
About This Manual
Purpose and intended readers
This is the operation manual for the OXF-R3 digital
audio mixing console. It explains how to use the
OXF-R3 to record, mix and output digital audio
signals.
This manual is aimed at professionals such as
operators and engineers working in high-end recording
studios, production companies and broadcasting
stations. It is assumed that the reader has prior
experience of using professional audio equipment.
Use this manual as a reference, by referring to the
chapters as summarised below. If however you have
limited experience of using this kind of equipment, we
recommend that you read through the entire manual.
The block diagrams contained in this manual are
intended to help you understand the signal flow and
operation of the OXF-R3.
Model numbers covered by this manual
This manual refers in general terms to the OXF-R3.
The illustrations show the 24-C-24 version, which is
the current model.
Organisation
This manual is divided into the following seven
chapters and four appendixes:
Chapter 1 Overview
Introduces the features of the OXF-R3 and how it may
be used to configure a complete system.
Chapter 2 Powering the OXF-R3
Includes the system power-up procedure and the
boot-up sequence for the host computer.
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Gives an overview of the OXF-R3 control surface
describing the principles of operation. The panels are
described in enough detail to allow the experienced
operator to start using the OXF-R3.
Chapter 4 Signal Paths
Explains the general principles of building signal paths
and gives examples of types of signal paths that may
be built from the basic default signal path existing at
‘fire-up’.
Chapter 5 Control Screens
Lists all the control screens available in the OXF-R3.
The screens related to the channels and mixer
functions are described in detail.
Chapter 6 Technical Descriptions
Provides the descriptions of all the modules of the
OXF-R3, including the names, locations and functions
of the controls. This chapter also includes descriptions
of the associated SP Rack and I/O Rack system.
Chapter 7 Session Management™ System
Describes the sophisticated and flexible Session
Management™ system available to OXF-R3 users,
including automation of functions - a key feature of the
Session Management™ system. Both static and
dynamic automation is possible using the OXF-R3.
Appendixes
Provide the information for the following:
• Software installation/upgrades
• Multi-format LS calibration
• Specifications
• Diagnostic facilities (There are no user operable
diagnostic facilities provided in this version of the
OXF-R3).