DMA 331 Ins and Outs

Audio Console Patch Bay Overview

• Channel Insert

  • Send (Pre)

  • Direct Out (Post)

  • Bus Output (Pre/Post/Pan)

  • Cue Sends (Pre/Post)

  • FX Sends (Post)

  • SSL Rec Bus Insert Send (Pre)

  • SSL Rec Bus Out (Post)

  • SSL Mix Insert Send (Pre)

  • SSL Mix Out (Post)

Patch Bay Ins and Outs

Inputs:

• Mic In

• Line In

• Ch. Ins RTN

• Stereo FX RTN

• Record Bus Ins RTN

• Mix Bus Ins RTN

• EXT A (1-4)

• EXT B (1-4)

Outputs:

• Foldback A/B

Steps to Connect Inputs and Outputs (10 minutes timer)

• 1-3 left side of the console

• 4-8 right side of the console

1. Mic In

• Patch:

  • From BRP (Blu-Ray Player) Out (Left) to SSL Microphone Input (any channel)

• Action Steps:

  • Hit "flip" to switch from Line Level to Mic Level.

  • Assign it to the Mix/Rec Bus.

  • Raise channel fader.

  • Select the Mix/Rec Bus fader (if not already selected).

  • Bring up MASTER FADER.

  • Select Monitor Source (Mix or Rec).

  • Select Speaker (mini A).

  • Bring up control room monitor level (Return is an input).

2. Line In

• Patch:

  • From BRP Out to SSL Line Input (any channel).

• Action Steps:

  • Adjust line Trim.

  • Assign to the Mix/Rec Bus.

  • Raise channel fader.

  • Select the Mix/Rec Bus fader (if not already selected).

  • Bring up Master fader.

  • Select Monitor Source (Mix or Rec).

  • Select Speaker (mini A).

  • Bring up control room monitor level.

3. Channel Insert Return

• Patch:

  • From BRP Out to SSL Return (any return).

• Action Steps:

  • Hit “INS IN” button at the channel.

  • Assign it to the Mix/Rec Bus.

  • Raise channel fader.

  • Select the Mix/Rec Bus fader (if not already selected).

  • Bring up the master fader.

  • Select Monitor Source (Mix or Rec).

  • Select Speaker (mini A).

  • Bring up control room monitor level.

4. Stereo FX Return

• Patch:

  • From BRP Out to FX TRN (1-4).

• Action Steps:

  • At stereo return (1-4), assign to Mix.

  • Bring up the control knob at the return.

5. Mix Insert Return

• Patch:

  • From BRP Out to Mix INS RTN (L/R).

• Action Steps:

  • At the Master Fader, select the Mix Bus.

  • At the Master Fader, enable the INS Button.

  • Bring up Master Fader.

  • Select Monitor Source (Mix or Rec).

  • Select Speaker (mini A).

  • Bring up control room monitor level.

6. Record Insert Return

• Patch:

  • From BRP Out to Rec INS RTN (L/R).

• Action Steps:

  • At the Master Fader, select the Rec Bus.

  • At the Master Fader, enable the INS Button.

  • Assign it to the Mix/Rec Bus.

  • Raise Channel Fader.

  • Select the Mix/Rec Bus fader (if not already selected).

  • Bring up Master fader.

  • Select Monitor Source (Mix or Rec).

  • Select Speaker (mini A).

  • Bring up control room monitor level.

7. EXT A

• Note:

  • BRP Out is normaled at the Ext A1 input - No patch needed for A1 but can patch to A2 and so on.

• Action Steps:

  • Select monitor to Ext A.

  • Select Ext A, then BRP.

  • Bring up control room monitor level.

8. EXT B

• Patch:

  • From BRP Out to Ext B (1-4).

• Action Steps:

  • Select monitor to Ext B.

  • Select Ext B, then B (1-4).

  • Bring up control room monitor level.

Understanding Signal Types

• Pre-fader:

  • Signal is INDEPENDENT from the position of the fader; the signal will still come through regardless of fader position.

• Post-fader:

  • Signal is DEPENDENT on the position of the fader; the signal won't come through unless the fader is up.

Signal Paths Overview

1. Channel Insert Send (Pre)

2. Direct Out (Post)

3. Bus Out (Pre/Post/Pan)

4. Cue Send (Pre/Post)

5. FX Send (Post)

6. SSL Rec Bus Insert Send (Pre)

7. SSL Rec Bus Out (Post)

OUTS -

• Patch from BRP Out to SSL Line Input (any channel)

  • This will be your source - “This patch does not change.”

  • Specific Patches:

  • From SSL Insert Send to Ext B (1-4)

  • Bring channel fader up.

  • From direct out to Ext B (1-4)

  • Bring channel fader up.

  • From Bus Out (1-8) to Ext B (1-4)

  • From Cue Send to Ext B (1-4)

  • On the channel, enable the Cue knob and bring it up.

  • Note: Cues are PRE by default, but can be made “Post” by hitting the button.

  • From FX Send to Ext B (1-4)

  • On the channel, enable FX Send knob and bring it up.

  • From SSL REC INS SND to Ext B (1-4)

  • On the channel, assign it to the Rec Bus.

  • Bring Channel Fader Up.

  • Select Master Fader to the Rec.

  • Bring Master Fader up.

  • From SSL REC OUT to Ext B (1-4)

  • On the channel, assign it to the Rec Bus.

  • Bring the Channel Fader Up.

  • Select Master Fader to Rec.

  • Bring Master Fader up.

Further Connections

8. SSL Mix Insert Send (Pre)

   • Patch from SSL MIX INS SND to Ext B (1-4)

   • On the channel, assign it the Mix Bus.

   • Bring Channel Fader up.

   • Select Master Fader to Mix.

   • Bring Master Fader up.

9. SSL Mix Out (Post)

   • Patch from SSL MIX OUT to Ext B (1-4)

   • On the channel, assign it to the Mix Bus.

   • Bring The Channel Fader Up.

   • Select Master Fader to Mix.

   • Bring Master Fader up.

10. Foldback A/B

• Note: Foldback A is broken.

• Patch:

  • From Foldback B (L/R) to Ext B (1-4).

• Action Steps:

  • At the channel, enable Cue Send B and bring the knob up.

  • At Foldback B, assign it to Cue B.

  • Bring Foldback B knob up.