Efficient Interface and Control Functions
Centralogic™ Navigation & Physical Controls
The 8 Centralogic faders are of the same type as the primary channel faders. Simply press the appropriate Centralogic navigation key to bring control of any group of 8 input channel faders to the Centralogic controls and Overview display. The multi-function encoders at the top of each Centalogic control strip are used to control the parameters you "focus" on by touching the appropriate area of the Overview display.
User Defined Keys
The 12 User Defined Keys can be assigned to perform a range of handy functions. You could assign one for tap-tempo input of delay times, others to jump to specific display screens, to control specified mute groups, or activate talkback, for example. An innovative User Defined Key function is "Set by SEL", with which the channel [SEL] keys perform a range of alternate functions if pressed while the assigned User Defined Key is held: reset the defaults for that channel, turn phantom power on or off, set the channel fader to nominal... and more.
Easy Channel Identification
Channel names and icons appear at the top and bottom of every channel in the Overview display, and by simply touching one you can select one of the preset names provided or enter your own via the convenient onscreen keyboard. There's even an excellent selection of icons you can choose from for easy visual identification of the source type.
DCA and Mute Groups
The levels of channels assigned to a DCA group are controlled from one of the console's DCA faders in the Centralogic control area. Any number of channel faders can be assigned to any of the console's 8 DCA faders. Mute grouping is another feature that can be great advantage in live sound applications. Any number of channels can be muted or unmuted via assigned User Defined Keys. Up to 8 mute groups can be specified.
Straightforward Connections & Patching
The M7CL-32 and M7CL-48 rear panels have individual balanced inputs for each of the console's input channels. All outputs are patched to the 16 OMNI OUT connectors. All you have to do is plug in your sources and output system and you're ready to mix. If you need a different routing arrangement re-routing is easily accomplished via the M7CL's straightforward digital patching interface.
Features for Optimum Monitoring
SENDS ON FADER
When working on a monitor mix, touch the Sends on Fader button on the display to instantly assign the selected mix bus sends to the faders so you can visually confirm send levels and adjust them with full-length fader precision. Sends on Fader works for the matrix sends as well.
Version 3 adds new Sends on Fader functionality: press a Mix Send knob in the Sends on Fader mode to select the corresponding mix bus for speedy access to mix send levels. If you currently use User Defined Keys to jump to Sends on Faders, this new feature will free up precious User Defined Keys for even faster operation.
Sends on Fader in M7CL V3 Editor [V3]
With the Version 3.0 firmware Sends on Fader functionality is now available in the M7CL V3 Editor. This could allow a monitor engineer to use a tablet PC to remotely adjust the send level of an on-stage monitor, for example.
Monitor/Cue Level Control via Mono/Stereo Faders [V2]
You have a choice of controlling Monitor/Cue level using either the Mono or Stereo fader and the Monitor Level encoder. For many engineers the fader provides better visual level indication, for more precise, comfortable adjustment.
Bus Setup
Each of the M7CL mix buses can be quickly assigned for mono or stereo operation. Pre-EQ send is also available, and this can be an advantage when using the mix buses to feed an in-ear monitor system, for example.
