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A number of preset matrices ship with Compass and may be useful as a launching point for
developing a new project. Alternatively, you may wish to enable Router Mode on the Summing
Matrix page, to quickly map out the paths, and then clear the mode for fine-tuning the signal
levels. For any moderately complex system you will send an input to multiple outputs: for
instance, several input channels will likely be routed not only to their corresponding left or right
loudspeaker arrays, but also to a combined subwoofer output on which you’ll configure a high
pass filter.
See Using the Summing Matrix (p. 30) for detailed instructions on using the Summing Matrix.
4. Initial Gains
With inputs routed to outputs, you can now start to adjust signal gains. If you work best with
access to the full suite of controls, the [Galileo Unit] > Galileo Map page is where you’ll do
this task. If you’re more comfortable with traditional consoles and faders, you’ll probably prefer
the [Galileo Unit] > Input Masters and [Galileo Unit] > Output Masters pages.
In either case, you’ll probably make use of Select, Isolate, and Mute as you start configuring
for a baseline system setup. To make your work progress more quickly, learn to use the Using
Shortcuts (p. 24).
Although the Galileo 616 has a very low noise floor and wide dynamic range it is best to work
the mixing console at its optimum levels. The Galileo will accept the maximum output of most
mixing consoles, allowing you to restrict gain control in the Galileo to the adjustment and
balancing of signals. This will provide you maximum flexibility and the best audio quality.
5. Link Groups
Once the loudspeaker gains are balanced, it is useful to create sets of link groups that can be
used to duplicate changes across multiple channels simultaneously. Judicious use of link groups
will both speed the development of system configurations and reduce errors by ensuring all
associated channels are updated without further effort.
Link groups can operate in one of two modes. In the default mode, link groups simplify the
selection of multiple channels before adjusting a control; in its optional mode, link groups
provide an “always on” form of channel selection. See Linking Channels (p. 42) for details. See
Channel Linking Preferences (p. 76) for options that influence the behavior of selects, link
groups, and linked Galileos.
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