Summit: Intuitive 16-Channel 8-Bus Digital Mixing Console

SUMMIT
Intuitive 16-Channel 8-Bus Digital Mixing Console
SUMMIT
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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during the operation so that the mains switch
can be easily accessible.
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presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
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SUMMIT
Intuitive 16-Channel 8-Bus Digital Mixing Console
PART ONE: OVERVIEW AND INSTALLATION....................................................................................................4

Introduction......................................................................................................................................................4
Features..........................................................................................................................................................4
System Components.......................................................................................................................................4
Operational Requirements..............................................................................................................................4
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................4
Power Connections.........................................................................................................................................4
Analog and Digital Audio Connections............................................................................................................4
Digital Synchronization....................................................................................................................................4
Glossary..........................................................................................................................................................4
PART TWO: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................5

Basic Setup....................................................................................................................................................5
Analog Controls and Settings.........................................................................................................................6
Analog Input Section.................................................................................................................................6
Monitoring & Headphones........................................................................................................................6
2 Track Send and Return..........................................................................................................................6
Channel Strips...........................................................................................................................................6
Mode Buttons............................................................................................................................................6
Display.......................................................................................................................................................7
Control Section ........................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................7
Rack-mounting Kit...........................................................................................................................................8
Installing The Optional FireWire + USB Expansion Card................................................................................9
PART THREE: NAVIGATING AND SELECTING................................................................................................11

User Interface................................................................................................................................................11
System Restore ............................................................................................................................................28
How Do I...? ..................................................................................................................................................28
Optional FireWire + USB Expansion Card....................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................31
Presets..........................................................................................................................................................32
Digital Effect Table.........................................................................................................................................37
Specifications................................................................................................................................................39
Application.....................................................................................................................................................40
Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................................42
Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................................43
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V1.0 03/22/2010

PART ONE: OVERVIEW AND INSTALLATION System Components
Introduction All SUMMIT systems include the following:
Congratulations on your purchase of the SUMMIT digital mixer, SUMMIT Console
the first full-digital mixing console from Phonic. With ultra low- Power Supply (100V to 240V, 5060 Hz)
noise circuitry, including high quality, low-loss analog to digital Rack mount ears
converters, the SUMMIT offers everything a digital mixer should
Users manual
in a sleek, attractive design.
The SUMMIT offers 16 mono input channels offering XLR Mic The following components are optional and must be purchase
and 1/4 Line inputs all of which can be assigned to any of the 8 separately:
AUX or 8 Subgroup mixes. A total of 8 Multi outputs are offered 16 x 16 FireWire + USB 2.0 Expansion Card (16-in, 16-out)
in addition to the main stereo output. AES/EBU digital inputs and SD card (Secure Digital Memory Card)
outputs can be used to send and receive signals to and from the
Headphones with phone jack
Main mix.
Condenser or dynamic microphone
Any AUX mix or input channel can be assigned directly to one
of the digital effect processors, each of which offers at least 8 Operational Requirements
effects with multiple user-definable parameters. Effect Processor
During operation, the front and rear panels of Summit should be
1 also offers an additional 24 reverb effects with up to 7 adjustable
exposed to ambient air. Please do not block the ventilation holes
parameters each. Gate, Expander, Compressor and Limiter
on the rear panels of Summit console. Please do not operate in
dynamic processes can be assigned to all input channels. Also
direct sunlight or at any extreme temperature. The ideal operating
available on input channels is a 4-band semi-parametric EQ and
environment is from 10 to 38 degrees Celsius (or 50 to 100 degrees
a delay function.
Fahrenheit).
While the SUMMIT is intuitive and user-friendly, there is still more
than likely a thing or two youll need a bit of help with. That being Maintenance
the case, we suggest users take a quick look at this users manual
Please do not use any alcohol cleaning solutions on the surface
and keep it handy in the event that it is required.
of Summit. Use a non-abrasive dry cloth only.
Features Power Connections

16 mono mic/line with grouped phantom power and pad
control Each SUMMIT requires its own power supply unit. The SUMMITs
PSU is capable of operating at 50 to 60 Hz across a voltage range
Internal digital sampling rate up to 96 kHz in 24-bit
of 100 to 240 V. In addition, a power-conditioner (not included) is
resolution
highly recommended.
Compact design achieved through 16 faders
encompassingthree layers (Channel, AUX/Group, and
Multi) Analog and Digital Audio Connections
17 ultra-smooth 100 mm automated faders arranged in a The SUMMIT analog inputs and outputs (with exception to the
familiar analog mixer arrangement headphone outputs) are balanced XLR and balanced TRS
High quality GUI interface onboard accessed through a full- connections. The headphone outputs are unbalanced stereo
color touch-screen TRS jacks. Digital audio input and output is achieved through
AES/EBU (XLR) connections. Please use only 110-ohm cables
4-band parametric EQs assignable to input channels, multi
for digital connections.
outputs and main outputs
Digital AES/EBU input and output onboard
Digital Synchronization
Eight balanced 1/4" TRS phone jack 'multi' outputs
Up to 8 AUX and 8 Group buses assignable to multi A word clock is provided to sync external digital devices, such as
outputs DAT player. A master clock (e.g. Aardsync) is highly recommended,
which maintains the word clock on a network. Please make sure
Two professional quality digital EFX processors assignable to use only 75-ohm BNC cables for proper transmission of the
to any AUX mix or input channel word clock signal.
Dynamic processors assignable to input channels, main
and multi outputs Typical Setup: connect the Word Clock Out on the Master Clock
Save and instantly recall scenes at the touch of a button Device to the Word Clock In of SUMMIT. Then enter the Setup
menu and set the Clock Source section to Word Clock to allow
Stereo headphone mix with independent level control
the incoming word clock signal.
Processing accomplished through a high quality 40-bit
floating point digital signal processor
Optional FireWire & USB 2.0 expansion card (16-in, 16-out)
Glossary
for multi-track recording The following are a few words that may serve you well while
FireWire & USBcard compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7 reading this manual. These arent in depth explanations, but should
and Mac OSX operating systems hopefully give you the basics and a place to start.
SUMMIT

AUX Auxiliary an auxiliary is anything that is supplementary PART TWO: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
or additional to the main mix.
AFL After Fader Listen exactly as the name suggests, this is Basic Setup
a monitor signal that is taken after the signal has passed through 1. Make sure the SUMMITs power is off. To fully ensure this,
the fader/level control. disconnect the power supply from the unit.
Balanced Connections balanced connections offer three 2. Connect your various input and output devices to the
conductors, carrying a ground, an in-phase signal, and an out- SUMMIT. This may include microphones, guitars,
of-phase signal. Once the two signals are sent from one device keyboards, synthesizers, and so forth.
to another, the out-of-phase signal has its phase inverted and 3. Be sure to turn all your equipment on in the following order:
the two signals are combined. Any interference picked up along input devices/audio sources, multitrack recorders, SUMMIT
the way is removed through to phase cancellation. This allows digital mixer, followed by amplifiers, monitors and active
cables to be run over long distances without collecting excessive speakers. This will help avoid loud pops, clicks, thumps and
noise on the way. such from damaging your equipment.
Compressor a Compressor reduces signals over a user-defined 4. Connect the power supply, using the cable retaining clip to
threshold by a user-defined amount/ratio. hold it in place, and push the power button.
5. The SUMMITs routing is all accomplished through the
Dynamic Processor is any kind of processor that dynamically
control software, therefore its necessary to enter the VIEW
or in real time adjusts signal properties.
menu to adjust input and output levels.
EQ Equalizer is a device or process that allows users to boost 6. If using a digital device through the AES/EBU connectors,
or attenuate audio signals at specific frequencies. enter the Setup menu and define the clock source
Expander an expander is a type of dynamic processor that (whether internal, digital or through the word clock inputs).
helps to make background noise (such as humming) inaudible If Digital or Word Clock is selected, the sampling rate will be
by reducing low-amplitude signals. determined by the external source. Digital equipment can
be activated by pushing the DIGI IN and DIGI OUT buttons
GUI Graphical User Interface this is the software that is featured in the main stereo mixs setup page in the VIEW menu.
on the SUMMITs LCD display. Throughout this manual, this will 7. Users can check instrument input levels in the VIEW or
be referred to as the GUI. FADER menus, as both of these offers a level meter for
HPF High Pass Filter a high pass filter will cut or significantly each of the individual input channels. Adjust the virtual
reduce all audio signals below a particular user-defined frequency, faders (or the physical faders, on the SUMMIT) to set levels
allowing as the name suggests high frequency sounds to correct. Turn channels on and off as required.
pass through.
High Shelf Filter the high shelf filter will reduce or increase all
audio signals below a particular frequency. The level at which the
signal is boosted/attenuated is determined by the user.
Layers when we refer to layers, we refer to the function of the
faders on the hardware section of this mixer. Imagine your mixer
had 32 faders in total, the 16 you see and another 16 sitting
right on top of them (on a different layer). This is basically the
case. However, instead of two or three actual physical layers of
faders, users are able to change the functionality of the 16 faders
available.
Limiter work just as compressors do; however with an input to
output signal ratio permanently set to infinity-to-1.
LPF Low Pass Filter a low pass filter will cut all audio signals
above a particular user-defined frequency, allowing low frequency
sounds to pass through. This is significantly useful when using
subwoofer speakers on particular outputs.
Low Shelf Filter the low shelf reduces or increases the level of
audio signals below a particular frequency selected by the user.
The level at which the signal is altered is also set by the user.
Noise Gate a noise gate is a dynamic process that turns off or
significantly attenuates the audio signal passing through it when
the signal level falls below a user adjustable threshold.
PFL Pre-Fader Listen this is a form of signal monitoring where
the signal is taken prior to the level control/fader.
TRS Tip-Ring-Sleeve this is the name given to the type of audio
jack/plug that can accept signals through its tip, ring and sleeve.
Unbalanced Connections unlike balanced connections,
unbalanced connections only have 2 conductors: one for the signal
and one for the grounding. This, unfortunately, makes them more
susceptible to noise and interference.
SUMMIT

Analog Controls and Settings Channel Strips
12. Select Button
Analog Input Section This button allows you to select the current channel. Which
1. XLR Mic Inputs channel is selected (either the input channel or the corresponding
These XLR microphone inputs can be AUX, Group or Multi mix), will depend on your layer settings. The
used in conjunction with a wide range Main channel strip also features a select button, allowing users to
adjust the properties of the Main mix.
of microphones, such as professional 1
condenser, dynamic or ribbon microphones, 13. Solo Button
with standard XLR male connectors. Push this button to solo the corresponding channel, sending it to
With seriously low-noise preamplifiers, 2 the Control Room mix. The Solo indicator within the button will
these inputs serve for crystal clear sound light up when a Solo is activated on a channel.
replication. 3
14. On Button
NB. When using an unbalanced microphone, its
best to ensure that phantom power is switched
4 These buttons will activate the current channel. Activation will be
accompanied by an illuminated LED within the button.
off. However, when using condenser microphones
the phantom power should be activated. Check
5
15. Faders
your microphones user manual for information on
whether to use phantom power or not.
6 These faders will adjust the level of the currently
selected Channel / AUX / Group / Main mix. They are
2. 1/4 Line Inputs completely automated, so will revert to their appropriate
These 1/4 TRS phone jack inputs accept signals from both positions when layer settings are altered. They will also
balanced and unbalanced line-level sources. Channels 1 through automatically adjust their position when virtual faders
16 all feature a single line input jack. It should be noted that are altered through the GUI.
phantom power is not fed to these inputs.
3. Insert Jacks
11 10
This 1/4 TRS phone jack can be used in conjunction with a split- or
y-cable to allow an external device (effects processor, compressor, 12
etc) to be used in conjunction with the corresponding channels
signal. The TRS jacks tip will send the signals to the external 13
device, while the ring will receive the return signal back to the
mixer. The sleeve acts as the grounding. 14
4. PAD Switch
15
Pushing the PAD switch in will attenuate the signal of the
corresponding channel 20 dB. The PAD button can be found on
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channels 1 through 16.
5. Gain Control Mode Buttons
The Gain control allows users to adjust the input sensitivity of the 16. AUX (Sends) Fader Mode Buttons
corresponding input. Line level signals can be adjusted between Any one of these AUX buttons (from 1 to 8) will allow users to
-10 and 40 dB (when the PAD button is engaged), whereas mic assign AUX send on to channel faders. This will allow you to
signals can be adjusted between 10 and 60 dB (when the PAD adjust the signals sent from each input channel to the selected
button is released). AUX mix.
6. Peak Indicator 17. Layer Mode Buttons
This LED indicator will light up when the corresponding channel These three buttons determine which signals the channel strips
reaches 0 dB on the respective channels meter. will control. When CHANNEL is selected, the channel strips will
control the main input signals (channels 1 through 16), whereas
Monitoring & Headphones if AUX/GP is selected, the channel strips will control the AUX
1 to 8 and Group 1 to 8 mixes. When MULTI is selected the
7. Phones Output
channels strips will control the AES/EBU In, Effect 1 and 2, and
This 1/4 TRS phone jack is for sending stereo signals to a pair
Multi 1 through 8. The CHANNEL and AUX/GP buttons both have
of headphones, allowing signals to be monitored.
an LED that indicates when the layer is selected (not featured on
8. Phones Control the MULTI button).
This control will adjust the level of the Phones Output.
18. Meter Button
9. Control Room Rotary Control The Meter button allows users to jump immediately to themeter
This control will adjust the signal level of the Control Room outputs, function in the LCD displays GUI.
found on the rear of the SUMMIT.
2 Track Send and Return

10. Channel 15/16 / 2TR In Button 16
This button changes the input source of input channels 15 and
16. Pushing it in will allow channels 15 and 16 to use the signal
taken from the RCA 2TR inputs found on the rear of the SUMMIT.
When this button is disengaged, the XLR or 1/4 line input jacks
will be used for these input channels. 17 18
11. Control Room / 2TR In Button
Pushing this button in allows users to monitor the RCA 2TR inputs
through the Control Room outputs. When released, users will be
able to monitor their main stereo signal or Solo signals.
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Display 24. Enter Button
This button is used to select the currently highlighted property or
19. LCD Touch Screen to confirm edited values within the GUI software. The Enter button
This color LCD touch screen allows users to view and access can also be used when adjusting tap delay time when the Tap Delay
various functions on the SUMMIT. effect is selected. In addition to this, the Enter button will allow
20. Function Buttons users to adjust AUX sends between pre- and post-fader sends
These buttons allow users to skip directly to another page/tab of by pushing and holding it down and selecting the corresponding
options on the onscreen display. There may be any number of virtual onscreen control.
pages/tabs available on any given function of the SUMMIT. While 25. Directional Buttons
the on-screen display can be used to jump directly to these tabs/ These buttons are used to move through the menu on the GUI.
pages, these buttons are available for users who prefer hardware Users can scroll through the various parameter controls and faders
buttons, or just want to use them for one or another reason. within each individual function menu.
21. Up and Down Buttons
These buttons will help users scroll or run through all of the
Rear Panel
available functions of the SUMMIT, the icons of which can be 26. Phantom Power Switches
found on the top right-hand site of the GUI. These grouped phantom power switches allow users to activate
+48V of to feed the Microphone inputs. Phantom Power is grouped
as follows: channels 1 through 4, 5 through 8, 9 through 12 and
13 through 16.
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27. Main Outputs
19 These balanced XLR outputs are for sending the Main Left and
Right signal of the SUMMIT out to external devices.
28. Multi Outputs
These balanced 1/4 TRS phone jack outputs are for sending any
of the input signals or other bus signals out to external devices.
The signal sources of these multi outputs are decided through the
onboard control software.
29. Control Room Outputs
These balanced 1/4 TRS phone jacks are for sending the monitor
signals to external devices such as active monitors. These jacks
21 20 21 can also output the 2TR input signal, depending on the selection
of the Control Room / 2TR In button.
22. FireWire / USB Indicators
These LED indicators will illuminate when a connection is 30. Stereo 2TR Inputs and Outputs
established through either the USB 2.0 or FireWire connection. These stereo RCA inputs and outputs are for sending and receiving
The FireWire + USB 2.0 Expansion Card will need to be installed signals to and from consumer-level audio devices such as CD
for this to be possible, however. players, MP3 players and the like. The 2T Input signal can be
assigned to channels 15 and 16 or the Control Room as required,
and the Outputs are taken directly from the Main stereo mix.
31. SD Card Slot
The SD card slot is used for saving and loading presets, as
25 well as updating the SUMMITs firmware. Firmware updates
are accomplished by inserting an SD Card and selecting the
appropriate Firmware update option in the Setup menu of the
GUI.
22 32. AES/EBU In & Out

These connectors accept and send digital signals from AES/EBU-
enabled devices. The AES/EBU input can be assigned to the Main
23 24 mix by pushing the AES/EBU button within the GUI software, while
the main signal will be sent to the AES/EBU output.
Control Section
33. Word Clock In & Out
23. Jog Wheel These BNC connectors send and receive word clock signals to
This jog wheel is used when adjusting any parameter within the and from external devices.
GUI software. Turning the control clockwise will increase the
value of the parameter, while turning it counterclockwise will 34. Power Button
decrease the value. Use this button to turn the SUMMIT on and off.
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SUMMIT

35. DC Power In
Connect the DC head of the included power supply to this port. The other end of the power supply should be connected to a
suitable AC power source. When connecting the DC head of the power supply to the SUMMIT, ensure to lock it into place using
the retaining clip to ensure the supply is not inadvertently removed.
36. Expansion Card Slot 35
This slot is for users to install the optional FireWire + USB expansion card. 36
Rack-mounting Kit
1. Remove the SUMMITs side-panels by unscrewing the six screws holding them in place.
2. Attach the rack ears and screw them into place.
SUMMIT

Installing The Optional FireWire + USB Expansion Card
1. First ensure all power is off on your SUMMIT mixer and the power cable is disconnected.
2. Remove the back protective cover on the SUMMIT by unscrewing the two support screws.
3. Remove the free end of the ribbon cable located within the expansion card slot.
4. Connect the ribbon cable to the appropriate connection on the expansion card.
5. Insert the expansion card into the expansion card slot and screw into place.
SUMMIT

PART THREE: NAVIGATING AND SELECTING
Operation of the SUMMIT is made easy through the use of the full colour touch screen. When first activated, the main menu of the SUMMIT
will appear and users can jump directly to any particular function by touching the appropriate onscreen icon.
Start-up
The SUMMIT takes around two minutes to start up. The first screen users will see on the display is a red Phonic logo with a blue status
bar indicating the status of the start up process. After this is done, the display will show the status of the DSP check.
Power-On Self Test
As soon as you turn on Summit, its central processing unit begins to carry out the programming instructions contained in the basic input/
output system. The CPU is responsible for the following system and diagnostic functions:
Loading software
Performing initial hardware DSP checks
If you see any error codes pop up during the testing phase, please turn off the unit and remove the power supply. Wait a minute, then
replace the power supply and restart. This could rectify the problem. If the problem persists, however, please perform a system restore.
10 SUMMIT

User Interface
Touch Screen
The touch screen is used for accessing a number of different functions, menus, settings, tabs and so forth.
Menus: To access any of the functions on the above menu, simply push the corresponding onscreen icon. Users can also use the directional
controls and ENTER button on the face of the mixer.
Virtual Controls: To adjust virtual rotary controls and levelfaders, first select the appropriatecontrol iconon screen. You can then use
the SUMMITs large jog wheel to increase and decrease the levels. Virtual faders cannot be adjusted by sliding a stylusup and down
on screen. This helps avoid sudden and accidental alteration of signal levels. To turn on channels, solos, and so forth, simply push the
onscreen icons.
Header and Footer

Header
In the function header, users can jump directly to any of SUMMITs functions by simply touching the appropriate icon. The icons are self-
explanatory, but dont worry if you cant quite make out each and every one; itll be obvious before too long. The icons listed above are,
from left to right, View, Meter, Fader, Patch, Delay, Effect, EQ, Dynamics, Utility and Setup.
To return to the main menu, simply touch the screen around the top left-hand corner (where the function title is displayed).
When a name is set for a channel, this will also be displayed within the header bar.
Footer
The function footer features up and down arrows that allow users to scroll through the various functions (listed on the header), as well as
a brightness control to adjust the overall brightness of the LCD display. The tabs can be used to see further options on functions that offer
multiple pages. The final icon, what looks like 2 level meters, is used to activate a peak hold on all meters. When the peak hold is active,
a small red indicator will remain on all level meters to indicate the peak position of the meter.
IMPORTANT: You may see a small yellow or red dot beside the brightness icon in the footer section. A yellow dot indicates that changes
have been made to your settings that are yet to be saved by the SUMMIT. In this instance, settings that have recently been altered will
not be saved in the event that you turn off the SUMMIT. Simply push this yellow dot to save the current settings. These will be retained in
the event that you power down the SUMMIT. When the yellow dot is selected, it will then revert back to a red dot to indicate that settings
have not been altered.
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Saving, Loading and Deleting Presets/Scenes
In the Effect, Equalizer, Dynamic Processor and Scenes functions, the above bar will allow users to save, load, delete and reset the settings
for that particular function.
Preset: Users are able to load one of the factory presets. For a list of available presets for each function, please see the Preset Tables at
the end of this manual.
Save: Push the Save button to save the current settings of the function youre currently using. If in the Utility > Scenes menu, users will
be saving the settings of all of the selected channels. Users can save their settings to the SUMMITs onboard memory. When the save
function is selected, users can select the keyboard icon to bring up the virtual keyboard and enter a name for their file. Naturally, OK
should be selected to confirm.
Load: Select Load to load any of your previously saved settings or scenes (as the case may be).
Delete: Users can select Delete to delete any of their saved files from the SUMMITs memory.
Reset: Pushing reset will return all settings on the currently selected function to their default values.
Initialize: Selecting the intialize button (found in the Utility menu) allows users to reinitialize the Summit while still retaining all settings.
1. View
The view function will giver users an overview of channel properties, from the level and panning of signals, to dynamic processes, EQs
and other properties. When the View menu is activated, users can select the channel they wish to view/adjust the properties of using
either the channel select option (onscreen) or by simply pushing the appropriate SEL button on the channel/AUX/Group itself (on the face
of the SUMMIT itself). As with most functions, an activated button is indicated in blue. When an AUX send is set to pre-fader, however,
it will be highlighted in brown when active.
1.1 Channel Tab
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1
11
15
6 7 10 16
9 17
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EQ can also be found next to the EQ curve chart.
1.1.1 Off / On Button
This button will turn the currently selected channel on and off. If 1.1.13 Master Dynamic Processor On/Off and Display
the current channel has safe soloing applied, the word SAFE will This button will turn the Dynamic Processor on and off. As with the
appear within this button. EQ, all dynamic processors will be bypassed if this button is left
inactive. Also like the EQ function, the accompanying graph will
1.1.2 Solo Button display the properties of the currently selected Dynamic Processor.
This will activate the solo function on the currently selected Select the display to jump immediately to the dynamic processor
channel. When a channel is soloed, the signal will be diverted to setup. Immediately next to the display, users can find an output
the control room mix for monitoring. level meter for the channel's dynamic processor.
1.1.3 Pan Control 1.1.14 Dynamic Processor Selection and On/Off Buttons
Select the pan control and use the onboard jog wheel to adjust With these buttons, users can activate and deactivate the
the left and right pan of the input signal. corresponding dynamic processor functions, as well as view their
properties on the Master Dynamic Processor Display (located to
1.1.4 Channel Select the left of these buttons). Available Dynamic Processors are: Gate,
Pushing this icon will display a list of all 16 available input channels. Expander, Compressor and Limiter. The buttons will turn yellow
Users can then select the channel they wish to view the properties when their corresponding dynamic process is being triggered (ie.
of. When the currently selected channel is paired with another when the threshold has been passed).
channel, the word PAIR will appear underneath this icon.
1.1.15 Delay Function
1.1.5 Pair Indicator Push the delay button to activate and deactivate the delay function
When the currently viewed channel is paired with another channel, for the currently selected channel. Users can also adjust the delay
the word PAIR will appearhere to indicate as such. time, the saturation (mix) of the signal, and the amount of delay
1.1.6 Channel Fader feedback (FB.).
Users can use this virtual fader to adjust the level of the currently 1.1.16 Processing Order
selected input channel. This fader will also double alterations Use this function to select the order that the audio signal will pass
that are made via the corresponding onboard fader. Please note through the Dynamic Processor, EQ and Delay. Any order made
that faders cannot be adjusted on screen, instead they must be up of the three processes can be selected.
selected and the rotary control used to adjust their levels. This
helps avoid any level setting mishaps. 1.1.17 AUX Send Controls
These virtual rotary controls can be used to adjust the level of
1.1.7 Channel Meter the currently selected channel that is sent to the corresponding
This meter provide real-time updates on the signal level of the AUX mix. To change the AUX sends from POST to PRE, hold the
currently selected channel. The meter displays the input or output ENTER button and push the control you wish to change. Post-
signal level, depending on how the Pre/Post Meter button is set. fader AUX sends are blue, whereas pre-fader sends are green.
1.1.8 Pre/Post Meter Button Post-fader sends are post-EQ, post-dynamics, post-fader.
This button will change the level meter between a pre-fader (Input) 1.1.18 Group Assignment
meter to a post-fader meter. Push any of these buttons to send the currently selected channel
1.1.9 DAW Button (FireWire or USB) to the corresponding group mix. The signal level of the group mix
Pushing this button will replace the currently selected channels will also be displayed in the button (in decibels).
signal with the signal returned from the corresponding output A Note About Group Sources and Panning
channel in your computers digital audio workstation software. It is important to note that the Summit has an Intelligent Group
In this event, the input channels signal is cut off completely and Panning System (IGPS) programmed into its DSP. When channel
replaced by the return signal. Your input signal is still sent through sources for the group signal are panned set dead center, the Group
the FireWire or USB interface. signal will simply be a mono signal. In the event one or more of
1.1.10 Invert Phase Button your Group sources (from the channels) is panned left or right,
This button inverts the phase of the current signal. the Summits IGPS will divide these for Group mixes. Signals
panned left on channels will be sent to odd-numbered Groups (1,
1.1.11 To Main Button 3, 5 or 7) when selected as a destination, while selecting even-
Pushing this button sends the currently selected channels signal numbered Groups (2, 4, 6 or 8) will allow these to receive signals
to the main mix. that are panned to the right. When sending Group mixes to the
1.1.12 EQ On/Off and Display Main mix, panning is automatically set dead-center and can be
This button will allow users to turn on the channels EQ. If left adjusted to the left and right as necessary. However Group mixes
inactive, the EQ will be bypassed. The accompanying display that are assigned to Multi outputs are once again restricted to the
will show the channels currently selected EQ curve (as selected left-odd, right-even rule mentioned above. Group mixes panned
by the user within the Equalizer function). Pushing the display left can only be sent out through odd-numbered Multi outputs,
window will jump directly to the Equalizer function and allow users while those panned right are sent out even-numbered outputs
to immediately adjust EQ properties. An output level meter for the (as assigned).
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1.2 AUX / Group Tab
This section explains the following AUX and Group operations:
Configuring AUX Sends
Configuring AUX/Group Masters
AUX and Group Masters can be fed by any input channels, and can be assigned to MULTI outputs 1 to 8. The Group mixes can also be
assigned to the Main stereo mix.
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1.2.9 EFX Assign Buttons (not pictured)
1.2.1 Channel Send Rotary Controls Push either of these buttons toassign the output from
Each of these level controls will determine the level of signal from thecorresponding EFX processor to the currently selected AUX or
the corresponding input channel that will be sent to the currently Group mix. The EFX1 and/or EFX2 buttons will only appear in the
selected AUX mix. corresponding view page when the output from the EFX processor
has already been assigned to the currently selected mix.
1.2.2 Channel Send Selects
These buttons will allow users to select which channels will be 1.2.10 To Main Button
sent to the currently selected group mix. Pushing this button will send the currently selected Group mix to
the Main stereo mix.
1.2.3 Channel Send Level Meters
These level meters will display the level of the corresponding 1.2.11 Fader
input channel that is sent to the currently selected AUX or Group This fader will adjust the final output level of the currently selected
submix. AUX or Group mix. Users are also able to use the hardware faders,
provided the Master selection is chosen on the Layer selection
1.2.4 Channel Send Meter Pre/Post Button section of the SUMMIT. Note that faders cannot be adjusted on
This button adjusts the AUX and group send meters between screen, instead they must be selected and the rotary control used
pre-fader and post-fader meters. to adjust their levels. This helps avoid any level setting mishaps.
1.2.5 On/Off Button 1.2.12 Level Meter
This button is used to activate and deactivate the currently selected This meter will display the level of the currently selected AUX or
AUX or Group mix. Group mix. The level displayed will be either pre- or post-fader,
1.2.6 Solo Button depending on the status of the Pre/Post Button.
Pushing the Solo button will send the currently selected AUX or 1.2.13 Meter Pre/Post Button
Group mix to the Control Room mix. If the selected mix is set to Use this button to select whether the level meter is displays
solo safe, the words SAFE | SOLO will appear below the channel pre-fader or post-fader signal. When dark, the post-fader signal
select option. will be displayed. When users push this button and it becomes
1.2.7 AUX/Group Mix Select highlighted, the pre-fader signal will appear.
This button and the subsequent menu will allow users to select which
of the AUX or Group mixes they wish to adjust the properties of.
1.2.8 Pan Control
This control will adjust the left and right balance of the Group
mix that sent to the Main mix, Multi mixes and Control Room mix
(when soloed as an AFL). When the corresponding Group mix is
assigned to a Multi output, the panning is very important. Signals
panned left can only be sent to Multi 1, 3, 5 and 7, while those
panned right can only be sent to Multi 2, 4, 6 and 8.
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1.3 Control Room Tab
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1.3.1 Global Buttons 1.3.4 Solo Source Buttons

These buttons allow users to turn all of the Control Room source Push any of these buttons to select whether the signal taken from
signals to either AFL or PFLs. the appropriate channel inputs, AUXs or Groups, Main or EFX
processor will be pre-fader listens (PFLs) or after-fader listens
1.3.2 Solo Safe Button (AFLs). AFLs will be blue, while PFLs are green. When soloed,
Push the Solo safe button to select solo safe on any of the solo a red headphone icon will be displayed within the button. The
sources (1.3.4). Here users will be able to select which channels word SAFE within the icon indicates that the channel has had a
they wish to activate the solo safe function on. Channels that are safe solo applied.
set to solo safe will be sent to the Main stereo mix regardless of
any Solos that are activated on other channels. The SAFE indicator 1.3.5 Control Room Level Meter
within the solo source buttons will light up when a Solo Safe is This level meter displays the final output signal level for the Control
activated on a channel. Room outputs on the rear of the SUMMIT.
1.3.3 Solo & Clear All Buttons 1.3.6 Control Room Mono On/Off Button
Pushing the Solo button will allow users to 'solo' any of the Pushing this button will combine the left and right signals of the
channels in the 'Solo Source' section (1.3.4). A red headphone Control Room mix to create a dual mono output signal. When
icon will appear within the button when a Solo is activated on a deactivated, the Control Room signal will be stereo.
mix. The 'Clear All' button that accompanies the Solo button will
clear all currently active solos 1.3.7 Control Room Trim Control
This control adjusts the final output level of the control room mix,
the signal of which is taken from the individual solos activated
on channels. This control also affects the output level of the
headphones mix, which can then be controlled further by using
the Phones control beside the headphones output jack.
1.4 Main / Multi Tab
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1.4.1 On / Off Button 1.4.12 Dynamic Processor On / Off and Display
This button will turn the currently selected output channel on Pushing this button turns the dynamic processor on and off. The
and off. display that accompanies it gives a quick visual representation of
the dynamic processes currently set (see point 1.4.12). A level
1.4.2 Main Mono/Stereo Select meter can be found to the left of the dynamic processor graph.
Using this option users are able to select whether the Main mix is To jump to the dynamic processor function, simply click the graph
a stereo or mono mix. When mono is selected, the left and right onscreen.
channels will be combined as a mono channel.
1.4.13 Dynamic Processor
1.4.3 Channel Select The buttons situated to the right turn the individual dynamic
Using this button and the resulting pop-up menu users are processes on and off. There is a single button for each the Gate,
able to select from any of the Multi Output channels as well as Expander, Compressor and Limiter. When a process is activated
the Main stereo mix. Once selected, the channels properties will (ie. the threshold is passed) the corresponding button will light
then appear on screen. up yellow.
1.4.4 Fader 1.4.14 Delay Function
This fader determines the final output level of the currently selected The delay button allows users to activate and deactivate a delay
output channel. on the currently selected output. Users are also able to adjust
1.4.5 Level Meter the possible delay time from 1 millisecond to 1 second. Adding
This level meter displays the final output level of the appropriate a delay to output channels can help to compensate for distance
Multi or Main output. When monitoring the Main mix, a stereo between speakers in large multi-speaker setups. A delay time
level meter will be displayed. of one millisecond per foot (or 3 milliseconds per meter) that the
speaker is away from the stage is the general rule of thumb in
1.4.6 EFX Assign Buttons this application.
Push either of these buttons toassign the output from
thecorresponding EFX processor to the main ormulti output. 1.4.15 Processing Order Selection
The EFX1 and EFX2 buttons will only appear in the corresponding Users are able to select in which order the currently selected
view page when the output from the EFX processor has already output channel will pass through the EQ and Dynamic Processor
been assigned to the currently selected mix. functions.
1.4.7 Meter Pre/Post Button 1.4.16 Source Assign Buttons

Pushing this button will allow users to adjust the level meter These buttons allow users to immediately assign any of the listed
between a pre-fader meter and a post-fader meter. channels to the currently selected mix. The buttons will also show
the output level for the corresponding mix (expressed in decibels).
1.4.8 AES/EBU In SOLO Button When the Main mix is selected, any of the input channels and
This will activate the solo function on the AES/EBU Input singal. the Group mixes can be assigned. When viewing the channel
When the AES/EBU input is set to SOLO SAFE, the word SAFE properties of any of the Multi outputs, users are able to select the
will appear within this button. source from any of the Group or AUX mixes.
1.4.9 AES/EBU On Button A Note About Group Sources and Panning
When the Main mix is selected, the AES/EBU button will allow It is important to note that the Summit has an Intelligent Group
the Digital input signal (received through the AES/EBU input) to Panning System (IGPS) programmed into its DSP. When channel
be sent to the main mix. The Digital output signal (sent from the sources for the group signal are panned set dead center, the Group
AES/EBU output), taken from the main stereo mix out, will always signal will simply be a mono signal. In the event one or more of
be activated. your Group sources (from the channels) is panned left or right,
1.4.10 AES/EBU Trim the Summits IGPS will divide these for Group mixes. Signals
This parameter enables you to trim the level of the AES/EBU input panned left on channels will be sent to odd-numbered Groups (1,
signal in the digital domain. 3, 5 or 7) when selected as a destination, while selecting even-
numbered Groups (2, 4, 6 or 8) will allow these to receive signals
1.4.11 EQ On / Off and Display that are panned to the right. When sending Group mixes to the
The EQ button will turn the equalizer of the currently selected Main mix, panning is automatically set dead-center and can be
output channel on and off. The graph that accompanies it will adjusted to the left and right as necessary. However Group mixes
display the current EQ properties of that channel. A level meter that are assigned to Multi outputs are once again restricted to the
can be found beside the graph. Clicking on / selecting the graph left-odd, right-even rule mentioned above. Group mixes panned
will allow users to jump directly to the EQ function screen. left can only be sent out through odd-numbered Multi outputs,
while those panned right are sent out even-numbered outputs
(as assigned).
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2. Metering
2.1 Channel Tab
This tab allows users to view the levels of all input channels, as well as the main stereo mix. Users can view peak levels by taking note
of the red mark at the top of themeters.The meters can be changed betweenpre-fader and post-fader meters by pushing the pre/post
buttons located below the meters. The input channels meters can be adjusted to display the input signal (post-gain, pre-on/off), pre-fader
(post-gain, post-on/off) and post-fader (post-fader, -EQ, -dynamics, -delay).
2.2 AUX / Group Tab
The AUX/Group meter page allows users to view the output levels of each of these mixes, as well as the main mix all on a single page.A
small red mark will hold high peaks for a short time. Users are able to adjust these meters between pre- and post-fader meters by pushing
the Pre/Post Meter buttons. The post-fader signal displayed is post-fader, -equalizer, -dynamics and -delay.
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2.3 Meter / Fader Tab
The Meter section in the Meter / Fader Tab allows users to easily adjust levels of each input channel and AUX and Group mix, as well as
the main mix. Found directly next to each of these virtual faders is a level meter. Level meters can be changed between pre and post by
pushing the appropriate pre/post buttons on the right-hand side of the display. The input channels meters can be adjusted to display the
input signal (post-gain, pre-on/off), pre-fader (post-gain, post-on/off) and post-fader (post-fader, -EQ, -dynamics, -delay). If any two input
channels are paired (achieved through the Utility menu) these will be indicated as such by a small chain image located between the two
channels controls/meters.
2.4 Multi Tab
The Multi tab of the meter function displays the input and output signals of the Multi signals, EFX signals, the AES/EBU signals, and Control
Room output. The menu also provides a number of different controls to users. All Multi outputs can be turned on and off and have their
levels adjusted. The main stereo mix can have its level adjusted. The EFX signals can be turned on and off and have their output levels
adjusted. The Control Room trim can be adjusted. The trim can be adjusted on the AES/EBU input, which can also be turned on and off
within this menu. If no digital device is connected to the input, users will not be able to activate the AES/EBU inputs.
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3. Faders 3.2 AUX & Group Tabs
The AUX and Group tabs in the Fader function are, for all intents
3.1 Channel Tab and purposes, the same. This section will combine the two.
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Select this button to choose the channels that are displayed on Push this button to bring up the range of channels you wish to view
screen. Users can select channels 1 through 4, 5 through 8, 9 the properties of. Users can select 1 through 4 or 5 through 8.
through 12, or 13 through 16.
3.2.2 Channel On/Off Button
3.1.2 Channel Off/On Button Select this button to activate/dectivate the corresponding AUX or
Push this button to activate and deactivate the corresponding Group channel.
channel.
3.2.3 Solo Button
3.1.3 Solo Button Pushing this button will SOLO the corresponding channel.
Pushing the solo button will send the corresponding channel to When the word SAFE appears within the button, this means the
the Control Room mix. If a channel is set to solo safe, the word corresponding AUX or Group mix has been set to safe solo and
SAFE will appear within this button. This means the channel will will still be sent to the main mix when soloed.
still be sent to the main mix when soloed. Check section 1.3.2
for more information. 3.2.4 Pan Control
This control adjusts the level of the signal will be sent to the right
3.1.4 Pan Control and left channels of the Main mix.
This control will adjust the level of signal that is sent to the left and
right channels of the main mix. 3.2.5 Level Fader
This fader will adjust the final output level of the currently selected
3.1.5 Channel Fader AUX or Group channel. Users are able to use these virtual faders,
This fader will adjust the final output level of the corresponding or can also opt to use the faders located on the mixing console
channel. Users are able to use the virtual faders or the faders itself (ensure the Master option is selected in Layer Mode).
located on the mixing console itself.
3.2.6 Level Meter
3.1.6 Level Meter The level meter will display the pre- or post-fader output signal for
The levels of the current signal will be displayed here. the corresponding channel.
3.1.7 Meter Pre/Post Button 3.2.7 Meter Pre/Post Button
This button changes the channels meter between that of a pre- This button will turn the accompanying meter from post-fader to
fader meter to a post-fader, meter. a pre-fader.
3.1.8 To Main Button 3.2.8 To Main Button (Group Tab only)
Activating this button will send the channel to the main stereo mix. Found in the group tab only, this button allows users to send the
corresponding group signal to the main mix.
3.1.9 USB/FireWire Button
Pushing this button will replace the currently selected channels
signal with the corresponding signal returned from your digital audio
workstation software. The icon on this button will automatically
change depending on the type of connection detected by the
SUMMIT (FireWire or USB).
3.1.10 Invert Phase
Activating this button will invert the phase of the corresponding
channel
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3.3 Main Tab
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This fader will adjust the final output level of the Main mix and input trim level of the AES/EBU In.
3.3.2 Level Meter
This stereo level meter shows the final output level of the Main mix and the input level of the AES/EBU In.
3.3.3 On/Off Button
This button will activate and deactivate the Main mix.
3.3.4 Stereo / Mono Button
Pushing this button will adjust the main output signal between a stereo signal and a mono signal. This effectively bypasses the pan controls
on all channels and combines stereo signals.
3.3.5 AES/EBU Level Fader
This fader will adjust the incoming signal level from any external AES/EBU-enabled device currently connected to the appropriate XLR
AES/EBU inputs on the rear of the SUMMIT.
3.3.6 AES/EBU Meter
The incoming signal levels from the AES/EBU input can be viewed through this meter.
3.3.7 AES/EBU In Button
When the Main mix is selected, the AES/EBU button will allow the Digital input signal (received through the AES/EBU input) to be sent to
the main mix. The Digital output signal, taken from the main stereo mix, will always be activated.
4. Patch 5. Delay
Each of tabs in the Patch function provides the same options, In the Delay function, users can adjust the delay time, mix
allowing for users to set the processing order of the equalizer, (saturation) and feedback gain of the delay that is applied to the
dynamic processor and delay functions for each individual signal. individual input channels. A delay can be applied to any of the 16
Users can also activate and deactivate any of these individual input signals. Use the tab buttons on the bottom of the screen to
processes using the accompanying buttons. The tabs allow users select which signals you'd like to view/adjust the delay properties
to view channels 1 through 8, 9 through 16, all multi outputs, or of. The maximum delay time that can be applied is 1 second. The
the main output. mix can be adjusted between 0% (no effect) to 100% (completely
saturated). Feedback gain can be adjusted between 0 and 99%.
Multi and Main outputs can only have their delay time adjusted.
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6. Effect
The SUMMITs built in digital effect processor can be assigned to any of the AUX mixes. To apply an effect to any particular channel (or a
mix of a few different channels) simply send the channel(s) to an AUX mix and apply the desired effect to that mix.
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Here users can select which of the sixteen input channels or eight This button will turn the effect processor on and off. When set to
AUX mixes they wish to apply the digital effect to. Two inputs can Off, the currently selected effect processor will be effectively
be selected in total for stereo effects. Users are also able to select bypassed.
EFX1_1, EFX1_2, EFX2_1 or EFX2_2. These are, in essence,
the already processed signals from the digital effect processors. 6.6 EFX Level Control
For example, EFX1_1 is the first effect channel from the first effect This control adjusts the final output level of the currently selected
processor; EFX1_2 is the second channel from this very same Effect Processor.
processor. This allows for the signal to be processed multiple 6.7 Dry/Wet Control
times (by same or different effects). Naturally the output for the Offered on every effect, the dry/wet control adjusts the effect
channel you are currently selecting the source for CANNOT be saturation of the chosen input source.
selected, as this would cause an endless loop.
6.8 Parameters
6.2 Effect Type Each of the built-in effects has a number of parameters that can be
There are at least 8 built-in effects to select from. Available effect adjusted by the user to better refine their sound. These parameters
types on EFFECT 1 are: Reverb Room, Reverb Hall, Reverb can be adjusted by users using any one of the onscreen rotary
Plate, Tap Delay, Flanger, Chorus, Echo, Auto Pan, Tremolo, controls (adjusted using the jog wheel). The number of parameters
Vibrato and Phaser. On EFFECT 2, users are able to select the available for each effect may depend on the effect itself. For a
following effects: Ping Pong Delay, Flanger, Chorus, Echo, Auto list of parameters, and their user-adjustable ranges, please see
Pan, Tremolo, Vibrato and Phaser. the digital effects table. Reverb Effects, on EFX 1, offer a Gate
6.3 Output Destination Selection function with Threshold and Hold controls. When the tap delay
Users can select where to send the stereo effect signal once effect is selected, a tap button will appear on screen and users
processed. The effect signal can be sent to the Main stereo mix, can use this to adjust their tap delay time. Users can also opt to
as well as any of the MULTI outputs. Note that when an output use the enter button to adjust their tap delay time.
destination is selected for the EFX signal, an EFX on/off button 6.9 Reverb Select (Effect 1 only)
will appear in the view menu for that particular mix. When one of the three reverb effects is selected, this menu will
6.4 Level Meters allow users to select from 8 further refined reverb effects. For
These level meters show the input and stereo output signal example, if Reverb Hall is selected, users can then choose from
levels of the SUMMITs digital effect processor. Adjusting the Hall Large, Hall Medium, Hall Small, Hall Concert, Hall Dark, Hall
level control of your EFXs input signal can affectively adjust the Wonder, Hall Jazz, and Hall Vocal, each with their own unique
incoming audio signal, and the EFX level control (6.6) will input spin on the Hall Reverb and with their own unique parameters.
and output gain controls on the selected effect can help adjust More detail on these reverb effects can be found within the digital
these levels as necessary. effect table.
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7. Equalizer
The SUMMIT provides a 4-band parametric equalizer on each input channel, Multi 1 to 8 outputs and Main Mix. All parameters are adjusted
using the data encoders or touch-screen. Users are able to select a boost or cut of up to 18 dB on frequencies between 20 Hz and 20kHz.
The Q of these signals can also be adjusted to give a wider or narrower band, as necessary.
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Here users can select which channels EQ to set. An equalizer can be applied to any of the input channels, any of the Multi outputs and
the main mix..
7.2 EQ On/Off Button
This button can turn the Equalizer for the currently selected channel on and off.
7.3 EQ Grid/Curve
Here users can view the EQ curve. The small circles that appear on the graph represent one of the four bands, and can help to effectively
adjust the frequency and boost/cut properties of that particular band. The touch screen can be used to help adjust the bands.
7.4 EQ Band On and Off
Use these buttons to turn the corresponding EQ bands on and off. While not named specifically, these bands can be thought of as the
low, low-mid, high-mid and high frequency bands on your average 4-band EQ.
7.5 EQ Type
For the first and fourth bands on the EQ, users can select the type of curve used for the EQ.
Band 1: EQ Band (PEAK), Low Shelf Filter (SHELF), High Pass Filter (CUT)
Band 4: EQ Band (PEAK), High Shelf Filter (SHELF), Low Pass Filter (CUT)
The Low/High Pass Filters will cut frequencies above and below the selected frequencies at 18 dB per octave. High and Low Shelf filters
act similarly, but cut frequencies below the selected frquency by the preset level determined by the user.
7.6 EQ Parameters
The EQ offers users the ability to view or edit various parameters/properties of their EQ bands, including the Gain, the frequency and the
Q of the EQ frequency. The following parameter table offers details on the range available to users on each parameter.
Parameter 1 (Low) 2 (Low-Mid) 3 (High-Mid) 4 (High)

Gain -18 dB to +18 dB
Frequency 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Q 10 to 0.1, HPF, L Shelf 10 to 0.1 10 to 0.1, LPF, H Shelf
7.7 EQ In / Out Level Meters

These level meters give visual representations of levels going into and out of the equalizer.
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8. Dynamics
The SUMMIT provides a built-in Gate, Expander, Compressor and Limiter on each input Channel, Multi 1 to 8 outputs and Main Mix. Dynamics
are not limited by DSP resources, and can be configured as pre- or post-EQ/Delay for each channel. All built-in dynamics parameters are
adjusted using the touch-screen and onboard controls.
A noise Gate is a dynamic process that turns off or significantly attenuates the audio signal passing through it when the signal level falls
below a user adjustable threshold. An Expander helps to make troublesome background noise (such as humming) inaudible by reducing
signals with low amplitudes. A Compressor reduces signals over a user-defined threshold by a user-defined amount/ratio. Limiters work
just as Compressors do, with a ratio permanently set to infinity-to-1.
To bypass the current dynamics processor, simply push the ON/OFF button or press the GATE, EXP, COMP and LIM buttons to
toggle the individual processes on and off.
Each of the pages/tabs in the Dynamics menu is essentially the same, providing similar attributes for the individual processes.
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Use this button and the subsequent menu to select the channel you wish to apply the dynamic effect to. Users can select from any of the
input channels, any of the multi outputs, and the main stereo mix.
8.2 Dynamic Processor On/Off
Use this button to turn dynamic processor on and off for the currently selected channel.
8.3 Gate/Expander/Compressor/Limiter On/Off
This button turns the currently selected dynamic process on and off.
8.4 Output Level Meter
This meter gives the final output level of the dynamic effect for the currently selected channel.
8.5 Gain Reduction Meter
This meter shows the amount of gain reduction that is applied to the currently selected dynamic process. This is essentially the decrease
in gain applied when the signal crosses the selected threshold of the dynamic process.
8.6 Paramaters
Each of the dynamic processes has its own user-defineable parameters. Please consult the table below for details on each parameter.
Parameter What it does

Ratio Adjusts the compressor or expander input to output signal ratio
Thresh Adjusts the threshold of the gate, compressor, expander effect
Attack Adjusts the time it will take for the effect to kick in after the signal rises above the set threshold
Release Adjusts the time it will take for the effect to deactivate after the signal falls below the set threshold
Output Gain Increases the final output signal of the compressor
Range On the gate function, the range parameter allows users to select the level (in decibels) by which the signal will attenuate.
8.7 Dynamic Chart

This graph gives a visual representation of the dynamic processors function. Currently active processes will be indicated in orange, while
the process youre currently adjusting is indicated in blue. Users are able to adjust the threshold and ratio of functions using the appropriate
onscreen icons.
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9. Utility
9.1 Generator
Through the Signal generator, users are able to send a Sine wave (100 Hz, 1 kHz or 10 kHz) or a pink noise signal to any of the AUX or group
mixes, as well as the main mix if need be. The On/Off button allows users to turn the signal generator on and off, and the accompanying
level control (virtual rotary control) will allow adjustment of the signal level.
9.2 Scene
In the scene menu, users can select which channels they wish to save the current settings of. Select one or more of the available input
channels, AUX channels, Group channels or the Main mix, and select Save. Users are also able to select and unselect all channels with
the included buttons.
The saved settings for each are: select, fader levels, on/off, panning, equalizer, dynamics, effects, AUX sends, delay and routing.
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9.3 Naming
This function will allow users to assign names to each of the input channels and the multi outputs. Names can be up to 9 characters long
and contain letters, numbers, parenthesis, dashes and underscores. Simply click the display window of the appropriate channel to bring
up a digital keyboard. Users can use this to key in a name for the channel. This can be anything from the name of the instrument/input
source, to the name of the person playing said instrument. For the Multi Outputs, users can for example enter the destination of the
signal (the name of a performer monitoring the signal, recording devices model number, and so on).
10. Setup
10.1 Clock Source
In the Clock Source tab of the Utility menu, users are able to select the clock source of the AES/EBU input and output. The clock source
can be selected from Internal (with sampling rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz), the digital device, or the Word Clock input/
output.
The selected Sampling Rate or that set by the external device is displayed at the bottom of this menu.
The Enter button must be pushed to confirm new Clock Source settings.
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10.2 Link/Pair
10.2.1 Link Mode

Users are able to link the level controls of any of the input channels together using the Link Mode function. Users are able to link up to 4
groups of channels together, and each group is color-coded. The link groups are labelled A, B, C and D and are coloured orange, green,
purple and brown, respectively.
If users link channels together, adjusting one fader within the link group will allow users to control all the others, while maintaining their
relative level differences.
10.2.2 Channel Pair
Activating pair mode on any combination of the channels will copy the fader settings and parameters from one channel to another. All
odd-numbered channels can have their parameters copied over to the evenly numbered channels that succeed them (or vise-versa). The
parameters copied do not include the invert phase or DAW functions. Paired channels linked parameters are: Select, On/Off, Panning,
Equalizer, Dynamics, Effects and AUX Send On/Off.
10.3 LCD Calibration
Select this tab to Calibrate the SUMMITs color touchscreen. When the LCD Calibration tab is selected, crosshairs will appear onscreen
and users should select these one-by-one to calibrate the touchscreen. If the screen becomes uncalibrated for whatever reason, and
the appropriate menu cannot be selected, users should use the SUMMITs onboard controls to navigate the GUI and bring up the LCD
Calibration function.
If it becomes necessary to calibrate the screen, users can use the tab buttons, directional buttons and ENTER button on the SUMMIT to
allow them to access the calibration function.
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10.4 Update
The update function allows users to update the SUMMITs firmware to the latest version. This is done by inserting an SD card containing
the latest firmware update into the SD card slot on the rear of the mixer, then selecting the Update tab. Be sure to check your current
version before updating to avoid updating to an out-of-date firmware version.
WARNING: Do not power off the SUMMIT when in the process of updating the firmware. Doing so will render the unit virtually useless,
unless you perform a system restore.
System Restore
In the event that starting up your SUMMIT becomes impossible due to corruption of one or more of the DSPs, there is a relatively simply
way to get it up and running again. First, visit www.phonic.com to download our SUMMIT System Restore Software. Place the software
on a blank SD card. Ensure the card is otherwise blank it is important that the Restore Software is the only file on the card. Place the
SD card into the SUMMITs SD card reader and turn the system on. The unit should automatically restore itself, although startup may
take a minute longer than usual.
How Do I
Connect an instrument or microphone?
Users are able to use the XLR or 1/4 inputs on the front of the mixer to connect their various devices. To do so, use an appropriate XLR
cable or 1/4 TRS (balanced) cable. Microphones are typically connected via XLR connectors, while instruments like guitars can be connected
via 1/4. If connecting low impedance devices like guitars to the SUMMIT ensure you push the PAD button to attenuate the signal.
If you are using a microphone that requires phantom power, be sure to turn on the appropriate Phantom Power switch, found on the
back. Remember that phantom power is grouped, so activating one of these groups will add phantom power to all of the XLR inputs in
the corresponding channels.
Set channel levels?

With level meters on each and every input channel, setting your levels is a cinch. Go into the view menu and bring up your channels
properties. You may want to set the meter to INPUT so you can get a better idea of input levels only. Produce a signal through this
channel (for best results, play the instrument or sing/talk into the microphone at the normal level) and check the incoming levels. For best
results, adjust the gain control (and push in the PAD button, if necessary) so that the level meter sits below the -10 dB mark, occasionally
peaking up to about -5 dB. It is best if the signal does not go much higher than this.
Send a channel to my main mix?

After setting your levels, it should be as simple as pushing the ON and TO MAIN buttons.
Adjust the onscreen controls?

Okay, selecting a menu and turning the channel on and off is easy enough but what about these rotary controls? To adjust these, simply
select them onscreen (as you would the on/off buttons), then use the SUMMITs large jog wheel to adjust the value. As you would expect,
clockwise will increase the value, while anticlockwise decreases the value. The onscreen faders are adjusted the same way.
Monitor a signal?
There are a number of ways to monitor a signal using the SUMMIT. The easiest is of course to solo the signal by pushing the SOLO
button in the channels View screen. This will immediately send the signal to your Control Room and Headphones mix. However a
normal solo will cut the signal sent to your Main mix. If you do not wish for it to do so, go into the Control Room View menu section and
set the Solo to SOLO SAFE.
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Add a delay to my guitar?
Again, the delay is available in each channels View screen (although it also has its own independent menu). Users can turn the delay
on here; then adjust the delay time, the mix and the feedback level.
Add a stereo device?

You may have noticed all of the SUMMITs inputs are seemingly mono. However, this does not mean that the unit is not flexible to
stereo inputs! First of all, pick 2 input channels that you wish to connect your stereo input to. These should be an odd-numbered
channel and the even-numbered channel that directly follows it. It is advisable to use the odd-numbered channel as the left input and
the even-numbered as the right.
Enter the System menu and go to the Link/Pair tab. Here you can link the properties of your two mono channels. Paired channels
linked parameters are: Select, On/Off, Panning, Equalizer, Dynamics, Effects and AUX Send On/Off.
You can then go into your channels View menus and pan your inputs respective signals to the left and right, as necessary. Panning
can also be accomplished within the Faders menu. By panning the input signals to their respective destinations youve effectively made
these two channels a single stereo channel.
Add an effect?
Adding effects has been made extremely simple with the Effects menu. There are two effect processors in total, each of which is
independent of the other. To add an effect to any input signal, you simply need to go into the Effects menu and select the desired input
channel as your EFXs input.
Correctly set up my EFX, Compressor, Limiter, Gate, Expander, and so forth?

While we cant suggest any particular settings for your various functions everybody has different tastes, different requirements we
have included a range of presets for each function that you may want to try. In the Effects menu or in the various Dynamic Processor
menus, the header bar at the top of the display will offer a preset selection window. Test these out to see if you like the settings. If not,
play around with the available parameters slightly to see if you can find a setting you like.
Get my signal to the computer?

Any time your computer is connected via the USB and FireWire interface (which is optional, we must remind you), the signals from your
SUMMITs input channels are automatically sent to the computer for recording. Just select the SUMMITs ASIO driver as your audio
device in your software, then setup your tracks and you should be good to go. In Cubase, youll need to push F4 to assign your input
channels to buses and then assign these buses to your projects tracks. This process may differ on other programs.
Get a signal back from my DAW software?

But how do you get a signal back to your computer? Thats easy: as well as the 16 inputs you can select, there are also 16 outputs. You
can assign any one of these outputs to your tracks, and monitor or playback these in your software. Each of these outputs corresponds
with an input channel on the SUMMIT.
To activate the return signal from the computer, you just need to push the button with the FireWire or USB logo in the corresponding
View menu. For example, if you assign one of your tracks to output 4, then go into the SUMMITs CH4 properties (in the View menu)
and push the appropriate FireWire or USB button, your input signal will be cut off and replaced by your return signal.
TIP: With the above in mind, if you want to play your original signal through your main speakers, yet get the return signal (from your
DAW software) back for monitoring, you will have to assign the track in your DAW to a different preferably unused output channel.
Then go into this channels properties, activate the return signal and monitor it from there.
Connect an amplifier to the SUMMIT?

The easiest way to use the SUMMIT in live situations is to connect the Main XLR outputs on the rear of the SUMMIT to an amplifiers
input, or else to the input of a couple of active speakers. For a surround system, you may also want to use the 1/4 Multi outputs. You
can assign any of your AUX or Group mixes to the Multi outputs, so making a submix for your rear speakers should be a piece of cake.
Solo without cutting off the Main Mix?

When you typically solo a signal, the channels send to the main mix is effectively cut of and the signal is redirected to the Control Room
mix. To avoid this, you need to set this channel to SOLO SAFE. This is done by entering the View menu, then going into the Control
Room tab. Here you can push the SOLO SAFE button and then select the channel(s) you wish to set as safe solos. When SOLO
SAFE is active on a channel, the word SAFE will appear within the solo button.
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Optional FireWire + USB Expansion Card
Software Installation Guide
Windows
Itis important tofollow the correct installation procedure to ensure software installs successfully. The following method is for Windows
users.
1. Start the driver installation (setup.exe). Please note that the FireWire and USB drivers are separate and you will need to install
the appropriate driver depending on which connection you wish to use.
2. Connect the device to the PC only when asked to by the installer. If you try connecting the device before the installer runs,
Windows own installer may take over and try to install standard Windows drivers which naturally will not work.

Once the device driver has been properly installed, you should be able to disconnect and reconnect the same unit at a later date and
have it recognized by the Phonic Control Panel.

It is important to note that for multi-device support you should run the driver installer for each new device you wish to connect to your
computer, even if it is an identical device (e.g. a 2nd SUMMIT mixer). This is because the installer will add registry entries that contain
the device's GUID or, in other words, its identification number.
Mac OSX
Mac users who are using Garageband or Logic Pro will simply need to connect the SUMMIT to their Mac via FireWire or USB and the
unit will be automatically recognized. If using other programs, such as Cubase, users will need to create an aggregated device to make
full use of the unit. This process is discussed in the Daisy-Chaining section.
Daisy-Chaining
FireWire is a real bus, connecting all daisy-chained devices into one big network. The devices are distinguished by their GUID. Devices
with only 1 FireWire port can only be so-called leafs on the bus (the far end of the chain; the bus ends there).

For the Macs FireWire port, there is no restriction as far as daisy-chaining of FireWire devices is concerned. For example, when
connection 2 SUMMIT mixers to a Mac, these can be controlledby means of an aggregated driver.
How to aggregate two or more devices:

1. Open Audio MIDI Setup
2. Select in menu bar Audio Open Aggregate Device Editor
3. Add a new aggregate device with + and name it
4. Select the devices
5. Select done
6. You can then select the aggregate device in the Audio MIDI Setup
Please find a detailed description on the Apple website: http://www.apple.com/ca/pro/techniques/aggregateaudio/
For Windows, simply ensure that youve installed the device driver once for each instance of the SUMMIT that will be used on the
computer. After doing so, you should be able to connect both units in a daisy-chain and have them recognized by the Phonic Control
Panel.
After connecting multiple units to your computer, you need to create proper synchronization setup. One unit has to be a master device,
and everything else must be a slave to this.
Set the "Clock Source" to e.g. SUMMIT (make sure it is not the PC or Mac)
Setup the other SUMMIT to sync toSYT
Please note that daisy-chaining is not possible through USB, as it is not a real bus rather a point-to-point connection.
FireWire/USB Compatibility
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and 7 are supported through use of the ASIO driver. Microsoft have also enhanced the audio stack from
Windows 7 to support S800, therefore Windows 7 users with an S800 interface will be able to run their SUMMIT on this system provided
they have the latest updates and hotfixes installed.
The FireWire + USB 2.0 expansion card is also compatible with Mac OSX 10.6.2 Core Audio. Please ensure all available updates from
Apple have been installed to ensure flawless operation. Also, if using an S800 FireWire connector, be sure to use an appropriate S400
adapter.
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Troubleshooting
LCD needs calibration
When the LCD Calibration tab is selected, crosshairs will appear onscreen and users should select these one-by-one to calibrate the
touchscreen. If the screen becomes uncalibrated for whatever reason, and the appropriate menu cannot be selected onscreen, users
should use the SUMMIT's onboard controls to navigate the GUI and bring up the LCD Calibration function.
Firmware updates and version check

Please always delete your old firmware from the SD card and check the firmware version before updating the unit. Firmware updates
are accomplished by inserting an SD Card and selecting the appropriate Firmware update option in Setup menu of the GUI. ( p.28)
I cannot see the screen properly

You can adjust the brightness of LCD. ( p.11)
Move the unit out of direct sunlight.
The power won't turn on

Is the power supply connected to the unit, and the AC-end to an appropriate source?
Is the optional expansion card installed properly? ( p.9)
Have you performed a system restore? ( p.28)
If the power still does not turn on, contact your nearest Phonic dealer for service.
There is no output signal

Is the optional expansion card installed properly? ( p.9)
Is the "On" key indicator of the Main channel lit?
Is an output assigned to the output channel? ( p.17)
Is the level of that output too low? ( p.17)
Sound is too soft

Is the GAIN of the mic preamplifier or external preamplifier set to an adequate level? ( p.6)
Is the fader of the input channel raised? ( p.12)
Please check the EQ settings as you may be excessively cutting signals. ( p.23)
Check the Dynamics setting for the same reason as above. ( p.24)
Enter the Meter function to check both input and output levels simultaneously. ( p.18)
Sound is distorted
Is the Master Clock setting correct? ( p.4, 26)
Is the GAIN of the mic preamplifier or external preamplifier set to an appropriate level? ( p.6)
Could the fader of the input and output channels be raised too high?
Could the Main fader be raised too high?
Could the EQ/DYN gain be set to an extremely high setting? ( p.23, 24)
Have you inadvertently applied a digital effect or reverb to any of the channels? ( p.22)
Digital glitches
Is the Master Clock set correctly? ( p.4, 26)
Could the digital input signal be unsynchronized? ( p.26)
Could onboard test generator be turned on? ( p.25)
Can't save to external SD card

Is the SD card write protected?
Ensure your card is either an SD or SDHC card.
Does the SD card have enough free space to save the data?
Ensure the card is formatted in FAT32 or FAT16? NTFS is not supported.
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PRESETS
Dynamic Presets
Gate
Program Range Hold Threshold Attack Release
Default -7 6.3ms -50 8s 400mSec

Gate 1 -50 3.15Sec -30 1mSec 200mSec
Gate 2 -20 1.00Sec -10 1.25mSec 250mSec
Gate 3 -40 2.00Sec -20 1mSec 400mSec

Expander
Program Ratio Threshold Attack Release
Default 2:1 -51 50mSec 400mSec
Expander 1 1.5:1 -20 3.15mSec 63.0mSec

Expander 2 1.7:1 -10 4.0mSec 80.0mSec
Expander 3 2:1 -20 5.0mSec 400mSec
Compressor
Program Ratio Threshold Attack Release Output Gain

Default 1.5 : 1 -2 1Sec 250mSec 1.5
Speech 2:1 -20 5.0mSec 20.0mSec 4

Voice 2:1 -10 4.0mSec 80.0mSec 0
Bass Drum 1.3:1 -20 12.5mSec 63.0mSec 0

Classic 2:1 -20 10.0mSec 100mSec 0
Snare 1.3:1 -20 31.5mSec 315mSec 0

Piano 3:1 -8 12.5mSec 125mSec 1.5
String 2:1 -11 12.5mSec 800mSec 1.5
Guitar 3:1 -9 12.5mSec 250mSec 1.5

Limiter
Program Threshold Attack Release Output Gain

Default -3 800mSec 200mSec 0
Limiter -1 5.0mSec 100mSec 0
EQ Presets
EQ LOW L-MID H-MID HIGH

Default PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING
0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB
87.9 122.1 2066.9 9699.4
2 2 2 2
Bass Drum 1 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF

G +2.5 dB 2.5 dB 0.0 dB +2.5 dB
F 100.2 260.2 1002.4 5365.4
Q 2 10 1
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Bass Drum 2 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING LPF
G +3.0 dB 3.0 dB +3.0 dB
F 82.3 399.1 2517.9 13041.1

Q 2 4 2
Snare Drum 1 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF
G 0.5 dB 0.0 dB +2.0 dB +4.0 dB

F 132 Hz 1.00 kHz 3.15 kHz 5.00 kHz
Q 1.5 4.5 0.35
Snare Drum 2 L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING

G +1.0 dB 3.0 dB +2.5 dB +4.0 dB
F 130.4 338.5 2357.5 3990.5

Q 10 1 0.35
Tom-tom PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING
G +1.0 dB 3.0 dB +1.0 dB +1.0 dB
F 213.6 675.5 4551.7 6324.6

Q 1.5 10 1.5 0.35
Cymbal L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF

G 3.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB +3.0 dB
F 107.1 426.2 1070.5 13041.1
Q 8 1
High Hat L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF
G 3.0 dB 2.5 dB +1.0 dB +0.5 dB

F 93.9 426.2 2779 7455.2
Q 0.9 1
Percussion L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF
G 3.0 dB 0.0 dB +2.0 dB 0.0 dB
F 100.2 399.1 2779 16966

Q 5 0.35
E. Bass 1 L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF

G 5.5 dB +4.5 dB +2.5 dB 0.0 dB
F 35 110.6 2000 3990.5
Q 5 5
E. Bass 2 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF
G +3.0 dB 0.0 dB +2.5 dB +0.5 dB

F 110.6 118.2 2000 3990.5
Q 0.35 6 6.5
Syn. Bass 1 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF
G +2.5 dB +4.5 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB
F 93.9 969.6 3990.5 12619.1

Q 0.35 9 6
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Syn. Bass 2 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF
G +2.5 dB 0.0 dB +1.5 dB 0.0 dB
F 130.4 181.2 1181.6 12210.8

Q 1.5 8 6
Piano 1 L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF
G 4.0 dB 0.0 dB +2.0 dB +4.0 dB

F 93.9 969.6 3990.5 7455.2
Q 8 1
Piano 2 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF

G +2.0 dB 4.0 dB +2.0 dB +3.0 dB
F 228.1 612 3169.8 5365.4

Q 6 10 1
E. G. Clean PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF
G +2.0 dB 5.5 dB +0.5 dB +2.5 dB
F 251.8 399.1 1347.7 4551.7

Q 0.35 10 6.5
E. G. Crunch 1 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING

G +2.0 dB 0.0 dB +2.0 dB +2.0 dB
F 139.3 1002.4 1935.3 5730.2
Q 9 5 0.35 10
E. G. Crunch 2 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF
G +2.0 dB +1.5 dB +2.0 dB 0.0 dB

F 126.2 455.2 3385.3 19352.8
Q 9 0.5 0.35
E. G. Dist. 1 L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF
G +5.0 dB 0.0 dB +3.5 dB 0.0 dB
F 355 Hz 950 Hz 3.35 kHz 12.5 kHz

Q 10 10
E. G. Dist. 2 L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF

G +2.0 dB 7.5 dB +2.0 dB +2.0 dB
F 349.9 1070.5 4261.9 12619.1
Q 10 6
A. G. Stroke 1 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF
G 2.0 dB 0.0 dB +1.0 dB +2.0 dB

F 103.6 1070.5 1872.7 5365.4
Q 1.2 5 4
A. G. Stroke 2 L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF
G 3.5 dB 2.0 dB 0.0 dB +2.0 dB
F 306.7 745.5 2000 3498.5

Q 10 5
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Digital Effect Presets
Reverb
Room Default
Reverb_ Early_ Gate Gate Hold

Program Name LPF_Freq HPF_Freq Pre_Delay Hi_Ratio Density Level
Time Delay Thresh Time
Default 5K 22 2.45s 0 57% 96% 45 100 -70dB 1mS
Preset Large Room 9K 25 1.2s 23ms 72% 69% 55 49 -70dB 1mS
Preset Medium Room 8K 28 1.0s 23ms 72% 68% 55 49
Preset Small Room 5.6K 25 300ms 1ms 72% 67% 60 50
Preset Live Room 9K 45 1.15s 21ms 88% 68% 60 67
Preset Bright Room 16K 50 300ms 2ms 88% 77% 67 67
Preset Wood Room 2.24K 224 50ms 0ms 40% 80% 40 81
Preset Heavy Room 14K 50 1.0s 10ms 78% 77% 40 76
Preset Opera Room 16K 50 3.15 1ms 78% 79% 64 72
Hall Default
Reverb_ Early_
Time Delay
Default 14 28 1.75s 23ms 79% 87% 89 60
Preset Large Hall 9K 20 2.4s 23ms 79% 87% 89 66
Preset Medium Hall 16 K 20 1.75s 23ms 79% 87% 89 60
Preset Small Hall 8K 28 1.0s 10ms 79% 87% 80 55
Preset Concert Hall 2.24K 20 2.3s 23ms 83% 79% 93 66
Preset Dark Hall 5.6K 20 1.15s 23ms 87% 79% 93 66
Preset Wonder Hall 14K 56 2.45S 54ms 80% 79% 97 76
Preset Jazz Hall 9K 20 3,15s 1ms 78% 77% 64 76
Preset Vocal 8K 45 1.0s 1ms 80% 79% 64 72
Plate Default
Reverb_ Early_
Time Delay
Default 16K 20 1.15 0 100% 87% 79 55
Preset Large Plate 16K 20 1.15 0 100% 87% 79 55
Preset Medium Plate 16K 20 100ms 11ms 100% 87% 79 50
Preset Small Plate 10K 20 50ms 8ms 100% 87% 79 75
Preset Flat Plate 9K 20 150ms 5ms 100% 87% 79 50
Preset Light Plate 20K 63 1 4ms 46% 87% 79 50
Preset Thin Plate 16K 28 1.15 3ms 51% 87% 79 36
Preset Perc Plate 20K 20 1.3s 35ms 61% 87% 79 40
Industrial
Preset 20K 280 50 0 100% 99% 79 60
Plate
Echo Delay Default
Delay1 Delay2 Dealy Dealy

Program Name FB_HPF FB_LPF
time time FB1 FB2
Default 190ms 310ms 50% 50% 180 5.6K 5.6K
Preset Echo 190ms 310ms 50% 50% 180 5.6K 5.6K
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Chorus
Chorus Default
LFO_
Program Name LFO_Freq LFO_Type Depth Pre_Delay LPF_Freq
Phase
Default 0.2Hz 90degree Triangle 45% 4ms 10K
Preset Chorus 0.2Hz 180degree Triangle 50% 4ms 10K
Chorus 1 3Hz 180degree Triangle 20% 8mS 10K
Chorus 2 1.4Hz 90degree Triangle 20% 6mS 10K
Chorus 3 2.2Hz 180degree Triangle 25% 8mS 10K
Flanger
Flanger Default
LFO_
Program Name LFO_Freq LFO_Type Depth Pre_Delay LPF_Freq FB
Phase
Default 0.01 90degree Triangle 50% 9.6 5K 57%
Preset Flanger 10Hz 180degree Triangle 73% 9.6 5K 57%
Phaser
Phaser Default
Program Name LFO_Freq LFO_Type Depth Freq Stage_No
Default 19.95Hz Sine 100% 5K 2
Preset Phaser 19.95Hz Triangle 100% 5K 6
Vibrato
Vibrato Default
Program Name LFO_Freq LFO_Type Depth Freq
Default 16.4Hz Triangle 50% 100Hz
Preset Vibrato 16.4Hz Triangle 100% 100Hz
Tremolo
Tremolo Default
Program Name LFO_Freq LFO_Type Depth
Default 6.1Hz Sine 60%
Preset Tremolo 6.1Hz Sine 45%
Auto Pan
Auto Pan Default
Program Name LFO_Freq LFO_Type Depth Way
Default 2.35Hz Triangle 79% L<->R
Preset Auto Pan 2.35Hz Triangle 79% L<->R
Tap Delay
Tap Delay Default
Program Name Delay time FB HPF LPF
Default Tap Delay 200ms 40% 90 Hz 7.1K
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DIGITAL EFFECT TABLE
Effect Parameter Range Description
Reverb Room (Large Room, H.P.F. 20 Hz to 20 kHz Adjusts the high pass filter cut off frequency
Medium Room, Small Room,
L.P.F. 20 Hz to 20 kHz Adjusts the low pass filter cut off frequency
Live Room, Bright Room,
Wood Room, Heavy Room, Rev Time 50 ms to 10 sec Adjusts the reverb time of the effect
Opera Room) Pre Delay 0 to 100 ms Adds a delay prior to the effect being applied
Early Out 0 to 100% Adds a delay between early reflections and the reverb
Hi Ratio 0 to 100% High frequency reverb ratio
Density 0 to 100% Reverb density
Level 0 to 100% Determines the level of reverb applied to the signal
Gate Threshold -70 to 0 dB Adjusts the gate threshold
Gate Hold Time 1 ms to 8 sec Adjusts the time the gate will hold after the threshold is
passed
Reverb Hall (Large Hall, H.P.F. 20 Hz to 20 kHz Adjusts the high pass filter cut off frequency
Medium Hall, Small Hall,
Concert Hall, Dark Hall,
Wonder Hall, Jazz Hall, Vocal Rev Time 50 ms to 10 sec Adjusts the reverb time of the effect
Hall) Pre Delay 0 to 100 ms Adds a delay prior to the effect being applied
passed
Reverb Plate (Large Plate, H.P.F. 20 Hz to 20 kHz Adjusts the high pass filter cut off frequency
Medium Plate, Small Plate,
Flat Plate, Light Plate, Thin
Plate, Perc Plate, Industrial Rev Time 50 ms to 10 sec Adjusts the reverb time of the effect
Plate) Pre Delay 0 to 100 ms Adds a delay prior to the effect being applied
passed
Echo Time 1 0 to 640 ms Adjusts the delay time of input 1
Time 2 0 to 640 ms Adjusts the delay time of input 2
Feedback 1 0 to 99% Feedback gain of input 1
Feedback 2 0 to 99% Feedback gain of input 2
FB HPF 20 Hz to 20 kHz Feedback High Pass Filter
FB LPF 20 Hz to 20 kHz Feedback Low Pass Filter
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Tap Delay Feedback 0 to 99% Adjusts the feedback gain of input signal
Tap Button 1 ms to 5 sec Push twice to adjust the tap delay time
LPF 20 Hz to 20 kHz Adjusts the low pass filter frequency of the signal
HPF 20 Hz to 20 kHz Adjust the high pass filter frequency of the signal
Chorus L.F.O. 0.1 to 20 Hz Low frequency oscillation
Phase 0 to 180 Modulation phase adjustment
Mode Type Sine / Triangle Determines the modulation waveform
Depth 0 to 100% Chorus depth/density
Pre Delay 0 ms to 1 sec Early delay before the chorus effect begins
LPF 20 Hz to 20 kHz Low pass filter cut-off frequency
Flanger L.F.O. 0.1 to 20 Hz Low frequency oscillation
Phase 0 to 180 Modulation phase adjustment
Wave Sine / Triangle Determines the modulation waveform
Depth 0 to 100% Modulation depth
Pre Delay 0 ms to 1 sec Early delay before the flanger effect begins
LPF 20 Hz to 20 kHz Determines the flanger low pass filter cut-off frequency
FB 0 to 99% Determines the feedback gain of the flanger effect
Phaser L.F.O. 0.1 to 20 Hz Low frequency oscillation
Depth 0 to 100% Adjusts the depth of the Phaser effect
Frequency 20 Hz to 20 kHz Determines the modulation frequency of the Phaser
Stage Number 2, 4, 6, 8 Determines the number of all-pass filters, or stages, in

the Phaser effect
Vibrato L.F.O. 0.1 to 20 Hz Low frequency oscillation
Wave Sine / Triangle Modulation waveform of the Vibrato effect
Depth 0 to 100% Determines the depth of the Vibrato effect
Frequency 20 Hz to 20 kHz Determines the modulation frequency of the Vibrato ef-

fect
Tremolo L.F.O. 0.1 to 20 Hz Low frequency oscillation
Depth 0 to 100% Adjusts the depth of the Tremolo Effect
Auto Pan L.F.O. 0.1 to 20 Hz Low frequency oscillation
Mode Sine / Triangle Determines the modulation waveform
Depth 0 to 100% Adjusts the depth of the Auto Pan effect
Way LR / L R / R L Determines the direction of the panning effect
Note: Reverb Effects are found on EFFECT 1 only.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MIC In : 16 x XLR Balanced (ch 1-16)

Analog Inputs
Line In : 16 x TRS Balanced jacks (Ch 1-16)
Insert I/O 16 x Phone jacks (Unbalanced)
2TR IN Analog 2 x RCA (Unbalanced)
2 x XLR Balanced
Stereo Output
2 x RCA (Unbalanced)
Main Output 2 x XLR Balanced
Control Room Output 2 x XLR Balanced
Multi Outputs 8 x TRS Balanced
AUX/Group Output 8 x TRS Balanced (Shared through Multi)
Phones 1 x Stereo Phone jack (TRS Unbalanced)
Digital I/O (AES/EBU) 2 x XLR Balanced
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz (40-Bit Floating Point Mixing)
Signal Delay
Fs=48 kHz <1.2ms, Fs=96 kHz <0.6ms
(CH INPUT to STEREO OUT)
Faders 17 x 100mm motorized faders
Word Clock I/O 2 x BNC Connectors
Distortion (THD + N) < 0.0003% (1 kHz, mic +24 dBu to line out)
Frequency Response
Fs=48, 96kHz, 0/-1.5dBu, 20 Hz 20 kHz @ +4dBu into 600
(CH INPUT to STEREO OUT)
Hum & Noise (20 Hz 20 kHz), Rs=150, -128dBu (EIN), -90dBu (residual output noise)
Optional Components 16 x 16 Universal Expansion Card (2 x FireWire, 1 x USB 2.0)
Power Supply Unit 100V 240V, 50/60 Hz, 90W
Dimensions (H x W x D) 164 x 450 x 520 mm / 6.5 x 17.7 x 20.5
Weight 16.9 kg / 37.3 lbs
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APPLICATION
Live Setup
MIC
GUITAR
BASS
KEYBOARD
HEADPHONES
DRUM SET
FOH SPEAKERS
PERFORMER
STAGE MONITORS
AMPLIFIER
ACTIVE MONITOR
CD or MP3 PLAYER EQUALIZER
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Recording
MIC
GUITARS
BASS
KEYBOARD
HEADPHONES
DRUM SET
Return through input

DIGITAL channels for monitoring
RECORDER
MULTITRACK
Producers Booth RECORDER
MASTER
CLOCK
CD or MP3 PLAYER
16 in
16 out
COMPUTER
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DIMENSIONS
Measurements are shown in mm/inches
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BLOCK DIAGRAMS
Main L
Main R
SOLO L
SOLO R
AUX1
AUX2
AUX3
AUX4
AUX5
AUX6
AUX7
AUX8
GP1
GP2
GP3
GP4
GP5
GP6
GP7
GP8
+48V
Master GP1
off
on PRE/POST
SOLO
METER
A PFL/AFL
ON
METER
Gain SUM Fader Solo

Safe
PAD
B
CH1 0dB
PAN
L
To Main To Main Solo Safe
L
PAN
-20dB
R R
Peak METER METER METER METER

METER
SOLO PFL/AFL
METER GP1
INSERT ADC Analog GP2

METER
Dynamic
Phase 4BAND
METER GP1 L
Delay
GP3
EQ Noise Gate Expander Compressor Limit CH1 GP4

METER
Digital in 1 ON METER GP1 R

GP5
Digital out 1 Digital
Order Order Order Fader
Solo
GP6
METER
Master
METER
Safe GP7 7
METER Same as Master GP1 7 GP2 L~GP8 L
GP2~GP8 GP2 R~GP8 R
GP8
CH2~CH14 Same as CH1 PRE/POST

AUX1
METER
PRE/POST
Master AUX1
METER
AUX2
PRE/POST
PRE/POST
METER
AUX3 METER
off
on
+48V ON
PRE/POST
SUM Fader Solo
A
METER
AUX4
Safe
Gain PRE/POST Master AUX1
METER
AUX5
SOLO PFL/AFL
CH15 B
PAD PRE/POST
METER
AUX6
0dB
PRE/POST
-20dB METER
AUX7
INSERT Peak
METER METER METER METER METER
PRE/POST
METER
ADC
AUX8
Analog
Dynamic
CH15/16 Phase 4BAND Master Same as Master AUX1
7
METER
2T IN Delay Master AUX2~AUX8
EQ Noise Gate Expander Compressor Limit METER AUX2~AUX8 L
2T OUT
Digital in 15 SOLO PRE/POST
L PFL/AFL
2T IN
Digital out 15 Digital
Order Order Order Main L
R
R STEREO/MONO
METER METER METER METER METER
Main L
ON
PAN
L
To Main
Dynamic DAC
Fader
SUM 4BAND Delay
(L+R)/2
CH16
R
Same as CH15 GP1
METER
EQ Noise Gate Expander Compressor Limit
Main R
ON
CH15 GP2
METER
Order Order DAC
GP3
METER
Main R
METER
GP4
ON Solo
METER
Safe GP5
AES/EBU OUT
METER Fader METER
TX
GP6
LEVEL Solo GP7

METER METER
METER
AES/EBU IN
GP8
SOLO L
RX
SOLO R
PRE/POST
METER
Multi 1
AUX1
METER METER METER METER METER METER
PRE/POST 8
METER Solo METER GP1 L ~ GP8 L Dynamic ON
Safe ON AUX2
4BAND Delay
8 EQ
MULTI 1
Main L PRE/POST Noise Gate Expander Compressor Limit
AUX3
METER Master AUX1~AUX8 DAC
Fader
Main R
PRE/POST
METER
Order Order
AUX4
Multi 2
PRE/POST METER METER METER METER METER METER
METER
AUX5 8
16 GP1 R ~ GP8 R Dynamic ON
CH1 ~ CH16 DRY/WET
METER PRE/POST 4BAND Delay
Solo
EQ
MULTI 2
8 Safe ON 2 AUX6
METER
8 Noise Gate Expander Compressor Limit
Master AUX1 ~ AUX8
8
Main L,R Master AUX1~AUX8 DAC
PRE/POST Fader
3 Multi 1~8 Order Order
METER
AUX7
EFX1-2,EFX2_1,EFX2_2
IN 1 LEVEL Multi 3
PRE/POST
EFX1_1 AUX8
METER METER METER METER METER METER METER
METER 2 8
EFFECT 1 Main L,R GP1 L ~ GP8 L Dynamic ON
EFX1_2 8 4BAND
Multi 1~8 Delay
SOLO 8 EQ
MULTI 3
METER Noise Gate Expander Compressor Limit
16 IN 2
Master AUX1~AUX8 DAC
Fader
CH1 ~ CH16 Order Order
8 Multi 4
Master AUX1 ~ AUX8
3 METER METER METER METER METER METER
EFX1_1,EFX2_1, EFX2_2 METER 8
GP1 R ~ GP8 R Dynamic ON
4BAND Delay
8 EQ
MULTI 4
16 Noise Gate Expander Compressor Limit
CH1 ~ CH16 DRY/WET METER Master AUX1~AUX8 DAC
Solo Fader
8 Safe ON 2 Order Order
Master AUX1 ~ AUX8 Main L,R
8
3 Multi 1~8 Multi 5
EFX2_2,EFX1_1,EFX1_2 METER METER METER METER METER METER
IN 1 LEVEL 8
EFX2_1 GP1 L ~ GP8 L Dynamic ON
METER 2 4BAND Delay
EFFECT 2 Main L,R 8 EQ
MULTI 5
EFX2_2 8 Noise Gate Expander Compressor Limit
Multi 1~8 SOLO
METER Fader
16 IN 2 Order Order
CH1 ~ CH16 Multi 6
8
Master AUX1 ~ AUX8 METER METER METER METER METER METER
8
3 GP1 R ~ GP8 R Dynamic ON
EFX2_1,EFX1_1, EFX1_2 METER 4BAND
8 Delay
EQ
MULTI 6
MAIN L
Noise Gate Expander Compressor Limit
MAIN R
Fader
GP1
Order Order
GP2 Multi 7
IN OSCILLATOR GP3
8
Dynamic
GP4
WORDCLOCK GP1 L ~ GP8 L ON

Sine 100Hz LEVEL ON
GP5
4BAND Delay
8 EQ
OUT Sine 1kHz MULTI 7
GP6
Noise Gate Expander Compressor Limit
DSP Master AUX1~AUX8 DAC
Sine 10kHz
GP7
Fader
GP8
Order Order
Pink Noise AUX1
Multi 8
SD
HC
AUX2
AUX3 8
AUX4 GP1 R ~ GP8 R Dynamic ON
4BAND Delay
8 EQ
AUX5
MULTI 8
Master AUX1~AUX8 Noise Gate Expander Compressor Limit
AUX6
DAC
AUX7 Fader
AUX8 Order Order
16 16
STEREO/MONO Control Room
Digital in 1~16 Digital out 1~16 8 LEVEL 2T IN
SUM LEVEL
GP1 L ~ GP8 L
DAC
Control
8
USB USB Master AUX1~AUX8
Firewire
(L+R)/2 Room L
8
Firewire GP1 R ~ GP8 R SUM
DAC Control
8
Master AUX1~AUX8
EXPANSION Card Room R
LEVEL
Main L
Main R
SOLO L
SOLO R
L
AUX1
AUX5
AUX6
AUX7
AUX2
AUX3
AUX4
AUX8
2T IN
GP1
GP2
GP3
GP4
GP5
GP6
GP7
GP8
R
PHONES
SUMMIT 43

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PART ONE: OVERVIEW AND INSTALLATION....................................................................................................4

PART TWO: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................5

PART THREE: NAVIGATING AND SELECTING................................................................................................11

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Features Power Connections

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2 Track Send and Return

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22 32. AES/EBU In & Out

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Parameter What it does

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Set channel levels?

Send a channel to my main mix?