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Console Layout & Overview

2. Console Layout & Overview

Section titled “2. Console Layout & Overview”

The Digico Quantum 338 is divided into logical sections:

  • Left Section (Inputs):

    • This section contains all input channels on a single layer (no banking).
    • Bank 1: Vocal Microphones
    • Bank 2: Drum Microphones
    • Bank 3: Guitars, Keys, Organ
    • Bank 4: Clicks/Loops/Tracks (from Track Rig), Talkbacks (MD, FOH, Broadcast), Computer Playback (Mac Mini, ProPresenter).

  • Center Section (Groups & Masters):

    • This is where most active mixing occurs.
    • Layer 1, Bank 1 (Groups): Contains audio subgroups. All inputs are routed here first.
      • Drum Subgroups: Kick, Snare, Toms, Metals (Overheads/Hats)
      • Drum Main Groups: Drum Dry, Drum Comp (Parallel Compression)
      • Instrument Groups: Bass (Mono), Guitars (Stereo), Keys (Stereo), Tracks (Stereo)
      • Vocal Groups: Vocal Dry, Vocal Comp (Parallel Compression)
    • Layer 1, Bank 2 (Matrices & Masters):
      • Main Master Fader (LR)
      • Matrices: Left PA, Right PA, Sub, Center Fill, Front Fills, Rear Fills, Atrium, Broadcast Spare (L/R). These distribute the main mix to different speaker zones.
    • Layer 2, Bank 1 (Aux Sends - IEMs/Wedges): Used for monitor mixing via “Flip to Fader”. Contains sends for Klang IEMs and physical wedges.

  • Right Section (Assignable):

    • Often used for effects sends/returns or specific channel focus. (Layout may vary).