Working with groups in Blind on Express consoles
There are two modes of operation in Blind for changing groups—Group mode and Group Editing mode. In Group mode, the console brings up the channels from a group of your choice and allows you to use them to modify cues, submasters and other groups. In Group Editing mode, the console allows you to create or edit the group itself.
Group mode
You enter Group mode in Blind by specifying a level after identifying the group. The level is applied proportionally to all channels in the group.
Follow the procedure below to work in Group mode.
| Keystrokes: | Action: |
|---|---|
| 1. Press [Blind]. | Selects Blind display mode |
| 2. Press [Group] [1]. | Selects group 1’s channels Prompt reads: Group mode – To recall a group, select the number and set it to a level To create or modify a group, select the number and press ENTER |
| 3. Press [At] [7][5]. | Sets the channels to 75 percent of their recorded levels Prompt reads: Group mode – Press AT or use wheel or trackpad to alter levels, or select channel numbers to edit |
| 4. Press [Record] [Cue] [3] [Enter]. | Records the current level settings as cue 3 |
Group Editing mode in Blind
Add or delete channels or change channel levels in a recorded group by first entering Group Editing mode in Blind. You can also set group levels with reference to a focus point.59
| Keystrokes: | Action: |
|---|---|
| 1. Press [Blind]. | Selects Blind display mode |
| 2. Press [Group] [1]. | Selects group 1’s channels Prompt reads: Group mode – To recall a group, select the number and set it to a level To create or modify a group, select the number and press ENTER |
| 3. Press [Enter]. | Sets channels to their levels recorded in the group Prompt reads: Select channel numbers |
| 4. Press [2][5] [Thru] [3][0] [At] [5][0]. | Modifies look, adding channels 25 through 30 at 50 percent |
| 5. Press [Record]. | Prompt reads: To record group, select number and press ENTER To cancel, press CLEAR |
| 6. Press [Enter].a | Records the modified group |
a Specify a number here to record to a different group, such as [5][0] [Enter]. If that group exists, it is overwritten. If it does not exist, it is created.
59 See Setting levels with focus points.