Setting the Input Format of Channel Strips

The channel input format determines the mono, stereo, or surround status of the channel strip.

The symbol on the button indicates the current status as follows:

• Mono: One circle represents a mono input format. The level meter shows a single column.
• Stereo: Two interlocked circles represent a stereo input format. The level meter divides into two independent columns when a stereo input format is chosen.
• Left: Two circles, left one filled, indicate a left channel input format. When this input format is chosen, only the left channel of a stereo audio file is played back. The level meter shows a single column.
• Right: Two circles, right one filled, indicate a right channel input format. When this input format is chosen, only the right channel of a stereo audio file is played back. The level meter shows a single column.
• Surround: Five circles indicate the surround channel input format. The level meter divides into multiple linked columns (the number matches the project surround format) when the surround input format is chosen.