====== GLD Basics ======
=== Walkthrough and Reference ===

==== Getting Started ====
=== Setup ===
  - Un-case GLD - Either on Table or in standing rack
  - Connect dSnake - Connect GLD surface to the stage rack using a Cat5/6 connected the “dSnake” on each device
  - Power On - Ensure both the GLD surface and stage rack are plugged in and powered on
  - Connect Mini Audio - Connect XLR outputs on the Radial USB DI to the inputs on the back of the GLD surface
  - Test Audio - Play music from ProPresenter to test the Mini Input and Speakers
=== Shutdown Procedure ===
  - Recall Scene - On the “Scene” screen select _Your Campus__ Start > “Recall” > “Yes”
  - Disconnect Mini Audio - Disconnect and wrap XLR from USB DI
  - Shutdown Console - On the Processing screen (deselect everything) select Shutdown > Yes
  - Disconnect dSnake - Unplug and wrap dSnake cable
  - Power Off - Unplug GLD Surface and switch off stage rack

==== GLD Layout ====
=== Inputs ===
  * Mini Input - “MINI L” and “MINI R”
      * Ganged together EXCEPT Gain, adjust Gain independently
  * Headphone Jack - “⅛” ”
  * Wireless Mics
      * Handheld - Hand1
      * Beltpack - Belt1

=== Channel Strip ===
  * Select - Located above the fader. 
      * Selects channel for further operations
      * Press before taking other actions
  * Gain - Top left of the Console
      * Turn down if red “Peak” light illuminates on channel
  * EQ - Center Left of the Console
      * 4 bands adjusted by Gain, Frequency, and Width (Q)
  * Compression - Center of the Console
      * Adjusted by Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Hold, and Gain
  * Fader - Divided into 2 banks of 4 layers each
  * DCAs - Control level multiple individual channels
      * Drums - Control all drums (colored Yellow)
      * Vocal - Control all vocals (colored Red) **excludes handhelds/beltpacks
      * Inst - Controls all Instruments (colored Green)
      * FX - Controls all Effects Returns (colored Purple)
=== Outputs ===
  * Mains
      * L/R - Output slots 1,2
      * Subs - Output slot 3
  * ME-1s - Route first 16 available channels via “Monitor” tab in the “I/O” screen 
  * FX - Right Bank, Layer B
      * Mix FX “Ip” using the “Mix” button