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ADR modes of operation (Rehearse/Record/Playback)," explains Marc. The Fox ADR Console thus utilizes ADR "Ahead/In/Past" logic and has a flush mounted set of switches connected to the Soundmaster ION interface that allows enabling those modes. Additionally, there is a mono FX send that allows recorded lines to be easily processed and returned (while retaining a dry record within Pro Tools for the post mixer) to aid in the review of takes. While the ease of session navigation is of paramount importance, the integrity of the signal is still essential. The Fox ADR Console does all of this with incredible fidelity. Casari expands, "Because the Parallax microprocessor is software/firmware programmable and because of the custom electronics which utilize MDACs for digital control of analog signals, it achieves superior sonic performance: 91.3 dB noise floor [down from +4 dBu], +24.7 dB headroom [from unity +4 dBu], 0.003% THD, 0.008% IM with no A\D, D\A conversion and all stem inputs, Dialogue, MX, FX are 5.1 wide. Digital control provides the same precision as digital DSP systems but accomplishes the tasks in the analog domain." The patented technology (patent #9,094,742) has standalone capability and can be dropped into various configurations and used with virtually any console on the market. On the Marge Simpson Stage, the SSL Duality console was chosen specifically as the host board to the ADR console. Marc explains, "[It] had dedicated analog channel strips for microphone (Talent)/line (ISDN) inputs, along with its associated EQ, Dynamics, fader, and track assignment to Pro Tools. Additionally, the Duality console provided, at the mixer's fingertips through an integrated HUI, a means to adjust the levels of individual playback tracks within Pro Tools; handy for adjusting balances of production Dialog, Music, and Effects stem playback. The Soundmaster synchronizer was incorporated to manage the automating of the ADR process, red light, mode annunciators on the stage, and provide the statuses for the ADR console. A new Soundmaster ADR user interface was created using their VIRPAD, our custom programming, and custom panel switches, as opposed to using their standard touchscreen interface. Also, a repurposed guitar sampler was added to the ADR console to expedite feeding Talent with snippets of their production dialogue and/or used for APPLY NOW! Professor of Film Sound Design aalto.fi/en/about/careers/jobs/