Byron Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 I recently purchased my Zoom F8 and even after using the F8 manual to learn how to set the PFL settings, the manual never defines what the PFL acronym stands for? I would appreciate any answer on what PFL actually stands for ? Byron, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Pre Fade Listen --- listens to the sound before main fader (but subject to the mic preamp gain trim). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shastapete Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 to expand on the answer Jeff gave, the F8(n) can switch between PFL (Pre-fader listen) and Solo modes. Solo is post fader listen. PFL is used for checking sources and signals before being added to a mix, so you can have a fader down and listen to a mic to make sure all is well before that person goes into their scene or whatever. Solo is more of a music or post tool, where you want to briefly isolate a track in-situ at the same level it is in the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted August 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Thank you so much Jeff and Peter. I greatly appreciate your answers. And now that I know that PFL stands for" Pre Fade Listen", I'm going to continue reading my manual and practicing on my F8, to make sure I get comfortable with using PFL. Thanks again !!! Byron San Diego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 When I got asked this question, which happened frequently in music recording studios. I could not resist the "Pretty F_cking' Loud" response, Of course I always followed up with 'Pre Fader Listen' and its usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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