Anchor -12 button for safety just like the output levels. Don't include them in output saves.

Storing/using output presets (even though the manual reads output levels aren't included in saves), the -12 db button condition IS and therefore is a potential for having the output volume up, and switching output presets to one with he button off and creating a huge signal.

The pad probably should be anchored along with the output volumes and condition not included in preset saves just like the output volumes to avoid potentially disastrous jumps in volume.

Scenario: Someone has the unit set at 0db with -12db button pressed the board gain is set to receive that signal. Then someone autoload switches to a output preset saved with the button out. It would send a cranked signal to the system.

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We normally exclude those settings from Output Presets, which could cause unexpected volume jumps like for example the on/off state of the internal power amp.

No argument there makes perfect sense.

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Regarding -12 dB PAD

In my first post I pointed out how this could potentially cause a major issue. Sure you could turn off autoload and name one so you knew, but the potential for a bad accident would still remain. If it wasn't included in saves (just like the output volumes) it would greatly reduce the chances of an accident. KPA omitted the volumes in saves for a good reason, I just belive not omitting the -12db button as well was an oversight.

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Hm not so sure about this one. If you have this problem often

Having the problem "often" wouldn't be very likely because if you blew half the P.A. more than once, you likely wouldn't get lots more chances to do that.