How do you direct the output of any fader to the MTB or Stereo Bus?

To direct the output of any fader to the MTB or Stereo Bus, pressing the DIR button is the correct method. The DIR button functions as a direct output control that enables users to send the audio signal from a fader directly to a specific output bus, such as the MTB (Main Thunder Bus) or the Stereo Bus. This action typically allows for more flexibility and control over how audio signals are routed in a mixing environment.

Using the routing matrix, while a valid approach to establish signal paths, does not specifically correspond to the direct fader output method that the DIR button provides. The output knob may adjust levels but does not change the routing to the bus. Finally, changing the bus selection can alter overall routing, but it does not specifically involve the immediate functionality of directing fader outputs in the same instant manner that the DIR button does. Thus, pressing the DIR button is the most direct and effective way to achieve the desired output routing for faders.