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1. UE OE lle L2 Save NG 3 Preset 3 Save into preset 3 Preset Name Preset XXXXXX XXX XX 3 Preset 3 Saving Submenu 1 3 New Preset 1 File 1 3 New Preset Preset 1 3 New Preset Blank Project 1 3 New Preset Current Project Ba Preset 3 Save into preset 3 Preset Name Preset XXXXXX XXX XX 3 Preset 3 Saving Preset 3 3 Increasing to the next option from the File menu we find the submenu Save As From here we can save the preset memory that we have active If we accept we have to select the number asked where to save At the Top it indicates the name of the memory where we will overwrite After this it willask the name we wantto put into the memory Inthe first line appears the old name and belowthe new we re going to give We scroll through the different characters with the navigation keys Left Right and change its value with the up and down or also using the encoder 3 When accept will saveit Inthe nextsubmenu we find the option to create anew preset Upon entering we were asked if we start from a blank configuration or from the current preset changing up and down we alternate between the two options Following this we will confirm andit will request the memory number andnameto save it The steps are the same as save as Espai sadis preamaisg EDIT 2 EDIT From the Edit menu you will have access to all processor functions and fr2. 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS How to proceed a Before switching on the processor ARK includes a precise switching power supply That means that it can adapt itself to any input supply voltage from 84 and 264 volts and frequencies from 50 to 400 Hz This isthe reason why the processor is guaranteed to work perfectly under any voltage andthe final sound quality is completely independent of the supply voltage or the kind of generator used Nevertheless it is recommended to check the supply voltage before working to avoid any possible problem when connecting at 380 volts A fuse holderisincluded in the ARK processor with a spare fuse 1 A situated in the IEC connector input of the power supply connector lt is recommended to turn off the volume of all the power amplifiers down to 0 before switching on the processor We will then be able to check whether any of the 4 processor outputs are connected to their corresponding power cabinets avoiding any irretrievable damage in the loudspeakers specially in expensive high frequencies drivers In any installation it is suitable to place audio and lighting systems in independent power lines to protect both parts separately and to avoid interferences between the different equipments b Once the processor is ON When switching on the ARK processor audio outputs remain short circuited to ground for a few seconds in order to avoid the dangerous start up transient time necessary for the processor
3. Pressing Q we can configure the crossover filters both in low pass as high pass Frequencies ranging from 10Hz to 20RHz the order will be 1 to 8 or equivalent filter slopes from 6 to 48 dB per octave The available filter types are Butterwoth Linkwitz Riley and Bessel The controls description its detailed below Push 1 8 Encoder 3 Changes output to edit Changesfilter type Key Up Down FR Type Butterworth _ Changes between Freq 100 Order 8 tsas HighPass and LowPass or section Show filter slope in dB per octave Encoder 2 Changes the order Encoder 1 Changes the frequency Pressing Q or exit key return to previous menu E ON 2 5 Crossover 20 OO ET Submenu 2 6 Output Equalization If we press Up we will move to the Output Equalization submenu from which we can set the equalizer outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 DE lat a a EN de di Pressing Q will access the next screen from which we can set upto 9 filters per way The controls description is detailed below Push 1 8 Key Up and Down Changes output to edit Changes type filter Key OK Patamdco N 1 Go forward to next Q 0 70 s 40 00 filter 1 to 9 Encoder 2 Encoder 1 Changes the Q Encoder 3 Changes the Changes the gain frequency Pressing Q or exit key i return to the previous menu DE Gila 2 6 Output Equalization 21 er EDT Submenu 2 7 Output Gain If we press Up the Rey we wi
4. character until the six spaces are completed The manufacturer password by default is AAAAAA Even this password is not activated once you decide to activate your password you have to input AAAAAA this is just to avoid that other person activate the password by mistake Then you can enter your own password A lock icon will appear Keep this password in a safety place you will need it each time you access into the configuration of the ARK processor from the front pannel and also from the software In order to disable the password enter again into this menu it will request the password Now show Password ON push UP to change to OFF Then push LEFT to exit The lock icon will dissapear from the display 28 OO SETTINGS 4 SETTINGS In this menu and submenu the user can configure some of the global options of the processor Submenu 4 1 VUmeter Mode 4 Settings 4 1 VUmeter Mode We can decide how to light the Vumeter leds Push UP to select Bar Mode and push Down to choose 4 1 VUmeter Mode Peak Mode Bar Mode 4 1 VUmeter Mode Peak Mode The Bar Mode will show a bar of various leds corresponding to the level reached as you can see in the following example L L E L L L LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT 12 12 12 12 12 12 In the Peak Mode it will only show the led corresponding to the peak level as you can see in the following example L L L E L L LIMI
5. in the ARK processor All this calculating power is used in the signal processing algorithms which control all the process input delays global equalisation crossover filters individual equalisation for each way output delays protections and dynamic control and independent noise gate per output All of these algorithms have been developed to provide the best precision and the lowest round off noise in the calculations This way the best sound fidelity and transparency free of noise is achieved The wide internal range 56 bit allows the use of high precision filters with very lowdistortion Cirrus Logic converters 24 bit and 1 20 dB dynamic range assures a clean sound without distortion and background noise makes the ARK 70 one of the processors in the market with the best technical characteristics Once the analog input signal is converted into a digital one the processing inside the ARK DSPs is as follows OUTPUTS ROUTER CROSSOVER is i GAIN EJ DELAT AE is Ae OUTPUT1 29 Band a ae te Al D o MEUR GAIN GEQ PEQ DELAY 9 Band EE Gee ROUTER CROSSOVER ea OAN INPUT D Py mani DM Mines z al GAIN GAIN Gain control Gain adjusting in inputs to adapt fit the signal level sent from the mixing gt console and in the outputs to adjust the level supplied to each amplifier and to equalize the sensitivity in each way Ga i GEQ PEQ ARK 70 offers for each input a 29 band graphic equalizer with two choices of Q the classical a
6. internally disables the Ethernet connection If this is not the case read Annex Ethernet in the software manual TROUBLESHOOTING 33 A GUARANTEES LYNX PRO AUDIO GUARANTEE Lynx products are guaranteed against every kind of manufacturing fault 2 year after the date of sale When products are under guarantee the repairing and the free supplying of the device parts in order to correct any kind of defect are guaranteed by Lynx Pro Audio S L In the case that the product could not be returned to the factory for checking and repairing Lynx Pro Audio S L would supply all the necessary parts Lynx Pro Audio S L is not responsible for any damage or defect caused during the transport or caused by an undue or improper handling y a non authorized person during the life of this guarantee All our products undergo rigorous tests and quality controls We guarantee the characteristics described here within and their quality against any fabrication defect The user loses all warranty rights if he incorporates or carries out any modification to the product if he uses it outside of the stated safe working loads or does not secure the system properly using all the pins in their corresponding holes For any question regarding the product the user must quote the model and serial number 34
7. optimization of any sound system a first class digital processor with different processing options is required Thus ARK processors become a working tool of great value providing the user with the best solutions in the market with the highest level of accuracy and a host of features for the professional We hope thar as a user you will be completely satisfied We are sure that the ARK processor will meet your expectations and make it easier for you to get the most out of your system IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The CE mark of the ARK processor shows that it is verified and tested to accomplish the opean Norms and International Norms about Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety Radiated Emisions EN55013 1 1996 RF Immunity EN55103 2 1996 Electical Safety EN60065 1993 IEC65 1985 and emendation 1 2 and 3 This product also meets the specifications of the following safety directives Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC k k EUROPEAN PRODUCT Product Developed and Manufactured in the European Union Pete eo PRECAUCION RIESGO DE SHOCK ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle
8. to receive a stable voltage and to check internal functions such as good running of the converters working memory checking DSP processors start up and current configuration loading Subsequently if everything is correct all the outputs will commutate at the same time introducing audio in each output with a soft start The audio will be increased until reaching the value set in the preset Display buttons and encoders ARK processors come for programming all functions with 24 characters and two lines LCD display as well as a series of navigation buttons and encoders for real time modification of various parameters Despite being able to modify any parameter it is recommended to use the ARK software for better viewing of EQ curves and ease of programming DESCRIPTION OF THE MUTE EDIT BUTTONS Using these buttons can mute either input A B C or D as well as outputs 1 8 Inputs or outputs muted will be red illuminated continuously In the case that we have entered into the edit menu these push buttons will help us to select the input or output for editing The input or output editing will blink in red OOOO 00000000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS a OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NAVIGATION BUTTONS DESCRIPTION The navigation buttons allow modification of menu items and move by menus and submenus UP Increase the number of menu DOWN Decrease the number of menu OK Provides access to menus and submenus and
9. will return to the previous window 25 OO EDIT Submenu 2 12 Signal Generator From the submenu Peak Limiter we have to push the UP navigation button in order to go into the submenu Signal Generator Then we can insert a signal generator over all the inputs In this case the audio input is disconected eee calc 2 12 Signal Generator Pressing Q you can access to the submenu 2 12 Signal Generator Tone 1000Hz G 20dB If you push UP then you will activate the sinus generator 2 12 Signal Generator Tone 1000Hz G 20dB Encoder 1 Encoder 3 Adjust the sin frequency Adjust the sin level When we push UP again then we activate the white noise generator 2 12 Signal Generator White Noise G 20dB And if we push UP again then we activate the pink noise generator 2 12 Signal Generator Pink Noise G 20dB At any time when we want to go out just press the LEFT key i 26 Espai sadis preamaisg er o TS a Submenu 2 13 Labels From the submenu Signal Generator vve have to push the up navigation button in order to go into the submenu Labels Then we can edit all the names asigned to each input and output including the preset name we Et 2 13 Labels Preset Name Preset Name No Name nput Name InLeft Out put Name Hi ghl No No Na me Na me Once we press Q the first thing we can do is edit the preset name If we press Q again then we can chang
10. 0Hz to 22KHz Pink noise White noise Security Options Password global Level 0 All controls unlocked Level 1 Only permits to change presets Level 2 Only permits to modify Mutes Level 3 Permits to change presets and modify Mutes Level 4 All frontal controls locked Restricted Zones For each Preset it is possible to disable the access to any processor function EQ crossover Limiter etc writing a preset password Other functions Atmospheric compensation by Air absorption Process Integration with RAINBOW The acoustical prediction software Speaker data import from main audio measurement systems Export amp Import EQ files Etc Front Panel Display LCD with 24 x 2 characters Encoders 3 Buttons Navigator with 5 backlight buttons 12 buttons for Edition and Mute with light indications Level Meter 7 leds per input output 40db 6db Odb 6db 12db Limit Over Limit Communication USB Ethernet General Power supply 85 240 V 40 400 Hz IEC connector Switching power supply wide range Consumption 30 VV Operating temperature 5 to 60 C 23 to 140 F Storage temperature 60 to 75 C 76 to 167 F Humidity Max 90 non condensing Dimensions 482 x 45 x 226 mm Weight 3 Kg Warranty 3 years 32 6 TROUBLESHOOTING In this section we try to give solutions to possible problems 1 The processor does not start up Check the power supply cord If itis correctly conne
11. 120 dB dynamic range and AD DA converter Cirrus Logic high performance 24 bit and 96 KHz The internal DSP processor works with double precision floating point reaching a 56 bit internal resolution one of the highest resolutions available today on the market This allows the use of high precision filters with very low distortion and providing a quality and unsurpassed sound clarity ARK 70 processors offer an atmospheric compensation function essential when working outdoors where temperature and humidity can vary considerably between day and night causing a major loss at high frequencies especially over long distances Each output can be configured separately depending on the throw required for each box In the security section different levels of access restrictions are included That can be managed by a global password and a preset password with the choice to select which processing functions can be modified or not The front panel can also be blocked denying any access For the available ARK control software we recommend reading the software manual The control software for ARK processor is designed to provide the user with a fast and intuitive access to each process area facilitating the programming of the processor from a computer The software manual is a document available in the downloads section of the web site www vmb es INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ARK70 s frontal panel description ARK MM0ALR i Byrass Press OK t
12. ARR 70 series USER MANUAL V 11 02 EZEN FREQ ORDER DYNAMIC E THRESHOL EES E s oey EE ARK 70xx Processor Calculating Preset Valencia Spain www lynxproaudio com ARK 70 series Manufacturer LYNX Pro Audio S L L VJ gt x Calle 7 Pol Ind Picassent pro audio E 46220 Picassent Valencia CB SCHEME IEC SYSTEM FOR CONFORMITY TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CC CE CERTIFICACTION EUROPEAN PRODUCT This user manual is property of Lynx Pro Audio S L Any reproduction of this manual by any means is strictiy prohibited Copyright 2011 All rights reserved INDEX 1 INTRODUCTION ARK DESCADUO Ne so masos amat panies aes 6 Description of the ARK s front panel e eee ea 7 Description of the ARR S back panel cceeseeeeeee ees 8 2 SET UP AND CONNECTION Connectors and CONNECTIONS cccceceseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 9 ARK CIMENSIONS estimem test estesa 9 3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION DIOCR dlaglam S etat enon watcadtediot 10 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating procedures cccccseceeceeeeceeeeceeeesseeeeaeeeesaeeesaes 11 Display buttons and encoders evueaamunaa ima anaamaa rames 12 Program MEUS setem Et 14 E aE E E E dei E maies 14 1 1 Open PIESE ei etern 14 DS QUE AS etat aiidigas 15 1 3 New Preset comiat iaamta ae nm es 15 2 ADIT etc Se ta totes pel 16 Zhe INDUL Ga ac Gin tel 17 2 2 I
13. ORPTION COMPENSATION Apply the compensation curves necessary to restore the levels of the frequencies absorbed by the air with distance These vary with temperature humidity and distance following the laws of physics An indispensable tool for live events CROSSOVER Bands separating filters Different filters are available Linkwitz Riley Butterworth and Bessel up to 48 dB oct It is also possible to put them in By pass without affecting the corresponding way to have full bandwith output DYNAMIC Dynamic section The ARK 70 offers a sophisticated RMS compressor limiter plus a peak limiter on each output Limiters and compressors are C R I type Continuous Increment Ratio for low distortion First using a RMS detector for a high quality compression The system will reach its maximum power gradually and the sound is perfectly crisp and clear at all times avoiding the usual problems of normal limiters Then we have the peak limiter which can control the maximum mechanical displacement in speakers Also available is a noise gate that will respond with the same timing as the RMS dynamics and you can select different thresholds of noise to remove On the ARK frontal can see when a way is limiting because LIMIT LED lights We also have a second LED L which lights up when we have exceeded a certain amount of compression This over limitation value may be set by the user to the desired level from the global configuration of the processor
14. T LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT 12 12 12 12 12 12 6 0 6 40 The leds of Limit and Over limit will be on in both cases 29 Eq ani sadis pleamaisy A SETTINGS Submenu 4 2 Over Compression LED Here we can choose how many dB s have to surpass the compression limitto light the red led L from thevumeter 4 Settings The configuration by default is 3 dBu In this case the red led will be ON when the limit threshold overpasses 3 dB s You can configure this data with encoder 3 and 4 2 Over Compression LED select up to 40 dBu 4 2 Over Compression LED Ets Tei Ses Cle E 30 Espai sadis preamaisg A FIRMWARE 5 FIRMWARE In this menu we can consult the firmware version and it s release date 5 Firmware When we push Q the display will show this information LE ET O A o l VO DE CIS 2010 31 SPECIFICATIONS 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input 2 4 Impedance 20 K Ohm Balanced 10 K Ohm unbalanced Connector Balanced XLR pin 2 AD converter 24 bit 192KHz 512x Oversampling Dynamic Range 120 dB Max level 19 dBu balanced Digital AES EBU Optional Outputs 4 6 8 ARK 7024 7044 7026 7048 Impedance 50 Ohm Balanced 25 Ohm unbalanced Connector Balanced XLR pin 2 DA converter 24 bit 192KHz 512x Oversampling Dynamic Range 120 dB Max level 18 dBu balanced Digital AES EBU Optional Ethersound Optional Audio Freq
15. Thislevel is from 79dBu to 3 dBu or switch off bypass This value will be the noise threshold to be deleted For example if we adjust to 79dBu then the gate could delete noise from 80dBu to down and when the noise level will surpass 79dBu then the gate will be opened The oppening and closing times are fixed by the Dynamic RMS attack and release times of this output Push buttons 1 8 Select the editable output Noise Gate Level Level 79dBu Encoder 1 Controls the Threshold OO ET Submenu 2 11 PEAR Dynamic From the menu Noise Gate vve have to push the UP navigation button in order to go into the submenu Peak Limiter Then we can configure the Peak limiter for outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 E 2 PPP E A Pimat er Pressing Q we can access the next window Then we can use encoder 1 and modify the Limit Threshold in the selected input This level is from 18dBu to 50dBu And with the encoder 3 we can change the knee With keys up and down we can choose the type Limiter or bypass Up amp Down Push Buttons 1 8 Change between Limiter Select the editable or Bypass output ESE Type Limiter T 18 OdB 4 OdB Encoder 1 Proar Controls the Threshold SORMOS MENER When we push the right key then we can configure the RMS Dynamic times Hold ZE Rel 32dB S Encoder 2 Encoder 3 Adjust the hold time Adjust the release speed after after the threshold the hold time With the left key i we
16. a Ethercon RJ45 professional connector 10 ETHERNET CONNECTOR Ethercon RJ45 professional connector for a secure connection 11 POWER ON SWITCH 12 IEC MAINPOWER CONNECTOR The power cord is supplied together with the processor The ARK includes a precise switching power supply It withstands power supply from 85 to 264 volts and is continuously self regulating providing a perfect functioning even with poorly regulated voltages 13 FUSE HOLDER 1A fuse Always replace with equivalent fuses Espai sadis preamaisg 2 SET UP AND CONNECTION Connectors and connections XLRSOCRET CONNECTORS O INPUTS OUTPUTS 1 GROUND 1 Es 2 1 GROUND 1 2 SIGNAL O 2 SIGNAL 3 SIGNAL O 3 SIGNAL 3 OVERHEAD XLR CONNECTORS To be connected to the processor input r T 1Ground P Sl Mi IE DE I L Sig To be connected to the processor output 1Ground resist z 8 ET ARK dimensions in mm FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ARK 70 Process diagram Four floating point DSPs Digital Signal Processors with 56 bits of internal resolution are included
17. confirm their actions LEFT To exit from the Menu and move to the left on the options that allow it RIGHT To move right into the options that allow it ENCODERS DESCRIPTION The encoders provide us with a direct access to different parameters that can be modified Depending onthe menu where we are these encoders will have different parameters asociated Encoder 1 Encoder 2 Encoder 3 ey ma FREQ ORDER TYPE DYNAMIC THRESHOLS aT AEE O ecan S PHASE GAIN E oeLay TEMP DELAY In the silk screen printing of the frontal you can see associations helping the user and facilitating programming If we are in the equalisation menus the encoder 1 will change the frequency of the current filter the encoder 2 the Q and the encoder 3 the gain If we are in the crossover the encoder 1 will change the cutoff frequency the encoder 2 the slope or filter order 6 12 24 48 dB andthe encoder 3 type filter If we are in the dynamics the encoder 1 change threshold limiting the encoder 2 compression ratio and encoder 3 knee of the compressor limiter For the gains the encoder 1 has no association the encoder 2 will amend the polarity and encoder 3 the gain And the delay the encoder 1 has no association the encoder 2 will change the global temperature and encoder 3 the own delay FARRIS 13 Eq ani sadis pleamaisy OO T Program Menus ARK Processor has an LCD Display in which there ar
18. cted and the red led on the front panel does not light on check the fuse situated in the input of the power cord 2 The processor starts up but there is no sound Check that the processor is being provided with a signal in the correct input A B C or D If the signal does reach the processor the green signal LED will light 3 The resulting sound is strange Check that the 4 outputs and their corresponding cabinets are correctly linked Always be careful in increasing little by little the cabinets volume channel by channel in order to check the correct connection and not to damage the transducers 4 One of the cabinets with the same signal sounds less than the others Check that the joining cable from the processor to the cabinet is well balanced otherwise the output signal will fall 6 dB 5 Audio sounds wrong and distorted Verify that we are not saturating the input beyond the 19 dBu input In this case the LEDs light up red clip Sufficient to reduce the input signal to the processor until no clip LEDs light up If this does not work verify that the signal is not distorted out from the previous gear for example the mixer which could be the gain of that channel very high and saturating the mixer input 6 Buttons or encoder do not work Verify if there is any keyboard lock activated from the software 7 l can not connect by Ethernet Check that the USB cable is not connected it has priority and
19. e the name With LEFT and RIGHT we have to select the character we want to change Then using UP and DOWN or the Encoder 3 we can change this character If we want to save the changes then press lf we push A B C or D we will go the next window In this one we can asign an Alias name to the input We have to push Q to enter Use again the keys UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT to change the name just following the same process used inthe previous window If we push 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 or 8 we can asign an Alias name to one of these outputs All these Alias nicknames asigned to the inputs and outputs will be a reference very useful in the different edit windows In this case when in input A you will see it s name as displayed in the ROUTE window 2 4 Route FE Hi ghL Espai sadis preamaisg 27 L PASSWORD 3 PASSVVORD From the menu Password we can activate a security password to avoid other users having access to the processor 3 Password Password Enter PASSWORD Enter PASSWORD EN New PASSWORD xX Kx XXX Enter PASSWORD XXX XXX OFF 3 Password Password ON 3 Password Password OFF If we push P the window will indicate that the password in disabled OFF If we push again Q then we can enter the password if we push OK by mistake we can exit using the key i In order to introduce the password we have to use the encoder 3 Push Q to change to another
20. e various configuration menus to store and modify the operation of processor options and to protect stored data and access to them These menus are 1 File 2 Edit 3 Password 4 Settings 5 Firmware In each there are anumber of submenus that allow complete and easy configuration of processor operating parameters When switching the processor the start menus appears ARK 70xx Processor Load the DSP program EME Dido WF ap wil Pein Calculate and send preset data to the present DSP ARK 70xx Processor Calculating Preset Initially in the first line shows the memory number and name of the current program 1 No Name Pressing the function key Q allows you to enter the Press OK to enter detailed configuration of the functions of the processor 1 FILE The File menu is the first to find when you press the function key Q after the welcome menu Permits execute stored memories create new or save the one we edited ARK has 50 memories in which to store our settings Submenu 1 1 Open Preset e From the File menu pressing Q entered the Open Preset 1 1 Open Preset I option If we press Q we will select the memory we want to load using the up and down keys Memory number will be displayed andthe name of the preset selected If we accept the memory will be loaded and the following screen appears 1 1 Open Preset Calculating Preset Beaprri ndia penisy ee Submenu 1 2 Save As
21. enu Input Delay from which we can change the delays for inputs A B C y D Ae le die DEL DE any Pressing Q will access the next screen in wich PU input Delay dE de Delay 212 50ms 73 65m we can modify with encoder 3 the delay of the selected input This will increase from 0 to 212ms 73 meters at 25 C for inputs A B and from 0 to 54ms 18 8 meters at 25 C forinputs C D With encoder 2 we can change the environment Delay in miliseconds l temperature Delay in meters er o TS a Submenu 2 4 Route If we press the UP key from the Input Delay submenu we will move to ROUTE submenu from here we can select from where we take the input signal on every output aA Again we enter the submenu by pressing OK in which we 2 4 Route choose the desired input signal for the selected output in this case 1 We can choose that takes the signal from inputs A B C D as well as mono A B C D for inputs wT A B and C D the input gain decrease to 6dB automaticaly out iis to compensate the sum of both channels We will change the route selection using UP and DOWN keys The processor will show in brackets the name we have assigned for such outputs with ARK software or through the menu 2 13 Labels De di Pressing Q or Left key return to previous menu 2 4 Route ere ET a Submenu 2 5 Crossover If we press the UP key from the Route submenu vve will move to Crossover submenu DE Clee 2 5 Crossover
22. he dynamic threshold with encoder 1 for the selected output The range is from 18 dBu to 50 dBu With encoder 2 will control the compression ratio that will go from 1 1 no compression to 1 10 for each 10 dB upper the threshold the output takes 1dB With encoder 3 we can change the limiter knee For the limiter case the compression ratio will not be displayed because it is equivalent to a ratio 1 infinity With Up and Down Keys we change dynamic type compressor or limiter Up amp Down Push buttons 1 8 Change between Compressor Select output to edit Limiter or bypass Ui Ne I Type Compressor ils 5dB Ra 4 0dB Encoder 1 Encoder 3 Encoder 2 l Control dynamic Threshold Control compression ratio Control dynamic Knee If we press the right key will move to configure the RMS dynamic times Encoder 1 set the attack speed when the signal exceeds the threshold Attack 120dB S Hol d 40ms Rel 7dB s Encoder 2 Encoder 3 Set the hold time after Set the release speed after lowering the threshold spending the hold time CO a er EDT Submenu 2 10 Noise Gate From the menu RMS Dynamic vve have to push the UP navigation button in order to go into the submenu Noise Gate Then we can adjust the noise gate for outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 DE dut 2 10 Noise Gate Pushing Q we can access the next window Then we can use the encoder 3 and modify the Noise gate level in the selected input
23. indicates that is necessary for the user to refer to the owner s manual Warning Do not expose the processor to humidity and dust Do not take off the top cover Do not handle internal elements to avoid electrical shock Use only power cords in good condition Unpacking the ARK Before unpacking your new processor verify that the box does not show any damage or deformation If this happens please claim the damage to your fordwarder Once unpacked and verified its correct operation keep the original box in case you need to ship it back to your provider INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION ARK 70 series offers the user a perfect tool for processing with four processor models available with two or four inputs and eight outputs analog or digital and Ethersound system optional ARK 70 series processors offer Double Dynamic with a RMS compressor limiter and PEAK limiter RMS limiter is used to adjust the sound level of the transducer keeping the original dynamics while respecting the original transition getting a better acoustic result Peak limiter controls the maximum movement of the speaker and protecting against damage while reducing the distortion caused by an over excursion This Double Dynamics minimizes distortion levels and provides protection for all acoustic and electronic components of the system With fixed latency of 0 6 ms ARK processors offer one of the lower latencies on the market All ARK models offer
24. ll move to the Output Gain submenu from which we can modify the gain and polarity of the selected output via push buttons from 1 to 8 DE dit 2 Ourdu Grain Pressing Q will access the next screen in which we can modify with encoder 2 the polarity positive or negative and with encoder 3the gain of the selected output from 40 dBu to 6dBu The top left of the display shows the output in which we are 1 in this case Any movement of the encoders will be sent in real time to the DSP To exit from this sub menu just press Q or exit Output Gain Pol Gain 0 00 dB Submenu 2 8 Output Delay From the previous menu we will press the Up key to move to the Output Delay submenu from which we can modify delays in outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 DE Gilat 2 8 Output Delay Pressing Q we will access a new screen in 1 Output Delay Da St Delay 20 83ms 7 35m which we can modify Delay for the selected output with encoder 3 This range will be from 0 to 20 83ms 7 35 meters at 25 C for each output Delay in miliseconds y With encoder 2 we can change environment I temperature Delay in meters 22 er ET a Submenu 2 9 RMS Dynamic From the previous menu will press the UP key to move to the RMS Dynamic submenu from which we can configure the compressor limiter for outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 fig Le Cu 2 9 RMS Dynamic Pressing Q will access the next screen in which we can modify t
25. metric filters E OR l l Pressing Q will access to the next window E EL za Of 2 2 Input Equalization On this we can modify the equalization menu 2 2 1 Modify GEQ PEQ 2 2 1 if we press again Q Or change the EQU Type menu 2 2 2 if we press Up and mo Ne Be Mel 2 aie oh Q 2 2 2 EQU Type after gy The two options are Graphic EQU or 2 2 2 EQU TYPE Parametric EQU Graphic EQU A ag EQ UI pee Parametric EQU If we entered into menu 2 2 1 Modify GEQ PEQ and type is Graphic EQU we can modify the 29 equalization bands These are separated in third of octave The center frequencies are 31 40 50 63 80 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1K 1K25 1K6 2K 2K5 3K15 4K 5K 6K3 8K 10K 12K5 16K 20R Hz Push buttons A B C D Change Input to edit Encoder 2 Modify Q type nput GEQ Intell Q Bama ll Gain 0 00 Encoder 1 and OK Encoder 3 and Change the band Up amp Down Keys Modify the gain CIP FS 17 EDIT If we entered into menu 2 2 1 Modify GEQ PEQ and type is Parametric EQU we can adjust up to 29 filters per way The controls description its detailed below Push Buttons A B C D Up amp Down Keys Change Input to edit Changes type filter OK PatamQco Ne Go to the next filter ed s 0 00 1 to 29 Encoder 2 Encoder 1 Encoder 3 enangeerien Changes the gain Changes the frequency Submenu 2 3 Input Delay From menu Edit will push Up key to move to subm
26. nd a special algorithm which adapts the Q in terms of how are the other filters to get a a smoother response and more optimal acoustics For ARK 70 family it is also possible to switch the equalizer in PEQ mode so that we will have 29 fully configurable parametric filters AIRI Bi sadis pleta nies DELAY v Ti de Air Absorption Compensation CROSSOVER RMS DYNAMIC PEAK LIMITER N FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION DELAY Configurable delay In the inputs A B up to 211 msec for covering a distance up to 73 m For the inputs C D up to 54 msec for covering a distance up to 18 m Itis mainly useful when working with important PA equipment covering a large distance with reinforcement blocs quite far from the stage It allows 20 msec at outputs which correspond to 7 meters approximately Thanks to that function it is possible to rectify the cabinet s position alignment in a multi vvay equipment and avoid cancelling problems due to phase cancellation effects PEQ Output equalisation There are 9 filters completely configurable per output These filters can be parametric 6dB oct and 1 2dB oct low frequencies Shelving with or without Q 6dB oct and 12dB oct high frequency Shelving with or without Q 12 dB oct highpass and lowpass bandpass reject band and first and second order Allpass filters Its aim is to provide a final equalisation on each way of the equipment AIR ABS
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28. o enter 1 POWER SUPPLY INDICATION Indicates that the processor is switched on 2 LCD DISPLAY 24 characters LCD Display Shows the menus funtion information and various user editable parameters 3 ENCODERS 3 enconders from which we can modify in real time the different parameters assigned to each 4 NAVIGATION BUTTONS Five buttons to scroll through menus confirmation or cancellation of the parameters 5 SIGNAL LIMITATION AND CLIP LEDS INPUTS OUTPUTS Input Clip Indicate over limitation of x dB s as config Indicate Output limitation Input Level Output Level 6 PUSH MUTE EDIT Used to select the track you want to change if editing a preset or to silence directly 7 USB USB connection from the frontal to set parameters or update the firmware via ARK software Espai sadis preamaisg INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ARK Back panel description gt EP EA gt RR G H EST ANALOG INPUTS fast a Lc 8 AUDIO INPUTS Depending on the option Analog Balanced signal via female XLR connectors Digital AES EBU Female XLR connectors Accept from 32kHz to192kHz Ethersound Inputs are taken from an Ethersound network via Ethercon RJ45 professional connector 9 AUDIO OUTPUTS Depending on the option Analog Balanced signal via male XLR connectors Digital AES EBU Male XLR connectors Ethersound Outputs are inserted into an Ethersound network vi
29. om here can modify any parameter in real time such as filters EQ crossover delay gains polarity limiters At any time during editing we can change the output to be edited using the MUTE EDIT buttons placed under the vumeters Inside this menu we have the following submenus 2 1 Input Gain 2 2 Input Equalization 2 3 Input Delay 2 4 Route 2 5 Crossover 2 6 Output Equalization 2 7 Output Gain 2 8 Output Delay 2 9 RMS Dynamic 2 10 Noise Gate 2 11 Peak Limiter 2 12 Signal Generator 2 13 Labels Submenu 2 1 Input Gain If we press Q we move to submenu Input Gain from which we can change the gain and polarity of the input selected using the push buttons A B C and D DE QUE DGE Cu En Pressing Q we access the next window in which we Input Gain Pol Gain 0 00 dB can modify with encoder 2 the polarity positive or negative and with encoder 3 the gain of the selected input from 40 dButo 6dBu Atthe top left of the display shows the Input in which we are The A in this case Any movement of the encoders will be sentin real time to DSP To exit from this sub menu just press Q or er o TS a Submenu 2 2 Input Equalization If we press the Up key we move to the Input Equalization submenu from wich we can adjust the Equalization for inputs A B C and D The ARK 70 processors have available 29 equalization bands in graphical mode for each input and also if selected 29 para
30. uency Range 10 Hz 24 KHz THD lt 0 0018 DSP Process Internal resolution with 56 bit double precision in floating point 24 bit resolution 0 6 miliseconds Converters Propagation Delay Equalisation Input GEQ PEQ 29 GEQ Bands or 29 parametric filters per input PEQ output 9 per way PEQ Type filters Parametric Shelving High Shelving Low Low Pass High Pass Low Pass Q variable High Pass Q variable BandPass Reject Band AllPass order 1 AllPass order 2 Possibility to Link filters between Input and Outputs Crossover Linkwitz Riley with 12 24 48 dB oct Butterworth and Bessel with 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 and 48 dB oct Delay Input 54 15 190 milisec Output 20 8 milisec for Speaker s alignment Possibility to Link Delays RMS Limiter Compressor 1 per output Threshold Compression Ratio Power indication 18dBu to 50dBu 1 1 to 1 10 1 infinite with limiter Shows the maximum power applied to the speaker for the selected threshold Peak Limiter 1 per output Threshold Peak Indication 18dBu to 50dBu Shows the maximum peak Voltage applied to the speaker for the selected threshold Eq ani sadis pleamaisy Noise Gate 1 per Output Noise Threshold 79dBu to 37dBu Level Control Gain 6dBu to 40 dBu per input output Mute per input output Phase inversion per input output Possibility to Link Controls Signal Generator Level OdBu to 40dBu Type sin tone from 1
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