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1. Input Page Processes From the Input Page all the available processes on the Input Path can be available for editing without the ID 01 Device Demo Last program loaded come from device POL Factory Program Hoke Gate o _ qx Input Betore Gam Threshold Release Attach dBu ms ms Source Analog Input Noise Generator Noise Generator ase eS ae ajl Enable jg White Noise Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Pink Noise yai Enable Jo al Emi EN J o 0 0 ea High Pass Filter af IL il ma a i Mute Input Frequency Hz 1000 Mute Low _ _ _ R Hz Om Time JEE EE E pela pales Q Factor Mute High 20 dBu 20 dBu Level dBfs af af h Meter Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Ad Fine Compressor 0dB Output High Mute Betore Crop After Vo On the Input path the available processes are the following Noise Gate In the signal path the first process which is found by the signal is the Noise Gate The Noise Gate process can be made active or skipped through the Noise Gate check box Nome Gate Enable MA If the Noise Gate is selected then the parameters for setting it will be active in the Noise Gate frame Within the Noise Gate frame the Main parameters of the Noise Gate process can be set LDA Toreshold is representing the Threshold of the Noise Gate activation lf the averaged peak of t2. Over Current Over Under Voltage Output DC and Over lemperature Analog Input 1 x XLR electronically balanced 12dB Analog Output 1 x XLR electronically balanced Link AD amp DA Converters Cs4272 24bit Frequency Response DSP 20 Hz 20 KHz 0 5dBu at 20 Hz and 20 kHz ON DSP amp Processing DSP Engine Dream SAM3716 24bit data x 96 bit coeff DSP Resolution 24x32 bit for filtering process 96 bits resolution on intermediate computation results Parametric Equalization o filters for input channel and 7 filters per output channels selected as Bell or Shelving Filter Type Bell Low High Shelving as 1st 2nd Order Filter Gain From 12dBu up to 6dBu by 0 5dBu resolution steps Center Frequency Selectable with a 1 24th of octave resolution step from 20Hz up to 20kHz Filter Q BW Q from 0 5 up to 10 by 0 1 resolution steps Crossover section HPF LPF Butterworth 6 12 18 24 48dB per octave Bessel and Linkwitz Riley 12 18 24 48dB per octave Filter resolution 1 24th of octave Sophisticated Dynamic Loudness function and additional High Pass filter per input section All pass filter up to 2nd order per output section RMS Compressor Dri
3. Included components gt Powercon Cable gt USB to Rs485 interface gt CD ROM Software gt Speaker output cable luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual Main Features USER Available Processes on the Main Input path White Pink Noise Generator White and Pink Noise Generator with Level controls from 40 up to OdB Noise Gate Input Gain Parametric Equalization Filters Filter gain Center frequency Filter Q HPF Delay From 80dB up to 5Q0dB Threshold or Bypass from 12dB up to 12dB D filters assignable as Bell or Shelving symmetrical Bell or High Low Variable Q Shelving for Bell and Shelving the gain is ranging from 12dBu up to 6dBu by O 5dBu resolution steps selectable with a 1 24th of octave resolution steps from 20Hz up to 2OkKHz Q from 0 5 up to 10 by 0 1 resolution steps Each Filter of the Eg can be singularly Bypassed once set from 1st order Butterworth GdB Oct up to 4th Order Butterworth Linkwitz or Bessel 24dB Oct 9 998ms by 10 4us increment decrement step FACTORY Available Processes on the LOW HIGH Input path X Over Section X Over Section LPF on Outputs Filter s Cutting Frequency steps Parametric Equalization Filters Filter gain Center frequency Filter Q RMS Compressor Drive Threshold Hp LP Filters up to 48dB Oct from 1st order Butterworth 6dB Oct up to 8th Order Butterworth Linkwitz or Bessel 48dB Oct from
4. button on top of the filters gain sliders and selecting one of the 3 available filters type Peaker variable Q high Shelving and variable Q low Shelving EQ Filters Shape Gain 1o00 2000 E sooo g sooo g eooo A 10000 g 12000 i morl marec area mare aaa ar mr MIO SS Bypass Bypass Bypass OSS ars ee Dass BELL filter Center Frequency Band Width Q and Gain can be adjusted Center Frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave OQ factor the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 10 in steps of 0 1 Q Gain the selectable Gain range is from 12dB to 6dB in steps of 0 5 dB Variable Q Low Shelving Filter Center Frequency Band Width Q Slope and Gain can be adjusted Center Frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave Q factor Slope the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 3 in steps of 0 1Q Gain the selectable Gain range is from 12dB to 6dB in steps of 0 5 dB Variable Q High Shelving Filter Center Frequency Band Width Q Slope and Gain can be adjusted Center Frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave Q factor Slope the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 10 in steps of 0 1Q Gain the selectable Gain range is from 12dB to 6dB in steps of 0 5 dB Note each single filter can be independentl
5. High Pass Filter from this frame it is possible to set the Output Channels High Pass Filter HPF Dm Tanne Frequency Low Cut frequency the selectable frequencies range is from hz i 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave elay afe afe Oi Slope allows you to select the X Over s High Pass Filter Shape and Order Ad Fine The available shapes and orders for the High Pass Filter are listed below No cut off High Pass Filter Bypassed Buttw 6dB Butterworth Filter 6dB Oct Slope Buttw 12dB Butterworth Filter 12dB Oct Slope LRiley 12dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 12dB Oct Slope Bessel 12dB Bessel Filter 12dB Oct Slope Buttw 18dB Butterworth Filter 18dB Oct Slope Buttw 24dB Butterworth Filter 24dB Oct Slope LRiley 24dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 24dB Oct Slope Bessel 24dB Bessel Filter 24dB Oct Slope luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual Delay from this frame it is possible to set the Output Channels Delay Time from 000 0000mS 0 meters up to 9 998mS 3 39932 Meters by steps of 1ms Adj arrows or 10 4us Fine arrows 5 Bands Parametric Equalizer The POADSOOP allows the user to select either Bell or variable Q Shelving Parameters and assign them independently using the 5 available filters The selection can be done just pressing the Peak Eq button on top of the filters gain sliders and selecting one of the 3 available filters type Peaker variable Q high Shelvi
6. The available shapes and orders for the High Pass Filter are listed below No cut off High Pass Filter Bypassed Buttw 6dB Butterworth Filter GdB Oct Slope Buttw 12dB Butterworth Filter 12dB Oct Slope LRiley 12dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 12dB Oct Slope Bessel 12dB Bessel Filter 12dB Oct Slope Buttw 18dB Butterworth Filter 18dB Oct Slope Buttw 24dB Butterworth Filter 24dB Oct Slope LRiley 24dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 24dB Oct Slope Bessel 24dB Bessel Filter 24dB Oct Slope Buttw 36dB Butterworth Filter 836dB Oct Slope LRiley 36dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 36dB Oct Slope Buttw 48dB Butterworth Filter 48dB Oct Slope LRiley 48dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 48dB Oct Slope Low Pass Filter from this frame it is possible to set the Output Channels Low Pass Filter LPF Frequency High Cut frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave Slope allows you to select the X Over s Low Pass Filter Shape and Order No cut off High Pass Filter Bypassed Buttw 6dB Butterworth Filter GdB Oct Slope Buttw 12dB Butterworth Filter 12dB Oct Slope LRiley 12dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 12dB Oct Slope Bessel 12dB Bessel Filter 12dB Oct Slope Buttw 18dB Butterworth Filter 18dB Oct Slope Buttw 24dB Butterworth Filter 24dB Oct Slope LRiley 24dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 24dB Oct Slope Bessel 24dB Bessel Filter 24dB Oct Slope Buttw 36dB Butterworth Filter 36dB Oct Slope LRi
7. 1 1 Bypass up to 100 1 Limiting with Ratio Slope computed on Log Table with 0 1dB steps precision Soft Hard Attack time from 1ms up to 3sec 1ms resolution up to 2Oms then 10ms resolution up to 100ms then 100ms resolution up to 3sec from 40ms sec up to 3 sec 10ms resolution up to 200ms then 100ms resolution up to 3sec fast PEAK Limiter fed from the all previous processes output from 12dBu up to 18dBu Attack time from 1ms up to 100ms 1ms resolution up to 2Oms then 10ms resolution up to 100ms Release time from 40 ms up to 1 sec 10ms resolution up to 200ms then 100ms resolution up to 1sec luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual The PDASOOP can work as a stand alone unit Stand Alone Model where up to 8 preset can be recalled by directly selecting them through the 8 positions encoder available on the front panel or can work as completely remotely controlled unit Remote Control Model Operating Mode As soon as is turned ON the device will load the currently selected preset depending from the current position of the Preset Eq encoder The Power Led will turn ON Red and the unit will be ready to work Stand Alone Mode When the PDASOOP is operating as stand alone unit so running one of the 8 available presets previously created and stored within the unit with the remote control PC SW the only available control are the 8 preset encoder allowing to select 1 of the 8 available presets previously stor
8. a E Q Filter s 1m llaiaaiaaaiaaaiaaaaaaasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasas u S Compressor Flat Eo Eo f sooo 2000 ara REF TF Er EE EF ME nea RF Drive Threshold Ratio ielease Attack Bup ass Byp ass Byp Bup Bup ass Bup ass Bup ass dBu dBu in Out 4 ns Corripressor 0 JB 20 dBu 20 dBu From the High Output Page all the available processes on the High Output Path can be available for editing On the High Output path the available processes are the following All Pass Filter 1st 2nd Ord In the All Pass Filters frame a First or Second order All Pass Filter can be selected All Pass Filter Erp ist Ord Frequency O Factor Hz All Pass 1stOrd filters allowing a FLAT Amplitude response and adding a 90 Degree Phase rotation at the selected Frequency If we selected an All Pass filter of the 1st order then Phase Rotation Frequency has to be set at a desired value selectable in the Frequency frame The selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1Hz For the 1st Order All Pass no Q adjustment is allowed All Pass 2ndOrd filters allowing a FLAT Amplitude response and adding a 180 Degree Phase rotation at the selected Frequency If we selected an All Pass filter of the 2nd order then Phase Rotation Frequency has to be set at a desired value selectable in the Frequency frame The selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1Hz
9. fal gel PAA p i I E 5 E _ a e e Gy i beer fy Y i V D i f h r P ware i i j Ly TALU MAFIA fe m LN e A i F 0i d G ei aj Bawa amp wa we Gs p td Low Output Page Processes As previously described this page can only be entered providing the OUTPUT password when pressed the LOCK button from the Input Page ID 01 Device Demo Last program loaded come from device POL Factory Program Input 430 Low way Input Betore Gam After Gam High Pass filter Low Pass filter Freq Hz 20 Freg Hz 1000 Slope Slope sss 20 OH Input Low E 0 Filt er s mllia m Compressor E View Graph Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Shape ogo Foo Foo Foo Foo poo Dr uk ik JE ik RMS Compressor _ _ _ _ _ EUN EE E es E E E eo Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Flat m m Drive Threshold Ratio fal dBu Iin Out From the Low Output Page all the available processes on the Low Output Path can be available for editing On the Low Output path the available processes are the following All Pass Filter 1st 2nd Ord In the All Pass Filters frame a First or Second order All Pass Filter can be selected All Pass Filter Erp ist Ord Frequency O Factor Hz All Pass 1stOrd Filters allowing a FLAT Amplitude response and adding a 90 Degree Phase rotation at the selected Frequ
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11. 1st order Butterworth or Bessel 48dB Oct 6dB Oct up to 8th Order Butterworth Linkwitz 1 24th of octave 7 filters assignable as Bell or Shelving Symmetrical Bell or High Low Variable Q Shelving for Bell and Shelving the gain is ranging from 12dBu up to GdBu by O 5dBu resolution steps selectable with a 1 24th of octave resolution steps from 20Hz up to 2OkHz Q from 0 5 up to 10 by 0 1 resolution steps Each Filter of the Eg can be singularly Bypassed once set RMS compressor fed from the Filters section output from 12dBu up to 6dBu from GdBu up to 24dBu luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual Ratio Noise Gate Attack time Release time Output Volume All Pass Filter Delay 1 1 Bypass up to 100 1 Limiting with Ratio Slope computed on Log Table with 0 1dB steps precision Soft Hard Attack time from Sms up to 100ms 1ms resolution up to 2Oms then 10ms resolution up to 100ms from 0 4 sec up to 1 sec 0 1Sec resolution from 18dBu up to 18dBu First 90Deg and Second 180Deg order All Pass filters The second order All Pass has a variable Q ranging from 0 5 up to 10 9 998ms by 10 4us increment decrement step Super User Processes RMS Compressor Drive Threshold Ratio Knee Release time Hold time Peak Limiter Threshold Attack time Release time RMS compressor fed from the Filters section output from 12dBu up to 6dBu from GdBu up to 24dBu
12. Oct Slope Buttw 36dB Butterworth Filter 836dB Oct Slope LRiley 36dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 36dB Oct Slope Buttw 48dB Butterworth Filter 48dB Oct Slope LRiley 48dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 48dB Oct Slope Low Pass Filter from this frame it is possible to set the Output Channels Low Pass Filter LPF High Pass filter Frequency High Cut frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz Freq Hz 20 in steps of 1 24 of an Octave Slo pe Slope allows you to select the X Over s Low Pass Filter Shape and Order The available shapes and orders for the High Pass Filter are listed below No cut off Buttw 6dB Buttw 12dB LRiley 12dB Bessel 12dB Buttw 18dB Buttw 24dB LRiley 24dB Bessel 24dB Buttw 36dB LRiley 36dB Buttw 48dB High Pass Filter Bypassed Butterworth Filter GdB Oct Slope Butterworth Filter 12dB Oct Slope Linkwitz Riley Filter 12dB Oct Slope Bessel Filter 12dB Oct Slope Butterworth Filter 18dB Oct Slope Butterworth Filter 24dB Oct Slope Linkwitz Riley Filter 24dB Oct Slope Bessel Filter 24dB Oct Slope Butterworth Filter 836dB Oct Slope Linkwitz Riley Filter 83GdB Oct Slope Butterworth Filter 48dB Oct Slope PDASOOP User Manual 7 Bands Parametric Equalizer The PDADSOOP allows the user to select either Bell or variable Q Shelving Parameters and assign them independently using the 7 available filters The selection can be done just pressing the Peak Eq
13. and the DSP will automatically create the outputs for the DPASOOP to work in BTL mode see the Editing Output Pages in 2 Ways and BIL Mode paragraph NOTE when using the PDASOOP in Bridge Mode please foolow the Pascal Audio S PRO2 setting indications for the S PRO2 Amplifier Module Output setting More need to Ground the Pin 10 of the DSP I O board connector if wanted to use the PDAS5SOOP in Bridge mode driving a 4 Ohm Load LOCK The LOCK Button when pressed is opening a window requiring a Password for entering the Output pages or and the Main Compression Limiting Page Particularly if pressed the LOCK button and provided the Password OUTPUT not case sensitive the Output Pages will be available for editing and they will be selectable from button that will appear on the top bar and again pressing the LOCK button and provided the Password LIMCMP not case sensitive the Main Compression Limiting Page will be available for editing and will be selectable from button that will appear on the top bar In all the above cases when Unlocked the Output or and Master Compression Limiting pages the pages can be entered just pressing the related button on the top bar luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual Vu Meters Right Side Bar As the Top Bar the Vu Meters and Temperature Bar is ever present during the editing of any Input Output or Main Compression Limiting Pages This because this bar is displaying Status parameters
14. by the user on the base of his requirement and can guarantee up to 12dB attenuation from the Max Signal level at the desired Frequency Particularly the attenuation is operated with a Speed that can be set by the user so as the rescue of the full Dynamic can be set by the user Filter within this frame can be set the Frequency where need the attenuation to take place the Q of the attenuating filter for deciding the width of the attenuated area around the desired Frequency and the attenuation level in dB from the Maxsignal level Attack is the speed in attenuating operated by the dynamic filter Frequency Release is the speed of the filter in rescuing the Signal original 7 Attack amplitude when lower than Max Lev Gain Q Factor ALLE ma m High Pass Filter from this frame it is possible to set the Output Channels High Pass Filter HPF High Fass filter Frequency Low Cut frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz Freq Hz 20 in steps of 1 24 of an Octave Slo pe Nocutoff Slope allows you to select the X Over s High Pass Filter Shape and Order The available shapes and orders for the High Pass Filter are listed below No cut off High Pass Filter Bypassed Buttw 6dB Butterworth Filter 6dB Oct Slope Buttw 12dB Butterworth Filter 12dB Oct Slope LRiley 12dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 12dB Oct Slope Bessel 12dB Bessel Filter 12dB Oct Slope But
15. plug from the mains socket and by external disconnection of all poles from the mains Interference of external objects and or liquids with the appliance e Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the amplifier PDASOOP User Manual ie4ueU Accessories e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Connecting e When you connect the Amplifier Unit to other equipment turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the supply source Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury Read the User s Manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making the connections Sound Volume e Reduce the volume to minimum before you turn on the amplifier to prevent sudden high levels of noise which may cause hearing or speaker damage luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual The PDASOOP on the front panel offer the possibility to select up to 8 presets edited and uploaded on the POWER unit through a Rotary encoder uMT The Presets can be created thanks a Pc Sw
16. superposed also the set up of the other Signal path pages as the Input Filter setting just pressing the INPUT LOW button or even the VIEW HIGH in order to visualize on the graphic the overall filter setting of the all Signal paths RMS Compressor from this frame it is possible to set the Threshold and Ratio parameters of the Low Output Channels RMS Compressor The available parameters are the following sso a Compressor Threshold Ratio dBu jin Out Threshold the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Threshold is from 12dBu OFF to 18dBu in steps of 0 1dBu Ratio the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Ratio is from 1 1 Off up to 100 1 Lim in steps of 1 Knee the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Knee type is from 000 Hard up to 100 Soft Release the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Release Time is from 0 04sec to 1sec in steps of 0 01sec from 40ms up to 200ms then 100ms from 200ms up to 1sec Attack the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Attack Time is from Sms to 100ms in steps of 1ms from Sms to 2Oms then 10ms from 20ms to 100ms Note The RMS Compressor Threshold is defined in dBu due to the fact that with both Sinusoid and Squared wave testing signals the PUASOOP compressed output dBu RMS Level is the same and matching the selected one Checking the VIEW GRAPH box in the RMS Compressor frame the RMS Compressor s setting can be grap
17. the following RMS Compressor RMS Compressor Drive Threshold Ratio dBu dBu In Out Threshold the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Threshold is from 12dBu OFF to 18dBu in steps of 0 1dBu Ratio the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Ratio is from 1 1 Off up to 100 1 Lim in steps of 1 Knee the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Knee type is from 000 Hard up to 100 Soft and can be adjusted by rotating the PM3 encoder Release the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Release Time is from 0 04sec to 1sec in steps of 0 01sec from 40ms up to 200ms then 100ms from 200ms up to 1sec Attack the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Attack Time is from Sms to 100ms in steps of 1ms from Sms to 2Oms then 10ms from 20ms to 100ms Note The RMS Compressor Threshold is defined in dBu due to the fact that with both Sinusoid and Squared wave testing signals the PUASOOP compressed output dBu RMS Level is the same and matching the selected one Checking the VIEW GRAPH box in the RMS Compressor frame the RMS Compressor s setting can be graphically visualized in a graphic windows showing the Compressed Output in relation to the input signal to the compressor The Compressor activity can be also temporarily bypassed checking the BYPASS box also within the RMS Compressor frame The RMS Compressor on the Low Path and the one on the High Path can be linke
18. DSP Power Amplifier Module Meu euU PDA5SO00P User s Manual POWER LIMT SIGNAL CLIP INPUT GAIN FLAT VOCAL CLASSIC Laie ROCKMETAL DISCO RMB JAZZ POP 3 PRESET EQ LINE INPUT AA PDAS500B AC LINK Class D 500W 500W or 1kW in BTL mode on 4 0hm with DSP Vers 1 0 Designed in Italy Assembled in China SEED Guangzhou Electronic LID 4F 5F Build B No 885 Shenzhou Road Guangzhou China Tel 86 20 62845258 www marani com cn info seed digital com cn luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual Introduction Marani PDA50O0P amplifier module provides exceptionally high power density and powerful integrated DSP features making it suitable for a broad range of loudspeaker applications PUASOOP amplifier module features analog inputs with link output comprehensive DSP functions crossover parametric EQ delay and limiter control network control via R5485 on Cat 5 cable Explanation of Graphical Symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans The exclamation point within an equilateral triangl
19. For the 2nd Order All Pass a Q adjustment is allowed the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 10 0 in steps of 0 1 luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual Adj Fine Delay from this frame it is possible to set the Output Channels Delay Time from 000 0000mS 0 meters up to 9 998mS5S 3 39932 Meters by steps of 1ms Adj arrows or 10 4us Fine arrows Phase checking or left unchecked the box of the PHASE frame it is possible to set the Input Signal Polarity the polarity can be Normal box unchecked or Inverted which means rotated of 180 Degrees with the box checked High Pass Filter from this frame it is possible to set the Output Channels High Pass Filter HPF High Pass filter Frequency Low Cut frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz lGa 20 Bl in steps of 1 24 of an Octave lo pe Nocutoff Slope allows you to select the X Over s High Pass Filter Shape and Order The available shapes and orders for the High Pass Filter are listed below No cut off High Pass Filter Bypassed Buttw 6dB Butterworth Filter 6dB Oct Slope Buttw 12dB Butterworth Filter 12dB Oct Slope LRiley 12dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 12dB Oct Slope Bessel 12dB Bessel Filter 12dB Oct Slope Buttw 18dB Butterworth Filter 18dB Oct Slope Buttw 24dB Butterworth Filter 24dB Oct Slope LRiley 24dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 24dB Oct Slope Bessel 24dB Bessel Filter 24dB
20. ath the filter s parameters The set up of the filters and specially their frequency placement can also be done with the use of the mouse just activating the Cursor function pressing the related button on the left bottom of the frequency response Graphic luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual Once the all 5 available cursor are shown on the Frequency Response graphic just selecting anyone of them with the mouse s arrow and maintaining the mouse s click pressed it is possible to move and place the selected cursor on the desired frequency and with the desired gain For setting the filter s Q still need to enter the desired value directly in the dedicated box in the filters editing frame Mute and Enable Windows Check boxes and Mute buttons are available on the Input page Noise Gate this check box allows to make the Noise Gate Active or not Only when checked the box the Noise gate will be active and its parameters Enable i editable Moie Gate Equalizer this check box is allowing to bypass an already set up equalizer configuration for test purposes once unchecked the box the EQ setting will Bypass i be automatically rescued Equalizer Mute Input Input Signal Mutes No Outputs on both outputs ways Hue Input Mute Mute Low Low Path Output Signal Muted Mute High High Path Output Signal Muted Mute Lowy Mute Hue High PDASOOP User Manual T a ee I B
21. d together checking the LINK box so to have both Signals of the Low and High path compressed by the same and lowest compression coefficient coming from the computations done on the Both Signals analysis made on the base of the respective settings ilueIeUI PDASOOP User Manual Within the RMS Compressor Low Pass Filter frame can be set a 6dB Oct butterworth or 12dB Oct Linkwitz X Ovoer point at a frequency ranging from SkHz up to 10kKHz allowing to split the high Output signal Band in 2 Sub Bands The Lowest one will be subject to the Compression coefficient computed on the base of the RMS compressor setting and the upper band portion will instead left free and not subject to any compression The level of the upper portion of the band can be controlled separately by the Hi level cursor ranging between 18db and 18dB This option which can be skipped stting the SLOPE paramenter within the frame to No cut off has been intended for leaving brilliance on the high frequencies even when operated on the high path signal a heavy compression there where the very hi end frequencies are not brining enough ebenrgy to damage the loudspeaker s parts Level with this control it is possible to set the Low Output Level from 18dB to 18dB This cobntrol is acting on the signal coming from the RMS Compressor s output and entering the Amplifier s stage Can be used also as Make Up control for the Compressor s Output PDASOOP Use
22. e is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying Important safety instructions e Read the information for use User Manual e Please keep the User Manual in a safe place during the lifetime of the product The User Manual forms an integral part of the product e Heed all warnings e Follow all instructions e Donot use this product near water for example in damp rooms or near a swimming pool e Clean only with dry cloth e Donot cover the heat sink Install in accordance with the User Manual e Donot install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat e Protect the power cord from being walked on pinched or damaged in any other way Pay particular attention to plugs and the point where they exit from the Amplifier Unit e The product may only be used in accordance with the information provided in the User Manual Before and during the usage of the amplifier please ensure that all recommendations especially the safety recommendations in the User Manual are adhered to The Amplifier Unit is designed for the amplification of pulsed audio signals and the Amplifier Unit should only be connected to speakers with an average impedance that is not lower than the impedances specified in the User s Manual PDASOOP User Manual luUeIeUI Damages that require service e Unplug the Amplifi
23. e range of the Peak Limiter s Release Time is from 0 04s to 1s in steps of 0 01s PDASOOP User Manual luUeIeUI TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS O C RO 5 O O 9O O O z O O O T ON Power amp Amplifier Sections Number of Channels 2 Max Output Power 8 ohms 2 x 250W 1 x 1000W Bridge Max Output Power 4 ohms 2 x 500W 1 x 1000W 40 BTL Mode selected Output Circuitry Class D full bandwith PWM modulator with ultra low distortion Output Voltage 70 Vp 140 Vpp unloaded Bridged 140 Vp 280 Vpp unloaded THD Rated power 40 1kHz lt 0 05 20 Hz 20 kHz 8Q load 3dB below rated power Signal To Noise Ratio gt 120 dB A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz 80 load Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 15 dB 80 load 1 dB below rated power Damping Factor gt 1000 8Q load 1kHz and below Power Supply Switch mode power supply with PFC Power Factor Correction and integral standby converter Operating Range Universal Mains 85 265V Consumption Current draw and 11 2W A 38 3 BTU h Idle Thermal dissipation 230 V 173W A 143 4 BTU h 0 8 max power 4Q Protections
24. ed through the PC SW Remote Control In Stand Alone Mode the only indications of the Activity of the POASOOP in terms of running processes and Signal status can be checked thanks to the Signal Led indicating if Signal is present at the module Input and the Limit Led indicating when on if the DSP is dynamically compressing Limiting the audio signal and indicating an Input Clip condition when blinking The Input Signal can be sent to the unit through any one of the Male Female XLR connectors The one not used can be used for mirroring the Input signal to an other unit The available potentiometer can help to control the Signal Input Level Remote Control Mode When the PDASOOP Is operating as stand alone unit so running one of the 8 available presets previously created and stored within the unit with the remote control PC SW the only available control are the 8 preset encoder allowing to select 1 of the 8 available presets previously stored through the PC SW Remote Control In Stand Alone Mode the only indications of the Activity of the POASOOP in terms of running processes and Signal status can be checked thanks to the Signal Led indicating if Signal is present at the module Input and the Limit Led indicating when on if the DSP is dynamically compressing Limiting the audio signal and Indicating an Input Clip condition when blinking The Input Signal can be sent to the unit through any one of the Male Female XLR connect
25. editing environment of the selected unit will open PDASOOP User Manual Qs N j 5 D J z A B Beyi I wt 5 foe Ot L D E i FU The Input page is entered without any request of Password and is freely accessible by the User Together with the Input Page also the main functions of presets saving storing and loading recalling are accessible on a top bar so as a SETUP control for setting the PDA500P module operative mode Also a LOCK button is available for making active the Output Channels Editing pages under Password and a Compression Limiting Master edigint page also under Password Finally a Side Bar showing a Vu Meters section is displayed ID 01 Device Demo Last program loaded come from device P01 Factory Program Hoke Gate Attack dBu ms ms Source Analog Input Noise Generator Noise Generator ec E Filter s m liiaaaaaasaaaaasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasasI IiI5s Noise Gate gt ol Enable jg white Noise Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell nee Fy oe ee ee ee ee E High Pass Filter Frequency Hz 1000 Sore ETETE D elay 100 250 500 1000 5000 Hore _ Level dBfs EB EE Meter Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Mute Adj ine Flat The top Bar and the Vu Meters Section will be EVER available also from the Output Editing pages and Compression L
26. ency If we selected an All Pass filter of the 1st order then Phase Rotation Frequency has to be set at a desired value selectable in the Frequency frame The selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1Hz For the 1st Order All Pass no Q adjustment is allowed All Pass 2ndOrd filters allowing a FLAT Amplitude response and adding a 180 Degree Phase rotation at the selected Frequency If we selected an All Pass filter of the 2nd order then Phase Rotation Frequency has to be set at a desired value selectable in the Frequency frame The selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1Hz For the 2nd Order All Pass a Q adjustment is allowed the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 10 0 in steps of 0 1 luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual ce Filter JE Enable Edit Adi Fine Delay from this frame it is possible to set the Output Channels Delay Time from 000 0000mS 0 meters up to 9 998mS 3 39932 Meters by steps of 1ms Adj arrows or 10 4us Fine arrows Phase checking or left unchecked the box of the PHASE frame it is possible to set the Input Signal Polarity the polarity can be Normal box unchecked or Inverted which means rotated of 180 Degrees with the box checked Dynamic Filter on the Low path the PDA500P make available a Dynamic Filter in attenuation for Driver Protection purpose i Dynamic Filter O gt BPG Dynamic Filter can be set
27. er 48dB Oct Slope LRiley 48dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 48dB Oct Slope 7 Bands Parametric Equalizer The PDASOOP allows the user to select either Bell or variable Q Shelving Parameters and assign them independently using the 7 available filters The selection can be done just pressing the Peak Eq button on top of the filters gain sliders and selecting one of the 3 available filters type Peaker variable Q high Shelving and variable Q low Shelving EG Filters i Shape Gain dE Flat poo L Frequency EE ile Q Factor Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual BELL filter Center Frequency Band Width Q and Gain can be adjusted Center Frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave OQ factor the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 10 in steps of 0 1 Q Gain the selectable Gain range is from 12dB to 6dB in steps of 0 5 dB Variable Q Low Shelving Filter Center Frequency Band Width Q Slope and Gain can be adjusted Center Frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave Q factor Slope the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 3 in steps of 0 1Q Gain the selectable Gain range is from 12dB to 6dB in steps of 0 5 dB Variable Q High Shelving Filter Center Frequency Band Width Q Slope and Gain can be adjusted Cente
28. er Unit from the mains supply and refer to your dealer distributor or other authorized repair workshop Servicing is required when The power supply cord or plug has been damaged Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the amplifier The amplifier has been exposed to rain or moisture The amplifier has been dropped or suffered damage in any other way The amplifier exhibits a distinct change from its normal function or performance Servicing e Do not attempt to service this product yourself As opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards the amplifier may only be opened by qualified personnel Please refer to your dealer distributor Servicing and Replacement Parts e All service and repair work must be carried out by an authorized dealer distributor When replacement parts are required please ensure that the dealer distributor only uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer The use of unauthorized replacement parts may result in injury and or damage through fire or electric shock or other electricity related hazards Safety Check e Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the dealer distributor to perform safety e checks to determine that the amplifier is in proper operating condition Read the information for use User Manual e When shipping the product always use the original shipping carton and packing materials For maximum e protection repack
29. h Shelving Filter Center Frequency Band Width Q Slope and Gain can be adjusted Center Frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave Q factor Slope the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 10 in steps of 0 1Q Gain the selectable Gain range is from 12dB to 6dB in steps of 0 5 dB Note each single filter can be independently bypassed for an easy setting use of them To Bypass the single filter just press the Bypass button beneath the filter s parameters The set up of the filters and specially their frequency placement can also be done with the use of the mouse just activating the Cursor function pressing the related button on the left bottom of the frequency response Graphic 100Hz Input Output luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual Once the all 7 available cursor are shown on the Frequency Response graphic just selecting anyone of them with the mouse s arrow and maintaining the mouse s click pressed it is possible to move and place the selected cursor on the desired frequency and with the desired gain For setting the filter s Q still need to enter the desired value directly in the dedicated box in the filters editing frame Note in the Eq graphic can be shown in the same time the filtering set up of the currently edited Low Out page just pressing the LOW button To the Low Output filter setting in the graphic can be
30. he Input Signal is remaining below this threshold the Noise Gate become active thresholds are available from 50dBu up to 8OdBu with steps of 5dBu Release Time is representing the speed in exiting the Gated signal condition when detected a Input Signal Peak exceeding the Threshold level Available Release Times are going from 10ms up to 1Sec Threshold Rel Atback Attack Time is representing the speed in Entering the Gated signal condition dB ul rns ma when detected an averaged Input Signal Peak bellowing the Threshold level Available Attack Times are going from 0 5sec up to 1sec luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual SMi Oource and Gain he POADSOOP is making available as Inout source together with the external analog signal also an internal noise generator providing to the user the possibility to test the system using a White or Pink Noise Noise Generator internally generated As said checking the Noise Generator box within the SOURCE frame a Noize Generata e Gain White or Pink Noise can be generated by the Unit which level can be set from 40dBfs up to OdBfs 9 po IMPORTANT NOTE the White and Pink Noise Generators are not filtering the generated noise therefore when using them need to make sure that if not set in the current presets any Hp Filter with higher frequency than 20Hz and Higher slope than 12dB Oct so as no Low Pass filter on the High path is set at 20kHz with a slope hig
31. her than 18dB Oct then for a proper measurement NEED to set filters as follow Pink Nose Level dBf Gain with this control it is possible to set the Input Level from 12dB to dBu 12dB HP 22 4Hz Butterworth with 12dB Oct slope GdB Corner at 22 4Hz LP 2OkHz Butterworth with 18dB Oct slope 12dB Corner at 22 4kHz The Noise Signal generator is ijecting the signal soon after the noise Gate and BEFORE the Gain Control which will be available for a further control of the generated Noise leve Phase checking or left unchecked the box of the PHASE frame it is possible to set the Input Signal Polarity the polarity can be Normal box unchecked or Inverted which means rotated of 180 Degrees with the box checked DLF checking the DLF box a Dynamic Loudness Filter ca be made active Enable E The Dynamic Loudness is intended to provide a Dynamic Adjustment of the Low and High frequencies amount on the base of the Input Signal level This in order to there where the system is used with a not specific music ia M ine program and there where there is the possibility to use the system for J background music application with low input signal level to get more Frequency Hz 1000 intelligibility and pleasure in the sound perception To know more about the technical characteristics of the DLF please check Slope Nocutoff the DFL Dynamic Loudness Filter Table paragraph at the end of this documents
32. hically visualized in a graphic windows showing the Compressed Output in relation to the input signal to the compressor The Compressor activity can be also temporarily bypassed checking the BYPASS box also within the RMS Compressor frame Level with this control it is possible to set the Low Output Level from 18dB to 18dB This control is acting on the signal coming from the RMS Compressor s output and entering the Amplifier s Stage Can be used also as Make Up control for the Compressor s Output PDASOOP User Manual Fa mn d ER P B A gt lle sor and Peak Limiter Pages As previously described this page can only be entered providing the LIMCMP password when pressed the LOCK button from the Input Page ID 01 Device Demo Last program loaded come from device POL Factory Program Stereo Compressor Limiter 12 100 1 12 100 390 Drive Threshold Ratio Knee Attack Release Hold time ThresholdAttack A s s dBu dBu In 0ut 4 ms ms ms dB ms ns Output High Betore Crnp From the Main Compressor Limiter Page can be set a RMS Compressor and a Peak Limiter The RMS Compressor is intended ton operate a compression on the Output Signal when the Signal Energy is lasting for too long time due to the characteristic of the Input Signal as a pure sinusoid in example risking to compromise the Class D amplifier s performances This RMS compressor has a HOLD TIME parameters that is a
33. imiting page accessible under Password TOP BAR From the Top Bar the following actions can be taken LOAD Preset pressing this button a standard page for selecting a directory on the Pc from where to load a Preset on the DSP will open The user can load from the selected directory a preset which will become the current configuration Input and Outputs setting and Operative Mode run by the DSP SAVE Preset pressing this button a standard page for selecting creating a directory where to save a Preset on the Pc will open The user can save within the selected directory the current edited configuration Input and Outputs setting and Operative Mode and assign to Preset the desired NAME PDASOOP User Manual STORE Preset the PDASOOP has the possibility to store within its on board Eeprom up to 8 Presets recallable by the back panel Encoder From the Pc Sw is possible to store within the POASOOP Eeprom the 8 presets naming them as desired and allocating them in locations numbered from 1 to 8 with the desired sequence Pressing the STORE Preset button a particular page for naming and assigning a location within the DSP board s Eeprom will open lueIeUI Store Program Memor Program Frogram Empty Program Empty Program Empty Program Empty Program Empty Program Empty Program Empty Program Empty Edit Name The user can store within at the selected position within the DSP board Eeprom p
34. lation to the input signal to the compressor The Compressor activity can be also temporarily bypassed checking the BYPASS box also within the RMS Compressor frame The RMS Compressor on the Low Path and the one on the High Path can be linked together checking the LINK box so to have both Signals of the Low and High path compressed by the same and lowest compression coefficient coming from the computations done on the Both Signals analysis made on the base of the respective settings Level with this control it is possible to set the Low Output Level from 18dB to 18dB This control is acting on the signal coming from the RMS Compressor s output and entering the Amplifier s Stage Can be used also as Make Up control for the Compressor s Output PDASOOP User Manual High Output Page Processes As previously described for the Low Output page also this page can only be entered providing the OUTPUT password when pressed the LOCK button from the Input Page ID 01 Device Demo Last program loaded come from device P01 Factory Program All Pass Filter oO Byp ist Ord 2nd Ord mey O Factor i tw y High Pass filter Low Pass filter Freq Hz Calera 20000 30 1000 20000 20Hz 100Hz Slope Slope Input High J View Graph Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell Shape IMS Compressor Low e vio LOmpresSsor LOW Fass Le fo oe oe ee oe o Output High Betore Crnp After Vo
35. ley 36dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 36dB Oct Slope Buttw 48dB Butterworth Filter 48dB Oct Slope LRiley 48dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 48dB Oct Slope PDASOOP User Manual 7 Bands Parametric Equalizer The PDADSOOP allows the user to select either Bell or variable Q Shelving Parameters and assign them independently using the 7 available filters The selection can be done just pressing the Peak Eq button on top of the filters gain sliders and selecting one of the 3 available filters type Peaker variable Q high Shelving and variable Q low Shelving EQ Filters Shape Gain 1o00 2000 E sooo g sooo g eooo A 10000 g 12000 i morl marec area mare aaa ar mr MIO SS Bypass Bypass Bypass OSS ars ee Dass BELL Filter Center Frequency Band Width Q and Gain can be adjusted Center Frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave OQ factor the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 10 in steps of 0 1 Q Gain the selectable Gain range is from 12dB to 6dB in steps of 0 5 dB Variable Q Low Shelving Filter Center Frequency Band Width Q Slope and Gain can be adjusted Center Frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave Q factor Slope the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 3 in steps of 0 1Q Gain the selectable Gain range is from 12dB to 6dB in steps of 0 5 dB Variable Q Hig
36. llowing to set a time during the while the Compressor is blinded to the extra levels of the Signal When the level of the signal is lasting too long over the specified threshold exceeding the set Hold Time the compressor start acting reducing the Output Signal level with a speed defined by the Attack Time When the Input signal goes again below the threshold the Compressor will release the Output Signal level at a Speed defined by the Release time Due to the presence also on the Out and High paths of RMS compressors already reducing the Output Signal Levels the Main RMS Compressor with Hold Time would have to be set with a Threshold lower than the ones set for the RMS Compressors on the Low and High paths so to represent a threshold where to bring the Output signal when lasting too much time at an excessive level even after the RMS compressors on the Low and high paths The Peak Limiter it is operating on the Input Gain and is working on the base of any detected Overflow occurring during the Signal Processing operated by the DSP There where a potential Clip or overflow comes from the internal DSP processes and not from the external Input Level the Peak Limiter instructed by an algorithm for the processes overflow detection will quickly go to reduce the input level so to resolve the occurring overflow reducing the amount of signal passed to the DSP processes luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual RMS Cmpressor from this frame it i
37. lowed the net control of more units when using the RS485 connection In the R5485 mode chosen by checking the RS485 button on the Communication Port frame need to assign the proper COM port in order to match the COM port assigned by the Pc to the USB to Serial Port within the Device Manager window at the Ports COMG amp LPT directory When selected the RS485 connection more POASOOP can be connected all together In order this to happen need the all units connected in net and up to 32 to be Identified by DIFFERENT ID number In order the units to have a different ID need to pre assign to the all units used in net a specific ID number When selected the RS485 mode this can be done connecting one by one the units to be used in net and assigning to anyone of them an ID through the Configure ID Device button When a Unit is connected pressing the Configure ID Device it is possible to enter a window allowing to assign to the unit the ID number NOTE for avoiding problems is highly suggested to work with COM ports number within the 10 luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual Once selected the desired connection pressing the OK button the Main Environment Window of the Pc Sw will open PDA500P ClassD Amplifier 96kHz File Scan For new Devices ID List ID amp Device Name 1D 01 Device Demo Double clicking on the Unit s name which processes parameters have to be edited the
38. n order to avoid the SPRO entering protection conditions or reduced power delivery due to an excess of lasting request of power from the system see later Limiter this meter is displaying in negative dB the action in terms of Limiting of the Main Limiter on the Input Signal Particularly this Limiter is working as Side Chain Peak Limiter on the detection of overflow detected by the DSP in its own internal processes if an overflow in one of the internal processes is detected the Limiter goes quickly to limit the Input level of the Signal BEFORE to flow into the following processes so to guarantee to avoid heavy digital overflow clipping conditions see later Output Low High Levels this set of meters is displaying Before Cmp the value displayed here is the Level of the Processed Signal after the all filtering and BEFORE the RMS Compressor available on both Low and High ways path This meter is indicating if any overload is occurring before the compressors action After Vol the value displayed here is the Level of the Processed Signal after the RMS compression and AFTER the Output Level operating also as Make Up for the Signal passed through the RMS compression action This is the Output Level going to the Amplifier Stage input Compressor this meter is displaying in negative dB the action in terms of RMS Compression of the Compressor on the Output Signal path after the all filtering processes PDASOOP User Manual
39. ng and variable Q low Shelving EQ Filters Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell EE EE EE RN N ss ee 8 Fre HENTI f aoo 250 A soo A ioo 5000 requencs EE EE EN En ES Q Factor Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass Bypass BELL filter Center Frequency Band Width Q and Gain can be adjusted Center Frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave Q factor the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 10 in steps of 0 1 Q Gain the selectable Gain range is from 12dB to 6dB In steps of 0 5 dB Variable Q Low Shelving Filter Center Frequency Band Width Q Slope and Gain can be adjusted Center Frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave OQ factor Slope the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 3 in steps of 0 1Q Gain the selectable Gain range is from 12dB to 6dB In steps of 0 5 dB Variable Q High Shelving Filter Center Frequency Band Width Q Slope and Gain can be adjusted Center Frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave Q factor Slope the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 10 in steps of 0 1Q Gain the selectable Gain range is from 12dB to 6dB In steps of 0 5 dB Note each single filter can be independently bypassed for an easy setting use of them To Bypass the single filter just press the Bypass button bene
40. nt is allowed All Pass 2ndOrd filters allowing a FLAT Amplitude response and adding a 180 Degree Phase rotation at the selected Frequency If we selected an All Pass filter of the 2nd order then Phase Rotation Frequency has to be set at a desired value selectable in the Frequency frame The selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1Hz For the 2nd Order All Pass a Q adjustment is allowed the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 10 0 in steps of 0 1 luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual Adj Fine Delay from this frame it is possible to set the Output Channels Delay Time from 000 0000mS 0 meters up to 9 998mS5S 3 39932 Meters by steps of 1ms Adj arrows or 10 4us Fine arrows Phase checking or left unchecked the box of the PHASE frame it is possible to set the Input Signal Polarity the polarity can be Normal box unchecked or Inverted which means rotated of 180 Degrees with the box checked High Pass Filter from this frame it is possible to set the Output Channels High Pass Filter HPF High Pass tilter Frequency Low Cut frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz Freq Hz 20 in steps of 1 24 of an Octave Slo pe Nocutoff Slope allows you to select the X Over s High Pass Filter Shape and Order The available shapes and orders for the High Pass Filter are listed below High Fass filter Freg Hz 20
41. ors The one not used can be used for mirroring the Input signal to an other unit The available potentiometer can help to control the Signal Input Level luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual PC Sw Remote Control Operations The PDASOOP can be controlled by a Remote Control Sw running on Pc allowing to fully edit the all processes available on each channel of the PDA500P More once created the desired configurations and selected the desired processes the complete set up can be stored within the PDASOOP and recalled later on as preset also when the unit is working in Stand Alone Mode Once launched the Pc Sw Remote Control previously installed on Pc for the installation it is enough to run the Installation Sw and to install also the USB driver which installation instruction are on the CD containing the Remote Control Sw and coming with the PDASOOP the following screen shot will appear on the Pc Select x Configure ID Device RS485 Connection with one device with 2 or max 10 device C with 2 or max 20 device C with more device ID Select 1 COM Select COM 7 Exit OK i The screen above is allowing to set the RS485 connection parameters With the R5485 the RS485 connection has to be selected when the PDASOOP is connected to the PC through the R5485 line In this case the PODASOOP will be controlled as one of a NET of chained units being al
42. osition assigned by the Select Position scroll window the currently edited setting with the desired name assigned within the EDIT NAME frame Selected directory the current edited configuration Input and Outputs setting and Operative Mode and assign the the Preset the desired NAME A name with up to 16 characters lentgh can be assigned RECALL Preset From the Pc Sw is possible to recall from the POASOOP Eeprom any of 8 presets there where presets were previously stored following the STORE Preset procedure Pressing the RECALL Preset button a particular page for will open Recall Program Fa Memory Program Program Empty Program Empty Program Empty Program Empty Program Empty Program Empty Program Empty Program Empty Cancel The user can recall from the selected position within the DSP board Eeprom a previously stored preset and making it the currently ran by the DSP and the currently edited in its parameters by the Pc Sw luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual SETUP pressing the SETUP button it is possible to decide the operative mode of the PUASOOP Device Setup way Mode C Bridge Mode The PDASOOP can work both in SE 2 Ways mode providing 2x500W 40hm or in BTL mode where working in bridge mode can deliver 1kW 80hm on a mono output Depending from the selected Operative Mode the Output Editing pages will differ and in case of the BIL mode they will be grouped in just one set of processes
43. r Frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1 24 of an Octave Q factor Slope the selectable Q range is from 0 5 up to 10 in steps of 0 1Q Gain the selectable Gain range is from 12dB to 6GdB in steps of 0 5 dB Note each single filter can be independently bypassed for an easy setting use of them To Bypass the single filter just press the Bypass button beneath the filter s parameters The set up of the filters and specially their frequency placement can also be done with the use of the mouse just activating the Cursor function pressing the related button on the left bottom of the frequency response Graphic 100Hz Input Low View High Once the all 7 available cursor are shown on the Frequency Response graphic just selecting anyone of them with the mouse s arrow and maintaining the mouse s click pressed it is possible to move and place the selected cursor on the desired frequency and with the desired gain For setting the filter s Q still need to enter the desired value directly in the dedicated box in the filters editing frame Note in the Eq graphic can be shown in the same time the filtering set up of the currently edited Low Out page just pressing the LOW button To the Low Output filter setting in the graphic can be superposed also the set up of the other Signal path pages as the Input Filter setting just pressing the INPUT LOW button or even
44. r Manual ro n e a m g pmm fr ce F TDUT DAGE Bridae made UUIPUI PAGE prid GC mode 7 Output Page Processes As previously described this page can only be entered providing the OUTPUT password when pressed the LOCK button from the Input Page ID 01 Device Demo Last program loaded come from device P01 Factory Program Low Pass filter celui 20000 30 Slope 20Hz 100Hz Input Output RMS Compressor gf View Graph FMS Compres sor lt _ lt _ _ _ _ e i foo g 2 Bio Foo p o io L Betore Crop er Vo Flat mn Frequency Hz Q Factor Drive Threshold Ratio dBu dBu fin Out From the Low Output Page all the available processes on the Low Output Path can be available for editing On the Low Output path the available processes are the following All Pass Filter 1st 2nd Ord In the All Pass Filters frame a First or Second order All Pass Filter can be selected All Pass Filter Erp ist Ord Frequency O Factor Hz All Pass 1stOrd Filters allowing a FLAT Amplitude response and adding a 90 Degree Phase rotation at the selected Frequency If we selected an All Pass filter of the 1st order then Phase Rotation Frequency has to be set at a desired value selectable in the Frequency frame The selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz in steps of 1Hz For the 1st Order All Pass no Q adjustme
45. s Here following the table describing what s the 5Ohz and 12kHz filters gain on the base of the Input Signal Level detected DFL Input 50Hz DFL Out 50Hz filter gain DFL Input 12KHz DFL Out 12KHz filter gain dBu dBu db dBu dBu db 16 4 7 9 3 16 11 5 14 47 9 3 14 4 5 12 2 9 9 1 12 T 5 11 2 1 8 9 11 6 1 4 9 10 4 5 8 5 10 53 4T 4 0 8 8 2 4 45 4 5 3 0 4 7 6 3 3 9 4 1 7 0 1 7 1 7 3 1 3 9 4 0 4 6 4 4 26 3 4 5 0 8 5 8 5 1 9 31 4 0 9 4 9 4 1 5 25 3 0 7 a7 3 4 1 1 9 2 0 5 25 2 0 8 1 2 1 0 8 1 8 1 0 2 0 8 0 1 3 1 3 0 0 6 0 6 1 2 1 1 1 5 0 5 2 25 0 5 2 23 0 3 The dynamic Ludness Filter is a Dynamic Filtering process where 2 Bell Filters centered at Low and High Frequencies gain dynamically on the base of the Input Signal Level Particularly a Bell Filter is set at SOHz for Contour purposes and a second one at 12kHz for High Freq Enhancement Both Filters are Gaining dependently from the Input Signal Level in different way and on the base of different tables Here following the table describing what s the 50hz and 12kHz filters gain on the base of the Input Signal Level detected BAW tit l PDA500P User Manual Low High Output Path Input Path gt Main PDASOOP User Manual Iu ueJeUuul SEED Guangzhou Electronic LID 4F 5F Build B No 885 Shenzhou Road Guangzhou China Tel 86 20 62845258 www marani com cn
46. s possible to set following parameters of the Main RMS Compressor Drive the drive control is allowing to adjust the reference level to the Compressor input It is ranging from 12dB up to 6qB Threshold the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Threshold is from 12 dBu OFF to 18dBu in steps of 0 1dBu Ratio the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Ratio is from 1 1 Off up to 100 1 Lim in steps of 1 Knee the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Knee type is from 000 Hard up to 100 Soft Attack the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Attack Time is from 1ms to 3sec in steps of 1ms from 1ms to 2Oms then 10ms from 20ms to 100ms then 100ms steps up to 3sec Release the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Release Time is from 0 04sec to 3sec in steps of 0 01sec from 40ms up to 200ms then 100ms from 200ms up to 3sec Hold Time the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Hold time is from O Osec to 10sec in steps of O 05sec Peak Limiter from this frame it is possible to set following parameters of the Main RMS Compressor Limiter Threshold the selectable range of the Peak Limiter s Threshold is from 12dB Limiter not active to 18 0dB in steps of 0 1 dB Attack Time the selectable range of the Peak Limiter s Attack Time is from 1ms to 100ms in steps of 1ms from 1ms to 2Oms then 10ms from 20ms to 100ms Release Time the selectabl
47. the VIEW HIGH in order to visualize on the graphic the overall filter setting of the all Signal paths lueIeUI PDASOOP User Manual RMS Compressor from this frame it is possible to set the Threshold and Ratio parameters of the Low Output Channels RMS Compressor The available parameters are the following RMS Compresso AMS Compre ssor x Thr old Drive eshi dB ul dB ul Threshold the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Threshold is from 12dBu OFF to 18dBu in steps of 0 1dBu Ratio the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Ratio is from 1 1 Off up to 100 1 Lim in steps of 1 Knee the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Knee type is from 000 Hard up to 100 Soft Release the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Release Time is from 0 04sec to 1sec in steps of 0 01sec from 40ms up to 200ms then 100ms from 200ms up to 1sec Attack the selectable range of the RMS Compressor s Attack Time is from Sms to 100ms in steps of 1ms from Sms to 20ms then 10ms from 20ms to 100ms Note The RMS Compressor Threshold is defined in dBu due to the fact that with both Sinusoid and Squared wave testing signals the PUASOOP compressed output dBu RMS Level is the same and matching the selected one Checking the VIEW GRAPH box in the RMS Compressor frame the RMS Compressor s setting can be graphically visualized in a graphic windows showing the Compressed Output in re
48. the unit as it was originally packed at the factory Environments e Use this product only in E1 E2 E3 or E4 environments according to EN55108 2 e Electromagnetic compatibility Product family standard for audio video and audio visual entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 2 Immunity Ventilation and heat sink e The heatsink is provided to ensure reliable operation of the Amplifier Unit and to protect it from overheating The heat sink must not be blocked or covered This product should not be installed unless proper ventilation is provided or manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Water and Moisture e Donot use this product near water for example in damp rooms or near a swimming pool Cleaning e Unplug the Amplifier Unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Power cord Protection e Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon them or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs and the point where they exit from the Amplifier Unit Lightning e For added protection of the product during lightning storms or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Disconnection from the mains power supply can only be achieved by removing the
49. tw 18dB Butterworth Filter 18dB Oct Slope Buttw 24dB Butterworth Filter 24dB Oct Slope LRiley 24dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 24dB Oct Slope Bessel 24dB Bessel Filter 24dB Oct Slope Buttw 36dB Butterworth Filter 86dB Oct Slope LRiley 86dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 86dB Oct Slope Buttw 48dB Butterworth Filter 48dB Oct Slope LRiley 48dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 48dB Oct Slope PDASOOP User Manual Low Pass Filter from this frame it is possible to set the Output Channels Low Pass Filter LPF High Pass filter Frequency High Cut frequency the selectable frequencies range is from 20Hz to 20kHz Freq Hz pa in steps of 1 24 of an Octave lo pe Nocutoff Slope allows you to select the X Over s Low Pass Filter Shape and Order The available shapes and orders for the High Pass Filter are listed below No cut off High Pass Filter Bypassed Buttw 6dB Butterworth Filter 6dB Oct Slope Buttw 12dB Butterworth Filter 12dB Oct Slope LRiley 12dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 12dB Oct Slope Bessel 12dB Bessel Filter 12dB Oct Slope Buttw 18dB Butterworth Filter 18dB Oct Slope Buttw 24dB Butterworth Filter 24dB Oct Slope LRiley 24dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 24dB Oct Slope Bessel 24dB Bessel Filter 24dB Oct Slope Buttw 36dB Butterworth Filter 836dB Oct Slope LRiley 836dB Linkwitz Riley Filter 86dB Oct Slope Buttw 48dB Butterworth Filt
50. ve from 12 to 6dBu Threshold up to 15dBu Attack time from Sms up to 100ms Knee O 100 Ratio from 2 1 to 100 1 Release time from 40ms up to 1000ms 10ms resolution Peak Limiter Threshold from 15dBu up to 15dBu Release time from 40ms up to 1000ms 10ms resolution up to 200ms 100ms res up to 1000ms Attack time from 1ms up to 100ms 1ms resolution up to 2Oms 10ms resolution up to 100ms Delay 10 ms 21us increment decrement steps per channel Panel GAIN pot 80dBu OdBu PRESET EQ Rotary encoder switch Red LED Power Yellow LED Link Green LED Signal presence 1 x XLR female connector Input 1 x XLR male connector Link Output 2 x RJ45 connector M LAN Rs485 IEC C13 16A connector Power on off switch Dimensions 12 44 x 3 x 5 24 816x75x133mm Weight Net Shipping 6 61 lbs 3 Kg 8 82 Ib 4 Kg luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual DEL Dynamic Loudness Filter Table The dynamic Ludness Filter is a Dynamic Filtering process where 2 Bell Filters centered at Low and High Frequencies gain dynamically on the base of the Input Signal Level Particularly a Bell Filter is set at 50Hz for Contour purposes and a second one at 12kHz for High Freq Enhancement Both Filters are Gaining dependently from the Input Signal Level in different way and on the base of different table
51. which bas aa 04B 4 controls the unit via a R9485 interface INPUT GAIN FLAT VOCAL CLASSIC The PDASOOP can be put in network with twin modules and controlled within a single Pc interface Boa ees ROCKMETAL DISCO ne AfA The PDASOOP is a powerful Class D BiAmp module for PRESET EQ LINE INPUT active cabinets allowing the user to process the Input signal with first class 24bit 96kHz DSP processes both for filtering purposes and dynamic Ones The all DSP processes can be accessed by the Ccabinets manufacturer for the specific acoustic characterization of the cabinet itself and by the user for the application personalization oy For the Cabinets manufacturers 5 paramteric filters lt a Peaker or Variable Q Shelving are available on the PDASOOB Input path of the signi so as a RMS compressor operating on both Low High outputs and fed by the Low output path signal On the Low High ways Lp Hp filters up to 48dB Oct are available so as up to 15ms Delay one firs second order All Pass filter for phase control purposes 5 parametric filters Peaker or Variable Q Shelving RMS compressor and Clip Limiter The all processes available to the manufacturers Factory are under Password On the PDASOOP Panel a Master Input Gain is available for the simultaneous level control of the input level control 3 leds are indicating the Input Signal presence the Limiter activity and the Power On Off of the unit AC LINK
52. which is necessary to have under control during the editing operations within anyone of the mentioned pages Particularly the Vu Meters and Temperature bar is continuously displaying the following parameters Temperature E Input Before Gam lt 20 dBu Akter Gam 2 20 dBu Stereo Crip Lirniter 1 JE Output Low Betore Crap Skiter Yol 2 20 dBy lt 20 dBy Compressor dE Output High Betore Crip Atter Yol lt 20 dBu Coripressor dE 2 20 dBu Temperature here is displayed the Temperature Level expressed in Celsius degrees and taken by a temperature sensor located on the metal heat sink dissipating the heat of the all power parts of the SPRO2 module Input Levels this set of meters is displaying Before Gain the ABSOLUTE Input Level The value displayed here is the Level of the Input Signal SOON after the A D converter so this is a very important indicator which is showing in case of CLIP that the Level reduction in order to avoid distortion can be operated ONLY reducing the Analog Input Level through the external potentiometer After Gain the Input Level to the DSP processes AFTER the GAIN control The value displayed here is the Level og the Input Signal adjusted by the Input Gain Control Stereo Cmp this meter is displaying in negative dB the action in terms of RMS Compression of the Main Compressor on the Input Signal for containing any eventual excess of Power request in time i
53. y bypassed for an easy setting use of them To Bypass the single filter just press the Bypass button beneath the filter s parameters The set up of the filters and specially their frequency placement can also be done with the use of the mouse just activating the Cursor function pressing the related button on the left bottom of the frequency response Graphic 10H Cursor High Input High luUeIeUI PDASOOP User Manual Once the all 7 available cursor are shown on the Frequency Response graphic just selecting anyone of them with the mouse s arrow and maintaining the mouse s click pressed it is possible to move and place the selected cursor on the desired frequency and with the desired gain For setting the filter s Q still need to enter the desired value directly in the dedicated box in the filters editing frame Note in the Eq graphic can be shown in the same time the filtering set up of the currently edited High Out page just pressing the HIGH button To the High Output filter setting in the graphic can be superposed also the set up of the other Signal path pages as the Input Filter setting just pressing the INPUT HIGH button or even the VIEW LOW in order to visualize on the graphic the overall filter setting of the all Signal paths RMS Compressor from this frame it is possible to set the Threshold and Ratio parameters of the Low Output Channels RMS Compressor The available parameters are
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