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1. The Load Existing DSP Table button allows you to select a DSP Table file name to be associated with the current Config You will be presented with a standard Windows Open File dialog box 26 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual T s gt 5 a Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek Select the appropriate DSP Table it should be located in the same directory as the other Config files Data Fields Engine Specific Surface Label Size displays you with either 8 or 16 character mode This is determined by the file extension of the Config file that AEConfig has read either aec or a16 format AE Number is where you set which Audio Engine this Config file is for It is essential that this number is correct or you will have trouble with Network sources and uploading via Supervisor Sampling Rate kbps is where you select 32 0 44 1 or 48 0 kbps for your sampling rate This affects the system and output sample rate You can also enable or disable External Sync TIP When you change the sample rate External Sync is automatically deselected The Port 4 Meter Data checkbox determines whether meter data is sent to Supervisor or not Generally this is set to Yes The International Settings field allows you to select USA or UK style faders on your surfaces Data Fields Port Specific Each of the three Port tabs allow you to set certain settings for each Surface The tabs will only be enabled if a Surface has been configured
2. 4RK Rev 1CXABC Default lib Network Config File L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RKX4RK Rev 1C 4RK__NET_NC1C nco Upload to Audio Engine with Direct Connection Upload to Audio Engine with Supervisor Supervisor Check Audio Engine 1 is ready IP Address Current Configuration Configuration may be uploaded Server Port 10200 za Computer Name ws088059 Building table12345678 Upload Host Status Griniected Prima Current Uploading to Supervisor table 12345678 Configuration Press to Disconnect Uploading tables to Audio Engine 1 Store Bi ble 1 uploaded Ok Supervisor B 5 evice table uploade eque Surface 1 table 2 uploaded Ok IP Addross 127 0 0 1 Surface 2 table 3 uploaded Ok Server Port 10200 Surface 3 table 4 uploaded Ok Computer Name sor Initial Route table 5 uploaded Ok Engine Action table 6 uploaded Ok Host Status Output table 7 uploaded Ok System table 8 uploaded Ok Press to Connect Full Engine Configuration upload complete Reset User Profile This uploaded configuration may now be stored in Audio Engine 1 User Name AEC Password v Remember Password Audio Engine Selected Number AE1 Name Audio Engine 1 AE stats Em Figure 8 Upload Configuration Uploaded If successful the log screen will display a message confirming so as sho
3. Ed1 Program Ed1 PGMs N 2 H23 H24 15 1 Ed1 fux 1 Edi AX1s N 2 H25 H26 18 1 Ed1 fux 2 Edi AX2s N 2 H27 H28 7 1 Ed1 fux 3 Ed1 AX3s N 2 H29 H30 18 1 Ed1 Pgm Hono Ed1 PGMm N 1 H 31 19 1 Ed1 HM 1 Edi REM1 MM N 1 H 32 20 1 Ed1 HM 2 Edi REM2 MM N 1 H 33 21 1 Ed1 HM 3 Ed1 ISDN MM N 1 H 34 22 1 Ed1 Ancr Mic Ed1 Ancr Mic 4 H 35 23 1 Downlink 6L NET1 Back 4 H36 24 1 340 AUXINAYS 340 AuxlInA4S 2 H37 H38 25 1 CER GenInAts CER GenlnA1S 2 H39 H40 28 1 RPH COM12 Tx RPM COM12 Tx 1 H 41 27 1 PA COM12 Tx wS1 COM12 Tx 1 H 42 28 1 348 CD 1 340CD 1 2 H43 H44 29 1 348 CD 2 340CD2 2 H45 H46 Add New DU Edit 30 1 340 Flash1 340Flashi 2 H47 H48 Audio Engine Audio Engine Audio Engine r Figure 13 Audio Engine Added Once you have added the required Audio Engines you must set their properties 1 Click the Edit Audio Engine button 2 The Edit Audio Engine box is displayed over the Network AE List as in Figure 14 below 3 Click on the Browse button to find the Engine s Config file aec or a16 file 30 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 5 B Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek 4 Adjust the channel count to accurately reflect the correct channel count of the Audio Engine You should already have planned the allocation of network channels as AEConfig will prevent you fr
4. Ed1 fux 2 Ed1 AX2s N 2 H27 H28 7 1 Ed1 fux 3 Ed1 AX3s N 2 H29 H30 18 1 Edi Pgm Mono Edi PGMm N 1 H31 19 1 Ed1 MM 1 Edi REM1 MM N 1 H 32 20 1 Ed1 MM 2 Edi REM2 MM N 1 H 33 21 1 Ed1 MM 3 Ed1 ISDN MM N 1 H34 22 1 Ed1 Ancr Mic Edi Ancr Mic 1 H35 23 1 NERR Back NET1 Back 1 H 36 24 1 450 AUXINA3S 450 AuxinA3S 2 H37 H38 25 1 CER GenInfi1S CER GenlnA1S 2 H39 H40 28 1 TUE COM12 Tx TVE COM12 Tx 1 H 41 27 1 Pat COM12 Tx PA1 COM12 Tx 1 H 42 E 28 1 450 cb 1 450CD 1 2 H 43 H44 29 1 450 cD 2 450CD2 2 H45 H46 TUNES PUES E dit 30 1 450 Flashi 450 Flash1 2 H47 H48 r Figure 12 Network Page When using a Fiber Network the Network Page is built automatically from the Network Config File Once each Audio Engine is added to the Network AE List and Sources are allocated to the Network in each Config the Network Sources List will be built by AEConfig Network Config File Name The Network Config File Name field is used to determine where the Network Config File nco is saved Click Browse to locate or create an nco file If creating a new nco file click Browse then type a file name the nco file is then automatically created when the Config is next saved Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 29 5 B Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek Network AE List To add an A
5. HE 9 e E i z 3 a 2 m n Pace mm 999 90 nu H B Oo e Sea LE SMS g aar LHE AEA SE SESE o o 6 e e e e o e o e o e o e o o o e sa frere ern zn er erm n n E E EBEEBEEEEEN HS Bd sie d Figure 2 Loaded Config Example Surface Port Allocation Many factors influence the ideal placement of Surfaces on specific Ports If you are unsure we suggest asking Logitek or your reseller for advice The following general guidelines may assist with these decisions gt Port 1 supports extended Mix Minus Busses MM4 25 and or Aux Busses AUX4 8 Therefore main studios should go on Port 1 of each engine if possible gt Port 1 amp Port 2 can support up to 24 faders per console gt Port3 can only support a 4 or 6 channel console gt DSP for Port 1 is allocated by the card in slot J Port 2 amp 3 is allocated by the card in slot K If you are using a SharcAttack in slot J only you will only have access to extended DSP features delay eq dynamics input metering on Port 1 gt n general you should allocate the consoles in order of size place a studio console on Port 1 a secondary studio on Port 2 and a router edit console on Port 3 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual IT s 3 gt a Planning your Audio Engine layout Lo itek AE C2 Ports The AE C2 Controller Card has 3 ports available for Console Surfaces or Utility Panels AE C6 Ports The AE C6 Controller Card
6. Manual 47 P Appendix A i Release Notes Lo gitek Appendix A Release Notes What s New in AEConfig 3 6 AEConfig supports defining inputs and outputs with 6 channels of audio 5 1 surround However in order for an Audio Engine to operate correctly with a configuration that contains 6 channel inputs sources the AE C6 card in the audio engine must be fitted with a ROM version of 3 97 or later and the SA DSP cards must be fitted with version 1 38 or later Please note that 5 1 audio processing is currently supported ONLY in Artisan console systems Surface Settings Page All of the grids on the Surface Settings page Port 1 Port2 Port 3 amp Output Selections have been enhanced with a cursor location indicator which highlights the row amp column where your mouse cursor is currently located Added functionality to all the grids on Surface Settings page to facilitate the adding of large numbers of tick marks The grids will now auto scroll if you click amp drag beyond the visible range on the grid Upload Config Page NetBIOS computer name may now be used in place of IP address when setting up network connection data 48 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual Appendix A Release Notes Lo itek Release Notes Installing Upgrading using Setup3 6 A step by step procedure for upgrading or installing AEConfig is detailed in Chapter 2 See the following Release Notes for a list of issues f
7. Record WS1 AuxOt D1 Out 340 Flash1 Record 340 AuxOt D1 Out 340 AuxOt D2 Out Ed1 Flash1 Record 340 DAW Prod Record WS1 MonitorA Figure 22 Output Selections Page TIP The Surface Settings Output Selections page makes the Audio Engine a crosspoint router Some Outputs eg studio monitor amp will only ever be given one Source eg Monitor Out Other Outputs eg record devices will be allowed a list of Sources Generally you only allow multiple Sources when there is a control panel eg Route 3 Artisan Mosaic Route screen vRoute to control the Output routing selection 46 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual N t 6 jf Tips amp Common Tasks Logitek 6 Tips amp Common Tasks This chapter describes some common tasks that may need to be performed using AEConfig It is aimed at technical personnel who support a Logitek system but may not necessarily be experienced with system design and setup Renaming Inputs and Outputs You may wish to rename Inputs and or Outputs In this event you can rename them by following the steps for Editing Adding and Removing Inputs Outputs in Chapter 5 TIP It is a good idea when renaming the Unique Name or the Surface Label of an Input or Output to highlight the entire field and re type the whole field This is due to the fact that occasionally the name inside the field includes trailing spaces If so you may be prevented from inserting additional characters e
8. Studion Monin Phonesin TkBkMic i 3548 cD 1 340 CD 1 SEG 3548 cD 2 340 CD 2 Sla T 3548 Flash1 340 Flashi I 3548 Patch D1 340 Auxln D1 FIFAP 3548 Patch D2 340 Auxin D2 PAP ars Ed1 Flashi Edi Flashi Ed1 Patch D1 Edi Auxin D1 AEA Silence AE1 Silence 348 DAW Prod 340 DAW Prod 348 DAW Airt 340 DAW Airl 348 DAW Air2 340 DAW Air2 348 DAW Air3 340 DAW Air3 Ed1 DAW Prod Edi DAW Prod Ed1 DAW firi Edi DAW Airl Ed1 DAW Air2 Edi DAW Air2 S1 DAW Prod WS1 DAW Prod 358 Teli 340 Tell T 348 Tel2 340 Tel2 348 Ancr Hic 340 Ancr Mic I TI 340 Gst Hici 340 Gst Micl T 340 Gst Hic2 340 Gst Mic2 I 340 Gst Hic3 340 Gst Mic3 I 340 PatchA1L 340 AuxInATL SAP AA 3548 PatchA1R 340 AuxInA1R ah le ie 340 Patcha1S 340 AuxlnA1S Slt 4 D Figure 21 Surface Settings Page 44 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 5 Aa a Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek Configuring Surface Settings Select the tab for which you wish to edit Surface Settings and you will be presented with a list of Sources rows and Destinations columns Sources include all Inputs shown on the Input Settings page shaded in RED as well as DSP Outputs shaded in GREEN Destinations are DSP Inputs for Ports 1 3 and Outputs Output Selections The list of DSP Inputs is affected by the Surfaces defined on the Hardware Config page and the DSP Table in use To allow an input to be assigned to a particular DSP Input
9. System Nc M 26 Race dme C 29 Input Settings SUMMarY ame iad chee eres acti cee eae 32 Editing Adding and Removing INpUtsS ssesessisseisessrssrersrsrstrristssisttristnsrnterintnsrnnrersrrsrnent 33 Qutput Settings S mpl desis cozentarsivertenaetentantasentncneaetidsusertanattentuntuceeitaaauerbactisoeasahloetattass 39 Editing Adding and Removing Outputs e eoque co itiueitre sea nyse Pra citus uber ta et 40 Sarface Settings NM Td 44 Configuring Surface Settings uses denne divtlai iri tim edit inten uivGo M vri tus Ru ecd RUN UA 45 6 Tips amp Common ELI ec 47 Renaming Inputs and CUE ILS cd caries dnat caver onasaains Sie Inna apap iv aine ed Ne odd 47 Changing the Normal level of an Input O MEDIE erac e pr bv ean UE Vu na n I ua Y PI 47 Appendix A Release Tr m 48 What s New in AEConfig NM 48 BR US eee tec gta ese cette adams eee ah tre eae 49 Appendix B DSP Tables icicieuvan itor taire ia iva ct oi otiose eo t edic ben Eh cies estates 50 2 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual t 1 5 E Introduction Lo itek 1 Introduction About this Manual This manual describes the installation and operation of the Logitek AEConfig application Intended Audience This manual is aimed at Engineers and Technical Operators responsible for installing configuring and supporting a Logitek Console Router System In the c
10. configuration This will refresh the labels of inputs from the Network without losing settings or Surface Ticks for those Inputs 8 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual T s 2 gt a Installing amp Upgrading AEConfig Lo itek AEConfig Files Audio Engine Configuration aec or a16 Each Audio Engine has its own configuration file This file contains all of the data related to one Audio Engine only We recommend you name the files in a format similar to AE Studio aec AE Audio Engine Number 2 digits Studio Audio Engine s Main Studio Number or Name By using a file name format similar to the above you will be able to view the config name on the Audio Engine s LCD screen Network Configuration nco There is one Network Config file per system This file contains a list of sources that are distributed via the Fiber Network This file is also used by CommandBuilder to reference the AEC files for your system CommanaBuilder reads both the NCO and AEC A16 files If your system does not have Fiber Network cards you may still wish to setup a Network Config file to allow CommandaBuilder to read the Source and Destination Devices This will assist in the development of a Trigger Table Typical Network Filenames could be similar to Southfork Texas nco or 2WIN nco or Bauer London nco Command Library lib In most new Logitek systems the Command Library is not used as CommandBuilder amp Supervisor p
11. for that port on the Hardware Config page Studio Output is where you select whether the Studio Guest output is Pre Fader or Post Fader Mixer A Output can be set to either Stereo or Mono Mixer A is a three channel sub mixer Cue Output can be set to either Pre Fader or Post Fader The Program IFB frame controls the Talkback 1 and Talkback 2 outputs on ROC and Numix I surfaces Numix II Mosaic and Remora consoles do not generally use the TB1 or TB2 buttons The checkboxes allow you to turn the Program bus IFB on or off N The Program IFB controls refer to settings within Legacy Version 2 Audio Engines and do not have a function on a Version 3 Audio Engine The Surface Switches frame allows you to set the Lock Input Program mode to lock a Fader s input and Program bus when the Fader is on Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 27 5 gt Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek f The Independent Bus Switching checkboxes set whether independent bus switching is used for Aux 1 through Aux 8 When Independent Bus Switching is turned on Aux bus assignments are active even when the main Fader switch is off The Pre Fader Aux Bus checkboxes set whether the Aux 1 through Aux 8 busses observe or ignore the Fader Level In Pre Fader mode an Aux bus level is always unity regardless of Fader position The Mix Minus check boxes setup the Mix Minus bus outputs for that surface Up to 24 Mix Minus busses can be configured subjec
12. has 6 ports available for Surfaces Under Audio Engine v3 x Ports 1 3 can be used for Console Surfaces or Utility Panels Ports 4 6 can only be used for Utility Panels We recommend connecting Utility Panels to these high ports Utility Panels do not need to be shown on the AEConfig Hardware Config page These are programmed by Triggers in CommandBuilder See Chapter 5 for more information on Hardware Contig port allocations Audio I O Allocation The following best practices can assist with a functional layout but do not have to be observed if impractical gt Group studio Inputs Outputs on cards This reduces interruption in the unlikely event of a card failure by affecting only one studio allowing you to work around the failure by swapping operations to another studio Match stereo pairs of Inputs Outputs on adjacent pins eg D1 amp D2 gt Group related mono Inputs on adjacent pins eg mics so spares are generally stereo pairs Match Inputs and Outputs to the same pins eg Telephone on Input D1 Telephone Mix Minus on Output D1 This assists with both jackfield termination block layouts and grouping of related Inputs amp Outputs on data converters within the I O card These tips aren t essential but make the wiring documentation and management easier GPI Allocation The following best practices can assist with a functional layout but do not have to be observed if impractical gt Allocate Surface GPls to the stu
13. o amp EXTSYNC Figure 3 AEConfig main page Create New Config File New Confi The New Config button allows you to create a new empty Config file E A warning message will be displayed if you attempt to make a new Config after editing the current Config File without saving Note that any changes to the current file are not saved until explicitly done so by the user When you press New Config you will be presented with a blank Hardware Configuration page as in Figure 3 above 14 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual ES 4 jf gt a Working with AEConfig Lo itek Read Existing Config File Read Config The Read Config button allows you to read an existing file into AEConfig A Config must be read before it can be edited or uploaded to Supervisor Clicking the Read Config button displays a standard Windows Open File dialog box Select the appropriate file and press Open to read the file Choose Cancel if you accidentally clicked the Read Config button A warning message will be displayed if you attempt to read an existing Config after editing the current Config without saving Save Config File Save onfig The Save Config button allows you to save the current Config in AEConfig to a file Clicking the Save Config button displays a standard Windows Save As dialog box Select an existing file name or enter a new file name and press Save to write the file to disk Select Cancel to go back to
14. the Input s fader is opened Tick Yes to enable this function The Cue Bus checkbox allows you to change between Pre or Post Fader for the Cue bus Tick the appropriate box Generally you would make these the same for all Inputs unless you have a specific Input that differs from the norm The Cue Q Inf checkbox allows you to set Cue to automatically turn on when the Fader hits infinity Tick the appropriate box for Yes or No The Allow Mode checkbox determines whether this Input is allowed Mode changes The Allow Pan checkbox determines whether this Input is allowed to be Panned The Allow Effects checkbox determines whether this Input is allowed EQ amp Dynamics control The Allow Trim checkbox determines whether this Input is allowed gain trim control on an Artisan or Mosaic The Option 2 is a custom option and is not used unless advised by Logitek Electronic Systems The Timer Disable checkbox controls whether the Input will auto reset the channel surface Timers 36 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 5 a Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek The Monitor Muting section allows you to mute a desired output when an Input eg Microphone is turned on It also allows up to 3 additional GPI Output tallies eg for Mic On lamps To enable this function tick the On box select the desired DSP Channel you wish to mute Studio Monitor or Headphones and assign the appropriate surface GPI numbers to Mute Tally 1 2 and 3 as require
15. the program without saving A warning message will be displayed if you attempt to make a new Config read an existing Config or exit the program after editing the current Config without saving it Any changes to the current Config are not saved unless explicitly done so by the user Although not required it is a good idea to save the current Config before uploading it to the Audio Engine AN Renaming aec a16 file names on a networked system will break your network When saving a file AEConfig will compare the file name to the file name stored in the nco file If they do not match AEConfig will warn you that the new file name does not match what is in the Network File and will offer to rename it You must answer Yes to this question or else you will have problems with your network We recommend not renaming config files on networked systems Instead rely on the backup copy in the Backup folder if you need to roll back to an earlier revision When saving a file AEConfig will compare the file name to the file name stored within the nco file If they do not match a warning message will be displayed indicating that the new file name does not match the file name stored in the Network file and will offer to rename it You must answer Yes to this question otherwise your network will cease to function TIP X Logitek recommends not renaming config files on Networked Systems Instead it is recommended to use the Backup Copy created duri
16. with Direct Connection Upload to Audio Engine with Supervisor Supervisor A Check IP Address ule 10200 Configuration Server Port Computer Name ws088059 Upload Host Status amp nneeted Primam C Current Configuration Press to Disconnect Store Supervisor B Configuration IP Address 127 0 0 1 in Engine Server Port 10200 Computer Name Engine Host Status Soft Reset Press to Connect Full a cues User Profile ere User Name AEC Password jw Remember Password m Audio Engine Selected Number AE1 he Name Audio Engine 1 arse Em Figure 6 Upload Configuration Connected If uploading with a direct serial connection you can skip straight to the Check Current Configuration procedure below Click the Check Current Configuration button to check the config file for errors If any errors are found the Config File cannot be uploaded to Supervisor If no errors are found then the config may be uploaded and a message will be displayed in the log screen as shown below in Figure 7 20 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual f 4 Working with AEConfig Lo itek Logitek AEConfig 3 6 UPLOAD CONFIGURATION Configuration File L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1CXARK AET1 CF1C a16 DSP Table L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1CXStandard37mit16 AUS 4RK AE1 dsp Command L
17. 23 H24 15 1 Ed1 fux 1 Edi AX1s N 2 H25 H26 18 1 Ed1 fux 2 Edi AX2s N 2 H27 H28 17 1 Ed1 fux 3 Edi AX3s N H 29 H30 18 1 Ed1 Pgm Mono Edi PGMm N 14 H 31 19 1 Ed1 HM 1 Edi REM1 MM N 1 H 32 20 1 Ed1 HM 2 Edi REM2 MM N 1 H 33 21 1 Ed1 HM 3 Ed1 ISDN MM N 1 H 34 22 1 Ed1 Ancr Mic Edi Ancr Mic 12 H 35 23 1 Downlink 6L NET1 Back 12 H 36 24 1 340 fAuxInA4s 340 AuxlInA4S 2 H37 H38 25 1 CER GenInfAts CER GenlnA1S 2 H39 H40 26 1 RPH COM12 Tx RPM COM12 Tx 1 H 41 27 1 PA COM12 Tx wS1 COM12 Tx 1 H 42 E 28 1 348 cb 1 340CD 1 2 H43 H44 28 1 348 cb 2 340cD2 2 H 45 H46 30 1 348 Flashi 340Flashi 2 H4 Hae Figure 14 Edit Audio Engine The list is built automatically as sources are assigned to the Network However after completing network allocations click the Reload Network Sources button to refresh and rebuild the list TIP Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual You must save the Config before you can Reload Network Sources 31 5 i Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek Input Settings Summary E The Input Settings page is used to allocate Inputs sources for the Audio Engine The methods employed to configure Inputs are detailed on the next few pages Logitek AEConfig 3 6 AE1 FileName 3Gl A
18. 6 SharcAttack SharcAttack Mosaic compatible all Ports June 2005 June 2005 STANDARD37 16m_AUS AUS 16 SharcAttack SharcAttack Mosaic named for all Ports June 2005 June 2005 50 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual gt b Appendix B DSP Tables Lo gitek Table 2 US DSP Tables File Country Chars Left DSP J Right DSP K Notes STANDARD30 US 8 LoneSharc LoneSharc STANDARD3016 US 16 LoneSharc LoneSharc STANDARD3016MosArt US 16 SharcAttack SharcAttack Mosaic named for all Ports Artisan named for Port 1 STANDARD35 US 8 SharcAttack SharcAttack STANDARD36 NOPORT3 US 8 SharcAttack SharcAttack Expanded Port 2 no Port 3 Std37 LS P3 8Char dsp US 8 SharcAttack LoneSharc June 2005 Std37 LS P3 16Char dsp US 16 SharcAttack LoneSharc June 2005 4 Std37 No P3 8Char dsp US 8 SharcAttack SharcAttack Expanded Port 2 no Port 3 June 2005 June 2005 Std37 No P3 16Char dsp US 16 SharcAttack SharcAttack Expanded Port 2 no Port 3 June 2005 June 2005 Std37 SA P3 8Char dsp US 8 SharcAttack SharcAttack Mosaic named for all Ports June 2005 4 June 2005 4 Std37 SA P3 16Char dsp US 16 SharcAttack SharcAttack Mosaic named for all Ports June 2005 June 2005 Std38 Artisan5 1 dsp US 16 SharcAttack SharcAttack Artisan named for Port 1 June 2005 June 2005 TIP Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual To obtain US Interna
19. 7 N N Lo gitek rm l e c 4 DEgILCK LIICCIIOIIIC OYS AEConfig Reference Manual Revision 3 6 Aug 2009 Logitek Electronic Systems Inc 5622 Edgemoor Drive Houston Texas 77081 USA Tel 1 713 664 4470 Fax 1 713 664 4479 Email support logitekaudio com Web www logitekaudio com Contents 2009 Logitek Electronic Systems Inc Notice Every effort has been made to supply complete and accurate information However Logitek Electronic Systems Inc assumes no responsibility for its use nor any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which would result Worldwide rights reserved Except for your own personal use no part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system transmitted or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photocopy photograph magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and written permission of Logitek Electronic Systems Inc Logitek is a trademark of Logitek Electronic Systems Inc All other trademarks acknowledged All specifications are subject to change without notice Document Revisions Date Revision Author Notes November 2006 1 0 Ben Hietbrink First release of AEConfig 3 manual Paul Dengate July 2008 1 1 Ben Hietbrink Final release of AEConfig 3 manual Paul Dengate May 2009 3 5 Ben Hietbrink Release of AEConfig manual using new revision number format July 2009 3 6 Ben Hietbr
20. E1 CFIE a16 Jk ee Te T ee Config Config Config Config Library Page Page Config Settings Settings Settings INPUT SETTINGS Cananim Penone a lel we ele 2 s s Is Hex 8 8 characters Network on 1 moo 350 CD 1 Jj 340CD1 BIL BIR e 2 o101 340 co2 340cD2 B2L B2R 3 002 340 Flashi 340 Flash B3L B3R a 4 0103 340 Patch D1 340 Auxin D1 2 B4L B4R H 5 004 348 Patch D2 340 Auxin D2 2 B5L BSR H 6 0105 Ed1 Flashi Edi Flashi 2 BeL BER H 7 0106 Ed1 Patch D1 Edi Auxin D1 2 BzL B7R H 8 0107 fE1 Silence AE1 Silence 2 Best B8R 9 o108 348 DAW Prod 340 DAW Prod 2 cit cir 18 0109 348 DAW firi 340 DAW Airl 2 c2L can 11 010A 340 DAW Air2 340 DAW Air2 2 car can 12 0108 348 DAW Airs 340 DAW Air3 2 C4L C4R 13 o10c Edi DAW Prod Edi DAW Prod 2 c5L C5R 14 010D Edi DAW Aird Edl DAW Airl 2 CEL C amp R 15 010E Edi DAW Air2 Ed1 DAW Air2 2 C7L C7R i 16 eor WS1 DAW Prod WS1 DAW Prod 2 cet cer YT 17 omo 340 Teli 340 Tel 1 D1 OoOo o 18 om 348 Tel2 340 Tel2 1 D2 YT 19 0112 340 Ancr Mic 340 Ancr Mic 1 D3 H 0113 348 Gst Mic 340 Gst Micl 1 D4 es 24 o114 340 Gst Mic2 340 Gst Mic2 1 D5 rT 22 0115 340 Gst Mic 340 Gst Mic3 1 DE 23 o116 3548 PatchfiL 340 AuxinATL 1 D7 rT 24 0117 340 Pat
21. EConfig program is terminated Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 23 N 1 5 gt Creating amp Editing Config Files Logitek 5 Creating amp Editing Config Files This chapter explains the steps required to setup a new Config or edit an existing one The editing tools follow most Windows conventions and provide many functions for streamlining the process The order of pages in this manual is based on how you would build a Config from scratch and does not necessarily follow the order of buttons along the button bar Hardware Hardware Config arde onfig The Hardware Config page is used to allocate cards to slots in the Audio Engine and to allocate Surfaces This information is used by the Audio Engine to ensure appropriate operation The Audio Engine must be told what hardware it has using this Config page To add Audio cards to the I O slots A H simply click the button corresponding to the card type you wish to add Once clicked you can populate slots by clicking on the slots where this type of card will be placed To place a different type of card just select the different type and repeat the previous procedure for that type of card To add DSP Cards to slots J and K simply click the button corresponding to the DSP Card type you wish to add Once clicked you can populate slots by clicking on the slots where this type of card will be placed To place a different DSP Card just select the different type and repeat t
22. EE E EH Ec pg Ec E Ec EJ EA EA mE EE E EH Ec pg Ec Confi E Ec EJ EA Configuration File L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RKXARK Rev 1CXARK AET1 CF1C a16 DSP Table L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1CXStandard37mit16 AUS 4RK AE1 dsp Command Library L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1CXABC Default lib Network Config File L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RKX4RK Rev 1CX4RK NET NCIC nco Surface Label Size Port 1 Studio Output Mixer A Output Cue Output AE Number V Pre Fader Post Fader v Stereo Mono V Pre Fader Post Fader 1 Program IFB Surface Switches J Controller Card Talkback 1 On M Off Talkback 2 On VW Off Lock Input Program V Yes No Ej iv C6 Independent Bus Switching Sampling Rate ksps Aux M Aux2 Aux3 Aux4 Aux5 Aux amp Aux Aux8 S0 T 41 Pre Fader Aux Bus iv 48 0 Aux Aux2 Aux3 Aux4 Aux5 Aux 6 Aux Aux8 lV External ees Mix Minus E MUCHOS 1 2 s 4 s e z s s vo m v2 2 va us a z 18 9 o 1 22 3 4 iv Yes No Bu Pam Y Cue International Settings Aux 1 jv USA Aux 3 UK Aux 3 r ira Bus Always On d i vi i v Y es Add Mic When Off Espa ol ayaa J Mandarin ies Load Existing DSP Table Figure 11 AEConfig System Page The Config is linked to a DSP Table dsp file The DSP Table stores the data necessary for each type of Digital Signal Processing card and console Surface Load Existing DSP Table
23. KAES S PDIF 2 CIL C3R 16 007D AEA Spare C4 AE1 Spare C4 AE1 Silence 0 KAES 15 PDIF 2 C4L C4R 17 007E AEA Spare C5 AE1 Spare C5 AE1 Silence 0 KAES 1S PDIF 2 ESL C5R 18 007F AEA Spare C6 AE1 Spare C6 AE1 Silence 0 KAES 1S PDIF 2 C6L C6R 19 0080 Ed1 DAW Prod Edi DAW Prod Record Port2 Program Out 0 KAES 15 PDIF 2 CAL C7R 20 0081 WS1 DAW Prod WS1 DAW Prod Record WS1 AuxlnA1S 0 KAES 15 PDIF 2 C8L C8R 21 0082 348 MM 475 340 Tel 17 2 MM Porti MM 475 Out 4 KAES 1S PDIF 2 D1 D2 0083 346 Anncr HP 340 Anncr HP Port Headphones Out 4 KAES 15 PDIF 2 D3 D4 0084 348 Guset HP 340 Guest HP Porti Studio Out 4 KAES 15 PDIF 2 D5 D6 24 0085 348 GST22 HP 340 GST22 HP Porti Studio Out 4 KAES 1S PDIF 2 D7 D8 25 0086 340 Honitorfi 340 MonitorA Port Monitor Qut 4 KAES 1S PDIF 2 D9 D 10 26 0087 348 Patchats 340 AuxOtA1S Out Porti Program Out 4 KAES 1S PDIF 2 D 11 D 12 27 008A 348 AuxOtA2s 340 AuxOtA2S Out Porti Program Out 4 KAES 15 PDIF 2 E1 E2 0088 358 DAW 340 DAW1 Record Port Program Out 4 KAES 15 PDIF 2 E3 E4 Figure 18 Output Settings Page Shown above is a grid summarizing the Outputs for this Audio Engine Scroll the grid down if required to see all Outputs There is no need to scroll the grid left to right for mono or stereo outputs but you will need to scroll to see higher channels for a 3 channel or 5 1 output Ouputs are shown in the order they are added The order
24. Ports 1 3 or Output Output Selections place a tick by clicking the appropriate cell To make a Source the default allocation for a fader right click and the I symbol will be shown instead of a tick TIP To quickly set blocks of adjacent ticks or blanks click the starting cell and draw a rectangular box around the appropriate cells TIP Default routes are only made when the Audio Engine is given a Full Reset TIP New to AEConfig as of 3 5 is the handy function that highlights the X and Y axis as your mouse pointer navigates the grid This enables you to quickly see your grid position relative to both the X and Y axes of the grid Port 1 3 Each column represents either a Fader or a monitoring utility DSP Input Output Selections Each column represents an Output to an I O or Network Card The Output Selections tab also allows you to select allowed Destinations for a RouteXY panel shown at the bottom of the Sources list with BLUE shading For more information on setting up RouteXY panels see the Utility Panels manual Monitoring amp Cue DSP Inputs Setting up monitoring for a Surface is a two step process First you must allocate the desired monitoring Sources to the appropriate DSP Input eg Port 1 Mon In You will find the DSP Inputs in the columns to the right of the Fader Input selections Then you need to assign the corresponding DSP Output eg Port 1 Monitor to the desired audio Output The DSP Input allow
25. RE Supervisor 3 5 This installation will NOT copy the previous Supervisor profile data or Registry entries Update a previous installation whose Supervisor program is version 3 5 This installation WILL copy the previous Supervisor profile data and Registry entries Update a previous installation whose Supervisor program is version 3 5 This installation will NOT copy the previous Supervisor profile data and Registry entries Exit setup and manually copy files to my PC Figure 1 Setup3 6 Installation Type Choice TIP For the latest support information visit www logitekaudio com Share your questions in our support forum and join the support list to receive release notes Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 7 P 2 gt Installing amp Upgrading AEConfig Lo itek Upgrading Configs from 8 char to 16 char AEConfig supports upgrading of configs from 8 character to 16 character Device Names AN Before proceeding take a backup of your files We recommend making a new configuration directory revision as this will be a major change to the configurations To perform the upgrade 1 Open AEConfig 2 Open the config file 3 Onthe System Page load a 16 character compatible DSP table using the Load Dsp Table button See Appendix B for a relevant DSP table for your configuration 4 Goto the Input Settings Output Settings then Surface Settings pages Source Devices in the Output Settings column may
26. Slot A Slot B Slot C Slot D 108D 108D D Figure 19 Output Pin Connections Data Fields Device Number amp Line Number are for system use and are not user editable Unique Name is an arbitrary name that is only referenced on the Surface Settings page and in CommandBuilder We recommend using a studio name number prefix followed by a device name TIP Care should be taken to ensure that Unique Names are indeed unique as CommanaBuilder will use this name to find outputs AEConfig does not check for duplicate Unique Names If a Unique Name is duplicated CommandBuilder will always use the first instance of the Unique Name and this could cause an incorrect function when Triggers are processed TIP When editing a Unique Name that is referred to in a CommandBuilder Trigger Table always ensure the new Unique Name is updated in the Trigger Table Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 41 INS s 5 gt Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek Surface Label is where you enter the Output s name If using a 16 character configuration the first 8 character block is displayed above the second block Surface Labels are alpha sorted when shown on the console Surfaces The Label will be centered automatically using the best fit for each 8 character block Odd character lengths will be one character to the left TIP X Surface Labels for Outputs generally do not appear on Surfaces as there is no releva
27. abel PmNumbe 8 8 characters uide tt me ral 340 CD 1 340 CD 1 BIL BIR Input Pins Available Slot A Slot B Slot C 108D 108D BiL CUL BEL BER mec e rir Figure 16 Input Pin Connections 34 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual T s gt 5 a Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek To remove existing Channel Pin Numbers simply drag and drop them into the Trash Reallocate as above You will get a warning when Uploading if Inputs are allocated without Pin connections TIP To speed up the addition of Inputs you may wish to pre plan the pin allocations and enter Inputs without pins in slot pin order After all Inputs are added you can allocate pins quickly using the Auto and Next Line buttons There is no requirement for Inputs to be in any order the Audio Engine is not fussy You are free to select any order that makes sense to you Input Pin order is often a good way Data Fields Device Number amp Line Number are for system use and are not user editable Unique Name is an arbitrary name that is only referenced on the Surface Settings page and in CommandaBuilder We recommend using a studio name number prefix followed by a device name TIP Care should be taken to ensure that Unique Names are indeed unique as CommanaBuilder will use this name to find inputs AEConfig does not check for duplicate Unique Names If a Unique Name is duplicated CommandBuild
28. age Config Settings OUTPUT __firttine Previourtine Mente tette SETTINGS EDITOR aug zm Settings Settin Ed1 DAW1 Record Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual Figure 20 Output Settings Editor Page 5 i Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek Surface Settings Surface Settings The Surface Settings page is used to set the default and allowed sources for DSP Inputs eg faders and Output Routes Configuration is available for each of the three Surface Ports 1 3 and Output Selections TIP Output Selections is a new feature in Audio Engine v3 and above It allows routing to be controlled directly at I O card Outputs turning the Audio Engine into a crosspoint router without tying up DSP resources The Port tabs allow you to configure which sources are allowed for each Fader as well as monitoring sections You can also set a default source for each Crosspoint which takes effect upon Audio Engine Full Reset The Output Selections tab allows the allocation of allowed Inputs for every Output on the engine Logitek AEConfig 3 6 AE 1 File Name 3Gl AE1 CF1E a16 Config Config Config Config Config E e ps ssl EA EJ EA SURFACE SETTINGS Port 1 Mosaic 18 170 ticks Port 2 Remora 4 169 ticks Port 3 Router 74 ticks Output Selections 586 ticks Faders 340 340 Seo s Unique Name AT 2TsTaTs e z e s vo u vz us 14 i5 i 17 18
29. ally The Select Pin Connections button will open the Output Pin Connection screen as shown in Figure 19 on the following page Drag and drop the desired pin into the 1st Channel Pin Numbers column and 2 3 4 5th and 6 Channel Pin Numbers column if applicable for a stereo 3 channel or 5 1 output or if you wish to assign the next available Pin s on a particular card slot simply click the Auto button It is not possible to use Output Pin connections more than once To remove existing Channel Pin Numbers simply drag and drop them into the Trash Reallocate as above You will get a warning when Uploading if Outputs are allocated without Pin connections TIP To speed up the addition of Outputs you may wish to pre plan the pin allocations and enter Outputs without pins in slot pin order After all Outputs are added you can allocate pins quickly using the Auto and Next Line buttons There is no requirement for Outputs to be in any order the Audio Engine is not fussy You are free to select any order that makes sense to you 40 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 5 Logitek AEConfig 3 6 AE 1 File Name Ee OUTPUT PIN CONNECTIONS Drag and Drop As Required iL First Output I Prev Output l Next Output JI Last Output Trash Surface Label TEN 8 8 characters iade ae an EX Edi DAW1 Rte3 1 A Edi DAW1 Record F3 F 10 Output Pins Available J
30. ation The Logitek AEConfig software will be supplied via Email or download from the Logitek website Logitek software is developed without reliance on components that are not standard in Windows Upon first execution AEConfig will setup default registry keys and make configuration files in the program directory It is possible to use the software without running an installer package However an installer package Setup3 6 exe will do all the installation tasks for you To install using Setup3 6 exe 1 Create a new folder on your PC such as C Temp 2 Download all of the new applications to that folder including Setup 3 6 3 Launch Setup 3 6 4 Select the option that fits your situation See Figure 1 for further details Use the first option when you are installing the apps for the first time Use the second option when you are upgrading a previous installation where Supervisor is dated before 2007 This will not copy profile data and Registry entries Use the third option when you are upgrading a previous installation where Supervisor is dated after 2007 This will copy profile data and Registry entries 5 The setup program will prompt you for the location of your existing Logitek files Point it to the existing folder usually this is c Logitek 6 The setup program will prompt you for the location of the new files The default is c Logitek3 6 Adjust this if you use a different folder or drive letter 7 The setup program
31. be left clipped After going to Surface Settings and back to Output Settings this data is refreshed from the DSP Table and the column should now show valid names It is important you ensure this data is correct before continuing Save the config file You will need to manually change the file extension to a16 You will be prompted to change the Audio Engine configuration file name within the Network file Click Yes to do so At the Configuration file save complete prompt click OK Close AEConfig Do not skip this step Repeat this process for each config file in your system 0 Open AEConfig 1 On the Network Page click Reload Network Sources This will read Network Label and Unique Name data for network sources in each configuration 12 Save the config 13 If the NCO file names changed from your 8 character configs you now need to open each additional upgraded config select the correct file in the Network Page and save the config 14 Repeat this process for each config file in your system puc SS E At this point you should now have valid 16 character configs with only the first 8 characters of the Surface Label populated You can now go through and edit the Inputs and Outputs as you normally would to suit your preferred 16 character names TIP After updating labels for Inputs and Outputs that are shared to the Network click Network Page gt Reload Network Sources then Input Settings gt Load Network Inputsin each
32. chfiR 340 AuxinAIR 1 D8 rT 25 o118 340 PatchA1S 340 AuxinA1S 2 D7 D8 26 o119 340 PatchA2L 340 AuxInA2L 1 Dg rT 011A 340 Patcha2R 340 AuxinA2R 1 D 10 H wr d 28 011B 340 Patch amp 2S 340 AuxInA25 2 D9 D10 F 4 r Figure 15 Input Settings Page Shown above is a grid summarizing the Inputs for this Audio Engine Scroll the grid down if required to see all Inputs Scroll the grid to the right to see additional options Inputs are shown in the order they are added Network Inputs are always added after Local Inputs The order of the grid does not affect sorting at the Surface the Engine alpha sorts Labels TIP Most Input properties can be viewed from the summary grid To edit an Input you need to click its line number to open the edit page You can also change each Input s allow ticks directly from the summary grid allowing you to compare and match settings across Inputs 32 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual A T s gt 5 a Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek Function Buttons Load Network Inputs will automatically load Inputs from the Network as per the Network Page This saves considerable amounts of time over manually entering Inputs from the Network particularly as the number of Audio Engines grows When you first click Load Network Inputs AEConfig will add the required Inputs which will be shown with blue shading These will appear after all local manua
33. ctions field displays the currently assigned Local 1st Cannel and 2 34 4 5th and 6 Channel Pin Numbers column if applicable for a stereo or 5 1 input Configuration of this option was described in the previous section Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 37 cons s 5 NI Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo g itek The Output To Network Slot field allows you to share this Input via the Fiber Network For example you would generally assign the announcer s microphone Input to the Network to allow intercom with other studios and devices By ticking the H box the Network Label field s will be automatically populated with data from the Surface Label field but can be edited if required The Network 1st Channel and 2 37 4 5th and 6 Channel Pin Numbers column if applicable for a stereo 3 channel or 5 1 input will be automatically assigned as the next available Network Channels it is not possible to manually select the Network Channels 38 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 5 a Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek Output Settings Summary The Output Settings page is used to allocate Outputs destinations for the Audio Settings Ea Engine The methods employed to configure the Outputs are detailed on the next few pages Logitek AEConfig 3 6 File Name 3Gl AE1 CF1E a16 a JES Ls 5 2s T Tee Tee ve De T T T T s Config Config Config Co
34. ctly to the Audio Engines usns a suitable PC or laptop pr Tum 3 TE File Name 4RK AE1 CF1C a16 ERES slada Configuration File L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RKXARK Rev 1CXARK AET1 CF1C a16 P Table L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1C Standard37m 16_AUS 4RK AE1 dsp Command Library L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1CXABC Default lib Network Config File L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1C 4RK__NET_NC1C nco Upload to Audio Engine with Direct Connection Upload to Audio Engine with Supervisor Supervisor A Check IP Address Current Server Port 10200 Configuration Computer Name ws088059 Upload Host Status Not Connected Current Configuration cum Press to Connect Store Supervisor B Configuration IP Address 127 0 0 1 in Engine Server Port 10200 Soft Computer Name Engine Host Status Reset em Press to Connect Full Engine m User Profile Reset Password jw Remember Password Audio Engine Selected Number A AE Status Figure 5 Upload Configuration via Supervisor 18 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual T s j gt 4 a Working with AEConfig Lo itek Setting Direct Upload options If you wish to upload directly to an Audio Engine using your PC or laptop click the Upload Config button then Upload to Audio Engine with Direct Connection tab You can t
35. d TIP When a config is uploaded AEConfig will take the Mute Tally assignments only from the last listed microphone in a mute group and apply them to all of the microphones in that group When assigning multiple microphones to the same mute group ensure that the mute tally numbers are the same on the first and last microphone in the mute group p Eo 3 6 File Name 3Gl AE1 CF1E a16 Rea Ea ave Ea u Ej Ed S E pes s EA E Rea Ea Ea Ej Ed E pes s kj EA E INPUT First Line Previous Line Next Line Last Line Return to Grid SETTINGS Line 7 UniqueName no co1 1 me new EDITOR Device Hex 6100 Surface Label 340 CD 1 Bees sala a DELETE this Input GPI Input Number Fader Start Input Pin Connections completely Audio 0 Yes ccm as E Cue Cue Bus Lg Post Fader iv Pre Fader GPI Output Number Cue Inf Audio Start 181 Yes iv No Audio Stop 182 um Audio Tally V Yes No Output To Network Slot Normal Signal Level Allow Pan A m p Device Hex Network Label 348 cD 1 Mix Minus Bus Allow Effects Yes Network Left uw 53 iv No d Timer Disable Network Right h Allow Trim Yes Y iv No gd No Option 2 Yes iv No Monitor Muting Yes oo ooo e Mute Tally 1 Iv No Mute Tally 2 Mute Tally 3 Figure 17 Input Settings Editor Page The Input Pin Conne
36. dio devices that accompany that surface This allows the connection from studio devices to the Surface GPIs reducing cabling requirements gt Allocate Engine GPIs to equipment room devices Again this reduces cabling requirements by localizing GPI connections Other Notes The Logitek system generally does not care where Inputs Outputs GPIs Network Channels and the like are allocated as they are all configurable However it is always good to have a logical allocation that helps humans engineers understand and support the system As with any system time spent in the planning stage can save time and avoid problems later in the project Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 13 f 4 o Working with AEConfig Log itek 4 Working with AEConfig This chapter outlines how to create save read and upload Config files When you first open AEConfig you will see a number of buttons across the top These are used to access core functions of the program Logitek AEConfig 3 6 AE 1 File Name JES Config Config Config Config Config Library Page Page Config Settings Settings Settings SS HARDWARE CONFIGURATION 170 Slots A H Surfaces 1 3 Add 108D Card Add ROC 5 Add 1024A Card Add ROC 10 Add Net A Card Add Router DSP Slots J K Add Numix_ 12 Add Lone SHARC Add Remora 10 4 haan o Remove ES i i 7 z 56 5 QGue OEE GPI OUTPUT v
37. er will always use the first instance of the Unique Name and this could cause an incorrect function when Triggers are processed TIP When editing a Unique Name that is referred to in a CommandBuilder Trigger Table always ensure the new Unique Name is updated in the Trigger Table Surface Label is where you enter the Input s name as viewed on the console screen If using a 16 character configuration the first 8 character block is displayed above the second block Surface Labels are alpha sorted when shown on console Surfaces The Label is automatically centered using the best fit for each 8 characters Odd character lengths will be one character to the left Number of Channels determines whether the Input will be mono 1 stereo 2 3 channel 3 or 5 1 6 GPI Input Number fields contain spaces for Audio On Audio Off and Cue If applicable enter the appropriate GPI numbers for these functions GPI Inputs control the channel On Off and Cue function In UK mode Cue is renamed PFL and an additional Ready indicator is available The GPI Output Number field contains spaces for Audio Start Audio Stop and Audio Tally If applicable enter the appropriate GPI numbers for these functions GPI Outputs are activated when the channel is turned on Start or off Stop The Audio Tally is a latching CPI that is active whilst the channel is on In UK mode an additional Control Start GPI Output is also available Logitek AEConfig Reference Ma
38. he previous procedure for that type of DSP Card To add Surfaces simply click the button corresponding to the surface type you wish to add ROC5 ROC10 Numix Remora Mosaic Artisan or Router Once clicked you can populate the engine by clicking on the ports where you wish this type of Surface to be placed To place a different type of Surface just select the different type and repeat the previous procedure for that type of surface You must use a DSP Table file that is compatible with the surfaces and DSP card types that are included with your system To remove any of the additions you have made simply click the Remove button and then click on the objects you wish to remove TIP Itis important to set the correct hardware locations Whilst the Audio Engine may still work with incorrect hardware types unpredictable behavior may occur 24 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 5 Logitek AEConfig 3 6 File Name AE 1 Read Save Print Upload Command System Network Hardware Input Output Surface Config Config Config Config Library Page Page Config Settings Settings Settings HARDWARE CONFIGURATION 170 Slots A H Surfaces 1 3 DSP Slots J K Add Numix_ 12 JE Aa Romo 10 e add mosaic 1 J Eon as Remove ES 2 i T z 56 5 C0 OC O GPI OUTPUT v o gt EXTSYNC Figure 10 Ha
39. hen select a serial port from the port list which shows all COM Ports from Windows Setting Supervisor Upload options If you wish to upload to an Audio Engine via Supervisor you will require IP connectivity to the Supervisor computer Click the Upload Config button then Upload to Audio Engine with Supervisor tab In the Supervisor box enter either the IP Address or Computer Name and the Server Port default is 10200 You can use 127 0 0 1 loopback to upload to Supervisor on the same PC In the User Profile screen in Supervisor a valid user name and password must be entered with the checkbox for AEConfig ticked This user name and password should be entered into the User Profile section AN A new Remember Password tickbox has been included as of AEConfig v3 6 2 0 This is ticked by default however if you are remotely managing multiple sites it is a good idea to untick the Remember Password box This can greatly assist in preventing the accidental uploading of an incorrect Audio Engine Config to a site Upload process The Upload Configuration screen as shown below in Figure 6 contains three basic functions as follows 1 Connects to the Audio Engine via serial or to Supervisor via the IP network 2 Checks the current Configuration 3 Uploads the Config to the Audio Engine You do not need to connect to the Audio Engine or Supervisor to check the configuration this can be done whilst di
40. ibrary L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RKX4RK Rev 1C ABC Default lib Network Config File L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RKS4RK Rev 1C 4RK__NET_NC1C nco Upload to Audio Engine with Direct Connection Upload to Audio Engine with Supervisor Supervisor A Configuration checks are all OK IP Address Primary Supervisor is connected Server Port 10200 Audio Engine 1 is ready Computer Name ws088059 Configuration may be uploaded Host Status Connected Primary Press to Disconnect Supervisor B Configuration IP Address 127 0 0 1 in Engine Server Port 10200 Soft Computer Name Engine Host Status Not Connected Reset Press to Connect gt User Profile User Name AEC Password V Remember Password m Audio Engine Selected Number AE1 Name Audio Engine 1 AE stats d Figure 7 Upload Configuration Checked Click the Upload Current Configuration button to upload the Config File to Supervisor Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 21 4 i F AEConfig 3 6 File Name 4RK_AE1_CF1C a16 ARNAR ee Config Config Config Config Config Library Page Page Config Settings Settings Settings UPLOAD CONFIGURATION Configuration File L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RKXARK Rev 1CXARK AET1 CF1C a16 DSP Table L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1C Standard37m 16_AUS 4RK AE1 dsp Command Library L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK
41. ink Release of AEConfig manual using new revision number format Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 1 1 r Introduction Lo 2 itek Contents 1 Introduction e ane 3 Abo t this Mahalesi errin ien ie EE intu I bu OM EE ne dM ED eee 3 PDO iro E a aE EEE R EEN E A A ES 4 How to Use This Mantal isete TL m 4 System ReguiremMe rfe e a sa aera e ae a a aea 5 2 Installing amp Upgrading AEConfig eeseseeessorseseeeesorseseseesoseeseeceroroeserossosoeseroeeosoeseroseosoeseeoseosoeseee 6 Software RAS PANN ale T 6 AEConfig TN e e EUNT 9 3 Planning your Audio Engine layout eerie eee eese eee nete tentent tasto tosta senten sean 11 Engine Slot ATTOBSUOP eoe opa p a pops to uni OG a Co iani p DUE 11 S rface el POC AMON MR oo o 12 Audio DC ATOBSBIOY eissernir derie ie eh cant ANE E trao EE etus 13 eup aeo x 13 Other NotES C 13 4 Working with AEC ONG e R saias 14 Create New Config PIG usine Rud dred tnrba pP EE b tU mon BUR RNa 14 Read Existing Config File e 15 0 eH sis acta FC 15 Print Config File qe ss 16 Upload Config Fil Je T 18 5 Creating amp Editing Config Files ciini ttp npa opas ria Peu pORLR PA UR PNE DHR ELI M LS CFR EFMTSE a DIR A DEEUUE 24 Hardware Config c M 24
42. ixed Known Issues As at August 2009 there are no issues registered against AEConfig To report any problems please contact Logitek Electronic Systems Resolved Issues Horizontal and vertical scroll bars on Surface Settings page would sometimes lock in auto scroll mode Previous filename would be displayed on title bar after pressing New Config button Program would hang when attempting to read a non existent file Release History Following is the maintenance release history for this version of AEConfig For the latest updates and release notes consult the Logitek Audio website Executable Name Version Date Notes AEConfig3 6 3 6 1 0 14 Apr 09 First release AEConfig3 6 3 6 2 0 10 Aug 09 Added Remember Password feature in Upload Config Page Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 49 XB i OP Tables Logitek Appendix B DSP Tables DSP Tables are used by AEConfig to allocate resources on the DSP cards for faders monitor inputs routing etc There are different DSP Tables for different models of DSP card and software The DSP Tables used by a configuration generally do not need to change through the life of a system unless a major upgrade is performed eg new DSP cards or DSP software In some situations a DSP table may need to be modified to re allocate DSP resources provide custom bus or fader gain defaults or rename the DSP outputs Editing of these files is risky if y
43. le 7 uploaded Ok Computer Name System table 8 uploaded Ok Engine Host Status Reset Configuration upload complete Press to Connect Full This uploaded configuration may now be stored in Audio Engine 1 Engine User Profile Reset The uploaded configuration is now stored User Name AEC Select Quick Reset or Full Reset to reset Audio Engine 1 Password jv Remember Password Audio Engine Selected Number AE1 Ad Name Audio Engine 1 AE sta ET Figure 9 Upload Configuration Stored If successful the log screen will display a message confirming so as shown above in Figure 9 A Soft Reset or Full Reset must now be performed to activate the Configuration A Soft Engine Reset will reload the configuration on the fly and is safe to perform while the system is live The only settings not activated by a Soft Engine Reset are Default Routes and new Outputs however AE C6 v3 67 and later will activate new Outputs during a Soft Engine Reset Full Engine Reset will restore default Routes Bus Assignments and Fader Levels AN A Full Engine Reset will interrupt audio for a few seconds In addition the restoration of default routes may affect on air signal routing After Uploading If uploading via Supervisor click the Press to Disconnect button to disconnect from Supervisor The connection is automatically closed when the A
44. lly entered Inputs The Inputs will be added with default allow selections and level and no GPI Mix Minus or other settings You can manually adjust these properties if required and the settings will be retained provided you do not use the Remove Network Inputs function Whenever you click Load Network Inputs in the future the Network Inputs are compared to the Network Page and adjustments to naming are made as needed Other properties are not affected Remove Network Inputs will delete all Inputs that were previously added from the Network This function cannot be undone so you will be presented with a confirmation before proceeding TIP If you have re allocated Pin connections it may be necessary to manually adjust or delete and re add the changed Network Inputs Note that if you delete one or all Network Inputs you will lose all Surface Ticks for those Inputs so proceed with caution Editing Adding and Removing Inputs To edit add or remove an Input click the line number on the left hand side of that Input If this is the first Input you are adding click line 1 If you wish to insert an Input at a particular location click the line number for the preceding Input first Navigation Buttons A group of buttons is provided to move quickly between items in the grid without going back to the list summary view First Line will display the first Input in the list Previous Line will go the previous Input in the list Next Li
45. n Lo itek System Requirements AEConfig is designed to run on Microsoft Windows NT based operating systems including Windows 2000 amp Windows XP Non NT based systems such as Windows 95 98 and ME are no longer considered appropriate for broadcast systems and are not supported Recommended PC Specification Although AEConfig can run under a lower specification the following is provided as the recommended minimum under new or recent hardware Processor Pentium 4 Memory 512MB System Windows NT based 2000 XP Server 2003 or newer Screen Size 1024x768 or greater High Color modes recommended Disk Space Minimal disk space required Compatibility AEConfig 3 6 is designed for use with Logitek Version 3 Audio Engines and software applications From version 3 AEConfig supports Audio Engine configurations with both 8 character or 16 character Device Names It also contains some updates and bug fixes from previous versions 16 character Audio Engine configurations require compatible Audio Engines running the AE C6 controller card and recent surfaces such as Artisan Mosaic and Remora Please contact Logitek Electronic Systems or your reseller if you are unsure about 16 character support in your system Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 5 P 2 gt Installing amp Upgrading AEConfig Log itek 2 Installing amp Upgrading AEConfig This chapter describes the first time installation of AEConfig Software Install
46. ne will go to the next Input in the list Last Line will display the last Input in the list The Return to Grid button will return you to the Input Settings Page where all Inputs are listed Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 33 5 Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek Function Buttons Click ADD new Input after this Input to insert a brand new Input after the currently shown Input Click DELETE this Input completely to remove the currently displayed Input Note this will remove any Surface Ticks and other settings and cannot be undone You will receive a confirmation dialog in case you clicked this button accidentally The Select Pin Connections button will open the Input Pin Connection screen as shown in Figure 16 below Drag and drop the desired pin into the 1st Channel Pin Numbers column and 2 3 4 5th and 6 Channel Pin Numbers column if applicable for a stereo 3 channel or 5 1 input or if you wish to assign the next available Pin s on a particular card slot simply click the Auto button With Inputs it is possible and sometimes useful to duplicate Inputs using the same Pin connections but different settings Us AEConfig 3 6 File Name 3Gl AE1 CF1E a16 E p EE ps EH Ed EJ E ps E E E p EE ps EH Ed EJ E ps E E INPUT PIN CON NECTIONS Drag and Drop As Required First Input Prev Input Next Input Last Input TU Return to Editor Trash e Surface L
47. nect one Audio Engine to a distant transmitter site gt To aid future expansion you may prefer to leave some intermediate slots blank If considering this please contact Logitek or your reseller for advice DSP cards must be allocated as follows LoneSharc and or SharcAttack DSP cards are loaded into slots J and or K The card in slot J handles DSP for the Port 1 Surface The card in slot K handles DSP for Port 2 amp 3 Surfaces An example hardware layout is shown in the Hardware Config tab of AEConfig on the following page Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual itj 3 p o Planning your Audio Engine layout Lo itek f Logitek AEConfig 3 6 AE 1 File Name 3Gl AE1 CF1E a16 New Read Save Print Upload Command System Network Hardw Config Config Config Config Config Library Page Page Confi Jes Settings Settings Settings HARDWARE CONFIGURATION M0 Slots A H Surfaces 1 3 Add 108D Card Add ROC 5 ie a NE ITE 2 ae br b e git sacha eat eae eat eae ee us Add Net A Card Add Router IO8D 080 10244 I0244 024A 10244 rant ES 00 F seri 1k anae fe RE i 5 Add Lone SHARC EE B Fate ru 9 one Add Remora o EH i Add SharcAttack Add Mosaic 2 EH d 6 6 6 6 Nee EHE cmm Add Artisan 20 EH RixLacl Logitck e AEPS Digital Digital is 4 om Ow ow 9 I4 e 9 EE z4UDC elelel e
48. nfig Config Library Page Page Config Settings Settings Settings OUTPUT SETTINGS Device Surface Label Situs Normal Digital Right LIE mmm ee m EE Gm e Edi DAW Rte3 1 A 4 maes Osor 2 r9 F1 B D ODGF EdiRux 1 Rte3 1 B Edi Aux0tA1S Out Por2ProgamOu 4 AES Osor 2 rn Fi 3 0070 Edtauxd1 Rte3 1 C Edi AuxOtD1Out Por2 Program Out o AES Osor 2 B7L B7R 4 0071 wS1 pawi Rte3 2 A WS1 DAWI Record WSlAudnAlS a AES Lis Pbir 2 E9 Ew 5 0072 wsi Mixa Rte3 2 B wStMonitoA Por Delay CP10ut 4 AES Os or 2 en E12 6 0073 wstauxd1 Rte3 2 C WS1 AuxDt D1 Out WSlAudnAiS o maes Osor 2 B8L B8R 7 0074 RE Spare B1 AET SpareB1 AE Silence o AES Osor 2 Bit BIR 8 0075 AE1 Spare B2 AEl SpareB2 AE Sience o AES Osor 2 B2L B2R 9 0076 348 Flashi 340 Flashi Record Port Program Out o AES s Pbir 2 B3L B3R 10 0077 348 Patch D1 340 AuxOt D1 Out Port Program Out o AES Osor 2 BaL B4R in oors 340 Pateh D2 340 Aw0tD20uw Pont Programa o waes Osmo 2 esi esr 12 0079 Edi Flashi Ed1Flashi Record Port2 Program Out 0 AES Os oir 2 Bet BER 13 007A 346 DAW Prod 340 DAW Prod Record Porti Program Out KAES 15 PDIF CIL C1IR 15 007C AE1 Spare C3 AE1 Spare C3 AE1 Silence 0
49. ng each save This will be in the Backup Folder located inside the directory where the config file is stored Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 15 4 Working with AEConfig Lo itek Print Config File The Print Config button allows you to print the current Config File in AEConfig to a printer Clicking the Print Config button displays the Print Configuration screen as shown below in Figure 4 Selected Printer Use the pull down box to select the printer you wish to use These will be the printers that have been installed on the PC you are using Print options Print an individual section from the list by clicking on its button or print the Complete Package Logitek AEConfig 3 6 AE 1 File Name 3GI_AE1_CF1E a16 E TEE LR Tir Toe Te D Pe T T8 8 Config Config Config Config Library Page Page Config Settings Settings Settings PRINT CONFIGURATION Configuration File L Apps Apps v3 5 Test Test Configs Sale Rev 1E 3GI__AE1_CF1E a16 DSP Table L Apps Apps v3 5 Test Test Configs Sale Rev 1E Standard37m 16_AUS 3GI AE1 dsp Command Library L Apps Apps v3 5 Test Test Configs Sale Rev 1E ABC Default lib Network Config File L Apps Apps v3 5 Test Test Configs Sale Rev 1E 3GI_ NET NCTD nco Selected Printer PRINT MDBTSYDSVISHP Color LaserJet 3700 PCL6 hd Hardware Configuration Input Settings Input Pin Connections by Line Number Input Pin Connections by Pin Number Output Settings and Pin Connections Outpu
50. nt area for them to be displayed Therefore the Output Surface Label is somewhat arbitrary The exception to this rule is guest headphone panels which display the Surface Label for the Output that matches their Device Number Number of Channels determines whether the Output will be mono 1 stereo 2 3 channel 3 or 5 1 6 TIP X Setting an Output as single channel does not automatically make a mono Output If a stereo DSP Output is assigned to a single channel I O card Output the left channel of that DSP Output will be used To ensure true mono Outputs only assign mono sources or use a DSP Crosspoint to perform a stereo to mono mix The Normal Signal Level field is set to O by default however on some Outputs you may wish to increase or decrease this Generally you should set Analog Outputs to 4 if using 4dBm as reference level Network and Digital Outputs are set to O for unity The valid range is 20 to 8 The Digital Format field can be set to either AES or S PDIF by selecting the appropriate box The Pin Connections field displays the currently assigned 1st Channel Pin Numbers and 2 3 4 5th and 6 Channel Pin Numbers column if applicable for a stereo or 5 1 input Configuration of this option was described in the previous section 42 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 5 Creating amp Editing Config Files ile Name 3G AE1 CFIE a1E Save Upload Command System Network Hardware Input Config Config Library Page P
51. nual 35 cons s 5 gt a Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo 2 itek TIP GPI numbers are 1 15 for the Audio Engine GPls and start at 101 201 or 301 for each set of Surface GPls The character in the hundreds column corresponds to the surface s Port The Normal Signal Level field is set to O by default however on some Inputs you may wish to increase or decrease this Generally you should set Analog Inputs to 4 if using 4dBm as reference level Network and Digital Inputs are set to O for unity The valid range is 20 to 4 8 TIP Ifan Input level is too high you need to INCREASE the reference level which causes the Audio Engine to reduce the gain relative to unity The reference value adjusts the gain prior to the A D converters on Analog I O cards so needs to be correctly set to avoid digital clipping The Mix Minus Bus field allows you to allocate the Input to a specific Mix Minus Bus number Refer to page 27 for more information on Mix Minus Busses It is possible to allocate more than one Input to the same Mix Minus Bus In that case the appropriate Mix Minus Output will subtract ANY of the Inputs that are on for that Mix Minus Bus number You cannot have different Mix Minus Bus numbers on different Ports on the same Audio Engine but you can duplicate the Input with the same Pin connections and different Mix Minus settings The Fader Start checkbox enables an automatic Channel On and remote start if applicable when
52. ociated control of a Logitek Audio Engine How to Use This Manual The primary purpose of this manual is to educate the reader in the configuration of their Logitek system This manual covers all the tasks required to fully configure an Audio Engine However those who do not need to build a system from scratch but simply need to support or update an existing config can skip some chapters The manual is divided into chapters that can be read in isolation depending on what level of knowledge the reader requires Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an introduction to the application and how to navigate your way around it Chapter 2 Installing AEConfig This chapter details the process of installing AEConfig Chapter 3 Planning your Audio Engine Layout This chapter details the considerations that should be made before installing your Audio Engine Chapter 4 Working with AEConfig This chapter outlines the screens in which you will work when creating saving reading and uploading config files Chapter 5 Creating and Editing Config Files This chapter outlines the procedures to create configs from scratch and edit existing configurations Chapter 6 Common Tasks This chapter describes some common tasks that you may need to perform during system maintenance This is recommended reading for engineers that need to support an existing system 4 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual t 1 5 E Introductio
53. of the grid does not affect sorting as Output Labels are not shown on the Surfaces TIP Most Output properties can be viewed from the summary grid To edit an Output you need to click its line number to open the edit page Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 39 cons by 5 jo Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek Editing Adding and Removing Outputs To edit add or remove an Output click the line number on the left hand side of that Output If this is the first Output you are adding click line 1 If you wish to insert an Output at a particular location click the line number for the preceding Output first Navigation Buttons A group of buttons is provided to move quickly between items in the grid without going back to the list summary view First Line will display the first Output in the list Previous Line will go the previous Output in the list Next Line will go to the next Output in the list Last Line will display the last Output in the list The Return to Grid button returns you to the Output Settings Page where all Outputs are listed Function Buttons Click ADD new Output after this Output to insert a brand new Output after the currently shown Output Click DELETE this Output completely to remove the currently displayed Output Note this will remove any Surface Ticks and other settings and cannot be undone You will receive a confirmation dialog in case you clicked this button accident
54. om overlapping any ranges 5 Click OK to confirm the changes The Edit Audio Engine field will be replaced by the Network AE List field 6 Repeat this process for each Audio Engine in your system The Config files for each Engine must already be setup Network Sources List The Network Sources List frame displays all Network Sources from every Audio Engine cs 3 Te File Name 3GI AE1 CF1E a16 EJ E E EA EA Kcd Eza Ea ced E E EA NETWORK PAGE Network Config File Name L Apps Apps v3 5 Test Test Configs Sale Rev 1E 3GI_NET_NCIE nco Network Sources List Edit Audio Engine 2 Total Network Sources File Name AE2 a16 AE Network Label Unique Name end cub ua Slot H 1 1 340 Program 340 PGMs N 2 H3 H4 2 1 340 fux 1 340 AX1s N 2 H5 H amp 3 1 348 Aux 2 340 AX2s N lt 2 H7 H8 Lowest Channel 67 4 1 348 Aux 3 340 AX3s N 2 H9 H10 Channel Count 32 5 1 348 fux 340 AX4s N 2 H11 H12 amp 1 348 Pgm Mono 340 PGMm N 3 Hi Highest Channel 7 1 340 fuxiMono 340 AX1m N 12 H 14 8 1 348 Post Dly 340 PSTs N 2 H15 H16 9 1 348 MM 1 340REM1 MM N 12 H17 10 1 348 HM 2 340 REM2 MM N 12 H 18 n 3548 HM 3 340 ISDN MM N 12 H 19 12 1 348 HM 6 340 CITY MM N 2 H20 H21 13 1 348 Ancr Mic 340 Ancr Mic 1 H 22 14 1 Ed1 Program Edi PGMs N 2 H
55. ontext of a system installation or to become familiar with the entire Logitek Console Router System the reader should also reference Audio Engine Installation amp Support Manual Supervisor Reference Manual Systems Design Guide gt Surface Reference Manuals It is assumed the person responsible for installing and configuring AEConfig has a solid understanding of Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems or has ready access to IT support Manual Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual This text indicates a menu choice to be made with an arrow separating a multi level selection eg Control Panel gt Users amp Passwords This can be a menu choice in a Logitek application or within Windows Indicates a see also section in this manual or another Logitek manual AN The exclamation symbol signifies an important note or critical information This text represents a command script block example instruction to be typed or directory path TIP A useful tip from our knowledge base Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 3 P ES 1 i Introduction Lo itek About AEConfig The AEConfig program has been developed by Logitek Electronic Systems to allow simple configuration of your Audio Engines It allows you to setup the hardware in the Engine as well as Inputs Outputs Surfaces and GPls that interface to it AEConfig s purpose is to configure the audio and ass
56. ou are not familiar with their layout In some cases there may be country specific versions of the DSP Tables available US Australia UK These are generally setup with that country s preferred default settings eg for talkback The US versions apply to any country where specific DSP Tables have not been made Table 1 Australian DSP Tables File Country Chars Left DSP J Right DSP K Notes STANDARD30 AUS AUS 8 LoneSharc LoneSharc pre June 2003 pre June 2003 STANDARD31 AUS AUS 8 LoneSharc LoneSharc June 2003 June 2003 STANDARD317 16 AUS AUS 16 LoneSharc LoneSharc June 2003 June 2003 STANDARD32 AUS AUS 8 SharcAttack LoneSharc Mosaic compatible on Port 1 June 2005 June 2003 STANDARD32m AUS AUS 8 SharcAttack LoneSharc Mosaic named for all Ports June 2005 June 2003 STANDARD32 16_AUS AUS 16 SharcAttack LoneSharc Mosaic compatible on Port 1 June 2005 June 2003 STANDARD33_AUS AUS 8 SharcAttack LoneSharc Mosaic compatible on Port 1 June 2005 June 2005 STANDARD33 16_ AUS AUS 16 SharcAttack LoneSharc Mosaic compatible all Ports June 2005 June 2005 STANDARD35_AUS AUS 8 SharkAttack SharkAttack pre June 2005 pre June 2005 STANDARD36 NoPort3 AUS AUS 8 SharcAttack SharcAttack Expanded Port 2 no Port 3 STANDARD37 AUS AUS 8 SharcAttack SharcAttack Mosaic compatible all Ports June 2005 4 June 2005 STANDARD37 16_AUS AUS 1
57. rdware Config Page AE C6 Ports 4 6 The AE C6 controller card has 6 Surface Ports instead of the 3 available in the AE C2 In Audio Engine version 3 only Ports 1 3 are available for allocation DSP resources If connecting Utility Panels router intercom button or guest panels you do not need to show these in AEConfig s Hardware Config page The port allocation is only to establish DSP resources Router When you select a Router in the Hardware Config page DSP Router Crosspoints are allocated in the Audio Engine Between 10 20 mono stereo are available depending on the DSP Card and Port It is possible to use DSP Router Crosspoints without a physical Router panel connected Likewise a physical panel can be configured to use Output Routes only and not use a DSP Port For more information see the Utility Panels User s Manual Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 25 5 a Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek Page System Page The System Page is used to setup information about a Config including Surface Label Size AE Number Controller Card Type Sampling Rate International Settings and the associated DSP Table file System The current Configuration file DSP Table Command Library and Network Config file names and their associated paths are displayed in the upper portion of the screen ER E 3 6 File Name 4RK_AE1_CF1C a16 EA mE
58. rovide scripting and macro functionality However some commands such as audio level alarms or US EAS switching may need to be executed inside the Audio Engine rather than in Supervisor Generally you will only use library commands under advice from Logitek or your reseller A default library file AECommand 1ib is established when a new Config is created This file contains some system default commands such as mic muting and GPls AEConfig will handle the management of this file automatically Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 9 N 1 2 Installing amp Upgrading AEConfig Lo itek DSP Tables dsp Each Config requires an associated DSP Table which instructs the Audio Engine on how to interact with the DSP Cards These files are supplied by Logitek Electronic Systems or your reseller In most cases the standard files can be used without alteration However in some circumstances the DSP Tables may need to be customized to change default device names fader levels or bus assignments The DSP Table required for your Audio Engines is dependent upon the type and version of DSP Cards used Where your DSP Cards are the same between Audio Engines and no Engine specific customizations are required you can reference the same DSP Table in each Configuration See Appendix B for a list of current DSP Tables TIP Before creating a Config you should copy the required DSP Table s to the directory where you will
59. s control over the monitor route gain muting and other functions to be made at the Surface The DSP Outputs are in the GREEN shaded rows Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 45 5 Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo itek TIP Cue Out for Port 1 is automatically setup For Port 2 you need to find the Port 2 Cue Out DSP Output and assign it to Port 1 RightCue on the Port 1 page TIP Cue Out for Port 3 requires appropriate settings in your DSP Table and is only supported by the AE C6 card Logitek AEConfig 3 6 AE1 FileName 3Gl AE1 CFIE a16 New Read Save Print Upload EA EA Eg Ec ES EA Config Config Config Config Config EA EA Eg Ec ES EA SURFACE SETTINGS Port 1 Mosaic 18 170 ticks Port 2 Remora 4 169 ticks Port 3 Router 74 ticks Output Selections 586 ticks Studio 340 Edit 1 NSS Router RED Local amp Network Sources GREEN DSP Sources Blue RouteXY Allowed Destinations CD 1 340CD 1 tD2 340cD2 Flash1 340 Flash Patch D1 340 Auxin D1 Patch D2 340 Auxin D2 Flashi Edi Flash Patch D1 Ed1 AuxinD1 Silence AE1 Silence DAW Prod 340 DAW Prod DAW Airt 340 DAW Air DAW Air2 340 DAW Air2 DAW Airs 340 DAW Air3 DAW Prod Ed1 DAW Prod DAW Aird Ed DAW Airl DAW Air2 Edi DAW Air2 DAW Prod WS1 DAW Prod Tel1 340 Tell Tel2 340 Tel2 Ancr Mic 340 Ancr Mic Ed1 DAW Record Ed1 AuxOtA1S Out Ed1 AuxOt D1 Out WS1 DAW
60. save the Configs The DSP Table can be set on AEConfig s System Page 10 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual ES 3 Planning your Audio Engine layout Lo itek 3 Planning your Audio Engine layout This chapter outlines some best practices used in the field for Audio Engine configuration TIP X Planning the optimum layout of a system does require some prior experience with the Logitek system If a system design has not been provided during the sales process we recommend you work with Logitek Electronic Systems or your reseller to create or review your system design Engine Slot Allocation gt Audio Engine slots A through H are able to accept a range of input output I O cards gt Audio Engine slots J and K are for DSP cards such as LoneSharc and SharcAttack The double width controller card must be located in slot I Available I O cards include IO8D Digital I O card with 8 stereo inputs amp outputs 1024A Analog I O card with 12 stereo inputs amp outputs NetA Fiber Network card with 512 audio channels I O cards may be allocated as follows gt Analog and Digital I O cards can be in any slot from A to H gt Logitek recommends grouping cards with the Digital I O cards to the left of the Analog I O cards starting from slot A This helps to minimize the impact of backplane noise reflections The primary NetA card must be loaded into slot H A secondary NetA LX card may be placed in Slot G to con
61. sconnected useful for checking configs off site If uploading via Supervisor click the Press to Connect button to connect to Supervisor Supervisor will ping the engine to make sure it is there If the engine responds the AE Status box will change to a green status the red status Not Connected bar will change to a green status Connected bar and the button title will change to Press to Disconnect The AE Status box will change to green the log is cleared and the Check Current Configuration button is also reset at this time This is shown below in Figure 6 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 19 4 Working with AEConfig Lo itek TIP If you click the Check Current Configuration button before the Audio Engine responds to the ping you will get an error stating that the Audio Engine is not ready Wait a couple of seconds for the ping to answer back At this point both the Host Status and AE Status boxes will change to a green status You can now proceed to click the Check Current Configuration button again i Logitek AEConfig 3 6 AE 1 File Name 4RK AE1 CF1C a16 UPLOAD CONFIGURATION Configuration File L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RKXARK Rev 1CXARK AET1 CF1C a16 DSP Table L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1C Standard37m 16_AUS 4RK AE1 dsp Command Library L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1CXABC Default lib Network Config File L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RKX4RK Rev 1C 4RK__NET_NC1C nco Upload to Audio Engine
62. t Pin Connections by Pin Number Surface Surface Surface Output Settings Settings Settings Selection Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Settings DSP Command aay Table Table List Complete Package Figure 4 Print Configuration Screen 16 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 47T s j gt 4 a Working with AEConfig Lo itek TIP X Surface Settings Port 1 etc will only be available for those ports which have a surface configured in the Hardware Configuration Page Those ports which do not have a surface configured will be blank i e there will be no button present for that port Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual I7 4 Working with AEConfig Lo itek Upload Config File Upload m Config Configs must be uploaded to each Audio Engine You do not need to be familiar with Config creation to perform an upload It is important to note that you cannot download a Config from an Audio Engine to AEConfig Configs are only uploaded TO the Audio Engine Upload methods You can upload Configs in one of two ways 1 Directly to the Audio Engine using a serial connection 2 Via Supervisor using Supervisor as an IP to Serial gateway If your system uses Supervisor you will generally upload Configs via Supervisor as it has a continuous serial connection to each Audio Engine AEConfig cannot access the serial ports if Supervisor is running If your system does not make use of Supervisor then you would upload dire
63. t to available DSP and Device Numbers generally only 3 Mix Minus outputs can be used on Port 2 amp Port 3 Surfaces The settings for Mix Minus 1 24 are Bus Always On Add Mic Stereo TIP TIP TIP Sets the default Source Bus for the Mix Minus PGM CUE Aux 1 Aux 2 or Aux 3 Determines whether the Mix Minus is always on or only produces audio when the associated Input is turned on If Add Mic When Off is selected the studio s Talkback Mic is routed to the Mix Minus output when the associated Input if turned off Makes the Mix Minus a stereo Output this will disable pair the following Mix Minus bus Bus Always On and Add Mic When Off will conflict with each other if they are both selected on the same Mix Minus Bus Only one of these checkmarks should be selected in per individual Mix Minus column If both are selected Bus Always On will prevail Mix Minus 1 3 are individual mono Busses Mix Minus 4 25 are paired with each pair being either a stereo Mix Minus or two adjacent mono Mix Minuses If creating stereo Mix Minus outputs start at an EVEN numbered bus from MM 4 up Because Mix Minus 4 25 are paired you will need to allocate a single 2 Channel Output in AEConfig per pair of mono Mix Minuses Busses The Output is then allocated a paired Mix Minus eg MM4 5 which carries the two individual Mono Mix Minus Bus Outputs Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 5 a Creating amp Editing Config Files Lo i
64. tek Network Page The Network Page is used to setup network information for the sharing of audio between Engines The network configuration information is also used by CommanaBuilder so is usually required even when no Fiber Network is actually used Page Network Logtek AEConfig 3 6 File Name 4RK AE1 CF1C a16 PR TE m T Tes eee Tee ee Toe To T Config Config Config Config Config Library Page Page Config Settings Settings Settings NETWORK PAGE Network Config File Name L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1C 4RK__NET_NC1C nco Browse Network Sources List Network AE List Total Network Sources Configuration AE Number fi AE Network Label Unique Name nus Sl im AE Configuration File Name Charna Chan Channel Num Lowest Highest Count 1 1 456 Program 450 PGMs N 2 2 1 450 Aux 1 450 AX1s N 2 3 1 450 fux 2 450 AX2s N 2 H3 H 66 64 4 1 450 Aux 3 450 AX3s N 2 5 1 450 Aux 4 450 AX4s N 2 2 4RK AE2 CF1C a16 e 1 450 Pgm Mono 450 PGMm N oa TUR H67 H130 64 7 1 450 fuxiMono 450 AX1m N 1 8 1 450 Post Dly 450 PSTs N 2 9 1 458 MM 1 450 REM1 MM N 1 10 1 450 HM 2 450 REM2 MM N 1 n 450 HM 3 450 ISDN MM N 4 12 1 450 MM 6 450 CITY MM N 2 13 1 450 Ancr Mic 450 Ancr Mic 12 14 1 Ed1 Program Ed1 PGMs N 2 15 1 Ed1 Aux 1 Edi AX1s N 2 H25 H26 18 1
65. tional DSP Tables contact Logitek Electronic Systems To obtain country specific DSP tables contact the support agent in that country 51
66. udio Engine simply click on the Add New Audio Engine button located at the bottom of the Network AE List shown in Figure 12 The new Engine will be listed in the first available position so add each Audio Engine in order After you add an Engine it is displayed with the message FILE NOT FOUND as in Figure 13 Logitek AEConfig 3 6 AE 1 File Name 3GI__AF1_CF1E a16 PR TE T De ee Te eT Config Config Config Config Library Page Page Config Settings Settings Settings NETWORK PAGE Network Config File Name L Apps Apps v3 5 Test Test Configs Sale Rev 1EX3GI NET NCTE nco Network Sources List Network AE List Total Network Sources 72 Configuration AE Number 1 AE Network Label Unique Name Chan Channel 3 E Configuration File Name TERR Cum zem TM Count 1 1 348 Program 340 PGMs N 2 2 A 2 1 346 Aux 1 340 AX1s N a 1 3GI_AE1_CF1E a16 3 1 358 Aux 2 340 AX2s N 2 8 mE Ir 4 1 348 fux 3 340 AX3s N 2 E 1 F Rem 5 1 340 fux 340 AX4s N 2 H11 H12 6 1 348 Pgm Mono 340 PGMm N 1 H 13 FILE NOT FOUND 7 1 358 fiuxiHono 340 AX1m N 1 H 14 8 1 348 Post Dly 340 PSTs N 2 H15 H16 9 1 348 HM 1 340 REM1 MM N 1 H 17 10 1 3548 HM 2 340 REM2 MM N 1 H18 n 3548 HM 3 340 ISDN MM N 1 H 19 12 1 340 HM 6 340 CITY MM N 2 H20 H21 13 1 348 Ancr Mic 340 Ancr Mic 1 H 22 14 1
67. ven though the field isn t full If you wish to edit the label that appears on faders for a particular Input you just need to change the Surface Label for that Input We recommend you don t change the Unique Name as this name may be referenced by a Trigger in CommanaBuilder Changing the Surface Label does not have any impact on other areas of the system TIP After making a change to Surface Labels you should save and upload any changed configs A Soft Reset will populate the necessary changes to the Engine and Surfaces and can be done whilst on air Changing the Normal level of an Input Output You may wish to change the normal nominal level of an Input or Output As an example microphone levels are often set to OdB reference to provide an additional 4dB of headroom compared to a mic normalled for 4 You may also have devices or sources that are consistently too low or too high in this case you can tweak the normal level to make permanent adjustments By following the procedures outlined in Chapter 5 the normal Input or Output level can be set TIP If temporary level changes are required it is generally easier to use the Trim control on a fader which provides 10dB 10 to 20dB for Artisan of gain TIP X After making a change to levels you should save and upload any changed Configs A Soft Reset will populate the necessary changes to the Audio Engine and can be done whilst on air Logitek AEConfig Reference
68. will also give you a choice of setting up a folder called Logitek Programs in the Windows Start menu and creating Desktop shortcuts To upgrade Configs and Triggers from previous versions 1 Launch AEConfig read each config file aec or a16 and save it without making any changes to ensure that any new formatting is correctly done 2 Launch Supervisor 3 6 and set up the COM ports for the engines if necessary In Supervisor 3 6 you can change COM port assignments without having to restart the program 3 Launch CommandBuilder 3 6 read your trigger table from c Logitek3 6 save it and upload it to Supervisor 4 Configure and launch any other PC applications that you use at your facility Do not try using older versions of our software with version 3 6 as it will not be compatible 6 Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual o 2 a Installing amp Upgrading AEConfig Lo itek The setup program will copy the required files to the program directory establish a folder called Logitek Programs in the Windows Start menu if ticked and create desktop shortcuts if ticked These tasks can also be done manually by copying the program file to an appropriate directory Logitek Setup 3 6 Logite re Installation Installation Type Which type of Lagitek Version 3 6 software installation do you wish iv Install Logitek software on this PC for the first time Update a previous installation whose Supervisor program is a version BEFO
69. wn above in Figure 8 The config must now be stored in the engine This is done by clicking on the Store Configuration in Engine button TIP After the Config is stored in the Audio Engine it has not been made active An Engine reset is required before the Config goes live see following page Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual 4 Logitek AEConfig 3 6 AE 1 File Name 4RK AE1 CF1C al6 UPLOAD CONFIGURATION Configuration File L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1CXARK AET1 CF1C a16 DSP Table L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1CXStandard37mit16 AUS 4RK AE1 dsp Command Library L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RKX4RK Rev 1C ABC Default lib Network Config File L Sites ABC Rockhampton 4RK 4RK Rev 1C 4RK__NET_NC1C nco Upload to Audio Engine with Direct Connection Upload to Audio Engine with Supervisor Supervisor A IP Add TER Building table 12345678 ies cut Server Port 10200 Configuration Uploading to Supervisor table 12345678 Computer Name ws088059 Upload Uploading tables to Audio Engine 1 Host Status Connected Primary Current Configuration Device table 1 uploaded Ok Press to Disconnect Surface 1 table 2 uploaded Ok Store Surface 2 table 3 uploaded Ok Supervisor B Configuration Surface 3 table 4 uploaded Ok IP Add 127 0 0 1 in Engine Initial Route table 5 uploaded Ok dioss Action table 6 uploaded Ok Server Port 10200 Soft Output tab

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