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1. 9 Powering the unit eka a eee RE Re ee ee ee ee OR ee ee 10 212100 UD vz ii s mx dz ee a a 10 COHU UUR xuxbuuucAs E 10 Chapter 5 Main MENU ame avia m m uu aa 11 About the main menu 11 Main menu flowchart 11 Using the menu sse w uste Bz lan R n i 16 Main menu options 17 Chapter 6 Operation sus sus au 898 suka TALES bk 21 Default SCCO sas a zes se dh Anka AN US aus eba a s 21 Checking the CBMA software versions 21 Appendix A Functional Block Diagrams 23 Analogue input module DL441 23 Analogue output module DL442 24 Analogue Jack I O module DL443 25 AES EBU digital I O module DL452 26 Appendix B Technical Specification 27 General specifications 27 Inputs and outputs 27 DL351 Modular 1 0 SS SS a Operator Manual E i i XVI Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G I O Modules DL441 analogue input module DL442 analogue output module DL443 analogue Jack 1 O module DL452 digital I O module Replacing An I O Module Replacing a module
2. PRO LIVE AUDIO SYSTEM DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual Midas Klark Teknik Limited Klark Industrial Park Walter Nash Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7HJ England Tel 44 1562 741515 Fax 44 1562 745371 Email info midasklarkteknik com Website www midasconsoles com DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual DOCO2 DL351 Issue C July 2010 O Red Chip Company Ltd In line with the company s policy of continual improvement specifications and function may be subject to change without notice This Operator Manual was correct at the time of writing E amp OE N DU pp U NPBP 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Al A Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all vvarnings Follovv all instructions Do not use this apparatus near vvater Clean only vvith a dry cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has tvvo blades vvith one vvider than the other A grounding type plug has tvvo blades and a third grounding prong The vvide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for rep
3. e Power plugs must be inserted in socket outlets provided with protective earth contacts The electrical supply at the socket outlets must provide appropriate over current protection e Both the mains supply and the quality of earthing must be adequate for the equipment e Before connecting up the equipment check that the mains power supply voltage rating corresponds with the local mains power supply The rating of the mains power supply voltage is printed on the equipment Location Ideally a cool area is preferred away from power distribution equipment or other potential sources of interference Do not install the equipment in places of poor ventilation Do not install this equipment in a location subjected to excessive heat dust or mechanical vibration Allow for adequate ventilation around the equipment making sure that its fans and vents are not obstructed Whenever possible keep the equipment out of direct sunlight Do not place the equipment in an unstable condition where it might accidentally fall over Make sure that the mains voltage and fuse rating information of the equipment will be visible after installation Audio connections To ensure the correct and reliable operation of your equipment only high quality balanced screened twisted pair audio cable should be used Precautions XLR connector shells should be of metal construction so that they provide a screen when connected to the control cen
4. j m Loki mi EEE RS LEE HA po EEE Ei EEE EH EEE see 1 l Four ventilation panels Do not 5 Control panel see Control panel on obstruct page 6 2 Power supply unit monitoring panel see 6 Eight rows of eight write on strips for psu panel on page 5 manually marking the analogue digital channel 3 Ethernet control panel see Ethernet uu control panel on page 5 7 Cut outs for rack mounting fixings 4 AES50 audio panel monitors see AES50 audio panel on page 6 psu panel This panel monitors the voltage rails of the two povver supplies The tvvo sets of panel LEDs illuminate to show that the voltage rails are active There are five yellovv LEDs per supply voltage each representing a specific voltage rail 18V 18V 5V 3 3V and 48V Ethernet control panel The Ethernet control panel has a green LED which has three states of illumination to indicate the following Ethernet control e Off not connected e On connected e Flashing active communications DL351 Modular IVO VA Ri mea Operator Manual O ES Chapter 2 Front Panel AES50 audio panel The AES50 audio panel has four sets of LEDs one set per z LI i oo AES50 audio connector to indicate communication status as AES50 audio follows 10 ok e Green ok LED pulsating good communication error e Red error LED illuminated communication error Control panel The control panel is use
5. video and mouse switching on control centre e Fast flexible audio and control system architecture e Modular digital and analogue 1 0 options e Advanced automation and system operating preferences e PROG is flexible and the system can be customised with the needs of the install e VGA outputs for additional screens Reliability High reliability with some redundancy and other back up contingencies e Failure tolerant of any single failure of hardware or software e Proven stable Linux operating system e Dual redundant control surface master controllers and PSUs e Duplicated N 1 network for redundancy e Control centre has triple redundant power supplies DL351 Modular I O stage box has dual redundant power supplies e DL371 Audio System Engine stage box has N 1 optional modules with three N 1 power supply units PSUs Service and support 24 7 global telephone support Service support centres in US UK and Singapore Applications The PROG is the work horse mid to high end Midas Digital Console System akin to the industry standard Heritage 3000 Although the PRO6 is designed for the traditional touring live sound environment it is also ideal for medium sized theatre small house of worship installations and broadcast So being a truly multi function console in the Midas tradition the PRO6 is suitable for many applications such as Live sound touring MON or FOH duties Live sound smal
6. Insert point DL351 Modular I O si a S Operator Manual E i 44 Appendix F PRO6 Live Audio System Direct input e Routing via level controls to 16 matrix buses Effects processing and GEQs The PRO6 contains eight mono Klark Teknik KT GEQs and seven effects processors as standard The seven effects processors can be freely chosen from e KT DN780 reverb e Delay e Flanger e Phaser e Pitch shifter e 501 dynamics e Stereo 3 band compressor The eight mono KT GEQs can be patched into any output There are many patching options for the effects processors e Assign to any insert send return e Assign to any pool in or out e Assign FX out to aux return e Assign FX in to aux send post fade e Assign FX out to bus direct in e Assign FX in to channel direct out A Klark Teknik DN9331 RapidE motorised fader GEQ controller can be used with the PRO6 This unit provides rapid adjustments of the graphics with real hardware and not a mouse and screen The graphic channel is selected either by the SOLO button solo tracking system STS on the PRO6 Control Centre or by buttons on the Rapide itself Audio physical connections The total number of audio connections that is the XLR count for a standard PRO6 Live Audio System is 96 This includes dedicated and configurable XLR connections The dedicated XLR connections on the DL351 Modular I O comprises 56 off mic line inputs All of the configurabl
7. LED N 7 N 7 SRC SRC N 7 a 19 1 zo 12S Digital Audio 8 125 Digital Audio 8 O Digital Audio Digital Audio Receiver CLOCKS CLOCKS Transmitter AES EBU IN FRA r D351 Modular 1 0 E Operator Manual 27 Appendix B Technical Specification This appendix contains the technical specifications for the DL351 Modular 110 For system related DL351 Modular I O specifications and for full technical specifications for the XL8 Live Performance System please refer to the Owner s Manual part number DOCO2 DL3 Due to a policy of continual improvement Midas reserves the right to alter the function or specification at any time without notice General specifications Inputs Analogue Dimensions 7U x 410 mm deep Net weight 50 kg Power requirements 100V to 240V 50 to 60Hz Operating temperature range 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature range 20 C to 60 C and outputs inputs Connector 3 pin XLR balanced A D converter 24 bit 96k and 128 times over sampling Analogue outputs Connector 3 pin XLR balanced D A converter 24 bit 96k and 128 times over sampling Digital inputs Connector AES3 two channels of digital audio on 3 pin XLR Sample rates Accepts any frequency between 32k to 96k Bypass Sample rate converter can be bypassed DL351 Modular YO EEE Operator Manual O i DAS 28 Appendix B Technical Specification Digital outputs Connector A
8. designed for the purpose When cleaning the LCD display please take the following precautions e Avoid putting pressure on the screen e Don t use harsh abrasives for example paper towels e Don t apply liquids directly to the screen Don t use ammonia based cleaners and solvents such as acetone If you have any queries about cleaning the LCD display please don t hesitate to contact US DL451 Modular I O SS SS a Operator Manual E i i 36 Appendix E Service Information Cleaning the internal fans The unit s internal fans need to cleaned regularly to remove the build of dust dirt etc We recommend that they are cleaned at least once a year provided the unit has been operated under normal conditions However if the operating conditions are more adverse or extreme for example if the unit is operated in the vicinity of smoke machines new carpets etc this frequency should be increased accordingly This procedure must be carried out by a fully qualified service engineer If you have any queries contact Midas details can be found at the front of this manual Equipment disposal When this equipment has come to the end of it useful life its disposal may come under the DIRECTIVE 2002 96 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE Hazardous substances in WEEE contaminate water soil and air and ultimately put at risk our environment and health The
9. directive aims to minimize the impacts of WEEE on the environment during their lifetimes and when they become waste The WEEE directive addresses the disposal of products when they have reached the end of their life and contributes to the reduction of wasteful consumption of natural resources This will help to reduce pollution and protect the environment and ourselves If this equipment carries a crossed out wheelie bin shown left please do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste but collect and dispose of in accordance with local WEEE legislation The horizontal bar underneath indicates that the product was placed on the EU market after 13th August 2005 For WEEE disposal see our website at www midasconsoles com for information DL451 Modular 1 0 fl Operator Manual 37 Appendix F PRO6 Live Audio System This chapter provides a detailed overview of the XL8 Live Performance System Standard system configuration The PRO6 Live Audio System is a very powerful and flexible audio processing system that provides a complete solution for any audio mixing and signal distribution application in a live sound environment Despite its compact size the standard PRO6 offers 56 channel inputs eight auxiliary returns 41 buses 16 auxes 16 matrices three masters and six solos eight on board effects processors PEQs four band on inputs and six band on outputs eight standard up to 36 maximum 31 ba
10. module is held in place by two screws at the left and right hand sides A short metal post or stud adjacent to each screw facilitates removal gt gt To remove a module 1 Switch off the unit and isolate it electrically see To switch the unit off on page 10 Disconnect all connectors from the rear panel such as mains XLRs USBs etc Remove the two securing screws at either end of the module you wish to remove see Figure 1 4 Pull out the module using the two circular machined posts adjacent to the securing screws Module securing screws Circular machined post Circular machined post Su Sa e Da o BN Figure 1 Location of components involved in module removal DL351 Modular I O FV SS Operator Manual li 34 Appendix D Replacing An 1 O Module gt gt To fit a module 1 5 6 Make sure the unit is switched off and electrically isolated see To switch the unit off on page 10 At the rear of the unit offer up the rear of the module to its required module position Make sure the module is in the correct orientation Insert the module and push it carefully into position Secure using two securing screws see Figure 1 Location of components involved in module removal on page 33 Connect up the unit and switch it on see Chapter 4 Getting Started Check that the new module is functioning correctly Although the unit will re
11. not operate the equipment or any of its parts if safety guards are ineffective or their effectiveness has been reduced DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual Precautions Optional equipment Unless advised otherwise optional equipment must only be installed by service personnel and in accordance with the appropriate assembly and usage regulations DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual Special accessories To comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules any special accessories that is items that cannot be readily obtained from multiple retail outlets supplied with this equipment must be used with this equipment do not use any alternatives as they may not fulfil the RF requirement Precautions DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual XV Contents Chapter 1 Dalego stle d Ns ssa kx kub 1 nn a a SES Ss e uf ks kus 1 ss 2 Warranty and registration 2 About this manual ss saka x ss aaa 3 RE yes o E E ao 3 Chapter 2 Front Panel E e oes 5 DS ssuu ence rub su gox dl ee e umu e burdo lu Uom do Gus e 0 6 5 Ethernet control panel 5 AES50 audio panel s a as ss Bee arala a a sod dla aa kou wa ka 6 COltrol DARE 4 44 ao suna ore ksi sUse eeo gain sos 6 Chapter 3 Rear Panels rr io ta 7 Mans NDUE enero EN E dui 7 Connector panel 8 Chapter 4 Getting Started a Ru R Ru nx z H 9 Connecting UP
12. own applicable end user licence agreement and many of these agreements permit you to copy modify and redistribute the applicable software but you must review the on line documentation that shares a directory or otherwise accompanies each of the GNU Linux Programs provided to you for the specific terms and conditions Nothing in this Licence limits your rights under or grants you rights that supersede the terms of any other applicable end user licence agreement If you wish to receive a computer readable copy of the source code for any of the GNU Linux Programs that have been provided with your Midas or Klark Teknik Product send a cheque or money order no cash accepted your address and 10 00 to cover the cost of optical media postage and handling to Midas Klark Teknik Limited ATIN Linux Programs CD for Midas Klark Teknik Walter Nash Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7H England In your request indicate your Product s name and model number serial number and version release information In your request also indicate the relevant Software version release information This offer made pursuant to the GNU Linux Programs end user licence agreements may expire according to the terms of those agreements in which case your cheque will be returned to you or destroyed at our option Please note that the GNU Linux Programs that may be available to you under this offer consists of the GNU Linux Operating System c
13. quality low latency audio distribution The use of the AES standard allows straightforward interfacing with any third party hardware that also utilises this connection MidasNET connections carry digital audio control data and standard Ethernet traffic bi directionally down a single cable Cat 5e cable is used for the local connections and the single digital snake equivalent to a 384 channel analogue multi core between control centre and DL371 Audio System Engine The combination of audio control clock and third party Ethernet data in a single network means that the hardware interfaces on a single RJ 45 connection All system connections are duplicated for full dual redundancy Reliability redundancy All critical system connections and most components incorporate integral backup and recovery strategies such as redeployment of resources N 1 or dual redundancy etc A modular approach to software hardware and physical construction also aids reliability and simplifies servicing The following lists some examples e The DL371 Audio System Engine incorporates N 1 redundant power supplies and five modules with the capability to fit an optional sixth spare module The standard failure recovery for modules will be redeployment of critical roles typically causing loss of some less important inputs With the optional sixth module fitted the system will operate as N 1 and there will be no loss of function after redeployment e The
14. router is contained in the same rack and incorporates dual HyperMAC connections in and out e The control centre contains dual redundant master controllers dual GUI screens and N 1 redundant power supplies The I O is modular in blocks of eight to limit the potential for total audio connection failure and incorporates dual redundant power supplies This resilience strategy provides high reliability performance at a reasonable cost because it is designed in from the start and not as an afterthought DL351 Modular 1 0 SS SS a Operator Manual E i i 46 Appendix F PRO6 Live Audio System Control software The operating system of the PRO6 is Linux which is an open source stable proven operating system OS Linux is used in many mission critical applications worldwide and has allowed Midas software engineers to write a ground up system that contains no hidden or unused code This has resulted in an efficient compact application which is quick in operation quick booting and comparatively easy to debug Two copies of the master control software run on separate processors to provide resilience to failure GUI The PRO6 has two daylight viewable TFT screens that provide fast zone and channel strip status indication Although any screen can display any information but in the standard configuration screen information relates to module location So the mix bay screen displays the channel strip and fast zone 12 inputs and
15. settings screen l Use the up down arrow buttons to go to the pair of input or output channels you wish to configure 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 and 6 or 7 and 8 5 Press SELECT to go to the SRC on off selection screen Use the up down arrow buttons to choose on off as required 7 Press SELECT The display will briefly display the Saving new setting screen and revert to the SRC on off screen 8 Press MENU as many times as necessary to do one of the following e Configure another pair of channels e Exit this option gt gt To set up the word size for a pair of digital output channels 1 After selecting the digital I O board you wish to configure see To select the digital 1 O board module position on page 19 press SELECT to go to the Clock Setup out screen Note Pressing SELECT has no effect if there is no digital I O board fitted in this position Also pressing MENU takes you to the option 5 display whether a digital I O board is fitted or not 2 Use the up down arrow buttons to go to the Word Size out screen 3 Press SELECT to go to the Select Channels screen 4 Use the up down arrow buttons to go to the pair of channels you wish to configure 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 and 6 or 7 and 8 5 Press SELECT to go to the select bit size screen 6 Use the up down arrow buttons to choose the word size from the following options 16 bits 20 bits or 24 bits 7 Pr
16. sub system DL351 Modular I O unit and DL371 Audio System Engine unit 2 Switch on the PRO6 Control Centre see To switch on the PRO6 Control Centre on page 52 3 In the master bay of the PRO6 Control Centre move all of the monitor and master channel faders to the minimum position and mute all of the master channels 4 Power up the PRO6 components such as the DL351 Modular I O unit and the DL371 Audio System Engine unit This can be done in any order you like 5 After the status indicator at the top of each GUI screen has changed to green as shown right switch on the speaker a sub system 6 Switch on the audio source and start playing the audio im gain trin ge 7 On the PRO6 Control Centre check that the audio inputs are routed to the master channels Then unmute the master channels and gradually increase their faders while listening to the sound levels from the speakers If there is no sound at all coming from the speakers when the faders are at maximum move the faders to below the OdB level and check if the audio is muted somewhere along the input paths and also check that the individual speakers are switched on If there is still no sound from the speakers see No audio on page 73 gt gt To power down the PRO6 system Important Note BEFORE switching off any of the PRO6 system components don t forget to mute the audio from the speakers and switch off the speaker sub system 1 Mute the audio fr
17. 1 Line mic board details ADDRESS prec REMOTE CONTROL UV MES INTERFACE 48V REMOTE STATUS INTERROGATE LED LED Ne De Nel SYSTEM ras 25 VVORD CLOCK 5 to 40dBu Gain MIC LINE x DIGITAL OUT E DIGITAL BACKPLANE SIGNALS DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual O 4 il 24 Appendix A Functional Block Diagrams Analogue output module DL442 Line out board details SYSTEM WORD CLOCK EE DIGITAL BACKPLANE SIGNALS DIGITAL IN REMOTE N 7 ADDRESS CONTROL INTERFACE NAT m O L Lo Pass Filter REMOTE INTERROGATE LED N 7 O A 1 OF 8 CHANNEL PATHS DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual Analogue Jack 1 O module DL443 25 Analogue Jack 1 O module DL443 DIGITAL OUT LINE ne AD IN O SYSTEM e VVORD CLOCK LOCAL PLL D A DIGITAL IN ADDRESS REMOTE i CONTROL INTERFACE LAIA i MUTE STATUS Lo Pass LED Filter o E DIGITAL BACKPLANE SIGNALS O LINE OUT DL351 Modular I O ISS Operator Manual i i 26 Appendix A Functional Block Diagrams AES EBU digital 1 O module DL452 ED DIGITAL BACKPLANE SIGNALS 1 OF 4 CHANNELS LOCAL PLL SYSTEM WORD CLOCK 125 Digital Audio Out 125 Digital Audio In ADDRESS DATA SYSTEM CONTROL FPGA AUDIO REMOTE SYNC Output SYSTEMS Input MUTE REMOTE INTERROGATE STATUS Clocks Clocks STATUS INTERROGATE LED LED LED
18. 16 outputs while the master bay screen displays the channel strip input fast zone four inputs and all meters The master bay screen is also generally used for automation effects GEQs third party screens etc although this is dependent on the current application concerts will probably be different to theatre and also operator preference The screens are controlled from the primary navigation zone at the bottom of the master bay via two trackballs A USB keyboard supplied is used for text editing System card expansion Additional digital 1 O format options will be available later for example MADI Console linking You can link two PRO6 Control Centres together Just connect an AES50 cable from a spare AES50 port on one router to a spare port on another and then set them up Generic AES50 connections in the GUI menu s Patching screen Integration of third party hardware software The PRO6 network includes the capability to interface any third party hardware that uses AES EBU or AES50 digital audio or standard analogue audio interface Each PRO6 AES EBU input and output has a sample rate converter Synchronisation to external AES3 interfaces can be e Global via inputs on the routers Local to each input Local to each output synchronisation to adjacent local output Multiple local connections can be at different sample rates The use of the AES50 protocol for the transmission of digital audio means that an
19. 351 Modular I O Operator Manual Main menu options 19 Option 5 Digital boards This option allows you to set up the clock source outputs SRC and word size for any digital I O board s fitted in the unit This option has eight boards to choose from A to H printed on the rear panel each one representing a module slot position Clock source and word size are for digital outputs only whereas SRC is for inputs and outputs The channels are configured in pairs If there are no digital I O boards fitted this option does not appear However if one or more digital 1 O boards are fitted all of the board positions A to H appear in the menu gt gt To select the digital O board module position l Enter the main menu as described in To enter the main menu on page 16 2 Use the up down arrow buttons to go to option 5 digital boards Note This option does not appear if there are no digital I O boards fitted 3 Press SELECT to display the screen for module position board A 6 Use the up down arrow buttons to go to the board you require gt gt To set up the clock source for a pair of digital outputs 1 After selecting the digital 1 O board you wish to configure see To select the digital 1 O board module position on page 19 press SELECT to go to the Clock Setup out screen Note Pressing SELECT has no effect if there is no digital 1 O board fitted in this position Also pres
20. 441 analogue input module provides eight balanced line or mic inputs Its rear panel houses eight input XLRs each with a check and a 48V LED The line inputs may be used as simple unity gain inputs to the PRO6 such as insert returns However there is also provision for gain adjustment in 5dB steps from 5dB to 40dB This allows very high signal levels to enter the system and means that the same hardware can be used for mic inputs if required by the system When used for microphones the input can also provide 48 volt phantom power A le inp e input 2 3 i l Eight XLR analogue mic line inputs 3 Red 48V LED illuminates to show that 48V 2 Green check LED illuminates to show phantom voltage is on when a channel is selected on a console These are controlled by the console and are used as a visual aid to locate specific connectors DL351 Modular I O FV gt Operator Manual li 30 Appendix C 1 0 Modules DL442 analogue output module The DL442 analogue output module provides eight balanced line outputs Its rear panel houses eight output XLRs each with a check and a mute LED The line outputs have no analogue level adjustment output 2 1 1 Eight XLR analogue outputs 3 Red mute LED illuminates to show when Ai the channel is mut n th nsole 2 Green check LED illuminates to indicate e channel is muted on the co when a channel is selected on the console These are controlled by the console and
21. A based and other advanced intuitive paging navigation methods Automation e Snapshots Flexible snapshot style save and recall of control settings and cross scene global edit capability e Showfiles USB connectors for show archiving Showfiles are both forward and backward compatible across firmware versions Metering Comprehensive metering The GUI can show all of the meters all of the time Dual operation Capable of supporting two man operation which is ideal for festival situations Storable preferences Storable user operational preferences to suit specific applications for example FOH MON Broadcasting 5 1 surround panning for broadcast markets DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual Applications 39 Latency Low and managed latency through the system Minimal latency and fully time aligned Cabling Cat 5e or fibre optic snakes Standard system has reduced cabling as compared to any other available solution System design and network e Integrated open architecture AES50 digital audio distribution e Up to 100 metres Cat 5e or up to 500 metres optical fibre of dual redundant connectivity between hardware elements e Automatic integral delay management system audio outputs time and phase coherent e Flexible expandible hardware system includes analogue and digital I O options for flexible system integration e Ethernet TCP IP and USB tunnelling for third parties e KVM keyboard
22. ES3 two channels of digital audio on 3 pin XLR Sample rates 48k 96k or auto tracking to inputs Bypass Sample rate converter can be bypassed Word length 16 20 or 24 bit Analogue Jack inputs and outputs Connector 16 x 1 4 TRS 8 x inputs returns and 8 x outputs sends Miscellaneous Balanced normalising and low latency MIDI and GPIO MIDI connector In out and through on 5 pin DIN GPIO IN connector 25 pin D type opto isolated GPIO OUT connector 25 pin D type opto isolated Digital system inputs and outputs System connector 3 x AES50 24 channels of bi directional digital audio on EtherCon XLR N 1 connector 1 x AES50 24 channels of bi directional digital audio on EtherCon XLR providing redundant back up Az Cc Cr DL351 Modular 1 0 O x um Operator Manual 29 Appendix C Modules There are eight module slots A to H into which any combination of the following modules can be fitted e DL441 analogue input module see DL441 analogue input module on page 29 DL442 analogue output module see DL442 analogue output module on page 30 DL443 analogue insert input output module see DL443 analogue Jack I O module on page 30 DL452 digital in out AES EBU module see DL452 digital I O module on page 31 Details of how to replace a module can be found in Appendix D Replacing An 1 0 Module DL441 analogue input module The DL
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25. Service Information Routine maintenance CA ee iaa eat Equipment disposal PRO6 Live Audio System Standard system configuration Applications System components standard supply FOH and MON System buses Mix matrix Processing Audio physical connections Surround capabilities Network ds a a F R Reliability redundancy Control software A System card expansion Console linking Integration of third party hardware software Setting Up A PRO6 System Initial set up procedure Unpacking the equlpment Making uparack Wiring instructions Powering the PRO6 system Switching the PRO6 Control Centre on off Contents DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Midas DL351 Modular 1 0 Your DL351 Modular 1 O was conceived by Midas to offer audio professionals high performance audio equipment designed to provide no compromise sonic quality with a feature set that offers all essential facilities and functions It represents the very best of British design and engineering combined with contemporary efficient manufacturing methods and will give you many years of reliable ser
26. amps e Wireless mic controllers e Your email DVD movies DL351 Modular I O SSS Operator Manual y i i 48 Appendix F PRO6 Live Audio System A ERIR ASAS DL351 Modular 1 0 mi PBR Modular 170 IES Operator Manual 49 Appendix G Setting Up A PRO6 System This chapter shows you how to set up a PRO6 Live Audio System to its default configuration Note If you want to set up the PRO6 Live Audio System using a configuration other than the default please contact Midas Technical Support for details Initial set up procedure Initial system set up basically comprises e Unpacking and checking the equipment see Unpacking the equipment on page 49 e Making up a rack see Making up a rack on page 49 e Connecting up the equipment see Wiring instructions on page 49 e Powering the equipment see Powering the PRO6 system on page 51 e Initial patching refer to the XL8 Live Performance System Owner s Manual or PRO6 Control Centre Quick Reference Guide for details It is important to set up the type of snakes connected in the system e Configuring the DL351 unit see To set up the ID of the unit on page 17 Unpacking the equipment After carefully unpacking the equipment check it against the packing list shown in System components standard supply on page 40 System components standard supply on page 40 Save all packing materials as they will prove us
27. are used as a visual aid to locate specific connectors DL443 analogue Jack I O module The DL443 Jack I O module provides a reliable robust high quality option where maximum connectivity is required at reduced cost It has normalising and low latency and is of robust construction The DL443 Jack I O module has a total of 16 Y4 Jack sockets providing eight outputs sends and eight inputs returns Each output has a red mute status LED puis s uu e B T 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 T 6 5 3 a Fi L o Rd a Oo a ua EA la e E 1 1 1 1 Eight jack sockets per inputs returns 2 Red mute LED on each outputs sends section and eight jack sockets per outputs jack socket illuminates to show when a channel sends section is muted on the console SVS SS DL351 Modular I O fil Y Operator Manual DL452 digital 1 O module 31 DL452 digital 1 0 module The DL452 digital 1 O module provides four stereo AES EBU inputs and outputs Its rear panel houses these I Os in four pairs Each input has a check and a sync LED and each output has a check and a mute LED Each AES EBU input can run at sample rates up to 96kHz 44 1Hz 48kHz 88 2kHz and 96kHz using a sample rate converter SRC If the digital input is synchronous with the system clocks the SRC can be bypassed to remove approximately 1ms of delay which is inherent in the sampl
28. arrow buttons to go to the option you require that is Internal clock or External clock 4 Do one of the following e If the option is already selected not flashing go to the next step e If the option is not selected flashing press SELECT to select this option The display will briefly show Saving new setting and then revert to the option again However it will not be flashing as it is now the current selection 5 Press MENU to exit the submenu and go back to the option 1 screen Option 2 Set ID This option allows you allocate a unique ID to the DL351 Modular I O unit which can be either 1 or 2 The PRO6 Live Performance System network will then recognise the unit from its ID number gt gt To set up the ID of the unit 1 Enter the main menu as described in To enter the main menu on page 16 2 Use the up down arrow buttons to go to option 2 set ID 3 Press SELECT to enter the set ID option This will take you to the Select ID screen for 1D 1 4 Use the up down arrow buttons to go to the ID number you require DL351 Modular I O SS SS a Operator Manual E i 18 Note The default screen see Default screen on page 21 Chapter 5 Main Menu Do one of the following e If the option is already selected not flashing use the up and down arrow buttons to go to the Unchanged option e If the option is not selected flashing go to the next step Press SELECT One
29. ator switches above the mains sockets on the rear panel of the unit one at a time and then switch off the mains at the two mains outlets Isolate the unit by unplugging the two mains leads from rear panel To avoid electrical shock do not remove covers General precautions In the event of ground loop problems disconnect the signal screen at one end of the connecting cables Note that this can only be done when the equipment is used within a balanced system Do not remove hide or deface any warnings or cautions Power The power supplies contain LETHAL VOLTAGES greatly in excess of the mains voltage and its ralls can produce extremely large currents that could burn out equipment and wiring if shorted The internal power supplies are of the switch mode type that automatically sense the incoming mains voltage and will work where the nominal voltage is in the range 100VAC to 240VAC Each mains inlet is to be sourced from its own separate wall mounted mains outlet socket Otherwise their mains sources must be suitably DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual distributed so as to meet local safety regulations A Volex locking type plug is fitted on each supplied mains cable which plugs into a mains IEC connector on the unit When fitted properly the Volex plug locks into place preventing it from working loose or being inadvertently knocked loose or pulled out To fit a Volex plug insert it into the mains IEC connector a
30. ave two modes of operation effects return and input channel In input channel mode default they will have aux master and matrix routing insert points and EQ like regular inputs channels but no dynamic capability They are controlled like regular inputs from the input bay and channel strip and are time aligned to the stage like regular input channels In effects return mode the channels have routing to matrix and masters only and no insert or dynamic capability They are controlled from the aux return area and time aligned to the effects engines Mix matrix Ultimately the mix matrix defines the capability of the PRO6 Control Centre Probably the best way to imagine the mix matrix is to think of an analogue console layout where inputs run vertically and buses run horizontally A mix matrix is usually defined as the number of buses and the quantity of simultaneously mixable inputs there are per bus The following diagram illustrates the capability within the control centre 7 i R de E fo 3 5 0 m E E KNN DL351 Modular I O i Operator Manual E ill 42 Appendix F PRO6 Live Audio System Processing Although the control centre system allows for considerable insertion of external processing it also embodies more than enough internal high quality processing to eliminate the need for this in the interests of simplicity and reduced overall system size weight and cost Processing components Th
31. ce EN 55103 2 Annex A Magnetic LF ac amp signal ports disturbance 50Hz 10kHz CISPR 16 Discontinuous EN 61000 4 4 1995 Fast transient disturbance bursts ac amp signal ports EN 61000 3 2 2000 Mains EN 61000 4 5 1995 Surge ac port harmonics EN 61000 4 6 1996 Conducted RF field ac amp signal ports EN 61000 4 11 1994 Mains voltage dips and interruptions EN 61000 3 3 1995 Mains voltage flicker Place date Kidderminster UK 14th June 2010 General Manager AVP Product Development Printed name John Oakley Printed name Alex Cooper DOC04 DL351ECDOC Rev B Licences The following are the license agreements applicable to the Midas Digital Equipment End User Licence Agreement for Midas and Klark Teknik Software IMPORTANT Please read this document carefully before using this Midas or Klark Teknik Product This is an agreement governing your use of software or other machine instructions already installed on this Midas or Klark Teknik Product as well as other software that we provide for installation on this Product The Midas or Klark Teknik Product will not operate in accordance with its documentation without this software THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT OR LICENCE STATES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UPON WHICH MIDAS KLARK TEKNIK LIMITED COMPANY OFFERS TO LICENSE THE INSTALLED FIRMWARE SOFTWARE AND OR PROGRAMS the SOFTWARE WITH THE MIDAS OR KLARK TEKNIK CONSOLE OR SIGNAL PROCESSING
32. cognise the type and position of the new module just fitted you may need to configure some of its options see Chapter 5 Main Menu DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual 35 Appendix E Service Information This appendix provides instructions on routine servicing and cleaning and gives details on equipment disposal Routine maintenance To help keep your DL351 Modular I O unit in good working order and to make sure it gives you optimum performance we recommend that you carry out the following Monthly e Clean the unit as detailed in Cleaning the unit on page 35 e Check pushbuttons for freedom of operation e Check functionality of all pushbuttons LEDs and the LCD display You can quickly carry out a visual check by switching the unit off and then on again as they are all activated during power up e Check functionality of equipment Yearly e Clean the internal fans see Cleaning the internal fans on page 36 Cleaning Switch off the unit and electrically isolate it from the mains before cleaning see To switch the unit off on page 10 Cleaning the unit Clean the unit using a dry lint free cloth Do not use harsh abrasives or solvents When cleaning the unit take great care not to damage the pushbuttons Cleaning the LCD display Carefully wipe the surface of the LCD display with a soft lint free cloth using ethanolic liquid such as a screen cleaner for LCDs or by using a screen wipe specially
33. d for setting up and monitoring the DL351 Modular 170 It has an LCD panel and four buttons each of which illuminates with a blue backlight when pressed The LCD display shows the default screen during normal operation and is used conjunction with the four adjacent buttons to program the DL351 Modular I O via a main menu see Chapter 5 Main Menu MIDAS DL351 3 1 0 UNIT 4 l LCD display comprising 32 characters in 3 Up and down navigation buttons for a 2 row x 16 column configuration scrolling up and down the main menu options 2 MENU button for entering and exiting 4 SELECT button selects the current menu mode and navigating the main menu option G DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual Chapter 3 Rear Panel The rear panel of the DL351 Modular I O has three main sections as shown below 1 Malns power sockets and isolator 3 Connector panel see Connector panel switches see Mains input on page 7 on page 8 2 User configurable module panel into which any combination of up to eight modules see Appendix C I O Modules can be fitted Mains input Two sets of mains IEC sockets and on off switches Mains on off switches Mains IEC sockets DL351 Modular I O FV gt Operator Manual E 8 Chapter 3 Rear Panel Connector panel The connector panel comprises 1 MIDI INSTRUMENT mim MI DI equipped instruments such as
34. e connections are on the PRO6 Control Centre which can be freely located at the FOH or on stage Three banks of sockets eight XLRs each are available for e B off 1 4 TRS analogue mic line inputs returns and 8 off 1 4 TRS analogue outputs sends e 8 off AES EBU XLRs providing eight digital inputs and eight digital outputs per module e 8 off XLR analogue inputs e 8 off XLR analogue outputs SS DL351 Modular I O 2 SS Operator Manual Surround capabilities 45 Surround capabilities Theatres and broadcast have differing requirements for surround and both are catered for in the PRO6 Conventional stereo and SIS panning is assignable on a channel by channel basis channel one be in stereo while channel two can be in SIS as follows e Stereo left right routing to master buses e SIS left right centre routing to master buses Three additional surround modes operate as follows Quad left Right LS RS routing to Matrix 1 2 5 and 6 e Surround Left Right Centre Surround routing to Matrix 1 2 3 and 5 and 6 e 5 1 Surround Left Right Centre Sub LS RS routing to Matrix 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 Network The MidasNET network of the PROG utilises the physical connectivity of Ethernet EtherCon connectors and Cat 5e copper cable but replaces its data protocol with AES50 protocol implemented as SuperMac and the HyperMac high capacity system which are more suited to high
35. e processing available is 56 x 12 or 24dB oct high pass filters 56 x 6 or 12dB oct low pass filters 91 x compressor limiters with side chain filtering and multiple operating signatures 56 x gates with side chain filtering 64 x 4 band parametric EQs with multiple shelf modes 35 x 6 band parametric EQs with hi lo pass modes 8 assignable 31 band graphic EQs 28 additional 31 band graphic EQs that utilise effects processor digital signal processing DSP reducing the available effects quantity stated below 8 stereo effects processors including Reverbs Delay Flange Phase Dual stereo Graphic and Pitch Shifter Note More effects are planned to be added in the future which may include multi band compression dynamic EQ etc Input channel processing Each of the 56 full function input channels has Analogue and digital gain Phase reverse switch Input delay Swept high pass filter with choice of two filter slopes Swept low pass filter with choice of two filter slopes Frequency conscious compressor with choice of four compression styles Frequency conscious noise gate with external side chain Insert point Treble EQ filter with choice of four filter types Parametric hi mid EQ filter Parametric lo mid EQ filter Bass EQ filter with choice of four filter types Routing via level controls to 32 mix buses Routing via pan control to left and right master buses Routing to mono master bus Panpo
36. e rate conversion process Each AES EBU output can also run at sample rates up to 96kHz by using an SRC There are two potential clock sources for the digital outputs the system and the coinciding digital input When using the system to drive the digital outputs the output SRC is bypassed and the sample rate of the output is matched to the system When the digital input clocks are used to drive the digital outputs the SRC is enabled and the audio output is converted from the sample rate of the system to the sample rate of the digital input O 1 1 Four pairs of digital AES3 AES EBU XLR 3 Red sync LED illuminates to show that a inputs and outputs valid AES3 connection is present on the digital 2 Green check LED illuminates to show ane when a channel is selected on the console 4 Red mute LED illuminates to show when These are controlled by the console and are the channel is muted on the console used as a visual aid to locate specific connectors DL351 Modular I O FV gt Operator Manual li 32 Appendix C 1 0 Modules A ERIR ASAS DL351 Modular 1 0 mi PBR Modular 170 IES Operator Manual 33 Appendix D Replacing An I O Module This appendix provides instructions on module replacement Replacing a module The design of the DL351 Modular I O makes module replacement very easy and Straightforward The unit has rack guides in each of the eight module positions so that the modules can slide easily in and out Each
37. eful should it become necessary to transport the equipment later Inspect the equipment carefully for any sign of damage incurred during transportation It has undergone stringent quality control inspection and tests prior to packing and was in perfect condition when it left the factory However if the equipment shows any signs of damage notify the transportation company without delay Only you the consignee may institute a claim against the carrier for damage during transportation Making up a rack In the standard supply the rack supplied with the PRO6 Live Audio System is fully fitted with the DL351 Modular I O and DL371 Audio System Engine units Wiring instructions Connect the snake Cat 5e or fibre optic to the DL371 Audio System Engine unit and PRO6 Control Centre see Figure 2 Standard system configuration on page 50 The DL351 Modular 1 O and DL371 Audio System Engine units should already be connected together when you receive them DL351 Modular I O SS SS a Operator Manual E i i 50 Appendix G Setting Up A PRO6 System a N E te 1822 RI nd se ALL La h h da dalda in t AE A a PROG Control Centre control surface router 8 x inputs S x outputs 8 x insert Jack 1 O pairs and 6 x monitor outputs Fibre optic Dual cable redundant HyperMAC QUID fibre optic or copper Mix position 3 x AES50 expansion ports Stage Rack the DL351 and DL371 uni
38. ess SELECT The display will briefly display the Saving new setting screen and then revert to the select bit size screen 8 Press MENU as many times as necessary to do one of the following e Configure another pair of channels e Exit this option i KS DL351 Modular 1 0 H i i Operator Manual 21 Chapter 6 Operation This chapter explains the default screen There are no operating procedures associated with the DL351 Modular I O as it is operated solely from the PRO6 Control Centre Refer to PRO6 Control Centre operator manual part number DOCO2 DL3 for more details Default screen The default screen appears after the unit has been switched on and has powered up The following diagram shows a typical default display MIDAS DL351 LINE 1 0 UNIT 1 3 2 1 Company name and model of unit 3 Description of unit 2 Unit ID number Checking the CBMA software versions You can check the CBMA and host software versions of the DL351 Modular 1 O during normal operation To do this see To view the CBMA version number on page 18 and To view the current host software version on page 18 respectively DL351 Modular 1 O A Operator Manual SE E mmm 22 Chapter 6 Operation ET PESA Modular BS Medar 0 Operator Manual 23 Appendix A Functional Block Diagrams This appendix contains a functional block diagram for each module Analogue input module DL44
39. g on the PRO6 system Details in this manual such as configuration setting up connecting up etc refer only to the unit connected in a standard PRO6 Live Performance System Should you wish to connect this unit in any other configuration contact Midas Technical Support for details The appendices include a brief overview of the PRO6 Live Performance System However if you want to learn more about the PRO6 Live Performance System please go on to read its owner s manual part number DOCO2 DL3 which provides a full and comprehensive guide Unpacking Carefully unpack your DL351 Modular I O equipment package Inspect the DL351 Modular I O unit carefully for any signs of damage that may have occurred during transit and notify the courier immediately if any is discovered Check the contents of your DL351 Modular I O equipment package and if there are any parts missing incorrect or faulty please contact your local distributor or Midas at the address shown in the front of this manual Please retain the original packing in case you should need to return the equipment to the manufacturer or supplier or transport or ship the unit later DL351 Modular I O SS SS a Operator Manual E i i 4 Chapter 1 Introduction aa DL351 Modular 1 0 BE BS IES Operator Manual Chapter 2 Front Panel The front panel of the DL351 Modular I O comprises the following 2 3 4 5 6 1 BB ii p s 0224 1202 AAA A E E E EEE E O E
40. io System Engine unit e MIDI connect the three MIDI 5 pin DIN connectors to a MI DI equipment instrument if required GPIO connect the 25 way D type connectors to a peripheral device if required e USB connect a laptop PC if required e Mains power supply insert the IEC connectors of the two mains cables into the rear of the unit and then plug them both into mains power outlets observing the precautions detailed in Power on page xi DL351 Modular I O SS SS a Operator Manual E i 10 Chapter 4 Getting Started Powering the unit Caution Do not switch the mains on off switches on or off simultaneously They must be switched on or off one at a time This section shows you how to switch the unit on off and also how to completely isolate it electrically gt gt To switch the unit on Switch on the mains on off switches rear of the unit one at a time See the Caution at the beginning of this section O IRNING H SUP 4 E 100 2404 50 0 1 150VV MOUNT IN RACK ONLY Fi EE at A MEN MERA i r i at a O aL _ i E FS E LJ E 5 n m bs a a e ba Da da ba a da da da ta p ij e ile me LA e gt gt To switch the unit off Switch off the mains on off switches one at a time See the Caution at the beginning of this sec
41. ise any of its rights under this Licence shall operate as a waiver thereof and no single or partial exercise of any such right shall prevent any other or further exercise of that or any other right You acknowledge that the Company could be irreparably damaged if the terms of this Licence were not specifically enforced and agree that the Company may seek appropriate equitable remedies with respect to breaches of this Licence including injunctive relief in addition to such other remedies as the Company may otherwise have available to it under applicable laws GNU General Public License GPL For details of the Third Party Software License Attribution Copyright and Terms and Conditions and Notices and the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE see the Midas Digital Equipment GNU General Public License GPL Booklet part number DOC04 GPL issue A Precautions Before installing setting up or operating this equipment make sure you have read and fully understand all of this section and the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS at the front of this manual This equipment is supplied by a mains voltage that can cause electric shock injury The following must be observed in order to maintain safety and electromagnetic compatibility EMC performance Safety warnings Signal OV is connected internally to the chassis To electrically isolate this equipment while observing full safety precautions see Power below switch off the two isol
42. l boot up and when the default GUI screens are displayed it is ready for use gt gt To switch off the PRO6 Control Centre 1 Make sure you have saved any shows scenes or settings you require 2 At the GUI choose home Preferences Shutdown System 3 At the Shutdown ENTIRE system prompt click OK 4 After the shutdown sequence has finished switch off the D C POWER switch rear of control centre 5 Disconnect the mains cables from the rear of the PRO6 SS ii DL351 Modular I O E 2 Hs le Operator Manual Thank you for reading through this Operator Manual We hope you found it useful Please feel free to send us your comments Our contact details and website address can be found at the front of this manual E D E ESIGNED Midas Klark Teknik Limited Klark Industrial Park Walter Nash Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7H England Tel 44 1562 741515 Fax 44 1562 745371 Email info midasklarkteknik com Website www midasconsoles com O 2010 Red Chip Company Ltd
43. l theatre MON or FOH duties Live sound house of worship MON or FOH duties Live sound broadcast mixer with basic 5 1 surround capabilities and monitoring DL351 Modular 1 O O SS SS a a Operator Manual 40 Appendix F PRO6 Live Audio System System components standard supply The PRO6 Live Audio System is modular allowing for some variations in physical placement and system size The standard PRO6 touring system package is configured as a 14U rack containing two DL3n1 units in a single easily portable flight case with an equally portable flight cased control surface and minimal cabling This package comprises e 1 off PRO6 Control Centre in a flight case lts user configurable modular I O rack rear panel will be populated with the following modules from top to bottom e DL443 analogue Jack I O module providing eight Jack line inputs and eight Jack line outputs e DL441 analogue input mic module providing eight balanced mic line inputs DL442 analogue output module providing eight balanced line outputs e 1 off main 14U rack in a flight case which houses e 1 off DL351 Modular I O This is populated with seven DL441 analogue input modules 56 main inputs and a DL442 analogue output module There are a total of 56 off XLR mic line inputs Ju provided on the system ees e 1 off DL371 Audio System Engine This is populated with five cards the two empty slots being bla
44. lacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 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 persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the mains Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Warning Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects fi
45. lled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment Warning The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable EC Declaration of Conformity The undersigned representing the following manufacturer Manufacturer Address Midas Klark Teknik Ltd Klark Industrial Park Walter Nash Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7H1 hereby declares that the following product Product Type Number Product Description Nominal Voltage s Current Freq DL351 Audio System Modular I O 115V AC 0 93A 50 60Hz 230V AC 0 58A Is in conformity with the regulations of the following marked EC directives and bears the C mark accordingly reference number title 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EMC 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive LVD The conformity of the product with EC Directives for use in environment E4 is provided by compliance with the following standards Standards date Applied Electrical Safety test standards reference number title EN 60065 2002 Audio video and similar electronic apparatus Safety requirements Applied EMC emission test standards Applied EMC immunity test standards ref no title ref no title EN 55103 1 1996 EN 55103 1 Annex A Radiated EN 55103 2 1996 EN 61000 4 2 1995 Electrostatic Class A magnetic disturbance 50Hz 50kHz Class A discharge CISPR 22 Radiated disturbance EN 61000 4 3 1996 Radiated RF 30 1000MHz disturbance 80 1000MHz CISPR 22 Conducted disturban
46. nd GEQs eight configurable stereo effects 5 1 surround panning and comprehensive easy to use routing PRO6 automation provides up to 1 000 scenes with snapshot save recall capability and global edit and show file archiving The PRO6 Control Centre forms the core of the PRO6 Live Audio System which also includes two 19 rack units a DL351 Modular I O 7U and a DL371 Audio System Engine 7U that are interconnected by a networked data system The network carries both proprietary control data and open architecture AES50 digital audio and uses readily available standard cabling and connectors The PRO6 uses a proven stable Linux operating system All of the control centre s internal and network routing patching is managed via the graphical user interface GUI Operation of the control surface is intuitive unique and easy lts layout is based on familiar analogue lines to retain that analogue feel To manage the numerous channels the PRO6 Control Centre utilises VCA POP groups and colours and additionally there are various navigational controls that aid quick channel bus access and selection A daylight viewable GUI at the top of the control surface assists operation and provides extra functionality The PRO6 Live Audio System is tolerant of many types of hardware or software failure To achieve this the system employs dual redundancy where a key component has an identical redundant spare that is ready to take over should i
47. nd push it in until it locks in place Then check to make sure it is locked in place To remove it release its locking device and then pull it out When fitting or removing a Volex plug always hold the plug itself and never use the cable as this may damage it When removing the equipment s electric plugs from the outlets always hold the plug itself and not the cable Pulling out the plug by the cable can damage it Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands Do not connect disconnect a mains power connector to from the unit while power is being applied to it Switch the power off first Switch the mains isolator switches on off one at a time Do not switch them both on off simultaneously Handling the equipment Completely isolate the equipment electrically and disconnect all cables from the equipment before moving it When lifting or moving the equipment always take its size and weight into consideration If necessary use suitable lifting equipment or transporting gear or sufficient additional personnel il ize EE xil Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the equipment for example vents installation Before installing the equipment e Make sure the equipment is correctly connected to the protective earth conductor of the mains voltage supply of the system installation through the mains leads e Power to the equipment must be via a fused spur s
48. nd trade secrets in the Software or any modifications to it are owned by the Company Unauthorised use or copying of the Company s proprietary Software or any portion thereof or copying of those written materials is prohibited b You may not create market distribute or transfer copies of the Company s proprietary Software or any part of it to others or duplicate rent lease or loan that Software or any part of It except that you may transfer that Software installed in this Product in conjunction with the sale transfer loan rent or lease of this Product and subject at all times to this Licence YOU MAY NOT REVERSE ENGINEER DECOMPILE DISASSEMBLE EXTRACT OR SEPARATE OUT MODIFY ADAPT PORT OR TRANSLATE THE SOFTWARE DERIVE THE SOURCE CODE OF THE SOFTWARE OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED ON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS save as is allowed by licences pertaining to component parts of the Software which are licensed by third parties as described under paragraph 5 or otherwise by law c In the event you violate any term of this Licence all rights granted herein will automatically and immediately terminate and you must stop using the Software and destroy any copies of the Software 3 Limited Warranty Subject to your installation of any Software updates issued by the Company as described herein and the condition below the Company warrants that the Software will operate in compliance with the Software s material
49. nked off If the optional N 1 redundant DSP module card is fitted there will be six cards and one empty slot 4 off interconnecting N 1 rack Cat 5e copper cables e 2 off interconnecting dual redundant gigabit HyperMac Cat 5e copper cables each 100 m long 8 off mains cables FOH and MON The PRO6 Live Audio System can be used as a front of house FOH or stage monitor MON system System buses The PRO6 has comprehensive system buses to suit demanding applications comprising e 6 off solo buses routable from all locations and allowing for dual operator and 5 1 use e 3 off master buses routable from the 56 inputs and eight aux inputs and six aux buses A SoS Ss DL351 Modular 1 0 Di E IS Operator Manual Mix matrix 41 e 16 off matrix buses routable from the 56 inputs and eight aux inputs and 16 aux buses and three master buses e 16 off aux buses routable from the 56 inputs and eight aux inputs All the bus routings above provide simultaneous and time aligned mixing of all the sources which will be defeatable for minimum latency requirements For monitor mixing the master matrix and aux buses can all be routed directly from the input channels with independent level controls providing up to 35 monitor mix buses For traditional FOH sub group mixing any or all of the aux buses can change to operate post channel fader and pan that is aux gain fixed at unity Auxiliary inputs h
50. nt panel has minimal controls which are used in conjunction with a standard 16 column x 2 row LCD display Fully isolated GPIO in and out connections supplied as standard via 25 pin D type connectors e in out and thru MIDI sockets supplied as standard via 5 pin DIN connectors e N 1 redundant AES50 connections provided at the digital audio interface e USB host and slave ports provide additional communications interfacing e System interconnection is via four AES50 24 bi directional digital audio channels on EtherCon XLRs connection is to the router module which provides N 1 capability e All AES EBU connections analogue inputs and analogue outputs are provided by 3 pin XLR chassis connectors e Remote interrogate LEDs are adjacent to the physical XLRs These are controlled ultimately from the digital console control surface and serve as a visual aid when seeking a particular connector e The analogue inputs incorporate remotely controlled 5dB step analogue gain adjustment from 5dB to 40dB and Phantom power with LED status e The analogue signal maximum incorporates Clean Clipping to ensure A Ds are never clipped The A D and D A converters are 24 bit and sampled primarily at 96kHz e The A D inputs take a maximum signal level that represents external 22dBu that is OdBFS 0dB full scale e Each of the DC rails is fitted with suitable fusing elements such that a single board failure will not bring
51. of the following will happen depending on the action in the previous step If you had selected Unchanged the display will revert to the Main menu option 2 screen f your chosen option was not already selected the display will show Trying ID followed by Saving new ID and will then revert to the Main menu option 2 screen shows the currently selected unit ID number For example Millie is unit 2 LINE 1 0 UHIT 2 Option 3 CBMA version This view only option allows you see the console bitmap array CBMA version of the DL351 Modular 170 gt gt To view the CBMA version number 1 2 3 4 Enter the main menu as described in To enter the main menu on page 16 Use the up down arrow buttons to go to option 3 CBMA version Press SELECT The CBMA version will be shown on the bottom line of the display Press SELECT to exit This will take you back to the option 3 screen Option 4 Software version This view only option allows you to see what host software version the DL351 Modular I O unit is running gt gt To view the current host software version 1 2 3 Enter the main menu as described in To enter the main menu on page 16 Use the up down arrow buttons to go to option 4 software version Press SELECT The host software version will be shown on the bottom line of the display Press SELECT to exit This will take you back to the option 4 screen DL
52. olour coding and dedicated motorised master output faders e User interface status visibility Dual daylight visible screens and integral surface illumination metering 23 discrete 20 segment LED meters discrete metering for dynamics and all meters all of the time ST assign switch and eight channels of key data plus a single channel strip on both GUI screens Traditional Midas and Klark Teknik audio quality e Headroom High headroom which is well behaved even when pushed a little too hard e Mic amps High quality overload tolerant microphone amplifier per input e Dynamics High quality dynamic processing with traditional analogue artefacts Midas dynamics has four styles on the inputs and five on the outputs e EQ Fully interpolated phase shifting EQ for that Midas sound e PEQ High quality EQ with the Midas sound Each output has six band parametric EQ while the inputs have four bands each Midas sound quality and feel on the EQ s four filters e GEQ Up to 36 eight if all stereo effects are being used Klark Teknik quality GEQs with unique on board fast access controller and control from RapidE e Effects High quality effects processing with traditional artefacts Up to eight stereo effects units Patching Unique simple to use routing system allows you to carry out all your routing needs and also configure any attached devices via the GUI Navigation VC
53. om the speakers and switch off the speaker sub system 2 Switch off the DL351 Modular I O unit 3 Switch off the DL371 Audio System Engine unit 4 Switch off the PRO6 Control Centre see To switch off the PRO6 Control Centre on page 52 DL351 Modular I O SS SS a Operator Manual E i 52 Appendix G Setting Up A PRO6 System Switching the PRO6 Control Centre on off Carry out the following to switch the PRO6 Control Centre on or off in a safe manner observing all WARNI NGS and Cautions gt gt To switch on the PRO6 Control Centre Caution 1 A minimum of two power supply modules must be supplying power Ah to the PRO6 Control Centre for correct operation Caution 2 Before switching on check that all monitor loudspeaker power ambplifiers are turned off or muted After connecting up the audio cables carry out the follovving Mains power on off LED indicator Rear of PRO6 Control Centre Mains outlet 7 D Mains plug D C POWER Plug the three mains cables into the mains power outlets Observing Caution 1 above plug the Volex connectors see Wiring instructions on page 10 of the mains cables into the mains sockets on the rear of the control centre The green LED next to each mains socket will illuminate if its mains supply is on 3 Observing Caution 2 above apply power to the PRO6 Control Centre by switching the D C POWER switch on The PRO6 Control Centre wil
54. omponents only and none of the proprietary application software developed by Midas or Klark Teknik is included Other updated Linux distributions containing application software are widely available from a variety of Internet sources and are often available at minimal or no cost Termination This Licence will terminate immediately if you violate any of the Licence terms Upon termination you must discontinue use of the Software and either destroy erase or return to Company all copies of the Software in your possession custody or control including those in or on the Product General This Licence constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Company with respect to this Software and save in the case of fraud supersedes any other communication including advertising Company reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this licence If any provision of this Licence is held unenforceable that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to give effect the intent of this Licence and the remainder of this Licence shall continue in full force and effect This Licence shall be governed by English law and the Courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and decide any dispute concerning it or its formation No breach by you of any provision of this Licence shall be walved or discharged except with the express written consent of the Company and no failure or delay by the Company to exerc
55. r I O Operator Manual 16 Chapter 5 Main Menu Using the menu This section shows you how to enter exit the main menu navigate your way around the options and how to select an option The main menu is operated via the four control panel buttons MENU SELECT and the up 4 and down arrows gt gt To enter the main menu Press MENU and hold down for approximately two seconds shown right You have entered the main MIDAS DL351 menu when the first option is LINE 1 0 UNIT i displayed gt gt To navigate the main menu Use a combination of the following Main menu e Press the up down arrow buttons 1 RES clock to navigate the options in the current menu level e Press SELECT to move down to the next submenu level or if you are at the last submenu level it selects the current option e Press MENU to move up a submenu level without saving any changes or if you are at the top level it exits the main menu gt gt To select an option Press SELECT gt gt To exit the main menu Press the MENU button as many times as necessary to take you back up the submenu levels until you reach the default screen see Default screen on page 21 The DL351 Modular I O will exit the main menu automatically after about 20 seconds of inactivity that is if none of the buttons are pressed within that time Flashing items In main menu mode the bottom line flashes to show that the item is available for selection
56. sing MENU takes you to the option 5 display whether a digital I O board is fitted or not 2 Press SELECT to go to the Select Channels screen 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to go to the pair of channels you wish to configure 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 and 6 or 7 and 8 Press SELECT to go to the Clock source screen 5 Use the up down arrow buttons to select the clock source from the following options e From Inputs the digital inputs are used as the clock source e 48K 48k clock source e 96 96k clock source 6 Press SELECT The display will briefly display the Saving new setting screen and revert to the Clock source screen 7 Press MENU as many times as necessary to do one of the following Configure another pair of channels e Exit this option DL351 Modular I O SS SS a Operator Manual E i i 20 Chapter 5 Main Menu gt gt To set up the SRC option for a pair of digital channels 1 After selecting the digital I O board you wish to configure see To select the digital 1 O board module position on page 19 press SELECT to go to the Clock Setup out screen Note Pressing SELECT has no effect if there is no digital I O board fitted in this position Also pressing MENU takes you to the option 5 display whether a digital I O board is fitted or not 2 Use the up down arrow buttons to go to the SRC options screen 3 Press SELECT to go to the SRC
57. specifications and documentation for a period of 90 days from your purchase of this Product The Software is provided as is and the Company does not warrant that the operation of the Software will meet your requirements or operate free from error To the greatest extent permissible by law the Company DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OR CAPABILITY OF CORRECTLY PROCESSING PROVIDING AND OR RECEIVING DATE INFORMATION You understand that the Company may update or revise the Software but in so doing incurs no obligation to furnish such updates to you However the Company may in its discretion make updates available from time to time upon such terms and conditions as it shall determine It is a condition of the above warranty that you install any such Software updates as may be issued from time to time by the Company for the Software in accordance with the Company s instructions and if you do not do so such warranty will cease to apply You may view current Software updates at http www klarkteknik com and http www midasconsoles com Limited Liability THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE REMAINS WITH YOU THE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THIS LICENCE AND OR BASED UPON THE SOFTWARE REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION AND INCLUDING WORK STO
58. such as an option or parameter Flashing option The bottom line of the display alternates between the option name and a full line Bl Etta Tate of dashes shown right 1 RES clock Flashing parameter Only the digits showing the parameter value will flash Nain Menu Main menu 1 AES clock SS DL351 Modular 1 0 2 su fed Operator Manual Main menu options 17 Main menu options The following subsections describe the function of each main menu and how to use them for setting up configuration checking etc While carrying out the configuration procedures detailed in this section refer to the main menu flowchart see Main menu flowchart on page 11 The selection procedure described for each option assumes that you are initially in normal operation mode selected enter the option and navigate to the option you require You can then To check the current configuration of an option that is what parameter is 4 change the selection if required or exit using the MENU button Option 1 AES clock You can set up the clock source as internal or external of the DL351 Modular for AES synchronisation gt gt To set up the clock source 1 Enter the main menu as described in To enter the main menu on page 16 This will take you straight to main menu option 1 AES clock screen 2 Press SELECT to enter the AES clock option This will take you to the Internal clock option 3 Use the up down
59. synthesiser keyboard guitar etc E o A k l E DL371 Audio IA System Engine 1 Four AES50 audio Ethernet sockets for 4 Two GPIO 25 way connectors in and passing audio and control data to from the out for control of external devices such as DL371 Audio System Engine CD players audio processors etc 2 For future use only 5 Same as the LEDs in the AES50 audio section of the front panel see AES50 audio 3 Three MI DI musical instrument digital interface sockets in out and thru for connection of MI DI equipped musical instruments in socket receives MIDI data thru socket gives out the same MIDI data that is received by the in socket out socket gives out MIDI data generated by the instrument itself panel on page 6 SSS DL351 Modular i i gt Operator Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started This chapter shows you how to connect up switch on set up and configure the DL351 Modular 1 O unit Connecting up Refer to Figure 2 Standard system configuration on page 50 and Connector panel on page 8 Connect up the following as appropriate to the rear panel of your DL351 Modular I O unit e Inputs outputs connect the required input output cabling to the modules fitted in slots A to H see Appendix C I O Modules e AES50 connect the four AES50 audio sockets in the connector panel to the appropriate AES50 audio sockets 1 to 4 on the DL371 Aud
60. t SIS Direct output DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual Processing 43 Each of the eight auxiliary inputs has Input gain Source from internal FX or external input e EQ e Fader e Panpot SIS e Routing via level controls to the 16 matrix buses Routing via pan control to the left right and mono master buses Mix channel processing Each of the 16 auxiliary mix buses has e Subgroup auxiliary or mix minus modes e Dual mono or stereo pair modes Six band PEQ e Optional 31 band GEQ replaces PEQ e Frequency conscious compressor with choice of five compression styles e Insert point Routing via level controls to the 16 matrix buses e Routing via pan control to the left right and mono master buses Direct input Each of the 16 matrix buses has e Six band PEQ e Optional 31 band GEQ replaces PEQ Five mode frequency conscious compressor with soft clip limiter and external side chain e Insert point Direct input Output channel processing Each of the 16 matrix buses has Six band PEQ e Optional 31 band GEQ replaces PEQ Five mode frequency conscious compressor with soft clip limiter and external side chain e Insert point Direct input Each of the three master output buses has e Six band PEQ e Optional 31 band GEQ replaces PEQ Five mode frequency conscious compressor with soft clip limiter and external side chain
61. t fail Other failure scenarios are managed by the N 1 principle where redundant components form an acceptable fraction of the system The Klark Teknik DN9696 Recorder can be used with the PRO6 Live Audio System for live multi track recording and virtual sound check Optional equipment includes the XL8 s DL451 I O and DL431 splitter and the DN9331 RapidE for remote GEQ operation 1 Each can be configured to generate four additional GEQs making a total of 36 available on the control centre plus one stereo effect DL351 Modular I O SS SS a Operator Manual E i i 38 Key features Appendix F PRO6 Live Audio System Please remember the PRO6 is not just a console it s a LIVE AUDIO SYSTEM High channel count 56 mixed primary inputs sourced from up to 112 input locations and 35 output channels Control centre Small and very compact with an exciting but familiar and ergonomic control surface enhanced by a two screen GUI Performance Reduced price scale and features but still with XL8 audio performance Operation Easy to use with responsive interpolated controls and fast intuitive human interfaces that combine to produce that familiar analogue feel e User interface speed and feel VCA groups console comes to you POP groups console comes to you muscle memory E zone and D zone on channel strips which have paged controls that do not change function input and output fast zones electronic c
62. the whole rack down e The unit offers the facility of universal input dual redundant power supplies with two latching mains connectors The unit is force air cooled by means of 80 mm fans These produce low noise which is suitable for concert sound However racking in separate amp rooms is advised for theatre use Warranty and registration Midas has total confidence in the quality and reliability of this product To back this up this product comes with the standard Midas and Klark Teknik three year warranty Please take the time to register your product by completing and returning the registration card or registering on our website at www midasconsoles com SS DL351 Modular I O 2 SS Operator Manual About this manual 3 About this manual This is the operation manual for the DL351 Modular I O It is intended to help get your DL351 Modular I O installed and in operation as quickly as possible by giving you unpacking installation connection setting up and operating instructions To help familiarise you with the PRO6 Control Centre there is a description of the front and rear panels along with easy to follow user instructions This manual is aimed at professionals such as front of house FOH and monitor MON engineers who will be using this equipment in a live performance environment It is assumed that the reader has prior experience of using professional audio equipment and has most likely undergone trainin
63. tion To electrically isolate the unit completely disconnect the two mains power connectors from the rear of the unit just below the mains on off switches Setting up Initial setting up of the DL351 Modular I O involves allocating an ID for it within the PRO6 network system environment see To set up the ID of the unit on page 17 Configuration Configure the clock source and digital board s if fitted of the DL351 Modular I O unit to suit your operating requirements see Main menu options on page 17 for details A SS DL351 Modular I O y i gt Operator Manual 11 Chapter 5 Main Menu This chapter describes the menu options that allow you to set up your DL351 Modular I O About the main menu The main menu is accessed via the control panel and provides five options that allow you to carry out the following Select the method of AES50 synchronisation see Option 1 AES clock on page 17 e Set up the network unit ID of the DL351 Modular I O see Option 2 Set ID on page 17 e Check the CBMA version number of the DL351 Modular I O see Option 3 CBMA version on page 18 e Check the software version of the DL351 Modular 1 0 see Option 4 Software version on page 18 e Set up the digital I O board s of the DL351 Modular I O if fitted see Option 5 Digital boards on page 19 Main menu flowchart The following pages show the main menu and submenu op
64. tions DL351 Modular I O I i Operator Manual E i 12 Chapter 5 Main Menu Main menu flowchart options 1 to 4 Default screen HES clock select Internal clock MIDAS DL351 LINE 170 UNIT 1 HES clock select EEE and External clock hold for about two seconds Option 1 Main menu Saving new 1 RES clock HES clock select External clock Option 2 Hain menu 2 Set ID o Option 3 Main menu fac CBMA Version 3 CBMA Version pat CBMA U 4 431 EN Main menu UL BO RCS 4 Software Vers bo LineI0 build 6 ER Q This option does not appear if there are no digital I O boards fitted Go to page 14 for details of option 5 Option 4 Option 5 Maln menu 5 Digital boards I i SI DL351 Modular I O RR Operator Manual Main menu flowchart 13 This example shows that you have selected 2 as the unit s ID number ID number flashes if it is available for selection hey ID Select ID Unchanged y Q Default display will show new ID number if it has been changed In menu mode This flowchart only shows Non flashing options pressing MENU the down arrow presses are currently selected takes you up one Pressing the up arrow takes while flashing options level without saving you in the opposite direction are available for any changes to a down arrow press selection DL351 Modular I O AAA SS Opera
65. tor Manual le 14 Main menu flowchart option 5 Maln menu 5 Digital boards This option does not appear if there are no digital boards fitted All board positions A to H appear even if some don t have a board fitted Board x el xr x AtoH 2 position nao Board Refer to Notes on previous page E This action occurs even if there is no digital board fitted in selected board position Pressing SELECT has no effect if there is no digital board fitted in selected board Chapter 5 Main Menu Select Channels Channels 1 2 Select from channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 Select Channels Channels r 8 Dig IO settings Clock Setur tout Dig IO settings SEC options OS Dig 10 settings n Word Size out DL351 Modular I O Operator Manual Main menu flowchart 15 Savini new setting Clock source From Inputs Savini neu setting E select bit size 16 bits Clock source ask Clock source 96K select bit size 2A bits select bit size 24 bits SPC settings Ra Saving new OUTPUT SRC Chi amp z he setting OUTPUT SRC Lhl z ee r Select from OUTPUT SRC F and INPUT SRC settings for um o SEC settings OUTPUT SEC Chi amp 2 Out fno INPUT SRC Chr s in option is selected out option is not selected DL351 Modula
66. tre and where appropriate they should have Pin 1 connected to the cable screen Radio frequency interference Class A device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Electric fields Caution In accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules amp Regulations changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Should this product be used in an electromagnetic field that is amplitude modulated by an audio frequency signal 20Hz to 20kHz the signal to noise ratio may be degraded Degradation of up to 60dB at a frequency corresponding to the modulation signal may be experienced under extreme conditions 3V m 90 modulation Safety equipment Never remove for example covers housings or any other safety guards Do
67. ts are typically located in a single 14U rack DL371 Audio System Engine 4 x AES50 expansion ports Maximum 100 m typically 0 5 m N 1 redundant AES50 bg da da E Li a DL351 Modular I O 56 x inputs and 8 x outputs Figure 2 Standard system configuration Important The PRO6 Control Centre DL351 Modular 1 O and DL371 Audio System Engine all have Volex locking type plugs fitted on their supplied mains cables which plug into their mains I EC connectors When fitted properly the Volex plug locks into place preventing it working loose or being inadvertently knocked loose or pulled out For details of how to fit remove a Volex plug see Power on page xi AFRIRSS DLB51 Modular 1 0 O b L Operator Manual Powering the PRO6 system 51 Powering the PRO6 system The following details the recommended power up and power down procedures for the PRO6 system Note f you are in any doubt as to how to switch the DL3n1 units on off refer to their operator manuals gt gt To power up the PRO6 system Important Note DO NOT switch on the speaker sub system until after the start up of the PRO6 system has been completed After all PRO6 system interconnections have been made refer to Figure 2 Standard system configuration on page 50 start up the PRO6 system 1 Make sure that all of the PRO6 system equipment is switched off such as the PRO6 Control Centre speaker
68. vice So to obtain the best results with a minimum of effort please read this operator manual and finally enjoy your Midas DL351 Modular 1 0 Overview The DL351 Modular I O is a 64 channel I O unit which is housed in a 7U 19 rack mount box The DL351 Modular I O can be configured to provide 64 channels of analogue input analogue output analogue insert jack in and out or 64 AES EBU inputs and outputs It is of user configurable sub modular construction allowing the mixing of 170 type selectable from analogue input analogue output and AES digital and utilises the same module cards as used for the DL451 Modular I O 24 channel unit i hoi EE 16 1 E E E ee Bor mil il Mb A E ES E eee IS ES E ER Ki EON Es 1221 EE El ee EEE EEE ERES ES ee HEM il EA Front panel Rear panel standard configuration The standard configuration for use with the PRO6 Live Performance System comprises seven 8 channel mic line analogue input cards and one 8 channel line analogue output card 1 Itis envisaged that new modules will be developed to service market requirements as they continue to evolve DL351 Modular 1 O gt A A Operator Manual O E i 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Features The DL351 Modular I O has the following features e Up to 64 analogue digital audio inputs or outputs e Sub modular construction provides user configurable 8 x 8 channel format e The fro
69. y third party digital audio hardware that features this connection can be connected to the Midas network and will transfer audio to and from the Midas hardware without any additional interfaces or converters provided it runs in TDM 96kHz mode This will be particularly useful as the protocol gains acceptance with recording and playback devices loudspeaker controllers audio networking systems digital amplifiers etc SS DL351 Modular I O 2 SS Operator Manual Integration of third party hardware software 47 PC or MAC computers can use the Ethernet tunnel in the MidasNET system and can communicate with other computers on the network The PRO6 Control Centre features an external video for both screens and the master bay GUI screen on the right also has a three way KVM switch Control centre views can be routed to external monitors and external video sources can be displayed on the control centre The KVM switch facilitates the control of three external computers via the screen trackball and keyboard of the control centre This is hugely important and means that third party systems can be controlled from within the PRO6 without having to move your head to look at screens placed off to one side It also means that there is no need to find somewhere to put multiple keyboards and mice Examples are e Netmax AES EBU audio link initially and CobraNet when the 48kHz I O module is available on PROG e IRIS for example for RL

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