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1. amplifiers are turned off or muted After connecting up the audio cables carry out the following PowerCon Mains socket gt ens 1 outlet PowerCon connector FUSE 5x20mm T10A L250V EEES d EEES EFE SS EF E EEE SE EEE AI AA LEO Rear of XL8 Control Centre 1 Plug the two control centre s mains PowerCon6 cables into the mains power outlets 2 Insert the two mains PowerCon connectors into the PowerCon sockets on rear of control centre observing the WARNING above Then lock each one by twisting the PowerCon connector about 90 1 4 turn clockwise you should hear a click when it has locked in place Check that both PowerCon connectors are securely fitted 3 Observing the Caution above switch on all five bay mains on off switches one after the other It is important that you don t switch on two or more switches simultaneously 4 The control centre will power up the GUI will display the default screens and all the controls will be set to default You are now ready to start using the XL8 control centre AE s DLA Modular I O y P nA E Operator Manual Setting up the ID of the DL4n1 units 65 gt gt To switch off the XL8 Control Centre 1 2 Make sure you have saved any shows scenes or settings you require see Saving your show files to a USB memory stick on page 56 At the GUI choose home Preferences Shutdown System
2. Config O O D IP 124 168 36 5 DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 61 FOH rack Rm a PT ID 1 Config I O D alpes ais IP 192 168 36 1 ADE RAPIDE ETHERNET connector to Ethernet control 1 connector on the control centre Router interconnection across Ethernet connectors control expansion port System snake redundancy will be compromised without it Control centre AES50 audio X connectors to FOH rack line I O unit AES50 audio X connectors Control centre AES50 audio Y connectors to FOH rack line I O unit AES50 audio Y connectors Control centre snake optical X and Y connectors to appropriate X or Y router s snake optical connector Control centre snake CAT6e X and Y connectors to appropriate X or Y router s snake CAT6e connector X router s AES50 audio bank 0 connectors to AES50 audio X connector on DSP units Y router s AES50 audio bank 0 connectors to AES50 audio Y connector on DSP units X router s Ethernet control connectors to Ethernet control X connectors on DSP units Y router s Ethernet control connectors to Ethernet control Y connectors on DSP units Y router s AES50 audio bank 1 connectors to AES50 audio A Y connector on mic splitters and AES50 audio Y connector on line I O boxes X router s AES50 audio bank 1 connectors to AES50 audio A X connector on mic splitters and AES50 audio X connector on line I O boxes Link DSP backbone see To daisy chain the DSP units
3. DL442 analogue output module The DL442 analogue output module provides eight balanced line outputs Its rear panel houses eight output XLRs each having check and mute LEDs The line outputs have no analogue level adjustment check 2 output 2 Dute 3 1 Item Description 1 Eight XLR analogue outputs 2 Green check LED illuminates to indicate when a channel is selected on a console These are controlled by the console and used as a visual aid to locate specific connectors 3 Red Mute LED illuminates to indicate that channel is muted DL451 Modular I O e E EH HEM Hr Operator Manual e i i ill lu 30 Appendix C 1 0 Modules 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 Va Jack sockets providing eight outputs sends and eight inputs returns Each output has a red mute status LED P Outputs sends 1 inverts returns _ 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 71 1 a mi e e e mute mute mute Item Description 1 Eight jack sockets per inputs returns section and eight jack sockets per outputs sends section 2 Red mute LED on each outputs sends jack socket illuminates to show when a channel is muted on the c
4. LIVE PERFORMANCERSXSTEM DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual Midas Klark Teknik Limited Klark Industrial Park Walter Nash Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7HJ England Tel 44 1562 41515 Fax 44 1562 745371 Email info midasklarkteknik com Website www midasconsoles com DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual DOC02 DL451 Issue B April 2010 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 document was correct at the time of writing E amp OE I Ul N Uu bb W N HM 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS d A Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with 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 two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement
5. PRODUCT IN WHICH IT HAS BEEN INSTALLED BY OR FOR WHICH IT IS PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY BY USING THIS PRODUCT YOU WILL BE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENCE IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENCE DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT AND PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE PLACE WHERE YOU OBTAINED IT FOR A FULL REFUND You agree to notify any persons whom you permit to operate this Product of the terms of this Licence and to require them to comply with these terms The Software is licensed not sold to you for use only under the terms of this Licence and the Company reserves all rights not expressly granted to you The Company retains ownership of all copies of the Software itself and all proprietary parts of it including those stored on or in the Product 1 Licence Subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement the Company grants you and other persons you permit to operate the Product a personal limited non exclusive non transferable licence to use the Software only on the single Product unit in which it has been installed 2 Restrictions a The Software and the accompanying written materials are copyrighted and contain trade secrets and other proprietary matter including confidential information relating to the specifications and performance characteristics of this Product Save for such elements as may be licensed to the Company as described in paragraph 5 all rights to copyrights trade marks and trad
6. on page 58 Mic splitter IC DSP unit Line I O box D Router X and Y identification number internet protocol that is network address configuration input output digital output output digital 62 Cable type and function Key Appendix G Setting Up An XL8 System The following table shows the type terminations and function of the XL8 system s interconnecting cables Please read the table in conjunction with the network interconnections diagram on page 60 Cable Cat 5e with EtherCon XLRS Cat 5e with EtherCon XLRS Cat 5e with EtherCon XLRS Cat 5e with EtherCon XLRS Optical snake with Neutrik OpticalCon connectors Cat 6e snake with EtherCon XLRS Cat 5e with EtherCon XLRS Cat 5e with EtherCon XLRS Cat 5e with EtherCon XLRS Cat 5e with EtherCon XLRS Cat 5e with EtherCon XLRS Cat 5e with EtherCon XLRS 3M cable with 50 way connectors From X Router Ethernet connector in expansion port RAPIDE ETHERNET n connector Control centre AES50 audio X connector Control centre AES5O audio Y connector Control centre Control centre X Router AES50 audio bank 1 Y Router AES5O audio bank 1 X Router Ethernet control X Y Router Ethernet control X Y Router AES50 audio bank 0 X Router AES50 audio bank 0 DSP link 0 To Y Router Ethernet connector in expansion port
7. 2A bits i select bit size seo 24 bits ad at die SRC settings OUTPUT SRC Chi amp z LE Select from OUTPUT and INPUT SRC settings for Ch182 384 586 and 788 b2 A Saving new setting Ps OUTPUT SRC Chi amp 2 aut Above options show OUTPUT SRC Ch182 selected as an example OUTPUT SRC Chi amp 2 ac SRC settings sacr INPUT SRC Ch7 amp 8 vw DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 14 Chapter 5 Programming Mode Menus The five menus in programming mode are as follows e 1 AES clock for selecting the method for synchronising the AES50 see 1 AES clock menu below e 2 Set ID for setting up the DL451 Modular I O s network unit ID see 2 Set ID menu below e 3 CBMA Version for viewing the unit s CBMA version number e 4Software Vers for viewing the unit s software version number e 5 Digital boards for setting up the digital I O board s of the DL451 Modular I O unit if fitted see 5 Digital boards menu on page 15 1 AES clock menu This menu lets you set up the clock source of the DL451 Modular I O as internal or external for AES synchronisation gt gt To set up the unit s clock source 1 In programming mode select menu 1 see To select a menu on page 9 The current clock source is shown on the bottom line of the display for example Internal clock RES clock select Internal clock 2 Use the down arro
8. At the Shutdown ENTIRE system prompt click OK This initiates the shutdown down sequence During the shutdown sequence the GUI screens will shutdown and all of the LCD select buttons on the control surface will turn red To inform you of the shutdown status the LCD select buttons in the input bays and VCA POP group sections will also display individual and contiguous text messages respectively When the shutdown sequence has finished the LCD select buttons on the control surface will turn green and the appropriate ones will also display text messages accordingly Important During the shutdown sequence when the LCD select buttons on the control surface are red do not switch off the mains power supply and when they are green it is OK to switch off the mains power supply Make sure that the shutdown sequence has finished and then switch off the five bay mains on off isolator switches rear of control centre one at a time Disconnect the two mains PowerCon connectors from the PowerCon sockets on rear of XL8 Control Centre To unlock them twist by about 90 1 4 turn anti clockwise Setting up the ID of the DL4n1 units After connecting up your XL8 network system you will need to set up the ID of the DL431 Mic Splitter DL451 Modular I O and DL471 DSP units if they don t already have the ID you want This is done via the control panel of the unit DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual ul 66 Appendi
9. Control centre Ethernet control 1 connector I O unit AES50 audio X connector I O unit AES50 audio Y connector X Y Router Router DSP X DSP X DSP X DSP Y Mic splitter Y Mic splitter X DSP link 0 Description Carries redundancy information for the digital snake Carries information on fader positions Carries a bi directional combination of 24 channels of 96kHz audio plus 5Mbs of control data Carries a bi directional combination of 24 channels of 96kHz audio plus 5Mbs of control data Carries a bi directional combination of 192 channels of 96KHz audio plus 200Mbs of control data Carries a bi directional combination of 192 channels of 96KHz audio plus 200Mbs of control data Carries a bi directional combination of 24 channels of 96kHz audio plus 5Mbs of control data Carries a bi directional combination of 24 channels of 96kHz audio plus 5Mbs of control data Carries standard 100bs Fast Ethernet data Carries standard 100bs Fast Ethernet data Carries a bi directional combination of 24 channels of 96kHz audio plus 5Mbs of control data Carries a bi directional combination of 24 channels of 96kHz audio plus 5Mbs of control data Carries a proprietary data format for connecting the DSP units together to form the DSP loop DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual Powering the XL8 system 63 Powering the XL8 system The following details the recomme
10. AES3 connection is present on the digital input A Red Mute LED illuminates to indicate channel is muted DL451 Modular I O PR aj A Operator Manual e i 32 Appendix C 1 0 Modules DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 33 Appendix D Replacing An I O Module This appendix provides instructions on replacing an module on the rear panel of the DL451 Modular I O Replacing a module The design of the DL451 Modular I O makes module replacement very easy and straightforward The unit has rack guides in each of the three module positions so that the modules can slide easily in and out Each module is held in place by two screws at the left and right 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 from the mains power supply by switching off the mains power supply at the mains outlet and removing the mains power cable from the rear of the unit 2 Unplug all cables from the rear of the unit 3 On the module you are replacing remove the two securing screws from its left and right sides on the rear panel circled below 4 Pull out the module using the two circular machined posts fitted to rear of module panel adjacent to the two securing screws gt gt To fit a module Carefully insert the module into the empty module slot ensuring the correct orientation and secure the module in place using the two
11. Bypass DL451 Modular 1 O Operator Manual 3U x 410 mm deep 12 6 kg 100V to 240V 50 to 60Hz 5 C to 40 C 20 C to 60 C 3 pin XLR balanced 24 bit 96k and 128 times over sampling 3 pin XLR balanced 24 bit 96k and 128 times over sampling AES3 two channels of digital audio on 3 pin XLR Accepts any frequency between 32k to 96k Sample rate converter can be bypassed ul 26 Digital outputs Connector Appendix B Technical Specification AES3 two channels of digital audio on 3 pin Sample rates XLR 48k 96k or auto tracking to inputs Bypass Sample rate converter can be bypassed Word length 16 20 or 24 bit MIDI and GPIO MIDI connector In out and through on 5 pin DIN GPIO IN connector GPIO OUT connector 25 pin D type opto isolated 25 pin D type opto isolated Digital system inputs and outputs System connector AES50 24 channels of bi directional digital Duplicate connector audio on Ethercon XLR AES50 24 channels of bi directional digital audio on Ethercon XLR providing dual redundant back up of channels DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 27 Appendix C I O Modules This appendix provides instructions on replacing a module on the rear panel of the DL451 Modular I O The DL451 Modular I O has three module slots into which any combination of the following modules can be fitted DL441 analogue input module see DL441 analogue i
12. GE Ethernet control AES50 audio xov xov MIDAS OL451 E ok f ME 1 Su NENNEN FR AA EA o MEBENN SS O SS ee A AA O E A Your DL451 Modular I 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 service So to obtain the best results with a minimum of effort please read this operator manual and finally enjoy your Midas DL451 Modular I O Features The DL451 Modular I O comprises e Up to 24 audio inputs and 24 audio outputs e Modular construction providing user configurable 3x8 XLR format e Fully isolated GPIO connections supplied as standard e in out and thru MIDI sockets supplied as standard e Dual redundant AES50 connections provided at the digital audio interface 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 1 It is envisaged that new modules will be developed to service market requirements
13. I O unit In AES50 audio bank 1 on the X router connect socket 6 to the AES50 audio X socket on the line I O unit Repeat for the Y router using the line I O units equivalent Y socket gt gt To connect the XL8 to the line I O units FOH rack Connect the AES50 audio X sockets on the rear of the XL8 Control Centre to the AES50 audio X socket on both of the line I O units in the FOH rack Repeat for the Y sockets gt gt To connect the XL8 to the RAPIDE Connect one of the eight ETHERNET EtherCon XLR sockets on the rear of the RAPIDE unit to the Ethernet control 1 socket of the active network X or Y on the rear of the XL8 Control Centre see XL8 system interconnections on page 60 gt gt To daisy chain the DSP units Important Note Do not connect a cable to like numbered sockets that is 0 to 0 or 1 to 1 as the DSPs will not work socket numbers are printed to the right of each socket There are two default configurations available depending on the lengths of the interconnecting DSP cables supplied that is 0 25 m cables or 0 5 m cables Both options contain a long cable for connecting the top and bottom units and the 0 25 m option has an additional long cable for connecting units AMU 2 and AMU 9 within its part number printed on a label attached to the cable For example in a part number of 14150 EZBB 050 0LC 060425TD the 050 indicates a L A cable s length cm can be determine
14. Operator Manual Resilience to failure redundancy LL 48 Control software si sii a nei ar aaa o aa 52 GUI sci rue rares tti een 52 Console linking LL LL Le 52 Integration of third party software cens 52 Setting Up An XL8 System 44 55 Initial set up procedure LL La 55 Unpacking the equipment rrr 55 Making up the racks lt lt lt o es 55 Outboard equipment racks a 56 a AAA de dieta 57 lag ed 57 XL8 system interconnections 0 ooo e aa Le 60 Cable type and function eee nh 62 Powering the XL8 system uu 63 Switching the XL8 Control Centre on off LL La 64 Setting up the ID of the DL4n1 units oooooo o 65 n il Contents DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual Chapter 1 Introduction The DL451 Modular I O is a three unit 3U high 19 rack unit that provides connection of up to 24 audio inputs outputs It has a user configurable modular 3x8 XLR format that can be configured as any combination of analogue mic line in analogue out and digital in out AES EBU Musical instrument digital interface MIDI and general purpose input output GPIO connections are supplied as standard The digital audio interface is via dual redundant AES50 connections Five DL451 s are supplied with each XL8 Live Performance System NDAS DL457 audio system modular I O i a
15. as they continue to evolve E E HHH El E amp Operator Manual e i N HH RH H e Chapter 1 Introduction About this manual This is the operation manual for the DL451 Modular I O It is intended to help get your DL451 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 DL451 Modular I O there is a description of the front and rear panels along with easy to follow user instructions The following chapter gives a brief overview of the XL8 Live Performance System and includes system interconnection details However if you want to learn more about the XL8 Live Performance System please go on to read the XL8 Control Centre operator manual part number DOC02 XL8 which provides a full and comprehensive guide Intended readers 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 training on this system The DL451 Modular I O forms an integral part of the XL8 Live Performance System The appendices in this manual contain a brief overview of the XL8 Live Performance System and include system interconnection details However if you want to learn more about the XL8 Live Performance Syst
16. contains the two routers and 10 DSP units Important In general the physical location of the hardware units within each rack is not critical and alternative configurations are acceptable for different packaging preferences However best practice is to mount the DL471 units in numerical order which will aid quick identification and fault finding DL471 unit ID numbers are located on stickers on the top cover of each device and also on the carton These must be noted prior to build up and connected as shown in numerical sequence Please note that once initially configured the ID numbers are displayed on the top row of the DL471 screen and role numbers are on the bottom row The role numbers are dynamic and therefore may change during system operation Wiring instructions This section gives the system cabling details for the XL8 specific equipment and although it is laid out in recommended order this order is not critical When making the connections please make sure they match those in XL8 system interconnections on page 60 Further details are shown in Cable type and function on page 62 gt gt To connect both routers together Important Without this connection system snake redundancy will be compromised Connect the routers via their Ethernet socket of the control expansion section on each router s rear panel see System interconnection panel on page 253 gt gt To connect the XL8 to the routers C
17. manufacturer and model number of the unit 2 Unit ID number Description of unit DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual e DN N E EH HHH XP E a i di Mi ma Y 2 ae 20 Chapter 6 Operation DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 21 Appendix A Functional Block Diagrams This appendix contains a functional block diagram for each module Analogue input module DL441 Line mic board details ADDRESS prec _ eB _ _n REMOTE CONTROL 0 a sante INTERFACE I I 48V REMOTE STATUS INTERROGATE LED LED Nel Nel SYSTEM WORD CLOCK MIC LINE DIGITAL INPUT OUT ED DIGITAL BACKPLANE SIGNALS DL451 Modular I O Lp pl Operator Manual e 22 Appendix A Functional Block Diagrams Analogue output module DL442 Line out board details SYSTEM WORD CLOCK DIGITAL IN SS DIGITAL BACKPLANE SIGNALS ADDRESS REMOTE CONTROL NA INTERFACE e DAA m 4 N Es Filter I REMOTE INTERROGATE LED N 4 Q N LINE OUT 1 OF 8 CHANNEL PATHS FS i A A DL451 Modular I O dB E Bee NY je gl a BE EI Operator Manual Analogue Jack I O module DL443 23 Analogue Jack I O module DL443 DIGITAL OUT o LINE o A D IN O SYSTEM D ad WORD CLOCK LOCAL PLL D A DIGITAL IN ADDRESS REMOTE i CONTROL i INTERFACE DATA i MUTE STATUS Lo Pass LED NL Filter 0 E DIGITAL BACKPLANE SIGNALS O
18. mic splitters these two types of system can be used in tandem as shown in Figure 2 on page 42 Figure 4 on page 49 shows in more detail the interconnections between each unit in a typical XL8 Live Performance System FOH and MON set up In particular it shows the how the FOH and MON sections are connected up notice that the mic splitters are shared between them FOH on stage Monitor I O units outs I O units outs Mic splitters shared Routers LE RAR cono Routers DSP units DSP units XL8 Control Centre 24 channel bi directional MidasNET Main Duplicate Multiple MidasNET links Local I O units mu Main mu Duplicate 192 channel bi directional MidasNET trunk link Main XL8 Control Centre Duplicate Figure 2 Typical XL8 Live Performance System FOH and MON set up A O IS DL451 Modular I O e E E HBH bol A NOY E N Mi i qe Operator Manual Mix matrix 43 Mix matrix Ultimately the mix matrix defines the XL8 Control Centre s capability 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 Bus inputs Bus outputs Processing Although the control centre system allows for con
19. not appear if there are no digital I O 5 Digital boards boards fitted For details of menu 5 see page 12 e 5 DL451 Modular I O i N Ni ipsa 8E E i I A Operator Manual Menu flowchart options 1 to 4 11 This example shows that LA you have selected 7 as DD the unit s ID number s bid new ID Select ID 18 ID number flashes to indicate it is available for selection y Select ID neci nonan9e IS Default display will show new ID number DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 12 Chapter 5 Programming Mode Menu flowchart option 5 Hain menu 5 Digital boards Select Channels aci Channels 1 2 2 This menu does not appear if there are no digital boards fitted Select from channels 1 2 _ amb _ 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 A o 4 E ese i LS Select Channels ac Channels 7 8 2 am CFT dla Board RN SE las Board RN Pressing SELECT has no effect if there is no digital board fitted in selected board sia Board position Dig 10 settings SEC options Did IO settings Clock Seturtout2 Dig I settings Word Size tout AAA DL451 Modular I O HE 3 D d Operator Manual Menu flowchart option 5 13 D option Savini neu setting Ps Clock source LS 48K Clock source ac From Inruts 2 Saving new setting select bit size
20. 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 filled wit
21. securing screws left and right Then plug in all the cables to the rear panel of the unit Finally plug in the mains cable and switch the unit on DL451 Modular I O FAS ESSI EB WB i NIN e Operator Manual i i ili je 34 Appendix D Replacing An I O Module The unit will recognise the type and position of the new module just fitted However you may need to configure some of its options see Chapter 5 Programming Mode DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 35 Appendix E Service Information This appendix gives you servicing information for your unit If you are in any doubt or have queries about any of the procedures in this appendix contact Midas Technical Support Contact details can be found at the front of this manual Routine maintenance To help keep your 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 below e Check all controls such as pushbuttons for freedom of operation e Check the functionality of all controls and indicators such as LEDs e Check the functionality of the equipment Yearly e Clean the internal fans see Cleaning the internal fans below Cleaning Switch off the unit and electrically isolate it from the mains before cleaning Clean the unit using a dry lint free cloth Don t use harsh abrasives or solvents When cleaning the unit take great care not t
22. to theatre and also operator preference The screens are controlled via the navigation zones at the front of the modules In the output module s primary navigation zone two trackballs control the output module right trackball and the mix module left trackball The equivalent on each input module is a dedicated glidepad A keyboard slides out from underneath the output module to provide further control such inserting text USB keyboard input sockets at the front of the control centre under the left and right modules allow the input and mix screens to be controlled via an external keyboard should the output module screen fail Console linking Two XL8 Control Centres can be linked together as you can with Heritage consoles The bus outputs from one control centre feeds the bus inputs of the other which is done using AES5O links Integration of third party software The XL8 network includes the capability to interface any third party hardware that uses AES EBU or AES5O digital audio or a standard analogue audio interface Each XL8 AES EBU input and output has a sample rate converter Synchronisation to external AES3 interfaces can be e Global via inputs on the routers e Local to each input e 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 any third party digital audi
23. 6 off input compressor external side chain connections e 96 off input noise gate external side chain connections e 96 off input direct outputs e 51 off mix bus insert sends e 51 off mix bus insert returns e 51 off mix bus direct inputs e 1 off talk mic input However the XL8 can have much more than the standard connectivity by adding DL451 I O units As there are nine AES50 connections fully redundant available potentially another 432 audio connections can be achieved subject to other system limits This gives a maximum XLR count of 720 Figure 3 shows a system configuration containing the extra nine DL451 I O units but does not show the redundant duplicated network All connectivity is controlled via the GUI Surround capabilities Theatres and broadcast have differing requirements for surround and both are catered for in the XL8 Conventional stereo and SIS panning is assignable on a channel by channel basis channel one can 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 e Quad left right LS and RS e Surround left right centre surround e 5 1 surround left right centre subwoofer LS and RS Network The XL8 s digital audio network utilises the physical connectivity of Ethernet EtherCon connectors and Cat 5e Cat6 cable but re
24. I e Netmax AES EBU audio link initially and Cobranet when the 48kHz I O module is available on XL8 e IRIS for example for RL amps e KT Elgar via Ethernet tunnel from FOH to stage e Wireless mic controllers e Your email e DVD movies DL451 Modular I O cnr y H Bee Hr Operator Manual e i i ili la 54 Appendix F XL8 Live Performance System DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 55 Appendix G Setting Up An XL8 System This chapter shows you how to set up an XL8 Live Performance System to its default configuration Note If you want to set up the XL8 Live Performance 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 below e Making up the racks see Making up the racks below e Connecting up the equipment see Wiring instructions on page 57 and XL8 system interconnections on page 60 e Powering the equipment see Powering the XL8 system on page 63 e Initial patching e Configure the type of snake see Configuring the XL8 with the snake type on page 30 It is important to configure the XL8 with the correct type of snake connected in the system e Setting up the I O rack devices see Configuring the devices on page 29 e Configuring the DL4n1 units see Setting
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26. XL8 automation provides up to 1 000 scenes with snapshot save recall capability and global edit presets and show file archiving The XL8 Control Centre forms the core of the XL8 Live Performance System which also includes a number of 19 rack modules 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 XL8 uses the proven stable Linux operating system Third party hardware and software and plug ins can be easily integrated into the system Included with the XL8 Control Centre are four mic splitters five I O units 10 DSP units two routers and a Klark Teknik DN9331 RAPIDE that collectively form the standard XL8 Live Performance System configuration The XL8 Live Performance System is tolerant of any single failure of hardware or software To achieve this the system employs dual redundancy where a key component has an identical redundant spare that is ready to take over should it fail Other failure scenarios are managed by the N 1 principle where redundant components form an acceptable fraction of the system for example one of the DSP units in the rack is a redundant spare Features Please remember the XL8 is not just a console it s a LIVE PERFORMANCE SYSTEM Concert sound The standard XL8 system which provides the full 96 inputs and 51 outputs comprises e 1 off XL8 5BCC
27. a REGGE SIGG ID 1 E E PRE A E Vu y Inputs 1 24 n aer dir Talo A M IP 192 168 32 ae PT 5 am i scien C BRASIL a 6 6 gt n sl Oe Ze ai 616 gt NO O N mouu eere co JONU Dita gi 6 0 e arees PL P RAP PLA AJ LA API Ll A EQ EQ a o ip meu suwan AA LL LL I aaa s HOO ID 2 es I Inputs 25 48 IP da 168 32 2 74 E qued X ir a IC UT g ind bg 7 i BECA A le lo ILL 4 Em WI del se LL B AMU 10 tizi pelt ID and IP numbers of the above DSPs run sequentially between AMU 1 and AMU 10 ID AMU 1 11 through to AMU 10 20 inclusive IP AMU 1 192 168 20 11 through to AMU 10 192 168 20 20 inclusive TN ia SS DL451 Modular I O NS i i Gitai ld Operator Manual XL8 system interconnections Note For connections specific to the 19 rack units please refer to their respective operator manuals Caution Don t forget the interconnection between the two routers as system snake redundancy will be compromised without it Stage rack 3 rupit Bert A np tamaaa STAT QUDO CS 0 o DIOS E MO 85191910 Ip 3 2 C303 m Inputs 49 72 page IP 192 168 Bn m em E 4 rt p nputs 4 d j POL QUDO vo ro a A Que ME HO ES d S ES ES Hy inputs 73 92 e IP 192 168 32 4 ME Te o S EG SA EIE S AM wor i 1
28. at there are sufficient external handles fitted to the rack casing to enable the rack to be manoeuvred easily and safely and by the amount of personnel suitable for the task Also these handles must be fit for purpose DSP rack only Midas strongly recommends that the DSPs and routers are housed in a single rack that is stage rack 2 see Stage rack 2 on page 57 This rack can be either a 16U high minimum rack or configured as an 8U double rack Clearance at rear of units To ensure an adequate clearance at the rear of the units we recommend that the rack depth that is the distance from the front rack strip to the rear of the rack is a minimum of 700 mm This is to provide sufficient free space to enable the DSP link cables to achieve their minimum bend radius Securing the cables We recommend that the cables at the rear of the units be tidied using lacing bars and cable ties This should provide optimum access to the rear of the units for connecting other cables switching the units on off etc and give maximum visibility of the units LEDs for determining communication status link status condition of audio etc The picture right shows a good example of how this can be done For more information on cabling refer to Stage rack 2 on page 57 DL451 Modular I O MM i x HE E HEN 1 e i i Mili la Operator Manual Wiring instructions 57 Stage rack 2 Stage rack 2 also known as the DL461 DL471 engine rack
29. aylight visible screens e Metering e 63 discrete 20 segment LED meters e Discrete metering for dynamics and direct outputs e All the meters all of the time e ST assign switch e Eight channels of key data plus single channel strip per input screen Dual operators perfect for festival situations e Modular control centre with multiple input areas e Area A and Area B assignment e Discrete dual solo systems Automation developed in conjunction with Broadway sound designers and engineers e Cross scene global edit capability e Showfiles on earlier and later versions of firmware System design and network ground breaking e Integrated analogue mic splits with local control and monitoring e Integrated open architecture AES50 digital audio distribution e Fully duplicated network for redundancy e Up to 100 metres of dual redundant connectivity between hardware elements copper up to 500 metres using optical fibre e Automatic integral delay management system audio outputs time and phase coherent e Flexible expandible hardware system e Ethernet TCP IP and USB tunnelling for third parties e KVM keyboard video and mouse switching on control centre Reliability e Failure tolerant of any single failure of hardware or software e Proven stable Linux operating system e Duplicated master controllers e Control centre has five multiple redundant power supplies e Stage box has integral dual powe
30. bay processor Dual redundant internal master controller XL8 Control Centre Dual redundant internal router Cat6 optical snake Control data Audio data a N 1 redundant spare Control and audio data Clock sync This diagram gives a RS O n ITO r more detailed H 5 illustration of the Es Mc EN interconnections in a mm oplitters pp standard FOH and Mg Shared fai stage monitor set up Mos OTU ti N 1 redundant spare DSP unit Figure 4 System interconnections DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual ul 50 Appendix F XL8 Live Performance System Local I O units XL8 Control Centre i i ma OK mm Not active Internal bay processor Internal master controller Internal router A I O units i Router This diagram at illustrates an extreme m eo example of dual TEZZE REI redundancy in a a Monitor standard FOH and PRE jus stage monitor set up gt where one half of the lt gt MEL highly unlikely scenario Please note this is a Figure 5 System showing 50 redundancy A SoS SS DLA Modular 1 0 D Operator Manual Resilience to failure redundancy 51 Local I O units me OR Internal bay processor musei Not active me KU Internal master controller XL8 Control Centre Internal router L Router Router faulty S healthy Thi
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33. ce e Do not install the equipment in places of poor ventilation e 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 To prevent excessive heating of the equipment avoid mounting it directly above power amplifiers or other devices that radiate significant amounts of heat such as radiators and heaters Keep the equipment out of direct sunlight e Do not place the equipment in an unstable condition where it might accidentally fall over e 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 the equipment only high quality balanced screened twisted pair audio cable should be used XLR connector shells should be of metal construction so that they provide a screen when connected to the console and where appropriate they should have Pin 1 connected to the cable screen Precautions 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
34. cket with on off switch Three user configurable modules DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started This section shows you how to connect up switch on set up and configure the DL451 Modular I O unit Connecting up Connect up the following as appropriate to the rear panel of your DL451 Modular I O unit e Inputs outputs connect up modules in slots A B and C These can be any combination of modules DL441 DL442 and DL452 see page 5 in Chapter 3 Rear Panel e AES5O connect the AES50 audio X and Y sockets to the appropriate AES5O audio sockets on the X and Y routers e Ethernet connect the Ethernet control X and Y sockets to the appropriate Ethernet control sockets on the X and Y routers e MIDI connect the three MIDI 5 pin DIN connectors if required e GPIO connect the 25 way D type connectors if required e USB connect a laptop PC if required e Mains power supply insert the IEC connector of the mains cable into the rear of the unit and then plug it into the mains power outlet Switching the unit on off After you have connected up your DL451 Modular I O it is ready to be switched on To do this switch on the mains on off switch on the rear of the unit e o e X 7 Ok Ok Ne O MS de amp i s 0 i 19 9 0 OC Die B D Edi E B O L Que a NU i Om Oi C FOE Bn oN i 0 gt GP in i ri i MRI L A SUPPLY VOLTAGE 100 240V Pa P a DE c
35. cted disturbance 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 l EN 61000 4 6 1996 Conducted RF e Mains voltage field ac amp signal ports icker EN 61000 4 11 1994 Mains voltage dips and interruptions Place date Kidderminster UK 15 April 2010 General Manager AVP Product Development Printed name John Oakley Printed name Alex Cooper DOC04 DL451ECDOC 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 PRODUCT
36. d from a three digit number contained length of 50 cm Connect the DSPs together as shown in the following diagram according to the cables supplied with your system In the diagram the cables are coloured and the sockets numbered to help distinguish them DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual Wiring instructions 59 Stage rack 2 0 25 m cable option 0 5 m cable option rs umm g gt IRR A i i i i DID p s Bu az gt m i gt E 1 N Ni hc ha x I x gt lt E br qu EI E ova xa a ba B r h a aa COR a uem e J aaa a i aaa T I Ny EEE i Bees e LJ e ni A gt lt NI l n Figure 7 Stage rack 2 DSP wiring options DL451 Modular I O gt gt A y H Bee Hr Operator Manual e i i Hi 60 Appendix G Setting Up An XL8 System XL8 system interconnections This diagram shows the network interconnections for a typical FOH XL8 system Rear of FOH XL8 Control Centre RAPIDE DOBOODBODOOODOBO a a po TITITITIII TEA eL i LO Connect to both X and Y networks Note All connections are dual redundant so the system can operate quite normally using either the X or Y cables Router router Stage rack 1 Stage rack 2 inter connection MOLD LOLA OS Arte a DES G GHOAA 66666 MMM AA u
37. e To switch off the DL451 Modular I O unit press the mains on off switch l Ul DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 8 Chapter 4 Getting Started Setting up Initial setting up of the DL451 Modular I O involves allocating an ID for it within the XL8 network system environment see To set up the ID of the unit on page 14 Configuration Configure the DL451 Modular I O unit to suit your operating requirements see Chapter 5 Programming Mode e AAA DL451 Modular I O a H HE PF amp E E RE un Operator Manual Chapter 5 Programming Mode This chapter describes the programming mode of the DL451 Modular I O In programming mode the four programming buttons in the control panel are used to navigate and select options from a number of menus see Menus on page 14 which let you set up the unit and view information Menu navigation The four programming buttons in the control panel have the following functions Navigation buttons Usage Moves up a menu level Exits programming mode depending on the current menu level Moves down a menu level or selects the current option Scrolls through the current level of menus options gt E LU Scrolls through the current level of menus options in y the opposite direction to the up arrow button The menu flowchart see Menu flowchart options 1 to 4 on page 10 and Menu flowchart option 5 on page 12 gives an overview of all
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39. em see the Owner s Manual part number DOC02 XL8 which provides a full and comprehensive guide Package contents unpacking Please retain the original packing for use should you need to transport or ship this unit After unpacking please inspect the unit carefully for any signs of damage that may have occurred in transit and notify the courier immediately if you feel that any damage has occurred The following items are included in the DL451 Modular I O package e 1 off DL451 Modular I O Safety Sheet part number DOC04 DL451 e 1 off warranty card part number DOCO4 WARRANTY e 1 off mains lead part number PWR21 MAINSLEAD DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual Chapter 2 Front Panel The front panel comprises various sections as follows 2 3 4 5 MAAS Di 451 audio system modular FC 6 AS Te MIDAS OL451 o o I O UNIT Su NEM a E E ee ee eee p E A EES CS EES EE A ERE AE A E E 7 Item Description 1 Air intakes for fan cooling Do not obstruct 2 psu power supply unit monitoring panel see psu panel on page 4 3 Ethernet control panel see Ethernet control panel on page 4 4 AES50 audio panel monitors see AES50 audio panel on page 4 5 Control panel containing LCD screen and four pushbuttons see Control panel below o Cut outs for rack mounting fixings 7 Three rows of eight write on strips for manually marking the A B or C module analogue digital channel assignments Contro
40. essament Ex 1 eee eee ee 27 DL441 analogue input module eee 28 DL442 analogue output module LL LL Le 29 DL443 analogue Jack I O module LL LL La 30 DL452 digital I O module a 31 Replacing An I O Module 33 Replacing a module 2 2 oe rss X Rao 33 Service Information nc nn 3D Routine Maintenance e ssas amaai aa OR REOR de AA 35 ueni vcr 25 TO 2453 44 9 949 94 A 92 9 1 5 35 9 j m rr rrTT 35 Cleaning the LCD screen ce es 35 Cleaning the internal fans es 35 Equipment disposal 64554454688 66 para far RG e e Ge 36 XL8 Live Performance System n 37 FELU ES plana liana 37 System components standard supply LL LL 40 System interconnections LL 41 FOR ana MON s aa ao as areas earn dec de la 42 Mb ns emi e o ae we ee ee a A ne 43 PIOCESSINO sesana ars ala wee AA a AA 43 Input channel processing 0 ce LL Le 43 Mix channel processing 44 Output channel processing nns 44 Effects processing and GEQs cens 45 Audio physical connections ehh 45 Uses of the configurable audio connections 46 Surround capabilities cce rn 47 NCUWOIK astice dare dit c 8 3 8 33 xor dob bue eletti 47 DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual Contents Appendix G DL451 Modular I O
41. flight cased five bay control centre e 4 off XL8 stage box DL431 e 5 off XL8 I O box DL451 e 10 off XL8 DSP units DL471 e 2 off XL8 router units DL461 e All interconnecting cables Cat 5e and Cat 6 Install The XL8 is flexible and the system can be customised with the needs of the install DL451 Modular I O cnr y H Bee edi Operator Manual e i i ili la 38 Appendix F XL8 Live Performance System Configuration e All outputs have six band parametric EQ and five mode compressor styles e Up to 16 stereo FX units e Up to 48 assignable GEQs 16 if all 16 stereo FX units are being used e Control from RAPIDE Showfiles e USB connectors for show archiving e Showfiles are both forward and backward compatible Warranty Three years Audio quality e Three mic pre amps per input FOH monitor and broadcast e Midas EQ sound quality and feel e Four filters e Midas dynamics e Four styles five on outputs e Midas quality input and output e Midas and Klark Teknik FX processing User interface speed and feel e VCA groups e Console comes to you e POP groups e Console comes to you e Muscle memory e E zone on channel strip e D zone on channel strip e Paged controls do not change function e Fast zone e Electronic colour coding e Dedicated motorised output faders e Klark Teknik RAPIDE DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual Features 39 User interface status visibility e D
42. h liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment Warning The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable Il ul C 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 7HJ hereby declares that the following product Product Type Number Product Description Nominal Voltage s Current Freq DL451 Audio System Modular I O 115V AC 0 5A 50 60Hz 230V AC 0 3A is in conformity with the regulations of the following marked EC directives and bears the C mark accordingly reference number 2004 108 EC 2006 95 EC EMC Directive EMC 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 Condu
43. ing it Take great care when lifting or moving the equipment and always take its size and weight into consideration Do not insert your fingers or hand in any gaps or openings on the equipment for example vents Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects such as paper plastic metal etc into any gaps or openings on the equipment for example vents If this happens turn off the power immediately and unplug the power from the AC outlets Then have the equipment inspected by the manufacturer s qualified service personnel 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 Powerto the equipment must be via a fused spur e Power plug must be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact The electrical supply at the socket outlet 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 e Mount in rack only Location e Ideally a cool area is preferred not in close proximity to power distribution equipment or other potential sources of interferen
44. ing the unit on off LL 7 SEUNG UP ssaa 8 CONNOGUFaLioni mas assiale Aa CX die de 8 Programming Mode 9 MENU NAVIGAUION ow a e A ER 9 Menu flowchart options 1 to 4 eaa nnn 10 Menu flowchart option 5 aa a 12 MENUS ae e ma ds a LS LELLA 14 LAES CLOCK MENU au me ae sn ae ED 3036 EE xD e XC XC C Oe AC a 14 2 SEL INEU 24 vate lle eta 0 EEES ue 14 5 Digital boards menu A se i 15 ul Chapter 6 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Contents Operation n n n n n n n n n n n n n L n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n 19 Default display x acum tti ARE 19 Functional Block Diagrams 21 Analogue input module DL441 LL 21 Analogue output module DL442 erre 22 Analogue Jack I O module DL443 enn 23 AES EBU digital I O module DL452 LL LL LL LL 24 Technical Specification 25 General specifications aa 44a aa 44 tnn nn 25 Inputs and OUTPUTS cx aca gc aeta al a Oe A RR in 25 Analogue inputs LL 25 Analogue QUEBUES y excu uz Bs ce Hela deor de DO d p i ee RAN Eee Ge a es a 25 Digital INPUTS pia e corr aa we a AA ee PTT 25 Digital OUTPUTS A EII DE 26 MIDI a a GPIO 44 0045 66208 ee bab ed eo eee Phe ee ee a a ee 26 Digital system inputs and outputs a LL 26 I O MOGUIES c
45. irective aims to minimize the impacts of WEEE on the environment during their life times 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 AAA information DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 37 Appendix F XL8 Live Performance System The XL8 Live Performance 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 The standard XL8 system offers 96 channel inputs 51 outputs 51 buses 32 auxes groups 16 matrices and three masters 16 on board effects processors PEQs four band on inputs and six band on outputs up to 48 assignable GEQs if all stereo effects units are being used 16 configurable stereo effects from eight options surround panning 5 1 LCRS and quad and comprehensive easy to use routing
46. it gt gt To set up the SRC setting 1 In programming mode select menu 5 see To select a A aln men SHE Op 5 Digital boards 2 Press MENU Select Board H 3 Use the down arrow button to go to the board you want to set up For example board C pis Board 4 Press SELECT a Did IO settings Clock Setur touti 5 Use the down arrow button to go to the SRC options Dia 10 TE 19 SEeLLINGS li SRC options 6 Press SELECT SPC ting SELLINGS OUTPUT SRC Chi amp z ve vir ni ved DL451 Modular I O O led Operator Manual Ni Menus 1 7 Use the down arrow button to go to the desired pair of SEC settings di output channels For example INPUT SRC INPUT SRC Ch3e4 8 Press SELECT The bottom line of the display will show you whether the channel pair is on off default is dell SRL Lh3 amp 4 on 9 If you want to change the setting press the down arrow button Otherwise take no action and go to the next step 10 Press SELECT IHFUT SEC Chs amp 4 D Saving neu setting INPUT SRC Ch3 amp 4 off 11 Use the MENU button to exit gt gt To set up the word size for the digital outputs 1 In programming mode select menu 5 see To select a Mai menu on page 9 aln menu 5 Digital boards 2 Press MENU Select Board 3 Use the down arrow button to go to the board you want to set up For example board C select Board 4 P SELECT ds Dig IO settings Clock Set
47. l Other failure scenarios are managed by the N 1 principle where redundant components form an acceptable fraction of the system for example one of the DSP units in the rack is a redundant spare see Figure 4 on page 49 The control surface can tolerate multiple hardware failures without the operator losing control of the audio Any of the five GUI screens can be used to operate the whole control centre even if no control surface hardware is working The system includes diagnostic tools that give advance warning of any poor connectivity high error rates internal temperatures and voltages etc The system instantly alerts the operator in the event of any hardware software or connection failures and indicates the location of the fault The system asks the operator what action to take but doesn t automatically reconfigure This is so that if for example the band is near the end of a song and the audio is still alright the mix engineer carry out corrective action at a more opportune time Figure 5 on page 50 shows that even when all of one half of the system is down the greyed out portion it will still function as normal Although in practise it is highly unlikely that this will ever happen Figure 6 on page 51 illustrates what happens when a router fails Once again the system functions perfectly normally DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual Resilience to failure redundancy 49 Local I O units Internal
48. l panel The control panel is used for setting up the DL451 Modular I O unit via a number of menus in programming mode and comprises an LCD panel and four buttons E M amp MIDAS DL451 4 LIME I 0 UNIT 1 M aall YH LCD screen Programming buttons LCD screen has 32 characters 2 x 16 and is used with the adjacent programming buttons to program the DL451 Modular I O see Menu navigation on page 9 It also shows the default diplay during normal operation Each programming button illuminates with a blue backlight when pressed DL451 Modular I O SSS SS gt E E HHH te FE Operator Manual e HW N HH RH H e A Chapter 2 Front Panel psu panel This panel monitors the supply voltage The panel LEDs illuminate to show that the voltage rails are active There are five yellow LEDs each one representing a particular voltage supply that is 18V 18V 5V 3 3V and 48V a Ethernet control panel The Ethernet control panel has two green LEDs X and Y which have Sr ee three states of illumination to indicate X Y e Flashing active master e On connected e Off not connected AES50 audio panel In the AES50 panel each X and Y channel has a green ok LED and red error LED These illuminate to indicate that the communications to these channels is ok or that there is an error si AES50 audio x Y A NU _ DL451 Modular I O BE He e y Operator Manual Chapter 3 Rea
49. ll 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 contact Midas Technical Support gt gt To power down the XL8 system Important Note BEFORE switching off any of the XL8 system components make sure to mute the audio from the speakers and switch off the speaker sub system 1 Mute the audio from the speakers and switch off the speaker sub system 2 Switch off the DL431 Mic Splitters 3 Switch off the DL451 Modular I O units 4 Switch off the DL471 DSP units 5 Switch off the DL461 Routers 6 Switch off the XL8 Control Centre see To switch off the XL8 Control Centre on page 65 DL451 Modular I O AIL y H Bee edi Operator Manual e i i ili ll 64 Appendix G Setting Up An XL8 System Switching the XL8 Control Centre on off Carry out the following to switch the XL8 Control Centre on off in a safe manner observing all WARNINGS and Cautions gt gt To switch on the XL8 Control Centre WARNING DO NOT INSERT OR REMOVE A POWERCON CONNECTOR A INTO FROM REAR OF CONTROL CENTRE WITH MAINS POWER AND ANY OF THE MAINS BAY SWITCHES ON YOU MUST MAKE SURE ALL MAINS BAY SWITCHES ARE OFF AND MAINS IS SWITCHED OFF AT THE POWER OUTLET S FIRST Caution A Before switching on check that all monitor loudspeaker power
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51. nd 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 Every XL8 comes supplied with a KT DN9331 RAPIDE motorised fader GEQ controller 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 control centre s SOLO button solo tracking system STS or by buttons on the RAPIDE itself Audio physical connections The total number of audio connections that is the XLR count for a standard XL8 Live Performance System is 504 This comprises of both dedicated and configurable XLR connections The dedicated XLR connections are on the DL431 mic splitter and comprise e 96 off mic line inputs e 2 x 96 off analogue mic splits with variable gain e 96 off transformer isolated analogue broadcast mic splits fixed gain All of the configurable connections are on the five DL451 I O units which can be freely located at the FOH or on stage Three banks of sockets eight XLRs each are available for e 8 off analogue mic line inputs e 8 off analogue outputs e 8 off AES EBU XLRs providing eight digital inputs and eight digital outputs per module DL451 Modular I O ife y H Bee Hr Operator Manual e i i ili la 46 Appendix F XL8 Live Performance System Uses of the configurable audio connections The standa
52. nded power up and power down procedures for the XL8 system gt gt To power up the XL8 system Important Note DO NOT switch on the speaker sub system until after the start up of the XL8 system has been completed After all XL8 system interconnections have been made see Chapter 30 Panel Connections start up the XL8 system 1 Make sure that all of the XL8 system equipment is switched off that is the XL8 Control Centre speaker sub system DL431 mic splitters DL451 modular line I O units DL461 routers and DL471 DSP units 2 Switch on the XL8 Control Centre see To switch on the XL8 Control Centre on page 64 3 On the XL8 Control Centre move all of the monitor and master channel faders to the minimum position and mute all of the master channels The master channels can be found in the mix and output fast zones see XL8 control surface on page 7 4 Switch on the DL431 Mic Splitters 5 Switch on the DL451 Modular I O units 6 Switch on the DL471 DSP units 7 Switch on the DL461 Routers 8 After the status LEDs top of each GUI screen on the XL8 Control Centre turn green switch on the speaker sub system 9 Switch on the audio source and start playing the audio 10 On the XL8 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 are no sounds at a
53. nput module on page 28 DL442 analogue output module see DL442 analogue output module on page 29 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 I O Module on page 33 DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual ul 28 Appendix C I O Modules DL441 analogue input module The DL441 analogue input module provides eight balanced line or mic inputs Its rear panel houses eight input XLRs each having check and 48V LEDs The line inputs may be used as simple unity gain inputs to the XL8 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 1 Item Description 1 Eight XLR analogue mic line inputs 2 Green check LED illuminates to indicate when a channel is selected on a console These are controlled by the console and used as a visual aid to locate specific connectors 3 Red 48V LED illuminates to indicate 48V phantom voltage is on fe vir as H DL451 Modular I O MOSS Operator Manual DL442 analogue output module 29
54. o damage the controls or LCD screen Cleaning the LCD screen Carefully wipe the surface of the LCD screen with a soft lint free cloth using ethanolic liquid such as a screen cleaner for LCDs or by using a screen wipe specially designed for the purpose When cleaning the LCD screen please take the following precautions e Don t use harsh abrasives such as paper towels e Don t apply liquids directly to the screen e Don t use ammonia based cleaners and solvents such as acetone 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 I ul DL451 Modular I O e Operator Manual 36 Appendix E Service Information 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 d
55. o 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 PC or MAC computers can use the Ethernet tunnel in the MidasNET system and can communicate with other computers on the network CNEPIEEREREER i DBL Modular TYO E E MHW Hr e i i Mili la Operator Manual Integration of third party software 53 The XL8 Control Centre features a four way KVM switch on the output module screen as well as external video IN and OUT for each of the five screens Control centre views can be routed to external monitors and external video sources can be displayed on the control centre s screens The KVM switch facilitates the control of three external computers from 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 XL8 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 ProTools Right in the middle of the XL8 Link ProTools and XL8 audio digitally and use any ProTools plug in as an insert to the XL8
56. onnect the snake optical or copper from the X snake socket on the rear of the XL8 Control Centre to the appropriate snake socket on the X Router Repeat for the Y Router using the Y socket on the XL8 Control Centre gt gt To connect the routers to the DSPs Stage rack 2 e n AES50 audio bank O on the X router connect the 10 sockets to the AES50 audio X socket on the DSP units Repeat for the Y router using the equivalent Y sockets e In Ethernet control bank on the X router connect the 10 sockets to the Ethernet control X socket on the DSP units Repeat for the Y router using the equivalent Y sockets gt gt To connect the routers to the Stage rack 1 units e Mic splitters In AES50 audio bank 1 on the X router connect sockets 1 and 2 to the AES50 audio A X sockets on the Mic Splitters Repeat for Y router using the mic splitters Y sockets e Line I O units In AES50 audio bank 1 on the X router connect sockets 5 and 6 to the AES50 audio X sockets on the line I O units Repeat for Y router using the line I O units equivalent Y sockets DL451 Modular I O cnr y H Bee Hr Operator Manual e i i ili la 58 Appendix G Setting Up An XL8 System gt gt To connect the routers to the Stage rack 3 units e Mic splitters In AES50 audio bank 1 on the X router connect sockets 3 and 4 to the AES50 audio A X sockets on the mic splitters Repeat for the Y router using the mic splitters Y sockets e Line
57. onsole DL451 Modular I O RETTO Operator Manual DL452 digital 1 O module 31 DL452 digital I O module The DL452 digital I 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 sample 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 Item Description 1 Four pairs of digital AES3 AES EBU XLR inputs and outputs 2 Green check LED illuminates to indicate when a channel is selected on a console These are controlled by the console and used as a visual aid to locate specific connectors 3 Red sync LED illuminates to indicate that a valid
58. ous compressor with soft clip limiter and choice of five compression styles Insert point Routing via level controls to the 16 matrix buses Routing via pan control to the left right and mono master buses Direct input Each of the 16 matrix buses has Six band PEQ Optional 31 band GEQ replaces PEQ Five mode frequency conscious compressor with soft clip limiter and external side chain Insert point Direct input Output channel processing Each of the 16 matrix buses has Six band PEQ Optional 31 band GEQ replaces PEQ Five mode frequency conscious compressor with soft clip limiter and external side chain Insert point Direct input Each of the three master output buses has Six band PEQ Optional 31 band GEQ replaces PEQ Five mode frequency conscious compressor with soft clip limiter and external side chain Insert point Direct input DL451 Modular I O a SSS i N i a g HH RT e i i Mili la Operator Manual Audio physical connections 45 Effects processing and GEQs The XL8 contains 16 mono Klark Teknik RT GEQs and 16 effects processors as standard The 16 effects processors can be freely chosen from e Delay e KT DN780 reverb e Flanger e Phaser e Stereo Graphic EQ e Pitch shifter e Square ONE Dynamics e 3 band compressor The 16 mono KT GEQs can be patched into any output There are many patching options for the effects processors e Assign to any insert se
59. outlet is off and then disconnect the mains cable from the mains outlet To avoid electrical shock do not remove covers The power supplies even the DC ones have a high current 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 that its rails 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 senses the incoming mains voltage and will work where the nominal voltage is in the range 100VAC to 240VAC A mains inlet is provided on the rear panel The correct lead for connection in the area to which the unit was shipped is supplied with the unit DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual The equipment should only be plugged into the mains outlet using the supplied lead When removing the equipment s electric plug from the outlet 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 Handling the equipment Completely isolate the equipment electrically and disconnect all cables from the equipment before mov
60. places its data protocol with AES50 protocol implemented as SuperMAC and the HyperMAC high capacity system which are more suited to high quality low latency audio distribution The use of the AES standard allows straightforward interfacing with any third party hardware that also utilises this connection AES50 and HyperMAC connections carry digital audio control data and standard Ethernet traffic bi directionally down a single cable Cat 5e cable is used for the local 24 channel connections and the single digital snake between control centre and router is either Cat 5e Cat6 or fibre optic The combination of audio control clock and third party Ethernet data in a single network means that the hardware interfaces on a single RJ45 connection 1 These spare AES50 ports can also be used to directly connect any AES50 equipped units such as a hard disk recorder 2 The digital snake is equivalent to a 384 channel analogue multi core cable 192 channels in each direction DL451 Modular I O cnr y H Bee ll i Operator Manual e i i iii la 48 Appendix F XL8 Live Performance System All system connections are duplicated for full dual redundancy Resilience to failure redundancy The XL8 Live Performance System is tolerant of any single failure of hardware or software To achieve this the system employs dual redundancy where a key component has an identical redundant spare that is ready to take over should it fai
61. ps LINE OUT DL451 Modular I O I 11 AA pa E E HHH PPP Operator Manual E Mii IS 24 Appendix A Functional Block Diagrams AES EBU digital I O module DL452 ED DIGITAL BACKPLANE SIGNALS i OF 4 CHANNELS LOCAL PLL SYSTEM WORD CLOCK 128 Digital Audio Out 128 Digital Audio In ADDRESS DATA SYSTEM CONTROL FPGA AUDIO REMOTE SYNC Output SYSTEMS al MUTE REMOTE INTERROGATE STATUS Clocks Clocks STATUS INTERROGATE LED LED LED LED N 7 N 7 R Nx 7 N 7 o ce SRC SRC n d CS TIN IN IN 12S Digital Audio 8 12S Digital Audio 8 A_N o 7 N Digital Audio Digital Audio Receiver CLOCKS CLOCKS Transmitter AES EBU AES EBU IN OUT DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual ul 25 Appendix B Technical Specification This appendix contains the technical specifications specific to the DL451 Modular I O For system related XL8 Control Centre specifications and for full technical specifications for the XL8 Live Performance System refer to its Owner s Manual part number DOCO2 XL8 Due to a policy of continual improvement Midas reserves the right to alter the function or specification at any time without notice General specifications Dimensions Net weight Power requirements Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Inputs and outputs Analogue inputs Connector A D converter Analogue outputs Connector D A converter Digital inputs Connector Sample rates
62. r Panel The rear panel comprises the following e Three module slots A B and C which can contain any combination of modules see Appendix C I O Modules on page 27 e Two sets of Ethercon XLR X and Y sockets e Ethernet control e AESSO audio e Two USB connectors host and slave e Three MIDI sockets in out and thru e Two GPIO sockets in and out e Mains IEC socket and adjacent on off switch Air outlets MADE IN KIDDER MNSTER ENGLAND SUPPLY VOLTAGE 100 2404 AC 50 60Hz 15044 MOUNT IN RACK ONLY EE Mains on off svvitch DL451 Modular I O FI ESSI EBD fet Operator Manual i i ili el 6 Chapter 3 Rear Panel Rear panel connections Mains IEC connector Item pa PESA SIA CLI PD P ap o Dep A 9S A S 27 Laptop PC Description Y and X AES50 audio Ethernet sockets for passing audio and control data to from router Y and X Ethernet control Ethernet sockets for connection of tunnelling Ethernet USB slave type B and host type A sockets for connection of a laptop PC Three MIDI musical instrument digital interface sockets in out and thru for connection of a musical instrument such as a synthesiser 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 Two GPIO 25 way connectors in and out for control of external devices Mains IEC so
63. r set them at 48k or 96k e Sample rate converter SRC switch the SRC on off for each input output channel pair As this option is intelligent it may be disabled depending on the other settings e Word size set up the word size for the digital outputs as 16 20 or 24 bits This menu has three boards to choose from A B and C representing the module slot positions printed on the rear panel Note If there are no digital I O boards fitted this menu does not appear gt gt To set up the clock source for the digital outputs 1 In programming mode select menu 5 see To select a Mai menu on page 9 CEDERE pagara 3 Digital boards 2 Press MENU Select Board 3 Use the down arrow button to go to the board you want to set up For example board C sect Board 4 P SELECT id Dig ID settings Clock Setup out i DL451 Modular I O CM AAA AAA E E HHH API Operator Manual i i ili lu 16 10 Chapter 5 Programming Mode At the Clock Setup out option press SELECT Select Channels Channels 1 2 Use the up down arrow buttons to go to the desired Select Ch 1 pair of output channels For example Channels 7 8 Channels La Press SELECT Clock source From Inruts Use the down arrow button to go to the desired option E For example 48K ries SQUPLE Press SELECT Saving new setting 1 Clock source From Inruts Use the MENU button to ex
64. r supplies Service and support e 24 7 global telephone support e Service support centres in US UK and Singapore DL451 Modular I O 11 E EH HEM Hr Operator Manual e i i ili la 40 Appendix F XL8 Live Performance System System components standard supply The standard XL8 Live Performance System comprises the following equipment e XL8 Control Centre 1 off Comprises five discrete independent bays each with its own power supply surface modules surface processor GUI processor and GUI screen The standard five bay control centre has three bay types input 3 off mix 1 off and output 1 off e DL431 Mic Splitter 4 off 6U 19 rack unit that provides 24 mic line inputs e DL451 Modular I O 5 off 3U 19 rack unit that provides a maximum of 24 audio inputs and 24 audio outputs e DL471 DSP 10 off 1U 19 rack unit that forms part of the modular DSP engine e DL461 Router 2 off 3U 19 rack unit that provides the on stage Cat 5e interconnectivity and the stage to FOH link via a single snake which can be copper cable or a fibre optic link e Klark Teknik DN9331 RAPIDE 1 off 6U 19 rack unit that is a motorised fader remote control for the onboard graphic EQs of the XL8 e Snakes and main cables etc Ma EE FA EFE FE ES ee EFE EE TE i i El a EN EES A E e EES EES EA To provide a complete audio system the only other equipment required a
65. rd XL8 Live Performance System has a total configurable audio channel count on the DL451 I O units of between 120 and 240 depending on the mix of analogue and digital I O excluding the non configurable 96 mic inputs on the DL431 mic splitter Typically the allocation would be e 16 off mic line auxiliary inputs giving a total of 112 mic inputs as standard e 32 off aux group bus outputs e 16 off matrix main outputs e 1 off stereo main output e 1 off mono main output e 2 off stereo local monitor outputs This gives a total of 71 audio connections leaving a further 169 with everything digital or 49 with everything analogue audio connections These can be used for insert sends insert returns direct outputs bus direct inputs and side chain connections 2 off routers Mic splitters I O units 5 off DSP ia 2 x 24 analogue outputs to speaker system i 2 x 24 analogue outputs remote areas ues I 48 track hard disk Jam 52 a recorder 5 off DSP units I Cat 5e cabling Cat6 optical ale snake 12 x AES EBU I O units I O units XL8 Control Centre 192 configurable I Os at mix position Figure 3 XL8 maximum system capacity 112 mic inputs PFA _ gt DL451 Modular I O E E MEM y A E A gt Operator Manual Surround capabilities 47 The maximum count of any one type of connection is e 96 off input insert sends e 96 off input insert returns e 9
66. re mics amplifiers and loudspeakers DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual System interconnections 41 System interconnections Figure 1 shows basic system interconnectivity and indicates where the XL8 Control Centre highlighted in red sits within the system This figure also illustrates redundancy by showing that the two halves of the system left and right are identical ignoring the DN9331 RAPIDE The XL8 Control Centre which forms the core of the XL8 Live Performance System is directly connected to the local I O units DN9331 RAPIDE and routers via the snake Each router acts as a hub and is connected to the mic splitters I O units and DSPs which are common to both halves of system The network carries both proprietary control data and open architecture AES50 digital audio and uses readily available standard Cat 5e Cat6 fibre optic cabling and connectors Mic splitters Cat5 cabling Clock sync Router I O units DSP units gt 058505 Cat6 optical lu snake Li 33 one Bi ss XL8 Control Centre wu a AN dd 4 4 A rrr eee DN9331 RAPIDE Local I O units Figure 1 Basic interconnectivity of a standard XL8 Live Performance System HE H HHH Oi nn gt lt a Operator Manual e i i ill lu 42 Appendix F XL8 Live Performance System FOH and MON The XL8 Live Performance System can be used as a front of house FOH or stage monitor MON system Also by sharing the four
67. s diagram dum MURES lt gt M O n Ito F illustrates the effects of a single router i i l splitters Za shared f failure in an FOH and VEC o stage monitor va T S Figure 6 System with a redundant router DL451 Modular I O y OB LE Hr Operator Manual i i ili lu 52 Appendix F XL8 Live Performance System Control software The XL8 s operating system 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 XL8 has five daylight viewable TFT screens that provide overview and detail status indication Any screen can display any information but in the standard configuration screen information relates to module location So the input module screens display their module s input status the mix module screen displays the overview status screen all the meters all the time and the output module screen display is used for general use such as automation effects GEQs third party screens etc This is dependent on the current application concerts will probably be different
68. siderable insertion of external processing it also embodies more than enough internal high quality processing to eliminate the need for this Input channel processing Each of the 96 full function input channels has e Analogue and digital gain e Phase reverse switch e Input delay e Swept high pass filter with choice of two filter slopes e Swept low pass filter with choice of two filter slopes e Frequency conscious compressor with choice of four compression styles e Frequency conscious noise gate with external side chain e Insert point e Treble EQ filter with choice of four filter types e Parametric hi mid EQ filter e Parametric lo mid EQ filter e Bass EQ filter with choice of four filter types e Routing via level controls to 48 mix buses e Routing via pan control to left and right master buses e Routing to mono master bus e Panpot SIS e Direct output l Ul DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 44 Appendix F XL8 Live Performance System Each of the 16 auxiliary inputs has Input gain Source from internal FX or external pool input Fader Panpot SIS 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 32 auxiliary mix buses has Subgroup auxiliary or mix minus modes Dual mono or stereo pair modes Six band PEQ Optional 31 band GEQ replaces PEQ Frequency consci
69. special accessories that is items that cannot and in accordance with the appropriate be readily obtained from multiple retail assembly and usage regulations outlets supplied with this equipment must be used with this equipment do not use any alternatives as they may not fulfil the RF requirement DL451 Modular I O cnr y H Bee Hr Operator Manual e i i ili la Precautions DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual Contents XV Information page iia ad wan si ca e IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS c 0cococooococoooooo ooo EC Declaration of Conformity leere Licences Precautions Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual INTrOQUCCION rat bee OE eee eek FOOUUTOS urine i CGE Te aes Od 24 94 3 35 Ed ee Go 1 Warranty and registration o 1 About tnis manual rr cet me me ren a m dic 2 Intended readers LL LL LL 2 Package contents unpacking naaa aoaaa a LL LL Le 2 PONE Panero eae eee eee ee Control panel pax ag ura ee de ms cama EE ED font oe ee Age a ee ee ee ee e 3 PSU Dae ie cana n e a seva ea Pewee TE ti 4 Ethernet control panel uoce ei cao ES e CR Ee UR Tee 6 E RE 4 AES50 audio panel 4x04 6 cS BK na X RR Xue d Rae dC ace dio OS 4 Real Panel ua a d ok E08 caia Rear panel connections 0 o o o o oooo o ee es 6 betting Started a suos EE at ae sa a Sc val dat ag na a ee mda it id CONMCCUNG UD Tr 7 Switch
70. the following general requirements Shock mounting for non installation environments The racks must provide adequate shock protection of the units they house by incorporating appropriately designed shock protection methods for example a foam suspended rack or a frame suspended on anti vibration mounts etc Ventilation The XL8 rack units have been designed such that their internal ventilation airflow is drawn in through the front of the unit and expelled though the rear To facilitate this rack design must ensure that cool air can flow freely through the rack in the same direction that is in through the front of the rack and out through the rear Situations where the air flows in a circular direction around and through an XL8 unit must be prevented Midas recommends that racks with fully opening front and rear doors are used Note Never combine units in the same rack that have been designed for a ventilation air flow direction other than that for the XL8 units To avoid this we recommend that any non XL8 units are housed separately Rack mount supports Always secure the rear of the XL8 units to the rack via their rear rack mount support brackets These brackets are fitted to every XL8 unit and are recommended for use in touring applications The rack mount support fixing hole centres are at a depth of approximately 395 mm from the front panel this dimension may differ slightly on the DN9696 Handles on rack case You must ensure th
71. the menus and their options and shows you how to navigate your way around them In the diagram the menus are shown on the left and each subsequent lower level is to the right Also non flashing options are the ones currently selected gt gt To enter exit programming mode To enter programming mode press the MENU button and hold down for approximately two seconds the default display will change to the Main menu display for the first option see display A on page 10 To exit programming mode from any menu display screen press MENU repeatedly until you reach the default screen The DL451 Modular I O will exit programming mode automatically after about 20 seconds of inactivity that is if none of the programming buttons are pressed within that time gt gt To select a menu In programming mode scroll to the menu you want by using the up down arrow buttons Then press SELECT DL451 Modular I O cnr y H Bee Hr Operator Manual e i i ili la 10 Chapter 5 Programming Mode Menu flowchart options 1 to 4 Default screen AES clock select MIDAS DL451 Internal clock LIME LO UNIT 1 AES clock select External clock Press and hold down for about two seconds Menu 1 Main menu 1 AES clock Saving new setting AES clock select External clock Hain menu 2 Set ID Hain menu 3 CBMA Version Main menu 4 Software Users No digital I O board fitted Menu 5 Main Menu This menu does
72. ts 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 that 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 the equipment switch off the mains on off switch at the rear of unit Make sure that the power at the mains
73. up out i 5 Use the down arrow button to go to the Word Size Dia 10 nu iui ontio 19 J settings LU Op Word Size tout 6 Press SELECT Select Channels Channels 1 2 7 Use the down arrow button to go to the desired pair of output channels For example Channels 7 8 select Channels Channels M 8 Press SELECT The bottom line of the display will show the currently selected bit size Select bit size 16 bits ombas E E BEN Ve PRA E N EER ii DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 18 10 11 Chapter 5 Programming Mode Use the down arrow button to go to the desired bit size For example 20 bits Press SELECT Use the MENU button to exit select bit size 2A bits Savini new setting select bit size 7H bits Lr Lil DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual 19 Chapter 6 Operation This chapter explains the default display describes how to replace a module and provides routine service information There are no operating procedures associated with the DL451 Modular I O as it is operated solely from the XL8 Control Centre For more information see the XL8 Live Performance SystemOwner s Manual part number DOC02 XL8 Default display The default display appears after the unit has been switched on and has powered up The following diagram shows a typical default display MIDAS DL451 1 LIME 1 0 UNIT 1 3 2 Item Description 1 The first line of text displays the
74. up the ID of the DL4n1 units on page 65 Unpacking the equipment After carefully unpacking the equipment check it against the packing list shown in System components standard supply on page 40 Save all packing materials as they will prove useful if you need 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 the racks After you have unpacked the XL8 Live Performance System and made sure everything is there make up the racks In the default set up there are three stage rack units and one FOH rack unit which should be set up as shown in XL8 system interconnections on page 60 Although rack unit set up is fairly straightforward there are careful considerations to be addressed beforehand which are outlined in the following subsections DL451 Modular I O AIL y H Bee Hr Operator Manual e i i ili je 56 Appendix G Setting Up An XL8 System Outboard equipment racks To ensure the correct installation and function of the outboard equipment such as the DL4n1 units and DN9696 recorder the racks must meet
75. 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 8 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 Operation To avoid electrical shock never operate the equipment with the covers removed Safety equipment Never remove for example covers housings or any other safety guards Do not operate the equipment or any of its parts if safety guards are ineffective or their effectiveness has been reduced DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual Precautions XIII Optional equipment Special accessories Unless advised otherwise optional equipment To comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules any must only be installed by service personnel
76. w to select the AES clock source you want for example External clock The bottom line will flash to show that this option is not currently selected AES clock select External clock 3 Press SELECT The bottom line will stop flashing to show that this option has been selected 4 Press MENU Main menu i RES clock 2 Set ID menu This menu lets you set up the network ID of the DL451 Modular I O which can be any number from 1 to 10 gt gt To set up the ID of the unit 1 In programming mode select menu 2 see To select a menu on page 9 The current ID is shown on the select ID bottom line of the display for example 1 2 Use the down arrow to go to the ID you want for lect 1D example 7 The ID will flash to indicate that it is not selec currently selected LL If you don t want to change the ID number go to the Unchanged option which is between 10 and 1 PERIE o 0 0 1 DLA Modular 1 0 a HA n e y Operator Manual UI Menus 1 3 Press SELECT Trying ID Savini new ID Main menu 2 Set ID 4 Press MENU Main menu 1 AES clock 5 To exit programming mode press MENU The default display will now show the newly configured ID number eee ca gt at the end of the bottom line 5 Digital boards menu This menu lets you set up the following for any digital I O board s fitted in the unit e Clock source synchronise the digital outputs from the inputs o
77. x G Setting Up An XL8 System DL451 Modular I O Operator Manual Thank you for reading through this Operator Manual We hope you found it useful Please feel free to send us your comments More detailed information on the XL8 can be found in the XL8 Live Performance System Owner s Manual part number DOCO2 XL8 This is available for download from our website Our contact details and website address can be found at the front of this document DESIGNE D i y F O um OR A PU RE I ul 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 2010 Red Chip Company Ltd

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