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Logic MMC User Manual Contents Contents 1 Glossary of Terms 2 Introduction Structure of this Manual 2:1 3 The Logic MMC Console Introduction 3:1 Console Surface 3:2 Upper Channel Strip 3:3 Fader Strip 3:4 Routing And Metering 3:5 Master Section 3:6 Optional Surround Sound Panel 3:10 Optional Joystick Module 3:11 Optional Meter Bridge 3:12 4 Working With Signal Paths Channels 4:1 Tracks 4:1 Main Outputs 4:2 Groups 4:3 Auxiliaries 4:3 Cues 4:3 Externals 4:4 Films 4:4 Syst
Logic MMC User Manual Contents 8 Monitoring Control Room Monitoring 8:2 Headphones 8:3 Studio Loudspeakers 8:4 Bus and Tape 8:4 Solo 8:5 Cut 8:5 9 Surround Sound Panel How the Surround Sound system works 9:1 Surround Stem Selection and Routing 9:3 Surround Monitoring 9:5 Stem and Recorder Control Section 9:10 10 Joystick Module Using the Joystick Module 10:1 Joystick Automation 10:2 11 Metering VU Meters 11:1 Meter Bridge 11:2 12 Tone and Slate Tone Controls 12:1 Tone 12:1
Logic MMC User Manual Contents 15 Machine Control Transport Controls 15:1 Standard Functions 15:1 Shuttle and Jog 15:2 Locate 15:3 Cycle 15:4 Pre Roll 15:5 Post Roll 15:6 Roll Back 15:6 16 Automation Introduction to Logic MMC Automation 16:1 Controls that can be Automated 16:2 Overview of Automation Modes 16:3 Automation Scope 16:4 Mix/Pass Trees 16:5 Setting Automation Modes 16:7 Making a Mix/Pass 16:9 Collect Touch 16:11 17 Using Encore The Main Encore Screen 17:1 Scree
Logic MMC User Manual Contents 19 Automation Menu New Mix Tree 19:1 Load Mix Tree 19:1 New ISS 19:1 Copy Path Data 19:1 Erase Path Data 19:3 Merge Path Data 19:4 Mix Conforming 19:5 Extract Path Data 19:5 Set Offset 19:5 Show Mix Statistics 19:6 Show Mix/Pass Tree 19:6 20 Options Menu Glide Times 20:1 Safety Nets 20:1 Timecode Options 20:2 Mix/Pass Tree Options 20:3 Disk Space Warning 20:3 Self Closing Dialogs 20:4 Labels Font 20:4 Logo Enabled 20:4 Extended Wait Icon
Logic MMC User Manual Contents 22 Lists Menu Label List 22:1 Capture Timecode 22:1 No Scrolling 22:1 Scroll Labels 22:1 Scroll Selection 22:1 Path Names 22:2 Mute List 22:2 Fader Moves List 22:3 Custom Event List 22:3 23 Gangs & Links Menu Clear Selected Gang 23:1 Clear All Gangs 23:1 Coalesce Selected Gangs 23:1 Coalesce All Gangs 23:1 24 Tools Menu Desk Edit 24:1 Path Edit 24:11 I/O Patching 24:14 I/O Config 24:16 AES Config 24:27 Routing Assistant 24:30 Machine Man
Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms Alpha Display The term alpha or alpha display refers to the alphanumeric digital displays used on the console surface. Alpha displays use LED arrays to show text and numbers. For instance, the Assignable and Pan Logicators on the fader strips each have an associated eight character alpha display. Automation Mode This refers to the states of controls that are used to record and re-play control moves against timecode.
Glossary of Terms There are three types of Glide: Manual Glide This is when the GLIDE key for a control is pressed while the control is recording automation. The control matches back to the play pass using the Manual Glide time. Auto Glide This is when a control matches back to the play pass automatically when it is released. The Auto Glide time is used. Manual Match This is when the GLIDE key is pressed while a control that is recording automation is being touched.
Glossary of Terms Mono This is a normal mono path. The signal received Track or Group will not be affected by surround panning. A Track designated as Mono would not normally be used in a Film Stem. Centre Mono This causes a Track to act as a normal mono routing destination (i.e. un-affected by surround panning), but is routed to the Centre film monitor when used in a stem.
Glossary of Terms Processing Element Logic MMC is a digital console that has a certain amount of processing power available. The processing power is provided by the ESP or XSP cards in the System or SPS Rack. The processing power is assigned in portions according to how the console is configured for the current session. Each signal path requires a certain amount of processing power. A signal path can also contain audio processing, such as EQ or dynamics, and this also uses processing power.
Introduction Structure of this Manual Introduction Information in this Manual The information in this manual is mainly presented as a reference for users who are familiar with the operation of mixing/broadcast consoles. It is assumed that operators and engineers who will be using the Logic MMC are familiar with concepts such as EQ, delay, etc. However, Logic MMC is an assignable digital system and this will be new territory for many users.
The Logic MMC Console Introduction The Logic MMC Console Introduction Logic MMC is a fully automated, all digital console consisting of three parts - the console surface, the processor and the I/O system. Console Surface The control surface comes in frame sizes from 12 to 48 faders, any of which may be sub-fitted with multiples of 6 faders. The surface is arranged to make one man operation as comfortable as possible, with the most commonly used controls located within easy reach of the central position.
The Logic MMC Console Console Surface Console Surface Meter Section Upper Channel Strip Section Fader Panel Routing Optional Surround & Metering Sound Panel Section Bank & Layer Selection Infra-red Keyboard Master Section Optional Joystick Module Master Automation Controls Transport Control Issue 4 Page 3:2
The Logic MMC Console Upper Channel Strip Upper Channel Strip 21 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 21 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 21 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 21 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 21 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 21 45 22 46 23 47 24 48 17 41 18 42 19 43 20 44 17 41 18 42 19 43 20 44 17 41 18 42 19 43 20 44 17 41 18 42 19 43 20 44 17 41 18 42 19 43 20 44 17 41 18 42 19 43 20 44 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40
The Logic MMC Console Fader Strip Fader Strip Logic MMC utilises Penny & Giles digital faders. Faders have two scales - a conventional level scale with 10dB in hand and a trim scale for creating VCA style trims. Any settings for the selected channel will be displayed on the Logicators and the key LEDs.
The Logic MMC Console Routing And Metering Routing And Metering ASSIGNABLE METERS 80 -1 +1 -7 +2 100 60 VU 0 -1 +3 40 20 -2 0 VU R22AF -2 -1 -3 -5 0 VU 0 +1 ASSIGN +2 80 100 60 +3 40 0 -5 0 -2 -1 -2 -7 -3 1 20 VU 4 MAIN OUTPUT ROUTE LEFT ALL REC 3 2 R22AF RIGHT REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ALL S
The Logic MMC Console Master Section Master Section UPPER KNOB ASSIGN TRACK TRIM 2ND CHAN ASSIGN A SUB A A B B SUB B FLIP SHIFT ON/ OFF SELECT TO MTRK TO MAIN * 3 1 TALK1 SELECT SELECT SLATE SELECT 2 KEEP DESK * 15 16 SELECT 13 14 TALK 11 12 9 10 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 * SELECT CUE CUT LEFT PFL EXT CAL BANKS PLAY REC RUN AUTO COLLECT TOUCH TOUCH TO END DESK AUTO ALL/ SCOPE TRIM GLIDE INS DEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 TIME GRAB TIME CANCEL 7 8 9 FROM TO
The Logic MMC Console Master Section Transport Control NEW LABEL 1 2 3 4 5 CANCEL 7 HELP END INS DEL 6 TIME GRAB TIME 8 9 FROM TO + UNDO FILING I/O MAN - 0 EQ/ DYN PATH EDITOR DESK EDITOR ENCORE . ROLL BACK LOC CYCLE JOG ENTER SHUTTLE REC The transport controls are used to physically control connected transports (e.g. play, stop, rewind etc.). Logic MMC provides transport control of up to 5 simultaneous serial ports and parallel machine control using the AMS Neve ES/2.
The Logic MMC Console Master Section Master Automation KEEP MIX MASTER MASTER TOUCH TOUCH ISOLATE RECORD CUT AUTO FADER AUTO ISOL PLAY REC RUN AUTO COLLECT TOUCH TOUCH TO END DESK AUTO ALL/ SCOPE TRIM GLIDE MASTER AUTOMATION The Master Automation keys are used for global control of dynamic automation modes.
The Logic MMC Console Master Section Talkback TALK1 SELECT TALK2 SELECT SLATE SELECT * VOLUME TALKBACK The Talkback panel has a built-in microphone. Talkback can be sent to monitor speakers or Groups. Bank and Layer Selection UPPER KNOB ASSIGN TRACK TRIM 2ND CHAN ASSIGN A B SUB A SUB B A B 5 FLIP 6 3 4 1 2 BANKS This panel is used to control banks and layers. There are 6 banks, each bank comprising of 4 layers.
The Logic MMC Console Optional Surround Sound Panel Optional Surround Sound Panel CUT MSTR CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT SOLO MSTR SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO L C R LS RS SW EX1 EX2 NAME A B D C E F SOLO CLR RECALL STORE M/C 1 M/C 2 M/C 3 1 5 9 13 17 21 3 7 11 15 19 23 4 8 12 16 20 24 SUM A STEM PREV NEXT MON SCALE STEM SEL LINK TRACKS 2 6 10 14 18 22 SUBMIXER LINK STEMS A METER B C Lt-Rt MONO POST DECODE SWP SPKRS STEREO ACAD FILT
The Logic MMC Console Optional Joystick Module Optional Joystick Module The optional twin Joystick module is used to pan up to two signals across surround destinations. The module uses 'PanPos' displays to show the position of the joystick as a dot and the panned position of the signal as a diamond. When a Channel is 'called' to the module, other panning controls on that Channel are locked out. The module also has automation mode controls for the panners.
The Logic MMC Console Optional Meter Bridge Optional Meter Bridge The Optional Meter Bridge consists of two components: the Strip Meters and a central Main Meter Section.
Working With Signal Paths Channels Working With Signal Paths Path is the term used to describe a discrete part of the signal flow through the console that has a distinct input and output, either to the outside world or to another path. A port is an interface to the outside world, e.g. a D to A output converter, an AES/EBU input or a digital MADI input or output. Note that all path types can make use of any signal processing functions, including using up to two inserts each.
Working With Signal Paths Main Outputs The default path names are TK1, TK2, TK3, etc. Tracks have a track send (output) and track return (input) at the beginning of the signal path. These can be connected (port routed, patched) to an Output and an Input Port. Bus/Tape switching is provided on the Fader Strips and with global Bus/Tape switching on the FADERS GLOBAL CONTROL Panel. Tracks can have Channels, Groups and other Tracks as routing sources.
Working With Signal Paths Groups Groups Groups provide extra mix busses and pre-mixes for routing to Main Outputs or track sends. Groups can be mono or stereo and there can be up to 24 Groups in a Desk Setup. The default path names are GRP1 to GRP8. Groups can have one output at the end of the signal path that can be connected Output Port. This is achieved using I/O Patching. Groups can have Channels and Tracks as routing sources. They can be routed to Main Outputs and Tracks.
Working With Signal Paths Externals Externals Externals are used to provide additional direct inputs to the Surround Monitoring System from up to three tape machines (or other direct sources). Each External machine can provide up to 24 inputs, giving a maximum of 72 Externals. The number of inputs from each external device is specified as part of the Desk Setup in the Config page of Desk Edit. The default path names for Externals are EX1, EX2, EX3, etc.
Working With Signal Paths System Paths System Paths The System Paths are special path types that are required by Logic MMC for monitoring, solo, talkback and tone functions to operate correctly. The number of each type of System Path can be changed for a particular Desk Setup but it is strongly recommended to keep the normal defaults for these path types.
Working With Signal Paths Processing Processing Process On / Off keys turn the process (if present) on or off, without having to have the process currently assigned to the strip. This is useful for auditioning processing. The Process keys will call the process to the path (the internal LED will be lit green if the process is present).
Fader Assignment Layer Selection on The Fader Strips Fader Assignment Logic MMC makes economical use of the fader strips by having up to four paths each across 6 banks assigned to each fader strip. The paths assigned to each layer are initially determined with Desk Designer in Desk Edit. The paths that are currently active on the faders are said to be "on the surface".
Fader Assignment Fader Calibration Fader Calibration The faders are calibrated when the console is started up, either from a cold start or a re-boot. A fader calibration can be performed manually in an attempt to cure any fader problems on the console surface. ä To calibrate the faders press and hold the Page Up key on the system master keyboard.
Assignable Logicator Assignable Logicator The Assignable Logicator is the top Logicator on the fader strips. It can be set to operate as a small fader, an input or output Track Trim control or it can be assigned to the function of any control. The Assignable Logicator can also be locked to its current function on individual fader strips. Track Trim on the Assignable Logicator ä To select Input Trim only press the TRACK TRIM key .
Routing I/O Routing Routing There are two types of routing on Logic MMC: I/O Routing for connecting (or patching) physical input and output ports to the appropriate signal paths. Path Routing for connecting signal paths together to form a clear path from input to output. I/O Routing I/O Routing can be controlled with I/O Patching or from the I/O function on the upper channel strip. This chapter describes Input/Output Routing and Interrogating I/O Routing.
Routing Interrogating I/O Routing Route Mode The ROUTE MODE key on the upper channel strip sets the automation mode of the selected stem. ä Press and hold the key, then press the appropriate automation key on the lower panel above the appropriate fader to change the mode. Route Stem The ROUTE STEM key on the upper channel strip routes the path to stems. If the path is routed to all tracks in the stem, then first press will deroute everything.
Routing Path Routing with the Routing Screen Path Routing with the Routing Screen ASSIGNABLE METERS 80 VU -7 +2 -1 +3 40 20 -2 0 VU +1 100 60 -1 0 R22AF -2 -1 -3 -5 0 VU 0 +1 ASSIGN +2 80 100 60 +3 40 0 0 -2 -1 -2 -7 -3 -5 1 20 VU RIGHT REC REC REC REC REC REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 REC REC 4 MAIN OUTPUT ROUTE LEFT ALL REC 3 2 R22AF 0 REC 0 REC 0 REC 0 R
Routing Path Routing with the Routing Screen The destination display style shows the Tracks, Groups and Main Outputs that the currently selected sources are routed to. When an ACCESS Key is pressed anywhere on the console, the processing in the corresponding path will be shown just below the Track destinations at the top of the screen. This display clears after a few seconds. The routing system employs an intelligent algorithm that inhibits circular routing that could cause feedback effects (e.g.
Routing Path Routing with the Routing Screen The red hashing will toggle between the rows of the selected path type each time a particular key is pressed again. The LED in the key will illuminate green when the extra paths (25+) are selected. ä To switch display styles press the TOGGLE DISPLAY key in the PATH TYPE SELECT area. Each time the key is pressed, the display will toggle between all sources to show which Tracks, Mains and Groups the currently selected sources are routed to.
Routing Path Routing with the Access Keys ä Press the keys for the required sources at the bottom of the screen or the numbered GROUP keys then release the destination key. The Auxiliaries can only be selected as destinations, not as sources. ä To route multiple sources to Groups, Main Outputs or Auxiliaries press and hold the required number key in the GROUP, AUX or MAIN OUTPUTS area. Existing sources will be indicated by the screen, source key LEDs and ACCESS Key LEDs.
Routing Path Routing with the Access Keys Routing Screen Display Options ä To change the background colour of the routing screen double click anywhere on the background. A Colour dialogue box will be displayed. ä Click on the required colour then click OK. The background colour will be changed as selected. Other Routing Screen Options ä Move the trackball pointer across to the routing display and right click. The pop-up routing menu will appear next to the trackball pointer.
Monitoring Monitoring The standard stereo monitoring system is used when there are no Film paths in the current Desk Setup or when the Surround Sound Panel is switched off. The monitoring system provides control for 3 pairs of control room loudspeakers, a pair of studio loudspeakers and a headphone output. There are three monitor panels and a common selector panel. The monitoring system uses a set of special System Paths called SELs and LISTENs. There can be up to 6 SELs and up to 2 LISTENs.
Monitoring Control Room Monitoring Control Room Monitoring The CONTROL ROOM Panel is used to control the output to the main monitoring speakers and the two pairs of small speaker outputs, Small L/S 1 and Small L/S 2. SMALL L/S 1 SMALL L/S 2 SOLO CLEAR MONO DIM M/S PHASE LEFT PHASE RIGHT CUT LEFT CUT RIGHT CAL -3 -6 CUT LARGE LS CONTROL MAIN ROOM USER The SELECT Panel is always assigned to selecting a control room monitor source, unless a SELECT key on another panel is pressed and held.
Monitoring Headphones ä To mute the output to the speakers press the CUT key. The integral LED will illuminate orange. This cuts the output to all three sets of speakers. ä To reduce the output level to the dim level press the DIM key. The integral LED will illuminate orange and the level of the output to the three sets of speakers will be reduced to the Dim Level setting on the Monitoring page of System Preferences. ä To listen to a mono mix press the MONO key. The integral LED will illuminate orange.
Monitoring Studio Loudspeakers Studio Loudspeakers SELECT * SELECT TALK * TALK DIM SEL2 CUT HEADPHONES SEL1 STUDIO LS ä To select the signal source for the studio loudspeakers press and hold the SELECT key for the Studio L/S then press the MAIN, GRP, AUX, CUE or EXT key on the SELECT Panel. The integral LED will illuminate red. ä Press the key for the required path number. Available paths are indicated by keys with the integral LEDs illuminated green.
Monitoring Solo Solo Logic MMC has both pre-fader listen (PFL) and after-fader listen (AFL) solo. AFL solo can work in up to three different ways: standard AFL which only affects what is heard on the monitor; Solo-In-Place which cuts all other paths but leaves open reverb returns so a path can be isolated from the mix, yet still heard in context. The operation of AFL is selected in Solo Settings & Relay Control Preferences.
Surround Sound Panel How the Surround Sound system works Surround Sound Panel CUT MSTR CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT SOLO MSTR SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO SOLO L C R LS RS SW EX1 NAME A B C D F E SOLO CLR M/C 1 M/C 2 M/C 3 1 5 9 13 17 21 2 6 10 14 18 22 3 7 11 15 19 23 4 8 12 16 20 24 SUM A STEM PREV NEXT MON SCALE STEM SEL LINK TRACKS EX2 RECALL STORE SUBMIXER LINK STEMS A METER B C Lt-Rt MONO POST DECODE SWP SPKRS STEREO ACAD FILT TRI
Surround Sound Panel How the Surround Sound system works Film stems are made up of Tracks that have had suitable pan designators applied to them using Desk Edit or Surround Manager. The pan designator means that when a Channel is routed to a particular Track then the Track only receives the relevant portion of the signal that is panned to the speaker position indicated by the pan designator. 5.1 Format Surround Sound Example A 5.
Surround Sound Panel Surround Stem Selection and Routing Surround Stem Selection and Routing There are three main steps for setting up Surround Stems to establish a full signal path through the console from inputs to surround monitor outputs. A Surround Stem must first be constructed from Tracks (busses) to allow routing to and from the Stem. Once the Stem has been created then the film monitors it needs can be selected and inputs can be routed to the Tracks in the Stem. This can be done in any order.
Surround Sound Panel Surround Stem Selection and Routing ä To select the speakers for monitoring a stem press the A-F key on the Stem and Recorder Control section for the required stem. ä Then press and hold the required speaker key on the Surround Monitoring section and press the 1-8 keys on the Stem Control panel with a Track (bus) which has the correct Pan Designation.
Surround Sound Panel Surround Monitoring Surround Monitoring When the film stems have been fully configured, the Surround Monitoring Panel allows various monitoring options, including pre-defined sets of active speakers, summing of film stems and/or external sources, mono sum, etc. The Surround Monitoring Schematic shows the basic operation of the Surround Monitoring Panel.
Surround Sound Panel Surround Monitoring ä To select a single Stem to monitor make sure the LED above the SUM key is off (press the key if the LED is illuminated) and press the A to F key on the STEM SEL section. The LED above the key will illuminate and the previous selection will be cancelled. 5.1 Format Surround Sound Example: Monitor the result ä Press the A key in the STEM SEL section of the Surround Monitoring section of the Surround Sound panel.
Surround Sound Panel Surround Monitoring Surround Monitoring Formats The Mon Format Sel section allows the operator to override the output to the surround monitoring speakers to check the mix in different formats. The section also has trim control for fine adjustment of the monitor level. The section has two alpha displays.
Surround Sound Panel Surround Monitoring The integral LED will illuminate orange. The LED(s) for the currently selected Stem(s) in the Stem Sel section will flash and the output to all the speakers except Front Left and Front Right will be cut. This allows the operator to hear how an LCRS mix will sound on an ordinary left/right stereo system with the LCRS encoded in the stereo tracks. ä To monitor the decoded output from the Dolby matrix encoder press the POST DECODE key.
Surround Sound Panel Surround Monitoring ä To restore a Surround Template press the nudge keys to display the required configuration number and press the RECALL key. The routing information will be restored and an asterix (*) will be displayed next to the name of the loaded Template. The active Stem being monitored (according to STEM SEL) and the monitoring formats are not saved and recalled.
Surround Sound Panel Stem and Recorder Control Section The LED in the SOLO CLR key on the CONTROL ROOM section will flash red. ä To cancel solo press the SOLO keys to turn them off or press SOLO CLEAR on the CONTROL ROOM section. The integral LED in the SOLO CLR key will stop flashing. Stem and Recorder Control Section The Stem and Recorder Control section has two main functions: Stem configuration and recorder control.
Surround Sound Panel Stem and Recorder Control Section ä To put an individual Track (bus) into record press the A-F key for the Stem with required Track then press the numbered REC key for the required Track. The REC LED above the key will illuminate red and a Rec Enable will be sent to the tape machine. When the track on the tape machine goes into record, the tally line will cause the corresponding tally LED to illuminate red.
Surround Sound Panel Stem and Recorder Control Section Master Linking Master Linking is used to control the function of the SAFE MSTR, MASTER Rec and MASTER Bus/Tape keys. ä To use master linking press the A-F key for the required stem then press and hold the MASTER key next to the tally LEDs and press the number keys for the required tracks. The LEDs in the SAFE keys for the selected tracks will flash. The REC LEDs for the selected tracks will illuminate red.
Joystick Module Using the Joystick Module Joystick Module The optional twin Joystick module is used to pan up to two signals across surround destinations. Channels and Tracks can be assigned to a joystick. The regular panning control on the fader strips is locked out. The joystick provides full automation for recording panning information. This makes it possible to pan as many paths as required with repeated passes. PanPos Display The LED matrix above each joystick is called the PanPos display.
Joystick Module Joystick Automation The integral LED will cease to be illuminated. If LCR, FB or LR is frozen then the diamond will separate from the dot as it moves according to the remaining panning axes. If a control is un-frozen then the diamond will jump to the dot. Joystick Automation The Joystick Module has two MODE keys. The upper MODE causes the REC, GLIDE, ISOLATE and PLAY keys to show and set the automation mode of the Divergence controls.
Metering VU Meters Metering The Routing and Metering Section has sixteen bargraph meters that follow the Bus/Tape switching on the Tracks.
Metering Meter Bridge Meter Bridge The Logic MMC Meter Bridge consists of a Main Meter Section, and Strip Meter Sections on either side. The Main Meter Section consists of 8 stereo Aux meters and 8 stereo Aux/Group meters, a master stereo bargraph meter with an associated phase meter and two dynamic VU meters. There are keys for selecting the signals to be metered and an LED panel for indicating solo, power and overload status.
Metering Meter Bridge ä Press the key for the required path number. Available paths are indicated by keys with the integral LEDs illuminated green. The LED in the selected key will illuminate red. The selected path will appear in the alpha display next to the ASSIGN key. Split Metering The metering keys will always apply to the currently selected bank.
Tone and Slate Tone Controls Tone and Slate Tone Controls 15 16 13 14 11 12 9 10 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 SELECT* TONE/SLATE ON/ OFF SELECT MAIN GRP TO MTRK TO MAIN AUX CUE PFL EXT TONE Tone Panel Select Panel Tone ä To route the Tone output press and hold down the SELECT key on the TONE panel. The alpha display on the SELECT panel will display TONE/SLATE.
Talkback Talkback Controls Talkback Talkback Controls Talkback Panel TALK1 SELECT TALK2 SELECT SLATE SELECT * VOLUME TALKBACK Select Panel 15 16 13 14 11 12 9 10 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 SELECT* SURROUND MAIN GRP AUX CUE PFL EXT Using Talkback The toggle or latch mode of the TALK keys and the LS Dim level (adjustable in 1dB steps from 6dB to 30dB) are set in Preferences. ä To select Talkback destinations press and hold the SELECT key next to the TALK1 or TALK2 key.
Ganging Setting Up Gang Structures Ganging A multi-level ‘VCA’ style ganging system is supported for faders. Setting Up Gang Structures ä To setup a gang structure press the GANG/LINKS key in the FADERS GLOBAL CONTROL panel. A B ALL TAPE COALESCE TRIM ALL AUX SUB A SUB B ALL BUS SHOW PATCH GANG/ LINKS AUX2 FADERS GLOBAL CONTROL The key’s green LED will flash. The displays for all strips (including master group aux faders) will flash ‘Ganging’.
Ganging Linking Controls Both the mode keys and the process keys will illuminate red to show when that element is included in scope. ä Once the scope has been set, press and hold the Access key on the source path then press the Access keys for those paths to be included in the link. The relevant process keys and mode keys will light to show that it has been included in the link. To add an offset between linked elements: ä For controls - hold the SHIFT key and adjust the required control.
Machine Control Transport Controls Machine Control Transport Controls The console surface and the main Encore screen each has a set of machine controls that can be used to control a tape machine or other transport device via the MCS controller. If a machine cannot be controlled directly by the MCS card then the controls illuminate to show the machine status. Standard Functions ä To put the transport into Play press the PLAY key or click the Play icon on the screen.
Machine Control Shuttle and Jog ä Press the RECORD key at the required point. The RECORD key will illuminate red steady to indicate that the armed Tracks are recording. If no Tracks are armed then the RECORD key will flash red. ä Release the PLAY key. ä Press any transport key (other than RECORD) to terminate record mode. If Jog is used to terminate record then the machine will stay in record until the jog wheel is moved.
Machine Control Locate Jog Jog is used to move the transport forwards or backwards without running constantly. The transport will only shuttle while the jog wheel is being moved. ä To use Jog press the JOG key. The key will flash. ä Rotate the jog wheel in the required direction and the transport will shuttle according to how much the wheel is moved. The JOG key will illuminate steady while the machine is shuttling.
Machine Control Cycle ä To select a Label on the screen click on a Label. The Label will be highlighted in blue and the Locate button will become available. ä Click the Locate button, press the LOC key, press the Enter key or press the Play key. The transport will wind or rewind to the required timecode. If the Play key was used, it will drop into play. ä To change or enter the timecode manually select the Label from the screen or type the number on the keyboard. ä Press the TIME key.
Machine Control Pre Roll If the Stop point is in front of the Play point then the Stop point will be used as the Cycle From and the Play point will be used as the Cycle To (if, for instance, the transport is re-wound and stopped ahead of the Play point). Cycle Labels The Labels used for the cycle points can be selected from the MCS Labels dialogue box or by entering Label numbers on the keyboard. ä To select Labels from MCS Labels dialogue box highlight the required pair of Labels.
Machine Control Post Roll Post Roll The Post Roll Time set in MCS Preferences can be used with Cycle. Post Roll causes the transport to continue playing by an extra amount after the Cycle To time has been reached. When the Cycle To time plus the Post Roll is reached then the transport will rewind back to the Cycle From time (minus Pre Roll). Post Roll is useful for preventing sudden transitions at the Cycle To time and can also be useful when Safety Nets are enabled.
Automation Introduction to Logic MMC Automation Automation Introduction to Logic MMC Automation This introduction provides an overview of Logic MMC automation for users who may have had limited experience with automation systems in general. The automation system on the Logic MMC uses Mix/Passes to store timecoded control changes as they are made on the console surface. A control change is recorded as an Automation Event and is initially stored in a Record Pass.
Automation Controls that can be Automated The following diagram shows a simplified representation of how the automation system is used for creating Mix/Passes: Automation Mode On Create or Load Mix/Pass Tree Create Name and create a New Mix/Pass Tree Load Select a Play Pass (transferred to Console automation memory) (system takes an Initial Snapshot) Set initial control positions and Automation Modes Initial Snapshot Put the System into Play updated by taking controls out of Isolate, (a Safety Sn
Automation Overview of Automation Modes CUT Keys The automation mode of each CUT key can be controlled individually by the CUT PLAY and CUT REC keys on the fader strips. The LED above the CUT key displays previously recorded cuts as they are played back.
Automation Automation Scope Automation Scope Scope is used to determine whether or not a control can have its automation mode changed by the Master Automation controls. The current Automation Scope is part of the Mix/Pass. If no other actions have or would cause a Record Pass to be created then changing Automation Scope creates a Record Pass (when the system goes into Play or if it is already in Play). Changes to Automation Scope are not saved unless the Record Pass is saved.
Automation Mix/Pass Trees ä To remove individual Faders or CUT keys from Scope isolate the control by turning off the Automation Mode, e.g. If a Fader is in Lock Record, press the REC key to turn off Lock Record and Isolate the control. ä To remove all controls from Scope and Isolate them press and hold the ALL/SCOPE key and press the ISOL key. Mix/Pass Trees Mix/Pass Trees Mix/Passes are organised in a Mix/Pass Tree.
Automation Mix/Pass Trees For instance, if a fader is moved continuously then a change in level will be recorded against every frame of timecode until the fader is released. This can be seen in the Event List as a series of individual events at each frame. Safety Snapshot A Safety Snapshot is take when Play is pressed to start timecode running. It is a Snapshot of the whole console (i.e. it is not affected by either Automation Scope or Snapshot Scope). Otherwise, it is the same as a standard Snapshot.
Automation Setting Automation Modes Setting Automation Modes Automation Modes and the Mix/Pass The current Automation Modes are part of the Mix/Pass. If no other actions have or would cause a Record Pass to be created then any changes to Automation Modes will create a Record Pass (when the system goes into Play or if it is already in Play). Changes to Automation Modes are not saved unless the Record Pass is saved. Record Modes and Stop When the system comes out of Play (i.e.
Automation Setting Automation Modes However, switching controls (e.g. CUT, EQ ON/OFF, etc.) that are put into AutoGlide will behave as if they are in Touch Record (i.e. they will snap back to the Play Pass in one frame). This will happen when they are put into AutoGlide by the Master REC and GLIDE keys. Trim and AutoTrim This is for Faders only. The fader will move to the Trim position (by default the centre of the fader travel) and will start to record on touch.
Automation Making a Mix/Pass If ALL/SCOPE is held down when TO END is pressed then the whole Pass will be overwritten to the beginning of the pass. Setting Automation Modes for Controls The Mode button by each logicator sets the automation scope for each control (either Play, Rec, Glide, Isolate, Etc.), and also sets snapshot and linking scope.
Automation Making a Mix/Pass Switch on the Automation System ä Click Automation Mode in the drop down System Menu or click the Automate icon. In both cases, a dialogue box will be displayed to select how to start up the Automation System. ä Click the 'Create a new mix' radio button and click OK. The New Mix Tree dialogue box will be displayed. If the Client, Project and Title are locked then the next number for Mix Trees will be selected automatically.
Automation Collect Touch Move controls to their starting values This can be done at any time before the system is put into Play. There are a several ways in which this can be done and any combination can be used. Initially, controls will have values according to either the last Desk Setup that was loaded or the last Mix/Pass that was used. Controls can reset using the Reset Wizard in Defaults Manager, have settings applied using a Snapshot or be reset using the CLEAR key.
Automation Collect Touch This can be toggled on and off as required for manual punch-in and punch-out, or the Safety Nets can be set and used as automatic punch-in and punch-out points. A typical use of Collect Touch is in making scene changes. The most common example of this is a telephone conversation where the scene cuts from one participant to the other, requiring instant changes to the dialogue to create the 'voice down a phone-line' sound.
Using Encore The Main Encore Screen Using Encore The Main Encore Screen Menu Bar Logo Current Desk Setup and I/O Config Free RAM and Disk Usage Safety Net Status Glide Times Icons Timecode Transport Status Bar Control Current and Play and Status Record Pass Indication Label List Menu Bar Contains the drop down menu options (these are described in detail in the following chapters). Logo The logo can be removed to create more working space (display more labels).
Using Encore The Main Encore Screen Glide Times Allows users to adjust Glide rates for Match and Auto Match modes. Current Desk Setup and I/O Config This shows the names of the currently loaded Desk Setup and I/O Configuration files. Current Play and Record Pass The green numbers show the current Play Pass that will be used for play back when timecode is running. The Record Pass is only shown when a Record Pass is being made or when Manual Keep is active and the Record Pass has not been kept.
Using Encore Screen Shortcuts - Hints and Tips Screen Shortcuts - Hints and Tips The user can use areas of the screen directly to activate various operations, providing a shortcut to some functions instead of using the drop down menus or icons. ä To access the Label List dialogue box from the Screen double click in any blank area of the screen. The Label List dialogue box will appear.
Using Encore Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts The following list shows which keys can be used in place of pointing and clicking with the trackball. Key Action F2 Mute List. F3 Fader Moves List. F4 Custom Event List. F5 Group Setup (MCS). Ctrl+F5 MCS Preferences. F6 Show Mix/Pass Tree. F7 Filing. F8 Preferences. F9 MCS Locate. F10 Timecode Options. F11 Label List. Esc Close dialogue box. Equal to clicking the Cancel button.
Using Encore Launching Encore Utilities The DESK EDITOR key displays the Desk Edit screen that is used to change the Desk Setup and processing configuration. The I/O MANAGER key displays the I/O Patching screen that is used for input and output routing (or patching). All four of these items are on the Encore Tools Menu and also have icons to launch them. The ENCORE key is used to bring the main Encore screen to the front when a utility is running in front of it.
System Menu Automation Mode System Menu Automation Mode This is used to turn the automation system on and off. When automation is off, all the automation functions in Encore are unavailable. ä To start the Automation System click Automation Mode in the drop down System Menu or click the Automate icon. In both cases, a dialogue box will be displayed to select how to start up the Automation System. ä Click the radio button for the required option and click OK.
System Menu Filing Filing The Filing screen are used to organise automation and configuration data that has been saved to the Encore hard disk. The screens have boxes for six different types of file (Mix, Desk Setups, IO Configurations, GPI, Snapshots and User Default). A red rectangle is used to highlight which box is currently selected for actions with the filing buttons. For instance, when the red rectangle is shown around the Snapshots box then the filing buttons will affect Snapshot files.
System Menu Filing Automation Mix Tree Filing The files that contain actual automation data are Mix/Passes within Mix/Pass Trees. These are saved according to the current User ID within an organised structure (hierarchy). The User is determined by who logged on to Encore. If the Administrator user is logged on, the User button can be used to select the data for any user names in the system. This allows the Administrator to maintain the Encore filing system.
System Menu Filing ä To lock a Client, Project or Title name click the open padlock symbol next to the required name. Loading A Mix/Pass Tree ä To select a Mix Tree to Load open the filing page and click on the automation tab. ä Click the Client button. The list box for automation data will be outlined in red and a List Of Clients will be shown. ä Double click the required Client name or type the required Client name in the box next to the Client button.
System Menu Filing This has two options: Clear the current tree This removes the current Mix Tree from the active automation system before the selected Tree is loaded. Insert into current tree This is used to combine the selected Mix Tree with the currently loaded Mix Tree. ä Click the required radio button and click the Load button. The Mix Tree will be displayed. ä Click the required Mix/Pass number. A black ring will be shown around the selected Mix/Pass. ä Click the Load Revision button.
System Menu Filing User Defaults The User Defaults are used to change the values that controls have by default (i.e. line-up settings). A file of User Defaults is changed using the Defaults Manager. AES This contains any user settings for any AES digital boxes that may be connected to the system. The contents of this file are managed using the ‘AES Config’ utility on the Tools menu. Currently Loaded File Above the selection box for each file type is a black rectangle. This shows the currently loaded file.
System Menu Preferences Preferences Allows users to establish various system options. To set Preferences ä Click on Preferences in the drop down System Menu or click on Preferences Icon. The tabbed System Defaults dialogue box will appear. Restore Modes The Restore Modes options determine whether or not to automatically restore Safety Snapshots, Gangs, Links and Automation Modes when a Mix/Pass is loaded or if the user should be asked.
System Menu Preferences Collect Touch The Collect Touch Auto Scoping options determine how easily a control is placed in scope for Collect Touch. The default is Mode Change + Touch + On Entry. The automatic scope settings are cumulative, as follows: Off No controls are automatically placed in scope, i.e. scope has to be set manually as for normal Automation Scope. Mode Change A control is automatically placed in Scope when its automation mode changes to a Record mode (e.g. Lock Record).
System Menu Preferences Pan and Operating Levels Preferences The Pan & Operating Levels page is used to set the indication response of faders and Logicators and the overall operating levels for the console. The Pan & Operating Levels page will appear. Fader Indication By default, the alpha for the path on the surface will indicate the fader level when the fader is touched. ä To prevent the alphas displaying the fader levels click the Fader Level Indication On Touch check box so the X is removed.
System Menu Preferences When setting ADCs and DACs the important parameters are firstly, the scaling of the conversion and secondly, the maximum analogue signal level (or clip level) which the converters are capable of producing or accepting before clipping. Setting the analogue clip level on AMS/Neve converters as described, will simultaneously scale the convertor so that the clip level corresponds to full digital modulation (therefore optimising performance).
System Menu Preferences PFL Interlock With this option enabled, it is possible to solo any PFL signal in isolation, so that selecting the PFL of one channel, will release the PFL of any channel you may already be monitoring. If this option is not ticked, it is possible to listen to the PFL of any number of paths, simply by stacking them up. Tone and Talkback Preferences Allow users to select the mode of the talkback keys and frequency, type and level for the tone generator.
System Menu Preferences 9 Pin And Internal The timeline position is taken from the master machine. The timeline is generated internally and the master machine is servoed until it locks to the timeline. The MCS controls the master machine. 9 Pin And Video The timeline position is taken from the master machine. The timeline is generated and read from a video pulse generator and the master machine is servoed until it locks to the timeline. The MCS controls the master machine.
System Menu Preferences Instant Chase on add machine to group This causes machines to immediately position themselves to the Group Master position when added to a group. MCS Presets Pre Roll Time This is a timecode value that sets the amount of extra timecode that a tape is re-wound by when executing a Locate or Cycle. Post Roll Time This is a timecode value that sets the amount of extra time that a tape will continue for at the end of a Cycle before rewinding to go back to the Cycle Start time.
System Menu Preferences MCS Ports MCS Panel Sets the operation of the MCS panel keys. Single Button Record FF & Rew only With this checked, pressing the << or >> keys will put the machines into fast forward or rewind. Without this option checked, then the first press of the key will put the machines into Shuttle; the second, wind or rewind. Use Preroll when locating With this option checked, the MCS will take into account the amount of Preroll time set in Preferences.
System Menu Studio Information Control Sensitivity The Control Sensitivity page is used to select velocity sensitivity for different functions that can be assigned to the Logicators. Velocity sensitivity causes a control value to change slightly faster when a Logicator is rotated more rapidly. Studio Information This is used to set the name of the studio where the console is located. Contact information can also be provided, if required.
Automation Menu New Mix Tree Automation Menu New Mix Tree ä To create a new Mix Tree set controls on the console surface to the required settings. These will be the positions recorded in the Initial Snapshot (ISS) when the Mix Tree is created. ä Set the automation modes as required and click on New Mix Tree in the drop down Automation menu. The New Mix Tree dialogue box will be displayed. If the Client, Project and Title are locked then the next number for Mix Trees will be selected automatically.
Automation Menu Copy Path Data ä To set the source and destination timecodes click on the Source Start, Source End or Destination Start timecode. ä Then click on the Label with the appropriate timecode and click on the Source Start, Source End or Destination Start timecode again. Make manual adjustments to the timecode as required. If all the timecodes are left at zero then all of the automation data from the source path will be used. ä To set the source and destination paths click the Set Paths tab.
Automation Menu Erase Path Data ä Enter the required crossfade time in the xFade Time box. Pass Selection is not currently implemented. ä To make the new Mix/Pass click on OK. The data will be copied as selected and the Copy Path Data window will close. The new Mix/Pass number will be shown as the current Play Pass on the main screen. Erase Path Data Used to delete automation data (fader moves, mute events, channel button events) from selected paths.
Automation Menu Merge Path Data Merge Path Data Used to replace automation data from one Mix/Pass in another Mix/Pass. Each Mix/Pass must be in the current Mix/Pass Tree. ä To select the data to merge click on Merge Path Data in the drop down Mix menu. The Merge Path Data dialogue box will be displayed. ä Enter the required source Mix/Pass in the Take From Here box and click the Current Pass button to use the current Play Pass.
Automation Menu Mix Conforming Mix Conforming Provides functions for making mixes conform to film edits. Move Used to move part of the current mix, creating a new conformed mix/pass. All automation events for the selected paths are moved. Move first cuts the section out of the mix and then inserts it at the destination time (e.g. Scene 2 has been relocated to appear after Scene 3 and as the picture and sound for this edit are conformed the automation is conformed to match).
Automation Menu Show Mix Statistics Show Mix Statistics Allows users to view details of the current Mix/Pass. (e.g. points in timecode between which all fader moves have occurred, faders on which there are fader moves, mute events, and channel button events. Also displayed is the amount of memory used by the current Mix/Pass chain. Show Mix/Pass Tree If the automation system is off then the Prune Tree dialogue box will be displayed instead. See Editing the Mix/Pass Tree later in this section.
Automation Menu Show Mix/Pass Tree ä To jump to the start of the tree click the Goto Parent Tree icon. ä To jump to the currently loaded revision click the Goto Loaded Revision icon. The display will jump to show the loaded revision (Mix/Pass) in the top left hand corner. Mix/Pass Notes Notes in plain text can be applied to any Mix/Pass. ä To add a note to a Mix/Pass right click on the required Mix/Pass number. An Edit Notes dialogue box will be displayed.
Automation Menu Show Mix/Pass Tree The Prune Tree dialogue box is also displayed if any of the display Mix/Pass Tree options is used when the automation system is off. ä To remove a Subtree, click the subtree that is to be deleted. It will turn bright green and the Remove Subtree button will become available. ä Click the Remove Subtree button.
Options Menu Glide Times Options Menu Glide Times Allows users to adjust Glide rates for Match and Auto Match mode. Glide times can be changed at any time (including during the running of automation). Because a Glide is written into the fader data, any change in Glide Time settings does not affect previously written Glides. ä To set glide times click on Glide Times in the drop down Options menu or click on the Glide Times area in the main screen. The Glide Times dialogue box will appear.
Options Menu Timecode Options Timecode Options Used to set timecode type, timecode display options, local zero times and to create timecode presets (for later recall). When selected the Timecode Options dialogue box will be displayed. Timecode Type Used to set the frame rate for incoming Timecode. ä To set the Timecode type click on the radio button for the required timecode type in the Timecode Format box. The choices are 24, 25, and 30 (drop or nondrop) frames per second.
Options Menu Mix/Pass Tree Options Timecode Display Options Used to set the display format for Timecode within Encore. Timecode Radio Button Timecode will be displayed in HH:MM:SS:FF format. Complete entry of Timecode is required even if hours or frames are suppressed. Flywheel Duration Box shows the period that Encore will continue working despite receiving bad timecode (i.e. ignoring bad timecode). Foot-Frame Radio Button Timecode will be displayed in Foot-Frames format.
Options Menu Self Closing Dialogs Self Closing Dialogs Allows users to set the period of time that transient messages (e.g. The Mix Has Been Saved Successfully) appear on screen. The user also has the option of disabling the Self Closing Dialog feature completely. If a value of 0 is entered, then the dialog will not close until the user clicks OK on screen. If a value of 99 is entered, then the dialogs indicating that an action has been completed will not appear on screen at all.
Transport Menu Group Setup Transport Menu Group Setup MCS Setup is used to setup groups of machines and configure individual machines. Setup Groups of Machines Group Setup is used to setup groups of machines and configure individual machines. When Group Setup is selected, the MCS Group Setup dialogue box is displayed with the page for the Current Group on top. There are 8 tabbed pages for the eight MCS groups. Each page is identical except for which group it relates to.
Transport Menu Group Setup Configuring Individual Machines ä To configure an individual machine, right click on the machine. The Machine Properties dialogue box will be displayed. The dialogue box has two pages: one for properties and one for MCS parameters for the selected machine. Machine Properties The Machine Properties page shows the status of the selected machine, including the machine name and type. The Machine Properties page has controls for changing the offset and track arming.
Transport Menu Group Setup Servo Parameter Definitions Used to “fine tune” the machine for servo into lock. Servo Wait (frames) Wait this number of frames after a play command before beginning servo action. This parameter is used to delay the onset of servo action for a given number of frames. This can be set to allow time for the machine’s transport to stabilise before beginning servo action. Some machines may give inaccurate information to the MCS when servo is begun too quickly.
Transport Menu Group Setup Lock correction (frames) Number of frames a machine will ‘jump’ when releasing. The parameter allows correction for machines who’s reported position “jumps” when it is released from servoing. Adjustment of this parameter is normally not necessary. No Lock Wait Non zero means assume lock when zero error is achieved before machine reports servo lock. Setting this to a non zero value will decrease machine lock up time in some cases (for example 7030).
Transport Menu Group Setup No chase stop (0 disabled, 1 enabled) 1 = Don’t issue stop command when parked next to master. If this option is enabled then this machine will be set to shuttle at zero speed when it is parked next to the master position. Stop command (0 or 1) 0 = Shuttle at zero speed and 1 = STOP command. This option determines how the machine will behave when the STOP key is pressed. If it is set to 0, then the machine will shuttle at zero speed.
Transport Menu Show MCS Machine Status Poll Timing Time after frame edge that machine position reports are requested from the machine. Each “unit” in the value is 128 uS (i.e. 10 = 1.3mS, 80 = 10mS). Some machines do not update their internal position values until some distance into the frame. Use this parameter to remove any ambiguity about machine position values. A typical result of this parameter needing adjustment is persistent and random 1 frame lock errors.
Transport Menu Reload Last Used Groups If Locate is selected, all the machines will wind to that point in time and either go into Stop or Play, depending on whether the Enter Play After Locating option has been ticked in Preferences. Reload Last Used Groups This is used when Encore is started to restore the groups of machines as they were setup the last time that Encore was running. This option only needs to be selected when Encore is re-started. Subsequent changes to the machine groups will be saved.
Lists Menu Label List Lists Menu Label List Allows users to create or capture (grab) a point in timecode (modify if required and assign a name to it). ä To enable Timecode grabbing check the Create Labels On The Fly checkbox in the Label List dialogue box. ä Click OK to return to the main screen. ä To grab Timecode and create a Label ‘on the fly’ press any key on the keyboard when the main Encore screen is displayed, first ensuring that the ‘Create Labels On The Fly’ box is checked.
Lists Menu Path Names Path Names Allows a name to be assigned to any of the paths displayed in the list. ä To name a path click on Path Names in the drop down Lists menu. The Path Names dialogue box will appear. ä Select the desired paths by clicking on the associated Path number or by pressing the Access keys on the desk. The related System and User Names will appear in the System Name and User Name boxes. ä Edit the User Name. A Name cannot contain more than four characters. ä Click on Name.
Lists Menu Fader Moves List Path is the System Name for the path the event took place on. Events can be added or deleted. ä To view more than one Event Type in the list click the Set Custom Filter button in the Filter box. The Event Filter Selection dialogue box will appear. ä Click on the check boxes to set the required selection of Event Types and click OK to return to the Event List dialogue box. Fader Moves List Displays the Event List with Fader Move events selected automatically.
Gangs & Links Menu Clear Selected Gang Gangs & Links Menu Clear Selected Gang ä Select this option and the user will be asked which of the gangs to clear. ä Select the Master of the gang to be deleted and press the Clear Selected button. If any Master fader has automation data on it, clearing the Gang structure means the Slave faders will lose their automation (as they would have been following the Master). Clear All Gangs ä Select this option and all of the Gang structures will be cleared.
Tools Menu Desk Edit Tools Menu Desk Edit Desk Edit is used to create, manage and modify the basic structure of Desk Setups. The Desk Setup defines how many of each type of path is available, the processing allocated to each path, the placement of paths on the console and the routing configuration. Desk Edit is used to setup the number of paths and the signal processing. ä To start a new Desk Setup click the New button. Desk Edit will switch to the Config page if it is not already on top.
Tools Menu Desk Edit Changing Numbers of Paths ä To enter the number of paths of each type click in the Channels box and type in the required number then click in the Tracks, Groups, Main, Cue, Auxiliaries and External Machines boxes in turn and type in the required numbers of each path type. The options for film monitoring are Stereo, LCRS, 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 which use 2, 4, 6, 7 or 8 Film paths respectively. The number of Film Listens (used for AFL Solo) will also be changed to match.
Tools Menu Desk Edit exceed 100%, and still assign processing to paths already allocated. This is because there is a physical limitation to the amount of digital audio that the system backplane can handle, and this can be greater than the amount of DSP processing required. ä To allocate processing click on the required processing element in the processing pool. Allocating processes is identical for all path types. ä Click on Add or double click on the required processing element in the processing pool.
Tools Menu Desk Edit Select Paste Range brings up a dialogue box that allows the user to select the destination paths for processing. In addition, processing can also be 'dragged & dropped' between paths (this also copies it's mono/stereo state as well). Assigning Paths to Fader Strips - Desk Designer ä Click the Desk Designer tab. The path assignments made in Desk Designer are stored as part of the Desk Setup. The Desk Designer has 6 banks (4 layers on each).
Tools Menu Desk Edit Pan Designators on Tracks and Groups The Tracks and Groups pages have two extra buttons labelled Pan Designators and Pan Macros. Each Track and each mono Group also has a box at the bottom which shows the speaker that the path will route to when used in a film stem. The default speaker output is mono. ä To select the speaker position individually click on the required path and click on the Pan Designators button. The Pan Designators dialogue box will appear.
Tools Menu Desk Edit ä To automatically assign speaker positions click on the Pan Macros button. The Pan Designators Macros dialogue box will appear. ä Click on the format required and click OK. The paths will automatically be assigned to the speaker positions in sequence starting from the first path (i.e. if 5.1 is selected, the first path will be assigned to Front Left, the second to Front Centre, etc.). If there are excess paths, the speaker assignment will cycle round (i.e. if 5.
Tools Menu Desk Edit ä Click and hold on a speaker position icon in the Surround Type Select area. The pointer will "pick up" a copy of the speaker icon. ä Drag the symbol to the first empty Stem Setup box and release the trackball button, the icon will be dropped in the box. Continue to place the required speaker types in the Stem Setup boxes, working from left to right.
Tools Menu Desk Edit ä Use drag and drop between the Paths and Selected Paths In Stem boxes to remove and add the required tracks to the Stem and click the Pan Macros button. The Pan Designators Macros dialogue box will be displayed. ä Click the radio button for the required Stem format or select a user defined Macro and click OK. The selected Macro will be applied to the Stem. Saving Desk Setups ä To save the Desk Setup click on the Save & Load button.
Tools Menu Desk Edit When this is complete, a dialogue box will be displayed confirming that the allocation process has finished. If the Desk Setup is not allocated successfully, the Allocation Results dialogue box will be displayed. This shows which paths have not been allocated because too much processing has been used. Remove some processing from those paths and try again. ä To save the Desk Setup with a different name click the Save As button.
Tools Menu Desk Edit Inhibit Allocation This is used to prevent paths from being allocated on the console. This can be useful for isolating routing problems, or temporarily preventing some inputs from being fed into the console so that some audio can be listened to independently or to sort out 'bad' signals. ä To select the inhibited paths click the Inhibit Allocation tab.
Tools Menu Path Edit Inhibit Automation This is used to force the automation system to ignore the paths that are inhibited. No automation data is generated by the selected paths. This can be used, for instance, to cut down the amount of automation data that is generated when practising moves for part of a mix. ä To select the inhibited paths click the Inhibit Automation tab.
Tools Menu Path Edit Path Selection There are two methods of selecting paths, using either the PATH access keys on the surface or a drop-down list on the screen. This is controlled with the Follow Access Key check box. The current processing in the path will be shown in the top part of the screen. Changing Signal Processing The signal processing elements are shown as icons. These are dragged from the processing pool onto the path and placed in the required order.
Tools Menu Path Edit A dynamics element must be present to add Key Input and/or Sidechain EQ. When the Key Input or Sidechain EQ is added it will attach to the first dynamics element. If the dynamics order is changed then the sidechain will stay attached to the first dynamics element. If all dynamics are removed then the Key Input and Sidechain EQ will be removed with the last dynamics element.
Tools Menu I/O Patching ä To change an I/O Port click the Port State check box so that there is no X in it. This turns off the selected port. ä Click the AES, AFT, LIN, MADI or SDF radio button as required then click the drop down arrow next to the port name. Scroll through the port list and click on the required port name then click the Port State check box so that there is an X in it.
Tools Menu I/O Patching The Port name will be displayed against the Path in the Out column. If the Port was in use by another path then it will be de-assigned and then assigned to the new path. This is because only one path can be routed to an Output Port. If Auto Increment is enabled then the next Path and Port in each list will be selected. ä Click Assign repeatedly to assign sequential Ports and Paths. Inserts ä To assign Ports to Inserts in a Path select Insert In 1 from the drop down list.
Tools Menu I/O Config ä Click on the drop down arrow next to the path type box. ä Click on the required path type and click on the drop down arrow next to the port type box. ä Click on Input or Output as required and click on the drop down arrow next to the port names box. ä Click on the required port name and click the Apply button. The selection will be applied to the current Desk Setup and allocated on the console. If there are more ports than paths then the remaining ports will be unused.
Tools Menu I/O Config To start a new I/O Configuration ä To start a new I/O Configuration while in I/O Config click the New button. A confirmation dialogue box will be displayed, indicating that the new file will start with factory default settings. ä Click the Yes button. The current settings will be cleared and no name will be shown in the title bar or against the Current: name space. Save As must be used to store the I/O Configuration before exiting I/O Config.
Tools Menu I/O Config If Auto Copy is enabled then the text entry box will contain the last Number entered. ä To cancel selection or exit from Auto Increment mode click on the X at the side of the box. To make a port Mono or Stereo The ports are assigned in pairs to make a stereo input or output. Adjacent odd and even ports make a stereo pair (e.g. A and B on LIN ports, an odd numbered port and the following even numbered port on MADI ports, etc.).
Tools Menu I/O Config A box will appear with an X next to it. ä Enter the amount of Delay from the Encore keyboard and press ENTER on the Encore keyboard. Auto Increment and Auto Copy can be used when entering delay times. ä To automatically configure Delay on multiple ports click in the Delay column, click and hold the trackball button on the first Delay entry to be configured, drag down the range of ports to configure, release the trackball button and click on the Auto Configure Delay button.
Tools Menu I/O Config The SRC Configuration page shows AES cards which are installed in the system and allows the SRC Mode and State to be modified. The SRC State may only be modified when a suitable Mode has been selected. SRC Mode Shows the current mode of SRC on the port and is used to enable and disable SRC. The mode is selected from a drop down list.
Tools Menu I/O Config Input ports with SRC On will convert the incoming signal to match the console sample rate. Output may be at sample rates of 44.1k, 48k, 44.056k, 47.952k, 32k or Lock In -> Out. When Lock In -> Out is selected, the output rate is matched to the input rate on the matching input port (e.g. output port 1 AES 2 AB would lock to 1 AES 2 AB). 820-091 Cards Options for both Input and Output ports are: Synchronous - the port is locked to the system sample rate.
Tools Menu I/O Config There are two sets of radio buttons on the right hand side. The first set is used to select Relays or Opto-Isolators. The second set is used to select Input Paths, Output Paths or Console Status. The combination of radio buttons determines what is displayed in the list. Paths and Relays ä Click the Relays radio button and either the Input Paths or Output Paths radio button. The list will show relay setup for input or output paths (as shown for inputs above).
Tools Menu I/O Config activated by an open path from a Mic input to an output. This provides a signal integrity system which can be customised as needed. This is set to None by default. For instance, Channel 1 is set to activate Mic Live Bus A. For Mic Live Bus A to go active then Channel 1 must be set to Mic, the Mic input must be on, and the signal must have a clear path to an output. ä Double click the entry for the required path and click None, A, AB or B as required.
Tools Menu I/O Config Console Status and Relays The list will show relay setup for console status events. The columns show the console status items and the relay for each item. Console status relays are latching only. MIC-LIVE A and MIC-LIVE B These are the 'virtual' busses that are activated by a clear signal path from a mic input to an output. When this condition is met then either or both of the Mic Live busses will close the specified relay.
Tools Menu I/O Config SNAPSHOT VALID The specified relay closes when the Snapshot is loaded. Console Status and Opto-Isolators The list will show opto-isolator setup for console status events. The columns show the console status items and the opto-isolator for each item. CONTROL ROOM DIM The specified opto-isolator will switch the DIM key for the Control Room monitors. CONTROL ROOM CUT The specified opto-isolator will switch the CUT key for the Control Room monitors.
Tools Menu I/O Config The following table illustrates how the opto-isolators are used, with examples using opto-isolators 4 to 10: MSB Optos in between Path Type Optos in between Opto 7 (binary 8) Opto 8 (binary 4) LSB Opto 9 (binary 2) Path Opto 4 (binary 4) Opto 5 (binary 2) Opto 6 (unary bit) Opto 10 (unary bit) 0 0 1 1 = Main 0 0 1 0 MAI3 0 1 0 2 = Aux 1 1 1 1 AU16 0 1 1 3 = Ext 0 1 1 0 EXT7 1 0 0 4 = Group 0 0 1 1 GRP4 1 0 1 5 = Cue 0 0 0 0 CUE1
Tools Menu AES Config AES Config On bootup, the desk will reload the last used Setup file, and display it's name in the title bar. When the AES960 racks are placed under Console control AES I/O pairs 28 are used to pass control data to and from the console and as such are not available audio channels. The individual W/Len Mute & State windows are active with the mouse cursor over that window. Its parameter can be changed by use of the left or right mouse buttons.
Tools Menu AES Config Inputs Pair: the inputs as stereo pair Name: XXXX State: either BYP AUT or SRC Mute: either 'M' or blank Status: NI The State of the input will either say SRC (where the input signal is converted to the desired sample rate); AUT (where the incoming signal is automatically converted to the required sample rate); and BYP (where the incoming signal bypasses the conversion route). ä Channels can be muted by clicking next to the required input in the Mute column.
Tools Menu AES Config Frequency 44.1 kHz 48 kHz 88.2 kHz 96 kHz Pulldown Sets the sample rate for the whole system. Priority Sync AES Wordclock MADI Misc Options Channel 55 Control Wordclock Termination Sync Out Copy To All With this option ticked, setting one value in any column will change all of the other inputs/outputs to that value as well. - This function only copies parameters on the current rack and not to other racks that may be connected.
Tools Menu Routing Assistant Routing Assistant Routing Assistant currently only works with Offline Encore. Please note, however, that the currently released version of Offline Encore precedes the introduction of Routing Assistant. It is used to display and modify routing. This allows a new Desk Setup that has been created Offline to have routing settings that will be applied when the Desk Setup is transferred back to the online system.
Tools Menu Machine Manager Machine Manager Machine Manager allows the user to quickly port or unport tape machines, effects units (plus any associated relays) and the like from a reference library of commonly used machines. First the user must create a library of all the machines. ä Click the 'machines' box at the bottom of the screen, then from the Machines menu, choose NEW. There is a list of the most commonly used machines.
Tools Menu Machine Manager The Machine Name field allows the user to type in a unique name by which that machine will be identified. ä Type in the number of mono inputs and outputs that the machine has. The Model box contains a pulldown list of all the previously used manufacturers names. ä If the one you require is not in the list, hit New and type in the name. This will be used for the current machine and added to the list for future use. ä In the Category field, select the type of machine.
Tools Menu EDL Editor ä On the ports list, double click each level of the tree to show the available ports on that rack. Before you port the machines, first ensure that if there are inputs displayed on the left as shown above, then the window on the right must be set to display Outputs (outputs from the desk are inputs to a machine, and vice versa) otherwise ports will not be applied.
Tools Menu Defaults Manager Defaults Manager Defaults Manager is used to set the default values for all controls that can be automated (e.g. the default frequency for the first band of EQ). Different sets of defaults can be created, saved and loaded as required. The current set of defaults is associated with the current desk setup (console configuration).
Tools Menu Defaults Manager ä Touch the required controls on the path that the ACCESS key was pressed for above. Any controls for which there are settings in Default Manager can be selected. If the path is spread out by the AFU function then all controls will be immediately accessible. The list box in the capture Scope dialogue box will show the selected controls. ä Click an item in the list and click the Remove button if a control is incorrectly selected and click on OK to execute the capture.
Tools Menu EQ & Dynamics ä Set the controls to be reset and click Next. The selected paths will have the selected controls reset to the current default values. EQ & Dynamics The EQ curve is displayed as a solid red area that shows the effect on the signal across the full frequency range. Boost is shown above the centre line and cut is shown below the centre line. The Dynamics curve is displayed as a thick red line that varies from the blue 'normal' line across the full signal level range.
Tools Menu Backup Manager Backup Manager Backup Manager is used to copy setup information and automation data to and from removable media for safe keeping and data recovery. It is also used to remove information from the live Encore data and/or from previously created archives. The Backup Manager Data Structure shows the data hierarchy. Backup Manager uses named Archives to store backup information. These can be on the local hard disk or removable media (floppy disk or optical Zip disk).
Tools Menu Backup Manager ä To create a new Archive click the Create Archive Folder button. The New Archive Name dialogue box will be displayed. The name will default to the current date and time. ä To rename this, type in a new archive name. ä To change the drive used for Archives click the drop down arrow for the Archive Directory box. Any existing archives will be shown in the archive window.
Tools Menu Floating Timecode Floating Timecode This allows a box containing a Timecode display to be placed on the screen. The Timecode is displayed with larger digits than the Timecode in the corner of the main Encore screen to make reading Timecode easier when operators are some distance from the screen. ä To display the Floating Timecode box either click the Floating Timecode option on the drop down Tools menu or right click on the Timecode display on the main Encore screen.
Tools Menu Automotion Transferring Studio Configurations Encore can be used offline on a computer that is not attached to a console. In order for Encore to correctly manipulate Desk Setups, a configuration file must be loaded that holds information about the hardware available on the target console. This configuration file is called a Studio Configuration. The Studio Configuration is exported from Encore and then imported to offline Encore on the separate computer.
Tools Menu Automotion ä Click on the required drive letter. The available free space will be displayed. The Studio Configuration only uses a few kilobytes of storage space (typically less than 10kb) so it will fit on any floppy disk that has free space. Studio Configuration Page This will show the current Studio Name in the Backup Configuration as box, and a list of configurations that have already be copied to the selected drive or disk.
Tools Menu Snapshot Scope Studio Configuration Page This will show a list of configurations that are available on the selected drive or disk. ä Click on the required configuration name in the list. It will be highlighted and the name will be shown in the Configuration to restore box. ä Click the Transfer File button. The Studio Configuration will be imported and will now be used to define the hardware available to Desk Setups.
Tools Menu Snapshot Scope SHIFT COPY CLEAR RECALL SNAP CREATE SNAP PATH EDIT KEEP DESK The LED above the key will flash and the whole console will be in Scope. Creating Snapshots ä To create Snapshots first set the Snapshot Scope, as described on the preceding page then press the CREATE SNAP key on the console surface. SHIFT COPY CLEAR RECALL SNAP CREATE SNAP PATH EDIT KEEP DESK The Capture Snapshot dialogue box will be displayed.
Tools Menu Snapshot Scope The LED above the RECALL SNAP key will flash. ä To limit the data restored by the Snapshot click the Include check boxes for items not required in the Snapshot System dialogue box. The check boxes are: Ports The port routing for paths (.e. which input and/or output a path is digitally patched to) Routing The internal routing between paths (e.g. Channels to Tracks). I/O The settings of controls on inputs and outputs (e.g. input trim). Auxes Auxiliary contribution levels.
Tools Menu Snapshot Scope ä Press the ENTER key. The alpha display in the SELECT Panel will indicate the snapshot number selected from the list, and how many Snapshots are in the current list, and the number of the last snapshot recalled. The Snapshot will be recalled according to the Scope and Include check boxes. ä For fast recall (pre-arm the Snapshot recall) select the required Snapshot number with the + and – keys on the keyboard then press the . key (full stop, period) on the keyboard.
Appendix A : User Administration Introduction Appendix A : User Administration Introduction Logic MMC uses Microsoft Windows NT as an operating platform for the Encore software. This provides a stable working environment with a range of user supportive features such as security and the logging of diagnostic information.
Appendix A : User Administration User Administration Rights Rights are the restrictions and permissions which are assigned to a Group of users on a Microsoft Windows NT system. They apply on a general system-wide basis, as opposed to Permissions which apply to individual directories and files in the system. Each Username inherits the rights which apply to the Groups that the Username belongs to (a Username can belong to more than one Group).
Appendix A : User Administration User Administration Running User Manager ä From Program Manager, double click on the Administrative Tools group icon, then double click the User Manager icon. The User Manager window will appear. To Add a New User ä Click on User to display the User drop down menu. ä Click on New User. The New User dialogue box will appear. ä Enter the Username for the user to log in with.
Appendix A : User Administration User Administration The password must be entered twice, the second time in the Confirm Password box. This is because a * is displayed for each character of the Password to hide it, so entering it a second time will ensure it is correct. If any mistakes are made, delete both password entries and start again. ä If required, click the User Cannot Change Password check box. It is advised that the other check boxes are left unchecked.
Appendix A : User Administration User Administration Power Users The KeyHolder user is assigned to this Group. The Power User Group allows KeyHolder to perform user administration, primarily for adding and deleting User Names and changing Permissions on files and directories. ä To Delete a User click on the required user in the list of Users in the top half of the User Manager window. ä Click User in the menu bar to display the User drop down menu and click on Delete.
Appendix A : User Administration User Administration ä To display the Windows NT Security dialogue box press CTRL+ALT+DEL on the dockable keyboard. The Windows NT Security dialogue box will appear. ä Click on the Logoff button. The system will now close Program Manager and display the Welcome dialogue box for logging in as a different user.
Appendix B: Ghost Recovery and Maintenance Procedure Appendix B: Ghost Recovery and Maintenance Procedure This Appendix describes how to recover software and custom configurations. WARNING The installation of the Ghost Recovery Software will overwrite all data on the hard drive therefore any Events Lists (AudioFile SC, Media ToolBox) or Automation Data (DFC, Libra) that was saved on the hard drive will be lost.
Appendix B: Ghost Recovery and Maintenance Procedure Maintenance Procedure This procedure is recommended if any software updates or any custom configurations have been put on the system in order to maintain your ghost copy. The procedure for copying software and custom configurations is as follows: ä Insert the floppy disk labelled SFT,ENC,009 Windows Boot Disk into the floppy disk drive and Insert the blank formatted Zip Disk into the Zip drive. ä Restart the computer.
Appendix C: Grouped Ports Appendix C: Grouped Ports Grouping ports is a one-off setup operation, usually performed when commissioning the console. It allows outputs from the desk to be 'mirrored' to other ports, and is achieved by simply copying the timeslots from the 'master' to its 'slaves'. This is useful for example, where a Main Output is always required to be fed to a number of external sources at the same time, such as CDR, dat, cassette or other tape machines.