REMOTE CONTROL FRONT CONTROL ATTENUATION (dB) OVERLOAD 12 HEARTBEAT POWER POLARITY LIMIT A CHANNEL 0 o SIGNAL 60 0 LIMIT 180 100 Hz B CHANNEL 0 o FILTER FLAT 3 32 o POLARITY 6 FLAT 3 32 ATTENUATION (dB) FILTER 12 6 COMMUNICATIONS SIGNAL 60 RS-232 0 o 180 100 Hz DLC24 DIGITAL LOUDSPEAKER CONTROLLER POWER DLC24 Digital Loudspeaker Controller Installation and Use Manual © 2004 Apogee Sound International Specifications subject to change without notice.
Notice: Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this guide was complete and accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: To reduce the risk of Fire or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Specifications Contents Page PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY NOTES ..............................................................................2-3 Inputs Analog Number of Inputs: Connectors: Type: Impedance: Max. Input Line Level: CMRR: (2) 3-pin Female XLR Electronically balanced 25k ohm +15 dBu > 85 dBu Inputs Digital Number of Inputs: Connectors: Type: (1) 3-pin Female XLR AES-EBU Outputs Analog Number of Outputs: Connectors: Type: Impedance: Max.
Precautions & Safety Notes Application Configuration 4 English • To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the AC main power cord before installing audio cable. Reconnect the power cord only after making all signal connections. Stereo Tri-Amp with Aux-Fed Subwoofer • Connect the unit only to a three-pole, three-wire grounding mains receptacle. The receptacle must be connected to a fuse or circuit breaker.
Application Setup 4 Precautions & Safety Notes STEREO TRI-AMP with AUX-FED SUBWOOFER (cont’d) • Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages auf ein Minimum zu reduzieren, den Lautsprecher Kontroller vom Stromnetz trennen, bevor ein Audiosignalkabel angeschlossen wird. Das Netzkabel erst nach Herstellung aller Signalverbindungen wieder einstecken. • Den Kontroller an eine geerdete dreipolige Schuko-Netzsteckdose anschließen.
Description Application Configuration 3 DLC24 Description The DLC24 is a loudspeaker controller designed to provide the key elements that help ensure optimal loudspeaker system performance and management in a variety of live sound and fixed installation applications. Stereo Single Amp with Subwoofer The DLC24 is intended to be the last device in the signal chain before the power amplifier(s).
Application Setup 3 Panel Descriptions STEREO SINGLE AMP with SUBWOOFER DLC24 Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RIGHT MIXING BOARD SOFTWARE INTERFACE (OPTIONAL) 1. RS-232 Connection LEFT RS232 Local PC Connection is made via this RS-232 port. 2.
Panel Descriptions Application Configuration 2 DLC24 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 Stereo Bi-Amp 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. IEC Inlet 100 – 240V, 1.1A, 50-60 Hz AC power receptacle. 2. Signal Ground Switch Select whether the DLC24’s power supply ground is connected to chassis ground or “lifted”. 3. Control Selector Switch Select Front or Remote Control. 4. Input Selector Switch Select whether the DLC24 accepts analog or digital signals through the XLR inputs. 5.
Application Setup 2 Connections STEREO BI-AMP IMPORTANT: Always make connections prior to applying power to the unit. PC Interface Connection Pin 3: RX Pin 5: Ground Pin 2: TX Connection between the DLC24 and the PC is made via an RS-232 port on the front of the unit or via the RS-422 port on the rear of the unit. A 9-pin D-sub connector is located on the front. This port can be used for local, single unit control. Two 5-pin XLR’s are located on the rear of the DLC24 unit.
RESET INPUT Connections Application Configuration 1 ANALOG Output Signal Connection OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 Mono Bi-Amp with Aux-Fed Subwoofer DIGITAL The DLC24 has four balanced 3-pin XLR male output connectors for output signal connection. Pin1 is “ground”, Pin 2 is signal “+”, and Pin 3 is signal “- ”. CONTROL Output function and channel/input assignment is determined FRONTby the configuration file uploaded into the controller.
Application Setup 1 Operation MONO BI-AMP with AUX-FED SUBWOOFER Front Panel Controls and Indicators Remote Control Indicator This LED will illuminate green when the DLC24’s Control Selector Switch is in the Remote position. Front panel controls are disabled and only PC control is available. Front Control Indicator This LED will illuminate green when the DLC24’s Control Selector Switch is in the Front position. Front panel functions are enabled. Associated controls in the ADAM software are disabled.
FRONT REMOTE Operation 1 SH 2 TX3 TX+ 4 RX5 RX+ 1 SH 2 TX3 TX+ 4 RX5 RX+ Software 1 SH 2 TX3 TX+ 4 RX5 RX+ Snapshots Rear Panel Controls and Indicators Signal Ground Switch Gain, Delay, and EQ settings for a Room, Array, Subarray, or Speaker are saved via Snapshots. Snapshots can be particularly helpful for saving and recalling settings for different scenarios. Snapshots are saved directly in the ADAM Software.
Software DLC24 Software Introduction Updates to the DLC24 Speaker Configuration Software, ADAM software, and firmware may be downloaded from the Apogee web site at www.apogee-sound.com/software. Two software programs are included with the DLC24. The DLC24 Speaker Configuration Software, which enables the user to custom configure the DLC24 for use with any Apogee speaker type and ADAM Software, which provides remote operational control and monitoring of the speaker system through a PC.
Software Software DLC24 Speaker Configuration Software 2 3 Speakers 4 After launching ADAM, the software will automatically discover speakers on the network. Each speaker will be listed in tree format by its ID # and speaker configuration description on the left hand side of the screen (“Speakers” section). Double clicking on any speaker will bring up a panel to the right showing the general information of the speaker selected. Do not adjust any parameters at this time.
Software Software DLC24 Speaker Configuration Software (cont’d) System Example This system example is provided to efficiently outline how to utilize the system structure of ADAM. It is provided in this manual as a teaching tool and does not exist as a tutorial in the software. It includes a center cluster of two speakers in a horizontal array along with one subwoofer and four front fill speakers mounted at the stage lip.
Software Software After having downloaded the Speaker Configuration file to the DLC24, launch the ADAM software. System Design, Preplanning, and Layout It is recommended that the system layout be planned in advance so that on-site system setup can be quick and effective. Loudspeakers should be placed into a tree structure consisting of Rooms, Arrays, and Subarrays. The organization of the system at this point will greatly impact how easily the system can be tuned and controlled later.
Software Software After having downloaded the Speaker Configuration file to the DLC24, launch the ADAM software. System Design, Preplanning, and Layout It is recommended that the system layout be planned in advance so that on-site system setup can be quick and effective. Loudspeakers should be placed into a tree structure consisting of Rooms, Arrays, and Subarrays. The organization of the system at this point will greatly impact how easily the system can be tuned and controlled later.
Software Software DLC24 Speaker Configuration Software (cont’d) System Example This system example is provided to efficiently outline how to utilize the system structure of ADAM. It is provided in this manual as a teaching tool and does not exist as a tutorial in the software. It includes a center cluster of two speakers in a horizontal array along with one subwoofer and four front fill speakers mounted at the stage lip.
Software Software DLC24 Speaker Configuration Software 2 3 Speakers 4 After launching ADAM, the software will automatically discover speakers on the network. Each speaker will be listed in tree format by its ID # and speaker configuration description on the left hand side of the screen (“Speakers” section). Double clicking on any speaker will bring up a panel to the right showing the general information of the speaker selected. Do not adjust any parameters at this time.
Software Software Gain Control DLC24 Software Introduction Gain can be individually set for each channel or can be set for groups of channels at one time. Gain can be adjusted by dragging the fader or by entering data directly into the window labeled “Gain”. Gain must be entered as a negative number. Two software programs are included with the DLC24.
FRONT REMOTE Operation 1 SH 2 TX3 TX+ 4 RX5 RX+ 1 SH 2 TX3 TX+ 4 RX5 RX+ Software 1 SH 2 TX3 TX+ 4 RX5 RX+ Snapshots Rear Panel Controls and Indicators Signal Ground Switch Gain, Delay, and EQ settings for a Room, Array, Subarray, or Speaker are saved via Snapshots. Snapshots can be particularly helpful for saving and recalling settings for different scenarios. Snapshots are saved directly in the ADAM Software.
Application Setup 1 Operation MONO BI-AMP with AUX-FED SUBWOOFER Front Panel Controls and Indicators Remote Control Indicator This LED will illuminate green when the DLC24’s Control Selector Switch is in the Remote position. Front panel controls are disabled and only PC control is available. Front Control Indicator This LED will illuminate green when the DLC24’s Control Selector Switch is in the Front position. Front panel functions are enabled. Associated controls in the ADAM software are disabled.
RESET INPUT Connections Application Configuration 1 ANALOG Output Signal Connection OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 Mono Bi-Amp with Aux-Fed Subwoofer DIGITAL The DLC24 has four balanced 3-pin XLR male output connectors for output signal connection. Pin1 is “ground”, Pin 2 is signal “+”, and Pin 3 is signal “- ”. CONTROL Output function and channel/input assignment is determined FRONTby the configuration file uploaded into the controller.
Application Setup 2 Connections STEREO BI-AMP IMPORTANT: Always make connections prior to applying power to the unit. PC Interface Connection Pin 3: RX Pin 5: Ground Pin 2: TX Connection between the DLC24 and the PC is made via an RS-232 port on the front of the unit or via the RS-422 port on the rear of the unit. A 9-pin D-sub connector is located on the front. This port can be used for local, single unit control. Two 5-pin XLR’s are located on the rear of the DLC24 unit.
Panel Descriptions Application Configuration 2 DLC24 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 Stereo Bi-Amp 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. IEC Inlet 100 – 240V, 1.1A, 50-60 Hz AC power receptacle. 2. Signal Ground Switch Select whether the DLC24’s power supply ground is connected to chassis ground or “lifted”. 3. Control Selector Switch Select Front or Remote Control. 4. Input Selector Switch Select whether the DLC24 accepts analog or digital signals through the XLR inputs. 5.
Application Setup 3 Panel Descriptions STEREO SINGLE AMP with SUBWOOFER DLC24 Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RIGHT MIXING BOARD SOFTWARE INTERFACE (OPTIONAL) 1. RS-232 Connection LEFT RS232 Local PC Connection is made via this RS-232 port. 2.
Description Application Configuration 3 DLC24 Description The DLC24 is a loudspeaker controller designed to provide the key elements that help ensure optimal loudspeaker system performance and management in a variety of live sound and fixed installation applications. Stereo Single Amp with Subwoofer The DLC24 is intended to be the last device in the signal chain before the power amplifier(s).
Application Setup 4 Precautions & Safety Notes STEREO TRI-AMP with AUX-FED SUBWOOFER (cont’d) • Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages auf ein Minimum zu reduzieren, den Lautsprecher Kontroller vom Stromnetz trennen, bevor ein Audiosignalkabel angeschlossen wird. Das Netzkabel erst nach Herstellung aller Signalverbindungen wieder einstecken. • Den Kontroller an eine geerdete dreipolige Schuko-Netzsteckdose anschließen.
Precautions & Safety Notes Application Configuration 4 English • To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the AC main power cord before installing audio cable. Reconnect the power cord only after making all signal connections. Stereo Tri-Amp with Aux-Fed Subwoofer • Connect the unit only to a three-pole, three-wire grounding mains receptacle. The receptacle must be connected to a fuse or circuit breaker.
Specifications Contents Page PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY NOTES ..............................................................................2-3 Inputs Analog Number of Inputs: Connectors: Type: Impedance: Max. Input Line Level: CMRR: (2) 3-pin Female XLR Electronically balanced 25k ohm +15 dBu > 85 dBu Inputs Digital Number of Inputs: Connectors: Type: (1) 3-pin Female XLR AES-EBU Outputs Analog Number of Outputs: Connectors: Type: Impedance: Max.
Notice: Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this guide was complete and accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: To reduce the risk of Fire or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Always follow these basic safety precautions when installing and using the unit: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
REMOTE CONTROL FRONT CONTROL ATTENUATION (dB) OVERLOAD 12 HEARTBEAT POWER POLARITY LIMIT A CHANNEL 0 o SIGNAL 60 0 LIMIT 180 100 Hz B CHANNEL 0 o FILTER FLAT 3 32 o POLARITY 6 FLAT 3 32 ATTENUATION (dB) FILTER 12 6 COMMUNICATIONS SIGNAL 60 RS-232 0 o 180 100 Hz DLC24 DIGITAL LOUDSPEAKER CONTROLLER POWER DLC24 Digital Loudspeaker Controller Installation and Use Manual 50 Spring Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446 Tel. 201-934-8500 • Fax: 201-934-9832 Web: www.bogen.com www.
