Specifications

DLC24 Software Introduction
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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 oper-
ational control and monitoring of the speaker system through a PC.
Note: Only one software program may be opened at a time.
DLC24 Speaker Configuration Software
The DLC24 Speaker Configuration Software enables the user to custom configure the DLC24 for use with any
Apogee speaker type. The DLC24 Speaker Configuration Software enables the user to select Apogee speaker types,
enable or disable the Polarity switch, select channels, and select inputs for each of the four outputs. Also, the user can
add channel descriptions for reference purposes in ADAM.
ADAM Software
The ADAM Software provides control and monitoring of the DLC24 through a PC, allowing the use of a wide variety of
features that would otherwise be unavailable to the user.
Note: In order to obtain full control via the ADAM software, the Control switch on the back of the unit
must be set to the “Remote” position. If set to “Remote”, the front panel controls are disabled.
Software Setup & Updates
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD drive of the PC. The CD should automatically begin the installation setup. However, if
the installation does not automatically begin, then go to the Start menu, select Run, and type “d:\setup”.
A welcome dialog box will appear. Click “Next”. A new dialog box will appear. Enter a “User Name” and an
“Organization” and check off one of the two user choices at the bottom of the dialog box (all users or single user) and
then click “Next.”
The next dialog box will ask about a destination folder for the software. It is recommended that all default folders be
used when installing the software. If a different installation folder is desired, click on “Change”. Otherwise, click on
“Next”. In the next dialog box click “Install”. After the software has been installed, click “Finish”. Updates to the software
and firmware can be found on the Apogee web site at www.apogee-sound.com.
Software
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Software
Gain Control
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.
In the example, both speakers have -6 dB of gain set by the master
channel. This gain also appears in each loudspeakers panel under
total gain. On Speaker 1, an additional -4 dB of gain has been added
so that the total of -10 dB is displayed in the total window.
Delay
Each channel is capable of 1356 ms of delay. Delay can be individually
set for each channel or can be set for groups of loudspeakers at one
time by entering the delay in the master channel for that group of
loudspeakers. In the example, all three speakers have 12 ms of delay
set by the master channel. The 12 ms of delay also appears in each
loudspeaker’s panel under total delay. On Speaker 5, an additional 3
ms of delay has been added so that the total delay of 15 ms is
displayed in the total window.
Note: The speed of sound is generally approximated to be
1130 feet/sec (344 meters/sec). To calculate delay from
a known distance, divide the distance by the speed of
sound.
For example, 65 feet /1130 feet per second = 57.5 ms.
Equalization
Each channel contains 12 fully parametric filters. Each filter can be
a Bandpass, Highpass, Lowpass, Highshelf or Lowshelf filter.
To use the filters, first select the filter number you want to activate
or edit. In the example, #1 is selected. If the filter is available, select
“Filter Enabled”. It is now possible to select the type of filter
desired and adjust the associated parameters. The active filter will
be displayed in Red. If “Overall Response” is selected, a green
trace shows the response of all active filters being applied to that
channel. Once the filter is selected and enabled, it is also possible
to “mouse-click” in the graphical area in order to set the filter frequency
and gain.