Operating instructions

CHAPTER 5: COMPASS CONTROL SOFTWARE

The Compass control software provides comprehensive

control of CAL through a graphical user interface. The soft-

ware enables easy access to all CAL features and even pro-

vides control of multiple units. Compass runs on a Mac or

Window

-based computer.

With Compass you can:

■ Set the active input and override input

■ Configure vertical beam spread, beam steering, and

beam splits

■ Assign processing to beams, including gain, delay, and

parametric EQ

■ Edit, store, recall, and organize CAL presets

■ Test logic I/O, including input mute, input override, fault

contact, and preset selection

■ Monitor loudspeaker system status and performance

data from the RMS tab

Compass includes full copy and paste of all settings and

groups of settings, and multiple levels of undo. The tabbed

interface can be scaled to any display resolution and the

colors can be configured for day or night. Compass has the

same user interface, whether running on a Mac or Windows-

based computer, so switching between platforms is com-

pletely transparent.

The Beam Control tab displays CAL’s vertical beam spread

and vertical steering, both of which can be altered by enter-

ing angle values or by dragging in the beam view area. Split

beams can also be configured on the Beam Control tab

(CAL 64 and CAL 96 only).

The RMS tab reports extensive system status and perfor-

mance data for each CAL loudspeaker on the network,

including amplifier voltage, limiting activity, power output,

driver status, and temperature. The RMS Overview tab dis-

plays all CAL loudspeakers on the network with loudspeaker

icons with color-coded feedback for the different loud-

speaker components.

TIP: For information on installing and using the

Compass control software, refer to the Com-

pass documentation included with CAL (also avail-

able at www.meyersound.com

Compass Control Software, Beam Control Tab

Compass Control Software, RMS Overview Tab