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Copyright © 2009 Meyer Sound Laboratories 05.141.002.10 A Compass User Guide Based on Compass 2.1.1 1353/4528/455 Code Date: November 5, 2008 Published 2009-Feb-09 The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Meyer Sound assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Documentation Overview About this Document About Meyer Sound Technical Support Chapter 1: Start Here System Requirements Installing Compass and Virtual Galileo Running Compass with Virtual Galileo Running Compass with Galileo Chapter 2: Compass Overview Compass Capabilities Compass Controls General Workflow Chapter 3: Using Compass Tools Navigating the Tabbed Window Interface Using Shortcuts Setting Compass and Channel Preferences Configuring Audio Inputs and Outputs Using the Summing M
Appendix A: Compass Software File Locations Project Backups Factory Presets Appendix B: Network Information 145 145 146 147 Appendix C: User-Defined Equalization Curves with M Series Array and Atmospheric Correction 149 High-Frequency Equalization Strategies Low-Frequency Equalization Strategies Example Curves Index iv 149 150 151 157
List of Figures Illustrated User Interface Element Names Low Pass 2nd Order High Pass Elliptical High Pass Compass Preferences Page Channel Linking Preferences Page Galileos Page Galileo Project Page Galileo Network Settings Page Galileo I/O Settings Page Galileo SIM3 Settings Page Galileo Environment Settings Page Galileo Access Settings Page Galileo Array Correction Settings Page Galileo Link Groups Settings Page Galileo Galileo Map Page Galileo Input Processing Page Galileo Output Processing Page Galileo
List of Tables Modifier Key Name Conventions User Interface Element Name Conventions Mouse Action Conventions Keyboard Action Conventions Typographic Conventions Symbol Conventions Delay Unit Ranges Screen Resolutions and Recommended User Interface Scales Keyboard Modifiers Tab Color Definitions Background Color Definitions Channel Color Definitions OS X Compass Software Installation Locations Microsoft Windows Compass Software Installation Locations xi xi xiii xiv xiv xv 59 73 141 142 142 143 145 145 vii
PREFACE : DOCUMENTATION OVERVIEW About this Document Compass™ provides an intuitive interface to the Galileo™ 616 loudspeaker management system. Galileo is a fully digital matrix processor providing 96 kHz/32 bit resolution signal processing for six inputs and sixteen outputs. Galileo may be directly connected to the SIM® 3 audio analyzer, providing complete measurement as well as control for complex audio systems.
DOCUMENTATION OVERVIEW Organization This manual comprises the following chapters: ■ Start Here (p. 1) provides details regarding installation of Compass, and how to connect to and simulate connection to a Galileo 616 system. ■ Compass Overview (p. 9) discusses Galileo’s capabilities, explains how various components of the Compass user interface are used, and provides an example of a typical Compass/Galileo project work flow. ■ The Using Compass Tools (p.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Please note that Macintosh and Windows keyboards may use different names for the modifier keys: Table 1. Modifier Key Name Conventions In the Manual Macintosh Keyboard Windows Keyboard ‹ Alt › ‹ Option › ‹ Alt › ‹ Cmd › ‹ Cmd › ‹ Ctrl › ‹ Enter › ‹ Return › ‹ Enter › The following conventions are used when referring to the user interface: Table 2.
DOCUMENTATION OVERVIEW Element Description Status bar An element of the window that provides information regarding the application status. The status bar is typically at the bottom of the window, oriented horizontally. Scroll bar A control within a window, typically along the right or bottom edge, with a slider. The slider can be dragged to scroll the contents of the window, or the arrows at either end can be clicked to advance the slider.
COMPASS USER GUIDE The following conventions are used when referring to actions performed using the mouse: Table 3. Mouse Action Conventions Verb [item on which to act] Action Click [item] Point the mouse cursor at the item and then click and release the left (primary) mouse button. Right-click [item] Click using the right (context) mouse button. Double-click [item] Click the item twice in rapid succession without moving the mouse.
DOCUMENTATION OVERVIEW The following conventions are used when referring to actions performed using the keyboard: Table 4. Keyboard Action Conventions Verb [item on which to act] Action Press [key] Tap [key] Press and release the specified key. Hold [key] Hold down the specified key during the command or action.
COMPASS USER GUIDE The following symbols are used to identify important information: Table 6.
DOCUMENTATION OVERVIEW About Meyer Sound Since its founding, Meyer Sound has been devoted to meeting the needs of sound reinforcement professionals with the finest products available, the industry’s most extensive and knowledgeable customer support, and high-level technical education. The 1970s saw sound equipment for live performance increase in power capability, but not in reliability or fidelity.
COMPASS USER GUIDE frequency shaping curve is not the full story, however, so Compass’ filter display also shows the composite phase response. A large library of presets is included for systems ranging from two small Meyer Sound loudspeakers all the way up to complex, multi-zone systems built around M Series line array products. No more building processing chains one block at a time; Galileo users can get right to the starting line and make modifications as needed from there.
DOCUMENTATION OVERVIEW Before Using Technical Support When contacting telephone support, please have the following information available. The quality of the information you provide significantly affects our ability to provide you with timely and comprehensive support answers. Having these details available will help us help you more quickly and effectively. ■ A precise description of the problem. ■ The components used in your Galileo system. ■ The version of Compass used at your workstations.
CHAPTER 1: START HERE System Requirements Compass is available for 32-bit versions of Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows operating systems. Requirements vary dependent on the type of workstation used: Mac OS X Apple Macintosh computers are highly standardized. All default hardware configurations are supported, provided they meet the following specification: ■ OS X v10.4 “Tiger” with software updates, OS X v10.5 "Leopard", or subsequent OS X releases. ■ 50 MB free drive space.
CHAPTER 1: START HERE Installing Compass and Virtual Galileo Compass is easily installed on your computer workstation. Mac OS X 1. Insert the installation CD into the workstation DVD drive. When the CD icon appears on the Desktop, open it. OR Download the Compass.zip and Virtual Galileo.zip files from the Meyer Sound web site (http://www.meyersound.com/forms/compass/, or navigate to the Compass product page and click Get Compass). Registration is required. 2. Copy or move the zip files to the Desktop.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Download the Windows installers Compass.msi and Virtual Galileo.msi from the Meyer Sound web site (http://www.meyersound.com/forms/compass/, or navigate to the Compass product page and click Get Compass). Registration is required. 2. For each .msi file in turn: a. Open the .msi file. The Windows Installer will be started automatically. b. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Compass or Virtual Galileo.
CHAPTER 1: START HERE The built-in Virtual Galileo can be used to simulate an arbitrary number of Galileo 616 units. The stand-alone version provides only a single unit. Using the Built-In Virtual Galileo for Stand-alone Development Select this method when you wish to work on a Galileo without having a working physical connection to a real Galileo 616. 1. Start Compass. 2. Select the Galileos tab. 3. Click Add Galileo. A settings window will be displayed.
COMPASS USER GUIDE 2. Select the Galileos tab. 3. If the Galileo 616 is connected, click Disconnect. 4. Click Use Virtual. The Status entry will change to Connected and the VIRTUAL button will flash blue. A new Galileo tab will be added to the top of the window. The text “virtual” will be shown above the Galileo tab name. The Virtual Galileo will now perform in place of the Galileo 616 unit. IMPORTANT: When you disconnect the Virtual Galileo all settings will be lost.
CHAPTER 1: START HERE Running Compass with Galileo Although you may be able to design an entire project without making use of physical Galileo 616 hardware, at some point you’ll want to audition the sound, upload snapshots to the Galileo, and monitor the system. Provided your network is functional, connecting your workstation to Galileo units is simple.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Manual Connection of Galileo 616 Units Select this method if auto-discovery fails to detect your Galileo 616 units or if the workstation computer is using a secondary Ethernet port to connect to the Galileo network. Prerequisite: using the front panel controls of the Galileo 616 units, record the IP address of each unit. See the Galileo Hardware Reference Manual for details. 1. Start Compass. 2. Select the Galileos tab. 3. For each Galileo in the network: a. Click Add Galileo.
CHAPTER 1: START HERE A full discussion of networking issues is beyond the scope of this manual. If you encounter problems with connecting your workstation computer to a Galileo system, please refer to the Galileo Hardware Reference Manual for details, consult your local hardware installation technician, or contact Meyer Sound technical support.
CHAPTER 2: COMPASS OVERVIEW In this chapter you will learn how more about the types of tools Compass provides you, as well as gain some insight into the relationship between Compass and Galileo. Compass Capabilities Compass provides comprehensive control of the Galileo 616 through a graphical user interface running on a remote computer. Compass is the primary method of operating the Galileo loudspeaker management system.
CHAPTER 2: COMPASS OVERVIEW Compass Controls Figure 2.1. Illustrated User Interface Element Names On each Compass page are controls for setting values; selecting, isolating, and link grouping channels; enabling or bypassing parts of the signal path; selecting a page or sub-page of controls; adjusting the display of components; saving snapshots and projects; and so on.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Some pages have tabs within the page itself, providing access to a series of sub-pages that further organize controls. On the Input Processing and Output Processing pages these tabs can be hidden or the sub-pages collapsed, freeing up additional space for the plot curve display. The color of the tab indicates the network status of the Galileo unit. Working Galileos have a blue tab; disconnected Galileos have a red tab.
CHAPTER 2: COMPASS OVERVIEW Using Buttons Buttons perform an action when pressed, perhaps selecting a channel, toggling a function, or displaying a new page. Visually, the buttons look like traditional on-screen buttons. Buttons almost always have a label (unassigned Link buttons are the notable exception); this label may change to indicate the status of the underlying function: clicking a “Bypassed” button will change it to “Enabled,” for instance.
COMPASS USER GUIDE When an option selector is clicked the setting is changed immediately after the mouse button is released. If you move the mouse off the button, the action is canceled. When a drop-down selector is clicked a vertical list of choices is immediately displayed. The mouse button must then be released so that you can click your selected choice. When the mouse button is released the second time, the list disappears and the selected choice is displayed as the selector button label.
CHAPTER 2: COMPASS OVERVIEW Using Faders Faders are shown on the input and output master pages. Visually, they look like traditional physical console faders: a slider that can be dragged up or down to adjust the gain value, with value demarcations beside it. The gain value is displayed in both the associated value box and on the slider knob.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Parametric sub-page. When the mouse is hovered over a handle, an expanded handle is displayed: three vertical bars intersecting a horizontal bar. The horizontal bar, amber in color, corresponds to the gain level. The center vertical bar, red, corresponds to the frequency centerpoint. And the two outside vertical bars, blue, correspond to the bandwidth.
CHAPTER 2: COMPASS OVERVIEW In the upper right, navigation arrows allow you to easily go up the directory tree or back to a previous directory; an icon of a folder will create a new folder within the current directory; and the rightmost icons choose how the file list is displayed. At the bottom, the Files of Type box shows the type of file Compass wants to load or, if saving, the extension that will be appended to the File name.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Audio input/output configuration is managed through the [Galileo Unit] > Settings > Input and Output page. Detailed instructions are provided in Configuring Audio Inputs and Outputs (p. 28). Network configuration is managed through the Galileos page. Find Galileos will, in most situations, auto-discover network-connected Galileo 616 units. Detailed instructions are provided in Running Compass with Galileo (p. 6). 2.
CHAPTER 2: COMPASS OVERVIEW A number of preset matrices ship with Compass and may be useful as a launching point for developing a new project. Alternatively, you may wish to enable Router Mode on the Summing Matrix page, to quickly map out the paths, and then clear the mode for fine-tuning the signal levels.
COMPASS USER GUIDE You may configure link groups through the [Galileo Unit] > Settings > Link Groups page. First determine which channels will share identical settings: these are the channels you’ll wish to assign to a common link group.
CHAPTER 2: COMPASS OVERVIEW See Connecting and Configuring for use with SIM3 (p. 51) for a quick overview. Consult the SIM3 User Manual for full details. 8. Configure Processing Compass provides first-order EQ (TruShaping) and second-order EQ (parametric) equalization on input and output channels, as well as a 31-band graphic equalizer on inputs and high/low pass filtering on outputs.
COMPASS USER GUIDE In other situations you may be responsible for designing the signal processing components of a show, but the show itself will be run by a someone else; in such a case, you may want to allow access to gain control and the summing matrix while locking-out access to signal processing. Compass provides access restrictions for twenty-eight types of controls and functions. Access control is documented in Restricting Access to Compass Settings (p. 68).
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Navigating the Tabbed Window Interface Compass is presented as a single-window interface controlling a number of physical and virtual Galileo 616 units. Within the window each Galileo is provided its own “tab.” Clicking a tab brings that page to the front of the window, often presenting a series of sub-tabs classifying various sets of controls: “Settings,” “Input Processing,” “Output Masters,” and so on.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Using Shortcuts To facilitate rapid Compass configuration a number of shortcuts are available: Linking Settings Between Stereo Pairs Assuming that neither channel of a stereo pair is isolated, a stereo pair of control values can be adjusted simultaneously: ■ When using the mouse, hold the ‹ Shift › key when dragging or clicking a control. ■ When using the keyboard, use ‹ Shift+Enter › to set the value after typing it.
COMPASS USER GUIDE ■ When using the keyboard, use ‹ Alt+Enter › to set the value after typing it. The selected control value will be adjusted using the alternative behaviour. See Channel Linking Preferences (p. 76) for more detail. Automatic Negative Gain Values When typing a value in a gain value input box the default behavior for Compass is to assume the value is negative unless preceded by a plus: for example, typing 2 in a gain value box will set the gain to −2 dB. Type +2 to set the gain to +2 dB.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS ■ Click outside the center of an encoder before dragging to change values less rapidly. Setting Frequency Values When typing a frequency value, the values 1500, 1.5k, and 1k5 are equivalent. Tabbing Between Input Boxes The ‹ Tab › key will jump the input cursor from input box to input box.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Viewing Full-Screen Compass Toggle full-screen Compass by clicking the small Full Screen button in the upper left of any Compass window. Using Small Screen Scaling If your computer has a low-resolution screen, Compass control pages may not fit on the screen at its default size. To remedy this: ■ From User Interface Display and Control Options, select a User Interface Scale that allows the Compass window to fit your screen.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Clear Selected Channels on Galileo Switching Compass normally retains channel selects for each Galileo page, so that when you return to a page the previously-selected channels are still selected. If you prefer to have channel selects automatically cleared when leaving a Galileo page: ■ From Channel Linking and Select Options, enable De-select all channels when the active Galileo tab changes.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Configuring the Galileo 616 for Analog Audio Input Determine the maximum signal level before configuring the Galileo. Selecting an input voltage range that is too low can result in increased noise levels depending on your power and grounding infrastructure. +20 dB is mainly for Studio applications, +26 dB is for all other types of applications. 1. Select the [Galileo Unit] > Settings > Input and Output page. 2.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS 2. Clear Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos to avoid configuring other Galileos. 3. Select the appropriate Output Voltage Range for the connected devices. Configuring Many Galileos Simultaneously When you have several Galileo 616 units with identical I/O requirements, you can configure them simultaneously. 1. On the Galileos page: a. In the Link column, select the Galileos that will be configured identically. b.
COMPASS USER GUIDE 3. For each input that is to be routed to an output, click the crossover point to select unity gain. Input signal will be routed to the output channel at unity gain. Crossover points may still be assigned an arbitrary crossover attenuation value. Click inside the crosspoint value box and type a new value, then press ‹ Enter › to set the value.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Copying or Saving Matrix Values 1. Right-click on a crossover point: either the crossover point you wish to copy or save, a crossover point on a row you wish to copy or save, or on any crossover point if you want to copy or save the entire matrix. The Clipboard Options and Saved Settings window will be displayed. 2. Select the appropriate Copy for the set of controls that is to be copied, or the appropriate Save if you wish to save values to a file.
COMPASS USER GUIDE 2. Right-click a crossover point. The Clipboard Options and Saved Settings window will be shown. 3. On the Copy Summing Matrix row, click Load. A file selection window will be displayed, allowing you to choose an existing summing matrix. Summing matrix files use [file name].galileoSummingMatrix names. The following pages detail the matrix configuration in each file.
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CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Linking Channels You may want several channels to share the same settings. For instance, stereo pairs almost always have identical processing, and loudspeakers are almost always in the same environment and should share the atmospheric correction settings. There are two link modes: one that uses the ‹ Shift › key to set the value of a stereo pair; and one that uses the Select buttons to set the value of an arbitrary selection of channels.
COMPASS USER GUIDE 2. Make your control setting changes. All selected, non-isolated channels are linked and will share the control setting value. Select linking can be momentarily disabled by holding the ‹ Cmd › key when mousing or using ‹ Cmd+Enter › when entering a control value. See Separating Select and Link Group Behaviors (p. 44) for details regarding the interaction of Select and link groups.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Separating Select and Link Group Behaviors By default link groups are used to enable selection of many channels simultaneously, as described above. An alternative behavior is available in which the channels in a link group are linked regardless of their select status. This allows you to create two levels of channel linking: one of channels linked by their Select status, and one of channels linked by their Link group. 1. Select the Compass > Channel Linking Preferences page.
COMPASS USER GUIDE ■ Right-click the control before adjusting it. The Clipboard Options and Saved Settings window will be displayed. Below the name of the channel and the control is a graph of Galileo units: those channels that are shown as buttons are linked and will be affected by the control setting change. Those channels that are dimmed will not be affected. In the example to the right, three Galileos are linked.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Linking Galileos Galileos can, through Compass, share settings. When Galileos are linked, selected channels (or all channels: see Choosing Selected-Channel Link Mode (p. 46), below) on the Galileos will share any changes made to their controls. Linking Galileo Units 1. Select the Galileos page. 2. In the Link column, enable Select for the Galileos that are to share settings. 3. In the ID column, select the same link ID for each Galileo in the group.
COMPASS USER GUIDE ■ Select All channels on the active Galileo tab are always linked to the same channels, by letter or number, on other selected Galileos if you want all controls on a linked Galileo to affect the same control on all other linked Galileos (regardless of the selection status of that control on the other Galileos). In this mode, the linked Galileos will display a magenta bar across the top of their page tabs. On the Galileos page, enabled Select buttons will be magenta.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Setting Environment Conditions for a Single Galileo Unit 1. Select the Galileo Map page for the Galileo. 2. If the background color of Environment for Atmospheric Correction is dark purple (magenta): 3. a. Select the [Galileo Unit] > Settings > Environment page. b. Clear Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos. The window will now have a black (white) background color.
COMPASS USER GUIDE 3. Select Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos. The window will now have a dark purple (magenta) background color. 4. Using the Natural Environment for Atmospheric Correction controls, set the temperature, humidity, and altitude for the facility. All globally linked Galileos will now be set to the same environment conditions. You should now set the distances between the loudspeakers and listening area.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS M Series Line Array Correction Array correction applies an EQ curve that is dependent on both the loudspeaker model and the number of loudspeakers in the line array. As line arrays become longer they also become more directional in the lower frequencies. Array correction controls this low- and mid-low frequency emphasis. Up to eight unique configurations (type and size) of Meyer Sound M Series arrays can be controlled by a single Galileo 616.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Assigning M Series Array Correction to an Output Channel To apply an M-Series array correction output: 1. 2. Select: ■ [Galileo Unit] > Galileo Map. In the Array Corr. column, click the button that corresponds to the channel that will be sent to the line array. The Settings > Array Correction page will be displayed. ■ [Galileo Unit] > Settings > Array Correction.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS SIM3 performs source independent measurement of the frequency, phase response, and signal-to-noise ratio of components in the electronic or acoustic signal path in near-real-time, providing you the ability to understand the acoustic environment, determine optimal loudspeaker placement, and configure Galileo snapshots. Configuring Galileo for SIM3 1. Connect the SIM3 Line Switcher port to a Galileo 616 unit SIM3 bus connector. 2. Select [Galileo Unit] > Settings > SIM3.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Using Signal Processing Compass provides composite equalization: you can “layer” various types of equalization, view the summation result in a graphic plot, and adjust various EQ parameters to achieve the ideal signal equalization curve. There are a number of configurable settings specific to the user interface. See Input Processing (p. 120) and Output Processing (p. 129) for descriptions of these settings.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS 2. Clear the Settings control, located in the top right corner. The various display setting controls will now be hidden, allowing the plot more horizontal space. 3. Clear the Dual View setting. 4. Click Collapse, located to the right of the sub-page selection tabs. The control setting controls will now be hidden, providing significantly more vertical space for the plot.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Displaying EQ Plot Control Handles Selecting an EQ control page will normally display only the control handles for that plot type. If you wish to see other EQ handles as well: ■ Enable Settings, select the Handles page, and select the types of EQ control handle you want displayed. The Automatic Handles setting controls whether selecting an EQ page will display the control handles for that plot type automatically. If this setting is cleared the plot may be viewed without handles.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS ■ ■ Drag a blue handle to adjust bandwidth. ■ Drag handle crosspoints to adjust two values simultaneously. Type values in the Freq, B/W, and Gain boxes. “Stacking” EQ Handles for Composite EQ You can place two or more EQ handles at the same frequency. This will result in an additive effect, allowing you to create notch filters and other effects.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Using VX-1 Mode In VX-1 mode the upper two gain handles are locked together, such that the upper frequency handle has no effect on the EQ curve. This creates a smooth, broad high-frequency boost or cut. When VX-1 Mode is first enabled the TruShaping EQ plot does not change: this preserves your TruShaping design until you deliberately adjust one of the upper handle components. Graphic EQ Thirty-one bands of Graphic EQ are available on input channels.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Subwoofer Filtering Each output channel may be assigned a low or high pass filter. There are three filter choices available: Figure 3.1. Low Pass nd Figure 3.2. 2 Order High Pass Figure 3.3. Elliptical High Pass Using Low Pass Filtering Low pass filtering is easily applied to a channel: 1. Select the [Galileo Unit] > Output Processing > Channel Settings page. 2. In the selection box beside the Freq control, select Low Pass. 3.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Delay Units and Ranges Delay values are correlated, allowing automatic conversion from one measurement unit to another when changing the unit measure. Delay units and value ranges are as follows: Table 3.1. Delay Unit Ranges Unit Range Milliseconds (ms) 0.00−2000.00 ms Meters (m) 0.00−686.4 m Feet (ft) 0.00−2 251.97 ft Frames (24 fps) 0.00−02:00.00 Frames (25 fps) 0.00−02:00.00 Frames (30 fps) 0.00−02:00.00 Samples (96 kHz) 0.00−192 000 Setting Input Channel Delay 1.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS In the window that is displayed subsequent to the right-click, click the button that corresponds to the action you wish to take. Paste is available only after a value is copied, and only when the selected control is able to accept the pasted value. When saving or loading values, a file selection window is displayed, through which you may choose a directory and file name. Copy/Reset an Individual Channel Control Value ■ Right-click the channel Select button.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Copy/Reset All Control Values of an Input or Output Channel ■ Right-click the channel Select button. Save and Load file names have the form [file name].galileoInputChannel and [file name].galileoOutputChannel. Copy/Reset All Control Values of All Input or Output Channels ■ Right-click the Input Masters or Output Master page tab. Save and Load file names have the form [file name].galileoInputSection and [file name].galileoOutputSection.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS contain many snapshots. Snapshots capture the state of all controls, not just those that are on a particular Galileo unit sub-page. Recalling a snapshot instantly sets the controls and system settings to the saved values. At the bottom of Galileo unit sub-pages is a set of snapshot and project control buttons. These replicate important functionality found on the Project sub-page. Except where noted, the following instructions assume use of this set of controls.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Updating a Snapshot Assuming a snapshot has been previously created or recalled, it may be updated to match current control settings. Using the controls at the bottom of any Galileo sub-page: ■ Click Update. Recalling a Boot Snapshot at Galileo Power-on The Galileo 616 can be configured to automatically recall a specific snapshot when first powered-on. This is very useful for defining a “safe” or default configuration. 1. Select the [Galileo Unit] > Project page. 2.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Saving a Snapshot Snapshots are usually saved as part of a Galileo project. It is also possible to save them individually. This is especially useful as a means of copying snapshots between projects. 1. Select the [Galileo Unit] > Project page. 2. From the Snapshot Library, select the desired snapshot. 3. In the button row below the library list, click Save….
COMPASS USER GUIDE training the facility operator will be able to select and recall the appropriate snapshot for the current activity. Using Snapshots for Tour Setup In a traveling show, snapshots can be used to provide a base foundation from which to quickly develop site-specific tuning. For this purpose, you might create a separate project file for each act, and capture snapshots of various base configurations suitable for the venues you expect to encounter.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Loading a Project 1. Select the [Galileo Unit] > Project page. 2. Choose: 3. ■ Enable Load Galileo Settings if you want the control values that were saved with the project to be loaded. ■ Clear Load Galileo Settings if you want to retain the control values currently in use. In the Current Project box, click Open…. A file selection window will be displayed, through which you can select a project file. Project file names have the form [file name].galileoProject.
COMPASS USER GUIDE An extra set of controls will now be shown. 3. Select Backup Project. Project backup file names are automatically saved in the Compass_Settings/Compass_Backups directory, and have the form Backup_[date + time code].galileoProject. See Compass Software File Locations for further details. Creating a Project Report The values of controls in each snapshot can be saved to a human-readable text file. This is especially useful as system documentation. 1.
CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Restricting Access to Compass Settings In some venues it is advantageous to permit “public” access to some Galileo functionality while restricting access to other controls. For instance, you may create several snapshots with control settings that vary to accommodate speaking voice amplification, singing voice amplification, and music amplification.
COMPASS USER GUIDE 3. Enable or clear the various control types. Those items that are cleared will not be available to user control when the unit is locked. 4. Click Change Access Code to lock-down the Galileo unit again. Removing Galileo Access Control 1. Select [Galileo Unit] > Settings > Access. 2. In the Access Code boxes, type the previously-assigned access code. 3. Click Clear Access Control. Recovering a Lost Access Password Password recovery requires access to the physical Galileo unit.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Compass Tab The Compass pages provides access to configuration options that adjust various behaviors and functionality of the Compass user interface. These options are split across two sub-pages: one that deals mainly with user interface and startup options, and another that controls the behavior of channel and Galileo control value linking. Compass Preferences Figure 4.1.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE General Options: Full Screen Toggles the Compass display between a floating window which can be repositioned and resized, and full-screen mode, which maximizes the size of the window. This control is also duplicated in the top left corner of all windows, appearing above the Compass tab. About Compass Displays copyright and trademark information regarding Compass, Galileo 616, and other system components.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Table 4.1. Screen Resolutions and Recommended User Interface Scales Screen Resolution (H × V pixels) Recommended Scale 640 × 480 50% 768 × 576 60% 896 × 672 70% 1024 × 768 80% 1152 × 864 90% 1280 × 960 100% 1408 × 1056 110% 1536 × 1152 120% Scaling factors greater than 100% can be useful for displays with a very fine pixel pitch, where the 100% scale results in text that is too small to easily read.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Tablet When the encoder control is released, the cursor returns to the encoder. Color Mode Selects a dark or bright user interface color set. Where colors are specified in this document, the dark color is mentioned first (followed by the bright color). NOTE: The file selection window is always bright. Please plan accordingly when loading or saving files during a performance.
COMPASS USER GUIDE When cleared, pressing ‹ Enter › after typing a value sets the value and then places the cursor at the end of the value. Show Meter Values Select to display numeric value read-out to meters. Clear to have analog meters only. Individual meters can be toggled to show or hide the meter value by using Alt+click on the meter display.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Clip Indicator Clear Mode Selects the meter clipping mode. Meter clipping is indicated by the presence of a red border around the meter and can always be cleared by clicking the meter. When the clip indicator is held, it can be cleared by clicking the meter. Channel Linking Preferences Figure 4.2. Channel Linking Preferences Page The Channel Linking Preferences page determines how various controls are linked across channels.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Allow Select and Isolate settings to be recalled from a snapshot When selected, recalling a snapshot will apply the channel Select and channel Isolate values that were captured in the snapshot. When cleared, snapshots will recall everything except the channel Select and channel Isolate values. De-select all channels when the active Galileo tab changes When selected, channel Selects are dropped when switching Galileo pages.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Enabled Link Group channels are linked independently and in addition to selected channels Enabling a channel Select for a channel in a link group has no effect on the channel Select for other channels in the link group. A dark blue (light blue) background on link group channels indicates they are individually selectable.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Example 4.1. Globally Linked Galileos (“all selected channels” mode) - several Selects on Linked Galileos Ch. Galileo A 1 Δ Galileo B Galileo C Δ 2 3 Δ Δ 4 Δ 5 Δ 6 Δ Δ Changes to any of the selected channels (green) on any linked Galileo (green bars) will be propagated to selected channels on all linked Galileos.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Example 4.2. Globally Linked Galileos (“same selected channels” mode) - one Select on Active Galileo Ch. Galileo A Galileo B Galileo C 1 Δ Δ Δ 2 3 4 5 6 Changes to a selected channel (aqua) on active Galileo A (aqua) will be propagated to the same channel on the linked Galileos (aqua bars). The selection status of channels on the inactive Galileos (aqua bars) is irrelevant. Isolated channels do not change. Example 4.3.
COMPASS USER GUIDE All channels on the active Galileo tab are always linked to the same channels, by letter or number, on other selected Galileos Changes made to a channel on the active Galileo will be replicated on the same channels on the linked Galileos. The changed channel does not need to be one that is selected. Isolated channels on the active Galileo may propagate changes (see Isolate Mode, below). Channels that are linked on the active Galileo will be replicated.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Example 4.5. Globally Linked Galileos (“all channels” mode) - several Selects on Active Galileo Ch. Galileo A Galileo B Galileo C 1 Δ1 Δ1 Δ1 2 Δ2 Δ2 Δ2 3 Δ1 Δ1 Δ1 4 Δ4 Δ4 Δ4 5 Δ5 Δ5 Δ5 6 Δ1 Δ1 Δ1 Changes (Δ1) to a selected channel (magenta) on active Galileo A (magenta) will change the other selected channels on that Galileo. These changes are then propagated to the same channels on the linked Galileos.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Example 4.6. Globally Linked Galileos (“all channels” mode) combined with “linked independently” mode In this example, a further level of complexity is introduced: link channel groups have an additional effect, as described above in Link Groups and Selects Mode (p. 77). Ch.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Example 4.7. Globally Linked Galileos (“all channels” mode, “isolated channels included” mode) - several Selects and Isolates on Active Galileo. Ch. Galileo A Galileo B Galileo C 1 Δ1 Δ1 Δ1 2 Δ2 Δ2 Δ2 3 Δ1 Δ1 Δ1 4 Δ4 Δ4 Δ4 5 Δ5 Δ5 Δ5 6 Δ1 Δ1 Δ1 Changes to isolated channels (amber) propagate to channels on linked Galileos. Isolates on the inactive Galileos (magenta bars) are irrelevent.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Input and Output Settings Changes made to the Settings > Input and Output page will be propagated to linked Galileos. SIM3 Settings Changes made to the Settings > SIM3 page will be propagated to linked Galileos. Environment Changes made to the Settings > Environment page will be propagated to linked Galileos. M Series Array Correction Changes made to the Settings > Array Correction page will be propagated to linked Galileos.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Galileos Tab Figure 4.3. Galileos Page The Galileos page provides settings for auto-detecting and adding Galileo 616 units to Compass, and for managing global project and snapshot files. The page comprises four main groups of controls: Galileo 616 List Control: Find Galileos Auto-discovers Galileo 616s on the primary network and adds them to the list of Galileos. At the same time, the status of listed Galileos is updated.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Add Galileo Allows you to manually add a Galileo entry to the list. This is particularly useful when adding a Galileo 616 that is networked on a non-primary port and when adding Virtual Galileo units for stand-alone development. IP Address Sets the IP network address of the Galileo 616 unit. When adding a Virtual Galileo this value is not used and may be left at the default value. NOTE: Your operating system may require special configuration to access its non-primary Ethernet ports (i.e.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Open... Displays a file selection window in which you can select an existing global project. Global projects have .galileoGlobalProject appended to the file name. After the file is selected, the Open Global Project window allows you to select individual Galileos for project uploads. This allows you to recall the settings for one or more Galileos without recalling the settings for all of the connected Galileos.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Upload Projects Sends project information to Galileos according to the settings selected in this window. Any problems sending the projects will be reported to the right of the Galileo list. Save Displays the Save Global Project window: NOTE: Disconnected Galileos do not participate in global saves. IP Address, Galileo Nickname, Tab Name Shows information about connected Galileo units. Include in Global Project Selects Galileos for inclusion in the global project file.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Close Clears the file name of the global project, preventing accidental overwriting of the file. Help Displays contextual help for the Global Project control. Global Snapshot: Snapshots affecting all connected Galileos may be captured or recalled in a single action. Global Snapshot Displays the name of the global snapshot. Those Galileo units using this name for their snapshot name will be included in a recall of the global snapshot. Global Snapshot Options...
COMPASS USER GUIDE Update Recaptures the global snapshot. Only those Galileos selected for inclusion will participate in the capture. Create New... Creates a new global snapshot with the specified name. A comment may also be provided. NOTE: The active snapshot name for all included Galileos will be changed to that of the new global snapshot. Available Global Snapshots Provides a list of global snapshots available for recall. Refresh Refreshes the list of global snapshots.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Known Galileos List: The main body of the Galileos page is dedicated to a list of known Galileo units. Remove Removes a disconnected Galileo from the list. Order Moves the associated Galileo up or down the list. Link Selects a Galileo for inclusion in global Galileo linking. Linked units are also indicated by a colored bar above their tab. See Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode (p. 78) for configuration details regarding the behavior of globally linked Galileos.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Select Show to restore the Galileo tab at the top of the window. Global Atmospheric Correction Control: Configures atmospheric correction for all Galileos. IMPORTANT: Adjusting the global atmospheric settings resets the individual Galileo atmospheric correction values. You must disconnect those Galileos that are not to be changed. Temperature Sets the facility temperature. Humidity Sets the facility humidity. Altitude Sets the facility altitude.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Save Project Displays a file selection window, in which you can select a directory and a file name for the project. Projects use a name in the form [project name].galileoProject. [Project Name] The current project name (if the project has been saved or loaded). Update Updates the snapshot, if a snapshot has been previously created or recalled, saving all controls with their current values. Create Creates a new snapshot capturing the current Galileo control values.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Link Group Indicates the link group with which a channel is associated. See Compass Overview, General Workflow for further details. When a channel’s link button is clicked, a link group selection window will be displayed. In this window you may choose the link group to which the channel will belong, enable or bypass link groups, or click Go to Link Groups to open the Link Groups settings page.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Project Figure 4.4. Galileo Project Page The Project page provides detailed information about the project and snapshots known to the selected Galileo. Active Snapshot: ID, Name, Comment Shows information about the currently active snapshot. Not Modified / Modified Shows the status of the active snapshot: when the Galileo’s control values have been adjusted subsequent to loading or saving the snapshot, the Modified indicator is lit bright red.
COMPASS USER GUIDE User / Factory Indicates whether the active snapshot is a user-created snapshot or a factory-default snapshot. Create New... Creates a new active snapshot capturing the current Galileo control values. The new snapshot will be appended to the Snapshot Library list. Update Updates the active snapshot, if a snapshot has been previously created or recalled, saving all controls with their current values. Select Selects the active snapshot in the Snapshot Library list (described below).
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE More>>> / <<
COMPASS USER GUIDE Save Saves the current project, using the existing project name. Save As... Displays a file selection window, through which you can select a directory and file name for the project. Close Closes the current project. This will prevent changes from being accidentally written to the project. Boot Snapshot: Name Shows the name of the boot snapshot, which will be recalled when the Galileo is first powered-on.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Recall Recalls the selected snapshot, making it the active snapshot. This is also indicated in the snapshot list by the presence of the word “Current” beside the snapshot ID. Locked / Unlocked Indicates when the snapshot is locked against changes. Locked snapshots are also indicated in the snapshot list by the presence of the letter “L” beside the snapshot ID. User Indicates whetehr the active snapshot is a user-created snapshot or a factory-default snapshot.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Paste If a copy of a snapshot has been made by Cut or Copy, appends that copy to the current library. If a snapshot with the same name already exists in the library, a count number will be appended to the name of the pasted snapshot. Load... Displays a file selection window, through which you can select a snapshot to be loaded into the current library. Snapshot file names have the form [file name].galileoSnapshots. Save...
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Network Figure 4.5. Galileo Network Settings Page This page provides information about the Galileo network settings, and allows you to update the Galileo’s firmware. Galileo Device Type, Galileo Device Nickname, IP Address Shows information about the Galileo. The nickname can be changed. The other settings can not be changed: go to the Galileos page instead. Upload Firmware... Displays a file selection window, through which you can select a firmware update file.
COMPASS USER GUIDE The selected firmware file will immediately start uploading to the Galileo. This can take several minutes. WARNING: Power to the Galileo must not be interrupted while a firmware update is underway. If power is lost during the update, the Galileo will no longer be functional and will require servicing. Input and Output Figure 4.6. Galileo I/O Settings Page Each Galileo 616 unit must be correctly configured for its input types and signal voltage ranges.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos Replicates these settings across all selected Galileos when Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode (p. 78) is enabled. Input Channel Types: A Galileo can accept up to six analog inputs or three digital (AES/EBU) inputs. These inputs are named in stereo pairs (A/B; C/D; E/F). Analog / AES Configures the input for analog input or AES digital input.
COMPASS USER GUIDE SIM3 Figure 4.7. Galileo SIM3 Settings Page The Galileo 616 system is compatible with the Meyer Sound SIM3 Audio Analyzer, an advanced sound design tool for determining crossover points, delay times, EQ curves, levels, and speaker positioning that minimizes distortion. Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos Replicates these settings across all selected Galileos when Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode (p. 78) is enabled. SIM3 Bus Address Sets the bus address of the attached SIM3.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE SIM3 Trim Disabled / SIM3 Trim Enabled Enables trim gain control for channels on the Output Processing page. SIM3 Output Probe Point Selects which output signal probe point will be used in SIM3 calculations. Output Post Delay The probe point includes TruShaping EQ, Parametric EQ, SIM3 Trim, Polarity, and Delay. Output Post Gain The probe point includes Output Post Delay as well as Atmospheric Correction, M Series Array Correction, High/Low Pass, and Gain.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Environment Figure 4.8. Galileo Environment Settings Page Atmospheric conditions can greatly affect the quality of venue sound. Environment settings aid in correction of atmospheric distortion. Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos Replicates the environment settings across all selected Galileos when Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode (p. 78) is enabled. Temperature (°C or °F) Sets the temperature of the venue environment.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Altitude Sets the altitude range for the venue. Atmospheric Correction Distance Linked Enables linking of all output loudspeaker distances, so that adjusting the value of one output channel will effect a change in all non-isolated channels on this Galileo and any linked Galileos. Access Figure 4.9. Galileo Access Settings Page Access control is used to limit the ability of a Compass user to modify Compass and Galileo settings and control values.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Access Code Entry: Access Code Unlocks the access control page when the correct, previously-assigned access code is provided. The access code is comprised of three (3) one- or two-digit numbers in the range 1–99. “Zero” is reserved for disabling access control. Change Access Code Locks this page using the access code provided in Access Code. Clear Access Code Clears the access code, so that it is no longer required to change settings on this page.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Array Correction Figure 4.10. Galileo Array Correction Settings Page Array correction applies an EQ curve that is dependent on both the loudspeaker model and the number of loudspeakers in the line array. As line arrays become longer they also become more directional in the lower frequencies. Array correction controls this low- and mid-low frequency emphasis. Up to eight Meyer Sound M Series arrays can be controlled by a single Galileo 616.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Status Enables or disables loudspeaker array correction. Type Selects the type of Meyer Sound M Series loudspeaker array. Size Selects the number of loudspeaker units in the array. Array Correction Output Assignments Lists the output channels assigned to the array. Click a channel button to assign or remove the channel to/from the array. Array correction does not mix channels: it only specifies that an EQ is to be applied to the channel.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Link Groups Figure 4.11. Galileo Link Groups Settings Page Link group settings are configured on this page. It provides a detailed view of the information that is summarized in on each page’s status bar. Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos Replicates these settings across all selected Galileos when Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode (p. 78) is enabled. Link Group Input Assignments: Group Name Displays the name of the link group. You may type a new name.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Status Enables and disables the link group. [channels A−F] Assigns or removes the channel to/from the link group. Link Group Output Assignments: Group Name Displays the name of the link group. You may type a new name. Status Enables and disables the link group. [channels 1−16] Assigns or removes the channel to/from the link group.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Galileo Map Figure 4.12. Galileo Galileo Map Page The Galileo Map provides a summary of the entire Galileo configuration. Some channels control values may be adjusted directly on this page; others, when clicked, display the appropriate page for more complex operations. Inputs Rows: Select Selects the channel. Selected channels show a bright green Select button and a dark green (bright green) background color on all pages.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Channels not selected have a dark green Select button and typically a black (white) background color. Isolate Isolates the channel from channel linking behaviors (dependent on Channel Linking Preferences (p. 76) settings). Isolated channels show a bright orange Isolate button and a amber (orange) background color on all pages. Channels not isolated have an amber Isolate button and typically a black (white) background color. Link Assigns the channel to a link group.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE The button on the left displays the EQ curve and opens the Input Processing page to show the most recently-used input processing controls. A dim yellow border indicates EQ is disabled; a dim white border indicates the channel is currently viewed on the Input Processing page. The button on the right displays the Graphic EQ processing controls, and contains a “G” when the graphic equalizer is enabled and has non-unity settings.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Delay Sets the channel delay. Both a value entry box and an encoder are provided. Gain Sets the channel gain. Both a value entry box and an encoder are provided. Meter Displays the output signal level. Click to clear peak hold; Alt+click to toggle the digital display. Mute Mutes the channel. On the Output Processing page, muted channels show a dark red input channel view button (bright red when the channel is viewed). Select Selects the channel.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Galileo Map Control: Control... Displays a secondary window, which can remain open while using the Galileo Map page. This button is positioned under the outputs section, on the left. The Galileo Map Control page comprises: Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos Replicates changes made in this window to all selected Galileos when Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode (p. 78) is enabled. Toggle All Polarity Settings Reverses the polarity setting for all output channels.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Atmospheric Correction: See also Named Galileo Unit > Settings > Environment (p. 107) and Galileos > Global Atmospheric Correction Control (p. 93). Temperature (°C or °F) Sets the temperature of the venue environment. The Celsius and Fahrenheit controls are linked; adjusting one adjusts the other. Humidity Sets the humidity for the venue. Altitude Sets the altitude for the venue.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Input Processing Figure 4.13. Galileo Input Processing Page The Input Processing page provides a complete and comprehensive suite of signal processing controls. A set of sub-page tabs selects the different types of equalization that may be applied to channels. Channel Selection: Located along the top of the window, below the tab bar.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Input Channel Selects the input channel by channel label. Muted channels are shown with a dark red button (bright red when selected). Selected, isolated, and linked channels are indicated by the colour of the window background color. Channel Buttons Selects the input channel using buttons A−F. Plot Curve: The plot curve(s) typically dominate the page, providing a graphic representation of the frequency gain curve generated by the EQ parameters.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Plot Shows the frequency/gain curve, control handles, phase response, and other EQ details. Equalization plot display options are controlled through Processing Interface Settings (p. 122). The displayed plot is often selected by choosing one of the sub-page tabs.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Plotter Frequency Range Selects the frequency (horizontal) axis range of EQ plots. Meters Selects the display of meters to the left of the channel EQ plots. When multiple channels are displayed, Current Only displays a single large meter for the current channel while All Plots displays a separate, smaller meter for each channel. Show Mutes Displays a Mute button at the upper left of each channel EQ graph.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE ? Displays context help for these settings. Response Parametric Response Includes parametric equalization when calculating the plot curve. Regardless of this setting, the EQ remains enabled: this controls only whether it is shown on the plot. TruShaping Response Includes TruShaping equalization when calculating the plot curve. Regardless of this setting, the EQ remains enabled: this controls only whether it is shown on the plot.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Channel Settings Label Displays the channel label. You may rename the channel. Gain Sets the channel gain value. Delay Sets the channel delay value and selects the delay unit measure. Selecting a new unit measure converts the value. Mute Mutes the channel. Sel / Iso / [Link] Selects, isolates, or links the channel. These controls may also be shown at the top right of the plot display area. Parametric Enabled / Parametric Bypassed Enables or bypasses parametric EQ.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Parametric <<< / >>> Enables or bypasses all bands. [1−5] Enabled / [1−5] Bypassed Enables or disables a specific band. Parametric Enabled / Parametric Bypassed Enables or bypasses parametric EQ. Equalization Enabled / Equalization Bypassed Enables or bypasses all EQ. Freq Sets the frequency value for an EQ band. B/W Sets the bandwidth value for an EQ band. Gain Sets the gain value for an EQ band.
COMPASS USER GUIDE TruShaping TruShaping Enabled / TruShaping Disabled Enables or bypasses TruShaping EQ. VX-1 Mode Enables VX-1 Mode, locking the two upper handles together, emulating the functionality of the Meyer Sound VX-1. Equalization Enabled / Equalization Bypassed Enables or bypasses all EQ. Gain Sets the gain value for a TruShaping EQ band. Freq Sets the frequency value for a TruShaping EQ band.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Graphic EQ Graphic EQ Enabled / Graphic EQ Bypassed Enables or bypasses graphic EQ. Equalization Enabled / Equalization Bypassed Enables or bypasses all EQ. Freq Sets the frequency value for a graphic EQ band. Gain Sets the gain value for a graphic EQ band. u Sets a graphic EQ band to unity value.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Output Processing Figure 4.14. Galileo Output Processing Page The Output Processing page provides a complete and comprehensive suite of signal processing controls. A set of sub-page tabs selects the different types of equalization that may be applied to channels. Channel Selection: Located along the top of the window, below the tab bar. Output Channel Selects the output channel by channel label.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Channel Buttons Selects the output channel using buttons 1−16. Muted channels are shown with a dark red button (bright red when selected). Plot Curve: The plot curve(s) typically dominate this page, providing a graphic representation of the frequency gain curve generated by the EQ parameters. Meters When displayed, shows output signal level for the selected channel or all displayed channels, dependent on the Processing Interface Settings (p. 122).
COMPASS USER GUIDE Output Processing Interface Settings See Processing Interface Settings (p. 122). Channel Settings Label Displays the channel label. You may rename the channel. Gain Sets the channel gain value. Delay Sets the channel delay value and selects the delay unit measure. Selecting a new unit measure converts the value. Mute Mutes the channel.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Sel / Iso / [Link] Selects, isolates, or links the channel. Parametric Enabled / Parametric Bypassed Enables or bypasses parametric EQ. TruShaping Enabled / TruShaping Bypassed Enables or bypasses TruShaping EQ. Equalization Enabled / Equalization Bypassed Enables or bypasses all EQ. SIM3 Trim If a SIM3 is detected and SIM3 Trim Enabled is selected (see SIM3 (p. 105) settings), sets the SIM3 trim value. Polarity Toggles the channel polarity.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Parametric <<< / >>> Enables or bypasses all bands. [1−10] Enabled / [1−10] Bypassed Enables or disables a specific band. Parametric Enabled / Parametric Bypassed Enables or bypasses parametric EQ. Equalization Enabled / Equalization Bypassed Enables or bypasses all EQ. Freq Sets the frequency value for an EQ band. B/W Sets the bandwidth value for an EQ band. Gain Sets the gain value for an EQ band. TruShaping TruShaping Enabled / TruShaping Disabled Enables or bypasses TruShaping EQ.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE VX-1 Mode Enables VX-1 Mode, locking the two upper handles together, emulating the functionality of the Meyer Sound VX-1. Equalization Enabled / Equalization Bypassed Enables or bypasses all EQ. Gain Sets the gain value for a TruShaping EQ band. Freq Sets the frequency value for a TruShaping EQ band.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Summing Matrix Figure 4.15. Galileo Summing Matrix Page Router Mode Toggles the matrix crosspoints between switches and knobs. In router mode, clicking a crosspoint routes audio input to output at unity gain. In mixer mode, adjusting a crosspoint knob routes audio at a specified gain value. When typing values directly, you may use -inf or −90 to represent full off. Press ‹ Enter › after typing a value to set the value.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Input Masters Figure 4.16. Galileo Input Masters Page The Input Masters page duplicates controls also found on the Galileo Map page. Here, the controls look and feel more like those on a traditional mixing console. Each fader control group comprises: Channel Label Displays the channel label. You may rename the channel. Processing Shortcut Displays the appropriate Input Processing page.
COMPASS USER GUIDE channel is disabled; a dim white border indicates the channel is currently viewed on the Input Processing page. Sel / Iso / [Link] Selects, isolates, or links the associated channel. The display of these buttons is controlled through Processing Interface Settings (p. 122). Meter Displays the input signal level. Click to clear peak hold; Alt+click to toggle the digital display. Fader Adjusts the input signal level. Mute Mutes the channel.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Output Masters Figure 4.17. Galileo Output Masters Page The Output Masters page duplicates controls also found on the Galileo Map page. Here, the controls look and feel more like those on a traditional mixing console. Each fader control group comprises: Channel Label Displays the channel label. You may rename the channel. Processing Shortcut Displays the appropriate Output Processing page.
COMPASS USER GUIDE channel is disabled; a dim white border indicates the channel is currently viewed on the Output Processing page. Sel / Iso / [Link] Selects, isolates, or links the associated channel. The display of these buttons is controlled through Processing Interface Settings (p. 122). Meter Displays the input signal level. Click to clear peak hold; Alt+click to toggle the digital display. Fader Adjusts the input signal level. Mute Mutes the channel.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Paste [control] / Paste [control set] / Paste [control page] Displayed when a control value has been copied to the clipboard by one of the Copy actions below. Only one value can be copied at a time. Pastes the copied value to the control(s), overwriting their previous value(s). Copy [control] / Copy [channel] / Copy [control set] Copies the value of a specific control (the one which you right-clicked); or the value of a collection of controls (i.e.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Keyboard Modifiers and Shortcuts Table 4.2. Keyboard Modifiers Modifier Key or Shortcut Action ‹ Shift+Enter › Set control value as a stereo pair. ‹ Shift+drag › ‹ Cmd+Enter › Ignore channel linking: apply change to this channel only. ‹ Cmd+drag › ‹ Alt+Enter › ‹ Alt+drag › Use alternate gain control linking mode (relative instead of absolute; or absolute instead of relative). On parametric EQ, adjust bandwidth instead of frequency.
CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Tab Colors The color of named Galileo tabs indicates the network status of the Galileo. Table 4.3. Tab Color Definitions Color Meaning Blue Galileo is connected and communicating. Yellow A momentary network stall, expected to resolve immediately. Will turn magenta if the stall is not resolved. Magenta A full network stall. Will turn red if the stall is not resolved. Red Galileo is not connected.
COMPASS USER GUIDE Channel Colors The color of a channel strip or the channel window (for processing pages) indicates its status. Table 4.5.
APPENDIX A: COMPASS SOFTWARE FILE LOCATIONS Table A.1. OS X Compass Software Installation Locations File Type File Location Compass application /Applications/Compass Documentation /Applications/Compass Galileo firmware /Applications/Compass Sample projects /Applications/Compass/Projects Galileo settings /Applications/Compass/Saved Settings Project Backups ~/Compass_Settings/Compass_Backups Table A.2.
APPENDIX A COMPASS SOFTWARE FILE LOCATIONS Factory Presets A number of factory presets are available for use with the Output Processing and Summing Matrix controls. The presets files are located in the Compass/Saved Settings sub-directories. Compass/Saved Settings/Examples This directory contains three sample EQ configuration files. The 600-HP/700-HP .galileoOutputChannel files are loaded by right-clicking [Galileo Unit] > Output Processing > Channel Settings.
APPENDIX B: NETWORK INFORMATION Compass is client-side software that connects to a Galileo 616 server and acts as a control interface to the functions provided by the Galileo. The same functions are also available through the front panel controls of the Galileo. Communication between the Compass client and Galileo server takes place over standard Ethernet network.
APPENDIX C: USER-DEFINED EQUALIZATION CURVES WITH M SERIES ARRAY AND ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION In a typical system design, small vertical splay angles in the upper part of the array boost long-distance coverage, while larger angles in the lower elements increase vertical coverage for shorter distances. Those angles, along with the number of cabinets and the distance from the array to the listening area, determine the overall response of the array.
APPENDIX C USER-DEFINED EQUALIZATION CURVES WITH M SERIES ARRAY AND ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION For high frequencies, the Atmospheric Correction Distance parameter can be used to obtain the desired correction. Start with an accurate distance value for the distance to which the correction is needed; if the result is too flat and/or sounds unnatural, reduce the distance parameter to achieve the desired response.
APPENDIX C USER-DEFINED EQUALIZATION CURVES WITH M SERIES ARRAY AND ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION Example Curves The following curves show how changing the settings on the Galileo allows you to tailor the response to create different contour curves. These examples use eight MILO™ high-power curvilinear array loudspeakers in a single zone array at a distance of 60 meters, temperature of 20° C, and 50% relative humidity at sea level.
APPENDIX C USER-DEFINED EQUALIZATION CURVES WITH M SERIES ARRAY AND ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION ■ Depending on the number of elements in the array, low and low-mid frequency build-up may occur due to coupling at those frequencies. Figure C.1. Single MILO at 4 meters With eight elements at 60 meters, Figure C.2: “Eight MILO Array at 60M” (p. 152) shows the response of the example MILO array and the effect of air absorption as well as low and low-mid coupling. Figure C.2.
APPENDIX C USER-DEFINED EQUALIZATION CURVES WITH M SERIES ARRAY AND ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION shown in Figure C.3: “Corrected Eight MILO Array at 60M” (p. 153), by performing these functions: ■ High-frequency attenuation is corrected by setting the Natural Environment for Atmospheric Correction to actual conditions: Temperature of 20° C, Humidity at 50%, Altitude below 800m, and (on the channel Output Processing pages) Atmospheric Correction Distance at 60 meters.
APPENDIX C USER-DEFINED EQUALIZATION CURVES WITH M SERIES ARRAY AND ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION At a distance setting of 60 meters — the actual distance of the array — the Galileo produces the flattest result; any setting below 60 can be used to achieve a different response in the high frequencies.
APPENDIX C USER-DEFINED EQUALIZATION CURVES WITH M SERIES ARRAY AND ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION An Array Size of 8 — which matches the number of elements in the array — achieves the flattest result. However, any setting below eight can be used to achieve a different desired response in the low to low-mid frequencies. NOTE: For designs where user-defined curves or other types of response curves are desired, always use the Array Size parameter for each channel, NOT the Array Type selector. Figure C.5.
APPENDIX C USER-DEFINED EQUALIZATION CURVES WITH M SERIES ARRAY AND ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION — Distance and Array Size — make it extremely versatile; it can produce a wide range of equalization curves to satisfy almost any application or personal taste. Figure C.6.
INDEX A Access Control, 68 changing access control, 68 locking controls, 68 removing access control, 69 unlocking controls, 68 Air Absorption Compensation, 47 setting loudspeaker distance, 48, 49 setting values for a single Galileo, 48 setting values for multiple Galileos, 48 C Channel Linking, 42 absolute versus relative gain control of linked channels, 19, 45 all channels, 24, 42 identifying channels linked to a control, 44 separate Select and Link Group, 43, 44 stereo pairs, 24, 42 using Link Groups, 4
INDEX startup options, 27 Graphic EQ, 57 setting values, 57 I Installation Mac OS X installing, 2 system requirements, 1 uninstalling, 2 Microsoft Windows installing, 2 system requirements, 1 uninstalling, 3 Isolate overriding multiple selects, 24 L Line Array Compensation, 50 assigning to an output channel, 51 configuring M Series correction, 50 configuring MSL-4 correction, 51 Linked Channels behavior of isolated channels, 28 gain control movement, 28 Load all control values of a Galileo, 61 all contro
INDEX R Redo, 26 Reset all control values of a Galileo, 61 all control values of an individual channel, 61 control values of all input or output channels, 61 Galileo I/O Configuration, 61 Galileo Settings, 61 processing control values, 60 summing matrix control values, 60 value of an individual control, 60 Rotary Encoders slow and fast modes, 25 S Save all control values of a Galileo, 61 all control values of an individual channel, 61 control values of all input or output channels, 61 Galileo I/O Configur
INDEX linking control value adjustments, 24, 42 Subwoofer Filtering, 58 high pass filter, 58 low pass filter, 58 Summing Matrix, 30 copying values, 32 factory presets, 32 loading, 32 pasting values, 32 resetting values, 31 saving, 32 use as a signal router, 30 use as a standard mixer, 31 Support latest documentation, xvii online product documentation, xvii technical support requirements, xviii telephone support hours, xvii T Tab key preferences, 26 use in navigating the user interface, 26 TruShaping EQ, 5
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