XL4 OPERATORS MANUAL Telex Communications (UK) Ltd, Klark Teknik Building, Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster. Worcestershire. DY11 7HJ. England. Tel:+44 1562 741515 Fax:+44 1562 745371 Website: www.midasconsoles.com MIDAS XL4 audio mixing console DOC02-XL4 Issue 1.0 - February 2005 © Telex Communciations (UK) Ltd. In line with the company’s policy of continual improvement, specifications and function may be subject to change without notice. This Operators Manual was correct at the time of writing. E&OE.
MIDAS XL4 LIVE PERFORMANCE CONSOLE Contents Introduction Features Overview and Statistics Technical Specification Block Diagrams Rear Panel Midas XL402 Input Pod Midas XL401 Input Module Midas XL405 Stereo Input Pod Midas XL404 Stereo Input Module Midas XL403 Input VCA Fader Midas XL414 Group Module Midas XL412 Group Pod Midas XL413 Grand Master A VCA Fader Midas XL421 Master Module Midas XL422 Master Pod Midas XL431 Communications Module Midas XL441 Matrix Module Midas XL443 Automation Central Control 1 3
Introduction to the XL4 The XL4 was born out of a dream to design an analogue state of the art live mixing and recording console with unparalleled performance/features intrinsic with intuitive layout and operation.
Input Pots Aux Send Masters 16 mic/line level returns Masters & Comms Modules 16 Audio Sub Groups 24 Input channels each with direct output, 4band parametric e/q, 16 mono aux (post panpot) 8 stereo groups and stereo masters 10 VCA sub groups on moving faders 2 Grand Masters 20 x 8 Matrix 24 Input Channels Automation package capable of memorising:audio, VCA, mute group routing,status of all input channel switches, plus: midi, smpte, RS-232 ports
Midas XL4 Features 48 Mic Inputs. The XL4 features a new mic amplifier which further improves on the XL3 design giving increased gain range and lower distortion whilst retaining the XL3's constant HF bandwidth topology which assures excellent amplifiers stability, RF rejection and noise performance at all gains. Direct Outputs.
Group aux inputs. An additional 16 inputs with treble and bass equalisation can be routed directly to the groups or via a pan to the masters mix and can be further controlled by assignment to any of the 10 VCA masters. Master. The stereo master module provides the main left and right console outputs plus 4 more record outputs and a mono output. A solo to master facility is incorporated on the left, right and mono outputs to aid the engineer at sound checks. Matrix.
XL4 Specification Overview and Statistics. 1. The XL4 is a 45 buss console with an additional 18 X 8 output matrix. The busses are as follows:16 mono aux = 16 16 audio sub groups = 16 4 stereo aux = 8 1 stereo master = 2 1 stereo AFL = 2 1 mono PFL = 1 TOTAL = 45 2. The XL4 has 8 automute sub groups, 10 input channel VCA sub groups which include VCA sub group muting and 2 grand master VCA sub groups with VCA sub group muting. 3.
6. The XL4 has a total bantam jack field count of 158 as follows:56input channel insert sends ( 8 spare for stereo module up grades ) 56input channel insert returns ( 8 spare for stereo module up grades ) 16audio group insert sends 16audio group insert returns 8matrix insert sends 8 matrix returns 8parallel links ( 2 sets of 4 ) 3 master insert sends 3master insert returns 7. The XL4 has 12 motorised moving faders for the VCA masters. 8.
XL4 Technical Specification.
Distortion at 1KHz Crosstalk at 1 KHz Output Impedance Maximum Output Level Nominal Signal Level Headroom at all stages Metering Mic to Mix ( + 60dB gain, 0dBu output ) < 0.03% Line to Mix ( 0dBu ) < 0.
Equaliser Low pass slope 12dB / Oct. Low pass frequency Continuously variable -3dB point from 1K to 40K Hi pass slope 12dB / Oct. Hi pass frequency Continuously variable 3dB point from 10Hz to 400Hz Treble Gain Continuously variable + 15 dB to - 15 dB Centre detent = 0dB Treble Shelving Freq. Continuously variable - 3dB point from 1K to 20K Treble Bell Freq. Continuously variable centre from 1K to 20K Treble Bell Bandwidth Continuously variable 0.1 Oct. to 2 Oct. Centre detent = 0.5 Oct.
XL4 INPUT BLOCK DIAGRAM pre fade pre ins. & eq. DIRECT OUTPUT TO POD pre XL401 INPUT MODULE BLOCK DIAGRAM ON AUXILIARY SEND 1 OF 16 0 +10 direct o/p INPUT FROM POD aux 1 INS insert pre eq +6 + + _ INSERT POINT - SEND c pre RETURN ON EQ l pan r STEREO AUXILIARY SEND 1 OF 4 0 TEST INPUT (SERVICE USE ONLY) +6 st aux 1&2 ST FOUR BAND FULLY PARAMETRIC EQUALISER 0 0.1 15 bass 60 PRE FADER SIGNAL TO POD 20 0 width 6 0.3 6 400 0.
XL4 MATRIX MODULE BLOCK DIAGRAM STEREO AUX LEFT INJECT STEREO AUXILIARY SECTION stereo aux STEREO AUX BUS LEFT - 0 ∑ ∑ METER POST LEFT METER POST RIGHT MUTE o o NOISE REF BUS +10 + master TALK TO AUX STEREO AUX LEFT OUTPUT + STEREO AUX RIGHT OUTPUT - STEREO AUX BUS RIGHT ∑ ∑ STEREO AUX RIGHT INJECT METER PRE LEFT ∑ STEREO AUX TO MATRIX SOLO METER PRE RIGHT MTX ∑ TALK TO MATRIX TALK MATRIX LEFT INJECT ∑ SOLO LEFT SOLO RIGHT INS o o MASTER LEFT - +6 masters left o o + _
∑ 0 MASTER AUX BUS RIGHT 5 5 aux i/p mutes 0 VOLTS ∑ ∑ l r masters balance c solo in place MASTER AUX BUS LEFT MASTER RIGHT INJECT MASTER BUS RIGHT NOISE REF BUS (FOR FIELD REJECTION) TALK TO MASTER M MASTER BUS LEFT TALK TO MASTER L MASTER LEFT INJECT SOLO RIGHT SOLO LEFT SOLO ON METER PRE ∑ ∑ ∑ METER PRE - + - + - + IN METER BRIDGE SEND +21 +18 +15 +12 +9 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 -15 -18 -21 -24 -27 -30 -33 -36 RETURN + _ RETURN INSERT POINT SEND + _ + _ RETURN I
3 MATRIX BUS INPUTS 4 5 6 6 7 8 MONITORING BUS OUTPUTS LOCAL L SOLO R PFL MIDAS XL402 SOLO L MIDAS XL402 MASTER R MIDAS XL402 1 1 15 15 15 MIDAS XL402 direct output line input microphone input 14 14 14 MIDAS XL402 direct output line input microphone input 13 13 13 MIDAS XL402 direct output line input microphone input 12 12 12 MIDAS XL402 direct output line input microphone input 11 11 11 MIDAS XL402 direct output line input microphone input 2 2 2 MIDAS XL
Typical Remote Patch Bay Option Panels INPUTS 41 - 48 INPUTS 33 - 40 MASTERS LINKS MATRIX 1-8 INPUTS 25 - 32 INPUTS 17 - 24 XL4 INPUTS 9 - 16 INPUTS 1-8 GROUPS 9 - 16 GROUPS 1-8 INPUTS 9 - 16 INPUTS 1-8 GROUPS 9 - 16 GROUPS 1-8 Edac Mono Inputs Panel INPUTS 41 - 48 INPUTS 33 - 40 MASTERS LINKS MATRIX 1-8 INPUTS 25 - 32 INPUTS 17 - 24 STEREO INPUTS RIGHT 17- 24 STEREO I NPUTS RIGHT 41- 48 Edac Mono & Stereo Inputs Panel CON 1 CON 2 GROUPS 1 - 16 CON 4 CON 5 INPUTS 1 - 16 INPUT
SOLO LOGIC INPUT SOLO LOGIC OUTPUT DC LINK INPUT DC LINK OUTPUT AUTOMATION MIDI IN MIDI OUT RS232-2 RS232-1 MIDI SPARE OUT THRU IN OUTPUT TALK TEST INPUT DIM LAMPS COMMS 2 SOLO R 1 1 MASTER L MASTER BUS OUTPUTS MASTER M 2 1 1 2 2 15 15 15 15 15 MONITORING BUS INPUTS SOLO L PFL 16 16 16 16 16 Center Rear View OSC OUTPUT INPUT 3 STEREO AUXILIARY BUS INPUTS 4 5 6 7 8 MIDI THRU 3 STEREO AUXILIARY OUTPUTS 4 5 MASTER R 6 SOLO L 7 PFL 8 MONITORING BUS OUTPUTS
MIDAS +25 +35 -20 48V +15 mic +70 +21 +18 0 +15 +12 +9 +6 +20 +3 -20 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 line -15 10k 3k -18 -21 -24 -27 1k 40k -30 lo-pass -33 30 100 -36 / O XL402 10 MIDAS XL402 Input Pod 400 hi-pass FUNCTION: To control microphone and line input levels with phantom and phase reverse facility plus incorporating high and low pass filters.
The PAD switch gives 20dB of attenuation to the mic signal and will allow the connection of high output microphones or line level signals. If the mic amp is transformer coupled ( option ) the pad greatly reduces the risk of saturation at very low frequencies. The 48V switch connects 48 volt phantom power to the mic input suitable for a condenser microphone or DI box. The METER monitors the peak signal level of the input channel pre fader.
MIDAS XL401 input pre ins. & eq. 0 pre fade +10 direct o/p 0 width 6 15 1 0.1 2 +/- 15 treble3k bell 8k 1k freq 20k 0 width 6 15 6 0.3 6 0.3 1 0.1 2 +/- 15 hi-mid 1k 3k EQ 0 400 freq8k width 6 0.3 6 1 2 0.1 15 lo-mid +/- 15 insert 300 pre eq 0 100 800 freq 2k width 6 0.3 6 1 2 0.
The PRE INS & EQ switch re configures the direct output to derive signal from the input channel pre insert and The PRE FADE switch re configures the direct output to derive signal from the input channel pre fader. The treble WIDTH ( dual concentric bottom ) control gives continuous adjustment of bandwidth from 0.1 to 2 octaves with a 0.5 octave centre detent. This only operates when the BELL switch is activated.
The mono aux ON switches (1 to 16) connect signals from the input channel to the mono aux busses and are under automation control. The mono aux PRE switches change the signal sent to the mono aux busses from post fader to pre fader. 0 ON pre aux 1 +6 0 ON pre aux 2 The mono AUX controls ( 1 to 16 ) give continuous adjustment of the level sent from the input channel to the aux busses. The level adjustment is from + 6dB to off.
The stereo aux ON switches (1-4) connect signals from the input channel to the stereo aux busses and are under automation control. The stereo aux PRE switches (1-4) change the signal sent to the stereo aux busses from post fader to pre fader whilst retaining the post pan stereo image. 0 ON pre +6 st aux 1&2 0 ON pre +6 st aux 3&4 0 ON pre +6 st aux 5&6 0 ON pre The ST AUX controls (1 to 8) give continuous adjustment of the level sent from the input channel (post pan) to the stereo aux busses.
MIDAS +25 +35 -25 48V +15 +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-25- mic +70 C / O left / O right XL405 l r MIDAS XL405 Stereo Input Pod balance 30 100 10 400 hi-pass 7
The PAD switch gives 25dB of attenuation to the mic signals and will allow the connection of high output microphones or line signals. If the mic amps are transformer coupled (option) the pad greatly reduces the risk of saturation at very low frequencies. The 48V switch connects 48 volt phantom power to both mic inputs as required for condenser microphones etc. The METERS monitors the peak signal level of the left and right input channels pre fader.
MIDAS XL404 stereo input 0 6 6 treble 15 15 10k 5k freq 2k 0 20k 6 6 15 hi mid 15 1k 3k 400 0.6 8k 1.3 freq width 0 0.3 2 6 6 lo mid 15 15 300 800 100 0.6 2k 1.3 freq EQ width 0 0.
MIDAS XL404 stereo input The TREBLE control gives continuous adjustment of left and right shelving filters boost and cut from +15dB to -15dB with a 0dB centre detent. 0 6 6 treble 15 15 5k 10k 2k 20k freq The HI MID control gives continuous adjustment of left and right boost and cut from +15dB to -15dB with a 0dB centre detent. 0 6 6 15 hi mid 15 1k 3k 400 0.6 8k 1.
The mono aux ON switches connect signals from the input channel to the mono aux busses and are under automation control. 0 ON pre aux 1 +6 0 ON pre aux 2 The mono aux PRE switches change the signal sent to the mono aux busses from post fader to pre fader. +6 0 ON pre aux 3 The mono AUX controls (1 to 16) give continuous adjustment of the level sent from the input channel to the aux busses. The signal is a mono sum of the left and right signals and the level adjustment is from + 6dB to off.
The stereo aux ON switches connect signals from the input channel to the stereo aux busses and are under automation control. 0 ON pre +6 st aux 1&2 0 ON pre +6 st aux 3&4 0 ON pre The stereo aux PRE switches change the signal sent to the stereo aux busses from post fader to pre fader whilst retaining the post pan stereo image. +6 st aux 5&6 0 ON pre +6 st aux 7&8 c The INS switch connects the left and right input insert return signals to the input channel and is under automation control.
MIDAS XL403 Input VCA Fader isolate isolate solo safe 1 1&2 2 3&4 3 5&6 10 5 0 4 7&8 5 9&10 6 7 8 15&16 5 10 group assign switches 1 1&2 2 3&4 3 5&6 10 5 0 7&8 5 9&10 6 20 30 7 13&14 8 15&16 5 10 dB 10 group assign switches solo safe 1 1&2 2 3&4 3 5&6 10 5 0 7&8 5 9&10 6 20 30 7 13&14 8 15&16 5 10 dB 10 group assign switches solo safe 1 1&2 2 3&4 3 5&6 10 5 0 7&8 5 9&10 6 20 30 7 13&14 8 15&16 5 10 dB 10 group assign switches solo safe 1 1&2
The ISOLATE switch disconnects the input channel from automation scene recall. Scene storage is still active. The SAFE switch disconnects the input channel mute from the 8 auto mute busses. The GROUP ASSIGN SWITCHES 1 to 10 are under automation control and perform 3 major functions:- isolate 1 1&2 2 i. They are used to assign the input channel post fader signal to the 16 AUDIO groups via the pan control. ii. They are used to assign the input channel to the 10 VCA sub groups. iii.
XL414 MIDAS 0 0 +10 aux sends MUTE +10 MUTE SOLO SOLO fader fader C/O C/O 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 v c 5 a 6 6 7 7 g r o u p 8 s g r o u p 8 s 9 9 10 10 0 0 +15 -15 -15 +15 treble 0 0 +15 -15 -15 bass +48 +15 +48 +20 0 0 -30 +20 +50 -30 gain c r pan +50 gain c l v c a 5 l r pan MUTE MUTE SOLO SOLO SUB SUB grand master vca's A A B B 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 l a u t o m 4 u t e 5 g r 6 o u a u t o m u t e g r o u 2 3 p s 8 8 SAFE TALK TALK I
AUX SENDS The aux send SOLO switches send mono aux bus signals to the PFL and AFL busses. If a switch is pressed for a short time it will latch on or off, but if it is held on for more than 1 second the latching is disabled and when the switch is released the solo will turn off. The FADER CHANGE OVER switches swap the mono aux busses with the audio group busses so that the console can be used for monitor applications.
MIC/LINE RETURNS The BASS Controls give continuous adjustment of boost and cut from +15dB to 15dB with a 0dB centre detent. The frequency is fixed at 100Hz. 0 0 +15 -15 -15 treble 0 The 48V switches connect 48 volt phantom power to the mic/line inputs as required for condenser microphones etc. The mic/line return PAN controls place the return signals within the stereo master mix and have a constant power law i.e. -3dB at the centre position.
The INS switches connect the group insert return signals to the audio sub groups. TALK TALK INS INS The ST switches connect the post fader audio sub group signals to the stereo master bus via the pan controls. ST ST c c l The group MUTE switches mute the audio groups at all points except the insert send and are under automation and automute group control. pan r l pan The TALK switches connect the audio sub groups to the COMMS module.
MIDAS XL412 Group Pod group aux sends returns +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36- mix groups group aux sends returns +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36- mix groups group aux sends returns +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36- mix groups group aux sends returns +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36- mix groups group aux sends returns +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+
The AUX switch changes the function of the left and right meters so that they monitor the aux send outputs in place of the audio group outputs. The METERS monitor the peak signal level of the group, aux or returns as described above but when the GLOBAL METER CHANGE OVER switch on the COMMS module is activated the meters monitor the group bus, aux bus or line return input amplifiers ( which ever is selected ).
MIDAS XL413 Grand Master A VCA Fader 1 i so mute 2 i so solo mute 3 i so solo mute 4 i so solo mute 5 i so solo mute 6 i so solo mute 7 i so solo mute 8 i so solo mute 9 i so solo mute i so solo mute B A 10 i so solo mute i so solo mute 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
The ISOlate switches disconnect the vca sub group faders and mutes from automation screen recall. Screen storage is still active. 1 i so The vca MUTE switches mute any post fader input channel signals which are assigned to the corresponding mute solo Note i. If large numbers of inputs are assigned to one vca sub group, there will be a higher than usual signal level sent to the solo busses when the vca solo is active (+ 6 to + 10 dB approx.).
The ISOlate A and B switches disconnect the grand master vca A and B sub group faders and mutes from automation screen recall. Screen storage is still active. The vca MUTE A and B switches mute any AUDIO group post fader signals which are assigned to the grand master A or B vca sub groups. A i so mute 10 The grand master A and B VCA GROUP faders are motorised and under automation control. They give continuous adjustment of the grand master vca sub group gains from +10dB to off.
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MIDAS XL421 +18 +15 +12 +9 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -9 0 +10 record 2 mute +18 +15 +12 +9 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -9 0 +10 record 1 mute mute all solo in place INS VCA mute SOLO 10 5 +21 +18 +15 0 +12 +9 0 +6 +3 5 MIDAS XL421 Master Module -3 -6 -9 10 -12 -15 -18 -21 -24 20 -27 -30 -33 30 -36 40 50 60 dB dB mono output aux i/p mutes ON matrix send pre INS left INS right c l r balance mute mute solo solo 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 dB masters MIDAS XL421 25
MIDAS XL421 0 The record METERS monitor the peak signal level of the left and right record outputs (which ever is the highest ). +18 +15 +12 +9 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -9 +10 record 2 The RECORD controls ( 1 and 2 ) give continuous adjustment of the stereo record outputs from + 10dB to off. The record signals are derived from the pre insert master left and right signals. The record MUTE switches mute the record outputs.
The mono INS switch connects the mono insert return signal to the mono mix. The VCA switch connects the mono vca fader to the stereo master fader so that the mono output tracks any changes of the stereo master fader. The mono SOLO switch sends the mono master signal to the PFL and AFL solo busses. If the switch is pressed for a short time it will latch on or off, but if it is held on for more than 1 second the latching is disabled and when the switch is released the solo will turn off.
MATRIX SEND PRE. Feeds to the matrix modules from the stereo busses are post fader as a default. When the MATRIX SEND PRE is active, the feed changes to pre fader and pre insert. ON matrix send pre INS left INS right The INS LEFT and RIGHT switches connect the master left and right insert return signals to the stereo master mix. c l r balance The stereo master SOLO switches send stereo master signals to the PFL mono and AFL stereo busses.
MIDAS XL422 Master Pod l r l solo r change over change over change over change over +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36- +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36- +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36- +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36- +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36- +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36-
Master Stereo Bus Metering r l The METERS monitor the peak signal levels of the stereo master left and right outputs. When the GLOBAL METER CHANGE OVER switch on the COMMS module is activated the meters monitor the master left and right bus amplifiers.
Solo, PFL and Local Metering l solo r +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36- pfl The meters monitor the peak signal level of the stereo AFL left and right solo busses or the PFL and local output level. The change over is automatic as part of the PFL Monitor switch on the COMMS module.
Matrix and Stereo Master Aux Send Metering change over +21+ +18+ +15+ +12+ +9+ +6+ +3+ 0 -3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-27-30-33-36- 1 2 matrix 32 The CHANGE OVER switches change the function of the left and right meters so that they monitor the stereo aux send outputs in place of the matrix outputs.
MIDAS XL431 call 300 1k OSC external 10k 100 ON freq 0 PINK level +6 TALK to auxes TALK to groups TALK to matrix TALK to mono TALK to left TALK to right 0 ON LINK +6 comms talk mic 0 talk level +6 talk 1 2 a u t o m u t e g r o u p MIDAS XL431 Communications Module 3 4 5 m a s t e r s 6 7 8 SOLO add mode C/O global metering PFL monitor local output fader 0 C/O MUTE +10 level headphone mute solo on/clear 10 5 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 dB comms MIDAS XL431 33
MIDAS XL431 call The OSC switch connects the oscillator to the talk system. The EXTERNAL ON switch connects the external talk input and output to the talk system. 300 1k OSC external 100 10k ON freq 0 The PINK noise switch connects pink noise to the talk system. PINK The TALK TO AUXES switch sends the talk system signals to ALL the aux busses.
1 a u t o m u t e g r o u p The SOLO ADD MODE switch allows multiple channel access to the solo busses. When the solo add mode is off the action of pressing a solo switch will cancel any other active solo except for the master solo switches where the canceling effect is only temporary ( see XL421 Master Module on page 28 ). The PFL MONITOR switch sends the mono PFL solo bus signal to the headphones and local outputs in place of the stereo AFL solo bus signals.
The FADER CHANGE OVER switch swaps the local output level control and mute with the headphone fader and mute. local output fader 0 C/O MUTE The local output MUTE switch mutes the local The local output LEVEL control gives continuous adjustment of the local output +10 level The HEADPHONE MUTE switch mutes the headphone outputs. headphone mute solo on/clear The SOLO ON / CLEAR switch and indicator has two functions:i. It illuminates when any solo switch (except a master solo switch) is active. ii.
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MIDAS XL441 stereo aux MUTE 0 SOLO +10 o o MTX master 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 1 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 2 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 3 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 4 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 5 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 6 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 7 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 8 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 9 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 10 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 11 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 12 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 13 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 mix 14 0 0 +6 o o o o +6 m
MIDAS o o 0 0 +6 +6 mix 1 0 +6 +6 o o 0 mix 2 0 +6 +6 o o 0 0 0 +6 +6 o o o o mix 3 0 0 +6 +6 o o o o mix 4 0 0 +6 +6 o o o o mix 5 0 0 +6 +6 o o o o mix 6 +6 +6 0 0 +6 +6 o o o o mix 9 0 +6 +6 o o 0 mix 10 0 +6 +6 o o 0 mix 11 0 +6 +6 o o 0 mix 12 0 +6 +6 o o 0 mix 13 0 +6 +6 o o 0 mix 14 0 0 +6 +6 o o o o o o o o o o 0 mix 8 o o o o 0 o o o o mix 7 mix 15 0 +6 +6 o o 0 mix 16 ON +10 master o o o o
0 +6 +6 o o o o 0 masters left 0 0 +6 +6 o o o o The MASTER LEFT controls give continuous adjustment of master left signals that are sent to the matrix mixes. The adjustment is from + 6dB to off. masters right The TALK switches connect the matrix busses to the COMMS module. When the TALK TO MATRIX switch on the COMMS module is activated it is then able to route its oscillator, pink noise, external input, talk mic or comms mic to the matrix mix.
MIDAS XL443 Automation Control group assignment mode audio vca mute safe automation system by out board electronics scene name scene number internal a1 alt. scenes memory external main point hours mins secs time code frames a2 program store memory system last now next recall VCA, Audio and Automute Group Assign 1.
MIDAS XL4 Automation system System operation while every effort has been made to ensure it is accurate, there may be changes dependent on the software version. This has been writen for Version 25.A Should you find an error, or you find a section ambiguous, please let MIDAS know so that we may correct the problem.
Midas XL4 Automation system Information about this manual In this document the following colours have been used to aid the text: Descriptions of what can be seen on the Alpha-numeric displays are in green, such as ‘OVERSTORE’. When a button is referred to, its name is in blue, such as ‘STORE’. Functions or operation names are in red, such as ‘SCENE NAME’. Warnings and important notes have their headings in magenta, such as ‘WARNING’.
Midas XL4 Automation system Contents Introduction. 5 5 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 Automation system overview. The Central control unit. Operating the system. Input fader mode control.
Midas XL4 Automation system Contents Cont. Memory menu. 18 18 18 18 18 18 Toggle Internal. External. Copy all. Clear all. Alternate Buttons 19 Using the system - general hints and tips.
Midas XL4 Automation system Introduction. Automation system overview. The MIDAS XL4 is an ‘intelligent’ live mixing console. It utilises microprocessor technology to provide the operator with unprecedented features for a live console, whilst remaining easy to use and retaining the familiar look of a normal console. The update speed of the MIDAS XL4 automation was a high priority of the system design, the entire console is capable of updating itself over fifty times a second.
Midas XL4 Automation system The Central control unit. The MIDAS XL4 Automation is controlled from the central control CPU mounted to the right of the VCA Master faders.
Midas XL4 Automation system Operating the system. Input fader mode control The top four switches of the central control unit, labelled ‘AUDIO’, ‘MUTE’, ‘VCA’ & ‘LOCK’ directly control the operating mode of the input fader automation. With the ‘AUDIO’ mode enabled, the fader bay switch bank controls the audio group routing. Only switches 1-8 are used.
Midas XL4 Automation system Scene storeage Storing scenes may only be done when the system is unlocked. To store a scene, first display the position you wish to store the scene in on the left hand window by using the jog wheel. Scene 0000 is a preset scene and can not be overstored. Once the required position is displayed press the ‘STORE’ button. The display will respond with ‘NEW’, if the scene does not yet exist or ‘OVERSTORE’ if the scene does exist.
Midas XL4 Automation system System menu. To call the system menu, press the ‘SYSTEM’ button. The display will show ‘SYSTEM’ and the ‘SYSTEM’, ‘NO’ and ‘YES’ buttons will flash. The jogwheel may then be used to scroll through the system options. SYSTEM MENU – UNLOCK LOCK CHMIDOUT CHMIDIN AUTOMIDI RS-LINK FADERS MUTES MATRIX CONTACTS XL4_SIZE MEM.
Midas XL4 Automation system CHMIDOUT This option allows the output MIDI Channel to be selected. To set the channel number, press the ‘YES’ button while the display is showing ‘MIDI CH’. The jogwheel can then be used to select the required channel. When the required channel number is displayed, press the ‘YES’ button to enter it. CHMIDIN This option allows the input MIDI Channel to be selected.
Midas XL4 Automation system XL4 SIZE This number should be set to 48. However if the memory has been corrupted for some reason (during servicing for example) this value should be set to zero. This procedure is decribed in the total clear and format procedure. MEM SIZE This number should be set to 31. However if the memory has been corrupted for some reason (during servicing for example) this value should be set to zero. This procedure is decribed in the total clear and format procedure.
Midas XL4 Automation system Total Clear and Format Procedure C O N F IR M b u tto n T O TA L C L E A R A N D F O R M A T P R O C E D U R E
Midas XL4 Automation system D isp la y p ro m p ts T O TA L C L E A R , th en WA IT, th e n DONE R e se t th e c o n so le b y tu rn in g p o w e r o ff/o n o r b y p ressin g th e re set b u tto n w ith in th e v en t b elo w th e ca rd so ck e t.
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Midas XL4 Automation system Store Menu There are 2 possible menus available when the ‘STORE’ button is pressed dependent on whether you are storeing a new scene or editing an existing one. If no scene is present in the location you are trying to store to (displayed in the left hand window) the menu you may access is shown below.
Midas XL4 Automation system Overstoring If the scene number does exist, the display will respond with ‘OVERSTORE’. To update the scene press ‘YES’. The existing scene will be replaced with the current status of the console. Pressing ‘NO’ will abandon the store procedure without taking any further action. X-FADE (Crossfade). This allows the faders crossfade speed to be adjusted from 0.5 to 10 seconds in 99 equal steps. The speed is set using the jogwheel, pressing ‘YES’ then stores the scene.
Midas XL4 Automation system MIDI IN This function allows you to edit the midi program change that the scene will be recalled by when received. The XL4 will monitor the midi channel set in the CH.MIDI in located in the SYSTEM Menu. MIDI CLR This function allows you to clear all the mikdi information associated with the particular scene you are on. This function is used to set up a MIDI message which will be transmitted whenever the scene containing the message is recalled.
Midas XL4 Automation system Memory menu Memory – Mem Tog Internal External Copy All Clear All Mem Tog (Memory Toggle) This allows you to swap from the memory you are currently working on to other. For example if you are working on Internal memory mode choosing YES to Mem Tog will switch over to External memory. Internal This setting sets the system operation to operate with the central control unit’s internal memory. External This setting sets the system operation to operate with the RAM card memory .
Midas XL4 Automation system Alt Scene Buttons A1 and A2 These buttons allow the recall of a scene assigned to the switch with a single button push. To assign a scene to either ALT1 or ALT2, recall the scene you wish to assign. Press the STORE button, the right hand screen will now read either NEW or OVERSTORE. Press the ALT button that you wish to assign the scene to, the screen will read OK. The scene will now be recalled when ever that ALT button is pressed.
