User Manual HD96-24-CC-TP Live Digital Console Control Centre with 144 Input Channels, 120 Flexible Mix Buses, 96 kHz Sample Rate, 21" Touch Screen and Touring Grade Road Case V 2.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Table of Contents HD96-24 Overview.......................................................... 8 Chapter 1. Introduction................................................. 8 About this Manual....................................................................... 8 Training .......................................................................................... 8 System Firmware Version ........................................................ 8 Touchscreen.........................
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Navigating via the Layer Overview/ Channel Strips area...................................................................56 Navigation via Global Assignable Shortcuts area.......... 59 Navigation via Pinned Fader and Assignable Controls.................................................................. 59 Flip Mode......................................................................................60 One Shot Pot..................................................................
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Matrix Mixer............................................................................... 116 Dual Band & Brickwall limiter..............................................166 Shout Inputs.............................................................................. 117 Midas U Flange......................................................................... 175 Shout Outputs.......................................................................... 118 Midas U Phase..........
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 21. Events (Automation).............................. 211 Input Widget Area .................................................................245 About Events............................................................................. 211 The following processing sections are available:........246 About the Edit Event window............................................. 212 Channel View Workflow........................................................249 MIDI.......
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Mute, safes, level and solo....................................................276 Chapter 34. Update Manager....................................295 Output channel name ..........................................................276 Console Updater......................................................................295 Output channel source/destination (GUI only).............276 Surface Updater.......................................................................
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual HD96-24 Overview Chapter 1. Introduction Welcome to the HD96-24 Digital Mixing System. The HD96-24 is a transformation of the Midas live sound experience. Designed for the modern-day live sound engineer without compromise. Designed from the ground up the, HD96-24 system is the first step in a new way of mixing and interacting with a Midas mixing console while keeping the famous no-compromise sonic quality.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Press and Hold – Either a way to select all the paths on a current page for multiple editing or a way to engage a parameter function that may be critical if press in error, for example flatting the EQ is a press and hold function.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Including Effects from TC Electronic. Tc electronic system 6000 FX (VSS4) Tc electronic 2290 (coming soon) Tc electronic system 3000 FX (VSS3) the eight incoming AES50 streams into the outgoing snake connection, and simultaneously also takes the incoming snake connection and unbundles the eight AES50 streams and routes them to the corresponding AES50 ports with redundant connections available. This allows 192 bidirectional channels of audio to be used.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Mix matrix Fundamentally, the mix matrix defines the capability of the HD96-24. Probably the best way to imagine the mix matrix is to think of an analogue console layout, where inputs run vertically, and busses run horizontally. A mix matrix is usually defined as the number of busses and the quantity of simultaneously mixable inputs there are per bus. The following diagrams illustrate the capability within the HD96-24 system.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual • Swept all pass filter with a choice of two options of phase range with low and high optimization. • Frequency-conscious compressor with choice of four compression styles. • Frequency-conscious noise gate with external side chain. • Insert point. (half normalized i.e. the insert send can be used as a channel direct output, even if the insert return isn't switched in). • 4 Band Parametric EQ filter with various filter options.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual AES50 connections carry digital audio and control data bi-directionally down a single cable. Cat 5e cable is used for the ‘local’ connections and the dual digital ‘snake’ (equivalent to a 384-channel analogue multi-core, 192 channels per snake connection) between console and I/O. The combination of audio, control, clock and thirdparty Ethernet data in a single network means that the hardware interfaces on a single RJ45 connection.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 3. System Setup This chapter shows you how to set up a live audio system to its standard configuration. Initial set-up procedure Initial system set-up basically comprises: Unpacking and checking the equipment. Connecting up the equipment. Powering the equipment. Initial patching. Type of snake connection. Configuring the rack unit(s). User Profile use.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Racking the I/O Please take note of the rack requirements as detailed below: To ensure the correct installation and function of the outboard equipment, any rack has to meet the following general requirements: Shock mounting (for non-installation environments) The rack must provide adequate shock protection of the units it houses by incorporating appropriately-designed shock protection methods. For example, a foamsuspended rack or a frame suspended on anti-vibration mounts.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual AES50 Cat5e STP vs UTP cables. Music Tribe are standardising the use of Ethercon cables used for AES50 connections and state that customers must use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable only with shielded RJ45 plugs and Ethercon shells. STP cable has the added advantage of a foil or braided shield that guards the cable against electromagnetic interference.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Connection via HMAC to DN9680, then AES50 connection from DN9680 to DL231 Direct connection of I/O in AES50 redundant mode
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Powering the system Important Note: Make sure your speaker system, in-ears or monitor wedges are muted until the start-up of the system has been completed. After all system interconnections have been made, start up the system by doing the following: Switching on the HD96-24 1. Plug the two mains cables into the mains power outlets. Both power supply modules should be supplying power to the HD96-24 surface for correct redundant operation. 2.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual I/O Box Update Note: I/O boxes will need to be updated in order to work with the HD96-24 system. The I/O Box and Device updater can page be found in the Update Manager (side bar menu). With all your I/O connected with the console as master clock, press Sync I/O and follow the instructions. Updated I/O boxes will still work and are fully compatible with Pro Series consoles. 1. Press Sync I/O. Any I/O racks will appear after the I/O scan. 2.
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HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 4. Before You Start Principles of operation Control surface operation is based on the concept of colours and groups rather than ‘layering’ or ‘paging’, which is the case with most digital consoles on the market today. With so many channels available it is far easier to remember them by their user-configured individual/group colour and name rather than their channel number.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 8. Shutdown the Console. 9. Allows the setup of the console to be changed. Saving your work Shows are automatically stored to your mCloud account and uploaded to the mCloud if the console is connected to the internet for instant show back-up. Auto Save updates your current show and a history of shows can be viewed via your mCloud account on a computer.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Hold Shutdown for a short time while the line traces around the outside of the button. The surface will then start the shutdown routine: The screen will go blank, the MIDAS logo will briefly be displayed then the screen will display the safe to shutdown splash screen indicating the shutdown procedure has finished. Only once the system has been shutdown correctly is it safe to turn off the power switch.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Initial Setup When the HD96-24 is switched on for the first time you will be presented with the time zone selection page. Select time zone, apply and then shutdown the console to change the time zone settings. In order to enjoy the full benefits of the mCloud system it is advised an internet wired or wireless network connection is available. You will then be guided through the various pages to set up and login into your mCloud account.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Choose the Change User option if you wish to switch or also create a new user profile. Press Create New User then enter a memorable user profile name. Press Create New User to continue and select your newly created profile to login. You also have the option to create an mCloud account at the same time. A 4-digit pin can be added at this point for extra security.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Note: User Data is not accessible in safe mode. The console may still be used in its current state and will continue to pass audio. You cannot access storage to load or save settings, shows, etc. You can however load a show file from a USB stick if required. Safe Mode In an emergency Safe Mode can be used to gain access to the console.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 5. About the Control Surface Overview of the Control Surface This chapter introduces you to the control surface and provides a brief hardware description. The HD96-24 has been designed to give the operator easy-to-use touchscreen controls along with familiar analogue style controls.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The assignable controls above the faders and to the side of the GUI can be fully customised to suit your workflow. Functions can be changed quickly with the cursor arrow controls. For e.g. altering pan position, aux control or gain changes. Channel strip layout Each channel strip within a bank provides: 1 – LCD DISPLAY - A high-resolution display providing metering, channel information and flip status. and local parameter values.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Global Assignable Shortcuts The Global Assignable Shortcuts area in the centre of the surface allows various functions to be placed within easy reach of the user. Twelve full colour LCD displays with Selection buttons show a great deal of information and allow for complex operations to be recalled with one button press. HOME The HOME key is also found in this area. When pressed, the HOME workflow is brought to the GUI.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel Detail Area The familiar looking Channel Detail Area is used for hands on control with sections for Config, Equaliser, Dynamics, Phones, Talk, Solo, Monitor, Main Bus and Master. This area makes using the surface easy to use with a familiar analogue feel. The 4 x Change Over (C/O) buttons for Master, Mono, Monitor A and Monitor B assign the control to the fader below for quick control.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual A connector panel on the rear of the control surface has two main sections. On the left are two mains power inlet and ventilation assemblies, with a DC power switch below. The right-section contains connections for the Snake/Fibre Multicore, Ethernet, four, AES50 ports, eight analogue audio inputs and outputs, three AES3 inputs and outputs, diagnostics, word clock, Two HDMI™ external monitor outputs, Midi, Talkback, two expansion card slots and USB Hub.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 6. Navigation An Introduction to navigation The HD96-24 has full multi-touch screen control. This gives the user some of the feeling of working with analogue consoles, whilst at the same time, incorporating modern ways of interacting with everyday products like Smartphones and Tablets. One of the advantages digital consoles have over analogue ones is that their channel count is not limited by the control surface hardware.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Navigating via the surface detail area The surface is laid out with a familiar analogue feel for easy operation. Everyday functions are available for hands on operation. All functions are mirrored in the GUI with parameter values highlighted on touch. This allows you to make changes quickly to the selected channel or path. Config 1. Meters – 12 LEDs Stereo input meters display signals from -35 dB to 20 dB. 2.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 11. Ø – Polarity Switch. Changes the polarity of the selected channel by 180° (often inaccurately called phase reverse as the button only inverts polarity). 12. HPF on – Activates the HPF (inputs only). 13. LPF on – Activates the LPF (inputs only). Equaliser 1. On – Turns the Equaliser on for the selected channel. 2. Gain – Each band has +- 16.2 dB of range. 3. Frequency – Each band as a frequency range of 16 Hz to 25 kHz. 4.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Dynamics 1. Compressor GR Meter – Compressor (Comp) Gain Reduction Meter (Range -1 dB to – 23 dB). 2. GATE GA Meter – Gate Gain Attenuator Meter Range (-1 dB to -34 dB). 3. SEL Comp – Selects the compressor setting for the selected channel. 4. ON – Turns the compressor on for the selected channel. 5. SEL Gate – Selects the gate setting for the selected channel. 6. ON – Turns the gate on for the selected channel. 7.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Phones 1. Phones A – Level control. 2. Phones B – Level Control. 3. Phones A – Mute button. 4. Phones B – Mute button. Talk 1. Talk Gain – Adjust the gain of the surface Talk Mic input. 2. Talk Mic – XLR input for local talk mic. 3. Talk INT (Internal) – Allows the talk mic to be sent to the internal talk bus. For example, it can be used to send your talk mic into a channel to test signal flow. 4. Talk EXT (External) – Allows your local talk mic to be routed to the Ext Talk.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Solo 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. A PFL – Any input routed to the monitor A bus is pre fader. B PFL – Any input routed to the monitor B bus is pre fader. A PFL – Any output routed to the monitor A bus is pre fader. B PFL – Any output routed to the monitor B bus is pre fader. Add (A) – Additive mode allows more than one input channel to be listened at once on the A solo bus. Add (B) – Additive mode allows more than one input channel to be listened at once on the B solo bus.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Monitor 1. Out Swap – Completely swaps the A and B Monitor busses over meaning A becomes B and vice versa. For example, this allows you to hear a wedge monitor mix on the in-ear monitor bus if desired without having to re-patch. 2. Talk Back – Allows the rear line level talkback input to be directly inputted into the Monitor A bus. 3. Talk Back – Allows the rear line level talkback input to be directly inputted into the Monitor B bus. 4.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Master 1. Master Mute – Mutes the Master Stereo Bus. 2. Mono Mute – Mutes the Mono Bus. 3. Master Meters – Stereo 20 LED meters, -36 dB to 21 dB. 4. Mono Meter – 20 LED meters, -36 dB to 21 dB. 5. Master Stereo Bus Level – Level control. Maximum level 10 dB. 6. Mono Bus Level – Level control. Maximum level 10 dB 7. C/O – Sends the Master Stereo Bus level control to the fader directly below for easy adjustment. 8.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Side Bar Menu To the right-hand side is the side bar console Menu icon. When selected it opens the side console menu with various options. This is a fixed list. At the top is the Customise Toolbar where the late out of the Menu Bar can be changed explained in Chapter 31. 1. Current User Profile – Press to go to the User Profile Login Page. 2. Groups – Set POP, VCA, Mute and Talk Groups. 3. Shout Configuration - Set up for the 16 x 12 shout mixer. 4.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Widgets and Rotary Controls A widget is a component or self-contained window within the GUI that enables a user to perform a function. It displays various information about the console’s status. This is the heart of function control and makes rapid adjustments of parameters quickly available to the engineer. Within each widget on the left are several different areas or pages to access different parameters.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Workflow Modes Overview Workflows are a group of different widget arrangements. Each tailored towards a different application or type of function. Up to 4 widgets can be accessed within a workflow. Workflows are selected by tapping the icon in the top bar menu. To change the order of workflow press Menu in the top right of the touchscreen, then press Customise Toolbar. This will open the custom toolbar page.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual information to the surface and GUI (depending on mode selected) - the selected bank of 8, plus the following 8 or 16 paths. 6. VCA and POP Group Navigation selection is another way in which to bring channels to the surface and touchscreen overview area. Simply touch the required VCA or Pop to have its content instantly appear on the surface. Long pressing the POP group or VCA button will quickly open the group assign page. 7. Aux/Matrices selection.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Tags and Pops 1. The Tags and Pops page allows you to call different groups of channels based on user-defined tags which you can create yourself or by pre-defined System Tags. For example, use the system tag 48v to instantly see all channels with 48v. 2. The currently selected tags are highlighted to show they are active. 3. Any channels containing the selected tags will be displayed in the banks ready for selection.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To the right is POP Groups Navigation. A place to recall pre-defined groups of channels to the surface, layer overview and touch screen faders. The banks can be swiped through to reach all channels and VCAs. Bus Setup and Outputs Management This page allows you to change multiple output settings at once. For example, it can be used to mute outputs, set all output levels to 0 dB or to send the oscillator to any output you wish to test. 1. Tab between Auxes or Matrices. 2.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 14. Change page between Configuration Macros & the Oscillator tabs. 15. Talk/Shout source selection pop out. 16. Send Pan Link makes contributions follow the pan position of the channel they are derived from. 17. Choose the Talk or Shout Mixer (1-12) source. Select the outputs you wish to change by tapping each one individually or select all outputs in that current tab by pressing and holding on one of the aux or matrices displays.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel View The Channel View workflow gives an overview of many parameters of the selected channel, be it an input or an output. The top half of the page is for channel navigation. 1. Select to navigate via input and outputs or via groups (VCAs & POPs). 2. Channel Bank selection in blocks of 8 for inputs/ outputs or if in the group page for VCA or POP group selection.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Console View The Console View workflow gives you an overview of all the channels in the system in one place. This page is very useful for trouble shooting clipping channels or to see if any inputs or outputs are muted (indicated by the meter outlined in red). 1. Layer selection tabs let you choose from Pops, Mute groups, Talk groups, Clipped Channels or FX Groups. 2. Group selection area lets you choose which group of channels to make active via the GUI and surface.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual FOH View The FOH Workflow is a great place to mix a show giving easy access to the fader tray while still allowing full control of the navigation and input channel areas. When the fader tray is lowered current scene and output information can be controlled making this a very flexible view. The FOH can be found in the customise 1. Console navigation widget. 2. Input and Output information widgets. 3. Current scene automation events view.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The Groups page includes POP and VCA group selection. The Tag Layers page lets you pick from System Tags or Suggested Tags as described in the Home workflow. The Clipped Channels page allows all clipped channels to be viewed in one place. The Trim -0.5 dB button reduces all clipped channel trims by -0.5 dB to avoid distortion. The Clear button resets the clipped channels view to show no channels (if channels clip again, they will be displayed).
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Navigating via Touch Screen Faders The touch screen has a set of 16 faders which can be used to adjust any levels. Fader values are shown under the channel name. If a channel is stereo both left and right fader levels are shown as two blocks To change a level simply touch around the fader cap and move your finger up and down. The GUI faders are extremely responsive, highly accurate and with greater resolution than a physical fader.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Navigating via the Layer Overview/Channel Strips area The Layer Overview area is where quick recall of input and output channel strip parameters can be used and recalled. It is only available in the Home, FOH and Automation workflows. Channel Strip View By Pressing in each separate box of a channel strip, different information can be viewed in the widget detail area and channel detail area. 1. Channel Detail Area selection. Icon turns yellow if channel is soloed. 2.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 7. Compressor Widget selection. 8. Effects Insert Widget selection. 9. Equaliser Widget selection. 10. Channel Solo. VCA and Mute Area The 3rd page in the Layer Overview area is the Mute and VCA Contributions. 1. Selected channel information. 2. Mute Groups channel is assigned to. 3. Mute status. Red for Mute active. 4. VCA Meter. 5. VCAs the channel is assigned to. 6. VCA solo status. Yellow for current active solo. 7.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual When a VCA is added to a POP group, it can be displayed in the Layer Overview Area. Here channels assigned to the VCA are displayed. 1. VCA Name. 2. Channels assigned to the VCA. 3. Channel Mute status. Red for muted. 4. Channel Meter. 5. Channel Solo status. Yellow for current active solo. 6. Touch to toggle between 1-16 and 17-24. If VCA has over 16 member channels.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Navigation via Global Assignable Shortcuts area The Global Assignable Shortcuts in its basic form allows various groups of channels to be called to the surface, GUI faders and channel overview area. There are many different options of how inputs, outputs and VCAs can be organised and recalled with a few button presses. This is fully customisable in the Navigation page.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Flip Mode Flip provides a more global approach to aux/matrix mix bus level control. In Normal operation you can only use the level control knobs in the assignable strips or the Sends & Matrices widget to adjust the signal level of the paths contributing to the aux/matrix channels. However, by engaging Flip Mode you have the option of controlling them from the surface or GUI faders. To configure Flip Mode: 1. In the GUI, select Flip from the top menu bar.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To use the One-Shot Pot: 1. Navigate to the Assignables Page in the side bar menu using the arrows. 2. Select the rotary control you wish to use (must be visible on the GUI) which automatically places the rotary control to the first vertical assignable. 3. The button to the right of the assignable control turns green when pressed which pins the selected function to the assignable control. Pressing the button again clears the Assigned control.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 4. The Trim -0.5 dB button turns the trim down by -0.5 dB of any clipped channels displayed. This is an easy way to reduce the trim of multiple clipping channels at once. 5. The Clear button resets the displayed clipped channels. Console Layout Configuration (Navigation) The HD24-96 can be fully customised to match your workflow preferences.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 8. There are 3 areas into which layout presets can be assigned. Press the layout icon preset you wish to use, then drag to one of the 3 positions available. 9. Each workflow can be assigned to one surface layout only by pressing the associated button in each of the 3-surface layouts. A blue highlighted button shows which workflow will use which surface layout.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual In the Custom Surface Layout Presets page you can also touch the name area to edit its title. There is the option to Cancel Changes or Store Changes & Save. Surface or Screen Setup lets you choose which part of the console you would like to configure. By default, the screen defaults to Area A. In Bank selection you can freely pick and choose which way you would like the banks to operate. There are 7 Configurable Options plus customised banks options. 1. Area A 2. VCAs 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 7. Patching This chapter describes the patching feature of the system. Introduction Patching is a GUI-only feature that lets you carry out all system routing requirements. This includes: • Patching audio from the on-board I/O and external I/O units into the console (Inputs, Direct Inputs, Insert Returns). • Patching audio from the console via the on-board I/O and external I/O units (Outputs, Bus Outputs, Direct Outputs and Insert Sends).
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual About the Patching screen The Patching screen can be broken down into three main areas types: 1. The function button panel at the top of the GUI has buttons for Unpatch and Locked. To make any patch changes press the Unlocked button. Note: if you navigate away from the patching workflow the page will automatically lock. Locked mode is a good way to see where patches have been made without accidently un-patching a channel. 2.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Adding new I/O Devices Press the + sign to add new I/O boxes. A list of currently supported I/O will appear. Select the type of I/O box required by pressing on the corresponding button. Or use the Auto Detect function which will add the correct I/O device type. NOTE: The DL231/431 has two preamps per channel (A&B) to use the B pre-amp connect to the B (X&Y if using redundancy mode) AES50 connections on the back of the DL231/431.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Configuring the I/O rack devices The DN9680 will require updating to the latest version from the mCloud in order to work with the HD system. After the update the HD system will install future updates when required. When a DN9680 is connected to Snake port 1 or 2 the 8 AES50 ports can be assigned by pressing the I/O device edit button and selecting the corresponding port. Each Snake connection can be connected to a DN9680 allowing up to 16 AES50 ports to be used.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Internal Patch Points There are many sources that can be patched in the HD24-96 system. Below is a list of patchable items. These pages are available on both side of the patching screen when appropriate. The list is filtered to show the available patching destinations for the tab you have currently selected: 1. Busses – Output busses (Aux, Matrix and Masters) pages. 2. In-Direct Out – Input channels, direct output pages. 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Internal FX The internal Effects can be patched from the patching page to various destinations, the 24 slots are freely patchable. Up to 8 different destination can be patched per slot depending on the type of effect used. Until an effect is placed in a slot it is not patchable. The name of the effect will be displayed to show it is present in a slot. Note: It is easier to patch effects in the Effects Rack or directly from the channel.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual CM-1 Port Patching The two CM-1 ports can have different types of I/O cards fitted. Current expansion cards are: 1. AES50 (48 Bidirectional Channels). 2. Dante (64 Bidirectional Channels). 3. MADI (64 Bidirectional Channels). 4. USB (48 Bidirectional Channels). The two CM-1 ports will appear in the patching list and will automatically be recognised by the type of card fitted.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To patch a single source to multiple destinations 1. Patch the desired source patch connector to one of its destinations, as detailed in “To patch a single source to a single destination”. 2. In the inputs section, select the other destinations. They will illuminate green to indicate they are patched. Multiple patching If you would like to make a number of patches, and each has only a single destination, you can use the multiple channel function.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel Detail and Action Area When a channel of an I/O box is selected in the patch window, its patch information will be displayed in the bottom section of the GUI. There are several actions that can be altered if the connected I/O box has that functionality. 1. Patched To - The destination(s) of the currently selected mic pre are displayed here. 2. 48v - Applies phantom power to the selected mic pre. 3. Gain - The gain of the mic preamp can be controlled from this section.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 8. Basic Operation This chapter is intended to familiarise you with the HD96-24 by showing you how to carry out some basic operations. Scene and show management (Automation) Automation lets you manage show files and the scenes contained within using user-defined playlists. To create a show: 1. In the top bar menu press the blank area to the left of the Menu button (name of current active scene is usually displayed here). 2. In the pop-up window press Show Manager. 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Saving and Loading show files to a USB memory stick To save your work to a USB Stick, first Insert USB stick into the front surface USB port. Navigate to Show Manager from the Automation window in the top bar menu or from the side bar menu. 1. Select the show you wish to export. 2. Select the location on the USB stick and press Export to complete the operation. 3. Press Copy to USB, the exported show will appear in the list. To import a file from a USB stick: 1.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Saving and Loading show files to the mCloud Once you have logged into your mCloud account on the console all your show files will be available in the Show Manager list. With Auto Save active every time a scene is saved the show will be saved and also pushed to the mCloud. To load a file, select it and press open. The open show box gives you the option on how the system will load.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Save & Mark If at any point you wish to save your currently loaded show, the Save & Mark button can be used. This function lets you save your work during the day, for example post sound check, then post show. This allows you to use the rollback function if needed to restore an earlier version of your show file: 1. Press the Save & Mark button. 2. Enter a name that will help you remember the current scenario. 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Note: Only the last 25 saved shows will be shown on the console. Older versions will be available in your mCloud account where you can also delete shows if required. Load Options Safes can either be loaded from the show file or kept in the same state as currently on the console. I/O Configuration can be taken from the show file or the currently loaded console setup.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The Master Scene by default is locked. Think of it as your default blank settings scene. When loading a show, you have 3 options. • Show – Load the state of the Master Scene Lock as stored in the show file (either locked or unlocked) • Locked – The Master Scene will be locked which means you cannot store over it. • Unlocked – The Master Scene is unlocked and can be stored to. Note: The power of the Master Scene is explained in detail in Chapter 19 Automation.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Tip: The Groups workflow is a great way of colouring multiple channels at once to increase workflow set-up speed (details later in this chapter). The Manchino workflow also enables name inputting and easy manipulation of the same control across multiple channels. Groups of either inputs or outputs can be edited all at once and is a very powerful way to make global changes in one operation.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual There are three different pages to use, selected by the three icons in the middle of this display called: 1. Title. 2. Channel Tags. 3. Image. Title Here you can name and colour the selected path using the Qwerty keyboard and colour bar above the keyboard. Use the channel navigation to scroll through the channel list.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Image Here you can select a suitable image to be displayed with the selected path. There are several categories of images and icons to choose from. This gives a quick visual indication of the type of path when looking at the touchscreen. Note: All the workflows work in a similar way for naming purposes. Channel Tags The new concept of tagging channels greatly increases ease of navigation by grouping channels in different ways. There are limitless ways to use this function.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To add a tag to a channel. Select the Tag page by touching the image of the channel you wish to tag in the channel detail area. Select the tag or tags you wish to add. They will appear at the top of the page and can also be removed by clicking on the X within each tag. Favourite tags are displayed here automatically and can be cleared by pressing the corresponding X. 1. Tags can be searched and filtered by typing in the text entry field. 2. Press + to create a new tag. 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel Configuration (Config) First select the channel or output you wish to edit. In the channel or output widget the top option on the left is Configuration. This area has five pages which can be changed by touching the next or previous name in the list or by using the arrows either side. For Inputs Configuration The Configuration page allows you to set many of the basic functions needed to start mixing audio. 1. 48 V. 2. Mic Preamp Gain (available when patched). 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Setting a Pre-Amp’s input gain The surface has two types of input level adjustment per channel, one is the remote Gain for the analogue microphone pre-amp (stage box gain) and the other is the digital Trim (console gain). In the CONFIG section there are dedicated controls for both Gain and Trim. Adjustments of any selected channel Gain can be made here in 2.5dB steps for most I/O boxes (-2.5dB to +45dB for Gain and -40dB to +20dB for Trim).
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Linking & Stereo The Linking page is where channels can be set to be Mono, linked as two Mono Channels or combined on one fader to function as a fully stereo channel, plus which channel parameters will be linked or act independently from each other. 1. Mono. The channel is Mono. 2. Link. Two adjacent mono channels linked together. 3. Stereo. Two adjacent channels linked as above but controlled by one a single fader.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Patching This page gives an overview of where the channel is patched to and from. It’s a great place to check all connections are correct for the selected channel. Listed below are the various options available to patch the selected channel to and from various internal sources and destinations or to external devices. 1. 48 V on/off. 2. Patch Source information. Press to navigate to the patching page (this is the same for all similar icons in the console). 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Direct Output 1. Choose the pick off point. Either Post Input, Post Processing or Post Fader. 2. Pressing Solo sends the direct output signal to Monitor A 3. If Solo B is active, Solo will send the signal to the Monitor B bus. 4. The Direct Out Mute button can only be unmuted if the direct output is patched. 5. Patch point information. 6. Direct Output level control (-inf to 10 dB). 7. Direct Output meter. Options 1.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Configuration Pages for Outputs Configuration (Outputs) 1. Digital Trim. Range is from -12 dB to +6 dB. 2. Ø Phase (180° Polarity change.) 3. Delay On/Off. 4. Delay Time (displayed in milliseconds and meters, maximum 500.0ms). 5. Group mode (turn an aux into a subgroup). 6. Talk On/Off. 7. Stereo Bus (sends the channel to the Stereo Master Bus). 8. Pan (position within the Stereo Master bus). 9. Level control to the Mono Bus. 10. Mono Bus (sends the channel to the Mono Bus).
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Linking & Stereo (Outputs) 1. Mono. The channel is Mono. 2. Link. Two mono channels linked together; the faders can be linked by using the Fader option. 3. Stereo. Two linked channels controlled by a single fader. 4. Current pan position and level meter information. 5. A choice of Independent or Mirror pan link mode. 6. Options to link or unlink parameters when a pair of inputs are linked. Note: Remember Outputs have to link odd to even. I.E. 1-2 or 9-10 etc.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 6. Insert Return B patch information. 7. Bus Output mute. 8. Bus Output patch information. 9. Post-fader Bus Output level (fader level). Direct Input 1. The DIRECT INPUT MUTE can only be unmuted if the direct input is patched. 2. Direct Input patching information. 3. Direct input level (-inf to 10 dB). 4. Choose the Inject point. Either Post Input (pre-processing) or Post Processing. 5.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Oscillator (Output Widget) 1. Oscillator Level control. 2. Frequency control (50 Hz to 5 kHz). 3. 1 kHz fixed tone. 4. Pink Noise on/off. 5. Internal send on/off. 6. Oscillator to Talk Internal on/off 7. Talk on/off. Setting the HPF and LPF The high and low pass filters can be switched on/off independently of each other. Each filter has two slope settings. The filters are replicated on the GUI, which also shows the value of the frequency and filter slope cutoff.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 3. There are two filter slopes to choose from for each filter: 12dB/Oct or 24dB/Oct for the HPF and 6dB/Oct or 12dB/Oct for the LPF. 4. In the Equaliser display widget, the HPF and LPF settings will be displayed on screen. They are displayed in purple when active and flatten when turned off. The filters can be altered by touching the corresponding purple dot to change the frequency of the filter.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual True Audition In the top right of the EQ widget is the innovative EQ Audition button. In this mode the EQ display turns yellow and any changes to EQ will only be heard in the solo bus. For example, this allows you to fine-tune the EQ without affecting the sound in an artist’s in-ear mix. Once you have made your changes either press the green APPLY button to commit instantly or press the red x to cancel the audition EQ and return you to your live mix.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Input Dynamics Processing (Dynamics Section) This section shows you how to use the compressor and gate dynamics processors via the surface Dynamics section and various GUI screens. The rotary pop-up functions can also be used to adjust certain settings of the gate and compressor which can also be locked to the screen if desired.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel View To set up a compressor/limiter: 1. Select the channel you wish to adjust. Then navigate to the Compressor widget either by touching any control in the Dynamics section on the surface or touching Compressor in the input widget screen. Alternatively, in the Channel View workflow touch the small compressor section to the left to see the Compressor and sidechain section enlarged to the right. 2.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Setting Up A Gate Channel View FOH Workflow 1. Select the channel you wish to adjust. Navigate to the Gate widget (Channel View or FOH Workflow) either by touching any control in the Dynamics section or touching Gate in the input widget screen. 2. In the Dynamics section press the SEL button associated with the Gate, this assigns the gate functions to the physical controls. Press the ON button and it will illuminate green.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Gate Surface Controls The familiar surface controls mirror the GUI and give a more traditional approach to working with the HD96-24 system. Press Sel to activate the gate controls on the surface for the selected channel. The controls function in the same way as the GUI. Using VCA & POP groups The HD96-24 has 24 POP groups and 24 VCAs. VCA/POP groups allow simultaneous control over a large number of channels.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual How to configure a VCA/POP group: Select Groups in the main GUI top bar menu. This will display the groups information and setup page as shown below. When no group is selected, handy instructions are visible for your reference. 1. Select POPs from the list on the left-hand side. 2. Select the first POP Group you would like to assign inputs, outputs or VCAs to. 3. On the right-hand side you can touch the large POP image or name to access the naming, tagging and Image page.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual If you wish to move or reorder the channels simply hold on to the channel icon you wish to move until it wiggles, then drag it to the new position. Channels will automatically move up and down to allow the selected channel to be dropped in its new position. The same principles apply to the VCAs. The only difference being only Inputs and Outputs can be assigned to VCAs.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual With no channels selected certain buttons can be pressed to see the current status of the currently viewed channels. E.G. press and hold the phase button to see which channels have been phase inverted or press and hold the Stereo Bus button to see which channels are routed to the main master buss. This is a great way to fault find by seeing the overall status of functions on many channels at a glance. See Chapter 33 for a more in-depth view of the power of the Manchino page.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 9. Stereo Linking By default, all of the channels of the HD96-24 system are mono (unpaired). However, adjacent channels can be linked together to form a stereo pair, which is known as “stereo linking” (or “channel pairing”). You can choose which controls/parameters are linked across the channel pairs. However, these can be overridden from the Linking & Stereo widget on per pair basis. There are two options for linking channels which are Link or Stereo.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Aux Linking & Stereo page Available link options are displayed for Aux paths on the right-hand side of the widget. Choose link mode as described in input channel linking.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Matrix Linking & Stereo page Available link options are displayed for Matrices on the right-hand side of the widget. Choose link mode as described in Input channel linking. Note: Matrices cannot be panned as they are last in the signal path. Linking the Master Channels You can link the left and right master channels in a two-way link (left and right) or as a single stereo fader, both of which use the linking parameters set for the left master channel.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 10. Panning Stereo panning The surface controls for stereo panning are located either in the Main Bus sections, on the Assignable Controls area above each fader screen when selected or in the Configuration widget section of each input (available in all workflow areas). The surface LCD displays also show pan information. Pan is scaled from -100 to +100 with 0 at the central point.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 11. Soloing With the Solo button you can isolate a single channel, which is helpful in fault finding or when equalising a signal. Pressing a Solo button cuts all signals routed to the monitor output, except those channels where a Solo has been engaged. You can then monitor a signal at a level proportional to its level in the mix, in the same stereo position in the mix and with the same reverberation as in the mix.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Using Solo A/B In its default state, all paths have their solo assignment set to Solo A. To change this, select the Configuration tab on the channel widget (in Home, Channel View or Automation workflows) and press the SOLO B button. With solo A/B on, solo goes to the selected solo bus with the following conditions: If the solo button is pressed and released, the soloing to the selected solo bus remains active when the button is released.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Solo Hierarchy Solo signals are divided into five layers: Input Solo, Aux Return Solo, Aux & Flexi Aux Bus Solo, Matrix Bus Solo and Master Buss Solo. The illustration below shows the priority of the Solo function. After you have switched layers from the lower to upper levels by cancelling a solo for the upper layer, the previous Solo status of the layer immediately below will be restored.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To be eligible for SIP muting, channels must be input channels and set up to solo to the solo A bus; channels with any other combination cannot be subjected to SIP muting. Channels eligible for SIP muting that are currently or subsequently muted by a means other than SIP (that is, local button press, auto-mute or scene recall) remain muted, regardless of the SIP status. On removal of the overriding mute, the mute is restored according to the current SIP status.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Solo System Configuration Solo A and Solo B system sections allow solo signals to be selected independently for each monitor system (A and B). These can be selected as AFL (PFL extinguished), PFL (PFL illuminated), additive (ADD enabled) or interlock cancelling (ADD disabled). Each of these modes changes the interleaving logic between differing areas of the monitor output. A mode select button scrolls through the possible options.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Solo System The solo system section controls are found in the Monitor Control Settings page: 1. Solo In Place – Activates solo in place. Use with caution and remember to turn off. 2. PFL level control – PFL audio bus may accept injected external signals. This control adjusts the pre-fader level in the range infinity (∞) to 10 dB. 3. AFL level control – AFL audio bus may accept injected external signals.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 12. Chapter 12: Muting You can cut (mute) the output signal of a channel. This is generally used for unused mics, guitar changes etc. Channel mutes can be activated by any of the following, which (except the VCAs) mute the channel outputs and update the channel mute status indicator: • Local MUTE button press. • Mute groups chapter 16 • VCAs — see “VCA and POP groups” in Chapter 8 Basic Operation.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 13. Monitors and Shout Configuration This chapter describes the monitoring and shout mixer communications functions of the HD96-24. Monitor Configuration (A and B) To match the two-bus solo system there are two monitor outputs, A and B, which control their respective output levels. These are controlled from the monitor section on the surface or within the Monitor Configuration page in the GUI.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Delay You can delay each monitor output signal (A and B) individually by up to 500 milliseconds (171.92 m). This is done via the two delay sections in the Monitor Control Settings page. Pressing the delay time allows a pop-up control to appear. This may be locked to the screen. This function does not have a dedicated control on the surface but can be assigned using the one pot shot method. The delay is displayed in both ms and meters for accurate delay time input. 1.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Talk and Oscillator Configuration Page The basic talk system allows you to send the internal talk mic to any of the routing options. For example, talk to all the auxes or to one of the Talk Groups (see system routings options). 1. Talk Internal – This button sends the talk mic to the selected routing option. 2. Talk Ext – This sends the Talk Bus to the Talk External patch point found in the patching page. 3. Level – Controls the level of the talk bus up to a maximum of 10 dB.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Oscillator The signal generator section can output pink noise (pink noise generator) or sine wave tone (sinusoidal oscillator). 1. Oscillator Internal – Connects the signal generator output to the internal Talk and talk select busses. The internal talk bus can then be mixed onto any of the HD96-24’s busses by pressing the talk button in the Aux widget. 2. Oscillator External – connect to the external talk bus to send to a patched XLR output. 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 4. Deselect All – Clears all current selections. 5. Reset Matrix to Default – Sets the matrix back to zero. Use with caution! 6. Shout Out 1- 12 – Shout outs can be patched in the patching page. Long pressing a Shout Out button selects all shout in paths for quick level control (horizontal selection). 7. Level – Adjusts the levels within the Matrix Mixer in by Absolute, Relative or Pass-thru mode. Maximum level into a shout out is 6 dB per shout in. 8.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Shout Outputs A shout output is used to send groups of mixed inputs (can be a direct input of a talk mic or an aux output) to various different destinations as required. 1. Shout Out – When a shout out is selected parameters can be accessed in the side bar. Metering of the output is displayed under the name. 2. Shout Out Name – Here a Shout Output can be named, given an icon, change the colour and add tags in the same way as a regular channel. 3.
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HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Assignment Page In the diagram below the 4 stereo in ear monitor outputs are assigned to Shout Out 1 which allows the monitor engineer to hear the output of that shout group in the monitor bus (when Shout out 1 is patched to PFL in). 1. Talk/Osc – By default all inputs and outputs are assigned to the Talk/Osc bus. 2. Shout Out 1-12 – Any combination of inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of the 12 shout out paths. 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Presets Presets allow different configurations of the shout mixer to be instantly loaded. For example, having a preset for sound check and one for the show. Presets can be assigned to global assignable keys for instant changes of shout mixer set-up. 1. Presets – Press to open the presets manager window. 2. Delete – Deletes the currently selected preset. 3. Save – Saves the current Shout Configuration as a new preset (a keyboard pops up to allow naming.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 14. Graphic EQ (GEQ) This chapter describes the internal graphic equaliser (GEQ) of the HD96-24. It explains how to use the HD96-24 system to configure and operate the GEQs and details all of their available control functions. Overview of the GEQs The HD96-24 features a stereo GEQ which is modelled on the legendary KLARK TEKNIK DN370 Graphic EQ which can be added to any path via the Effects Rack. Two stereo GEQs per effects slot can be used.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Controls 1. Fader (31) – Adjusts the signal by +-12 dB. Touch fader cap to select. 2. Band Gain Display – Displays the amount of level change. 3. Hide Faders – Close the fader window. 4. Link – The option to link left and right GEQ controls. 5. Left/Right selection – In mono mode select which side is displayed. 6. 12-segment input meter – Shows the incoming signal level. 7.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Proportional-Q Vs Constant-Q Response KLARK TEKNIK’s enhanced Proportional-Q (Prop) equalisation offers key advantages over standard Constant-Q (Con) graphic equalisers. The Con response boosts or cuts an increasingly wide band of frequencies, resulting in more of the frequency spectrum being lost when using the Con equaliser to eliminate problem frequencies.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 15. Internal Effects This chapter describes the internal effects of the HD96-24. Initially, it explains how to use the surface and GUI to operate the effects and then details all of their available control functions and their use. Effects overview Effects can be assigned in two main ways. Either by adding in a channel or in the Effects rack. They can be used as an insert on any path or patched via an Aux send and returned to a channel of your choice.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual A table of DSP required is illustrated below.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 3. Check the individual effect is turned on to use the inserted effect. 4. Check the Insert is also turned on in order to use all the inserted effect. 5. Press the Edit button to open the effect browser to edit settings. 6. The available Effects Slots within the system are displayed at the bottom of the window. The remaining slots turn red when only 4 or less slots are available. 7. Effect rack slot position number and sub slot location.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Effect Rack The Effect Rack has 24 slots of DSP space. Each slot can contain multiple instances of the same effect in sub slots to greatly increase the number of effects available. For example, you can use up to 4 stereo channels of R-Comp in one slot space. Short press an effect to select it and to see if sub-slots are available. Long press an effect to open the effect directly. The effect in the first sub-slot will open.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To patch an effect: 1. Select the Assignment type, Either as an Insert or Send & Return effect. 2. Select the channel you wish to insert or use as the send. 3. Set the target as Mono, Link (two mono channels) or a Stereo channel. 4. Press and hold to confirm the patch (once patch is confirmed it can be removed). 5. If using as a Send & Return effect, choose the channel to use as an Aux Return. 6. Set the target return as Mono, Link (two mono channels) or a Stereo channel. 7.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Effect Sub-slots Each slot in the effects rack has the ability to host up to 4 stereo effects if there is sufficient DSP available depending on effect type chosen. For example, 4 stereo R-comps can be used in 1 effects slot space. To indicate the status and of each sub-slot the following icons are used: 1. Effect is on. The white dot shows currently selected on the path in view. 2. Effect is assigned but not active. 3. Effect is on. 4. No effect assigned. 5.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual FX Mode FX Mode allows any effect to be viewed when a channel is selected. This works for inserted effects or channels with an effect return patched. This aids in fast navigation to FX when you are in the mix and can be quickly toggled on and off. FX mode can be activated in two ways: In the Effect Rack, press the purple FX Mode button. FX Mode can also be added to the top bar menu by adding the icon from the custom toolbar menu.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual When FX Mode active, 4 boxes can be seen (Return, 1, 2 and 3). If you have selected a channel with FX inserted, you can choose the insert slot which selects the FX that will be opened when you return to that channel. With FX Mode active, if a channel is in Aux Return Mode, when you select the channel again the FX patch to that channel will open. This is great for your reverb and delay returns.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Effect Programs Some types of effect have associated factory presets and user-configurable programs, which you can load within the effect (these are also stored in a show file). You can also save all of the controls from one or more effects in a user preset, which will then contain information about their settings, including the loaded factory preset or user configurable program. For details of each effect type, refer to its section in this chapter.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Pre-delay 0 to 990 milliseconds (ms) of pre-delay is available allowing a very wide range of control. Delays of less than 30ms closely integrate the direct and reverberant sounds; often a desirable feature on percussive sounds. Delays of 50ms or more cause the direct and reverberant sounds to separate and convey a feeling of depth and distance to the simulated environment. Pattern The pattern control alters the ‘density’ of the early reflections.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual ADT PRE-DELAY control adjusts the delay time before the second voice is heard. Delay is adjustable within the range 0 to 127ms. PATTERN control selects the number and spacing of the second voices. Selection is from Pattern 1 (two voices) to Pattern 5 (eight voices). REV button mutes the effect. Preset parameters: On selecting this effect program, delay is set to 40ms and pattern is Pattern 5 (a wide multi-voiced effect).
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Application Notes: 1. Since the ‘level’ inside the signal processor increases as fresh input is added, input level must be lower than that recommended for normal use; try -15dB on the meters. 2. Correct pre-delay (‘loop length’) should be set before creating the effect as attempts to alter this later will usually destroy part of the recorded sound. 3. Remember to return level to ‘0’ immediately after use to avoid noise build-up.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual TC Electronic VSS4 Reverb VSS4 is a genuine Stereo Reverb that radically departs from blurry sustain concepts of the past. Based on source-related reflections from multiple angles, the precision of VSS4 is comparable to real-world mono or stereo sources positioned in an authentic space. VSS4 is your first choice for spot and close microphone pick-ups as well as synthetic sources.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 16 17 18 Input Meters Output Meters Preset Display 19 Reverb Level 20 21 22 Reverb Mute Early Level Early Level Mute 23 Dry Level 24 ER Decrease Item Control 25 26 27 In Level (setup) Out Level (setup) Location (setup) 28 Source 1 (setup) 29 Source 2 (setup) Function Two rows of 28 LEDs, which show input metering. Two rows of 28 LEDs, which show output metering. Displays the currently selected preset.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 30 Lo Cut (Colour) 31 Lo Damp (Colour) 32 33 34 35 Lo Xover (Colour) Mid Xover (Colour) Hi Xover (Colour) Hi Cut (Colour) 36 Hi Soften (Colour) 37 Lo Decay (Colour) 38 Lo Mid Decay (Colour) 39 Hi Mid Decay (Colour) 40 Hi Decay (Colour) Function Range: 20Hz to 200Hz Determines the Lo Cut frequency. Range: 0 to -18dB Attenuation of the frequencies below the selected frequency via the Lo Cut parameter.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item 41 42 43 44 45 Item 46 47 Control Reverb Type (Gloss) Diffusion (Gloss) Mod Type (Gloss) Mod Rate (Gloss) Mod Depth (Gloss) Control Preset Selection (Presets) Load (Presets) Function Choose between Coloured or Normal Range: +/-25. Adjusts the amount of diffusion applied. Select between different types of modulation on the five Reverb diffuse fields. Range: +/-50. Adjusts the Rate of the selected modulation. Range: 0 - 200%.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual TC Electronic VSS3 Reverb The TC VSS3 reverb is a simplified version of the VSS4 reverb. It still has the great TC sound but is less DSP intensive and only takes 1 slot space instead of the 3 that the VSS4 takes. The VSS3 enables you to add the softest and cleanest ambience to your work that you have ever heard. The wide range of presets will give you the exact reverb you are looking for.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Item 15 16 17 Control Main Button Presets Button Effect Reverb type Button Preset Display Levels - Early Control Levels - Reverb Level Control Early Delay Control Reverb Delay Control Decay - High Decay Control Decay - Decay Control Input - Metering Output - Metering Power Button - Switch Dry Level - Control Control Reverb type select - Buttons Reverb Preset - Buttons Load - Buttons Function Selects the Main page for parameter edit
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual TC M350 The M350 is an extremely user-friendly reverb processor which is equally suited for live and studio applications. It gives you 11 TC-quality reverb effects. 2 x M350 reverbs can be used in 1 DSP slot. Item Control 1 Effect Select - button 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pre-Delay - control Decay Time - control Colour Filter - control Mix Ratio - control Input meter Output meter Function 11 types of reverb are available.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Ambience Reverb The ambience reverb adds warmth and depth to source material without adding the obvious artefacts commonly associated with artificial reverbs. It simulates smaller rooms using diffused early reflections with the additional flexibility of separate reverb tail level and decay control. Reflective surface materials and air absorption properties can be simulated by adjusting the high and low frequency cut amount and high frequency damping.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Vintage Room Reverb The vintage room reverb effect provides an incredibly natural sounding reverb in the style of the earliest digital reverberators that became popular during the 1980s. Its strength is in recreating natural acoustic ambiences with a very warm and dense characteristic without sounding particularly artificial. Reflective surface materials and air absorption properties can be simulated by adjusting the high and low frequency cut amount.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chamber Reverb The chamber reverb emulates the sound of echo chambers found in early recording studios. This is characterized by a rapid buildup of reflection density within a small to medium sized space coupled with a relatively colorless and smooth decay. Reflective surface materials and air absorption properties can be simulated by adjusting the high and low frequency cut amount and high frequency damping.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 11 12 Audition MIX control 13 Diffusion Control 14 15 16 Contour Time control Modulation control POWER button Function A sample is triggered to test reverb characteristic. Controls the dry/wet output mix and ranges from 0% to 100%, respectively. Reducing diffusion creates more discrete echoes, for vocals and other sustained sounds, reduced diffusion can give smooth reverberation that doesn’t overpower the source and maintains clarity.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 8 9 10 OUT Level meter Contour Time Contour Env 11 Size control 12 Decay control 13 Diffusion Control 14 15 16 17 Modulation control MIX control Audition On button Function LED Metering shows output level. Increases the centre part of the reverbs tail in comparison to the rest of the reverb. Controls the shape of the envelope for the centre of the reverb Adjusts the average dimension of the simulated space.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 13 14 MIX control Audition 15 OUT Level meter Function Controls the DRY/WET output mix and ranges from 0% to 100%, respectively. A sample is triggered to test reverb characteristic. OUTPUT meters, which comprise a dual-column peak reading LED meters, ranging from -30 dB to 18 dB in 3 dB steps. Each column consists of 14 coloured LEDs.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 17 Filtering in filtering area 18 EQ section in filtering area 19 20 I/O button Gain control knob 21 Model select button 22 23 Input meters Out meters Function Contains a HF damping control that adjusts the HF attenuation of delay repeats and an LF damping control that adjusts the LF attenuation of delay repeats. Contains a HI control knob that adjusts the amount of HF (high EQ) cut or boost applied to the output.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Tap - Button Global - Button Mode - Button Delay Time - Display BPM/ms - Display Down Arrow - Button Up Arrow - Button X2 - Button 9 Tempo - Control 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Low Freq Cut - Control High Freq Cute - Control Low Freq Cut - Rotary Control High Freq Cut - Rotary Control Low Freq Cut Post FB - Button High Freq Cut Post FB - Button Bypass - Button Mix - Control 18 Feedback - Control 19 20 Input - Meter Output - Meter Function T
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Modulation This section controls parameters of the modulation effects. Note that the modulation is actually engaged with the MOD buttons located in the PAN, DYN and DELAY sections. The types of modulation effects include: • Delay time modulations – chorus, flanger, pitch, auto-doubling. • Pan position modulations – auto-panning of the direct signal, delay signal, or both. • Dynamic modulation – tremolo, delay compressor/expander, ducking and gating.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 18 19 20 21 Depth - Control Amount - Display Threshold - Control Depth - Control 22 Amount - Display 23 INV. - Button 24 25 26 27 28 29 Sine - Button Rand - Button Env - Button Trig - Button Pan Modulation - Button Pan Delay - Button 30 Pan Direct - Button 31 Dyn Modulation - Button 32 Dyn Reverse - Button 33 Time - Display and Rate 34 Delay Mod - Button 35 Glob. Tap - Button 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Delay Time - Control Mod.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Dynamics: LEVELLING AMPLIFIER HD - 2A The pure tube signal path is recreated in HD-2A Levelling Amplifier. The ultra-smooth optical attenuator is closely modelled on our LA style compressor. It provides breathing, natural and effortlessly musical compression. Inspired by the original LA-2A. The Comp/Limit switch determines whether the effect acts as a compressor or a limiter. The Limit setting uses a much higher compression ratio.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual KT 1176 Limiting Amplifier When Urei released the 1176LN Limiting Amplifier in the late 60s, it broke new ground. The Field Effect Transistors employed had just been invented and the 1176 was one of the first audio processors to benefit from this new technology. Our digital reincarnation is based on the early Rev. E model and authentically captures the smooth character of the original class-A output stage and its FET’s legendary Fast Attack. Inspired by Urei 1176LN.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual KT Bus Compressor Based on the distinguished master buss center compressor of the 4000 G console, the KT Buss Compressor captures the unique sound of the original’s circuit input and twin VCA gain-reduction amplifier design. Cherished by top engineers for its ability to “glue together” tracks, the KT Bus compressor is ideal for gluing IEM mixes or a master bus mix together.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual R-Comp The R-Comp is a unique Compressor and Limiter which offers both mono operation and true stereo operation from a single set of controls. It's a relatively clean VCA compressor which generally gives a small bite to things around 4-8 kHz. It can grab quite fast if that's needed. Great on the mix bus to add a little thickening and polish.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual HD670 The Fairchild 670 tube compressor not only achieves record bids in high-end vintage gear auctions, it also delivers some of the finest colorations in compressor history. A six-step switch determines the timing, and the two large Input and Threshold controls adjust the levels. Our model is true to the original signal path, and conveniently provides models for dual, stereo-linked or M/S operation. Inspired by Fairchild 670.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 1 2 Metering selection Input Gain control 3 Time Constant control 4 Balance control 5 D.C. Bias control 6 7 8 9 Thresh control Output control Mix control On/Off switch 10 LAT/VERT switch Function Metering shows either Input, Gain Reduction or Output. Adjust the input gain to the compressor for more distortion characteristics if desired.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The Smart Loudness mode is instead designed to increase naturally the loudness of any type of sound, without introducing distortion. This is achieved through a combination of intelligent upward compression and adaptive limiting. When operating in this mode, the overall perceived loudness of the track can be increased by operating the Loudness control (5). The output level can then be adjusted to avoid clipping.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Dual De-Esser De-essing is an audio effect designed to reduce the amount of excessive sibilance in an audio signal, usually when dealing with the human voice. The Dual De-Esser accurately and seamlessly removes sibilance from audio tracks. The Lo-Band (around 6k for male or 7k female voices) and Hi-Band (around 11k) controls select which portion of the audio spectrum is affected by the De-Esser on each channel.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual DSR De-esser The de-esser is designed to reduce sibilance in human voices, such as excessive presence of S sounds. Due to the special sibilant detection algorithm, the de-esser is completely input level independent. This means that the reduction of sibilants will not change if the input level is changed. For example, changing the microphone amplifier gain does not affect the detector.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual M6 Multiband Dynamics M6 is a six-band multiband compression and expansion tool. The M6 combines multiband compression, equalization, de-essing, expansion, and limiting capabilities into one easy to use interface. The M6 is a powerful effect when the need to perform separate EQ and dynamic processes to different bands on the same input source.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Control Current Band 2-5 control Band Solo Frequency Width Current Band 1 & 6 control Global Knee Mode Selection Global Threshold Global Gain Global Range Global Attack Global Release Global Control Function Shows the currently selected control for band 2 - 5. Solo is used to listen to an individual band, post-process. Band 1 & 6 Frequency selection 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Sets the width of band 1 & 6 from 0.3 (Narrow) to 60 (wide).
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Control Slow/Fast button IN level meter Threshold control Depth control RMS/PEAK button OUT level meter Power button S/C External S/C LISTEN Width control Freq control Type control Function Select the speed at which the PIE reacts to input. Input LED meters. Sets the level at which the PIE opens and lets audio pass. - 36 dB to 12. Sets the level of attenuation from 0 dB (no change to -20 dB). Select RMS or Peak detection.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Control Sidechain Gain Control Sidechain Frequency Control Sidechain BW Control Gain Reduction Meter Active Button Input Meter Output Meter Function Adjust the gain of the side chain by +- 30 dB. Set the sidechain frequency from 40 Hz to 10 kHz. Set the bandwidth of the sidechain EQ from 0.1 (tight) to 5 (wide). 16 LEDs show gain reduction. Turn the Stressor on. When in active audio will pass un-processed for comparison purposes.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 8 Crossover Enable - Switch 9 10 Mode - Switch Power - Switch 11 Soft - Switch 12 13 14 15 Input Gain - Control Output Gain - Control Attack - Control Release - Control Function Engages the crossover for frequency split Dual band limiting. 2x full band limiters in series when The Crossover is disabled. Switch between 2 Band or Brick wall mode. Turn the limiter off. The soft knee setting applies limiting gradually until the ratio is reached.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item 11 12 13 14 Control Power Button Global Knee Control Low Mid Control Mid High Control Function Bypasses the effect. Compression knee adjustment from 4 dB (Soft) to 40 dB (Hard). Adjust the low/mid crossover point frequency. 40 Hz to 1 kHz. Adjust the mid/high crossover point frequency. 640 Hz to 16 kHz. Klark Teknik SQ1 Compressor/Gate A veritable toolbox of dynamics processing, SQ1D provides either compression or gating with side chain filtering and monitoring.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The side chain is equipped with a selectable bandpass filter with wide and narrow responses. This powerful feature greatly extends the capabilities of the multiple compression and gating modes.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Control Comp or Gate button Threshold control Gate Hold control Range control Attack control Release control Function The SQ1 can operate as either a Compressor (Comp) or Gate. Determines when the gate starts to open. Determines the amount of time the gate is held open after the signal falls below the Threshold. The ratio control determines how much compression is applied to the signal.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 1 Attack Control 2 Sustain Control 3 4 5 6 7 Gain Control Mix Control Power Button Input Meter Output Meter Function Adjust the attack portion of the signal. Turn CW for shorter attack and CCW to allow more transient through. Adjust the sustain portion of the signal. Turn CW to shorten the sustain of the signal. Turn CCW to increase the sustained portion of the signal. Adjust the gain or level of the signal when in manual mode. +-24 dB.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 4 Bandwidth Control 5 HF Boost Control 6 HF Atten Control 7 KCS High Frequency Switch 8 Atten Sel Switch 9 10 On/Off Switch Bypass Switch Function This control sets the proportion of frequencies surrounding the centre frequency (determined by the KCS switch) to be affected by the high boost (this is a bandwidth control). This control sets the amount of gain for the high frequency portion of the equalizer.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Dynamic EQ The dynamic EQ is a 4-band parametric dynamic equaliser, which is able to provide frequency selective compression or expansion. The dynamic EQ features proportional-q filters that, when boosting or cutting by small amounts, reduce the bandwidth of the filter compared to the setting at maximum cut/boost. Filter coefficients are calculated at the audio rate to provide a lightning fast attack time, which is essential for transparent operation.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 13 Below 14 15 Fast Rel Fixed 16 Listen 17 18 IN ON Function When the switch is depressed to select Below the threshold’s sensitivity setting remains the same, but the processing is ‘turned on its head’ as compression or expansion is now only applied to signal’s which are below the threshold. Below threshold compression now works like a frequency sensitive gate in that the further below the threshold the signal is, the more it is attenuated.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Modulation: Midas U Flange The flanger effect consists of one or, if configured as stereo, two-tap delay lines. One tap is fixed, and the other tap position is modulated to provide ‘thru-zero’ flanging or single tap modulation when ‘thru-zero’ is off. The perfect effect for that 80’s guitar solo or to give flat keyboard sounds some movement.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Midas U Phase The phaser effect consists of one, or if configured for dual operation, two stereo phasers connected in serial/parallel according to mode setting. This effect is fabulous at adding beatlesque creative movement to vocals.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Pitch Shifter The stereo pitch shifting effect is often used in two different ways. One is to set the Mix knob lower and only use the Cent knob to make a small off set in pitch between the wet and dry sounds. This results in a “voice doubling” effect that thickens the overall sound in a subtler way. The extreme use of the effect is to turn the Mix knob fully clockwise, so the entire signal is affected.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chorus The chorus effect makes one sound source (such as a voice) sound like many such sources singing (or playing) in unison. Since performance in unison is never precise, chorus effects simulate this by making independently adjusted duplicates of the input signal and mixing them back in with the original sound.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Rotor Motor Rotary Motor emulates the sound of a Leslie rotating speaker. The Rotary Motor provides more flexibility than the original and can be used with a variety of instruments, and even vocals, to create a whirling, psychedelic effect. The Low Speed and High-Speed controls adjust the rotational speed of the Slow and Fast Speed selection and can be toggled with the Slow/Fast switch.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Ultra-Dualistic Voice Doubler The Ultra-Dualistic Voice Doubler can be used to make a vocal sound double tracked (also known as ADT Auto Double Track) and was widely used from the 80’s onwards to make vocals sound thicker and larger than life. This effect is based on a legendary processor that gives more realism to the vocal processing by modulating each side of the delayed signal. It can also be used to add warmth and width to keyboard or string parts.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Distortion/Exciter: Enlightenment Bass The Enlightenment Bass adds rich harmonic content based on the lowest fundamental in order to increase the perception of bass in the mix. Adjust Intensity to around -6dB to start. A small amount of Intensity goes a very long way.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Glow From the depths of Mordor the Glow effect brings intense heat and grit to your sounds. Used on a drum group, Glow can add anything from a dash of saturation and glue to an enriched harmonic explosion. You can use it to add a boost to the low mid frequency content and can add a tiny bit of crunch to poke this area through in the mix. Turn up the input trim and balance with the output trim to add more harmonics and compression.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Rack Amp The Rack Amp is designed to reproduce the sound of plugging into a guitar amplifier. Great attention to detail has been taken in modeling the 16 cabinet types to emulate many classic guitar and bass amps. Feeding any Guitar or Bass DI signal into the effect gives great creative scope to control tone. The effect also works on stereo sources like keyboards and can be used to add some extra grit to the sound.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Sub Monster The Submonster is a sub-harmonic synthesizer effect which boosts the low frequencies of an audio signal by generating an additional signal an octave below a given frequency range. The aim of this effect is to add low end to a signal which may have weaker low frequency content or to generally increase the bass frequencies. The Submonster works particularly well on drum tracks, especially bass drums, and when applied to an overall mix.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Tape Saturation As its name suggests, the Tape Saturation effect emulates analogue tape saturation; when the number of magnetised particles required to fully record and reproduce an audio signal exceeds the amount available. This can be heard as analogue ‘warmth’, and similar effects can be achieved in the digital domain by emulating various analogue tape artefacts.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual UNCL.HD MULTIBAND DISTORTION This effect goes to 11, well actually to 12. It’s great for adding subtle warmth to full on distortion to any input. Guitar amp simulation can also be added to further increase the sonic palate available to the engineer. There are three bands, adjustable by a 24 dB per octave crossover filter. Each band has an automatic compressor function controlled by the 'Squash' parameter, to add more punch to the sound before it goes through the distortion.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Input meter Input Trim control Freq range (Low/Mid/High) Type selection X-Over Low control X-Over High control Post Filt button Cab On switch 9 Cab Type selection 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Output Trim control Output meter On/Off button Meter (High/Mid/Low) Squash (High/Mid/Low) control Drive (Low/Mid/High) control Mix (Low/Mid/High) control Trim (High/Mid/Low) control Mute (Low/Mid/High) button Solo (Low/Mid/High) button Function 14 LED
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual M Harmonics This effect adds rich harmonics to signals. From vintage tones to full on fuzz. Choose a blend of 2nd or 3rd harmonics to add depth to drums or other sources. The Drive control increases the amount of the effect. The colour allows tonal changes to be made. Turning the colour control CCW increases bass information while turning CW adds more treble detail.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 16. Talk and Mute Groups Talk Groups The HD96-24 has 12 Talk Groups which can be used to directly communicate with pre-determined groups of paths using the dedicated talkback input or another predefined microphone input. Both inputs and outputs can utilise the Talk Group system. For example, when using in ear monitors have a talk group for the backline techs and another for the band for independent communication. Tip: Talk In can be used for your local talk microphone.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To use Talk Groups: 1. In the Global Assignable Shortcuts area allocate the Talk Groups you wish to use to a shortcut destination. 2. Once a talk group is assigned press the SEL button to talk to the selected paths. Mute groups The HD96-24 has 12 dedicated Mute Groups that can be used alongside VCA mutes to turn on and off selected paths or channels. For example, muting multiple instruments on stage or turn effects off at the end of songs. To set up Mute Groups: 1.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 7. Order Ascending. This function re-orders talk group to be in numerical order (lowest channel first). 8. Order Descending. This function re-orders the talk group in reverse numerical order (highest channel first). 9. Empty the Mute Group of all content by pressing and holding the Empty Group button for a short time until the line completely traces around the outside of the button. 10. Select Inputs or Outputs to be added to a Mute Group. 11. Tabs selection of channels. 12.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 17. Copy and Paste Using copy and paste The copy and paste button (upper-right corner of the widget) lets you copy the parameters of one single channel’s processing areas such as the Configuration, EQ, Compressor, Gate or Sends and paste them to one of the channels of a similar type. This is a GUI only feature. Copy and Paste rules and restrictions Only the same channel type can be copied and pasted.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 4. Press the Copy and Paste icon again to exit copy and paste mode. The source channel will then return to its default blue colour. 5. The Copy All button allows you to copy a complete channel to other channels of the same type. 6. Cancel closes the copy and paste window. It does not undo the copy and paste function.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 18. Assignable Controls and Global Assignable Shortcuts This chapter describes the Assignable controls and Global Assignable Shortcuts. About the Assignable Rotary The Assignable Controls found above the fader banks have a variety of functions which can be navigated via the 4 Assignable arrows found above the Global Assignable Shortcuts area and can be fully customized in the Navigation Page.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Controlling the Assignable rotary controls The Assignable Controls can be scrolled through by using the up and down arrows. The left and right arrows open up various different settings associated to the selected item. As standard there are 8 pages of functions with extra parameters accessed via the left and right arrow buttons. Up to 20 pages maximum can be assigned with various different functions as needed.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Once a channel has been pinned, by pressing the button above the LCD, that channel will not change until the pin has been removed. Once a channel is pinned the rotary encoder can be used to select the channel to be pinned. This can be any input, output or VCA. Remember last pin when turned on (found in preferences, general congiguration) allows you to remove a pin channel temporally and add the same pinned channel back in the same position when set again.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To use Flip Target. 1. Pin to selected output on in preferences. 2. Pin the input channel you wish to use in the place you wish the fader to be. 3. Press the right arrow in the Assignable Control section to display Flip Target/Pin. 4. Turn the rotary encoder of the pinned channel to the Aux or matrix you require. In this example Input 37 send contribution to Aux 37 is pinned to the surface.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Global Assignable Shortcuts Global Assignable Shortcuts are a great way to execute common functions or pre-programmed macros within the console with one button press. Below is a list of functions currently available. This list will increase as the HD system improves over time so be sure to keep your software up to date for the most up to date new features. To set up the Assignable Rotary & Button functions use the Navigation Page. 1.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Below is a list of the parameters available in the Navigation Page which can be added.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual A description of the Global Assignable Shortcuts page: 1. Assignables – either Automation, Groups or Other 2. Tabbed pages available within the Assignables Type. 3. Shortcuts available to add to the surface. Can be selected with a long press then dragged to the page you have selected. 4. Cyclic or List. This determines if the pages will cycle back to the first page after the last page is reached or whether the pages appear in a list only. I.E.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Assignables Types: Groups. Page 1 POP Groups. • All – Scrolls through all channels on the surface and GUI using all banks defined as Area A. • INs – Scrolls through all inputs on the surface and GUI using all banks defined as Area A. • OUTs - Scrolls through all outputs on the surface and GUI using all banks defined as Area A. • VCAs - Scrolls through all VCAs on the surface and GUI using all banks defined as Area A.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 19. Automation (Scenes and Shows) This chapter shows you how to use scenes and shows, which are part of the HD96-24 automation. About Automation The HD96-24 has a new Automation system that is predominantly a GUI-only feature that allows complex editing of scenes and the creation of show files via the GUI. Some controls for storing and recall of scenes can be added to the Global Assignable Shortcuts area.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To create or manage a show: 1. In the top bar menu press the blank area to the left of the MENU button (name of current active scene is usually displayed here). 2. In the pop-up window press Show Manager. This opens the Show Manager page (you can also select Show Manager in the side bar menu). 3. Press the + New symbol to create a new show. It will be given the default name of Untitled Show, which can be edited later. 4. Export the show to USB if required. 5.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Automation controls Although automation is supported on the surface in the Shortcuts area, it requires large amounts of screen support. The GUI provides this in the form of an Automation workflow that gives full scene and show file creation via the Show Manager. Additionally, the events and notes pages can be created, edited and deleted from this workflow.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Playlists A playlist is a way of organising scenes into various different orders, for example if a band changes their set list you can create a new playlist for that setlist. This give you the ability to go back to a previous playlist if required. You can create as many playlists as you like. To create a play list: 1. After creating and loading a show press New in the Playlists area. 2. The currently selected playlist is highlighted in green. 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Scene Equaliser True Audition Preview The Equaliser scene preview function allows you to see changes in different scenes without having to recall a scene. This powerful feature lets you look ahead at possible changes, edit and store any changes to the scene in preview. 1. Select the scene Preview function. 2. Select the scene from the list, the graph will display the EQ of the selected scene which can be changed but will not be audible. 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 20. Show Editor (Recall and Store Scope) This chapter shows you how to use the scope feature of the HD96-24’s automation to include/exclude specific parameters on scene store/recall. The show editor also allows you to see which parameters differ from those saved in the Master Scene with green arrows. If desired, parameters changes can be removed. This allows the master scene to regain control of the parameters in scene recall.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Press the Channel/Scene cell you wish to select. When a cell is selected it is highlighted with thin blue line around the edges. Pressing the channel number or scene number selects all cells related to the chosen channel (vertical) or scene (horizontal). Parameters Mode Overview 1. All Scenes – Any changes made in All Scenes mode will affect all playlists within that show. 2. Current Playlist – Change made will only affect currently loaded playlist. 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 15. The Grid – Shows all affected cells depending on mode selection. 16. Zoom Area – The highlighted area shows where the zoom will focus on. 17. Zoom In/Out – Turns the cell zoom on and off as required. 18. Show Manager – Returns back to the Show Manager. 19. Help – Press for information about the Show Editor. 20. Single Inspection – When in Single Selection mode this column displays the parameters in the selected area. 21.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Note: Copy Actions works with all 3 modes, Recall Scope, Store Scope and Parameters. Store Scope Mode Although store scope is sometimes useful in very specific situations, it must always be used with care. This is because it is possible that control settings will not be stored at all and will consequently be lost. Therefore, it is much safer to use recall scope and always store everything. Please use store scope with great care and observe the caution above.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 21. Events (Automation) This chapter shows you how to use the events of the HD96-24’s automation. About Events There are 3 types of event: Notes, Events and Global Events. Multiple events can be added to a scene. You can have any combination of each kind of event. You can choose whether MIDI events are triggered via the HD96-24 surface or via connected I/O. Notes: Each scene has a Notes area. This is the place to write information about that scene.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual About the Edit Event window 1. Green box indicates current scene. 2. The padlock indicates the Master Scene is locked. 3. Blue box indicates scene to be edited. 4. Add new automation event in selected scene. 5. Trigger the currently selected scene. 6. Copy the selected scene. 7. Edit the selected event. Edit also allows you to edit event names. 8. Delete the selected event. 9. Turn the event on and off as required. 10. Time stamp for selected event. 11.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual MIDI MIDI performs two functions on the HD96-24. It allows the HD96-24 to trigger external MIDI-equipped equipment on each scene change and it also allows external MIDI equipment to trigger a HD96-24 scene change. MIDI output from the HD96-24 can include a globally enabled outgoing message that contains the recalled scene number and is sent out for all recalled scenes.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 22. Crossfade Events Crossfades can be set by adding a Crossfade Event to a scene or to all scenes by using a Global Crossfade Event. Note: Scene events override global events.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 1. Event Title – Name the crossfade event. 2. Crossfade time – Adjust the duration of the fade event. 3. Event Delay – The start of a crossfade event can be delayed if required. 4. Faders On – This option automates the movement of all channel fader including inputs, auxes, matrices and masters. 5. Mutes On – At the end of the crossfade event mutes will either be on or off depending on the stored state. 6.
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HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 24. File Management The File Manager page is the place to organise all your show files, presets and spreadsheets. It allows files to be transferred between the console, mCloud and USB storage easily. Show Manager 1. Show displays all current shows in the console and on your mCloud account. 2. Presets is a list of various types of presets found within the console and synced to your mCloud account. 3. The icon indicates the type of file.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Preset Manager 1. Select Presets to view the preset list within the console and your mCloud account. 2. Different preset types are displayed here and can be selected. 3. A list of presets of the selected type will be displayed with mCloud sync status of each file.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Spreadsheet Import The File Manager page also allows the import of data from a spreadsheet. The mCloud website www.midasconsoles.com has a downloadable spreadsheet template which allows the user to name, colour, set VCAs, Set POPs, Select Aux types and many other features. This spreadsheet can then be loaded directly into the console as a starting point for building your new show. Below are some of the fields in the spreadsheet.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Warning – Start by loading a new blank show. When loading a spreadsheet, the whole system is cleared, any current settings will be lost, and the new settings loaded directly onto the surface. At this point the new settings are not saved and will need to be saved to a master scene, then also saved as a show. 1. Select USB and the folder with the spreadsheet you wish to use. 2. Select the spreadsheet from the list. 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 25. Multiple Consoles and Other Devices Sharing A and B mic preamp inputs The DL231/431 has two preamps per channel, A and B. To use either the A or B side connect directly to the preamp (A or B) you wish to use. Note: Only A or B has control of 48v which is set in the I/O box. DL231 outputs can be patched from any connected console but the DL231 decides which console or direct split of the inputs is in use. The DL231s outputs can be set to either: 1. AES50 A 2.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To patch a P16-M: 1. Select the Busses or Direct Out tab from the left side of the patching workflow. 2. Select Ultranet from the right-side patching tab. 3. After unlocking the patching page select the Output(s) or Direct Out(s) you wish to patch. 4. Select the Ultranet port you wish to use (Port 1 or 2) 5. Now select the Ultranet outputs you wish to use (1-16). To use other Ultranet enabled devices navigate to Expansion Cards page in the side bar menu.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 26. Preferences (Console Configuration) This chapter explains functions found in the Preferences page. The various Console Configuration pages can be found by pressing the Menu button in the top bar and selecting Preferences. All changes in this section are global and not affected or stored by the automation system. Monitor Configuration In the Monitor Configuration page various functions can be set globally. The controls are identical for the Monitor A and B bus.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 1. Monitor Level Meter. 2. Adjust the level of the Monitor bus. 3. Display of the Monitor bus delay in millisecond. 4. Display of the Monitor bus delay in meters. 5. Monitor bus delay control, up to 500ms delay is available. 6. Monitor bus delay on/off button 7. Dim the Solo level by -20 db. 8. Turns Input Pre Fade Listen (PFL) on. 9. Turns Output Pre Fade Listen (PFL) on. 10. Enter Solo Add mode on the chosen monitor bus.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Talk & Oscillator Configuration 1. Engage the Talk bus to internal. 2. Engage the Talk bus to external. 3. Talk bus Limiter to protect against loud signals. 4. Talk bus level control. 5. Talk Mic Gain control. 6. Talkback level control. 7. Send the Oscillator to the internal bus. 8. Send the Oscillator to the external bus. 9. Level control for the Oscillator. 10. Frequency control of the Oscillator (50 Hz to 5 kHz). 11. Oscillator fixed to 1 kHz. 12.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Solo Bus Configuration The Solo System page allows the use of Solo in Place. This is also where you can set the PFL and AFL Levels and how you interact with the SEL and SOLO buttons. 1. Long hold to Activate Solo In Place mode. 2. PFL Level control. 3. AFL Level control. 4. Input Select Follows Solo. When you press Solo on an input channel it also selects it. 5. Output Select Follows Solo. When you press Solo on an Output bus it also selects it. 6. Input Solo Follows Select.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual DSP Configuration 1. Clocking selection for Primary source. 2. Clocking selection for Secondary source. 3. Snake 1 Connection choice. Either Optical (Fibre up to 500 m) or Copper (Cat 5 up to 100m). 4. Snake 2 Connection choice. Either Optical (Fibre up to 500 m) or Copper (Cat 5 up to 100m). 5. Remote Snake 1 Connection choice. Either Optical (Fibre up to 500 m) or Copper (Cat 5 up to 100m). This selects the type of connection used for the DN9680. 6.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Clocking In order for the HD96-24 to function correctly, Clocking must be synchronised and stable. The HD96-24 can utilise it's own internal clock or synchronise from an external source. Setting the Clock source to Master utilises the internal clock. (Primary & Secondary settings do not apply). Setting the Clock source to Slave will utilise either the Primary or Secondary selected sources. Options for these sources are available in the lists.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Hardware Configuration Brightness page In the Hardware configuration pages, you will find controls to adjust many aspects of the system’s appearance. In the Brightness page there are controls to adjust brightness of individual elements or globally between 0 and 100% (0.5% – 100% for the Screen). • Global – Adjusts the whole system’s luminosity at once. • Screen – Adjust the brightness of the GUI Screen. • Backlight – Adjust the backlight level of the GUI Screen.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Equaliser Colours The colours for each EQ band and filters on the surface controls and also via the GUI Equaliser display can be customised by selecting the control and picking a colour from the pop-up menu. This choice is global across the console. Dynamics Colours The colours for the Gate and Compressor section can be customised by selecting the control and picking a colour from the pop-up menu. This choice is global across the console controls and GUI.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Main Bus Colours The colours for the Pan, Delay and Mono bus can be customised by selecting the control and picking a colour from the pop-up menu. This choice is global across the console controls and GUI.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual General Configuration 1. In the Pinning section there are options to decide whether the console will remember the last select Pin when reactivating the pinning system. 2. Pin To Selected Output Pins the channel in Flip Mode. This function allows the selected input channel to be pinned to the surface in the current flipped Aux send state. For example, use this mode to pin your main vocal level in a monitor wedge to a fader so it is always available.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual License Information In this section information on various 3rd party apps can be found. Console Registration New consoles will need to be registered in order to enjoy the full benefits of the Midas mCloud system. Head to cloud.midasconsoles.com/drive/devices to start the process.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Network Configuration The Network configuration page presents you with the option to connect over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Select a network and enter the network password. Press the Connect To Wi-Fi to establish a connection. Note: You can set up a personal hotspot on a mobile/cell phone to connect to the mCloud if required.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The system will tell you once a network connection has been established. Press Configure Wi-Fi if you wish to forget the current connection. An Ethernet connection can be made if you have a wired connection available . This can be set up manually or automatically with DHCP. Press Apply and Connect to make the connection.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Time Zone Configuration To change the time of the console simply select your current time zone. This means all your files and presets will be time stamped with the correct time and date for future reference if required.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 27. Delay Compensation (Latency) A time delay is induced in a channel’s signal by placing, for example, an insert (internal or external) or GEQ in its path. This delay affects system latency and can also produce undesirable audio effects such as comb filtering. To overcome this the HD96-24 system incorporates a system of user-configurable delay compensation parameters.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To access the delay compensation options In the GUI, choose Menu > Preferences > and then click the DSP Configuration tab. 1. Input Channel - Time-aligns the output of all input channels, regardless of whether or not they have an active insert. When this option is switched off, any input channels with inserts will be delayed relative to those input channels that do not have inserts. A choice of 1,2 or 3 inserts can be compensated for.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual GUI Delay Compensation Presets The system delay compensation (latency) is configured in the Delay Compensation section found in Preferences in the GUI side bar menu within the DSP page. For a description of the delay compensation options and details of when best to use them, see the table above. In this table the Description column explains what happens when the delay compensation option is selected (switched on). 1.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Master to Matrix Post-Processing This is the last option in the delay compensation page. You have a choice of tap-off point, so you can choose to send either a pre-master or post-master channel processed signal to the matrix channels. This is a global setting and affects all master -> matrix contributions.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 28. Panel Connections Front Panel Connections A USB drive can be used on the front panel to save and load shows, user libraries or other settings. Any standard USB key can be used with no limit on size of key. The Talk Mic input can be used to add a talk back mic, a gain control next to the input can be used to adjust the mic pre amp to a suitable level. 6.35 mm Headphone sockets can be found under each side of the surface.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Rear Panel Connections 1. Power on switch 2. 100v-240v IEC socket 3. Internal fan 4. Ethernet port 5. Fader port USB hub 6. 2 x Hyper-mac snake connections (192 channels per connection via optical fibre or Cat5e copper) 7. Diagnostics port (for Midas use) 8. AES3 1-4 Digital I/O and AES Sync I/O. 9. MIDI In, Out Thru 10. Word clock I/O BNC 75 Ω 11. HDMI outputs for connecting external monitors 12. Talkback input 13. 8 x Midas microphone input preamplifiers 14.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 29. Inputs All inputs channels are mono by default, although any 2 adjacent channels can be either linked to form a stereo pair or a full stereo channel. This is achieved in the Configuration widget and described in the Stereo Linking chapter. The order of processing in the signal path of all channel types is basically the same.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Input channel routing The diagram below shows the default signal path. This chapter will explain each of these groups of controls, showing the significant functions on both the control surface and GUI.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Input channel areas of the control surface The surface has 28 possible locations for inputs to be freely assigned to. Channels can be located in any of the 3 Banks of 8 and/or 1 Bank of 4 as discussed in the Navigation section earlier in this manual. When an input channel is selected, its channel settings are brought to the surface controls and to the GUI input widget.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The following processing sections are available: 1. Configuration (Config, Linking & Stereo, Patching, Direct Output and Options) 2. Equaliser 3. Gate 4. Compressor 5. Effects 6.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual For details of how to navigate the GUI channel strip, see “Navigation via the GUI”.
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HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel View Workflow The Channel View widget utilises a large portion of the GUI in order to display as much information as possible on the selected channel. 1. Touching into each area opens up those settings into the right-hand side for detailed editing. This workflow is great for sound check given an overview of all the essential tools needed to craft a great mix. 2.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Side Bar Area The HD 96-24 has various side bar views which can be easily changed and display a wide variety of information in different ways. The following sections detail the various different displays. Tip - Auto One Shot Pot mode automatically maps rotary controls from the currently selected widget area to the 8 assignable pots to the left of the screen.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel View This view displays currently selected channel information and aids navigation by pressing to access various different pages depending on which workflow is active. 1. Side Bar View - navigation arrows select view. 2. Channel Info – Displays Channel Name, Icon, Colour and Tags. Press in the area type you wish to edit which then opens the channel list edit page. 3. Configuration - Opens the configuration widget. 4.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Sends Overview This view displays the currently selected channel’s Aux and Matrices send level and Pre/Post information. The Channel Detail Area gives a simultaneous display of the status of all busses. It displays the if the bus is stereo or mono, levels sent to the busses, shows which are on/off and if they are pre- or post-fader. For details, see diagram below. • Mix bus sends are brightly colored when they are on. • Mix bus sends are dimmed when they are off. 1.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Send Detail Area This view shows the send levels for the currently selected channel for 8 mono or 4 stereo output’s at a time. 1. Navigate left and right using the arrows in blocks of 8. 2. Each Aux Displays in either Mono or Stereo. There is a level and pan control (if stereo). A slope indicated a post fade send. A block indicates a pre fade send. There are 3 meters which display channel Send level, Aux Output Gain Reduction and Output level.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Aux return mode When the Aux Return Mode button is active on an input channel it prohibits that channel becoming a tape return when virtual sound check is engaged. This means aux returns channels can be used for effects with virtual sound check playback. Aux Returns are also delay compensated to allow for effect timing variations.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Pressing the Add button opens up the Select or remove page. Tap on the effect you wish to use and press the Add button to load that effect into the chosen slot. If enough DSP is available, the effect will load. The red bar will wiggle if there is not enough DSP left. The amount of DSP left is shown by the Slots Available indicator. Touching each filled effect slot or the edit button will open the effect ready for parameter adjustment.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 1. The surface uses a 12-segment LED meter in both the banks and surface config area. These default to monitor pre-fader signal level. Meter range is +20 dB to -35dB, in 5 dB increments on small meter displays (shown below); 1dB increments on the large meter displays (above). Input Inserts Input channel insert section provides a send out of - and return to - signal path, primarily so that external dynamic or effects processors can be added to the signal’s processing.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Direct Output The direct output section provides a way of leaving the surface via an I/O box or a multitrack recording system. It lets you take a signal directly out of a defined point in the input channel’s signal path and route it a physical output (a physical connection via one of the I/O boxes). The pick off point by default is set pre-processing ready for virtual sound-check use. It can be set post processing or post fader if required.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Safes Each input channel has 8 different Safes that protect specific controls/areas or the whole channel against changes from the automation system. You can switch the safes on/off by using the Safe buttons in the Options tab. The same buttons are also displayed on the Channel View widget.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Tip: Try compressing a Bass Guitar using a Bass Drum to trigger the sidechain of the compressor. This will let the Bass Drum cut through a mix a little more. 1. Input Meter - Input metering to the compressor. 2. Gain Reduction (GR) - Gain reduction meter. 3. Threshold - Sets the signal level above which gain reduction starts to be applied. Range is from -50 dB to +25 dB. 4. Ratio - Adjusts amount of compression applied to signals above threshold.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Compressor The input channel compressor has four styles — Corrective, Adaptive, Creative and Vintage — which are selectable via the Mode button. While the dynamic section is displaying the compressor, all of its controls are enabled except the hold control knob. Compressor modes Corrective mode (exponential peak - fast) This is a peak sensing compressor (like many older designs) with exponential attack and release.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Adaptive mode (exponential RMS - accurate) This is a root-mean-square (RMS) sensing compressor with exponential attack and release. The RMS averaging process interacts with the attack and release to produce a very adaptive envelope character. This allows faster attacks on large (over-threshold) signal changes and produces slower attacks on small signal changes, regardless of attack time setting.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Vintage mode (adaptive peak - bright) This is a peak sensing compressor with a partially adaptive nature. It produces extremely subtle attack and release curves during the onset of compression that are largely independent of the envelope control settings.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Knee The soft knee curves behave in a traditional way to blend the compression ratio around the threshold setting but more importantly they also have a significant effect on the attack envelope shapes. The soft knee typically slows down attack speed on signals in the knee area, which is desirable for natural sounding compression because it compliments the reduced ratio effect of the soft knee. This produces very gentle compression in the knee region.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Gate While the dynamic section is addressing the gate, all of its controls are enabled except the Make Up control and KNEE buttons. 1. Threshold - Sets signal level at which gate opens. Range is from -50 dB to +25 dB. 2. Range - Control adjusts the amount of gain reduction applied to the signal below threshold. Controls the maximum gain reduction that is possible. Range is from minus infinity (-∞) to zero. 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual EQ The input channel equaliser is a four-band parametric EQ that allows tonal control of the input signal via the surface parametric EQ section or via the GUI. An additional three shelving modes are available for bands 1 and 4. Any combination of the four bands can be used to manipulate the signal’s frequency response. The Input and Channel View widgets contain the EQ on/off switch and all parameters to adjust the EQ section.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 1. EQ Audition Mode - EQ Preview (see EQ Audition section). 2. EQ Preview - Preview EQ in different scenes and apply to current scene. 3. Copy & Paste - EQ copy & paste (see Copy & Paste Chapter 17). 4. AI settings - Opens the EQ AI options. 5. Band 1 & 4 shape - Changes the band 4 filter shape between Bell, Bright, Classic or Soft. Changes the band 1 filter shape between Bell, Deep, Classic or Warm. 1. Filter On/Off - High/low pass filter on/off. 2.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The Bass EQ band can be switched from bell to any of three other shelving modes: Warm, Classic, and Deep. Filters The difference between the shelf filters is subtle and, if you do not have time to experiment, it is probably best to use classic because this is the best all round filter. However, when you do have time to experiment you may find the other types each have their uses.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Tip: This phase control can be used to control phase alignments to inputs for multi mic setups, on a drum kit for example or multiple microphones on the same guitar cab. Note: The Phase filter replaces the LPF filter. The Treble band can be used as a high filter by changing the shape to Bright, Classic or Soft modes. 1. The Phase function (All Pass Filter) is the last tab in the EQ widget display. 2. Phase On button.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Mixes Each input channel can send a variable contribution to each of the 96 flexi-aux busses (aux sends) and to each of the 24 matrix busses. The bus contributions are controlled by either the assignable controls or flip to faders that give continuous adjustment (in the range +6dB to off) of subgroup levels sent to matrix mixes. The controls in the assignable sections can include pan and level control for each bus, whose function depends on the current bus mode in operation.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Input channel Pick Off points Input channels can have the Aux bus pick off point changed on a per channel basis and can be changed in many different ways via the Manchino page, see chapter 33 for information. To change individual Pick Off points of input channels navigate to the Sends page in either the Home, Channel View, Automation or FOH workflow. Then select the bank of Auxes you wish to alter. Note: the tap off points cannot be changed for Flexi-Auxes.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Masters Section and Pan Control The masters have extensive support on both the control surface and the GUI. In general, there are three routing switches to the master busses and pan control. Pan provides master panning and also provides two-way panning for any stereo mix groups, subgroups etc. When used for monitor applications, aux, mix and main busses are controlled from the channel master pan and fader. AFL solos also operate as a default from the main solo switch. 1.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 30. Outputs This chapter shows you the areas on the surface that are used to manage the outputs and also describes their function. There are five types of output: flexi aux, auxes, group, masters and matrices. All output channel strips can be seen in the GUI by selecting the outputs tab in the navigation page. Different widgets can be recalled by touching in each section of the output channel strip overview area.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual GUI channel strips Similarly, to the inputs, when an output bank is selected (Flexi Aux, Aux, Matrix or Master), the selected outputs ‘overview’ appears in the GUI output overview area in the bottom half of the GUI, as illustrated in the figures on the following pages. This overview display provides controls and status information and gives direct access to the processing widgets.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Master Section on the control surface The MASTER area allows control of the main stereo and mono bus outputs.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Output metering Signal level monitoring of the stereo outputs is available for the stereo masters on the surface and in the GUI. Metering for all other outputs is a GUI only feature. These meters can be found in various places like the channel overview area, workflows and widgets. These meters give an accurate display of the levels within the system.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual EQ (Equaliser) For tonal control of the aux, matrix and master output signals, the output channel EQ has the option of a 4 band swept parametric EQ (PEQ). The parametric EQ section of the channel allows tonal control of the input signal. The EQ contains all the PEQ controls, along with a shelving mode selection button and another set of band selection buttons. All the outputs, except returns, have 4-band PEQs.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Output Configuration Patching The patching page contains controls for the direct Input, time compensation and output mute and level. 1. Aux Compressor Side Chain patch information. 2. Send and Return compensation on/off. In general, this will need to be on in order to preserve audio time alignment. 3. Aux Insert Send patch information. 4. Insert On/Off. 5. Insert Return A patch information. 6. Insert Return B patch information. 7. Bus Output mute. 8.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 1. Direct Input Mute – Mutes the Direct Input if required. 2. Direct Input Level Control – Adjusts the direct input level up to 10 dB. 3. Direct Input Patch information. 4. Direct Input Point – Choose where the signal is injected in the signal path, pre or post channel processing. 5. Metering for selected output. Safes Each output channel has six types of output channel safes that each protects a specific control/area from the automation system.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Processing Order Similarly, to the input channels, you can change the processing order on all of the output channels. Hold and drag to reorder the processing blocks. The Insert point can only be moved post fader as shown below. Mixes Each of the aux and master output channels can send a variable contribution to each of the matrices.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Outputs macro interrogation control 1. Press and hold the macro you wish to Interrogate (SOLO, MUTE, GROUP MODE or TALK ON). The path colours will change to show which macro is selected. SOLO = Yellow, MUTE = Red, GROUP MODE = Black, FLEXI AUX = Blue and TALK = Green. 2. Select the path or paths to instantly activate the selected macro function. Long holding on a selected path will select all paths on current page.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Contributors The Contributors page found in the Home and FOH workflows displays all channels currently sending or active in that output. This allows these channels to be called to the surface quickly in banks of 8. In the example below channels 1-40 have been turned on ready to send to the aux mix. Contributor Controls allow changes to be made quickly to all contributions to the selected Aux or Matrix. The options are: 1.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 31. GUI Menu (Side Bar Menu) The GUI is a very powerful multi-functional tool that forms the core of the HD96-24 system. It gives you total control and monitoring of the operating environment, enhances control surface operation (you can operate the HD96-24 fully by GUIonly) and allows the use of internal and external devices. To facilitate this the GUI incorporates a simple-to-use GUI menu.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 32. Configuring a virtual soundcheck Virtual sound check has become part of the modern day engineer’s toolkit in order to test the sound in a room before the band arrive. The HD96-24 virtual soundcheck system is designed to make this process quick and easy. Virtual Sound Check sends audio from the patched I/O Port to the Input Channels in place of the live inputs, temporarily overriding the normal preamp input patch.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 33. Manchino (Multi Edit Page) The definition of Manchino (Manchester Cappuccino): 1. Four shots of espresso with a dash of foam used to keep engineers focused in the creation of the Midas HD96-24 system. 2. The name of the multi edit page that revolutionises how engineers interact with a mixing console. The Manchino page is the heart of the HD96-24 system and can be used to do countless tasks and make complex changes possible but with only a few short touches.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Linecheck Page 1. Three tabs to select Inputs, Auxes or Matrices & Masters. Only one page can have selections at any one time. For example, you can’t edit Inputs and Auxes at the same time. 2. Paths can be selected individually or selecting all by pressing and holding. After selecting all, channels can be pressed again to deselect or press and hold to deselect all. 3. Deselect All clears all current path selections. 4.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Equaliser Page Equaliser Solo view In the Equaliser page, If one path is selected the EQ for that path is displayed and can be edited in a similar way to the main Equaliser found in the various workflows and widgets. Note: With no channels selected press and hold EQ ON to see which channels the EQ is turned on. No other buttons in this page display overview information. 1. Select a single path to edit. 2.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Equaliser Multiple Select view If two or more paths are selected the Equaliser Page allows multiple paths to be edited as one. For example, select a monitor speaker aux POP group and take a little 1 kHz out of every mix. 1. Select 2 or more paths to edit at once. 2. Each path’s EQ will be displayed in the window. Only 16 paths will be displayed if more than 16 paths are selected.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Compressor Page Compressor Solo view In the Compressor page, If one path is selected the compressor for that path is displayed and can be edited in a similar way to the main Compressor found in the various workflows and widgets with some parameters controlled by the vertical assignable controls. 1. Compression graph (can be used to adjust threshold by swiping up and down). 2. Sidechain frequency display (swipe left to right to change frequency). 3. Input level meters. 4.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Compressor Multiple Select View If two or more paths are selected the Compressor Page it allows multiple paths to be edited as one. For example, select the playback system POP group and change the compression mode to all of the members of the group all at once. This allows you to hear the differences between the various modes in one swift action across all tracks.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Gate Page In the Gate page, If one path is selected the gate for that path is displayed and can be edited in a similar way to the main gate found in the various workflows and widgets with some parameters controlled by the vertical assignable controls. 1. Gate graph (can be used to adjust threshold by swiping up and down). 2. Sidechain frequency display (swipe left to right to change frequency). 3. Input level meters. 4. Gain attenuation meters. 5.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Gate Multiple Select View If two or more path’s are selected in the Gate Page it allows multiple gates to be edited as one. For example, select the drum POP group and turn off all the gates at once for mic tapping/line checking, once drum channels are tested, turn all the gates on again. 1. Individual gate graphs for all selected channels including gain attenuation meters. 2. Switch between Gate and Sidechain view. 3.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Manchino Sends Page "With great power comes great responsibility" The sends page revolutionises how engineers interact with a console. Multiple send levels can be changed to many destinations, all relative to the original values.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Sends Unfold Channels When you unfold an Aux, it means you can see the separate input channels sending to that Aux in banks of 8 on the vertical assignable controls. For example, below the drum channels are unfolded from Aux 1&2. 1. Press to unfold select channels from the selected Aux. 2. Channels active in the chosen Aux will be displayed here in banks of 8. 3. Use the arrows to navigate through the banks of channels. 4.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Manchino Safes In this page it is possible to globally apply Safes to the console. Safes are set relative to the type of channel and stop scene information from being recalled. 1. All – Safe from automation all channel parameters. 2. Gate – Safe from automation for input channels gate settings. 3. Comp – Safe from automation for compressor settings. 4. Filters – Safe from automation for Filter settings. 5. Equaliser – Safe from automation for EQ settings. 6.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 34. Update Manager Console Updater The HD96-24 is at the start of its journey and will grow and develop over many years. Essential updates will bring new features, increase productivity and workflows. There are three ways to update the console, either using the internet via the built in Wi-Fi (Remote), via mCloud profile or with a USB file download from the Midas website. You will also find the release notes and full update procedure documentation.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 3. Add updates from a USB stick to the console. 4. Current available updates are listed here 5. Release notes for the currently selected update are shown here. 6. Install the selected update with a long button press. 7. Current software version. Surface Updater 1. Reboot surface - In the event of the Dream flow GUI freezing it is possible to restart the system. Audio will continue to pass during this process.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual I/O Box & Device Updater I/O Box & Device Update Note: I/O boxes will need to be updated in order to work with the HD96-24 system. The I/O Box and Device updater page can be found in the Update Manager tab (side bar menu). With all your I/O connected with the console as master clock, press Sync I/O and follow the instructions. Updated I/O boxes will still work and are fully compatible with Pro Series consoles. 1. Press Sync I/O. Any I/O racks will appear after the I/O scan.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 35. Channel AI The thought of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a mixing console could be seen as thought provoking, futuristic or even scary. Channel AI is designed to help not hinder, to suggest, not take over and to give a guide to help improve your sound and workflow. The innovative ability to analyse a channel and let the system tell you what the instrument type may be has many applications. This can save vital set-up time.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual How to profile a channel When profiling a channel, the signal is captured post preamp and is not affected by any channel processing performed on that channel. For the best results the input level of the channel to be profile should be between -30 dB and 20 dB making sure to avoid clipping. 1. Press the profile button when audio is playing. Each time a channel is profiled a new profile is created.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 3. Delete Each profile can be deleted by pressing the delete button located beside the profile button. When a profile is deleted, all the other profiles get numbered according to the same criteria used when they were generated. 4. Auto Name After a channel has been profiled the system will tell you what it believes the instrument or vocal is. This is achieved by in depth analysis of the audio signal and based on the Midas database.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual EQ Suggestions 1. Select the Profile you wish to use. 2. If the instrument has been detected correctly, all the suggestions names and settings with gains and BW for the various bands will appear in the list depending on instrument detected. 3. Press Apply to recall the selected preset. Presets currently include: • Kick: Flat, Sub, Deep, Tight, Rock, Click, Corrective. • Snare: Deep, Tight, Presence, Snap, Corrective. • Tom: Deep, Tight, Snap, Corrective.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Compressor suggestions 1. Select the Profile you wish to use. 2. If the instrument has been detected correctly, the suggested name and presets will appear in the list. This is dependant on instrument detected. 3. Press Apply to recall the selected preset.
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Gate suggestions 1. Select the Profile you wish to use. 2. If the instrument has been detected correctly, all the suggestions names and settings will appear in the list depending on instrument detected. 3. Press Apply to recall the selected preset. Kick, Snare and Tom drum mics will have a suggestion called "Natural”; whose settings are fully adaptive.
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HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Input / Output Characteristics Surface input impedance Non-clip maximum input level Input gain Phantom power (switchable per input) Talk mic impedance Talk mic gain Talk mic max level Talkback impendance Talkback gain Talkback max level Surface output impedance Surface output gain Surface output max level Dynamic range Maximum voltage gain Crosstalk at 1 kHz Crosstalk at 10 kHz Fader / pan cut off at 1 kHz Fader / pan cut off at 10 kHz Headphones output impedance Headphones
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