DSP 204, DSP 206, DSP 306, DSP 408 digital speaker management system user manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information.............................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 1.3 Symbols and signal words..............................................................
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐ ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for amplification, mixing and playback of signals from musical instruments and microphones. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Features 3 Features n Digital mixer n Inputs: – DSP 204 (item no. 435191): 2 mono channels (XLR chassis sockets) for signals with line level – DSP 206 (item no. 435192): 2 mono channels (XLR chassis sockets) for signals with line level – DSP 306 (item no. 435193): 3 mono channels (XLR chassis sockets) for signals with line level – DSP 408 (item no. 435194): 4 mono channels (XLR chassis sockets) for signals with line level n Outputs: – DSP 204 (item no.
Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Installation and starting up Configuration example 2 The illustrations show schematically how one device or several devices can be inte‐ grated into a local area network (LAN). Computer WIFI Router Computer ID 1 ID 2 Configuration example 3 The illustrations show schematically how a device can be configured via the serial port.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel % ö INPUTS OUTPUTS ( DSP 408 ) * + ENTER DIGITAL MATRIX PROCESSOR USB 96kHz Sampling Rate, 40-bit DSP Processor, 24-bit AD/DA Convertor PARAMETER # $ & ' 1 [INPUTS] Level indicator for the input channels. The number of channels depends on the device design. The red [CLIP] LEDs indicate overload (clipping). In this case the level of the input signal is too high.
Connections and controls Rear panel , - . 0 1 / 11 Plug for mains cable with fuse holder 12 [POWER] Main switch. Turns the device on and off 13 [ETHERNET] RJ45 socket as a LAN port to connect with your network 14 [RS232/485PORT] D-Sub socket for remote control or for the cascading of several devices 15 [OUTPUTS] XLR chassis plugs for the output channels. The number of channels depends on the device design. 16 [INPUTS] XLR chassis sockets for the output channels.
Operating on the unit 6 Operating on the unit Starting the device Connect the device to the power grid and turn it on with the main switch to start operation. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The device is then ready for use. The display shows the model name and the user preset that's currently active. The device can only be operated directly with the buttons if it is not being controlled via USB, LAN or the serial interface.
Operating on the unit User presets All device settings can be saved in up to 20 different user presets and then recalled as needed. That way you can easily restore your settings for different rooms or stage set-ups. Save use preset 1. Press [SAVE]. ð The ‘Store Preset’ menu opens. 2. Use the jog wheel to select a user preset between ‘U01’ and ‘U20’ . Press the jog wheel to confirm. 3. Using the jog wheel, enter the name of the user preset by changing the Default Preset standard value.
Operating on the unit Input settings 1. Press the [EDIT] button assigned to the desired channel. ð The settings menu for the desired channel will open. The display shows ‘GAIN’ . 2. In the basic state of the menu, you can set the level of the channel within a range of –60 dB…+12 dB using the jog wheel. 3. Press the respective button to set further parameters for the channel. Use the jog wheel to set the desired value of the parameter. Press the jog wheel to confirm.
Operating on the unit Output settings 1. Press the [EDIT] button assigned to the desired channel. ð The settings menu for the desired channel will open. The display shows ‘GAIN’ . 2. In the basic state of the menu, you can set the level of the channel within a range of –60 dB…+12 dB using the jog wheel. 3. Press the respective button to set further parameters for the channel. Use the jog wheel to set the desired value of the parameter. Press the jog wheel to confirm.
Operating on the unit Param‐ eter Button Selection range Meaning ‘GATE’ 1× [COMP/ GATE] ‘T’ : ‘-90dB’ … ‘-0dB’ Parameters for the noise gate: Threshold, hold, attack, release ‘HT’ : ‘10ms’ … ‘999ms’ ‘AT’ : ‘1ms’ … ‘999ms’ ‘RT’ : ‘10ms’ … ‘3000ms’ ‘LIMIT’ ‘PHASE’ 2× [COMP/ GATE] ‘TH’ : ‘-90dB’ … ‘+20dB’ [PHASE] ‘0’ , ‘180’ ‘AT’ : ‘1ms’ … ‘999ms’ Parameters for the limiter: Threshold, attack, release ‘RT’ : ‘10ms’ … ‘3000ms’ Inversion of phase length digital speaker management system 16
Control on the computer 7 Control on the computer Installing and starting the software 1. Place the CD with the software into the CD drive of a computer with a Win‐ dows operating system and start the installation programme that matches the device you have. 2. Follow the instructions of the installation programme until it is finished. 3. Connect your computer via a USB cable to the device and switch the device on. ð The operating system recognizes the newly added USB device. 4.
Control on the computer Parts of the programme window All of the programme window tabs have a similar design and are grouped into the following areas: # $ ö % & ' 1 Tabs for selecting a function group 2 Main menu 3 Button for the status of the connection to the computer 4 Display area 5 Control area 6 Buttons for quick access to the important presets Main menu Menu item Meaning ‘File’ Load user presets and save them on the computer ‘Link’ Assign input and output channels ‘Copy’ Co
Control on the computer Buttons for quick access to the impor‐ tant presets Range Meaning Address Display of the ID of the device in a serial configuration or IP address for integrating into a local net‐ work Preset Display of the current user preset Store Save user preset Recall Call up user preset “Gain” tab Range Meaning Display area The signal curve of the input and output channels is displayed graphically.
Control on the computer “Gate” tab Range Meaning Display area Shows the current settings of the noise gate for the respective channel, with a symbolic level indi‐ cator symbol appearing next to it for the input channels. The red dot on the curve represents the cur‐ rent signal.
Control on the computer “Comp” tab Range Meaning Display area Shows the current settings of the compressor function for the respective output channel, with a sym‐ bolic level indicator symbol appearing next to it for the input channels. The red dot on the curve rep‐ resents the current signal.
Control on the computer “Limit” tab Range Meaning Display area Shows the current settings of the limiter for the respective channel, with a symbolic level indicator symbol appearing next to it for all channels.
Control on the computer “Delay” tab Range Meaning Display area Shows the set delays for all input and output channels. Control area Drag the fader with the mouse to set the delay for the respective channel. Press one of the buttons ‘ms’ , ‘m’ or ‘ft’ to select the unit to use.
Control on the computer “Matrix” tab Range Meaning Display area Shows the current configuration of input to output channels. Output and input channels can be renamed. Click on a function area (e.g. ‘GEQ’ or ‘DELAY’ ) to open the tab in which you can directly enter the corresponding parameters. Control area By clicking with the mouse you can connect any input channel to any output channel. Each output channel can be freely assigned to one input channel or a mix of several input channels.
Control on the computer “GEQ” tab Range Meaning Display area Shows the setting of the graphic equalizer for the selected input channel. Click on the ‘EQ Bypass’ button to temporarily switch off the equalizer function for this channel or on the ‘EQ Reset’ button to return the equalizer to its basic status. Control area Drag the fader with the mouse to set the boost or cut for each of the available frequency bands. To select a channel, click on the buttons ‘InA’ … ‘InD’ .
Control on the computer “In” tab Range Meaning Display area Use the option fields ‘Mag’ and ‘PHASE’ to switch the diagram from Cartesian coordinates (level vs. frequency) to polar coordinates (angle vs. frequency). Use the option field ‘SHOW ALL EQ’ to show the parameters for all nine of the frequency bands.
Control on the computer “Out” tab Range Meaning Display area Use the option fields ‘Mag’ and ‘PHASE’ to switch the diagram from Cartesian coordinates (level vs. frequency) to polar coordinates (angle vs. frequency). Use the option field ‘SHOW ALL EQ’ to show the parameters for all nine of the frequency bands.
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Inputs Outputs Type XLR Level +18 dBu (max.) Impedance 1 MΩ (stereo), 500 kΩ (mono) Type XLR Level +20 dBu (max.) Impedance < 500 Ω Frequency response 20 Hz … 20 kHz THD < 0.
Technical specifications Block diagram INA INB A/D A/D GAIN GAIN GATE GATE MUTE MUTE HP/LP HP/LP GEQ GEQ PEQ PEQ PHASE PHASE DEL AY DEL AY XO VER PEQ GAIN MUTE COMP LIMIT PHASE DEL AY LINK D/A OUT1 XO VER PEQ GAIN MUTE COMP LIMIT PHASE DEL AY LINK D/A OUT2 XO VER PEQ GAIN MUTE COMP LIMIT PHASE DEL AY LINK D/A OUT3 XO VER PEQ GAIN MUTE COMP LIMIT PHASE DEL AY LINK D/A OUT4 XO VER PEQ GAIN MUTE COMP LIMIT PHASE DEL AY LINK D/A OUT5 XO
Plug and connection assignment 9 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Protecting the environment 10 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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