Ashly DIGIMIX18 User Manual

18 Channel Digital Mixer

Operating Manual

ASHLY AUDIO INC.

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Important Safety Instructions

Consignes de sécurité à lire attentivement

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature ac­companying the device.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

6. Do not use this apparatus near water.

7. Clean only with dry cloth.

8. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.

9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus.

10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding­type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third ground­ing prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your

safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par-

ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.

12. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufac-

turer.

13. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.

15. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or ob­jects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Le symbole de la èche dans un triangle équilateral symbolisant la foudre
est prévu pour sensibiliser l’utilisateur à la présence de tension de voltage
non isolée à l’intérieur de l’appareil. Elle pourrait constituer un danger de
risque de décharge électrique pour les utilisateurs. Le point d’exclamation
dans le triangle équilatérale alerte l’utilisateur de la présence de consignes
qu’il doit d’abord consulter avant d’utiliser l’appareil.

1. Lisez ces instructions.

2. Conservez ces instructions.

3. Observez les avertissements.

4. Suivez ces instructions.

5. Pour réduire le risque de feu ou la décharge électrique, ne pas
exposer cet appareil pour pleuvoir ou l'humidité.

6. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau.

7. Le nettoyer à l’aide d’un tissus sec.

8. Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation, installer selon les

consignes du fabricant.

9. Eloigner des sources de chaleur tel: radiateurs, fourneaux ou

autres appareils qui produisent de la chaleur.

10. Ne pas modier ou amputer le système de la mise à terre. Une
prise avec mise à terre comprend deux lames dont une plus large
ainsi qu’une mise à terre: ne pas la couper ou la modier. Si la prise
murale n’accepte pas la che, consulter un électricien pour qu’il

remplace la prise désuète.

11. Protéger le cordon de secteur contre tous bris ou pincement qui

pourraient l’endommager, soit à la che murale ou à l’appareil.

12. N’employer que les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant.

13. N’utiliser qu’avec les systèmes de xation,chariots, trépied ou
autres, approuvés par le fabricant ou vendus avec l’appareil.

14. Débrancher l’appareil lors des orages électriques ou si inutilisé
pendant une longue période de temps.

15. Un entretient effectué par un centre de service accrédité est

exigé si l’appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon: si il a été
exposé à la pluie,, l’humidité ou s’il ne fonctionne pas normalement

ou qu’il a été échappé.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction and Important digiMIX tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Mixer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5 System Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6 Other Mixer Functions (Firmware Update, Preset Backup/Restore,

Factory Reset, EZ-Mode, Automixer, Crossfade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

7 Digital Audio Options (Dante-3018, USB-3018). . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

8 Rack Ear Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

9 iPad Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

11 Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

12 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

13 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

14 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Unpacking

As a part of our system of quality control, every Ashly product is carefully inspected before leaving the factory to ensure awless appearance.
After unpacking, please inspect for any physical damage. Save the shipping carton and all packing materials, as they were carefully designed
to reduce to a minimum the possibility of transportation damage should the unit again require packing and shipping. In the event that damage
has occurred, immediately notify your dealer so that a written claim to cover the damages can be initiated.

The right to any claim against a public carrier can be forfeited if the carrier is not notied promptly and if the shipping carton and packing
materials are not available for inspection by the carrier. Save all packing materials until the claim has been settled.

About Ashly

Ashly Audio was founded in 1974 by a group of recording engineers, concert sound professionals, and electronics designers. The rst products were
elaborate custom consoles for friends and associates, but business quickly spread to new clients and the business grew. The philosophy we established

from the very beginning holds true today: to offer only the highest quality audio tools at an affordable cost to the professional user – ensuring reli-

ability and long life. Many years later, Ashly remains committed to these principles.

Ashly’s exclusive Five Year, Worry- Free Warranty (three years on touchscreen and motorized faders) remains one of the most generous policies

available on any commercial- grade product. The warranty covers every product with the Ashly brand name and is offered at no extra cost.

Please read this entire manual to fully understand the features and capabilities of this product.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in both a commercial and residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help..

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 1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Ashly digiMIX18 digital and networkable 18 input x 12 bus mixer.

With 16 high performance discrete mic/line preampliers, assignable auto-mixer, two line-level inputs, assignable cross-fade mode,
DSP processing with parametric and graphic EQ, compressor/limiter, expander/gate, delay, invert polarity, two built in stereo ef-
fects buses, eight aux buses, six DCA groups, sensitive LED metering, preset control, password security, iPad® remote control via
network connection, and much more, the compact and powerful digiMIX18 offers all the right tools to manage your sound job
with condence. The digiMIX18 also comes with racks-ears that allow the mixer to be installed in a standard 19" equipment rack.

In order to thoroughly understand the features of the digiMIX18, please read this entire manual as you explore the controls,
touchscreen, and remote control capabilities of your mixer.

Standard Features

• 16 low noise mic/line preamps with Neutrik Combo jacks, dedicated trim controls, +48V phantom power, phase invert

• Rack ears included for mounting to standard 19" equipment rack

• Automixer (gain sharing), individually assignable to input channels 1-16

• Stereo line-level input on 1/4" jacks

• Cross-fade mode for panning between any two assigned channels

• TRS inserts on channels 1-8

• 8 aux sends, assignable pre/post

• 6 DCA for fader or mute groups

• 2 stereo effects buses (FX) with fully editable reverbs, delay with tap tempo, tremolo, anger, and chorus.

• 7 inch color LCD touch screen for graphical viewing, assign, and setup

• Wired network interface for iPad remote control using Ashly digiMIX18 app, available free on the App Store

• EZ-Mode for secure, simplied touchscreen or iPad® control

• 100mm precision Alps® motorized fader

• Pan control

• High resolution delay (0.2mS) on every main L/R output, input1-18, aux1-8, or FX1-2

• Expander/noise gate on every input and FX channel

• Compressor/limiter on every input, output, and FX channel

• 4-band parametric/shelving EQ lters plus HPF/LPF on every input, output, and FX channel

• 31-band graphic EQ on main L/R and aux1-8 outputs

• Stereo link available on inputs 1-16 and aux1-8 outputs

• Solo/PFL on every input, main L/R output, aux1-8, or FX1-2

• Stereo main L/R output on XLR and 1/4" phone jacks with dedicated level control

• Headphone and control room outputs with level control

• User presets for Scene Settings, DSP channel settings, FX settings, or GEQ settings, plus channel copy function

• 24-bit A/D and D/A converters, 32-bit DSP processing, 48KHz sampling rate

• Password security

• Utility programs for Windows® and Mac® for preset backup/restore and rmware update

• Internal 100-240VAC universal power supply

• Safety/compliance: cTUVus, CE, FCC, RoHs

®

Optional Features

• Dante-3018 network audio interface, eld installable

• USB-3018 multi-track audio interface, eld installable

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10 Tips Before Getting Started:

► Channel Selection - Each input, output, and FX channel has its own select button for quick access.

Changing the fader or other settings affects the currently selected channel.

► Channel Assignment - Input channels must be assigned or sent to main L/R, aux1-8, or FX1-2 mixes

using the assign or send buttons. Channel assignments are stored in the working preset, and also saved
in a scene preset. (sec. 2.31)

► Working Preset - The mixer remembers all settings in whatever state they are in when the mixer is

powered off. When powered back on, the mixer loads these settings as the working preset.

► Saved Presets -

settings), DSP Channel (single channel), FX (effect), and GEQ (graphic EQ - outputs only) (sec. 2.31).

There are four types of presets that can be saved on the mixer: Scene (all mixer

All

presets can be backed up and restored between the mixer and a computer using the digiMIX18 Preset Utility
software.

►

Ethernet/USB Control Jacks (rear panel) -

(sec. 6.2)

Use these jacks with the utility programs to update mixer
firmware or backup/restore presets with a computer. Ashly recommends using only the USB connection
for firmware update. digiMIX18 Firmware Utility and digiMIX18 Preset Utility programs are available
for both Windows and MAC. (sec. 6.1 and 6.2)

For wireless remote control of the mixer, connect the Ethernet jack to a network with Wi-Fi and use an
iPad running the Ashly digiMIX app, available free on the App Store. (sec. 9)

► EZ-Mode - EZ-Mode offers a simplified touchscreen control surface on the mixer or iPad app for a

non-technical user to operate the mixer with limited access to mixer functions. (sec. 6.4)

► Password Protection - Access password and security settings by pressing the System button.

Passwords are always four character, alpha-numeric, and case sensitive. The password entered on the
mixer will always be the same one used by the Ashly digiMIX18 app on a connected iPad. (sec. 5.4)

With a password, the entire mixer can be fully locked or unlocked. In EZ-Mode, password protection can limit

operation of the mixer to EZ-mode only. Also within EZ mode, faders and icons can be locked independently.

► iPad Connection -

The mixer does not provide its own Wi-Fi signal, an Ethernet connection to a network
with Wi-Fi is required. Only one iPad at a time can connect to digiMIX18. If more than one digiMIX18 is
discovered, a drop-down list of all available mixer IP addresses is displayed on start-up. The iPad app and
mixer touchscreen will both display a solid green box in the upper left corner when successfully connected.

► Using the Touchscreen - There are two different top-level mixer touchscreen modes, Mixer mode

and Long Fader mode. A button on the mixer (or iPad app) toggles between the two modes. Mixer Mode
shows all inputs and outputs, also showing a long fader for main L/R output on the right and another
long fader on the left for the currently selected channel. Alternately in Long Faders mode, groups of
eight channels are displayed, all with long faders.

In either mode, press the unlabeled "PEQ" box in the touchscreen's upper left corner to edit the selected
channel parameters or system functions. (sec. 2.32) This box always displays the selected channel's PEQ curve.

► Naming Channels - Edit channel names by first selecting a channel, then press the Fader Name

button found below the touchscreen.

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 2 MIXER CONTROLS

2.1 Input Trim

This controls the gain of the analog mic or line input preamplier. For analog inputs, this is the most important control for set­ting up proper gain structure in the mixer. Properly set, it helps to avoid clipping and maintains low noise. A good rule is that
with typical input signal present on a channel, adjust the trim control to allow 20dB headroom between the expected signal's
peak level and when it clips. In other words, normal signal peaks should be around "0" on the meter. Set this control rst and
then leave it alone unless the input source changes. Do not use the trim control to adjust mix volume later on, use the channel's
fader control instead.

2.2 Input/Output LEDs

Input LEDs indicate the signal level of each input in dBu, after the preamplier stage but pre-fader. Output LEDs indicate signal
level at the output. They can alternately indicate every channel's current fader position by pressing the Faders/Meters button

(sec. 2.23).

2.3 Select Button

Every input, main L/R output, aux1-8, and FX1-2 have a dedicated select button. All routing assignment, DSP, sends functions,
and motorized fader activity are applied only to the selected channel. This allows the user to quickly change from one channel
to the next from any mixer function.

2.4 Ch17-18 Stereo Line Input

This level control and select button always control ch17-18 stereo line level inputs. Ch17-18 are always stereo linked and
be assigned or sent to main L/R, aux1-8, and FX1-2

. Using the left (mono) input sends signal to both channels.

can

2.5 Control Room Level Control

This adjusts the level of the control room outputs. Control room outputs always use the post-fader signal from the main L/R outputs.

2.6 Headphones Level Control

Plug headphones in the front or back of the mixer for monitoring the main L/R outputs or the selected solo channels. Use the
Headphones Level control to adjust volume.

2.7 Solo/Meters Button

Press this button to toggle the main L/R output LED bars between indicating main L/R signal level, or stereo solo level.

2.8 Lock/Unlock Button

Press this button to lock/unlock the mixer with a password. Passwords are up to four characters and are case sensitive. (sec 5.4)

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2.9 Sends Mixer

Press this button to open the sends mixer overview screen, where the mixer's main L/R, aux1-8, and FX1-2 channel assignments
or send levels can be quickly viewed and changed.

2.10 Aux Faders

Press this button when any aux1-8 output is selected to view current aux1-8 fader position. The aux1-8 fader position will be
displayed on the ch1-8 input LED bars. The main L/R fader position will also be displayed on the main L/R out LED bars.

2.11 EZ Mode

Press this button to enter the mixer's EZ-Mode.
to adjust basic mixer functions with ease, locking out most other mixer controls. See sec 6.4 for details.

EZ-Mode provides a simple and secure user interface for a non-technical person

2.12 Aux1-8 Select and Send Buttons

Aux outputs are typically used for secondary mixes such as monitors, video

feed, assistive listening devices, subwoofers, etc. Aux outputs can be stereo
linked as 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, or 7-8.

Press an aux1-8 select button to give that aux output the focus in the mixer.

Press an aux1-8 send button to quickly view and adjust the level of all chan­nels currently available for sending to that aux output.

Adjust any channel's level to aux1-8 by rst tapping the desired channel in

an aux1-8 sends screen to select it, then use the parameter adjust fader on
the touchscreen or adjust parameter knob on the mixer to set the level sent
to that aux.

Channel sends to aux1-8 can be selected as pre or post-fader, the default is
pre-fader.

2.13 FX1-2 Select and Send Button

This mixer has built in stereo effects including reverbs, delay, chorus, anger,
tremolo, and several combinations. Press the FX Editor button below the
touchscreen to create and save up to 104 different custom effects, or use the
defaults. Only two effects can be used on the mixer at a time. See section 4.8
for more details on effects.

Press the FX1 or FX2 select button

Press

the FX1 or FX2

channels currently available for sending to that FX.

Adjust any channel's level to the FX by rst tapping the desired channel from within the FX sends window, then use the parameter

adjust fader on the touchscreen or adjust parameter knob on the mixer to adjust the level sent to that FX.

Channel sends to FX1-2 can be selected as pre or post-fader, the default is post-fader.

Each FX bus must additionally be routed to the main L/R or aux1-8 outputs as desired. To assign an FX to the main L/R output,
select the FX, then press the assign button, then tap the <Main> button on the touchscreen so that it turns blue. To send an FX to an
aux1-8 output from the assign window, tap any aux1-8 level control, then use the parameter adjust control to set the aux send level.

send button to quickly view and adjust the level of all

to give that FX the focus in the mixer.

2.14 FX Mute

Press this button to mute FX1 and FX2. This is useful for comparing sound with and without effects.

2.15 Main Select and Volume Control

Press the <Main> select button
to the main L/R outputs. When main L/R is selected, the volume control works together with the motorized fader and touchscreen.

to give the main L/R outputs the focus in the mixer. This level control always adjusts the signal level

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2.16 DCA Set and Clear Button

Digital controlled ampliers (DCA1-6) are used to combine multiple inputs, aux, or
FX outputs into one mix group for unied control of that group. DCA groups allow
the relative fader position of each member to be preserved while adjusting their
overall combined level as a group. It also allows the group to be instantly muted. This
is typically used for grouping vocals, drums, choir or orchestral sections, etc. DCA
groups must rst be dened before using EZ-Mode (sec 6.4).

To dene a DCA group, rst press the DCA Set button so that it ashes, then select

one of the six DCA buttons on the mixer or touchscreen, then tap individual channels

on the mixer screen to select them for that DCA group. Selected channels turn purple
on the screen. When nished, press the DCA Set button once again to save settings.
Whenever a DCA button is then selected and lit, the fader will control all channels
assigned to that DCA. Channels can be assigned to more than one DCA groups.

To clear a DCA group, rst select the DCA, then press the DCA set button so it ashes,
then press the DCA clear button, conrm the action by tapping "Yes" on the touchscreen
prompt, then nally press DCA set once more.

2.17 DCA1-6 Buttons

These six buttons are used to select a pre-dened DCA group for fader, mute, or solo
control. If the DCA group is not yet dened, a touchscreen message prompts for a
response before proceeding further.

2.18 Motorized Fader

This is the primary level control for all inputs, main L/R and aux1-8 outputs, effects master, and DCA control. Press the <Select>
button on any input, output, or DCA, and the motorized fader will control its level. The fader works together with other level
controls used for the same selected signal. Motorized fader speed can be adjusted in the system screen (sec. 5.2).

2.19 Solo Button

Use the solo button for listening to one or more isolated signals in the headphones.
Select an input, output, FX, or DCA group, then press the solo button to include
that signal in the solo bus. The default solo setting is post-fader, meaning the
solo signal level depends on the solo channel's fader position.

Press the solo clear button to clear all selected solo channels. With no channels
selected for solo, the headphone output defaults to the main L/R output, post
fader. Solo status can also be viewed and set from the touchscreen display.

The solo feature is in stereo, so that any stereo linked channels or FX are heard
in stereo.

2.20 PFL Button

PFL is used to monitor selected solo channels at their pre-fader level, meaning

the selected solo channel(s) will still be heard even if its fader is turned down.

2.21 Clear Button

Press this button to clear all solo selections and return the headphone output

to main L/R.

2.22 Mute Button

The mute button is used to silence the selected input, output, aux, FX, or DCA
group. Mute status can also be seen or controlled using the touchscreen display.

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2.23 LED Faders/Meters Select Button

This button is used to toggle the input LED bars (sec. 2.2) to either indicate the current signal levels of all channels, or show the
current fader position of all channels. The button is lit when showing the current fader positions.

2.24 Pan Control

The pan control is dedicated to fading signals from left to right in the main L/R mix. It is also used for Crossfade mode (sec. 6.6)
to quickly fade between any two assigned channels. Its stereo position for the selected channel is displayed on the touchscreen.

2.25 Bypass Button

Press the bypass button from within the PEQ, GEQ, Exp/Gate, or Comp/Lim DSP function to disable that function for the currently
selected channel. This is useful for comparing signal with and without individual DSP processing elements. Pressing the bypass
button from the Channel screen turns only the PEQ function on and off.

2.26 Mixer/Long Faders Select Button

This button toggles between the two mixer displays, one showing every mixer input and output (mixer mode), the other showing
groups of eight channels with longer faders (long fader mode). Channel names are shown in long fader mode. To edit a channel
name, press the fader name button below the touchscreen, then use the pop-up touchscreen keyboard to enter a name.

If Crossfade mode is active (sec. 6.6), pressing this button will toggle through both mixer display modes, as well as Crossfade mode.

2.27 Adjust Parameter Control

This control is typically used to adjust the currently active or highlighted DSP parameter within the touchscreen display. It may
also work together with other controls depending on the currently active function.

2.28 Flat Button

Press this button to atten the PEQ, GEQ, Exp/Gate, or Comp/Lim settings on the currently selected channel.

2.29 Enter (Tap) Button

This button has two functions. The rst is to offer a "Yes" response any time the touchscreen prompts for yes or no answer. For
example, after pressing the at button when the touchscreen asks "Reset EQ curve to at?", you can tap "Yes" on the touchscreen
or press the Enter button.

The second function is to manually set an FX delay time to match the beat of the music, also referred to as "tap delay". Press the FX1
or FX2 button and select Delay as the effect type. Set the delay time by pressing the TAP button at the start and end of the desired
delay time. Maximum tap delay is 1200ms.

2.30 System Buttons

The system button opens the touchscreen display to a variety of utility controls including EZ-mode (sec. 6.4), cross-fade mode (sec.

6.6), automix channel assign (sec. 6.5), LCD brightness, fader speed calibration, password/security functions, restore default settings,

and more. The up/down/left/right buttons are used to select and adjust controls shown on the touchscreen, their purpose depends on
the currently active function. For example, with the GEQ function active, the two Left/Right system buttons move to select one of
the 31 EQ bands, while the Up/Down buttons adjust the selected EQ lter level. The buttons work together with touch controls on the
screen, but for smaller touchscreen controls it may be easier to use the system buttons.

2.31 Load, Copy, Save Buttons

There are four different types of user presets that can be saved/loaded on the digiMIX18.

1)

2) DSP Channel - The DSP channel preset is used on input, output, and aux channels. It saves/loads a single channel's
assignments, channel settings, gate, comp, and PEQ/GEQ settings. Up to 48 different DSP channel presets can be saved.

3) FX - FX presets are used to save/load up to 104 different user dened FX1 and FX2 effects.

4) GEQ - The 48 GEQ presets are used to save/load graphic equalizer settings, which are only used on outputs.

Scene - Scene presets are the most inclusive, capturing all audio settings in the mixer. Up to 24 scene presets are available.

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SAVE: To save a mixer preset, rst press the save button, then use the touchscreen to select one of the four preset types. Next, select
a preset number to use, then press the preset name box, type in a preset name, press enter, then press Save on the touchscreen to
write to memory. Use UpPage and DownPage to navigate to the next available group of presets.

LOAD: To load a mixer preset, press the load button, then in the touchscreen window select the type of preset to load, then select
one of the available presets and press the touchscreen load button.

To delete a mixer preset, press the load button, select a preset to delete, then press the touchscreen delete button.

COPY: To copy current settings from one channel to another, press the Copy button on the mixer or the Copy Channel button

from the touchscreen system page. The resulting touchscreen window will display all inputs and outputs, the currently selected
channel will be ashing. This is the channel that will be copied from, and can be changed by selecting any other channel using the
touchscreen or control surface select buttons.

Next, press the <Copy to: Select> button on the touchscreen and select the channel(s) you want settings to be copied to. Next, press
the touchscreen <Copy> button to complete the copying process.

►

TIP: All channel DSP functions are individually listed across the bottom of the touchscreen. Each function can be checked or

unchecked to include or exclude from being copied. Only the checked parameters will be copied.

2.32 The Touchscreen Display

Most mixer functions can be adjusted

using either the touchscreen or the

buttons/knobs. Some functions can only
be adjusted using the touchscreen.

Level and fader controls are adjusted

by either dragging the control, or by

rst selecting it then turning the adjust

parameter knob (sec. 2.27).

In Mixer Mode, touch any channel fader
to select it. The currently selected input
channel, FX, or aux1-8 fader will appear
along the left side. Parameters include

channel name and number, fader level,

plus mute, solo, and auto-mixer status. In
mixer mode, the main L/R output fader is
always shown along the right side.

►

TIP: The unlabeled touch-box above

the solo function shows the current PEQ
curve for the selected channel. Touch
this box to access all DSP functions for the selected channel.

►

TIP: Above the PEQ box is a smaller unlabeled box which turns bright green when the mixer is connected to the iPad app or

digiMIX utility app on a computer. It turns black when the connection is lost.

►

TIP: The channel name can be edited by pressing and holding the "Name" text box below any long fader until a keyboard appears
on screen. Type in the new name and press enter to complete. To escape out of the keyboard without changing anything, press the
keyboard icon in the lower right corner.

2.33 Assign to Main

This button is used to assign the currently selected input channel or FX1-2 to the main L/R mix, and becomes lit when assigned. As­signment status can also be edited using the touchscreen Assign window (sec. 2.39), or the Sends Mixer button (sec. 2.9).

2.34 Fader Name

Press this button to name the currently selected input or output channel using the pop-up touchscreen QWERTY keyboard.

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2.35 Stereo Link

The stereo link button is used to link two adjacent input channels or aux outputs together so that all level, DSP, and assignment
parameters are equally applied to both channels. Channel pairs can only be linked where the odd numbered channel is rst,
i.e. 1-2, 3-4, aux1-2, aux3-4, etc. When stereo linking a pair of channels, the mixer automatically routes the odd numbered
channel to the left output and the even numbered channel to the right output and they will be heard in stereo. To see the vari­ous ways that stereo linking and panning operate when routed to main L/R or when using linked aux outputs, see section 4.7.

2.36 Digital In/Out

The optional Dante-3018 or USB-3018 digital audio module must be installed before using this feature. These buttons open the
digital audio assignment screen to enable mixer channels for digital audio use. See section 7 for complete details.

2.37 Automix

Press this button to individually assign inputs 1-16 for automix, and to enable the automixer. See section for complete details.

2.38 48VDC Phantom Power

Press the 48VDC button to assign +48V phantom power to any of input channels 1-16.

2.39 Assign

Press the assign button to view or change where the currently selected input or FX is routed to in the mixer. The selected channel
is always shown on the left side of the assign window. Inputs can be assigned or sent to main L/R, aux1-8, and FX1-2.

Assigned outputs appear blue when selected. Signal level sent to aux1-8 and FX1-2 buses must be adjusted individually using

the touchscreen parameter adjust fader on the right side of the display, or by using the adjust parameter knob (sec. 2.27). There
are also several quick links to other mixer functions from the assign window.

2.40 Channel

Press the channel button to view and access all DSP settings for the currently selected input, main L/R, FX1-2, or aux1-8 output.
The currently selected channel (or linked channels) is always shown on the left side of the touchscreen display.

Every DSP function has a dedicated On/Off button on the touchscreen.

Input channel DSP functions include stereo pan, polarity invert, channel delay up to 300ms, stereo link, expander/gate, PEQ,
and compressor/limiter. Main L/R and aux1-8 outputs do not have expander/gate function.
or loaded as a DSP channel preset (sec. 2.31).

Channel DSP settings can be saved

2.41 PEQ

Press the PEQ button to engage the 6-band EQ for the currently selected input, main L/R, FX1-2, or aux1-8 output.

The PEQ has four parametric lters with adjustable frequency, bandwidth (Q), and gain. Any of these four can also be set as
shelving lters by pressing their <Type> icon on the touchscreen. Two additional lters complete the PEQ section, a tuneable
hi-pass (HPF) and low-pass (LPF), each offering 20 different slope types. For tips on using the PEQ see section 4.2.

Press the Bypass button (sec. 2.25), or the touchscreen ON button to compare signal with and without PEQ.

button (sec. 2.28) or the touchscreen Flat EQ button to return all PEQ lters to their 0dB gain and default starting parameters

Press the Flat

2.42 GEQ

The GEQ 31-band graphic equalizer is only available on the main L/R and aux1-8 outputs. It is not available on inputs or FX1-2.

Select and drag individual lter faders up/down on the touchscreen, or use the left-right buttons on the touchscreen, or use the
system left/right buttons on the mixer front panel (sec. 2.30) to select frequency, then use the system up/down buttons to adjust
lter level. Up to 48 different GEQ presets can be saved to memory and loaded later for use with specic rooms or loudspeakers.

Press the Bypass button (sec. 2.25), or the touchscreen ON button to compare signal with and without GEQ. Press the at

button (sec. 2.28) or the touchscreen at EQ button to return all GEQ lters to 0dB.

2.43 Exp/Gate

Press this button to engage the noise gate/expander for the selected channel. This function will silence or reduce the level
of an input or FX signal when it falls below a user dened threshold. Controls include on/off, threshold, attack time, release
time, and ratio. Innite ratio silences all signal below the threshold (noise gate), while using a lower ratio allows some
signal below the threshold to pass (downward expansion). Press the at button to return the expander/gate parameters to
their default settings. See section 4.4 for tips on using an expander/gate.

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