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AT-MX381 SmartMixer®
8 Channel Automatic Mixer
– Software Manual –
Installation and Operation
Ver 3.0.0
© 2005-2006 Audio-Technica Corp.
All rights reserved.
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Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………3
Computer requirements ……………………………………………………………..3
Installing the Software ……………………………………………………………….4
Uninstalling the Software ……………………………………………………………6
Connecting the AT-MX381 to the computer ……………………………………...6
Starting the SmartMixer Software application ………………………...………...7
Main Configuration Window - Channel Setting Tab…………..…...……….…...7
Main Configuration Window - System Setting Tab ………………...…….……..9
Output Section ……………………………………………………………...………..9
Threshold Section …………………………………………………………………..10
Gate Processing Section …………………………………………………………..10
Mode Section ………………………………………………………………………..10
Menu Operations ……………………………………………………………………..11
– File…………………………………………………………………………………..11
– Window …………………………………………………………………………….11
– CPU …………………………………………………………………...……………11
– Help ………………………………………………………………………………...11
Contents
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Introduction
Each AT-MX381 includes the SmartMixer Software application on CD Rom. This application allows the
installer to configure many of the AT-MX381 features without needing to open up the unit or remove it from
a rack. To use this powerful configuration tool, load the application onto a PC running the Windows
operating system (Win 98-SE, 2000, or XP), connect the PC to an AT-MX381 (Master Unit in a multiple
SmartMixer setup) via the RS232 data port, and run the application.
Functions configurable through the software include:
Function
Input Attenuation 0 dB (MIC), -35 dB (LINE) 0 dB (MIC)
Phantom Power (Per Input) Off
Channel Priority Select (Per Input) Off
Threshold Level 8 (When PC is connected)
Mode (Manual/Auto Mixer) Auto Mixer
Output Attenuation (MIC/LINE) 0 dB (MIC)
Force – ON Override (Per Input) Off
Force – OFF Override (Per Input) Off
Direct Output Select (Pre/Post Gate) Pre Gate
NOMA Off
Gate Hold Time 0.5 Second
Gate Attenuation (Per Input) 36 dB
Low Cut Filter (Per Input) Off
“Last Mic On” On
Output Limiter (Overall) Off
Output Level Indicator (Pre/Post Master) Pre Master
Lock Mode (Control Lockout) Disabled
Default setting
Computer requirements
To run the SmartMixer Software, the following minimum computer hardware and software configuration
are required:
Hardware:
Pentium™ processor running at 166 MHz or better
100 MB hard disk space recommended for application
32 MB RAM
9 pin RS232 Serial Data Port (Com Port) to connect to
T-MX381
CD ROM Drive
Computer display capable of supporting at least 1024
x 768 pixel resolution
Note: SmartMixer Software will not run on a LINUX® or Apple® Macintosh® based system.
Note: the SmartMixer Software requires the Microsoft .NET framework. If your
computer does not have .NET framework installed, you will be asked to install it during
setup. After installation, you will be asked to restart your computer.
Operating System / Software
Microsoft® Windows® 98 and up including the
following versions:
98 second edition
NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5
2000 Professional with Service Pack 2 or Higher
2000 Server with Service Pack 2 or Higher
2000 Advanced Server with Service Pack 2 or Higher
XP Home
XP Professional
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Installing the Software
Note: you must have administrator rights for the computer in order to install the software.
1. Close all running applications.
2. Insert the SmartMixer Software CD ROM into the computer’s CD ROM drive.
Click on Start > Run and type the path (e.g., D:\setup.exe, where D is the drive letter of the CD
ROM drive) to the setup file on the CD ROM. (Or use “Browse” to locate the setup file on the CD
ROM.)
3. When “Setup” is executed, the
Setup welcome dialog box
appears.
4. Click OK to begin setup Wizard.
5. When the Setup Wizard screen appears. Click
“Next” to begin installation or “Cancel” to exit the
installer application.
When “Next” is clicked, the installer first checks for the
presence of the Microsoft .NET Framework. If this is not
present, the installer will ask if you desire to install the
included .NET Framework version.
Follow the instructions on the .NET Framework installer
screens. (You will be required to restart your computer
after installing the .NET Framework.)
Note: Microsoft .NET Framework is required to run the SmartMixer Software.
If .NET Framework is properly installed, the Select
Installation Folder screen will appear. This folder allows
you to select the location for the software installation,
check available space on your disks, and choose which
computer users can access the software.
6. Select the location for the software installation.
a. “Browse” opens a file browser window.
b. “Disk Cost” opens a window that shows
available space on your disk drives.
7. Select who can access the SmartMixer Software
by clicking the “Everyone”
or “Just Me”
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