Audio-Technica AT-MX381 User Manual

AT-MX381 SmartMixer® 8 Channel Automatic Mixer – Software Manual –

Installation and Operation

Ver 3.0.0

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

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

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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