DigiDesign D-show User Manual
D-Show Guide
Version 1.1
Digidesign
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Copyright
This guide is copyrighted ©2005 by Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc.
(hereafter “Digidesign”), with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide
may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of
Digidesign.
DIGIDESIGN, AVID, D-SHOW, and PRO TOOLS are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Digidesign and/or Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.
Product features, specifications, system requirements, and availability are
subject to change without notice.
PN 9327-17917-00 REV A 07/05
Communications & Safety Regulation Information
Compliance Statement
The models D-Show Main, D-Show Sidecar, D-Show FOH Rack, and D-Show Stage
Rack comply with the following standards regulating emissions and immunity:
• FCC Part 15 Class B
• EN55103 – 1, environment E3
• EN55103 – 2, environment E3
• AS/NZS 3548 Class B
• CISPR 22 Class B
• ICES-003 Class B
Canadian Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
CE Compliance Statement:
Digidesign is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this
compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
Australian Compliance:
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 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 fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use caution when replacing the Lithium battery in the FOH Rack unit. There
is danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified 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.
Radio and Television Interference
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.
Communications Statement
This equipment has been tested to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device. Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Digidesign,
Inc., could void the Certification and negate your authority to operate the product.
This product was tested for CISPR compliance under conditions that included the
use of peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system
components. Digidesign recommends the use of shielded cables and connectors
between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to
radios, television sets, and other electronic devices.
Safety Statement
This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety
certification in accordance with the specifications of UL Standards: UL60065 7th
/IEC 60065 7th and Canadian CAN/CSA C22.2 60065:03. Digidesign Inc., has
been authorized to apply the appropriate UL & CUL mark on its compliant
equipment.
Warning
Contents
Part I Overview and Installation
Chapter 1. D-Show System Introduction
D-Show Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
D-Show Expansion Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
D-Show System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operational Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connection Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Compatibility Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Chapter 2. Configuring and Connecting D-Show
Determining Control Surface Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting D-Show Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting a Second Stage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Audio and MIDI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Control Surface Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Powering Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Powering Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the System Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enabling a Second Stage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Part II System Description
Chapter 3. D-Show Control Surface Overview
D-Show Main Unit and Sidecar Top Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Input Channels and Faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Assignable Channel Section (ACS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Assignable Output Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Assignable Output Faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Master and Global Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Meter Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Trackball and View Mode Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Chapter 4. Basic Commands and Modes
Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Config Mode and Show Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Global Modifier Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Software Screen Pages and Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Chapter 5. Navigating and Selecting Channels
Banking Input Channels and FX Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Banking Graphic EQ Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Banking the Assignable Output Encoders and Assignable Output Faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Selecting and Targeting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Targeting Plug-In Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Screen Controls and Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 6. Options
Overview of Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Other D-Show Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Part III Signal Routing
Chapter 7. Inputs and Input Routing
Configuring Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Assigning Inputs to Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Routing Channels To Busses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Routing Inputs to Direct Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using Built-In Dynamics and EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using Inserts on Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using Input Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Adjusting Input Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Chapter 8. Outputs and Output Routing
Configuring Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Routing Busses to Hardware Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Routing Group Outputs to the Main Busses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using Inserts on Output Busses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Output Busses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Adjusting Output Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adjusting Main Bus Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Monitoring the Main Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Direct Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Matrix Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Personal Q Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Assigning and Using VCAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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Chapter 9. Groups
Configuring Group Busses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Assigning Inputs to Group Busses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Managing Group Bus Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Group Bus Signal Flow Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Adjusting Group Bus Output Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Routing Group Bus Outputs to the Main Busses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Routing Group Busses to Direct Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Using Inserts on Group Bus Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Group Bus Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Simple and Expert Operational Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Chapter 10. Auxes and Variable Groups
Configuring Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Assigning Inputs to Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Managing Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Signal Flow Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Adjusting Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Output Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Routing Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses to Direct Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using Inserts on Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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Chapter 11. Matrix Mixers and PQ Mixers
Matrix Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Personal Q Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Configuring Matrix and PQ Mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Adjusting Matrix Mixer and PQ Mixer Input Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Adjusting Matrix Mixer and PQ Mixer Output Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Using Inserts on Matrix and PQ Mixer Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Matrix and PQ Mixer Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Working with a PQ Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Chapter 12. Patchbay
Accessing the Patchbay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Overview of the Patchbay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Navigating the Patchbay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Routing Channels in the Patchbay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Chapter 13. Metering
Channel Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
ACS Section Dynamics Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Meter Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Metering Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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Chapter 14. Solo and Monitor Busses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Solo Bus Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Solo Operation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Solo Bus Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Solo Safing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Monitor Bus Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Talkback, 2-Track and Oscillator Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Chapter 15. Muting and Mute Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Mute Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Part IV Processing
Chapter 16. Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Built-In Compressor/Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Built-In Expander/Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Channel Modes Affecting Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Adjusting Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Dynamics Settings and Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Side-Chain Keys and Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Chapter 17. EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Built-In EQ Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Channel Modes Affecting EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Adjusting EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Graphic EQ for Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Plug-In Mapping of EQ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
EQ Settings and Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Chapter 18. Hardware Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Connecting External Effects Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Assigning Hardware Inserts to Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Assigning Hardware Inserts from the Patchbay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
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Chapter 19. Plug-Ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Installing and Authorizing Plug-Ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Overview of Plug-Ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Plug-In Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Rack Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Assigning and Routing Plug-Ins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Adjusting Plug-Ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Adjusting EQ and Dynamics Plug-Ins from the ACS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Plug-In Presets and Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Plug-In DSP Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Plug-In Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Plug-In Latency and Processing Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Part V Shows
Chapter 20. Shows and File Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Creating Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Loading Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Working with Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Transferring Settings, Shows and Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Undoing Changes Using the History Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Chapter 21. Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Snapshots Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Snapshot Controls on the D-Show Control Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Snapshots List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Creating Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Recalling Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Managing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Propagating Changes Across Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Changing the Scope of Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Undoing Snapshot Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Disabling Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Adding MIDI Messages to Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Adding Plug-In Data to Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Automation Safing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Snapshot Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Chapter 22. Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Automating Recall of Snapshots with MIDI Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Remote Control of Snapshot Recall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Triggering of External Devices on Snapshot Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Sending MIDI Messages on Snapshot Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Synchronizing with Word Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Synchronizing with Digital Audio Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
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Chapter 23. Using the D-Show Standalone Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Installing the D-Show Standalone Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Simulating a D-Show Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Transfer and Filing Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Exporting Patchbay Names to Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Part VI Specifications
Chapter 24. Mechanical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Chapter 25. Audio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
D-Show Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Stage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
FOH Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Main Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Snake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Chapter 26. Signal Flow Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
D-Show Input Signal Flow Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
D-Show Output Signal Flow Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Chapter 27. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
In Case of System Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Restarting D-Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Resetting Hardware Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Using the System Restore CD to Update or Restore the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Main Unit and Sidecar System LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Meter Bridge Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Part VII Reference
Chapter 28. Control Surface Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
D-Show Main Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
D-Show Sidecar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Chapter 29. FOH Rack Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
FOH Rack Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
FOH Rack Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
FOH Link Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
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Chapter 30. Stage Rack Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Stage Rack Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Stage Rack Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Contents ix
D-Show Guidex
Part I: Overview and Installation
Chapter 1: D-Show System Introduction
Welcome to D-Show™, Digidesign’s live sound mixing console. D-Show is part of Digidesign’s modular VENUE live
sound environment.
D-Show offers an expandable console architecture, a flexible
I/O scheme, powerful digital processing, plus options for integrated Pro Tools recording and artist-controlled monitor mixing.
D-Show Features
Control Features
• 24 bankable input channel strips, each with a touch-sensitive fader and two multi-purpose assignable rotary encoders
• Built-In High-Pass Filter, Dynamics and EQ processors on
each Input channel strip
• Level meters on each input channel strip
• Assignable Channel Section (ACS) with dedicated Bus Assign, Aux Send, Direct Output, EQ and Dynamics controls
•8 multi-purpose Assignable Output Encoders, with solo,
mute and select controls
•8 multi-purpose, touch-sensitive Assignable Output Faders, with solo, mute and select controls
• Up to 24 31-band Graphic EQs available for use on Output busses
• Main Busses configurable as Left–Center–Right or
Left–Right+Mono
FOH Rack
•8 channels of analog I/O for connecting outboard equipment
• 2-channel analog/digital I/O for 2-track feed or playback
• 2-channel analog near-field monitor system outputs
• Intercom mic input
• 16 channels of MIDI I/O
Control Surface
•Talkback mic input
• Headphone output
D-Show Expansion Options
The following options may be added to a D-Show system. For
details on D-Show expansion and customization options, visit
the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com).
Control Surface
Sidecars Up to 3 Sidecars (each with 16 input channel strips)
can be connected to the Main Unit for a total of 56 bankable
input channel strips.
Stage Rack
Expanded Stage Rack I/O Each Stage Rack can be expanded
up to 6 input cards and 6 output cards, for a total of up to 48
inputs or up to 48 outputs.
I/O Features
Stage Rack
• Up to 48 inputs on each Stage Rack, with remotely controllable mic preamps and individually selectable Phantom Power
• Up to 48 outputs on each Stage Rack
Additional Stage Rack A second Stage Rack can be added for a
total of up to 96 inputs or up to 96 outputs. (A second Stage
Rack requires an additional FOH Snake card be installed in the
FOH Rack.)
Redundant Digital Snake An optional redundant Digital Snake
cable can be run between the FOH Rack and each Stage Rack.
This redundant Snake automatically takes over communication if the primary Snake fails.
Chapter 1: D-Show System Introduction 3
FOH Rack
Mix Engine Cards Additional Mix Engine cards can be added
to the FOH Rack (up to a maximum of 5 Mix Engine cards) for
increased mixer and plug-in processing capacity.
FOH IOx Card An FOH Input/Output (IOx) card can be added
to the FOH Rack, providing an additional 8 channels of analog
I/O and 8 channels of AES/EBU Digital I/O for connecting outboard equipment.
Snake Card If a second Stage Rack is added, an additional
Snake card is required in the FOH Rack. This additional Snake
card supports the connection of a redundant Digital Snake cable to the second Stage Rack.
Record Options
FWx Record/Playback Option This FireWire-based option lets
you record or play back up to 18 channels of audio directly
from D-Show with a Pro Tools LE system.
HDx Record/Playback Option This option lets you record or
play back up to 128 channels of audio directly from D-Show
with a Pro Tools HD system.
Sidecar
• D-Show Sidecar unit
• AC power cord
• Console Link cable for connection to Main Unit or other
Sidecars
FOH Rack
• FOH Rack unit with 2 Mix Engine cards
• AC power cord
• FOH Link cable for connection to Main Unit
• iLok USB Smart Key (for storing plug-in authorizations)
Stage Rack
• Stage Rack unit with 6 SRI (Stage Rack Input) cards and
1 SRO (Stage Rack Output) card
• AC power cord
Software CDs
• System Restore CD
• Standalone Software Installer CD
Personal Q Monitoring Option
The Personal Q (PQ) monitoring system lets performers adjust
their monitor mix being sent from D-Show, using a PQ Controller unit. D-Show can accommodate one PQ Rack and up to
8 PQ Controllers.
Redundant Power Supply Options
Factory-installable redundant power supply options are available separately for the control surface Main Unit and Sidecars.
User-installable redundant power supply options are available
separately for the FOH Rack and the Stage Rack.
D-Show System Components
Included Components
The following components are included in a standard D-Show
system:
Main Unit
• D-Show Main Unit
• AC power cord
Additional Required Components
The following components must be purchased separately:
• Digital Snake cable: this cable can be purchased directly
from Digidesign or assembled by your preferred vendor.
•Video Display (15-inch or greater flat-panel TFT display recommended; 1024x768 minimum resolution)
• USB keyboard (Windows compatible)
Optional Components
The following components are optional, and must be purchased separately:
• USB flash disk (or other portable USB storage device for
transfer of Show data; 512 MB or larger recommended)
• Near-Field Monitor Speakers (for FOH monitoring)
• Headphones with 1/4-inch jack (for FOH monitoring)
• 3-pin XLR Gooseneck Lamps (2 for Main Unit, 1 per Sidecar)
• Dynamic microphone and XLR mic cable (for Talkback)
• Footswitches (up to 2)
• MIDI cables (for connecting external MIDI devices to the
MIDI ports on D-Show)
D-Show Guide4
Operational Requirements
Connection Requirements
Temperature and Ventilation
D-Show units should be operated away from heat sources and
with adequate ventilation.
Storage
D-Show should be stored and transported at temperatures not
lower than 0 degrees F (–18 degrees C) and not exceeding
140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Operation
D-Show should be operated at temperatures not lower than
40 degrees F (4 degrees C) and not exceeding 115 degrees F
(46 degrees C).
During operation, the back panel of each D-Show Main Unit
and Sidecar should be exposed to ambient air. Do not block
the ventilation holes on any D-Show unit.
Water and Moisture
D-Show units should be operated away from sources of direct
moisture and should be kept clear of liquids that might spill
into the units.
If condensation is present on the unit, leave the unit to dry in
ambient air for at least one hour before powering the unit on.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Power Connections
Each D-Show unit (Main Unit, Sidecar, FOH Rack, Stage Rack,
and PQ Rack) requires its own power connection.
Make sure your power source is correctly rated for the number
of units you are connecting. A surge protected power source
(not included) is highly recommended.
Console Link Connections
Connections between the D-Show Main Unit and Sidecars or
between individual Sidecars must be made with AES/EBU digital spec XLR cables, not with standard microphone cables.
FOH Link Connection
Connection between the D-Show Main Unit and the FOH
Rack is made with the provided FOH cable. For replacement
cables, contact Digidesign Customer Service.
See Chapter 29, “FOH Rack Reference.”
Digital Snake Connections
Connection between the FOH Rack and the Stage Rack is
made with the provided Digital Snake cable. Replacement cables can be purchased directly from Digidesign or assembled
by your preferred vendor. For Snake cable specifications and
requirements, visit Digidesign’s Web site (www.digidesign.com).
If you need to clean the D-Show top surface, use a dry cloth.
Do not apply any cleaning solutions, spray cleaners, or abrasives to the surface.
Audio Connections
All D-Show external analog audio inputs and outputs are balanced XLR or balanced 1/4-inch connections. All D-Show external digital audio inputs and outputs are AES/EBU or S/PDIF
connections.
See Chapter 25, “Audio Specifications.”
Compatibility Information
For a list of system requirements, cable requirements, and expansion options, refer to the latest compatibility information
on the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato).
Chapter 1: D-Show System Introduction 5
D-Show Guide6
Chapter 2: Configuring and Connecting D-Show
Main Unit Sidecar 1
Strips 1–16 33–40
Sidecar 2
17–32
(Bus ID 1) (Bus ID 2) (Bus ID 3)
Main Unit Sidecar 1
Strips 1– 6
Sidecar 2
17–24
(Bus ID 1) (Bus ID 3)(Bus ID 2)
25–40
The D-Show Main Unit and Sidecar can be placed in any order, and the input channel strip order configured accordingly.
You can then bank input channels across the available input
channel strips.
Determining Control Surface Layout
Standard System Layout
On a standard D-Show system (one Main Unit and a single
Sidecar on the left), D-Show input channel strips 1–16 appear
by default on the Sidecar module, and channel strips 17–24
appear on the Main Unit.
(Bus ID 1) (Bus ID 2)
Strips 1–16 17–24
Main Unit Sidecar
Expanded System Layout
On expanded D-Show systems, by default, input channel
strips 1–16 appear on the leftmost Sidecar and progress to the
right.
Input channel strip numbering on an expanded system
You can place Sidecars on either side of the Main Unit, and
customize the order of input channel strips by changing the
Bus IDs of the units. See “Setting Control Surface Bus IDs” on
page 8.
Input channel strip numbering on a standard system
You can place the Sidecar on the other side of the Main Unit,
and customize the order of input channel strips by changing
the Bus IDs of the units. See “Setting Control Surface Bus IDs”
on page 8.
Main Unit Sidecar
Strips 1–8
Alternative input channel strip numbering on a standard system
Alternative input channel numbering on an expanded system
(Bus ID 2)(Bus ID 1)
9–24
Chapter 2: Configuring and Connecting D-Show 7
Setting Control Surface Bus IDs
All units have a Bus ID selector in the upper left of the control
surface top panel. Input channel strip numbering is determined by the Bus ID setting on each unit. Lower-numbered
bus IDs correspond to lower-numbered input channels.
Bus ID selector
To set the Bus ID on a unit:
■ With a small flat-head screwdriver, set the Bus ID as follows:
• Set the ID to 1 to have input channel numbering start on
that unit. Typically, this will be the leftmost unit in your
system.
• Set the ID to 2 on the unit you want to have the second
set of input faders. For example, on a standard D-Show
system (one Sidecar and one Main Unit) where the Sidecar is at the left of the Main Unit, the Main Unit should
be set to Bus ID 2.
• Set the ID of other units to match the layout of input
channels.
D-Show Guide8
Connecting D-Show Components
Main Unit Sidecar Sidecar Sidecar
Light Light
Console Link
Console Link
Sidecar 4-6
Sidecar 1-3
IO
1
FOH Link
VGA
Footswitch
To Rack
USB
2
IO
IO IO
FOH Link Cable
FOH
USB
FOH Link
To
Control Surface
Power
FOH Rack (Front)
Console Link Cables
Com
TB Gain
MIDI
In
Out
IO
1 2In
AES 3 4
OutAES
IO x
System Drive
Reset
USB
In
2TR SPDIFOut2TR AES
12345678
L
Mon Left
2TR Out
R
Mic
P R
Mon Right
L
2TR In
R
OutIn
OutIn
AES 5 6
SNAKE
Out
12345678
AES SPDIF
In
OutIn
AES 7 8
910111213141516
910111213141516
Stage 1Expansion
Active
Active
Sig
Sig
Stage 2
.
.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT FANS
964530300294856
SERIAL NUMBER
Analog Out
+4 dBu
Analog In
+4 dBu
Analog Out
+4 dBu
Analog In
+4 dBu
Word Clock
Active
Sig
FOH Rack (Back)
Digital Snake Cables
Stage Rack (Front)
Figure 1. D-Show system component connections
SRI SRI SRI SRI SRI SRI SRO
ABCDEFGHJKLM
STAGE
Primary Snake
Redundant Snake
Chapter 2: Configuring and Connecting D-Show 9
Connecting the D-Show Main Unit and Sidecars
The D-Show Main Unit and Sidecars are connected with Console Link cables (one 15-foot cable is provided with each Sidecar),
which are 110-ohm AES/EBU digital cables. The maximum length permissible for each Console Link cable is 25 feet (7.6 meters).
Up to three Sidecars can be connected to the “Sidecar 1–3” port on the Main Unit.
To connect the Main Unit and Sidecars:
1 Connect the Console Link In port on the back panel of the nearest Sidecar to the “Sidecar 1–3” port on the back panel of the
Main Unit.
2 On the successive Sidecars, connect the Console Link In port to the Console Link Out port on the previous Sidecar.
Light Light
Console Link
Console Link
Sidecar 4-6
Sidecar 1-3
IO
Figure 2. Console Link connections for Main Unit (left) and Sidecars (right)
3 On the last Sidecar only, terminate the Console Link connection with the Terminate switch.
1
FOH Link
VGA
Footswitch
To Rack
USB
2
IO
IO IO
Connection must be terminated
on last Sidecar in chain
Connecting the Main Unit to the FOH Rack
The D-Show Main Unit is connected to the FOH Rack with the provided FOH Link cable.
To connect the Main Unit and the FOH Rack:
■ Connect one end of the FOH Link cable to the FOH Link port on the back panel of the Main Unit. Connect the other end of
the FOH Link cable to the FOH Link port on the front panel FOH Rack. On each end, be sure to align the notch in the connector
housing with the slot in the plug, and to rotate the collar until the connector is fully latched.
Light Light
Console Link
Console Link
Sidecar 4-6
Sidecar 1-3
IO
1
FOH Link
VGA
Footswitch
To Rack
USB
2
Figure 3. FOH Link connection between Main Unit (left) and FOH Rack (right)
FOH
USB
FOH Link
Reset
Power
Control Surface
To
D-Show Guide10
Connecting the Stage Rack to the FOH Rack
The Stage Rack is connected to the FOH Rack with the Digital Snake cable (purchased separately).
To connect the Stage Rack to the FOH Rack:
1 On the Stage Rack, connect the Digital Snake cable lead with the white connector sleeve to the Snake 1 In port (this port label
is outlined in white), and the Digital Snake cable lead with the red connector sleeve to the Snake 1 Out port.
2 On the FOH Rack, connect the Digital Snake cable lead with the white connector sleeve to the to the Snake 1 Out port (this
port label is outlined in white), and the Digital Snake cable lead with the red connector sleeve to the Snake 1 In port.
3 If you are using a second, redundant Digital Snake, connect it to the Snake 2 ports on each unit in the same manner, matching
the white connector sleeves to the ports whose labels are outlined in white.
The redundant Digital Snake must be the same length as the primary Digital Snake for each Stage Rack.
When the units are turned on, the Snake Signal LEDs (marked “Sig”) on the FOH Rack and the Stage Rack light solid to indicate
the Snake connection. If the Snake Signal LEDs flash, a Snake connection has not been established.
If there are problems with the Snake connection, double check that all the BNC connectors are fully secured. If the
problem persists, try reversing the red and white connectors on one end.
SNAKE
Signal LED
Signal LED
Connectors with white sleeves
attach to terminals with white labels
Redundant Snake
connects here
Figure 4. Detail of Digital Snake cable connection between Stage Rack (left) and FOH Rack (right)
If a second Stage Rack is used, an additional Snake Card must be installed in the FOH Rack. Follow the above instructions to connect the second Stage Rack to its corresponding Snake card.
Active
Sig
Active
Sig
Redundant Snake
connects here
Chapter 2: Configuring and Connecting D-Show 11
Connecting a Second Stage Rack
Before connecting a second stage rack to a D-Show system, a second Snake card (purchased separately) must first be installed in
the FOH Rack.
To connect a second Stage Rack:
1 Install a second Snake card in the FOH Rack. See the documentation that came with the Snake card.
2 Using a BNC cable (included with the additional Snake card), connect the Word Clock Out port on the first Snake card to the
Word Clock In port on the second Snake card.
Stage 1
SNAKE
SNAKE
Active
Sig
Active
Sig
Active
Sig
Active
Sig
Stage 2
Word Clock connection between Snake cards
3 Connect the second Stage Rack to the FOH Rack with a Digital Snake cable. See “Connecting the Stage Rack to the FOH Rack”
on page 11.
The redundant Digital Snake must be the same length as the primary Digital Snake for each Stage Rack.
Word Clock
Active
Sig
Word Clock
Active
Sig
BNC Cable
Snake 1
SRI SRI SRI SRI SRI SRI SRO
ABCDEFGHJKLM
STAGE
Stage Rack 1
SRI SRI SRI SRI SRI SRI SRO
ABCDEFGHJKLM
STAGE
Snake 2
Snake 1
Snake 2
Com
TB Gain
MIDI
In
Out
IO
System Drive
USB
Mon Left
Mic
P R
Mon Right
Primary Snake
In
L
2TR Out
R
L
2TR In
R
SNAKE
SNAKE
.
.
964530300294856
SERIAL NUMBER
FOH Rack
2TR SPDIFOut2TR AES
Out
AES SPDIF
In
Stage 1Expansion
Active
Sig
Active
Sig
Stage 2
DO NOT OBSTRUCT FANS
12345678
12345678
Redundant Snake
Stage Rack 2
Figure 5. Digital Snake cable and word clock connections for fully redundant system with 2 Stage Racks
Word Clock cable
Analog Out
+4 dBu
Analog In
+4 dBu
Word Clock
Active
Active
Sig
Sig
Word Clock
Active
Active
Sig
Sig
Snake Card 1
Snake Card 2
D-Show Guide12
Power Connections
Each power supply in the Main Unit, the Sidecars, the FOH Rack, and the Stage Rack requires its own power connection. (If any
unit includes an optional redundant power supply, it will require two dedicated power connections.) Each power supply is auto
voltage-selecting (100V to 240V). A modular IEC power cable is provided for each power supply in the unit.
Audio and MIDI Connections
Stage Rack Connections
Stage Rack Input Cards
Stage Rack Output Card
SRI SRI SRI SRI SRI SRI SRO
ABCDEFGHJ KLM
STAGE
Figure 6. Audio connectors on Stage Rack
Audio Inputs
(Balanced Female XLR Connectors)
◆ Connect analog mic-level or line-level input sources to any
of the input connectors on any SRI Card.
Applying Phantom Power to Stage Rack Inputs
Each SRI Card input has available standard 48V phantom
power.
Before connecting or disconnecting a microphone on any
Stage Rack Input, make sure phantom power is turned off
for that input.
To apply phantom power to a Stage Rack input source:
1 Target a channel in the ACS section of the control surface.
2 Press the +48V switch in the ACS Input section.
The corresponding channel’s “+48V” LED on the Stage Rack
Input Card lights to indicate phantom power is on.
Audio Outputs
(Balanced Male XLR Connectors)
◆ Connect analog line-level output destinations (such as
power amplifiers, crossovers, or speakers) to any of the output
connectors on any SRO Card.
Chapter 2: Configuring and Connecting D-Show 13
FOH Rack Connections
IO
section
IOx
section
(Optional)
Com Mic Phantom Power
Monitor
Com Mic Gain
Com Mic
Input
MIDI
In
IO
IO x
Gain
Out
1 2In
OutAES
Outputs
2-Track Analog I/O
Com
L
Mon Left
Mic
P R
Mon Right
AES 3 4
OutIn
L
2TR Out
2TR In
AES 5 6
2-Track
AES/EBU I/O
In
R
R
OutIn
2-Track Digital
Format selector
S/PDIF I/O
AES SPDIF
OutIn
AES 7 8
2-Track
2TR SPDIFOut2TR AES
Analog I/O 1–8MIDI I/O
12345678
Out
12345678
In
910111213141516
910111213141516
Digital I/O 1–8 Analog I/O 9–16
Figure 7. Audio connectors on FOH Rack, showing standard IO connectors (top) and optional IOx connectors (bottom)
Audio Inputs and Outputs
Analog Inputs and Outputs
(Balanced 1/4-inch TRS Connectors)
◆ Connect the analog inputs and outputs of external proces-
sors to any of these 8 analog output and input pairs. (16 inputs and output pairs are available if the IOx option is
installed.)
◆ Connect any analog output destination (such as a recording
device or broadcast feed) to any of the outputs in this section.
◆ Connect any analog sound sources (such as a CD player) to
any of the inputs in this section.
2-Track Inputs and Outputs
2-Track Analog Inputs and Outputs
(Balanced 1/4-inch TRS Connectors)
◆ Connect a 2-track analog playback source to the 2-Track
analog inputs.
◆ Connect a 2-track analog recording device to the 2-Track
analog outputs.
2-Track Digital Inputs and Outputs
(AES/EBU and S/PDIF Connectors)
◆ Switch the 2-Track digital I/O between AES/EBU and S/PDIF
by moving the 2-Track Digital Format selector switch to the
Digital Inputs and Outputs - IOx Option only
(AES/EBU Connectors)
◆ Connect the two-channel digital inputs and outputs of ex-
ternal processors to any of the 4 AES/EBU digital output and
input connectors in this section.
◆ These connectors support 24-bit, 48 kHz digital signals. In-
put signals with other sample rates are sample-rate converted
to 48 kHz.
corresponding position. Only one of these digital formats may
be active at a time.
◆ Connect a 2-channel digital playback source to the 2-Track
AES/EBU or S/PDIF input.
◆ Connect a 2-channel digital recording device to the 2-Track
AES/EBU or S/PDIF output.
◆ These connectors support 24-bit, 48 kHz digital signals. In-
put signals with other sample rates are sample-rate converted
to 48 kHz.
Analog Out
+4 dBu
Analog In
+4 dBu
Analog Out
+4 dBu
Analog In
+4 dBu
Monitor Outputs
(Balanced 1/4-inch TRS Connectors)
◆ Connect a monitor amplifier or powered monitors to the
Monitor Output connectors.
◆ The Monitor Outputs, and the Headphone Output on front
of the Main Unit, are fed by the Solo/Monitor bus
D-Show Guide14
Com Mic Input
FOH Link
To Rack
Footswitch
Console Link
Sidecar 4-6
Console Link
Sidecar 1-3
VGA
USB
1
2
VGA Display connector
USB connector
FOH Link
To Rack
Footswitch
Console Link
Sidecar 4-6
Console Link
Sidecar 1-3
VGA
USB
1
2
USB connector
USB connector
Com Mic Connector
◆ Plug a dynamic or condenser microphone, or any compati-
ble intercom system microphone into this connector.
Applying Phantom Power to the Com Mic
The Com Mic input has available 15V phantom power.
Talkback Level
◆ The talkback gain for this connector is fixed at 20 dB.
◆ Adjust talkback send level by pressing the Talkback switch
in the Talkback/Osc section and turning the level knob.
Talkback Switch
◆ Activate talkback by pressing the On/Talk switch.
To apply phantom power to the Com Mic:
■ Move the Mic Power switch to the right.
Com Mic Gain
◆ Turn the Com Mic knob to adjust overall Com Mic gain.
MIDI Input and Output
◆ Connect a compatible MIDI device to the MIDI In and MIDI
Out ports. The D-Show Snapshot feature receives and sends
MIDI commands, and generates and responds to MIDI Time
Code.
Control Surface Connections
Talkback Mic
Talkback Mic Connector
◆ Plug a dynamic talkback microphone into this connector.
VGA Display
◆ Plug a compatible VGA display into this connector.
VGA display connector on back panel of the Main Unit
USB Keyboard
◆ Plug a compatible USB keyboard into any of the 3 available
USB connectors on the Main Unit.
USB connector on the meter bridge panel of the Main Unit
Talkback Mic connector
Talkback switch
Talkback level
On/Talk switch
Talkback microphone connector and controls on the Main Unit
USB connector on back panel of the Main Unit
USB connector on front panel of the Main Unit
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Powering Up the System
Enabling a Second Stage Rack
D-Show faders move when power is turned on. Before powering up the system, make sure all fader paths on the Main
Unit and Sidecars are clear of obstructions.
Power up the system in the following sequence:
1 Main Unit and Sidecars
2 Stage Rack
3 Front of House Rack
4 Any connected computers for recording/playback options
5 Audio monitoring system
On units with redundant power supplies, each power supply
has a separate power switch.
Powering Down the System
Power down the system in the following sequence:
1 Audio monitoring system.
2 Any connected computers for recording/playback options.
3 Front of House Rack.
To enable and confirm communication with the second Stage
Rack:
1 Put D-Show in Config mode.
2 Go to the Options page and click the System Config tab.
3 Click Edit.
4 Select Enable Stage2, and click Apply. D-Show restarts.
Enabling the second Stage Rack
5 Go to Options > Devices to view D-Show hardware status.
The connection to the second Stage Rack should be displayed
in the FOH Rack graphic.
4 Stage Rack.
5 Main Unit and Sidecars.
Restarting the System
If at any time during setup or performance it becomes necessary to restart the system, you can restart the entire system or
reset individual hardware devices.
For more information on restarting D-Show and resetting
system hardware, see Chapter 27, “Troubleshooting.”
Setting the System Clock
When you first work with a D-Show system, make sure the system clock time, date and time zone are set appropriately. The
system clock setting can affect data synchronization with portable storage devices. See “Synchronizing Settings, Shows and
Presets” on page 157.
Changing the system clock while using a timed iLok license
(for a plug-in with a demo period, or for a plug-in rental)
may expire the plug-in authorization.
Detail of Devices page showing connection to second Stage Rack
The second Stage Rack must be enabled for the Devices tab
to display the correct number of SRI (Stage Rack Input) and
SRO (Stage Rack Output) cards in that unit.
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Part II: System Description
Chapter 3: D-Show Control Surface Overview
D-Show Main Unit and Sidecar Top Panels
The following figure identifies the main sections of the D-Show control surface:
Main UnitSidecar
Input Section Assignable Channel Section Output SectionInput Channels
G
A
Make Stereo
BanksBanks
AA
BB
CC
DD
A A
BB
B
A Input Channels (banks of 8)
B Input Faders (banks of 8)
C Assignable Channel Section (ACS)
D Assignable Output Encoders
Figure 8. Control Surface main sections
The D-Show control surface consists of one Main Unit and
one or more Sidecars. The D-Show Main Unit provides eight
bankable input channel strips, the Assignable Channel Section (center section), eight Assignable Output Encoders, eight
Assignable Output Faders, and one Mains Fader and Master
Controls section.
Each D-Show Sidecar provides 16 additional bankable input
channel strips. Sidecars can be attached to the left of the Main
Unit (as shown above), attached to the right side, or kept
free-standing (unattached) on either side.
Input Section
The Input Section provides Input Channels and FX Returns,
with channel faders and two rows of assignable encoders.
CD
KICKKICK
KICK KICK
H
E
F
E Assignable Output Faders
F Master and Global Section
G Meter Bridge
H Trackball and View Mode Controls
Assignable Channel Section
The Assignable Channel Section provides expanded routing
and processing controls for the currently targeted channel.
Output Section
The Output Section includes two sets of output controls that
can be used to control two different sets of outputs at the same
time:
• The Assignable Output Encoders adjust the assigned output
or bus, or plug-in parameters (when in Insert mode), and are
also where you set up Matrix and PQ sends.
• The Assignable Output Faders adjust the assigned output,
bus, or VCA.
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Input Channels and Faders
Inputs include Input Channels and FX Returns. Each input
strip provides level faders, solo, mute, and Select switches, two
rotary encoders (with selectable functions), Bus Assign LEDs
(routing indicators), as well as display LCDs and status LEDs.
Bus ID
controls
Encoder 1
assignment
controls
Bank Clip indicator
Safe switch
Bus assignment
indicators
Encoder 1
HW Insert In switch
Comp/Lim In switch
Comp/Lim meter
Exp/Gate In switch
Exp/Gate meter
EQ In switch
Encoder 2
Bank Clip Indicator
The Bank Clip Indicator lights to indicate a meter clip on an
Input Channel or FX Return at the corresponding position in
an alternate bank of channels. This indicator obeys the same
clipping threshold display rules as the Input Channel meters
(as set in the Options > Interaction page). It gives you an indication of extreme signal level in a currently hidden
(“off-bank”) layer.
Safe
Automation Safe or Solo Safe
The Safe switch controls either an input strip’s Automation
safe status or Solo safe status, depending on the current Input
Safe Switch setting. See “Input Safe Switches” on page 47.
Pressing a channel Safe switch toggles the current state of that
channel as follows:
Auto Safe Mode If the Safe LED is lit, the channel will not respond to Snapshot-driven changes. If the LED is off, that
channel will respond to any applicable changes driven by
Snapshots.
Encoder 2
assignment
controls
Source
switch
Make Stereo
switch
Global
Modifier
switches
Input meter
Stereo LED
Select switch
Solo switch
Name Display
Mute switch
FadersFader Banks
Solo Safe Mode If the Safe LED is flashing, the channel will
not respond to solo commands (it will not be muted if another channel’s solo button is pressed). If the LED is off, that
channel will be silenced when soloing another channel.
Input strip and fader controls
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