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DMP 128 Plus

12x8 ProDSP Digital Matrix Processor

User Guide

Audio Products

Mixers and Processors

68-2826-01 Rev. C

08 17

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Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions • English

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alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended

to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Sicherheitsanweisungen • Deutsch

WARNUNG: Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt soll den Benutzer

darauf aufmerksam machen, dass im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen herrschen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen können.

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der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

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Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

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avisa al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislar dentro del producto, lo que puede representar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica.

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al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de uso y mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con el equipo.

Para obtener información sobre directrices de seguridad, cumplimiento de normativas, compatibilidad electromagnética, accesibilidad y temas relacionados, consulte la Guía de cumplimiento de normativas y seguridad de Extron, referencia 68-290-01, en el sitio Web de Extron, www.extron.com.

Instructions de sécurité • Français

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produit, signale à l’utilisateur la présence à l’intérieur du boîtier du produit d’une tension électrique dangereuse susceptible de provoquer un choc électrique.

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signale à l’utilisateur des instructions d’utilisation ou de maintenance importantes qui se trouvent dans la documentation fournie avec le matériel.

Pour en savoir plus sur les règles de sécurité, la conformité à la réglementation, la compatibilité EMI/EMF, l’accessibilité, et autres sujets connexes, lisez les informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron, réf. 68-290-01, sur le site Extron, www.extron.com.

Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano

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avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può costituire un rischio di scosse elettriche.

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avvertire l’utente della presenza di importanti istruzioni di funzionamento e manutenzione nella documentazione fornita con l’apparecchio.

Per informazioni su parametri di sicurezza, conformità alle normative, compatibilità EMI/EMF, accessibilità e argomenti simili, fare riferimento alla Guida alla conformità normativa e di sicurezza di Extron, cod. articolo 68-290-01, sul sito web di Extron, www.extron.com.

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poinformować użytkownika o obecności izolowanego i niebezpiecznego napięcia wewnątrz obudowy produktu, który może stanowić zagrożenie porażenia prądem elektrycznym.

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ostrzegania użytkownika ważne operacyjne oraz instrukcje konserwacji (obsługi) w literaturze, wyposażone w sprzęt.

Informacji na temat wytycznych w sprawie bezpieczeństwa, regulacji wzajemnej zgodności, zgodność EMI/EMF, dostępności i Tematy pokrewne, zobacz Extron bezpieczeństwa i regulacyjnego zgodności przewodnik, część numer 68-290-01, na stronie internetowej Extron, www.extron.com.

Инструкция по технике безопасности • Русский

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на продукте, предупреждает пользователя о наличии неизолированного опасного напряжения внутри корпуса продукта, которое может привести к поражению электрическим током.

ВНИМАНИЕ: Данный символ, , если указан на продукте,

предупреждает пользователя о наличии важных инструкций по эксплуатации и обслуживанию в руководстве, прилагаемом к данному оборудованию.

Для получения информации о правилах техники безопасности, соблюдении нормативных требований, электромагнитной совместимости (ЭМП/ЭДС), возможности доступа и других вопросах см. руководство по безопасности и соблюдению нормативных требований Extron на сайте Extron: ,

www.extron.com, номер по каталогу - 68-290-01.

安全说明 • 简体中文

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重要的操作和维护(维修）说明。

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Extron 安全规范指南，产品编号 68-290-01。

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安全記事 • 繁體中文

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安全上のご注意、法規厳守、EMI/EMF適合性、その他の関連項目については、エクストロンのウェブサイト www.extron.com より『 Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 ( P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。

안전 지침 • 한국어

경고: 이 기호 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 제품의 인클로저 내에 있는

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있는 주요 운영 및 유지보수(정비) 지침을 경고합니다.

안전 가이드라인, 규제 준수, EMI/EMF 호환성, 접근성, 그리고 관련 항목에 대한 자세한 내용은 Extron 웹 사이트(www.extron.com)의 Extron 안전 및 규제 준수 안내서, 68-290-01 조항을 참조하십시오.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks(

), registered service marks(

), and trademarks(TM) are the property of RGBSystems, Inc. or

ExtronElectronics (see the current list of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com):

Registered Trademarks

(®)

Extron, AVTrac, Cable Cubby, ControlScript, CrossPoint, DTP, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Flat Field, FlexOS, Global Configurator, GlobalScripter, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IPIntercom, IPLink, KeyMinder, LinkLicense, LockIt, MediaLink, MediaPort, NetPA, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, SystemINTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VersaTools, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP, and XTPSystems

Registered Service Mark

(SM)

: S3 Service Support Solutions

Trademarks (™

)

AAP, AFL (Accu-RateFrameLock), ADSP(Advanced Digital Sync Processing), Auto-Image, CableCover, CDRS(ClassD Ripple Suppression), DDSP(Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (DynamicMotionInterpolation), DriverConfigurator, DSPConfigurator, DSVP(Digital Sync Validation Processing), eLink, Entwine, EQIP, EverLast, FastBite, FOX, FOXBOX, HyperLane, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, Opti-Torque, ProDSP, QS-FPC(QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), Room Agent, Scope-Trigger, ShareLink, SIS, SimpleInstructionSet, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, True4K, Vector™ 4K , WebShare, XTRA, ZipCaddy, and ZipClip

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FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

Battery Notice

This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the battery needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the Extron Warranty section on the last page of this guide).

CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type.

ATTENTION : Risque d’explosion. Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

pile. Débarrassez-vous des piles usagées selon le mode d’emploi.

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Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessuremineure.

ATTENTION:

• Risk of property damage.

• Risque de dommages matériels.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0 [01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32 C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are written in the font shown here:

From the File menu, select New. Click the OK button.

this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.”

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Extron Glossary of Terms

A glossary of terms is available at http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.

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Introduction ...............................................1

About this Guide .................................................. 1

About the DMP 128 Plus ..................................... 1

Features .............................................................. 2

Application Diagram ............................................ 3

Installation ................................................. 4

DMP 128 Plus Models ......................................... 4

Mounting ............................................................. 4

Rear Panel Features and Cabling ......................... 5

Front Panel Features ............................................ 8

Hardware Reset Modes ....................................... 9

Mode 1 — Firmware Reset .............................. 9

Mode 4 — IP Reset ......................................... 9

Mode 5 — Factory Default Reset ..................... 9

DSP Conﬁgurator Software ......................10

Downloading and Installing DSP Conﬁgurator .... 10

Accessing the DSP Conﬁgurator Help File ......... 12

DSP Conﬁgurator Main Workspace ................... 12

Menu Bar .......................................................... 13

File ................................................................ 13

Edit ................................................................ 14

View .............................................................. 14

Tools .............................................................. 15

Window ......................................................... 16

Help .............................................................. 16

Macros Drop-Down ....................................... 17

Presets Drop-Down ....................................... 17

DSP Conﬁgurator Status Panel ...................... 17

Live and Emulate Panel.................................. 18

DSP Conﬁgurator Inputs .................................... 21

Mic/Line Inputs .................................................. 21

Naming an Input Channel .............................. 22

Input Building Blocks ..................................... 22

Input Processing ................................................ 24

Input Gain Block ............................................ 24

Input Filter Block ............................................ 26

Input AEC Block (C Models Only) ................... 28

Input Dynamics Blocks .................................. 32

Input Delay Block ........................................... 37

Input Ducking Block ...................................... 38

Input Automix Block ...................................... 40

Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block ............................ 42

Aux Inputs ......................................................... 43

Renaming an Aux Input ................................. 43

Aux Input Building Blocks .............................. 44

Aux Input Processing ......................................... 44

Aux Input Gain Block ..................................... 44

Aux Input Filter Block ..................................... 46

Aux Input Dynamics Block ............................. 47

Aux Input Ducking Block................................ 47

Aux Input Automix Block................................ 47

Aux Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block ..................... 47

Virtual Returns ................................................... 47

Renaming a Virtual Return ............................. 48

Virtual Return Building Blocks ........................ 48

Virtual Return Processing .................................. 48

Virtual Return Feedback Suppressor Block .... 49

Virtual Return Filter Block ............................... 52

Virtual Return Dynamics Block ....................... 52

Virtual Return Delay Block ............................. 53

Virtual Return Pre-Mixer Gain Block ............... 53

Expansion and AT Inputs ................................... 53

Renaming an Expansion or AT Input .............. 53

Expansion and AT Inputs Overview ................ 54

Expansion and AT Inputs Processing ............. 54

Mix-Points ......................................................... 54

Mix-Point Dialog Box ..................................... 56

Mix-Point Context Menu ................................ 57

DSP Conﬁgurator Outputs ................................. 57

Outputs ............................................................. 58

Naming an Output ......................................... 58

Output Building Blocks .................................. 59

Output Processing ............................................. 60

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Output Trim Block .......................................... 60

Output Delay Block ........................................ 61

Output Filter Block ......................................... 61

Output Dynamics Block ................................. 61

Output Attenuation Block............................... 61

Aux Outputs ...................................................... 62

Naming an Aux Output .................................. 62

Aux Output Processing ...................................... 63

Aux Output Trim Block ................................... 63

Aux Output Filter Block .................................. 63

Aux Output Dynamics Block .......................... 63

Aux Output Gain Block .................................. 63

Expansion Outputs ............................................ 64

Naming an Expansion Output ........................ 64

Expansion Output Processing ............................ 65

Expansion Output Trim Block ......................... 65

Expansion Output Delay Block ....................... 65

Expansion Output Filter Block ........................ 65

Expansion Output Dynamics Filter ................. 65

Expansion Output Attenuation Block ............. 65

Virtual Send Bus ................................................ 66

Conﬁguration Tools .................................. 67

Presets .............................................................. 67

Methods for Marking Items ............................ 68

Conﬁguring Presets ....................................... 68

Groups .............................................................. 69

Conﬁguring Groups ....................................... 70

Digital I/O ......................................................... 72

Conﬁguring Digital I/O .................................... 73

Players .............................................................. 75

Conﬁguring Players ........................................ 76

Macros .............................................................. 78

Conﬁguring a Macro ...................................... 79

Device Manager ................................................ 81

Managing Devices in Device Manager ............ 82

Connect to or Disconnect from Device .............. 83

Firmware Loader ............................................... 83

Downloading Firmware Updates .................... 84

Organize Building Blocks ................................... 87

Device Settings.................................................. 89

Unit Info ......................................................... 89

IP Settings .................................................... 89

Passwords .................................................... 90

Serial Settings ............................................... 90

Date/Time ..................................................... 91

Dante Device ................................................ 92

Options ............................................................. 93

Expansion Bus .................................................. 93

Connecting the EXP Ports ............................. 93

Phone Dialer ...................................................... 96

Placing a Call with the Phone Dialer ............... 97

Receiving a Call with the Phone Dialer ........... 97

Audio Control Panels (ACP) ....................98

ACP Panel Types ............................................... 98

Panel ID # .......................................................... 99

ACP Panel Button Control Types ....................... 99

Action-Fixed .................................................. 99

Action-Follow Selector ................................. 100

Selector-Vol/Mute (Selector) ......................... 100

Button Labels .............................................. 100

Conﬁguration Examples ................................... 100

ACP 100 Conﬁguration Example .................. 101

ACP 106 Style Conﬁguration Example ......... 103

Saving and Pushing ACP Conﬁgurations ..... 106

Dante Controller ....................................107

Overview ......................................................... 107

Downloading and Installing Dante Controller .... 108

Conﬁguring the DMP 128 Plus AT in Dante

Controller ........................................................ 110

Device Name ............................................... 110

Receiver and Transmitter Names ................. 110

Dante Controller Naming Conventions ......... 110

Renaming the DMP 128 Plus AT in

Dante Controller ......................................... 111

Renaming a Receiver or Transmitter............. 113

Finding a Dante Device IP Address .............. 115

Physical Dante Network Setup ........................ 116

Redundant Conﬁguration ............................. 117

Dante Controller Operation .............................. 118

Dante Transmitters and Receivers ................ 118

Dante Routing Operation ............................. 119

Routing Devices........................................... 119

Disconnecting Inputs from Outputs .............. 120

Dante Troubleshooting ..................................... 121

Simplifying the Network for

Troubleshooting .......................................... 121

Troubleshooting the Network Interface ......... 121

Restarting Dante Controller .......................... 122

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Remote Communication and Control ..... 123

Connection Options ......................................... 123

RS-232 Port ................................................ 124

LAN Port ..................................................... 124

USB Conﬁg Port .......................................... 125

Verbose Mode ............................................. 125

Host-to-Device Communications ..................... 126

DMP 128 Plus-initiated Messages ............... 126

Using the Command and Response Tables ..... 127

Symbol Deﬁnitions ....................................... 127

Error Responses .............................................. 128

Simple Control Port Commands ...................... 128

Command and Response Table Sections ........ 129

Command and Response Table for Basic

SIS Commands .......................................... 129

DSP SIS Commands ................................... 141

Symbol Deﬁnitions ....................................... 142

Special Characters ...................................... 142

Command and Response Table for DSP

SIS Commands .......................................... 143

Command and Response Table for VoIP

SIS Commands .......................................... 148

Object ID (OID) Number Tables ........................ 150

Input Path OIDs ........................................... 150

Output Path OIDs ........................................ 151

Automixer OIDs ........................................... 152

Mix-point OIDs............................................. 154

Web Pages ............................................. 164

DMP 128 Plus Web Page ............................... 164

Accessing the Embedded Web Page ........... 164

Using the Web Page .................................... 165

DMP 128 Plus VoIP Web Page ........................ 167

Accessing the Embedded VoIP Web Page ... 167

Using the VoIP Web Page ............................ 168

Special Characters .......................................... 178

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Introduction

This section describes this user guide and the DMP 128 Plus. The following topics are covered:

• About this Guide

• About the DMP 128 Plus

• Features

• Application Diagram

About this Guide

This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron DMP128 Plus ProDSP Digital Audio Matrix Processor. In this guide, the DMP 128 Plus may also be referred to as “DMP 128,” “the mixer,” or “device.”

About the DMP 128 Plus

The Extron DMP 128 Plus Digital Audio Matrix Processor is a 12x 8 audio mixer with broad I/O expansion capabilities including:

• 8 auxiliary inputs via VoIP (V models only), USB, and internal audio files.

• 16 x16 expansion bus

• Dante 48 x24 AT channels (AT models only)

• VoIP (V models only)

• Digital I/O

The DMP 128 Plus features Extron ProDSP, automixing, AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation), and USB audio for use as an audio-to-PC interface. The DMP 128 Plus offers a configuration approach to DSP to simplify mixing, routing, conferencing, and room optimization. Quick and intuitive configuration using the Extron DSP Configurator software allows the DMP 128 Plus to be installed in very little time with easy-to-learn adjustments that can be applied in real-time. A digital audio expansion port (EXP) allows two EXP-capable devices to be linked together to expand input and output signal management and routing capabilities. The DMP 128 Plus is ideal for presentation and conferencing applications in boardrooms, courtrooms, and conference centers requiring advanced matrix mixing and DSP.

In addition to EXP expansion capabilities, DMP 128 Plus AT models allow connection to a Dante audio network for transporting audio across a TCP/IP network. This further increases the DMP 128 Plus input and output expansion capabilities.

DMP 128 Plus V models can register up to 8 VoIP lines per device. The DMP 128 Plus V can function as a VoIP interface, removing the need for dedicated VoIP hardware.

The DMP 128 Plus has no front panel controls. All configuration is performed using the Extron DSP Configurator software from a host computer via Ethernet (recommended) or USB. The rear panel RS-232 port allows for serial control via SIS commands. Signal presence and clip LEDs for the twelve input channels and eight output channels are on the front panel. Status indicators for EXP, LAN, and USB audio are also on the front panel.

DMP 128 Plus • Introduction 1

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Features

• 12 mic/line inputs — on 3.5 mm 3-pole and 6-pole captive screw connectors.

• 8 line level outputs — on 3.5 mm 6-pole connectors.

• Extensive 52x48 internal mix matrix —A single DMP 128 Plus can be used as the

central audio processor for a sizeable system.

• USB audio interface — The DMP 128 Plus provides up to 4 channels of digital

audio sends and returns for simplifying implementation of systems with soft-codec conferencing or computer based audio.

• AEC on input channels 1 - 8 (C models only) — Acoustic echo cancellation and

selectable noise cancellation with advanced algorithms allow fast convergence in challenging situations including double-talk and the use of wireless microphones.

• VoIP capability supporting Session Initiation Protocol (V models only) — A single

DMP 128 Plus V model can be used for a single VoIP line or as a VoIP farm for up to 8 rooms.

• AT models include 48x24 Dante™ digital audio network expansion — 48 Dante

inputs (Rx) and 24 Dante outputs (Tx) via a 4-port gigabit switch allow flexibility in building large audio DSP systems with multiple DMP, AXP, and AXI units.

• Remote port for ACP control panels — For audio systems that do not need a full

control system, Extron Audio Control Panels (ACP) offer flexible audio control, interfaced directly with the DMP 128 Plus. Available panels are: ACP 100, ACP 106 D, ACP 106 EU, and ACP 106 MK.

• Macros — Command sequences can be sent to the local device and external devices

via the LAN port. This allows a single DMP 128 Plus to act as the central interface from a control system, sending commands to other DMP 128 Plus and DTP CrossPoint units.

• 8 Aux I/O ports — Configurable digital audio connectivity allows these ports to be

configured as VoIP audio (V models only), USB communications audio, USB playback audio, or audio file players.

• Advanced audio processing on all 8 analog outputs and all 16 direct EXP

outputs — Up to 24 speaker zones can be implemented on one DMP 128 Plus with full processing for each zone.

• 8 audio file players — Up to 8 audio file players can be used to play back audio files

for system setup or as part of the system design. Pink noise, white noise, and sine waves are included with the device. Any WAV, AIFF, or MP3 files up to 24-bit 48 kHz can be uploaded.

• 16 virtual processing loops – Virtual loops allows great flexibility in sub-mixing and

processing.

• Lower latency — Newer, faster, and more powerful DSP chips mean maximum

performance resulting in a lower latency of 16 ms when fully loaded.

• Adaptive gain — A new adaptive gain processor that allows a given microphone input

to affect levels on any one or all other inputs and virtual returns, ensuring background music and paging are the right volume, whether the room is quiet or noisy.+

DMP 128 Plus • Introduction 2

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Application Diagram

Audio

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Digital Matrix Processor

I/O

GIN1O1O2 GIN2O1O2 GIN3O1O2 GIN4O1O2 GIN5O1O2 GIN6O1O2 GIN7O1O2 GIN8O1O2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

INPUTS

Audio

USB Video

HDMI

910

11 12

OUTPUTS

DMP 128 Plus C V

DMP EXP

WiFi

1234

USB Audio

HDMI

INPUTS

3 4

OUTPUTS

Extron DTP CrossPoint 82 4K IPCP MA

Scaling Presentation Matrix Switcher

Ethernet

ENTERPRESET

USB AUDIO

RESET

LAN/VoIP

CONTROL I/O

ESC

VIEW

AUDIO

VIDEO

CONFIG

RS-232

ACP

REMOTE

+S+V -S G

RxTx G

LOGO

SELECT

VoIP

LAN

COM

RTS

eBUS

IR/S I/O

CTS

SLIMIT

112

OVER

12 23341234

MIC VOLUMEVOLUME

DTP CROSSPOINT 4K SERIES

DIGITAL PRESENTATION SWITCHER

RELAYS

HDMI

Extron DTP T USW 233

AUTO SWITCH

Transmitter

CONFIG

MODE

AUTO

NORMAL

Ethernet

STATUS

123

SIGNAL

HDCP

DTP T USW 233

LAN

Cat 5/5e/6/7

Ethernet

LAN

Figure 1. DMP 128 Plus Application Diagram

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Installation

This section describes the installation of the DMP 128 Plus and covers the following topics:

• DMP 128 Plus Models

• Mounting

• Rear Panel Features and Cabling

• Front Panel Features

• Hardware Reset Modes

DMP 128 Plus Models

Model Description

DMP 128 Plus 12x8 ProDSP Processor DMP 128 Plus C 12x8 ProDSP Processor with Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) DMP 128 Plus C V 12x8 ProDSP Processor with AEC and VoIP DMP 128 Plus AT 12x8 ProDSP Processor with Dante DMP 128 Plus C AT 12x8 ProDSP Processor with AEC and Dante DMP 128 Plus C V AT 12 x 8 ProDSP Processor with AEC, VoIP and Dante

Mounting

The 1U high, full rack width, 8.5 inch deep DMP 128 Plus mounts in the following manners:

• Rack mounting — Attach the DMP 128 Plus to a standard 19-inch rack shelf. The

following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of the DMP128 Plus in a rack:

• Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of air

flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

• Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the racks so that uneven

mechanical loading does not create a hazardous condition.

• Circuit overloading — When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit,

consider the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern.

• Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted

equipment. Pay particular attention to power supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips).

• Under-furniture mounting — Mount the DMP 128 Plus under the surface of a desk,

table, or podium.

• Free-standing — Attach the four rubber feet provided with the device to the bottom of

the DMP 128 Plus in the four corners and place the unit on furniture as desired.

NOTE: To mount the DMP 128 Plus using an Extron mounting kit, see the instructions

provided with the kit.

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Rear Panel Features and Cabling

Sleev

Slee

Tip

100-240V 0.7A MAX

50 - 60 Hz

I/O

GIN1O1O2 GIN2O1O2 GIN3O1O2 GIN4O1O2 GIN5O1O2 GIN6O1O2 GIN7O1O2 GIN8O1O2

1 2 3

INPUTS

4 5 6 7 8

11 12

OUTPUTS

DMP 128 Plus C V AT

ACP

DMP EXP

+S+V -S G

A B C D E F G

Power Inlet

Digital I/O Ports

Mic/Line Inputs

Line Outputs

EXP Port

ACP Port

RS-232 Port

LAN Ports

AT Ports (AT models only)

USB Audio Port

Reset Button and LED

Figure 2. DMP 128 Plus Rear Panel

Power Inlet — IEC power connection, 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz.

Digital I/O Ports — Connect up to eight 4-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connectors.

These configurable digital input and output ports are designed to connect to microphones with logic circuitry for mic mute and tally back functionality. Each port provides a common ground (see Digital I/O on page72).

G O1 O2

RS-232

REMOTE

(SEC)

RxTx G

USB AUDIO

LAN/VoIP

(PRI)

J K

RESET

Digital I/O Connector

Figure 3. Digital I/O Connector

Mic/Line Inputs — On inputs 1 through 8, use 3-pole 3.5 mm captive screw

connectors to connect eight mono balanced or unbalanced microphone or line level sources (see figure 4 below for wiring). Inputs 1 through 8 provide AEC (C models only) and phantom power.

On inputs 9 through 12, use 6-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connectors to connect up to four mono balanced or unbalanced microphone or line level sources, or two stereo sources (see figure 5 below for wiring).

Tip

Ring

Balanced Input

Tip

Sleeve

Jumper

Unbalanced Input

(5 mm) MAX. (typ)

Figure 4. 3-pole Audio Input Wiring

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

Balanced Input Unbalanced Input

Sleeve

Jumper

Tip

Sleeve

Jumper

Figure 5. 6-pole Audio Input Wiring

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ATTENTION:

Tip

Sleev

Slee

Balanced Output Unbalanced Output

REMO

• Condenser microphones require phantom power.

• Les microphones électrostatiques nécessitent une alimentation fantôme.

• Dynamic microphones do not need power.

• Les microphones dynamiques n’ont pas besoin d’alimentation.

• When a line level source is connected, be certain the +48 V phantom power is

off (cleared).

• Lorsqu’une source de niveau ligne est connectée, soyez certain que

l’alimentation fantôme +48V est débranchée (enlevée).

Line Outputs — Use 6-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connectors to connect up to eight

mono balanced or unbalanced line level devices or four stereo devices (see figure 6 and figure 7 below for wiring).

Ring

Balanced Output

NO Ground Here

Sleeve

Unbalanced Output

Figure 6. 3-pole Audio Output Wiring

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

Tip

NO Ground Here

Sleeve

Tip

NO Ground Here

Sleeve

Figure 7. 6-pole Audio Output Wiring

ATTENTION:

• For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact. DO NOT

connect the sleeves to the negative (–) contacts.

• Pour l’audio asymétrique, connectez les manchons au contact au sol. Ne PAS

connecter les manchons aux contacts négatifs (–).

EXP Port — One RJ-45 port allows two units to be connected via a shielded CAT 6

cable to form a larger matrix system (1 foot cable included). Any Extron device with EXP capability can exchange audio with a DMP128Plus via the EXP port.

ACP Port — Use a 4-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connector to connect an ACP control

device for configuration via DSP Configurator (see Audio Control Panels (ACP) on page98).

+12 VDC

+ Signal

Signal

S G

Ground

Figure 8. ACP Port Connector Wiring

RS-232 Port — Use a 3-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connector to connect the host

RS-232 cable for bidirectional RS-232 (±5V) serial control (see figure 9 below for wiring). The default baud rate is 38400.

Tx Rx

Transmit

Receive

Ground

Tx Rx G

RS-232

Figure 9. RS-232 Wiring Example

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LAN Ports — One (non-v models) or two (V models) RJ-45 ports provide a Gigabit

network connection for control and VoIP traffic. The host PC or control system and the DMP 128 Plus must be connected to the same network. Two LEDs indicate status.

NOTE: Only DMP 128 Plus V models have two LAN/VoIP ports. Non-V models only

have a single LAN port.

LAN 1 defaults:

IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP

192.168.254.254 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0 OFF

LAN 2 defaults:

IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP

192.168.1.254 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0 OFF

There are three ways the dual LAN ports can be configured on DMP 128 Plus V models:

1. Control and VoIP traffic on one LAN port — Both control and VoIP traffic can be

transported via a single LAN port.

NOTE: By default, control and VoIP traffic are both transported on LAN 1.

2. Control and VoIP traffic on one LAN port using a VLAN — Both control and

VoIP traffic can be transported via a single physical LAN port while utilizing a VLAN for VoIP traffic.

3. Control and VoIP traffic on separate LAN ports — Control and VoIP traffic can

be transported on separate LAN ports with unique IP configurations.

AT Ports (AT models only) — Four RJ-45 ports form a Gigabit switch for use with

a Dante network. The AT ports use Dante protocol for digital audio transport (AT) and allow the DMP 128 Plus AT to connect to a Dante audio network to form a larger matrix (see Dante Controller on page107). The 4-port switch can be configured as two 2-port switches for redundant Dante configuration. In redundant configuration, audio traffic is duplicated. Ports 3 and 4 are the primary switch (PRI), ports 1 and 2 are the secondary switch (SEC)(see Redundant Configuration on page117).

USB Audio Port — One mini USB type B port connects to a computer and allows the

DMP 128 Plus to function as a 4x4 audio interface with a Windows or Mac computer. Available sample rates are 48 kHz/16-bit.

Reset Button and LED —The reset button returns the DMP 128 Plus to different tiers

of default states. When using the reset button, the LED blinks to signify the different reset modes (see Hardware Reset Modes on page9). When not displaying reset modes, the LED operates as a power indicator, matching the front panel power LED.

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Front Panel Features

ACTIVITY

CONFIG

B C D E F GA

EXP LAN USB

INPUTS OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12

CLIP

SIGNAL

CLIP

SIGNAL

DMP 128 Plus

DIGITAL MATRIX PROCESSOR

Power LED

USB Config Port

EXP Activity Indicator LED

LAN Activity Indicator LED

USB Activity Indicator LED

Input Indicator LEDs

Output Indicator LEDs

Figure 10. DMP 128 Plus Front Panel

Power LED — Blinks during boot up and lights steadily when the DMP 128 Plus is

operational.

USB Config Port — One USB mini type B port is used for configuration. The USB

config port can also be used for firmware updates.

EXP Activity Indicator LED — This green activity LED behaves differently depending

on the model of DMP 128 Plus:

• non-AT Models

Off — The unit is not connected to a second EXP device.

On — The unit is connected to a second EXP device and is configured as the

primary unit.

Blinking — The unit is connected to a second EXP device and is configured as the secondary unit.

• AT Models

On — The unit is connected to a second EXP non-AT device and is configured as the primary unit.

Blinking — The unit is not connected to a second device.

LAN Activity Indicator LED — Blinks to indicate rear panel LAN port activity.

USB Activity Indicator LED —Blinks to indicate audio streaming over USB.

Input Indicator LEDs — Stacked green and red LEDs display input signal presence

and input signal clipping.

The green signal presence LED varies in brightness, corresponding to the real-time input signal level. It lights at -60 dBFS and increases in brightness until signal level reaches -3 dBFS. When the signal reaches or exceeds -3 dBFS, the red clip LED lights. The clip LED remains lit for 200 ms after receiving the clip signal.

Output Indicator LEDs — Stacked green and red LEDs display output signal

presence and output signal clipping.

Output indicator LEDs function identically to the input indicator LEDs (see F above).

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Hardware Reset Modes

NOTE: The reset modes listed below close all IP connections, Telnet connections, and

sockets.

Mode 1 — Firmware Reset

Hold the Reset button while applying power to restore the unit firmware back to the default factory firmware. This recovers a unit that has incorrect code or updated firmware running. All user files and settings are maintained.

Mode 4 — IP Reset

With power on, press and hold the Reset button until the reset LED blinks twice (~6 seconds). Release the button and, within 1 second, press it again to reset all IP address settings to factory default.

The following changes take place:

• ARP program capability is enabled

• Sets IP back to factory default (192.168.254.254)

• Sets subnet mask back to factory default (255.255.255.0)

• Sets gateway back to factory default (0.0.0.0)

• Turns DHCP off

• Sets digital I/O port mapping back to factory default

If a second momentary press does not occur within 1 second, Mode 4 is exited.

Mode 5 — Factory Default Reset

With power on, press and hold the Reset button until the reset LED blinks 3 times (~9 seconds). Release the button and, within 1 second, press it again to return the DMP128Plus to factory default conditions.

The following changes take place:

• Sets all IP settings back to factory default (see Mode 4 above)

• Mix-points are set to unit gain (0 dBFS) and the following connections are made

• Input 1 is routed to output 1

• Input 2 is routed to output 2

• Input 3 is routed to output 3

• Input 4 is routed to output 4

• Input 5 is routed to output 5

• Input 6 is routed to output 6

• Input 7 is routed to output 7

• Input 8 is routed to output 8

• All audio inputs are set to unity gain

• All outputs are unmuted and set to unity gain

• Any inserted or active DSP is removed

• All preset and group master memory is cleared

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DSP Configurator Software

The DMP 128 Plus has no front panel hardware controls. To configure and operate the DMP128 Plus, use a PC running Microsoft® Windows® 7 or newer and Extron DSPConfigurator software. This section describes Extron DSP Configurator software and covers the following topics:

• Downloading and Installing DSP Configurator • Expansion and AT Inputs

• Accessing the DSP Configurator Help File • Mix-Points

• DSP Configurator Main Workspace • DSP Configurator Outputs

• Menu Bar • Outputs

• DSP Configurator Inputs • Output Processing

• Mic/Line Inputs • Aux Outputs

• Input Processing • Aux Output Processing

• Aux Inputs • Expansion Outputs

• Aux Input Processing • Expansion Output Processing

• Virtual Returns • Virtual Send Bus

• Virtual Return Processing

Downloading and Installing DSP Configurator

1. From www.extron.com, click the Download tab (see figure 11, 1).

2. On the left sidebar, click the DSP Configurator link (2).

Figure 11. DSP Configurator Link on Download Page

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3. On the DSP Configurator Software page, click Download (see figure 12, 3). The

Download Center page opens.

Figure 12. DSP Configurator Download Page

4. From the Download Center page, DSP Configurator should begin downloading

automatically. If it does not, select click here (see figure 13, 4).

NOTE: An Extron Insider account is required to download DSP Configurator and

other software available from the Extron website. Login or account creation may be required before the Download Center page opens.

5. Select Run (5) to run the DSP Configurator installer. Select Save to save the install file

to run at a later time.

Figure 13. DSP Configurator Download Center Page

6. To run DSP Configurator from the default install location, click

Start> Programs > Extron Electronics > DSP Configurator > DSP Configurator.

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7. From the DSP Configurator splash screen drop-down menu (see figure 14, 6 below),

select the model of DMP 128 Plus being connected to the host PC and click OK(7).

Figure 14. DSP Configurator Splash Screen

Accessing the DSP Configurator Help File

DSP Configurator comes loaded with a context-sensitive help file that can be accessed by clicking the help icon ( ) in the top right corner of any dialog box in DSP Configurator. Alternatively, click Help > Contents in the menu bar at the top of the main workspace, or press <F1> on your keyboard. This help file contains detailed procedures and further instruction on all DSP Configurator features.

DSP Configurator Main Workspace

The DSP Configurator main workspace can be divided up into four main sections (see figure 15). Each section contains various functions to configure the DMP 128 Plus. Due to the large number of inputs and outputs available on the DMP128Plus, not all channels can be viewed at the same time in a single window. Use the expand and collapse buttons ( ) next to the input and output group names to show or hide input and output groups and their corresponding mix matrices. If necessary, scroll through the window by using the mouse wheel or the scroll bar at the right side of the DSP Configurator main workspace.

Menu Bar on page13

Mic/Line Inputs on page21

Figure 15. DSP Configurator Main Workspace

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Mix-Points on page54

Outputs on page58

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Menu Bar

File

Figure 16. File Menu

New — Opens a new configuration file. This option is only available in Emulate mode

(see Emulate Mode on page18). If the current configuration has not been saved, the Save dialog box opens and asks to save the current configuration before a new configuration is opened. Click Yes to save the current configuration. Click No to delete the current configuration and open the new configuration. Click Cancel to return to the current configuration.

Open — Opens an existing configuration or template file. When selected, the Browse

dialog box opens to search for saved configuration or template files. Double-click a configuration or template file to load it.

NOTE: Configuration files have a .EDC file extension and template files have a

.EDCT file extension.

Save — Saves the current configuration to a configuration file. If this is the first time the

configuration is being saved, the Save Configuration As... dialog box opens. Enter a name and save location for the configuration file.

TIP: It is best to create and save configuration files while in Emulate mode.

Save As — Saves the current configuration file under a new name and location or as a

template file. When selected, the Save Configuration As... dialog box opens.

Export Single Device — Saves the currently selected device in Device Manager as

a configuration file. This function is used to save an individual device when there are multiple devices listed in the Device Manager (see Device Manager on page81).

Backup — Recalls and transfers all partial presets of a DMP 128 to a DSPConfigurator

or template file within DSP Configurator.

NOTE: This is only necessary if a DMP 128 (non-Plus) is included in the

configuration file via Device Manager.

Recent Files — Lists the five most recently opened configuration files. These files can

be selected and loaded into DSP Configurator.

Exit — Closes DSP Configurator. If the current configuration has not been saved, the

Save dialog box opens and prompts the user to save the current configuration before

closing the software. Click Yes to save the file. Click No to exit the application without saving. Click Cancel to return to the main workspace and keep the software running.

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Edit

View

Figure 17. Edit Menu

Cut — Removes the configuration of selected elements in the workspace to be pasted

to other elements.

Copy — Copies the configuration of selected elements in the workspace to be pasted

to other elements.

Paste — Applies the cut or copied configuration of elements to the selected elements

in the workspace.

Figure 18. View Menu

Meter Bridge — Opens a meter bridge to view input and output activity. The meter

bridge is a floating window, allowing use of the DSP Configurator workspace while simultaneously monitoring input and output activity.

NOTE: The meter bridge is only available in Live mode with a TCP/IP connection.

Re-enable All Dialogs — This option re-enables all dialog boxes that no longer

appear based on user selection (certain dialog boxes that appear are user-defeatable by selecting a checkbox that reads Do Not Show This Dialog Again).

Group Controls — Opens the Group Controls dialog box to access existing group

controls and add new groups.

AT Meters (AT models only) — Opens a dialog box to select AT devices on the

network. Double-click a device to open a meter bridge dialog box that displays AT transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) channel levels for that device. The dialog box is a floating window, allowing use of the main workspace while simultaneously monitoring AT levels.

Show All Channels — Individual channels can be hidden by user selection. This

provides options for the user to select which input and output groups are visible in the main workspace.

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Tools

Figure 19. Tools Menu

Presets — Contains a submenu to mark and clear elements in the main workspace as

well as an option to save marked elements to a preset (see Presets on page67).

Configure Groups — Opens the Configure Groups dialog box to create, edit, and

delete Gain, Mute, Bass, and Treble groups (see Groups on page69).

Configure Digital I/O — Opens the Configure Digital I/O dialog box to assign

actions and modes to the digital inputs and outputs (see Digital I/O on page72).

Configure Players — Opens the Configure Players dialog box to upload audio files

and assign them to players. Player control options are also found in the dialog box (see

Players on page75).

Configure ACP Panels — Opens the Configure ACPs dialog box to configure Extron

Audio Control Panel interfaces (see Audio Control Panels (ACP) on page98).

Configure Macros — Opens the Configure Macros dialog box for creating, editing,

and deleting macro functions (see Macros on page78 for more information).

Connect/Disconnect from Device — When in Emulate mode, this reads Connect

to Device and opens the Connect to Device dialog box (see Connect to or

Disconnect from Device on page83). When in Live mode, this reads Disconnect

from Device and returns the software to Emulate mode.

Device Manager — Opens the Device Manager dialog box (see Device Manager on

page81).

Issue RESET Command — Clears the DMP 128 Plus of all processors and other

configuration settings. This command does not reset general settings such as IP address.

Firmware Loader — Opens the Firmware Loader application, if it is installed (see

Firmware Loader on page83). Visit www.extron.com to download the software.

Organize Building Blocks – Opens the Organize Building Blocks dialog box (see

Organize Building Blocks on page87).

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Window

Device Settings — Opens the Device Settings dialog box to edit date and time, IP

address, DHCP status, and other settings (see Device Settings on page89).

Options – Opens the Options dialog box to configure DSP Configurator appearance,

default settings, DSP value defaults, and so on (see Options on page93).

Network Audio Control — Opens the Dante Controller application by Audinate for

routing audio over a Dante network (see Dante Controller on page107).

Expansion Bus – Contains a submenu to assign a DMP 128 Plus as a Primary or

Secondary unit. On DMP 128 Plus AT models, the submenu can assign the expansion ports to AT channels 33-48 (see Expansion Bus on page93).

Help

Figure 20. Window Menu

Cascade — Organizes windows by cascading them in the same order they were

opened.

Close All Windows — Closes all open windows, leaving only the main workspace

visible. When all windows are closed, changes to parameters in the open windows are saved before the window is closed.

List of Open Windows — Below the dividing line is a list of all open windows. Select

a window from the list to bring it into focus and to the forefront of the workspace. Windows appear in the order they were opened.

Figure 21. Help Menu

Contents — Opens the DSP Configurator Help file where detailed information about

DSP Configurator can be found.

Search — Opens the DSP Configurator Help file with the Search field in focus.

About — Opens a window displaying software version number, copyright information,

and part number for the installed copy of DSP Configurator. Click the Details button for a list of advanced details, such as build number.

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Macros Drop-Down

The Run Macro drop-down list is available when connected to the DMP 128 Plus in Live mode. The drop-down list is unavailable in Emulate mode.

The Run Macro drop-down list allows the user to view and run all macros that have been pushed to the device. The list of macros updates dynamically when a new macro is created. Macros created in DSP Configurator that have not been pushed to the device appear in the list with an asterisk to the right of the macro name. Only macros that have been pushed to the device can be run from the Run Macro drop-down list (see Macros on page78 for information on configuring macros).

Figure 22. Macros Drop-Down Menu

Presets Drop-Down

The Presets drop-down menu allows the user to view and apply presets saved in the current configuration file or on a device connected in Live mode. Presets with an asterisk next to them are on the DMP 128 Plus, but not in the current configuration file. Run a preset to load it into the configuration file. Alternatively, perform a backup to run all presets and load them into the current configuration file (see File on page13).

Figure 23. Presets Drop-Down Menu

After selecting a preset from the list, choose one of the following actions from the DSPConfigurator status panel:

Recall — Recalls the selected preset and applies settings to the main workspace.

Cancel — Cancels the preset recall and returns to the main workspace with the current

emulation or state intact.

Delete — Deletes the selected preset from the configuration.

Figure 24. Preset and Action Selection

DSP Configurator Status Panel

This panel displays the current status of DSP Configurator and shows when data is being pushed to or pulled from the device. When the software is ready to perform actions, the panel reads Ready.

Figure 25. DSP Configurator Status Panel

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Live and Emulate Panel

The Live and Emulate buttons allow users to switch between Live and Emulate mode and displays transmit activity (Tx) and receive activity (Rx) when in Live mode.

Figure 26. Mode Panel

Emulate Mode

While in Emulate mode, DSP Configurator is functioning in an “offline” state. Changes made to the configuration file are not applied to a DMP 128 Plus.

In Emulate mode, the user can create and configure the software as though a device was connected, except for any actions that require direct connection to the device or information that is stored only on the device. Once configuration is complete, the user can switch to Live mode and apply the configuration to the device or save the configuration file to be loaded onto one or multiple devices at a later time.

Creating configuration files in Emulate mode saves time by not requiring a device to be connected or present in order for the bulk of DSP configuration to be completed.

NOTE: Not all menu options or actions are available in Emulate mode.

Live Mode

Enter Live mode to connect to a DMP 128 Plus and push or pull configurations between the device and host PC. In Live mode, changes made in DSP Configurator are directly applied to the DMP 128 Plus. Additionally, presets and macros can be created and stored on the device.

When entering Live mode, the user is prompted with the Connect to device dialog box.

Connect to a DMP 128 Plus in Live Mode

1. Click the Live button in the menu bar of DSP Configurator (see figure 27, 1).

Alternatively, select Tools > Connect to Device or press <F6> on the keyboard. The

Connect to device dialog box opens.

Figure 27. Live Button

2. Connect to the DMP 128 Plus.

a. To connect via TCP/IP (recommended):

Click the TCP/IP tab in the dialog box. Enter the IP address of the device in the

Hostname or IP Address field. If necessary, enter the device password in the Password field (see figure 28

b. To connect via USB:

Click the USB tab in the dialog box. Select the device from the USB Devices drop-down menu (see figure 28 b on the next page).

c. To connect via RS-232:

Click the RS-232 tab in the dialog box. Select the com port the device is connected to on the host PC from the Com Port drop-down (see figure 28 c on the next page).

on the next page).

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Figure 28. Connect to device... TCP/IP, USB, and RS-232 Dialog Box

3. When a connection with a device is established, the Synchronize with Device dialog

box opens.

Figure 29. Synchronize with Device Dialog Box

a. Pull — Pulls the configuration file, presets, macros, and ACP configurations from

the device and displays it in the DSP Configurator main workspace.

b. Push — Pushes the configuration file, presets, macros, and ACP configurations

open in DSP Configurator to the connected DMP 128 Plus. This will overwrite any configuration currently on the device.

Click Advanced... to open the Advanced Push Options dialog box (see figure 30).

NOTE: If only pushing selected presets, the preset selection dialog box opens

after clicking OK on the Advanced Push Options dialog box.

Figure 30. Advanced Push Options Dialog Box

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If only pushing selected presets, mark them from the dialog box shown in figure 31 below.

Figure 31. Preset Selection Dialog Box

4. Once a push or pull is completed, the current state of the connected DMP 128 Plus

is displayed in the DSP Configurator status panel and the device is ready for further configuration.

Exit Live Mode and Enter Emulate Mode

1. Click the Emulate button in the DSP Configurator menu bar (see figure 32, 1).

Alternatively, select Tools > Disconnect from Device or press <F6> on the keyboard.

Figure 32. Emulate Button

2. Click OK to confirm.

Figure 33. Confirm Disconnect

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DSP Configurator Inputs

All available inputs are listed vertically along the left side of the DSP Configurator main workspace. The input groups can be expanded or collapsed by clicking the (expand) or (collapse) buttons next to the input group names.

There are four types of inputs available:

• Mic/Line Inputs • Virtual Returns on page47

• Aux Inputs on page43 • Expansion and AT Inputs on

Mic/Line Inputs

The twelve mic/line input channels on the DMP 128 Plus are shown in DSP Configurator under the Inputs panel (see figure 34).

page53

Figure 34. Inputs Panel

Inputs 1 - 8 offer AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) DSP capability (C models only) and phantom power. Inputs 9 - 12 do not have AEC or phantom power. All inputs can receive mic level or line level signal, but inputs 1 - 8 are recommended for receiving microphone signal and inputs 9 - 12 are recommended for receiving line level signal.

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Naming an Input Channel

1. Click the input name field.

Figure 35. Input Name Field

2. Highlight or delete the text and enter a new name.

Figure 36. New Input Name

3. Press <Enter> or navigate away from the field to confirm and apply the new input

name. Press <Down Arrow> key to navigate to and highlight the next name field.

Figure 37. Renamed Input

NOTE: Follow the same procedure to edit an input name.

Input Building Blocks

Extron building blocks are a quick configuration tool that can significantly reduce configuration time. An input building block is a collection of processor and gain settings for an input processing chain. These building blocks have been designed by Extron based on extensive use and testing with each intended application or specific device.

Figure 38. Accessing Input Building Blocks

Click the input number (see figure 38 above) to open the Building Blocks dialog box.

Building Block Folders

General Building Blocks

Add a Building Block Button

Figure 39. Input Building Blocks Dialog Box

Delete a Building Block Button

New Folder Button

Building Blocks Help Button

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Building Block Folders — These folders group input types together, such as table or

handheld mics, for easy access (see figure 40 below).

Figure 40. Mic Building Block Folder Contents

General Building Blocks — These building blocks provide quick setup for input

sources. General building blocks provide a useful starting point for devices in the same product category as the name of the building block, such as handheld microphones, line level sources, and so on.

Add a Building Block Button — Creates a custom building block from the current

gain and processor settings on the selected channel. When this button is clicked, the

Add a Building Block dialog box opens. Name the new custom building block and

choose a folder to save the block to, or create a new folder (see figure 41 below).

Figure 41. Add a Building Block Dialog Box

Delete a Building Block Button — Deletes the currently selected building block or

building block folder. If default building blocks are deleted, they can be restored from the

Organize Building Blocks dialog box. Custom building blocks can be saved to a

file from the same dialog box (see Organize Building Blocks on page87).

New Folder Button —Creates a new folder or sub-folder in the Building Blocks

dialog box.

Building Blocks Help Button — Opens the Building Blocks topic of the

DSPConfiguratorHelp file. This topic contains more information on the different types of building blocks for inputs and outputs.

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Input Processing

The mic/line input processing chain in DSP Configurator is visually represented by a string of blocks(see figure 42 below). Each block contains a specific processor or type of processor. For example, the Input Gain block contains a fader to boost or attenuate incoming signal, the Filter block contains several types of filters, and so on. Inputs 1 - 8 contain the following signal chain:

1. Input Gain Block

2. Input Filter Block

3. Input AEC Block (C Models Only)

4. Input Dynamics Blocks (2)

5. Input Delay Block

6. Input Ducking Block

7. Input Automix Block

8. Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block

Figure 42. Input Processing Chain for Inputs 1 - 8

Inputs 9 - 12 do not contain AEC processing or phantom power. All other processors are available and function the same as inputs 1 - 8.

Figure 43. Input Processing Chain for Inputs 9 - 12

Input Gain Block

Double-click the Input Gain block to open the Input Gain dialog box.

Figure 44. Input Gain Block

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The Input Gain dialog box provides controls to configure the input gain stage of the input processing path.

Input Name

Gain Fader

dBFS Meter

dBFS Numeric Readout

Input Gain Text Field

Polarity Toggle Button

Figure 45. Input Gain Dialog Box

Input Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined input name.

Gain Fader — Provides up to 80 dB of gain or 18dB of attenuation in 1 dB steps.

Click the fader once and press the <Up Arrow> or <Down Arrow> keys to adjust the fader up or down in 1 dB steps. Press the <Page Up> or <Page Down> keys to adjust the fader up or down in 10 dB steps.

dBFS Meter — This meter displays the input signal level in dBFS ranging from

-60dBFS to 0dBFS. Once the signal reaches or passes -1dBFS (default) or the clip

threshold defined in the Options dialog box (see Options on page93), the clip box located at the top of the meter lights red.

dBFS Numeric Readout — This read-only text box displays the numerical value of the

input signal level in dBFS.

Input Gain Text Field — This text field allows the user to enter a gain or attenuation

value in 0.1 dB steps.

Polarity Toggle Button — Inverts the signal polarity of the selected input. When the

button displays the black + symbol on a gray field ( ), the polarity is normal. When the button displays the black - symbol on a yellow field ( ), the polarity is inverted.

Mute Button — Mutes signal at the input stage, preventing it from going any further in

the signal processing chain.

Phantom Power Check Box — Provides 48 V phantom power to the selected input

for use with condenser microphones. Available on inputs 1 through 8 only.

Source Drop-Down Menu (AT models only) — Selects the input audio source for the

channel. Source options are analog (default) or any of the AT inputs. Input gain range changes to -24 dB to +18 dB when using AT inputs.

OK Button — Confirms changes and closes the Input Gain dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Input Gain dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Input Gain Help Button — Opens the Mic/Line Input Gain topic in the

DSPConfiguratorHelp file for further assistance in configuring input gain.

Mute Button

Phantom Power Check Box

Source Drop-Down Menu

OK Button

Cancel Button

Input Gain Help Button

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Input Filter Block

Double-click the Filter block to open the filter drop-down menu. Select one of the eleven available filters to insert into the block.

Figure 46. Filter Block and Drop-Down Menu

Alternatively, right-click the Filter block and select Insert, then select a filter to insert it into the block.

Figure 47. Insert Filter Drop-Down Menu

Once an initial filter is selected, the Filter block changes to display the type of filter applied. For example, if High Pass Filter is selected, the Filter block would display

HIGH PASS instead of FILT. If multiple filters are applied, the Filter block displays FILT

over a dark green field.

Figure 48. Filter Block Icons

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Once a filter is applied to the Filter block, double-click the block to open the Filter dialog box.

Filter Channel Name

Filter Graph

Filter List

Set Defaults Button

Figure 49. Filter Dialog Box

Filter Channel Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined input

name.

Filter Graph — Graphically displays the applied filter curve and provides handles for

adjusting filter parameters. Numbers along the top of the graph represent the filter curve of the corresponding slot in the filter list below the graph. The number appears over the center frequency of the filter.

If a filter is active (unbypassed), it appears as a solid red curve. If a filter is bypassed, it appears as a broken orange curve (such as the bass filter in slot 2).

NOTE: All filters are bypassed by default.

Filter List — Provides filter drop-down menus for all 5 available filter slots. Frequency,

Slope, Boost/Cut, Q, and Bypass controls are also available in this list.

Available filters include:

• High Pass Butterworth • High Pass Linkwitz-Reily

• Low Pass Butterworth • Low Pass Linkwitz-Reily

• Bass • High Pass Bessel

• Treble • Low Pass Bessel

• Parametric • Loudness

• Notch

OK Button

Cancel Button

Filters Help Button

NOTE: See the DSP Configurator Help file for more information on each of the

filters. Click the Filters Help button to open the help file topic discussing filters.

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Set Defaults Button — Resets all filter parameters of all filters in the filter list to their

default values.

To reset a single filter to default parameters, right-click the filter number on the left side of the Filter dialog box, and select Set to Default (see figure 50 below).

Figure 50. Set Single Filter Parameters to Default

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Filter dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Filter dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Filters Help Button — Opens the About Filters topic in the DSPConfiguratorHelp

file. This help file topic discusses each filter type in greater detail.

Input AEC Block (C Models Only)

About AEC

Echo occurs when audio from a talker in the far end is received and amplified into the near end listener’s room, with that sound then being picked up by microphones in the near end acoustic space and sent back to the far end. The amount of signal sent back to the far end talker can be substantial, and with the added transmission delay, the result is an echo effect that can seriously compromise communication in a teleconference or videoconference.

The Extron Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) processor removes the potential echo signal at the near end mic channel by comparing it to the received signal from the far end, designated as the “reference,” and then creating an adaptive filter to cancel the potential echo before it is sent back to the far end.

Successful operation of the AEC processing block is mainly a function of proper gain structure and selection of an AEC reference. This section provides an overview of those two elements.

Proper gain structure involves the relationship between the signal at the selected reference and the signal at the mic input, within the context of proper levels for the reference and mic inputs independently. The mic input gain setting will naturally be optimized for the voice level of the talker in that room. Therefore, the amount of signal from the far end picked up by the mic is dependent on how much far end signal is being amplified in the near end room and the distance from the mic to the speakers.

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AEC Operation

Double-click the AEC block to open the AEC drop-down menu. Select AEC to insert the AEC processor.

Figure 51. AEC Block and Drop-Down Menu

NOTE: Insert the AEC processor on the input with the near end microphone connected.

Once the AEC processor is inserted, double-click the AEC block to open the AEC dialog box.

Activity Panel

ERL Meter

ERLE Meter

TER Meter

Reference Selection Drop-Down

Noise Cancellation Panel

Figure 52. AEC Dialog Box

Bypass Button

OK Button

Cancel Button

Show/Hide Advanced Options Button

AEC Help Button

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Activity Panel — Far lights when signal activity is detected from the far end. Near

lights when activity is detected from the near end. Update lights when AEC is updating, converging, or reconverging.

ERL Meter — ERL (echo return loss) is the ratio of the far end signal at the reference

input to the far end signal received at the mic input and is expressed in dB. This meter should read between -10 dB and +10 dB for proper AEC operation.

ERLE Meter — ERLE (echo return loss enhancement) is the amount of potential

echo signal that the AEC algorithm is cancelling (not including NLP processing) and is expressed in dB.

TER Meter — TER (total echo reduction) is the sum of ERL and ERLE and represents

the total amount of echo reduction and is expressed in dB.

Reference Selection Drop-Down Menu — Provides all mic/line inputs, Aux inputs,

virtual returns, line outputs, and Expansion outputs for reference selection. When a channel is selected as the reference, the AEC processor compares the reference channel signal to the current input channel.

Noise Cancellation Panel — Provides a checkbox to engage the noise canceller

(engaged by default) and text field to enter the amount of noise reduction in dB.

Bypass Button — Bypasses the AEC processor. When the button is red, bypass is

enabled.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

AEC dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the AEC dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Show/Hide Advanced Options Button — Shows or hides the advanced

configuration options for the AEC processor (see AEC Advanced Options on the next page).

AEC Help Button — Opens the Acoustic Echo Cancellation topic of the

DSPConfiguratorHelp file for further assistance in operating AEC processor.

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AEC Advanced Options

The AEC dialog box provides advanced NLP (non-linear processing) options for fine tuning echo cancellation. These options are hidden by default. Click the Show/Hide Advanced

Options button to access them (see figure 52,

Figure 53. AEC Advanced Options

Enable NLP Checkbox — Checked by default, NLP (non-linear processing) is required

to completely remove echo.

NLP Presets — Offers three preset options for NLP parameters.

• Soft — Applies soft preset values to the NLP reduction parameters for light echo

cancellation.

• Normal (default) — Applies normal preset values to the NLP reduction parameters

for the widest array of echo cancellation needs.

• Aggressive — Applies aggressive preset values to the NLP reduction parameters

for aggressive echo cancellation.

NLP Reduction Parameters — Provides text boxes for Max NLP Reduction, Attack

Time, and Release Time to customize NLP reduction parameters.

Double Talk Echo Reduction — Provides a text box to enter a reduction value (in dB)

when double talk occurs. Double talk is when near end talkers and far end talkers are speaking simultaneously while AEC is engaged.

Comfort Noise Text Box — Provides an ambient noise signal to prevent states of

complete silence that may be perceived as a failed or dropped connection. 0 dB is the default.

on page 29).

Enable NLP Checkbox

NLP Presets

NLP Reduction Parameters

Double Talk Echo Reduction

Comfort Noise

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Input Dynamics Blocks

Double-click the Dynamics block to open the dynamics drop-down menu.

Figure 54. Dynamics Block and Drop-Down Menu

From the Dynamics drop-down menu, four types of dynamics processors are available. Select a dynamics processor type to insert it into the Dynamics block.

There are two Dynamics blocks available per mic/line input channel. Each block can be configured with any of the processor types.

The four types of dynamics processors available are:

• AGC (Automatic Gain Control) on the next page

• Compressor on page34

• Limiter on page35

• Noise Gate on page36

Once a dynamics processor is inserted, double-click the dynamics block icon to open the corresponding dialog box.

Figure 55. AGC, Compressor, Limiter, and Noise Gate Icons

If a dynamics processor has been inserted and needs to be changed to a different dynamics processor, right-click the dynamics block, hover over Insert, and select a new processor to insert it (see figure 56 below).

Figure 56. Changing Dynamics Processors

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AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

Dynamics Channel Name

AGC Graph

AGC Parameters List and Control

Bypass Button

Set Defaults Button

OK Button

Cancel Button

Dynamics Help Button

Figure 57. AGC Dialog Box

Dynamics Channel Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined

input name.

AGC Graph — Graphically displays AGC parameter settings. Parameters can also

be adjusted using this graph. Click and drag the yellow lines to adjust the Window parameter. Click and drag the bottom dot to adjust the Threshold parameter. Click and drag the middle dot to adjust the Maximum Gain parameter. Click and drag the top dot to adjust the Target parameter.

AGC Parameters List and Control — Provides text boxes to adjust all AGC

parameters. Attack Time, Hold Time, and Release Time also have sliders that adjust their respective parameters. Click a slider once and use the <Left Arrow> and

<Right Arrow> keys to adjust the respective parameter in 1 ms steps.

Bypass Button — Bypasses the AGC processor. When the button is red, bypass is

enabled.

Set Defaults Button — Resets all AGC parameters to their default values. To view

individual parameter default values, see the DSP Configurator Help file by clicking the

Dynamics Help button (

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

AGC dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the AGC dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Dynamics Help Button — Opens the Dynamics Operation topic of the

DSPConfiguratorHelp file for further assistance in operating dynamics processors.

) and opening the About Dynamics topic.

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Compressor

Compressor Channel Name

Compressor Graph

Compressor Parameter List and Control

Bypass Button

Set Defaults Button

OK Button

Cancel Button

Dynamics Help Button

Figure 58. Compressor Dialog Box

Compressor Channel Name — This name changes to match the default or user

defined input name.

Compressor Graph — Graphically displays compressor parameter settings.

Parameters can also be adjusted using this graph. Click and drag the dot within the green area of the graph to adjust the compressor Threshold. Click and drag the dot outside the green box to adjust the compressor Ratio.

Compressor Parameter List and Control — Lists all configurable parameters for

the compressor. Text fields are available to adjust Threshold, Ratio, Attack Time,

Hold Time, and Release Time. Click and drag sliders to adjust Attack Time, Hold Time, and Release Time. Click a slider once and use the <Left Arrow> and <Right Arrow> keys to adjust the respective parameter in 1 ms steps. Select the Soft Knee checkbox to provide a more natural implementation of compression when the

signal reaches the threshold.

Bypass Button — Bypasses the compressor. When the button is red, bypass is

enabled.

Set Defaults Button — Resets all compressor parameters to their default values. To

view individual parameter default values, see the DSP Configurator Help file by clicking the Dynamics Help button (8) to open the About Dynamics topic.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Compressor dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Compressor dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Dynamics Help Button — Opens the Dynamics Operation topic of the

DSPConfiguratorHelp file for further assistance in operating dynamics processors.

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Limiter

Limiter Channel Name

Limiter Graph

Limiter Parameter List and Control

Bypass Button

Set Defaults Button

OK Button

Cancel Button

Dynamics Help Button

Figure 59. Limiter Dialog Box

Limiter Channel Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined

input name.

Limiter Graph — Graphically displays limiter parameter settings. Parameters can also

be adjusted using this graph. Click and drag the dot on the graph to adjust the limiter

Threshold.

Limiter Parameter List and Control — Lists all configurable parameters for the

limiter. Text fields are available to adjust Threshold, Attack Time, Hold Time, and

Release Time. Click and drag sliders to adjust Attack Time, Hold Time, and Release Time. Click a slider once and use the <Left Arrow> and <Right Arrow>

keys to adjust the respective parameter in 1 ms steps. Select the Soft Knee checkbox to provide a more gradual implementation of limiting when the signal reaches the threshold.

Bypass Button — Bypasses the limiter. When the button is red, bypass is enabled.

Set Defaults Button — Resets all limiter parameters to their default values. To view

individual parameter default values, see the DSP Configurator Help file by clicking the

Dynamics Help button (

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Limiter dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Limiter dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Dynamics Help Button — Opens the Dynamics Operation topic of the

DSPConfiguratorHelp file for further assistance in operating dynamics processors.

) and navigate to the About Dynamics topic.

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Noise Gate

Noise Gate Channel Name

Noise Gate Graph

Noise Gate Parameter List and Control

Bypass Button

Set Defaults Button

OK Button

Cancel Button

Dynamics Help Button

Figure 60. Noise Gate Dialog Box

Noise Gate Channel Name — This name changes to match the default or user

defined input name.

Noise Gate Graph — Graphically displays noise gate parameter settings. Parameters

can also be adjusted using this graph. Click and drag the upper dot to adjust Ratio. Click and drag the middle dot to adjust Threshold. Click and drag the bottom dot (out of view at default settings) to adjust Max Attenuation.

Noise Gate Parameter List and Control — Lists all configurable parameters for

the noise gate. Text fields are available to adjust Threshold, Max Attenuation,

Ratio, Attack Time, Hold Time, and Release Time. Click and drag the sliders to

adjust Attack Time, Hold Time, and Release Time. Click a slider once and use the

<Left Arrow> and <Right Arrow> keys to adjust the respective parameter in 1 ms

steps.

Bypass Button — Bypasses the noise gate. When the button is red, bypass is

enabled.

Set Defaults Button — Resets all noise gate parameters to their default values. To

view individual parameter default settings, see the DSP Configurator Help file by clicking the Dynamics Help button (8) and navigate to the About Dynamics topic.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Noise Gate dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Noise Gate dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Dynamics Help Button — Opens the Dynamics Operation topic of the

DSPConfiguratorHelp file for further assistance in operating dynamics processors.

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Input Delay Block

Double-click the Delay block to open the delay drop-down. Click Delay to insert the delay processor into the block.

Figure 61. Delay Block and Drop-Down Menu

Once a delay processor is inserted into the Delay block, double-click the block to open the

Delay dialog box.

Delay Channel Name

Units of Measurement

Delay Fader and Text Box

Temperature Panel

OK Button

Set Defaults Button

Cancel Button

Bypass Button

Delay Help Button

Figure 62. Delay Dialog Box

Delay Channel Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined input

name.

Units of Measurement — Radio buttons change the unit of measurement used by

the delay fader and text box. Samples, Milliseconds, Feet, and Meters are available units of measurement. Values are converted when the unit of measurement is changed. Changing the unit of measurement does not alter the amount of delay applied to the signal.

Delay Fader and Text Box — Adjusts the amount of delay applied to the signal. Click

and drag the fader up or down to increase or decrease the amount of delay. Click the fader once and use the <Up Arrow> or <Down Arrow> to adjust delay in 1 sample steps (or the 1 sample equivalent in milliseconds, feet, or meters). Use the text box below the fader to input a delay value.

Temperature Panel — Becomes available when using delay in feet or meters.

Compensates delay for ambient temperature in the acoustic space. Temperature is not available when using samples or milliseconds as the unit of measurement.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Delay dialog box.

Set Defaults Button — Resets the delay to 4800 samples.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Delay dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Bypass Button — Bypasses the delay. When the button is red, bypass is enabled.

Delay Help Button —Opens the Delay Operation topic of the

DSPConfiguratorHelp file for further assistance in understanding operating the delay processor.

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Input Ducking Block

The duck block contains a ducking processor as well as an adaptive gain processor.

• Ducker (see the next page) — Decreases levels on specified channels when signal is

present above a set threshold on the duck source (trigger).

• Adaptive Gain (see page 40) — Increases levels on specified channels when signal

is present above a set threshold on the adaptive gain source channel (trigger).

Double-click the Duck block to open the drop-down menu where the Ducker and Adaptive

Gain processors can be selected.

Figure 63. Duck Block and Drop-Down Menu

Select Ducker to insert a ducking processor into the duck block. Select Adaptive Gain to insert an adaptive gain processor into the duck block. Depending on the processor selected, the duck block displays DUCK for a ducker or AG for adaptive gain.

Figure 64. Ducking Block Icons

If a ducking processor has been inserted and needs to be changed to a an adaptive gain processor, or vice versa, right-click the block and hover over Insert to insert a different processor (see figure 65 below).

Figure 65. Changing Ducking Processor

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Ducker

After inserting a ducker processor, double-click the Duck icon to open the

Ducker Configuration dialog box.

Duck Source Configuration

Duck Parameter Settings

Duck Priority Tree

Ducking Operation Help Button

Figure 66. Ducker Configuration Dialog Box

Duck Source Configuration — The Enable Source Mic/Line checkbox is checked

when a ducker is inserted (default). In the Duck column, check the inputs that will be ducked. In the by (dB) column, enter the amount of ducking that will occur on each channel selected in the Duck column. When the threshold is exceeded on the duck source, ducking occurs on the selected channels.

Duck Parameter Settings — Contains controls for setting Threshold, Attack Time,

Hold Time, and Release. Click the Ducking Operation Help button (

the Ducking Operation topic in the DSP Configurator Help fie.

Duck Priority Tree — Displays the ducking priority for all Input and Aux In channels.

Select another input to populate the Ducker Configuration dialog with the ducker information for that channel. Channels with an adaptive gain processor are appended with an (AG) (see Mic 4 in figure 66 above). Channels with adaptive gain processors cannot be selected from this dialog box.

Ducking Operation Help Button —Opens the Ducking Operation topic of the

DSPConfiguratorHelp file for further assistance in ducker configuration.

) to open

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Adaptive Gain

After inserting an adaptive gain processor, double-click the AG icon to open the

Adaptive Gain dialog box.

Adaptive Gain Source Configuration

Adaptive Gain Parameter Settings

Adaptive Gain Operation Help Button

Figure 67. Adaptive Gain Dialog Box

Adaptive Gain Source Configuration — In the Add Gain To column, check the

inputs that will have gain added by the adaptive gain processor. In the Max Gain

(dB) column, enter the maximum amount of gain that will be applied to each channel

selected in the Add Gain To column. When a box is checked, gain is applied to that channel when signal exceeds the threshold on the adaptive gain trigger channel.

NOTE: For every 1 dB of signal beyond the level set in the Threshold field, 1 dB

of gain will be added to the channels selected in the Add Gain To column. This occurs until the maximum gain set in the Max Gain (dB) field has been applied.

Adaptive Gain Parameter Settings — Contains controls for Threshold, Attack

Time, Hold Time, and Release Time.

Adaptive Gain Operation Help Button — Opens the Adaptive Gain Operation

topic of the DSPConfiguratorHelp file for further assistance in adaptive gain configuration.

Input Automix Block

Double-click the Automix block to open a drop-down menu. Select Auto-mixer to insert the automix processor into the block.

Figure 68. Automix Block and Drop-Down

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Once the automix processor is inserted into the Automix block, double-click the block to open the Automix dialog box.

Automix Channel Name

AM Group Assignment Panel

Show AM Group Details Button

Automix Parameters

dBFS Meter

Gate Status Indicator

Monitor Gate Checkbox

Set Defaults Button

Bypass Button

OK Button

Cancel Button

Automix Help Button

Figure 69. Automix Dialog Box

Automix Channel Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined

input name.

AM Group Assignment Panel — Provides nine radio buttons to assign the current

automix processor to an AM (automix) group. The default is None and leaves the automixer unassigned.

Show AM Group Details Button — Opens the Automix Groups dialog box (click the

Automix Help button for more information regarding Automix Groups).

Automix Parameters — Provides configuration controls for all automix parameters.

dBFS Meter — Displays the post-automix signal level.

Gate Status Indicator — This LED lights when monitoring is enabled and the gate is

open.

Monitor Gate Checkbox — Click the Monitor Gate checkbox to enable SIS

responses regarding gate status (see Automixer Gate Monitoring on the next page).

Set Defaults Button — Resets all automix parameters to their default settings.

Bypass Button — Bypasses the automix processor. When the button is red, bypass is

enabled.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Automix dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the Automix dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Automix Help Button — Opens the Automix topic of the DSPConfiguratorHelp file

for further assistance in configuring the automix processor.

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Automixer Gate Monitoring

Automixer gate monitoring allows the user to track when an automixer gate opens or closes. This feature can be enabled by checking the Monitor Gate checkbox in an Automix dialog (see figure 69, 7 on the previous page). When automixer gate monitoring is enabled for a channel, an unsolicited message is sent when the gate has opened or closed. The response will include the Automixer OID, gate open or closed status, and the signal level immediately after the status has changed (see the Automixer Gate Monitoring commands on page146 for SIS response syntax).

Comparing the automixer gate threshold setting to the gate status in the response will indicate whether the automixer gate has opened or closed. When the gate status in the response is 1024 or greater, the gate has opened, and when the gate status in the response is less than 1024, the gate has closed.

Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block

Double-click the pre-mixer Gain block to open the Pre-mixer Gain dialog box.

Figure 70. Input Pre-mixer Gain Block

The Pre-mixer Gain dialog box provides controls to boost, attenuate, and mute the signal after input processing occurs and before it is sent to the mix matrix.

Input Name

Pre-mixer Gain Fader

Pre-mixer Gain Text Box

Mute Button

OK Button

Cancel Button

Pre-mixer Gain Help Button

Figure 71. Input Pre-mixer Gain Dialog Box

Input Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined input name.

Pre-mixer Gain Fader — Click and drag the gain fader to provide up to 12 dB of gain

or 100dB of attenuation in 1 dB steps. Click the fader and use the <Up Arrow> or

<Down Arrow> keys to adjust the fader up or down in 1 dB steps.

Pre-mixer Gain Text Box — Enter a gain or attenuation value in 0.1 dB steps.

Mute Button — Mutes signal at the pre-mixer stage, preventing it from reaching the

mix matrices.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Pre-mixer Gain dialog box.

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Aux Inputs

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Pre-mixer Gain dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Pre-mixer Gain Help Button — Opens the Pre-mixer Gain topic of the

DSPConfiguratorHelp file for further assistance in understanding operating the

Pre-mixer Gain dialog.

Eight Aux inputs are available with processing. These inputs can be assigned as one of the following:

• Player inputs that play audio files stored in the DMP 128 Plus internal memory (see

Player Input on the next page)

• USB inputs that receive audio via the rear panel USB audio port (see USB Input on

page45)

• VoIP lines for use with a VoIP network (V models only, see VoIP Input on page45)

Figure 72. Aux Inputs Panel

Renaming an Aux Input

1. Click the input name field.

Figure 73. Aux Input Name Field

2. Delete or highlight the text and type the desired name.

Figure 74. New Aux Input Name

3. Press the <Enter> key or navigate away from the field to confirm and apply the new

name. Press the <Down Arrow> key to navigate to and highlight the next name field.

Figure 75. Renamed Aux Input

NOTE: Follow the same procedure to edit an Aux input name.

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Aux Input Building Blocks

Building blocks can be applied to all eight Aux input channels. These buildings blocks function the same as the mic/line input building blocks (see Input Building Blocks on page22 for more information on configuring Aux input building blocks.

Aux Input Processing

The input processing chain in DSP Configurator is visually represented by a string of blocks. Each block contains a specific processor or type of processor. Aux Inputs 1 through 8 contain the following signal processing chain:

1. Aux Input Gain Block

2. Aux Input Filter Block

3. Aux Input Dynamics Block (2)

4. Aux Input Ducking Block

5. Aux Input Automix Block

6. Aux Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block

Aux Input Gain Block

By default, the Aux input gain block does not have an input source selected. Double-click the block to open the input selection drop-down, presenting three options for each Aux input source:

• Player — Plays audio files stored on the DMP 128 Plus internal memory.

• USB — Receives audio input from the rear panel USB port.

• VoIP (V models only) — Receives audio input from the VoIP network.

Player Input

Double-click the Aux input gain block and hover the mouse over Player... to display the eight available players. If no audio file is assigned to the player, the player displays

[unassigned]. If an audio file is assigned to the player, the player displays the filename

(see Players on page75 for more information on configuring players). Select one of the players to insert it as the source for the selected Aux input.

Figure 76. Aux Input Player Selection

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USB Input

Double-click the Aux input gain block and hover the mouse over USB... to display the four available USB audio channels. Select one of the USB channels to insert it as the source for the selected Aux input.

The four USB channels appear as two pairs of stereo channels:

• USB 1 left and right channels are for communications audio from a connected

computer.

• USB 2 left and right channels are for playback audio from a connected computer.

The DMP 128 Plus appears both as a communications and as a playback audio device in the operating system of the host computer. Select the DMP 128 Plus as the output device for both communication audio and playback audio to route audio from the host computer to the DMP 128 Plus via the rear panel USB audio port.

Figure 77. Aux Input USB Selection

VoIP Input

Double-click the Aux input gain block and hover the mouse over VoIP... to display the eight available VoIP lines. Select one of the VoIP lines to insert it as the source for the selected Aux input. Aux inputs with VoIP lines selected as the source receive signal via the far end of the VoIP network. VoIP lines can be assigned to Aux channels before the line is registered with the call server; however, VoIP lines must be registered with a call server and configured from the DMP 128 Plus VoIP Web page before these inputs can function properly (see DMP 128 Plus VoIP Web Page on page167). Multiple appearances of a single line can be placed on multiple Aux inputs for conference calling capabilities.

NOTE: When a VoIP line is assigned as the source or removed from Aux input, the same

VoIP line is assigned to or removed from the corresponding Aux output.

Figure 78. Aux Input VoIP Line Selection

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Aux Input Dialog Box

Once a source has been selected for an Aux input, double-click the Aux input gain block to open the Aux Input dialog box.

Aux Input Name

Aux Input Gain Fader

Aux Input Gain Text Box

Polarity Button

Mute Button

OK Button

Cancel Button

Aux Input Help Button

Figure 79. Aux Input Gain Dialog Box

Input Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined Aux input

name.

Aux Input Gain Fader — Click and drag the gain fader to provide up to 24 dB of

gain or 18dB of attenuation in 1 dB steps. Click the fader and use the <Up Arrow> or

<Down Arrow> keys to adjust the fader up or down in 1 dB steps.

Aux Input Gain Text Box — Enter a gain or attenuation value in 0.1 dB steps.

Polarity Button — Click this button to invert the signal polarity of the selected Aux

input. When the button displays the black + symbol on a gray field ( ), the polarity is normal. When the button displays the black - symbol on a yellow field ( ), the polarity is inverted.

Mute Button — Mutes signal at the Aux input stage, preventing it from going any

further in the signal processing chain.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Aux Input dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Aux Input dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Aux Input Help Button — Opens the Aux Input topic of the DSPConfiguratorHelp

file for further assistance in configuring Aux input sources.

Aux Input Filter Block

One filter block is available for each Aux input channel. This filter block functions the same as the mic/line input filter block (see Input Filter Block on page26 for information on configuring the Aux input filter block).

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Aux Input Dynamics Block

Two dynamics blocks are available for each Aux input. These blocks function the same as the mic/line input dynamics blocks (see Input Dynamics Blocks on page32 for information on configuring the Aux input dynamics blocks).

Aux Input Ducking Block

One ducking block is available for each Aux input. This block functions the same as the mic/line input ducking block (see Input Ducking Block on page38 for information on configuring the Aux input ducking block).

Aux Input Automix Block

One automix block is available for each Aux input. This block functions the same as the mic/line input automix block (see Input Automix Block on page40 for information on configuring the Aux input automix block).

Aux Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block

The Aux input pre-mixer gain block functions the same as the mic/line input pre-mixer gain block (see Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block on page42 for information on configuring the Aux input pre-mixer gain block).

Virtual Returns

Virtual returns receive signal when inputs are routed to the virtual send bus (see figure 92 on page 55). Sixteen virtual return channels are available and are labeled A through P. These channels can be used in a number of applications. For example, they can act as an AEC reference channel or be used for sub-mix processing.

Figure 80. Virtual Returns Input Panel

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Renaming a Virtual Return

1. Click the virtual return name field.

Figure 81. Virtual Return Name Field

2. Delete or highlight the text and type the desired name.

Figure 82. New Virtual Return Name

3. Press the <Enter> key or navigate away from the field to confirm and apply the new

name. Press the <Down Arrow> key to navigate to and highlight the next name field.

Figure 83. Renamed Virtual Return

NOTE: Follow the same procedure to edit a Virtual Return name.

Virtual Return Building Blocks

Building blocks can be applied to all 16 virtual return channels (see Input Building Blocks on page22 for more information on configuring virtual return building blocks).

Virtual Return Processing

Virtual returns A through D contain the following signal processing chain:

1. Virtual Return Feedback Suppressor Block

2. Virtual Return Filter Block

3. Virtual Return Dynamics Block

4. Virtual Return Delay Block

5. Virtual Return Pre-Mixer Gain Block

Virtual returns E through P contain the following signal processing chain:

1. Virtual Return Filter Block

2. Virtual Return Dynamics Block

3. Virtual Return Delay Block

4. Virtual Return Pre-Mixer Gain Block

NOTE: Only Virtual Return channels A through D contain Feedback Suppression

processing blocks.

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Virtual Return Feedback Suppressor Block

Use the feedback suppressor when there is an indication of feedback during live operation. Dynamic filters automatically detect feedback on a live mic channel, and engage a set of up to 5 fixed and 15 dynamic filters to counteract feedback at the detected frequencies. The dynamic filters act in a “first in, first out” rotation. If all 15 dynamic filters are employed and an additional feedback frequency is detected, the first feedback frequency detected is overwritten.

To avoid a new feedback frequency overwriting a previously detected frequency, up to 5 dynamic filters can be transferred into fixed filters. Once a dynamic filter is transferred into a fixed filter, it can only be overwritten by manually assigning a new frequency to the filter.

Double-click the feedback suppressor block to show the feedback suppressor drop-down menu. Select Feedback Suppressor to insert a feedback suppressor processor into the signal chain.

Figure 84. Feedback Suppressor Block and Drop-Down Menu

After inserting the feedback suppressor in the signal chain, double-click the FBS block to open the Feedback Suppressor dialog box.

Feedback Suppressor Dialog Box

The Feedback Suppressor dialog box contains three tabs for configuring feedback suppression.

• Settings Tab on the next page

• Dynamic Filters Tab on page51

• Fixed Filters Tab on page52

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Settings Tab

Composite View Panel

Filter Graph

Q Adjustment Panel

Attack Time Panel

Hold Time Panel

Bypass FBS Button

Set Defaults Button

OK Button

Cancel Button

Figure 85. Feedback Suppressor Dialog Box - Settings Tab

Settings Tab — Provides access to the global FBS settings.

Composite View Panel — Three radio buttons control which filters are displayed in the

filter graph:

• Only Dynamic FBS Filters

• Only Fixed FBS Filters

• Fixed & Dynamic FBS Filters (default)

Filter Graph — Displays the dynamic filters, fixed filters, or both, as selected in the

Composite View panel.

Q Adjustment Panel — Adjust the default Q parameter of the dynamic filters using the

text box or the up/down spinner controls.

Attack Time Panel — Adjust the default Attack Time for dynamic filters.

Hold Time Panel — Provides an Enable checkbox, that enables the Hold Time

parameter. Entering a time into the Hold Time text boxes sets how long each dynamic filter will hold before removing the filter.

Bypass FBS — Turns off feedback detection when bypass is engaged (button is red

when bypass is engaged). Only the dynamic filters are bypassed. Fixed filters remain active.

Set Defaults Button — Resets parameters on all tabs to their default values and

positions.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Feedback Suppressor dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Feedback Suppressor dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

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Dynamic Filters Tab

Dynamic Filters List

Move to Fixed Button

Clear Button

Clear All Button

Lock Button

Bypass FBS

Set Defaults Button

OK Button

Cancel Button

Figure 86. Feedback Suppressor Dialog Box - Dynamic Filters Tab

Dynamic Filters Tab — Provides access to dynamic filter configuration options.

Dynamic Filters List — Displays a list of 15 dynamic feedback suppression filters.

As feedback is detected on the virtual return channel, dynamic filters are applied to suppress feedback with the Q parameter defined in the Settings tab.

Move to Fixed Button — Transfers the dynamic filter along with its current parameters

to the Fixed Filters tab, allowing parameters to be edited. This frees up a filter slot in the Dynamic Filters list.

Clear Button — Clears the dynamic filter and contained parameters.

Clear All Button — Clears all dynamic filters and resets the feedback detection and

suppression process.

Lock Button — Locks current dynamic filters and prevents more dynamic filters from

being applied.

Bypass FBS Button — Bypasses the FBS processor. When the button is red, FBS is

bypassed.

Set Defaults Button — Resets parameters on all tabs to their default values and

positions.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Feedback Suppressor dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Feedback Suppressor dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

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Fixed Filters Tab

Fixed Filters List

Filter Parameters

Single Filter Bypass Button

Clear All Button

Bypass FBS Button

Set Defaults Button

OK Button

Cancel Button

Feedback Suppressor Help Button

Figure 87. Feedback Suppressor Dialog Box - Fixed Filters Tab

Fixed Filters Tab — Provides access to fixed filter configuration options.

Fixed Filters List — Displays up to 5 fixed feedback suppression filters.

Filter Parameters — Configure the Frequency, Boost/Cut, and Q parameters for

each fixed filter using the text boxes.

Single Filter Bypass Button — Bypasses only the filter associated with that filter slot.

When the button is red, the filter is bypassed.

Clear All Button — Clears all fixed filters from the list.

Bypass FBS Button — Bypasses the FBS processor. When the button is red, FBS is

bypassed.

Set Defaults Button — Resets parameters on all tabs to their default values and

positions.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Feedback Suppressor dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Feedback Suppressor dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Feedback Suppressor Help Button — Opens the Feedback Suppressor topic of

the DSPConfiguratorHelp file for further assistance in understanding and operating the feedback suppression processor.

Virtual Return Filter Block

One filter block is available for each virtual return channel. This filter block functions the same as the mic/line input filter block (see Input Filter Block on page26 for information on configuring the virtual return filter block).

Virtual Return Dynamics Block

One dynamics block is available for each virtual return channel. This block functions the same as the mic/line input dynamics block (see Input Dynamics Blocks on page32 for information on configuring the virtual return dynamics block).

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Virtual Return Delay Block

One delay block is available for each virtual return channel. This block functions the same as the mic/line input delay block (see Input Delay Block on page37 for information on configuring the virtual return delay block).

Virtual Return Pre-Mixer Gain Block

The virtual return pre-mixer gain block functions the same as the mic/line input pre-mixer gain block (see Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block on page42 for information on configuring the virtual return pre-mixer gain block).

Expansion and AT Inputs

The expansion inputs receive signal via the rear panel EXP port when connected with another EXP enabled device. AT inputs receive signal from the Dante network when connected to an audio network (AT models only). The DMP 128 Plus can receive 16 channels of audio via the EXP port and 48 channels of audio via Dante (AT models only). On a DMP 128 Plus AT model, AT inputs 33 through 48 can be used for the EXP inputs allowing use of the Dante network and the EXP port simultaneously (see Expansion Bus on page93).

Renaming an Expansion or AT Input

NOTES:

• Renaming an AT input in DSP Conﬁgurator affects the receiver name in

DanteController. Alternatively, renaming a receiver channel name in Dante Controller affects the name displayed in DSPConﬁgurator (see Renaming a Receiver or

Transmitter on page113).

• AT inputs only appear on DMP 128 Plus AT models.

1. Click the expansion or AT input name field.

Figure 88. Expansion Input Name Field

2. Delete or highlight the text and type the desired name.

Figure 89. New Expansion Input Name

3. Press the <Enter> key or navigate away from the field to confirm and apply the new

name. Press the <Down Arrow> key to navigate to and highlight the next name field.

Figure 90. Renamed Expansion

NOTE: Follow the same procedure to edit an Expansion Input name.

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Expansion and AT Inputs Overview

With the Extron Expansion Port (EXP), two EXP enabled devices can be connected for bidirectional communication of 16 audio channels. When two units are connected, one unit must be set as the Primary Unit and the other must be set as the Secondary Unit (see

Expansion Bus on page93). This synchronizes the sampling clocks of the two units.

AT inputs allow a DMP 128 Plus AT model to receive signal from the audio network. Network audio routing is done with Dante Controller (see Dante Controller on page107).

Expansion and AT Inputs Processing

Mix-Points

Figure 91. Expansion Bus Panel with AT and Expansion Inputs

The expansion and AT inputs contain two processor blocks in their signal chain:

1. Automix Block

2. Pre-mixer Gain Block

Expansion and AT Input Automix Block

One automix block is available for each expansion and AT input. This block functions the same as the mic/line input automix block (see Input Automix Block on page40 for information on configuring the EXP input automix block).

Expansion and AT Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block

The expansion and AT input pre-mixer gain block functions the same as the mic/line input pre-mixer gain block (see Input Pre-Mixer Gain Block on page42 for information on configuring the virtual return pre-mixer gain block).

DSP Configurator contains twelve mix matrices that connect all inputs and outputs (seefigure 92 on the next page). The mix matrices set post-processing mix levels.

Each input is connected to a mix-point for the signal to be routed to an output. In general, mix levels are set relative to each other, achieving a blend of input signals at an optimal output level, close to, but not exceeding 0 dBFS at the output.

NOTE: In order for mix-points to appear in the workspace, the input group sending

signal to the mix-point must be expanded and the input channel must be visible.

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1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 11 12

Mic/Line Inputs to Line

and Aux Outputs

Mic/Line Inputs to EXP

Outputs

Mic/Line Inputs to

Virtual Sends

Aux Inputs to Line and

Aux Outputs

Aux Inputs to EXP

Outputs

Aux Inputs to Virtual

Sends

Virtual Returns to Line

and Aux Outputs

Virtual Returns to EXP

Outputs

Virtual Returns to

Virtual Sends

EXP Inputs to Line and

Aux Outputs

EXP Inputs to EXP

Outputs

EXP Inputs to Virtual

Sends

Figure 92. DSP Configurator Mix Matrices

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Mix-Point Dialog Box

Double-click a mix-point to open the Mix-point dialog box. Alternatively, highlight a mix-point with a single click and press the <Enter> key to open the Mix-point dialog box.

Figure 93. Mix-point Dialog Box

Mix-point Input and Output

Mix-point Fader

Level Text Box

Mute Button

Mix Dot Selection

OK Button

Cancel Button

Mix-point Input and Output — Displays which input (top) and output (bottom) the

mix-point is connecting.

Mix-point Fader — Click and drag the mix-point fader to provide up to 12 dB of gain

or 100 dB of attenuation in 1 dB steps. Click the fader and use the <Up Arrow> or

<Down Arrow> keys to change the level in 1 dB steps.

Level Text Box — Allows specific level values to be entered in 0.1 dB steps.

Mute Button — Mutes the mix-point (muted by default). When the button is red, the

mix point is muted.

Mix Dot Selection — Three radio buttons provide options to choose the type of input

processing applied to the mix-point.

NOTE: Mix dot selections are not available on Virtual Return or EXP mix-points.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Mix-point dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Mix Point dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

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Mix-Point Context Menu

Right-click a mix-point to open the mix-point context menu. This menu provides quick options to operate mix-points.

Figure 94. Mix-Point Context Menu

Mute — Mutes the mix-point.

Unmute — Unmutes the mix-point and creates an audio path between an input and

output.

Include Automixing — Includes automix processing at the mix-point and marks the

mix-dot orange to signify automixing is included.

Bypass Processing — Bypasses signal processing, except for filters, at the mix-point

and marks the mix-dot green to signify signal processing is bypassed.

Cut — Cuts the mix-point parameter configuration, preparing it to be pasted to another

mix-point. The parameter configuration information is not removed until it is pasted to another mix-point.

Copy — Copies the mix-point parameter configuration, leaving the mix-point intact and

preparing it to be pasted to another mix-point.

Paste — Pastes a previously cut or copied mix-point parameter configuration to the

selected mix-point.

Delete — Deletes the mix-point parameter configuration and mutes the mix-point.

Mark Row — Marks the entire row containing the selected mix-point, highlighting all of

the elements.

Unmark Row — Unmarks the entire row containing the selected mix-point.

DSP Configurator Outputs

The outputs run along the top right of the main workspace in DSP Configurator. There are three types of outputs available:

• Outputs on the next page

• Aux Outputs on page62

• Expansion Outputs on page64

These outputs receive signal when mix-point connections are made between an input and an output in the mix-matrices.

Each output panel can be expanded or collapsed by clicking the (expand) or (collapse) buttons.

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Outputs

Naming an Output

Eight outputs are available in the Outputs panel and route signal to the eight rear panel line level analog outputs. Signal routed to these outputs can also be transmitted onto the Dante network on DMP 128 Plus AT models.

Figure 95. Outputs Panel

1. Click the output name field.

Figure 96. Output Name Field

2. Delete the text and type the desired output name.

Figure 97. New Output Name

3. Press the <Enter> key or navigate away from the field to confirm and apply the new

output name. Press the <Down Arrow> key to navigate to and highlight the next name field.

Figure 98. Renamed Output

NOTE: Follow the same procedure to edit an Output name.

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Output Building Blocks

Extron building blocks are a quick configuration tool that can significantly reduce configuration time. A building block is a collection of processor and gain settings for an input or output processing chain. These building blocks have been built by Extron based on extensive use and testing with each intended application or specific device.

Figure 99. Accessing Building Blocks on an Output

Click the output number to open the Building Blocks dialog box.

Output Building Blocks List

Add a Building Block Button

Delete a Building Block Button

New Folder Button

Building Blocks Help Button

Figure 100. Output Building Blocks Dialog Box

Output Building Blocks List — Contains building blocks for output channels.

Add a Building Block Button — Allows users to create custom building blocks,

saving the currently applied gain and processor settings on the selected channel. Click the icon to open the Add a Building Block dialog box. This allows users to name the new custom building block and choose the folder to save the block to an existing folder, or create a new folder.

Figure 101. Add a Building Block Dialog Box

Delete a Building Block Button — Deletes the currently selected building block or

building block folder. If default building blocks are deleted, they can be restored from the

Organize Building Blocks dialog box.

New Folder Button —Creates a new folder or sub-folder.

Building Blocks Help Button — Opens the Building Blocks topic of the

DSPConfiguratorHelp file. This topic contains more information on the different types of building blocks for inputs and outputs.

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Output Processing

The output processing chain in DSP Configurator is represented by a string of blocks (see figure 102 below). Each block contains a specific processor or type of processor. Each output contains the following processor chain:

1. Output Trim Block

2. Output Delay Block

3. Output Filter Block

4. Output Dynamics Block

5. Output Attenuation Block

Figure 102. Output Processing Chain

Output Trim Block

Double-click the output Trim block to open the Post-mixer Trim dialog box.

Figure 103. Output Trim Block

The Post-mixer Trim dialog box provides pre-processing gain and attenuation control for the selected output.

Output Name

Post-mixer Trim Fader

Post-mixer Trim Text Box

OK Button

Cancel Button

Figure 104. Post-mixer Trim Dialog Box

Output Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined output name.

Post-mixer Trim Fader — Click and drag the trim fader to provide up to 12 dB of gain

or 12dB of attenuation in 0.1 dB steps. Click the trim fader and use the <Up Arrow> or

<Down Arrow> to adjust the fader up or down in 0.1 dB steps.

Post-mixer Trim Text Box — Allows the user to enter a gain or attenuation value in

0.1 dB steps.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Post-mixer Trim dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Post-mixer Trim dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

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Output Delay Block

One delay block is available for each output channel. This block functions the same as the mic/line input delay block (see Input Delay Block on page37 for information on configuring the output delay block).

Output Filter Block

One filter block is available for each output channel. This filter block functions the same as the mic/line input filter block, except that there are 10 slots for filters instead of 5 (see Input

Filter Block on page26 for information on configuring output filters).

Output Dynamics Block

One dynamics block is available for each output channel. This block functions the same as the mic/line input dynamics block (see Input Dynamics Blocks on page32 for information on configuring the output dynamics block).

Output Attenuation Block

Double-click the output Attenuation block to open the Attenuation dialog box.

Figure 105. Output Attenuation Block

The Attenuation dialog box provides attenuation control for the selected output.

Output Name

Output Attenuation Fader

Output Attenuation Text Box

dBFS Meter

dBFS Text Readout

Figure 106. Attenuation Dialog Box

Output Name — This name changes to match the default or user defined output name.

Output Attenuation Fader — Click and drag the trim fader to provide up to 100dB

of attenuation. Click the trim fader and use the <Up Arrow> or <Down Arrow> to adjust the fader up or down in 1 dB steps.

Output Attenuation Text Box — Allows the user to enter a gain or attenuation value in

0.1 dB steps.

dBFS Meter — Provides post-attenuation and pre-mute a readout of the output signal

level.

Polarity Button

Mute Button

OK Button

Cancel Button

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Aux Outputs

dBFS Text Readout — Displays a numerical readout of the output signal level.

Polarity Button — Click this button to invert the signal polarity of the selected output.

When the button displays the black + symbol on a gray field ( ), the polarity is normal. When the button displays the black - symbol on a yellow field ( ), the polarity is inverted.

Mute Button — Mutes the signal at the output stage.

OK Button — Confirms changes made to the contained parameters and closes the

Attenuation dialog box.

Cancel Button — Reverts any changes made to the contained parameters back to

their states when the current instance of the Attenuation dialog box was opened and closes the dialog box.

Four Aux outputs (non-V models) or eight Aux outputs (V models only) are available in the

Aux Outputs panel. These outputs can be configured to route signal to a host computer as

USB audio via the rear panel USB audio port or to a VoIP network via a rear panel LAN port (V models only).

Figure 107. Aux Outputs Panel

Naming an Aux Output

1. Click the Aux output name field.

Figure 108. Aux Output Name Field

2. Delete the text and type the desired Aux output name.

Figure 109. New Aux Output Name

3. Press the <Enter> key or navigate away from the field to confirm and apply the new

output name. Press the <Down Arrow> to navigate to and highlight the next name field.

Figure 110. Renamed Aux Output

NOTE: Follow the same procedure to edit an Aux output name.

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Aux Output Processing

The Aux output processing chain in DSP Configurator is represented by a string of blocks (see figure 111 below). Each block contains a specific processor or type of processor. Each Aux output contains the following processor chain:

1. Aux Output Trim Block

2. Aux Output Filter Block

3. Aux Output Dynamics Block

4. Aux Output Gain Block

Figure 111. Aux Output Processing Chain

Aux Output Trim Block

One trim block is available for each Aux output channel. This trim block functions the same as the output trim block (see Output Trim Block on page60 for more information on configuring the Aux output trim block).

Aux Output Filter Block

One filter block is available for each output channel. This filter block functions the same as the mic/line input filter block (see Input Filter Block on page26 for information on configuring the Aux output filter block).

Aux Output Dynamics Block

Aux Output Gain Block

Double-click the Aux output gain block to access a drop-down menu that displays USB and VoIP (V models only) output options. A selection must be made before audio passes through an Aux output.

Figure 112. Aux Output Gain Block and Drop-Down Menu

The USB... and VoIP... selections in the Aux output mimic that of the Aux input (see Aux

Input Gain Block on page44).

NOTES:

• It is recommended that the USB 1 left and right channels be used for

communication audio and USB 2 left and right channels be used for line input.

• When a VoIP line is assigned as the source for an Aux input, the same VoIP line is

assigned to the corresponding Aux output. For example, if VoIP Line 1 is assigned to Aux input 1, VoIP line 1 is automatically assigned to Aux output 1 as well. Aux outputs can be reassigned to a different VoIP line.

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Once an output has been selected, double-click the Aux output gain block again to open the Aux Output dialog box. This dialog box functions the same as the Aux input gain block (see Aux Input Gain Block on page44 for information on configuring the Aux Output dialog box).

Expansion Outputs

Sixteen outputs are available in the Expansion Outputs panel. These outputs contain DSP processing capabilities and route audio to the rear panel EXP port when another EXP device is connected. These channels can also be transmitted to the Dante network on DMP128Plus AT models.

Figure 113. Expansion Outputs Panel

Naming an Expansion Output

1. Click the expansion output name field.

Figure 114. Expansion Output Name Field

2. Delete the text and type the desired expansion output name.

Figure 115. New Expansion Output Name

3. Press the <Enter> key or navigate away from the field to confirm and apply the new

output name. Press the <Down Arrow> to navigate to and highlight the next name field.

Figure 116. Renamed Expansion Output

NOTE: Follow the same procedure to edit an Expansion output name.

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Expansion Output Processing

The expansion output processing chain in DSP Configurator is represented by a string of blocks (see figure 117 below). Each block contains a specific processor or type of processor. Each expansion output contains the following processor chain:

1. Expansion Output Trim Block

2. Expansion Output Delay Block

3. Expansion Output Filter Block

4. Expansion Output Dynamics Block

5. Expansion Output Attenuation Block

Figure 117. Expansion Output Processing Chain

Expansion Output Trim Block

Each expansion output contains a trim block. This block functions the same as the output trim block (see Output Trim Block on page60 for information on configuring the expansion output trim block).

Expansion Output Delay Block

Each expansion output contains a delay block. This block functions the same as the mic/line input delay block (see Input Delay Block on page37 for information on configuring the expansion output delay block).

Expansion Output Filter Block

Each expansion output contains a filter block. This block functions the same as the mic/line input filter block, except that there are 10 slots for filters (see Input Filter Block on page26 for information on configuring expansion output filters).

Expansion Output Dynamics Block

Each expansion output contains a dynamics block. This block functions the same as the mic/line input dynamics blocks (see Input Dynamics Blocks on page32 for information on configuring the expansion output dynamic filter).

Expansion Output Attenuation Block

Each expansion output contains an attenuation block. This block functions the same as the output attenuation block (see Output Attenuation Block on page61 for information on configuring the expansion output dynamic filter).

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Virtual Send Bus

The virtual send bus consists of mix points that allow inputs to be routed back to the virtual return input panel for additional mixing and processing (see Virtual Returns on page47).

NOTE: Virtual Send Bus mix-points are highlighted in green.

Figure 118. Virtual Send Bus Mix Points

Virtual Send channels cannot be routed to themselves. For example, Virtual Return A may be routed to Virtual Return B via the virtual send bus, but Virtual Return A

cannot be routed to itself via the virtual send bus, and so on (see figure 119 below).

Figure 119. Virtual Send Bus for Virtual Returns

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Configuration Tools

This section contains information for configuring certain tools and options that are found under the Tools menu in DSP Configurator and covers the following topics:

• Presets • Firmware Loader

• Groups • Organize Building Blocks

• Digital I/O • Device Settings

• Players • Options

• Macros • Expansion Bus

• Device Manager • Phone Dialer

• Connect to or Disconnect from Device

Presets

Preset options are available from the Tools menu.

Figure 120. Presets Options

Mark All Items — Marks all gain blocks, processor blocks, and mix-points in the main

workspace. Performing this function before saving a preset ensures every element in the workspace is saved to the preset.

Save Preset — Saves the marked blocks and mix points of the current configuration

as a preset. When Save Preset is clicked, the following dialog box opens saying that only the elements marked with a green outline are saved to the preset (see figure 121 below). This option is only available if items are marked.

Figure 121. Preset Save Message

Clear Marked Items — Unmarks all currently marked elements.

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Methods for Marking Items

Marked items are highlighted in green (see figure 122 below). There are four ways to mark items in DSP Configurator:

• Mark All — Press <Ctrl+A> on the keyboard to mark all items in the main workspace.

• Mark Group — Click and drag the cursor to create a box around a group of items to

mark them. Click and drag the cursor while holding the <Shift> key to create box around another group of items to mark them while keeping previous group marked.

• Mark Series — Click the first item in the series to mark it, then press <Shift+Click>

on the final item in the series. All items between the first and last items are marked.

• Mark Multiple Individual – Click the first item to mark it and press <Ctrl+Click> to

mark additional items anywhere in the main workspace.

Figure 122. Marked Items Highlighted in Green

Configuring Presets

1. Create a configuration to be saved as a preset (see DSP Configurator Software on

page10).

2. Mark the items that will be included in the preset.

3. Select Tools > Presets > Save Preset.

4. From the Save a Preset dialog box, enter the preset number (1 through 32) in the

Preset Number field (see figure 123,

preset assigned read [unassigned]. Enter a name into the Preset Name field (2, 12 character maximum).

5. Click OK (3) to save the preset.

below). Preset slots that do not already have a

Figure 123. Save a Preset Dialog Box

NOTE: When a configuration file is pushed to a DMP 128 Plus, presets contained

within that file are available for recall from DSP Configurator or SIS commands.

6. The preset is saved and is available from the Presets drop-down menu at the top of

the main workspace.

Figure 124. Presets Drop-Down

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Groups

Groups allow master control of Gain, Mute, Bass, Treble, and Loudness for groups of channels. Groups are used in macros, ACP panels, and other control configurations.

Click Tools > Configure Groups to open the Configure Groups dialog box.

Select Group

Select Control Type

Available Group Members

Change Name Button

Figure 125. Group Controls Dialog Box

Select Group — Provides a drop-down menu to select the number of the group to

be configured. If the group has been configured and named, the group name appears next to the group number. If the group slot is empty, it reads <empty> next to the group number. There are 64 group slots available.

Select Control Type — Group controls can manage Gain, Mute, Bass, or Treble for

the specified inputs, mix-points, or outputs. From the Select Control Type panel, select the type of control from the Gain, Mute, Bass, or Treble lists.

NOTE: Bass and Treble are only available if the Bass and Treble filters are inserted

on a channel and only allow channels with the filters to be placed in a group.

Available Group Members — This section populates according to the selected

control type and lists all inputs, mix-points, and outputs available to be added as group members. Check the box next to a member to add it to the group. Group members must be the same control type. The maximum number of group members for a single group is 128.

NOTE: Loudness processors can be selected from input and output gain stages.

Apply Button

Delete Current Group Button

Close Button

Change Name Button — Once a group has been created, select it from the Select

Group drop-down menu (

group.

Apply Button — Click Apply after changes to a group have been made. The Confirm

Group Details dialog box opens allowing the group name and number to be edited.

Click OK to apply group changes.

Delete Current Group Button — Select a group from the Select Group drop-down

menu and click Delete Current Group to delete the group.

Close Button — Click Close to close the dialog box. Any changes that have not been

applied will be lost.

), click Change Name to change the name of the selected

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Configuring Groups

To create a new group:

1. Select Tools > Configure Groups to open the Configure Groups dialog box.

2. From the Select Group drop-down, select a group slot to configure (see figure 126,

below).

3. From the Select Control Type panel (2), expand a control type.

4. Choose which gain stage the control type affects.

5. From the Available Group Members panel, select the channels to be configured as

group members (3).

6. Click Apply (4).

Figure 126. Configure Groups Dialog Box

7. Confirm the group number and name from the Confirm Group Details dialog box

(see figure 127, 5 below).

8. Click OK to confirm all details and create the group (6).

Figure 127. Confirm Group Details Dialog Box

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To edit an existing group:

1. Select Tools > Configure Groups to open the Configure Groups dialog box (see

figure 128 below).

2. From the Select Group drop-down (figure 128, 1 below), select an existing group to

edit.

3. From the Select Control Type panel (2), expand a control type.

4. Choose which gain stage to edit.

5. From the Available Group Members panel (3), select or deselect channels that will

be members of the group.

6. Click Apply (4).

7. From the Confirm Group Details dialog box, the group number and group name can

be edited (5).

8. Click OK to confirm the group details (6).

9. When the Overwrite Group dialog box opens, click OK to confirm the changes made

to the group.

To edit only a group name or group number:

1. Choose the group from the Select Group drop-down (1).

2. Click Change Name (7).

3. From the Change Group Name dialog box, enter the new group number or group name

into the respective fields (5).

4. Click OK (6).

Figure 128. Editing a Group

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Digital I/O

The DMP 128 Plus rear panel has eight sets of digital I/O ports (see figure 2, B on page5). Each set has one digital input and two digital outputs. These digital I/O ports can be configured from DSPConfigurator. The Configure Digital I/O dialog box allows the user to select from a list of actions, then have the script complied and implemented on the device.

Each of the digital I/O sets has three panels for configuration. One panel for Digital In and two for Digital Out. The Digital In panel contains a drop-down for the action and a drop-down for the element being acted upon. Digital Out 1 and Digital Out 2 contain drop-down menus for the mode and the input being acted upon.

Click Tools > Configure Digital I/O to open the Configure Digital I/O dialog box.

Digital In Panel

Digital Out 1 Panel

Digital Out 2 Panel

Figure 129. Configure Digital I/O Dialog Box

Digital In Panel — Provides the following configuration options for the digital input.

a. Status LED — Displays the current status of the digital input. When the input is

high, the LED lights green. When the input is low, the LED is black. When DSP Configurator is in Emulate mode, the LED is gray.

b. Action Drop-Down — Provides a list of actions for the digital input to trigger,

depending on the status of the digital input.

c. Acting Upon Drop-Down — Provides a list of inputs, groups, macros, and

presets for the action to affect.

Digital Out 1 Panel — Provides the following configuration options for the digital

output.

a. Mode Drop-Down — Provides a list of modes for the first digital output.

b. Acting Upon Drop-Down — Provides a list of inputs, groups, macros, and

presets for the mode to affect.

Digital Out 2 Panel — Contains drop-downs identical to Digital Out 1 panel for

configuring Digital Out 2.

Reset All Button — Resets all I/O configuration data to default.

Close Button — Closes the dialog box, retaining the configuration data.

Reset All Button

Close Button

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Configuring Digital I/O

1. In the Digital In panel, select an action from the Action drop-down.

Figure 130. Selecting Digital In Action

2. From the Acting upon drop-down, select the input, group, preset, or macro affected

by the action.

Figure 131. Selecting Digital In Acting Upon

3. From the Digital Out 1 panel, select a mode for the digital output from the Mode

drop-down.

Figure 132. Selecting Digital Out 1 Mode

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4. From the Digital Out 1 Acting upon drop-down, select an input, group, preset, or

macro affected by the mode.

Figure 133. Selecting Digital Out 1 Acting Upon

5. From the Digital Out 2 panel, select a mode for the digital output from the Mode

drop-down.

6. From the Digital Out 2 Acting upon drop-down, select the input, group, preset, or

macro affected by the mode.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for additional Digital I/O configurations.

8. Click Close to close the Configure Digital I/O dialog box.

9. To save the Digital I/O configuration, click File > Save or press <Ctrl+S> and choose a

location to save the configuration file.

To push the Digital I/O configuration to a DMP 128 Plus:

1. Connect to a DMP 128 Plus in Live mode (see Live and Emulate Panel on

page18) and follow the Digital I/O configurations steps listed starting on page73. Changes made in the Configure Digital I/O dialog box when connected Live are applied directly to the DMP 128 Plus.

-or-

1. Follow the Digital I/O configuration steps listed starting on page73 while in Emulate

mode.

2. Connect to a DMP 128 Plus in Live mode and perform a configuration file push (see

Live and Emulate Panel on page18).

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Players

The Configure Players dialog box allows the user to upload audio files to a DMP128Plus and is available when connected Live to the device. Once the audio file is uploaded, it may be assigned to one of eight players. Configured players may then be assigned to any of the Aux inputs and routed to the desired output for audio file playback (see Aux Inputs on page43).

Files in the Device

Add File to Device Button

Remove File from Device Button

Players

Figure 134. Configure Players Dialog Box

Files in the Device — Lists the audio files stored on the DMP 128 Plus. The file names

and extensions are listed in the Filename column, with the size of the file listed in the

Size (KB) column.

NOTE: Default files in the device are white noise, pink noise, and sine wave.

Add File to Device Button — Opens the Select Audio file to load to device

dialog box where an audio file is selected to load onto the DMP 128 Plus.

NOTES:

• Only .wav, .mp3, .wma, .aiff, .aac, and .raw audio ﬁle types are accepted.

• All audio ﬁles are converted to .raw at a 48 kHz sampling rate when uploaded

to the DMP 128 Plus.

• File names containing spaces are not accepted.

Remove File from Device Button — Removes the selected file from the device.

Players — Contains 8 players that can have audio files assigned to them. Each player

contains a Repeat check box that repeats the audio file until Stop Player is selected. The Repeat Delay field specifies the number of seconds between each repeat of the audio file. To assign an audio file from the device to one of the 8 players, click and drag the desired audio file to the desired player. The filename of the player changes from

[unassigned] to the name of the file assigned to the player.

Start Player Button — Starts playing the audio file assigned to the selected player.

NOTE: This button is only available when the player is inserted into the Aux input

(see Aux Inputs on page43 for more information).

Start Player Button

Stop Player Button

Clear Player Button

Stop Player Button — Stops playing the audio file assigned to the selected player.

Clear Player Button — Removes the assigned audio file from the selected player, but

does not remove it from the device. Player reverts to [unassigned].

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Configuring Players

To upload an audio file:

1. Enter Live mode to connect to a DMP 128 Plus (see Live and Emulate Panel on

page18).

2. Click Tools > Configure Players.

3. From the Configure Players dialog box, click Add File to Device (see

figure 134, 2 on the previous page).

4. From the Select Audio file to load to device dialog box, locate the desired

audio file and select it (see figure 135, 1 below).

NOTE: File names containing spaces are not accepted.

5. Click Open (2).

Figure 135. Selecting an Audio File to Upload

6. A Loading... status bar appears in the menu status field at the top of the main

workspace. When the file is loaded successfully, the field reads File Loaded

Successfully!

Figure 136. Loading Bar and File Uploaded Successfully

7. Click OK in the Upload Complete dialog box.

Figure 137. Upload Complete Dialog Box

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To assign an audio file to a player:

1. Select the audio file from the Files in the device panel.

2. Click and drag the audio file to the desired player (pinknoise.wav is being assigned to

Player 1 in figure 138 below).

3. When the file has been assigned to a player, the player Filename field displays the

name of the audio file assigned.

Figure 138. Assigning Audio File to Players

To start, stop, or clear a player:

1. Click a player with an audio file assigned to it (see figure 139, 1 below).

2. Check the Repeat checkbox (2) to repeat the audio file after it has been played

(optional).

3. Enter the amount of time in seconds the player should wait before repeating the file in

the Repeat Delay field (3) (optional).

4. Click Start Player (4).

NOTE: The player must be assigned to an Aux input before Start Player and

Stop Player are available (see Aux Input Gain Block on page44).

5. To stop the player, highlight the player with a single click, then click Stop Player (5).

6. To clear the player of its audio file, highlight the player with a single click, then click

Clear Player (

Figure 139. Starting, Stopping, and Clearing Players

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Macros

Macros are sets of actions that can affect the local DMP 128 Plus as well as other Extron products on the same TCP/IP network. They can be configured in Emulate or Live mode via an Ethernet connection only, and either saved to a configuration file or pushed onto DMP128 Plus internal memory. Macros are comprised of up to 32 actions that occur in sequence to quickly configure a system for specific applications.

Figure 140. Configure Macros Dialog Box

Select Macro Drop-Down — Select an empty macro slot to configure or select an

existing macro to edit from this drop-down menu.

Change Name Button — Click this button to enter a new name for a previously

configured macro. Press <Enter> to confirm the macro name change.

Macro Configuration Form — Up to 32 actions can be configured in this form. When

one action is configured, a new line appears to configure the next action in the macro.

Delete Current Macro Button — Deletes the macro currently selected from the

Select Macro drop-down.

Run Macro Button — Runs the macro currently selected from Select Macro

drop-down, performing all of the configured actions in sequential order. This is only available when connected to a DMP 128 Plus in Live mode.

Edit Remote Destinations Button — Opens the dialog box to edit data for remote

devices being configured by the actions in a macro. Remote devices in the network can also be added from this dialog box (see the Configure Macros topic in the DSPConfigurator Help file). This is only available when connected in Live mode.

Push Macros to Device Button — Pushes all macros to a connected DMP128Plus.

Once the macros are on the device, they can be run by control systems or DSPConfigurator. This button is only available when connected Live to a DMP 128 Plus (see Live and Emulate Panel on page18).

Power-on Macro Drop-Down — Select an existing macro to run whenever the

DMP128Plus is powered on.

Close Button — Closes the Configure Macros dialog box, retaining macros that

have been created or edited. Actions that have not been completely configured show a

symbol to the left of the Destination field in the macro configuration form. Actions

showing the symbol are not saved when the dialog box is closed.

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Configuring a Macro

1. Click Tools > Configure Macros. The Configure Macros dialog box opens.

2. Select an empty macro slot from the Select Macro drop-down.

3. From the Destination drop-down, select a destination for the macro action. Choose

Local for the local DMP 128 Plus, or Add Destination... for a remote destination. If

choosing Local, proceed to step 4.

NOTE: If the remote device has already been added, it is listed in the drop-down

list.

a. After selecting Add Destination..., the Edit Remote Destinations dialog

box opens.

b. Complete the form in the dialog box, including username and password, if required.

c. Select Apply to add the device to the drop-down in the Destinations column.

d. Click Close to close the Edit Remote Destinations dialog box.

e. Select the newly created remote destination from the Destination drop-down.

4. From the Action drop-down, select an action to be configured.

• Recall Preset — Recall an existing preset.

• Set Group Gain — Set the level of an existing gain group.

• Set Group Gain Inc/Dec — Set the increment/decrement values of an existing

gain group.

• Set Group Mute — Mute or unmute an existing mute group.

• Gain — Set the gain of a specific gain block on a specific channel.

• Mute — Mute or unmute a specific gain block on a specific channel.

• Set Phantom Power – Enable or disable phantom power on a specific

Mic/Line input channel.

• Meters On/Off — Enable or disable level meters at the input gain or output

attenuation stages of a specific channel.

• Set Input Format — Specify whether mic/line inputs receive analog signal from the

inputs or digital signal via the Dante network (see 9 in figure 45 on page25).

• SIS Command — Type in a single SIS command to perform an action not listed

above (see Remote Communication and Control on page123).

NOTE: Use the W key in place of E and the | (pipe) key in place of }.

5. Once the action is chosen, up to four additional selections must be made. For example,

if Set Group Gain is the selected action, Selection 1 prompts the selection of a gain group to be affected and Selection 2 determines the gain level the selected group is set to.

6. When all of the action selections are configured, a new line appears at the bottom of the

form so another action can be configured.

7. From the Next Command drop-down, select whether the DMP 128 Plus waits for an SIS

response from each action before executing the next action in the macro or executes the next command immediately without waiting for an SIS response. The default is

Execute immediately. Responses can be viewed through Extron Dataviewer and

follow SIS response syntax (see DSP SIS Commands on page141).

a. If Wait for response was selected, the Delay field becomes active. Use the

keyboard or the arrows to the right of the field to enter the amount of delay in seconds. The default is 0.000 seconds of delay.

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8. Click Change Name at the top of the dialog box and enter a new name for the macro in

the Select Macro text field. Default macro names are Macro 1, Macro 2, and so on.

9. Up to 32 actions can be configured per macro. Follow steps 3 through 7 to configure

additional actions.

10. Connect Live to the DMP 128 Plus and click Push Macro to Device to push it to the

DMP 128 Plus. Once the macro has been pushed, it can be run via DSP Configurator, a control system, or SIS commands.

NOTES:

• A macro cannot be run until it is pushed to the device. Edits made to an existing

macro must also be pushed to the device.

• Macro conﬁguration data is saved on a per-line basis. When an action is completely

conﬁgured, the data is saved even if the Configure Macros dialog box is closed.

• Macro conﬁgurations are saved when the DSP Conﬁgurator conﬁguration ﬁle is

saved.

• If DSP Conﬁgurator is closed without saving the conﬁguration ﬁle or pushing the

macro to a DMP 128 Plus, unsaved macro conﬁguration data is deleted.

To delete a Macro:

1. Click Tools > Configure Macros.

2. From the Select Macro drop-down, choose the macro to be deleted.

3. Once the macro information is displayed, click Delete Current Macro in the bottom

left corner of the Configure Macros dialog box.

To run a Macro:

1. Connect to the DMP 128 Plus in Live mode (see Live and Emulate Panel on

page18).

2. Click Tools > Configure Macros.

3. From the Select Macro drop-down, choose the macro to be run.

4. Once the macro information is displayed, click Run Macro.

-or-

1. Connect to the DMP 128 Plus in Live mode (see Live and Emulate Panel on

page18).

2. Select the macro to be run from the Run Macro drop-down in the tool bar.

Figure 141. Run Macro Drop-Down

To edit remote destinations:

1. Click Edit Remote Destinations from the Configure Macros dialog box.

2. Select an existing device from the Unique Device Name drop-down.

3. Edit the information for the device or click Delete to remove the selected device.

4. Click Apply to save changes made to the remote destination.

5. Click Close to close the Edit Remote Destinations dialog box.

NOTE: See step 3 on the previous page for information on adding a destination.

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Device Manager

Device Manager is used to configure and switch between multiple devices in Live or Emulate mode within DSP Configurator (see Live and Emulate Panel on page18). Devices can be placed and ordered in user-created folders for easily tracking systems with devices across multiple rooms. When Device Manager contains multiple devices, all device configurations are saved in a single DSP Configurator file.

Select Tools > Device Manager to open the Device Manager dialog box.

Add Device Button

Clone Device Button

Remove Device Button

Expand and Collapse All Buttons

New Folder Button

Device List Panel

Figure 142. Device Manager Dialog Box

Add Device Button — Click the button to open the DSP Configurator splash

screen to select another device to be configured. As a device is chosen or connected, it is added to the Device Manager dialog box.

Clone Device Button —Click the button to clone the currently selected device.

When a device is cloned, information within the device configuration file is also cloned.

NOTE: If Live mode is enabled, a backup may need to be performed before the

device can be successfully cloned.

Remove Device Button — Click the button to remove the currently selected

device from the device manager. Select a folder and click this button to delete the folder and all devices it contains.

Expand and Collapse All Buttons — Click the icon to expand all folders and

show the devices it contains. Click the to collapse all folders.

New Folder Button — Click the button to create a new folder to drag a device into.

Device List Panel — Lists the devices and folders in Live and Emulate mode. From

this panel, devices can be clicked and dragged into folders, placed in custom order, and folders can be renamed. If the device is connected via LAN, the device IP is displayed. Double-clicking a device in this list will initiate a pull (see Connect to a DMP 128 Plus

in Live Mode on page18).

The color of the icon next to a device name indicates Live or Emulate status, as well as whether the device is configured as a Primary or Secondary EXP device. Devices with color icons are in Live mode. Devices with grayed icons are in Emulate mode. Devices with blue icons are configured as Secondary units (see Expansion Bus on page93).

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Managing Devices in Device Manager

To add a device:

1. Click Tools > Device Manager to open the Device Manager dialog box.

2. Click the Add Device button (see figure 143, 1 below).

Figure 143. Adding a Device

3. From the DSP Configurator splash screen drop-down, select the device to be added to

Device Manager (see figure 144, 2 below). Select Connect... to open the Connect

to device... dialog box and directly connect with a device. When connecting directly,

DSP Configurator performs a pull of the newly connected device configuration.

4. Click OK (3).

Figure 144. Selecting a Device to be Added

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To arrange devices into a folder:

1. From the Device Manager dialog box, click the New Folder button (see figure 145, 1

below).

2. Enter a name for the folder. The text for the folder name is automatically highlighted and

ready to be edited (2).

NOTE: Folders can be renamed later by clicking twice on the folder name and

editing the text.

3. Press <Enter>.

4. Click and drag devices over the folder name and release to insert the devices into a

folder (3).

Figure 145. Arranging Devices Into a Folder

Connect to or Disconnect from Device

When DSP Configurator is in Emulate mode, this selection in the Tools menu reads

Connect to Device and opens the Connect to device... dialog box when selected.

When DSPConfigurator is in Live mode and connected to a device, this selection reads

Disconnect from Device and disconnects DSP Configurator from the current device

when selected, and returns to Emulate mode.

For detailed instructions on connecting to a DMP 128 Plus see Connect to a DMP 128

Plus in Live Mode on page18. For detailed instructions on disconnecting from a

DMP128 Plus see Exit Live Mode and Enter Emulate Mode on page20.

Firmware Loader

Select Tools > Firmware Loader to open the Extron Firmware Loader software from DSPConfigurator. Firmware Loader assists users in updating firmware or uploading new firmware to devices via RS-232, USB, or TCP/IP connection. Refer to the Firmware Loader Help file for more information in using the Firmware Loader software.

NOTES:

• Extron Firmware Loader software must be installed on the host PC in order for it to

be opened.

• TCP/IP connection is recommended for updating ﬁrmware.

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Downloading Firmware Updates

1. Go to www.extron.com and click the Download tab at the top of the page (see

figure 146, 1 below).

2. From the Download page, select the Firmware link (2) near the middle of the page.

Figure 146. Download Page and Firmware Link

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3. The Firmware link opens the firmware Download Center page. Click the D from the

alphabet list at the top of the page (see figure 147, 3 below).

4. Select the Download link (4) at the right side of the DMP 128 Plus listing.

Figure 147. Download Center and Firmware Link

5. After clicking the Download link, select Run from the next page to run the firmware

installer (see figure 148, 5 below). Alternatively, select Save (6) to save the firmware installer and install the firmware at a later time.

Figure 148. Firmware Installer Run or Save

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6. Once the installer has been run, the Firmware Upgrade dialog box opens, click Next

to begin the installation process (see figure 149, 6 below).

Figure 149. Firmware Upgrade InstallShield

7. The terms of installation must be agreed to. Select the I accept... radio button (see

figure 150, 7 below).

8. Click Next (8).

Figure 150. Firmware License Agreement

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9. An installation status dialog box opens that displays the completion status of firmware

download and installation.

10. When the firmware is installed, the Firmware Upgrade dialog box displays that the

installation is complete and the install location of the firmware file. By default, firmware is installed in:

Program Files > Extron > Firmware > DMP_128_Plus > vx.xx

If the View Firmware Release Notes checkbox is checked (see figure 151, 9 below), a PDF of the firmware release notes opens automatically. The box is checked by default.

Click Finish to close the dialog box (¢).

Figure 151. Firmware Installed Dialog Box

Organize Building Blocks

Extron building blocks are a quick configuration tool that can significantly reduce configuration time. A building block is a collection of processor and gain settings for an input or output processing chain. Building blocks have been built by Extron based on extensive use and testing with each intended application or specific device. The Organize Building

Blocks dialog box allows users to organize building blocks to their preference, import new

building blocks, export existing building blocks, delete building blocks, and restore default building blocks that may have been deleted by the user. Building blocks in the Organize

Building Blocks dialog are organized into folders for easily locating building blocks for a

multitude of applications.

Select Tools > Organize Building Blocks to open the Organize Building Blocks dialog box.

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Export Building Blocks File Button

Import Building Blocks File Button

Delete Building Block Button

Figure 152. Organize Building Blocks Dialog Box

Export Building Blocks File Button — Click the button to export the selected

building block file to be saved to a disk.

NOTE: Building block files have an XML extension.

Import Building Blocks File Button — Click the button to browse the computer

for building block files to import to DSP Configurator.

Delete Building Block Button — Click the button to delete the currently selected

building block.

Restore Default Building Blocks Button — If default building blocks that come

installed with DSP Configurator are deleted, click the button to restore them.

NOTE: Only the default building blocks can be restored with this function. User

created building blocks are not restored if deleted.

TIP: To avoid accidentally deleting user created building block files, once they are

created, export them to a safe location on the disk. This creates a backup copy of the building block file, should it be deleted by the user by mistake.

Restore Default Building Blocks Button

New Folder Button

Building Blocks Panel

New Folder Button — Click the button to create a new folder that building blocks

can be dragged into. Upon creation, a default folder name is highlighted and a custom name can be entered. Click a folder name twice to edit the folder name.

Building Blocks Panel — This panel contains folders and building blocks. Click and

drag building blocks to change their order or place them inside folders. Click a building block name twice to edit the building block name. Click a folder name twice to edit the name of the folder.

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Device Settings

Unit Info

The Device Settings dialog box provides access to general settings of the DMP128Plus. Select Tools > Device Settings to open the Device Settings dialog box.

Within the Device Settings dialog box, the following tabs are available:

• Unit Info • IP Settings • Passwords

• Serial Settings • Date/Time • Dante Device

NOTE: Device settings are only available when connected Live to a DMP128Plus.

The Unit Info tab displays the unit name, firmware version, device model, device part number, and device MAC address. Click in the Unit Name field to rename the device within the listed naming parameters. Click Apply to save the changes.

IP Settings

Figure 153. Unit Info Tab in Device Settings Dialog Box

The IP Settings tab allows the user to view and edit the IP address, gateway IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP status of the unit. The checkbox to the left of each parameter must be checked before any changes can be made to that parameter. Click Apply to save the changes.

NOTE: Changing DHCP from On to Off resets the IP address to the factory default

(192.168.254.254).

Figure 154. IP Settings Tab in Devices Settings Dialog Box

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Passwords

The Passwords tab allows the user to create or edit user and administrator passwords. An administrator password must be created in order to create a user password. The checkbox to the left of the password type (Admin or User) must be checked before creating or editing passwords. Click Apply to save the changes.

NOTE: Passwords only apply to IP connections and can be up to 12 characters in

Figure 155. Passwords Tab in Device Settings Dialog Box

Serial Settings

length.

The Serial Settings tab allows users to change the baud rate of the rear panel RS-232 port. Click Apply to save the changes.

NOTE: The recommended baud rate for the DMP 128 Plus is 38400.

Figure 156. Serial Settings Tab in Device Settings Dialog Box

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Date/Time

Using the navigation buttons ( ) is required to view the Date/Time tab, as it is located to the right of the Serial Settings tab.

To set the date and time:

1. Click the Set Local button to sync the date and time information with the date and

time on the connected PC.

2. Set the time zone by using the Zone drop-down.

3. Use the Daylight Savings radio buttons to enter the daylight saving region, or leave

off (default).

-or-

1. Enter the desired date in the Date field. A drop-down calendar is available for date

selection.

2. Enter the desired time in the Time field by clicking on the hours and entering the hour,

then clicking on the minutes and entering the number of minutes.

3. Set the time zone by using the Zone drop-down.

4. Use the Daylight Savings radio buttons to enter the daylight saving region, or leave

off (default).

NOTE: The information displayed in the Date/Time tab is static. In order to update the

information to reflect the current time, click Refresh.

Figure 157. Date/Time Tab in Device Settings Dialog Box

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Dante Device

Using the navigation buttons ( ) is required to view the Dante Device tab, as it is located to the right of the Date/Time tab. This tab allows the DMP 128 Plus Dante settings to be configured within DSP configurator without opening Dante Controller.

Dante Device Name

A Dante device can be renamed to identify the device on the audio network.

To assign the Dante device name:

1. Select Tools > Device Settings.

2. Use the arrows to navigate to the Dante Device tab (see figure 158, 1 below).

3. Click the Device name text box (2).

4. Enter a device name for the Dante interface.

5. Click Apply (3). A confirmation dialog box opens.

6. Click Yes, to confirm existing connections will be removed after the name is changed.

Dante Device Network Settings

To configure Dante network settings:

1. Select the DHCP or Static IP radio buttons (4). If using DHCP, the DMP 128 Plus

2. Enter a valid network configuration into the

3. Click Apply.

To reboot the Dante interface:

1. Click Reboot Dante (5). Only the

To refresh the device name and network configuration displayed:

1. Click Refresh (6) to have DSP Configurator

Redundant Mode

In redundant mode, the 4-port AT switch acts as two separate 2-port switches that duplicate audio traffic (see Redundant Configuration on page117).

To enable redundant mode:

1. Click the Enable Redundant Mode checkbox.

2. By default, the Static radio button is selected. Enter the redundant network

ATTENTION: It is essential that a Dante device be named immediately after it is

connected to the Dante network and before audio connections with other devices are established. Existing connections are removed when a device is renamed.

Dante interface will be assigned an IP address by the DHCP server and Dante network configuration is complete. If Static IP is selected, proceed to step 2.

respective fields.

Dante interface will reboot, not the entire DMP128Plus.

refresh information from the DMP 128 Plus Dante interface.

configuration in the text boxes that appear below. Otherwise, select the DHCP radio button to have the DHCP server assign a redundant network configuration.

NOTE: A valid redundant static network configuration must be entered.

Figure 158. Dante Device Tab in

Device Settings Dialog Box

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