Klark Teknik DN9344E, DN9340E User Manual
HELIX DN9340E/DN9344E
Remote Control Software V4.01
User Guide
HELIX DN9340E/DN9344E Remote Control Software
User Guide
Contact Details
Telex Communcations (UK) Ltd
Klark Teknik Building
Walter Nash Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 7HJ
England
Tel: +44 1562 741515
Fax: +44 1562 745371
Websites: www.midasconsoles.com
www.klarkteknik.com
Due to a policy of continual product improvement, specification and features may be subject to change without notice. E&OE.
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCING THE HELIX REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE......................................... 5
2 INSTALLING HELIX RCS............................................................................... 6
2.1 Minimum System Requirements...................................................................................... 6
2.2 Software Installation..................................................................................................... 7
3 GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................... 9
3.1 Opening HELIX RCS within the ELGAR Library Manager ...................................................... 9
3.2 The DN9340 Device Workspace .....................................................................................10
3.3 Quick Tour of the DN9340 Device Views..........................................................................10
4 CONFIGURING THE HELIX ADDIN ...................................................................12
4.1 Network Identification ..................................................................................................12
4.2 Linking and Bypassing Channels ....................................................................................13
5 PROGRAMMING EQ .....................................................................................14
5.1 Graphic Equalisation ....................................................................................................14
5.2 Parametric Equalisation ................................................................................................16
5.3 Dynamic Equalisation ...................................................................................................18
5.4 Filters ........................................................................................................................20
6 WORKING WITH MULTIPLE HELIX ADDINS.........................................................22
6.1 Building your Network Remotely ....................................................................................22
6.2 The FastNav® Screen ...................................................................................................22
6.3 Copy Channels Screen..................................................................................................24
6.4 Global Graphic Screen..................................................................................................25
7 USING HELIX RCS TO CONTROL AN EQUALISER NETWORK .....................................26
7.1 Overview....................................................................................................................26
7.2 HELIX DN9340E/DN9344E unit interconnections ..............................................................26
7.2.1 Connecting the HELIX DN9340/DN9344E units in a daisy chain ................................... 26
7.2.2 Connecting the HELIX DN9340E/DN9344E units to an Ethernet switch or hub................ 27
7.3 Ethernet Connection ....................................................................................................27
7.3.1 Ethernet connection – standard .............................................................................. 27
7.3.2 Ethernet connection – wireless option...................................................................... 28
7.3.3 Configuring the Network Devices ............................................................................ 28
7.3.4 Fault Finding Tips ................................................................................................. 35
7.4 Serial Connection (Option)............................................................................................ 36
7.4.1 Serial connection details........................................................................................ 36
7.4.2 Connection Procedure ........................................................................................... 36
7.5 The System Configuration Window .................................................................................39
7.5.1 Finding ports and device names.............................................................................. 39
7.5.2 The Port Configuration screen ................................................................................ 40
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7.6 Working Online ...........................................................................................................42
7.6.1 Communications Overview..................................................................................... 42
7.6.2 Online Operation .................................................................................................. 43
7.6.3 Activity Indicators ................................................................................................ 45
7.6.4 Bypassing Channels .............................................................................................. 45
7.6.5 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 45
7.7 Solo Tracking Operation ...............................................................................................46
7.8 Protecting System Settings ...........................................................................................48
8 STORING/RECALLING MEMORY SETTINGS ..........................................................50
8.1 Memory Working with Individual AddIns .........................................................................50
8.2 Global Memory Management .........................................................................................53
9 APPENDICES .............................................................................................55
9.1 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations..............................................................................55
9.2 Remote Control Connection Options ...............................................................................57
9.2.1 Single-unit serial connections................................................................................. 57
9.2.2 Multiple-unit Ethernet connections .......................................................................... 58
9.2.3 Multiple-unit serial connections............................................................................... 60
9.2.4 Ethernet and serial ............................................................................................... 61
9.3 Setting up the Lantronix UDS1100 Converter...................................................................62
9.3.1 Configuring the Lantronix UDS1100 ........................................................................ 62
9.3.2 Connecting the system equipment .......................................................................... 64
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1 INTRODUCING THE HELIX REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE
The HELIX Equaliser Remote Control Software (HELIX RCS) enables engineers to remotely program a
network of up to 64 HELIX equaliser channels from a laptop or PC for onward downloading to the
DN9340E or DN9344E units at a venue. This means that programming can be done in advance of a
show from home or en-route, leaving more time for fine-tuning.
At the venue, the settings can be quickly downloaded to the equaliser network. Thereafter, a HELIX
RCS laptop/PC can be used for real-time control of the slave equaliser network during both set-up and
performance. Using the HELIX RCS in place of a DN9340E offers an enhanced visual overview of slave
performance, as well as significant time-savings in switching between slave units, navigating
equalisation views and adjusting settings. Furthermore, for optimal control during set-up, the laptop/PC
can be set up to communicate with the slave network over a wireless connection, leaving the engineer
free to move around the venue while adjusting the equalisation settings. For performance, Ethernet
communication is used, although there is an option for conventional serial RS-232, if required. Settings
can also be uploaded from the DN9340E/DN9344E Equalisers to the HELIX RCS.
In addition to the active settings, HELIX RCS can also be used to remotely program all the equaliser
memories, and that includes the 32 lockable Preset (flash) memories, which can only be programmed
from an external computer.
The HELIX RCS runs as an AddIn to the Midas Klark Teknik ELGAR Library Manager, enabling you to
work on settings for your equaliser devices alongside other Midas or Klark Teknik devices, for example,
a console, and save them all in a single show file. The show file can then be reused from venue to
venue. In addition, you can minimise time and effort by copying settings between the HELIX RCS AddIn
devices.
Please note that, for the purposes of this manual, a HELIX DN9340E or DN9344E unit is the actual
physical version connected to the system and an RCS unit is a unit in HELIX DN9340E/DN9344E RCS.
Also, some of the screenshots in the manual may appear slightly different to those on your screen due
to configuration and status of the system, units and your laptop/PC.
Note
Earlier HELIX DN9340 and DN9344 devices (non-E) may be connected to the network and
controlled using the HELIX DN9340E/DN9344E RCS, provided that the connection to these
devices is in accordance with Appendix 9.2 of this User Guide.
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2 INSTALLING HELIX RCS
2.1 Minimum System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Computer/Laptop: Display resolution minimum 1024 X 768 pixels set at 96 DPI
Pentium III 500MHz (or equivalent)
256MB RAM
Minimum 10MB of free disk space on hard drive
Connectivity: Connection to the DN9340E/DN9344E units is via Ethernet (also with wireless
option), with the units operating V4.00 host code (or later). There is also an
option for serial connection, achieved via the front panel. Full connection
options and respective equipment requirements are detailed in Sections 7 and
9 of this document.
Software: The following software must be installed prior to installing the HELIX Remote
Control Software:
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 available at:
http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=262D25E3-F5894842-8157-034D1E7CF3A3&displaylang=en
Midas ELGAR Library Manager Shell available at:
http://www.midasconsoles.com
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2.2 Software Installation
HELIX RCS AddIn is available as an ‘.exe’ file from the Klark Teknik website
(http://www.klarkteknik.com/software.htm) and includes an integral Set Up Wizard that guides you
through the installation process on your laptop/PC.
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Note We recommend that you save the .exe file to your desktop (or other holding folder) rather than
opening the file while the Internet transfer is in progress. This will avoid the possibility of the
integral Set Up Wizard interrupting the transfer, especially on slower Internet connections.
Once you have downloaded the .exe file, install it on your laptop/PC as follows
1 Run the “HelixRCS_Vn_nn.exe” file (where “n_nn” is
latest software version number). The Setup Wizard
should appear on-screen within a few seconds.
2 Following the on-screen instructions, click to go
to the Information window, which details the latest
improvements to the software. Previous users may find
this information particularly useful.
3 Click to go to the Select Desination Location window.
Leave the Destination Directory as the preset default, that is,
“C:\Program Files\Klark Teknik Group\ELGAR”, unless you
have installed ELGAR in an alternative directory. In the
latter case, specify your alternative ELGAR destination
directory.
4 Click once again; this will take you to the Ready to
Install window.
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5 When you are ready to install, click . After
successful installation, click
The HELIX EQ RCS will now be available through the
ELGAR Library Manager.
to exit the Wizard.
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3 GETTING STARTED
3.1 Opening HELIX RCS within the ELGAR Library Manager
Note To run HELIX RCS you must have installed the Midas Klark Teknik ELGAR Library Manager on
your laptop/PC. The ELGAR Software and User Guide may be obtained from our website at
http://www.midasconsoles.com.
HELIX RCS runs as an ‘AddIn’ to the ELGAR Library Manager which provides a single management
window for various Midas and Klark Teknik remote programming software.
By opening multiple AddIns within the ELGAR Library Manager, you can work on settings for the various
Midas and Klark Teknik devices associated with a show at the same time. For example, you can add-in
a series of Klark Teknik DN9340 Equaliser AddIns to cover your equaliser network, plus a Midas Heritage
1000 AddIn with settings for a H1000 console. Furthermore, as the concurrently opened AddIns are
saved, reopened etc. as a single show file using the ELGAR File menu commands, you will save time in
file management.
To add-in an HELIX RCS device to the ELGAR Library Manager:
1 Open ELGAR by double clicking on the ELGAR
desktop icon.
2 From the ELGAR Main Menu Bar, select
Tools > Add Device > Helix EQ.
A DN9340 device screen, as shown below, is opened inside the ELGAR Library Manager. This device
screen is the workspace where you remotely program scene settings for either a DN9340E or one half of
a DN9344E, that is, a single HELIX equaliser. The screen provides a graphic display and a series of
‘tabs’ that emulate the display and menus of the DN9340E.
A DN9340 fast navigation screen, known as FastNav® (see Section 6.2), is also opened (behind) at the
same time. This becomes useful when you are working with several DN9340 device screens, as it
enables you to quickly switch to any channel on any of the device screens. It is also used for
monitoring connection status of your networked devices during online ‘radio’ operation.
You can open up to 32 DN9340 device screens (generally referred to as HELIX AddIns) within a single
show file.
Device Navigation
screen for switching
between AddIn
Devices
DN9340 Device
screen
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3.2 The DN9340 Device Workspace
The key features of DN9340 device workspace are identified in the figure below.
Channel A and
Channel B
Navigation
strips
EQ Shaping
tabs
View button
Online and
FastNav
buttons
Input, Dynamic EQ and
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Output ‘LED’ meters
Minimise and
Close Window
EQ Mode
tabs
Frequency
Response
Graphic
Display
3.3 Quick Tour of the DN9340 Device Views
The DN9340 Device workspace has six key views that relate to the main ‘menu pages’ of the DN9340
unit. These are:
Home View
Filter View
Dynamic Equalisation View
Parametric Equalisation View
Graphic Equalisation View
Memory View
The views are shown overleaf.
To quickly switch to a different view on the same channel
Click on either the upper or lower tab of the required view.
Note
The left-to-right order of EQ tabs on the Navigation Strip reflects, and provides a reminder of,
the order in which signal processing is applied to your input. The manual follows the typical
order of programming equalisation, that is, filters, dynamic, parametric and graphic.
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To quickly switch to a different view on the other channel
Click on the required view button on the Channel A or B navigation strip.
As you switch view the display is updated to show the frequency response curve of the currently
selected EQ. Home and Memory views show the combined EQ frequency response.
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4 CONFIGURING THE HELIX ADDIN
4.1 Network Identification
A single show file will usually have multiple HELIX AddIns equating to the networked HELIX units in your
physical set up. Each AddIn must be uniquely addressed and configured to match its physical
counterpart, that is, the slave DN9340 or DN9344 HELIX that it will remotely program, and also the
communication mode must be specified. In addition, to make it easier to navigate between device
screens without confusion, device screens and channels should be labelled. All this is done in the Home
view of the HELIX AddIn.
To configure the HELIX AddIn to match its physical counterpart
1 Switch to the Home view from the Channel A or B Navigation Strip, or by clicking on the
upper or lower Home tab.
A Specify the HELIX unit details in the upper Home tab
2 Type in a Unit Name (maximum 16 characters) to
help identify the unit. The title bar of the
workspace changes to the new name as you type.
3 Specify the numerical Address of the slave HELIX
that you wish this HELIX AddIn to control by
typing in the number (between 1 and 32) or using
the scroll.
Note
4 Configure the network, as detailed in Section 7.3.3.
HELIX RCS will automatically assume the lowest available Address number when you
add-in a new DN9340 EQ (or DN9848) device, up to the maximum of 32. In keeping
with network protocol, HELIX RCS will not allow two devices to be assigned the same
address irrespective of device type. Addresses are unique across the document.
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B Specify channel details in the lower Home tab
5 For each channel, type in a Long Name (maximum 11 characters, upper or lower case) and
Short Name (maximum 3 characters, upper case only) that identifies the channel
function/location in the equaliser network.
Note
The Long Name is used on the alphanumeric display when the slave is a DN9340, while the short name is
used by the ‘starburst’ display when the slave is DN9344. The Long Name is also used to identify channels
in the FastNav
slave DN9340 to indicate which channel is currently on display.
6 Set the Delay for Channel A and Channel B by scrolling the s, ms and µs fields or typing a
7 Set the input gain Level for Channel A and Channel B by typing in a value or by using the
Note
When editing a Channel in the Home tab, it is highlighted in dark grey to indicate that it is
the active view on the graphic display.
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Screen. Both names are shown above the graphic displays of the HELIX AddIn and
value. The maximum delay allowed is 1s.
slider to the right of each channel panel for coarse adjustment and the field scroll for fine
adjustment. (Clicking above/below the slider pointer increases/decreases the level in 0.5dB
steps.) To mute the input signal, click on Mute . The button changes to red to show that it
is currently active.
When settings are transferred to/from the unit, the Mute is linked to the Off setting,
found just below –40dB (the HELIX units do not have Mute buttons). So that, when
writing settings to the unit, ‘Mute on’ will set the unit to Off. Conversely, when getting
settings from the unit, an Off value at the unit will switch Mute on and set the Level field to
–40dB. The only exception to this is when a signal interruption occurs while working
online (see Section 7.6).
4.2 Linking and Bypassing Channels
To link the channels for identical operation
1 Click on the Navigation Strip of the channel whose settings you wish to retain.
2 Tick the Link AB check box.
The settings of the background channel are overwritten and locked to the channel currently on view.
Both Navigation Strips and both Channel Panels on the lower Home tab are highlighted as active to
indicate that any changes made to settings are applied to both channels. Although the graph is labelled
with only Channel A names, Channel B names are retained for downloading.
To return to separate channel operation, clear the Link AB check box.
To switch a channel out of the equaliser network
Tick its Bypass check box on the respective Channel Panel on the lower Home tab.
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5 PROGRAMMING EQ
5.1 Graphic Equalisation
To switch to the Graphic Equalisation view
Click on the Graphic button of the Channel A or B Navigation Strip, as required. (If staying
on the same Channel, you may prefer to click on a Graphic tab).
Use the All Flat button
to reset all faders
Graphic Mode
tab
Faders can
be adjusted
on the graph
or on the tab
Tick the fader
check box to
The upper Graphic Mode tab is used to set the EQ type, bypass state, autogain etc. for the current
channel. The lower Graphic Shaping tab provides 31 fader controls for adjusting the gain of the 31
bands of the 1/3 octave equaliser; these are mirrored by fader controls along the frequency response
graph.
To specify the EQ mode for the current channel
1 In the upper tab, open the EQ Type drop down
menu and select Proportional, Constant, or
Symmetrical Q. Type in or scroll to the required Q.
or
Select a Klark Teknik DN360 or DN27 emulation
curve from EQ Type drop down menu. The Q field
is disabled for the emulations.
The black graph
shows combined
EQ. The red
graph shows the
response of the
selected fader
Graphic
Shaping tab
Note
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2 To apply autogain, tick the AutoGain check box and type in (or scroll) the required value in
the field below.
3 Use the Unit Display drop down menu to set the Graphic display mode that DN9340 units
should assume when taken out of slave operation; this only comes into effect if the slave is
a DN9430. The choice made here has no effect on your AddIn device display.
To Bypass the graphic EQ on the current channel
Tick the Bypass check box in the upper tab.
To adjust a fader level
Hint
To help fader selection at the graph, the frequency band and dB level is displayed as you hover
over a fader.
Click and drag the fader on the graph or on the lower tab. The graph and tab faders are
linked so that they move simultaneously.
The overall frequency response (black line) updates as you adjust the fader. The individual response of
the fader is also shown (in red) while the fader is selected.
To adjust a group of faders together
1 Click and drag the cursor diagonally over the group of
faders to enclose them in the selection box. The selected
faders are highlighted in red.
2 Click and drag any of the selected faders to move the
whole group up or down by the same dB while retaining
their relative values.
3 To deselect the group, click anywhere on the graph outside
the group.
The overall frequency response (black) updates as you adjust the
group. The individual response (red) is only shown for the fader that you drag. If required, the
response of the other faders can be checked by clicking on each one in turn.
To reset all faders to zero
Click on the All Flat button in the Global Graphic tab.
To switch a fader out of the circuit
1 Tick the check box directly beneath the fader in the
lower tab.
The fader response is faded to grey on the graph (the
setting is retained for recall) and its contribution is
removed from the overall frequency response.
2 To switch the fader in again, clear the check box.
Fader In
Fader Out
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5.2 Parametric Equalisation
To switch to the Parametric Equalisation view
Click on the Para button of the Channel A or B Navigation Strip, as required. (If staying on
the same Channel, you may prefer to click on a Parametric tab).
Parametric Mode
tab
PEQ sections
are adjusted
by dragging
the ‘target’ o
setting values
PEQ panels
appear as
you add PEQ
Tick the check box to switch the
PEQ section out of the circuit
The upper Parametric Mode tab is used to set the EQ characteristic (EQ type), bypass state and graph
display mode (when a DN9340) for the current channel. The lower Parametric Shaping tab provides a
series of PEQ control panels for added PEQ sections. PEQ sections can also be adjusted at the display
by using the ‘target cursor’.
To set the Parametric EQ mode for the channel
1 Select a Proportional, Constant, or Symmetrical Q
characteristic from the EQ Type drop down menu
(right).
The black graph
shows combined
EQ. The red
graph shows the
response of the
selected PEQ
section
Parametric
Shaping tab
2 Use the Unit Display drop down menu to set the
Parametric display mode that the HELIX unit should
assume when taken out of slave operation; this
only comes into effect if the slave is a DN9430.
The choice made here has no effect on your AddIn
device display.
Note
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To Bypass the parametric EQ on the current channel
Tick the Bypass check box in the upper Parametric tab.
To add a PEQ section to the graph
1 Click on the Add button in the lower Parametric tab. A PEQ
panel with Level, frequency and Q is added to the tab (shown
right) and a target appears on the graph at 1kHz.
2 Left click on the target and drag it to the required frequency and
dB level. Right click on the target and drag the mouse up/down
(the target remains still) to increase/decrease the width of the
PEQ section, that is, by adjusting the Q value. The values in the
PEQ panel track the target.
3 If required, fine tune settings by scrolling the PEQ panel Frequency, Level and Q fields.
Hint
Adjusting PEQ positions: The target provides quick but coarse adjustment, the scrolls enable
fine adjustment. If you know the exact values you wish to apply, it may be quicker to type the
values into the PEQ panel. Frequencies in kHz should be entered with a ‘k’ suffix, that is, 12.5k
for 12.5 kHz. Frequencies will be automatically adjusted to the nearest valid increment.
To activate the target at an existing PEQ section
Click anywhere on its PEQ panel, but note that if you click on the very bottom of the panel,
you also click the Out field and thus change the in/out status. The selected panel becomes
highlighted and the target ‘switches’ to the associated PEQ section.
The target cannot be ‘switched’ to another PEQ by clicking on the graphic (this would conflict with its
function as a repositioning control for the underlying PEQ section).
Note
The order of the PEQ panels will not necessarily mirror the order of the PEQ sections on the
graph, as targets can be moved along the frequency axis to suit requirements.
To switch a PEQ section out of the circuit
1 Tick on the Out check box at the bottom of the respective PEQ
panel.
The PEQ section is faded to grey on the graph and its contribution
is removed from the overall frequency response. The target
stays on the PEQ section so that the PEQ can still be adjusted
while switched out.
PEQ In
PE
out
2 To switch the PEQ section in again, clear the Out check box.
To remove a PEQ section from the graph
1 Move the target to the PEQ section you wish to remove by clicking on its PEQ panel. Click
the Remove button in the Parametric Shaping tab.
2 At the prompt, click Yes to confirm the removal the PEQ or No to cancel.
The PEQ section is removed and the remaining PEQ panels re-numbered, if required.
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5.3 Dynamic Equalisation
To switch to the Dynamic Equalisation view
Click on the Dynamic button of the Channel A or B Navigation Strip, as required. (If staying
on the same Channel you may prefer to click on a Dynamic tab).
The black graph
shows overall
response. The
red graph shows
the response o
the selected LO
or HI Dynamic
Tick the check box to switch the
The upper Dynamic Mode tab is used to set the characteristic of the Threshold Dependent Dynamic EQ
( T-DEQ), bypass state and graph display mode (when a DN9340) for the current channel. The lower
Dynamic Shaping tab provides a control panel for each of the two Dynamic EQ sections that can be
applied to the frequency response. The Dynamic EQ sections can also be adjusted at the display by
using the target cursor.
PEQ section out of the circuit
Dynamic Mode
tab
The Dynamic
section’s freq,
level and Q are
adjusted by
dragging the
target’ or
setting values
For a shelf
dynamic, choose
an E
slope
To set the Dynamic EQ mode for the channel
1 Select a Proportional, Constant or Symmetrical Q
characteristic from the EQ Type drop down
menu.
2 Use the Unit Display drop down menu to set the
Dynamic EQ display mode that DN9340 units
should assume when taken out of slave
operation; this only comes into effect if the slave
is a DN9430. The choice made here has no
effect on your AddIn device display.
Note
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To Bypass the Dynamic EQ on the current channel
Tick the Bypass check box in the upper Dynamic tab by clicking on it.
To shape a Dynamic EQ section
1 Click on its control panel in the lower Dynamic tab so that it is highlighted. (Dynamics
initially default to 1kHz).
2 Scroll or type in the Lo Threshold (quiet) and the
Hi Threshold (loud) for the signal level.
3 Left click on the target and drag it to the
required frequency and boost/cut. The
currently selected threshold is marked at the
bottom left of the target. The values in the
Dynamic control panel track the target.
4 Using the double-headed arrow to the top right
of the target, toggle to the other threshold.
5 Left click on the target and drag it to the
required frequency and boost/cut.
Click the arrow to
switch between
high (HI) and low
(LO) thresholds
6 Right click on the target and drag the mouse up/down (the target
remains still) to increase (narrow) or decrease (widen) the Q factor or
choose a shelf response from the EQ slope drop down menu in the
Dynamic control panel.
Note
The Q field is disabled when an EQ slope is selected; reset the EQ
slope to Off to enable the Q field.
7 If required, fine tune the settings at the PEQ panel by scrolling the Frequency, Level and Q
fields.
8 Specify the response to sudden rises in dB level by setting an Attack time between 20 µs
and 100 ms using the scroll to increment in allowable steps for the sample rate or by typing
in a value (use u for µ). Typed in values are automatically adjusted to the nearest
allowable value.
9 Specify the response to sudden drops in dB level by setting a Release time between 10 and
2000 µs, using the scroll to increment in steps of 10 µs or by typing in a value.
Hint
Adjusting the Dynamics: The target provides coarse visual adjustment, the scrolls enable fine
tuning. If you know the exact values you wish to apply to, it may be quicker to type the values
into the Dynamic panel. Frequencies in kHz should be entered with a ‘k’ suffix, that is, 12.5k
for 12.5 kHz. Frequencies will be automatically adjusted to the nearest valid increment.
To activate the target on the other Dynamic
Click anywhere on its Dynamic panel. The selected panel becomes highlighted and the
target cursor switches to the associated Dynamic, on the same threshold as your last edit.
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To switch a Dynamic section out of the circuit
1 Tick the Out check box at the bottom
right-hand corner of its Dynamic control
panel.
The Dynamic is faded to grey on the graph and
its contribution is removed from the overall
frequency response. The target remains active
so that it can still be adjusted while switched
Dynamic
switched out
5.4 Filters
To switch to the Filter view
out.
2 To switch it in again, clear the check box.
The Filter freq,
level, and Q are
adjusted by
dragging the
target’ o
setting values
Control panels
appear as you
Click on the Filter button of the Channel A or B Navigation Strip, as required. (If staying on
the same Channel, you may prefer to click on a Filter tab).
Filter Mode tab
The black graph
shows overall
response. The
red graph shows
the response of
the selected LO
or HI Dynamic
Filter Shaping
tab
Tick the check box to switch
the filter out of the circuit
Choose a notch, pass
or shelf filter
The upper Filter Mode tab is used to set the bypass state and the Graph display mode (when a DN9340)
for the current channel. The lower Filter Shaping tab provides a control panel for each added Filter.
Filter settings can also be adjusted at the display by using the target cursor.
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