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Logitek Electronic Systems, Inc.
5622 Edgemoor Drive
Houston, Texas 77081
Tel 713-664-4470
Fax 713-664-4479
Email help@logitekaudio.com
Web www.logitekaudio.com
Contents © 2007 Logitek Electronic Systems, Inc
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Document Revisions
Date Revision Author Notes
January 2007 1.0 Paul Dengate
Ben Hietbrink
February 2007 1.01 Paul Dengate Correction – Bus Numbers (p22) are 16 to 19 for MTK-MON hotkeys
First release of Artisan manual
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Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4
About this Manual............................................................................................................... 4
About Artisan......................................................................................................................5
System Requirements..........................................................................................................7
2 Unpacking ..............................................................................................................................9
Parts List .............................................................................................................................9
Unpacking .......................................................................................................................... 9
3 Physical Installation ............................................................................................................. 10
Power Supply Unit............................................................................................................10
Artisan Frames ..................................................................................................................10
Artisan Cutouts.................................................................................................................. 11
vScreen Meter Bridge........................................................................................................ 14
Low Profile Meter Bridges ................................................................................................. 15
Connections...................................................................................................................... 16
4 Configuration........................................................................................................................ 19
COM Port Configuration ................................................................................................... 19
Audio Engine Configuration............................................................................................... 19
CommandBuilder Triggers................................................................................................. 19
Device & Bus Addressing .................................................................................................. 20
5 Operation ............................................................................................................................. 23
Artisan Fader Modules ...................................................................................................... 24
Artisan Control Modules.................................................................................................... 28
Artisan Software................................................................................................................ 36
6 Maintenance.........................................................................................................................39
Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 39
Firmware Updates............................................................................................................. 39
Component Replacement .................................................................................................41
Appendix A Release Notes.......................................................................................................44
Upgrade Strategies ............................................................................................................ 44
Current Versions ............................................................................................................... 44
Version History .................................................................................................................45
Known Issues .................................................................................................................... 47
Appendix B Specifications ....................................................................................................... 48
Artisan Frames ..................................................................................................................48
Artisan Modules ................................................................................................................ 48
Meter Bridges ................................................................................................................... 50
Artisan Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 50
Appendix C Pinouts ................................................................................................................. 51
To Audio Engine ...............................................................................................................51
GPIs..................................................................................................................................51
To Surface ........................................................................................................................ 52
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Appendix D Spares Kit .............................................................................................................53
Contents ........................................................................................................................... 53
Appendix E Additional Protocol Commands ..........................................................................54
Artisan Busses ...................................................................................................................54
Artisan Feature Commands ...............................................................................................56
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1 Introduction
About this Manual
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Logitek Artisan control surface.
Intended Audience
This manual is aimed at Engineers responsible for installing, configuring and supporting a Logitek
Console Router System
In the context of a system installation, or to become familiar with the entire
System, the reader should also reference:
¾ Audio Engine Installation & Operation Manual
¾ AEConfig Reference Manual
¾ Supervisor Reference Manual
¾ CommandBuilder Reference Manual
The content of this manual relevant to console operators (Chapter 5) is also duplicated in the
separate
the surface without being buried in installation information.
Artisan Operator’s Manual. This provides technical operators with a brief overview of using
with the Artisan surface.
Logitek Console Router
Manual Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
This text indicates a menu choice to be made, with an arrow separating a multi-level selection,
eg Control Panel
within Windows.
¾
Users & Passwords. This can be a menu choice in a Logitek application, or
¬ Indicates a “see-also” section in this manual, or another Logitek manual.
The exclamation symbol signifies an important note or critical information.
This text represents a command, script block example, instruction to
be typed, or directory path.
TIP: A useful tip from our knowledge base!
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About Artisan
Art meets technology in the Artisan digital console, the latest in control surface designs from Logitek
Electronic Systems. As with its namesake, the Artisan is a craftsman of audio. It is composed of a
series of modules to provide the highest possible flexibility in design and operation while bringing
you an attractive visual centerpiece for your broadcast installations.
First released in 2006,
& radio production or small performance groups. The Artisan surface is based on a series of
modules that can be configured to suit the user’s requirements. These modules include:
MTK-FADER Fader Module (2 slot width)
¾
¾ MTK-MASTER Master Module (4 slot width)
MTK-MON Monitor Module (2 slot width)
¾
MTK-EFFECTS Effects Module (2 slot width)
¾
¾ MLX-WSOFT Wide Softkey Module (2 slot width)
MLX-NSOFT Narrow Softkey Module (1 slot width)
¾
¾ MLX-BLANK Blank Module (1 slot width)
Level monitoring is on a PC-based screen, allowing flexible configuration of screen size and meter
layout. In addition, a low-profile
The main frame is available in a number of different sizes to accommodate a variety of console sizes
and fader numbers. The frame is designed to be sunken into a desk for permanent installation.
These sizes are:
MTK-F24 24 Slot Frame
¾
MTK-F32 32 Slot Frame
¾
¾ MTK-F42 42 Slot Frame
Artisan was designed as a full-featured, easily configurable console for live TV
Monitor Bridge is available in both wide and narrow form factor.
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Figure 1 – Artisan 22-Fader Console
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Designed with local television news broadcasting and advanced radio production in mind, the
Artisan has a number of features not previously available on Logitek consoles, including:
¾ Two
¾ Eight
¾ Four Aux mix busses with pre-fader, pre-effects and post-fader/effects outputs
¾ Twenty-four dedicated mono
¾
¾
¾
¾
¾ Pop-Up VGA graphic interface to assist with parameter adjustment and snapshots
¾
Master program busses (one may be 5.1) with pre-fader, pre-effects and post-
fader/effects outputs
Sub-Master mix busses with pre-fader, pre-effects and post-fader/effects outputs
Mix Minus busses (can be grouped for stereo)
Input Delay adjustment on every fader – up to 0.5 seconds in 10ms increments
Blend mode – weighted mono-sum of two mono sources on a single fader
5.1 mode – enables surround sound source on a single fader
Surface Profile snapshot – capture & recall all surface settings & parameters
vScreen Meter Bridge for user designable VGA meter displays and graphic interfaces
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Figure 2 - Artisan Modules
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System Requirements
Artisan is designed to connect to a Logitek Audio Engine running DSP version 3.x or later. Artisan
functions require SHARCAttack DSP cards in the Audio Engine.
Audio Engine provides all of the audio routing, processing and mixing functionality, with the
The
Artisan acting as a remote control. PCs running Logitek Supervisor and vScreen software provide
interfaces for configuration, support, external control and flexible level metering.
System Architecture
Put simply, the Artisan surface is just a remote control panel for the Audio Engine. Unlike
traditional analog consoles, no audio passes through the Artisan or its faders (with the exception of
the cue speaker audio). The
Protocol
, with all audio processing occurring inside the Audio Engine.
The mixing, routing and processing of audio is not dependant upon PCs. However, additional
functionality, such as macro buttons, scene snapshots, intercoms, screen metering and other
software tools interface to the system using the
Artisan surface contains many programmable buttons, which require scripting using
The
CommandBuilder. The functionality for these buttons is then executed by Supervisor. In an on-air
critical environment, we recommend running a
Surfaces are remote
control panels for
Audio Engine
Artisan talks to the Audio Engine using the Logitek Command
Supervisor PC application.
Dual Supervisor configuration for redundancy.
Audio Engines
process Audio and
GPI control events
Supervisor executes
scripts and provides
gateway to IP world
Client PCs interac
with Audio Engines
via Supervisor
t
Surfaces Audio Engines Supervisor PCs
Console Surfaces
Control Panels
Console Surfaces
Control Panels
Serial Comms Serial Comms TCP/IP
AE1
Fibre Audio Network
AE2
Figure 3 - Logitek System Architecture
Backup (optional)
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Supervisor PC
Main
Supervisor PC
Client PCs
Software vTools
Software vTools
Software vTools
Software vTools
Software vTools
Software vTools
Serial
TCP/IP
Fibre
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System Components
A base Artisan system is comprised of:
¾ 1 x
¾ 1 x
¾ 1 x
¾ 1 x PC running
Logitek Audio Engine is fitted with:
The
¾ 1 x
¾ 2 x
¾ 2 x AE-PS power supplies (1 required – 2nd optional)
¾ Up to 8 I/O cards (as specified by customer)
Facilities running multiple
network card. Additional Engines can be added to expand I/O if required. An Artisan Audio Engine
can also share audio with
Artisan control surface
Artisan power supply (redundant)
Logitek Audio Engine
Logitek application software w/RS-232 connection to Engine
AE-C6 controller card (required)
SA-DSP processor cards (required)
IO-24A analog I/O cards (12 mono in / 12 mono out)
o
IO-8D digital I/O cards (8 AES in / 8 AES out)
o
NETA network card (1 per engine) – 500 channel fiber-optic network to share inputs
o
& outputs across multiple engines (optional)
Artisan consoles can share audio between Engines, using the NETA
Audio Engines running Logitek’s radio surfaces.
Compatibility Matrix
Artisan is designed for use with Logitek Audio Engine 3.x or later. If running a facility with both
Logitek Artisan and radio consoles together, please note some cards require Artisan-specific
software.
Following is the minimum software release version/date that is required for
Artisan support.
Component General Support Additional Features
AE-C6 Controller Card Artisan-381 v3.91 SharcAttack DSP Artisan-380 v1.30 Supervisor v3 December 2006 CommandBuilder v3 December 2006 AEConfig v3 January 2007 vScreen v3 December 2006 vChange v3 December 2006 vSnapshot v3 December 2006 -
¬ See Appendix A for Artisan firmware release notes and version information.
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Unpacking
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2 Unpacking
This section details what you should do when unpacking your newly arrived Artisan surface.
Parts List
The exact list of parts received will vary depending on your order, but should generally include:
¾ 1 x
¾ 1 x fully assembled
¾ 1 x wide or narrow meter bridge assembly (option) with 2 x mounting brackets
¾ 2 x “Telco” cables to link console to PSU
¾ 1 x Hex tool to allow removal of modules and faders
You will receive a parts list with the system that is specific to the modules on your order.
In addition, you will receive
¬ See the Audio Engine Installation & Operation Manual for information on Engine
Artisan Power Supply fitted with two PSU modules
Artisan frame, containing modules as ordered
Logitek Audio Engine parts, as per your order.
components.
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the cartons whilst looking for any signs of shipping damage. You may wish to save
the shipping cartons until the operation of the system is verified.
Report any damage to the shipping carrier immediately. Verify that the contents of each box match
the packing list and report any discrepancies immediately to
Contacting Logitek
In the event of a shipping problem, you can contact Logitek Electronic Systems in several ways:
U.S. Mail Logitek Electronic Systems, Inc.
522 Edgemoor Drive
Houston, Texas 77081
Telephone 877-231-5870
713-664-4470 (outside U.S. and Canada)
Fax 713-664-4479
Email help@logitekaudio.com
Website www.logitekaudio.com
Logitek in writing.
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Physical Installation
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3 Physical Installation
The Artisan surface is designed to be mounted in a desk cutout in a permanent studio or control
booth installation.
A PC flat-screen is mounted behind the console. The mounting arrangements for this will depend
on the screen purchased and studio furniture.
The optional low-profile
using the supplied mounting brackets and screws.
Power Supply Unit
The Power Supply Unit is a 2-RU sized rack mount box, designed for mounting in an under-desk
studio rack. If the supplied 10’ (3m) cables are not long enough to allow for convenient mounting,
custom length cables are readily available.
Power Supply is suitable for mounting in a studio environment and has been designed to be
The
silent. The modules are a low-noise type and all electronics are solid-state (no mechanical relays).
Power Supply contains two switch-mode supply modules, with a power indicator for each
The
module on the front panel.
Power inlet is via a single IEC connector on the rear of the
supplied only for US installations. International customers may contact their reseller for the supply
of power cables if required.
As the power supply modules are of switch-mode type, there is no voltage selection required.
Meter Bridge can be screwed to the desk or mounted to the Artisan frame
Power Supply Unit. A power cable is
Artisan Frames
A number of Artisan frame sizes are available, depending on the total number of faders and control
modules. Each module takes up either one, two or four “slots” in the frame. The
takes four slots. The
Softkey
The frame will be shipped with the modules connected and fitted as ordered. These modules can
be moved if desired. If moving modules, please retain the same internal COM port connections as
the surface shipped with. If the COM port connections are changed, the device addressing for those
modules will change.
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and Blank Panel take up one slot.
Fader, Monitor, Effects and Wide Softkey modules take two slots. The Narrow
Master module
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Artisan Cutouts
The Artisan frame should be fitted into a desk, using the cutout sizes below. The height of the
cutout remains the same for each frame size – only the width varies.
MLX-F24
0.50in
13mm
18.40in
467mm
34.00in
864mm
MLX-F24
Cutout
Figure 4 - MLX-F24 Cutout
The MLX-F24 has capacity for 24 units. Suggested configurations include:
¾ Effects / 14 faders / Master / Monitor / Wide Softkey
¾ Effects / 12 faders / Master / Monitor / Wide Softkey / Narrow Softkey / Blank
The required desk cutout for the MLX-F24 is 34.0 x 18.4in / 864 x 467mm.
0.25in
6.4mm
0.80in
(20mm)
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MLX-F32
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0.50in
13mm
45.20in
1148mm
MLX-F32
18.40in
467mm
Cutout
Figure 5 - MLX-F32 Cutout
The MLX-F32 has capacity for 32 units. Suggested configurations include:
¾ Effects / 22 faders / Master / Monitor / Wide Softkey
¾ Narrow Softkey / Effects / 20 faders / Master / Monitor / Wide Softkey / Blank
¾ Blank / Effects / 20 faders / Master / Monitor / Wide Softkey / Blank
The required desk cutout for the MLX-F32 is 45.2 x 18.4in / 1148 x 467mm.
0.25in
6.4mm
0.80in
(20mm)
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MLX-F42
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0.50in
13mm
59.20in
1504mm
MLX-F42
18.40in
467mm
Cutout
Figure 6 - MLX-F42 Cutout
The MLX-F42 has capacity for 42 units. Suggested configurations include:
¾ Blank / Effects / 30 faders / Master / Monitor / Wide Softkey / Blank
¾ Narrow Softkey / Effects / 30 faders / Master / Monitor / Wide Softkey / Blank
¾ Blank / Effects / 30 faders / Master / Monitor / Wide Softkey / Blank
The required desk cutout for the MLX-F42 is 59.2 x 18.4in / 1504 x 467mm.
0.25in
6.4mm
0.80in
(20mm)
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vScreen Meter Bridge
The Artisan Surface is designed to run with Logitek vScreen software on a PC with flat-panel
monitor. vScreen provides flexible meter layouts and screen sizes. A 20” widescreen monitor
running at a resolution of 1680 x 1050 in landscape orientation is recommended.
A default layout optimized for 1680 x 1050 is included. Screen layouts can be custom-made using
vScreen Designer software. Logitek Electronic Systems or your reseller can also provide screen
design and customization services as an option with your purchase.
vScreen requires a dedicated PC running Windows. Other Logitek software will also be installed to
support
In addition an
provide video monitoring of incoming sources with real-time input level meters, plus
bus metering. Up to 10 layouts can be stored and recalled to suit different show formats.
If space, heat or noise is a concern in the audio suite, we recommend mounting the PC in an
equipment room and using a high-quality KVM extender.
Artisan fader Pop-up and console Snapshot save & recall.
Artisan system can interface with a Miranda Kaleido multi-screen processor, to
Artisan output
¬ For more information on vScreen setup, consult the vScreen Reference Manual.
Figure 7 - Artisan vScreen / Miranda Kaleido demo at NAB 2006
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Low Profile Meter Bridges
Two sizes of low-profile Meter Bridges are also available, as used on the Mosaic radio console.
These are intended for environments where metering requirements are more basic. The Mosaic
style low-profile bridge does not require PC hardware, and connects directly to the
The Wide Bridge includes one high-resolution stereo program meter, and 6 color LCD screens for
text, clocks and other meters. The Narrow Bridge also includes the high-resolution meter, with two
color LCD screens.
Mounting
¾ Artisan Meter Bridges have mounting brackets that bolt directly to the rear of the console
frame, removing the need for separate mounting holes in the furniture.
Narrow Bridge
¾ 13” W x 3.8” H x 2.6” D (330 mm x 97 mm x 66 mm)
¾ The standard mounting adds 2.4” (61 mm) to the height
Artisan.
Figure 8 - Narrow Meter Bridge
Wide Bridge
¾ 23.6” W x 3.8” H x 2.6” D (599 mm x 97 mm x 66 mm)
¾ The standard mounting adds 2.4” (61 mm) to the height
Figure 9 - Wide Meter Bridge
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Connections
The Artisan Power Supply Unit contains the control and GPI circuitry for the console. It connects to
the Logitek Audio Engine via a serial link. The Power Supply Unit connects to the Surface using
two 25-pair “Telco” cables. These cables carry the communication between each module and the
Power Supply Unit.
Figure 10 - Artisan Connection Diagram
Surface to PSU
For all Artisan frames, two 25-pair Telco cables connect the Power Supply Unit to the Surface.
The required cables will be supplied with your
(3m).
If the supplied cables are not long enough, you can order Telco style cables from Logitek Electronic
Systems or a local supplier. The connectors are standard Telco style 50-pin Centronics Male plugs,
wired straight through (all pairs connected).
Alternative wiring schemes may reverse or drop pairs, so please ensure you specify straight through
wiring if purchasing custom-made cables.
Artisan. The standard length of these cables is 10’
¬ See Appendix B for connector pinouts.
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Surface to Meter Bridge
The Meter Bridge has a short 4-wire cable with an RJ-11 connector on the end. This is plugged into
the port labeled COM12 on the underside of the frame. The cable length is suitable to mount the
Meter Bridge behind the
custom made cable using flat telephone cable and RJ-11 connectors.
TIP: The above only applies if using a physical Meter Bridge.
Artisan frame. If alternative wiring is required, this can be replaced with a
Internal Module Connections
Inside the frame two 25-pair connectors are broken out to individual RJ-11 port connections. There
is generally no requirement to replace these cables, as the lengths are made to suit the position of
each module.
PSU to Audio Engine
The Artisan Power Supply Unit connects to the Logitek Audio Engine using a balanced serial link.
Standard CAT5 or better cabling is recommended.
Systems are supplied with the Audio Engine AE-C6 controller card, which connects using an RJ45 at
the Audio Engine and the
Artisan is supplied with a CAT5 patch lead, to connect the AE-C6 to the Artisan Power Supply
The
Unit. This lead is sufficient for testing purposes; however, the Audio Engine will normally be located
away from studios.
You can use a dedicated CAT5 cable or existing structured cabling. If using structured cabling
systems, care should be exercised to ensure the Audio Engine connections are not confused with
other network outlets and that the link is not unintentionally “un-patched”.
Artisan.
¬ See Appendix B for connector pinouts.
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GPIs
The Artisan Surface has 25 GPI inputs and outputs for control of local studio devices. These GPI
connections are located on the rear of the
GPI outputs are driven by optically-isolated, non-polarized, solid state switches, rated at 500ma at
50V AC/DC, with surge to 2A. These solid state devices do not conduct at low voltage, so cannot
switch an audio input. However, they are suitable for most control signals, and avoid problems with
relay contacts being damaged by surges. Caution should be exercised to avoid overloading the
switches. If driving a high current device, we recommend driving an external relay or switch.
The GPI inputs are a current source to +5VDC that is pulled to ground to activate. This makes it
suitable for control by push-button, relay or open collector. A diode protects against static and over
voltage. See the wiring diagram for polarity information if using non-standard activation methods.
GPI connectors are on Telco style 50-pin Centronics. As wiring schemes vary from station to station,
these cables are not supplied with the surface, but are available from Logitek Electronic Systems.
They can also be purchased from local suppliers in the required form.
Wiring is straight-through style, with Pair 1 corresponding to GPI #1 and so on. A male AMP style
50-pin connector is required to connect to the
single-ended cable with tails for punch-down to Krone style block or similar. There is one connector
for GPI inputs and another for GPI outputs.
Artisan Power Supply Unit.
Artisan Power Supply Unit. We suggest ordering a
¬ See Appendix B for connector pinouts.
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4 Configuration
This chapter covers basic configuration information, relating specifically to the Artisan surface.
Audio Engine setup and configuration is covered in detail in the following manuals:
Logitek Audio Engine Installation & Operation Manual
¾
¾ Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual
COM Port Configuration
The Artisan contains 12 COM Ports per 25-pair connector from the Power Supply Unit. These
ports are internally mounted to connect to each module, with one external COM Port to connect
to the optional Meter Bridge. COM Ports are numbered A1-A12 (first 25-pair link) and B1-B12
(second 25-pair link).
By default, the Device Address to COM Port map is set inside the Artisan Power Supply Unit
firmware, and will suit most installations. The defaults are shown on the following page. COM Port
mapping can be changed using hex commands sent from Supervisor. These are stored in the power
supply’s non-volatile RAM, so don’t need to be sent each power up.
¬ See Appendix E for Artisan configuration commands.
Audio Engine Configuration
Configuration of the Audio Engine is done in AEConfig. Configuration is as per other Logitek
Surfaces – detailed in the Logitek AEConfig Reference Manual. Logitek Electronic Systems or your
reseller can provide assistance with building configurations.
TIP: Support for Artisan surfaces and 5.1 audio requires AEConfig January 2007 or later.
¬ See the AEConfig User’s Manual for information on configuring Audio Engines.
CommandBuilder Triggers
The Artisan surface contains many programmable buttons and features. These features are scripted
in “triggers” in CommandBuilder, and executed by Supervisor.
¬ See the CommandBuilder User’s Manual for information on writing Triggers.
The CommandBuilder manual includes details and examples of Artisan specific features, such as
Monitor Hotkeys, Colored On/Off Lamps, Multi-brightness lamps and more. The programming of
these features does require a certain level of familiarity with the system. If you need assistance,
please contact Logitek Electronic Systems or your reseller.
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Device & Bus Addressing
Each device (such as a fader input or button panel) requires its own Device Number. Within that
device, each button, lamp and feature has a Bus Number. Together, the Device and Bus Numbers
allow the Audio Engine and Surface to communicate.
When configuring the Artisan’s programmable buttons in CommandBuilder, you will require the
Device Number and Bus Number for each button or lamp. The information below will help you
determine the addressing scheme in use on your Artisan. As the layout of the Artisan is extremely
flexible, the addressing will vary and is usually unique to your facility.
Please note that addressing is configurable, and any defaults listed may have been overridden.
Modules
Module How Addressing is determined Max Modules Supported
MTK-EFFECTS Always connected to Port A1 - Device Number changes in real time to mirror the
module that last had the CNG or FX button pushed
MTK-FADER Device Number pair determined by COM port allocation (configurable)
Low device = left fader, High device = right fader
MTK-MASTER Uses Master Bus Input addressing from DSP table (device33 – 41)
Should be connected to Port B8
MTK-MON Uses Monitor addressing from DSP table (device42 – 49)
Should be connected to Port B9
MLX-WSOFT Uses device51 (lamps) and device52 (switches)
Should be connected to Port B10
MLX-NSOFT Device Pair determined by COM port allocation (configurable)
Low device = lamps, High device = switches
MLX-WBRIDGE
MLX-NBRIDGE
Uses device53 for Left LCD screens and device54 for Right LCD screens
Should be connected to Port A12 on underside of Artisan
1
15 modules (30 faders)
subject to available ports
1
1
1
Limited by available ports
1
Device Numbers
The Device Number allocated to COM Ports is user configurable. An international set of default
mappings is installed in the ROM, but this map is adjustable using
Trigger.
When using Device addressing, we recommend you use the
CommandBuilder. This provides more flexibility for future changes, and allows you to relocate the
surface or re-use the code on another port by finding and replacing the SURF# instances.
Shown below is the hex equivalent of the channels of a Surface connected to Audio Engine Port 1.
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ASM commands in your Init
SURF# CHAN# notation in
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Default Device Numbers
Following is the default Device COM Port map that ships with the Artisan.
These defaults are designed to suit most standard consoles, up to 30 faders. In some cases it may be
necessary to override the default mapping to support non-standard requirements.
Port Connector Standard Module Alternative Channel (dec) Port 1 Device (hex)
1 A 1 Effects Module Dynamically assigned Dynamically assigned
2 A 2 Fader 1/2 1 & 2 OB & OC
3 A 3 Fader 3/4 3 & 4 OD & OE
4 A 4 Fader 5/6 5 & 6 OF & 10
5 A 5 Fader 7/8 7 & 8 11 & 12
6 A 6 Fader 9/10 9 & 10 13 & 14
7 A 7 Fader 11/12 11 & 12 15 & 16
8 A 8 Fader 13/14 13 & 14 17 & 18
9 A 9 Fader 15/16 15 & 16 19 & 1A
10 A 10 Fader 17/18 17 & 18 1B & 1C
11 A 11 (under) External Softkey Narrow Softkey 77 & 78 57 & 58
12 A 12 (under) Meter Bridge A 73 & 74 53 & 54
13 B 1 Fader 19/20 19 & 20 1D & 1E
14 B 2 Fader 21/22 21 & 22 1F & 20
15 B 3 Fader 23/24 23 & 24 21 & 22
16 B 4 Fader 25/26 25 & 26 23 & 24
17 B 5 Fader 27/28 27 & 28 25 & 26
18 B 6 Fader 29/30 29 & 30 27 & 28
19 B 7 Narrow Softkey 75 & 76 55 & 56
20 B 8 Master Module 41 - 55 33 - 41
21 B 9 Monitor Module 56 - 63 42 - 49
22 B 10 Wide Softkey 71 & 72 51 & 52
23 B 11 (under) External Softkey Narrow Softkey 79 & 80 59 & 5A
TIP: Only one Artisan surface is supported per Audio Engine. When addressing Artisan
modules with CHAN notation, always use SURF1 as the surface.
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Bus Numbers
MLX-WSOFT
32 33
34 35
36 37
38 39
40 41
42 43
30 29
31
79
80
81
82
83
84
86
85
88 89 90 91
92 93 94 95
96 97 98 99
87
Port B10 (default)
Switches/Top Screen: DEV52
Lamps/Bottom Screen: DEV51
Left Screens/Master 1 Meter/LED Text: DEV53
Right Screens/Master 2 Meter: DEV54
Timer Buttons
Use AE effect
command to control
Scene Buttons
BUS32 to 43
TAKE (BUS29)
CANCEL (BUS30)
SELECT (BUS31)
Screen Text Buttons
BUS79 to 84
Misc Buttons
BUS85 to 87
Softkey Buttons
BUS88 to 99
Port A12 (default)
MLX-
NSOFT
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44 45
46 47
48 49
Offline Source
DEV46
BUS16 to 19
Direct TB
DEV45
BUS16 to 19
Studio 2 Monitor
DEV43
BUS 16 to 19
Buttons
BUS32 to 43
Studio 1 Monitor
DEV42
BUS16 to 19
Control Room Monitor
DEV44
BUS16 to 19
Softkey Buttons
BUS44 to 49
Port B7 (internal)
Switches: DEV56
Lamps: DEV55
Port A11 (under console)
Switches: DEV58
Lamps: DEV57
Port B11 (under console)
Switches: DEV5A
Lamps: DEV59
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MTK-MON
17
16 17
18 19
16
18 19
16 17
18 19
Port B9 (default)
Devices shown above
17
17
16
18 19
16
18 19
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5 Operation
At first glance, your Logitek Artisan may appear a little daunting. But if you’ve had experience with
broadcast or production consoles before, you’ll soon be at home, finding your way around quite
easily.
Logitek Electronic Systems has been manufacturing consoles for decades, so we understand how
to make control surfaces that are both powerful and straightforward. During the design of the
Artisan, customers and operators provided feedback that helped shape the final product. So we’re
confident you’ll find the Artisan a joy to operate.
As much of the Artisan is user-programmable, the specifics of how you use some functions will
depend on your configuration. Following is a look at each of the modules, how the standard
functions are used, and what some of the user-programmable options are.
Figure 11 - Artisan 20 fader, Effects, Master, Monitor & Wide Softkey Modules in 32 Slot Frame
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Artisan Fader Modules
MTK-FADER (Fader Module)
Each input can simultaneously feed any two of the four Aux Mix busses.
Press down on an Aux Bus wheel to cycle between the five options;
Offline, Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3 or Aux 4.
Turning the wheel will adjust the level being sent to the selected bus.
The level is depicted by the
Independent bus switching (pre-ON/pre-FADER) is set at Master Module.
The M1, M2, S1, S2, S3 and S4 buttons provide direct access to the two
Master (M1 & M2) mix busses and four Sub-master (S1 - S4) mix busses.
Sub-master busses 5 through 8 can be accessed via the CNG function.
The controls for any bus can be de-activated in the system configuration
to prevent changes by the operator.
The SELECT stick and the CNG button along with the LCD screen are
used to change most fader settings.
Rotate the
Press the
Toggle the
LCD menu selections. Rotate while in a menu to adjust parameters.
Press the PFL button to hear the input on either the cue speaker (PFL
off) or Control Room Monitor (PFL MON on). Press again to turn
MON
PFL off for that fader. Press CNG to enter/exit the screen menu. When
you press
will pop-up on the console VGA screen.
See the following page for more information on the Artisan fader screen.
Pressing TB sends the talkback mic to any Mix Minus output associated
with the source. Press the button momentarily to lock on, or hold it down
for Push-to-talk.
IN button will, by default, swap between the current and previously
The
selected sources, but can also be programmed to select a default source.
Each fader has an illuminated ON push button for that channel. This is a
toggle switch and is illuminated when the channel is on.
ON button can have GPI remote control of sources, if configured in
The
Audio Engine. The button color is programmable via software.
your
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Ring of Fire LEDs.
SELECT stick to scroll through available inputs.
SELECT stick to “take” the current input or exit CNG mode.
SELECT stick to move the menu cursor up & down through the
CNG, that fader will also be selected on the Effects Module and
Moving the FADER up or down will increase or decrease respectively the
level of the assigned source. Fader range is from infinity to +10dB.
When the fader level has been changed by recalling a snapshot, the
current level will be displayed to the right of the
fader will not alter the level until the fader passes through that value.
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S8 indicator. Moving the
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MTK-FADER (Fader Module) – Screens
The Fader Module has an LCD color screen shared between two faders. Illustrated below is the
section for a single fader. The Artisan is also supplied with vChange, a software tool which allows
the fader screen to be replicated onto a PC screen for larger display.
Figure 13 - Function Screen
Figure 14 - Dynamics Screen
Figure 12 - EQ Screen
Fader Number
Faders are numbered from left to right starting at 1.
Alias / Label
An Alias can be assigned to a source device and will be displayed on any fader that has that source
as an input. A Label can be written to a specific fader from a Trigger. Both can only be a maximum
of 8 characters on the Surface and are displayed at the top section of the Fader Screen. An Alias
can be 16-characters in length in vScreen, but only the first 8 characters display on the Surface.
¬ See the CommandBuilder manual for more information on Aliases and Labels.
Input Meter
Input level meters are provided for each fader by default (from the SA-DSP card). This meter can be
configured to be either pre-fader or post-fader. Post-fader is set by turning on
This setting can be set in the Init Trigger or changed as required in other Triggers.
BUS20 for that fader.
Gain Reduction Meter
A gain reduction meter is provided for each fader. This meter only appears when Dynamics is
turned on, and shows the amount of gain reduction being applied by the compressor and limiter.
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S5, S6, S7, S8
S5 to S8 are additional Sub-master mix busses. To assign or de-assign a fader to Sub-master 5-8,
move the SELECT stick to highlight the appropriate mix bus, and then rotate the stick to toggle the
assignment on and off.
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Delay
Use the SELECT stick to toggle to the Delay menu selection and rotate the encoder to adjust the
delay time. Delay of up to 0.5 seconds is available, in 10ms increments.
Mode
Move the SELECT stick to highlight the input mode. Then turn the stick to move between the
options of; STEREO, MONO, BLEND, PHASE, LL, RR, Lx and xR. The mode is changed as you
make the selection. Press down on the stick to accept and exit the menu. This function may not be
enabled on certain inputs, depending on your Audio Engine configuration.
Pan / Blend Balance
After highlighting the PAN function, turn the SELECT stick to move the balance left or right by
turning the stick counter-clockwise or clockwise. In STEREO or MONO mode, the source is panned
as you turn the stick. In BLEND mode the emphasis between the two mono sources is adjusted.
Press down on the stick to accept and exit the menu. This function may not be enabled on certain
inputs, depending on your Audio Engine configuration
Trim
After highlighting the TRIM function, turn the SELECT stick to move the TRIM between -60 dB and
+20 dB by turning the stick counter-clockwise or clockwise. The trim level is adjusted as you turn
the stick. Press down on the stick to accept and exit the menu. This function may not be enabled on
certain inputs, depending on your Audio Engine configuration.
EQ
To edit the EQ settings for an input, move the SELECT stick to select the EQ function. Turn the stick
to toggle between EQ in and out. Press down on the stick to bring up the EQ settings menu. Move
the stick to select a parameter, and then turn the stick to adjust. The parameters are:
Hi F High Frequency 4,000 to 20,000 Hz
Hi G High Gain -18 to +18 dB
HM F High-mid Frequency 1,000 to 20,000 Hz
HM G High-mid Gain -18 to +18 dB
HM BW High-mid Bandwidth 10 to 4,000 Hz
LM F Low-mid Frequency 30 to 8,000 Hz
LM G Low-mid Gain -18 to +18 dB
LM BW Low-mid Bandwidth 10 to 4,000 Hz
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Lo F Low frequency 30 to 1,000 Hz
Lo G Low Gain -18 to +18 dB
Mode In or Out
Press down on the stick again to save and exit the menu.
TIP: EQ adjustments can be adjusted more easily on the MTK-EFFECTS module, if fitted.
When you press the CNG button on a Fader module, it will be selected to the
Effects module.
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DYN
To edit the dynamics (limiter and compressor) settings for an input, use the SELECT stick to select
the DYN function. Turn the stick to toggle between dynamics in and out. Press down on the stick to
bring up the dynamics settings menu. Move the stick to select a parameter, and then turn the stick
to adjust. The parameters are:
L THR Limiter Threshold -20 to +20 dB
L RAT Limiter Ratio 1 to 40
L REL Limiter Release Time 10 to 1000 mSec
C GAIN Compressor Gain 0 to 21 dB
C THR Compressor Threshold -40 to 0 dB
C RAT Compressor Ratio 1 to 40
C ATK Comp. Attack Time 5 to 68 mSec
C REL Comp. Release Time 100 to 6000 mSec
Mode In or Out
Press down on the stick to save and exit the menu.
TIP: Dynamics adjustments can be adjusted more easily on the MTK-EFFECTS module, if
fitted. When you press the CNG button on a Fader module, it will be selected to
the Effects module.
IN
Use the IN function to select other sources that have been permitted for that fader. If only one
source has been allowed for a fader, then no list will be available.
When not in CNG mode, simply turn the SELECT stick to scroll through the list of inputs. You can
also reach the IN function by moving the stick to highlight IN, then pressing TAKE.
Once you have found the source that you wish to route to that fader, press the SELECT stick to
accept the change. Press the CNG button to cancel the change.
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Artisan Control Modules
MTK-MON (Monitor Module)
XLR jack for gooseneck Talkback Mic.
Use the TB IN knob to increase or decrease the level of Talkback Return.
The SLATE button sends the Talkback Mic to all Master, Sub-master and
Aux busses for recording of slate audio.
Use the TB OUT knob to increase or decrease the Talkback Mic level.
Four OFFLINE SOURCE buttons allow quick access to commonly used
sources to be sent to the Mix Minus outputs when the console is “offline”.
Use the MIX- OFFLINE button below to toggle the Mix Minus outputs on
or offline. This feature can also be GPI controlled from an on-air tally.
Four DIRECT TB buttons allow quick access to commonly used intercom
destinations. Push-to-talk and Hold-lock are support. Press the
button to talk to all DIRECT TB destinations simultaneously. Press MUTE
to toggle the
Turn the SELECT knob to select the source for the Switched Meter. Press
the knob to take the source.
CNG button enters/cancels the select menu.
The
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CONF
Talkback Mic muting.
Turn the PFL/SOLO knob to adjust the gain for PFL to the cue speaker.
Toggle the
Control Room monitors. When PFL is routed to monitors, gain is adjusted
by the
Busses on
See the following page for more information on the Artisan monitor screen.
These four buttons control the operation of the Control Room monitors.
Select either of
Studio 1, Studio 2, Control Room gain, source, talkback and control:
Use the knob to adjust the gain, indicated by the
Press
Press
Use the
Four SOURCE buttons allow quick access to commonly used sources.
LCD screen displays the current source and level for each output.
The
Use the
Use the
monitor outputs.
MON button to switch PFL between the cue speaker and the
Control Room pot and not the PFL/SOLO pot.
SOLO are always routed to the Control Room monitors.
5.1 (Surround Sound), Stereo, Mono or Mute.
Ring of Fire LEDs.
CNG, then rotate the knob to select from available input sources.
CNG again to take the selected source.
DIM buttons to toggle a pre-set reduction in monitoring level.
MUTE buttons to mute the monitoring output.
TB buttons as a push-to-talk to break talkback into each of the
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MTK-MON (Monitor Module) – Screen
The Monitor Module has an LCD color screen which displays sources for the Studio 1, Studio 2,
Switcher Meter and Control Room sends. Pictured below is the screen showing various sources.
Figure 15 - MTK-MON Screen
For each input, the following information is displayed.
Current Source
This is displayed in large white text. The Artisan supports a 16-Character Device Name, shown as 2
lines of 8 characters.
Source List
When the gain/input knob is turned after CNG has been pressed, a box will appear to display the
source list. Turn the knob to scroll through the list and press the CNG button again to accept the
new source input.
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MTK-MASTER (Master Module)
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Aux bus master gain control for Aux 1 through Aux 4.
Level is indicated by
For each Aux bus, toggle the SW button to change
between pre & post-switch (main on/off switch)
bus operation. Toggle the
between pre & post-fader
The green PRE & PST LEDs above each button
indicate the currentl
Press FX to assign an Aux bus output to the Effects
module for EQ and dynamics processing.
SOLO to hear only that bus output on the
Press
Control Room monitor.
Press the TB button to talkback to an Aux output.
Select from 4K, 1K or 400 Hz tone at unity gain.
ON to switch the tone to the Master, Sub-
Press
master and Aux bus outputs.
Master bus gain control. Level is indicated by Ring of
Fire LEDs. Press FX to assign a Master bus output to
the Effects module for EQ and dynamics processing.
Press FX to assign a Sub-master bus output to the
Effects module for EQ and dynamics processing.
Press SOLO to hear only that bus output on the
Control Room monitor.
Ring of Fire LEDs.
FDR button to change
Aux bus operation.
selected mode.
Aux
Left screen shows Sub 1-4, Aux 1 & 2 output meters.
Right screen shows
The ON button for Sub-master busses 1-8 determines
the on/off state of the
Sub-master sends to the M1 & M2 Master busses.
the
Toggle
to
The eight faders control gain for each of the Sub-
master
Fader range is from infinity to +10dB.
When the fader level has been changed by recalling a
snapshot, the current level will be displayed on screen.
Moving the fader will not alter the level until the fader
passes through that value.
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M1 and M2 to assign/de-assign the Sub-master
Master mix busses.
mix busses.
Sub 5-8, Aux 3 & 4 output meters.
Sub-master direct outputs and
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MTK-EFFECTS (EQ and Dynamics Module)
Press the EQ, Dyn, Bus or Pan Mode buttons to store the type of settings
for the input channel or mix bus currently assigned to the effects panel.
Clear to erase the stored contents.
Press
Paste to copy all the stored settings to the input channel or mix bus
Press
currently assigned to the Effects module.
Adjustments for Hi Shelf Frequency, Hi Shelf Depth, Hi Mid Frequency,
Hi Mid Depth, Hi Mid Width, Low Mid Frequency, Low Mid Depth,
Low Mid Width, Low Shelf Frequency, Low Shelf Depth.
Press down on one of the ten equalizer knobs to toggle between coarse;
fine; and ultra-fine adjustment for that setting. The
red for coarse, green for fine, and yellow for ultra-fine control.
Press the
IN button to switch equalization in or out for the signal path.
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Ring of Fire LEDs show
The full color LCD screen shows the current values for each of the EQ &
Compressor parameters. The name of the input channel or output bus
being adjusted is shown on the top line. An input meter and gain
reduction meter is also shown.
Adjustments for Compressor Attack Time, Compressor Release Time,
Compressor Ratio, Compressor Depth, Compressor Threshold.
Press down on one of the ten equalizer knobs to toggle between coarse;
fine; and ultra-fine adjustment for that setting. The
red for coarse, green for fine, and yellow for ultra-fine control.
Press the
IN button to switch the compressor in or out for the signal path.
Ring of Fire LEDs show
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MTK-EFFECTS (EQ and Dynamics Module) – Screen
The Effects Module has an LCD color screen which displays the parameters being edited for the
current fader or mix bus. Shown below is an example of the Effects Module changing Fader 1.
Figure 16 - MTK-EFFECTS Screen
The following information is displayed.
Current Source
The fader or bus being edited is displayed in large green text on the top line of the screen.
EQ Parameters
Parameters for the equalizer are shown on the left half of the screen. See the MTK-FADER module
(page 26) for descriptions and ranges of each parameter.
Dynamics Parameters
Parameters for the dynamics processor are shown on the right half of the screen. See the MTKFADER module (page 27) for descriptions and ranges of each parameter.
TIP: Limiter parameters are shown on the MTK-EFFECTS screen, however there are no
direct controls on this module. Limiter adjustments can be made via the MTKFADER menu.
Fader Label
The Device Name for the fader being edited is show on the bottom of the screen as one line of 16
characters.
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MLX-WSOFT (Wide Softkey Module)
These buttons control the timer display on the Meter Bridge or vScreen.
RUN is used to toggle the timer running.
AUTO mode will reset the timer each time an input is turned on (where
RUN
AUTO
RST
DOWN
TIMER
CANCEL
1
48596
7
TAKE
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SELECT
that input is not set to Timer Disable in AEConfig).
RST will take the counter back to zero.
DOWN will enable the number keypad to enter a countdown time.
When the timer control is set to DOWN mode, use the numeric keypad
to enter a countdown time. To enter a time, the timer must not be
running, and must be in
unwanted time entries.
The 12 diamond buttons are programmable in CommandBuilder. Their
use will depend on your facility’s requirements and setup. A common use
for these buttons is to set console “scene” snapshot layout hotkeys. They
may also be used to setup various console default settings. The lamps in
the buttons support 16 brightness levels.
The CANCEL and TAKE buttons, along with the SELECT wheel, are used
to make menu or route choices in conjunction with the two screens.
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DOWN mode. Use the RST key to clear
The two screens and six buttons are user programmable. A common use is
to setup up to six “route select” functions for making record selections or
feeding destination devices. In this case, each of the six buttons will bring
up a source selection list for that device. Use the
selection, and either TAKE to accept the source, or CANCEL to exit the
menu. Examples of the menu display are shown on the following page.
SELECT wheel to make a
These 3 Softkeys are programmable through CommandBuilder.
The lamps in the buttons support 16 brightness levels.
These 12 Softkeys are programmable through CommandBuilder. A
common usage is as intercom buttons. The lamps in the buttons support
16 brightness levels.
¬ Refer to the Com ons. mandBuilder manual for information on programming functi
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Logitek
MLX-WSOFT (Wide Softkey Module) – Screens
The Wide Softkey Module has two LCD color screens, which are used to display user-defined text.
Pictured below are the screens showing the Route Select function, which is programmed with the
CommandBuilder scripting application.
Pictured are the screens showing the normal operation of the Route Select
mode.
The text next to each button shows the currently routed source for that
particular destination.
It is possible to use only one screen for Route Selections, and another for
showing other text or menu selections.
Figure 17 - Route Select
normal
To change a Route Select, press the button for the destination you wish to
change. The lamp will light, and a list of sources will be displayed on the top
screen. Use the SELECT wheel to make a selection, and TAKE to accept the
choice. Use CANCEL to exit the menu without making a change.
When a route is made, the source name will be displayed next to the
button.
To use the Route Select function, you will need to setup the appropriate
outputs and allowed sources in AEConfig. You will then need Route Select
Triggers programmed in CommandBuilder. The CommandBuilder manual
includes examples of how to write these Triggers.
Figure 18 - Route Select
choice list
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MLX-NSOF
T (Narrow Softkey Module)
This module is totally configurable and has no default operation. It is programmed u
Triggers in CommandBuilder. Refer to the CommandBuilder manual for more
information on programming Triggers for these buttons.
These 12 keys are programmable through CommandBuilder. Possible uses
include control and remote record start/stop & tally.
The lamps in the buttons support 16 brightness levels.
sing
These 6 Softkeys are programmable through CommandBuilder. Possible
uses include additional intercom buttons (eg for outside sources,
orderwire lines, etc), or to show status information from external GPIs (eg
program fail). The lamps in the buttons support 16 brightness levels.
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Logitek
Artisan Software
The Artisan Surface is designed to be used with a large wide-screen format PC to run Logitek
software. The following applications work in conjunction with the Surface to enhance the user
experience.
Figure 19 - vScreen, vChange & vSnapshot in operation
vScreen
vScreen is a suite of software applications that allow you to design and display custom interfaces for
your Logitek system. The three programs included are:
vScreenDesigner, vScreenPlayer and vScreenCombiner.
vScreenDesigner provides an interface for designing screen layouts. A vScreen design may contain
such things as meters, faders, buttons, text messages, date & time displays, countdown timers, and
graphic images.
A common application of vScreen is to power a customisable meter bridge for the Artisan surface.
You will receive a number of example layouts when you purchase vScreen with the Artisan.
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vScreenPlayer is the application for displaying finished designs. vScreenPlayer runs on a Windows XP
PC with a suitable screen mounted behind the Artisan console. The PC running vScreenPlayer
communicates with the Logitek Audio Engine via an IP connection to the Supervisor PC.
vScreen can provide the background VGA display for a Miranda Kaleido video-wall, allowing
metering from the Artisan to be shown as part of incoming and outgoing video monitoring.
Up to 10 different vScreen designs can be combined to provide different layouts for different
programs or formats. These are combined using vScreenCombiner, and can be user-recalled in a
variety of manners.
As the configuration and operation of vScreen will vary from station-to-station, it is not possible to
cover all applications of the software in this manual.
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¬ For more information on designing, configuring and using vScreen layouts, see the
vScreen Reference Manual.
vChange
vChange is a pop-up PC screen for use with the Artisan console surface. This provides a large format
mimic of the color LCD screens.
vChange provides additional visibility of the LCD screens and is designed to pop-up only when a
“change” is in progress. Therefore, vChange can sit in the background and will only appear when
necessary. It automatically minimizes when a change operation is complete.
vChange is view-only – all fader changes and menu selections are made at the Artisan, and the
changes are displayed in large format on vChange.
vChange is particularly useful when used in conjunction with the Artisan EQ & Dynamics functions.
vChange provides EQ and dynamics curves to assist the user in making adjustments to processing.
TIP: vChange is designed to be used on the same screen/PC as the vScreen Meter Bridge
for the Artisan. However, it can be run on a different PC or 2
nd
screen if desired.
¬ For more information on configuring vChange, see the vTools Reference Manual.
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vSnapshot
vSnapshot captures the entire profile of the surface at the time the CAPTURE button is pressed,
prompting you to save a profile. By default, MLX-WSOFT diamond buttons 11 & 12 are used for
CAPTURE & RECALL respectively.
TIP: You may change the buttons assigned to capture and recall using Triggers.
When you execute the CAPTURE function, all bus assignments, ON/OFF status, EQ and DYN
parameters, etc. along with current fader levels are stored in a profile that you determine. When
executed, you will be presented with a screen as shown below.
Figure 20 - vSnapshot
When a profile is recalled, the stored fader levels may be different to the current fader levels on the
surface at the time of recall. The recalled level is displayed as a numeral above and to the right
of the S5 S6 S7 S8 line. The level of the physical fader on the surface is displayed to the left of the
recalled value. The physical fader is inactive until it passes through the value set by the recall (when
the two numbers match). Once this occurs, the two numbers representing the recalled and physical
fader values disappear and the physical fader now resumes normal control of the fader level.
¬ For more information on configuring vSnapshot, see the vTools Reference Manual.
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Maintenance
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6 Maintenance
The Artisan uses multi-layer boards with surface mount technology. As such, the majority of the
console is not user-serviceable. However, there are some basic tasks that can be performed by
suitably qualified technical personnel.
Warranty
Logitek Electronic Systems will honor the warranty of the system when conducting field
maintenance, provided:
¾ Repairs or updates only relate to recommended and documented procedures
¾ Care is taken and procedures are followed
¾ Repairs are conducted by suitably trained or experienced service personnel
If you do not feel comfortable performing maintenance or repairs, please do not proceed. If you
would like advice prior to attempting a repair, please contact Logitek Electronic Systems or your
reseller.
Firmware Updates
Each module strip has a firmware chip that is field upgradeable. Logitek Electronic Systems or your
value-added reseller may from time-to-time supply firmware updates to add new features or fix
bugs. A list of firmware versions is contained in Appendix A.
Each module type has specific firmware that only runs on that module. When fitting updated
firmware ROMs, take care to use the correct chip for that module. Firmware chips are labeled with
the module code and version number.
A PLCC extractor tool is recommended for removing ROMs. Due to the physical layout of the
Artisan modules, you may only be able to extract the ROM from one side at a time (depending on
the size/profile of the extractor tool). Take care to not bend the pins of the chip when removing it.
Figure 21 - Fader Module
underside
Figure 22 - Effects Module underside
Figure 23 - Monitor Module
underside
Figure 24 - Wide Softkey Module underside
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Tools Required
¾ Hex/Allen Key –1/16” and 3/32”
(this tool is provided with each surface)
¾ PLCC Extractor tool
Procedure
It is not essential that the Artisan be completely
powered off during a ROM upgrade, however, the
individual module should be disconnected before
removing the chip.
1. Remove the two, four or eight hex screws from the required module.
2. Carefully remove the module from the frame.
3. Disconnect the COM cable from the RJ-11 connector.
4. Use the PLCC extractor to carefully remove the existing ROM chip. Depending on the
extractor used, you may only be able to use one side of the tool – if so, exercise caution so
the pins are not bent.
5. Insert the new ROM chip by aligning the notched corner of the chip with the notched
corner of the socket and gently pressing it in.
6. Reconnect the module COM cable.
7. Replace the module in the frame, and screw it back in.
Anti-static precautions should be taken when replacing firmware chips.
In addition, care should be taken with the module components to ensure no
damage is done.
In addition to the module strips, the Power Supply Unit and Meter Bridge also contain a ROM
chip. The replacement procedure is the same, except for the panel removal.
¾ The Power Supply Unit ROM is accessed by removing the top lid of the box. To prevent
damage and because this unit contains live mains, disconnect from mains before removing
the lid.
¾ The Meter Bridge ROM is accessed by removing the rear panel of the bridge. Take care not
to damage the screws when removing this panel.
Figure 26 - Master Module underside
Figure 28 - Meter Bridge inside
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Component Replacement
The Artisan spares kit contains commonly used physical components, including faders and switches,
which can be replaced by station technicians.
¬ See Appendix D for a full list of components in the Artisan Spares Kit.
Fader Replacement
The Artisan uses a Penny & Giles digital fader of one of the following types:
Model No PFG8110/D/U----/A or PGF3210/D/U/--A (metal shelled version)
Spec No D468111 or D25413
No audio is carried through the fader, just control signals. The fader can be easily replaced with a
spare from the spares kit, or an electronics supplier.
Figure 29 - Faders from underside of module
To replace a fader:
1. Remove the four hex screws from the required module.
2. Carefully remove the module from the frame.
3. Disconnect the fader from the main board.
4. Remove the slider cap.
5. Remove the two hex screws that mount the fader to the module.
6. Fit the replacement fader to the module using the two hew screws. Before tightening the
screws, adjust the fader position so that the sliding bar is centered in the slot and does not
rub against the module panel anywhere.
7. Replace the slider cap.
8. Reconnect the fader connector, ensuring the same polarity as the other fader on the module.
9. Replace the module in the frame, and screw it back in.
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Maintenance
TIP: The above procedure also applies to faders on the MTK-MASTER module.
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Maintenance
Logitek
Module swap-out
If you need to swap a module with an on-site spare, you can simply unscrew the module,
disconnect it, connect the replacement and screw it in. Modules are fully hot-swappable – they will
refresh their status shortly after powering up.
Softkey Button LED Repair
The small Artisan buttons used for bus assignments and Softkeys contain an LED which can
sometimes be subject to movement by the button shell. In some cases, the LED may become
dislodged from the PCB below.
It is possible to conduct field repairs to re-solder the LEDs to the PCB. However, this requires
removing the knob caps, screen connectors and boards. This procedure can be delicate and time
consuming. Please contact Logitek Electronic Systems or your reseller for advice before conducting
this procedure. In many cases it may be easier to arrange replacement modules or boards rather
than attempt a field repair.
More Assistance
If you would like more assistance with maintenance and service, please contact Logitek Electronic
Systems or your reseller.
You can also post questions and review other users’ experiences at the Logitek support forum. See
www.logitekaudio.com and follow the links to Tech Support Forum.
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Appendix A
Release Notes
Logitek
Appendix A Release Notes
Upgrade Strategies
Upgrading firmware
To update firmware on the Artisan, follow the procedure in Chapter 6.
As at December 2006, Artisan updates do not break compatibility with previous versions, and
special upgrade strategies are not required.
Current Versions
Following are the currently released firmware versions of the Artisan surface.
Module Date Version Notes
MTK-420 (Fader) December 2006 2.0 Artisan v2 Public Release
MTK-422 (Monitor) December 2006 2.0 Artisan v2 Public Release
MTK-423 (Master) December 2006 2.0 Artisan v2 Public Release
MTK-424 (Effects) December 2006 2.0 Artisan v2 Public Release
MLX-407 (Wide Softkey) November 2005 2.1 Artisan/Mosaic v2 Public Release
MLX-408 (Narr Softkey) November 2005 2.1 Artisan/Mosaic v2 Public Release
MTK-410 (PSU) December 2006 2.15 Artisan v2 Public Release
MLX-412 (Bridge) November 2005 2.1 Artisan/Mosaic v2 Public Release
This table was last updated in December 2006.
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Release Notes
Logitek
Version History
The first public release of Artisan v2.x firmware was in December 2006.
The following release notes detail the additions and fixes to each module in the Artisan.
MTK-420 (Fader Module)
Version Date Notes
2.0 December 2006 v2.x Public Release
MTK-422 (Monitor Module)
Version Date Notes
2.0 December 2006 v2.x Public Release
MTK-423 (Master Module)
Version Date Notes
2.0 December 2006 v2.x Public Release
MTK-424 (Effects Module)
Version Date Notes
2.0 December 2006 v2.x Public Release
MTK-410 (Power Supply / Comms)
Version Date Notes
2.15 December 2006 v2.x Public Release
The following modules are also available for the Mosaic and contain the same firmware.
MLX-407 (Wide Softkey Module)
Version Date Notes
1.6 April 2005 v1.x Public Release
2.0 November 2005 v2.x Beta Release
Added support for specified number of flashes in B1 flash command
Timer control buttons are now also sent to Supervisor as AE commands
2.1 November 2005 v2.x Public Release
MLX-408 (Narrow Softkey Module)
Version Date Notes
1.4 March 2005 v1.x Public Release
2.0 November 2005 v2.x Beta Release
Added support for specified number of flashes in B1 flash command
2.1 November 2005 v2.x Public Release
Fixed issue with Intensity B1 command incorrectly turning on or flashing lamps
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MLX-412 (Meter Bridge)
Version Date Notes
1.5 April 2005 v1.x Public Release
2.0 November 2005 v2.x Beta Release
Added support for timer to be controlled from Supervisor with AE type 64 commands
Added support for second timer
Added support for small timer mode (no seconds oval)
Locations for Timer, Clock, Meters and Delay time now settable with AE commands
Added support for six horizontal meters on chan35-40
Improved seconds oval on clocks and timers
Fixed bug in seconds oval when changing from down to up mode
All 16 characters of source name are now shown in timer when in auto mode
2.1 November 2005 v2.x Public Release
Restored default position of clock to screen 1 of Wide Meter Bridge
Fixed problem where delay time display does not always update correctly
Delay display is now erased after an Engine is reset (causing delay to be emptied)
Fixed issue with timer running slow
Fixes issue with components not erasing prior locations when moved to new location
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Known Issues
The following issues have been reported and are under investigation.
Artisan v2.x
Module Issue Description Resolution / Workaround
MTK-420 (Fader) Request – 5.1 input metering Feature request in development
MTK-420 (Fader) Request – set Default Route at module via IN button Feature request in development
MTK-422 (Monitor) Request – set Default Route at module via hotkey buttons Feature request in development
MTK-422 (Monitor) Request – display Switched Meter on LCD screen Feature request in development
MTK-423 (Master) Request – dim Sub-master M1 & M2 buttons when ON button inactive Feature request in development
MTK-424 (Effects) Request – 5.1 input metering Feature request in development
This table was updated in December 2006.
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Appendix B
Specifications
Appendix B Specifications
Artisan Frames
MLX-F24 (24 slot frame)
Dimensions 34.0” W x 18.4” D (864 mm x 467 mm)
MLX-F32 (32 slot frame)
Dimensions 45.2” W x 18.4” D (1148 mm x 467 mm)
MLX-F42 (42 slot frame)
Dimensions 59.2” W x 18.4” D (1504 mm x 467 mm)
Artisan Modules
Fader Module (MTK-FADER)
Logitek
Width 2 slots
No of faders 2
Features The Fader Module provides the following features:
RGB-illuminated on/start button
Penny & Giles® conductive plastic faders with soft rubber caps
2 dedicated Aux bus sends with gain control and Ring of Fire level indicator
Direct assignment buttons for 2 Master and 4 Sub-Master busses, with menu access to a
further 4 Sub-Master busses
Dedicated controls for default/last input selection, talkback insertion and PFL bus
LCD screen and two rotary controls allow access to the input router control, input mode
control, input delay time, input trim level, pan/balance control, additional bus assigns, 4band equalizer and dynamics processor
Color LCD screen also displays input meters (stereo & 5.1) and a 16-character source name
Monitor Module (MTK-MON)
Width 2 slots
Features The Monitor Module provides the following features:
In-built XLR jack for talkback microphone
Gain controls for talkback in & out, two studio & control room monitor, plus cue speaker
Four direct talkback locations with mute & conference control
Talkback to studio monitor outputs
Four source selection hotkey buttons for input routing for Offline Source, Studio 1 monitor,
Studio 2 monitor and Control Room monitor
Full input routing capability on Studio 1 monitor, Studio monitor, Control Room monitor &
Switched Meter.
Full color LCD screen displaying 16-character source names for monitoring destinations
Ring of Fire LEDs indicate level for monitoring destinations
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EQ & Dynamics Effects Module (MTK-EFFECTS)
Width 2 slots
Features The Effects Module provides the following features:
Provides quick access to all EQ & dynamics controls for currently selected fader
Controls for 4-band EQ with Ring of Fire LED indicators – low-shelf, high-shelf and two
parametric sections
Controls for compressor with Ring of Fire LED indicators
In/out control for EQ & compressor
Full color LCD screen displaying level meter, gain reduction meter and all parameters
Copy & paste functionality
Coarse/fine/ultra-fine adjustment
Master Module (MTK-MASTER)
Width 4 slots
No of faders 8
Features The Master Module provides the following features:
Four Aux bus gain controls with Ring of Fire level indicator, pre/post-fader mode and
pre/post-switch mode selection
Talkback, solo and FX-select buttons for four Aux busses & eight Sub-master busses
FX-select buttons for two Master busses
Three-frequency tone generator control
Two Master bus gain controls with Ring of Fire level indicator
Penny & Giles® conductive plastic faders with soft rubber caps for 8 Sub-master busses
Full color LCD screen displaying level meters for four Aux busses & 8 Sub-master busses
Direct assignment buttons for Sub-master to two Master busses
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Narrow Softkey Module (MLX-NSOFT)
Width 1 slot
Features The Narrow Softkey Module provides the following features:
12 programmable buttons with red illumination
6 programmable buttons with yellow illumination
Solid illumination or three different flash speeds
Each programmable button can be set to one of 16 brightness levels
Wide Softkey Module (MLX-WSOFT)
Width 2 slots
Features The Wide Softkey Module provides the following features:
15 programmable buttons with red backlighting
18 programmable buttons with yellow backlighting
Solid illumination or three different flash speeds
Each programmable button can be set to one of 16 brightness levels
Timer controls
Two full color LCD screens that display record router information as well as user text
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Specifications
Logitek
Meter Bridges
vScreen Meter Bridge
Dimensions Flexible resolution & size – 20” 1680x1050 flatscreen in widescreen landscape recommend
Requires Windows XP PC running Logitek vScreen software
Features The vScreen Meter Bridge provides the following features:
Customizable meter displays showing up to 30 Fader Inputs, 4 Aux busses, 8 Sub-master
busses; 2 Master busses and 1 switchable meter
Supplied with 1680x1050 example layout (can be edited to suit other sizes)
Option to interface to Miranda Kaleido to provide metering background for video monitor
wall
Up to 10 different screen layouts can be selected or remotely switched on one profile
40-LED stereo bar graph meter, tri-color LEDs simultaneously showing peak and VU levels
Narrow Meter Bridge (MLX-NARROW)
Dimensions 13” W x 3.8” H x 2.6” D (330 mm x 97 mm x 66 mm)
Features The Narrow Meter Bridge provides the following features:
40-LED stereo bar graph meter, tri-color LEDs simultaneously showing peak and VU levels
16 character LED display shows meter source or programmable text
Two full color backlit LCD screens can be user programmed to display auxiliary bus meters,
clock, up/down timer, talk delay operation, user text or user graphics
Wide Meter Bridge (MLX-WIDE)
Dimensions 23.7” W x 3.8” H x 2.6” D (602 mm x 97 mm x 66 mm)
Features The Wide Meter Bridge provides the following features:
40-LED stereo bar graph meter, tri-color LEDs simultaneously showing peak and VU levels
16 character LED display shows meter source or programmable text
Six full color backlit LCD screens can be user programmed to display auxiliary bus meters,
clock, up/down timer, talk delay operation, user text or user graphics
Artisan Power Supply
Dimensions 19” W x 3.5” H x 7” D (483 mm x 89 mm x 178 mm)
Voltage 110 - 230 VAC, automatically selected
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Consumption 65 W
Connections 2 ports for connection to surface, 2 ports for GPI inputs and outputs, 1 RJ45 for Audio Engine
Interfaces Includes 25 switch closure inputs and 25 relay outputs
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Pinouts
Logitek
Appendix C Pinouts
To Audio Engine
Connection to the Audio Engine is via a RJ45 connector mounted on the rear of the Power Supply
Unit. When connecting to an AE-C6 Controller Card, straight through CAT5 cabling can be used.
Pin Connection
1 Cue -
2 Cue +
3 RS485 RX-
4 RS485 TX-
5 RS485 TX+
6 RS485 RX+
7 No connect
8 Ground
GPIs
GPI connections are on 25-pair Centronics Telco cables. We recommend terminating GPIs to Krone
style (or similar) termination blocks.
GPI Inputs
Pin Connection Pin Connection
1 GPI In 1 26 Ground
2 GPI In 2 27 Ground
3 GPI In 3 28 Ground
4 GPI In 4 29 Ground
5 GPI In 5 30 Ground
6 GPI In 6 31 Ground
7 GPI In 7 32 Ground
8 GPI In 8 33 Ground
9 GPI In 9 34 Ground
10 GPI In 10 35 Ground
11 GPI In 11 36 Ground
12 GPI In 12 37 Ground
13 GPI In 13 38 Ground
14 GPI In 14 39 Ground
15 GPI In 15 40 Ground
16 GPI In 16 41 Ground
17 GPI In 17 42 Ground
18 GPI In 18 43 Ground
19 GPI In 19 44 Ground
20 GPI In 20 45 Ground
21 GPI In 21 46 Ground
22 GPI In 22 47 Ground
23 GPI In 23 48 Ground
24 GPI In 24 49 Ground
25 GPI In 25 50 Ground
GPI Outputs
Pin Connection Pin Connection
1 GPI Out 1 26 GPI Out 1
2 GPI Out 2 27 GPI Out 2
3 GPI Out 3 28 GPI Out 3
4 GPI Out 4 29 GPI Out 4
5 GPI Out 5 30 GPI Out 5
6 GPI Out 6 31 GPI Out 6
7 GPI Out 7 32 GPI Out 7
8 GPI Out 8 33 GPI Out 8
9 GPI Out 9 34 GPI Out 9
10 GPI Out 10 35 GPI Out 10
11 GPI Out 11 36 GPI Out 11
12 GPI Out 12 37 GPI Out 12
13 GPI Out 13 38 GPI Out 13
14 GPI Out 14 39 GPI Out 14
15 GPI Out 15 40 GPI Out 15
16 GPI Out 16 41 GPI Out 16
17 GPI Out 17 42 GPI Out 17
18 GPI Out 18 43 GPI Out 18
19 GPI Out 19 44 GPI Out 19
20 GPI Out 20 45 GPI Out 20
21 GPI Out 21 46 GPI Out 21
22 GPI Out 22 47 GPI Out 22
23 GPI Out 23 48 GPI Out 23
24 GPI Out 24 49 GPI Out 24
25 GPI Out 25 50 GPI Out 25
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Pinouts
Logitek
To Surface
Connection from Artisan PSU to Surface is via two 25-pair cables. Generally, there is no need to
make your own cables. However, the pinouts are shown for reference.
Surface A
Pin Connection Pin Connection
1 TX 1 26 +24V
2 RX 1 27 Ground
3 TX 2 28 +24V
4 RX 2 29 Ground
5 TX 3 30 +24V
6 RX 3 31 Ground
7 TX 4 32 +24V
8 RX 4 33 Ground
9 TX 5 34 +24V
10 RX 5 35 Ground
11 TX 6 36 +24V
12 RX 6 37 Ground
13 TX 7 38 +24V
14 RX 7 39 Ground
15 TX 8 40 +24V
16 RX 8 41 Ground
17 TX 9 42 +24V
18 RX 9 43 Ground
19 TX 10 44 +24V
20 RX 10 45 Ground
21 TX 11 46 +24V
22 RX 11 47 Ground
23 TX 12 48 +24V
24 RX 12 49 Ground
25 Cue Spkr - 50 Cue Spkr +
Surface B
Pin Connection Pin Connection
1 TX 13 26 +24V
2 RX 13 27 Ground
3 TX 14 28 +24V
4 RX 14 29 Ground
5 TX 15 30 +24V
6 RX 15 31 Ground
7 TX 16 32 +24V
8 RX 16 33 Ground
9 TX 17 34 +24V
10 RX 17 35 Ground
11 TX 18 36 +24V
12 RX 18 37 Ground
13 TX 19 38 +24V
14 RX 19 39 Ground
15 TX 20 40 +24V
16 RX 20 41 Ground
17 TX 21 42 +24V
18 RX 21 43 Ground
19 TX 22 44 +24V
20 RX 22 45 Ground
21 TX 23 46 +24V
22 RX 23 47 Ground
23 No connect 48 No connect
24 No connect 49 No connect
25 No connect 50 No connect
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Spares Kit
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Appendix D Spares Kit
A spares kit is available from Logitek Electronic Systems.
This kit contains mechanical parts that may need to be replaced in the life of a console.
Contents
The Artisan spares kit contains the following:
¾ 1 x Talkback gain pot for MTX-MON module
¾ 2 x Large softkey module switch for MTK-MON, MLX-WSOFT & MLX-NSOFT modules
¾ 1 x Fader On/Off switch
¾ 1 x Small fader/softkey module switch
¾ 1 x Mechanical encoder for MTK-FADER & MTK-EFFECTS modules
¾ 1 x Mechanical joystick encoder for MTK-FADER module
¾ 1 x Penny & Giles fader
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Appendix E
Additional Protocol Commands
Logitek
Appendix E Additional Protocol Commands
This section documents Logitek Protocol commands specific to the Artisan surface. These
commands add additional support for functions such as meter bridge feature locations, timer
controls and advanced feature sets.
The standard set of Logitek Protocol commands (such as channel on; channel off; input route;
fader level; etc, is documented in the Logitek Protocol Reference.)
Artisan Busses
These Bus settings supplement/replace the standard busses available in the Logitek system. Please
note the Artisan uses assignment Busses that differ from Logitek radio consoles.
Bus Assignments
BUS0 On/Off Switch
BUS1 Master 1
BUS2 PFL/CUE
BUS3 Master 2
BUS4 Sub-master 1
BUS5 Sub-master 2
TIP: Aux Sends are not controlled by Bus Assignments but can be externally controlled
using the Set Effects command documented later in this appendix.
Fader Functions
BUS17 Channel On button lamp address
The above Bus is used to address Artisan Color or Flash commands to the fader ON button. The
lamp state is not addressed by this command; instead it is tied to the channel’s BUS0 state.
BUS37 Select mode for “IN” button – OFF = last input / ON = default input
BUS38 Master 1 bus lock (ON = locked)
BUS39 Master 1 bus lock (ON = locked)
BUS40 Sub-master 1 bus lock (ON = locked)
BUS41 Sub-master 2 bus lock (ON = locked)
BUS42 Sub-master 3 bus lock (ON = locked)
BUS43 Sub-master 4 bus lock (ON = locked)
BUS44 Sub-master 5 bus lock (ON = locked)
BUS45 Sub-master 6 bus lock (ON = locked)
BUS46 Sub-master 7 bus lock (ON = locked)
BUS47 Sub-master 8 bus lock (ON = locked)
BUS6 Sub-master 3
BUS9 Sub-master 4
BUS10 Sub-master 5
BUS11 Sub-master 6
BUS12 Sub-master 7
BUS13 Sub-master 8
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The above busses are used to set a lock on Bus assignment buttons on the Artisan. If the bus is on,
the respective assignment button for that channel will not operate on the Surface.
These Busses could be set inside a Trigger to prevent an operator from changing assignments on
certain faders. This is useful when network/clean feed mixes must be made, and you do not wish
the console operator to override or accidentally change an assignment.
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Monitor Devices
BUS16 Monitor Hotkey 1 (upper left)
BUS17 Monitor Hotkey 2 (upper right)
BUS18 Monitor Hotkey 3 (lower left)
BUS19 Monitor Hotkey 4 (lower right)
The above Busses are used to address the four hotkey buttons for the Studio 1, Studio 2, Control
Room & Offline Source select buttons.
The standard Device numbers for Artisan monitoring is as follows.
DEVICE42 Studio 1 Monitor
DEVICE43 Studio 2 Monitor
DEVICE44 Control Room Monitor
DEVICE46 Offline Source
TIP: The Monitor Hotkeys can be programmed to perform actions inside Triggers, or
assigned a source route via ASM commands in the Init Trigger. The latter is the
recommend mode of operation – the required commands are detailed on the
following pages.
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Additional Protocol Commands
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Artisan Feature Commands
The following Feature Commands use the AE (Set Effects) command to change the function of
certain Artisan features.
TIP: The following commands can be sent to the Artisan using CommandBuilder’s ASM
command. Some commands also have direct keyword support in
CommandBuilder. See the CommandBuilder Reference Manual for more
information.
To build a command, lookup each byte in order (sequence #) adjusting the values where
applicable. To be a valid command, the number of bytes to follow must be correct. Where a default
value is shown, this is for reference only and these byte values must still be set.
<00> denotes a byte in hex. All decimal values must be converted to hex.
Lamp Flash
Used to flash a lamp in Artisan buttons. (v1.x and later)
Seq Byte Description Notes
<02>
1
<06>
2
<B1>
3
<d#>
4
<b#>
5
<06>
6
<dt>
7
<dt>
8
Start byte
Bytes to follow
Command = Flag
Device Number Device Number of Lamp section of module
Bus Number Bus Number of Lamp (hex)
Type = Set Flash
Data = Flash Rate <02> = Slow <03> = Medium <05> = Fast (do not use other values)
Data = Flash Times <00> to <FF> Number of times to flash (hex) <00> = continuous
The follow example will set a fast flash 255 times on a Narrow Softkey module on CHAN77:
02 06 B1 57 30 06 05 FF
TIP: Flash Times is supported only in Artisan v2.x firmware.
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Lamp Intensity
Used to set the intensity of Artisan button lamps, without affecting lamp on/off state. (v1.x and later)
Seq Byte Description Notes
<02>
1
<06>
2
<B1>
3
<d#>
4
<b#>
5
<07>
6
<dt>
7
<dt>
8
Start byte
Bytes to follow
Command = Flag
Device Number Device Number of Lamp section of module
Bus Number Bus Number of Lamp (hex)
Type = Set Color/Bright
Data = Not Used <00> for this command
Data = Intensity <00> to <0F>
The follow example will set maximum intensity on a Narrow Softkey module on CHAN77:
02 06 B1 57 30 07 00 0F
Lamp Color
Used to set the color of the lamps in Artisan Fader On button. (v2.x and later)
Seq Byte Description Notes
<02>
1
<06>
2
<B1>
3
<d#>
4
<b#>
5
<07>
6
<dt>
7
<dt>
8
Flash Rate Notes
0 = Default Restores default lamp function (ie lamp is illuminated if that is the current fader state)
2 = Slow On/off cycle = 1 second
3 = Medium On/off cycle = 0.5 second
5 = Fast On/off cycle = 0.25 second
The follow example will set the Fader 1 button to maximum RGB values and fast flash:
02 06 B1 0B 11 07 FF F3
TIP: This command format has changed from v1.x firmware, to support the FLASH rate.
Start byte
Bytes to follow
Command = Flag
Device Number Device Number of Lamp section of module
Bus Number Bus Number of Lamp (hex) <11> = Channel ON Button
Type = Set Color/Bright
Data = Red / Green 1st 4 bits = RED value (0 to F hex) 2nd 4 bits = GREEN value (0 to F hex)
Data = Blue / Flash Rate 1st 4 bits = BLUE value (0 to F hex) 2nd 4 bits = FLASH rate (see below)
The new format has 4 bits for RGB colors (0 to F) followed by the flash rate.
TIP: This command allows the lamp to flash, even if the channel is off. This is useful for
EOM or ready indicators. On reset to no flash, the lamp returns to its correct state.
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Additional Protocol Commands
Logitek
Set Default Route
Used to set the default route for the IN / LAST buttons and Monitor Hotkeys. (v2.0 and later)
Seq Byte Description Notes
<02>
1
<06>
2
<AE>
3
<d#>
4
<3E>
5
<b#>
6
<sh>
7
<sl>
8
The follow example will set the default route for the IN button on Port 1 Fader 1 (Device
Source Device
02 06 AE 0B 3E 01 01 00
TIP: BUS37 must be turned ON for this device to enable the IN button to function as the
Start byte
Bytes to follow
Command = Set Effect
Device Number Device Number in hex (eg Fader number, St 1, St 2, Control Room, Offline Source)
Type = Default Route
Bus Number <01> = LAST / IN button <10> to <13> = Monitor Hotkeys (16-19 decimal)
Source High Source Device high byte
Source Low Source Device low byte
OB) to
0100:
default route selector. If BUS37 is OFF, the IN button will operate in “swap” mode.
The follow example will set the default route for the Control Room monitor hotkey 1 (top left)
button on Port 1 (Device 44) to Source Device 0100:
02 06 AE 44 3E 10 01 00
TIP: Source Device numbers can be found in AEConfig’s Input Settings page, or the
Device Table of Supervisor’s Engine State Vector page.
Set Aux Bus
Used to control the two Aux Bus sends on a fader module. (v2.0 and later)
Seq Byte Description Notes
<02>
1
<04>
2
<AE>
3
<d#>
4
<ty>
5
<dt>
6
The following example will set Fader 1 to send to Aux 2 via the bottom (B) Aux Send control:
02 04 AE 0B 34 02
Start byte
Bytes to follow
Command = Set Effect
Device Number Fader Device Number in hex
Type Byte <33> = Aux Send A (top) <34> = Aux Send B (bottom)
Data Byte = Aux Bus <00> = Off <01> to <04> = Aux1 to Aux4 Bus
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Timer Control
Used to control the Artisan timer displays. (v2.0 and later)
Seq Byte Description Notes
<02>
1
<06>
2
<15>
<AE>
3
<d#>
4
<40>
5
<t#>
6
<cm>
7
<dt>
8
<dt>
9-23
Command Byte Data Byte
<01> = Run <00> = Stop <01> = Run
<02> = Auto Reset <00> = Off <01> = On
<03> = Fader Reset 16 character source name (only works in Auto Mode)
<04> = Manual Reset 16 character source name (working in Auto & Manual modes)
<05> = Direction <00> = Up <01> = Down
<06> = Keypad Digit 0 to 9 for each keypad digit – 1 command per digit press
The follow example will set Timer #1 into run mode:
02 06 AE 53 40 01 01 01
Start byte
Bytes to follow
Bytes to follow
Command = Set Effect
Device Number Device Number of Meter Bridge in hex (53 = Port 1)
Type = Timer Control
Timer Number <01> = Timer 1 <02> = Timer 2
Command Byte See table below
Data Byte / ASCII Byte 1 See table below
ASCII Data Bytes 2-16 For Command <03> and <04>, bytes 8-23 are the 16 character device name printed
<06> bytes for Timer Command
<15> bytes for Timer Reset (includes ASCII text label)
inside the timer as 2 x8 character strings. For other Commands, these bytes are omitted.
Logitek
Clear Meter Bridge LCD Screen
Used to clear an LCD screen on the Meter Bridge. (v2.0 and later)
Seq Byte Description Notes
<02>
1
<04>
2
<AE>
3
<d#>
4
<32>
5
<dt>
6
This is used where it is necessary to clear all text & graphics from a Meter Bridge LCD screen.
The following example will clear LCD #1 on an Artisan Wide Meter Bridge:
02 04 AE 53 32 01
Start byte
Bytes to follow
Command = Set Effect
Device Number Device Number of Meter Bridge in hex (53 = Port 1)
Type = Clear LCD
Data Byte = LCD # <01> to <06> = LCD screen number, from left to right
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Additional Protocol Commands
Logitek
Surface Configuration – Clock Control & Position
Used to control the position and settings of the Artisan time-of-day clock. (v2.0 and later)
Seq Byte Description Notes
<02>
1
<09>
2
<AE>
3
<d#>
4
<41>
5
<0B>
6
<dt>
7
<dt>
8
<dt>
9
<dt>
10
<dt>
11
The following example will put the Artisan clock in its default position on LCD screen #1:
02 09 AE 53 41 0B 01 00 21 50 01
TIP: The Artisan clock should be addressed to CHAN73 LINE15, and then positioned
Start byte
Bytes to follow
Command = Set Effect
Device Number Device Number of Meter Bridge in hex (53 = Port 1)
Type = Surface Config
Command = Set Clock
Data Byte = Mode <00> = Off <01> = On (default = 01)
Data Byte = Type <00> = Big <01> = Small (default = 00)
Data Byte = X Pos <00> to <FF> = Left edge of first digit, in pixels (default = 21h / 33d)
Data Byte = Y Pos <00> to <FF> = Bottom edge of first digit, in pixels (default = 50h / 80d)
Data Byte = LCD # <01> to <06> = LCD screen number, from left to right (default = 01)
using the command above. If the clock data is sent to another line, the clock will
display as a standard text clock as per Numix and Remora surfaces.
Surface Configuration – Timer Control & Position
Used to control the position and settings of the Artisan timers. (v2.0 and later)
Seq Byte Description Notes
<02>
1
<09>
2
<AE>
3
<d#>
4
<41>
5
<cm>
6
<dt>
7
<dt>
8
<dt>
9
<dt>
10
<dt>
11
The following example will enable Timer #1 in big mode in its default position on LCD screen #5.
02 09 AE 53 41 15 01 00 21 50 05
Start byte
Bytes to follow
Command = Set Effect
Device Number Device Number of Meter Bridge in hex (53 = Port 1)
Type = Surface Config
Command = Timer No. <15> = Timer 1 Control <16> = Timer 2 Control
Data Byte = Mode <00> = Off <01> = On (default = 01)
Data Byte = Type <00> = Big <01> = Small (default = 00)
Data Byte = X Pos <00> to <FF> = Left edge of first digit, in pixels (default = 21h / 33d)
Data Byte = Y Pos <00> to <FF> = Bottom edge of first digit, in pixels (default = 50h / 80d)
Data Byte = LCD # <01> to <06> = LCD screen number, from left to right (default = 05)
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Additional Protocol Commands
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Surface Configuration – COM Port Setup
Used to set the map of COM ports to device numbers. (v2.0 and later)
Seq Byte Description Notes
<02>
1
<06>
2
<07>
<AE>
3
<d#>
4
<41>
5
<AA>
6
<dt>
7
<dt>
8
<dt>
9
This is used where it is necessary to remap the default COM Port to device allocations.
The following example will set Com Port 1 to use two Device Numbers, starting at
02 06 AE 0B 41 AA 01 02
The following example will set Com Port 21 to use eight Device Numbers, starting at 23, and copy
data to Com Port 11.
02 07 AE 23 41 AA 15 08 11
TIP: After issuing a COM Port mapping change, it is recommended you do a power
TIP: Copying data to a duplicate port can be useful on large systems where MLX-WSOFT
Start byte
Bytes to follow
Bytes to follow
Command = Set Effect
Device Number Lowest numbered device assigned to COM Port
Type = Surface Config
Command = Set COM
Data Byte = COM Port <01> to <17> = COM Port Number in hex (1-23 decimal)
Data Byte = Devices <00> to <0F> = Number of Devices on this port (1-15 decimal)
Data Byte = COM Port
(Duplicate Port)
<06> bytes when sending to one COM Port (default scenario)
<07> bytes when also duplicating to a second COM Port
<02> = Fader, Wide Softkey & Narrow Softkey modules require 2 Devices
<02> = Meter Bridge on Artisan requires 2 Devices
<08> = Meter Bridge on Mosaic requires 8 Devices
<08> = Monitor Module requires 8 Devices
<0F> = Master Module on Artisan requires 15 Devices
<01> to <17> = COM Port Number in hex (1-23 decimal)
This is an optional 2
nd
COM Port to duplicate the data to.
0B:
cycle reset on the Artisan surface.
and MLX-NSOFT modules need to share Device Numbers with other modules.
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Additional Protocol Commands
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Surface Configuration – Reset to Defaults
Used to set the Artisan functions to their default locations. (v2.0 and later)
Seq Byte Description Notes
<02>
1
<05>
2
<AE>
3
<d#>
4
<41>
5
<55>
6
<01>
7
The following example will set the Artisan features to default locations and clear feature locations
from non-volatile memory:
02 05 AE 2C 41 55 01
TIP: After issuing this command, a power-cycle reset is required. This command should
Start byte
Bytes to follow
Command = Set Effect
Device Number Any device number on surface (suggest using Fader 1)
Type = Surface Config
Command Byte <55> = Defaults
Data Byte = Set Defaults <01> = Set Defaults
not be left in Init Triggers or Surface Reset Triggers. It is designed to be used once
only when a NV-RAM clear is required.
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