Midas PRO X Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide

PRO X

Live Digital Console Control Centre and Audio System
Engine with 168 Input Channels, 99 Mix Buses and 96 kHz Sample Rate

A54-00001-28765

2 PRO X

Terminals marked withthis symbol
carryelectrical currentof su cient

magnitude to constitute risk of electric
shock. Useonly high-quality commercially-available
speaker cables with plugs pre-installed. Allother
installation or modi cation should be performed only by
quali edpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the
enclosure-voltage that may be su cient to constitute a
risk ofshock.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to important operating and

maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, donot

remove the top cover (or the rear section).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
quali ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of  re or electric shock ,

do not expose this appliance to rain and
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing liquids and no objects  lled with liquids,
suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by quali ed ser vice personnel only.
Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any
servicing other than that contained in the operation
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by quali ed
servicepersonnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampli ers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe
provided plug does not  t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by
themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table speci ed by the
manufacturer, orsold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
beendropped.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.

17. Correct disposal of this
product: This symbol indicates that
this product must not be disposed
of with household waste,
according to the WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU) and your national

law. This product should be taken
to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The
mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible
negative impact on the environment and human health
due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally
associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation
in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to
the e cient use of natural resources. For more
information about where you can take your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city
o ce, or your household waste collection service.

MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which
may be su ered by any person who relies either
wholly or in part upon any description, photograph,
or statement contained herein. Technical speci cations,
appearances and other information are subject to
change without notice. All trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK,
TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are
trademarks or registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP
Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 201 All rights reserved.

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions
and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s
Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at
music-group.com/warranty.

Important Safety
Instructions

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

LIMITED WARRANTY

Quick Start Guide 3

Las terminales marcadas con este símbolo
transportan corriente eléctrica de

magnitud su ciente como para constituir
un riesgo de descarga eléctrica. Utilice solo cables de
altavozde alta calidad con clavijas TSde6,3mm
pre-instaladas (puedeadquirirlos en comercios
especializados en audio). Cualquierotra instalación o
modi cación debe ser realizada únicamente por un
técnico cuali cado.

Este símbolo, siempre que aparece,

leadvierte de la presencia de voltaje

peligroso sin aislar dentro de la caja;
estevoltaje puede ser su ciente para constituir un riesgo
dedescarga.

Este símbolo, siempre que aparece,

leadvierte sobre instrucciones operativas

y de mantenimiento que aparecen en la
documentación adjunta. Por favor, lea el manual.

Atención

Para reducir el riesgo de descarga

eléctrica, no quite la tapa (o la parte
posterior). No hay piezas en el interior del equipo que
puedan ser reparadas por el usuario. Si es necesario,
póngase en contacto con personal cuali cado.

Atención

Para reducir el riesgo de incendio o

descarga eléctrica, no exponga este
aparato a la lluvia, humedad o alguna otra fuente que
pueda salpicar o derramar algún líquido sobre el aparato.
Nocoloque ningún tipo de recipiente para líquidos sobre
el aparato.

Atención

Las instrucciones de servicio deben

llevarlas a cabo exclusivamente personal
cuali cado. Para evitar el riesgo de una descarga eléctrica,
no realice reparaciones que no se encuentren descritas
en el manual de operaciones. Lasreparaciones deben ser
realizadas exclusivamente por personalcuali cado.

1. Lea las instrucciones.

2. Conserve estas instrucciones.

3. Preste atención a todas las advertencias.

4. Siga todas las instrucciones.

5. No use este aparato cerca del agua.

6. Limpie este aparato con un paño seco.

7. No bloquee las aberturas de ventilación. Instale el

equipo de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante.

8. No instale este equipo cerca de fuentes de calor
tales como radiadores, acumuladores de calor, estufas u
otros aparatos (incluyendo ampli cadores) que puedan
producir calor.

9. No elimine o deshabilite nunca la conexión a tierra
del aparato o del cable de alimentación de corriente.
Unenchufe polarizado tiene dos polos, uno de los cuales
tiene un contacto más ancho que el otro. Una clavija con
puesta a tierra dispone de tres contactos: dos polos y la
puesta a tierra. El contacto ancho y el tercer contacto,
respectivamente, son los que garantizan una mayor
seguridad. Si el enchufe suministrado con el equipo no
concuerda con la toma de corriente, consulte con un
electricista para cambiar la toma de corriente obsoleta.

10. Coloque el cable de suministro de energía de manera
que no pueda ser pisado y que esté protegido de objetos
a lados. Asegúrese de que el cable de suministro de
energía esté protegido, especialmente en la zona de la
clavija y en el punto donde sale del aparato.

11. Use únicamente los dispositivos o accesorios
especi cados por el fabricante.

12. Use únicamente la
carretilla, plataforma,
trípode, soporte o mesa
especi cados por el
fabricante o suministrados
junto con el equipo.
Altransportar el equipo,
tenga cuidado para evitar

daños y caídas al tropezar con algún obstáculo.

13. Desenchufe el equipo durante tormentas o si no va a
utilizarlo durante un periodo largo.

14. Confíe las reparaciones únicamente a servicios
técnicos cuali cados. La unidad requiere mantenimiento
siempre que haya sufrido algún daño, si el cable de
suministro de energía o el enchufe presentaran daños,
sehubiera derramado un líquido o hubieran caído objetos
dentro del equipo, si el aparato hubiera estado expuesto
a la humedad o la lluvia, si ha dejado de funcionar de
manera normal o si ha sufrido algún golpe o caída.

15. Al conectar la unidad a la toma de corriente eléctrica
asegúrese de que la conexión disponga de una unión
atierra.

16. Si el enchufe o conector de red sirve como único
medio de desconexión, éste debe ser accesiblefácilmente.

17. Cómo debe deshacerse de
este aparato: Este símbolo indica
que este aparato no debe ser
tratado como basura orgánica,
según lo indicado en la Directiva
WEEE (2012/19/EU) y a las

normativas aplicables en su país.
En lugar de ello deberá llevarlo al punto limpio más
cercano para el reciclaje de sus elementos eléctricos/
electrónicos (EEE). Al hacer esto estará ayudando a
prevenir las posibles consecuencias negativas para el
medio ambiente y la salud que podrían ser provocadas por
una gestión inadecuada de este tipo de aparatos. Además,
el reciclaje de materiales ayudará a conservar los recursos
naturales. Para más información acerca del reciclaje de
este aparato, póngase en contacto con el Ayuntamiento
de su ciudad o con el punto limpio local.

MUSIC Group no admite ningún tipo de responsabilidad
por cualquier daño o pérdida que pudiera sufrir
cualquier persona por con ar total o parcialmente en
la descripciones, fotografías o a rmaciones contenidas
en este documento. Las especi caciones técnicas,
imágenes y otras informaciones contenidas en este
documento están sujetas a modi caciones sin previo
aviso. Todas las marcas comerciales que aparecen
aquí son propiedad de sus respectivos dueños.
MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER,
BUGERA y DDA son marcas comerciales o marcas
registradas de MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
201 Reservados todos los derechos.

Si quiere conocer los detalles y condiciones aplicables
de la garantía así como información adicional sobre la
Garantía limitada de MUSIC group, consulte online toda la
información en la web music-group.com/warranty.

Instrucciones de
seguridad

NEGACIÓN LEGAL

GARANTÍA LIMITADA

4 PRO X

Les points repérés par ce symbole portent
une tension électrique su sante pour

constituer un risque d’électrocution.
Utilisez uniquement des câbles d’enceintes de haute
qualité disponibles dans les points de vente avec les
connecteurs Jack mono 6,35 mm déjà installés.
Touteautre installation ou modi cation doit être
e ec tuée uniquement par un personnel quali é.

Ce symbole avertit de la présence d’une

tension dangereuse et non isolée à

l’intérieur de l’appareil - elle peut
provoquer des chocs électriques.

Attention

Ce symbol signale les consignes

d’utilisation et d’entre ! Tien importantes
dans la documentation fournie. Lisez les consignes de
sécurité du manuel d’utilisation de l’appareil.

Attention

Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique,

ne pas ouvrir le capot de l’appareil ni
démonter le panneau arrière. L’intérieur de l’appareil
ne possède aucun élément réparable par l’utilisateur.
Laissertoute réparation à un professionnel quali é.

Attention

Pour réduire les risques de feu et de choc

électrique, n’exposez pas cet appareil à la
pluie, à la moisissure, aux gouttes ou aux éclaboussures.
Ne posez pas de récipient contenant un liquide sur
l’appareil (un vase par exemple).

Attention

Ces consignes de sécurité et d’entretien

sont destinées à un personnel quali é.
Pouréviter tout risque de choc électrique, n’e ectuez
aucune réparation sur l’appareil qui ne soit décrite par le
manuel d’utilisation. Les éventuelles réparations doivent
être e ectuées uniquement par un technicien spécialisé.

1. Lisez ces consignes.

2. Conservez ces consignes.

3. Respectez tous les avertissements.

4. Respectez toutes les consignes d’utilisation.

5. N’utilisez jamais l’appareil à proximité d’un liquide.

6. Nettoyez l’appareil avec un chi on sec.

7. Veillez à ne pas empêcher la bonne ventilation de

l’appareil via ses ouïes de ventilation. Respectezles
consignes du fabricant concernant l’installation
del’appareil.

8. Ne placez pas l’appareil à proximité d’une source
de chaleur telle qu’un chau age, une cuisinière ou tout
appareil dégageant de la chaleur (y compris un ampli
depuissance).

9. Ne supprimez jamais la sécurité des prises bipolaires
ou des prises terre. Les prises bipolaires possèdent deux
contacts de largeur di érente. Leplus large est le contact
de sécurité. Les prises terre possèdent deux contacts plus
une mise à la terre servant de sécurité. Si la prise du bloc
d’alimentation ou du cordon d’ali-mentation fourni ne
correspond pas à celles de votre installation électrique,
faites appel à un électricien pour e ec tuer le changement
de prise.

10. Installez le cordon d’alimentation de telle façon
que personne ne puisse marcher dessus et qu’il soit
protégé d’arêtes coupantes. Assurez-vous que le cordon
d’alimentation est sufsamment protégé, notamment au
niveau de sa prise électrique et de l’endroit où il est relié à
l’appareil; cela est également valable pour une éventuelle
rallonge électrique.

11. Utilisez exclusivement des accessoires et des
appareils supplémentaires recommandés par lefabricant.

12. Utilisez
exclusivement des
chariots, des diables,
desprésentoirs, despieds
et des surfaces de
travail recommandés
par le fabricant ou

livrés avec le produit.
Déplacezprécautionneusement tout chariot ou diable
chargé pour éviter d’éventuelles blessures en cas dechute.

13. Débranchez l’appareil de la tension secteur en cas
d’orage ou si l’appareil reste inutilisé pendant une longue
période de temps.

14. Les travaux d’entretien de l’appareil doivent
être e ectués uniquement par du personnel qualié.
Aucunentretien n’est nécessaire sauf si l’appareil est
endommagé de quelque façon que ce soit (dommagessur
le cordon d’alimentation ou la prise par exemple), siun
liquide ou un objet a pénétré à l’intérieur du châssis,
si l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l’humidité, s’il ne
fonctionne pas correctement ou à la suite d’une chute.

15. L’appareil doit être connecté à une prise secteur
dotée d’une protection par mise à la terre.

16. La prise électrique ou la prise IEC de tout appareil
dénué de bouton marche/arrêt doit rester accessible
enpermanence.

17. Mise au rebut appropriée de
ce produit: Ce symbole indique
qu’en accord avec la directive DEEE
(2012/19/EU) et les lois en vigueur
dans votre pays, ce produit ne doit
pas être jeté avec les déchets

ménagers. Ce produit doit être
déposé dans un point de collecte agréé pour le recyclage
des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques
(EEE). Une mauvaise manipulation de ce type de déchets
pourrait avoir un impact négatif sur l’environnement et la
santé à cause des substances potentiellement
dangereuses généralement associées à ces équipements.
En même temps, votre coopération dans la mise au rebut
de ce produit contribuera à l’utilisation e cace des
ressources naturelles. Pour plus d’informations sur
l’endroit où vous pouvez déposer vos déchets

d’équipements pour le recyclage, veuillez contacter votre
mairie ou votre centre local de collecte des déchets.

MUSIC Group ne peut être tenu pour responsable pour
toute perte pouvant être subie par toute personne
se  ant en partie ou en totalité à toute description,
photographie ou a rmation contenue dans ce
document. Les caractéristiques, l’apparence et d’autres
informations peuvent faire l’objet de modi cations
sans noti cation. Toutes les marques appartiennent à
leurs propriétaires respectifs. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK,
TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA et DDA sont des
marques ou marques déposées de MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
© MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 201 Tous droits réservés.

Pour connaître les termes et conditions de garantie
applicables, ainsi que les informations supplémentaires
et détaillées sur la Garantie Limitée de MUSIC Group,
consultez le site Internet music-group.com/warranty.

Consignes de sécurité

DÉNI LÉGAL

GARANTIE LIMITÉE

Quick Start Guide 5

Vorsicht

Die mit dem Symbol markierten

Anschlü sse fü hren so viel Spannung,
dass die Gefahr eines Stromschlags besteht.
Verwenden Sie nur hochwertige, im Handel
erhältliche Lautsprecherkabel mit vorinstallierten
6,3 mm TSSteckern. Alle anderen Installationen
oder Modi kationen sollten nur von quali ziertem
Fachpersonal ausgefü hrt werden.

Achtung

Um eine Gefährdung durch Stromschlag

auszuschließen, darf die Geräteabdeckung
bzw. Geräterückwand nicht abgenommen werden.
ImInnern des Geräts be nden sich keine vom Benutzer
reparierbaren Teile. Reparaturarbeiten dürfen nur von
quali zier tem Personal ausgeführt werden.

Achtung

Um eine Gefährdung durch Feuer bzw.

Stromschlag auszuschließen, darf dieses
Gerät weder Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden
noch sollten Spritzwasser oder tropfende Flüssigkeiten
in das Gerät gelangen können. Stellen Sie keine mit
Flüssigkeit gefüllten Gegenstände, wie z. B. Vasen,
aufdasGerät.

Achtung

Die Service-Hinweise sind nur durch

quali zier tes Personal zu befolgen.
Umeine Gefährdung durch Stromschlag zu vermeiden,
führen Sie bitte keinerlei Reparaturen an dem Gerät
durch, die nicht in der Bedienungsanleitung beschrieben
sind. Reparaturen sind nur von quali ziertem
Fachpersonaldurchzuführen.

1. Lesen Sie diese Hinweise.

2. Bewahren Sie diese Hinweise auf.

3. Beachten Sie alle Warnhinweise.

4. Befolgen Sie alle Bedienungshinweise.

5. Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe vonWasser.

6. Reinigen Sie das Gerät mit einem trockenen Tuch.

7. Blockieren Sie nicht die Belüftungsschlitze. Beachten

Sie beim Einbau des Gerätes die Herstellerhinweise.

8. Stellen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von
Wärmequellen auf. Solche Wärmequellen sind z. B.
Heizkörper, Herde oder andere Wärme erzeugende Geräte
(auch Verstärker).

9. Entfernen Sie in keinem Fall die
Sicherheitsvorrichtung von Zweipol- oder geerdeten
Steckern. Ein Zweipolstecker hat zwei unterschiedlich
breite Steckkontakte. Ein geerdeter Stecker hat zwei
Steckkontakte und einen dritten Erdungskontakt.
Derbreitere Steckkontakt oder der zusätzliche
Erdungskontakt dient Ihrer Sicherheit. Falls das

mitgelieferte Steckerformat nicht zu Ihrer Steckdose
passt, wenden Sie sich bitte an einen Elektriker, damit die
Steckdose entsprechend ausgetauscht wird.

10. Verlegen Sie das Netzkabel so, dass es vor
Tritten und scharfen Kanten geschützt ist und nicht
beschädigt werden kann. Achten Sie bitte insbesondere
im Bereich der Stecker, Verlängerungskabel und an
der Stelle, an der das Netzkabel das Gerät verlässt,
aufausreichendenSchutz.

11. Das Gerät muss jederzeit mit intaktem Schutzleiter
an das Stromnetz angeschlossen sein.

12. Sollte der Hauptnetzstecker oder eine
Gerätesteckdose die Funktionseinheit zum Abschalten
sein, muss diese immer zugänglich sein.

13. Verwenden Sie nur Zusatzgeräte/Zubehörteile,
dielaut Hersteller geeignet sind.

14. Verwenden
Sie nur Wagen,
Standvorrichtungen,
Stative, Halter oder Tische,
die vom Hersteller benannt
oder im Lieferumfang
des Geräts enthalten

sind. Falls Sie einen
Wagen benutzen, seien Sie vorsichtig beim Bewegen
der Wagen- Gerätkombination, umVerletzungen durch
Stolpern zuvermeiden.

15. Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker bei Gewitter oder wenn
Sie das Gerät längere Zeit nicht benutzen.

16. Lassen Sie alle Wartungsarbeiten nur von
quali zier tem Service-Personal ausführen. EineWartung
ist notwendig, wenn das Gerät in irgendeiner Weise
beschädigt wurde (z. B. Beschädigung des Netzkabels oder
Steckers), Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeit in das Geräteinnere
gelangt sind, das Gerät Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt
wurde, das Gerät nicht ordnungsgemäß funktioniert oder
auf den Boden gefallen ist.

17. Korrekte Entsorgung dieses
Produkts: Dieses Symbol weist
darauf hin, das Produkt
entsprechend der WEEE Direktive
(2012/19/EU) und der jeweiligen
nationalen Gesetze nicht

zusammen mit Ihren
Haushaltsabfällen zu entsorgen. DiesesProdukt sollte bei
einer autorisierten Sammelstelle für Recycling elektrischer
und elektronischer Geräte (EEE) abgegeben werden.
Wegen bedenklicher Substanzen, diegenerell mit
elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten in Verbindung
stehen, könnte eine unsachgemäße Behandlung dieser
Abfallart eine negative Auswirkung auf Umwelt und
Gesundheit haben. Gleichzeitig gewährleistet Ihr Beitrag
zur richtigen Entsorgung dieses Produkts die e ektive
Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen. Fürweitere
Informationen zur Entsorgung Ihrer Geräte bei einer
Recycling-Stelle nehmen Sie bitte Kontakt zum
zuständigen städtischen Büro, Entsorgungsamt oder zu
Ihrem Haushaltsabfallentsorgerauf.

MUSIC Group übernimmt keine Haftung für Verluste,
die Personen entstanden sind, die sich ganz oder
teilweise auf hier enthaltene Beschreibungen,
Fotos oder Aussagen verlassen haben. Technische Daten,
Erscheinungsbild und andere Informationen können
ohne vorherige Ankündigung geändert werden.
Alle Warenzeichen sind Eigentum der jeweiligen
Inhaber. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND,
BEHRINGER, BUGERA und DDA sind Warenzeichen oder
eingetragene Warenzeichen der MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
© MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 201 Alle Rechte vorbehalten.

Die geltenden Garantiebedingungen und zusätzliche
Informationen bezüglich der von MUSIC Group
gewährten beschränkten Garantie  nden Sie online unter
music-group.com/warranty.

Wichtige
Sicherheitshinweise

HAFTUNGSAUSSCHLUSS

BESCHRÄNKTE GARANTIE

6 PRO X

Aviso!

Terminais marcados com o símbolo

carregam corrente elétrica de magnitude
su ciente para constituir um risco de choque elétrico.
Use apenas cabos de alto-falantes comercialmente
disponíveis de alta qualidade com plugues TS de ¼ "
pré-instalados. Todas as outras instalações e modi cações
devem ser efetuadas por pessoas quali cadas.

Este símbolo, onde quer que o encontre,

alerta-o para a leitura das instruções de

manuseamento que acompanham o
equipamento. Por favor leia o manual de instruções.

Atenção

De forma a diminuir o risco de choque

eléctrico, não remover a cobertura
(ouasecção de trás). Não existem peças substituíveis por
parte do utilizador no seu interior. Para esse efeito recorrer
a um técnico quali cado.

Atenção

Para reduzir o risco de incêndios ou

choques eléctricos o aparelho não deve ser
exposto à chuva nem à humidade. Além disso, não deve
ser sujeito a salpicos, nem devem ser colocados em cima
do aparelho objectos contendo líquidos, tais como jarras.

Atenção

Estas instruções de operação devem ser

utilizadas, em exclusivo, por técnicos de
assistência quali cados. Para evitar choques eléctricos
não proceda a reparações ou intervenções, que não as
indicadas nas instruções de operação, salvo se possuir as
quali - cações necessárias. Para evitar choques eléctricos
não proceda a reparações ou intervenções, que não as
indicadas nas instruções de operação. Só o deverá fazer se
possuir as quali cações necessárias.

1. Leia estas instruções.

2. Guarde estas instruções.

3. Preste atenção a todos os avisos.

4. Siga todas as instruções.

5. Não utilize este dispositivo perto de água.

6. Limpe apenas com um pano seco.

7. Não obstrua as entradas de ventilação. Instale de

acordo com as instruções do fabricante.

8. Não instale perto de quaisquer fontes de calor
tais como radiadores, bocas de ar quente, fogões de
sala ou outros aparelhos (incluindo ampli cadores)
que produzam calor.

9. Não anule o objectivo de segurança das  chas
polarizadas ou do tipo de ligação à terra. Uma  cha
polarizada dispõe de duas palhetas sendo uma mais larga
do que a outra. Uma  cha do tipo ligação à terra dispõe

de duas palhetas e um terceiro dente de ligação à terra.
A palheta larga ou o terceiro dente são fornecidos para
sua segurança. Se a  cha fornecida não encaixar na sua
tomada, consulte um electricista para a substituição da
tomada obsoleta.

10. Proteja o cabo de alimentação de pisadelas ou
apertos, especialmente nas  chas, extensões, e no local
de saída da unidade. Certi que -se de que o cabo eléctrico
está protegido. Veri que particularmente nas  chas, nos
receptáculos e no ponto em que o cabo sai doaparelho.

11. O aparelho tem de estar sempre conectado à rede
eléctrica com o condutor de protecção intacto.

12. Se utilizar uma  cha de rede principal ou uma
tomada de aparelhos para desligar a unidade de
funcionamento, esta deve estar sempre acessível.

13. Utilize apenas ligações/acessórios especi cados
pelofabricante.

14. Utilize apenas com
o carrinho, estrutura,
tripé, suporte, ou mesa
especi cados pelo
fabricante ou vendidos
com o dispositivo.
Quandoutilizar um

carrinho, tenha cuidado ao
mover o conjunto carrinho/dispositivo para evitar danos
provocados pela terpidação.

15. Desligue este dispositivo durante as trovoadas
ou quando não for utilizado durante longos períodos
detempo.

16. Qualquer tipo de reparação deve ser sempre
efectuado por pessoal quali cado. É necessária uma
reparação sempre que a unidade tiver sido de alguma
forma dani cada, como por exemplo: no caso do cabo
de alimentação ou  cha se encontrarem dani cados;
naeventualidade de líquido ter sido derramado ou
objectos terem caído para dentro do dispositivo; no caso
da unidade ter estado exposta à chuva ou à humidade;
seesta não funcionar normalmente, ou se tiver caído.

17. Correcta eliminação deste
produto: este símbolo indica que
o produto não deve ser eliminado
juntamente com os resíduos
domésticos, segundo a Directiva
REEE (2012/19/EU) e a legislação

nacional. Este produto deverá
ser levado para um centro de recolha licenciado para a
reciclagem de resíduos de equipamentos eléctricos e
electrónicos (EEE). O tratamento incorrecto deste tipo
de resíduos pode ter um eventual impacto negativo
no ambiente e na saúde humana devido a substâncias
potencialmente perigosas que estão geralmente
associadas aos EEE. Ao mesmo tempo, a sua colaboração
para a eliminação correcta deste produto irá contribuir
para a utilização e ciente dos recursos naturais. Paramais
informação acerca dos locais onde poderá deixar o seu
equipamento usado para reciclagem, é favor contactar
os serviços municipais locais, a entidade de gestão de
resíduos ou os serviços de recolha de resíduosdomésticos.

O MUSIC Group não se responsabiliza por perda alguma
que possa ser sofrida por qualquer pessoa que dependa,
seja de maneira completa ou parcial, de qualquer
descrição, fotogra a, ou declaração aqui contidas.
Dados técnicos, aparências e outras informações estão
sujeitas a modi cações sem aviso prévio. Todas as
marcas são propriedade de seus respectivos donos.
MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER,
BUGERA e DDA são marcas ou marcas registradas
do MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
201 Todos direitos reservados.

Para obter os termos de garantia aplicáveis e condições e
informações adicionais a respeito da garantia limitada do
MUSIC group, favor veri car detalhes na íntegra através
do website music-group.com/warranty.

Instruções de Segurança
Importantes

LEGAL RENUNCIANTE

GARANTIA LIMITADA

Quick Start Guide 7

注意

感電の.恐れがありますので、カ

バーや その他の部品を取り外
したり、開けたりしないでください。高品
質なプロ用スピーカーケーブル（

¼" T S標準

ケーブルおよびツイストロッキングプラ
グケーブル）を使用してください。

注意

火事および感電の危険を防ぐ

ため、本装置を水分や湿気の
あるところには設置しないで下さい。装置
には決して水分がかからないように注意
し、花瓶など水分を含んだものは、装置の
上には置かないようにしてください。

注意

このマークが 表 示されている

箇所には、内部に高圧電流が
生じています。手を触れると感電の恐れが
あります。

注意

取り扱いとお手入れの方 法 に

ついての重要な説明が付属の
取扱説明書に記載されています。ご使用の
前に良くお読みください。

注意

1. 取扱説明書を通してご覧ください。

2. 取扱説明書を大切に保管してくだ

さい。

3. 警告に従ってください。

4. 指示に従ってください。

5. 本機を水の近くで使用しないでくだ

さい。

6. お手入れの際は常に乾燥した布巾を使

ってくだ さ い 。

7. 本機は、取扱説明書の指示に従い、

適切な換気を妨げない場所に設置してく
ださい。取扱説明書に従って設置してくだ
さい。

8. 本機は、電気ヒーターや温風機器、

ストーブ、調理台やアンプといった熱源か
ら離して 設 置 してくださ い 。

9. ニ極式プラグおよびアースタイプ

(三芯)プラグの安全ピンは取り外さないで
ください 。ニ極式プラグにはピンが二本つ
いており、そのうち一本はもう一方よりも幅
が広くなっています。アースタイプの三芯プ
ラグにはニ本のピンに加えてアース用のピ
ンが一本ついています。これらの幅の広い
ピン、およびアースピンは、安全のためのも
のです。備え付けのプラグが、お使いのコン
セントの形 状と異なる場 合は 、電器技師に
相談してコンセントの交換をして下さい。

10. 電源コードを踏みつけたり、挟んだり

しないようご注 意ください。電源コードや
プラグ、コンセント及び製品との 接 続 には
十分にご注意ください。

11. すべての装置の接地(アース)が確保

されていることを確認して下さい。

12. 電源タップや

電源プラグは電
源遮断機として利
用されている場合
には、これが直ぐ
に操作できるよう
手元に設置して下
さい。

13. 付属品は本機製造元が指定したもの

のみをお使いください。

14. カートスタンド、三脚、ブラケット、

テーブルなどは、本機製造元が指定したも
の、もしくは本 機 の付属品となるものの み
をお使いください。カートを使用しての運
搬の際は、器具の落下による怪我に十分ご
注意ください。

15. 雷雨の場合、もしくは長 期間ご 使 用 に

ならない 場 合 は、電源プラグをコンセント
から抜いてください。

16. 故障の際は当社指定のサービス技術

者にお問い合わせください。電源コードも
しくはプラグの損 傷 、液体の装置内への浸
入、装置の上に物が落下した場合、雨や湿
気に装置が晒されてしまった場合、正常に
作動しない場合、もしくは装 置を地 面 に落
下させてしまった場 合など、いかなる形で
あれ装置に損傷が加わった場合は、装置
の修理・点検を受けてください。

17. 本製品に電源コード

が付属されている場合、
付属の電源コードは本製
品以外ではご使用いただ
けません。電源コードは
必ず本 製 品に付属された
電源コードのみご使用く
ださい。

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保証に関する概要については、オンライン
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法的放棄

8 PRO X

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ܹᄋႄุߜڛᝐႄԁᬘǎᬎ
Ώၺࣝధ

¼ '' TSᩛତ݁

ᄋᰵַ᠐˅ˋܧ٩ጴǎధᄋ߸ᜊួ
஠ڪᮍႁՍಬᄋ˅ˋցᤊᛢǎ

൦ಗ঄ଣᧉ১ַаߜڛఴ
ፑᎇᄋԁᬘႄԎధᝐႄԁᬘǎ

൦ಗ঄ଣᧉ১ಋ󰪀ᬅᄋ᧙᜷
ᄋΏၺԤ፦οឮ௛ǎឱ󰪀឵ధ
Угǎ

࠶

˟ᥙГᝐႄԁᬘឱӉ఼

ᮈᄧᑁ᭨૖ౝǎ᝻ܭа෦
ధԼΚၺ፦οΏၺᄋᦋǎឱ࠳፦ο
ᮋႁՍಬᄋ˅ˋցᤊᛢǎ

࠶

˟ᥙГᅍ༣ᝐႄԁᬘឱӉ

࠳൦᝻ܭᎷᭂ๹໾ິ˘ǎ
൦᝻ܭ˸ˁԼԫ๰͵໠ຶᄪధ๰͵ᄋࠕ
٩˸ˁԼᎷЦʾݡᔊၬ኏ǎ

࠶

፦οឮ௛௨ፍՍಬᄋ˅ˋ፦

οցΏၺ ᄋǎ˟ᥙГᝐႄԁ
ᬘᬕΏၺឮ௛˻ଣ҃ᄋܲឱӉᤊᛢ
ͶЦ߳፦οǎధ፦οڪᮍႁՍಬᄋ˅
ˋցᤊᛢǎ

1. ឱ󰪀឵ᤉឮ௛ǎ

2. ឱݱؔεߜᤉឮ௛ǎ

3. ឱญధᄋ᝞ᇩǎ

4. ឱᥗ߷ధᄋឮ௛ǎ

5. ឱӉڛ᭦ᤄබᄋڢஶΏၺశַǎ

6. ឱၺࣱ࣌ຎพశַǎ

7. ឱӉ܅܌ᤱ᮴Աǎ߸ᜊశַ௒ឱᥗ

ཱིԉࠓᄋឮ௛ǎ

8. ឱӉ࠳శַ߸ᜊڛམ຺ᬅᤄ

ݡ఍ජྠ༰ߖЦ߳ၸམ᧛ᄋ᝻ܭ
Ӌ઻ҫ஋٩ǎ

9. ឱӉሩᬕ౞মତ݁଍ڢତ݁ᄋ߸М

ᜊᎷǎ଍ڢତ݁௨ႁˑ˕ତ܌଍གྷԤʸ˕
଍ڢ݁౟ǎᔫᬥ᠏ଣΚᄋତ݁ˁᤡՍ১
ᄋତឱႄࢻట૲ʸ˕Սᤡᄋତǎ

10. ݱؔεઑႄ຺ጴΏЦˁᜃ᡼ᢇ҉

ᆢࡀЦญႄ຺ତ݁Ǎܴၺ᤮ତԤ᝻ܭ
ᤍ଍ܬǎ

11. ឱԷΏၺԉࠓ૊ࠁᄋᬅ࡜᝻ܭ֘

ᦢǎ

12. ឱԷΏၺԉࠓ

૊ࠁᄋᬥ᠏ᩚ
׭ᄋଏᢽ౷ߖ
ʽᝉ౷஄౷֘ಹ
ߖǎᔫΏၺଏᢽ
౐ୄᤃ᝻ܭឱญ
߸М஋Ꮇ᝻ܭ
ᥙГଏᢽ֘᝻

ܭϛωᏬԫǎ

13. ᥆󰩧ႄᭈᲟ󰩤ఱˁΏၺశ᝻ܭ௒

ឱફѤႄ຺ତ݁ǎ

14. ధ፦οڪᮍႁՍಬᄋ፦οցᤊ

ᛢǎ᝻ܭԫ૰௒ᭋᤊᛢ፦οΔݡႄ຺ጴ
ႄ຺ତ݁ԫ૰๰͵ุЛྮᗁЛ᝻ܭ
а᝻ܭᥔᭂ๹ԫ໾᝻ܭˁᑠ൥ࣣᤃͼ
ᜃ୒گǎ

15. శ᝻ܭᤍ଍ႄ຺௒ʸࠁ᜷ధ଍ڢ

εઑǎ

16. ᔫႄ຺ତ݁٩Ч

ᏺՍ٩ၺͼளႄᜊᎷ
ε᝾߳ܬᬥ௒Լ
ஶΨ୳ͼ࿅ঘǎ

17. శַᤡၺ๓

ફ2000ዜʿڢӞశ
ַᤡၺ᭥མࣝජό౏
ʿǎ

ࠬͶڃڛ൦ឮ௛˻ଣ҃ᄋМᦋ
ᦋଢᤙǍڐྠܧ௛Ꮼᤶᄋ૰
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Quick Start Guide 9

10 PRO X

Overview

Introduction

Welcome to the PRO X Live Audio System. The PRO X is a user-friendly, state-of­the-art, high per formance digital console speci cally designed for live use.

The control centre, which forms an integral part of its Live Audio System,
was conceived by MIDAS to o er audio professionals high-performance audio
equipment, designed to provide no-compromise sonic quality with a feature
set that o er s all essential facilities and functions. It represent s the very best
of British design and engineering combined with contemporar y, e cient
manufacturing methods, and will give you many years of reliable service.

So, to obtain the best results with a minimum of e ort, please read this
Quick Start Guide and,  nally, enjoy your MIDAS PRO X Live Audio System!

About This Guide

This is the Quick Start Guide for the PRO X Live Audio System. Its purpose is to
quickly familiarise the user with the control centre, show how to set up the
system and then show how to carr y out some basic operations on the control
centre in order to produce some audio. This guide is struc tured such that it may
also provide a useful introduc tory guide for training purposes.

This document is aimed at professionals, such as front of house (FOH)
and monitor (MON) engineers, who will be using this equipment in a live
performance environment. It is assumed that the reader has prior experience of
using professional audio equipment and has, most likely, undergone training on
this system.

This guide has been designed speci cally so that mix engineers and
system technicians can go straight to the areas applicable to them, that is,
Operation and Connecting And Setting Up The System. The rest of the
guide is intended for general readership.

For full details of the PRO X Live Audio System, refer to the PRO X Live
Audio System Owner’s Manual, which can be found on our website at
midasconsoles.com.

NOTE: The content of this guide does not supersede any information
supplied with any other item of this PRO Series Live Audio System.

PRO X Host Software Version

Our team of software engineers is constantly working to ensure that you get the
most from the PRO X Live Audio System host sof tware, so please ensure that you
have the latest version installed on your PRO X by visiting the downloads page on
midasconsoles.com

Warranty & Registration

MIDAS has total con dence in the qualit y and reliability of this product. To back
this up, this product comes with the standard MIDAS three year warranty.

Please take the time to register your product by completing and returning the
registration card or by registering on our website at midasconsoles.com.

Service & Support

The PRO Series Live Audio Systems are very hi-tech pieces of equipment.
We provide superb levels of support and ser vice to give users con dence in
MIDAS digital products.

The PRO X Live Audio System

Introducing The PRO X

With their exemplary audio per formance and road-proven rugged and reliable
construction, the MIDAS PRO Series has become the gold standard in concer t
touring and installed live sound. Employing technologies developed from the
class-leading and visionary  agship MIDAS XL8 console, and o ering the same
outstanding sample-synchronised and phase-coherent audio performance,
interpolated control func tions and intuitive navigation, the PRO3, PRO6 and
PRO9 Live Audio Systems have become the industry’s go-to choice for live sound
reinforcement consoles.

Now the PRO Series family moves up a gear with the PRO X Live Audio System
and the industry-changing NEUTRON Audio System Engine. Featuring 168
simultaneous input channels and 99 time-aligned and phase-coherent buses
with no trade-o s in channel or bus counts.

True and consistent 96 kHz sampling frequency and 4 0 bit  oating point
processing provide exemplary quality audio processing, and the over sampled
and interpolated digital signal processing algorithms, combined with the
fully interpolated and touch sensitive user controls, result in the smooth
continuous response and immediacy of working on an analogue console.
Parameter adjustment becomes fast and easy, the continuous phase shift of a
swept frequency control is heard without the quantisation e ects of the discrete
steps found in other digital consoles.

The PRO X features the rugged and road-proven KLARK TEKNIK HyperMAC and
SuperMAC (AES50-compliant) networking technologies with their ultra-low and
deterministic latencies and robust error correction.

Its powerful audio networking o ers up to 288 inputs and 294 outputs at the
96 kHz sample frequenc y. For enhanced reliability, both the PRO X Live Audio
System and the NEUTRON Audio System Engine feature a HyperMAC router
with 192 bidirectional channels over dual-redundant copper or optical  bre
snake connections.

The PRO X Live Audio System features dual 15" full colour daylight-viewable
TFT displays for use in all environments, both inside and outdoors.

The 10 VCA (variable control association) and eight POPulation groups,
combined with the advanced navigation o ered by the output-centric centre
section, allows the simultaneous display of 24 mono or stereo mix buses.

All of this provides an unparalleled mix experience.

Overview

The PRO X is a very powerf ul and  exible audio processing sys tem that provides
a complete solution for any audio mixing and signal distribution application in a
live sound environment. Operation of the control sur face is intuitive, unique and
easy. Its layout is based on familiar analogue lines to retain that ‘analogue’ feel.
To manage the numerous channels, the control centre utilises VCA/POP groups
and colours, and additionally there are various navigational controls that aid
quick channel/bus access and selec tion. A daylight-viewable GUI at the top of the
control surface assist s operation and provides extra functionalit y.

The live audio system is tolerant of many types of hardware or software failure.
To achieve this the system employs dual redundancy, where a key component has
an identical redundant spare that is ready to take over should it fail. Other failure
scenarios are managed by the N+1 principle, where redundant components form
an acceptable fraction of the system.

The KLARK TEKNIK DN9696 Recorder can be used with the live audio system for
live multi-track recording and ‘virtual’ sound check.

11Quick Start Guide

Applications

The PRO Series are the work horse mid- to high-end MIDAS Digital Console
Systems, akin to the industry standard Heritage 3000. Although the PRO Series
are designed for the traditional touring live sound environment, they are
also ideal for medium-sized theatres, small houses of worship installations,
and broadcast. So, being a truly multi-functional console in the MIDAS tradition,
the PRO Series are suitable for many applications, such as:

•

• Live sound touring MON or FOH duties

•

• Live sound small theatre MON or FOH duties

•

• Live sound house of worship MON or FOH duties

•

• Live sound broadcast mixer with basic 5.1 surround capabilities

and monitoring.

PRO X - The Next Generation
PRO Series Console

If you are already familiar with the PRO Series consoles, then you are already
well on your way to mastering the PRO X. With a few exceptions outlined here,
the functionalit y of the PRO X is almost identical to its PRO Series predecessors.
Because of its improved f unctionailty and increased processing power it was
necessary to make the following changes to the well-established format:

NEUTRON

The powerhouse at the centre of the PRO X system is the new NEUTRON Audio
System Engine. NEUTRON is the result of a three-year research and development
programme that has seen MIDAS engineers push beyond the envelope with their
expertise and knowledge.

Its cutting-edge, latest generation DSPs and high-performance FPGA,
couple with MIMD (Multiple Instruction, Multiple Data) architecture delivers
more than 100 giga ops of real-time audio processing performance. This means
that NEUTRON has the potential to provide more than 800 audio paths.
Your system remains absolutely future proof. It delivers impeccable MIDAS sonic
performance and func tionality.

But it’s not just about raw, number-crunching power and high channel counts,
NEUTRON is also about  nesse. Adding I/O boxes with the best converter s
and custom processing algorithms that draw upon over 40 years of listening
experience at the top of the industr y, NEUTRON takes the audio quality of those
channels to another level.

All MIDAS digital console systems have a comprehensive and automatic latenc y
management system and NEUTRON is no exception. This system manages all
internal routing and processing latency and also includes compensation for
external analogue inser ts. All audio samples are synchronised before summing,
resulting in absolute phase coherency at the outputs and completely avoiding
the ‘comb  ltering’ e ects of less carefully designed systems that result in
speci c f requencies cancelling out completely.

Channel Count

With 168 inputs, 96 buses and three master channels, on the PRO X what you see
is what you get. There’s no ‘smoke and mirror’ DSP sharing, the PRO X provides a
full input channel count and full bus count at 96 kHz at any time.

Mix Bay Output Fast Zone

The PRO X control surface features an entirely new output section that makes
handling the potentially huge number of buses a breeze. A page of 24 of the
possible 96 bus masters is displayed across three rows of eight, each position
easily identi ed by the s ame kind of select switch as the channel bay.

The digital write-on name and RGB backlight colour means ‘can’t miss’ selection.
Pressing ‘to faders’ on any row drops the master fader for those buses onto the
mix bay.

All of the buses can be scrolled through, in pages of 24, and when an output is
added to a POP group, it will unfold to the dedicated output section, making it
even easier to organise your work ow.

Channel & Bus Navigation Zone

At the heart of MIDAS console navigation are the VCA and POPulation groups,
which provide primary access to multiple channels (typically grouped into related
clusters by mix engineers). To access all the channels belonging to any of the VCA
or POP groups, merely press the select switch and those channels unfold to the
control surface.

If you think of the VCA faders as if they were each containers for all the channels
they control then  nding channels becomes a natural and easy task. This method
is further expanded through the provision of user customised POP (POPulation)
groups, which can contain any combination of channels that you want to access
instantly, at the press of a switch.

Additional E ects

The PROX can simultaneously process up to 24 simultaneous internal
multi-channel e ects and NEUTRON’s 40 bit  oating-point audio processing
hosts a wide choice of vir tual FX devices, which range from dual-mono delay
units, stereo modulation and many diverse reverb F X, multiband compression,
dynamic EQ and multichannel dual-function dynamics processing.

All FX processors are custom-designed to function within the MIDAS automatic
latency compensation system. This ensures a phase-coherent sample- accurate
mix regardless of whether the FX devices are used as channel inserts or as a
send-and-return.

Delay FX can be individually con gured to synchronise to the PRO X’s Global
Tap-Tempo hardware button, making on-the- y changes to tempo-based
e ec t parameters child’s play. Up to 36 1/3 octave KLARK TEKNIK DN370 Graphic
Equalisers (GEQs) are provided, which can be patched into any output.

12 PRO X

About The Control Centre

Overview Of The Control Centre

The control centre has a combined control sur face and GUI that provide an array
of easy-to-use controls for the precise manipulation of audio.

The control centre is of modular construc tion and is built on a robust MIDAS steel
frame chassis similar to those used for established MIDAS analogue produc ts.
The frame houses three full size bays with a smaller one on the right. All of the
bays are controlled from a single processor and, collectively, provide the primar y
mixing needs of the engineer.

All associated power supplies, computer motherboards, memory and graphics
cards are housed within the control centre, which also contains a digital audio
router box that supports local FOH (insert) I/O connectors on the rear panel.
Substantial forced air-cooling is provided by a bulkhead and large (but slow
moving) internal fans. These produce ver y low noise, suitable for seated
areas, theatres and concert sound, and can even be turned o under the user
preferences menu.

Externally, the control centre has three main areas: control surface, GUI and
rear panel. The control surface is populated with instantly recognisable controls
that are logically distributed in major sections. The GUI, which comprises two
screens at the top of the centre bays, enhances operation by providing visual
representations of the control sur face and also gives you extra functionality.
The rear panel provides all of the control centre and net work connectivity,
and houses the mains power sockets and isolator switch.

Being of modular design, the overall form and shape of the control centre is
similar to MIDAS’s  agship XL8. The control surface is split into bays, each one
containing a  at fader tray and shallow raked control area. The centre bays also
have a third area that houses a steep-raked display screen.

Multiple hardware fault types are tolerated by the control centre without loss
of audio control due to the dual redundancy and N+1 methods incorporated in
the system. This is fur ther helped by the modular nature of the bays and GUI
independence. Either of the GUI screens can be used to operate the whole control
centre, even if none of the control surface hardware is working. The unit o ers
the facility of universal input, N+1 redundant power supplies with three latching
mains connectors.

Bay And GUI Layout

The control centre has four discrete bays that house the following control
surface controls:

•

• Input bays (12-channel and 4-channel) — two input

bays provide fast access to input faders and important signal
processing controls

•

• Mix bay — provides access to output s and groups, a detailed

processing controller (all channels) and navigational controls

•

• Master bay — provides access to the master output mixes,

monitor (A and B) faders, automation, comms control,
assignable e ects control, and another set of detailed processing and
navigational controls.

Two GUI display screens at the top of the central bays provide extensive screen
support (standard con guration) and extra functionality for the channels and
buses. For example, when mixing or processing. They also facilitate the use of the
GUI menu, which gives you access to the many powerful features of the control
centre, such as patching, e ects, GEQs, diagnostics etc.

(1) Input bay (12-channel)

(2) Mix bay

(3) Master bay

(4) Input bay (4-channel)

(5) Mix bay GUI screen

(6) Master bay GUI screen

(7) Talk mic and USB connectors.

(1)

Input bay (12-channe

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(2)

Mix bay

(5) Mix bay GUI scree

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(6)

Master bay GUI screen

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13Quick Start Guide

Control Surface

The control surface is divided into areas whose function is, largely, dependent on
bay location. Each bay has assorted control elements with local feedback and/or
support from the t wo centrally located GUI display screens. The screens can be
controlled remotely via external VGA connections, and third party systems can
also be viewed/controlled via an integrated KVM switch on the rear panel.

A — input fast zone: 16 input fast strips across the 12-channel and 4-channel
input bays provide the operator’s ‘must have now’ controls.

B — channel strip and mixes: processing areas, such as the D-zone (dynamic),
E-zone (EQ) and mix controls, provide a more comprehensive control by allowing
detailed adjustments to a single channel’s audio parameters.

C — channel and bus navigation zone: sections for channel and bus navigation
and selection. For details, see Navigation.

D — output fast zone: the new output-centric centre section, allows
the simultaneous display of 24 mono or stereo mix buses, and advanced
navigation buttons.

E — VCA and POP groups: VCA faders and POP group sec tions.

F — miscellaneous: master channel strips, A and B signal path monitoring,

communications, I-zone, surround monitoring and mute groups.

G — primary navigation zone: trackballs for mix and master bay GUI screen
control, and a screen access panel (bet ween trackballs) for direct access to GUI
menu options.

H — automation: scene store/recall and system edit.

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BD F B

14 PRO X

During show time the screen func tions that require fast access are controlled by
control knobs, pushbutton switches, faders, etc. More complex functions that do
not require this fast access are controlled by the trackballs and navigational keys.
A keyboard integral to the  ight case is used for text entry via the master bay GUI
screen. An external USB keyboard can be used to operate the mix bay GUI screen.

The choice of controls provided by each bay t ype are prioritised by access time
importance. Fast zone areas, which contain fast strips, give instant access to
speci c functions across the bay, and channel strips give greater control of the
selected fast strip.

GUI

The GUI comprises two screens that provide a pictorial representation of the
control surface layout so that its displays are easy to follow at a glance. Not only
does it re ect what is happening on the control sur face, but it also provides
extra func tionality via a GUI menu. This menu provides access to all the screens
that you will require to set up, con gure, manage and operate the entire control
centre, all from a single drop-down list of easy to follow options.

Above: Typical Overview scre en (default of the mix bay GU I screen)

Above: Typical Meter s screen with no show loa ded (default of the mas ter bay GUI screen)

Channels strip

Banner

Inputs

Outputs

Channel type
select buttons

All meters
display

Inputs and automation
summary

15Quick Start Guide

Each GUI screen has its own default display, although either is selectable via
the GUI main menu. The Overview screen displays 12 inputs and 24 outputs,
which are selected on the sur face. The Console Overview screen shows the
meters; both screens have a banner at the top, which is constantly displayed,
and a channel strip down the outermost side.

The channel strips have a similar func tion to the ones on the control surface,
but provide extra functionalit y. Each displays an overview of the associated
selected channel, which is divided into speci c sections that provide access to
processing areas.

Front And Rear Panel Connections

The control centre has connector panels on both the front and rear, and also to
the left of the mix bay GUI screen.

The connector panel to the lef t of the GUI has an XLR socket and two USB sockets
for connecting a talk mic and USB devices, respectively. For example, you can
connect a USB memory stick for show  le backup and transfer, or a USB keyboard
for text editing on the GUI. The top USB socket is associated with the mix bay and
the bottom one with the master bay.

There are two panels at either end of the front of the control centre, under the
armrests. Each has a keyboard and phones socket. The lef t and right keyboard
sockets operate the mix and master bay GUI screens, respectively. The phones
socket in the left panel is for the monitor A section and the other one is for
monitor B.

A connector panel on the rear of the control centre has three main sections
(see below). On the left are three mains power inlet and ventilation assemblies,
with a DC power switch above. The mid-section contains connections for the
audio, network, communications, intercoms, synchronisation, external remote
devices and peripheral devices. The section on the right is the user-con gurable
modular I/O section.

The modular I/O section can house up to three of any of the following I/O
modules in any combination: DL441 analogue input (mic) module; DL442
analogue output module; DL443 analogue Jack I/O module; DL444 8 analogue
mic in and 8 analogue line out module and DL452 AES/EBU input and output
module. This gives a maximum of 24 inputs and 24 outputs, if the appropriate
cards are  tted.

Above: Rear view o f the Control Centre.

Mains power
and ventilation

Audio, control
and networking

I/O

(conguration dependent)

16 PRO X

Basic Principles

Before You Start

This chapter is intended to familiarise you with the control centre by showing you
how to carry out some basic operations in order to get some audio out of it.

NOTE: As the operation of both input bays is principally the same, this
chapter will generally only show the operation of the 12-channel input
bay. However, any di erences in operation between the 4-channel and
12-channel input bays will be shown.

Please don’t forget that, although this system is a complex, high-tech piece of
equipment, it is very easy to use.

Principles Of Operation

Control centre operation is based on the concept of colour s and groups rather
than ‘layering’ or ‘paging’, which is the case with most digital consoles on the
market today.

With so many channels available it is far easier to remember them by their user­con gured individual/group colour and name rather than their channel number.

The control surface is populated with instantly recognisable controls that are
logically distributed in major sections, so that all the controls you need to access
most of the time are always on the control surface, while the remainder are only
one action away. You can display all I/O meters, both on the control surface and
the GUI, to give instant monitoring feedback.

Operating Modes

You can change certain aspects of control centre operation by assigning di erent
tasks to certain areas of the control surface. This section will explain the di erent
ways in which the control surface can operate.

Normal mode

During normal operation the 12-channel input bay is operated from the mix bay
controls and GUI screen, while the controls and GUI screen in the master bay
operate the 4-channel input bay. Both input bays operate in unison and are,
in e ec t, area A.

NOTE: The 12-channel input bay will always be area A, no matter which
operating mode you are using.

Using the 4-channel input bay as area B

You can assign the 4-channel input bay as area B, thus making both the
input bays independent from each other. This facilitates two-man operation
(see Two-Man Operation).

Controlling the mix buses in  ip mode

Flip provides a more global approach to mix bus level control. Normally, you can
only use the level control knobs in the channel strips to adjust the signal level of
the aux/matrix mix buses going to the aux/matrix channels. However, by using
 ip you have the option of controlling them f rom either the pan control knobs or
the faders in the input fas t strips.

In  ip mode the lef t/right arrow buttons in the upper channel select section
scroll across the input fast strips.

>> To con gure the control centre for pan or fader  ip

1. At the GUI, choose home > Preferences > General.

2. Depending on which option you require, click the option button of one of the
following in the Fader  ip sec tion. When an option is selected, it will contain
a red circle:

•

• “Flip to Faders”

•

• “Flip to Pans”.

>> To  ip mixes to input pan/fader control

With an output selected on the control surface, press FLIP. The button will
illuminate to show you are in ‘ ip’ mode. The currently selected mix bus in the
input fast strips will change to AuxS1 and, on the GUI, the background colour of
the pans and faders will change accordingly.

Also, the LCD select buttons in the input fast strips will display the current bus
mode, for example, “MONO AUX”.

Hints And Tips

•

• Check what is hidden - On the control centre, unlike on an analogue

control surface, some of the set tings and parameters will be hidden
from view. At various times during a mix we recommend that you
select and view unused parameters to make sure there are no hidden
surprises, for example, a reverb send left from a previous mix

•

• Check the Meters screen - It is a good idea to frequently

monitor the Meters screen (default display of the master bay GUI),
which provides at a glance an overview of the control centre’s status
and operation. It shows all the meters and the status condition of
faders and some switches, such as solos and mutes. However, some
things will still remain hidden.

Saving Your Work

We recommend that you save your work regularly while carr ying out the
procedures included in this guide. Not only is this good prac tise during normal
operation, but in this instance it may save you from losing some set-ups that
could prove useful later on. To do this, create a new show (see To Open The
Automation Screen), and then continue reading through the remainder of this
section, following the instructions caref ully. Save your work at convenient points
(see To Create A New Scene Using The Current Settings and To Save A

Show Or Create A New One From The Current Settings).

Saving a show versus storing a scene

It is important to understand the di erences between saving a show and storing
a scene.

•

• Storing a scene saves the current set tings of the system to the show

 le. Scene data is never updated unless you manually store a scene.
The show  le remains unsaved in R AM.

Although the state of the control centre is copied every  ve seconds, it is not
stored in a scene. Instead, it is placed in the NVRAM (non-volatile random access
memory) of the control centre’s memory, which is a type of RAM that doesn’t lose
its data when the power goes o . If the control centre loses power accidentally,
these settings are loaded so that audio parameters are identical, thus avoiding
audio level jumps. When power is lost, the show le loaded (if any) will not
subsequently be restored, and any unsaved changes to it will be lost.

•

• Saving a show copies the show  le onto the internal solid-state disk

of the control centre. This provides you with a ‘permanent ’ copy,
provided you shut down the system properly as detailed in the
following section.

Shutting down the control centre properly

When switching o the control centre, we recommend that you use the
shutdown option of the GUI menu (see To S witc h O The Control Centre).

By using shutdown, the cached copy of the show data, whic h is maintained by the
system, is automatically store d. Shutdown then uses the current show le, NVRAM
data and cache  les to restore the control centre to exactly the same s tate as at
power down; even to the point of loading the unsaved show and placing you at the
correct scene, with non-s tored scene data at the control surface.

If you don’t use the Shutdown option the audio parameters are still restored,
but the show and show status (saved/unsaved) cannot be restored automatically.
You must manually reload the show, and any unsaved changes will be lost.