Phonic Acapela 16 User’s Manual
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DIGITAL LIVE MIXER
MEZCLADORA DIGITAL EN VIVO
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects |
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shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the 
area during the operation so that the mains switch can be easily accessible.
1.Read these instructions before operating this apparatus.
2.Keep these instructions for future reference.
3.Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4.Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5.Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur.
6.Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7.Do not block any of the 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 
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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 is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not 
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 plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories 
by the manufacturer.
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table 
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 tipover.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14.Refer all servicing to 
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.
CAUTION |
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
DO NOT OPEN |
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, |
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) |
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE |
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL |
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of 
or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those 
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
USER'S MANUAL
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION |
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FEATURES |
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GLOSSARY |
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TABLET DOCK |
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BASIC CONTROL |
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USB CONNECTION |
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FRONT PANEL |
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REAR PANEL |
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SOFTWARE CONTROL |
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PARAMETERS |
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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APPENDIX
DIGITAL EFFECT TABLE |
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DIMENSIONS |
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Phonic reserves the right to improve or alter any information within this document without prior notice V1.1 2/25/2014
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Acapela 16 digital mixer. Over the next few pages we’re going to take you through the setup and operation of this fantastic new digital mixer. If you’ve already purchased this mixer, you probably already know what you’ve got here… but let us repeat it anyway.
The Acapela is a fully self-contained live audio mixing console, with 16 input channels available through XLR inputs – including 4 combo jacks that accept ¼” jacks as well! There are two additional mixes available from the onboard USB interface, enabling you to play music back from the computer. You’ve also got yourself XLR stereo Main outputs, ¼” Control Room outputs and four flexible ‘Multi’ outputs. There’s also the USB connector for recording a stereo signal to your Windows or Mac computer.
As for control, one way or another, you’re going to need a peripheral. You can connect a screen and mouse and control the unit that way, but you can also use Wi-Fi to connect wirelessly via a tablet. These two control methods offer very similar functions. There’s a pretty good number of routing settings and signal processors for you to play around with, regardless of which mode of operation you choose to go with. Or, hey, why not both?
We’ll try our best to make the setup and operation as painless as possible. Whether you’re happy to use the Acapela as a desktop controlled digital mixer or you want to make full use of the wireless control features, the aim of this manual is to answer all the questions that may come up the first time you use this mixer. If you really want to challenge yourself, feel free to go at it alone; we won’t be offended. All we ask is that you keep this manual safe, just in case.
Features
12 mono XLR mic/line inputs plus 4 combo (XLR/ TRS) inputs
Internal digital sampling rate selectable up to 48 kHz in 24-bit resolution
Detailed GUI interface visible on external monitor
Software controllable using either wired or wireless USB mouse (in conjunction with external monitor)
Wireless control through tablet interface software
Remote operation through Wi-Fi connection or ethernet wired connection to WLAN
4-band parametric EQ and adjustable delay on every input and output channel
21 dynamic processors (gates, expanders, compressors, limiters) available on input channels, multi outputs and main mix
Two stereo digital effect processors with 8 effect types, up to 9 variable parameters and numerous preset programs included; EFX 1 offers 3 reverb effects, each with 8 variations and adjustable parameters
4 aux and 4 group mixes assignable to multi outputs
+48V DC phantom power for condenser microphones, activated through user interface
High quality 24-bit AD/DA converters offer extraordinary dynamic range
Save and instantly recall scenes at the click of a mouse
USB 2.0 stereo interface for recording any two channels to PC or Mac computers
Processing accomplished through a high quality
40-bit floating point digital signal processor
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Glossary
The following are a few words that may serve you well while reading this manual. These aren’t in depth explanations, but should hopefully give you the basics and a place to start.
AUX – Auxiliary – an auxiliary is anything that is supplementary or additional to the main mix.
AFL – After Fader Listen – exactly as the name suggests, this is a monitor signal that is taken after the signal has passed through the fader/level control.
Balanced Connections – balanced connections offer three conductors, carrying a ground, an inphase signal, and an out-of-phase signal. Once the two signals are sent from one device to another, the out-of-phase signal has its phase inverted and the two signals are combined. Any interference picked up along the way is removed through to phase cancellation. This allows cables to be run over long distances without collecting excessive noise on the way.
Compressor – a Compressor reduces signals over a user-defined threshold by a user-defined amount/ ratio.
Dynamic Processor – is any kind of processor that dynamically – or in real time – adjusts signal properties.
EQ – Equalizer – is a device or process that allows users to boost or attenuate audio signals at specific frequencies.
Expander – an expander is a type of dynamic processor that helps to make background noise (such as humming) inaudible by reducing low-amplitude signals.
GEQ – Graphic Equalizer – is in essence the same as an equalizer, but this title is reserved for equalizers withmore‘bands’thanthetypicalEQ.Whileatypical channel EQ may only allow for 3 or 4 frequencies to be adjusted, a graphic equalizer may allow for 31 different frequencies.
HPF – High Pass Filter – a high pass filter will cut or significantly reduce all audio signals below a particular user-defined frequency, allowing – as the name suggests – high frequency sounds to pass through.
High Shelf Filter – the high shelf filter will reduce or increase all audio signals below a particular frequency. The level at which the signal is boosted/ attenuated is determined by the user.
Limiter – work just as compressors do; however with an input to output signal ratio permanently set to infinity-to-1.
LPF – Low Pass Filter – a low pass filter will cut all audio signals above a particular user-defined frequency, allowing low frequency sounds to pass through. This is significantly useful when using subwoofer speakers on particular outputs.
Low Shelf Filter – the low shelf reduces or increases the level of audio signals below a particular frequency selected by the user. The level at which the signal is altered is also set by the user.
Noise Gate – a noise gate is a dynamic process that urns off or significantly attenuates the audio signal passing through it when the signal level falls below a user adjustable threshold.
PFL – Pre-Fader Listen – this is a form of signal monitoring where the signal is taken prior to the level control/fader.
TRS – Tip-Ring-Sleeve – this is the name given to the type of audio jack/plug that can accept signals through its tip, ring and sleeve.
Unbalanced Connections – unlike balanced connections, unbalanced connections only have 2 conductors: one for the signal and one for the
grounding. This, unfortunately, makes them more susceptible to noise and interference.
USB – Universal Serial Bus – this is a kind of connector commonly used in computing. It offers connectivity of all kinds of external peripherals, including USB flash drives and pointing devices.
VGA – Video Graphics Adapter – these connectors have commonly been used in computing to carry video signals from a computer to a monitor. In the case of the Acapela, they can carry signals from the mixer to a suitable VGA-enabled display.
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Tablet Dock
The dock takes up the majority of the Acapela 16's front panel. This is where your iPad will sit, essentially acting as a control center for your mixer. While you may also connect a computer monitor and mouse to control the software, it's only through a wireless tablet that you can move about the room while still maintaining complete control over your audio.
The dock itself can be removed from the face of the mixer. This is done by pulling the clip at the top of the dock and rotating it towards you. You can then lift the dock right out of the cradle.
To install an iPad into the Acapela's dock, remove it from the cradle and flip it over. At the rear you will find a few black plastic screws that can be used to remove the corners of the dock. After doing so, your iPad can slip right in. The corners and screws can be replaced to secure the iPad in the dock.
In addition to be removable, the iPad dock can also sit in the cradle at an angle. This is done when the iPad is sitting in the cradle by flipping the support bar at the rear downwards. You can then use the grooves in the cradle to hold the support bar into place.
Basic Control
Wireless Control
1.The first thing you should do is download the
Phonic Acapela 16 app and install it on your tablet. In the case of the iPad, this can be done by searching for ‘Acapela’ on the App Store.
2.Turn the Acapela on and wait for it to start up. In the Settings menu, make sure Wi-Fi is active.
3.Enter the iPad (or other tablet) Wi-Fi settings and find the PHONIC-ACAPELA16 as an available network. Join this network and enter the default password 87654321.This ‘key’can be changed in the Acapela’s onboard software.
4.Open the Acapela app and enter the “SETUP” menu. Establish a connection between the application and the Acapela by sliding the locate switch in the app.
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5.In the dialog box that appears, enter an IP address, user name and password. The IP address is the same IP address that is entered in the NETWORK > WIFI menu of the Acapela. The user name is “Admin” (case sensitive) and the default password is “phonic” – the password can be changed in the Acapela software.
6.If a connection is not established, we suggest rechecking the IP address, user name and password used.
7.If a connection is established, yet control of the Acapela is not smooth, exit the app entirely, close it, and re-open it. Follow the steps once again to successfully connect to the Acapela.
Pro tip: When using the Acapela 16’s networking functions, you can easily change to Wi-Fi by quickly pushing the power button twice. This allows you to change the method of network connection used without the need to connect a monitor and mouse. If done correctly, the mixer will not be turned off.
Desktop Control
The Acapela 16 was designed so that, even without an iPad (or other tablet), you can control all functions, including level settings, equalizers, dynamic processors and so forth. You may have noticed, however, there is a severe lack of actual controls, barring the gain controls. This is because all ‘onboard’ control can be performed through the use of a typical, everyday computer mouse. While you’re doing so, the software itself can be viewed on a VGA monitor.
1.Connect a USB mouse to either the A or B USB connectors on the Acapela 16.
2.Find the best place for your VGA monitor (or high definition display with VGA input). Just placing it somewhere on your desk may not be enough; you may want to mount it above your mixer somewhere. Keep it at a suitable distance so as not to harm your eyes, yet at a height that will not cause strain to your neck.
3.Take the VGA connector from the monitor and connect it to the VGA port on the Acapela 16. Secure the VGA cable to the unit by screwing it into place. Connect the monitor’s power cord into a suitable AC power outlet and make sure it’s turned on.
4.Turn the Acapela on and view the internal software on the VGA monitor. The mouse will allow you to control the software.
5.Using the UI software, any rotary control can be adjusted by simply using the scroll wheel on the mouse. You can also use the left mouse button to rotate the control counter-clockwise, and the right mouse button to turn it clockwise.
Please note that using the desktop control may be necessary for certain functions such as performing firmware updates and adjusting network settings.
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USB Connection
The Acapela 16 has two additional channels that are available through USB. Channels 17 and 18 feature all the same functions as all other channels, including 4-band EQs, dynamics, and delay. These two channels can be routed to the main, control room, auxiliaries and groups just as any regular channel.
The signal returned back to the computer can be selected by you, the user. Go into the USB AUDIO OUT tab in the Acapela software and you’ll be able to select any two of the Acapela’s mixes to use for these outputs.
When a stereo mix is sent to the Acapela from the computer, please pan channel 17 left and channel 18 to the right to create a proper stereo effect.
The USB port used for this audio interface is not either of the A and B connectors available for a USB mouse or flash drive. The USB-B port labeled CH17/18 can be used to utilize the audio USB interface.
System Requirements
Windows
Windows™ XP SP2, Vista, 7 or 8
Intel™ Pentium™ 4 processor or better
512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
Macintosh
Apple™ Mac™ OSX 10.5 or higher
G4™ processor or better
512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
Making a Connection
Windows
1.Turn both the Acapela mixer and the computer on.
2.Connect the Acapela mixer to the computer via an appropriate USB cable.
3.Let Windows find the device and install an appropriate driver.
4.Enter the Windows Control Panel and select Sounds and Audio Devices.
5.When here, go to the Audio tab and select the “PHONIC USB Audio” as your default sound recording and playback device.
6.Depending whether you have Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8, this may differ slightly but the setting can always be found within the Control Panel’s audio options.
7.If you don’t want to use the Acapela 16 for all your system sounds, you can enter your DAW or other audio program and select it as your default device in the program only.
8.Be sure to set your minimum buffer settings to 64 samples as to avoid clicks and pops.
Mac
1.Turn both the mixer and the computer on.
2.Connect the Acapela 16 to the computer via the provided USB cable.
3.Enter the AUDIO MIDI SETUP menu.
4.Select the “PHONIC USB Audio” as your input and output device.
5.The Acapela 16 is now your default audio device.
6.Alternatively, enter your DAW software (or other relevant audio program) and select the “PHONIC USB Audio” in the device preferences.
7.Be sure to set your minimum buffer settings to 64 samples as to avoid clicks and pops.
Note: The Acapela 16’s clock source can be set to
‘USB Audio’ in the Setup menu. Sampling rates can then be selected through the computer (44.1 or 48 kHz).
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Front Panel
1.XLR Inputs
These balanced XLR input connectors are found on the first 12 input channels and are appropriate for microphone or line-level input connectors.
2.Combo Jack Inputs
In addition to the twelve XLR microphone inputs, the Acapela offers four combo jacks. These balanced input connectors – as amazing as it sounds – accept both XLR and ¼” phone jack inputs.
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3.Gain Control
You’ll find one gain control for every input channel of the Acapela 16. These adjust the incoming signal, contouring the input source to a suitable level for the Acapela.
4.-20 Button
Like the gain controls, these buttons will help contour your input signal to the Acapela. Pushing the -20 buttons will cut the signal to the corresponding channels by 20 dB, thus allowing low-impedance devices to be used.
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5.Peak LED
One of these LEDs accompanies each of the gain controls and -20 buttons. This LED will light up when the corresponding channel’s signal is coming in too hot. Turn the gain down a touch so that the peak LED doesn’t light up. If this doesn’t help, the -20 button could. If the LED still lights up, you may need an exorcist. Failing that, you could try adjusting the output level of the device connected to the input in question.
6.Main Output
This balanced stereo XLR output is for the final Main mix of the Acapela. To have a Main signal, make sure your input channels are on, routed to the main mix, and that the Main mix itself is turned on within the Acapela software.
7.Headphone Output and Control
The stereo headphone output will take its signal from the Control Room mix. Any mixes that are soloed on the Acapela 16 will then also be sent to the headphone output for monitoring. The level control that accompanies the headphone output will allow you to contour the output signal to a level that is right for you.
8.Power LED
This LED will let you know when the Acapela 16 is turned on.
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9.DC Power Input
This port is for the included DC power adapter. Please be sure to use the power adapter provided with the Acapela 16 only as to avoid damaging the circuitry.
10. Power Button
This button will turn the Acapela 16 on and off. Pushing the power button twice in quick succession will allow you to switch to Wi-Fi operation without having to connect a monitor. This will not turn the power of the mixer off if done within a few seconds.
11. VGA Connector
Use this port for connection of a standard VGA monitor or high definition display with VGA connectivity.
12. USB 2.0 Ports
There are two USB-A ports on the Acapela 16. These ports have 2 purposes.The first is for the connection of a USB mouse. This will allow control of the internal software, viewed on a VGA monitor (point 11 above).
Secondly, it can also be used with USB flash drives. This will allow you to save and transfer ‘scenes’from one place to another, as well as performing firmware updates when available.
13. Ethernet Connection
The Ethernet connection is included to allow connection to wireless hubs in the local area. While you can connect wirelessly to a hub using Wi-Fi, a wired connection such as this can potentially be more secure or convenient.
14. 17/18 USB Audio Port
This USB-B port is for connection to any modern Windows or Mac computer. The USB interface is plug-and-play, meaning no driver is required. This will allow you to get stereo audio from the computer to the Acapela (used as channels 17 and 18) as well as a stereo audio signal to the computer. The signal sent to the computer can be decided from any of the input mixes, submixes or outputs.
15. Control Room Outputs
These balanced 1/4” TRS phone jacks are for sending the monitor signals to external devices such as active monitors.
16. Multi Outputs
These balanced 1/4” TRS phone jack outputs are for sending any of the input signals or other bus signals out to external devices. The signal sources of these multi outputs are decided through the onboard control software.
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Software Control
Select Your Mix
The main mixes of the Acapela 16 can be found across the top of the menu. The software itself will start with the first 8 channels shown on screen. This is the first option in the mix bar at the top. The next option along is for channels 9 to 16, followed by AUX 1-4 and GROUP 1-4. On the right-hand side there are individual pages for EFX 1, EFX 2, MULTI 1-4, CONTROL ROOM and MAIN. Each of these menu options is accompanied by a level meter, making levels visible regardless of what page you’re viewing (you’re welcome). You can access these fader group menus by selecting the corresponding Acapela meter bars at the top of the menu.
Selecting the individual menu buttons themselves will bring up master ‘overview’ pages, showing all channel properties on a single page. Different mixes can be selected by using the left and right arrow buttons on the right-hand side of the page. There will be more on the ‘overview’ pages later in this manual.
Setup
You will find the button for the Setup menu to the left of the menu on both the iPad and desktop version of the software. Pushing this will bring up two pages of setup options. The first page of the iPad software offers a locate button that will allow you to connect to the Acapela 16. In addition to this, the internal sampling rate of the Acapela can be changed. Phonic recommends using the USB Audio option when the USB connection is in use as to ensure the computer and Acapela are synced properly. On the desktop version of the Acapela software, you will find both the Clock Source options and a Signal Generator on page 1.
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The second page of the Setup menu on the iPad offers a flexible signal generator, perfect for use in live setups. Here you’ll find 100Hz, 1kHz and 10kHz sine waves as well as pink noise. The signal generator can be assigned to the AUX Mixes, Group Mixes or the Main Mix. This is found on page 1 of the desktop Setup menu.
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When using theAcapela in desktop mode (with a monitor and mouse) you will be able to find an Update button in this menu. When a new firmware version is available, place the firmware update file on a freshly FAT-32 formatted USB flash drive. The Update button will appear about 5 seconds after inserting the flash drive into a free USB port. Click the Update button to perform the firmware update. Make sure no files other than the firmware update are on the USB flash disc.
Network Options
Users can adjust their network settings in this menu, only available through the Acapela 16’s onboard system (so don’t go looking for this menu when using the iPad). By using either the Wi-Fi or Ethernet capabilities of the Acapela 16, you are able to control the internal software using iPad tablets.
Mode Buttons: At the top of the Network tab’s main screen you can find 2 buttons: Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Users can select Wi-Fi or Ethernet when wanting to use either of these protocols.
DHCP Server / Client: When your local network runs off a DHCP protocol, the network will automatically assign your Acapela 16 an IP address. If your network runs off a DHCP server, you can turn it on here. When the DHCP Server is set to “ON” the button will turn blue.
IP Address: When not using a DHCP server, you can enter an IP address for your Acapela here.
Net Mask: The subnet mask for your Acapela 16 can be entered into this field. For most networks – and particularly if you’re unsure what it is – this should be kept set as “255.255.255.0”.
Gateway: A gateway is a device that can connect other devices in a network that use different types of protocols. This is typically your router, but a computer could also serve as a gateway.
SSID: SSID stands for Service Set Identifier.This is essentially the name of your mixer as it relates to your IEEE
802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) and must be entered for the Acapela to connect to your network. (SSID: PHONIC-ACAPELA16).
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Authentication: Users can select the kind of authentication used by their wireless router, whether it’s WPA2 or WEP. By setting authentication to “Open” on your router you are essentially opening your network up to anybody with a Wi-Fi device. Phonic recommends setting your router to one of the available authentication types to ensure your privacy.
Encryption: Select the encryption mode when open or shared authentication is selected. The encryption is selectable between 64 and 128 bit.
Key: Enter the security key for your wireless network here. Without this, the Acapela 16 will not be able to connect to the wireless network. The default key is 87654321. When connecting directly to the Acapela 16 through the Wi-Fi connection you will be prompted to enter the key as your Wi-Fi password.
Password: Enter a password for your Acapela 16 here. This will ensure that anybody within the general area of your wireless area cannot make unauthorized adjustments to your Acapela 16’s properties. Passwords are case-sensitive. The default password is phonic.
When using the Acapela 16’s networking functions, you can easily change to Wi-Fi functionality by quickly pushing the power button twice. This allows you to change the method of network connection used without the need to connect a monitor and mouse. The unit will not be turned off when the button is pushed twice within 5 seconds.
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Scenes
Scenes can be selected by selecting the top left-hand corner of the menu. Here you’ll find Save,
Load, Rename, Delete and Initialize buttons. You can also select whether you want to save/load to/from the onboard Flash Memory or a connected USB stick.
When you want to save the Acapela’s settings in their entirety, enter the Scenes menu and select “Save”. Give your Scene a name and save it. You will find your previously saved Scenes on the left-hand side of the menu.
Any pre-saved Scenes can be immediately recalled by selecting them on screen and pushing “Load”. You can rename any Scene by selecting it on screen and touching the rename button. The “Init.” button will allow you to re-initialize the Acapela while still retaining your current settings. We recommend initializing after performing a firmware update.
In addition to the “Scenes” menu, you will find individual save pages for the EFX, EQ, GEQ and dynamics. These work in generally the same manner, but the saved data is confined to that particular feature.
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Fader Groups
The Acapela 16 offers a number of pages that offer properties of the main page of the iPad control software that allows control of faders, EQ, panning, dynamics, on/off status and soloing, grouped into up to 8 channels per page. The volume control and on button are also present on these screen.
These pages are all accessed by selecting the meters above the corresponding pages. There is a page for Channels 1 to 8, Channels 9 to 16, Channel 17 and 18 (USB Audio), Aux 1 to 4, Group 1 to 4, Multi 1 to 4, Control Room and Main. These pages offer access to the following features:
Faders: To adjust the level of channels, touch and hold the onscreen virtual faders and slide your finger up and down the screen.
Naming: Each channel can have its named changed by pushing the name at the bottom of the screen. Give each channel its own name to help identify the respective signal. These names are not mirrored within the Acapela 16 software.
Pre/Post Button: This adjusts the channel’s meter (found at the top of the screen) between that of a pre-fader and post-fader meter. This allows you to view the difference between the incoming input signal and the signal going out to various mixes.
On/Off: Turn the individual channels on and off using the ON button. When the channel is on, the button will be illuminated.
Solo: The solo buttons send the respective signals to the Control Room mix. For more solo settings, users can view the properties within the Acapela’s GUI.
Stereo/Mono: These buttons are available in the Control Room and Main screen. They essentially determine whether the corresponding mix is a stereo mix, or dual mono – where both left and right signals will be made up of the same signal.
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In addition to the aforementioned controls, you’re also given the ability to view and edit parameters of a single process. This is viewed in the small window above the SOLO button. To the left of the screen the function will be listed by name (or icon). Users can scroll through these functions by pushing the arrows below these windows. Touching the icons will allow the parameter to be edited, either directly on this screen or in the function’s main menu. If any of the below windows are greyed-out, it means the function is deactivated. If the window offers color, it’s active.
Phantom Power: The phantom power menu can be accessed by pushing the appropriate Phantom Power button. You can also use this to check the on/off status of the phantom power for individual channels.
INV: This means inverted phase, and will allow you to invert the phase of the incoming signal. This can be activated and deactivated on this screen.
Pan: Each onscreen channel can have its pan adjusted by pushing the Pan Button to the left of the screen. The panning control can then be found directly above the solo button and can be adjusted by touching the white line and moving it left and right according to the required settings.
EQ: The EQ is also found directly above the solo button, and can be selected by pushing the EQ button to the left of the screen. Pushing EQ here will allow users to jump straight into the EQ menu.
GEQ: This is available for the MAIN mix only. This 31-band graphic equalizer can be viewed above the MAIN fader. Touching the icon will bring up the GEQ menu.
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Dynamics: The dynamic processor window includes individual icons showing the Gate, Expander, Compressor and Limiter. When greyed out, the corresponding dynamic processor is not turned on. When green, it means the processor is active and ready. When yellow, the threshold of the dynamic process has been triggered. Touching the onscreen window will open up the dynamics menu.
Delay: The delay window will show the currently activated delay in milliseconds. You can select the window to jump to the delay menu.
Order: This function will allow you to determine which order the 3 signal processors (delay, dynamics, and equalizer) will occur on the corresponding channel. Touching the icon will allow you to enter the order menu.
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Overview
These pages give a complete overview of a single channel at any one time. These pages are available by pushing the Channel 1 to 8, Channel 9 to 16, Channel 17/18, Multi 1-4 and Main buttons. You can select a new channel to view in the top right-hand side of the screen by pushing the left and right buttons. The overview picture for channels can be found below, while the Main overview screen can be found at the bottom of the next page.
These pages offer any combination of the following functions:
EQ On/Off and Display: This button will allow users to turn on the channel’s EQ. If left inactive, the EQ will be bypassed. The accompanying display will show the channel’s currently selected EQ curve (as selected by the user within the Equalizer function). Selecting the display window will jump directly to the Equalizer function and allow users to immediately adjust EQ properties. An output level meter for the EQ can also be found next to the EQ curve chart.
Dynamic Processor On/Off and Display: This button will turn the Dynamic Processor on and off. As with the EQ, all dynamic processors will be bypassed if this button is left inactive. Also like the EQ function, the accompanying graph will display the properties of the currently selected Dynamic Processor. Select the display to jump immediately to the dynamic processor setup. Immediately next to the display, users can find an output level meter for the channel’s dynamic processor.
Dynamic Processor Selection and On/Off Buttons:
With these buttons, users can activate and deactivate the corresponding dynamic processor functions, as well as view their properties on the Master Dynamic Processor Display (located to the left of these buttons). Available Dynamic Processors are: Gate, Expander, Compressor and Limiter. The buttons will turn yellow when their corresponding dynamic process is being triggered (ie. when the threshold has been passed).
Delay Function: Push the delay button to activate and deactivate the delay function for the currently selected channel. Users can also adjust the delay time itself.
Processing Order: Use this function to select the order that the audio signal will pass through the Dynamic Processor, EQ and Delay. Any order made up of the three processes can be selected. On the Main mix, this can also be used to change between an EQ and GEQ.
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Invert Phase Button: This button inverts the phase of the current signal.
Pan Control: Select the pan control and use the onboard jog wheel to adjust the left and right pan of the input signal.
AUX Send Controls: These virtual rotary controls can be used to adjust the level of the currently selected channel that is sent to the corresponding AUX mix. The Pre/Post buttons allow you to change the corresponding sends from the channel from prefader, pre-EQ, pre-dynamics and pre-fader to postfader, post-EQ, post-dynamics, post-fader.
Group Assignment: Push any of these buttons to send the currently selected channel to the corresponding group mix. The signal level of the group mix will also be displayed in the button (in decibels).
To Main Button: Pushing this button sends the currently selected channel’s signal to the main mix.
Channel Select: The currently select channel will be shown in the top right-hand side of the menu. Users can select the channel they wish to view the properties of by pushing the left and right arrows.
Solo Button: This will activate the solo function on the currently selected channel. When a channel is soloed, the signal will be diverted to the control room mix for monitoring. If the current channel has safe soloing applied, the word SAFE will appear within this button.
Off / On Button: This button will turn the currently selected channel on and off.
Channel Fader: Users can use this virtual fader to adjust the level of the currently selected input channel.
Channel Meter: This meter provides real-time updates on the signal level of the currently selected channel. The meter displays the input or output signal level, depending on how the Pre/Post Meter button is set.
Pre/Post Meter Button: This button will change the level meter between a pre-fader (Input) meter to a post-fader meter.
Channel Name: The channel’s name can be viewed and edited at the bottom of the fader.
Source Buttons (Main Only): The bottom of the Main Overview page offers individual source buttons for each channel and submix. Pushing any of these will immediately assign it directly to the main mix. Please remember that assigning the mix will still be dependent on whether the channels’ respective volumes are turned up and whether the channels themselves are on.
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Aux Sends
The Aux Send menu provides controls for adjusting the aux sends to each individual aux mix. Each page provides 18 aux controls that determine the send level to each respective aux mix. Each individual send can be adjusted between a pre and post send, and the output destination can also be selected with ease. The Aux Send menu can be selected by pushing the corresponding button to the left of the Acapela control application.
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Virtual Rotary Controls: These controls are found in the AUX menu. Each virtual rotary control can be adjusted by simply touching the control on screen and sliding your finger up and down to adjust the level as such. The level, in dB, will be listed on screen. There will also be a visual indication of the level within the control itself.
Pre/Post: Immediately on top of the virtual rotary controls you can find pre/post buttons.Adjusting the pre/post status of the channel determines whether the send from the respective channel will be pre-fad- er (before the fader) or post-fader (taken after the fader). A pre-fader send is indicated by green, while post-fader sends are indicated by blue.
Aux Mix: At the bottom right-hand side of the screen you can push the left and right arrows to scroll through the 8 different aux mixes.
Pre/Post Meter: The meters on each channel send and the Master Aux Send control can be adjusted using the Pre/Post Meter buttons. The button for the channels is located directly above the Channel 4 aux send control, while the master button is found directly below the aux send master fader.
Solo: The solo button sends the respective aux send signal to the Control Room mix. For more solo settings, users can view the properties within the Acapela’s GUI.
On/Off: Turn the currently selected aux send on and off using the ON button. When the aux send is on, the button will be illuminated.
Aux Destination Buttons: These 4 buttons determine the destination of the currently selected aux send. Any of the 8 multi outputs can be selected.
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Group Sends
This menu provides a way to assign channels directly to each individual group mix. Each page provides 18 independent buttons, one for each input channel.
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Source Send Buttons: Each of these buttons can simply be pushed to send the corresponding channel to the currently selected Group mix.
Pan: The currently selected master mix can have its pan adjusted. The panning control can be found directly above the solo button and can be adjusted by touching the white line and moving it left and right according to the required settings.
Group Mix: At the bottom right-hand side of the screen you can push the left and right arrows to scroll through the 8 different group mixes.
Pre/Post Meter: The meters on each channel send and the Master Group Mix control can be adjusted using the Pre/Post Meter buttons. The button for the channels is located directly above the Channel 4 button, while the master button is found immediately under the group mix master fader.
Solo: The solo button sends the respective group mix to the Control Room mix. For more solo settings, users can view the properties within the Control Room menu.
On/Off: Turn the currently selected group mix on and off using the ON button. When the group send is on, the button will be illuminated.
Group Destination Buttons: These 4 buttons determine the destination of the currently selected group. Any of the 8 multi outputs can be selected.
EFX On and Off Buttons: These buttons will only appear when the corresponding EFX mix is assigned to the currently selected Group mix. Essentially, this is a short cut to activating and deactivating your EFX.
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