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Editing channels : press channel’s GAIN key. First press accesses
that channel’s gain. To scroll through channel’s parameters, use the
BACK and NEXT keys. Second press accesses last viewed parameter.
Third press will drop back to the default screen.
Accessing menus: press the MENU key. Use the BACK and NEXT
keys to select the sub-menu required, and enter the sub-menu using the
ENTER key. This applies to all levels of menu. ENTER always
confirms selections.
The Menus and their Contents
GLOBAL MEMORY
GLOBAL MEMORY Sub-menu: Recall/Store/Erase input, graphic
GLOBAL MEMORY GLOBAL MEMORY
EQ, dynamic EQ, and crossover settings, or combinations of these.
INPUT SECTION
INPUT SECTION Sub-menu: Set up input ganging, and GEQ ‘Q’
INPUT SECTIONINPUT SECTION
setting.
CROSSOVER
CROSSOVER Sub-menu: Set up or adjust crossover design, including
CROSSOVERCROSSOVER
routing and auto limiter setting. Also set up output ganging.
INTERFACE
INTERFACE Sub-menu: Comms interface setup (RS232 and RS485),
INTERFACEINTERFACE
G.P.I. interface configuration, and wireless interface.
SYSTEM
SYSTEM Sub-menu: Used to view unit’s status, and select various
SYSTEMSYSTEM
global options such as PEQ ‘Q’ or bandwidth units, delay units, and
output metering point (pre/post mute).
SECURITY
SECURITY Sub-menu: Used for locking various operations of the
SECURITYSECURITY
unit, using a 4 digit code.
AES/EBU
AES/EBU Sub-menu: Switch outputs from analogue to digital and
AES/EBUAES/EBU
monitor AES input status info. (AES inputs are switched via rear panel.)
DYNAMIC
DYNAMIC Sub-menu: Change how gain reduction meters behave.
DYNAMICDYNAMIC
Notes
The output meters show level, in dB from the limiter threshold, and the
input meters show level from clipping the A-D converters,
pre-gain and all EQ.
When editing DEQ or compressors, meters read downwards and show
gain reduction for each DEQ section or compressor respectively.
The high and low pass crossover filters are defined independently on
each output channel.
To access the limiter attack and release parameters, select “AutoLimiter
TimeCst: No” when designing a crossover.
To swap parametric filter units between bandwidth (‘BandW’) and ‘Q’,
enter System
System Sub-menu, select ‘Filter Q / Bandwidth’, and select
SystemSystem
required readout units.
To swap delay time units, enter System
Time / Distance’, and select required readout units.
Pressing an EDIT key flashes corresponding channels routed to / from
that channel.
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System Sub-menu, select ‘Delay
SystemSystem
Contents
Declaration Of Conformity 6
Important Safety Instructions 7
Instructions De Securite Importantes 8
Thanks 9
Unpacking the unit 9
Introduction 10
Features 10
Front Panel Familiarisation 11
Rear Panel Connections 12
Operating the 5 Series
Note about operation with AudioCore software. 13
Start-up procedure 13
Preliminary Set-up as a Crossover (DP548 & DP544) 13
Preliminary Set-up as Insert Channel Processing (DP544) 13
Input Channel Makeup 14
Output Channel Makeup 14
Preset Routing Configurations: DP548 14
Preset Routing Configurations: DP544 17
Free Assign Routing 18
Full Matrix Mixing 18
Editing Audio Parameters – Input Channels 19
Input Gain 19
Base Delay 19
Input Graphic EQ 19
Input Parametric EQ 19
Editing Audio Parameters – Output Channels 21
Output Gain 21
Output Polarity 21
Output Delay 21
Output High Pass Filter 22
Output Low Pass Filter 22
Output Parametric EQ 22
Output Compressor 23
Output Limiter 24
Output “D-Max” (Clip) Limiter 24
Input Ganging and Output Ganging 25
Menus in Detail 27
Memory Structure 29
Remote Control Interface Operation 31
RS232 Interface 31
RS232 Connection (Single Unit) 31
Loading New Software via a PC 32
RS232 Connection (Multiple Units) 32
Shadow ID Numbers 33
RS485 Connection 34
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AES Inputs and Outputs 36
AES Input 36
AES Output 36
AES Diagnostics and Status Information 37
Security and Locking 38
Entering the Password to Complete the Locking Operation 38
Unlocking the Unit 39
Forgotten the Password? 39
PCMCIA Card and Compact Flash Card Usage 40
Preset Library Updates via the card 40
Unit Software Updates via the card 40
Unit Cloning 41
Copying Unit Software and Preset Files 41
Copying Data from Source Unit 41
Loading Data into Destination Unit 41
Cold Start Reboot Procedure 41
Advanced Audio Features 42
Graphic Equaliser Behaviour 42
The “GQ600” behaviour 42
The “Special” behaviour 43
What is Dynamic EQ? 44
Quadrant/Mode I: “Boost Above” 44
Uses of “Boost Above” mode. 44
Uses of “Cut Above” mode. 45
Uses of “Cut Below” mode. 46
Uses of “Boost Below” mode. 47
Dynamic EQ operating modes 48
Parallel Mode 48
Sequential Mode 48
DEQ Filter Types and Use of Full Bandwidth Mode 49
Setting the Attack and Release times 50
The Compressor ‘Knee’ Control 51
Program Limiter and “D-Max” Limiter 52
Program Limiter 52
“D-Max” Clip Limiter 53
Setting Accurate Limiter Thresholds 55
Crossover Filter Slopes 56
Time Alignment 56
Parametric Filter Types and Their Uses 57
Standard Parametric EQ 57
Shelving EQ (High Shelf shown) 58
Creating a Flat-topped EQ Response 58
Notch Filter 59
All Pass Filter 60
Phase Filter 60
Low/High Pass Variable ‘Q’ Filter (Low Pass shown) 61
Elliptical filters 62
Specifications 63
Warranty 64
Options and Accessories 64
Index 65
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Declaration Of Conformity
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We, the manufacturer:
XTA Electronics Ltd.,
The Design House,
Vale Business Park,
Worcester Road,
Stourport on Severn,
Worcestershire,
England
DY13 9BZ
acknowledge our responsibility that the following products:
Kind of equipment: Audio processor
Commodity Code: 8518408990
Type Designation: DP548, DP544
are manufactured:
in accordance with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC,
in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):
Technical Regulations: EN55103-1:1996, EN55103-2:1996
and
in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC,
in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):
Technical Regulations: EN/IEC60065:2002 7th Edition
Signed: …………………………………………………………………
Name: Alex Cooper
Position: Research and Development Manager
Date: January 2012
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Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence if uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to per
sons.
WARNING: Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
WARNING: To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the rack in accordance with the installation
instructions.
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 a 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 amplifiers) 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 fi 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. Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, tripod, bracket or
table specified 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 a tip over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for a long period of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as if the 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. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the
equipment.
16. To completely disconnect this equipment
from the AC mains, disconnect the power cord
from the mains circuit breaker.
17. This unit is fitted with a 3-wire power cord.
For safety reasons, THE EARTH LEAD SHOULD
NOT BE DISCONNECTED IN ANY
CIRCUMSTANCE.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
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Instructions De Securite Importantes
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE.
NE PAS OUVRIR
Le symbole représentant un éclair fléché
dans un triangle équilatéral a pour but
d’alerter l’utilisateur de la présence d’une
“tension dangeruese” non isolée à l’intérieur
du boitier, pouvant être d’une force suffisante
pour constituer un risqué d’électrocution.
ATTENTION: Appareils de construction de CLASSE I doit être raccordé au réseau électrique via une prise de courant reliée à la terre.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter toute blessure, cet appareil doit être solidement fixé à la torture, conformément aux instructions d'installation.
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 chiff 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 chauff 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
diff 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 eff ectuer 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
suffisamment 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 eff ectués uniquement par du personnel
qualifié. 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. N'exposez pas cet équipement au fait de
tomber goutte à goutte ou au fait d'éclabousser
et garantissez qu'aucun objet rempli des liquides,
comme les vases, n'est placé sur l'équipement.
16. Pour complètement débrancher cet
équipement de la conduite principale de courant
alternatif, débranchez la corde de pouvoir du
disjoncteur de conduite principale.
17. Cette unité est correspondue avec une corde
de pouvoir de 3 fils. Pour les raisons de sécurité,
L'AVANCE DE TERRE NE DEVRAIT ÊTRE
DÉBRANCHÉE DANS AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE.
Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle
équilatéral a pour but d’alerter l’untilisateur
de la présence d’instructions importantes
concernant le fonctionnement et la
maintenance, dans la documentation qui
accompagne l’appariel.
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Thanks
Thank you for choosing an XTA 5 Series for your application. Please spend a little time reading through this manual, so
that you obtain the best possible performance from the unit.
All XTA products are carefully designed and engineered for cutting-edge performance and world-class reliability. If you
would like further information about this or any other XTA product, please contact us.
We look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Unpacking the unit
After unpacking the unit, please check it carefully for any damage. If any is found, immediately notify the carrier
concerned - you, the consignee, must instigate any claim. Please retain all packaging in case of future re-shipment.
Please think of our environment and don’t bin any materials, including this manual. When the product
has reached the end of its useful life, please dispose of it responsibly through a recycling centre.
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Introduction
The 5 Series are powerful DSP based audio processors, combining the functions of a multitude of conventional products
in a compact 1U unit with extensive remote control capabilities. To achieve this, the unit has four inputs and eight (four)
outputs which can be configured in a selection of standard crossover modes (2 x 4 way for example on a DP548, or 2 x 2
way on a DP544 although they are not limited to these configurations). They also offer a “free assign” mode, which allows
completely flexible routing of any output from any combination of inputs and a “matrix” mode which allows mixing of any
input to output (as opposed to switching with fixed gain).
Each input has a gain control, variable delay, a 28 band graphic equaliser and a further eight bands of fully parametric
equalisation. The parametric filter bands have a large selection of different filter types available, including shelving, notch,
band-pass, phase and elliptical behaviours. Three bands of dynamic EQ are also included on each input, which adapts its
behaviour depending of the proximity of the level to a user-defined threshold.
Each output has a gain control, variable delay, high and low pass crossover filters, nine bands of fully parametric
equalisation, polarity switching, a fully featured compressor with variable knee, a flexible limiter, and a final clip limiter.
The crossover filters offer slopes of up to 48dB/Octave, with a variety of responses available.
Remote control1 is catered for in the form of RS232 and RS485 ports, and multiple user memories are provided for the
storage and recall of settings. A GPI interface may also be fitted to allow remote memory recalls using simple switch
closure apparatus.
Security lock-out is available for all controls.
The 5 Series are also equipped with AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs, and include sample rate conversion, capable of
accepting digital audio from 32kHz up to 192kHz.
Units may be controlled externally by XTA’s proprietary Windows
future ‘AudioCore’ products.
Features
Superb audio quality – carefully optimised double precision signal processing coupled with 24 bit conversion ensure a
dynamic range in excess of 117dB. The high sampling rate of 96kHz means minimal filtering providing exceptional sonic
purity with a bandwidth in excess of 32kHz.
A flexible input/output multi-mode format caters for any configuration, regardless of scale. Both routing of inputs to
outputs, and ganging (for editing) are completely flexible.
A completely new SHARC
not only multiple bands of standard parametric equalisation on every input and output, but also a full spectrum graphic
equaliser on each of the four inputs. Three bands of dynamic EQ are available on each input, along with a fully featured
soft-knee compressor, program limiter and look-ahead clip limiter on each output.
Delay of up to 650mS may be independently set for each output, with an exceptionally fine minimum increment of 300nS,
which corresponds to a distance change of 0.1mm!
The comprehensive standard specification also includes up to 255 memories, and remote control via RS232 or RS485
ports, with security lockout.
XTA’s new proprietary Complex Unified Nyquist Truncation algorithm ensures that no matter how much equalisation is applied to a channel, there will always be sufficient
headroom available to cater for it.
TM
based DSP platform supplies phenomenal computational power, allowing the unit to provide
TM
software, along with existing and
1
Note that only the RS232 and RS485 interfaces offer full remote control of this product – the GPI interface may only be
used for memory recall (program change) purposes.
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Front Panel Familiarisation
LCD Screen: Shows, by default, the name of the
last recalled memory on the bottom line of the
screen, and the current routing on the top line.
Also used to show all parameters as they are
edited, and all menu selections.
Control Keys: Selection and adjustment of parameters.
NEXT key moves forward through list of parameters.
BACK key moves backwards through list of parameters.
MENU key activates the main menu – a second press selects the last menu edited – a third press selects
the last menu item. In this way, three presses on MENU from the default screen will jump back to the
last parameter adjusted. Selection of different menus is accomplished using the BACK and NEXT keys,
or with the FREQ encoder.
ENTER key enters the chosen menu, confirms selections, and changes filter types when editing
parametric sections.
BYPASS will flatten the currently selected parametric sections, or input graphic equalisers and
dynamics modules. For safety reasons, it is not possible to bypass the high and low pass filter sections.
QUIT exits menus back to the default screen.
Rotary Encoders: Three velocity sensitive encoders adjust the relevant parameters as
displayed on the screen.
Memory Card Slot: Will accept type I or type II PCMCIA SRAM cards and, using an
adapter, Compact Flash cards. This allows the unit to be cloned, memory sets saved,
presets loaded, and firmware updates installed.
Status LEDs: The four status LEDs show, from left to right, AES inputs selected
(flashing if not locked); AES outputs selected; Comms activity (only illuminates on
messages addressed to this particular unit); and a general-purpose spare indicator.
Input Sections: Control and monitor input signal paths.
Red MUTE buttons illuminate when pressed and mute audio for that channel.
EDIT buttons illuminate yellow when pressed, and access gain on first press, then last viewed parameter
on second press, then exit on third press.
Input meters show dB from clipping point of the analogue to digital converters. Yellow (0dB) LED
illuminates 3dB from clipping. Red CLIP LED may illuminate independently from the rest of the meter
to show digital overflow. All four CLIP LEDs illuminating indicates internal clipping after the ADC.
Meters also read downwards from the yellow LED to show gain adjustment (reduction or expansion)
when editing DEQ modules – meter shows gain adjustment for current band of DEQ only.
Output Sections: Control and monitor output signal paths.
Red MUTE buttons illuminate when pressed and mute audio for that channel.
EDIT buttons illuminate yellow when pressed, and access gain on first press, then last
viewed parameter on second press, then exit on third press. Output meters show dB from
limiting. The yellow LED illuminates at the onset of limiting. The red LED illuminates at
4dB into limiting (i.e. 4dB of gain reduction).
Meters also read downwards from the yellow LED to show gain reduction when editing
compressors. These may be left permanently enabled by changing this option in the
DYNAMICS
DYNAMICS sub-menu.
DYNAMICSDYNAMICS
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Rear Panel Connections
Power Switch: turns the unit’s mains supply off and on.
Mains Fuse: located in a finger-proof holder adjacent to the mains inlet. A spare fuse
is also located in this holder.
Mains Inlet: connected via a standard IEC socket.
RS232: RS232 standard via a 9 pin D-type connector, for connection to a PC. Data is
converted to RS485 standard and relayed to slave units via the RS485 sockets.
RS485 In-Out: XLR sockets. Used for transmission of remote control data over long
distance or multiple unit applications. See page 33 for more information.
For more details on interfaces see our Remote Interface Guide, available on-line.
Audio Outputs: 3 pin XLR sockets are provided for each channel. All are fully balanced, pin 2 hot, 3 cold, 1 screen.
Note the legending on the panel to designate which outputs are used for AES streams when the digital outputs are
enabled. Please see page 36 for more information.
Always replace the fuse with the correct type and rating as shown on the rear panel legend.
AES Input Switch: Recessed switch to select AES digital
inputs. Red LED will illuminate in the hole when AES inputs
are selected, along with the corresponding front panel
indicator.
Audio Inputs: 3 pin XLR sockets are provided for each
channel. All are fully balanced, pin 2 hot, 3 cold, 1 screen.
Note the legending on the panel to designate which inputs
are used for AES when the digital inputs are enabled. Please
see page 36 for more information.
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Note about operation with AudioCore software.
The following operating information covers setup and control of a 5 Series via the front panel controls only. Please
consult the manual supplied with this software for information regarding full computer control.
Start-up procedure
Switching on the unit will display a brief message detailing the unit type and software version running
== AudioCore DP548 ==
== AudioCore DP548 ==
== AudioCore DP548 ==== AudioCore DP548 ==
==Software V 1.00 ==
==Software V 1.00 ==
==Software V 1.00 ====Software V 1.00 ==
and all LEDs will briefly illuminate. The unit will then begin its countdown to the wake-up procedure2, during which time
the audio will fade up to the level last set. Metering will begin to operate when the fade-up starts.
Preliminary Set-up as a Crossover (DP548 & DP544)
The procedure below should be followed when first installing a 5 Series
5 Series unit as a crossover.
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Design your crossover! To do this, press MENU, and use the BACK or NEXT key to select ‘Crossover
sub
sub----menu
menu’ and then press ENTER. Use the BACK or NEXT key to select ‘Design a crossove
subsub
menumenu
Design a crossoverrrr’
Design a crossoveDesign a crossove
Crossover
Crossover Crossover
and then press ENTER. Finally, use the BACK or NEXT key to select the desired routing3and follow the set-up
wizard to finalise your design.
Note that when in a menu, ENTER is always used to confirm selections. The current selection is marked with an
asterisk ‘*’.
Use the EDIT keys on each output channel with the BACK and NEXT keys to select the high pass filters, low
pass filters, parametrics etc. Note that when designing a new crossover, the high and low pass filters will be set
to default values.
Use the EDIT keys on each input channel with the BACK and NEXT keys to select the gain, delay and
parametrics available on each input.
Preliminary Set-up as Insert Channel Processing (DP544)
Follow the steps above, but choose 4 x 1 way as the desired routing – this will feed input A to output 1, input B to output
2 etc. so offering four independent channels of processing.
Note that if no action is taken in menu mode, the unit will return to normal ‘default’ mode after about twenty
(20) seconds. Repeat the above directions to return to menu mode.
2
The wake-up time countdown may be adjusted in the SYSTEM menu – see page 24 for details.
3
For details about adjusting the routing if one of the standard configurations does not suit, see page 15.
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Routing Options and Processing Blocks
Due to the completely new DSP platform, the routing possibilities within the 5 Series have been made completely
flexible, with a matrix available allowing any combination of inputs to be routed to any output. The additional DSP power
has permitted the inclusion of more processing blocks, even considering the extra inputs and outputs, and the doubling of
sample rate.
To reduce set-up time and aid usability, several standard configurations are available as described in a later section.
This section will outline the processing blocks available in relation to the signal path, and explain the various options for
routing, including the “Free Assign” mode, which opens up completely flexible channel routing, and “Matrix” mode which
also adds gain controls for mixing capabilities.
Input Channel Makeup
The diagram below shows the processing available on each of the four input channels, before routing to the matrix.
Output Channel Makeup
The diagram below shows the processing available on each of the eight output channels, after routing from the
matrix/mixer.
Preset Routing Configurations: DP548
In addition to the ability to assign any combination of inputs to any output, a number of preset configurations are provided,
for use when designing a crossover from scratch. These have the advantage of suggested settings for the high and low pass
filters to useful basic starting points, to filter the different outputs as appropriate for the chosen configuration. These may,
of course, be freely modified afterwards should they not suit the requirements exactly.
The diagrams on the following pages show the connections made between inputs and outputs, and the suggested values
chosen for the high and low pass filters.
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4 x 2 way crossover: As shown, each input feeds a pair of outputs, odd numbers being the low frequency split, and even
numbers being the high part of the spectrum. Default suggested crossover frequencies are shown by each output.
2 x 3 way crossover: Inputs A and B feed three outputs each, with output 7 being fed from input C, and output 8 from
input D. Note the ‘Aux’ outputs are set to full range. Default suggested crossover frequencies are shown by each output.
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2 x 4 way crossover: Inputs A and B feed four outputs each, with inputs C & D being unused. Default suggested crossover
frequencies are shown by each output.
1 x 8 way crossover: Inputs A is fed to all eight outputs, with initial settings being all full bandwidth. The crossover points
can be adjusted as desired.
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Preset Routing Configurations: DP544
1 x 4 way crossover: Input A is routed to all four output, with default crossover points shown. Inputs B – D are muted.
2 x 2 way crossover: Input A is routed to outputs 1 & 2, input B to 3 & 4. Inputs C & D are muted.
4 x 1 way crossover: Each input is routed to a corresponding output A to 1, B to 2 etc. Crossovers filters are bypassed.
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Free Assign Routing
If none of the preset configurations are appropriate to the required system setup, it is possible to manually select the
routing of the crossover. This is achieved through the Crossover Menu
Pressing ENTER will start the crossover design wizard, with the first option being to choose the routing.
The display will show
Design A
Design A Crossover
Design ADesign A
Routing = 2 X 4 WAY *
Routing = 2 X 4 WAY *
Routing = 2 X 4 WAY *Routing = 2 X 4 WAY *
or whatever the current configuration is set to. Press BACK until the display shows
Design A Crossover
Design A Crossover ---->>>>
Design A Crossover Design A Crossover
Routing = Free Assign
Routing = Free Assign
Routing = Free AssignRouting = Free Assign
And then press ENTER. The EDIT key will illuminate for output 1, as will any relevant input EDIT keys, showing which
inputs are feeding output 1. The display will also detail the current combination of inputs feeding this output. To change
the routing for any output, press its EDIT key, and then choose the required input channel combination by just pressing
the input EDIT keys as appropriate. The input combinations can also be stepped through in turn by pressing NEXT, or
BACK.
To complete the procedure, press ENTER. The wizard will continue, and if the routing has been changed, all outputs will
be muted on exit.
Crossover Menu ----> Design A Crossover
Crossover Menu Crossover Menu
Crossover ---->>>>
Crossover Crossover
> Design A Crossover.
> Design A Crossover> Design A Crossover
Full Matrix Mixing
If the free assign mode still isn’t flexible enough (!), it is possible to manually select the routing of the crossover with full
level mixing from any input to output. This is achieved through the
Cr
Crossover Menu
ossover Menu ----> Design A Crossover
CrCr
Pressing ENTER will start the crossover design wizard, with the first option being to choose the current routing.
The display will show
or whatever the current configuration is set to. Press BACK until the display shows
To complete the procedure, press ENTER. The wizard will continue, and if the routing has been changed, all outputs will
be muted on exit.
Matrix routing levels are stored in crossover memories (as with routing settings).
ossover Menu ossover Menu
Design A Crossover
Design A Crossover ---->>>>
Design A Crossover Design A Crossover
Routing = 2 X 4 WAY *
Routing = 2 X 4 WAY *
Routing = 2 X 4 WAY *Routing = 2 X 4 WAY *
Design A Crossover
Design A Crossover ---->>>>
Design A Crossover Design A Crossover
Routing = Full Matrix
Routing = Full Matrix
Routing = Full MatrixRouting = Full Matrix
> Design A Crossover
> Design A Crossover> Design A Crossover
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Editing Audio Parameters – Input Channels
Input Gain
The range of the control over the input gain is –40dB to +6dB in 0.1dB steps.
InA I
InA Input A Gain
InA IInA I
Input Gain = +6.0dB
Input Gain = +6.0dB
Input Gain = +6.0dBInput Gain = +6.0dB
nput A Gain
nput A Gainnput A Gain
Gain
Base Delay
The maximum available delay between any input and output is 650.00mS. For example, if the input delay on channel A is
set to 500mS, the maximum available output delay for any output fed from input A will be 150mS. The readout units can
be changed between time in milliseconds, distance in feet or distance in metres. Please see page 27 for more details.
IIIInA Input A Delay
nA Input A Delay
nA Input A DelaynA Input A Delay
Base Delay = 0.00mS
Base Delay = 0.00mS
Base Delay = 0.00mSBase Delay = 0.00mS
x 1mS x 10uS
343mm 4mm
Note that Base Delay (Input Delay) is not available when in “Full Matrix” mode.
Input Graphic EQ
The graphic equaliser has 28 third octave bands from 31Hz to 16kHz, and a gain range of +12dB. The G6
line of the screen denotes the ‘Q’ behaviour of the graphic – this setting behaves like a GQ600 with variable ‘Q’ that is
‘gentler’ at low cut/boost values and sharpens at high cut/boost values. The alternate setting, Sp
behaviour where no change in bandwidth occurs with differing cut/boost. Pressing BYPASS
BYPASS will bypass the entire
BYPASSBYPASS
Sp, is a constant ‘Q’
SpSp
Graphic EQ on this channel. For details of how to select the behaviour, please see page 27.
InA Input A Graph<>
InA Input A Graph<>
InA Input A Graph<>InA Input A Graph<>
40Hz +
40Hz +-----
40Hz +40Hz +
-----
G6 0.0dB
----------
G6 0.0dB
G6 0.0dBG6 0.0dB
G6 on the second
G6G6
Frequency Gain
Input Parametric EQ
There are eight bands of parameter equalisation available on every input. The behaviour of each individual band can be
changed to a variety of different filter shapes, including high and low shelves, notch, and bandpass. Changing the filter type
is achieved by pressing ENTER
available, please see page 55.
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ENTER during editing any particular band. For more details about the various types of filter
ENTER ENTER
InA Input A PEQ:1<>
InA Input A PEQ:1<>
InA Input A PEQ:1<>InA Input A PEQ:1<>
1k00Hz Q=3.0 0.0dB
1k00Hz Q=3.0 0.0dB
1k00Hz Q=3.0 0.0dB1k00Hz Q=3.0 0.0dB
Frequency ‘Q’ Gain
Input Dynamic EQ
There are 3 bands of dynamic EQ available on each input. Each band has three screens associated with it. For more
information on how the dynamic EQ works, please see page 44. The first edit screen shows the threshold for the band,
and the ratio for the dynamic action, along with the mode. The gain reduction meter to the left on the bottom line of the
display shows gain reduction (or expansion) in 0.5dB steps. The band can by bypassed by pressing the BYPASS
whereupon the meter will be replaced by BYPASS
BYPASS.
BYPASSBYPASS
InA Input A DEQ1+^X
InA Input A DEQ1+^X
InA Input A DEQ1+^XInA Input A DEQ1+^X
|||||||||| Th=
|||||||||| Th=----32.0 Rat=2.00
|||||||||| Th=|||||||||| Th=
Threshold Ratio
Threshold Ratio
Threshold RatioThreshold Ratio
32.0 Rat=2.00
32.0 Rat=2.0032.0 Rat=2.00
BYPASS key
BYPASSBYPASS
Mode is indicated at the right hand side of the top line like this “DEQ1+↑X”. In this case it represents “Boost Above”
mode, with the X showing the filter type – parametric, high or low shelf or full bandwidth. The plus or minus shows boost
or cut and the arrow shows above or below the threshold (↓). Filter type is changed by setting the ratio to 1:1 (or
pressing BYPASS
shelving filters and the full bandwidth mode (compressor or expander), please see page 49.
Pressing NEXT
the ratio to 1:1 and then turning the left encoder. Note that release time cannot be set to faster than the attack time and
will be forced to track it if you increase the attack to a greater value than the release. This is to prevent introducing
distortion that can be caused due to the detector tracking individual cycles of the waveform, rather than its envelope.
There is more information about this in the section on page 50.
BYPASS) and then pressing ENTER
BYPASSBYPASS
NEXT shows the attack and release times, alongside the operating mode. The mode can be changed by setting
NEXTNEXT
ENTER to scroll through the types. For more information about the use of the
ENTERENTER
InA Input A DEQ1+^X
InA Input A DEQ1+^X
InA Input A DEQ1+^XInA Input A DEQ1+^X
BstAbv At=0.07mS Rl=11mS
BstAbv At=0.07mS Rl=11mS
BstAbv At=0.07mS Rl=11mSBstAbv At=0.07mS Rl=11mS
Mode Attack Release
Mode Attack Release
Mode Attack ReleaseMode Attack Release
Pressing NEXT
allowable amount of gain change that may be applied – so even if the signal is far over the threshold with a high ratio, the
gain of the band won’t change by more than this value.
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NEXT shows the filter parameters for the band. Note that gain value shown is the maximum (or minimum)
NEXTNEXT
InA Input A DEQ1+^X
InA Input A DEQ1+^X
InA Input A DEQ1+^XInA Input A DEQ1+^X
99.2Hz 1.0 12dB
99.2Hz 1.0 12dB
99.2Hz 1.0 12dB99.2Hz 1.0 12dB
Frequency ‘Q’ Max. Gain
Frequency ‘Q’ Max. Gain
Frequency ‘Q’ Max. GainFrequency ‘Q’ Max. Gain
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