Front And Rear Panel Connections - Midas PRO X Quick Start Manual

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During show time the screen functions 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 fl 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 type are prioritised by access time
importance. Fast zone areas, which contain fast strips, give instant access to
specifi c functions across the bay, and channel strips give greater control of the
selected fast strip.
Channels strip
Channel type
select buttons
Above: Typical Overview screen (default of the mix bay GUI screen)
All meters
display
Above: Typical Meters screen with no show loaded (default of the master bay GUI screen)
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 refl ect what is happening on the control surface, but it also provides
extra functionality via a GUI menu. This menu provides access to all the screens
that you will require to set up, confi gure, manage and operate the entire control
centre, all from a single drop-down list of easy to follow options.
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Inputs
Outputs
Inputs and automation
summary
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 surface. 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 function to the ones on the control surface,
but provide extra functionality. Each displays an overview of the associated
selected channel, which is divided into specifi 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 left 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 fi 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 left 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.
Mains power Audio, control
and ventilation and networking
Above: Rear view of the Control Centre.
Quick Start Guide
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-confi 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 fi tted.
I/O
(configuration dependent)
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