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SoundCraft RM1ds User Manual

SoundCraft RM1ds User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    RM1d/RM1ds RM1d/RM1ds RM1d/RM1ds RM1d/RM1ds RM1d/RM1ds Digital Radio Console Digital Radio Console Digital Radio Console Digital Radio Console Digital Radio Console User Guide User Guide User Guide User Guide User Guide Software Version 3.0 RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 2 RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 3: Rm1D/Rm1Ds User Guide

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  • Page 4 RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 5 Soundcraft shall not be liable for loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
  • Page 6 End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation. Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the Equipment, provided such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor.
  • Page 7 ON again. If the mains fuse fails repeatedly this may be because an electrical safety hazard exists. The unit must be taken out of service and referred to the Soundcraft/Spirit dealer from where the equipment was purchased.
  • Page 8 It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Soundcraft or its authorised agents. Soundcraft cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents Introduction ............................15 Introduction ..........................16 The Soundcraft RM1d ....................16 Key Features ..........................20 Feature Overview ........................21 Analogue Inputs ......................21 Analogue Outputs ......................21 Digital Inputs ........................ 21 Digital Outputs ......................21 Main Meters .........................
  • Page 10 Navigation Buttons and PARAMETER encoder ..............44 Lexicon Control buttons ....................45 Master Faders ....................... 45 Talkback Section ......................45 Meter Bridge ..........................46 Meter Source Select Buttons ..................46 CUE Loudspeaker ......................46 Dual Event Timers ......................46 RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 11 Remotes 3 (25 pin D sub) (12 fader only) ..............75 Configuration of the Machine Starts ................76 Custom Configuration of the Machine Starts ..............76 Master Faders ..........................78 Configuring the STE 1 (PROG) and STE 2 (AUD) Master Faders ........78 RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 12 Talkback Assign ......................... 86 Assigning the Talkback Microphone ................86 TDIF Outputs ..........................87 Configuring the TDIF Outputs ..................87 Soundcraft TDIF Boxes ....................88 TDIF Out Adv..........................89 Working with TDIF Devices .................... 89 The Output Buffer ......................89 Configuring the TDIF OUT ADV.
  • Page 13 A note on the Analogue I/O Connector ................ 134 37wy D-type FML ......................134 Re-Initialising the RM1d ........................135 Re-Initialising the RM1d ......................137 Total Reset of the RM1d ..................... 137 FX/DYN Presets Reset ....................137 Presets Reset ......................138 RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 14 Appendix A ..........................139 RM1d Talkback Modes ......................141 General Studio Lay-Out ....................141 Scenario 1 ........................141 Presenter can talk to any of the Cleanfeed outputs ............141 Talking to the Presenter ....................142 Scenario 2 ........................142 RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 15: Introduction

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  • Page 16: Introduction

    Soundcraft team. Your RM1d console has been manufactured exclusively by Soundcraft in the UK, combining state of the art technology with nearly 30 years of experience in professional console design. The Soundcraft range gives you premier audio quality and features, whatever your mixing requirements.
  • Page 17 Console Shown is RM1d 6-Fader Version RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 18 RM1d/s 6-Fader Rearcon RM1d 6-Fader Rearcon RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 19 RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 20: Key Features

    128 desk presets for storage and recall of digital console parameters Backup and Restore of Snapshot, Dynamic and FX presets via Midi Software upgrades via built in RS232 port Backlit LCD Screen for Parameter editing, Global setup and Configuration RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 21: Feature Overview

    24 bit 128 x oversampling A/D converters. A further 8 analogue inputs can be achieved by connecting either the Soundcraft Mic/Line Interface box, or the Soundcraft Analogue Interface box to the TDIF port found on the rear of the RM1d.

  • Page 22: Main Meters

    Complete recall of all console settings can be stored in up to 128 PRESET memory locations for recall. Audio quality All analogue inputs and outputs on the RM1d have 24 bit 128 x oversampling Analogue to Digital/Digital to Analogue (AD/DA) converters, ensuring wide dynamic range and superb sonic performance. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 23: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning Commissioning Commissioning Commissioning RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
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  • Page 25: Restoring The Factory Default Presets

    NOTE: If the display stops at Preset 1 it means that Lockout is ON preventing you from recalling factory default settings. See Menus 4.26. NOTE: To re-initialise the RM1d completely returning it to the state it was when it left the factory, please refer to section 12 ‘Re-Initialising the RM1d’. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 26: Commissioning

    NOTE: This is a TEST configuration only. The STE outputs are normally used to carry station output. Speakers should normally be connected to the MONITOR outputs. Before starting, make sure that both STE Main Faders are at - infinity to prevent any unexpected feedback. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 27: Input Assignment

    PARAMETER encoder to scroll through the whole alphanumeric character list, or press the UP ARROW button to increment through the NUMBERS or the DOWN ARROW button to delete the current character or insert a space. Press the SETUP button again to exit SETUP mode. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 28: Connecting An Input

    RM1d), followed by the Fader for Channel 1. You should now be able to speak into the Microphone, and hear the signal through the speakers connected to the STE 1 (PROG) output bus. Be Careful to avoid feedback! RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 29: Add Some Equalisation To The Signal

    Now gradually adjust the AUX 1 control to the right of the HF control on the EDIT STRIP until you can hear the effect being mixed in with the microphone signal. You will notice that the AUX 1 legend will illuminate in the channel’s status window. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 30: Normal Configuration

    The volume of the speakers can be adjusted using the Monitor control and the speakers can be entirely silenced by pressing the MUTE button. Note that these controls affect only what is heard through the monitors and headphones, NOT what is sent to AIR over the main STEREO programme outputs. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 31: Control Surface

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  • Page 32 RM1ds RM1ds RM1d RM1d RM1ds RM1ds RM1ds RM1d RM1d RM1d RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 33: The Channel Strip

    The ON button (6) turns the channel On or Off. It can also be configured in the SETUP Menu to trigger external equipment using the remote relay ports. DIG CLIP LED The DIG CLIP LED (7) indicates clips occurring in the digital domain. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 34 RM1ds RM1ds RM1ds RM1ds RM1ds RM1d RM1d RM1d RM1d RM1d RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 35: Channel Fader

    SETUP Menu to Start external equipment and also trigger the RM1d’s on board timers. ON/OFF BUTTONS (RM1d/s only) The ON/OFF BUTTONS (9) are used to switch the channel On and OFF. They may also be used for triggering external devices using the remote relay port. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 36 RM1ds RM1ds RM1ds RM1d RM1d RM1d RM1ds RM1ds RM1d RM1d RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 37: The Edit Strip

    The choice of frequencies for the High Pass Filter are 80, 100, 150, 200, 250Hz. The EQ IN Button The EQ IN button (14) switches the EQ section On and Off, excluding the High Pass Filter (13), which is not affected by this control. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 38 RM1ds RM1ds RM1ds RM1ds RM1ds RM1d RM1d RM1d RM1d RM1d RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 39: Aux 1 And Aux 2 Controls

    (26). When routed the corresponding legend (2) will illuminate in the Status Window. The CHANNEL FADER (8) adjusts the level of the signal in that channel being sent to the STE 1 (PROG) and STE 2 (AUD) output busses. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
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  • Page 42: Monitor Section

    NOTE: The PFL bus is automatically routed to the CONTROL ROOM HEADPHONES but not the studio headphones. Pressing the AUTO button in the studio phones section will allow the PFL (CUE) bus to also be routed automatically to the studio headphones. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 43: Auto Button

    If the SPLIT button (22) is pressed, then the Left earpiece of the Studio or Presenter headphones will provide PFL (CUE) , and the Right earpiece will carry a mono sum of whatever stereo source is selected above. Guest headphones can not be split in this manner. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 44: Master Section

    The only time you need to confirm an entry is if the SETUP button blinks. The navigation buttons will illuminate to guide you to the next line of the LCD display or to the next branch of the menu tree. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 45: Tm Control Buttons

    Minus’ cleanfeed output using the SETUP Menus (Line/CF Outputs) will be able to send Talkback out of that same cleanfeed output when its corresponding PFL button (5) is active. To enable this mode of operation both the TALK and PFL (CUE) buttons must be illuminated, either latched or momentarily. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 46: Meter Bridge

    START, STOP and RESET buttons. NOTE: The TIMER 2 button directly below the timer buttons will allow you to switch these controls between Timer 1 and Timer 2. * see the Automatic operation 8.3 in Section 8 Timer Operation RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
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  • Page 49: The Menu

    The Menus Pages The Menus Pages The Menus Pages The Menus Pages The Menus Pages RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
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  • Page 51: The Menu

    On pressing the SETUP button the following LCD display will appear. You may now use the PARAMETER (ENCODER) to select one of the Menu pages that you would like to enter. Press the SETUP button to enter the selected Menu page. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 52 For fast access the alphabetical list of Menus as found on the RM1d are found on the following pages. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 53: Analogue Inputs

    Press the SETUP button to enter the Analogue Inputs mode. The LCD display will read: Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select the top line of the LCD display, and then using the PARAMETER encoder you may scroll through the available analogue input options. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 54 NOTE: If you are in the Analogue Inputs Menu, pressing EDIT button on any channel with an Analogue Input assigned to it, will automatically select that input for adjustment. This is very useful for quickly accessing different microphone Gain levels in a multi- microphone application. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 55: Assign Channel

    The LCD display will now show the selected channel, and which input is currently selected. If for example the EDIT button is selected on Channel 1 and the INPUT 2 button pressed (illuminated), Input 2 will become active. The LCD display will read: RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 56 EDIT buttons to select the channels. NOTE: On 12 fader consoles the SPDIF-1 input can only be selected to one of the first six faders (1-6) and the SPDIF-2 input can only be selected to one of the last six faders (7-12). RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 57: Auto Muting

    Press the EDIT button on the channel you want to configure. Now use the PARAMETER encoder to select the type of Mute activation you require. (See table above). Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu page. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 58: Channel Phases

    Use the down arrow button to select the normal/inverted field of the display. You may now use the parameter encoder to select between ‘normal’ or ‘ inverted’. Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 59: Clock Source

    The SETUP button will flash. Press the SETUP button to store the new clock settings. Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. NOTE: If Word Clock is lost whilst connected to an external Word Clock source the following display RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 60: Digital Outputs

    The available options are: Unsourced Stereo 1 (PROGRAM) Stereo 2 (AUDITION) Auxiliaries CleanFds 1 & 2 CleanFds 3 & 4 Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 61: Digital Out Adv

    This will normally involve setting the Sample Rate Flag (Fs) to the same Word Clock setting that the RM1d is receiving and setting the Word Length (WL) to match that of the device connected to the RM1d’s AES/EBU digital output. The Pro Flag (Pro) setting would normally be set to ‘Professional’ (PRO). RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 62: Changing Settings

    You can now use the arrow buttons to navigate between the Sample Rate (FS), Word Length (WL) and Pro Flag (Pro) parameter settings. The PARAMETER encoder is used to make the necessary adjustments to the selected parameters. (See the table above for parameter choices) RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 63: Display Settings

    Press the SETUP button to enter the DISPLAY SETTINGS set-up mode. The LCD display will show the current selection: Use the PARAMETER encoder to adjust the contrast of the LCD display. Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 64: External Input Gain

    EXT 1, EXT 2, EXT 3 or EXT 4. Once you have made your selection, press the RIGHT arrow button to select the Gain field and then use the PARAMETER encoder to adjust the Gain. Press the SETUP button again to exit the menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 65: Guest Headphone Level

    Press the SETUP button to enter the GUEST HEADPHONES mode. The LCD display will show: The adjustment range is - infinity to 0dB. The default setting is -10dB. Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu page. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 66: Hpf Frequency

    LCD display. Once you have made your selection use the PARAMETER encoder to select the HPF frequency you wish to use. Press the SETUP button again to exit the menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 67: Input Naming

    You can also use the UP arrow button to increment through numbers, and the DOWN arrow button to delete the currently selected character or create a space. Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu page. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 68: Line/Cf Outputs

    The LCD display will show: Press the UP arrow button and then use the PARAMETER encoder to select Direct OP mode (the other choices are Ste 1 (PROG) Mix -, Ste 2 (AUD) Mix -, Cont Talk and Unsourced.) RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 69: Configuring A Channel As A Cleanfeed Channel

    Now press the UP arrow button and use the PARAMETER encoder to select whether the Cleanfeed Output will be sourced from the STE 1 (PROG) or STE 2 (AUD) busses. Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 70: Continuous Talkback Mode

    Outputs 1-2 and 3-4 (5-6) are configured to operate as individual mono outputs or stereo pairs. Press the RIGHT arrow key to enter the Channel Selection page The LCD display will show Use the PARAMETER encoder to select Continuous Talkback (Cont Talk) Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 71: Lockout Pin

    The display should then read ‘New PIN set for lockout’ confirming that your new PIN can be used for setting up the lockout facility. Press the SETUP button again to exit the menu. NOTE: You can reset the PIN to blank (----) at any time by pressing the DOWN arrow button. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 72: Lockout Setup

    Press the SETUP button found below the LCD display This will enter the SETUP mode Now use the PARAMETER encoder to scroll to the Lockout Setup menu. Press the flashing SETUP button to enter the menu. The following LCD display will appear: RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 73 The LCD display will now prompt you to re-enter your PIN number again. Re-enter your PIN number and then press the SETUP button again. The display will show ‘Operation Completed’ Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu page. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 74: Lockout Status

    The LCD display will now prompt you to re-enter your PIN number again. Re-enter your PIN number and then press the SETUP button again. The display will then confirm that the current status is either ‘Enabled’ or ‘Disabled’. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 75: Machine Starts

    Each input on the RM1d can be assigned to a remote output. The remote start facility will then be active on whichever channel fader the relevant input is assigned to. The default setting for pin assignments is as follows Remotes 2 (25 pin D sub) Remotes 3 (25 pin D sub) (12 fader only) RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 76: Configuration Of The Machine Starts

    ON button on and off. The channel ON button should toggle between amber (ready) and green (activated) Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 77 Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu NOTE: Relay assignments work according to the table found above i.e. on a 12 fader console some inputs are fixed for use on Remotes 2 and 3 respectively and cannot be reassigned. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 78: Master Faders

    Press the SETUP button to enter the MASTER FADERS set-up mode. The LCD display will show the current selection: Use the PARAMETER encoder to select the Master Faders to be either ENABLED or DISABLED. Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 79: Midi Backup

    (See the table above for a full description of each option) Press the DOWN arrow button to select ‘Execute’. Now press the SETUP button to activate the MIDI dump to the MIDI recording device. Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 80: Receiving Midi Data

    The LCD display will show the following message: Now start playback of the MIDI device where the data is stored. When the Data transfer is complete the LCD display will show the following message: Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 81: Mono Output

    Press the SETUP button to enter the MONO SUM set-up mode. The LCD display will show the current selection: Use the PARAMETER encoder to select the source for the Mono Output. Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 82: Pfl Autocancel

    Press the SETUP button to enter the PFL AUTOCANCEL ( CUE AUTOCANCEL ) set-up mode. The LCD display will show the current setting: RM1d/s RM1d Now use the PARAMETER encoder to select either ‘Enabled’ or ‘Disabled’ Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 83: Remote Inputs

    Use the PARAMETER encoder to select one of the 4 Remote Inputs Press the DOWN arrow button and then use the PARAMETER encoder to select which type of action the Remote Input will control. Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 84: Software Version

    This will enter the SETUP mode Now use the PARAMETER encoder to scroll to the Software Version menu. Press the flashing SETUP button to enter the menu. The following LCD display will appear: Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 85: System Menu

    The following LCD display will appear: You may now use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select Auto Edit-On/Off, Talkback Swap-On/Off, FX Send-Pre Master/Post Master. Use the PARAMETER encoder to make your sselection. Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 86: Talkback Assign

    You will notice that the TALKBACK legend will illuminate in the display panel of the selected channel, giving instant visual recognition. NOTE: When the Talkback facilty on the selected channel is in-active, the talkback legend will flash RM1d/s RM1d Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu page. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 87: Tdif Outputs

    The TDIF connector can very simply be connected for example to an 8 track digital tape machine or hard disk recorder for playback or recording, or it could be connected to a Soundcraft TDIF interface box to expand both analogue or digital input capabilities.

  • Page 88: Soundcraft Tdif Boxes

    Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. NOTE: It is important that you read through the TDIF OUT ADV. USER section of this User Guide before using the TDIF outputs. Soundcraft TDIF Boxes Mic/Line Interface AES-EBU Interface Analogue Interface RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 89: Tdif Out Adv

    Soundcraft. Other TDIF based devices such as Tascam digital tape machines and Soundscape digital audio workstations can also connect directly to the TDIF port. In this case the ‘Output Buffer’ should be set to ‘Other’. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 90 Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. NOTE: If you experience any digital noise problems when connecting a TDIF equipped device to the RM1d, please try both the ‘Soundcraft’ and ‘Other’ settings for the output buffer. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 91: 2Nd Meter Source (12 Fader Consoles Only)

    Press the SETUP button to enter the 2nd Meter Source set-up mode. The LCD display will show the current setting: RM1d/s RM1d Use the PARAMETER encoder to select Stereo 1 (PROG), Stereo 2 (AUD) or Monitor. Press the SETUP button to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
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  • Page 93: Dynamics

    Dynamics Dynamics Dynamics Dynamics Dynamics RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
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  • Page 95: Dynamics

    A level of -80dB will mean that the Gate closes completely whenever the signal level drops below the Threshold setting. This control can be used to prevent the Gate’s action being too abrupt and noticable. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 96: Displaying Gate Activity

    The Attack time determines how fast the Compressor will start to act once the signal has passed the Threshold point. Release The Release time determines how fast the Compressor returns to its normal state once the signal has dropped back below the Threshold point. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 97: Makeup

    The Compressor Gate and Limiter Gate are simply a combination of the Compressor (Limiter) and Gate mentioned above. The parameter adjustments for the Compressor (Limiter) appear before the parameter adjustment for the Gate. (See table below for parameter list) RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 98: Assigning The Dynamics Processors

    NOTE: Whenever the DYN button is selected, the INPUT DISPLAY will change from showing the name of the input source to showing Gain Reduction and Gate Open/Close activity on any channel that has a Dynamics processor switched ‘On’. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 99: Adjusting Dynamics Processor Settings

    Use the PARAMETER encoder to locate the Preset memory location you would like to save to. Now use the DOWN arrow button to select the ‘Dyn Preset Store’ line in the display. The PRESETS button will begin to flash. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 100: Recalling A Dynamics Preset

    Press the flashing PRESETS button to recall the Dynamics Preset to the chosen channel. Deleting a Dynamics Preset To delete a Dynamics Preset do the following: Make sure the DYN button is selected. Press the flashing PRESETS button The LCD display will show the following: RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 101 Use the PARAMETER encoder to select the Dynamics Preset you want to delete. Press the DOWN arrow button to select the ‘Dyn Preset Recall’ line of the LCD Display Use the PARAMETER encoder to select ‘Dyn Preset Delete’. Press the flashing PRESETS button to delete the chosen Dynamics Preset. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
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  • Page 103: Lexicon Fx

    Lexicon FX Lexicon FX Lexicon FX Lexicon FX Lexicon FX RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
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  • Page 105: Lexicon Effects

    You can now use the PARAMETER encoder to select one of the effects from the above list. Once you have located the desired effect press the DOWN arrow button to select the ‘FX PRESET RECALL’ line of the LCD Display. Press the flashing PRESETS button to recall the chosen effect. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 106: Applying The Effect To A Signal

    Use the PARAMETER encoder to select ‘FX Preset Store’ Now press the flashing PRESETS button The LCD Display will now read Confirm the storing procedure by pressing the flashing FX EDIT button (or cancel by pressing the PRESETS button) RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 107: Deleting And An Effects Preset

    Use the PARAMETER encoder to scroll to the preset you want to delete (Only Presets 33 - 128 can be deleted) Press the DOWN arrow button to select the ‘FX Preset Recall’ line of the LCD Display Use the PARAMETER encoder to select ‘FX Preset Delete’ RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
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  • Page 109: Presets

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  • Page 111: The Presets Button

    The following LCD display will appear: Press the DOWN arrow button. The ‘Store Preset’ field should begin to flash along with the PRESETS button. Press the PRESETS button to store the current console settings. The LCD display will now show: RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 112: Renaming A Snapshot Preset

    Once you have completed the naming process press the PRESET button. The LCD display will show And then revert to showing: Press the PRESET button again to exit the Menu. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 113: Recalling A Snapshot Preset

    The ‘Recall Preset’ field of the LCD display should begin to flash along with the PRESETS button. Use the PARAMETER encoder to select ‘Delete Preset’ and then press the PRESETS button to delete the chosen Preset. The LCD display will show RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 114: Recalling Factory Default Preset

    Turn the PARAMETER encoder left (anticlockwise) to select the ‘Factory Default’ preset for recalling. Press the DOWN arrow to highlight the ‘Recall Preset’ field of the LCD display. Press the PRESETS button to recall the Factory Default preset. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 115: Timer Operation

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  • Page 117: Timer Operation

    Pressing the RESET button will reset the currently active timer, but will not alter its stopped/running state. Pressing the TIMER 2 button will change the currently active timer from 1 to 2 or from 2 to 1. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 118: Automatic Operation

    NOTE: The automatic timer Setup does not effect the manual operation of the timers, i.e. a timer may be manually operated even though it is configured for automatic fader operation. NOTE: The channel fader action on the timers is independent of the channel ON/OFF state. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 120: Standard Dimensions

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  • Page 121: Rm1D Flow Diagram

    NOTE: The above diagram represents the RM1d not the RM1d/s. ‘S’ versions of the RM1d have PROG and AUD in place of STE1 and STE2 output buses and the PFL bus is renamed as ‘cue’. All other facilities are identical. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 122: Rm1D - Typical Figures

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  • Page 125: Updating Software

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  • Page 127: How To Upgrade The Software In Rm1D

    (If you have a Mac, you will also have to obtain a 9-pin D-type to 8-pin mini-DIN adapter for use with a PC serial cable). NOTE: Software updates are obtainable from the RM1d section on the Soundcraft website. Preparing the Hardware Connect the PC to the desk using the serial cable.
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  • Page 129: Transferring The Software

    The transfer will take about 3 minutes 20 seconds. During the transfer the RM1D desk will be blank. This is OK. So long as the “Packet” number is changing on the PC the new software is being transferred OK. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
  • Page 130 Now Press the ‘P’ key to program the flash memory this will take a short while and the following message will appear. “Programming Flash. Please wait” Once the flash memory has been programmed the following messages will appear: “GOOD: Upgrade complete. Please Reboot RM1d now” Reboot the RM1d at this point. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 131: Remotes

    Remotes Remotes Remotes Remotes Remotes RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
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  • Page 133: Rm1D Remotes And External Analogue I/O D-Type Pin-Outs

    There are also 4 Remote Inputs, which are high-impedance logic lines that must be pulled low (to Logic Ground) via an external switch, to activate. The functions of each Remote Input are assignable from within the software. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 134: 15Wy D-Type Fml

    Clean Feed 1 Out - Clean Feed 2 Out + Clean Feed 2 Out - Cue Spkr 1 Out + Cue Spkr 1 Out - Cue Spkr 2 Out + Cue Spkr 2 Out - Chassis Ground Audio Ground RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 135: Re-Initialising The Rm1D

    Re-Initialising Re-Initialising Re-Initialising Re-Initialising Re-Initialising The RM1d The RM1d The RM1d The RM1d The RM1d RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
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  • Page 137: Re-Initialising The Rm1D

    Performing this reset will delete only the FX and Dynamics Presets stored in the user memory locations. Make sure the console is turned off. Whilst holding down the LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons switch the console on again. Continue to hold the arrow buttons until the LCD display shows the following message: RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 138: Presets Reset

    Performing this reset will delete only the Presets used for storing ‘snapshots’ of the control surface configuration. Make sure the console is turned off. Whilst holding down the UP/DOWN arrow buttons switch the console on again. Continue to hold the arrow buttons until the LCD displays shows the following message: RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 139: Appendix A

    Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...
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  • Page 141: Rm1D Talkback Modes

    The TALK button is ON. (either momentary or latched) The fader on the Talkback Channel is at -infinity (fully closed) The PFL (CUE) button is ON for those Cleanfeed outputs to which you want to speak (either momentary or latched) RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

  • Page 142: Talking To The Presenter

    Talkback Swap, in this way, allows the Presenter to speak to the Engineer when he is OFF AIR, using the same microphone. In this way, Talkback Swap connects the RTB inputs to the Studio & Guest phones whereas in the default mode it would only ever go to the Control Room phones. RM1d/RM1ds User Guide...

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