Chapter 5: Compass Control Software - Meyer Sound CAL 96 Operating Instructions Manual

CHAPTER 5: COMPASS CONTROL SOFTWARE

Compass control software provides comprehensive control
of CAL through a graphical user interface. The software
enables easy access to all CAL features and even provides
control of multiple units. Compass runs on a Mac or Win-
dows-based computer.
With Compass you can:
Set the active input and override input
■
Configure vertical beam spread, vertical beam angle, and
■
beam split
■ Assign processing to beams, including gain, delay, and
parametric EQ
■ Edit, store, recall, and organize CAL presets
■ Test logic I/O, including input mute, input override, fault
contact, and preset selection
■ Monitor loudspeaker system status and performance
data from the RMS tab
Compass includes full copy and paste of all settings and
groups of settings, and multiple levels of undo. The tabbed
interface can be scaled to any display resolution and the
colors can be configured for day or night. Compass has the
same user interface, whether running on a Mac or Windows-
based computer, so switching between platforms is com-
pletely transparent.
Compass Control Software, Beam Control Tab
The Beam Control tab displays CAL's vertical beam spread
and vertical beam angle, both of which can be altered by
entering angle values or by dragging in the beam view area.
Beam splits can also be configured on the Beam Control tab
(CAL 64 and CAL 96 only).
The RMS tab reports extensive system status and perfor-
mance data for each CAL loudspeaker on the network,
including amplifier voltage, limiting activity, power output,
driver status, and temperature. The RMS Overview tab dis-
plays all CAL loudspeakers on the network with loudspeaker
icons with color-coded feedback for the different loud-
speaker components.
Compass Control Software, RMS Overview Tab
TIP: For information on installing and using
Compass control software, refer to the Com-
pass documentation included with CAL (also avail-
able at www.meyersound.com).
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