Summary of Contents for Dan Dugan Sound Design Model M
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Page 1: User Guide
Dan Dugan Sound Design Model M Automatic Mixing Controller User Guide Release Date: November 2015 Version: 1.3 Author: Rob Wenig... -
Page 2: Standards Compliance
Important Safety Instructions and Warnings The Model M’s circuitry is made in the USA and meets applicable national safety standards. Standards Compliance The third-party power supply provided with this product has been certified to comply with UL and CE. Safety Instructions 1. -
Page 3: Warranty Statement
12 months from the date of invoice. During the warranty period, Dan Dugan Sound Design will cover the cost of all parts and labor to remedy the defect, or replace products which prove to be defective. Dan Dugan Sound Design is... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Dugan Model M User Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ..................9 Chapter 2: Theory of the Speech and Music Systems ....11 Dugan Speech System ................ 11 Insert Patching ..................12 Dugan Music System ................13 Insert Patching ..................14 Chapter 3: Installation ................... - Page 6 Dugan Model M User Guide Chapter 5: Dugan Control Panel Software ......... 25 Top Pane ....................26 Adding Units Manually ............... 27 Setting Controls ..................27 Naming Units and Channels ............. 27 Channel Pane ..................28 Level Indicator..................28 Bypass....................29 Channel Modes...................
- Page 7 Dugan Model M User Guide Master Panels ..................38 Music System Panel ..............38 Model K Devices Panel ............. 39 Scenes Panel................39 Chapter 6: Pre-fader Insert ................41 Muting Channels ..................41 Pre-listening to Muted Channels ............. 42 Chapter 7: Dugan Music System and Gain Limiting ....
- Page 8 Dugan Model M User Guide Chapter 8: Front Panel ..................49 All Channels Screen ................50 Channel Block Selection..............50 Top Row....................50 Eight Channels Screen ................ 51 Top Row....................51 Channel Controls ................52 Group Master Screen ................53 Top Row....................
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction
The Model M tracks unscripted dialogue, eliminating cueing mistakes and late fade-ups, while avoiding the choppy and distracting effects common to noise gates. - Page 10 Dugan Model M User Guide The Model M supports a broad spectrum of live mixing applications: • Conference reinforcement, video trucks • Houses of worship • TV news and sports panels, reality and game shows • Wireless mics for theater •...
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Page 11: Chapter 2: Theory Of The Speech And Music Systems
Dugan Model M User Guide Chapter 2: Theory of the Speech and Music Systems Dugan Speech System The Dugan Speech System is a patented and trademarked automatic mixing function. The Speech System distributes the gain of one open microphone over the entire system, maintaining a natural ambience. -
Page 12: Insert Patching
Dugan Model M User Guide Insert Patching DUGAN CONTROLLER ALGORITHM WEIGHT CONSOLE FADER MICROPHONE MIX BUS INPUT INSERT INSERT INSERT POINT POINT POINT Figure 2-2 Post-fader insert patching The Dugan Speech System is best patched post-EQ, post-fader, pre-compressor: • Post-EQ: Equalization can be applied to different mic types so they sound more alike, which benefits both the sound quality and the automixing process. -
Page 13: Dugan Music System
Dugan Model M User Guide Theory of the Speech and Music Systems Dugan Music System Music System The Music System is a soft-gating or ducking system with its threshold set by an audio signal, typically from a mic measuring the ambient sound level. Each channel has a 2:1 expansion ratio below the floating threshold. -
Page 14: Insert Patching
Dugan Model M User Guide Insert Patching DUGAN CONTROLLER ALGORITHM WEIGHT CONSOLE FADER MICROPHONE MIX BUS INPUT INSERT INSERT INSERT POINT POINT POINT Figure 2-4 Pre-fader insert patching The Dugan Music System is best patched post-EQ, pre-fader, pre-compressor: • Post-EQ: Equalization can be applied to different mic types so they sound more alike, which benefits both the sound quality and the automixing process. - Page 15 4. Gain reduction begins when the fifth mic turns on. NOTE: Since the Model M has no master audio channel, Gain Limiting reduces the gain on all channels in the group for which is active.
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Page 17: Chapter 3: Installation
Dugan Model M User Guide Installation Chapter 3: Installation Rack Mounting One or two half-rack-sized Dugan controllers can be mounted in a single rack space. Each unit ships with one long and one short rack ear and one joining plate. Two units provide the necessary parts for mounting side-by-side. -
Page 18: Connections
Dugan Model M User Guide Connections Model M channels are patched as inserts to your console’s input channels. Where they are inserted depends on whether you are using the Dugan Speech System (see page 12), the Dugan Music System (see page 14), or both. -
Page 19: Adat
Dugan Model M User Guide Installation ADAT Each of four ADAT connectors carries eight channels, two for input, two for output. 1. Connect console insert outputs to AUD IN 1–8 and AUD IN 9–16. 2. Connect AUD OUT 1–8 and AUD OUT 9–16 to the console insert inputs. -
Page 20: Word Clock
One connector accepts Power over Ethernet (PoE). Power A power connector accepts a locking power cable. In an emergency, the Model M can accept power supplies within the range 12–24 VDC, 2 A (minimum), center pin positive. -
Page 21: Chapter 4: Connecting To A Computer
It is also used to update the firmware (see Chapter 9: Updates). • The Dugan Control Panel offers convenient monitoring and operational capabilities. Insert the USB thumb drive supplied with the Model M, or download the latest ver- sion from: http://www.dandugan.com/downloads... -
Page 22: Establishing Network Connections
Dugan Model M User Guide Establishing Network Connections We recommend using a computer to complete your network connection before using iPad the iPad app. 1. Launch Dugan-Utility-yyyymmdd.jar. 2. If the Dugan Utility does not launch, install the latest version of Java from: http://www.java.com/en/... -
Page 23: Manually Add Unit
Dugan Model M User Guide Connecting to a Computer 6. Click Send New Params to Unit. 7. Click Refresh List. 8. Highlight the unit in the list pane again. If Unit Reachable is YES, this unit is ready to use with the Dugan Control Panel. If you have additional Dugan units to connect, select the next unit in the list and repeat Step 4. -
Page 24: Setting A Specific Ip Address
Dugan Model M User Guide Setting a Specific IP Address Users with IT expertise can set a specific IP address for any Dugan unit on the net- work. Operating the real-time Dugan Control Panel requires that the Dugan unit and computer be on the same subnet. -
Page 25: Chapter 5: Dugan Control Panel Software
Dugan Model M User Guide Chapter 5: Dugan Control Panel Software The Dugan Control Panel software has both Java and iPad versions. This chapter discusses the Java version. The few differences in the iPad app are noted. NOTE: After configuring settings with the Dugan Control Panel, it can be disconnected. All set- tings are retained and the unit continues to function on its own. -
Page 26: Top Pane
Dugan Model M User Guide The Dugan Control Panel has three panes. The controls displayed in these panes de- pend on which Dugan device is selected in the Top Pane. Top Pane icons for all connected Dugan units man, auto, mute, preset, music, NOM, override, group, weight,... -
Page 27: Adding Units Manually
Dugan Model M User Guide Dugan Control Panel Software Adding Units Manually To add a unit with a known IP address manually, click the + sign at the right of the Top Pane and enter the IP address in the dialog that appears. -
Page 28: Channel Pane
Dugan Model M User Guide Channel Pane The Channel Pane contains the controls and indicators for each channel. Channels are either in bypass or one of three operating modes: man, auto, or mute. The active channel mode illuminates. All transitions are made with a smooth, rapid fade. Select a channel mode by pressing the individual mode buttons or the Master PRESET button. -
Page 29: Bypass
Dugan Model M User Guide Dugan Control Panel Software Bypass When bypass is active, the signal passes through without automixing. A bypassed channel appears inactive, with all lights extinguished. bypass Figure 5-4 button lit Man and bypass modes are similar: •... -
Page 30: Man
Dugan Model M User Guide In man mode there is no automixing, and the signal passes through at unity gain. Even though man and bypass modes perform similar functions, we recommend using man during live mixing to prevent clicks. Auto This is the normal Dugan automixing mode. -
Page 31: Channel Groups
Dugan Model M User Guide Dugan Control Panel Software Channel Groups Each channel can be assigned to one group: a, b, or c. Each group functions as a sep- arate, independent automatic mixer that can span multiple linked Dugans. Channels assigned to groups need not be contiguous. -
Page 32: Meters
Dugan Model M User Guide Meters The meters have three display modes. The default mode is auto mix gain, which is the most useful display during normal operation. The input and output meters are only used when setting or checking levels. - Page 33 Dugan Model M User Guide Dugan Control Panel Software It is important to understand that weight does not set that mic’s level in the mix when that person speaks, but only its sensitivity in activating automatic mixing. The Speech System detects the ratios of the levels between channels, not their absolute levels. The weight control is not a gate threshold! The following example illustrates how weight affects auto mix gain (see Figure 5-9).
- Page 34 Dugan Model M User Guide Lowering the weight control for one channel: • decreases the auto mix gain display during ambience for that channel and in- creases it slightly for the others; • makes it more difficult for that channel’s talker to be heard over the others.
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Page 35: Master Pane
Master Pane The content of the Master Pane changes to reflect the Dugan device selected. In the figure below, the selected device is a Model M. The following version numbers are displayed below the Dugan logo. • the selected unit’s firmware •... -
Page 36: Reset
Dugan Model M User Guide The Master indicators are: • online: lights when a unit is connected to the Dugan Control Panel • MADI-ADAT, norm-slave: show their rear panel switch settings • MADI: indicates a valid MADI source • clock lock: indicates a valid Word Clock source The Master controls, located on the far right, include reset, meters, system, OVERRIDE, PRESET, and MUTE. -
Page 37: System
It is not desirable for these sys- tems to interact or be viewed when using a different studio. The Model M allows you to create up to 16 separate systems on one network. -
Page 38: Group Master Controls
Dugan Model M User Guide Group Master Controls The Master Pane displays a set of group master control buttons for each group in use. Override Activating the Master OVERRIDE button has the following effect on individual chan- nels: • Channel override button active: puts the channel in man mode with full gain (no automixing);... -
Page 39: Model K Devices Panel
Figure 5-12 Model K panel Scenes Panel This panel lets you create, recall, save, rename, and delete scenes. Scenes include all Model M parameters except the MADI and network configurations, and the name of the unit. Figure 5-13 Scene panel... - Page 40 Dugan Model M User Guide The current Scene name appears at the top of the Scene panel. A * at the end of the name indicates the Scene has been edited. Select Global to record Scenes for all connected units. Deselect Global to restrict Scene save and recall to the current unit.
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Page 41: Chapter 6: Pre-Fader Insert
Dugan Model M User Guide Chapter 6: Pre-fader Insert The Dugan Speech System is more convenient to operate if patched post-fader. If your console allows a post-fader insert, skip this section. If you must use a pre-fader insert, this section describes how to properly mute and pre-listen to muted channels. -
Page 42: Pre-Listening To Muted Channels
Dugan Model M User Guide To properly mute a channel: • With the console faders up, adjust levels while people are talking, and mute a mic by clicking the channel mute button on the Dugan Control Panel. En- able the mic by activating the auto button. -
Page 43: Chapter 7: Dugan Music System And Gain Limiting
Dugan Model M User Guide Chapter 7: Dugan Music System and Gain Limiting Dugan Gain Limiting is typically used with the Dugan Music System. Dugan Music System The Dugan Music System is a soft-gating or ducking system with its threshold set by an audio side-chain, typically from a sensing mic that measures the ambient sound level. -
Page 44: Meter
Dugan Model M User Guide Meter The meter can show the Music System Threshold Input level or NOM Gain Limiting. Clicking the title toggles between them. NOM Gain Limit This field controls the NOM (Number-of-Open-Mics) Gain Limit. Enter a new value from 1 to 10. - Page 45 Dugan Model M User Guide Dugan Music System and Gain Limiting To set up the Music System, you must send a music system threshold signal from the console to the Music System Threshold Input of a Dugan group: 1. Connect the sensing mic to an available console input.
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Page 46: Controlling Ambience
Dugan Model M User Guide Controlling Ambience Unlike the Speech System, the Music System does not maintain constant ambience. To smooth out the ambience, two methods can be used separately or together: • The last hold function keeps the last mic on that stays above -3 dB gain for 0.5 seconds. -
Page 47: Gain Limiting And The Speech System
Dugan Model M User Guide Dugan Music System and Gain Limiting Gain Limiting and the Speech System The Speech System always maintains NOM = 1, which makes Gain Limiting unnec- essary. Typically, the NOM controls have no effect when using the Speech System. - Page 48 Dugan Model M User Guide...
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Page 49: Chapter 8: Front Panel
Since the front panel is so small, use the Dugan Control Panel on a computer or iPad if available. If necessary, the Model M front panel can perform all operations of the Dugan Control Panel except editing names. It has a display, navigation arrow but- tons, and a dual-function encoder knob that can be pushed or turned. -
Page 50: All Channels Screen
Dugan Model M User Guide All Channels Screen This displays the status of all channels, and like the Top Pane in the Dugan Control Panel, allows you to select a block of eight channels to view in detail. Channel Block Selection To view a block of eight channels in detail: 1. -
Page 51: Eight Channels Screen
Dugan Model M User Guide Front Panel Eight Channels Screen This miniature version of the Dugan Control Panel displays real-time channel activ- ity, and can be used to operate the unit if necessary. The screen has three navigable sections: The top row, the miniature control panel, and the double arrows in the bottom row. -
Page 52: Channel Controls
Dugan Model M User Guide Channel Controls The Dugan Control Panel’s controls are all available. Each control’s label and value appear on the right side of the screen when that control is selected. bypass level meter weight (speech) thresh (music) -
Page 53: Group Master Screen
Dugan Model M User Guide Front Panel Group Master Screen Each group with channels assigned to it has a Group Master screen. Figure 8-4 Group Master screen Top Row The two items in the top row, MENU and CHANS, jump to different screens. -
Page 54: Madi Configuration Screen
Dugan Model M User Guide MADI Configuration Screen This screen lets you choose which MADI channels to use with this device. All chan- nels not used by this device are passed through. Figure 8-6 MADI Configuration screen Highlight either Start Channel No. or No. of Channels and turn the knob to set that pa- rameter. -
Page 55: Network Configuration Screen
Dugan Model M User Guide Front Panel Network Configuration Screen This screen lets you configure the network parameters for this device. Figure 8-7 Network Configuration screen We recommend selecting DHCP which will supply valid IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway values automatically. Those users familiar with network settings can enter them manually. -
Page 56: Scene Memory Screen
Dugan Model M User Guide Scene Memory Screen This screen lets you recall, save, and create a new scene. Scenes include all Model M parameters except the MADI and network configurations, and the name of the unit. The last Scene recalled shows in the Recall field. A * at the end of the Scene name indicates the Scene has been edited. -
Page 57: Chapter 9: Updates
Dugan Model M User Guide Chapter 9: Updates Updates for the Model M can be downloaded. To update your Dugan unit firmware, iPad users must connect their Dugan to a com- iPad puter and run the Dugan Utility. To update the Dugan Control Panel for iPad, connect to the Apple App Store. - Page 58 Dugan Model M User Guide Figure 9-1 Dugan Utility If you do not see the Dugan unit(s) on your network in the list, see Establishing Network Connections on page 22. 5. Select the unit to update from the list. 6. Make sure Use DHCP is NOT selected for that unit.
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Page 59: Appendix A: Specifications
Dugan Model M User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Audio MADI I/O 64 channels maximum, AES10 Optical or 75-ohm coaxial ADAT I/O 16 channels Gain Unity Sample Rate 96 kHz maximum Bit Depth 24 bit Audio Latency 2 ms Frequency Response 10 Hz –...