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- Page 1 Digital Loudspeaker Controller/ System Control Manager Software User Instruction Manual © 2015 Bogen Communications, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 54-2230-01A 1508...
- Page 2 Digital Loudspeaker Controller Before using the Apogee DLX24 Digital Loudspeaker Controller, please view the product’s documentation to familiarize yourself with the product’s features and operation. Visit http://www.apogeesound.com and navigate to the product’s dedicated page. Or enter the appropriate URL listed below: •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3. Maintenance ....................2 4. Unit Front Panel / Rear Panel Callouts ............3 5. Configuration: System Control Manager Software ......4-12 5.1 Installation and Connection with DLX24 ..........4 5.2 Menus ....................5 5.3 Signal Generator and Remote Ports ............6 5.4 Input Processing ................7-8 5.5 Output Processing ................9-10... - Page 4 This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 5: Introduction
1. Introduction DLX24 Digital Processor for Speaker Systems The Apogee DLX24 is a Digital Signal Processor featuring 2 Audio Inputs and 4 Audio Outputs, USB connectivity, and two ports for Volume Remote Control. Main Features: • 2 Audio Inputs and 4 Audio Outputs, with XLR Connectors •... -
Page 6: Installation
2. Installation The Apogee DLX24 can be mounted in a standard 19” rack (482.6 mm) taking up one rack unit height (44 mm). For professional use it is recommended to place the processor in the same rack as the power amplifiers. -
Page 7: Unit Front Panel / Rear Panel Callouts
4. Unit Panel Callouts DLX24 Front Panel 1. USB Connection - A Type-B USB Connector is used to connect the DLX24 direct to a PC and perform the unit management and control via System Control Manager software. 2. Input Signal/CLIP LED Indicators - The LED indicator for each INPUT allows to visualize the presence of audio signal (GREEN), approaching CLIP (ORANGE), or CLIP (RED). -
Page 8: Configuration: System Control Manager Software
Once you have downloaded the software, it is recommended that you first connect the USB cable supplied with the equipment between a computer's USB port and the DLX24’s USB port. After this, the installation is performed by running the downloaded installer file and following the steps displayed on screen. -
Page 9: Menus
• Upgrade Firmware: Update Device Firmware using compatible file Fig. 5-6 NOTE : The latest versions of compatible firmware for Apogee Digital Devices are available for download via the www.apogeesound.com website. You can also recall and store presets using the control panel (see Fig. -
Page 10: Signal Generator And Remote Ports
5. Software Configuration 5.3 Signal Generator and Remote Ports The built-in signal generator can feed an output its signal to the DSP processing chain in order to perform a spectral analysis and/or adjustment of parameters depending on the acoustic characteristics of the room and equipment. -
Page 11: Input Processing
5. Software Configuration 5.4 Input Processing The processing available for each audio input channel are shown on the Input Processing Screen. Fig. 5-11 1) The controls in this section include: • MUTE- Mute signal by pressing the button. • POLARITY- Press to select polarity •... - Page 12 5. Software Configuration 5.4 Input Processing (cont’d) 4) COMP/LIMIT (Compressor/Limiter)- This is the dynamics processor of the input channel with signal- peak detection. It has the following controls: • THRESHOLD- Adjusts the threshold of the COMP/LIMITER (dB). • RATIO- Gain reduction of the processed (compressed) signal compared to the incoming signal. •...
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Page 13: Output Processing
• AMP GAIN- Calibrates the COMP/LIMIT voltage threshold to the gain of the amplifier that will be used with the DLX24 device. This parameter is critical for the COMP/LIMIT in order not to exceed a certain level and/or to protect speaker systems. -
Page 14: Output Processing
(crossover frequencies, delay, EQ, compression and limiting, etc.). This preset can be loaded subsequently in DLX24 devices requiring an exact copy of the settings it contains. A PROTECTED preset will be loaded as an uneditable preset. -
Page 15: Graphical Window
5. Software Configuration 5.6 Graphical Window The icon located in the top right corner of the application allows you to view the Graphical Window. Fig. 5-18 This window will display a graphical representation of volume, crossovers processing and parametric equalization of each of the inputs and outputs, and even allows filter parameters to be adjusted in real-time on the screen. -
Page 16: Report Log
5. Software Configuration 5.7 Report Log The icon located in the lower right corner of the application allows you to view the Report Log, which contains a list of events recorded by the application since the start of the session. (see Fig. 5-19) Fig. -
Page 17: Diagrams
6. Unit Diagrams 6.1 Function Diagram 6.2 Function List 1. USB port 12. Pluggable terminal for remote control, REMOTE B 2. SIGNAL/CLIP indicator light, INPUT 1 13. Pluggable terminal for remote control, 3. SIGNAL/CLIP indicator light, INPUT 2 REMOTE A 4. -
Page 18: Technical Characteristics
7. Technical Specifications Analog Inputs Number of Inputs: ........(2) Connectors: ..........3-pin Female XLR Type:............Electronically balanced Impedance: ..........20k CMRR: ............> 55 dB Analog Outputs Number of Outputs: ........(4) Connectors: ..........3-pin Male XLR Type: ............Electronically balanced Impedance: ..........300 Digital Interface USB: ............Standard A/B, front panel System Performance Frequency Response: ......20 Hz –... -
Page 19: Block Diagram
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Page 20: Warranty
9. Warranty; Exclusion of Certain Damages The Apogee DLX24 is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 3 (three) years from the date of sale to the original purchaser. Any part of the product covered by this warranty that, with normal installation and use, becomes defective (as confirmed by Bogen upon inspection) during the applicable warranty period, will be repaired or replaced by Apogee, at Apogee’s option, provided the...