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Studer D950 Operating Instructions Manual

Studer D950 Operating Instructions Manual

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Studer D950

Digital Mixing System, SW V 3.3

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Introduction

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Getting Started

3.

Desk Operation

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Graphic Controller Operation

5.

AutoTouch+ Dynamic Automation

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System Administration

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Configuration Tool (Option)

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Dimensions, Basic Specifications

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Troubleshooting & Maintenance

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Operating Instructions

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Page 1 Studer D950 Digital Mixing System, SW V 3.3 Introduction Getting Started Desk Operation Graphic Controller Operation AutoTouch+ Dynamic Automation System Administration Configuration Tool (Option) Dimensions, Basic Specifications Troubleshooting & Maintenance Operating Instructions...
Page 2: Software Version
Copyright by Studer Professional Audio GmbH Studer Professional Audio GmbH Printed in Switzerland Technical Documentation Order no. 10.27.4832 (Ed. 0903) Althardstrasse 30 CH-8105 Regensdorf - Switzerland http://www.studer.ch Subject to change Studer is a registered trade mark of Studer Professional Audio GmbH, Regensdorf...
Page 3: Safety Information
Safety Information Safety Information To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove covers. No user- serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel (i.e., persons having appropriate technical training and experience neces- sary to be aware of hazards to which they are exposed in performing a repair action, and of measures to minimize the danger of themselves).
Page 4 Installation/Maintenance/ESD General Installation Instructions Please consider besides these general instructions also any product-specific instructions in the “Installation” chapter of this manual. Unpacking Check the equipment for any transport damage. If the unit is mechanically damaged, if liquids have been spilled or if objects have fallen into the unit, it must not be connected to the AC power outlet, or it must be immediately disconnected by unplugging the power cable.
Page 5 ESD/Repair Class I Equipment (Mains Operation) Should the equipment be delivered without a matching mains cable, the latter has to be prepared by a trained person using the attached female plug (IEC320/C13 or IEC320/C19) with respect to the applicable regulations in your country.
Page 6 Installation/Maintenance/ESD tor) and that also takes into consideration the EMC requirements. When deciding between radial, surface, or combined grounding, the advan- tages and disadvantages should be carefully evaluated in each case. • Use shielded cables where shielding is specified. The connection of the shield to the corresponding connector terminal or housing should have a large surface and be corrosion-proof.
Page 7 ESD/Repair material in which the replacement assembly was shipped. If this should not be the case, any claim for a possible refund will be null and void. • Unpacked ESD sensitive components should only be handled in ESD protected areas (EPA, e.g. area for field service, repair or service bench) and only be touched by persons who wear a wristlet that is connected to the ground potential of the repair or service bench by a series resistor.
Page 8 Repair/Disposal SMD Components Studer has no commercially available SMD components in stock for serv- ice purposes. For repair, the corresponding devices have to be purchased locally. The specifications of special components can be found in the serv- ice manual. SMD components should only be replaced by skilled specialists using ap- propriate tools.
Page 9 CE Declaration of Conformity Studer Professional Audio GmbH, CH-8105 Regensdorf, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Studer D950M2, Digital Mixing System (starting with serial no. 0001) to which this declaration relates, according to following regulations of EU directives and amendments •...
Page 10 Ambient Temperature Units and systems by Studer are generally designed for an ambient tem- perature range (i.e. temperature of the incoming air) of +5...+40 °C. When rack mounting the units, the intended air flow and herewith adequate cool- ing must be provided.
Page 11 Appendix evaporation (sublimation) may be expected; otherwise the system must be heated and dried while switched off. A system without visible internal formation of ice or condensation should be heated up with its own heat dissipation, as homogeneously (and subse- quently as slow) as possible;...
Page 12 Appendix Appendix 2: Mains Connector Strain Relief For anchoring connectors without a mechanical lock (e.g. IEC mains con- nectors), we recommend the following arrangement: Procedure: The cable clamp shipped with your unit is auto-adhesive. For mounting please follow the rules below: •...
Page 13 The following Terms and Conditions grant the right to use all programs of Studer that are part of the System and/or its options at the time of its deliv- ery to the Customer, as well as the installation software on the original data disk and the accompanying documentation (“License Material”).
Page 14 Reverse Engineering Reverse engineering is only permitted with the express consent of Studer. The consent of Studer can be obtained but is not limited to the case in which the interface-software can not be provided by Studer. In any case Studer has to be informed immediately upon complete or partial reverse engineering.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
D950 Digital Mixing System CHAPTER 1 Introduction ..................................1-3 Technical Features and User Benefits........................1-3 1.1.1 Leading-Edge Digital Technology........................1-3 1.1.2 Typical System Applications ..........................1-9 1.1.3 Ergonomics and Ease-of-Use..........................1-9 1.1.4 Audio Quality ..............................1-10 System Components..............................1-11 1.2.1 Audio I/O Interfaces ............................1-11 1.2.2 Safety and Reliability – Redundancy, Hot-Swap Functions................1-11 1.2.3...
Page 16 D950 Digital Mixing System 1-2 Introduction SW V3.3 Date printed: 03.09.03...
Page 17: Introduction
Access to all functions is quick and intuitive. 1.1.1 Leading-Edge Digital Technology The D950 Series sets new frontiers in digital audio, using the latest- generation technology and highly flexible DSP resource allocation to sat- isfy the exacting needs of the professional audio industry. Available in two basic versions –...
Page 18 Up to four control surfaces can be connected to the same DSP system core, for shared access to resources within a multi-room facility. The D950 will run at 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rates, with all of the popular video-based pull-up/down offsets.
Page 19 The precise nature of the system topology is controlled via a Configuration Utility that runs on the D950’s PC (it can also be run on most Windows 9x or NT based PC computer, with a reasonable hardware compliment). This exclusive D950 Configuration software offers users the freedom to config- ure the console to meet their exact needs within a matter of minutes.
Page 20 An unlimited number of Snapshots can be stored in the system and re- called. The D950 takes an instant to fully reset all audio parameters when a stored Snapshot is recalled.
Page 21 • Post side chain; • Post dynamics. Dynamics The D950 dynamics section consists of a compressor, limiter, expander, and gate processing block. To avoid pumping and modulation, the Dy- namics section feature high sampling-rate transient detection (distortion artifacts are minimized through the use of a “look forward” function in the detection path).
Page 22 Flexible Digital Routing System The D950’s comprehensive digital routing system eliminates the need for a system patch bay, since all sources and destinations – including insert send/return points – are accessible from the GC software. Patches can be stored as part of a snapshot.
Page 23: Typical System Applications
The D950 Series’ user interface is designed for professional users, with specific attention being given to the requirements of live operation. The access to all functions is fast and simple. Since the D950’s user interface is similar to that of an analog mixing console, the time required for familiari- zation in using an all-digital solution is dramatically reduced.
Page 24: Audio Quality
“analog” value is always displayed on an LED bar below the knob for instant visual feedback. The D950 Series’ operation – particularly the status feedback – are further enhanced by the visual displays of EQ or Dynamics settings on the Graphic Controller.
Page 25: System Components
The Studer D950 continuously monitors all its activities and system func- tions during operation. If a hardware or software error is detected on a particular DSP board, the D950 immediately puts into action a series of re- routing algorithms that protect the audio information. Critical processing functions are instantly assigned to a redundant DSP board (if installed), and the operator is notified by an on-screen message.
Page 26: Session Configuration
But that is just the beginning. Studer has taken a step that goes beyond the mixing console configurability in the traditional sense: combined with highly modular hardware components and extremely flexible software, the Graphic Configuration Tool dramatically reduces –...
Page 27 D950 Digital Mixing System The D950’s maximum configuration is dependent upon the DSP power available within its main processor rack. By way of an example, consider a “typical” system configuration based on a core array of 8 to 10 DSP cards...
Page 28: Channel Topologies And Types
1.2.4 Channel Topologies and Types Each channel of the D950 Series Mixing System can be defined as mono or stereo. From a central library, individual processing blocks – such as equalizer, delay, dynamics, pan, etc. – can be selected and assigned to in- dividual channels (it makes no difference whether these selected channels are input, group, master, or AUX channels).
Page 29 Since the available DSP power is shared by the channels, busses, and I/O interfaces, there is no maximum number of channels for a D950 console; this number is solely a function of the installed DSP functionality.
Page 30: Basic System Block Diagram
D950 Digital Mixing System Basic System Block Diagram 1-16 Introduction SW V3.3 Date printed: 03.09.03...
Page 31 D950 Digital Mixing System CHAPTER 2 Getting Started................................2-3 Utilization for the Purpose Intended .........................2-3 First Steps .................................2-3 2.2.1 Unpacking and Inspection..........................2-3 2.2.2 Installation ................................2-3 2.2.3 Adjustments, Repair............................2-4 2.2.4 Accessories, Options............................2-4 System Startup and Shutdown...........................2-5 Basic Operating Principles............................2-5 2.4.1 Operating Desk Concept ...........................2-5 2.4.2...
Page 32 D950 Digital Mixing System 2-2 Getting started SW V3.3 Date printed: 03.09.03...
Page 33: Getting Started
The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. The ambient temperature of the D950 must not exceed 35 °C, otherwise the longevity might be drastically reduced. Getting started 2-3 Date printed: 03.09.03...
Page 34: Adjustments, Repair
The primary fuses (various ratings) are located inside the supply unit(s). Therefore only skilled technicians are authorized to replace the fuses. 2.2.4 Accessories, Options Accessories shipped with the D950: This Operating manual (English) Order No. 10.27.4832 Female mains connector (IEC 320/C 13) Order No. 54.42.1050 Other connector types and/or accessories may be included, depending on the country and installation environment.
Page 35: System Startup And Shutdown
10 physical channels to each fader strip. In an extreme example, 120 channels could be controlled with just 12 faders. The specific strip setup is held within the D950’s data storage system; so it can be permanently stored, modified, and later re- called.
Page 36: Multidesk - Multiple Operating Surfaces
2.4.3 The Graphic Controller (GC) An important feature of the new D950 Digital Mixing System is its inte- grated flat-panel LC display, which serves as the primary video monitor for the system’s Graphic Controller, a Windows NT application also re- ferred to as “GC”.
Page 37 These settings can be saved and recalled at any time, allowing for fast and application-oriented operation of the D950. GC Functions and Screens These provide the following: •...
Page 38 D950 Digital Mixing System Internal routing matrix control The Channel Patch screen is an audio path-oriented view for controlling the routing of a particular channel, and is used to set up the sequence of channel processing blocks (EQ, Insert, Delay, etc.) and metering locations within the signal path.
Page 39 D950 Digital Mixing System Within the General Patch window, the various cross point routing of sources and targets (destinations) is displayed. For example, it will show which audio signals (AES/EBU in, Direct outs, etc.) connected to the DSP sections are assigned to the corresponding channels and outputs (Input channel, MADI out etc.).
Page 40 D950 Digital Mixing System Snapshot Functions: Display and control of the D950’s snapshot settings (in other words, com- plete “pictures” of the operating desk’s controls and of the console’s inter- nal settings) and factory/user presets provide basic working templates for the D950 system.
Page 41 • Surveyor, which provides a quick and simple status report of the D950 for fault analyses. • System Administration, which accesses a password protected area, and enables a variety of setup controls and diagnostic functions.
Page 42: Automation Functions
Copy & Paste Clipboard The D950 System supports copy and paste of some or all channel settings to one or more other channels. This ability streamlines the set-up of the console when an operator is starting from scratch with a new layout. How- ever, if starting from a clean slate is desired clearing all or some of the pa- rameters is also possible.
Page 43: Channels, Routing, And Buses
Input Channels The D950’s digital routing matrix is located between the console’s physi- cal inputs and the actual DSP channels. This topology means that the physical analog and digital inputs can be assigned to any channel of the console via the General Patch page on the Graphic Controller.
Page 44: Processing Blocks
Distortion artifacts are minim- ized through selectable, program-dependent attack and release times. The D950’s dynamics feature a side-chain input that can be used with or with- out HP/LP filters. A unique “look forward” function is also featured. If de-...
Page 45: Monitoring And Communication
This function can be configured for any channel in the same way as other processing blocks. Talkback An extensive talkback system is implemented within the D950. The talk- back source can be either the built-in, or an external microphone. Several destinations, such as multitrack buses, direct outputs, auxiliaries, groups, and master outputs are available.
Page 46: The Assignable Operating Desk
– D950B and D950S configurations – with their Desk parts can be found on the next two pages.) The D950 Operating Desk is assignable in two important respects: • Any DSP channel can be assigned to any channel strip;...
Page 47 D950 Digital Mixing System D950B Desk surface parts Getting started 2-17 Date printed: 03.09.03 SW V3.3...
Page 48 D950 Digital Mixing System D950S Desk surface parts 2-18 Getting started SW V3.3 Date printed: 03.09.03...
Page 49 • All 10 layers have identical importance. The navigation to a layer is via the Bank and Layer selection. • A D950 Desk can always manage a maximum of 10 layers, even if they are not used at a certain time. There is no problem to start using a fresh Bank at any time.
Page 50 D950 Digital Mixing System then the SEL keys of two channel strips you want to be swapped – it’s done. The CH SWAP can be used, for example, to temporarily re-locate the controls for a Kick Drum routed through Channel #1 nearer to the center into the sweet spot to work on it for a while.
Page 51: Fader Unit
2.5.2 Fader Unit The D950’s Fader Unit is an essential part for the channel operation. It has been designed as a “four-channel” unit: four identical fader strips are integrated into a single module. Dimensions are 162.5 × 250 mm; the drawing left shows just a one-channel portion of the unit.
Page 52 RECORD, and also indicates that the ON key is in REC status. PFL/SOLO Selection between PFL and SOLO (and SOLO-IN-PLACE) is performed globally using keys located in the D950’s Central Section. This key provides ON/OFF control for the audio signal currently assigned to the channel strip.
Page 53 D950 Digital Mixing System This indicates an out-of-range condition for the channel fader and can possibly occur while updating a fader move under Automation. Channel type indicator: Input Channel (mono or stereo). Channel type indicator: Monitor Channel. Channel type indicator: Group channel (mono or stereo).
Page 54: Input/Output Unit
Busses shows just a one-channel portion of the unit. Meters Because of the D950’s free configurability, it can happen that certain functions (EQ, Dynamics, etc.) have not been configured for a particular MONO channel. In such cases, the controls listed below will not be active and will not illuminate.
Page 55 D950 Digital Mixing System DIR OUT ON This is an ON/OFF function for the channel’s Direct Output. For all INPUT DIR OUT MASTER and AUX MASTER channels it is automatically turned on and IN 1 Input cannot be disabled. IN 2 Busses This key also allows selection/de-selection of the channel’s direct output...
Page 56 D950 Digital Mixing System USER 1/2 These keys are reserved for programmable user- or application-specific INPUT DIR OUT functions. IN 1 Input IN 2 Busses Controls (assignable part, LACP): Meters The Local Assignable Control Panel consists of four identical control sec- MONO tions, 1 through 4, plus a common area for overall control and display.
Page 57 D950 Digital Mixing System PAGE 1 through PAGE 4 These keys select between pages of the currently assigned audio section. INPUT DIR OUT IN 1 Input TALK IN 2 Busses This key activates talkback to the channel’s direct output, or to the N–1/Mix-minus output if the latter mode is activated.
Page 58: Audio Display Unit
D950 Digital Mixing System 2.5.4 Audio Display Unit The Audio Display Unit is a general purpose, channel strip-related module. It is designed as a four-channel unit, with four identical display strips inte- grated into a single module. Dimensions: 162.5 × 190 mm. The drawing left shows just a one-channel portion of the unit.
Page 59: Central Facilities Unit (Cfu)
D950 Digital Mixing System 2.5.5 Central Facilities Unit (CFU) The Central Facilities Unit is used to implement some often needed, global operations. This unit is installed in the central area of the console and is labeled as FACILITY. Dimensions: 40.6 × 190 mm.
Page 60: Master Menu Selector (Mms)
D950 Digital Mixing System 2.5.6 Master Menu Selector (MMS) The Master Menu Selector (MMS) is used to globally modify assignable sections of the Channel Strips (LACP). In other words these buttons allow you to assign the knobs in each channel strip to be associated with a spe- cific type of function (EQ, Pan, etc.).
Page 61 D950 Digital Mixing System STEREO AUX This key selects AUX Stereo Sends 1 through 8 for adjustment. ADD. AUX This key selects any additional AUX sends that exist in the configuration OUT/ INPUT (Mono Aux sends above 16, and Stereo Aux sends above 8).
Page 62: Central Assign Unit (Cau)
D950 Digital Mixing System 2.5.7 Central Assign Unit (CAU) The Central Assign Unit (CAU) is used to control the assignment of Channels to Buses, and is installed within the central section. Dimensions: 121.8 × 190 mm. The user selects a channel via the individual Channel SEL key, or ←...
Page 63: Automation Control Unit (Acu)
2.5.8 Automation Control Unit (ACU) The Automation Control Unit (ACU) controls the basic functions related to the D950’s Auto Touch Dynamic Automation system, and is used to quickly access and activate the most frequently used statuses SPECIAL FUNCTIONS and modes. More automation features are available on the Graphic...
Page 64: Bank Select Unit (Bsu)
D950 Digital Mixing System 2.5.9 Bank Select Unit (BSU) The Bank Select Unit is designed to support the easy use of the D950’s layered console structure; it is usually located with the center section and is labeled as BANK. During the D950 setup process, a default assignment of the configuration’s channels to channel strips is created.
Page 65 D950 Digital Mixing System IPL INP, IPL EQ IPL INS, IPL KEY IPL DYN These five keys activate the In-Process Listening (IPL) function, if config- ured. IPL allows monitoring of a signal after the input section, after the BANK EQ, after the Insert return, after Dynamics, as well as the key signal of the Dynamic Side-chain.
Page 66: Tb Mic/Display Control Unit
(2U). TALKBACK MIC A flush-mounted electret microphone used for console talkback.. POWER Using these two keys, the D950 desk (user interface) can be switched on and off. To prevent undesired operation, both keys must be pressed simultaneously. STANDBY If the STANDBY LED is on, it indicates that the user interface is turned off but that power is still connected.
Page 67: Control Room Monitor Unit
2.5.11 Control Room Monitor Unit The Control Room Monitor Unit is used with the Studer D950B for stereo applications. It features controls for adjusting the monitor signal selected by means of 20-pushbutton source selectors, and is installed next to the source selectors in the center section, usually within the upper part.
Page 68: Multi-Format Monitor Unit
D950 Digital Mixing System 2.5.12 Multi-Format Monitor Unit The Multi-format Monitor Unit is used by the D950S for all mono, stereo, and surround-sound DECODE DECODE MON TO LEFT applications. Up to eight monitoring channels can 1 INS 2 INS METER SETUP be controlled simultaneously.
Page 69 D950 Digital Mixing System TRIM sub mode: The TRIM sub mode allows setting a level offset for a single speaker rela- tive to other speakers in the group. The offset range is ±10 dB. The TRIM sub mode is selected by the Trim sub mode key on the MMU (see table above).
Page 70: Studio Monitor Unit
The Studio Monitor Unit houses controls for the studio monitors, talkback controls, and the studio signaling system. It is usually located within the center section. Depending upon the studio configuration, a Studer D950 can be outfitted with one or several Studio Monitor Units, or none at all.
Page 71: 20-Pushbutton Source Selector
D950 Digital Mixing System 2.5.14 20-Pushbutton Source Selector A number of these Source Selector units can be specified for the Control Room Monitor Unit and the Studio Monitor Unit to provide selection of monitor sources. Sources to be monitored are configured onto the appro- priate keys using a monitor configuration file.
Page 72: Pfl, Talkback, Headphones
D950 Digital Mixing System 2.5.16 PFL, Talkback, Headphones The PFL, Talkback, and Headphones unit houses all controls necessary for central operation of the pre-listening, communication, and control room headphones functions. This unit is located within the center HEADPHONES section. Dimensions: 80 mm × 190 mm (2U).
Page 73 D950 Digital Mixing System TALKBACK (communication functions): RETURN 1/2 HEADPHONES These keys select one of two switchable talkback return signals. STUDIO PFL/ SOLO AUTO CUE This key provides activation of the TB system from an external control signal. ON AIR LEVEL/BALANCE This key provides Safe mode activation –...
Page 74: Multi-Format Panning Unit
D950 Digital Mixing System 2.5.17 Multi-Format Panning Unit The optional Multi-format Panning Unit provides easier control of panning functions with the D950S. Up to four units with dual joysticks can be installed within the system. Using the ASSIGN key, a joystick can be assigned to any channel to control its panning.
Page 75: Keyboard And Track Ball Units
D950 Digital Mixing System 2.5.18 Keyboard and Track Ball Units The track ball unit houses the track ball, Graphic Controller keys, a nu- meric keypad, and several keys that parallel those found on the PC key- board. This unit is located within the center section.
Page 76 D950 Digital Mixing System 2-46 Getting started SW V3.3 Date printed: 03.09.03...
Page 77 D950 Digital Mixing System CHAPTER 3 Desk Operation ................................3-3 Introduction................................3-3 3.1.1 Audio Processing Functions..........................3-4 Channel Audio Block Diagram..........................3-6 The Channel Strip ..............................3-8 3.3.1 Fader Unit .................................3-8 3.3.1.1 Clipboard Functions............................3-10 3.3.2 The LACP section............................3-11 3.3.3 Input Section..............................3-13 3.3.3.1 Assigning the Input Section ........................3-14 3.3.3.2...
Page 78 D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.13 Panning Section .............................. 3-73 3.3.13.1 Assigning the Panning Section ........................3-75 3.3.13.2 Panning Parameters ............................ 3-77 3.3.13.3 VSP (Virtual Surround Panning) Parameters ..................... 3-78 3.3.13.3.1 Multi-Format Pan ..........................3-78 3.3.13.3.2 VSP (Virtual Surround Panning):....................... 3-84 3.3.13.3.3 HRTF Surround PAN:........................
Page 79: Desk Operation
D950 Digital Mixing System DESK OPERATION 3.1 Introduction Within the D950 Digital Mixing Console, the following input and output channel configurations are available: • Mono input channel • Stereo input channel • Mono multitrack input channel • Mono multitrack monitor channel •...
Page 80: Audio Processing Functions
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.1.1 Audio Processing Functions There are two ways to select an audio processing function: • Globally, on the Master Menu Selector (MMS) unit, or • Locally, on the upper part of the Input/Output unit. Having selected an audio processing function (for example, EQ) on the Master Menu Selector, the displays of all channels supporting this func- tion will indicate the current parameters of this function.
Page 81 D950 Digital Mixing System O F F O F F AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO S H L V C o n Q S H L V AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO G A I N G A I N G A I N...
Page 82: Channel Audio Block Diagram
D950 Digital Mixing System Channel Audio Block Diagram Typical mono input channel: Please note that, essentially, all channel types have the same structure, regardless of the type (input, AUX, group, master, etc.) 3-6 Desk Operation SW V3.3 Date printed: 03.09.03...
Page 83 D950 Digital Mixing System Typical stereo input channel: Please note that, essentially, all channel types have the same structure, regardless of the type (input, AUX, group, master, etc.) Desk Operation 3-7 Date printed: 03.09.03 SW V3.3...
Page 84: The Channel Strip
D950 Digital Mixing System The Channel Strip 3.3.1 Fader Unit The Fader section of a channel strip contains the main channel fader, channel ON/OFF, PFL/SOLO, layer, clipboard, automation, and channel selection controls. In addition, it contains a variety of channel and fader displays.
Page 85 D950 Digital Mixing System AUTO Mode This key toggles the AutoTouch Dynamic Automation mode between ISO, READ and WRT for the entire channel. S/E PB / ••S/E REC (switches and encoders playback/record) A double-click of this key engages the Dynamic Automation active REC- ORD status for the channel’s switches and rotary encoders.
Page 86: Clipboard Functions
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.1.1 Clipboard Functions The D950 supports a comprehensive set of clipboard copy and paste func- tions that can be used to compare and move parameter settings between channels. A parameter clear function is also provided. These functions can be applied to one channel section, multiple sections, or an entire channel.
Page 87: The Lacp Section
[B]. Note: Because the D950 is fully configurable, the user may have programmed it in such a way that not all functions are available to all channels. The dis- plays will not light up if a function is unavailable on a particular channel.
Page 88 D950 Digital Mixing System AUTO LED (automation mode indicator) This two-color LED is used during Dynamic Automation to indicate the automation status of the switch and rotary encoder. AUTO LED bar display The yellow LED bar display provides a quick overview of the position of adjusted parameters, and is linked with the four-character display.
Page 89: Input Section
D950 Digital Mixing System mode on the Master Menu Selector or from being changed by the LINK ACCESS function. Local LACP selection, however, is still available. A subsequent double clicking of the LAST MODE / ••FREEZE key deacti- vates that channel strip’s FREEZE mode. Pressing the FREEZE OFF key on the Master Menu Selector deactivates the FREEZE function on a global basis.
Page 90: Assigning The Input Section
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.3.1 Assigning the Input Section Global Assignment (LACPs on all Channel strips are affected): • Press INPUT on the Master Menu Selector. The displays on all channel strips supporting the input parameters will indicate the input control parameters, except those in FREEZE mode,...
Page 91 D950 Digital Mixing System Example 1: Global Assignment • Press INPUT on the MMS. On the LACP of the appropriate channel strips, corresponding input parameters are displayed. • Press PAGE 1 (IN1), PAGE 2 (IN2), or PAGE 3 (GEN) to get access to the appropriate input controls for the input source to be adjusted.
Page 92: Input Parameters
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.3.2 Input Parameters For input sources IN 1, IN 2, and GEN, an input control section is avail- able. The number of functions available on Input/Output channels, as well as on Mono or Stereo channels, depends on the active configuration.
Page 93 D950 Digital Mixing System INPUT MODE: On STEREO channels only; five different modes can be selected. • ST (default setting), stereo. • REV, left and right signals are swapped. • L__L, left signal only is routed to both left and right outputs.
Page 94 D950 Digital Mixing System D19m-MP4RC control parameters: On Page 4 of all input and output units, various functions of the D19m- MP4RC quad mic/line input cards can be remote controlled (refer to chapter 4.4.2.2 for details of how to activate/deactivate pre-amp remote control).
Page 95: Input Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.3.3 Input Parameters on the LACP Example: Mono channel Mono input control parameters Available operating elements and their function PHASE select phase NORM, REV SW key Rotary encoder select phase NORM, REV LED bar no function...
Page 96 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Stereo channel Stereo input control parameters Available operating elements and their function PHASE SW key select phase NORM, PH_1, PH_2, PH12 Rotary encoder select phase NORM, PH_1, PH_2, PH12 LED bar no function Center LED...
Page 97 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Pre-amplifier parameters (appear only if pre-amps are available and assigned to a channel input) Preamp control parameters Available operating elements and their function LINE INPUT SW key Input selector LINE,mutually releasing with MIC Rotary encoder Input gain (for details refer to section “Preamplifier...
Page 98: Direct Output/N-1 Section
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.4 Direct Output/N–1 Section DIR OUT Using the DIR OUT key, the channel’s Direct Output can be switched ON/OFF. The following parameter is available for the Direct Output: INPUT DIR OUT • Direct Output level IN 1...
Page 99 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Local assignment and adjustment • Press ASN SEL on the channel strip; the ASN SEL key will flash. INPUT DIR OUT The flashing ASN SEL key indicates a select assignment mode. IN 1 Input • Press DIR OUT on the channel strip to control the Direct Output’s pa-...
Page 100: Direct Output Parameters
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.4.2 Direct Output Parameters The Output Section enables the user to control the level of the Direct Out- put. DIR OUT: Direct output ON/OFF. LEVEL: Direct Output send level, MUTE (i.e. –∞ dB) to +10 dB. Gain range: •...
Page 101: Direct Output Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.4.4 Direct Output Parameters on the LACP Example: Direct output control parameters Available operating elements and their function not used not used AUTO not used not used AUTO not used SIGNAL TAP POINT (not in V1.0)
Page 102: N-1 Output Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.4.5 N–1 Output Parameters on the LACP Example: n–1 output control parameters Available operating elements and their function STAT key n–1 ON/OFF n–1 OUT ON/OFF Rotary encoder no function LED bar no function Center LED no function Display OFF: n–1 output off...
Page 103: Mono Aux Section
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.5 Mono AUX Section On the channel strip, the channel signal can be routed to the mono AUX busses 1 through 4 without having to access the LACP controls. In other INPUT DIR OUT words, a dedicated set of ON/OFF controls for the mono AUX sends 1...
Page 104 D950 Digital Mixing System Local Assignment with Auto Assign Modes "In and Out": • Press AUTO ASSIGN MODES on the Master Menu Selector twice (the AUTO ASSIGN MODES key and the ASN SEL keys on all the channel strips are illuminated).
Page 105: Mono Aux Parameters
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.5.2 Mono AUX Parameters The Mono AUX Section provides selection of the AUX bus (ON/OFF), send level adjustment, and pre-/after-fader switching. SEND LEVEL: The Send Levels for Mono AUX 1 through the maximum number config- ured can be adjusted using this rotary encoder.
Page 106: Mono Aux Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.5.3 Mono AUX Parameters on the LACP Example: Mono AUX control parameter Available operating elements and their function Pre-/post fader switchover AUX 1 / 5 / 9 / 13 SEND LEVEL SW key Rotary encoder Mono AUX send level...
Page 107: Stereo Aux Section
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.6 Stereo AUX Section On the channel strip, the channel signal can be routed to the stereo AUX busses 1 through 4 without having to access the LACP controls. In other INPUT DIR OUT words, a dedicated set of ON/OFF controls for the stereo AUX sends 1...
Page 108 D950 Digital Mixing System Local Assignment with Auto Assign Modes "In and Out": • Press AUTO ASSIGN MODES on the Master Menu Selector twice (the AUTO ASSIGN MODES key and the ASN SEL keys on all the channel strips are illuminated).
Page 109: Stereo Aux Parameters
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.6.2 Stereo AUX Parameters The Stereo AUX Section provides selection of the AUX bus (ON/OFF), send level adjustment, pre-/after-fader switching, and balance setting. SEND LEVEL: The Send Levels for Stereo AUX 1 through 4 can be adjusted using this rotary control.
Page 110: Stereo Aux Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.6.3 Stereo AUX Parameters on the LACP Example: Stereo AUX control parameter Available operating elements and their function SEND LEVEL SW key Pre-/post fader switchover Rotary encoder Stereo AUX send level Page 1: Stereo AUX 1...
Page 111: Eq Section
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.7 EQ Section From the Channel Strip, the complete four-band EQ Section can be switched ON/OFF using the channel strip EQ key. INPUT DIR OUT EQ assignment is available for all channel types. IN 1 Input...
Page 112 D950 Digital Mixing System Local Assignment on the Channel Strip: • Press ASN SEL; the ASN SEL key will flash. • Press the EQ key. • Press one of the PAGE 1 through 4 keys on the Channel Strip to select band or control sets.
Page 113: Eq Parameters
D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Local Assignment • Press ASN SEL on the Channel Strip; the ASN SEL key will flash. INPUT DIR OUT The flashing ASN SEL key indicates Select Assignment Mode. IN 1 Input • Press EQ on the Channel Strip, followed by one of the four PAGE...
Page 114 D950 Digital Mixing System EQ2 Mode: Each page will contain the same EQ parameter for all four bands. For ex- ample, Page 2 will contain the frequency controls for all four bands. As with EQ1 mode, there are three parameters: Q (bandwidth), center fre- quency (in Hz), Gain (in dB), as well as ON/OFF selection of the particu- lar band.
Page 115: Eq1 Mode Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.7.3 EQ1 Mode Parameters on the LACP Example EQ1 Mode: EQ1 mode control parameter Available operating elements and their function EQ BAND ON/OFF SW key Band ON/OFF (key is illuminated when ON) Rotary encoder no function...
Page 116: Eq 2 Mode Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.7.4 EQ 2 Mode Parameters on the LACP Example EQ2 Mode, General Page: EQ2 mode control parameter Available operating elements and their function Last used HI band frequency Band ON/OFF (key is illuminated when ON) SW key...
Page 117 D950 Digital Mixing System Example EQ2 Mode, Frequency Page: EQ2 mode control parameter Available operating elements and their function HI band frequency SW key Band ON/OFF (key is illuminated when ON) Rotary encoder Frequency adjustment LED bar Dot display, indicates frequency setting...
Page 118 D950 Digital Mixing System Example EQ2 Mode, Q Page: EQ2 mode control parameter Available operating elements and their function HI band Q setting and SW key Filter shelving/peaking selection (key is illuminated shelving/peaking selection when shelving is selected) Rotary encoder...
Page 119 D950 Digital Mixing System Example EQ2 Mode, Gain Page: EQ2 mode control parameter Available operating elements and their function HI band gain setting Band ON/OFF (key is illuminated when ON) SW key Rotary encoder Gain (boost/cut) adjustment LED bar Dot display, indicates gain setting...
Page 120: Filter Section
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.8 Filter Section On all Channel types, both a high- and a low-pass filter can be configured. These filters can be switched ON/OFF on each Channel Strip. INPUT DIR OUT In addition, a notch filter is available if the EQ with Notch Filter is in-...
Page 121: Filter Parameters
D950 Digital Mixing System Local Assignment with Auto Assign Modes "In and Out": • Press AUTO ASSIGN MODES on the Master Menu Selector twice (the AUTO ASSIGN MODES key and the ASN SEL keys on all the channel strips are illuminated).
Page 122: Filter Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.8.3 Filter Parameters on the LACP Example High-Pass Filter: Filter control parameter Available operating elements and their function ON/OFF SW key Filter ON/OFF (key is illuminated when ON) Rotary encoder no function LED bar no function...
Page 123: Dynamics Section (Limiter & Compressor Part)
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.9 Dynamics Section (Limiter & Compressor Part) For Dynamics Processing, a Limiter/Compressor function and an Expand- er/Gate function can be configured. These functions can be switched INPUT DIR OUT ON/OFF on the Channel Strip. IN 1...
Page 124 D950 Digital Mixing System Local Assignment with Auto Assign Modes "In-Only": • Press AUTO ASSIGN MODES on the Master Menu Selector once (AUTO ASSIGN MODES is illuminated). • Pressing the DYN–CMP/LIM key on the channel strip will assign the Limiter/Compressor parameters to the LACP without pressing the ASN SEL key, provided the function toggles to an IN (or ON) status.
Page 125: Limiter/Compressor Parameters
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.9.2 Limiter/Compressor Parameters The Limiter/Compressor parameters are available on four pages: PAGE 1 = LIM: ON/OFF, ATCK (attack time), RLSE (release time), THRS (threshold); PAGE 2 = COMP: ON/OFF, RATIO, ATCK (attack time), RLSE (release time), THRS (threshold);...
Page 126 D950 Digital Mixing System PAGE 2 (COMP) RATIO: The compressor ratio (RTIO) can be adjusted from 1:1 (no compression) to 1:20 (heavy compression) in the following discrete steps: 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 3:5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:5, 1:7, 1:10, 1:20. The SW key functions as the compressor ON/OFF key.
Page 127 D950 Digital Mixing System PAGE 3 (CLVL): AUTO: The SW key within the first LACP section switches the program-sensitive Auto Make-up Gain function ON or OFF. LOOK FORWARD: A special function of the Dynamics Section, the Look Forward function allows a variable delay for anticipating sudden changes in audio levels, thus helping the Dynamics Section to fully process fast events.
Page 128: Limiter/Compressor Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.9.3 Limiter/Compressor Parameters on the LACP Example 1 (PAGE 1, LIM): Dynamics control parameter (Limiter/Compressor) Available operating elements and their function LIMITER ON/OFF SW key Limiter ON/OFF Rotary encoder no function LED bar no function Center LED...
Page 129 D950 Digital Mixing System Example 2 (PAGE 2, COMP): Dynamics control parameter (Limiter/Compressor) Available operating elements and their function RATIO Compressor ON/OFF SW key Rotary encoder Ratio adjustment; 1:1 to 1:20 LED bar Bar display for ratio; empty bar: 1:1, full bar: 1:20...
Page 130 D950 Digital Mixing System Example 3 (PAGE 3, CLVL): Dynamics control parameter (Limiter/Compressor) Available operating elements and their function AUTO MAKE-UP GAIN SW key Auto function ON/OFF Rotary encoder If touched, the display indicates ON or OFF LED bar no function...
Page 131 D950 Digital Mixing System Example 4 (PAGE 4, KEY): Dynamics control parameter (Limiter/Compressor) Available operating elements and their function HIGH-PASS FILTER SW key High-pass filter ON/OFF Rotary encoder Frequency adjustment LED bar Frequency display Center LED no function Display HPF; label of control parameter AUTO 20;...
Page 132: Dynamics Section (Expander & Gate Part)
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.10 Dynamics Section (Expander & Gate Part) For dynamics processing, an Expander/Gate function and a Limiter/Com- pressor function can be configured. These functions can be switched INPUT DIR OUT ON/OFF on the Channel Strip. IN 1...
Page 133 D950 Digital Mixing System Local Assignment with Auto Assign Modes "In-Only": • Press AUTO ASSIGN MODES on the Master Menu Selector once (AUTO ASSIGN MODES is illuminated). • Pressing the DYN–EXP/GTE key on the channel strip will assign the Expander/Gate parameters to the LACP without pressing the ASN SEL key, provided the function toggles to an IN (or ON) status.
Page 134: Expander/Gate Parameters
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.10.2 Expander/Gate Parameters The Expander/Gate parameters are available on four pages: PAGE 1 = GATE: ON/OFF, ATTN (attenuation), HYSTERESIS (on/off), ATCK (attack time), RLSE (release time), THRS (threshold) PAGE 2 = EXP: ON/OFF, RATIO, ATCK (attack time), RLSE (release time), THRS...
Page 135 D950 Digital Mixing System Output level [dBFS] –5 –10 –15 –20 –25 –30 –35 –40 –45 –50 –55 –60 –65 –70 –75 –80 –85 Input level –90 [dBFS] –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 Curve Gate Threshold [dB] Attenuation [dB] –10...
Page 136 D950 Digital Mixing System PAGE 2 (EXP) RATIO: The expander ratio (RTIO) can be adjusted from 1:1 (no expansion) to 1:20 (heavy expansion) in the following discrete steps: 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 5:3, 2:1, 3:1, 5:1, 7:1, 10:1, 20:1. The SW key functions as the expander ON/OFF key.
Page 137 D950 Digital Mixing System PAGE 3 (LFWD) LOOK FORWARD: A special function of the Dynamics Section, the feed-forward function allows a variable delay for anticipating sudden changes in audio levels, this helping the Dynamics Section to fully process fast events such as tran- sient signals.
Page 138: Expander/Gate Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.10.3 Expander/Gate Parameters on the LACP Example 1 (PAGE 1, GATE): Dynamics control parameter (Expander/Gate) Available operating elements and their function ATTENUATION SW key Gate ON/OFF Rotary encoder Attenuation setting; MAX., –48 dBFS to 0 dBFS...
Page 139 D950 Digital Mixing System Example 2 (PAGE 2, EXP): Dynamics control parameter (Expander/Gate) Available operating elements and their function RATIO SW key Expander ON/OFF Rotary encoder Ratio adjustment; 1:1 to 20:1 LED bar Bar display for ratio; empty bar: 1:1, full bar: 20:1...
Page 140 D950 Digital Mixing System Example 3 (PAGE 3, LFWD): Dynamics control parameter (Expander/Gate) Available operating elements and their function not used not used AUTO LOOK FORWARD SW key LFWD function ON/OFF Rotary encoder Look forward time adjustment; 0 to 25 ms...
Page 141 D950 Digital Mixing System Example 4 (PAGE 4, KEY): Dynamics control parameter (Expander/Gate) Available operating elements and their function HIGH-PASS FILTER SW key High-pass filter ON/OFF Rotary encoder Frequency adjustment LED bar Dot display indicating adjusted frequency Center LED no function Display HPF;...
Page 142: Insert Section
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.11 Insert Section Insert points are available for all channels. Adjustable parameters are: • INS ON/OFF (same function as the INS key on the Channel Strip), INPUT DIR OUT • MIX function ON/OFF, IN 1 Input •...
Page 143 D950 Digital Mixing System Local Assignment with Auto Assign Modes "In and Out": • Press AUTO ASSIGN MODES on the Master Menu Selector twice (the AUTO ASSIGN MODES key and the ASN SEL keys on all the channel strips are illuminated).
Page 144: Insert Parameters
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.11.2 Insert Parameters The Insert section provides selection and control of the insert point (INS ON/OFF) and the MIX function (ON/OFF), plus defining the Mix Ratio (MIX%). INSERT: ON activates the Insert Return signal; OFF selects the Input Signal (which corresponds to the Insert Send signal).
Page 145: Insert Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.11.3 Insert Parameters on the LACP Example: Insert control parameters Available operating elements and their function not used not used AUTO INSERT ON/OFF SW key Insert function ON/OFF Rotary encoder no function LED bar no function...
Page 146: Delay Section
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.12 Delay Section INPUT DIR OUT A delay function is available for all Channel Types, that can be switched IN 1 Input ON/OFF on the Channel Strip using the DLY key. IN 2 Busses The Delay Section provides selection and control of the delay function Meters (ON/OFF) and setting of delay time.
Page 147: Delay Parameters
D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Local Assignment • Press ASN SEL on the Channel Strip; the ASN SEL key will flash. INPUT DIR OUT The flashing ASN SEL key indicates Select Edit Mode. IN 1 Input • Press DLY on the Channel Strip to control the delay parameters.
Page 148: Delay Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.12.3 Delay Parameters on the LACP Example: Delay control parameters Available operating elements and their function DELAY DISTANCE UNIT – no function SW key INDICATION ONLY Rotary encoder no function LED bar no function Indicates the distance units.
Page 149: Panning Section
Direction and Direction with Width functions are available for stereo input and group channels. Meters If fitted, all panning functions can be controlled by the D950 motorized MONO Joysticks. To assign a channel to a Joystick, press the Joystick ASSIGN key (it will flash) and then the CH SEL key for the desired channel.
Page 150 D950 Digital Mixing System For stereo channels, • PAN ON/OFF and • PAN Function have been extended to enable working with either standard (L/R) stereo or with MS (mono/side) signals. In addition, features are available to increase the stereo image manipulation possibilities, such as •...
Page 151: Assigning The Panning Section
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.13.1 Assigning the Panning Section Global Assignment: • Press PAN on the Master Menu Selector. Displays of all Channel Strips will switch over to indicate the panning control parameters, except those in FREEZE mode; see chapter 3.3.2.
Page 152 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Local Assignment • Press ASN SEL on the Channel Strip; the ASN SEL key will flash. INPUT DIR OUT The flashing ASN SEL key indicates Select Assignment Mode. IN 1 Input • Press PAN on the Channel Strip to control the Panning parameters.
Page 153: Panning Parameters
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.13.2 Panning Parameters LR PAN: The LR PAN has only one panning function: left/right panning. It is useful for left and right panning to stereo master or group busses or odd/even panning to group or multitrack busses. The LR PAN is available only on mono channel types.
Page 154: Vsp (Virtual Surround Panning) Parameters
D950 Digital Mixing System DIR: This provides left and right (odd/even) panning control with 1° steps from –30° (left) to +30° (right). L30 indicates full left, 30R indicates full right, and L00R indicates the center position. 3.3.13.3 VSP (Virtual Surround Panning) Parameters...
Page 155 D950 Digital Mixing System LCR PAN: The LCR (Left/Center/Right) PAN is a basic three-channel panner with divergence and center channel controls. LCR PANning parameters are as follows: • PAGE 1 = MPAN: CENT (center percentage), LCR (left/center/right) • PAGE 2 = FEED: FRMT (format) •...
Page 156 D950 Digital Mixing System CENT: A center percentage control is provided to adjust the amount of signal sent directly to the center channel. This function has 5% increments and is acti- vated using the SW key. When this parameter is inactive or set to 0%, the LCR control acts as a traditional L/R pan pot with no signal being sent to the center channel.
Page 157 D950 Digital Mixing System 5.1 PAN: The 5.1 PAN is a six-channel panner with left, center, right, left surround, right surround, and low frequency effects (LFE) channels. In addition to the same parameters found in LCRS mode, the 5.1 panner includes left/right surround panning and a LFE feed.
Page 158 D950 Digital Mixing System result in full attenuation of the right channel. If the divergence is then set to 50%, one half of the left channel signal strength will be bled into the right channel (without effecting the left channel). With the divergence control set to 1%, equal signal will be fed to both channels and the LCR pan pot will have no effect.
Page 159 D950 Digital Mixing System LFE: The SW key serves as an ON/OFF for the Low Frequency Effects channel. The rotary encoder controls the LFE level over a mute to +10 dB range in 0.5 dB increments (–∞ dB to +10 dB).
Page 160: Vsp (Virtual Surround Panning)
3-dimensional envi- ronments. Listener positions are calculated within the DSP Core utilizing a series of Studer-developed algorithms. In addition to the familiar ampli- tude- or intensity-panning functions – such as LCR, front/back, LsRs, di- vergence, etc.
Page 161 D950 Digital Mixing System dition of the extra Panning Modes and Distance parameters listed below. Panning Modes are selected using the PMOD control, and Distance pa- rameters are selected from the ROOM page. PMOD (Panning Modes): AMPL: This function provides standard amplitude panning with sine/cosine char- acteristics.
Page 162: Hrtf Surround Pan
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.13.3.3 HRTF Surround PAN: The HRTF Surround PAN w/LFE has the same Panning Modes as the VSP Pan, but without the generation of echoes. Therefore, the Distance controls are not available. In addition, the divergence modes are only available in the AMPL Panning Mode.
Page 163: Panning Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.13.4 Panning Parameters on the LACP Example: Mono Channel Panning, Page 1 Mono 2-channel panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function not used not used AUTO not used not used AUTO not used not used...
Page 164 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Mono Channel Panning, Page 2 Mono 2-channel panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function SW key Toggles FRMT (format) selection PANNING FORMAT Rotary encoder FRMT selection LED bar FRMT indication Center LED no function Display FRMT;...
Page 165 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Mono Channel Panning, Page 3 Mono 2-channel panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function not used not used AUTO not used not used AUTO not used not used AUTO not used not used...
Page 166: Multi-Format Lcr Panning Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.13.5 Multi-format LCR Panning Parameters on the LACP Example: Multi-Format LCR Panning, Page 1 Mono LCR panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function CENT CENT function ON/OFF SW key Rotary encoder 0 to 100% setting (0% = phantom center)
Page 167 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Multi-Format LCR Panning, Page 2 Mono LCR panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function SW key Toggles FRMT (format) selection PANNING FORMAT Rotary encoder FRMT selection LED bar FRMT indication Center LED no function Display FRMT;...
Page 168 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Multi-Format LCR Panning, Page 3 Mono LCR panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function not used not used AUTO not used not used AUTO DIVM SW key Divergence mode FRNT/OFF Rotary encoder Divergence mode FRNT/OFF selection...
Page 169: Multi-Format Lcrs Panning Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.13.6 Multi-format LCRS Panning Parameters on the LACP Example: Multi-Format LCRS Panning, Page 1 Mono LCRS panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function CENT SW key CENT function ON/OFF Rotary encoder 0 to 100% setting (0% = phantom center)
Page 170 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Multi-Format LCRS Panning, Page 2 Mono LCR panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function SW key Toggles FRMT (format) selection PANNING FORMAT Rotary encoder FRMT selection LED bar FRMT indication Center LED no function Display FRMT;...
Page 171 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Multi-Format LCRS Panning, Page 3 Mono LCRS panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function SW key Panaround function ON/OFF PANAROUND Rotary encoder Panaround setting LED bar Dot display for L/R component of PANA function...
Page 172: Multi-Format 5.1 Panning Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.13.7 Multi-format 5.1 Panning Parameters on the LACP Example: Multi-Format 5.1 Panning, Page 1 Mono 5.1 panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function CENT SW key CENT function ON/OFF Rotary encoder 0 to 100% setting (0% = phantom center)
Page 173 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Multi-Format 5.1 Panning, Page 2 Mono 5.1 panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function Toggles FRMT (format) selection SW key PANNING FORMAT Rotary encoder FRMT selection LED bar FRMT indication Center LED no function Display FRMT;...
Page 174 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Multi-Format 5.1 Panning, Page 3 Mono 5.1 panning control parameters Mono 5.1 panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function Available operating elements and their function SW key SW key Panaround function ON/OFF Panaround function ON/OFF...
Page 175: Multi-Format Ex Panning Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.13.8 Multi-format EX Panning Parameters on the LACP Example: Multi-Format EX Panning, Page 1 Mono EX panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function CENT SW key CENT function ON/OFF Rotary encoder 0 to 100% setting (0% = phantom center)
Page 176 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Multi-Format EX Panning, Page 2 Mono EX panning control parameters Mono EX panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function Available operating elements and their function SW key SW key Toggles FRMT (format) selection...
Page 177 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Multi-Format EX Panning, Page 3 Mono EX panning control parameters Available operating elements and their function SW key Panaround function ON/OFF PANAROUND Rotary encoder Panaround setting LED bar Dot display for L/R component of PANA function...
Page 178: Hrtf Panning Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.13.9 HRTF Panning Parameters on the LACP Example: Mono channel, HRTF panning, page 1 HRTF pan control parameters Available operating elements and their function SW key no function FORMAT SELECTION Pan format selection Rotary encoder LED bar...
Page 179 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Mono channel, HRTF panning, page 2 HRTF pan control parameters Available operating elements and their function PANAROUND Panaround function ON/OFF SW key Rotary encoder Panaround position LED bar Dot display Center LED Front center position Display PANA;...
Page 180: 3.3.13.10 Vsp Panning Parameters On The Lacp
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.13.10 VSP Panning Parameters on the LACP Example: Mono channel, VSP panning, page 1 VSP pan control parameters Available operating elements and their function SW key no function FORMAT SELECTION Rotary encoder Pan format selection LED bar...
Page 181 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Mono channel, VSP panning, page 2 VSP pan control parameters Available operating elements and their function PANAROUND SW key Panaround function ON/OFF Rotary encoder Panaround position LED bar Dot display Center LED Front center position Display PANA;...
Page 182 D950 Digital Mixing System Example: Mono channel, VSP panning, page 3 VSP pan control parameters Available operating elements and their function ROOM SIZE Room parameters ON/OFF SW key Rotary encoder Room size adjustment LED bar Center spread display Center LED...
Page 183: Layer Control
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.14 Layer Control D950 channels are assigned to the operating desk in five Banks, with each Bank containing two Layers. These assignments are made using the Strip Setup screen in the Graphic Controller (see chapter 4.4.6).
Page 184: Metering Functions
3.3.15 Metering Functions The D950 provides a wide range of metering functions via the Audio Dis- play Unit. This unit consists of dual 100 segment bar graph displays and a series of LED indicators for each Channel Strip. These displays and LEDs show audio level, gain reduction, overload, bus assignments, and some channel section information.
Page 185 D950 Digital Mixing System DYN: The yellow DYN LED indicates that the channel’s dynamics unit has been activated. RES: The LED labeled RES is reserved for a future function. Bus Assignment: 48 numbered back-lit indicators display the multitrack, group, and master bus assignments.
Page 186 D950 Digital Mixing System 3.3.16 Control Groups A Control Group is a group of console channels controlled by a Control Group Master (CGM), similarly to the VCA groups in analog consoles. Control Group Master The Control Group Master is a dedicated channel of a special type. The sole purpose of the Control Group Master is to control the audio functions of its Members.
Page 187 D950 Digital Mixing System Operating an audio parameter on the Control Group Master influences that parameter on all members (if that parameter has been selected in the Con- trol Group Filter Dialog Box during Control Group Edit mode). It offsets the member value by the move amount of the Master.
Page 188 D950 Digital Mixing System Note: A Control Group Assignment dialog box can be started from the SysAdmin (System Administration) menu in the Graphic Controller. This box allows to view the members for a selected Control Group and to edit the members by clicking or dragging them graphically on the screen. Se- lection of the control group to be edited is not synchronized with the Desk selection –...
Page 189: Control Groups
D950 Digital Mixing System Control Group Filter When Control Group Editing is activated, the Graphic Controller auto- matically activates the Control Group Filter dialog box for the selected Control Group: In the Control Group Filter dialog, the user can define functions to be grouped or not.
Page 190 D950 Digital Mixing System Absolute/Relative Faders are implicitly controlled in a relative way. This means that all the members will remain in relative positions to each other when the Master Fader (or other control) is moved. The member Faders can be forced to match the Master Fader using the Copy function in the Control Group Fil- ter dialog, see above.
Page 191 D950 Digital Mixing System Automation Control Group Masters and Members are automated in the same way as all other channels. The Control Group function is active during dynamic automation. The Mix Start Snapshot keeps the Control Group data. The existence of the Control Groups in mixes ensures that the audio for the members be- haves in the same way as it would in a non-automated environment.
Page 192: Central Assign Section (Cas)
D950 Digital Mixing System Central Assign Section (CAS) LEVELS OUTPUTS MT BUS TRIM / N-1 DIRECT OUT CLIPBOARD FUNCTION CLEAR COPY VALUE ∞ ∞ MT BUS PASTE SWAP LEVEL LEVEL DYNAMICS INPUTS LIM / COMP GATE / EXP FILTERS L/MONO...
Page 193: Channel Selection
Constant Bandwidth (Q) to Constant Range operation. This wide flexibility makes the Studer D950 EQ ideal for both musical and surgical use. For those channels configured with a notch filter, a separate knob/key set is pro- vided.
Page 194: Filters
The comprehensive input section provides controls for polarity inversion, stereo mode switching, input selection, and input gain. On those channels patched to Studer’s remote controlled microphone/line pre-amplifiers, there are dedicated controls for mic/line switching, HPF, mic and line gain, as well as phantom power on/off. All of this control takes place in the analog sections of the remote mic/line pre-amps, providing maximum headroom and digital resolution.
Page 195: Insert
D950 Digital Mixing System 3.4.9 Insert In addition to the Insert In/Out switch, an Insert Mix control is provided that allows the insert return to be mixed with the direct signal coming through the channel, providing local “wet/dry” mixing on any channel.
Page 196 D950 Digital Mixing System 3-120 Desk Operation SW V3.3 Date printed: 15.09.03...
Page 197 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System CHAPTER 4 Graphic Controller Operation............................4-5 Introduction ................................4-5 The GC Screen................................4-7 4.2.1 The Toolbar ..............................4-9 4.2.2 The Status Bar..............................4-10 Graphic Controller Basics............................4-11 4.3.1 Sources and Targets ............................4-11 4.3.2 The Session Configuration..........................4-12 4.3.3 Labels................................4-13 First Level of Operation: Main GC Pages.......................4-14 4.4.1...
Page 198 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.5 Cue List Page ..............................4-58 4.4.6 D950 Strip Setup ............................4-62 4.4.6.1 Background of the D950 Strip Setup Principle ..................4-63 4.4.6.2 How to Use D950 Strip Setup ........................4-65 4.4.7 Vista Strip Setup............................. 4-68 4.4.7.1 How to Use Vista Strip Setup........................
Page 199 Setting the Subclass Labels........................4-111 4.7.1.2 Assigning Sources and Targets to Subclasses ...................4-112 4.7.2 SysAdmin: Surveyor .............................4-114 4.7.3 SysAdmin: Show VMC Tree ........................4-114 4.7.4 SysAdmin: Desk (D950 Only) ........................4-114 4.7.5 SysAdmin: Monitoring..........................4-115 4.7.6 SysAdmin: Signaling Setup ..........................4-118 4.7.6.1 Editing the Relay Labels ...........................4-119 4.7.6.2 Signal Out Configuration ..........................4-120...
Page 200 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4-4 GC Operation SW V3.3 Date printed: 05.08.03...
Page 201: Graphic Controller Operation
The D950/Vista System software may also be started from the Windows Start menu (if programmed). All the D950 or Vista software runs under Windows NT or Windows 2000 operating system, respectively. All files used by the D950/Vista and all the files produced by the user (snapshots, mixes, etc.) are fully compatible...
Page 202 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System ble-click techniques. The Tab, PgUp/Dn, and arrow keys behave according to standard Windows operations. The Graphic Controller’s screen colors, screen sizes, individual window positions and sizes, certain font sizes etc., are also part of the Windows Screen Properties, and can be adjusted there.
Page 203: The Gc Screen
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System The GC Screen Upon starting the GC for the first time, the screen will look something like this: Main window Title bar Menu bar Toolbar Workspace controls Status bar GC Operation 4-7 Date printed: 05.08.03 SW V3.3...
Page 204 Workspace controls Status bar Please note the most important parts of the screen: • The Menu Bar, allowing access to all the D950/Vista’s functions. Refer to chapter 4.6; • The Toolbar, containing various short-cut icons for the most important functions;...
Page 205: The Toolbar
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.2.1 The Toolbar The toolbar contains a number of short-cut icons for the D950/Vista’s most important functions. There are four (or five) individual parts of the toolbar: Page Selection, Channel Selection, Tools, System Functions (and Multidesk Groups, if configured).
Page 206: The Status Bar
Short on-line help information. Status information is displayed in the Status Bar continually. It is espe- cially helpful to view the Status Bar during startup of the D950/Vista sys- tem, because various information regarding the boot process and system parts will be displayed on the monitor screen.
Page 207: Graphic Controller Basics
Controller (GC). 4.3.1 Sources and Targets Generally, all audio signals available to the D950/Vista can be divided into Sources and Targets. These names are used rather than “Input”, “Output”, etc., in order to avoid any confusion regarding where the audio signal comes from, and to where it goes.
Page 208: The Session Configuration
We often refer to the Virtual Mixing Console (VMC) when speaking about the Session Configuration. VMC is another concept that forms the very foundation of a D950/Vista: all functions and the current Session Configu- ration data are stored within the VMC. A simplified definition of the VMC ”The VMC is a data structure containing descriptions of the console’s...
Page 209: Labels
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.3.3 Labels Labels are used extensively within the system to define objects, such as audio sources, channel names, etc., and to visualize these objects in vari- ous windows within the GC. Please note that all labels are stored within Snapshots and Presets, together with all audio settings.
Page 210: First Level Of Operation: Main Gc
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System First Level of Operation: Main GC Pages There are five main Graphic Controller pages, each of which deals with a different operating part of the D950/Vista System: • General Patch Page • Channel Patch Page •...
Page 211: One Page, Or More
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.1 One Page, or More... The GC Workspace can be used to display one single page, or a number of pages and panels at the same time. Because different users will prefer dif- ferent page layouts, the User Menu enables Workspace layouts to be stored and retrieved for later use by any number of users.
Page 212: Working With Multiple Pages
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.1.2 Working with Multiple Pages A number of different pages can be opened on the screen at the same time, and drag-and-drop techniques used to position and size the selected pages. F Tip To open more than one page, open the first page using the methods listed above;...
Page 213 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System You can also open the same page more than once, which can be useful for simultaneously viewing different areas of the General Patch page, for ex- ample. The page you used last will be selected, which is indicated by highlighting the Title bar in blue.
Page 214: The General Patch
From the Page menu, by clicking on the appropriate menu item • Using the Page icons, by clicking on the appropriate icon in the tool- Using the GENERAL PATCH (D950) or GLOBAL PATCH (Vista) func- • tion key. This is the fastest way.
Page 215: General Patch Navigation
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System • Source and Target drop-down menus for selection of the subcategory to be viewed • Auto Select function • Viewing selections which allow sorting of the Sources and Targets Lists by label type • The Fixed/User Label displays for the selected Source/Target (refer to chapter 4.3.3).
Page 216 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4-20 GC Operation SW V3.3 Date printed: 05.08.03...
Page 217: Other Navigation Methods
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.2.1.2 Other Navigation Methods Choosing Source/Target Subcategory: There are two methods to select the required Source/Target subcategory: Use the Source/Target subcategory drop-down menu. Right-click directly in the Sources/Targets List. All the available sub- categories (identical to those in the drop-down menus) can be ac- cessed directly from the lower portion of the menu.
Page 218: What Subcategories Are There
Sends from the inserts of all channel types. Bus Out: Unlike analog consoles, with the D950/Vista any bus is a valid audio sig- nal source; AUX Mono Bus 12 can be used to feed an output interface, or to become an input to an input channel.
Page 219: How To Deal With The Analog Interfacing
“Where are the analog interfaces coming in?”, you might be asking. We still need some analog sound. Here is how we achieve that task: The D950/Vista Patch and DSP systems only know about digital interfac- ing, as can be seen from the following simplified block diagram:...
Page 220 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System As soon as both cross-points have been made, the MIC CTL LED on the corresponding console Channel Strip will be lit to indicate an established connection (assuming the corresponding channel input has been selected). F Tip Even if it appears complicated, this procedure really is quite simple.
Page 221: Digital Input/Output Subclasses
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.2.3 Digital Input/Output Subclasses The two subcategories “Digital In” (Sources) and “Digital Out” (Targets) show the list of available physical inputs and outputs of the loaded Session Configuration. These sources and targets provide all the interfacing of the console to the outside world.
Page 222: Making And Clearing The Cross-Points
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.2.4 Making and Clearing the Cross-Points The creation and updating of cross-points is simple. First, select the Source and Target; the Selection Bars have to be crossed to form an X-Y pair. There are two ways of making or breaking a cross-point connection: •...
Page 223 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Stereo Source – Mono Target: Icon Indicates Type of Connection Left to Mono Right to Mono Clear Protected Connection Mono Source – Stereo Target: Icon Indicates Type of Connection Mono to Both L & R Mono to L, Leave R as is...
Page 224 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System F Tip A feature is available for fast diagonal patching of multiple Sources to multiple Targets. The example below shows this feature used in practice. Example: Patching the first 16 Mic inputs to the first 16 Mono Input Channels.
Page 225: Editing The User Labels In The General Patch
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.2.5 Editing the User Labels in the General Patch To edit the User Labels in the General Patch, first click on the desired Source/Target in the Sources/Targets list. The User Label and Fixed Label for the chosen Source/Target will be shown in the Label Fields at the bot- tom of the screen: Click on the User Label Field of the Source/Target.
Page 226: Sorting Options
Clicking this button will toggle the label view globally throughout all parts of the GC (D950 and Vista) and channel strip display (D950 only). The la- bel display can be toggled between “User”, “Inherited” and “Fixed”. For a detailed description of how to work best with labels, see below.
Page 227: Working With Labels
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.2.6 Working with Labels For a detailed description of different label types, please refer to chapter 4.3.3. The most important aspect of any audio patching system is its labeling. Clear labeling allows fast navigation and fault-free patching.
Page 228: Method 1: Analog-Style
4.4.2.6.1 Method 1: Analog-Style A lot of D950 users work in this way. Although it is well possible to apply this working style on a Vista, some typographic issues may come up when looking at the label display on a Vista desk. This is the reason why we rec- ommend not to work with this method on a Vista console.
Page 229 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System This means that the User Labels will be shown in all GC windows. On the channel strip displays, the User Label of the Channel Patch will be shown. To see which Source is routed to the channels on the channel strips, switch the label mode to “Show Inherited Labels”.
Page 230: Method 2: Automatic Label Propagation
Method 2: Automatic Label Propagation This is the typical way the users will work on a Vista console, but it can be applied to the D950 as well. D950: You type all your labels in the patch and let the system propagate them automatically to the connected channels.
Page 231 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System How to Proceed: • Switch on the “Use Device Labels” option in the SysAdmin/Device Labels menu. • Switch on the “Overwrite Chan. User label with Device Label” option in the SysAdmin/Device Labels menu. • There must be a file “...
Page 232: What Are Device Labels
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Note: In the Strip Setup window it is possible to display either the session labels (standard) or the device labels, depending on the option indicated in the lower right corner of the window. Show Inherited Labels 4.4.2.7...
Page 233: Where Are The Device Labels Stored
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.2.9 Where are the Device Labels Stored? As you know, these labels are normally not changed for a specific session, but will stay constant in a studio installation. This is why they are stored in a preset ( ) file, being valid for a whole session configuration, rather *.pre...
Page 234: Channel Patch
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.3 Channel Patch The Channel Patch page of the Graphic Controller can be called up in three different ways: • From the Page menu, by clicking on the appropriate menu item; • Using the Page icons, by clicking on the appropriate icon in the tool- bar;...
Page 235: Using The Channel Patch For Patching Audio
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System If using the SEL key on the Desk, make sure that the Follow Desk icon F Tip in the toolbar (refer to chapter 4.2.1) is not crossed out. If it is crossed out, click it once to establish Follow Desk selection mode.
Page 236: Setting The Order Of Dsp Processing Blocks
Double-click on the User Label field (Usr) to open the Edit window. Pro- ceed to edit and/or change the Desk Label using the same techniques used in the General Patch. D950 only: Note that the Channel User Label display has four characters, and will display only the first four characters of what you type.
Page 237: Set The Metering And Direct Out Source Point
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.3.5 Set the Metering and Direct Out Source Point Set Metering Source Point: To set the Metering Source point in the selected channel’s audio path, click on one of the three Meter boxes. The channel meter will now be sourced from the selected point in the signal path.
Page 238: Setup & Activate The Dynamics Sidechain Link
Group. The channel must be assigned to a Link Group in order for the En- able Sidechain Link box to function. The SCL (Sidechain Link) keys on the LACP (D950) or Vistonics (Vista) will follow the selections. The status of the Sidechain Link is stored within Snapshots and Presets.
Page 239 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Sidechain Link Setup: Click on the Sidechain Link Setup button to bring up the Sidechain Link editor screen, which allows selection of available links and addi- tion/removal of channels from the links. Select Available Sidechain Links...
Page 240: Snapshot Page
Presets from other titles and configurations, refer to chapter 4.6.1.4. Because it is possible to store an unlimited number of Snapshots, D950/Vista operators will probably find themselves using them more and more every day. A Snapshot or Preset will store: •...
Page 241: Snapshots
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.4.1 Snapshots To capture a new Snapshot of the various user controls, press the MAKE SNAP key (D950) or MAKE SNAPSHOT key (Vista) on the console: Vista: D950: The new Snapshot will automatically be numbered something like etc.
Page 242 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Now You Can: Recall a Snapshot • Select a Snapshot from the List, and • Click on the Recall button, or • Simply double-click on the Snapshot you wish to recall. Clicking on the Next button will recall the currently selected snapshot and automatically move one line down within the Snapshot list and recall the next Snapshot.
Page 243 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Update a Snapshot • Select a Snapshot from the List, and • Click on the Update button. This action will bring up a window that allows the user to confirm the update. An update will store any changes you since made under the se- lected Snapshot’s name.
Page 244: Snapshot Crossfading
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.4.2 Snapshot Crossfading It is possible to define a crossfade time for each Snapshot. This is done by simply clicking on the crossfade time and scroll your trackball up or down. If the crossfade feature is deactivated (see below), it is impossible to adjust the crossfade time.
Page 245: Additional Snapshot Functionality For Vista
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.4.3 Additional Snapshot Functionality for Vista In addition to the dedicated MAKE SNAPSHOT hardware key on the Vista surface, there are four SNAPSHOT 1...4 keys for storing and recalling four individual snapshots on these keys. 4 dedicated keys...
Page 246 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Snapshot Preview: By clicking on the PREVIEW button, the console enters this mode. Whichever Snapshot the user selects, pink elements within all Vistonics™ elements will show any difference between the current console settings and the settings within the previewed Snapshot. It is still possible to recall any Snapshot by all mechanisms described above.
Page 247: Partial Snapshots
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.4.4 Partial Snapshots It is possible to create snapshots that do not affect the whole console when recalled. They are called “partial snapshots”. When recalling such a snap- shot, only some of the channels – or even only some of their elements – are being changed on the desk.
Page 248: Snapshot Filtering (Static Automation)
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System It is also possible to set the partial snapshot to “Active Snapshot Filter”. This will actually create a partial snapshot out of the settings currently not masked out by a Snapshot Filter. 4.4.4.5 Snapshot Filtering (Static Automation) At the time of recalling a snapshot, there might be a filter active, leaving some console settings unchanged upon recall of any snapshot.
Page 249 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Adding a Whole Bus to the Snapshot Filter In edit snapshot filter mode (as described above), the following window is shown on the GC screen: This window allows adding a whole group of parameters to your snapshot filter.
Page 250 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Caution: Clicking on the “Clear All” button will completely remove the snapshot filter and therefore may change all console parameters upon the next snap- shot recall. Clicking on the “Mask All” button will protect the whole console (with some exceptions, such as Patch points) against snapshot recalls, afterwards allowing to enable just single elements to be activated.
Page 251: Correcting The Mask Of A Partial Snapshot
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.4.6 Correcting the Mask of a Partial Snapshot If a partial snapshot already has been made and the user finds that he for- got to have some channels in that snapshot, there is a powerful method to correct the mask contained in a partial snapshot.
Page 252: Typical Application Examples
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.4.7 Typical Application Examples Isolate one or more channels from being changed by upcoming snapshot recalls: Press AUTO MODE on the corresponding channels. On Vista the user may create a gang first in order to isolate multiple channels at a time.
Page 253: Default Settings
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.4.9 Default Settings In the Preset List, there is always one line labeled defaultSettings. This is a Preset that is automatically generated for every Session Configu- ration, but no file will be found in the corresponding Session Configura- tion directory (as would be the case for other Presets).
Page 254: Cue List Page
Automation and the TC2 or TC3 time code options are installed on your D950/Vista. The Cue List helps to deal with parts of a musical piece or film you want to keep track of in time. That could be an Intro, Chorus A, Bridge, Chorus B, the End of a song, or a scene from the film you might want to (auto-) locate to.
Page 255 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Capture: To quickly make a Cue and edit the name and/or timecode stamp later (if necessary), press CAPT CUE on the console when you hear the audio event to be marked: D950: Vista: It is also possible to use the Capture button in the Cue List.
Page 256 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Make: To make a Cue means: • First enter a name within the edit window that appears when you click the Make button • Wait for the right audio event to occur, and click the on-screen OK...
Page 257 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Info: Calls up Cue Info: Click on the Info button, an action that will bring up a window displaying • Cue List name; • Cue List creation date and time; • Cue List last modification date and time.
Page 258: D950 Strip Setup
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.6 D950 Strip Setup (for Vista Strip Setup, refer to chapter 4.4.7) The Strip Setup page of the Graphic Controller can be called up in three different ways: • From the Page menu, by clicking on the appropriate menu item;...
Page 259: Background Of The D950 Strip Setup Principle
4.4.6.1 Background of the D950 Strip Setup Principle Because the D950 User Interface Desk is fully assignable, any DSP chan- nel can be assigned to any Channel Strip at any time. In fact, the same channel may be assigned to multiple desk locations (while it may be con- trolled from many locations, there is only one audio path).
Page 260 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System The following is an example of the ways in which a D950 Desk with 16 Channel Strips may be assigned for two very different Session Configura- tions: Example #1: Bank 1 Layer 1 In Mono 1 In Mono 2 In Mono 3 In Mono 4 In Mono 5 In Mono 6 In Mono 7 In Mono 8 In Mono 9 In Mono 10 In Mono 11 In Mono 12 Master 1...
Page 261: How To Use D950 Strip Setup
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.6.2 How to Use D950 Strip Setup To create a new Strip Setup or to adapt an existing Strip Setup – regardless whether it belongs to a new Title, or has already been edited – first call up the Strip Setup page.
Page 262 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System You can also select “empty” if you do not wish to assign a channel to a particular Strip. Multiple Channel Strips can be selected in several ways: • By double-clicking on any Strip will select the entire Layer;...
Page 263 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System So, after you have edited it, the Session Configuration from Example #2 (above) may be laid out in a different way: Bank 1 Layer 1 AUX 1 AUX 2 In Mono 1 In Mono 2 In Mono 3 In Mono 4 In Mono 5 In Mono 6 In Mono 7 In Mono 8 Master 1...
Page 264: Vista Strip Setup
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.7 Vista Strip Setup (for D950 Strip Setup, refer to chapter 4.4.6) The Strip setup page can be called up in 3 different ways: • From the Page menu • Using the Page Icons Using the STRIP SETUP function key in the Control Bay of the Vista •...
Page 265 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Color is also used to aid the user in channel identification. The colors re- late to the channel type being shown and these are consistent with the use of color for channel identification on the screens of the fader bays.
Page 266: How To Use Vista Strip Setup
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.7.1 How to Use Vista Strip Setup To create a new strip setup or to adapt an existing strip setup, first call up the strip setup page (see above). 4.4.7.1.1 Assigning a Single DSP Channel to a Single Channel Strip To assign a channel to one of the virtual channel strips, right-click on the virtual channel strip that the DSP channel is to be displayed on.
Page 267: Moving Already Assigned Dsp Channels To Other Channel Strips
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.7.1.3 Moving Already Assigned DSP Channels to Other Channel Strips If a DSP channel is already assigned to a channel strip, it is extremely easy to change the channel strip on which it is shown. Simply click-and-hold the left trackball button on the desired channel and drag-and-drop it onto any other channel strip.
Page 268: Useful Information
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.7.1.4 Useful Information • Any DSP Channel can be assigned to any Channel Strip on the virtual control surface. • Any DSP Channel can be assigned more than once to several different Channel Strips on any Section.
Page 269: Meters
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.4.7.1.6 Meters The Strip Setup page provides an excellent overview of the meter activity of the channels on the virtual console. Every channel displayed on the virtual console surface has a slow meter which is a slow indication of signal activity at this channel’s input. Fur- thermore, by use of color the user can identify whether the channel fader is open and whether the channel is switched on.
Page 270: Page Selection
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Second Level of Operation: The Toolbar Functions The toolbar contains a number of short-cut icons for the most important D950/Vista system functions. There are four (or five) individual parts of the toolbar: • Page Selection •...
Page 271: Tools
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.5.2 Tools The various control panels from the Tools section of the toolbar can be called up or hidden in three different ways: • Via the View menu; • Using the toolbar icons, by clicking on the appropriate icon;...
Page 272: Tools: Machine Control Window
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.5.2.1 Tools: Machine Control Window The Machine Control window can only be displayed if the TC2 or TC3 timecode options are installed. Click on this icon to open the machine control window. The Machine Control window allows simple machine control functions to be operated from the GC screen.
Page 273: Machine/Tc Generator Control
The feature has been tested with common Sony VCR machines. Studer cannot guarantee proper function with all 9-pin machines being currently on the market. However, some options exist for system administrator use to adapt the 9-pin behavior of the D950/Vista to some machines (refer to Service Manual).
Page 274: Tools: Title Memo
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.5.2.2 Tools: Title Memo The Title Memo editor page allows any relevant Title information to be kept for later use. There is one Memo per Title. Its contents can include Studio name, Producer Name, Engineer Name, Artist Name, plus a free- form Memo pad.
Page 275: Channel Selection Tool
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.5.3 Channel Selection Tool This tool allows one console Channel to be selected for control of various centralized functions on the Graphic Controller, such as Channel Patch. There are three arrow buttons: Selects the previous channel from the list;...
Page 276: System Functions
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.5.4 System Functions 4.5.4.1 System Functions: Protect/Unprotect SysAdmin Mode This action allows the system user mode to be toggled from Standard to System Administration. The System Administration mode allows access to some system functions that are not needed in normal operation.
Page 277: System Functions: Toggle Control Group (D950 Only)
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.5.4.2 System Functions: Toggle Control Group (D950 only) The concept of Control Groups is used for MultiDesk operation, where: • Several independent operators work at the same time on the same desk; • Several desks are supported by one DSP Core and Control System.
Page 278: System Functions: Follow Desk (D950 Only)
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.5.4.3 System Functions: Follow Desk (D950 only) This icon allows the Desk Channel Select Mode to be set. It is particularly convenient to utilize the SEL key on a channel strip to select one console Channel for various centralized functions on the Graphic Controller, such as Channel Patch.
Page 279 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System You can view more details about the System Status by clicking on the Sur- veyor button, which will then open the Surveyor page. F Tip If you wish to determine which Session Configuration is currently loaded, also click on the Surveyor button.
Page 280: Third Level Of Operation: Menu Items
Third Level of Operation: Menu Items 4.6.1 The File Menu The File menu contains most of the D950/Vista system’s bookkeeping functions. Management of Projects, Titles, and Mixes, access to Session Configurations, Backup and Import functions, and the Exit menu are con- trolled from here.
Page 281: Titles And Projects
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.6.1.1 Titles and Projects The Title is the main container for all the session data. Titles contain all Snapshot, Mix, Cue List, Title Memo, and other files that relate to each session. Titles also contain pointers that recall the appropriate Session Configuration, Monitor file, and so on.
Page 282 C:\D950PROJECTS matically searches for that particular directory while opening Projects, Ti- tles, etc. After several weeks of using the D950/Vista system, your direc- tory structure may create something like this: Parent Your projects...
Page 283 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Open Title: This action opens the list of Project folders from the direc- D950PROJECTS tory. This enables the selection and opening of an existing Title from a selected folder. Titles can also be deleted from this menu item.
Page 284: Save
D950/Vista Backup directories. Backup directories can be used to restore all of the files and information needed to recreate the Title at a later date or on a different D950/Vista. Make Backup: This action opens the Create Backup window, where a destination for the Backup directory is selected.
Page 285: Import
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Restore Backup: This action opens the Restore Backup window entitled, where a Backup directory is selected for reloading. To restore a Backup directory: • Select Restore Backup from the File menu; • Highlight the desired Backup directory;...
Page 286: Load Session Configuration
4.6.1.5 Load Session Configuration If there is more than one Session Configuration on your D950/Vista sys- tem, you may need to access this menu item in order to load a different Session Configuration. Since Titles will automatically open the correct...
Page 287: Exit D950/Vista Application
UPS/PC combination automatically after a pre-set time period. Using Main Window Control It is also possible to quit the D950/Vista application by clicking on main window control. There is no confirm box in this case, and the appli- cation is terminated immediately.
Page 288: The Automation Menu
View/Toolbar: This action displays the various items of the Toolbar/Status Bar to be checked. The toolbar contains a number of short-cut icons for accessing the D950/Vista’s most important functions. When checked, the following icon groups are displayed: • Status Bar •...
Page 289: The
Vista: D950: 4.6.4 The Page Menu There are five main Graphic Controller pages, each of them dealing with a different operating part of the D950/Vista system. This menu has been described in detail in chapter 4.4.1. GC Operation 4-93 Date printed: 05.08.03...
Page 290: The Option Menu
It consists of several items, some of which may not be avail- able if the appropriate D950/Vista option is not installed. Items in the up- per part will generally bring up a screen for selection of settings and oper- ating modes;...
Page 291: Option: Tc Reader / Gen
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Generator/Level: This action sets the test signal generator’s level to the desired value. Lev- els can be set to off and, in 1 dB steps, from –90 to +10 dB . The Gen- erator Level can be turned off by moving the Level slider all the way to the left.
Page 292: Tc2 Reader Settings
• 9-pin serial control = External TC from the 9-pin interface. Setting the D950/Vista to Internal allows the AutoTouch Automation sys- tem to run from the internal TC Generator, for instance, while testing. The normal system setting, while using a tape machine, for example, would be TC Input or 9-pin serial control.
Page 293: Tc3 Reader Settings
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.6.5.2.2 TC3 Reader Settings Most of the READER settings are automatically set by the system. Time Source: Select the timecode source for the automation system (master timecode, used for locate points etc.). If linear timecode (LTC) or the TC3 internal generator is used, set the source to “TC Input or Internal Generator”.
Page 294: Tc3 Generator Settings
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Reference Type Once the Sync Reference has been selected, the type can be set here, se- lecting from: Reference type Select from Internal/Reader: TC Input Internal NTSC half picture Video NTSC full picture NTSC drop frame...
Page 295: Option: N-1 Assignment
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.6.5.3 Option: N–1 Assignment The N–1/Mix-minus Assignment window allows the setup and configura- tion of the N–1/CleanFeed/Mix-minus structure. The principle of N–1 is summing; i.e. all desired channels (N) get summed to a bus except the “minus one” (–1).
Page 296 It is also possible to assign channels to a configured N–1 bus by using the dedicated bus assignment panel (D950) or bus assign window (Vista) on the control surface. The talkback and N–1 bus level control will be displayed in the assigned channel strip for the N–1 Bus Owner Channel (see...
Page 297: Option: Control Group Filter
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.6.5.4 Option: Control Group Filter This feature is described in detail in chapter 4.7.7. 4.6.5.5 Option: VSP Microphones and Reverb This feature is described in chapter 3.6 (Vista). 4.6.5.6 Option: Snap Confirm The Snap Confirm option can be checked or unchecked: •...
Page 298: Option: Eq/Dynamics View
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.6.5.7 Option: EQ/Dynamics View The EQ/Dynamics View option can be checked or unchecked. If checked, the Graphic Controller will display an EQ and/or a Dynamics screen. EQ Screen: The EQ screen is displayed for the channel on which any of the rotary encoders is touched or operated while the channel’s controls are in the...
Page 299 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Dynamics Screen: The Dynamics screen will appear when any Dynamics control is touched. However, for the Dynamics screen to be displayed, one of the LIM, COMP, EXP, or GATE functions must be engaged in the channel.
Page 300: Option: Vista Settings (Vista Only)
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.6.5.8 Option: Vista Settings (Vista only) The Vista Settings window allows different adjustment; there are four tabs for selection of Desk (timeout and delay time settings), Machine Control (jog/shuttle sensitivity), Speaker Calibration, and Pec/Direct settings. Speaker Calibration To allow access to the speaker calibration, the Enable Setup function must be enabled.
Page 301 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Calibrate Mode: Calibrate mode allows setting a level offset for a whole monitor group (MAIN, ALT or NEARFIELD) relative to the other two. To activate this mode, click the “Calibrate” button and select a monitor group on the control sur- face monitoring section.
Page 302: The User Menu
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.6.6 The User Menu The User menu allows the users to individually store various preferences including page layout, size, and position of various windows. User – Save Preferences...: This action opens a dialog box that allows selection of a name for a new Preference file, and to create a new Preference file.
Page 303: The Window Menu
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.6.7 The Window Menu This menu helps with the organization of the Graphic Controller screen, and works in the same way as with most Windows-compatible applica- tions. If multiple windows/pages are active, the lower part of this menu allows to make a particular page the current page (put on top).
Page 304: The About Menu
The About Menu D950: Vista: When selected, this menu item displays information pertaining to that spe- cific D950 or Vista installation. This includes the software Release Num- ber (version), the Build Number, and the Copyright notice. 4-108 GC Operation SW V3.3...
Page 305: Fourth Level Of Operation: Sysadmin Menu
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Fourth Level of Operation: SysAdmin Menu The SysAdmin (System Administration) menu is normally hidden from view within the Console’s standard operating mode, because it contains functions that are only useful during building the console and setting it up for operation.
Page 306: Sysadmin: General Patch/Subclassifying The Digital I/O Sections
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.7.1 SysAdmin: General Patch/Subclassifying the Digital I/O Sections There is only one accessible item in this menu: Subclassifying the Digital In and Digital Out Interface Sections of the Patch. For more information on Subclasses refer to chapter 4.4.2.3.
Page 307: Setting The Subclass Labels
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.7.1.1 Setting the Subclass Labels Click on the “Edit labels...” button to open the Subclass Label editor. Within the editor page, enter the names you wish to appear for each of the Subclasses in the Patch Lists. Confirm with OK, otherwise any changes will be lost.
Page 308: Assigning Sources And Targets To Subclasses
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.7.1.2 Assigning Sources and Targets to Subclasses To initiate the process of assigning, first select the interface type you want to assign: Digital Inputs, or Digital Outputs. Interface List of assigned list subclasses Select what to subclassify:...
Page 309 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System A Source or Target can be assigned to any of the Subclasses, but only to one Subclass at a time. To reassign an item or items from a Subclass, use the same selection tech- niques as above. Then you can: •...
Page 310: Sysadmin: Surveyor
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.7.2 SysAdmin: Surveyor Surveyor: This action will open the Surveyor, which is used to check the status of the D950/Vista system. Refer to chapter 4.8. 4.7.3 SysAdmin: Show VMC Tree This feature is primarily used in troubleshooting and typically does not have a use in normal operation.
Page 311: Sysadmin: Monitoring
This is a name entry box for the selected Source Selector key. It will dis- play the name of the selected key, which can be edited. The name that ap- pears in this box will be shown on the D950 Monitor Source Selection GC Operation 4-115 Date printed: 05.08.03...
Page 312 Monitor Configuration file can be loaded. Apply button: This button applies the current Monitor Configuration file to the D950/Vista. This is handy when testing a recently edited file or recalling a previously stored file. Save and Save As... buttons: The Save button allows a previously stored Monitor Configuration file to be updated after editing.
Page 313 It is strongly recommended that direct modification of this file should be performed only by qualified personnel (the friendly folks at Studer, for example). If an analog source is assigned to a Selector key, the loudspeaker selection fields will be “grayed-out” and no source selection will be possible using the Monitoring Setup utility.
Page 314: Sysadmin: Signaling Setup
Red Light activation or Fader Start of re- mote systems. It also allows Save and Load of such assignment configura- tions for later use. Output Signaling is always related to the Patch Sources. The D950/Vista console is fully assignable, meaning that: •...
Page 315: Editing The Relay Labels
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.7.6.1 Editing the Relay Labels First, the System Administrator needs to determine how the relays will be connected to peripheral equipment (machine-transport controls, lamps, etc.). Then, the fixed relay labels can be edited to reflect their functions.
Page 316: Signal Out Configuration
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.7.6.2 Signal Out Configuration Signaling Outputs are generally relays installed in the Monitoring frame. They may be used for various purposes, such as: • Fader Start; • Microphone ON actions (loudspeaker muting, etc); • Parallel Record/Ready mode of tape-machine tracks.
Page 317 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Now you need to select the desired relay (use the arrow button to open a list of relays), and to determine its mode of operation to either latching (contact closed when trigger conditions are fulfilled) or impulse (contact closed for a short time when trigger conditions are fulfilled, and then opened again).
Page 318 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Select Default Logical Triggers Typical fader start setup for two stereo sources (D1 and D2): Fader Start Trigger Defaults 4-122 GC Operation SW V3.3 Date printed: 05.08.03...
Page 319: Red Light Configuration
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System The typical Fader Start Trigger combination is: • Input selector, and • Channel on (MUTE), and • Fader (open). You can also remove all assigned relays from the list by clicking on the Remove all outputs button.
Page 320 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System There are four steps in the Red Light Configuration: To configure the Red Light, first select a source in the Red Light List; You can then add or remove a relay to/from this source in the Red Light Edit window.
Page 321: Load Signaling Configuration
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.7.6.4 Load Signaling Configuration This action opens a window that allows selection from existing Signaling Configurations to load into the D950/Vista. The direc- C:\D950SYSTEMDB tory will usually be displayed first, and a Session Configuration must be selected.
Page 322: Sysadmin: Control Group Assign
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.7.7 SysAdmin: Control Group Assign 4.7.7.1 Control Group Basics A Control Group is a group of console channels controlled by a Control Group Master (CGM), similarly to the VCA groups in analog consoles. Control Group Master The Control Group Master is a dedicated channel of a special type.
Page 323 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Operating an audio parameter on the Control Group Master influences that parameter on all members (if that parameter has been selected in the Con- trol Group Filter Dialog Box during Control Group Edit mode). It offsets the member value by the move amount of the Master.
Page 324 On first press, the CTRL GRP SETUP / EDIT key is lit to show that an activ- ity has been started but not yet finished. All SEL (D950) or LINK/SEL (Vista) keys of Control Group Master channels are half-lit. Pressing one of these enables setting up the corresponding Control Group.
Page 325 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System when the group is formed – they are grouped in a relative way. If absolute grouping is desired, values can be copied from the master to the members: • By checking the Copy Enable checkbox and clicking on Copy;...
Page 326: Control Group Assignment
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.7.7.2 Control Group Assignment A Control Group Assignment dialog window can be started from the Sys- Admin (System Administration) menu in the Graphic Controller. This window allows to view the members for a selected Control Group and to edit the members by clicking or dragging them graphically on the screen.
Page 327: Sysadmin: Virtual Acu
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 4.7.8 SysAdmin: Virtual ACU Virtual ACU: This action brings up the Virtual Automation Control Unit. This screen duplicates the controls and indicators found on the control surface Auto- mation Control Unit panel. This provides PC control of the AutoTouch+ Dynamic Automation system (if installed) when troubleshooting from a remote location, or when the control surface is not available.
Page 328: Fifth Level Of Operation: The Surveyor
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Fifth Level of Operation: The Surveyor The D950/Vista constantly monitors the status of all major hardware and software systems. This information is provided to the user via the Sur- veyor. The Surveyor is also the primary diagnostic tool used for trouble- shooting and fault finding.
Page 329 When enabled, the Surveyor button is located in the Toolbar. It is intended to keep the operator informed about general system status. The button’s icon changes to indicate the overall condition of the D950/Vista. These in- dications are as follows: Yellow triangle: Loading.
Page 330 Computer Name: This field displays the name of the PC that is being used to control the D950/Vista system; • D950/Vista System: This is the main directory in the Surveyor, which contains all of the other system element subdirectories. It’s name dis- plays the D950/Vista software Application Release number (version) and the Build number.
Page 331 Isolate................................5-49 5.6.5 Control Mode Entry............................5-50 5.6.5.1 Global Mode Entry .............................5-50 5.6.5.2 Local Mode Entry ............................5-53 5.6.5.3 CAS Mode Entry (D950 only) ........................5-54 5.6.5.4 Vista Mode Entry............................5-54 5.6.6 Control Mode Indicators (D950) ........................5-55 5.6.7 Control Mode Indicators (Vista)........................5-59 AutoTouch+ 5-1 Date printed: 27.08.03...
Page 332 View Dynamic.............................. 5-112 5.14.3 View Alt ............................... 5-112 5.14.4 AutoTouch+ Panel Presets ........................... 5-113 5.14.5 Function Keys............................... 5-113 5.14.6 Static Data (D950 only)..........................5-113 5.14.7 Scene Capture/Recall ........................... 5-114 5.15 Special Operating Modes ............................. 5-116 5.15.1 Stop Frame Automation..........................5-116 5.15.2 Read Lock ..............................
Page 333 D950 Channel Strip Controls........................5-161 5.19.1.1.1 D950 Auto Mode Key........................5-161 5.19.1.1.2 D950 Channel Strip Fader Controls....................5-163 5.19.1.1.3 D950 Channel Strip Mute Controls ....................5-164 5.19.1.1.4 D950 Channel Strip Switch and Encoder Controls ................5-165 5.19.1.2 D950 CAS Controls ..........................5-167 5.19.1.2.1 CAS Fader Controls..........................5-168 5.19.1.2.2 CAS Mute Controls ..........................5-170...
Page 334 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5-4 AutoTouch+ SW V3.3 Date printed: 27.08.03...
Page 335: Autotouch+ Dynamic Automation
5.2 and For Beginners: We recommend to set the automation to factory default settings. This is done by exiting the Vista/D950 application and deleting the file. After restarting the application, you C:\D950system\D950Ofla.mop have the factory default settings applied.
Page 336: The Autotouch+ Panel
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.1.2 The AutoTouch+ Panel D950: Vista: Most keys on these panels can be roughly divided into three or four groups, respectively: Pre-selector keys Action keys Mode keys Setup keys (D950 only) Pre-selector Keys [1] These keys select the group of functions that will be influenced by the action keys located below them: FDR, MUTE, ENC / KNOB, SW / SWIT, or all current HELD objects.
Page 337 The neutral setting is PUNCH OUT. This will record no more after punch-out. • EXTEND BACK TO: (D950) / WRITE TO: (Vista) BEGIN, PUNCH IN: These keys can only be activated before starting a mix pass. They will write...
Page 338: Automation Keys On The Channel Strips
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.1.3 Automation Keys on the Channel Strips Vista: Punch IN/OUT: Four keys are representing the recording state of its member objects: Fader Mute Knob Switches AUTO MODE [9]: Toggles between different automation modes: READ, WRITE, TRIM, ISOLATE.
Page 339 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System D950: [13] [11] [12] [10] Punch IN/OUT: Three keys are representing the recording state of their member objects: [10] FADER STAT [11] MUTE STAT [12] S/E PB, S/E REC (S/E stands for switches and encoders/knobs) AUTO [13]: Toggles between different automation modes: READ, WRITE, TRIM, ISOLATE.
Page 340: Mix Passes
Note for D950 Users: Recording in slow motion is only possible when using the Studer TC3 timecode reader or newer. A mix pass is manually started by switching Stop Frame automation on using the STOP FRAME keys [14].
Page 341: Write Zones
It is possible to use locate commands as well. 6 Deactivate TC OFF (Vista) or SUSPEND (D950). ⇒ Automation data is written up to the current timecode value.
Page 342: How To
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.1.6 How to… ...put the whole console into write mode? Activate pre-selector keys FDR, MUTE, KNOB/ENC, SWIT/SW (or press the ALL/CLR key) and press automation mode WRITE (make sure you have TOUCH RECORD active in order to record any changes against timecode).
Page 343 HOLD will be modified..make an object louder for the entire mix while keeping its movements? In the MIX PASS (D950) or WRITE TO (Vista) section, activate EXTEND BACK TO / WRITE TO BEGIN and WRITE TO END. Select TRIM mode for the desired objects (section ENABLE MODES / CONTROL MODES, use pre-selectors).
Page 344: Now The Details: Introduction
Vista digital mixing consoles. For new D950 and Vista users, Auto- Touch+ provides a powerful and comprehensive automation system that is easy and efficient to use. For current D950 users, V3.0 AutoTouch+ is a major revision to the previous AutoTouch system (V2.5 or earlier). While maintaining many of the V2.5 operations, AutoTouch+ provides a multi-...
Page 345: Description
User Release Notes: For details of the V3.0 package, please refer to the Studer D950 Version 3.0 User Release Notes. This document provides information regarding the installation and use of the V3.0 software set. Details of AutoTouch+ is provided in this document.
Page 346 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Tree will be available to the new session. The Mix Tree may also be hid- den so that all mix management can be done within the Mix Pass Stack. At any time the Mix Tree may be made fully visible again. Mix Passes may be named and comments may be added.
Page 347 A new Automation Master Panel is required to run AutoTouch+. It will replace the existing Master Panel in both Classic and M2 versions of the D950 work surface. (V3.0 software will run on the D950 without the new panel, but the automation system will be inoperative.) AutoTouch+ 5-17 Date printed: 27.08.03...
Page 348: Operational Philosophy
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.2.4 Operational Philosophy The automation system follows the paradigm that there is audio under each control. It is as if this were a conventional analog moving fader system, in which case the fader position always represents the audio level. This is re- ferred to as WYSIWYH (“What You See Is What You Hear”).
Page 349 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Operational Formula: The essential aspect to understanding the system is the following formula: Rules + Conditions + Options = Exact Function The key to efficient operation is knowledge of this formula and the ele- ments within. Rules provide the basis of operation and functionality, Con- ditions further define behaviors, and Options provide specific parameters to the various elements being used.
Page 350: Essential Concepts
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Essential Concepts In addition to the various Rules, Conditions, and Options, there is a small set of “essential concepts” that must be understood when operating Auto- Touch+. An explanation of these concepts follows. 5.3.1 Static and Dynamic Objects One of the primary tenants of the AutoTouch+ system is the concept of Static and Dynamic controls.
Page 351 The new values will be retained in any new Mix Passes made from the just created pass. The Static Data Buffer may be cleared by clicking the Clear Static button in the AutoTouch+ window. D950 users may also use the STATIC key on the Automation Master Panel. In this way, Static Values may be “Auditioned”.
Page 352: Dynamic Objects
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System When the first Static object is changed within a Mix Pass, the STATIC key illuminates. As mentioned above, this indicates that there is data in the Static Data Buffer. The values in the Static Data Buffer will be retained and the button will remain lit until one of two things occur: •...
Page 353: Mix Snapshot
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System VIEW / VIEW DYN key Pressing VIEW (Vista) or VIEW DYN (D950) will cause the lights for all dynamic controls currently on the work surface to illuminate. This pro- vides a very quick and easy means of identifying dynamic controls.
Page 354: Touch & Un-Touch Events
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.3.2 Touch & Un-touch Events Another crucial, but easy to understand concept is that of Touch and Un- touch. AutoTouch+ is a very tactile system and relies on physical actions for efficient operation. Faders and encoders are touch-sensitive and can be made to respond in different ways depending on the mode and operation being performed.
Page 355: File Management
• The folder that the mix tree file and mix pass files resides in is the name of the mix (filename). The following example shows the file structure for a Mix named “Baby Blues”: D950Projects (Main D950 projects folder) ---WP Mixdown (Project folder) -----Untold Story (Title folder) --------Baby Blues (Mix folder) -----------Baby Blues.mt (Mix tree)
Page 356: Mix Tree
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.4.1 Mix Tree Automation Mix files are managed via the Mix Tree System (MTS). Each and every Mix Pass is automatically saved and archived within the Mix Tree. Used in a linear fashion, the Mix Tree will have no branches. If at some point a previously written Mix Pass becomes the Active Pass, a new branch of the Mix Tree will start growing as new passes are generated.
Page 357: Passes In The Mix Tree
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.4.1.1 Passes in the Mix Tree Mix Pass Info: Each completed Mix Pass has the following information: • Assigned Mix Pass Number • Mix Pass Name • Mix Pass Notes Assigned Mix Pass Numbers: Assigned Mix Pass Numbers are used by the system to identify each Mix Pass.
Page 358 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Type the new name for the pass and click the “OK” button. The new Mix Pass Name will appear in the Pass Name field and in the Mix Tree. Mix Pass Notes: A set of notes can be entered and stored for each Mix Pass. Combined with the Mix Pass Name, this can greatly benefit the organization of a large number of passes.
Page 359: Active Pass
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.4.1.2 Active Pass The Active Mix Pass provides the Read Mix data for subsequent RECORD Mix Passes. When a Mix Pass becomes Active the following events occur: • In the AutoTouch+ window: The name and assigned number of the Mix Pass appears in the “Pass:”...
Page 360 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Whether or not the Mix tree window is displayed, the Mix Pass number, name, and notes are always displayed for the currently selected Active Mix. See above. Mix Pass Display Modes: Within the Mix Tree, Mix Passes are displayed in one of three ways: •...
Page 361 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System • “Display Options” menu: Right-clicking within the Mix Tree window will bring up the Mix Tree menu. Selecting “Display Options” from this menu will open a context menu which contains the three display modes. The desired mode can be selected from this menu.
Page 362: Mix Tree Click Functions
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.4.1.4 Mix Tree Click Functions A variety of “click functions” are available within the Mix Tree. These functions range from Left-Click Functions: • Single-clicking a Mix Pass within the Mix Tree will “mark” that pass by highlighting it in red. Clicking a marked pass will “unmark” it and remove the red highlight.
Page 363 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System The Mix Tree menu items function as follows: • Set As Read Mix: Makes the selected Mix Pass the Active Pass (this is the same as double-clicking a Mix Pass in the Mix Tree) • Unmark This Pass: Unmarks the selected Mix Pass •...
Page 364: Creating A New Mix
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.4.2 Creating a New Mix New Mixes: To create a new Mix use the following procedure: 1. Select “New Mix Tree…” from the Automation menu in the GC. The “New Mix Tree” box will open and a display of existing Mixes will be shown.
Page 365: Loading An Existing Mix
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.4.3 Loading an Existing Mix Existing Mixes: Previously created Mixes from both V3.0 and V2.5 automation systems may be used with AutoTouch+. Any previous Mix Pass can be loaded into the Mix Pass Stack and become the Read Mix pass (Active Mix Pass) for a subsequent Mix Pass.
Page 366 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Double-clicking the desired Mix Tree folder will open that tree and the Mix Passes within will be displayed. The desired Mix Pass may be loaded by double-clicking its name or icon. The newly loaded Mix Pass will be loaded in the top position of the Mix Pass Stack and becomes the Active Mix.
Page 367: Mix Pass
Passes in memory for immediate use. Mix Passes can only be played back from the Mix Pass Stack. The Mix Pass Stack is located on the Auto- Touch+ screen on the D950 GC. Organization: The eight positions of the Mix Pass Stack are represented by eight Mix Pass boxes arranged horizontally.
Page 368: Mix Comparison
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System • Double-clicking a Mix Pass in the Mix Tree: The selected Mix Pass will be added to the top of the Mix Pass Stack and becomes active. • Right-clicking a Mix Pass in the Mix Tree: The Mix Tree Right Click menu will open.
Page 369: Undo/Redo
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.5.1.2 Undo/Redo UNDO and REDO keys are located in the top row of the Automation Panels. They allow the user to essentially “undo” and “redo” changes as they are made within the course of a mix. They also provide a method for real-time mix comparison.
Page 370 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System branches of the Mix Tree. This is depending on the order in which Mix Passes were added to the Mix Pass Stack. Using UNDO / REDO: • Discarding an Undesired Pass: If a new Mix Pass was just completed, the new pass will be at the top of the stack and will become active.
Page 371: Kill Pass
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.5.1.3 Kill Pass The “Kill Pass” function prevents a new pass from being written if flaws are detected while a new Mix Pass is being created. This is useful if a mistake is made during a RECORD pass and the resultant pass would not be worth keeping.
Page 372: Control Modes
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Control Modes There are four Control Modes used in the AutoTouch+ mix system: • READ • WRITE ENABLE • TRIM ENABLE • ISOLATE Each automatable control within the system is always in one of these four modes.
Page 373: Read
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System In describing the behavior of each Control Mode it is assumed that the MIX Note: ON function is active and timecode is running. If MIX ON is not active then all controls behave as if there were in ISOLATE mode.
Page 374: Write
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.6.2 Write WRITE is the primary data recording mode of the system. Controls in WRITE ENABLE are armed for recording and those in WRITE RECORD will write changes to a new Mix Pass. WRITE Rules: Record Off: •...
Page 375 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System When a fader or encoder is placed in WRITE RECORD and is moved from its Read Mix value, an arrow will illuminate to indicate which way the control must be moved to match the Read Mix value. If it is the first time the control is put into WRITE RECORD, its Read Mix value is the same as its Static value.
Page 376: Trim
AutoTouch+ and Trim Replay Data may be added. Mixes created using V3.0 software can be played back on systems using earlier D950 software versions. The net results of all Trims will be heard and the mix will playback perfectly. However, in V2.5 and earlier soft- ware, the Trim Replay Data will be ignored and is not displayed by the fader.
Page 377 Read Mix data and the net result will be heard. On the D950 desk, the amount of the offset will be indicated in the Null display and an arrow illuminates to indicate which way the fader must be moved to match the Trim Replay value.
Page 378 Trim value), will offset the Read Mix values by that amount. On the D950 desk, read Mix data will be heard; no be indication by the control’s position. On the Vista desk, the Read Mix (replay value) is roughly indicated by a pink-colored element.
Page 379: Isolate
3 methods: 1. Local Touch (Touching the control on the Channel Strip), CGM Touch, or (D950 only) CAS Touch. TOUCH RECORD engaged or the AUTO MODE modifier key must be used. 2. Local punch-in using the Channel Strip STAT (record punch) key.
Page 380: Control Mode Entry
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.6.5 Control Mode Entry Controls may be put into the various Control Modes using one of four methods: 1. Globally using the Global Control Mode Activator keys and other controls on the Master Automation Panel. 2. Locally using the channel strip AUTO MODE key.
Page 381 • Setting the Mix Status to on: Control Modes are entered based upon the options selected on the Control Mode Options page. See Options below. • Loading a Panel Preset (D950 only): Control Modes are entered based upon the options selected on the Panel Presets Options page. See para- graph <Options>...
Page 382 READ when a new Control Mode is enabled. In other words, only the controls that have been Pre-Selected will enter the new mode and all others change to READ. • <First Time Automation is Turned ON> (D950 only) (also refer to chapter 5.21.6): Radio buttons on the Panel Preset Options page allow...
Page 383: Local Mode Entry
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.6.5.2 Local Mode Entry The AUTO / AUTO MODE key on the channel strip can be used to enter the Local Control Mode Entry: various Control Modes on a channel-by-channel basis. D950: Vista: Pressing the AUTO / AUTO MODE key will cycle through the available Control Modes.
Page 384: Cas Mode Entry (D950 Only)
Vista Control Mode Entry: Control Mode entries on the Vista work surface is accomplished using the same local and global methods as used on the D950 M2 and Classic desks and the same conditions and options apply. Local Control Mode Entry: Refer to chapter 5.6.5.2...
Page 385: Control Mode Indicators (D950)
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.6.6 Control Mode Indicators (D950) Control Mode Display: Control modes are displayed on the D950 desk on the channel strips and the CAS in the following manner: Fader: Channel Strip: • READ: READ is lit next to the fader •...
Page 386 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Mute: Channel Strip: Control Modes for Mutes are not shown in a unique fashion on the channel strip. It is not possible to determine the exact status by viewing the MUTE STAT key locally. The unique status is shown on the CAS.
Page 387 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Encoders (Knobs): Channel Strip: The Control Mode of each of the four Encoders on the channel strip is indicated by the associate AUT LED. • READ or ISOLATE: AUT LED is not lit. The S/E REC key is not lit.
Page 388 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Switches: Channel Strip: Control Modes for Switches are not shown in a unique fashion on the channel strip. It is not possible to determine the exact status by viewing the S/E STAT (S/E PB, S/E REC) key locally. There are also no Control Mode indications for individual Switches.
Page 389: Control Mode Indicators (Vista)
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.6.7 Control Mode Indicators (Vista) In automation mode, the channel strips hold additional indications for de- tailed display of the current status. This chapter shows all possible indications of automation status and ex- plains their meaning.
Page 390 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System The meaning of the different Vistonics indicators is as follows: Displayed Value The displayed value (e.g. “–7.6 dB”) is always the current value, except when the control is in TRIM mode. Then it shows the offset from TRIM null point.
Page 391 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Recording Recording mode of the fader (in the Vistonics generic display area): Characters without a frame indicate the status of the fader (I = Isolate, R = Read, T = Trim, W = Write). A red frame behind the “W” or “T” indicates that the fader is currently recording.
Page 392: Touch And Hold
Faders and Encoders on the channel strip and the (D950) CAS are touch- sensitive. Switches are touch-sensitive in regard that touch events are rec- ognized by the system when a Switch is actuated.
Page 393: Touch And Un-Touch
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.7.1 Touch and Un-touch Touch/Un-touch Events: Touching a Fader or Encoder is registered by the system as a “Touch” event. Releasing the control is registered as an “Un-touch” event. Auto- Touch+ uses these events to trigger various operations and to toggle be- tween states.
Page 394: Touch Record
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.7.2 Touch Record With TOUCH RECORD engaged, touching a Write or Trim enabled control will change it from ENABLE to RECORD. This will effectively perform a “Punch-In” for that control. Touching a control in READ will change it to AUDITION.
Page 395: Touch Hold
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System <Option> • With <Read Safe> checked on the Misc. Options page, AUDITION mode is defeated for controls in READ, and only written values will be heard. • The TOUCH RECORD key may be overridden by checking options on the <Master Panel Overrides>...
Page 396: Touch Record + Touch Hold
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System To sum it up, if TOUCH HOLD is used alone (without TOUCH RECORD) controls will change to their AUDITION modes and stay there when re- leased. With only TOUCH HOLD engaged (without TOUCH RECORD), Touch events...
Page 397: Held Controls
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System With both TOUCH RECORD and TOUCH HOLD engaged, Touch events per- Touch Record + Touch Hold: form the following functions when dynamic controls are in the Control Modes indicated (remember Un-touch events are suppressed): • READ: Touch will change to and stay in AUDITION.
Page 398: Held Plays Mix
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System • With <Held Objects> checked in the <End of Pass Clears> section of the End of Pass Options page, all held controls are cleared at the end of each Mix Pass. The TOUCH HOLD key on the AutoTouch+ Panel may be overridden by Note: checking options on the <Master Panel Overrides>...
Page 399: Auto Mode Key Function
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.7.6 Auto Mode Key Function The channel strip AUTO / AUTO MODE key is also known as the “modifier Auto Mode Key: key.” D950: Vista: Holding the AUTO / AUTO MODE key down temporarily reverses the state Auto Mode Key Function: of the Master Panel Touch Record key on a local basis.
Page 400: Modified Un-Touch Inverts
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Note: To achieve the function mentioned above when Global Touch Record is inactive, the “Modified Untouch Inverts” option (radio button “Touch Re- cord”) must be selected (also refer to chapter 5.21.8). 5.7.6.1 Modified Un-touch Inverts As an option, the Touch Record or Touch Held may have their modified Un-touch function inverted.
Page 401: Option Modified Un-Touch Inverts
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System trol. At the moment the control is released, it punches out of RECORD but remains in HELD status. Both Global Touch Record and Global Touch Hold active: - While keeping the AUTO / AUTO MODE key pressed, touching a control in ENABLE mode will not punch into RECORD.

Page 402 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Global Global Control Control Status Ref. Step Touch Touch AUTO MODE Key Action Action Condition/Reaction Record Hold ENABLE Press + Hold ENABLE Hold Touch RECORD Hold Un-touch ENABLE ENABLE Press + Hold ENABLE Hold Touch + Hold...
Page 403 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Global Global Control Control Status Ref. Step Touch Touch AUTO MODE Key Action Action Condition/Reaction Record Hold ENABLE Press + Hold ENABLE Hold Touch ENABLE Hold Un-touch ENABLE + HELD ENABLE Touch + Hold RECORD Press + Hold...
Page 404: Global Record
Global Record Pre-Selector are in RECORD, Global punch- out has no affect. Note: Individual controls can be punched in and out independently of the Global Record functions. This is done locally on the channel strip or on the D950 CAS. 5.8.1 Pre-Selectors...
Page 405: Manual Punch-In/Out
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System • CLR / ALL: Permits the changing of all of the Pre-Selectors at once. This Clear/All: key functions as follows: If one or more Pre-Selectors are active, then pressing CLR/ALL clears all of the Pre-Selectors. If no Pre-Selectors are active, then ALL Pre-Selectors get active.
Page 406 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Enabling the Write Zone: The Write Zone is enabled by checking the “Write Zone Enabled” box in the AutoTouch+ window. If this box is unchecked the Write Zone has no affect. Write Zone Begin Time: The Write Zone Begin Time is the timecode location before which re- cording is locked out, assuming the Write Zone is enabled.
Page 407 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Entry Field Right-click Menu: Right-clicking either Write Zone entry fields will open the Entry Field Right-click menu. This menu contains several items that assist the user in quickly entering timecode values. These items are organized in five basic areas: •...
Page 408: Auto Punch-In/Out
Punch-In and Punch-Out key available to external systems or external keys. If such functionality is required, the file needs to be Signaling.ini adapted accordingly. Please contact Studer Service & Support to do the necessary changes in that file. 5-78 AutoTouch+ SW V3.3 Date printed: 27.08.03...
Page 409: Data Transition Behaviors
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Data Transition Behaviors Data Transitions: In simplest terms, a Data Transition takes place whenever new data meets old data. In more formal terms, a data transition is where Record Mix Data transitions to Read Mix Data and vice versa. This means a transition takes...
Page 410 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System The Mix Pass WRITE TO: keys determine the point at which the transition Write To Keys: from Record Data to Read Mix Data will take place. As noted above, there are four different WRITE TO: functions, one of which must be selected. The selected function key will illuminate when that function is active.
Page 411 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System NEXT CHANGE, LEVEL MATCH, and END transitions do not have to be per- Post Pass Processing: formed in real-time. The active “Write To:” function will take place even after timecode playback has stopped at the end of Record Pass. This saves time by eliminating the need to perform complete real-time passes when a control’s value can be written to a known location.
Page 412 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Right-clicking in the Enter T.C. field will open the Entry Field Right-click menu. This menu contains several items that assist the user in quickly en- tering timecode values. These items are organized in five basic areas: •...
Page 413: Extend Back To
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System <Option> <End of Pass Clears>: The End of Pass options (also refer to chapter 5.21.7) determine the behavior of specific functions when a mix pass is terminated by stopping timecode. The behaviors that take place are deter- mined on the End of Pass Options page.
Page 414 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System The two EXTEND BACK TO: functions behave as follows: • PUNCH IN: The Last Recorded Value (typically the value at the time of the punch-out) will be extended back to the punch-in point. At the punch-in point, the Read Mix Data will transition to the Record Data.
Page 415: Glide
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System • The Master Panel EXTEND BACK TO: PUNCH IN and BEGIN keys may be overridden by checking options on the <Master Panel Overrides> sec- tion of the Master Panel Options page. Faders and Encoders can have EXTEND BACK TO: PUNCH IN and/or BEGIN set to <OFF>...
Page 416 Read Mix values. This time can be any value between 00:00:00.00 and 23:59:59.2x and is specified via the Glide Time entry field on the AutoTouch+ screen on the D950 GC. Glide times can be typed in or entered using the roller method.
Page 417 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System These items are organized in five basic areas: • Significant System Times: Mix Begin, Mix End, Current Time, Clear (00:00:00.00), and End of Day (23:59:59.2X) • Cue List Times: Allows access to the Title Cue List and provides the means to sort and go to cues •...
Page 418: 5.10 Switch Automation
5.10.1 Switch Classifications The multiple switches on the channel strip and on the D950 CAS can be defined as being either VMC oriented or control oriented. The classifica- tion of the switches (and other controls) is determined by whether or not they are defined in VMC file.
Page 419 SWAP/••PASTE PAGE Switches: 1, 2, 3, 4 TALK LAST/••FREEZE User Keys: USER 1, USER 2 ASN SEL key: Assignment Select key (ASN ENC on D950 M2) • CAS: Channel Selection Controls: PFL/SOLO key: Automation Switches: Clipboard Control Switches: CLR/••ALL, COPY/••ALL, SWAP/••PASTE...
Page 420: Switch Control Modes
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System In Process Listen Keys: INPUT LISTEN, SC/DYN LISTEN, EQ LISTEN, INSERT LISTEN User Keys: USER 1 Note: While clipboard functions are not automatable, the affects of their use may affect control values. Because of this, the results of clipboard operations may be recorded as automation events.
Page 421: Switch Operation
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System WRITE: While in RECORD previously written switch states will be overwritten. WRITE AUDITION mode is available. • Press and Release Actuation: Without Touch Record or Touch Hold engaged, Switch Press will toggle the switch state and put the switch in Audition. The switch state will toggle back at the next recorded change of state.
Page 422: Press And Release
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System functions differs from faders and encoders. The differences are operational mostly in nature and will be described in this chapter. Switch Functions: Pressing a switch performs two basic functions: • Audio Function: The switch state is toggled to its alternate position.
Page 423: Press And Hold
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System With Press and Release operations, switches toggle to their alternate state when pressed and then hold that state until one of several conditions is met. The behaviors that occur as the result of a Press and Release switch operation is dependent on the switch’s Control Mode and whether Touch...
Page 424: Modified Press Function
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.10.3.3 Modified Press Function It is possible to suppress the toggle function when a switch is pressed, but still allow the Touch event to be produced. This allows a punch-in or Audition to be performed by pressing a switch without toggling its state.
Page 425: 5.11 Graphic Controller Automation
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.11 Graphic Controller Automation As discussed in the Switch Automation chapter, controls that are defined in the VMC may be automated. While most of these controls are work sur- face oriented, some controls are found only in the Graphic Controller.
Page 426 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System As with any control, changes to General Patch connections may be Audi- tioned. Record a General Patch Change: To automate a connection in the General Patch, use the following proce- dure: 1. Select the desired global Control Mode. Write will overwrite previous changes, both location and connection type.
Page 427: Channel Patch
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.11.2 Channel Patch There are several items within the Channel Patch that may be automated. These items may be stored as Static objects or recorded as Dynamic ob- jects. The following Channel Patch items may be automated: •...
Page 428 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Channel Patch items may be updated in the same manner as any other Static control. Note: The following Channel Patch items have switches on the channel strip that duplicate the Channel Patch functions: • Input Selector •...
Page 429 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Channel Patch Operations: Channel Patch items are operated as follows: • Input Selector: Place the cursor on or near the Input Selector icon. Each trackball click will cycle the selector through the inputs. A Touch event will be produced for each click.
Page 430: 5.12 Other Automated Functions
2. Select TOUCH RECORD. 3. Select the desired “Write To:” function. 4. D950: Select the channel to be assigned to the desired bus by either pressing the SEL key on the channel strip or using the Channel Selector on the CAU.
Page 431: Snapshots/Presets
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.12.2 Snapshots/Presets VMC Snapshots and Presets may be recalled while AutoTouch+ is in use. The control values contained within Snapshots and Presets maybe applied to the console while AutoTouch+ is in operation, but only for controls that have been properly enabled.
Page 432: Gc Menu Items
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Since values are being applied to VMC controls, the affects of recalling Snapshots or Presets may Auditioned. Record Recalled VMC Values: To record Snapshot or Preset values to controls, use the following proce- dure: 1. Select the desired global Control Mode.
Page 433 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System As with any control, changes to menu items may be auditioned. Record a Menu Item Change: To automate a menu item, use the following procedure: 1. Select the desired global Control Mode. Write will overwrite previous changes, both location and connection type.
Page 434: 5.13 Mix Protection
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.13 Mix Protection Mix Protection allows individual controls or sets of controls to be “Pro- tected” or locked out from changes. Mix Protection may also be applied to the General Patch. When Protected, a control is essentially in a “read only” mode. The Read Mix data for the Active Pass will be heard for all Protected controls.
Page 435: Protection Sets
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.13.1 Protection Sets Protection Sets: Any combination of controls on any combination of channels may be or- ganized into “Protection Sets.” These may be created, saved, and recalled as needed. Any number of Protection Sets may be created and stored. Pro- tection Sets are available to any Mix Pass within the Title.
Page 436 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 3. Once controls have been selected for Protection, click “Apply” or “OK” at the bottom of the object picker (OK will close the picker, Ap- ply will keep it open). A temporary Protection Set will be created and made the current set.
Page 437: 5.13.1.2 Saving Protection Sets
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 4. Check “Protect From Automation Enable” for the selected set of con- trols and/or the General Patch. Click the USE button to enable Protec- tion for the selected Protection Set. Note: Either the “Current” or “Both” radio button in the “Use” section of the Automation Protection window must be selected to enable the Edit button.
Page 438: 5.13.1.3 Loading Protection Sets
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 2. Enter a name for the new set in the “New Protection Set:” field. Click “Save” and the new set will be created and assigned the entered name. The newly saved set will become the current Protection Set and will be added to the list of available sets (which appears in the Protection Set section of the Automation Protection window).
Page 439: Applying Mix Protection
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.13.2 Applying Mix Protection One or more Protection Sets may be applied simultaneously. This affords multiple layers of protection, which may be built up during the course of a mix. These layers of protection may be quickly applied and removed as needed.
Page 440: Removing Protection
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System • Both: The current Protection Set and any checked sets will be selected. Applying Protection Sets: To apply one or more Protections Sets, use the following procedure: 1. Click the Mix Protection Enabled button to open the Automation Pro- tection window if it is not already open.
Page 441: Isolate Via Protection
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.13.4 Isolate via Protection Controls and the General Patch can be forced into ISOLATE using the Mix Protection selection methods. This is different from selecting the ISOLATE Control Mode in that Isolation persists only as long as the Pro- tection Isolation is applied.
Page 442: 5.14 Miscellaneous Controls/Modes
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.14 Miscellaneous Controls/Modes A variety of controls and modes that are not explained elsewhere are de- scribed below. 5.14.1 Mix On Engaging the MIX ON key activates the AutoTouch+ system. A Mix Tree must be open before the system may be turned On. When the system is On, the MIX ON key illuminates.
Page 443: Autotouch+ Panel Presets
User File. Refer to chapter 5.17. 5.14.5 Function Keys Function keys A1 and A2 (Vista) or F1...F3 (D950) are not implemented (for future use). 5.14.6 Static Data (D950 only) The STATIC key on the D950 AutoTouch+ Panel has two functions: •...
Page 444: Scene Capture/Recall
CAPT (Vista) will “capture” a Scene in the first buffer. Holding the AUTO MODE and STORE keys and pressing the SCENE CAPTURE key (D950) or AUTO MODE and CAPT (Vista) will “capture” a Scene in the second buffer. The SCENE RECALL / RCL key will illuminate when a Scene has been captured in the first buffer.
Page 445 Holding the Global Record CLR / ALL key and pressing the SCENE RECALL Clearing a Scene Buffer: key (D950) or CLR / ALL and RCL (Vista) will “clear” a Scene in the first buffer. Holding Global Record CLR / ALL and AUTO MODE and pressing SCENE RECALL / RCL will clear the second Scene buffer.
Page 446: 5.15 Special Operating Modes
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.15 Special Operating Modes AutoTouch+ offers a series of special operating modes and features to accommodate specific production requirements and working styles. 5.15.1 Stop Frame Automation The Stop Frame automation feature makes it possible to write specific control values between timecode locations.
Page 447 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System • STOP FRAME SUSPEND / STOP FRAME TC OFF: When engaged, Stop Frame recording is suspended. This allows timecode to be moved backward or forward so a the next timecode location may be found. No control values will be written while SUSPEND or TC OFF is engaged.
Page 448: Read Lock
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.15.2 Read Lock Read Lock forces all controls into Read and locks out all changes. While in this mode, playing back the Read Mix data from the Active Pass is the only operation possible. This assures the Active Pass will be played back exactly as saved, which can be quite useful when printing a final mix or layback.
Page 449: 5.16 Offline Mix Editing
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16 Offline Mix Editing There are two methods of offline editing of Mix Passes: • Event List Editing: The location of automation records may be moved or “slipped in time.” Automation records may also be deleted. Control values may not be edited.
Page 450 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Events and Event Lists: As a mix progresses, Events (automation records) are recorded at timecode locations within a Mix Pass. These Events are organized by timecode and displayed in the Event List Editor. If more than one Event is recorded at the same timecode location, an Event List is created at that location.
Page 451 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System The following sets of Events are available in the “Show:” menu: • Custom…: Allows a customized set of Events to be displayed. Selecting this item will open the Event List Filter where an exact set of Events may be chosen for display (see below).
Page 452 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System The Event List Filter provides the means to select desired controls within desired channels for display within the Event column. This set of Events is not limited to Mutes and Switches. Any combination of channels and con- trols is possible.
Page 453 (channel MUTE key on Vista and channel ON key on D950). This may be a source of confusion for D950 users because the channel is “off” and the ON key is not lit when the Event List indicates the mute is “On.”...
Page 454 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Use the following procedures to select Events and/or Event Lists may be chosen for editing: • Individual Events: Individual Events may be selected by clicking the Event label or the associated timecode. To select individual Events from an Event List, the list must first be expanded.
Page 455: Ofla Editing
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Each time an Event List edit operation is performed, a new Mix Pass is created. Note: Deleting an Event or Event List is a destructive operation. However, the original Active Pass on which the edit is to be performed is retained and a new Mix Pass is created without the deleted item.
Page 456 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System This action will open the Event List Editor window: OFLA Edit Types: There are eight different Edit Types available. It should be noted that all Edit Types are not available for all control types (for example, the value of a mute or switch cannot be trimmed).
Page 457 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System • Trim: Offsets the previously written control values by a fixed amount within the timecode window. Switches may not be Trimmed. • Freeze: The control value at the OFLA In time will be retained for the duration of the timecode window.
Page 458: Object Picker
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16.2.1 Object Picker The Object Picker is used to select the elements within a mix you wish to edit. These elements are organized into channels and objects within chan- nels. Selection of elements can be as specific as an individual parameter value, within a particular object, within a single channel, and as broad as all parameters, within all objects, within all channels.
Page 459: Channel Selector Panel
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16.2.2 Channel Selector Panel This panel contains buttons that correspond with the channels that are present within the active mix. Using these buttons, channels can be se- lected for editing as follows: All Chans: selects all channels for editing;...
Page 460 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System the group. In other words, whether or not the “Member” buttons appear in the Channel Selector Panel is determined by the loaded mix/snapshot. Notes: User Labels can be displayed on “Group” buttons by selecting “User Labels on Group Buttons” from the Options menu.
Page 461: Object Selector Panel
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16.2.3 Object Selector Panel This panel contains buttons that correspond with the elements (or objects) that are contained within the channels. Note: It is important to realize that the Object Selector Panel will display all elements that are included in the VMC. While an object might appear on the panel, it might not be configured within the selected channel(s).
Page 462 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Using these buttons, objects can be selected for editing as follows: All Objects: selects all objects for editing; Fader/Mute: selects all fader and mute parameters for editing; selects all EQ parameters for editing; Filter: selects all filter parameters for editing;...
Page 463: Channel/Object Tree Display Area
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16.2.4 Channel/Object Tree Display Area All channels and objects may be displayed in a tree format. This provides the means to select specific channels and/or objects on an individual, sub- set, or global basis. This display area is located to the right of the Object Selector Panel and will be blank if both trees are hidden.
Page 464 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System resolution, a much more precise set of elements may be selected than what is possible using the channel/object selector panels. An item can be checked or unchecked by clicking on the box next to its name. Several items may be selected by highlighting the item labels using the familiar Shift-click and Ctrl-click methods.
Page 465: Function Controls
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16.2.5 Function Controls A set of function controls are provided below the Channel/Object Selector panels. These function buttons are as follows: Copy: copies the Selected Objects Set to the PC clipboard; Paste: pastes the contents of the PC clipboard (copied Selected Objects Set) to the Object Picker;...
Page 466: Mix Controls
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16.3 Mix Controls All edits are based upon an existing mix, known as the Active Mix. De- pending on the type of edit selected, data may be needed from another mix or snapshot. The controls for the necessary mixes appear in the combo boxes to the right of the Object Picker or Mix Viewer window.
Page 467 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Timecode addresses may be entered into all three fields in the following ways: • Capture the current timecode address using the “In” or “Out” buttons (if provided); • Highlight all or part of the entry field and type in the address;...
Page 468: Spread Source Mix
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16.3.2 Spread Source Mix The Spread Source Mix allows external mix data from a single point In Time (Data Point) to be applied to the Active Mix. The data from the se- lected point in an external mix (Spread Source Mix) is applied to the se- lected objects, on the selected channels, in the Active Mix during the Edit Region.
Page 469: Merge Mix
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System The Offset combo box for the Spread Source Mix contains the following controls: Down Arrow: Moves the Active Mix In Time to the Spread Source Mix In Time; Up Arrow: Moves the Spread Source Mix In Time to the Active Mix In Time;...
Page 470: Update Snap Source Mix
(Spread Source Mix) is applied to the selected objects, on the selected channels, in the entire Active Mix. It per- forms the same basic function as “Update Mix Snapshot” from the D950 System Mix Options menu.
Page 471 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Mix Selection Menu: This pop-up menu box provides a list of mixes available to become the Update Snap Source Mix. This list contains the same mixes that are avail- able to the Active Mix and functions using the same selection techniques.
Page 472: Timecode Controls
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16.4 Timecode Controls 5.16.4.1 General Information All timecode values are expressed as positive numbers and are limited by the number of timecode addresses available. Times cannot be less than 00:00:00:00 or greater than 23:59:59:29 (in 30 non-drop). Only Offset fields can have both positive and negative time values.
Page 473 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Highlight and Type: • Highlight all or part of the entry field (hours, minutes, seconds, and frames may be selected individually or as a group); • Type in the desired timecode value (colons are not necessary when typing);...
Page 474 “Out” button while holding the Shift key performs the same function. • Current Time: This is the current D950 timecode address. • Clear: This clears the timecode entry for the selected field and resets the value to 00:00:00:00. The Backspace key will also clear entries, however, it resets all timecode fields.
Page 475: Timecode Entry Controls
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16.4.3 Timecode Entry Controls Timecode Entries: Controls are provided that allow timecode fields to be set to zero, reset to the previous values, stored, and restored on a global basis. When these controls are used, the values for all present Timecode Entry Fields are ef- fected.
Page 476: 5.16.4.4 Locking Timecode Fields
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16.4.4 Locking Timecode Fields Timecode Field Locks: Timecode values may be locked in the Length (in the Active Mix box) and the Offset fields (used with Spread Source Mix and Merge Mix). This al- lows the values in the locked field(s), which might otherwise change, to remain constant when the values in other fields are changed.
Page 477 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Locking the Length/Offset Fields: Both the Length and Offset fields may be locked simultaneously. This allows the Edit Region and Offset to remain constant when other fields are altered. In this case, it is possible to change the Offset field by more than ±...
Page 478: Selected Objects Display
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16.5 Selected Objects Display Selected Objects Window: Once channels/objects have been selected and applied using the Object Picker, a list of the chosen objects is displayed in the Selected Objects window. It is the parameter values of these objects that will be affected when the edit is performed.
Page 479: Edit Types
Data from a single point in an external mix will be applied to the parame- ters selected for editing for the entire mix. This is a function corresponding to “Update Mix Snapshot” in the D950 System Mix Options menu. At Out Time: Controls are provided that determine what happens to the data (for the parameters selected for editing) that exists after the Edit Region.
Page 480: Offline Editing Tutorial
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.16.7 Offline Editing Tutorial Select Objects: 1. Click the SELECT button on the AutoTouch+ page in the GC. 2. Using the Object Picker, click the channel buttons to choose groups of channels for editing. 3. Using the Object Picker, click the object buttons to choose groups of objects for editing.
Page 481: 5.17 User Files
Use the following procedure to create a new User and User File: 1. Set all Options as desired. 2. Store all AutoTouch+ Panel Presets, if any (D950 only). 3. Select “Save Mix Options…” from the GC Automation menu. The Save User File As window will open.
Page 482 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5. Enter a new User name in the field provided and click OK. A new User folder will be created bearing the name entered. 6. Enter the name of the new User File in the Save User File As field and click OK.
Page 483 Use the following procedure to update an existing User File: 1. Make changes to Options as desired. 2. Store any changes to AutoTouch+ Panel Presets (if any – D950 only). 3. Select “Save Mix Options…” from the GC Automation menu. The Save User File As window will open.
Page 484: Autotouch+ Panel
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.18 AutoTouch+ Panel 5.18.1 D950 [12] [13] [11] [15] [10] [14] [16] [17] Global CONTROL MODES (see also chapter 5.6) READ – Sets selected objects (depending on the Pre-Selector setting) into Read mode. WRITE ENABLE – Sets selected objects (depending on the Pre-Selector setting) into Write Enable mode.
Page 485 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Global Pre-Selectors for Control Modes (see also chapter 5.6.5.1) Before globally any control mode (Read, Write Enable, Trim Enable and Isolate) can activated, the Pre-Selectors for the desired objects must be ac- tivated. These are: FDR (Fader) – all Faders MUTE –...
Page 486 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Global Pre-Selectors for GLOBAL RECORD (see also chapter 5.8.1). Before globally any control can be punched In or punched out (Record, Play), the Pre-Selectors for the desired objects must be activated. These are: FDR (Fader) – all Faders MUTE –...
Page 487 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System [11] AutoTouch+ Panel Preset Settings (see also chapter 5.14.4). PRE-A...D – Four locations to store AutoTouch+ Panel settings. STORE – To store Panel Presets, first set all AutoTouch+ Panel controls to the desired state. Hold the STORE key and press the desired Preset key (PRE-A, PRE-B, PRE-C, and PRE-D).
Page 488: Vista
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.18.2 Vista [12] [10] [11] Global CONTROL MODES (see also chapter 5.6). READ – Sets selected objects (depending on the Pre-Selector setting) into Read mode. WRITE ENABLE – Sets selected objects (depending on the Pre-Selector setting) into Write Enable mode. These parameters are “armed” and can be put into write (record).
Page 489 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System TOUCH / HELD (see also chapters 5.7.1 through 5.7.4). TOUCH RECORD – If activated, touching a write or trim enabled control element (e.g. fader) will put the touched control into record. TOUCH HOLD – If activated, touching and releasing a control element (e.g.
Page 490 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System WRITE TO: END – The Last Recorded Value will be applied until the user- specified End Time. All previously recorded values between the Last Re- corded Value (typically Punch-out) and the End Time will be erased.
Page 491: 5.19 Desk Automation Controls
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.19 Desk Automation Controls This chapter is an overview of the channel strip and central automation controls other than those found in the AutoTouch+ Panel. D950 Classic and M2 work surfaces are covered, as well as Vista. 5.19.1...
Page 492 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Mode Selection: Consecutive presses will select the next available Control Mode for that channel <Option>. Which Control Modes are included and the order in which they appear in the cycle is determined by Options selected in the...
Page 493: D950 Channel Strip Fader Controls
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.19.1.1.2 D950 Channel Strip Fader Controls Channel Fader: The touch-sensitive channel fader is the primary channel output level con- trol. Lights constantly when the fader is enabled in either WRITE or TRIM. Flashes when the Fader is in Record. Pressing the key punches the fader in and out of Record, if enabled.
Page 494: D950 Channel Strip Mute Controls
Fader Value: The current value of the fader is shown in the unused Layer display. 5.19.1.1.3 D950 Channel Strip Mute Controls ON Key: The channel mute key (ON key) is the primary on/off control for the chan- nel’s audio output.
Page 495: D950 Channel Strip Switch And Encoder Controls
Selector, processor block in/out keys, and the first four mono and stereo AUX in/out keys are also automatable. The ASN SEL (ASN ENC on D950 M2), USER1, USER2, PAGE, TALK, L1, L2, and LAST / FREEZE keys are not automatable.
Page 496 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System D950 Classic: Off = READ or ISOLATE Cont. red = Absolute ENABLE When displaying values, this shows the Flashing red = Absolute RECORD value according to the mode charts; when Cont. green = TRIM ENABLE the control is in TRIM it shows the offset Flashing green = TRIM RECORD and direction from the trim null point.
Page 497: D950 Cas Controls
5.19.1.2 D950 CAS Controls The D950 Central Assign Section (CAS) has all the automation functions found on the channel strip, plus some added abilities. Some of the Auto- Touch+ controls (fader and mute) are exactly as they are on the channel strip, while other sections are expanded in comparison.
Page 498: Cas Fader Controls
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.19.1.2.1 CAS Fader Controls CAS fader automation controls include the Fader Control Mode keys, the FADER STAT key, and the touch-sensitive fader itself. CAS Fader: The touch-sensitive CAS fader is the primary output level control for the channel currently assigned to the CAS.
Page 499 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System CAS FADER Control Mode Activators: • READ: READ • ISO: ISOLATE • ABS: WRITE ENABLE (ABS is a legacy of AutoTouch 2.5) • TRIM: TRIM ENABLE The Control Mode activator for the current fader mode will illuminate.
Page 500: Cas Mute Controls
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.19.1.2.2 CAS Mute Controls CAS mute automation controls include the Mute Control Mode keys, the MUTE STAT key, and the ON key. CAS ON Key: The CAS mute key (ON key) is the primary on/off control for the channel currently assigned to the CAS.
Page 501: Cas Switches And Encoders Controls
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.19.1.2.3 CAS Switches and Encoders Controls CAS switches and encoders automation controls include the Switches and Encoders Control Mode keys, the Switch and Encoder selection controls, and all CAS touch-sensitive encoders and audio related switches. The CAS provides the most precise means of switch and encoder automa- tion control and status indication.
Page 502 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Switch & Encoder Control Modes: A set of Control Mode activators are provided exclusively for the CAS switches and encoders. The CAS switches and encoders Control Mode may be selected by pressing the switches and encoders Control Mode key for the desired mode.
Page 503 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Encoder Null Indicators: For the last encoder touched, left and right arrow lights indicate the differ- ence between the current encoder value and the Active Pass Read Mix data. When the values match both lights are extinguished. An exception is to show the offset from the Trim Null point when in TRIM (this is always the absolute position of the encoder from 0 dB).
Page 504: Vista Desk Automation Controls
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.19.2 Vista Desk Automation Controls In automation mode, the channel strips hold additional indications for de- tailed display of the current status. This chapter shows all possible indications of automation status and ex- plains their meaning.
Page 505 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System The meaning of the different Vistonics indicators is as follows: Displayed Value The displayed value (e.g. “–7.6 dB”) is always the current value, except when the control is in TRIM mode. Then it shows the offset from TRIM null point.
Page 506 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Recording Recording mode of the fader (in the Vistonics generic display area): Characters without a frame indicate the status of the fader (I = Isolate, R = Read, T = Trim, W = Write). A red frame behind the “W” or “T” indicates that the fader is currently recording.
Page 507: 5.20 Auto Touch Plus Window
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.20 Auto Touch Plus Window [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] Mix Tree window. Can be hidden by clicking on the “Hide Tree” button. If hidden, this button turns into “Show Tree”, the “Display Mode” button be- comes inactive (refer to chapter 5.4.1...
Page 508 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Extend Back to / Write to. In the entry box “Extend Back To:” a Fixed value, the Beginning of Time, or the Beginning of the Mix can be selected. In the entry box “Write To:” a Fixed value, the End of Time or the End of Mix can be defined.
Page 509 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Write Zone is defined by a BEGIN and an END timecode value. If acti- vated, automation data can be written in this zone only. If “Auto Punch In” is checked, Write enabled parameters will punched in automatically at the write zone beginning and punched out at the write zone end.
Page 510 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System [17] Hide Tree or Show Tree; will hide or show the Mix Tree window. [18] Mix Pass information; to activate the PASS INFO dialog box. A name and notes can be entered for the selected Mix Pass (also refer to chapter 5.4.1.3).
Page 511: 5.21 Mix Options
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.21 Mix Options On one hand, AutoTouch+ is a relatively simple system to use, on the other hand it has tremendous depth. Creating a system that has both of these attributes is not easy. In addition, when such a large amount of func- tionality is available, it is difficult to define every single transition from one mode or state to another in a precise and dictated way.
Page 512: Saving/Loading Mix Options
Use the following procedure to create a new User and User File: 1. Set all Options as desired. 2. Store all AutoTouch+ Panel Presets, if any (D950 only). 3. Select “Save Mix Options…” from the GC Automation menu. The Save User File As window will open.
Page 513 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 4. Click the New User button. The Enter New User Name window will open. 5. Enter a new User name in the field provided and click OK. A new User folder will be created bearing the name entered.
Page 514 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 2. The User folder containing the active User File will be open and the active User File will be indicated in blue letters. 3. If necessary open the appropriate User folder by clicking the + icon for that User or double-click the name.
Page 515: Control Mode Options
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.21.2 Control Mode Options Channel Auto-Mode Button: <Order>: This list selects which Control Modes will be selected by press- ing the AUTO MODE key, and in what order. All four Control Modes may be selected or not in whatever order is desired.
Page 516 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System • <Set Pre-Selector Objects to WRITE>: Any controls that are selected in the Control Modes Pre-Selector will be set to WRITE. All others will be set to READ. • <Set Pre-Selector Objects to TRIM>: Any controls that are selected in the Control Modes Pre-Selector will be set to TRIM.
Page 517: Glide
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.21.3 Glide Glide at Punch-Out: When a control is punched out of Record into Playback the control will glide from the punch-out value to the read mix value over the time period as set by the Glide Time setting. The system attempt to recalculate the glide vector after each frame so an attempt is made to have the actual glide duration match the set glide time as closely as possible.
Page 518 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Glide at End: When the end time occurs (either in real time or as part of the post proc- essing) a glide begins. The glide starts at the end time if set to End of Mix or a Fixed timecode.
Page 519: Hold
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.21.4 Hold Held Plays Mix: <Disable While Touched>: When HELD PLAYS MIX on the AutoTouch+ Panel is active channels that are Held, do not “play” their held auditioned values, but play the Read Mix values instead. When this option is set,...
Page 520: Master Panel
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.21.5 Master Panel This option page allows you to over-ride certain settings of the system that are normally controlled by the AutoTouch+ Panel. This allows for the AutoTouch+ Panel to control functions for certain types of controls while allowing other types of controls to remain in specific modes or be blocked by them.
Page 521 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Touch Record: Faders/Encoders: <Follows Panel>: Faders and Encoders (knobs) will follow the settings of the AutoTouch+ panel in regards to Touch Record. <On>: Faders and Encoders (knobs) will always be in Touch Hold mode regardless of the settings of the AutoTouch+ Panel.
Page 522: Panel Presets (D950 Only)
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.21.6 Panel Presets (D950 only) This option page controls the action of the A through D AutoTouch+ Panel Presets. First Time Automation is This determines which preset will be loaded when the MIX ON key is activated for the first time only.
Page 523: End Of Pass
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.21.7 End Of Pass The End of Pass options determine the behavior of specific functions when a Mix Pass is terminated by stopping timecode. At the end of a Mix Pass each of the options control this behavior in the following manner.
Page 524: Miscellaneous
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.21.8 Miscellaneous This option page contains options not addressed elsewhere. Protect Static: <When Stopped>: Changes to Static objects will be ignored unless the system is “Mixing” (timecode running or stop frame mode). <For Protected Controls>: When a control is protected (out of scope) changes to the control will not be stored as Static values.
Page 525 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Locate System on Standing Code: <Never>: AutoTouch+ will never locate to a standing timecode location. <Always>: AutoTouch+ will always locate to a standing timecode loca- tion. <After>: AutoTouch+ will locate to a standing timecode location after the time specified by the millisecond pull-down menu.
Page 526: 5.22 Gc Automation Menu
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.22 GC Automation Menu The GC Automation menu contains several items used in the operation of AutoTouch+. These menu items are referenced throughout this document and are explained briefly below. New Mix Tree: Selecting “New Mix Tree…” from the Automation menu opens the New Mix Tree dialog window.
Page 527 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Load Mix Options: Selecting “Load Mix Options” from the Automation menu opens the Load Mix Options File dialog window. Any existing User File may be loaded using this window. User Files contain Mix Options and AutoTouch+ Panel Presets.
Page 528: 5.23 Hot Keys
D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System 5.23 Hot Keys V3.0 software supports a variety of “Hot Keys” (shortcut keys) that im- prove efficiency when operating the system. These Hot Keys assist in the management of timecode entry and information. Note: This chapter assumes that the appropriate window or entry box is active.
Page 529 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System Function . (Period) If in edit mode and the frames field is included in the selection it will try to justify the entered digits to the seconds field if sufficient space is available. Then it will leave edit mode on the previous selection and put the frames field in edit mode.
Page 530 D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System the string 00:00:00.01 and the string converted to an FOD the result would be 103, loosing two FODs in the process. During various operations like bumping or offsetting, the timecode conversion routine keeps track of the remainder automatically.
Page 531 D950 Digital Mixing System CHAPTER 6 System Administration ..............................6-3 Managing the Files: Which Files are Where? ......................6-3 6.1.1 Configurations ..............................6-4 6.1.2 WinNT ................................6-4 6.1.3 D950System..............................6-5 6.1.4 D950Projects ..............................6-6 *.ini Files .................................. 6-7 lastknownsession.ini ..............................6-9 Shutdown ................................
Page 532 D950 Digital Mixing System 6-2 System Administration SW V3.3 Date printed: 05.12.03...
Page 533: System Administration
D950 Digital Mixing System SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION Managing the Files: Which Files are Where? Below, you find a short description of the D950 file structure. Amongst others, you will wind the following files and folders on your hard disk C: Adi_DSP...
Page 534: 6.1.1 Configurations
D950 Digital Mixing System 6.1.1 Configurations No user access. Contains files used to generate new configurations. Adi_DSP: Adi_DSP Contains the configuration editor and all its files. Includes a log D950Cfg: file. D950Cfg Contains all configurations. D950SystemDB: D950SystemDB Config1: This directory represents a configuration (e.g.
Page 535: 6.1.3 D950System
Stores the last time code-related settings when the application shutdown.tst: software is quit. Stores a log file with various information used for Studer serv- d950system.log: ice & support only. Stores global static automation options, including: staticautomation.ini: •...
Page 536: 6.1.4 D950Projects
D950 Digital Mixing System 6.1.4 D950Projects Directory containing all snapshots of a specific title. mdesk1: Stores all audio settings of the desk. MySnapshot1.snp: D950Projects Stores a mask dedicated to the snapshot, thus making the snapshot MySnapshot1.snp.msk: a “partial” snapshot. Also contains snapshot crossfade time of the corresponding snapshot.
Page 537: Ini Files
// the value defaults to 10 MB. If value <5MB is entered, it defaults to 10MB. MixSize=10 // "Yes" if the automatic drop-in should be done directly from D950 software by looking at the // TC. "No" if the recorder should get IN and OUT points and should do the edits itself.
Page 538 // track is recording. PADDLE_DISP_RDY=No // save at stop for systems with Pec/direct panel installed. "Yes" disarms all armed tracks // assigned to stems when stop is pressed on either the D950 AutoTouch panel // or the D950 function keys. RS422SaveAtStop=Yes ;...
Page 539: Lastknownsession.ini
D950 Digital Mixing System • IsBridgeActive=Yes/No The bridge threads should be started. It is important that the memnet card and driver are installed properly, else the threads would not start. • IsTestSystemActive=Yes/No The test system should be started instead of the bridge thread. The test system is using the COM2 serial interface instead of the memnet card to communicate with the DSP card.
Page 540: Shutdown
D950 Digital Mixing System Shutdown 6.4.1 shutdown.pfc file is automatically stored during the shutdown process. shutdown.pfc It contains information on the size and placing of the different windows. 6.4.2 shutdown.tst file is automatically stored during the shutdown process. shutdown.tst It contains all parameters from the “TC reader/generator setup” option.
Page 541: Ups Control
The UPS (Smart UPS series from APC) are controlled by a software pack- age called “PowerChute plus” by APC. The software warns the user against power problems and shuts down the D950 system smoothly and with all vital data intact, whether an operator is present or not. In order to...
Page 542 D950 Digital Mixing System [ BatteryCalibration ] Enabled = No BatteryCalibrationDay = Monday BatteryCalibrationTime = 07:00 AM [ AdminShutdown ] NotifyType = Some NotifyRepeat = Yes NotifyUserList = industrie8 [ EventText ] 100000 = *** PowerChute PLUS Version 4.2.5 Started ***...
Page 543 D950 Digital Mixing System 300000 = Unable to communicate with UPS 300100 = UPS output overload 300200 = UPS self-test failed 300201 = Scheduled UPS self-test failed: Bad battery 300202 = Scheduled UPS self-test failed: Invalid test 300203 = User initiated self-test failed: Bad battery...
Page 544 D950 Digital Mixing System 3000=Lost Communication With UPS 3001=UPS Output Overload 3002=UPS Self-Test Failed 3003=UPS Battery Is Discharged 3004=Comm Lost While On Battery 3006=Abnormal Contact Position 3010=Check Smart Cell Signal 3013=UPS On Bypass: Failure 3014=Base Module Fan Failure 3015=Base Power Supply Failure...
Page 545 D950 Digital Mixing System NotifyType = Some NotifyUserList = industrie8 NotifyRepeat = No [ CancelShutdown ] NotifyType = Some NotifyUserList = industrie8 NotifyRepeat = No [ Overload ] NotifyType = Some NotifyUserList = industrie8 NotifyRepeat = No [ ReturnFromOverload ]...
Page 546: Signaling & Monitoring Setup
D950 Digital Mixing System Signaling & Monitoring Setup 6.7.1 System Overview DUAL ANALOG INSERT MONITOR SIGNALING CONTROL HEAD- SOURCE ROUTER GROUP ROUTER PANELS SELECTOR SELECTOR PHONES CARD serial bus (RS485) serial bus (RS485) INTERFACE SERIAL INTERFACE CONTROL LAYER MON/SIG/TB CONTROL...
Page 547: 6.7.2 Error Handling
D950 Digital Mixing System The concept of the audio cards is modular, so that the same cards are used for systems of various sizes and for different audio formats. Configuration: The configuration of the monitoring, signaling, and talkback system is done through a set of initialization files.
Page 548: 6.7.3 Monitoring/Signaling/Talkback Configuration
MonResources.ini D950 monitoring, signaling, and talkback subsystem. The file has to be available in the folder . Otherwise the monitoring, signaling, C:\D950SYSTEM and talkback subsystem will not function.
Page 549 D950 Digital Mixing System [CardO_InputSelector] Type=1 OutputStatusLength=4 NumOfElements=24 !!--------type/offset/pos or size/name!! 0=switch/0/0/IN0 1=switch/0/1/IN1 2=switch/0/2/IN2 3=switch/0/3/IN3 4=switch/0/4/IN4 5=switch/0/5/IN5 6=switch/0/6/IN6 7=switch/1/0/IN7 8=switch/1/1/IN8 9=switch/1/2/IN9 10=switch/1/3/IN10 11=switch/1/4/IN11 12=switch/1/5/IN12 13=switch/1/6/IN13 14=switch/2/0/IN14 15=switch/2/1/IN15 16=switch/2/2/IN16 17=switch/2/3/IN17 18=switch/2/4/IN18 19=switch/2/5/IN19 20=switch/2/6/IN20 21=switch/3/4/IN21 22=switch/3/5/IN22 23=switch/3/6/IN23 [CardO_InputSelectorOctober] Type=1 OutputStatusLength=4 NumOfElements=24 !!--------type/offset/pos or size/name!!
Page 550 D950 Digital Mixing System [CardO_InsertRouter] Type=3 OutputStatusLength=2 NumOfElements=13 !!--------type/offset/pos or size/name!! 0=switch/0/1/MTR_IN 1=switch/0/2/MTR_RET0 2=switch/0/3/MTR_RET1 3=switch/0/4/MTR_RET2 4=switch/0/5/MTR_RET3 5=switch/0/6/MTR_OUT 6=switch/1/0/INS0 7=switch/1/1/INS1 8=switch/1/2/INS2 9=switch/1/3/INS3 10=switch/1/4/MTR_EXT0 11=switch/1/5/MTR_EXT1 12=switch/1/6/MTR_EXT2 [CardO_OutputSelectorOctober] Type=2 HwMute=Yes OutputStatusLength=11 NumOfElements=15 !!--------type/offset/[pos]/name!! 0=switch/0/3/TB 1=switch/0/4/GRP0 2=switch/0/5/GRP1 3=switch/0/6/GRP2 4=switch/1/0/RTOL 5=switch/1/1/RTOR 6=switch/1/2/LTOLR 7=switch/1/3/RTOLR 8=switch/1/6/LPHINV 9=switch/2/5/LTOL...
Page 551 D950 Digital Mixing System [comment] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! 1.2.2. Input/Output Cards (Panels) !! A section defining an input/output card (panel) has a name of the form: ["CardIO_"Type]. !! The section contains some general parameters (InputStatusLength, NumOfCtrlElements, !! LedStatusLength, AlphaStatusLength, NumOfDsplElements) specifications of control !! elements and of display elements on the panel.
Page 552 D950 Digital Mixing System C_12=button/2/2/OPTO12 C_13=button/2/3/OPTO13 C_14=button/2/4/OPTO14 C_15=button/2/5/OPTO15 C_16=button/2/6/OPTO16 C_17=button/3/0/OPTO17 C_18=button/3/1/OPTO18 C_19=button/3/2/OPTO19 C_20=button/3/3/OPTO20 C_21=button/3/4/OPTO21 C_22=button/3/5/OPTO22 C_23=button/3/6/OPTO23 [CardIO_InputSelectorA] Type=4 InputStatusLength=13 NumOfCtrlElements=20 !!--------type/offset/pos or size/name!! C_0=button/2/4/IN0/*1*_IN0_SEL C_1=button/2/5/IN1/*1*_IN1_SEL C_2=button/2/2/IN2/*1*_IN2_SEL C_3=button/2/3/IN3/*1*_IN3_SEL C_4=button/2/0/IN4/*1*_IN4_SEL C_5=button/2/1/IN5/*1*_IN5_SEL C_6=button/3/5/IN6/*1*_IN6_SEL C_7=button/3/6/IN7/*1*_IN7_SEL C_8=button/3/3/IN8/*1*_IN8_SEL C_9=button/3/4/IN9/*1*_IN9_SEL C_10=button/3/1/IN10/*1*_IN10_SEL C_11=button/3/2/IN11/*1*_IN11_SEL C_12=button/4/6/IN12/*1*_IN12_SEL C_13=button/3/0/IN13/*1*_IN13_SEL C_14=button/4/4/IN14/*1*_IN14_SEL C_15=button/4/5/IN15/*1*_IN15_SEL C_16=button/4/2/IN16/*1*_IN16_SEL...
Page 553 D950 Digital Mixing System [CardIO_InputSelectorB] Type=7 InputStatusLength=2 NumOfCtrlElements=10 !!--------type/offset/pos or size/name!! C_0=button/1/0/IN0/*1*_IN0_SEL C_1=button/1/1/IN1/*1*_IN1_SEL C_2=button/1/2/IN2/*1*_IN2_SEL C_3=button/1/3/IN3/*1*_IN3_SEL C_4=button/1/4/IN4/*1*_IN4_SEL C_5=button/1/5/IN5/*1*_IN5_SEL C_6=button/1/6/IN6/*1*_IN6_SEL C_7=button/0/0/IN7/*1*_IN7_SEL C_8=button/0/1/IN8/*1*_IN8_SEL C_9=button/0/2/IN9/*1*_IN9_SEL LedStatusLength=4 NumOfDsplElements=20 !!--------type/offset/pos or size/name!! D_0=led/0/4/IN0 D_1=led/0/2/IN1 D_2=led/0/0/IN2 D_3=led/1/4/IN3 D_4=led/1/2/IN4 D_5=led/1/0/IN5 D_6=led/2/4/IN6 D_7=led/2/2/IN7 D_8=led/2/0/IN8 D_9=led/3/4/IN9 AlphaStatusLength=80 AlphaElementSize=4 AlphaElementSequence=19/20/17/18/15/16/13/14/11/12/9/10/7/8/5/6/3/4/1/2 AlphaInitialText=--------STUDER D950...
Page 554 D950 Digital Mixing System C_12=button/5/2/ALT/*1*_OUT2_SEL C_13=button/5/1/MAIN/*1*_OUT0_SEL C_14=button/0/0/SOLO_L/*1*_OUT_SOLO0/FID_*1*_SPKR_SEL0 C_15=button/1/6/SOLO_LC/*1*_OUT_SOLO6/FID_*1*_SPKR_SEL6 C_16=button/1/5/SOLO_C/*1*_OUT_SOLO2/FID_*1*_SPKR_SEL2 C_17=button/1/4/SOLO_RC/*1*_OUT_SOLO7/FID_*1*_SPKR_SEL7 C_18=button/5/4/SOLO_R/*1*_OUT_SOLO1/FID_*1*_SPKR_SEL1 C_19=button/5/3/UNCAL/*1*_UNCAL_MODE C_20=button/0/4/MUTE_L/*1*_OUT_MUTE0 C_21=button/0/3/MUTE_LC/*1*_OUT_MUTE6 C_22=button/0/2/MUTE_C/*1*_OUT_MUTE2 C_23=button/0/1/MUTE_RC/*1*_OUT_MUTE7 C_24=button/5/5/MUTE_R/*1*_OUT_MUTE1 C_25=button/4/4/SOLO_LS/*1*_OUT_SOLO4/FID_*1*_SPKR_SEL4 C_26=button/4/3/SOLO_SSUB/*1*_OUT_SOLO3/FID_*1*_SPKR_SEL3 C_27=button/4/2/SOLO_RS/*1*_OUT_SOLO5/FID_*1*_SPKR_SEL5 C_28=button/3/1/MUTE_LS/*1*_OUT_MUTE4 C_29=button/3/0/MUTE_SSUB/*1*_OUT_MUTE3 C_30=button/4/6/MUTE_RS/*1*_OUT_MUTE5 C_31=button/4/0/MUTE/*1*_OUT_MUTE C_32=button/5/6/DIM/*1*_OUT_DIM C_33=pot_A/7/7/TRM_NEAR/*1*_OUT2_TRIM C_34=pot_A/6/7/TRM_ALT/*1*_OUT1_TRIM C_35=encoder/9/7/LVL/*1*_OUT_LVL/*1*_OUT_CAL_LVL LedStatusLength=14 NumOfDsplElements=42 !!--------type/offset/pos or size/name!! D_0=led/9/4/INS_DEC D_1=led/8/0/ADD D_2=led/8/2/METR D_3=led/8/4/SWAP D_4=led/7/4/LPHINV D_5=led/7/2/SETUP D_6=led/10/2/FMONO...
Page 555 D950 Digital Mixing System AlphaStatusLength=32 AlphaElementSize=4 AlphaElementSequence=5/6/7/8/1/2/3/4 AlphaInitialText=STUDER D950 DIGITAL CONSOLE !!!!help 12345678901234567890123456789012 D_33=alpha/0/3/SPKR_L D_34=alpha/3/3/SPKR_LC D_35=alpha/6/3/SPKR_C D_36=alpha/10/3/SPKR_RC D_37=alpha/13/3/SPKR_R D_38=alpha/17/3/SPKR_LS D_39=alpha/20/3/SPKR_SSUB D_40=alpha/24/3/SPKR_RS D_41=alpha/26/6/LVL [CardIO_CrMain] Type=4 InputStatusLength=13 NumOfCtrlElements=11 !!--------type/offset/pos or size/name!! C_0=button/2/4/GRP1_SEL/*1*_OUT0_SEL C_1=button/2/5/METR_MON/*1*_MTR5_SEL C_2=button/2/2/GRP2_SEL/*1*_OUT1_SEL C_3=button/2/3/IS1_SEL/*1*_INS0_SEL C_4=button/3/3/CH1_PHASE/*1*_OUT_LPHINV C_5=button/3/4/SWAP/*1*_OUT_SWAP C_6=button/3/1/DIM/*1*_OUT_DIM C_7=button/3/2/MONO/*1*_OUT_FRMMONO C_8=button/4/0/CH1_CUT/*1*_OUT_MUTE0 C_9=button/4/1/CH2_CUT/*1*_OUT_MUTE1 C_10=pot_A/11/7/LVL/*1*_OUT_LVL...
Page 556 In case of a MicAD source, the MicAD selector is in the Mic position, and the MicAD output is patched to a D950 patch source (AES or MADI); The patch source is patched to an input, group, or master channel;...
Page 557 D950 Digital Mixing System Line optional MicAD Digital interface Input channel: Input selector Channel mute OFF Fader ON Group bus Group channel: Input selector Channel mute OFF Fader ON Master bus Master channel: Input selector Channel mute OFF Fader ON...
Page 558: D950Desktemplate.ini
D950 Digital Mixing System d950deskTemplate.ini Comment=D950DeskHardwareResourcesSpecifications for SW Release V3.2 Comment=23.05.03 by D950 Development Team ; modified sections (JM 23.05.03): new Section Item for Extended HDCL Error messages in D950system.log ; [PHYSICAL_UI] ; ExtendedHdlcErrMessage= ; modified sections (JM 10.02.03): ; [4CH_STRIP_NODE_0] ;...
Page 559 (same as Strip Node Addr., starting with 0, 4, 8..60 in decimal) ; DeskLocation= corresponds to the physical location on the Desk (Left/Right dft:Left) ; ApplicationFilename= location and name of Application to download (k9404902.pgm for D950 Classic, k9504902.pgm for D950 M2, f9504902.pgm for D950 Fader only) System Administration 6-29 Date printed: 05.12.03...
Page 560 D950 Digital Mixing System [4CH_STRIP_NODE_0] MasterAddr=1 HDLCAddr=0 LACPPresent=Yes BargraphPresent=Yes NewBargraph=Yes BargraphHDLCAddr=0 DeskLocation=Left ApplicationFilename=C:\D950SYSTEM\k9504902.pgm [4CH_STRIP_NODE_1] MasterAddr=1 HDLCAddr=4 LACPPresent=Yes BargraphPresent=Yes NewBargraph=Yes BargraphHDLCAddr=4 DeskLocation=Left ApplicationFilename=C:\D950SYSTEM\k9504902.pgm [4CH_STRIP_NODE_2] MasterAddr=1 HDLCAddr=8 LACPPresent=Yes BargraphPresent=Yes NewBargraph=Yes BargraphHDLCAddr=8 DeskLocation=Right ApplicationFilename=C:\D950SYSTEM\k9504902.pgm [4CH_STRIP_NODE_3] MasterAddr=1 HDLCAddr=12 LACPPresent=Yes BargraphPresent=Yes NewBargraph=Yes BargraphHDLCAddr=12 DeskLocation=Right ApplicationFilename=C:\D950SYSTEM\k9504902.pgm ;...
Page 561 CAS work in parallel over the entire desk ; ApplicationFilename= location and name of Firmware Application to download for update Note: cas010320.s19 is mandatory if you update to D950 Rel V2.5 The Application file is not mandatory for normal operation, it is only used for firmware updates on the CAS module.
Page 562 D950 Digital Mixing System [BLOCKED_KEYS] ; NumberOfBlocked4ChStripKeys=2 ; Blocked4ChStripKey0=3 ; Blocked4ChStripKey1=10 ; [LOGICAL_UI] Logical Control Group section ; NumberOfLogicalCtrlGroups= number of Logical Control Groups (0=1 / 2 / 3 / 4) [LOGICAL_UI] NumberOfLogicalCtrlGroups=1 ; Logical Control group definition ; [LOG_CTRL_GRP_x] first Logical control group (starting with 0..30...
Page 563 D950 Digital Mixing System [LOG_CTRL_GRP_3] NumberOf4ChStrips = NumberOfMpu= 4ChStripNodeAssign0= 4ChStripNodeAssign1= .... . 4ChStripNodeAssignX= CCUNodeAssign= MPUNodeAssign0= IsLeftJoystickActiveOnMPU0= IsRightJoystickActiveOnMPU0= ; [LEVELS_dB] System Level Section ; NominalLevel= Nominal System level in dB ; Headroom= Headroom definition in dB (0/3/4/6/9/10/12/15) ; VULead= Lead of Bargraph VU mode in dB (0/2/3/4/6/8) ;...
Page 564: D19Devicestemplate.ini
D950 Digital Mixing System d19devicesTemplate.ini Comment=D950D19DeviceResourcesSpecifications for SW Release V2.03 Comment=03.11.98 by JM ; [PHYSICAL_DEV] actual D19 resources ; NumberOfCtrlInterface=corresponds to COM ports assigned to D19 Devices in D950System.ini. ; NumberOfMICAD= corresponds to MicAD resp. MicAD STAGE devices actually present ;...
Page 565 D950 Digital Mixing System ; [MP4RC_x] first MP4RC with logical MP4RC device No. (starting with 0) ; CtrlInterface= connected to control interface x (1..NumberOfCtrlInterface) ; CtrlChannel= corresponds to CTRL CH related to cardslot in D19 Frame (1..15) [MP4RC_0] CtrlInterface=2 CtrlChannel=1...
Page 566: 6.10 Tcp/Ip Binding Process
Other implementations use a Distributed Name Server (DNS), where the address translation requires a network exchange. NT supports either scheme. The D950 application uses local hosts and services files. The host name is fetched from the host’s file: (%SystemRoot%\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ ETC\HOSTS).
Page 567 Function Library ............................7-27 7.4.3.3 Add / Edit Buses ............................7-28 7.4.3.4 Special Configuration Functions: MultiDesk and Stems................7-30 7.4.3.4.1 The Concept of MultiDesk Control Groups (D950 only) ..............7-30 7.4.3.4.2 The Concept of Stems...........................7-33 7.4.4 The Interface Page ............................7-35 7.4.5 The Core Page ..............................7-39 7.4.6...
Page 568 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7-2 ConfigTool SW V3.3 Date printed: 05.08.03...
Page 569: Session Configuration Tool (Option)
The Studer D950 and Vista Digital Mixing Systems may be easily recon- figured using the optional Session Configuration Tool. Whereas the ability for reconfiguration is a great feature of the Studer D950/Vista, it is im- portant for an operator to fully understand the Session Configuration Tool and its functions.
Page 570: Where To Install
• The Studer D950/Vista Control PC • Any other PC, provided that above requirements are met We recommend installation on a PC different than the D950 or Vista con- trol PC. The program requires a lot of processor power while it is compil- ing.
Page 571 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Please make sure that the “ ” directory has been placed directly :\ADI_DSP under the root of your selected drive as indicated above, otherwise the Configuration Tool may not work properly. C:\D950SYSTEMDB \YourCfg\(subdirectory) any previously existing Configurations The next step will be to create a Shortcut and then to set several options within the Configuration Tool.
Page 572 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System • Temp Files Path, and • Config Path, for which the appropriate paths must be entered manually; they must be followed by a backslash (\) sign. After making the appropriate entries please click “OK” to finish the prepa- rations and to store the edited “...
Page 573: 7.2 Introduction
DSP core in fine steps in order to fulfil the exact need of an application. It can be said that the Studer D950/Vista has a scaleable DSP resource pool of computing power, which can be used in many different combinations.
Page 574 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System The system must contain one communication and control board called the MEMNET board. The total number of boards in any combination can be 21 at the maximum. System Size & Numbers The size and power of the system is defined by the number of DSP proces- sors and I/O boards installed.
Page 575: The Concept Of A Virtual Mixing Console (Vmc)
VMC. Other console parts, such as lamps, displays, and the GC screen can read data from the VMC and display them. It can generally be said that almost all settings and conditions of the Studer D950 and Vista console are a part of the VMC.
Page 576 VMC. Now the Studer D950/Vista is ready to work with the new Session Configuration. There can only be one VMC that is active on the Studer D950/Vista con- sole at any one time, but there can be multiple VMCs configured and stored for later use.
Page 577: The Practical Side
It is good practice to keep all Session Configurations in the same Windows folder, because both the Session Configuration Tool and the Studer D950/Vista System software can be set to search in this folder automati- cally. The Configuration Tool will automatically create a subdirectory...
Page 578: Data Compatibility
• MyConfig.vmc • MyConfig.cor Both files must be in the same subdirectory, otherwise the Studer D950/Vista will not be able to load this configuration. The best practice is to always copy the whole folder with both files inside and <MyConfig>...
Page 579: 7.3 The Fast Lane - Try It
F Tip Please be careful to first save the file under a different name in order to keep the Studer D950/Vista basic configuration intact! Use the Save As item in the File menu. Modifying the file that had been delivered with your console is the *.vmc...
Page 580: Start From Scratch
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7.3.1.2 Start from Scratch It is sometimes handy to find out how many DSP boards would be needed for a certain configuration. You can always configure the mixing console of any description by starting with an empty (New) file.
Page 581: Generate The D950/Vista Configuration Files
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7.3.2 Generate the D950/Vista Configuration Files In this chapter, a simplified but complete configuration exercise is de- scribed. The example file will be used as the starting point and *.vmc modified. A DSP core file will be generated. You will need to start the Session Configuration Tool first.
Page 582 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System As you can see, this configuration is for a console that has: • 4 mono input channels • 2 stereo input channels • 2 mono groups + 2 group buses • 2 mono masters + 2 master buses •...
Page 583 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Add More AUXes Now we will add two more mono AUX masters. Double-click on the channel area labeled “AUX mono” and change the number of channels to 6. Click on OK. Now you will have to adapt the number of AUX mono buses to reflect the above change.
Page 584 It is legal to have more buses than corresponding channel types, as in the example above. The reason for this is that the buses (unlike in analog con- soles) are valid audio signals and can be used as such in the Studer D950/Vista patch. They are simply summation buses which will output the sum of all assigned inputs.
Page 585: Does My Console Have Enough Power
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System There are eight AES/EBU input interfaces, eight AES/EBU output inter- faces, one MADI input with 48 configured channels, one MADI output with 48 configured channels, one D21m input with 96 channels, and one D21m output with 96 channels. This accounts for a total of 160 mono- equivalent inputs and 160 mono-equivalent outputs.
Page 586: Generate The Core File
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System When you edit a configuration and see that it requires more boards than your existing core has, there are three possibilities to continue. Generate Core and Check Again To get to the real number of boards, the full Generate Core process has to be done first, as will be explained in the next chapter.
Page 587 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Compile Processes A DSP compiler/assembler generates all the individual DSP files needed to perform EQ, Dynamics, Summing, etc. First all channels and then all the summing buses are allocated to the re- quired DSP board processors. Then the final core file is assembled from individual components: Finished ...
Page 588: Transfer The Files To The Console
MyConfig.vmc • MyConfig.cor Both files must be in the same subdirectory, otherwise the Studer D950/Vista will not be able to load this configuration. The best practice is to always copy the whole folder containing both files and <MyConfig> paste it to the directory.
Page 589: 7.4 Detailed Tutorial
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7.4 Detailed Tutorial The previous chapter gives a brief run through all the basics needed to configure a Studer D950/Vista console. We recommend reading it before you proceed with the detailed tutorial, found in this chapter. 7.4.1 Set Your own Workspace The Session Configuration Tool supports multiple windows.
Page 590: Set The Sampling Frequency
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7.4.2 Set the Sampling Frequency The sampling frequency can be set with the two according buttons on the toolbar (48/96). It may be set anytime during configuration; however, it is wise to do it first thing when editing or generating a new configuration.
Page 591: Add / Edit Channels
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7.4.3.1 Add / Edit Channels Add New Channels Double-click on “new” in the channel area of the Channel/Bus page. Edit Channels Double-click on an existing channel type in the channel area of the Chan- nel/Bus page.
Page 592 These channel types largely correspond to what is known as “in-line” channel. They have a very similar structure as input channels, and the only major difference is in the way they are both assigned to the D950 desk. The Mtrk Monitor channel is always automatically assigned to the upper layer of a bank, and the Mtrk Input channel to the lower layer.
Page 593: Function Library
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System double-clicking on the function, or by using the >>>> button. Each of the functions requires DSP power, therefore it is prudent to keep only the functions that are really needed. The minimum functions of a channel are: •...
Page 594: Add / Edit Buses
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Functions for Mono channels only: Input Mode Phase Phase reversal switch LR Pan Standard Left/Right panner Multiformat Pan Multiformat Surround Pan (MPAN): Format selection: 2CH, LCR, LCRS, 5.1, EX, 7.1, Amplitude Panning, adjustable Divergence, Panaround fea-...
Page 595 DSP capacity (check the Core page to see how requirements change) and, for some bus types, the maximum number is limited by the capacity of the D950 Desk to operate them. This does not apply for Vista. Here the D950 Desk limitations: Aux Mono max.
Page 596: Special Configuration Functions: Multidesk And Stems
(unlike in analog consoles) are valid audio signals and can be used as such in the Studer D950/Vista patch. They are simply summing buses which will output the sum of all assigned inputs, which means that the buses can also be used as components of multiformat stems.
Page 597 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System How to Make a Split Desk? Use the MultiDesk Groups checkboxes in the Edit Bus and Add Channel dialogs in order to assign channels and buses to the two desks (operators). The following example shows a two-operator split desk, whereby the desks...
Page 598 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System How to Make a Parallel Desk? Use the MultiDesk Groups checkboxes in the Edit Bus and Add Channel dialogs in order to assign channels and buses to the two desks (operators). The following example shows a two-operator parallel desk configuration,...
Page 599: The Concept Of Stems
2 Dolby Surround (4-CH) stems for predubs The basic Stem setup is defined in the Session Configuration – the num- ber, type and assignment of Stem buses is fixed. In the Studer D950/Vista GC, there are controls for dynamic Stem setup and for assignments of the related recorder tracks.
Page 600 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System In this example, the bus structure has been set to allow for the above stem configuration using multitrack buses as Stem buses. A total of 37 multi- track buses has been configured by adding new buses for a stem of 2, a stem of 2, a stem of 3, etc.
Page 601: The Interface Page
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7.4.4 The Interface Page The interface page allows viewing and editing of the audio interfacing to the DSP core. It is important to assign enough audio input and output inter- faces so that the configured system can work satisfactorily. There are eight types of interfaces that can be edited here: •...
Page 602 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System The Studer D950/Vista system can contain three I/O board types that are relevant for the interfacing: • PEAES – DSP board with 6 DSP processors, 8 AES/EBU inputs (2 of which with SFC) and 8 AES/EBU outputs •...
Page 603 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System After adding the required interfacing, the display will show the total num- ber of interfaces and their distribution on the PEAES board, starting with board number 00. To remove AES/EBU input interfaces from the system configuration, sim- ply select the interface to be removed (or to remove all, select the upper- most line) and click on the “Remove”...
Page 604 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System To remove MADI input interfaces from the system configuration, simply select the interface to be removed (or to remove all, select the uppermost line) and click on the Remove button, or use the “Del” (delete) key.
Page 605: The Core Page
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7.4.5 The Core Page The Core page displays the statistics of the channels, buses, and I/Os, as well as the occupancy of the DSP core. The page has four parts: Shows the mixing console statistics Shows a possible...
Page 606: The Shared Functions Page
The Shared Functions Page The Shared Functions page allows adding and editing the so-called shared functions. Currently the following shared functions are available: • Generator (D950/Vista) • Dynamics sidechain link (D950/Vista) • Fader (Router) • Extended Fader (Router) • Tieline (Router) •...
Page 607: The File Menu
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7.4.7.2 The File Menu Opens a new, empty configuration file called “Untitled”. Open Opens an existing configuration file. First looks into the folder as *.vmc stated in the “Options/Directories/Files” menu, usually C:\D950SYSTEMDB Close Closes the current configuration file.
Page 608: The Vmc Tree View
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7.4.7.5 The VMC Tree View The VMC Tree View can be used to view and even edit the configuration. Edit an Item Select any function and choose “Edit” from the menu, accessed by hitting the right trackball button.
Page 609 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System F Important Tip The number of functions is set to 0 per default. It is important to enter the number of functions here, otherwise nothing will happen. Add External Functions If you want to add an external function select the “Root” item, right-click, and choose “Add”...
Page 610: The Generate Menu
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7.4.7.6 The Generate Menu Detailed This menu opens up an interactive dialog box that allows to start step-by- step manual Load Balancing and generation of the DSP core file. It allows the expert user to see more details of the current configuration as if Gener- ate/All would be used.
Page 611 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System • Generate (VMC) • Gen Proc Lib • Batch • Load Balance Procs (now the “CORE” area will be filled in) • Gen Task Files • Batch • Generate Core File If all steps are completed, the new core file is generated.
Page 612: The Options Menu
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7.4.7.7 The Options Menu Core Constants I For Specialists Only! You are not allowed to change anything here, even if you are an expert user. Directories / Files... Allows to edit the file, as described in the previous D950CfgTool.Ini...
Page 613: 7.5 Maintenance
Any Session Configuration starts with only two files: • myConfig.vmc • myConfig.cor They are stored in a subfolder (with the name of the configuration) of the Session Configuration folders on the Studer D950/Vista PC. 7.5.2 The D950CfgTool.ini File directory contains the “ ” file. :\Windows_Root D950CfgTool.ini...
Page 614 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System C:\D950SYSTEMDB\MyConfig\MyConfig.ckf ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VMC id : 0x3df46da8 creation time : Mon Dec 09 11:17:12 2002 The configuration runs at 48k. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The configuration executes the following tasks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Channels: 4 Inp Mono 'example' Channels Input Selector PreAmp Ctrl Mono Input HPF/LPF &...
Page 615 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System Buses: 2 Master Buses 2 Group Buses 2 Solo Buses 1 Pfl s Bus 4 Aux m Buses 2 Aux s Buses Shared Process 1 Generator Interfaces: 8 Digital Input AES Interfaces 8 Digital Output AES Interfaces...
Page 616 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System [GUI settings] ShowWindow=3 View=ChanBusView,1,176,176,980,756,0,0,InterfaceView,1,110,110,914,690,0,0,CoreView,1,572,0, 890,591,0,0,TreeView,3,154,154,842,734,0,0 [GUI settings-Summary] Bars=4 ScreenCX=1024 ScreenCY=768 [Recent File List] File1=D:\D950SystemDB\MyConfig\MyConfig.VMC File2=D:\D950SystemDB\Untitled\Untitled.VMC [GUI settings-Bar0] BarID=59392 XPos=86 YPos=-2 Docking=1 MRUDockID=0 MRUDockLeftPos=86 MRUDockTopPos=-2 MRUDockRightPos=202 MRUDockBottomPos=30 MRUFloatStyle=8256 MRUFloatXPos=-2147483648 MRUFloatYPos=0 [GUI settings-Bar1] BarID=59392 XPos=-2 YPos=-2 Docking=1 MRUDockID=0...
Page 617 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System In addition to the MemNet baord, the configuration uses the following resources ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PE/AES Boards : 1 PE Boards : 0 MADI Boards : 1 D21m Boards : 1 Backplane Timeslots : 241 Distribution Information ------------------------...
Page 618 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System PE 4: AES/EBU AES/EBU 2Mono In B#0 P#2 AES/EBU AES/EBU 2Mono In B#0 P#3 AES/EBU AES/EBU 2Mono Out B#0 P#2 AES/EBU AES/EBU 2Mono Out B#0 P#3 Channel Mst Mono #2 'example' CtrlGrp1 Channel Aux Mono #1...
Page 619 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System PE 4: IO21 IO21 In B#0 P#1 IO21 IO21 In B#0 P#1 IO21 IO21 Out B#0 P#1 IO21 IO21 Out B#0 P#1 PE 5: IO21 IO21 In B#0 P#1 IO21 IO21 In B#0 P#1 IO21 IO21 Out B#0 P#1...
Page 620: Troubleshooting
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7.5.3 Troubleshooting The Session Configuration Tool was checked at the factory during more than a year for malfunctions and erroneous operations. Hundreds of differ- ent configurations were tried, and all sorts of tests have been made. Nev- ertheless, since there exists an almost infinite number of channel, bus, and I/O configuration combinations, not all of them could be tested.
Page 621 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System I/O Bus The I/O bus is a SHARC internal bus used to communicate between the DMA controller and the internal memory. Also there assumptions are made which do not always apply. This leads to the following warning.
Page 622 D950/Vista Digital Mixing System 7-56 ConfigTool SW V3.3 Date printed: 05.08.03...
Page 623 D950 Digital Mixing System CHAPTER 8 Dimensions, Basic Technical Specifications........................8-3 Operating Desk .................................8-3 Control System .................................8-4 DSP Core ..................................8-5 D19m Audio Interfaces.............................8-8 8.4.1 D19m Series MUX ............................8-8 8.4.2 D19m Series DEMUX ..........................8-10 8.4.3 D19m Series Stagebox...........................8-12 8.4.4 Monitoring/Signaling Frame .........................8-13 8.4.5...
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Page 625: Dimensions, Basic Technical Specifications
D950 Digital Mixing System DIMENSIONS, BASIC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Compliant to the following technical standards: IEC 721-3-3: 1994 + Amendment 1:1995 and EN 60721-3-3:1995 Environmental Class: Combination SET IE 32 (3K3/3Z2/3Z4/3B1/3C1/3S1/3M1) Details of some of the parameters indicated above can be found in the Safety chapter at the very beginning of this manual.
Page 626: Control System
Windows NT, with a redundant power supply and a mirrored main hard disk. All Control Systems are equipped with a backup drive, a 100 MB ZIP drive as a rule. Each D950 is also equipped with a 19"/3U uninterruptable power supply (UPS) which will keep the Control System running for approximately 10...15 minutes in case of a power failure.
Page 627: Dsp Core
BEFORE REMOVE BEFORE REMOVE The D950 DSP core is housed in a 19"/9U frame, containing all the DSP cards, the power supply, and the digital audio connections. In standard cases, a 1U air deflector panel mounted on top of the DSP frame is supplied.
Page 628 D950 Digital Mixing System Rear View: AES IN SYNC IN AES IN AES OUT SYNC OUT AES OUT D15p/f All optical connections to the DSP frame are done on the front of the rack directly onto the cards, and the optical cables are fed through the air deflector panel to the back of the frame.
Page 629 D950 Digital Mixing System Typical power requirements: 100...240 V, 50/60 Hz, 100...600 W, depending on the number of DSP cards. I/O interfaces: 8 balanced AES/EBU inputs on PEAES DSP card (compliant to AES3-1992/ANSI S4.40- 1992), two of those inputs with SFC.
Page 630: D19M Audio Interfaces
4 BNC connectors per panel (on request). The exact number and type of the connector panels depends on actual project specification. For more details on D19m cards and information on optional connector panels, refer to the Studer D19m brochure (english: 10.26.3441, german 10.26.3430). 8-8 Technical Specs SW V3.3...
Page 631 D950 Digital Mixing System D19m MUX frame: Typical power requirements: 100...120 V or 200...240 V, 50/60 Hz, 100...200 W, depending on the number of cards. Mic input on remote controlled D19m MP4RC card: 4 transformer-balanced inputs with gain control in 1 dB steps; switchable mic/line level, 48 V phantom power, and high-pass filter per input, 4 electronically balanced outputs.
Page 632: D19M Series Demux
4 BNC connectors per panel (on request). The exact number and type of the connector panels depends on actual project specification. For more details on D19m cards and information on optional connector panels, refer to the Studer D19m brochure (english: 10.26.3441, german 10.26.3430). 8-10 Technical Specs SW V3.3...
Page 633 D950 Digital Mixing System D19m DEMUX frame: Typical power requirements: 100...120 V or 200...240 V, 50/60 Hz, 100...200 W, depending on the number of cards Analog line output on D19m C4DA card: 4 outputs per card, 24 bit delta-sigma converter <40 Ω, electronically balanced...
Page 634: D19M Series Stagebox
A D19m frame can hold input and output cards (mixed arrangement). • The connection to the D950 is typically via a single, robust, four-core optical fibre cable for MADI in/out, control receive/transmit signals, as well as the sync. This cable can cover distances of up to several hundred meters.
Page 635: Monitoring/Signaling Frame
The monitoring and signaling cards are housed in one or more 19"/3U frames. All audio monitoring, talkback, and signaling functions of the D950 system are contained in this frame. The operating desk contains panels such as CR monitor or Studio controls, source selectors, talkback panels, etc., which only serve as remote controls.The number and type of...
Page 636: Tc2 Timecode Reader/Generator
47.952 kHz. When synchronizing to an external video reference, the generator rate can be set by means of switches. One MasterSync generator is supplied with the D950 system as standard. Two generator/distributor units can optionally be linked together by means of a redundancy cable.
Page 637 D950 Digital Mixing System CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting & Maintenance ..........................9-3 What can go Wrong? ..............................9-3 Local Diagnostic Tools.............................9-3 DSP Rack..................................9-4 9.3.1 Configuration Meets Core – FailSafe and Hot Plug-In Concepts ..............9-4 9.3.2 Looking at the LEDs............................9-6 9.3.2.1 LEDs of the MEMNET Card, 1st Generation 1.950.615.20................9-6 9.3.2.2...
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Page 639: Troubleshooting & Maintenance
D950 Digital Mixing System TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE What can go Wrong? Please note: According to Mr. Murphy's law, anything that can go wrong will do so. ;-) Local Diagnostic Tools Surveyor: For more information on the Surveyor functions contained in the GC ap- plication, please refer to chapters 4.8...
Page 640: Dsp Rack
D950 Digital Mixing System DSP Rack The D950 Core system consists of: • A back plane (1.950.650.00) • A ”MEMNET” communication card (1.950.620.20) used to commun- icate with the PC. • One or more ”MADI” interface cards (1.950.615.21) to interface MADI devices.
Page 641 D950 Digital Mixing System PE Tasks PE Tasks consist only of a DSP processing part. PE Tasks can run on both PE and PEAES cards. The Card number of all PE Tasks is internally set to zero (which has no effect). If there is no PE Card available, the PE Task will be distributed to the next available PEAES Card.
Page 642: Looking At The Leds
D950 Digital Mixing System 9.3.2 Looking at the LEDs 9.3.2.1 LEDs of the MEMNET Card, 1st Generation 1.950.615.20 FAIL The red FAIL LED on a working card normally should be off. It is on whenever the card fails or it is reset either manually or by the system.
Page 643 D950 Digital Mixing System 9.3.2.2 LEDs of the MEMNET Card, 2nd Generation 1.950.620.20 FAIL The red FAIL LED on a working card normally should be off. It is on whenever the card fails or it is reset either manually or by the system.
Page 644: Leds Of The Madi Card 1.950.615.21
D950 Digital Mixing System 9.3.2.3 LEDs of the MADI Card 1.950.615.21 FAIL The red FAIL LED on a working card normally should be off. It is on whenever the card fails or it is reset either manually or by the system.
Page 645: Leds Of The Peaes Card 1.950.605.20
D950 Digital Mixing System 9.3.2.4 LEDs of the PEAES Card 1.950.605.20 FAIL The red FAIL LED on a working card normally should be off. It is on whenever the card fails or it is reset either manually or by the system.
Page 646 D950 Digital Mixing System 9.3.2.5 LEDs of the PE Card 1.950.610.20 FAIL The red FAIL LED on a working card normally should be off. It is on whenever the card fails or it is reset either manually or by the system.
Page 647: Regular Maintenance
D950 Digital Mixing System Regular Maintenance 9.4.1 Air Filters 9.4.1.1 Removing and Installing the Supply Unit (1.950.601.00) in the Rack Removing: • Before you start set the DC OUTPUT switch to OFF, also switch off the mains supply whenever possible.
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