Studer D950 Operating Instructions Manual page 567

CHAPTER 7
7 Session Configuration Tool (Option) ............................................................................................................................7-3
7.1 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................7-3
7.1.1 Where to Install.................................................................................................................................................7-4
7.1.2 How to Install....................................................................................................................................................7-4
7.2 Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................7-7
7.2.1 Features & Benefits...........................................................................................................................................7-7
7.2.2 The Concept of a Virtual Mixing Console (VMC) ...........................................................................................7-9
7.2.3 The Practical Side ...........................................................................................................................................7-11
7.2.3.1 Data Compatibility......................................................................................................................................7-12
7.3 The Fast Lane - Try it! ...........................................................................................................................................7-13
7.3.1 Do Your Own - Use Existing or Start from Scratch? .....................................................................................7-13
7.3.1.1 Use an Existing VMC .................................................................................................................................7-13
7.3.1.2 Start from Scratch .......................................................................................................................................7-14
7.3.2 Generate the D950/Vista Configuration Files .................................................................................................7-15
7.3.2.1 Does my Console Have Enough Power?.....................................................................................................7-19
7.3.3 Generate the Core File ....................................................................................................................................7-20
7.3.4 Transfer the Files to the Console ....................................................................................................................7-22
7.4 Detailed Tutorial.....................................................................................................................................................7-23
7.4.1 Set Your own Workspace ...............................................................................................................................7-23
7.4.2 Set the Sampling Frequency............................................................................................................................7-24
7.4.3 The Channel/Bus Page....................................................................................................................................7-24
7.4.3.1 Add / Edit Channels ....................................................................................................................................7-25
7.4.3.2 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 The Shared Functions Page.............................................................................................................................7-40
7.4.7 The Session Configuration Tool Menu and Toolbar.......................................................................................7-40
7.4.7.1 The Toolbar ................................................................................................................................................7-40
7.4.7.2 The File Menu.............................................................................................................................................7-41
7.4.7.3 The Edit Menu ............................................................................................................................................7-41
7.4.7.4 The View Menu ..........................................................................................................................................7-41
7.4.7.5 The VMC Tree View ..................................................................................................................................7-42
7.4.7.6 The Generate Menu ....................................................................................................................................7-44
7.4.7.7 The Options Menu ......................................................................................................................................7-46
7.4.7.8 The Window Menu .....................................................................................................................................7-46
7.5 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................7-47
7.5.1 Managing the Files - Which File is Where? ...................................................................................................7-47
7.5.2 The D950CfgTool.ini File ..............................................................................................................................7-47
7.5.2.1 Example of a Core Knowledge File ............................................................................................................7-47
7.5.3 Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................7-54
7.5.3.1 Errors and Warnings During Generate Process / In Log File......................................................................7-54
Date printed: 27.08.03 SW V3.3
D950/Vista Digital Mixing System
ConfigTool 7-1