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Meyer Sound Galileo GALAXY 408 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Galileo GALAXY 408 Galileo GALAXY 816 Galileo GALAXY 816-AES3...
  • Page 2 The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Meyer Sound assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Except as permitted by applicable copyright law, no part of this publica- tion may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission from Meyer Sound.
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOUDSPEAKERS/ELECTRONICS SYMBOLS USED These symbols indicate important safety or operating features in this booklet and on the chassis: Dangerous voltages: risk Important operating Frame or chassis Protective earth ground of electric shock instructions Pour indiquer les risques Pour indequer important Masse, châssis Terre de protection...
  • Page 4 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with Meyer Sound’s installa- tion instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
  • Page 5 12. Use only with the caster rails or rigging specified by Meyer Sound, or sold with the appara- tus. Handles are for carrying only. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug has been damaged;...
  • Page 6  Do not install the apparatus in wet or humid locations without using weather protection equipment from Meyer Sound.  Do not allow water or any foreign object to get inside the apparatus. Do not put objects containing liquid on or near the unit.
  • Page 7 DEUTSCH  Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages auf ein Minimum zu reduzieren, den Lautsprecher vom Stromnetz trennen, bevor ggf. ein Audio-Schnittstellensign alkabel angeschlossen wird. Das Netzka- bel erst nach Herstellung aller Signalverbindungen wieder einstecken.  Der Lautsprecher an eine geerdete zweipolige Dreiphasen-Netzsteckdose anschließen. Die Steck- dose muß...
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction ..........11 How to Use This Manual ..........11 Galileo GALAXY ............12 Galileo GALAXY 816-AES3 ........14 Compass Control Software ........14 SIM 3 Support ............15 Chapter 2: Features and Functions ......17 GALAXY Projects and settings ........
  • Page 10 Appendix A: Galileo GALAXY 816-AES3 ...... 37 Appendix B: Galaxy Specifications ......41 Appendix C: Compliance ..........45 Declarations of Conformity ......... 45 CE ................49...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Information and specifications are subject to change. Updates and supplementary information are available at www.meyersound.com. Meyer Sound Technical Support is available at: ■ Tel: +1 510 486.1166 ■...

  • Page 12: Galileo Galaxy

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION GALILEO GALAXY The Galileo GALAXY Network Platform is an elegant hardware and software solution for driv- ing and aligning Meyer Sound arrays. The GALAXY 816 is a 2-RU device that includes: ■ 8 analog/AES3/AVB inputs ■ 16 AVB/analog outputs ■...
  • Page 13 8 analog and 16 AVB outputs ■ Digital matrix processor Galileo GALAXY 408 Front and Rear Panels Designed as the perfect complement to Meyer Sound’s M Series™ and LEO Family arrays, the Galileo GALAXY includes the following features: ■ AVB I/O controller ■...

  • Page 14: Galileo Galaxy 816-Aes3

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION GALILEO GALAXY 816-AES3 The GALAXY 816-AES3 model provides 16 matrix outputs on eight AES3 digital outputs. It can be used to drive the standard GALAXY 408 and 816’s digital inputs or any other device that accepts 96 kHz AES digital audio signals. For more information on the GALAXY 816-AES3 and its differences from the standard GALAXY 816, see Appendix A, “Galileo GALAXY 816-AES3.”...

  • Page 15: Sim 3 Support

    GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE SIM 3 SUPPORT ® The GALAXY can be connected directly to the SIM 3 audio analyzer, providing complete audio measurement capabilities for complex audio systems.
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Features And Functions

    You can use the Compass control software to capture GALAXY settings. The settings are saved as project files or as individual settings files on the host computer and can be later restored back into the GALAXY. Contact Meyer Sound Technical Support for more information or help with the Compass Control Software: ■...

  • Page 18: Galaxy Front Panel

    CHAPTER 2: FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS GALAXY FRONT PANEL GALAXY front panels The GALAXY front panel provides basic information and mute control of the loudspeaker manage- ment system. It shows Input level metering for all inputs, and status and control for all outputs. The GALAXY front panel is divided into three sections: ■...
  • Page 19 GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE Front Panel Input Section Input Level Meters Input Mute Buttons GALAXY front panel input section Input Level Meters: Four-segment LED ladders represent the level for each input channel. ■ The green LED range begins at approximately -80 dB below clipping. The yellow LED range lights a few dB below clipping.
  • Page 20 CHAPTER 2: FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel Output Section Signal / Output Mute Clip LEDs Buttons GALAXY front panel output section Signal / Clip LEDs: Output level is indicated by one multi-color LED for each output ■ channel. The LED turns green to indicate output levels from -85 dB to -5 dB below clipping.
  • Page 21 GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE Front Panel Display Information AVB Sync Controller LED SIM 3 LED Power Front Panel Audio Clock Display GALAXY front panel section ■ Front Panel Display: The front panel display provides device name, current snapshot, device identity indicator, and other critical device notifications available on the GALAXY. Use the Front Panel Display Control from the Compass controller software to adjust the brightness and color.
  • Page 22 Make sure the AC power cable has the appropriate power plug on the other end for the area in which you will operate the GALAXY. NOTE: The GALAXY incorporates Meyer Sound’s Intelligent AC power supply, which automatically adjusts to any line voltage worldwide, and provides soft turn-on and transient protection.
  • Page 23 ■ Analog Output Connectors (1–16): Sixteen XLR-3M connectors route audio to Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeakers, or to amplifier channels driving passive systems. All signal routing and processing stored in the GALAXY devices settings and saved Project file is applied to these outputs.

  • Page 24: Fixed Digital Latency

    CHAPTER 2: FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS DIGITAL LATENCY The GALAXY features fixed latency across all output channels, regardless of the processing applied. GALAXY AES3 inputs have sample rate converters which support a wide range of sample rates. See Table 1 below for latency based on sample rate. To provide the highest level of audio precision and dynamic range with the lowest latency, GALAXY audio processing uti- lizes variable length integers with up to 64 bits of resolution.

  • Page 25: Input Sample Rates

    GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE INPUT SAMPLE RATES The GALAXY accepts a wide range of sample rates for both AVB and AES inputs. (see Table 2). To use AVB inputs, you must set the System Clock to AVB. Table 2: Accepted Input sample rates and bit depth based on format Format Input Sample Rates Accepted (Hz) Bit Depth...
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 2: FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Connecting The Galaxy

    GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING THE GALAXY POWER CONNECTOR ® The GALAXY uses a locking PowerCon connector to provide AC voltage to the unit. Its internal switching power supply has a safety-agency-rated operating range of 100–264 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Locking PowerCon connector for AC power Electrical Safety Issues! Pay close attention to these important electrical and safety issues:...

  • Page 28: Remote Computer Connection

    CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING THE GALAXY REMOTE COMPUTER CONNECTION The GALAXY’s RJ-45 port connects to a standard computer Ethernet port with Gigabit-capable network cables. A Mac or Windows-based computer running the Compass software uses the Ethernet connection to control the unit remotely. Bi-directional communication between the GALAXY device and the Compass software allows the user to change settings on either device and stay in sync.

  • Page 29: Input Connectors (From Console)

    +26 dBu (15.5 V rms) or +16 dBu (7.75 V rms) These output level settings determine the clipping levels and provide the flexibility to drive all Meyer Sound self-powered products. In addition, inputs A, C, E, and H can be configured as Analog or AES. The GALAXY front panel input meters indicate analog and digital signal levels.
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING THE GALAXY Digital Inputs: AES3 AES3 digital source signals can be connected to the XLR-3F connectors labeled A, C, E, and H on the GALAXY rear panel. Standard AES3 digital audio signals at sample rates from 20–216 kHz are supported.
  • Page 31 GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE Digital Inputs: AVB Network digital source signals can be connected to the AVB/Network port connectors (labeled 1 and 2) on the GALAXY rear panel. Standard AM824 eight-channel AVB streams are supported (24 bit, 96 kHz). NOTE: The Compass software can set the Input Channel Type to one input type (Settings >...

  • Page 32: Avb Streams And Controllers

    40 Gb/s. A 1 GB/s or better Ethernet link will work for AVB transmission using properly configured hardware: Copper, multi-mode fiber, single-mode fiber, etc. Fiber transceiver format must match the cable being used. Meyer Sound recommends AVB compliant (preferably AVNU certified) network switches.

  • Page 33: Avb Connections Between Devices

    GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE AVB CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DEVICES Stage Right Example Connection Diagram Stage Left Extreme 440 8 port AVB Switch Extreme 440 8 port AVB Switch GALAXY Galileo GALAXY 816 GALAXY Galileo GALAXY 816 SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT Galileo GALAXY 816 GALAXY Galileo GALAXY 816 GALAXY...

  • Page 34: Avb Redundant Connections Between Devices

    CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING THE GALAXY AVB REDUNDANT CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DEVICES Stage Right Stage Left Galileo GALAXY 816 GALAXY Galileo GALAXY 816 GALAXY Galileo GALAXY 816 SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT Galileo GALAXY 816 Galileo GALAXY 816 GALAXY Galileo GALAXY 816 GALAXY SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT Galileo GALAXY 816 Galileo GALAXY 816 Galileo GALAXY 816...

  • Page 35: Output Connectors (To Loudspeakers/Arrays)

    OUTPUT CONNECTORS (TO LOUDSPEAKERS/ARRAYS) GALAXY Output connectors The GALAXY includes 16 XLR-3M output connectors with 24-bit/96 kHz D/A converters. The GALAXY can easily drive Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeakers to full output at all frequencies, even over lengthy cable runs. NOTE: The adjustable output range provides two level output settings to drive Meyer Sound self-powered products.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Sim 3 Audio Analyzer

    Its presence is indicated with the SIM 3 LED on the GALAXY front panel. The SIM 3 also appears in the Compass software (Settings > SIM 3). For more information regarding SIM 3 compatibility, please contact Meyer Sound Technical Support: ■...

  • Page 37: Appendix A: Galileo Galaxy 816-Aes3

    GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE APPENDIX A: GALILEO GALAXY 816-AES3 The GALAXY 816-AES3 provides 16 matrix outputs on eight AES3 digital outputs. It can be used to drive the standard GALAXY’s AES3 digital inputs, or any device that accepts 96 kHz AES digital audio.
  • Page 38 APPENDIX A: GALILEO GALAXY 816-AES3 Inputs The GALAXY 816-AES3 has the same eight analog/digital audio inputs (A–H) as the standard GALAXY. The inputs can be switched between analog and digital in the same manner as the standard GALAXY. Outputs The top row of eight XLR audio outputs for the GALAXY 816-AES3 provides 16 channels of AES3 digital outputs (two channels per output: 1–2, 3–4, etc.).
  • Page 39 GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE Processing The GALAXY 816-AES3 offers the same processing on inputs and outputs as the standard GALAXY. The GALAXY 816-AES3 includes an additional BNC connection for external word clock input. Processing GALAXY 816-AES3 GALAXY 816 (Standard)  ...
  • Page 40 APPENDIX A: GALILEO GALAXY 816-AES3 GALAXY 816-AES3 Clock The GALAXY 816-AES3 offers different clock options for the system clock and AES output clock. The GALAXY 816-AES3 can be synchronized to an external source depending on the digital input selection: AES offers 20–216 kHz; Word Clock offers 48 or 96 kHz. NOTES: Internal Processor 1.

  • Page 41: Appendix B: Galaxy Specifications

    GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE APPENDIX B: GALAXY SPECIFICATIONS INPUTS Input Section 8 inputs Analog, AES3, AVB (via network ports) Connectors Gold-plated XLR-female Analog and AES3 Maximum Peak SPL +26 dBU (maximum range selected, 0 dB input gain) Metering 4-segment LED ladder meters on each input OUTPUTS Output Section 8 analog outputs for GALAXY 408,16 analog outputs for GALAXY 816...
  • Page 42 Two RJ-45 ports for networked audio and client control connection from a Mac or Windows-based computer Software Full bidirectional communication with Meyer Sound’s Compass control software within a client-server architecture Two SIM bus ports to link 816 GALAXY units One SIM bus port to link the GALAXY 408 to the SIM 3 audio analyzer...
  • Page 43 GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 0° C to +45° C Non-Operating Temperature < –40° C or > +75° C Humidity to 95% at 35° C Non-condensing Operating Altitude to 2000 m (6560 ft) NOTE: For specifications unique to the GALAXY 816-AES3, see Appendix A, “Galileo GALAXY 816-AES3.”...
  • Page 44 APPENDIX B: GALAXY SPECIFICATIONS 429 mm 16.90” 404 mm 15.90” 2 mm 19.00” .08” 483mm 88 mm 3.47” GALAXY 816 & 816-AES3 412 mm 16.21” 19.00” 483mm .08” 44mm 1.72” 412 mm GALAXY 408 16.21” GALAXY 408, 816, and 816-AES3 dimensions...

  • Page 45: Appendix C: Compliance

    Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Berkeley, California 94702 USA European Contact: Your local Meyer Sound dealer, or Meyer Sound Germany, GmbH. Horresser Berg 4A, 56410 Montabaur, Germany GALILEO GALAXY 816 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Document Number 01.230.001.08 Rev. A Page 1 of 1...

  • Page 46: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. GALAXY 408 EMC FCC DECLARATION OF CNFRMTY Meyer Sound Document Number 01.237.001.03 Revision A Dated 2016-8-26 Page 1 of 1...
  • Page 47 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Berkeley, California 94702 USA European Contact: Your local Meyer Sound dealer, or Meyer Sound Germany, GmbH. Horresser Berg 4A, 56410 Montabaur, Germany GALILEO GALAXY 408 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Document Number 01.237.001.08 Rev. A Page 1 of 1...
  • Page 48 APPENDIX C: COMPLIANCE...
  • Page 49 GALILEO GALAXY USER GUIDE...
  • Page 50 APPENDIX C: COMPLIANCE...
  • Page 52 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. 2832 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 www.meyersound.com T: +1 510 486.1166 F: +1 510 486.8356 © 2016 Meyer Sound. All rights reserved. Galileo GALAXY User Guide, PN 05.230.005.01 A...

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