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- Page 1 CS-SOLO USER GUIDE Version 1.1 February 2017 1266 Park Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-401-7700 support@digitalaudio.com www.digitalaudio.com...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CONTACT DIGITAL AUDIO LABS FOR SERVICING. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated and/or potentially dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. -
Page 3: Digital Audio Labs Limited Warranty
Digital Audio Labs warrants their products against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. During this period, Digital Audio Labs will, at its option, repair the defective unit or replace it with a new or rebuilt one. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................II IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................II CARE ............................II DIGITAL AUDIO LABS LIMITED WARRANTY................... 1 REPAIR POLICY .......................... 1 WARRANTY SERVICE ........................ 1 NON-WARRANTY SERVICE ...................... 1 CS-SOLO PERSONAL MIXER ......................4 CONTENTS OF BOX ......................... 4 FEATURE LIST .......................... - Page 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................54 APPENDIX ............................56 PRESET EFFECTS LIST ......................56 CREATING A PERSONAL MONITOR MIX ................57 MIXING TIPS ..........................58 LIVEMIX SUPPORT .......................... 59 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 59 CS-SOLO SPECIFICATIONS ....................59 LIVEMIX SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ..................60 LIVEMIX CS-SOLO...
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Page 6: Cs-Solo Personal Mixer
CS-SOLO PERSONAL MIXER The Livemix CS-SOLO performs the following functions: • Receives audio, communication data and power from the MIX-16/MIX-32 • Supports connecting one additional CS-SOLO • Provides an easy to use and powerful set of controls • Provides stereo headphone amplification or mono output of personal mixes... -
Page 7: Cs-Solo Anatomy
VOL & PAN PUSH FOR GROUP SETUP PUSH FOR MASTER SETUP • USB Port • Ambient Mic CS-SOLO BACK • 1/4” Mix Output (TRS) • 1/4” Footswitch Jack (TRS) • CS Port In • CS Port Thru • Ambient Mic LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 8: Top Panel
It may require a bit more pressure than you are used to. One of the advantages of this kind of screen is that you can use guitar picks, styluses, or other firm objects to interact. 5 INTERCOM BUTTON PRESS and HOLD the Intercom Button to communicate with band members. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 9: Front And Back Panel
NOTE: Only two CS-SOLOs can be connected per port on the MIX-16/MIX-32. 13 CS Port In This connects to one of the Control Surface Ports on the MIX-16/MIX-32 unit and supplies audio, communication data and power to the CS-SOLO. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 10: Setup And Diagrams
NOT IN THE FORMAT THAT A NETWORK CAN READ. DO NOT USE SPLITTERS, COUPLERS OR HUBS BETWEEN ANY CS-SOLO OR CS-DUO AND THE MIX-16/MIX-32. DO NOT CONNECT THE CS-SOLO or CS-DUO INTO AN ETHERNET NETWORK. THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PERSONAL MIXER. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 11: Connecting Two Cs-Solos
CAT5e/CAT6 NOTE: The CS Thru Port does not support a CS-DUO personal mixer. Only a CS-SOLO can connect to a CS Thru Port. Each MIX-16/MIX-32 port supports a maximum combined CAT5e (shielded recommended) cable distance of 100 meters. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 12: Connecting To Iems, Headphones And Monitors
BALANCED +4dBu LINE OUT mixes, such as wireless in-ear transmitters, powered monitors or powered house speakers. See the DA-816 User Guide for more information. WIRELESS TRANSMITTER 2 WIRELESS TRANSMITTER 1 DA-816 LIVEMIX DATA 12VDC 3.33A BALANCED +4dBu LINE OUT LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 13: General Concepts
3. The ME knob controls the volume of the ME Group. It is always available for adjusting no matter what screen you are on. PRESS to set up the Me Group and additional groups. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 14: Channel Overview Vs. Single Channel View
Channel Naming, Channel EQ/Dynamic Presets and mute and solo. LONG PRESS a channel to access the Single Channel View from the Channel Overview. PRESS X to return to the Channel Overview. CHANNEL OVERVIEW SINGLE CHANNEL VIEW LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 15: Channel Overview
CHANNEL OVERVIEW The default view when the Livemix CS-SOLO personal mixer is powered up, is the Channel Overview. Most mixing will be performed on this screen. Each channel in the Channel Overview shows the following information: 1. CHANNEL NUMBER: This is the number of the audio channel. -
Page 16: Accessory Channels
PUSH FOR GROUP SETUP PUSH FOR MSTER SETUP PRESS and HOLD down the INTERCOM button. The built-in microphones will pick up your voice and transmit it to all the other personal mixers. When done talking, release the INTERCOM button. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 17: Aux Input
Aux Input volume. MONITOR ALL AUX The Monitor All Aux button allows you to hear other Auxiliary inputs that are being shared. Leave this unselected if you do not want to hear other Auxiliary inputs. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 18: Metronome
• The Metronome signal is global. If a user starts metronome playback, everyone will hear it if the metronome volume is turned up for their personal mixer. • The Metronome can be changed by any personal mixer. • Use the AUX IN to connect an external metronome. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 19: Mix Tools
The Global Configuration provides options to set up the overall system. These features and functions apply to the whole system. For more details, see the Global Configuration section. LOAD / SAVE PERSONAL MIX For more details, see Saving & Loading a Personal Mix section. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 20: Local Mix Options
This allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen and turn Auto Dim on and off. For more details, see the LCD Brightness section. MUTE/SOLO OPERATION This allows you to adjust local Mute or Solo options. For more details, see the Mute/Solo Operation section. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 21: Single Channel View Screen
6. VOLUME AND PAN DISPLAY: Shows the volume level and pan position of the channel. 7. PREVIOUS/NEXT CHANNEL: PRESS to go to the next or previous channel. 8. X: PRESS X to exit Single Channel View. See the section “Advanced Monitor Mixing with the Single Channel View Screen” for more details. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 22: Channel Naming
• Use Next Channel or Previous Channel when naming multiple channels. • PRESS Done. NOTE: Channel names are global. When you name the channels on your personal mixer, the channel names will be visible on all the Livemix personal mixers in the system. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 23: Mute Button
Temporarily remove a channel from its group by performing a LONG PRESS on the Group button. Once the Group button flashes, make adjustments to the volume of the channel. PRESS the Group button again to place the channel back in the group. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 24: Channel Eq & Dynamics Presets
PRESS Previous Channel or Next Channel to quickly navigate to other channels. Repeat steps 3. If a PASSCODE has been set, you will be prompted to enter the passcode before entering Channel EQ & Dynamics Presets. See the Passcode Section for more details. The available presets are listed in the Appendix. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 25: Channel Eq
You can also PRESS the ADJUST knob to tab through the EQ bands, for both the boost or cut and the frequency modes. NOTE: The EQ for the high and lower are shelving with a Q of 0.707. The mid is peak/dip with a Q of 1.5. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 26: Channel High Pass Filter (Hpf)
NOTE: The Channel EQ and HPF Settings share a page tab. When on the Channel EQ page, the HPF Settings tab will be visible. When on the HPF Settings page, the Channel EQ tab will be visible. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 27: Channel Dynamics
PRESS any of the 4 buttons at the bottom of the screen to select how much compression is needed. 1. OFF: Compressor bypassed. 2. LIGHT/MEDIUM/HEAVY: Differing amounts of compression will be applied to the dynamic range of the mix. Try each setting and see which one sounds best. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 28: Master Output Settings
The mid Q on the Master EQ differs slightly from the Channel EQ. The mid is peak/dip with a Q of 1.2. The EQ for the high and lower are shelving with a Q of 0.707, the same as the channel EQ. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 29: High Pass Filter (Hpf)
• LIGHT/MEDIUM/HEAVY: Differing amounts of compression will be applied to the dynamic range of your mix. Try each setting and see which one sounds best. ROTATE the ADJUST knob to adjust the amount of compression applied to the mix. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 30: Master Reverb
• SMALL ROOM/MEDIUM ROOM/LARGE ROOM: The effect will become heavier and denser sounding as the selected room gets larger. Experiment to see what sounds best to you. ROTATE the ADJUST knob to fine tune the amount of reverb applied to the mix. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 31: Master Output
The Peak Limiter is a compressor that sets a hard limit and stops sound from exceeding that limit. This function will protect the system and your ears from overly loud transients or other loud audio levels. The Peak Limiter can affect the sound of your mix. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 32: Groups And The Me Group
A channel can be in one group at a time. If you attempt to group a channel that is part of another group, you will need to verify that you want to move that channel to the new group. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 33: Adjusting The Volume Of A Single Channel In A Group
1. LONG PRESS the light blue group button. It will start flashing. 2. Use the ADJUST knob to adjust the volume of the channel. 3. PRESS the flashing group button to return the channel to the group. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 34: Lcd Brightness
Turn the Auto Dim Off if you do not want the screen to automatically dim. Please see the Global Dim LCDs section for information on how to dim all the LCDs in the system simultaneously. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 35: Mute/Solo Operation
3. PRESS X three times to exit to the Channel Overview. 4. You may now quickly solo a channel by selecting it and then a second time to solo it. PRESS the channel again to hear the other channels. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 36: Saving & Loading A Personal Mix
USB Storage button will appear on the When a personal mix is loaded, Load/Save screen. SELECT the USB Storage button and it replaces the current mix. Save follow steps 3-5 above. the current mix before loading another mix. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 37: Mirrormix ® Remote Mixing
If you have CS-SOLOs, a single CS-SOLO will be MIX A. When using two CS-SOLOs on the same MIX-16 or MIX-32 port, the first CS-SOLO is MIX A. The second CS- SOLO is MIX B (connected to the Thru Port of the first CS-SOLO). LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 38: Mirrormix Functions
MirrorMixing, pressing the Intercom button will communicate directly to the remote mix user ONLY. Use the intercom to verify the mix is working for them. If the remote user uses the Intercom while being MirrorMixed, the Intercom functions normally and broadcasts to the entire Livemix system. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 39: Mirrormixing A Remote Mixer
When using MirrorMix to adjust another mix, the Ambient Mics, Intercom and Aux Input (when not in Shared Mode) are local to your mixer, not the remote mixer. Changes to the LCD brightness will impact your mixer and not the remote mixer. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 40: Global Configuration
This allows you to use SoftRoute to assign personal mixes to the DA-816 outputs. LOAD AND SAVE A GLOBAL TEMPLATE The Global Template contains all the channel names, global settings and channel effect information for the whole system. Save all these parameters for quick recall at a later session. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 41: Global Options
1. PRESS Global Mute in Global Options. 2. SELECT On to enable the Global Mute feature, or Off for mute to function locally only. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 42: Passcode
This is useful to reduce the ambient light on stage after a performance. Each mixer can be brought back to the preset brightness, by touching the screen or a adjusting a knob. PRESS Global Dim LCDs in Global Options, to dim all LCD screens at once. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 43: Livemix Version Info
You may initiate a firmware update by pressing the “Update Firmware” button. Detailed firmware update NOTE: information is in the Livemix Firmware Update section. The CS-SOLO and CS-DUO use the same firmware. All units must be updated for maximum compatibility and consistency. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 44: Input Select
AD-24 or the Dante Network. 1. From Global Configuration, SELECT Input Select. 2. You will be prompted with a warning. PRESS Continue. 3. SELECT AD-24 for analog inputs or Dante Inputs to receive audio from the Dante Network. 4. PRESS Confirm Selection. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 45: Digital Configuration
5. Turn the ADJUST knob to select a device on the Dante network. 6. PRESS the ADJUST knob to confirm the device selection. Your Livemix system will now be subscribed to the first 24 channels of the chosen Dante device. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 46: Manually Assign Dante Channels
The Show Device/Show Channels button toggles what information is visible for each channel. By default, the names of the assigned channels are visible. PRESS Show Devices to see which devices are assigned to each Livemix channel. PRESS Show Channels to toggle to the Show Devices view. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 47: Import Dante Names
To ensure that Dante channel setup and names are saved, save the Global Template after changes are made. See the instructions for Saving a Global Template section. NOTE: Not all Dante network devices use channel labels. Some only publish the number of the channel. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 48: Da-816 Softroute
DA-816. The selected DA-816 will have a white border (image 3). image 3 UNASSIGN AN OUTPUT To unassign a previously assigned output: 1. SELECT the DA-816 Output (1-8) from the DA-816 Output screen. 2. PRESS Unassign Output. The Output is now unassigned. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 49: Output Id Feature
• Quickly ensure musicians are given the correct wireless body packs and are assigned to the correct personal mixer on stage. • Test which device is connected to the DA-816 outputs. • Verify proper connection from DA-816 to external devices. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 50: Saving & Loading A Global Template
USB Storage button will appear on the Load/Save device subscriptions. Global screen. SELECT USB Storage and follow steps 2-4 above. Template Slot 24 (Default Setup) resets all of the above Global Settings, except for the Dante Subscriptions. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 51: Livemix Firmware Instructions
• Insert the USB drive with the firmware, downloaded per the instructions in steps 1 and 2 above. • PRESS and HOLD the Intercom button on the CS-SOLO. Continue to HOLD the Intercom button and reconnect the network cable to power the CS-SOLO on. • Follow firmware update instructions on the screen. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 52: Mix-16/Mix-32 Firmware Update Instructions
6. Insert USB flash drive containing the update, when prompted. PRESS one personal mixer Continue or Exit to cancel. Once the update has begun, do not turn connected. off the power to the MIX-16/MIX-32 or you may damage the unit. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 53: Accessory: Fp-2 Foot Pedal
The FP-2 is available from 2. A/B Switch (CS-DUO ONLY): Depending on if you an authorized Digital Audio Labs dealer. are using the A or B side for mixing on the CS-DUO, set this switch to MIX A or MIX B. This switch is inactive on the CS-SOLO. -
Page 54: Accessory: Mt-1 Mount
The MT-1 mic-stand mount is dual position and attaches to the bottom of your CS-SOLO. It can be attached to the top of any standard microphone stand or to the vertical post. The MT-1 dual position microphone stand mount is available from your Livemix dealer. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 55: Livemix System Examples
CAT5e/CAT6 cable to one of the Control Surface Ports on the MIX-16 or MIX-32. Using various controls on the unit, users can each create their own custom mix, which is then output to headphones, in-ear monitors or stage monitors, directly from the personal mixer or Livemix DA-816 analog output unit. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
ROTATE the ADJUST knob to add some ambient sound to your mix. I don’t feel any connection with the other musicians or the audience. You might also try adding some reverb by pressing the Master Volume knob and selecting Master Reverb. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... - Page 57 MIX-16/MIX-32. Check the network cable connecting the personal mixer to the MIX-16/MIX-32. If it was poorly constructed or there is a break in the cable, you may not be getting the proper data to the personal mixer. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO...
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Page 58: Appendix
KEYS: ACOUSTIC PIANO KEYS: ELECTRIC PIANO KEYS: SYNTH HORNS: TRUMPET HORNS: TROMBONE HORNS: SAX STRINGS: VIOLIN STRINGS: CELLO PERCUSSION: BONGO/CONGA VOX: MALE LEAD VOX: MALE BACKGROUND VOX: FEMALE LEAD VOX: FEMALE BACKGROUND VOX: MALE SPEECH VOX: FEMALE SPEECH LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 59: Creating A Personal Monitor Mix
3. SELECT an available save slot. 3. SELECT a mix to load. 4. PRESS Save Selected Personal Mix. 4. PRESS Load Selected Personal Mix. 5. PRESS Yes and enter Mix Name. 6. PRESS Done. MIX-16 CAT5e/CAT6 MIX-16 CAT5e/CAT6 MIX-16 MIX-16 CAT5e/CAT6 CAT5e/CAT6 LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 60: Mixing Tips
For Ambient Mics, adjust level on the Accessory Channel screen. Add slowly to the mix. You don’t need to hear everything! Some instruments are not essential to your performance and can be reduced in the mix making space for the important channels. LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... -
Page 61: Livemix Support
LIVEMIX SUPPORT Phone Support: 952-401-7700 Toll Free: 844-DAL-INFO Email Support: support@digitalaudio.com Website: www.digitalaudio.com/support DIGITAL AUDIO LABS 1266 Park Rd Chanhassen, MN 55317 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CS-SOLO SPECIFICATIONS 200mW @ 1% THD+N @22Ω 100mW @ .03% THD +N 250mW @ 1% THD+N @32Ω... -
Page 62: Livemix System Specifications
.03% (100mW, 22Ω) .014% (100mW, into 32Ω) THD+N (18 dBu 1kHz input) .005% (100mW into 64Ω) .003% (100mW into 300Ω) S/N Ratio 103 dB Frequency Response 20Hz-22kHz ± 3 dB Crosstalk -103 dB (Left to Right) Latency 1.5 mS LIVEMIX CS-SOLO... - Page 63 ® 2014, 2015 Digital Audio Labs. ™ & © 2017 Digital Audio Labs. Audinate®, the Audinate logo and Dante are trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd. Livemix is a registered trademark of Digital Audio Labs. Patents pending.
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