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DSP608
DSP608D
January 2017

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  • Page 1 User’s manual DSP608 DSP608D January 2017...
  • Page 2 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 Safety Instructions 1. All safety instructions must be read before using this device. 2. Keep and follow these instructions 3. Heed all warnings 4. The exclamation mark in the triangle indicates internal components which if replaced can affect safety.
  • Page 3 Inputs and outputs can be routed in multiple configurations to meet any requirements. The DSP608/608D can be controlled or configured in real time on the front panel or with the intuitive PC/Mac GUI accessed via the USB interface or Ethernet. Software upgrade for CPU and DSP via PC keeps the device current with newly developed algorithms and functions once available.
  • Page 4 Low latency (1ms) Ethernet connection (RJ45, on back panel) Storage of up to 100 Program Setups DSP608D All the features listed for DSP608, plus 2 Dante Inputs via Ethernet connector RJ-45 3 MAIN CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 3.1 The front panel A) USB Connector –...
  • Page 5 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 G) Rotary Thumb Wheel – Turn the wheel to change parameter data values. Click on it to confirm the value entered. The center click of the wheel is also use to browse different parameters of the same feature.

  • Page 6: Quick Installation

    DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 4 QUICK INSTALLATION 4.1 Before you start Before powering up the unit, make sure that the input and output XLR cables are in good state and following the following pinning diagram: 1 for shield, 2 for live(+), 3 for return (-) as defined by the AES14 standard.
  • Page 7 See Section 6 of this manual for instructions to operate the software. DSPLink is available for PC and Mac. A USB pen drive or CD-ROM with the software is included in the original package of the unit. Check Amate Audio’s website for a latest version download (www.amateaudio.com).
  • Page 8 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 To obtain an automatic IP in the ZeroConfig range: 1. Connect the unit to the switch or computer. The computer network card’s settings must specify “Obtain an automatic IP” (by default) 2. DSPLink will detect the unit through its MAC address.
  • Page 9 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 5 OPERATING THE DEVICE 5.1 Input Menus To access the Input Menus press the <Channel or Channel> key. Press Exit to finish editing or again <Channel or Channel> to edit other channels. The following menus are available for each input channel. Please note that by default the inputs and outputs channels are linked in groups of two.
  • Page 10 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 In 12 LowPass In 12 LowPass XOver XOver Type: BUT 24dB Freq: 15000Hz • High Pass – First adjust the High Pass Filter cut-off frequency. To switch it off, turn the rotary knob counter-clockwise until frequency reaches 20 Hz.
  • Page 11 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 5.1.6 Dynamics Compressor A true RMS compressor can be set to avoid the input signal go above a certain RMS value. The following parameters can be adjusted: • Thr. - Compressor Threshold. Sets the level at which the compressor will activate.
  • Page 12 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 5.2 Output Menus To access the Input Menus press the <Channel or Channel> key. Press Exit to finish editing or again <Channel or Channel> to edit other channels. The following menus are available for each output channel. Please note that by default the inputs and outputs channels are linked in groups of two.
  • Page 13 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 Second, press the rotary knob and select from the available types and slopes: Type: Butterworth, Slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB or 24dB Type: Bessel. Slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB or 24dB Type: Linkwitz-Riley. Slope: 12dB or 24dB...
  • Page 14 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 • Att. - Attack time. Time it takes the compressor to start actuating after reaching the threshold. Out12 Compr. Out12 Compr. Att.: 20ms Thr.: 24.00dBu • Hold - Hold time. Sets up a delay before the compressor enters the release cycle.

  • Page 15: Load Preset

    DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 5.2.9 Channel Link Output channels can be linked in order to set the same parameters on both. The factory setting is that output channels 1&2, 3&4, 5&6 and 7&8 are linked. Turn the rotary knob set the link off.
  • Page 16 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 Save Preset? Preset Saved OK no/YES My_Preset 5.3.3 Access Level – Lock the front panel through a password Access Level: Unlocked To lock the system, turn the rotary knob until the word “Locked” is displayed. The system will prompt for a password.

  • Page 17: Version Info

    DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 5.3.4 Version Info Shows the device software and hardware information. Turn the rotary knob to display the information available: Version Info Version Info SN: 0000010262 SW:10.0.3.105796 Version Info HW: 4.9.3 MAC Address IP Address 169.254.50.254 B896:74:01:01:C1 5.3.5 Routing...
  • Page 18 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 The process is shown with the following example: The PEQ2 of Out3 will be copied to PEQ1 of Channel 5. First, browse the menu until any of the parameters of the item PEQ2 of Out3 is...
  • Page 19 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 STANDBY: When this button is clicked, the DSP will go into standby mode (low power consumption). In this mode, there is no output signal. Click the button again to recover the normal operation mode. EDIT: Open control window for full control of the device.
  • Page 20 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 6.2.3 Input / Output window When selecting one of the inputs or outputs on the left side, a window with all available controls will be displayed: Mixer, PEQ, Xover, Gain, Mute, Polarity, Limiter and Compressor.
  • Page 21 DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 6.2.5 Hardware Menu  Enter Password: Enter a password here to unlock the unit (only needed if the unit has been previously locked using the option “Hardware>Lock Unit”).  Configure: o Change password: change the factory default password. The new password may have up to 8 characters.

  • Page 22: Quick Reference

    DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017  Status Details: A quick information window about the device is displayed. 7 QUICK REFERENCE Menu Parame Channel Value Units Function Gain I / O Gain -48 to +12; Step: 0.25 Source Inputs Source Analog / AES Stereo / Dante(*)

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 How to perform a firmware upgrade To perform a firmware upgrade, proceed as following: WARNING: In the Firmware Upgrade Process all your presets will be erased. Please make a backup of them before upgrading the unit. During the upgrade process you will be asked to perform this backup.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    DSP608 – DSP608D Jan 2017 9 SPECIFICATIONS DSP608 DSP608D Analog Inputs Number Input Impedance >10 kOhms Maximum Level +23 dBu Type Electronically balanced Digital inputs No. of channels / connectors 2 / 1 XLR3 2 / 1 XLR3 2 / RJ45...
  • Page 26 T. +34 93 735 65 65 – F. +34 93 735 60 48 – info@amateaudio.com R&D and FACTORY: Violinista Vellsolà, 18 · 08222 Terrassa T. +34 93 736 23 90 – F. +34 93 786 47 00 Barcelona – SPAIN www.amateaudio.com © Copyright 2017 by Amate Audio S.L.

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