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  • Page 1 Matrix Owner’s Manual The new standard in project studio integration Matrix. This is SSL.
  • Page 2 © Solid State Logic All Rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions AWS 900, AWS 900+, Matrix, Solid State Logic and SSL are trademarks of Solid State Logic All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners...
  • Page 3 M M a a t t r r i i x x . . C C o o n n t t r r o o l l y y o o u u r r C C r r e e a a t t i i v v i i t t y y . . Welcome to Matrix. With the goal to bring the soul of analogue sound into the machinery of digital workflow, we designed Matrix - a seamless way to work in both worlds simultaneously.

  • Page 4: Audio Connections

    Configuration of Data Connections Connecting Matrix for use with Multiple Computers S S o o f f t t w w a a r r e e I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n a a n n d d C C o o n n f f i i g g u u r r a a t t i i o o n n...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    T T h h e e I I n n s s e e r r t t M M a a t t r r i i x x T T a a b b 5 5 9 9 Naming Devices Device Chains Assigning Devices and Chains to Channel Inserts Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 6 L L a a y y e e r r s s 6 6 3 3 Matrix Console Layer Selection F F o o c c u u s s M M o o d d e e s s...
  • Page 7 C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 6 6 – – D D A A W W a a n n d d C C C C C C o o n n f f i i g g u u r r a a t t i i o o n n 7 7 9 9 Matrix Console Layer Selection Matrix Remote Layer Selection...
  • Page 8 (see Page 8). A USB KVM switch and/or hub. If you are planning to connect Matrix to more than one computer, you will need a USB switch. If you are only using one computer, the KVM switch will not be necessary. Depending on the complexity of your current studio setup, the hub may not be essential.
  • Page 9 Installation Guide for safety information and instructions on positioning and connecting the Matrix Power supply. There are a number of ways in which Matrix can be set up to fit into your studio environment. The diagram below outlines the standard configuration:...

  • Page 10: Power Input

    T/HOLD REC, MIX, FOLLOW MON OUT FX RETURNS 1-4 MON L/R, ARTIST OUT REC, MIX, CUE INS RTN TB MIC Master Section I/O Meter Master TB Mic Mini LS Master Digital I/O trim trim Optical and AES Matrix Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Data Connections

    P P l l u u g g g g i i n n g g U U p p Y Y o o u u r r M M a a t t r r i i x x All audio and data connections to the Matrix console – with the exception of the iJack and headphone sockets – are made to the rear panel.
  • Page 12 ‘Network’ port on the workstation computer. ® Use the 5m USB-A to USB-B cable provided to connect the Matrix to a free USB port on your workstation computer. This connection carries USB keyboard commands generated from the console soft keys. This information can be routed to a Mac or PC and used to control a DAW via its supported keyboard shortcuts, supplementing the existing MIDI DAW control offered on Matrix.
  • Page 13 Assigning the Matrix IP Address By default, Matrix uses a fixed IP address of 192.168.1.2. A dynamic (DHCP) address, can be assigned via the I I P P SSL soft keys (see Page 44). The currently assigned address is shown in the scribble strip. If Matrix is connected to the computer via a network switch or router, it should be assigned a D D H H C C P P IP address, otherwise the F F i i x x e e d d option should be used.
  • Page 14 Direct Network Connection Configuration (Macintosh) ® Connect your Matrix to the computer using the network cable provided, and check that the IP address is set to F F i i x x e e d d in the I I P P SSL soft keys (See Page 44).
  • Page 15 Ethernet port connected to Matrix to the top of the list. This will ensure that data is transmitted out of the correct port. Note that currently OS X does not currently allow two ports to be used for IP traffic, so the connection to your main network will not be available while Matrix is connected.
  • Page 16 To connect Matrix to multiple computers, you will need to connect the Matrix and all the computers via a network switch or router with sufficient bandwidth to cope with the volume of data which is transferred to and from Matrix. It is essential that you take note of the configuration issues described on Page 5.
  • Page 17 S S y y s s t t e e m m R R e e q q u u i i r r e e m m e e n n t t s s : : Matrix Remote is a Java application. It will run under Java Version 5 or higher. PC users can download the latest version from www.java.com...
  • Page 18 ) button, along with indication regarding the current status of the connection to Matrix: When the Matrix Remote first opens, it searches for a Matrix console to control. If it finds one, it will automatically link to that console. This will be indicated by the...
  • Page 19 D D A A W W L L a a y y e e r r C C o o n n f f i i g g u u r r a a t t i i o o n n Matrix can connect to up to four DAWs and software MIDI devices, though only one program can be controlled from the Matrix control surface at one time.
  • Page 20 ® If the new Profile you select uses a different protocol than that which was previously selected, a pop-up will appear asking you to reboot Matrix. Press OK. If you have more layers to set up, you can select the Profiles on all of them before rebooting. Once you have selected all the Profiles required for now, switch the console off and on again.

  • Page 21: Midi Controllers

    Receive 9-16 Note: The above list is from the perspective of Matrix, and the send and receive ports will therefore be reversed from the point of view of the DAW. Port 18 is concerned with automation, not layer configuration. It is described on Page 45.

  • Page 22: Help Menu

    Chapter 1 - Setup Logic Pro 8 When a Logic profile is assigned to a Matrix DAW layer, in order for Matrix to control Logic, a Mackie Control together with a Mackie Control Extender must be added to the Logic Pro...

  • Page 23: Focus Modes

    C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 2 2 – – Getting Started The aim of this chapter is to familiarise you with the basics of operating your Matrix. We will restrict ourselves to simple operations and leave more complex elements to the following chapters.
  • Page 24 Name this channel Test. Each step of this tutorial also presumes that your Matrix is in the state it would be if all the previous steps had been accurately followed, and that no other buttons have been pressed in the process. If the desk doesn’t respond in the way described, please review the previous steps as well as these preparatory instructions.
  • Page 25 Bringing Signal into the Channel In this step, we will simply learn how to bring signal into the channel from the D-connectors on the Matrix back panel. ® First, ensure that the desk is in Analogue Focus mode, not DAW Focus mode, by checking that the Focus button (shown right) is lit.
  • Page 26 In order to distinguish the mix bus from the record bus in the following step, leave the mix bus level about 20dB lower 2 81 than the record bus level. MASTER/FOCUS Misc Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 ® Press the button again to cancel it. ® Now press the button. This makes the monitoring immediately silent, and the button lights to indicate that it is active. MASTER/FOCUS Press the button again to cancel it. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 - Getting Started S S T T E E P P 4 4 : : Sending to the Auxiliary Sends Matrix has six auxiliary sends, the first two forming the Stereo Cue (CUE ST) send (which you will probably use for monitoring...

  • Page 29: The Digital Scribble Strip

    These buttons allow the 16 Matrix channels to control more than 16 DAW tracks. Make sure that you leave the DAW track which is being fed from Channel Out 16 (which you named Test) in one of the channel strips (not necessarily channel 16).

  • Page 30: Channel Control Of Your Daw

    ® Press the SOLO button again to deactivate it. Test ® Move the fader at the bottom of the Matrix channel. You will notice that the DAW’s track fader is moving. ® Find the SEL KEY area of the centre section, located below the...

  • Page 31: Channel Outputs

    See Page 42 for descriptions of more advanced configuration of the desk’s solo feature. The channels also feed their own individual outputs, labelled CHANNEL OUT on the Matrix back panel, which you should have connected to the inputs of your DAW.

  • Page 32: Monitoring

    Note that you will not hear the talkback mic on the desk headphone output, even though FROM ARTIST is pressed, as the pick off point is pre level and TB injection. Note that the main monitoring automatically dims when the talkback button is selected. ARTIST iJack Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33 Note that for the DAW MONITOR and SuperCue functions to switch between corresponding DAW sends and returns, each DAW track output must be set to send to the Matrix channel which is feeding its input. For more details of the MASTER/FOCUS MONITOR and SuperCue functions, see Pages 33 and 34.
  • Page 34 For the final two steps in this tutorial (This tutorial goes up to eleven...), we will introduce the Projects system which allows you to manage the way in which Matrix is configured for a particular recording, using the Matrix Remote. There are six tabs in the...
  • Page 35 Matrix, including how to name Devices and chain them together, see Page 59. Congratulations on completing the Tutorial. You should now be ready to explore some of the more advanced functions of Matrix. The rest of this manual will fill in the detail wherever you need it.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 - Getting Started This page is intentionally almost blank Matrix Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Metering

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g P P r r i i n n c c i i p p l l e e s s The Matrix control surface is divided into two parts: the 16 channel strips make up the left hand side of the console while the ‘Centre Section’...
  • Page 38 T T h h e e M M a a s s t t e e r r C C h h a a n n n n e e l l S S t t r r i i p p In addition to the controls within the physical channel strip, there is another section on Matrix which is used to access channel strip functions.
  • Page 39 Similarly, the bottom row of the scribble strip is associated with the V-Pot located beneath the scribble strip (see Page 64). When Matrix is assigned to a layer controlling a DAW, the bottom row of the scribble strip displays either the name or the value of the parameter controlled by the V-Pot.
  • Page 40 The post-gain channel signal is always available to the Insert Matrix. Pressing the INSERT button brings the return from the Insert Matrix back into the channel, effectively dropping into the signal chain whatever processing is assigned to it from the Insert Matrix (see Page 59). Note that if you press the...
  • Page 41 See Pages 42 and 44 for details of the different solo and cut modes available on Matrix. Bass Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 42 3 3 2 2 - - T T r r a a c c k k M M i i x x d d o o w w n n When Matrix is being used for mixdown, and the channel is therefore being fed from the DAW return the main channel input (‘LINE IN’) can be used to create an extra input channel, allowing for 32-track...
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow FX Sends Matrix has four mono FX sends. Only two FX busses can be fed at any one time by a particular channel, using the two gain pots (which have Total Recall LEDs). By default, the sends to FX busses 1 and 2 are active.
  • Page 44 M M a a s s t t e e r r B B u u s s C C o o n n t t r r o o l l s s The master controls for the mix, record, cue and FX busses are found in the top right corner of the Matrix centre section. Each bus has its own gain pot with a Total Recall LED.
  • Page 45 LEFT RIGHT bus master. If a digital input is connected, then Matrix will lock its internal clock to it. The LED in the top SolidStateL right corner of the Digital I/O...
  • Page 46 DAW, not the analogue channels. External Monitoring Inputs Matrix allows up to three external audio sources to feed the monitoring - two analogue and one digital. On the console, these are labeled DIGITAL, EXT1 and EXT2.
  • Page 47 Engineer’s Headphones There is an engineer’s headphone output located in the trim on the right hand side of Matrix, close to the large navigation wheel. It is controlled by the area above the transport counter, consisting...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow M M e e t t e e r r i i n n g g At the top of Matrix is a penthouse where you will find the metering for all of the channels and busses: SOLO...
  • Page 49 Soft keys are buttons which can have different functions assigned to them, depending on which soft key set is active. There are a number of Matrix settings which are accessed via the SSL set of soft keys. The soft key area of the desk is...
  • Page 50 Note that these options affect the channel strip solo buttons, not the centre section AFLs which are always in latch mode. Also note that in order for the fader or SOLO buttons to affect the analogue signal, Matrix must be in Analogue Focus mode (or in DAW Focus mode with IN-LINE active and the relevant channel swapped - see Page 66).
  • Page 51 DAW or other external MIDI controller. By creating additional MIDI tracks in the workstation the analogue channels can be automated using faders in the DAW layer as MIDI controllers for the matrix channels and writing volume automation data into the DAW project. These soft keys are channel-specific, affecting the channel(s) selected using the upper key.
  • Page 52 +18dBu. USB Keyboard Identifier: The K K e e y y b b I I D D key is used to identify the nationality of keyboard being emulated by the Matrix USB soft keys. See Page 86 for details.
  • Page 53 (see Page 43): In absolute (A A b b s s ) mode the volume data replaces the levels set by the Matrix faders in Analogue Focus mode; In T T r r i i m m mode the MIDI data adds or subtracts from the level set by the desk faders in Analogue Focus mode in a similar fashion to a VCA-style master fader;...
  • Page 54 Note that for the automation to be replayed, the 16 MIDI channels must be in an automation mode that outputs automation (such as Read in Pro Tools or Logic). You will notice that the MIDI automation affects the analogue signals in the Matrix channels without moving the channel faders.
  • Page 55 About tab requires no further explanation. Note that the Matrix configuration data controlled from the Remote is stored on the SD card in the back of the Matrix console (see Page 2), not on the computer hosting the Remote. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 56 (the ‘Current Title’). Thirdly, it is where you store session notes. In the Matrix Remote, a ‘Project’ is simply a folder of recordings which are grouped together on whichever basis you choose, and a ‘Title’ is a specific recording within that Project. For example, Titles might refer to different tracks within an album, and a Project might refer to the album as a whole.
  • Page 57 Insert Matrix Matrix data Insert names folder contains two files: (the routing matrix you have created) and the (the insert names you have created) (see Page 59). The Total Recall folder contains all your TR snapshots (see Page 53): Title folders can be moved into other Project folders by dragging them onto the name of the Project to which you wish to move them.
  • Page 58 It will contain one Title within it which will retain the Insert Matrix settings from the currently loaded Title. You can now rename the Project as described below. Backing Up a Project To back up a Project or export it for use in another Matrix Remote, right-click (Mac: ctrl+click) on the Project you wish to back up and select Backup Project.
  • Page 59 Remote. It is also displayed in the soft key area of the console, when the SSL set is selected without any menus active. Once the Title is loaded, the Matrix console will assume the channel names and insert routing within the Title. You can now also edit session notes, and recall the Title’s Total Recall snapshots, as described in the rest of this chapter.

  • Page 60: Project And Title Notes

    A session track sheet, can be created and exported in the Projects tab. The track sheet includes the Project and Title Notes, Channel names and insert assignments, and a list of Insert Matrix devices and chains: Press the Track Sheet button at the bottom of tab to create the track sheet.
  • Page 61 It is also possible to take a snapshot directly from the Matrix front panel via the T T R R set of SSL soft keys – see Page 44. N N a a m m i i n n g g a a T T R R S S n n a a p p s s h h o o t t Snapshots are named ‘TR...
  • Page 62 Additionally, due to the quantity of information which has to be detected, the processing speed and sound quality of Matrix is significantly reduced when Total Recall is enabled. It is therefore important to disable Total Recall when you have finished resetting a snapshot.
  • Page 63 All the automatic resets within those channels will now be reset. Note that all functions concerned with Setting the currently selected TR Snapshot can be accessed directly from the Matrix front panel via the TR set of SSL soft keys – see Page 44.
  • Page 64 Group 3: Pots Requiring Manual Resetting All the pots on Matrix controlling analogue signals require the operator to correct them manually. When a snapshot has been selected (see previous pages), if they are in a position other than that recorded in the snapshot, their Total Recall LEDs will light to indicate that the operator needs to move them manually.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Copying and Swapping Data Between Channels It is possible to copy the settings of one channel onto another channel, or to swap the settings of two channels with each other. To perform either of these functions, press the...
  • Page 66 To insert a channel name, simply click the scribble strip on the channel you wish to name, delete the current text and type the new name in. As you type, the name will appear in the Remote scribble strip, as well as in the digital scribble strip on the Matrix control surface located above the V-Pots.
  • Page 67 See Chapter 1 for details of connecting up your external signal processing to the Insert Matrix sends and returns. Note that the Insert Matrix only routes Devices within the channel insert points, and is isolated from the bus insert points.
  • Page 68 As the Insert Matrix cannot send more than one signal to a Device, any Devices which have already been assigned to a channel, either on their own or as part of another Chain, will be absent from the drop-down list.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote When a new Device is selected for a box which is already occupied by another Device, the Replace Devices check box to the top right of the Chain Setup area defines whether that new Device is added alongside the Device already occupying the box, or whether it replaces it:...
  • Page 70 Note that once you have configured the external signal processing for a Matrix channel, you have to drop the Devices into the channel path by pressing the channel’s INSERT...
  • Page 71 Chapter 1. L L a a y y e e r r s s Matrix can connect to up to four DAW’s or software MIDI devices, one from each of four virtual ‘layers’. Each layer can be Me e...

  • Page 72: V-Pot Modes

    F F o o c c u u s s M M o o d d e e s s In order to provide the analogue routing and DAW control capabilities of Matrix within a compact space, the console can operate in two ‘Focus’...
  • Page 73 DAW Focus mode the top row normally displays the DAW track names. The bottom row of the scribble strip is associated with the V-Pot located beneath the scribble strip. When Matrix is assigned to a layer controlling a DAW, the bottom row of the scribble strip displays either the name or the value of the parameter controlled by the V-Pot.
  • Page 74 Each V-Pot is surrounded by a circular 11 segment parameter value indicator with a red LED immediately underneath the V-Pot to indicate default value settings or the state of the integral V-Pot switch. Full information will be found the DAW control surface documentation. As well as the modes defined by the DAW protocol, Matrix offers additional V-Pot functionality via the four console...

  • Page 75: Sel Key Modes

    PLUG-IN mode allows you to control the parameters of your Pro Tools track’s plug-ins from the Matrix front panel. In this mode, the V-Pots, V-Sels and the digital scribble strip no longer control DAW track function, but emulate the dedicated HUI plug- in controller.
  • Page 76 Tools is in Play. Please note that there are two buttons in the Matrix channel. The other button is located further up the channel strip, above the digital scribble strip, and is concerned with the desk’s analogue routing, not DAW control.
  • Page 77 T T r r a a n n s s p p o o r r t t C C o o n n t t r r o o l l s s Your DAW’s transport can be controlled from the five dedicated transport buttons on Matrix control surface, located at the...
  • Page 78 To exit a mode, either deselect the function or press the transport Stop key. TRACKS re-assigns the wheel to scroll the Matrix faders through all the tracks in the session. It is provided as an alternative to the utility BANK CHANNEL keys.
  • Page 79 RecRdy is a multifunction key which flashes if any tracks have been Record enabled. Operating the key will then cancel the Record Enable function on all armed tracks. If no tracks are currently armed, the RecRdy key will record enable all tracks in the session. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 80 V-Pot will display the selected function. If Pan is enabled, a second operation will assign the right channel pan pot of any stereo tracks controlled from the Matrix channel strips to the V-Pot. This is indicated by P P A A N N R R being displayed in the lower scribble strip row above the V-Pots.
  • Page 81 ClrPk is the HUI F1 function key and clears the Matrix and on-screen meter clip indicators. Fixed is the HUI F5 function key and toggles the V-Pot encoders between Fixed and Velocity sensitive modes when they are used to control a plug-in.
  • Page 82 Normally the first operation of a V-Pot mode soft key assigns a single parameter to the V-Pots (mixer view), which applies to all 16 tracks controlled from the Matrix Channel strips. Additional parameters can be selected using the Up and Down cursor keys above the jog wheel.
  • Page 83 Channel EQ is inserted automatically when you enter EQ Channel view. The EQ option mode offers additional control options including the ability to simultaneously control gain and frequency of the eight EQ bands via the Matrix faders and V-Pots. Plugin gives V-Pot control of any plug-ins inserted in the tracks.
  • Page 84 Mixer track to the V-Pots. The PageDn and PageUp soft keys navigate through the available parameter pages in the selected group. The fifth parameter function, Pan, selects the pan function for the 16 tracks controlled from the Matrix Channel strips to the V- Pots.

  • Page 85: Nuendo Default Profile

    U U t t i i l l i i t t y y SAVE Save UNDO Undo FOOT 1 Play Foot Switch FOOT 2 Record Foot Switch Further useful information will be found in the Mackie Control and Nuendo manual from Steinberg. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 86 Snap takes a snapshot of the current values of the Matrix faders, V-Pots and switches. Rest resets the Matrix faders, V-Pots and switches to the values saved in the last snapshot and sends these as MIDI data to the Workstation.
  • Page 87 Matrix centre section, below the digital scribble strip (shown right). The selected button lights to indicate that it is active. Layer 1 is active when none of the buttons is lit. If you wish to use Layer 1 and another layer is selected, press the lit button to return to Layer 1.
  • Page 88 A Profile defines which control protocol (HUI, MCU or CC) is used to control the DAW or MIDI device, and also includes its own five sets of soft keys set up for a specific DAW program. There are four default Profiles supplied with Matrix:...
  • Page 89 Profile which you wish to rename. Rename Rename Profile pop-up. Type a new name for the Profile into the pop-up and press OK. The Press to bring up the Profile’s name will change in the Profile list in the Profile Editor. Matrix Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 90: Disable Handshake

    S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g t t h h e e T T r r a a n n s s p p o o r r t t M M a a s s t t e e r r Normally Matrix will output transport commands to whichever DAW is assigned to the currently selected layer. However, if you are controlling more than one DAW, there may occasions when the Transport controls need to be locked to a specific DAW which is acting as the master timeline for any other DAWs being controlled.

  • Page 91: Soft Key Sets

    QWERTY commands which you might send from your computer’s normal keyboard, such as DAW quick MASTER/FOCUS keys. These keyboard commands are not sent via the Ethernet MIDI ports, but via the USB cable connecting Matrix to the computer. MIDI CC layers can only contain USB soft keys or Matrix commands.
  • Page 92 Save Save As button in order for them to become active on the Matrix control surface. Unsaved changes can also be cancelled using the Undo button. Switching between soft key sets will lose any unsaved changes, and a pop-up window will appear, offering the option of...
  • Page 93 Select the required command from the list, and its name will appear in the appropriate part of the tab’s soft key display. Soft key assignments must be saved before they become active in the Matrix soft keys. If there are any unsaved changes when you try to...
  • Page 94 Learn again to stop the recording, followed by to close the Keyboard Shortcut Setup box. Soft key assignments must be saved before they appear in the Matrix soft keys. First Key Modifier Selecting the First Key Modifier box before pressing...
  • Page 95 Once you have completed the soft key assignments within all the menus, deselect the Show Sub Keys box to return the window to normal operation. Soft key assignments must be saved before they become active on the Matrix console. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 96 Soft Key Set has been saved, the new names will appear in the Matrix soft key area. A A s s s s i i g g n n i i n n g g M M o o d d i i f f i i e e d d F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s t t o o S S o o f f t t K K e e y y s s Soft keys can be set up to send more than one command, enabling modifiers to be assigned to the same soft key as the function which they are modifying.
  • Page 97 The buttons in the tab are distinguished by the Matrix console labels above each button. The current button assignments are indicated below each button. If the button is currently unassigned, the label below the button will consist of six dashes.
  • Page 98 Matrix to have any USB or listed DAW command assigned to them. Both the HUI and MCU protocols contain dedicated codes for use with foot switches which actuate the DAW transport Play and Record functions. These are...
  • Page 99 C C o o n n f f i i g g u u r r i i n n g g C C C C L L a a y y e e r r s s When a CC Profile is assigned to a Matrix layer, CC messages are sent on Channel 1 of the first send port assigned to that layer.

  • Page 100: The Digital Scribble Strip

    In addition to the snapshots which can be taken of the Matrix control surface via Total Recall, snapshots can also be taken of the status of the CC values which are being sent to a MIDI device from Matrix. This is done using the three assignable soft keys in...
  • Page 101 The main part of the pop-up displays a representation of the Matrix digital scribble strip, with the channels’ CC numbers displayed in the top row in light yellow and the current label displayed in the bottom row in darker yellow. Clicking on the scribble strip in any channel will allow the channel label to be edited.
  • Page 102 Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration This page is intentionally almost blank Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 103 Play Foot Switch FOOT 2 Record Foot Switch Record Foot Switch Record Foot Switch Note that all USB key commands listed refer to the Logic or Nuendo/Cubase default command key mappings; see your DAW documentation for more details. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 104 C C o o m m m m a a n n d d s s o o f f t t K K e e y y L L a a b b e e l l l l i i n n g g The following list details the way in which each DAW protocol command is labelled in the Matrix soft keys. Non-standard...
  • Page 105 User User VSel 6 VSel 6 Shift Shift VSel 7 VSel 7 Option Option VSel 8 VSel 8 Control Ctrl Play Foot Switch PlayFS Record Foot Switch RecFS Read Read * Artist Talkback Switch Artist Write Write Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 106 Fader Group 5 FadGp5 Play Play Fader Group 6 FadGp6 Record Record Fader Group 7 FadGp7 Play Foot Switch PlayFS Fader Group 8 FadGp8 Record Foot Switch RecFS Undo Undo * Artist Talkback Switch Artist Redo Redo Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 107 Width Height including feet Depth excluding connectors Weight Heat Dissipation approximately Noise fanless Connector (DC power input) BICC 12-pin Male Matrix Power Supply Parameter Value Unit Notes Width Height including feet Depth excluding lead and connectors Weight Heat Dissipation approximately...
  • Page 108 THD < 0.0015% 0dBFs switchable between +18dBu and +24dBu Connections: source selectable from Matrix front panel between S/PDIF (TosLink optical) and AES-3 (female XLR) inputs. Sample rate 32kHz to 176.4kHz Dynamic range typically 116dB A-weighted, 111dB unweighted. Worst case 109dB unweighted THD <...
  • Page 109 M M a a t t r r i i x x T T a a b b l l e e t t o o p p c c u u t t o o u u t t Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 110 Appendix B - Technical Specifications Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 111 1 1 / / 4 4 ” ” J J a a c c k k Plug Pinout for headphone: Right channel Ring Left channel Sleeve Ground Pinout for footswitch: Control input (connect to 0V to activate) Tip(T) Ring(R) Sleeve(S) Ring Sleeve Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 112 Appendix C - Pinouts Matrix 25-way D pinouts Location: Matrix rear panel Connector Type: 25-way D-type female Circuit cold screen Channels 1–8, 9–16 Ext 1,2 Mon LS Artist out Rec, Mix F/Mon Channel 1 (9) Ext 1 Input L Mon Out L...
  • Page 113 Operating: < 0.2G (3 - 100Hz.) Non-operating, power off: < 0.4G (3 - 100Hz.) Shock Operating: < 2G (10mSec. Max.) Non-operating: < 10G (10mSec. Max.) Altitude (above sea level) Operating: 0 to 3000m Non-operating: 0 to 12000m Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 114 Appendix D - Environmental Specifications This page is intentionally almost blank Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 115 SD card in the back of the console: Download the latest Matrix update file. This is a Java (.jar) file. Change the suffix to .zip and use a zip program to open the file and extract the code.img file to an SD card (you will need an SD card reader).
  • Page 116 Appendix E - Software Updates This page is intentionally almost blank Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 117 I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n Matrix has been designed to require a minimal amount of user calibration or adjustment and requires no regular maintenance. In the unlikely event that you experience a technical problem, the quickest way to resolve the issue is for your local distributor to arrange a replacement part for you to fit.
  • Page 118 Matrix Registration We recommend that you register your Matrix console online, using the link below. Registering is free and ensures that you have access to SSL Technical Support via our on-line knowledgebase, software downloads from our website, and will also provide you with automatic email notifications regarding product updates: www.solid-state-logic.com/productregistration...
  • Page 119 SSL for repair. All parts and labour involved in the repair will be free of charge. Please note that the extended warranty excludes all shipping costs and that we cannot provide a substitute or temporary loan Matrix console during the repair period.
  • Page 120 Returned goods must be suitably packed in order to avoid damage in transit. We recommend that all packaging is retained in case you need to return or transport Matrix in the future. The packaging has been purposely designed to ensure that Matrix is adequately protected.
  • Page 121 I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n Matrix has been designed to require a minimal amount of user calibration or adjustment and requires no regular maintenance routine.
  • Page 122 All SSL assemblies (and in fact all components and items) have a unique part number. Sub assembly part numbers are generally 8 digits long (metalwork, drawings and documents can be 11 or 12 digits; the additional digits relate to revision level). Matrix...
  • Page 123 Once you confirmed the external connection to the console your first step is to refer to the Matrix Hardware Signal Flow Block Schematic. From this you will see that channel strips output passes through several stages of hardware before reaching the monitors.
  • Page 124 Using the same principle we will try to isolate the signal path further. Again referring to the Matrix block schematic sheet 2 you can see that the REC bus feed to the monitoring is taken from the 629508 assembly which is shaded blue on the left hand side of the diagram.
  • Page 125 Once again refer to the Matrix Control Block Schematic. From the diagram you can see that data bus for the left 629502XA assembly is connected to socket labeled ‘out’ on the right 629502XA assembly and the power is supplied from the left hand 629516X1 routing assembly.
  • Page 126 The SMPS is fitted with a protection fuse, however, this is not a user serviceable part. If this fuse fails there has been a severe power supply fault and the whole unit must be replaced. The Matrix external power supply contains no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt any maintenance. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 127 Access to all of Matrix’s assemblies is from the underside of the console and as such will require the console to placed face down, however, please read the instructions for the part to be removed fully before starting work as some assemblies require the removal of front panel knob caps and collars before the console is turned over.
  • Page 128 • Place the console face down on a protective surface. • Using a #1 Pozidrive screwdriver, remove the 33 pan head Pozi screws from the large base plate, including the four central screws. • Remove the baseplate. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 129 Slide the panel away from the console slightly and then rotate the panel so that the connectors lay against the underside of the console. • Align the holes in the rear panel with the inserts on the base of the console and secure in place with two of the previously removed pan head screws. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 130 Connect the fader to the 629502XA assembly, refer to adjacent faders for correct connector order . • Refit the back panel and rotate the console face upwards. • Finally, fit the knob cap and test for correct operation. • No user calibration of the fader is required. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 131 4 4 - - 6 6 2 2 9 9 5 5 0 0 2 2 X X A A S S o o l l o o a a n n d d C C u u t t s s P P a a n n e e l l R R e e p p l l a a c c e e m m e e n n t t • There are two 629502XA assemblies in the Matrix console, one for channels 1-8 the second for channels 9-16. Remove the knobs caps from the assembly to be removed.
  • Page 132 Follow instructions #1 and #2 for base plate and rear panel removal. • Disconnect all ribbon cable connections to the assembly. • Remove all pan Pozi screws. • Replace with new assembly, reassemble and test for correct operation. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 133 • Follow instruction #4 for 629506XA removal to reveal the display. • Remove the three pan Pozi screws and remove the assembly. • Fit new assembly and screw in place. • Reassemble and test for correct operation. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 134 8 8 - - 4 4 1 1 H H J J Y Y L L C C 2 2 S S m m a a l l l l C C e e n n t t r r e e S S e e c c t t i i o o n n R R e e p p l l a a c c e e m m e e n n t t • Follow instruction #5 for 629506XA removal to reveal the display. • Remove the two pan Pozi screws. • Fit new assembly and screw in place. • Reassemble and test for correct operation. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 135 Disconnect Loom J and the two master fader connections from the motion control assembly. • Remove the 12 screws securing the motion control assembly to the front plate. • Replace with new assembly and reassemble, take care when refitting the jog wheel to ensure free rotation. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 136 Remove the mounting plate, unplugging loom AB from the headphone assembly as you raise the panel. • Remove the screw securing the headphone PCB to the mounting plate. • Remove the nut from the headphone jack socket. • Fit the replacement assembly and reassemble the console. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 137 • Lift the buscard clear and unplug the remaining looms. • Early Matrix consoles were shipped with a terminating header inserted in socket PL2A of channel 1-8’s buscard. If fitted remove and fit to the replacement card. • When fitting the replacement buscard ensure that all four locking clips are in place and that all cards fully inserted.
  • Page 138 Follow instructions #1 and #2 for the removal of the base plate and rear panel. • Follow the instruction #11 for the removal of 629510X1 channel buscard. • The faulty module will be attached to the buscard, fit the replacement assembly to the buscard and reassemble. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 139 Lift the buscard clear and unplug the remaining looms. • When fitting the replacement buscard ensure that all four locking clips are in place and that all cards fully inserted. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 140 Follow instruction #1 for the removal of the base plate, unscrew and slide the rear panel backwards to gain access to buscards. • Follow the instruction for the removal of 629511X1 centre buscard. • The faulty module will be attached to the buscard, fit the replacement assembly to the buscard and reassemble. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 141 Remove the connecting looms. • Using a #1 Pozi-drive screwdriver, remove two fixing screws. • Remove the retaining nuts from each of the boards D type connectors using a 5.5mm nut spinner. • Lift the assembly clear. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 142 Remove the 9-way D-type retaining nuts from the GPIO and XRACK/DIAG connectors on the rear panel. • Remove all looms connected to the 629505XA assembly. • Remove four pan Pozi screws. • Lift the assembly clear of the console. • Fit the replacement card and reassemble. • Refit the SD memory card. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 143 Disconnect loom P. • Remove the screws from the AES and S/PDIF connectors on the rear panel. • Remove the faulty assembly and transfer the plastic pillar to the replacement part. • Fit the new assembly and reassemble. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 144 Remove four pan Pozi screws holding the 629505XA assembly in place and remove the assembly from the console. • Remove the remaining D-Type retaining nuts from rear of console’s centre section. • Unplug all looms connecting to the 629515X1 assembly. • Unscrew the three plastic pillars. • Replace the 629515X1 assembly and reassemble. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 145 • Remove the 10 nuts holding the assembly in place using a 5.5mm spanner or nut spinner. • Fit the replacement assembly and reassemble. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 146 • Remove the four nuts holding the assembly in place using a 5.5mm spanner or nut spinner. • Fit the replacement assembly and reassemble. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 147 Using a 6BA nut spinner or spanner remove the two brass fixing nuts from the rear of the VU meter to be replaced. • Fit the replacement part and reassemble. • Follow the calibration procedure on the next page. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 148 Locate the VU meter trim pot at the rear of the console. Using a trim tool, or small flat blade screwdriver, adjust the trim pot to align the left VU meter needle with the 0 VU legend. • Repeat for the procedure for the right meter. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 149 S S i i g g n n a a l l F F l l o o w w D D r r a a w w i i n n g g s s The following two pages of the Matrix Hardware Signal Flow Block Diagram depict how the various sub assemblies within Matrix interconnect and which audio functions they perform.
  • Page 150 Appendix G - Service Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 151 82S6MTS61A...
  • Page 152 82S6MTS62A...
  • Page 153 {}, which is the name found printed on the assembly’s PCB, adjacent to the connector and a loom reference which is physically labeled on each cable within the console. The exception to this are the ribbon cables on the LCD displays, these cables do not have a loom reference. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 154 Appendix G - Service Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 155 82S6MTW61A...
  • Page 156 All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, whether mechanical or electronic, without the written permission of Solid State Logic, Oxford, England. Solid State Logic has a policy of continual product enhancement and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.

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