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  • Page 1 Studer Micro Series SW Version 1.2 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate at the time of publica- tion. However, no responsibility is taken by us for inaccuracies, errors, or omissions, nor is any liability assumed for any loss or damage resulting either directly or indirectly from use of the information contained within it.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information For Your Own Safety and to Avoid Invalidation of the Warranty Please Read This Section Carefully ‡ 5HDG WKHVH LQVWUXFWLRQV ‡ .HHS WKHVH LQVWUXFWLRQV ‡ +HHG DOO ZDUQLQJV ‡ )ROORZ DOO LQVWUXFWLRQV ‡ 'R QRW XVH WKLV DSSDUDWXV QHDU ZDWHU ‡...
  • Page 4 Safety Information ‡ 3URWHFWLYH (DUWK *URXQG  *UHHQ<HOORZ 86 *UHHQ RU *UHHQ <HOORZ ‡ 1HXWUDO %OXH 86 :KLWH ‡ /LYH +RW  %URZQ 86 %ODFN $V WKH FRORXUV RI WKH ZLUHV LQ WKH PDLQV OHDG PD\ QRW FRUUHVSRQG ZLWK WKH FRORXUHG PDUNLQJV LGHQWLI\LQJ WKH WHUPLQDOV LQ \RXU SOXJ SURFHHG DV IROORZV ‡...
  • Page 5 Safety Information Safety Symbol Guide For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty, all text marked with these symbols should be read carefully. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove covers. No user-serviceable CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK parts inside.
  • Page 6 Installation General Installation Instructions Please consider besides these general instructions also any product-specific instructions in the “Installation” chapter of this manual. Unpacking Check the equipment for any transport damage. If the unit is mechanically damaged, if liquids have been spilled or if objects have fallen into the unit, it must not be connected to the AC power outlet, or it must be immediately disconnected by unplugging the power cable.
  • Page 7 Installation / EMC &ODVV , (TXLSPHQW 0DLQV 2SHUDWLRQ Should the equipment be delivered without a matching mains cable, the latter has to be prepared by a trained person using the attached female plug (IEC 320 / C13 or IEC 320 / C19) with respect to the applicable regulations in your country.
  • Page 8 EMC / Maintenance / ESD ‡ 8VH D V\VWHP JURXQGLQJ FRQFHSW WKDW VDWLVILHV WKH VDIHW\ UHTXLUHPHQWV (class I equipment must be connected with a protective ground conduc- tor) and that also takes into consideration the EMC requirements. When deciding between radial, surface, or combined grounding, the advantages and disadvantages should be carefully evaluated in each case ‡...
  • Page 9 ESD / Repair ‡ :KHQ SHUIRUPLQJ D UHSDLU E\ UHSODFLQJ FRPSOHWH DVVHPEOLHV WKH UHPRYHG assembly must be sent back to the supplier in the same packing material in which the replacement assembly was shipped. If this should not be the case, any claim for a possible refund will be null and void ‡...
  • Page 10 Repair / Disposal SMD Components Studer has no commercially available SMD components in stock for service purposes. For repair, the corresponding devices have to be purchased locally. The specifications of special components can be found in the service manual. SMD components should only be replaced by skilled specialists using appro- priate tools.
  • Page 11 Conformity Declarations of Conformity Class B Equipment - FCC Notice Warning ! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 12 Appendix CE Declaration of Conformity +DUPDQ ,QWHUQDWLRQDO ,QGXVWULHV 6WXGHU 3URIHVVLRQDO $XGLR *PE+ &+ 5HJHQVGRUI declare under our sole responsibility that the product 6WXGHU 0LFUR 6HULHV FRPSDFW 2Q$LU DQG 3URGXFWLRQ PL[LQJ V\VWHP VWDUWLQJ ZLWK VHULDO QR   WR ZKLFK WKLV GHFODUDWLRQ UHODWHV DFFRUGLQJ WR IROORZLQJ UHJXODWLRQV RI (8 directives and amendments ‡...
  • Page 13 Appendix Appendix 1: Air Temperature and Humidity General Normal operation of the unit or system is warranted under the ambient condi- tions defined by EN 60721-3-3, set IE32, value 3K3. This standard consists of an extensive catalogue of parameters, the most important of which are: ambient temperature +5...+40 °C, relative humidity 5...85% (i.e., no formation of condensation or ice);...
  • Page 14 Appendix evaporation (sublimation) may be expected; otherwise the system must be heated and dried while switched off. A system without visible internal formation of ice or condensation should be heated up with its own heat dissipation, as homogeneously (and subsequently as slow) as possible;...
  • Page 15 Appendix Appendix 2: Mains Connector Strain Relief For anchoring connectors without a mechanical lock (e.g. IEC mains connec- tors), we recommend the following arrangement: 3URFHGXUH The cable clamp shipped with your unit is auto-adhesive. For mounting please follow the rules below: ‡...
  • Page 16 Appendix Appendix 3: Software License Use of the software is subject to the Studer Professional Audio Software License Agreement set forth below. Using the software indicates your accep- tance of this license agreement. If you do not accept these license terms, you are not authorized to use this software.
  • Page 17 Reverse engineering is only permitted with the express consent of Studer. 5HYHUVH (QJLQHHULQJ The consent of Studer can be obtained but is not limited to the case in which the interface software can not be provided by Studer. In any case Studer has to be informed immediately upon complete or partial reverse engineering.

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Micro Series MICRO SERIES System Description ............................3 Introduction ................................3 Hardware ................................3 1.2.1 Micro Core ................................3 1.2.1.1 Front side connectors ..............................4 1.2.1.2 Front side status LEDs ...............................4 1.2.1.3 Rear side connectors ..............................5 1.2.1.4 Mains Power ................................5 1.2.2 Micro Fader................................6 1.2.2.1 Operating Elements..............................6 1.2.2.2...
  • Page 19 Micro Series 2.2.5 CR Monitoring options ............................41 2.2.6 Guest Monitoring options ........................... 42 L3 - The configuration level ..........................43 2.3.1 Channel config ..............................43 2.3.2 Bus Config ................................54 2.3.3 CR Monitoring Config ............................59 Settings view..............................63 Setup.................................83 Setting up the Network .............................83 Setting up the Micro Fader modules.........................83 Setting up the Monitoring..........................84 Setting up TB..............................86...

  • Page 20: System Description

    Eventough it has specific OnAir features, it can also be used as a versatile production mixer for many other applications. The Studer Micro Series can currently be used as a standalone unit, and later it will have the functionality to be part of a networked studio environment.

  • Page 21: Front Side Connectors

    Micro Series 1.2.1.1 Front side connectors USB for logging (not enabled in SW V1.0) USB for playback and recording WLAN antenna (not enabled in SW V1.0) The LED next to the playback and recording USB port becomes green after the inserted media has been performance-tested and is ready for operation. 1.2.1.2 Front side status LEDs The Core Status indication LEDs are described in the table below.

  • Page 22: Rear Side Connectors

    Micro Series 1.2.1.3 Rear side connectors 4 x balanced HQ Mic/Line inputs on XLR Discrete audio inputs 8 x balanced Line inputs on XLR 2 x AES3 with SFC on XLR 12 x balanced line out XLR Discrete audio outputs 2 x AES3 on XLR 2 x stereo headphones 2 x AES67/Dante (4 audio channels each)

  • Page 23: Micro Fader

    Micro Series 1.2.2 Micro Fader Up to two Micro Fader modules can be connected to one Micro Core - giving access to up to 12 faders. This allows professional Radio OnAir operation. Connection is via a single cat5 cable for communication protocol and power. 1.2.2.1 Operating Elements There are six non-motorized faders.

  • Page 24: Connectors

    Micro Series Except for the REC button and the ON button, the buttons can represent different functions. Each Micro Fader module features six none motorized faders at 36mm pitch. Faders Because the faders are not motorized, there is the need for an Auto Takeover mechanism that is an aid to manually synchronise fader positions between GUI and physical faders.

  • Page 25: Main Features

    Micro Series Main Features The Studer Micro Series mixer is fully loaded with mixer functionality : ‡  '63 FKDQQHOV ZLWK +3) (4 'H(VVHU &RPSUHVVRU 1RLVH *DWH DQG Automatic Gain Control ‡  [ 6WHUHR 3URJUDP %XV ZLWK %ULFNZDOO /LPLWHU ‡...

  • Page 26: Hookup Possibilities Via Network

    Micro Series Hookup possibilities via Network A very secure way to control the Micro Core is to use a wired LAN connec- Ethernet tion. An ethernet cable between your control PC/Laptop and the Micro Core’s network port 1 is all that is needed. This connection can also be made via a corporate network, or even via Internet.

  • Page 27: Hookup Possibilites Direct Gui Control

    Micro Series The Micro Core is able to produce its own WLAN, or with other words, it Internal Hotspot has its own WirelessAccessPoint (WAP). A control device can then simply join this WLAN and will be able to control the Micro Core without the need of any external network components.

  • Page 28: Applications

    Micro Series Applications 1.7.1 Hookup Diagram Application 1 - Radio OnAir Production Faderstart OnAir O nA O nA CD Recorder / Player o rd o rd er er Play Redlight R ed Flash Recorder / Player o rd ayer Tuner Control PC Contro Panel...

  • Page 29: Hookup Diagram Application 2 - Tv Onair Production

    Micro Series 1.7.2 Hookup Diagram Application 2 - TV OnAir Production Video Player 1 V id Vid d V id Video eo eo P la Player Video Player 2 V id V id V id Video eo e P la P la P la y er...

  • Page 30: Hookup Diagram Application 3 - Post Production

    Micro Series 1.7.3 Hookup Diagram Application 3 - Post Production R 128 Meter M et M et CR Mon CR Mon Speaker peake ake ke Speaker peake Voice Over Booth Tablet b le Reverb R ev Codec Micro Core WLAN Router W LA Control PC Contro...

  • Page 31: Gui Operation

    Micro Series GUI OPERATION The GUI operation concept of the Micro Series is organized in three levels : L1 - Operations level L2 - Options level L3 - Configuration level The Operation level is the top page of the GUI. Here, all controls which are needed for a DJ to run a live radio show are easily accessible.
  • Page 32 Micro Series Le t section Central section ight section The left section of the GUIs operation view displays the control elements that Left Section are selected by the view buttons in the central section. This section is the main working surface for the DJ. The section in the middle of the GUI provides the view buttons, elements for Central Section navigation, the OnAir indication, as well as the button to access the mixer...

  • Page 33: Mixer Channels

    Micro Series 2.1.2 Mixer Channels Before the channel view is explained, it is essential to understand the concept of having different channel roles. 2.1.2.1 Channel Roles All twelve DSP channels are identical. But every channel can be given a specific “role”. The role links specific functionality and operating elements to a channel, in order to make it capable of a specific task.

  • Page 34: Chan View

    Micro Series 2.1.3 Chan View The channel view shows the faderstrips of the mixers input channels. All twelve input channels are shown - by using the scroll buttons in the central section the operator can navigate to the desired faderstrips. Also swiping can be used on a touchscreen to navigate between the faderstrips.
  • Page 35 Micro Series channels with analogue inputs, OVL is illuminated as soon as the input level, before input calibration, reaches 0dBFS. The green signal indicator is illuminated as soon as the signal is > -40dB. The [3] SIG Indicator signal is captured after the INPUT processing block and therefore it is also influenced by the analogue gain as well as the digital input calibration of the channel.
  • Page 36 Micro Series The Mute button is intended for the use as a cough-button. It is only available [1] Mute button for channels of the role DJ. The Talk button allows the DJ to talk either to a Guest via the Guest’s head- [2] Talk button phone monitor - or to a N-1 output of a channel of the role “Input for sends”.

  • Page 37: Send View

    Micro Series 2.1.4 Send View The send view shows the mixers four send channels. Each of these four chan- nels can either be an Aux or N-1 send. Here, the send master faders can be operated. [1] Label The label display shows the send channels name. This name can be entered in the Options page of the send channel.

  • Page 38: Sum View

    Micro Series 2.1.5 Sum View The sum view shows the master faders of the program (PRG) - as well as the recording (REC) bus . [1] Label The label display shows the bus name. This name can be entered in the Options page of the bus.

  • Page 39: Play(Er) View

    Micro Series 2.1.6 Play(er) View The play(er) view changes the left section to show the player window. Media and playlist selection. [1] Media The title as well as the name of the artist is listed here. The blue progress bar [2] Title bars shows the current position in the title.

  • Page 40: Track Player Operation

    Micro Series and starts playback of a dedicated file from begin, regardless if any file is already playing or not. Note, that the fader must be open when using Play in order to make sure playback reaches program-, record and send buses. If the Stop button of a currently playing file is pressed, playback stops, the Track Player Channel is turned to Off.
  • Page 41 Micro Series The files are played back via the channel with the role “track”. The Track Player is controlled on Operation Level L1 of the Track Player Channel through the following elements : ‡ )DGHU6WDUW ‡ 1(;7 EXWWRQ ‡ 3)/ EXWWRQ ‡...

  • Page 42: Jingle Player Operation

    Micro Series of the file that will be played as next file. This file is marked as ‘next file to be played’. ‘next file to be played’ Without any interference of the operator, this file will be played when the current playing file has come to its end.
  • Page 43 Micro Series Only one jingle can be played at the time. Starting another jingle stops the currently playing jingle and starts the next one. 7KH -LQJOH VHFWLRQ LQ WKH 3/$< 9LHZ DOVR VKRZV DOO -LQJOH EXWWRQV DQG D 6WRS button. Starting Pressing a Jingle button triggers the following actions : /Restarting a jingle...

  • Page 44: Meter View

    Micro Series 2.1.7 Meter View The meter view shows the meter bargraphs of all input channels. Navigation is similar to navigating with the channel faders. Pre Fader Signal Level Post Fader Signal Level [1] Label The label display shows the send channels name. This name can be entered in the Options page of the send channel.

  • Page 45: 2.1.8 Central Section

    Micro Series 2.1.8 Central Section The central section of the main page hosts the following control elements : The On Air indicator is active when any of the input channels is on-air. [1] On Air Red Light Indicator A click or touch on this button leads to the Settings page where the basic [2] Settings configuration of the Micro Series is made.

  • Page 46: Right Section

    Micro Series 2.1.9 Right Section The right section of the main page hosts control elements for Watch, Record- ing, Snapshot handling, Metering and Monitoring. [ 0] [ 3] [ 2] The OnAir watch gives a permanent display of the current time and date. It [1] OnAir Watch can be NTP synchronized.

  • Page 47: Usb Recorder

    Micro Series a portable products to be used in different environments. Therefore the User Snapshot contains all required settings of a broadcast session. User Snapshots can be created, saved, loaded, renamed and deleted by the user at any time. Details see chapter 2.1.9.2.
  • Page 48 Micro Series Starts the recording. When the recording is on pause, another click/touch onto [3] Record Button the Record Button restarts the recording and appends the recorded audio to the current file. While recording, the Status Indication display shows the name of the cur- rently recorded file and the files current length.

  • Page 49: User Snapshots

    Micro Series 2.1.9.2 User Snapshots A User Snapshot contains all parameters of the system, except from the parameters of the Settings section. By Clicking/touching the Snapshot button, the snapshot options window opens and allows to load or save snapshots. With the buttons on the right side, snapshots can also be renamed or deleted. Recalls the selected User Snapshot and applies all parameters to the Micro [1] Load Core where channels that are currently OnAir are not affected.
  • Page 50 Micro Series ing channels. ‡ 2Q WKH 0LFUR )DGHU PRGXOH WKH EOXH EDFNOLJKW LV IODVKLQJ RQ DOO SHQGLQJ channels ‡ 7KH QDPH RI WKH PRVW UHFHQW ORDGHG VQDSVKRW LV IODVKLQJ DV ZHOO ‡ 7KH 6QDSVKRW 2SWLRQV GLDORJ OLVWV SHQGLQJ FKDQQHOV DQG WKH QDPH RI WKH most recently loaded snapshot.

  • Page 51: Tb External

    Micro Series 2.1.9.3 TB External There is one TB target, called TB to Extern. This target can be assigned to any of the physical output ports. This can be done in one of the Bus Config pages. See chapter 2.3.2. Please note that more than one output port can the target for TB to Extern.

  • Page 52: L2 - The Options Level

    Micro Series L2 - The options level 2.2.1 Channel options Channel options are entered by doubleclicking or touching the channel label Double-clicking on the name field allows the operator to enter a new channel [1] Icon and Name name. The icon is automatically chosen, depending on the channel role. Touching the AUTO CAL button starts the Automatic Gain Calibration [2] Auto Cal process.
  • Page 53 Micro Series The Pan On/Off button activates and deactivates the panning section. [4] Pan On/Off These buttons assign the input channel to the desired busses. [5] Bus assign buttons Pressing this button opens the configuration page of the current channel. [6] Config button There, the detailed channel configuration can be carried out, such as EQ parameter setting, Dynamics parameter setting, etc..Details see...
  • Page 54 Micro Series On channels of the role “Player”, there are two additional control elements : Automatic or Manual. This settings is the same as the mode setting in the [1] Player Mode player view. Media and playlist selection [2] Media Clicking or touching onto the Media field, opens up the media dialog.

  • Page 55: Bus Options

    Micro Series 2.2.2 Bus options Bus options are entered by doubleclicking or touching the send or bus label when in send or bus view Bus assign (for Sum and Aux busses) allows to assign all of the input chan- [1] Bus assign nels to the currently viewed bus.
  • Page 56 Micro Series Clicking or touching onto the area in the top right corner navigates back to [7] Back to operation view the operation view. Navigation to the option pages of other busses is provided on the bottom [8] Navigation channel navigation bar. The options page of the N-1 busses differs only in the source selection: Send signal Prg or Rec (for N-1 busses) [1] Source...

  • Page 57: Meter Options

    Micro Series 2.2.3 Meter options Doubleclicking the label in the meter view also opens the channel options 2.2.4 Snapshot options chapter 2.1.9.2. 1-40 Micro Series Document generated: 04.10.17 SW V1.2...

  • Page 58: Cr Monitoring Options

    Micro Series 2.2.5 CR Monitoring options By clicking/touching the CR Monitoring Options button, the CR monitor- ing panel is shown : With these buttons the source for the control room monitoring is chosen. The [1] CR monitoring source selector source is the same for the CR speakers and the CR headphones. The selected source is displayed on the source displays This button lets the operator manually cut the CR monitor.

  • Page 59: Guest Monitoring Options

    Micro Series [7] CR speaker level This rotary controls the level of the CR speakers. [8] CR headphones level This rotary controls the level of the CR headphones. This button navigates to the CR monitoring config page. [9] Config button 2.2.6 Guest Monitoring options By clicking/touching the Guest Monitoring Options button, the guest...

  • Page 60: L3 - The Configuration Level

    Micro Series L3 - The configuration level 2.3.1 Channel config Clicking/touching the Config button in the channel options view allows access to the channel config page. Six processing block selection tabs navi- gate to a channels different processing sections. The config page of the channels source section holds control elements nece- sarry to set the channels source selection.
  • Page 61 Micro Series Jingle Track Depending on the channel role, the channels control elements on the GUI are different. With these two buttons. test tone can be fed to the left and the right leg of the [4] Test tone channel. The test tone signal is defined in the “Settings”-page Clicking or touching onto this area navigates back to the Options page of this [5] Navigation back.
  • Page 62 Micro Series The config page of the channels input section holds control elements necesarry to set the channels input levels : If the channels source selection is a Mic source, then these three elements are provided on the left side of the page. Switches phantom power (48V) to the microphone on and off.
  • Page 63 Micro Series processing are found. Inverts the mono signal or the left channel of the stereo signal if turned On. [4] Phase [5] Input calibration This fader allows the operator to trim the signal by +/-18dB On stereo channels, in this section also a Mono button can be found. This button downmixes the stereo signal to mono : Mono=(Left+Right)-3dB This button sets all values of this processing block to the default values.
  • Page 64 Micro Series The config page of the channels de-esser section holds control elements necesarry to set the channels De-esser parameters : Activates the De-Esser when illuminated. [1] DeEsser On/Off A real time frequency analysis of the channels signal is computed and dis- [2] RTA played in the spectrum field of the De-Esser.
  • Page 65 Micro Series The config page of the channels eq section holds control elements necesarry to set the channels eq and high- and lowpassfilter : Activates the EQ when illumnated. [1] EQ On/Off Activates and deactivates the highpass filter. [2] Highpass filter On/Off Activates and deactivates the lowpass filter.
  • Page 66 Micro Series If either highpass- or lowpass circles are selected, the filter parameters are displayed instead of the EQ band parameters. Micro Series 1-49 Document generated: 04.10.17 SW V1.2...
  • Page 67 Micro Series The config page of the channels dynamics section holds control elements necesarry to set the channels compressor and gate parameters : [ 2] [ 0] Activates the compressor when illuminated. [1] Comp On/Off Activates the gate when illuminated. [2] Gate On/Off Selects either the Comp- or the Gate view.
  • Page 68 Micro Series unprocessed input signal. Sets the Softknee mode On and Off. The activated Softknee mode softens the [10] Softknee transition area around the threshold value. This button sets all values of this processing block to the default values. [11] Reset Opens the presets window for Compressor presets [12] Presets Here, the gate view is shown :...
  • Page 69 Micro Series blocking a signal, the attenuation must be a large value. If the attenuation is left at 0dB, the noise gate has no influence at all. This button sets all values of this processing block to the default values. [8] Reset Opens the presets window for Gate presets [9] Presets...
  • Page 70 Micro Series The config page of the channels pan section holds control elements necesarry to set the channels panning/balance : Pan/Bal depending wether mono or stereo channels Activates the panner when illuminated. [1] Pan/Bal On/Off [2] Pan/Bal Positions the signal between the left and the right leg of all stereo busses it is assigned to.

  • Page 71: Bus Config

    Micro Series The config page of the channels send section holds control elements necesarry to set the channels send levels : [1] Send levels These are the send levels of all input channels. Since the input channels are fed “post-fader” to the send bus, these send levels can be regarded as a trim function.
  • Page 72 Micro Series The config page of the busses Target section holds control elements necesarry to assign mixer internal sources to the output ports. Here, the sources for the 12 Line Out output ports can be assigned. This is [1] Line Out done by clicking/touching on the source.
  • Page 73 Micro Series The config page of the busses Output section holds control elements necesarry to calibrate the levels of the analog output ports. Here, the Max Level of the 12 Line Out output ports can be selected. This [1] Line Out setting defines the analog signal level for the highest possible internal signal of 0dBFS.
  • Page 74 Micro Series The config page of the N-1 busses Send section holds control elements necesarry to set the actual send levels of contributing channels - e.g. to set the mix. [1] Send levels These are the send levels of all input channels to the currrently chosen bus. Please note that the channel that we are currently configuring cannot be sent to its own send bus (N-1 concept, also called mix-minus) .
  • Page 75 Micro Series The config page of the AUX busses Send section holds control elements necesarry to set the actual send levels of contributing channels - e.g. to set the mix. Lets the user decide whether the signal should be sent to the Aux bus either [1] Pre/Post before or after the channals fader.

  • Page 76: Cr Monitoring Config

    Micro Series 2.3.3 CR Monitoring Config Clicking/touching the Config button in the CR Monitoring options view allows access to the CR config page. Five selection tabs navigate to the dif- ferent sections. The config page of the Source section holds control elements necesarry to selecte a source for two different purposes.
  • Page 77 Micro Series Allows to define the input port, where the external TB returns into the Micro [3] TB from Extern Core. This is the return signal of the external TB circuit. The send signal (TB to Extern) can be defined in the Target tab. 1-60 Micro Series Document generated: 04.10.17 SW V1.2...
  • Page 78 Micro Series On the Input tab of the CR Config page, the input parameters of the two selected source-signals can be set. If the selected source signal is a stereo signal, the Phase button is available. [1] Phase This button inverts the phase of the left chanel. Also for stereo sources - the Mono button mixes down the stereo signal to a [2] Mono mono signal.
  • Page 79 Micro Series The CR EQ tab displays a graphic equalizer (GEQ) that is inserted into the CR MON LSP signal path. It can be used to flatten undesired room resonances of the control room. Activates the GEQ when illuminated. [1] CR EQ [2] Left side This area displays an overview icon of the left side portion of the GEQ.

  • Page 80: Settings View

    Micro Series A real time frequency analysis of a selectable signal is computed and displayed [6] RTA in the spectrum field of the GEQ. This is a visual aid helping the operator to find the problematic areas of a specific source. [7] RTA Source This is the source selector for the signal that is fed into the RTA.
  • Page 81 Micro Series On the Network tab, the network states are shown and the network can be configured. Here the current status of the internal Hotspot is shown. [1] Hotspot status display The base unit of the OnAir Micro is able to produce its own WLAN, or with other words, it has its own Wireless Access Point (WAP).
  • Page 82 Micro Series Hotspot Configuration Page This page allows to enable or disable the internal Hotspot. Hotspot Enable/Disable The hotspot can use two different frequency ranges : 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wireless Frequency Service Set Identifier . This is the name of the WLAN, as it appears on any SSID device receiving this WLAN if SSID Broadcast is enabled..
  • Page 83 Micro Series Wi-Fi Configuration Page This page allows to enable or disable the Wi-Fi network. When the Wi-Fi is Enable/Disable enabled, the Hotspot is automatically disabled and vice versa. The Wi-Fi network can use two different frequency ranges : 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wireless Frequency The name of the WLAN that you would like to use must be entered here.
  • Page 84 Micro Series LAN Configuration Page Enable/Disable This page allows to enable or disable the LAN network. The LAN section can be active in addition to the Hotspot/Wi-Fi section. Address Lets you chose wether the IP address is automatically received from the net- work (DHCP), or wether it is a manually entered, fixed address.
  • Page 85 Micro Series Administrator Password Page Here, the password for the Network Config page access can be changed . The default password is : admin 1-68 Micro Series Document generated: 04.10.17 SW V1.2...
  • Page 86 Micro Series On the Clock Sync tab, the sampling rate as well as the sync options can be found. Sets the sampling rate to either 44.1kHz or 48 kHz. [1] Sampling Rate [2] Preferred Sync Source selection The mixer’s preferred sync source can be chosen here. As the standard, the internal sync generator is used.
  • Page 87 Micro Series On the USB Record tab, all necesarry parameters for the USB recording can be set. In this window all recorded files that are found on the USB media are shown. [1] Folder The folder where the recorded files are stored is called “Recordings”. If there is no such a folder on the USB media, it will be created automatically.
  • Page 88 Micro Series The Time tab hosts all controls to set the time settings of the mixer. Allows to select either an external NTP or the internal time reference. If NTP [1] Time Reference is selected, an additional field appears where the address of the NTP time server can be specified.
  • Page 89 Micro Series The Audio tab has controls for the PFL mode, internal test tone generator, setting of the analog I/O ports, TB cut and console initialisation. Selects the PFL behaviour. CUE mode lets the operator listen to the post-fader [1] CUE/PFL signals.
  • Page 90 Micro Series On the Meter tab, the parameters of the mixer internal metering can be set. [1] Headroom Sets the top, red area of the meter. The default value is 9dB, this means that meter values above -9dBFS are then displayed in red meter bar elements. [2] Operation Range This is the mid section of the meter where the signal is displayed in green meter bar elements.
  • Page 91 Micro Series The UI settings tab allows to switch the button assignment of the User Inter- face from default to US. The chosen mode is valid for the GUI as well as for the hardware Micro Fader module. Changes the button assignment mode. [1] Button Assignment Default 1-74 Micro Series...
  • Page 92 Micro Series The Snapshot tab allows to set snapshot recall options. [1] Fader This button allows to protect all input channel faders from snapshot recall. Please note that any channel fader that is On-Master, is protected from snap- Note : shot recall anyway - irrespective of this setting.
  • Page 93 Micro Series The GPI tab is the page where all general purpose input functions are con- figured and activated. 1 [2] Lets the operator activate the GPI. The button is illuminated when active. [1] On/Off [2] Dir The Polarity of the signal at the input pin: High=Active is positive-, Low=Active is negative polarity.
  • Page 94 Micro Series [5] Function Defines the function that is triggered from the GPI [6] Parameters Depending on the GPI Function, a parameter of the function can be chosen here. (E.g. a channel number). The two following tables show all Input Functions : Momentary only or momentary and latching functions : Function Argument 1...
  • Page 95 Micro Series The GPO tap is the page where all general purpose output functions are con- figured and activated. Lets the operator activate the GPIO. The button is illuminated when active. [1] On/Off [2] Dir The Polarity of the signal at the input pin: High=Active is positive-, Low=Active is negative polarity.
  • Page 96 Micro Series The following table shows all output functions : Function Argument 1 Argument 2 Argument 2 Description Channel1..12 CHANNEL ON Reflects the On/Off status of channels and sends. Send1..4 Channel1..12 Reflects the PFL On/Off status of channels, send and CHANNEL PFL Send1..4 EXVVHV...
  • Page 97 Micro Series The Desk Modules tap is the page where one or two Micro Fader modules can be configured to be used with the Micro Core. [1] MulticastGroup The multicast group address setting used for the communication to the Micro Fader modules can be entered here.
  • Page 98 Micro Series [10] State Shows the current Connection/Pairing state of Micro Fader modules within the network. Icon Description Paired to this Core - Connected Paired to this Core - disconnected Paired to this Core - connected, but different Cloud ID Not paired [11] Version The column indicates the Micro Fader module firmware version for each...
  • Page 99 Micro Series The System tab on the settings page displays current FW and HW versions and lets the operater reset the console to factory settings. Displays current Firmware, Hardware and Gateware version numbers. [1] Revision Status Resets the mixer to factory settings. [2] Factory Reset 1-82 Micro Series Document generated: 04.10.17...

  • Page 100: Setup

    Micro Series SETUP Setting up the Network To configure all network settings, please go to the Settings page. There, on the Network tab, you can configure the network settings to your work with your network environment. Please see in chapter 1.5 how the Micro Core can be used in a network, and then in chapter 2.4...

  • Page 101: Setting Up The Monitoring

    Micro Series of the Micro Fader module, all of the changed settings will be applied. It is necessarry to change the IP address of one Micro Fader module, if two Note : Micro Fader modules are to be used together. (This needs to be done before the Micro Fader modules can be assigned to the Micro Core.) The fader’s 0dB position can be calibrated.
  • Page 102 Micro Series The selectable sources for the monitoring sections are the following : CR MON LSP (L) CR MON LSP (R) CR MON LSP (M) These are the outputs of the CR monitoring section that are meant for a direct connection of an active loudspeaker.

  • Page 103: Setting Up Tb

    Micro Series With this option active, the current CR monitoring source gets replaced with PFL to Mon the PFL signal, as long as any PFL is active. This button mixes the stereo CR source down to a mono signal for both, CR Mono speakers and CR headphones.

  • Page 104: Setting Up N-1 / Sends

    Micro Series The DJ can use the Talk buttons on channels of the role “Guest” and “Inputs The DJs TB possibilities for Send” and talk to the Studio guests and outside sources such as a telefone guest. These Talk buttons automatically appear on the GUI. They are meant to be used by the DJ and therefore use the DJ Mic Input as the source signal.
  • Page 105 Micro Series There are many mixer internal functions and states that can activate a GPO : GPO’s Mixer internal functions that can switch a GPOutput are called Output Func- tions. Please refer to the table in chapter 2.4 for a complete description of all Output Functions.

  • Page 106: Setting Up Dante

    Micro Series Setting up Dante To control and setup the Dante network, please use the Dante Controller software that can be downloaded under : https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller Within the Dante Controller software, all network devices are displayed in a matrix and you can make the signal routing from and to the different devices. Within the Micro Core, the received Dante streams are available from the input ports AES67/DANTE #1 - 8.

  • Page 107: Emergency Factory Reset

    Micro Series Emergency factory reset The following scenario executes a full reset including reloading the factory Full factory reset firmware and factory default settings : Connect a USB keyboard to the Micro Core’s GUI connectors. Step 1 During startup, as soon as the CORE LED lights up, press the F12 key. Step 2 (Press the key in the same way as on a personal computer to enter it’s BIOS settings.)

  • Page 108: Blockdiagram

    Micro Series BLOCKDIAGRAM Micro Series 1-91 Document generated: 04.10.17 SW V1.2...

  • Page 109: Technical Specifications

    Micro Series TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ic Line Inputs Conditions Details Value General Conditions: Gain setting 15 dBu 0 dB unless otherwise noted Input Level ange Max. level @ 0dB , 86 one-dB steps –60 to +26 dBu  NŸ Input Impedance +0 dB / –0.3 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Fre uency esponse...

  • Page 110: Glossary

    Micro Series GLOSSARY Automatic Gain Control Also AES/EBU - is a standard interface for digital audio. A stereo audio signal AES3 on a single XLR cable. Auxiliary mix - an additional mix possibility (four on the Micro Core) that can be independent of the main PRG master (PRE-Fader Aux) - or that is also taking the channel fader level into account (POST-Fader Aux).
  • Page 111 Micro Series When a channel’s audio signal is not going to the PRG master - this channel Off Air is Off Air. When a channel’s audio signal is being fed to the PRG master, this channel On Air is On Air. When a channel’s audio signal is either on PRG or REC master output On Master Signal overload indication of a channel.

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