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Gray|328 and Gray 328|MXE
Digital Audio Mixer
Operator's Guide
Software Version: 3

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  • Page 1 Gray|328 and Gray 328|MXE Digital Audio Mixer Operator’s Guide Software Version: 3...
  • Page 2 Revision 7: November, 2012 Copyright © Renegade Labs, Inc. 2005 - 2012. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any languages in any form by any means without the written permission of Renegade Labs.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operator’s Guide Table of Contents About this Operator’s Guide ..................5 Overview of the Gray|328 Mixer ................... 6 Overview of the Gray|328 ..................6 About the Gray|328 ....................7 Gray|328 Audio Block Diagram ................9 Control Descriptions ....................10 Control Panel Overview ..................10 The Gray|328 Control Panel Layout ..............
  • Page 4 Locking a Fader ....................94 Auto To/Auto From Mode ..................95 ESAM II Commands ....................99 USB Register Management (Gray 328|MXE only) ............. 100 USB Register Management Overview ..............100 Register Management Menu ................100 Transfer Registers To/From USB Memory Device ..........100 Deleting Registers ....................

  • Page 5: About This Operator's Guide

    Operator’s Guide About this Operator’s Guide Welcome to the Gray|328 and Gray 328|MXE digital audio mixers! The Gray|328 and the Gray 328| operations are exactly the same other than the Gray 328| includes the ability to transfer registers to and from a USB memory device.

  • Page 6: Overview Of The Gray|328 Mixer

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Overview of the Gray|328 Mixer Overview of the Gray|328 The Gray|328 digital audio mixer is designed for use in professional linear video edit suites. Note The Gray|328 is a self-contained standalone mixer whereas the Gray 328|MXE has a separate audio engine chassis connected to a separate Gray control panel via a Ethernet cable.

  • Page 7: About The Gray|328

    Operator’s Guide • Digital inputs may be AES or SD/HD SDI (serial digital with embedded audio). • Accepts up to 32 input channels with optional input modules. • Auto To/From allows access to all 32 input channels from the edit system.
  • Page 8 Renegade Labs Gray|328 • Cut and transition (dissolve) capability • Additional monitoring functions. Can monitor either program outputs, record returns, or preview via solo mode. • Ability to designate some inputs as record returns, independent of faders, for monitoring the recorded mixer output.

  • Page 9: Gray|328 Audio Block Diagram

    Operator’s Guide Gray|328 Audio Block Diagram The following diagram represents the audio flow through the Gray|328 Digital Audio Mixer. Figure 2. Flowchart for Gray|328 Overview of the Gray|328 Mixer Page 9...

  • Page 10: Control Descriptions

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Control Descriptions Control Panel Overview The control panel provides access to the many features of the mixer. Intelligent software helps cut down on the number of button presses you need to get the job done. Buttons with multiple functions expand the mixer’s capability.

  • Page 11: Display Controls

    Operator’s Guide Display Controls Figure 4. Display Controls The Display Controls include the LCD display, supported by buttons and knobs that allow you to navigate through and make selections within the Views and Menus that appear on the display. The Views and Menus allow you to keep track of how your mixer is set up, View characteristics of input signals, make changes to your mixer’s setup, and apply effects to audio (also see “Introducing Views and Menus”...

  • Page 12: Monitor Control Section

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Monitor Control Section Figure 5. Monitor Control Section The Monitor controls allow you to precisely configure your monitoring environment. Monitor Knob The Monitor Knob is for setting the monitor output level. Turning the knob clockwise raises the output level; turning the knob counterclockwise lowers the output level.
  • Page 13 Operator’s Guide Note The level of the headphone output is independent of the Monitor knob setting or MUTE button state. See “Adjusting the Headphone Output“ on page 38 for more information regarding the headphone output. Gray|328 Monitor Section Block Diagram The following diagram represents how the Gray|328 monitoring section works with regards to the SOLO, PGM, and Record Returns.

  • Page 14: Button, Pan, And Fader Rows

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 When the PGM OUT button is active (lighted), the metering and monitor outputs are from the program outputs. When the PGM OUT button is inactive (off), monitor outputs are from either the soloed fader(s) or the Record Return inputs, as determined by the state of the SOLO button.

  • Page 15: Fader Strips

    Operator’s Guide Fader Strips A fader strip comprises a fader, a unity LED, a Pan Pot, a Preset button, a Program button, and a Select button. Figure 7. Fader Strips Fader The fader adjusts the output audio level of its stereo inputs. The fader ∞...
  • Page 16 Renegade Labs Gray|328 • The Unity LED is red when the physical position does not match the audio position. • The Unity LED is yellow when the audio level is at unity. • The Unity LED is off when the physical position matches the audio position and the audio level is not at unity.

  • Page 17: Master Fader

    Operator’s Guide Select Button The Select button has various functions with regard to its associated fader, for example: • Selecting the fader for certain operations, for example applying audio effects. • Bringing up menus for making changes to the fader’s audio input signals.

  • Page 18: Multi-Function Keypad

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 When the master fader is set to 0dB (the top of its travel), the program output audio will be at unity gain with respect to the levels from individual faders. When the Master Fader is brought down, the program output gain will be reduced by the amount of fader attenuation.

  • Page 19: Cut/Tran Buttons

    Operator’s Guide The Multi-Function Keypad is laid out to correspond with the input module slots, labeled A, B, C, and D on the rear panel of the mixer. Small buttons that light represent the possible stereo channels (1/2, 3/4, etc.) In addition, the keypad is numbered down its middle with numerals 1 through 8, for using the keypad to indicate or select program outputs.
  • Page 20 Renegade Labs Gray|328 CUT Button The CUT button cuts (using a ½ frame dissolve) any audio on the Program bus to any audio that is on the Preset bus. The Program and Preset button lamps on the fader(s) involved will toggle from one bus to...

  • Page 21: Introducing Views And Menus

    Operator’s Guide Introducing Views and Menus The LCD screen on the Gray|328 can display control panel configurations and many signal conditions. It can also display menus that allow you to make changes. There are two types of displays, Views and Menus. Views vs.

  • Page 22: Navigating Views And Menus

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 • Monitor Mode Menus. These allow you to set the output matrix that feeds the monitor outputs. The Monitor Mode Menus are described in Setting up the Monitor Mode on page 75. Monitor Mode Menus are activated by pressing the MODE button in the Monitor section of the control panel.
  • Page 23 Operator’s Guide Figure 15. Example Menu with Soft Knobs In this menu, frequency is adjusted using the Upper Soft Knob, and gain is adjusted using the Lower Soft Knob. The position at the right side of the display, with arrows, indicates that soft knobs are to be used. The vertical position indicates which soft knob to use.

  • Page 24: Lcd Views

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 LCD Views This section describes the LCD Views on the Gray|328. LCD View Tree The following diagram represents the LCD views on the Gray|328. Figure 16. LCD Views Overview The LCD Views on the Gray|328 allow you to observe the current status of the entire mixer.

  • Page 25: Main View

    Operator’s Guide Main View The Main View indicates current status for each of the eight fader strips. Information shown includes the following: • Input assignment • Effects status • Input levels (pre-fader) • Pan position • Transition bus status • Preview switch (PGM OUT) status •...
  • Page 26 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Pan Position Indicator The Pan Position indicator on the Main View shows whether the pan is to the left or to the right. Following are examples of various indications. Figure 21. Main View, Pan Indicator Examples Note When left and right arrow indicators are both on, the physical position of the pan pot does not match the audio position.
  • Page 27 Operator’s Guide TRAN and PGM OUT Indicators The TRAN and PGM OUT indicators on the Main View show which buses are currently involved in a transition and which buses are currently being monitored. Figure 23. Main View, TRAN and PGM OUT Indicators During a transition the TRAN indicator displays which ●...

  • Page 28: Route View

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Route View The Route View shows the current input-to-output routing assignments for each fader. To access the Route View, press the ROUTE soft button in any other View. Note See “Setting Up Fader Output Routing” on page 56 for information on how to change fader output routing.

  • Page 29: Meter View

    Operator’s Guide Meter View The Meter View for Gray|328 shows the audio levels for each Program output, the Solo bus, or Record Return inputs. This is the same audio that is feeding the Monitor matrix. To access the Meter View, press the METER soft button in any other View.
  • Page 30 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Figure 28. Meter View with Loudness Monitoring With Loudness Monitoring enabled the Meter View also now shows the measured Loudness level in LUFS (Loudness Units Full Scale) and the Peak Level in dBFS. The METER soft-button allows for control of the...

  • Page 31: Fader Level View

    Operator’s Guide Fader Level View The Fader Level View displays both the actual audio level in dB for the faders and monitor knob and it displays the audio offset, the fader and pan pot physical positions versus actual audio level positions recalled from memory during a memory recall (refer to “Memory Save/Recall”...

  • Page 32: System Adjustments And Information Display

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 System Adjustments and Information Display Overall system adjustments are made using the System Menus. System Menu Tree The following diagram represents the System Menu Tree on the Gray|328. Figure 30. System Menu Tree Accessing the System Menus To access the System Menus, press the MENU button on the control panel.

  • Page 33: Adjusting Transition And Rate

    Operator’s Guide As a general rule, while in the System Menu you can exit the menu and save your changes by simply pressing the control panel MENU button again. Adjusting Transition and Rate The Rate Menu is used to adjust transition rates for the TRAN button and to enable or disable which bus is involved in a transition or cut.

  • Page 34: Enable/Disable Tone

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Press the CANCEL soft button to cancel any setting changes. Enable/Disable TONE The TONE soft button will enable or disable TONE on the Program bus. When TONE is enabled the TONE button will appear in reverse video.

  • Page 35: Making Digital Audio Adjustments

    Operator’s Guide Figure 34. Sync Reference Menu To select a reference sync signal: 1. Press the MENU button to bring up the System Menu. 2. Press the MORE button to bring up the second level of System Menu. 3. Press the REF button to bring up the SYNC REFERENCE Menu. 4.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Panel Setting

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 3. Press the AUDIO button to bring up the DIGITAL AUDIO Menu. 4. Use the Upper Soft Knob to adjust the digital reference level. The level can be adjusted from -20dBFS to -12dBFS in 2dB steps. The Digital Reference Level box in the menu will change as you select different levels.
  • Page 37 Operator’s Guide Figure 36. Panel Adjust Menu, LED Intensity To adjust the panel LED intensity: 1. Press the MENU button to bring up the System Menu. 2. Press MORE twice to display the third level of the System Menu. 3. Press PANEL to bring up the PANEL ADJUST Menu. 4.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Headphone Output

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Note When a mode is changed to any state other than NORMAL a warning message will be displayed on the Status LCD when that mode is attempted to be changed from the panel. Mode states are stored in memory registers.
  • Page 39 Operator’s Guide Figure 38. Multi-Function Keypad in Headphone Output Routing To change headphone output routing: 1. Press the MENU button to call up the System Menu. 2. Press MORE twice to display the third level of the System Menu. 3. Press the HD-PH soft button to display the Headphone Menu. 4.

  • Page 40: Displaying System Information

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 5. Press the EXIT soft button to exit the Headphone Menu and return to the System Menu. Displaying System Information The Info Menu displays various information about the system, such as software version, operating temperature and the mixer's IP address.
  • Page 41 Operator’s Guide Note The soft buttons “SELECT” and “CHANGE” only function with an optional output module installed that have configuration settings possible. To configure the Output Functionality: 1. Press the MENU button to call up the System Menu. 2. Press MORE 3 times to display the fourth level of the System Menu. 3.
  • Page 42 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Figure 42. Output Function Menu, Analog Output installed Figure 43. Output Function Menu, SDI Output installed Optional SD/HD SDI Embedder output module configuration: The SD/HD SDI (Serial Digital Interface) Embedder output module is an 8 channel output module that will embed into either SD (Standard Definition) or HD (High Definition) signals.
  • Page 43 Operator’s Guide To embed audio into SDI audio groups: 1. Enter into the Output Function Menu as previously described. 2. Press the SELECT soft button to toggle to the desired outputs. The current selection will be displayed in reverse video. 3.
  • Page 44 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Adjusting SDI Output SRC Controls The Sample Rate Converter (SRC) control is used to bypass or enable the SRC on the SDI output module.  BYPASS indicates that the SRC is not in the audio path. This is the default setting.

  • Page 45: View And Adjusting Module Parameters

    Operator’s Guide View and Adjusting Module Parameters The Module menu displays module status and allows for adjusting module parameters. Figure 45. Module Menu The Module menu is divided into four areas, one for each module slot in the Gray|328. Along the top, the menu shows the type of module currently installed.
  • Page 46 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Errors detected in the signal Signal present with the validity bit cleared. Signal present that is slipping with respect to the Gray|328 master clock Signal with emphasis Signal that is all zeros (Digital Silence) Signal present in consumer mode.
  • Page 47 Operator’s Guide Signal present with the validity bit cleared. Signal with emphasis Signal that is all zeros (Digital Silence) Signal present in consumer mode. Table 4. AES-SRC Module Symbols Adjusting the AES-SRC Input Module There are 4 controls, SRC:12 34 56 78, to enable or bypass the Sample Rate Converters (SRC) on this module for each audio pair independently.
  • Page 48 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Figure 49. SDI Module Detail There are 4 positions in the display to the right of INP: for a letter or symbol indicating what the nature of the input signal is for each pair. Below is a table explaining each possible symbol: Symbol Meaning Normal Audio signal present.
  • Page 49 Operator’s Guide Press the CANCEL soft button to abort the operation. Note Module menu settings are not saved in the standard memory registers however, they are saved in non-volatile memory and will survive power cycles. Adjusting SDI SRC Controls The Sample Rate Converter (SRC) control is used to bypass or enable the SRC on the SDI input module.

  • Page 50: Loudness Monitoring

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Figure 50. Analog6 Module Detail Loudness Monitoring The Blue|328 includes the ability to monitor the loudness level of the audio using using ITU-R BS.1770-2 gated algorithm. The LOUD menu allows the user to specify what channels are included in the loudness measurements and enables/disables the Loudness Monitoring.
  • Page 51 Operator’s Guide • EXIT: Press the Exit soft-button to exit the Loudness Menu. • SELECT MODE: The Select Mode soft-button allows the Loudness Monitoring to either follow the current Monitor Mode or allows for custom setups with Manual Mode. Loudness Menu Manual Mode The Loudness Menu allows custom loudness setups to be created using the Manual Mode.
  • Page 52 Renegade Labs Gray|328 The Loudness Menu keypad uses the “L” side only for making selections of Program Output Buses. Only a single Program output selection is permitted per Loudness channel. In the above example the “L” loudness channel is selected and Program Output 1 is currently selected.

  • Page 53: Making Fader Assignments

    Operator’s Guide Making Fader Assignments This section describes the steps involved in assigning a stereo input pair to a fader. Remember all input faders on the mixer are stereo. You can assign just one input channel to a fader if needed, refer to “Appendix B: Assigning Single Channels“...
  • Page 54 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Figure 54. Fader Select Buttons 2. If the selected fader already has an input assigned to it, press ASSIGN to go to the Fader Assignment Menu. If the selected fader currently has no input assigned to it, the Fader Assignment Menu automatically appears.
  • Page 55 Operator’s Guide Figure 56. Multi-Function Keypad for Fader Input Assignment Note that there are four areas in the Multi-Function Keypad and labeled “A In”, “B In”, “C In” and “D In.” These correspond to the four input card slots on the back of the mixer. Each area has four buttons, which correspond to the four possible input pairs.

  • Page 56: Setting Up Fader Output Routing

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 The display changes to indicate your selection. Refer above to Figure 45 which shows Fader 1 with Input A, channels 1 and 2 assigned to it. Clearing an input assigned to a fader 1. Press the Select button for the desired fader.
  • Page 57 Operator’s Guide Figure 59. Multi-Function Keypad for Output Routing The LEDs on the Multi-Function Keypad, as well as the Route Menu, indicate current output routing. As you make routing changes, the Multi-Function Keypad LEDs and the Route Menu display will follow. 3.
  • Page 58 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Fader # Default Output Routing 1 / 2 3 / 4 5 / 6 7 / 8 1 / 2 3 / 4 5 / 6 7 / 8 Table 6.Default Fader Output Routing Notes The cancel and reset options do not appear on the display until you make a change to the existing routing.

  • Page 59: Applying Audio Effects

    Operator’s Guide Applying Audio Effects A comprehensive range of audio effects is available on your Gray|328 mixer. The following diagram represents the Select Menu Tree on the Gray|328 which is used for applying audio effects. Figure 60. Select Menu Tree Here are some general instructions: •...

  • Page 60: Applying Equalization

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Applying Equalization The Gray|328 provides you with excellent equalization (EQ) controls. You can adjust any or all inputs via the 3-band (low, mid, high) equalizer. These parameters are variable with several choices of Q (width) adjustment as well. The display provides immediate visual feedback as you make adjustments.
  • Page 61 Operator’s Guide 4. Choose the equalization band you wish to adjust by pressing the Band Select soft button (next to the ON button) repeatedly until the name of the desired band appears. Figure 62. Equalization Menu: Band Selection In the figure above, the middle equalization band has been selected, indicated by M-BAND displayed on the screen.

  • Page 62: Applying Dynamics

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Figure 65. EQ Menu: Notch Display 8. To accept the current equalization settings, deselect the fader's Select button. Press CANCEL to exit and restore the previous settings. This will return you to the Main View. You can also adjust the EQ settings for more than one fader at a time.

  • Page 63: Overview Of Dynamics Controls

    Operator’s Guide Since there is only one sidechain for both left and right channels, there is no way to adjust the two channels independently. Overview of Dynamics Controls Dynamics controls operate on a channel pair and consist of an expander and a compressor/limiter.
  • Page 64 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Figure 67. Dynamics Menu: Overview The Dynamics Menu comprises the following main areas: • Meter/Output Section • Compressor/Limiter Section • Expander Section Dynamics Menu, Meter/Output Section The Dynamics Menu incorporates stereo meters and a gain reduction meter. These meters allow you to immediately see the effect of changes you make to the dynamics.
  • Page 65 Operator’s Guide Figure 69. Dynamics Menu: Fader Channel Indicator Dynamics Menu, Compressor/Limiter Section The Compressor/Limiter section provides immediate feedback on the four control adjustments: Threshold, Ratio, Attack, and Release. Figure 70. Dynamics Menu: Compressor/Limiter Section Dynamics Menu, Expander Section The Expander section provides the ability to adjust the Threshold, Ratio, Attack, and Release.
  • Page 66 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Because this button is a toggle, you can turn the dynamics on or off as you adjust to hear the effects of your adjustments as you work. Note Holding the ON button down for three seconds turns Dynamics off and restores the default settings.
  • Page 67 Operator’s Guide 3. Press YES to copy the dynamics settings so all selected faders can be adjusted at the same time. Press CANCEL if you do not wish to adjust dynamics settings for the multiple faders. 4. Follow steps 5-8 above to adjust the dynamics for the selected faders. Applying Audio Effects Page 67...

  • Page 68: Applying Audio Delay

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Applying Audio Delay The Gray|328 incorporates the ability to delay the audio for solving issues relating to lip-sync where the audio must be delayed to match the video. The input delay is adjusted by video frames. The maximum video frame...
  • Page 69 Operator’s Guide Figure 75. Delay Menu: Ganged Faders Note Multiple channels can be selected separately from using the GANG feature by using the select row. Simply select the faders on which you wish to adjust the delay and adjust the delay value as outlined above. Applying Audio Effects Page 69...

  • Page 70: Applying Phase Reversal

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Applying Phase Reversal The Gray|328 allows you to do a 180° phase reversal on the left channel of a fader by the simple push of a button. Note Before you can adjust the phase, you must assign inputs to the desired fader.

  • Page 71: Enabling Clean Feed

    Operator’s Guide Enabling Clean Feed The Gray|328 allows you to send a fader's audio cleanly through the mixer without any additional effects applied. This is quite useful for making dubs. Notes Before you can turn Clean Feed on, you must assign inputs to the desired fader.
  • Page 72 Renegade Labs Gray|328 The menu displays the CLEAN soft button in reverse video when Clean Feed is on. The words CLEAN FEED appear in the Main Menu to indicate a fader has clean feed on. Figure 77. Main Menu: Clean Feed Indicator...

  • Page 73: Adjusting Input Gain Trim

    Operator’s Guide Adjusting Input Gain Trim The trim feature allows you to adjust the input level gain on a pair of inputs assigned to a fader. Note Before you can adjust the input gain trim, you must assign inputs to the desired fader.

  • Page 74: Monitoring Control

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Monitoring Control Monitoring control on the Gray|328 gives you the ability to monitor the mixer's Program bus, the Solo bus, or the Record Returns. The Monitoring controls are shown below. Figure 79. Monitor Control Section Monitoring Program Bus 1.

  • Page 75: Monitoring Record Returns

    Operator’s Guide 7. Make sure the MUTE button is disabled. 8. Make sure the Monitor knob is adjusted properly. Monitoring Record Returns 1. Ensure that Record Returns have been properly configured. Refer to “Assigning Record Returns“ on page 88 for details. 2.
  • Page 76 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Mono Mode Description In Mono mode, the monitor matrix is set up for a monaural mix of all eight monitor input channels to monitor outputs 1 and 2. The following shows the Mono Mode screen. Figure 81. Monitor Mode: Mono Screen...
  • Page 77 Operator’s Guide Figure 84. Monitor Mode: 8-Channel Screen Surround Sound Mode Description Surround Sound modes provide three default track assignments used for surround sound. The Upper Soft Knob is used to rotate through the three surround sound modes. The track assignments are indicated at the bottom of the display.
  • Page 78 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Surround Sound Dowmmix The DownMix button on the Surround Sound mode menus will simulate a stereo downmix or Lo/Ro (Left only/Right only) when in one of the various 5.1 Surround Sound modes. Using the SELECT OUTPUTS soft-knob...
  • Page 79 Operator’s Guide Figure 91. Surround Sound 2 Downmix L/R The Surround Sound 3 Downmix modes are as follows: Figure 92. Surround Sound 3 Downmix Lt/Rt Figure 93. Surround Sound 3 Downmix L/R User Mode Description and Setup The User Mode allows you to set up two custom monitor matrix configurations (USER 1 and USER 2).
  • Page 80 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Figure 95. Monitor Mode: User 2 Screen Lets take USER 2 MODE for an example. Notice that channels 1 and 2 of the monitor matrix are highlighted in the display. Figure 96. Monitor Mode: User 2 Screen, Detail Also, the Multi-Function Keypad LEDs correspond to the active crosspoints shown on the display.
  • Page 81 Operator’s Guide To change the current monitor routing for program outputs 1 and 2: 1. Use the Multi-Function buttons to select any output configuration you wish. For example, if you would like to mono the output of channels 1 and 2, so that whatever is going out on program output bus 1 will go out to monitor outputs (speakers) 1 and 2, press the Multi-Function Keypad buttons so they end up like this:...
  • Page 82 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Figure 99. Monitor Mode: User 2 Mode, Detail #2 2. To switch to another set of monitor input channels, rotate the Lower Soft Knob, labeled “SELECT CHANNELS.” As you rotate the knob, the display will highlight the next set of channels. The Multi-Function Keypad buttons will follow the display.

  • Page 83: Memory Save/Recall

    Operator’s Guide Memory Save/Recall The Gray|328 allows you to take up to 200 snapshots of the mixer’s settings, and recall them. At each memory save, the current control panel settings are stored in a register. During recall, the settings stored in a register are applied to the control panel.

  • Page 84: Memory Save/Recall Operations

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Memory Save/Recall Operations Figure 102. Memory Save/Recall: Multi-Function Buttons The Register menu allows for register naming, register saves, and register recalls. The Register menu also indicates if the register is in use or if the register is empty.
  • Page 85 Operator’s Guide Figure 104. Register Menu If the register is already used REGISTER EXISTS will appear. If a different or empty register is desired either scroll using the upper soft knob or select a different register button with the Multi-function Keypad.
  • Page 86 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Note The difference between the recalled audio position and the current fader and pan pot positions is the audio offset. • You may now change the controls as desired to move on from the recalled mixer setup.

  • Page 87: Esam Ii Control

    Operator’s Guide ESAM II Control Introduction The Gray|328 mixer can be controlled by a video editing system using the ESAM II serial protocol. ESAM II (Edit Suite Audio Mixer protocol Serial II) is an industry-standard language that allows video editing systems to control audio mixers.

  • Page 88: Assigning Record Returns

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Assigning Record Returns Record returns are outputs of the record VTR machine after the results of mixing have been recorded. These can be monitored for quality assurance. The REC Menu, in conjunction with the Multi-Function Keypad, is used to select which inputs feed the record returns.
  • Page 89 Operator’s Guide Figure 108. REC Menu Keypad Auto Record The Gray|328 has the ability to automatically select what inputs feed the Record Returns from the Edit Controller. By assigning a set of inputs to the same crosspoint number as the Record VTR, the Gray|328 will automatically select these inputs for the Record Returns when the Edit Controller selects the Record VTR.

  • Page 90: Assigning Esam Ii Crosspoints

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Assigning ESAM II Crosspoints The CROSSPOINT SETUP Menu is used to assign inputs to ESAM II editor system crosspoints and to display the current crosspoint settings. Figure 109. CROSSPOINT SETUP Menu for 4-channel editing The Crosspoint Setup Menu is divided into 5 sections. Four of the sections follow the input card slots A –...
  • Page 91 Operator’s Guide Note Edit system selections of crosspoints always follows the associated input pair(s), not the physical faders. Assign the necessary number of input pairs to a single crosspoint number for the audio channels to be edited, i.e., 1 input pair to 1 crosspoint # for 2-channel editing, 2 input pairs to 1 crosspoint # for 4-channel editing, etc.

  • Page 92: Adjusting Edit System Controls

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Adjusting Edit System Controls The Edit I/F System Menu is used to determine how the Gray|328 is controlled by ESAM II. Figure 110. EDIT I/F System Menu 1. Press the MENU button to bring up the System Menu.
  • Page 93 Operator’s Guide Note Some edit system monitor sources using the Program bus in conjunction with the PGM OUT while other edit systems will use the Auto Record for previewing. Consult your edit system manufacturer for information regarding it's previewing capabilities. •...

  • Page 94: Locking A Fader

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Locking a Fader When a fader is locked, it is excluded from ESAM II control of Program and Preset selections. It may be operated manually when locked. In the default state, all faders are unlocked. To lock a fader: 1.

  • Page 95: Auto To/Auto From Mode

    Operator’s Guide Auto To/Auto From Mode Version 3 Software for the Gray|328 adds a very powerful feature called Auto To/Auto From mode where the mixer will automatically assign inputs to fader channels via the edit system. This adds the ability to access all 32 inputs of the mixer without having to re-assigning inputs to faders.
  • Page 96 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Note Always make sure the SOLO button is turned off when using the Select buttons for Fader Assignments. 2. If the selected fader already has an input assigned to it, press ASSIGN to go to the Fader Assignment Menu.
  • Page 97 Operator’s Guide 1. Depending upon how many channels of audio are being edited assign the appropriate number of Auto To/From channels: Figure 115. Auto To/Auto From, 2-channel editing Figure 116. Auto To/Auto From, 4-channel editing Figure 117. Auto To/Auto From, 8-channel editing 2.
  • Page 98 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Once the mixer is completely configured properly it is always recommend that the current set-up is saved to a memory register. Page 98 ESAM II Control...

  • Page 99: Esam Ii Commands

    Operator’s Guide ESAM II Commands The following is a list of the ESAM II commands the Gray|328 supports: Command Type Read Command (hex) Write Command (hex) All Stop Transition Duration Transition Duration A7, A8 27, 28 Transition Start Monitor Mode Restore From Edit Fader Levels Save Mixer...

  • Page 100: Usb Register Management (Gray 328|Mxe Only)

    1. Make sure you are in the Register Management Menu as previously described in section “Register Management Menu“ on page 100. Note The control panel USB port has two USB connectors. Either connector can be used for connecting the USB memory device. Page 100 USB Register Management (Gray 328|MXE only)
  • Page 101 “Registers” will be created if no directory is present. 5. Press the TO USB soft button to transfer register to the USB memory device.  Press the FROM USB soft button to transfer registers from the USB memory device. USB Register Management (Gray 328|MXE only) Page 101...

  • Page 102: Deleting Registers

    The Register Management Menu give the ability to delete all registers either on the mixer or on the USB memory device. 1. Make sure you are in the Register Management Menu as previously described in section “Register Management Menu“ on page 100. Page 102 USB Register Management (Gray 328|MXE only)

  • Page 103: Rename Or Create New Usb Directory

    Press the NO soft button to exit the delete register selection. Rename or Create new USB directory The Register Management Menu gives the ability to either rename the current register directory on the USB memory device or to create a new directory. USB Register Management (Gray 328|MXE only) Page 103...

  • Page 104: Usb Register Directory Overview

    The mixer registers take up very little memory, about 11K bytes each. The register files are stored in each sub directory under the “rli” directory. The registers are XML files and can be opened with a standard web browser or text editor. Page 104 USB Register Management (Gray 328|MXE only)

  • Page 105: Software Upgrade Using Usb Memory Device

    USB memory devices. The following describes the details performing a software upgrade using a USB device. 1. Using a computer download the latest Gray 328| software file from the Renegade Labs website: http://www.renegadelabs.com/support/dlsoftware.html...

  • Page 106: Appendix A: Installation Information

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Appendix A: Installation Information Input/Output Configuration The Gray|328 mixer can be configured in several different ways by installing up to four optional input modules, and one output module. Optional Input Modules Four input slots are located on the back of the console, accepting either analog (4 channel or 6 channel with mic) or digital (8 channel) input modules.
  • Page 107 Operator’s Guide LCD Adjustment Knobs Two knobs on the rear of the panel set the brightness and contrast of the LCD display. The knob on the left (as seen from the rear) adjusts the LCD backlight brightness. The knob on the right adjusts the LCD contrast. Input Modules There are four input module slots in the back of the control panel.
  • Page 108 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Note In order for the GPI to function it must be enabled from the EDIT menu. Refer to “Adjusting Edit System Controls“ on page 92 for more information. The GPI Transition start follows the TRAN button. See “CUT/TRAN buttons“...

  • Page 109: Appendix B: Assigning Single Channels

    Operator’s Guide Appendix B: Assigning Single Channels Normally, you assign inputs as stereo pairs to a fader on the Gray|328. However, sometimes you need each channel of an input pair on a different fader for level control or possibly adding effects. To do this, you just assign the same source to two faders, and turn off the output routing of half of each fader.

  • Page 110: Appendix C: Diagnostic Port/Gpi Option

    Renegade Labs Gray|328 Appendix C: Diagnostic Port/GPI Option The Gray|328 uses the diagnostic port to communicate with the mixer's software. Though not fully supported the diagnostic port does provide access to additional functionality not found in the normal mixer operations.

  • Page 111: Pan Pot Offset Calibration

    Operator’s Guide When a register is write protected it can not be renamed from the Register Menu. The RENAME soft button will not be available. When a register is write protected it cannot be deleted from the USB Register Management Menu. Pan Pot Offset Calibration The pan pot offset calibration is used to calibrate the pan pot mechanical center detent to the exact audio 'center' of a stereo pair.
  • Page 112 Renegade Labs Gray|328 All GPI inputs have internal pull-ups. Page 112 Appendix C: Diagnostic Port/GPI Option...

  • Page 113: Index

    Operator’s Guide Index Dynamics 62 Dynamics Adjustment 65 2-Channel Mode Description 76 Dynamics Controls 63 Dynamics Menu, Meter/Output Section 64 4-Channel Mode Description 76 EDIT I/F 92 8-Channel Mode 76 Edit I/F System Menu 92 Embedding Audio into SDI Output Groups About the Gray|328 7 Accessing the System Menus 32 Enable/Disable TONE 34...
  • Page 114 Renegade Labs Gray|328 Menus 21 Route View 28 Meter View 29 RS-422 Input 107 Meter View Loudness Monitoring 29 MODE Button 12 Sample Rate Adjustment 36 Module Parameters 45 Sample Rate Converter 36 Monitor Control Section 12 Sample Rate Requirements 36...

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