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- Page 1 Dugan-MY16 User Guide Automatic Mixing Controller Card for Yamaha Digital Mixers Release Date December 2013 Version Author Rob Wenig...
- Page 2 Important Safety Instructions and Warnings The Dugan-MY16’s circuitry is made in the USA and meets applicable national safety standards. Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when in- stalled as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC re- quirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Dan Dugan Sound Design may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
- Page 4 PM5D/PM5D-RH, DSP5D, M7CL-48ES, M7CL-48, M7CL-32, MTX5-D, LS9-32, LS9-16, DM2000, DM1000, 02R96, 01V96, DME64N, DME24N, CL1, CL3, CL5. To use the Dugan-MY16 card in a DM2000 or 02R96, the following system soft- ware is required: DM2000 Version 1.14 or later. 02R96 Version 1.06 or later. See the Yamaha Web site for upgrade information.
- Page 5 12 months from the date of invoice. During the warranty period, Dan Dugan Sound Design will cover the cost of all parts and labor to remedy the defect, or replace products which prove to be defective.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Theory of Operation ................. 10 Remote Control and Software ............. 11 Chapter 2: Installation and Linking ..............13 Installing the Dugan-MY16 Card ............13 Choose an Operating Mode ..............14 Connecting to a Computer or Network ..........16 Linking Multiple Dugans ................ - Page 8 Dugan-MY16 User Guide Master Pane ....................34 Indicators ....................34 Controls....................36 Typical Operation ..................38 Muting Mics on an LS9 ................39 Chapter 4: Updates ..................... 41 Chapter 5: Specifications ..................43...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction
Dugan-MY16 User Guide Chapter 1: Introduction The Dugan-MY16 is a 16-channel automatic mixing controller that plugs into a slot on Yamaha digital mixers. This multichannel audio signal processor patches into the Yamaha’s mic channel insert points. The MY16 detects which mics are being used, and makes fast, transparent crossfades. -
Page 10: Theory Of Operation
Dugan-MY16 User Guide Theory of Operation The Dugan-MY16 uses the Dugan Speech System™, a patented and trademarked automatic mixing function that distributes the gain of one open microphone over the entire system. This results in a natural one-mic ambience with minimal noise or feedback. -
Page 11: Remote Control And Software
The Dugan Control Panel). • The Dugan Utility helps you connect to a network and update the firmware (see Chapter 4: Updates The Dugan-MY16 can be controlled with: • the Dugan Control Panel for Java (included); • the Dugan Control Panel for iPad (sold separately) •... - Page 12 Dugan-MY16 User Guide...
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Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation And Linking
Yamaha mixers that are compatible with the Dugan-MY16. YamahaProAudioSupport for the most up to date list. To begin installing your Dugan-MY16, find your mixer model in the table below, and set the Native Legacy switch accordingly. The Native Legacy switch maintains Ya- –... -
Page 14: Choose An Operating Mode
Eight Dugan mixing channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz The ADAT I/O connectors serve as a general-purpose interface that is available for patching on channels 9–16 of the Dugan-MY16’s slot. These channels are unrelated to Dugan mixing and can be used as additional Yamaha mixer I/O. - Page 15 If you are using Shared mode, an appropriate synchronization source must be selected for channels 9–16. See your Yamaha mixer’s user guide for details. 4. Press and hold the RESET button for 3 seconds to restore the Dugan-MY16’s factory default settings.
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Page 16: Connecting To A Computer Or Network
However, to take full advantage of the Dugan-MY16’s ad- vanced features, we recommend installing the Dugan Control Panel software. - Page 17 Dugan-MY16 User Guide Installation and Linking Establishing Network Connections We recommend completing your network connection with a computer before using the iPad iPad app. 1. Launch Dugan-Utility-yyyymmdd.jar. Figure 2-2 Dugan Utility 2. Wait a minute and if the list pane is blank, click Refresh List.
- Page 18 Dugan-MY16 User Guide 4. Press and hold the rear panel NETWORK RESET button for 3 seconds. This resets the following network parameters to their factory default value. IP Address 192.168.1.xx* Netmask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.1.254 DHCP *xx = last two digits of serial number, unless 00, then use 100 5.
- Page 19 Dugan-MY16 User Guide Installation and Linking Manually Add Unit If the Dugan unit does not appear in the Dugan Utility list pane, you can manually add the unit: 1. Hold down NETWORK RESET for three seconds. This performs a network reset.
- Page 20 Dugan-MY16 User Guide Software Configuration for a Specific IP Address This section explains to users with IT expertise how to set a specific IP address for any Dugan unit on the network. 1. Launch Dugan-Utility-vxx.jar. Figure 2-3 Dugan Utility 2. Wait a minute and if the list pane is blank, click Refresh List.
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Page 21: Linking Multiple Dugans
Dugan-MY16 User Guide Installation and Linking Connecting when Windows Firewall is On The Windows Firewall blocks access to port 9776 that is used by the Dugan software. If you must leave the Windows Firewall on, you can operate the Dugan Control Panel in a browser window with one connected unit per tab. - Page 22 Dugan-MY16 User Guide...
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Page 23: Chapter 3: The Dugan Control Panel
Dugan-MY16 User Guide Chapter 3: The Dugan Control Panel The Dugan Control Panel has both Java and iPad versions. This chapter discusses the Java version and notes the iPad app’s few differences. The Dugan Control Panel has three panes. The controls displayed in these panes de- pend on which Dugan device is selected in the Top Pane. -
Page 24: Top Pane
Dugan-MY16 User Guide Top Pane The Top Pane displays all connected Dugan units. The active unit is enclosed by a yellow rectangle. Click on another unit to select it and deselect the previous unit. Figure 3-2 Top Pane Some Yamaha mixers have multiple card slots that can be used for additional Dugan- MY16s. -
Page 25: Select Units To Display
The Dugan Control Panel Select Units to Display The Dugan-MY16 is set up by default to find all available units connected to the net- work automatically. Some facilities have multiple studios on the same network that operate independently. In that case, you may want to restrict the units shown in the Top Pane to those in your studio. -
Page 26: Naming Units And Channels
Dugan-MY16 User Guide Naming Units and Channels Connected units are displayed in the top pane in alphabetical order. To display them in your own order, use names with number prefixes. To name a unit and its channels: 1. Select a unit in the top pane. -
Page 27: Level Indicator
Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel Figure 3-3 Channel Pane Level Indicator Each channel has a LED that lights green when the audio level is adequate for level automatic mixing. It should remain green when no one is talking. -
Page 28: Bypass
Dugan-MY16 User Guide Bypass When is active, the signal passes through without automixing. That channel bypass appears inactive, with all lights extinguished. Figure 3-4 bypass button lit To deactivate , you can: bypass • Click bypass again; - OR - •... -
Page 29: Preset
Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel Auto This is the normal Dugan automixing mode. Mute The channel is muted when is active. mute Preset Use the preset function to store your favorite channel mode settings, which may be restored by pressing the Master button. -
Page 30: Channel Groups
Dugan-MY16 User Guide Channel Groups Each channel can be assigned to one group: a, b, or c. Each group functions as a sep- arate, independent automatic mixer that can span multiple linked Dugans. Applications where groups are helpful include: •... -
Page 31: Meters
Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel Meters The meters have three display modes. Meter Displays Meter Color auto mix gain action of the Dugan Speech System green input input level yellow output output level blue Table 3-1 Meter modes The default meter display is . - Page 32 Dugan-MY16 User Guide It is important to understand that the Speech System works by detecting the ratios of weight the levels between channels, not their absolute levels. The control is not a gate threshold! The following example explains how works (see Figure 3-9).
- Page 33 Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel For optimal performance, balance the controls so the channel gains display ap- weight proximately equally when no one is talking. If there is ongoing noise near one mic (e.g., computer fan or air vent), suppress it by reducing that channel’s Of course, you weight.
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Page 34: Master Pane
Master Pane The content of the Master Pane changes to reflect the Dugan device selected. This section documents the Dugan-MY16’s controls and indicators. The selected unit’s firmware and Control Panel (Java or iPad) versions are shown be- low the Dugan logo. - Page 35 This indicates whether this device is set to native or legacy mode on the circuit board switch. This allows Yamaha to maintain compatibility with its older mixers. NOTE: After all controls have been set, the Dugan Control Panel can be disconnected. The Dugan-MY16 remembers all settings, even after the power is turned off.
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Page 36: Controls
It is possible to have multiple systems of linked units on your network. These units will all appear in the Top Pane. The Dugan-MY16 allows 16 systems in a network. In the rare instance that requires multiple systems: 1. - Page 37 Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel Meters Click on the Master button to toggle through the three meter display modes. meters Meter Displays Meter Color auto mix gain action of the Dugan Speech System green input input level yellow...
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Page 38: Typical Operation
5. Speak into each mic normally at the desired distance from the mic. Increase the mix- er’s input gain to just below clipping for best automatic mixing performance. The input gain to the Dugan-MY16 should be high enough keep the level LED lit green during silences. -
Page 39: Muting Mics On An Ls9
7. During the event, adjust the faders to refine your mix. There is usually no need to adjust the Dugan-MY16’s controls during the event. Since the Dugan Speech System manages gain, there is no need to mute live mic channels (on the mixer or Dugan-MY16) unless there is disturbing noise. - Page 40 Dugan-MY16 User Guide...
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Page 41: Chapter 4: Updates
Dugan-MY16 User Guide Chapter 4: Updates Updates for the Dugan-MY16 can be downloaded. To update the firmware in your Dugan unit, iPad users must connect a computer and run iPad the Dugan Utility. To update the Dugan Control Panel for iPad, connect to the Apple App Store. - Page 42 Dugan-MY16 User Guide Figure 4-1 Dugan Utility If you do not see the Dugan unit(s) on your network in the list, see Establishing on page 17 Network Connections 5. Select the unit to update from the list. 6. Make sure Use DHCP is NOT selected for that unit.
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Page 43: Chapter 5: Specifications
Dugan-MY16 User Guide Chapter 5: Specifications Operating Modes 16 channels of Dugan mixing at 44.1 or 48 kHz Standard ADAT connectors link multiple Dugan units 8 channels of Dugan mixing at 88.2 or 96 kHz High-rate ADAT connectors link multiple Dugan units...