Page 2: Notices
Trinnov Audio reserves the right to refuse any guaranteed return for a damaged product on account of misuse. TERMS OF GUARANTEE I. Duration All the Trinnov products include a guarantee which lasts for two (2) years (extensible to three (3) years) as from the invoice date.
Page 3 Under this guarantee, the only obligation for Trinnov Audio is to repair or replace products which meet with the conditions hereof. Trinnov Audio is in no way liable for any loss or damage related to the products, service, this guarantee or otherwise, including - financial or intangible losses - the price paid for the product - a loss of profit, income, data, enjoyment or use of the product or any associated product - an indirect or unforeseen loss or damage.
Page 4 This guarantee in no way limits your statutory rights, if applicable, which may not be excluded or restricted, or your rights vis-à-vis the seller of the product. You are permitted to assert your rights at your sole discretion. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved.
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
2U and 4U Chassis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 3.1.2 Audio interfaces in each Trinnov Processor ----------------------------------------------------- 26 ST2 Pro ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 3.2.1 Technical Description -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 3.2.2 Front Panel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 27 3.2.3 Rear Panel------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved.
Page 7 Help ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77 4.5.1 About ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 77 4.5.2 Log in / Log out -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78 Optimizer Guide ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 82 Optimizer Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 82 5.1.1 Runtime---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 82 Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 8 Network Connection for Software Updates & Remote Support--------------------------------- 135 Useful Tips ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 136 Avoiding feedback loops ---------------------------------------------------------------- 136 Positioning and orientating the microphone -------------------------------------------- 136 Reducing latency ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 137 Automatic Start-up on “Power On” ------------------------------------------------------ 137 Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved.
Page 9 10.2 Signal Flow of the Trinnov Processor --------------------------------------------------- 146 10.2.1 TAC-based Processor --------------------------------------------------------------------- 146 10.2.2 RME-based Processor --------------------------------------------------------------------- 147 10.3 Profiles/Presets ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 148 10.4 Bypass --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 149 Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 10: Introduction
Our solutions enable them to produce the highest quality sound for music, broadcast and film. This document is a generic reference manual for Trinnov audio professional range of products and covers: ...
Page 11: Integrated Monitoring Solution
Trinnov processors are based on a modular hardware and software architecture. Modular hardware architecture: Trinnov audio processors use the same audio core associated with different combinations of I/O expansion boards. Multichannel processors can be custom-configured depending on the type and number of necessary I/Os whereas Stereo processors hardware is fixed.
Page 13: Main Features Of The System Software
Based on its own acoustic measurements, the Optimizer automatically aligns the relative levels of each loudspeaker, and applies delays to time-align the system. This can be disabled in the Optimizer Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 14: Automatic Optimization
Loudness recommendation in any kind of environment. Synchronizing the measurement to an external time code also allows for unique possibilities such as measurement session recall and real-time alerts system integrated with every instrument. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved.
Page 15 True Peak Meter (EBU R128)  Quasi-Peak Meter (DIN 45406)  Peak Meter (Sample-peak)  Real-Time Analyzer: 1/3rd octave with source and channel selection  Vectorscope and Surround Analyser Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 16: Getting Started
Shutting down the Optimizer does no longer require switching off amplifiers. Note: it is not recommended to cut the AC power (back panel), as the system saves several "last used" settings. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved.
Page 17: User Interface
Processor. Using an external display is also the easiest way to find the IP address of the processor that is needed to use VNC (Setup/System Status). Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 18: Using An External Touch Screen
If Calibration is OK, press Enter. If not, press Escape to perform a new calibration. Please note: after the Calibration Process, the processor will reboot using the same startup mode than during the previous startup. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved.
Page 19: Using A Vnc Client Through The Local Network
You can find different VNC Clients/Viewer on the Internet. As examples, we've chosen "TightVNC" for Windows 7 and "Chicken of the VNC" for Mac OS X. "TightVNC" Login Panel (Windows) "Chicken of the VNC" Login panel (Mac OS X) Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 20: Screenshots
 a password which consists of: o The 6 digits serial number for TAC-based Processors (Trinnov Audio Core) labeled on the back panel. o The “Product ID” number displayed in the Help/About page: 7 digits for TAC based units.
Page 21: Optimizer - Calibration Procedure
SPL. If not too loud for your system you can even increase that level to get a better quality measurement. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 22 Compute so that the Optimizer processes the data and calculate appropriate filters. 7) Save this new calibration/correction in a free/blank Preset (one of the Save button In a Presets page). Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 23: Smartmeter - Sources Setup
Important Note: In the following cases, the hardware routing and the dedicated pages do not exist:  ST2 Pros do not require hardware source selection since the Trinnov audio core can handle every physical input simultaneously.  MADI Processors use RME interface, which transport every physical input to the processing section.
Page 24 3. Add a third source and select the Stereo Format using the Next button. 4. Delete the LFE using the -1 button. 5. Rename the last source. Activate the required instruments for each source. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 25 Software channels are grouped by sources and displayed as defined in the Setup/Source Settings page. Please refer to chapter 6 for further information on the SmartMeter. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 26: Hardware Guide
Trinnov MC first generation use AES, ADAT or MADI RME HDSP audio boards. Note: the type of audio interface is indicated in the Help page. 3.1.1 2U and 4U Chassis ST2 Pro and TAC-based MC processors are mounted in the same Trinnov 2U 19” Chassis. Height: 87,5 mm Width: 427mm Depth: 410 mm MC MADI are mounted in a 4U Chassis.
Page 27: Audio Interfaces In Each Trinnov Processor
3.2 ST2 Pro 3.2.1 Technical Description The ST2 Pro comes with an Optimizer Bundle 4, which is a 4 Channels Licence for Optimizer Runtime and Toolbox. The ST2 Pro can also be upgraded with the SmartMeter module and is eligible to the GPIO 8I4O option.
Page 28: Front Panel
3.2.2 Front Panel ST2 Pro - Front Panel The ST2 Pro Front Panel consists of a power switch and a USB port. Rack ears provided. 3.2.3 Rear Panel ST2 Pro - Rear Panel The rear panel of the ST2 Pro is composed of three sections.
Page 29: Mc Processors
Trinnov Audio Core, the complete rear panel connectivity, PC motherboard and processor, separate power supplies for the audio and the PC, Firmware and system software. MC Processors based on Trinnov Audio boards offer the same audio performance as ST2s: A/D signal-to-noise ratio: 119 dB (A-Weighted) D/A signal-to-noise ratio: 118 dB (A-Weighted) 24 bits/96k conversion and processing.
Page 30: Db25 Connectivity
3.3.2 Connector Pinouts The 25 pin D-sub connector provides both analog and AES inputs and outputs using the widely spread Tascam scheme, which is also used by Avid. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 31 - Another quite popular pinout is the one from Yamaha. You should check which pinout your equipment is using before connecting it to the Optimizer. - The Tascam AES/EBU DB-25 Connector scheme is also used on RME HDSP AES32 sound card. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 32: Startup Options
 Touchscreen Calibration starts the touchscreen calibration process. Details on chapter 2.2.3.  Debug is for Trinnov use only for support debugging purposes. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 33: Startup Modes
Demo mode shows the functionalities, monitoring and pages without having to connect the unit to an audio source. This mode can simulate a calibration, even without microphone or loudspeakers connected. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 34: Measurement Microphone
The numbers on the photograph indicate the routing order of the 4 capsules. The correct order can be checked by smoothly scratching each capsule. The calibration microphone and the arrangement of the capsules Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 35: Power Supply
25 GPO contact 4 13 GPO contact 4 Each GPI is photocoupled and accepts 5 to 24V logic signal Each GPO is a relay contact closure Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 36: Software Updates & Remote Support
Paris. When the processor is connected to Trinnov’s server, the Network Status in the Setup/System Status page will change to “Connected to Trinnov Audio Server”. For more information on network configuration, please refer to chapter 4.2.8. If the processor is connected to a network, but the Network Status is “Local Network OK”, it means that the Trinnov Server cannot be reached from your network.
Page 37: System Software Guide
LTC. Note: selecting a source from the Monitoring control tab is the same as toggling the “Listen” button in the Sources page. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 38: Select
 Profiles allow an overall control of the processor: o Profiles include Trinnov Audio Core settings for physical I/O selection and clocking purpose. o Profiles can be linked to a calibration, in which case recalling a profile will also load a preset.
Page 39: Profiles Config
Clock: you can choose a clock mode and sample rate from the list and control the synchronization mode of the processor when selecting a profile. Note: this is not available on RME-based Trinnov Processors as profiles recall hardware clock presets on the Trinnov Audio Core.
Page 40 MC MADI processors use RME HDSP sound card and do not offer input and output connector settings in the Profiles Config Page. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 41: Setup
“ITU” refers to the ITU R-775-1 specification for broadcast control rooms, while “SMPTE” refers to the SMPTE 202M standard for film theatres and mixing stages. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 42 Time Code (SmartMeter only): the "Enable LTC input" button activates the external Time Code source used to synchronise the SmartMeter. The Framerate page allows to choose the Framerate of the incoming time code. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 43 You can choose whether you want to use the Optical or the coaxial connectors for the MADI audio and can store this setting with the current preset. Press the Stored in Preset button to do so. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 44: Speaker
The maximum number of channels which can be processed simultaneously is determined by your license (“loudspeaker number” + “Subwoofer number”). If “Bass management” is activated, Subwoofers receive low frequencies from the main channels below the chosen Crossover Frequency. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 45 This option should therefore be used only when no other equipment within this chain applies this gain.  This setting is independent of Bass Management on/off. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 46 Once created in the Speaker page, delay lines can be set up in sources and speakers routing grids such as in the following example. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 47 Outputs 6 to 10. Setting up Delay Lines: Physical inputs 7 to 11 are affected to the delay lines… …and routed to the physical outputs 7 to 11. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 48: Active Xovers
Depending on the horn you are using, you may want to boost the high frequencies by a 3 or 6 dB/oct, from about 3 kHz. (See the graph below) Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 49 If change is accepted, press the Save button of the preset of your choice in the Presets page to save the changes. Otherwise changes will be lost. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 50 Once the calibration is finished, you can visualize the results in two forms: 4. Measured impulse response of each way: you can see whether the drivers are correctly synchronized. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 51 Comparing both curves will indicate you whether the crossover conserves the directivity of the speaker: the more alike the two curves look, the more directive the speaker is towards the listening spot. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 52 If you are not comfortable with the results provided by the Optimizer, you can correct them manually afterwards (via the button “Invert polarity”). Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 53: Clock Settings
MC second generation: AES 1,2 to 7-8 only, even with AES16 processors.  Note: when using AES as external clock source, the default source is AES 1-2. AES typically has lower jitter than Word Clock. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 54 The only external clock source available is MADI synchronization.  The current MADI standard normally allows 32 channels at 96 kHz. This is not implemented on Trinnov processors yet. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 55: Sources Routing
The names of physical inputs displayed in the sources routing grid depends on the type of audio interface mounted in the processor and current profile. The Sources Routing Page always features a line of caption: A=analog D=digital (AES) SP=digital (SPDIF) S=sub Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 56 Important note: a dedicated line is displayed for the Time Code input routing when the SmartMeter is configured to be synchronized to an external Time Code. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 57: Speakers Routing
Speaker 3 (Left Surround)  output 3 Speaker 4 (Right Surround)  output 4 Speaker 5 (Center)  output 5 Speaker 6 (Subwoofer)  output 6 Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 59: Network
For Backup/Restore of presets or remote control of the unit, the Network Status “Local network OK” is sufficient. Trinnov software updates and remote support require Internet access, indicated in the Network Status display “Connected to Trinnov Audio Server.” If this does not work, please read the Troubleshooting chapter about Network Connections.
Page 60: System Status
Light presets do not recall measurement data such as impulse responses and do not load graphs. Open Multi-View window after preset loading: automatically activates the multiview mode after preset loading (Only with Multiview Option enable) Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 61: Processor
Important note: a digital signal cannot technically exceed 0 dBFS. Therefore the red tag on top of each input channel only let you know when the maximum level of 0dBFS is reached and does not necessarily indicate distortion or clipping. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 62: Levels And Delays Adjustments
Level offset when correction is On: this level offset will be applied when the Acoustic Correction is activated.  Level offset when remapping is On: this level offset will be applied when 2D or 3D Remapping is activated. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 63 +10dB to the input for LFE channel. These settings are to be saved with a preset in the Setup/Presets page. Input Levels per channel Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 64 Important Note: FIR EQ and User EQ can be stored in a file and then be attached to a profile. For further information regarding profiles, please refer to chapter 4.1. Output delays per channel Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 65: Fir Eq
IMPORTANT: Please keep in mind that the changes will not be applied until you press the OK button. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 66: Band Graphic Eqs
The modifications on these filters are applied in real time so you can hear them, but they are not visible on the frequency response curves in the Optimizer Graph page. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 67 A typical use of this graphic EQ is ISO X curve compliance verification by a consultant or voluntary small change of the tonal balance. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 68: Drc
Music standard  Music light  Speech The profile “None” acts like a DRC Off. The unity gain button bypasses the output gain of the RF mode. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 69 The DRC is only available on Trinnov’s Professionnal range of Processors. The DRC can be enabled dynamically only when submixes are active. DRC modes can be assigned to profiles in the Home/Profiles Config page. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 70: Submixes
Surround/Front: surround channels are folded into the front channels with the selected attenuation. o Back/Side Surround: rear back channels are folded into the surround channels with the selected attenuation. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 71 LFE channels added during operation will appear in the routing grid but will not be routed. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 72 It does however not mean that it is active since the activation of both preconfigured and manually edited matrixes is done in the Submixes/Setup page. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 73 Please note: The activation status of a given source is not stored in memory, which means that downmixes are disabled after sources are commuted. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 74: Presets
“Preset name“ window, then press the Save button. A standard PS2 or USB keyboard can also be used if connected to the Optimizer. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 75: Preset Info
Microphone files include all the compensation files of the microphones installed on the system.  PDF Documents are the measurement reports generated by the Optimizer.  Bugreports  Screenshots Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 76 Caution: the elements previously stored on the system will be replaced. It is of course possible to remove files on the memory stick in order to restore only some specific settings. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 77 - The 6 digit product ID shown on the help page (RME based models) - The 6 digit serial number at the back panel of the unit (TAC based models) Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 78: Help
 License: the number of channels that can be processed in parallel (this depends on the Optimizer model that was purchased), Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 79: Log In / Log Out
Standard User Level Access Available pages in this mode are:  The Home page without the Profile config tab.  The Help page to log in as advanced user. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 80 The Advanced1 user level access only unlocks the Profile Config tab. Advanced1 User Level Access The Advanced2 user level access unlocks the Processor page. Advanced 2 User Level Access Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 81 The advanced1, advanced2 and fulladmin user levels requires logging in using respectivecly for both username and password “advanced1”, “advanced2” and “fulladmin”. Logging in is done in the Help/Log in / Log out page. Enter Login Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 82 For more security, it is advised to change the password for each level . 1. Enter the login 2. Instead of entering password, hit the “Change password” button. You will see the following page. Password change Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 83: Optimizer Guide
Please Note: for more information about the global bypass mode, please refer to the appendix of this document. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 84: Settings
Its default value is 6dB. This parameter has an important impact on the behaviour of the automatic equalization, and is applied to both the time-based and the energetic approach. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 85 Auto-route works with all input formats (defined in Setup ->). For example, to find out which loudspeaker corresponds to the “Left channel” (reference position = 30°), the Optimizer Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 86 For every speaker in the room, a target curve can be defined in terms of:  Amplitude only  Amplitude and Phase  Amplitude and Group Delay Target Curve – X-curve example Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 87 Use the Move point mode and your mouse to edit the limiter curve for the required frequency range.  Use the Delete point mode to delete editing points with your mouse. Limiter Curve example Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 88 NOTE: Editing the maximum boost and maximum attenuation limiter curve disables the global Maximum Boost/Attenuation settings in the Optimizer Main Settings page. IMPORTANT NOTE: Very steep curves should be avoided. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 89 FIR only: no IIR filters are used, which means that the Optimizer will only work on the mid and high range of the speaker responses. The low range will not be optimized; Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 90 Minimal/maximal bandwidth frequency (default is 10Hz/Unlimited): defines the high end/ low end of the bandwidth that is used as the starting point for level computations. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 91: Positions
These positions are determined by the input format of the active source (Stereo, 5.1 ITU, 5.1 SMPTE or other). Top View before calibration of a 5.1 SMPTE setup Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 92 Once a calibration has been successfully performed, the Optimizer page will also display the actual loudspeaker positions of your system. The color of the loudspeakers depends on the Remapping settings. Top View after calibration of a 5.1 setup Elevation View Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 93 Crest Factor helps evaluating the quality of the measurement. It should be higher than 30dB; Low values could indicate background noise problems;  6dB Bandwidth is the bandwidth of the speakers measured by the system (in Hz); Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 94: Calibration
MLS sequence. Once every measure has been calibrated, you can compute the acoustic correction filter that will best fit every point, accordingly to their weight. Measures list view Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 95 (not functional yet in this version) The reference point is unique for all points of all measurements. That’s the point the delay and level correction are computed from. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 96 “Configure” button of the measurement that contains the point you want choose as new reference or just by choosing the reference measurement point of your choice in case it contains only one point. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 97 Please not that if computation is not performed after a partial or full calibration, the notification bar will show a red "NOT READY" message indicating that the outputs of the processor are muted. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 98: Optimizer Graphs
Trinnov optimization, as well as the correction filters. It is possible to observe this information through various angles: amplitude, phase, group delay, impulse response. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 99 The display settings will be saved in preset  This display only takes under consideration the automatic filters provided by the Optimizer, not the  manual additional adjustments. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 100: Smartmeter Guide
Important note: the only recognized Time Code format is LTC (Longitudinal Time Code). Time Code can therefore not be read when the source player is stopped. Sources Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 101 The offset settings can be used to read the incoming Time Code with a time-shift (positive or negative). The offset can be edited in the following screen, displayed with a click on the keyboard icon: Offset edit Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 102 LTC. Cf source setup chapter 4.2.5. Important note: for metering purpose, it is highly recommended to route only one channel to a single physical input. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 103 The measurement is inactive. No incoming Time Code detected. The measurement is inactive. The incoming Time Code is read as stopped. The measurement is inactive. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 104: Instruments Activation
Loudness: activates the loudness measurements and displays all the loudness instruments (Loudness Meter, Timeline, Overview, M Stats). If no source has loudness measurement enabled, instruments are automatically hidden. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 105: Backup/Restore Sessions
(Filezilla Server, FTP Server, vsFTPd, ProFTPd...)...) must be installed on a machine accessible through the IPv4 network from the SmartMeter platform. FTP parameters can be configured in the Setup/SmartMeter/Sessions Storage page. Session Storage Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 106 Once FTP server settings have been saved in the Preset, the connexion is initialized automatically as the session is saved or loaded. The connexion is not kept alive during the capture of audio data. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 107 Refreshed session list Sessions found on the FTP are listed alphabetically in two columns. The "Load session" button can be used to restore the selected session. Important note: Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 108 The following fields are optional and should be filled before the session is saved. These information are used for the PDF report:  Session name  Production: production name  Operator: operator name Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 109 The number of sources and channels of each source is listed in the PDF report saved along the session, as well as the alert profile and corresponding alert thresholds. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 110: Dynamic Alerts System
The preset must be saved and reloaded to take new thresholds into account. It is therefore mandatory to start measurement with the relevant alert profile. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 111 +/-1 LU for the Loudness Range measurement. Important Note: Maximum Peak/True Peak thresholds are not related to the meters display parameters described in chapter 6.5.4. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 112: Alerts Table
Important Note: LTC drop alerts indicate a sync loss and therefore an unmeasured region. LTC drop alerts are displayed in the table in plain red and cannot be filtered. These regions must be measured to obtain relevant information. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 113: Alerts Display
Metering information can be transmitted and the SmartMeter controlled through the network. It is also possible to control main features of the processor. Two protocols are used:  SNMP (version 1 and 2c)  Trinnov Telnet protocol Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 114 Float integratedLoudnessSource Interger momentaryLoudnessValue Float momentaryLoudnessTimecode Timestamp momentaryLoudnessSource Interger shortTermLoudnessValues Float shortTermLoudnessTimecode Timestamp shortTermLoudnessSource Interger lraValue Float lraSource Interger SNMP traps issuable by the SmartMeter Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 115 As an example, the following commands allow loading a profile, clearing measurements of the current session, starting measurements (supposing that measurements are not synchronized to an external Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 116: Pdf Report
2. The primary output displays a 1280x1024 customisable split screen. The second output displays the upper left quarter of the split screen at a 640x480 resolution, such as illustrated below: Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 117: Multiview Activation
Primary output (1280x1024) Secondary output (640x480) 6.3.1.2 ST2 Pro ST2 Pro feature a single VGA video output and can run a monitor at 640x480 pixels. The Multiview mode is a single customisable screen. Main Interface (640x480) 6.3.2 Multiview activation To switch to the Multiview mode, you can: ...
Page 118: Multiview Setup
6.3.3 Multiview setup The instruments to display in each of the 4 views of the Multiview mode can be chosen in the page Setup/SmartMeter/Multiview: MC Multiview Configuration Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 119 The default display tab can be selected for each view with the "Default" bullet. ST2 Pro Multiview Configuration The Multiview setup is saved in presets. Important note: New settings are only effective after the preset is saved and reloaded. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 120: Loudness
Punch-Mode settings. Punch-mode can be used to exclude time-code ranges of the measurement according to a mark-in and/or mark-out. The Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 121 The punch-mode is available in automatic mode only. Punch-mode disabled The time restriction can be configured and enabled through the settings page accessible via the "Punch" button. Punch-in/out settings Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 122: Loudness Timeline
The "30s" and "fit" buttons, displayed at the left of the scrolling bar, respectively allow to display the default window length and to fit the whole program in the window. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 123 Note: this feature is enabled when the "Gating Method" selected in the Setup/SmartMeter/Loudness is ITU-R BS.1770-2. 6.4.1.1 Display Settings Display settings are available in the Setup/SmartMeter/Loudness Display page. Loudness Display Settings Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 124 LRA advanced display: displays the short-term values of the Loudness Range overlayed in the M Stats tool. Even though integration times differ between Momentary and Short-Term Loudness, units are the same. Loudness Display Full Loudness Display Deviation Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 125: Meter
The target and current Integrated Loudness levels are respectively overlaid as blue and pink vertical lines. Selecting a momentary range highlights the corresponding regions in the short-term Timeline. A simple click unselects the selection range. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 126: Overview
The Loudness overview provides display measurements of all sources simultaneously. In addition to the numeric values, Short Term and Momentary Loudness are displayed as horizontal meters. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 127: Meters
A digital signal cannot technically exceed 0 dBFS. Therefore the red tag on top of each input channel only let you know when the maximum level of 0dBFS is reached and does not necessarily indicate distortion or clipping. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 128: Rms Meters
The Clear button resets the memory and the saturation indicators for every channel. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 129 It provides a display of the quasi-peak level on each channel. The QPPM is a smoothed version of the peak level. It takes under consideration a fall-time (as does the PPM level), but also a rise time (unlike the PPM level). QPPM Meters Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 130: True Peak Meter
Peak level calculation requires more resources, it is therefore possible to release the True Peak calculation of any source in the Setup/Sources page. The Mem button is of the same use as for the RMS Meter. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 131: Display Parameters
The overload indicator and colour ranges are not related to the alert thresholds Peak/TP Max of the Setup/SmartMeter/Loudness page  These parameters are applied after the preset is saved and reloaded Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 132: Scopes
Sound Provenance: indicates the global directions of the sounds.  Polygons and stars: shows the output power sent to each loudspeaker.   The power and phase integration time can be also modified. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 133: Vectorscope
Trinnov's vectorscope displays phase correlation between left and right channels using a lissajous figure as well as a correlation meter, allowing a quick diagnostic of mono compatibility and/or phase issues. Vectorscope Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 134 The Afterglow setting defines the amount of time after which the lissajous figure fades out.  The Phase integration setting defines the integration time used for the correlation analysis. Setup - Vectorscope Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 135: Known Issues And Troubleshooting
Check: Does the number of connected loudspeakers match this number? Input channel order Page: Setup  Sources  Input format, and Page: Setup  Sources routing Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 136: Network Connection For Software Updates & Remote Support
In order to be able to perform software updates, and connect the processor for remote support, the Network Status in the Setup/System Status page must display “Connected to Trinnov Audio Server”. If the processor is connected to a network, but the Network Status is “Local Network OK”, it means that the Trinnov Server cannot be reached from your network.
Page 137: Useful Tips
Please note: when a Center loudspeaker is used, and positioned exactly in the middle between the L & R speakers, you should also check that the measured azimuth of the Center speaker is zero degrees. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 138: Reducing Latency
Automatically starting-up TAC-based units on “Power on” can easily be achieved. You just need to let the front panel switch on, that will start the Trinnov Audio Core, which will then switch the PC on. RME-based processors have a push button and require a BIOS setting.
Page 139 Press F10 to save settings.  Exit the BIOS setup. The system will restart.  Turn off the system, and turn On the Power: the system should start automatically.  Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 140: Version History
Dynamic alerts system o PDF report / SNMP traps  New instruments: o Loudness Meter o Loudness Overview o Loudness Statistics o Real-Time 1/3rd octave analyzer Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 141: Improvements
Optimizer/Advance Settings page.  Network settings can be modified with a virtual keyboard. 9.4 Software version 3.4 Released: November 2011 Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 142: New Features
 Monitoring Control: is now available without the SmartMeter option. o The Monitoring Control tab is in the Home Page. o A reduced Home Page has been implemented in the ST2 Pro. 9.5 Software version 3.3 Released: March 2011 9.5.1 New features ...
Page 143: Changes
Released: July 2010 9.7.1 New features  Hardware Support for ST2-Pro: this release includes full integration of the Trinnov Audio Core, ADA4 and AES4 boards: input selection, routing, synchronization, GPIOs…  SmartMeter 1.5: now features an EBU R128 compliant Loudness meter: o Displays integrated, momentary, short term measurements and Loudness Range all at once according to the EBU recommendation R128.
Page 144: Improvements
The Trinnov Optimizer is now an option, its functionality is distributed over two pages: Optimizer Graphs and Optimizer Settings; o The new Trinnov SmartMeter option has its own page. Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 145 The Level Meter from V2.0 has moved to the Processor page;  Timeline and Spacescope (Time monitoring and Spatial monitoring) have moved to the SmartMeter option; Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 147: Signal Flow Of The Trinnov Processor
10.2 Signal Flow of the Trinnov Processor 10.2.1 TAC-based Processor Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 149: Profiles/Presets
Settings Target Curve Advanced Settings Alert thresholds FTP settings Session SNMP Traps Session Session SmartMeter Timeline Display Scopes Display Display Meters Display Loudness Display Multiview Configuration Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...
Page 150: Bypass
Inputs Gain Outputs Gain Outputs Delay Bass Management BM Trim Input Routing Output Routing Active X-Overs Mutes the outputs In-Out Latency Unchanged Unchanged Unchanged Unchanged 2 frames Reference Manual – Software version - 3.8 Trinnov Audio. All rights reserved. Contact: support@trinnov.com...

Trinnov Audio ST2 Pro Reference Manual

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1 Introduction

2 Getting Started

3 Hardware Guide

4 System Software Guide

5 Optimizer Guide

6 Smartmeter Guide

7 Known Issues and Troubleshooting

8 Useful Tips

9 Version History

10 Appendix

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