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  • Page 1 ATDM-0604 User Manual DIGITAL SMARTMIXER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance ..................6 Turning the 4-band EQ ON/OFF ..............25 Features ....................7 Adjusting the 4-band EQ ................26 Features of ATDM-0604 ..................7 Turning the AEC ON/OFF ................27 About Audio-Technica LINK ................7 Checking SmartMixer status ................27 System installation ................
  • Page 3 Linking channels ....................65 Menu Item ................... 66 Audio Settings ....................66 Settings & Maintenance ................. 70 Troubleshooting .................. 72 ATDM-0604 unit ....................72 Web Remote ....................73 Error messages ................... 74 Dimensions ..................75 Specifications ..................76 General specifications ..................76 Audio ........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Checking the package contents Before use, check to make sure that all of the following items are contained in the package. If any of the items is missing from your package or damaged, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer. • ATDM-0604 unit •...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Important information Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Caution: Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. To avoid electric shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not expose this apparatus to excessive heat such as that generated by sunshine, fire or other heat sources.

  • Page 6: Fcc Notice

    Safety precautions FCC notice Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 7: Notes On Use

    Notes on use About the product • When using the product, also read the user manuals supplied with the devices that are to be connected. • When not using the product, remove the power plug from the power outlet. • Turn the product off before connecting or disconnecting cables. •...

  • Page 8: Features

    • Allows for external control with IP Remote Protocol About Audio-Technica LINK Up to six ATDM-0604 model mixers can be daisy-chained so that, as a whole system, it can handle audio inputs from 24 Mic channels, 12 Mic/Line channels, and 6 unbalanced stereo channels.
  • Page 9 System installation Rack-mount screw x 6 Rack mount (small) (supplied with the product) (supplied with the product) Rack mount (large) (supplied with the product) 1. Attach the rack mounts to the product. 2. Install the product on the rack. • To install the product on the rack, use the screws supplied with the rack or commercially available screws.

  • Page 10: Unbalanced Connection

    System installation Unbalanced connection An unbalanced connection tends to be subject to induction noise caused by the chassis potential differences. Be sure to match the chassis potentials between devices. • Match the power supply phases between devices. • Standardize the power supply systems. •...

  • Page 11: System Connection Examples

    System connection examples Local discussion (Preset #2) Ceiling speaker Power amplifier Tablet / Smartphone Near-end source Web Remote for operator Main speaker Power amplifier Balanced audio cable Balanced audio cable Router Ethernet cable AC power cable AC power Switching hub Remote discussion - web conference (Preset #3) Near-end source Tablet / Smartphone...

  • Page 12: Remote Discussion - Video Conference (Preset #4)

    System connection examples Remote discussion - video conference (Preset #4) Ceiling speaker Far-end source Power amplifier Video conference system Tablet / Smartphone Near-end source Web Remote for operator Balanced audio cable Far-end source Internet Ethernet cable AC power cable AC power Router Switching hub...

  • Page 13: Part Names And Function

    Part names and function Front panel ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❿ ⓫ ⓬ ⓭ ⓮ ⓯ ⓰ ⓱ ⓲ ❶ ❿ Power button ( SIG/PK·ASSIGN LED Turns on/off the power to the product. Indicates the signal level of input channel 6 when the level or gain ❷...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    ❸ LINK A/B port Balanced input port (MIC) A LINK A/B port. Used for Audio-Technica LINK. A balanced input port. Connect a balanced cable. Connect an Ethernet cable (Cat5e or above with 24 AWG or larger ; Pin assignments are as follows. 1: HOT, 2: COLD, and 3: GND.

  • Page 15: Using The Product

    Using the product Starting the product Selecting a function Press the MODE button, or turn the dial button while pressing the 1. Press the power button. MODE button, to select the function. • The PRESET LED lights, blinks, and LEVEL·GAIN LED turns on. Then, the PRESET LED turns off, and the product starts in operator mode.

  • Page 16: Operations That Can Be Performed In Operator Mode/Advanced Mode

    Using the product Operations that can be performed in operator Operations available only in advanced mode mode/advanced mode Change to advanced mode to perform these operations. Recalling a preset Changing the input type (MIC/LINE) Recall saved preset data to change the current setting. 1.

  • Page 17: Changing The Ip Config Mode (Auto/Static)

    Using the product Turning the low-cut ON/OFF Turning the AEC ON/OFF Specify whether or not to remove low frequencies from the audio signal. Turn on/off the AEC (Acoustic Echo Canceler). 1. Select "LOW CUT." 1. Select "AEC." • The SIG/PK·LOW CUT LED lights. •...

  • Page 18: Locking The Front Panel

    Using the product Locking the front panel A lock can be applied so that the front panel operation is disabled. 1. While pressing the OUTPUT SEL button, press and hold the dial button (for 1 or more seconds). • The front panel becomes locked. Repeat the same steps to disable the lock and enable input/output level adjustment in operator mode or gain adjustment in advanced mode.

  • Page 19: Web Remote

    • "Locate" launches. All ATDM-0604s connected to the network are automatically detected. • Mozilla Firefox ver. 52 or later (Windows) 5. Select the ATDM-0604 you want to control via Web Remote, and • Safari 10 or later (OS X and iOS) click “Open” .

  • Page 20: Overview Of Web Remote

    Web Remote Overview of Web Remote Log in as the Operator Windows/Mac display iOS/Android display Login screen Log in as the Administrator Audio setting Input: Set the various options, such as Gain, Level, EQ, and SmartMixer, for audio input from a microphone or other audio devices. Output: Set the various options, such as Level, FBS, EQ, and Dynamics, for audio output.

  • Page 21: Launch/Log Into Web Remote

    If you know the IP address of the product, you can launch Web Remote by specifying the IP address directly. 1. Open the control device’s web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of the ATDM-0604 for which you want to launch Web Remote. • Web Remote launches, and the Login screen appears.

  • Page 22: Operator Screen

    Operator screen If you log in as the Operator, you can import the presets, adjust the volumes, and set other options required in day-to-day operations, through simple steps. Windows/Mac screen iOS/Android screen ❶ ❶ ❹ ❷ ❺ ❸ ❹ ❷ ❺...

  • Page 23: Administrator Screen

    ❽ ❶ ❺ Device color Audio-Technica LINK status This color helps you identify each device when multiple products The Audio-Technica LINK connection status is displayed. ❻ are operated. IP remote status ❷ Device name The active status of IP control is displayed.

  • Page 24: Indicators

    Administrator screen Indicators Status Icon display Description of each status The Audio-Technica LINK device is not connected correctly. The Audio-Technica LINK device is connected correctly. Audio-Technica LINK status There is an Audio-Technica LINK error. Remote control is disabled. Remote control is enabled.

  • Page 25: How To View Audio Input And Output Screens

    ❺ ❻ ❺ ❶ ❹ Click to view the Web Remote version and the Audio-Technica You can configure the audio input settings for each input channel. ❺ website. Click each of these items to display a detailed setting menu. ❷...

  • Page 26: Setting The Audio Input Details

    Setting the audio input details Changing the input type (MIC/LINE) Turning the phantom power ON/OFF Specify the input type. Turn ON/OFF the phantom power (+48V). This setting can be made only when “Mic” is selected as the input type. 1. Click the area in the red box on the screen shown below. 1.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The 4-Band Eq

    Setting the audio input details How to view settings screen (Expert Mode) Adjusting the 4-band EQ Set the 4-band EQ to be applied to audio inputs. ❶ ❷ 1. Click the area in the red box on the screen shown below. •...

  • Page 28: Turning The Aec On/Off

    Setting the audio input details Turning the AEC ON/OFF Turning the bus assignment ON/OFF Turn ON/OFF the AEC (Acoustic Echo Canceler). Switch the output bus between ON and OFF for each channel. 1. Click the area in the red box on the screen shown below. 1.

  • Page 29: Setting Channel Names And Colors

    Setting the audio input details Setting channel names and colors Adjusting the input level Set the name and color of each channel. Set the Mic/Line input level for each channel. 1. Click the area in the red box on the screen shown below. 2.

  • Page 30: Setting The Audio Output Details

    Setting the audio output details Setting the unity level Adjusting the FBS/EQ 1. Click the area in the red box on the screen shown below. 1. Click the area in the red box on the screen shown below. • The Settings screen appears. 2.
  • Page 31 Setting the audio output details How to view settings screen (FBS) ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❶ ❷ The statuses of the bands appear. You can also switch between The frequencies of the detected feedbacks appear. ❸ dynamic and static. Select the strength to suppress the feedback.
  • Page 32 Setting the audio output details How to view settings screen (EQ) ❶ ❷ ❽ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❶ ❹ Display and edit the EQ frequency characteristics waveform. The Adjust the gain of each band. ❺ pointer for each band indicates the frequency and the gain position. Adjust the frequency of each band.

  • Page 33: Turning The Dynamics Function On/Off

    Setting the audio output details Turning the dynamics function ON/OFF 1. Click the area in the red box on the screen shown below. • The function is turned ON (blue)/OFF (no color) each time the switch is clicked. Adjusting the dynamics 1.
  • Page 34 Setting the audio output details How to view settings screen (DYN) ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❿ ❶ ❺ Indicates the level of audio input to Dynamics. Set the compressor ratio. ❷ ❻ Indicates the level of audio gain suppression by the compressor. Set the compressor threshold.

  • Page 35: Turning The Delay Function On/Off

    Setting the audio output details Turning the delay function ON/OFF Setting channel names and colors Specify whether or not to delay the output of each channel. Set the name and color of each channel. 1. Click the area in the red box on the screen shown below. 1.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Output Level

    Setting the audio output details Adjusting the output level Setting the USB output Set the Mic/Line output level for each channel. Select the USB output bus and set the transmission level. 1. Click “USB OUT” . 1. Click the volume adjustment dial, and move it up and down to adjust the output level.

  • Page 37: Setting The System Details (Settings & Maintenance)

    Setting the system details (Settings & Maintenance) Advanced options for the entire system and access utilities to help Settings & Maintenance screen maintain and troubleshoot the system are available. Basic operations ❷ 1. Click the icon ( ) on the top right of the screen. ❸...

  • Page 38: General In System Settings

    Web Remote screen. After setting each item, click “Apply” to complete the setting. Audio-Technica LINK Mode Set the operation mode under Audio-Technica LINK (p. 55). 1. Select “Primary” or “Extension” . 2. Click “Apply” . • The setting is now complete.

  • Page 39: Network In System Settings

    Setting the system details (Settings & Maintenance) Network in System Settings IP Settings IP Control Settings Set how to obtain IP addresses, and specify each value. Set the options relating to IP control. 1. From “IP Config Mode” , select “Auto” or “Static” . 1.

  • Page 40: User Access In System Settings

    Setting the system details (Settings & Maintenance) User Access in System Settings Login Password Set whether or not to require a password for Administrator login. 1. Click the switch to turn on/off the setting. • The setting is turned ON (blue)/OFF (no color) each time the switch is clicked.

  • Page 41: Audio In System Settings

    Setting the system details (Settings & Maintenance) Audio in System Settings Audio System "Output Flip" Check/change the audio-related system settings. Output of each channel assigned to an output bus is as described below. 1. Set each item. • If “Output Flip” is turned OFF Gain Unit Type Set the unit in which the gain is displayed for adjustment.

  • Page 42: Front Panel In System Settings

    Setting the system details (Settings & Maintenance) Front Panel in System Settings Levels Set whether or not to enable input/output level adjustment for each channel on the front panel of the product. 1. Select/unselect the check box for each channel. •...

  • Page 43: Utilities In System Settings

    Setting the system details (Settings & Maintenance) Utilities in System Settings Firmware Update Reset All Settings to Default Update the firmware of the product. Reset the product to the factory defaults. (The firmware will remain the current version.) 1. Check “Serial No. ” , “Device Name” , and “Firmware Version” on 1.

  • Page 44: Operator Page In Operator Access

    Setting the system details (Settings & Maintenance) Operator Page in Operator Access How to view the Fader Settings screen Operator Page Restrictions ❶ ❷ ❸ Set restrictions on the operations that can be performed on the Operator page. 1. Set each item. Preset Recall Set whether or not to recall presets.

  • Page 45: Presets In Presets

    Setting the system details (Settings & Maintenance) Presets in Presets Presets Exporting a preset Check/change the preset settings currently registered in the product, 1. Click the radio button corresponding to the preset number from and import/export preset files. which you want to export. •...

  • Page 46: Band Eq Library In Presets

    Setting the system details (Settings & Maintenance) 4 Band EQ Library in Presets 4 Band EQ Library You can import/export 4-band EQ patterns to be applied to audio inputs as a preset. EQ Preset A setting in which the EQ patterns for all bands are saved.

  • Page 47: Band Eq Library In Presets

    Setting the system details (Settings & Maintenance) 12 Band EQ Library in Presets 12 Band EQ Library You can import/export 12-band EQ patterns to be applied to audio outputs as a preset. EQ Preset A setting in which the EQ patterns for all bands are saved.

  • Page 48: Logging In Logging

    Setting the system details (Settings & Maintenance) Logging in Logging Logging Set the options relating to log messages, and download log files. Enabled Set whether or not to save log messages. Destination Set whether to write log messages to the internal memory or transfer them to the Syslog server.

  • Page 49: System Info In System Info

    Setting the system details (Settings & Maintenance) System Info in System Info System Info System information, such as the various network settings and the product's serial number and firmware version, is displayed.

  • Page 50: Key Functions

    Key functions AEC (Acoustic Echo Canceler) In meetings held between remote locations, such as teleconferencing, acoustic echoes can occur when the audio output from the speaker is picked up by a microphone. The audio from the other party is amplified by the speaker and can bounce off of the ceiling, walls or floors of the room, and, upon being picked up by the microphone, is returned to the other party along with your party’s audio.
  • Page 51 Key functions 4. Turn AEC ON for the Mic to be used (for each channel). Setting AEC 1. Click “AEC” . 5. From “Output Bus” , select the signal (output bus) to be returned to the other party. 2. From “Mode” , select “AEC” . 6.
  • Page 52 Key functions 7. Click “Start” . 10. If necessary, turn ON “NLP” . • Reverberation measurement begins. • These features may increase the echo canceling effect. • Click ”Test” to play the test audio for a check. Click it again to stop playing the test audio.

  • Page 53: Smartmixer

    Key functions 2. From “Mode” , select “Gate” . SmartMixer The SmartMixer function is designed to automatically adjust the audio input and output of the microphone channel without picking up any unnecessary noise or allowing howling to occur in meetings where an unspecified large number of participants speak at the same time.
  • Page 54 Key functions 4. Set “Priority” , “Can Cut” , and “Off Attenuation” for each channel, Last Mic ON When this is set to ON, the last opened as necessary. microphone input channel gate remains open. Priority When this is set to ON, the gate of this Gate Hold Time Set the time after the audio input is ceased microphone input channel opens first over the...
  • Page 55 Key functions 2. From “Mode” , select “Gain Share” . 5. Assign signals to the output buses. ON (Blue) Assigned to an output bus. Audio signals not processed by SmartMixer are output even when SmartMixer is turned ON. Audio signals processed by SmartMixer are output (Purple) when SmartMixer is turned ON.

  • Page 56: Audio-Technica Link

    : A to B, B to A, A to A, or B to B. Taking ease of maintenance after the installation into account, however, it is recommended that the terminals be connected in the same pattern within the same system. • Do not connect the devices in a ring pattern. Make sure to leave one of the two LINK terminals at both ends of the daisy-chained ATDM-0604 devices unconnected.
  • Page 57 Key functions 1. In “Audio-Technica LINK Mode” , set the ATDM-0604 connected to one of the two ends as “Primary” . • Do not set any of ATMD-0604 devices connected in the middle as “Primary” . The connection will not be recognized properly.
  • Page 58 Key functions Sharing audio buses In “Audio-Technica LINK” , the audio output buses (Output 1/L, Output 2/R, and Output ST) and the AEC reference signal bus are shared among the ATDM-0604 devices. With this, any ATDM-0604 can output audio inputs from 24 Mic channels, 12 Mic/Line channels, and 6 unbalanced stereo channels. The AEC reference signals can also be shared among the devices.

  • Page 59: Front Panel Operation Restriction

    Key functions 3. Click “Front Panel” . Front panel operation restriction The following two modes are available when operating the product with the buttons and the dial on the front panel. Operator mode: In this mode, daily operations are performed, such as loading the preset settings and adjusting the audio level.

  • Page 60: Recalling Preset

    Key functions Administrator screen Recalling Preset 1. Click “Preset” at the top right of the screen. Operator screen 1. Click the green area at the top of the screen. 2. Select “Recall Preset” from the pull-down menu. 2. Select the preset of your choice from the pull-down menu. •...

  • Page 61: About Preset

    Key functions About preset The product includes preset patterns using a web or video conference. Preset #1 (Initialization of audio settings) • Reset the audio settings on the product to the factory defaults. • All settings are deleted when initialized. Accordingly, it is recommended that the settings be saved to another preset or a hard disk space. •...
  • Page 62 Key functions Preset #3 (Web conference) This preset is suitable for web conferencing using software codecs. The product, equipped with a USB audio interface, is capable of handling meetings held at any location using a computer or tablet with an Internet connection. It is also equipped with an echo canceler to provide quality conferencing with no echoes or dropouts.
  • Page 63 Key functions Preset #4 (Video conference) This preset is suitable for video conferencing using hardware codecs. The unbalanced output on this product is compatible with both Mic and Line levels, and the output level setting can be changed according to the input level of the video conference system being used. It is also equipped with an echo canceler to provide quality conferencing with no echoes or dropouts.

  • Page 64: Copying Settings

    Key functions 3. Select the a different source channel. Copying settings • To select another channel, click the channel selected. The selection of the channel is canceled. Reselect the channel to copy. The settings for a channel can be copied to another channel. 1.

  • Page 65: Resetting Settings

    Key functions Resetting settings The settings for a channel can be reset to the default settings. 1. Click the icon ( ) of the channel to reset. 2. Click “Reset” .

  • Page 66: Linking Channels

    Key functions 3. Confirm that the input channels have been linked. Linking channels • The settings of the channel 6 are same as the settings of the channel 5. • The linked channel 6 are grayed out and cannot be used. Link channels to share the settings.

  • Page 67: Menu Item

    Menu Item Audio Settings Input Presets Item name Setting values Default Setting Resumed Included Input channel 1 to 6 CH # CH 1 to 6 Mode Select* Ch1 to 4: Mic Ch5, 6: Mic, Line 0dBV, Line +4dBu, ✓ ✓ Line -10dBV, Line -20dBV Input gain +20dB to +60dB...
  • Page 68 Menu Item Presets Item name Setting values Default Setting Resumed Included 4 Band EQ Expert mode Band #1 Gain -18dB to +18dB ✓ ✓ Band #1 20Hz to 20kHz ✓ ✓ Frequency Band #1 Q 0.3 to 60 0.75 ✓ ✓...
  • Page 69 Menu Item Output Presets Item name Setting values Default Setting Resumed Included CH Name (Maximum 30 characters (ASCII code OUT 1, OUT 2 only)) Unity +4dBU, 0dBV, -10dBV +4dBu ✓ ✓ (Output 1/2) Unity -33dBV,-10dBV -10dBV ✓ ✓ (Output ST) Level -∞, -120dB to +10dB -40dB...
  • Page 70 Menu Item CH Detail Setting in Output Presets Item name Setting values Default Setting Resumed Included Band #5 Enable On, Off ✓ ✓ Band #5 Gain -18dB to +18dB ✓ ✓ Band #5 20Hz to 20kHz ✓ ✓ Frequency Band #5 Q 0.3 to 60 0.75 ✓...

  • Page 71: Settings & Maintenance

    System Settings General Presets Item name Setting values Default Setting Resumed Included Device Name Device Name (Maximum 30 characters (ASCII code ATDM-0604 ✓ only)) Header Color White, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, White ✓ Cyan Audio-Technica LINK Audio-Technica LINK Primary, Extension Primary ✓...
  • Page 72 Menu Item Utilities Presets Item name Setting values Default Setting Resumed Included Firmware Update Launguage Pack Install Reset All Settings to Default Operator Access Operator Page Presets Item name Setting values Default Setting Resumed Included Fader Settings Fader 1 to 8 Show On, Off ✓...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    If any of the devices in the system are not functioning properly, check the troubleshooting tips below. If none of the tips apply, please contact your local Audio-Technica dealer. You may be asked to provide the version of your firmware. Please check in advance and have the firmware version handy.

  • Page 74: Web Remote

    Troubleshooting Web Remote Symptom Cause/Action Reference page You cannot “locate” the product. Check the connections of the product and the control device, such as a computer. Check whether the product and the control device, such as a computer, are connected to the same network.

  • Page 75: Error Messages

    The operation of Audio-Technica LINK was stopped. Detect Multi Primary Units More than one primary unit of ATDM-0604 were detected. Set only one ATDM-0604 unit as the primary. The operation of Audio-Technica LINK was stopped.

  • Page 76: Dimensions

    Dimensions 326.0 13.5 44.0 217 .0 (Unit: mm)

  • Page 77: Specifications

    Specifications General specifications Power supply 100 to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Power consumption 17 W Operating temperature range 0 to 40°C (32 to 104° F) Operating humidity range 25 to 85% (with no condensation) Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 217 mm (8.54") x 44 mm (1.73") x 326 mm (12.83") (W×H×D) Weight 1.85 kg (4.1 lbs) Finish...

  • Page 78: Input/Output Specifications

    Specifications Other Phantom power +48 VDC PAD (Attenuation level) -24 dB I/O connector INPUT ST Euroblock connectors (3-pin) INPUT MIC/LINE 5 and 6 Euroblock connectors (3-pin) INPUT MIC 1 to 4 Euroblock connectors (3-pin) OUTPUT UNBAL Euroblock connectors (3-pin) OUTPUT BAL 1/L and 2/R Euroblock connectors (3-pin) Level indicator SIGNAL/PEAK...

  • Page 79: System Diagram

    System diagram Digital SmartMixer Audio data Audio data ATDM-0604 Contral data Control data Meter Meter ANALOG INPUT ANALOG OUTPUT Lv Meter Post HA Gain +20dB ~ +60dB SmartMixer 1.0dB step (Gate/Gain Sharing) IN 1 Delay Time Output unity 3 steps...
  • Page 80 Audio-Technica Corporation ver.1 2017.12.01 2-46-1 Nishi-naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan 222304240-02-02 ver.2 2018.05.01 ©2018 Audio-Technica Corporation...

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