Blackmagicdesign Audio Monitor 12G Installation And Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G November 2018...
- Page 2 This instruction manual contains all the information you need to start using your Blackmagic Audio Monitor. Please check the support page on our web site at www.blackmagicdesign.com for the latest version of this manual and updates to your Blackmagic Audio Monitor’s internal software.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Configure Tab Changing Network Settings Installing the optional Blackmagic Dolby Decoder Module ® Installing the Module Confirming Dolby Audio Developer Information Controlling Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G using Telnet Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G Ethernet Protocol V1.0 Help Regulatory Notices Safety Information Warranty... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Introducing Blackmagic Audio Monitor Blackmagic Audio Monitor and Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G are single rack real time audio monitoring solutions that can be used with a variety of video and audio sources in live, post production and broadcast environments. -
Page 5: Selecting Your Audio Source
PUSH PUSH PUSH USB 2.0 HDMI OUT SDI IN SDI LOOP OUT AES/EBU IN HDMI SDI embedded audio XLR for AES/EBU XLR for Analog audio RCA for consumer audio connections Selecting your Audio Source After plugging in your audio equipment to Blackmagic Audio Monitor, all you need to do is select your connection by pressing the INPUT button on the control panel. -
Page 6: Using Blackmagic Audio Monitor
Using Blackmagic Audio Monitor Using the Control Panel Blackmagic Audio Monitor’s control panel provides fast access to critical functions and status. The built in color LCD features a text overlay that displays important status information, such as your selected input, the video format if SDI is connected, selected audio channels, and the volume level for your speakers or headphones. -
Page 7: Audio Level Meters
Audio Level Meters Blackmagic Audio Monitor’s level meters feature two banks of green, orange and red LEDs that show the strength of your audio levels. If all LEDs are lit, your audio levels are too high and are clipping. The behaviour of the audio level meters will change depending on which meter type setting you have selected in the Audio Monitor Setup utility. -
Page 8: Input
Input Repeatedly pressing the INPUT button cycles through the SDI, AES/EBU, Analog and HiFi inputs so you can select which video and audio equipment you wish to monitor. The selected audio input can be listened to via the built in speakers, plus you can monitor the audio on CH 1 &... -
Page 9: Audio Monitor Setup
On Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G, you can also update the unit and change settings via Ethernet, however, to change network settings you will need to be connected via USB. -
Page 10: Meter Tab
Click the ‘close’ button when the update is finished. Update your Blackmagic Audio Monitor’s internal software and change configuration settings using the Blackmagic Audio Monitor Setup utility Meter Tab With the setup utility open, click on the configuration icon to reveal the audio level meters settings. - Page 11 Two labels are provided for each audio level meter type and measurement scale. Label sheets are also available from your local Blackmagic Design support office. Visit the Blackmagic Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support to find your local support team. To choose a meter setting to display on your Blackmagic Audio Monitor, click on your desired meter type and then click ‘save’.
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Page 12: Configure Tab
If you are having trouble finding a Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G on your network, or you have previously set it to use a static address incompatible with your current network, you may need to change its network settings locally. -
Page 13: Installing The Optional Blackmagic Dolby
Blackmagic Audio Monitor and would like to install it, please follow the instructions on this page. NOTE Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G does not support the optional Dolby decoder module. WARNING Ensure that power is disconnected from your Blackmagic Audio Monitor before installing the Dolby decoder module, as installation requires the removal of the chassis lid to access the motherboard. -
Page 14: Confirming Dolby Audio
Holding the Blackmagic Dolby decoder module by the top edges, align the module’s keyway to the SIMM slot key and gently insert the module until it is firmly seated. Lean the Blackmagic Dolby decoder module towards the rear of the chassis until the metal clips fasten to both sides Confirming Dolby Audio When Dolby encoded audio is detected by Blackmagic Audio Monitor the Dolby logo will... -
Page 15: Developer Information
Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G via Ethernet from your computer. The first step is to connect your Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G to your computer via Ethernet. You can do this by connecting to the same network your computer is connected to, or you can connect Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G directly to your computer. - Page 16 Upon connection, the Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G sends a complete dump of the state of the device. After the initial status dump, status updates are sent every time the Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G status changes. To be resilient to future protocol changes, clients should ignore blocks they do not recognize, up to the trailing blank line.
- Page 17 This can be changed to VU (-20dBFS Ref), VU (-18dBFS Ref), PPM EBU (-20dBFS Ref), PPM EBU (-18dBFS Ref), PPM BBC (-20dBFS Ref), PPM BBC (-18dBFS Ref), Loudness (EBU +9 scale) or Loudness (EBU +18 scale) AUDIO METER: ↵ Meter Mode: Loudness (EBU +18 scale) ↵...
- Page 18 PING: ↵ ↵ If the Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G is responding, it will respond with an ACK message as for any other recognized command. Checking valid Protocol Commands While the connection to the Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G is established, a client may send a...
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Page 19: Help
This can also be a faster way of getting help as there may already be answers you can find from other experienced users and Blackmagic Design staff which will keep you moving forward. You can visit the forum at https://forum.blackmagicdesign.com Contacting Blackmagic Design Support If you can’t find the help you need in our support material or on the forum, please use the... -
Page 20: Regulatory Notices
Regulatory Notices Disposal of waste of electrical and electronic equipment within the European union. The symbol on the product indicates that this equipment must not be disposed of with other waste materials. In order to dispose of your waste equipment, it must be handed over to a designated collection point for recycling. -
Page 21: Safety Information
Safety Information The following safety information applies to mains powered products. This equipment must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earth connection. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing. This equipment is suitable for use in tropical locations with an ambient temperature of up to 40ºC. -
Page 22: Warranty
Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty Blackmagic Design warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, Blackmagic Design, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
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