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AVE Andante 8 User Manual

Digital mixer with 8 mic/line inputs and 4 outputs
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Audio Vertriebs
Entwicklungsgesellschaft
mbH
Andante 8
Digital Mixer
with 8 mic/line inputs and 4 outputs
User Guide
User guide Andante 8
October 2019

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  • Page 1 Audio Vertriebs Entwicklungsgesellschaft Andante 8 Digital Mixer with 8 mic/line inputs and 4 outputs User Guide User guide Andante 8 October 2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ............................ 3 Safety instructions ......................... 3 Scope of delivery ........................... 3 Section 1 (user) Operation of the Andante 8 in user mode ..................4 Section 2 (qualified personnel) Installing the software ........................5 Programming the Andante 8 ......................6 Detailed description of automatic mixer and anti-feedback ............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The Andante 8 is supplied with a proper power supply cable. At one end of this cable is a three-pronged AC power connector (IEC plug) and at the other end of a CE-standard-compliant Schuko-plug for connection to a 230 V / 50 Hz AC voltage source.

  • Page 4: Operation Of The Andante 8 In User Mode

    Each input has the same functions LED Display: Output, Clip, Signal, Select Display Select button Volume/Value Power switch Preset/Parameter USB connection Inputs 1 – 8 Power socket RSC 232 Aux Out Outputs 1-4 CD / Aux Input User guide Andante 8 page 4...

  • Page 5: Installing The Software

    Then follow the installation instructions. Enter your user name, your organization name and the license number that was included. After installation is complete you will have the following shortcut on the desktop User guide Andante 8 page 5...

  • Page 6: Programming The Andante 8

    Programming of the Andante 8 Restart your PC or your laptop, so the program can be executed properly. Use the supplied connector cable between your laptop and Andante 16. Start the program and click with the left mouse bottom on File and then on New Project.
  • Page 7 Choice between Online and Offline Preset Store Storing presets Preset Retrieve Retrieve presets Preset Copy Copying of presets Other Functions Store Without Sending allows corrections during a live transmission without switching in mute mode. User guide Andante 8 page 7...
  • Page 8 By pressing and turning the volume control you can adjust the volume on the device. PIN Protection Activation of the PIN of the Admin Mode PIN Code Enter of an own PIN Code (Admin Mode) System Reset User guide Andante 8 page 8...
  • Page 9 8 parameters are available for each input and each output. The settings can be copied to each other input and output. The same applies to the highpass/lowpass filters. Band Selection Frequency [Hz) Gain [dB] Bandwidth [Oct] Equalizer Copy User guide Andante 8 page 9...
  • Page 10 Threshold [dB] Hold time [ms] Compressor (Input) On/Out Threshold [dB] Ratio Post Gain [dB] Attack time [ms] Release time [ms] Faders (Input) Level Setting Input option for programmer to change the volume at the input User guide Andante 8 page 10...
  • Page 11 After pressing the right mouse bottom a pull-down menu opens. It allows the activation of all matrix nodes or different rows or columns of nodes. Routing of all inputs and outputs with additional level setting. User guide Andante 8 page 11...
  • Page 12 Level (Output) Level setting Input option for programmer to change the volume at the output. Delay (Output) Delay [m] Phase Equalizer (Output) Parametric EQ GraphicEQ Lowpass-/Highpass filter User guide Andante 8 page 12...
  • Page 13 Each output has a 31 band graphic equalizer. All parameters can be copied to the other EQs or individually adjusted for each output. User guide Andante 8 page 13...
  • Page 14 Anti-Feedbacks (Outputs) Detailed description of the antifeedback functions on page 16 Noise Gates (Output) On/Off Threshold [dB] Hold time [ms] User guide Andante 8 page 14...
  • Page 15 Compressor (Output) On/Off Schwelle [dB] Ratio Post Gain [dB] Attack time [ms] Release time [ms] Limiter (Output) Limiter On/Off Output On/Off Output On/Off User guide Andante 8 page 15...

  • Page 16: Detailed Description Of Automatic Mixer And Anti-Feedback

    Lowering hiss, rumble, reverberation and other extraneous noise that occur when several microphones operate simultaneously.  Improving gain before feedback.  Reducing the comb-filtering effect. Automixer is ideally suited for applications such as churches, board rooms, conference rooms or courtrooms. User guide Andante 8 page 16...
  • Page 17 Automixer works better when the gain has been properly set to give the algorithm adequate signal. For automixer proper working, best microphone level range is between -40 dB and -10 dB on Peak Level Meter. User guide Andante 8 page 17...
  • Page 18 This setup procedure is commonly used for sound systems which are operated near the feedback point where a perceptive annoying “metallic” sound is noticed as well as an altered tone quality. User guide Andante 8 page 18...
  • Page 19 3. Adjust for the desired tonal qualities using the parametric or graphical equalizer panels (eventually after tonal compensations correct the Fader Level or Output Level channel). AUTO mode. 4. Active antifeedback pushing INSERT I/O button (green light) and leave all filters in User guide Andante 8 page 19...
  • Page 20 BANDWIDTH A higher bandwidth offers a better protection. A lower bandwidth uses a narrow frequency range and changes less signal tones. RESET deletes all antifeedback settings of the channel., CLOSE closes the antifeedback panel User guide Andante 8 page 20...

  • Page 21: Operation Of The Andante 8 In Admin Mode

    By turning the p/p button the following appears Preset 1 Name (enter preset name)  Turn the w/w button for letters, special characters and numbers.  If you press the p/p button briefly, the cursor jumps to the next position. User guide Andante 8 page 21...
  • Page 22 Turn w/w button: sensitivity adjustment Turn p/p button: global settings - reset Press p/p button: confirmation No / Yes Attention: If you press yes, you will delete all previous settings and reset the unit back to factory condition! User guide Andante 8 page 22...

  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    117 dB (“A” weighted @ 48 kHz) Signal to noise ratio (SNR) Dynamic range 117 dB (-60 dB Total harmonic distortion (THD) -104 dB (1 kHz, -0,1 dB Delay time 0.66 ms Oversampling factor 256 Fs User guide Andante 8 page 23...
  • Page 24 Hold Time: 100 ms ÷ 10 ] Dynamic compressor range Threshold: -90 dB ÷ 20 dB Ratio: R=1:1 ÷ R=20:1 Post Gain: -20 dB ÷ 20 dB Attack Time:1 ms ÷ 250 ms Release Time:10 ms ÷ 2500 ms User guide Andante 8 page 24...
  • Page 25 (no switching noise) Dimensions and Weight Height 88 mm Width 484 mm Depth 260 mm + 60 mm connector Weight 6 kg Temperature Range Indoor 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 102°F) Compliances AES48-2005 grounding scheme 2002/95/EC User guide Andante 8 page 25...

  • Page 26: Notice

    No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of AVE mbH.

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