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AudioArts Engineering Lightning Technical Manual

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  • Page 1 ightning adio onsole echnical anual June 2018...
  • Page 2 Radio Console Technical Manual ightning ©2018 Audioarts Engineering* ® AUDIOARTS ENGINEERING 600 Industrial Drive New Bern, North Carolina 28562 252-638-7000 *a division of Wheatstone Corporation / June 2018 udioArts ightning...
  • Page 3 Attention! Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 Attention! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed. DANGER - To reduce risk of electric shock read all instructions before using this power supply. A power supply should never be left unattended when plugged in.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S Technical Manual ightning Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Installation and Power Console Overview ................. 1-2 Unpacking and Installing the Console ........1-3 Power Supply ................. 1-4 Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply ................1-5 Energizing ..................
  • Page 6 C O N T E N T S Control Room ......................2-9 Source Select ......................2-10 EXT Switch ......................2-10 SPLIT CUE ......................2-10 CONTROL ROOM Fader ..................2-10 HEADPHONE Fader ....................2-10 BLUETOOTH ......................2-11 Studio Control ......................2-12 Source Select ......................2-12 CUE Level Control ....................2-12 TB (Talkback) Button .....................2-12 STUDIO Level Control ...................2-12 TIMER Buttons ......................2-13 Meters ........................2-13...
  • Page 7 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D P O W E R Installation and Power Chapter Contents Console Overview ................. 1-2 Unpacking and Installing the Console ........1-3 Power Supply ................. 1-4 Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply ................1-5 Energizing ..................

  • Page 8: Console Overview

    I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D P O W E R Installation and Power Console Overview The midsized A console combines the best in a standalone con- udioArts ightning sole with the latest in modern conveniences such as USB and Bluetooth™ connectivity. The L comes in 12- or 16-channel tabletop configurations and has a modular ightning...

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Installing The Console

    I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D P O W E R Unpacking and Installing the Console The A console is shipped as two packages. udioArts ightning NOTE: One carton contains the console and “Installation and Connections Quick This console contains Reference”;...

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D P O W E R Power Supply Front view of the SPS-130 rackmount power supply Rear view of the SPS-130 rackmount power supply The L console is powered by an Audioarts Model SPS-130 ightning rackmount power supply.

  • Page 11: Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply

    I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D P O W E R Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply Wheatstone failsafe power supply systems use two separate rackmount power supplies for each piece of powered equipment. Though either is capable of running a full load on its own, in failsafe operation both units run in tandem: if one fails, the other takes over, assuring uninterrupted operation.

  • Page 12: Audio And Control Wiring

    I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D P O W E R Audio and Control Wiring All audio I/O connections are made via RJ-45 and USB connectors on the rear panel of the console and 3-position plug terminals on the Mic Preamp card. MASTER PANEL INPUT PANELS Input panel’s eight RJ-45 are line level stereo...
  • Page 13 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D P O W E R RJ-45 HDPN OUT and HDPN PRE are balanced line level stereo post and pre fader outputs. Four PGM 1-4 OUT RJ-45 are balanced line level stereo Program 1-4 outputs. RJ-45 CR OUT is balanced line level stereo Control Room output.

  • Page 14: Hook-Ups

    I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D P O W E R Hook-Ups The rear of the console has multiple RJ-45 connectors to plug in stereo line inputs, the external inputs, caller connections to and from hybrid, a Bluetooth connection, as well as providing studios, control room, microphones, PGM, and USB analog output connections.
  • Page 15 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D P O W E R USB 1 & 2 Out – RJ-45 The signals are analog stereo; unbalanced. Pin 1 – HI USB LT OUT Pin 2 –...

  • Page 16: Control Connections

    I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D P O W E R CUE Out – RJ-45 Signals is analog mono; balanced. Pin 1 – HI CUE OUT Pin 2 – LO PGM Out – RJ-45 The four PGM 1 - PGM 4 analog stereo balanced program outputs and one PGM 1 AES digital output.

  • Page 17: Remote On/Off

    I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D P O W E R TALLY – RJ-45 RJ-45 Pin 1 – On Air Tally N.O. RJ-45 Pin 2 – On Air Tally Com Remote ON/OFF “Remote location”...
  • Page 18 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D P O W E R LOGIC I/O TOP ROW 1 - 4 CHANNEL A IN 1 - 4 DIGITAL GROUND LINE A LT IN HI START LINE A LT IN LO LINE A RT IN HI...

  • Page 19: Master Panel - Audio And Control Connections Drawing

    USB PORTS TOP ROW BOTTOM ROW TOP ROW BOTTOM ROW TOP ROW BOTTOM ROW PGM4 OUT TALLY PGM 1 AES HDPN PRE USB 2 OUT EXT 2 IN PGM 4 LT OUT HI TALLY N.O. PGM 1 AES OUT HI HDPN PRE LT OUT HI USB 2 LT OUT HI EXT 2 LT IN HI...
  • Page 20 TO CALLER 1 PGM1 PGM 4 TRIM PGM2 PGM 1R TO CALLER 2 PGM3 CALLERS PGM4 TB 2 Audioarts Lightning LOGIC BT PAIR Flow Diagram FRONT PANEL SWITCH LOGIC CUE 1 CUE 2 TB 1 AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT BLUE TOOTH...
  • Page 21 C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Controls and Functions Chapter Contents Input Panel ..................2-3 Sources ........................2-3 USB Port ........................2-4 Using the USB Port....................2-4 ... With a MAC ....................2-4 ®...
  • Page 22 C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Master Panel ......................2-15 Studio Dimn ......................2-15 Cue To Headphone....................2-15 Cue To CR ......................2-15 Cue Mute .......................2-15 USB Source Selection ...................2-16 page 2 –...

  • Page 23: Input Panel

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Controls and Functions Input Panel Each Input panel of the L console has four identical input strips. ightning Sources Input channels have A/B source selection, with balanced line in for the A source and trimmable -10 to +4 line in on B.

  • Page 24: Usb Port

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S USB Port The L console contains USB 2.0 interface, available via two USB Type B ightning connectors located underneath the hinged meterbridge, to enable audio to pass between the console and a USB port on a computer.

  • Page 25: General Considerations

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S General Considerations If any problems are encountered, please consider the following points: • If you are not able to get the audio into or out of the USB port, check the USB cable, its connections at both ends, and the port selection settings in the applica- tion you are using.

  • Page 26: Channel On Switch

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Channel ON Switch The channel ON switch turns the channel signal ON and fires any channel ON (START) logic mapped to the fader’s source signal. The switch LED lights to indicate the channel is ON and the ON AIR LED will light on the left upper corner of the meterbridge if so programmed (see the discussion of OnAir Tallies in the “Console Internal Programming”...

  • Page 27: Master Panel

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Master Panel The Master panel includes the Caller Input, Control Room monitor, Studio monitor, and Meters sections. page 2 – 7 / June 2018 udioArts ightning...

  • Page 28: Callers

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Callers This section of the monitor panel contains the controls for two phone hybrids or an IP phone system with analog connections. Phone systems have two audio signals: a “From Network”...

  • Page 29: Recording Calls

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Recording Calls The L has two USB ports. USB 2 is designed to connect to a PC running ightning VoxPro, Audition, or other recording app. The Monitor panel has switches for selecting the audio that goes to the computer.

  • Page 30: Source Select

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S rises to an ear-splitting screech. To prevent this, the operator’s microphone is normally set to MUTE the Control Room output to prevent the occurrence of feedback.

  • Page 31: Bluetooth

    When in pairing mode, a scan of Bluetooth devices from a phone or other Bluetooth enabled device should show the device named Lightning# where # is a unique number assigned at the factory so that multiple consoles can be distinguished from each other.

  • Page 32: Studio Control

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Studio Control In addition to the Control Room, there may be a Studio in which one or more performers will be assembled, usually with microphones so that their voices can become part of the mix.

  • Page 33: Timer Buttons

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S TIMER Buttons The console timer is provided with an AUTO-RESTART function so that input modules can automatically reset the timer display (located on the meter- bridge) to zero and start a new count, allowing the announcer to easily track his own pace.

  • Page 34: Console Programming Options

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Console Programming Options All programming, except the Mic Preamp card, is made via PCB-mounted dipswitches located underneath the hinged meterbridge. When a dipswitch position is up it is ON, looking from the operator.

  • Page 35: Mic Preamp Card

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S Mic Preamp Card Mic Selection Dipswitch SW 2 positions 1 - 4 when ON will select the mic source for the input channels 1 - 4 (source A) respectively. To access these switches, power off the console by disconnecting the AC cord from the outlet or SPS-202, then remove the four mounting screws from the Input panel so that the panel can be lifted from the console frame.

  • Page 36: Usb Source Selection

    C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S source of feedback. For this reason the console provides muting to the control room output and, optionally, the built-in cue speaker, whenever a mic programmed for control room mute is turned ON.

  • Page 37: Replacement Parts List

    A P P E N D I C E S Appendices Appendix 1 Installing the Additional Mic Preamp Card .........A-3 Appendix 2 Replacement Parts List ..............A-5 page Appendix – 1 / June 2018 udioArts ightning...
  • Page 38 A P P E N D I C E S Appendix 1 Contents Installing the Additional Mic Preamp Card .........A-3 page Appendix – 2 / June 2018 udioArts ightning...
  • Page 39 A P P E N D I C E S Installing the Additional Mic Preamp Card The additional Mic Preamp card comes complete with mounting hardware. 14-pin Socket Perform the following steps to install the Mic Preamp card: • Turn off the power to the console. •...
  • Page 40 (i.e., faders, pots, ON/ OFF switches, etc.). A complete list of available components is shown on the next page. Contact Audioarts Engineering technical support for further information. Audioarts Engineering (600 Industrial Drive, New Bern, North Carolina, USA 28562) may be reached by phone at 252‑638‑7000, fax 252‑637‑1285,...
  • Page 41 POWER CONNECTOR POWER CONNECTOR W/PC TERMINALS, AC 150017 POWER CORD 7 1/2” BLACK POWER CORD 960016 SPEAKER CONSOLE METERBRIDGE SPEAKER 012399 MANUAL TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR LIGHTNING CONSOLE page Appendix – 5 / June 2018 / Jan 2019 udioArts udioArts ightning ightning...

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