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  • Page 1 SCS.1m Mixer Control Surface/Audio Interface USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or personal injury resulting from unauthorized user servicing or modifications. Please read the warranty. • The warranty will be void if any unauthorized service by the user is detected. • If service is required, please contact Stanton Tech at +1 954.316.1500 (Option 3) during...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… 1 1.1. Welcome to the SCS.1m …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. 1 1.2. Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……... 2 1.3 Unpacking ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. 2 2. Connecting the SCS.1m ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 3 2.1 Connecting to Your Computer ……………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 3 2.2 Connecting to Audio Components …………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 4 2.3 Connecting to the SCS.1d ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to the SCS.1m! Thank you for purchasing SCS.1m! The SCS.1m (Stanton Control System 1 mixer) is the premier mixer control surface/audio interface for laptop DJs, remixers, VJs, and producers. Before we begin, there are a few important issues we would like to bring to your attention.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview Designed in an intuitive DJ mixer, the SCS.1m features four channel strips with faders, assignable encoder section, EQ controls, high-precision metering, a responsive crossfader, a straightforward Cue/Monitoring section, a unique footswitch input, and much more… The SCS.1m and the SCS.1d (deck) are the main components of the SC System 1; the first truly professional DJ control system.

  • Page 6: Connecting The Scs.1M

    Connecting the SCS.1m Connecting to Your Computer Step 1: Locate the included power cable and adapter (12V) and connect it to the SCS.1m and to your power source. (Figure 2.1) Note If you own both the SCS.1m and the SCS.1d, the power adapters look very similar.

  • Page 7: Connecting To Audio Components

    Connecting to Audio Components Figure 2.4...

  • Page 8: Connecting To The Scs.1D

    Connecting to the SCS.1d All of the SCS.1 controllers have two FireWire ports on them, so devices can be chained together if needed. So when connecting a single SCS.1d to the SCS.1m, you would go from the unused FireWire port on the SCS.1m (Figure 2.5), (the other port is connected to your computer) to an open port on the SCS.1d.

  • Page 9: Scs.1M Description

    SCS.1m Description In this chapter, we will briefly describe the Top, Front, and Back SCS.1m panels. It’s important to understand that the SCS.1m is a traditional DJ mixer “analogy” in a control surface. This means that while the SCS.1m looks like a DJ mixer, at its core, it is really a control surface. As a control surface, the SCS.1m’s functionality is completely derived from the host application (software) that it is controlling.
  • Page 10 Top Panel Functional Groups (continuation) Figure 3.1 Now, let’s take a closer look of each of the functional groups.

  • Page 11: Channel Strip

    3.1.1 Channel Strip The button at the top of the strip might be mapped to functionalities like deck or channel focus, a shift modifier, etc. Five rotary encoders in the top section of the channel strip can be mapped to traditional mixer functions like gain, EQ, and panning.

  • Page 12: Crossfader Section

    3.1.3 Crossfader Section The CROSSFADER is traditionally used to fade between songs playing in different channels. (Figure 3.4) You might also consider mapping the CROSSFADER to non-traditional functionalities, like effects parameters, filters, or setting selections (like scrolling through effects). Figure 3.4 3.1.4 Master Section The Master Section controls various SCS.1m outputs.

  • Page 13: Browser Section

    3.1.5 Browser Section This area of the SCS.1m would typically be mapped to browser-type functionality, whether that is scrolling through your library in Traktor, or selecting scenes in Ableton Live. (Figure 3.6) The three buttons at the top of the section can be used to select and activate banks or directory trees.

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Front Panel In this panel, you will be able to connect your headphones. Stanton has included a headphone extender cable as the headphone jack is recessed into the panel to prevent accidentally damaging the headphone jack. Stanton has designed the headphone output to be extremely powerful and loud; it is important to remember that you must control the level of this output in your host application or assign it to the headphone knob on the front panel for volume control.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel In 2.2 “Connecting to audio components,” we gave you an iconic representation of what could be connected to the SCS.1m. Here, we will briefly describe the Rear panel. (Figure 3.8) Figure 3.8 1. Power Switch: Turns the SCS.1m ON or OFF. 2.

  • Page 16: Scs.1M Software Installation

    Mac user, you do not need to install any driver. You just need to make a few easy settings in the Audio MIDI Setup applet and install DaRouter. Before walking through specific installation procedures for Mac and PC, you will need to download the latest version of DaRouter from the Stanton website: www.enterthesystem.com/scs1 So, let’s follow the specific instructions for each platform.

  • Page 17: Windows Xp

    1. Double click the executable file (.exe). If the following Open File- Security Warning appears, click Run. (Figure 4.1) Figure 4.1 2. The Stanton SCS.1 DaRouter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation process. Click Next. (Figure 4.2) Figure 4.2...
  • Page 18 3. To install the software for the first time, choose the Standard option. To update your previously installed version, choose Custom. In this example, let’s choose Standard. (Figure 4.3) Figure 4.3 4. Read the License Agreement, select the “I accept the agreement” option, and then click Next. (Figure 4.4) Figure 4.4...
  • Page 19 5. The installation of the ASIO driver will begin. Make sure that your SCS.1 controller(s) are properly connected but do not turn them ON yet. When you are ready, click Next. (Figure 4.5) Figure 4.5 6. In this step, you are able to choose where to install the driver. However, if you do not really need to change the location, leave the default setting and click Install.
  • Page 20 7. Turn your SCS.1 controllers ON and click OK. (Figure 4.7) Figure 4.7 8. Wait for a few seconds, normal operation will resume shortly. (Figure 4.8) Figure 4.8...
  • Page 21 9. Click Next to continue. (Figure 4.9) Figure 4.9 10. Click Finish. (Figure 4.10) Figure 4.10...
  • Page 22 11. Read information regarding this build of the installer then click Next. (Figure 4.11) Figure 4.11 12. Click Finish. (Figure 4.12) Figure 4.12 That’s it. You have installed the SCS.1m driver and DaRouter.
  • Page 23 Device Manager button. (Figure 4.13) Figure 4.13 You will see a new section called Stanton 1394 Audio Devices that includes the Stanton 1394 Virtual Device and a hardware specific driver for each controller you have connected. Check that the SCS.1m and SCS.1d devices are attached to your computer.

  • Page 24: Mac Os X

    Mac OS X Before you install DaRouter, please follow these easy steps: 1. Connect SCS.1 controllers to the computer's FireWire port but have them powered OFF. Turn ON your SCS.1m controller. Open the Audio MIDI Setup applet to make sure it is recognized. The Audio MIDI Setup applet is located in Applications\Utilities.
  • Page 25 To install DaRouter, please follow the next instructions 1. Double click the .dmg file to expand it. (Figure 4.16) Figure 4.16 2. Double click the DaRouter.pkg file to start the installer. (Figure 4.17) Figure 4.17...
  • Page 26 3. Once the installer has started, click Continue. (Figure 4.18) Figure 4.18 4. Read the license agreement and click Continue. In the next dialog, click Agree. (Figure 4.19) Figure 4.19...
  • Page 27 5. Next, you can set the default path of the program. Click Install unless you want to install DaRouter to a specific destination. (Figure 4.20) Figure 4.20 6. DaRouter will be installed. Once done, click Close. (Figure 4.21) Figure 4.21...
  • Page 28 7. DaRouter will be installed into your Applications folder and the presets will be placed in your home directory. Plug in your SCS.1m, start DaRouter, and read the rest of this documentation. (Figure 4.22) Figure 4.22 Now that you have installed DaRouter, let’s learn about it.

  • Page 29: Darouter

    DaRouter About DaRouter DaRouter is an application developed between Stanton and Bome’s Software, which allows SCS.1m to specifically integrate and interact with audio applications. DaRouter takes incoming messages coming from SCS.1m using a proprietary high speed messaging protocol and translates them to the host target audio application through the form of presets.

  • Page 30: Section A

    5.2.1 Section A Figure 5.2 Preset Documentation Button The Preset Documentation button (shown as “?”) will load the HTML documentation associated with the selected preset. The preset documentation includes all the setup instructions for using the preset with the application it was designed for.
  • Page 31 If streaming has been stopped then no audio will be passed to the hardware. DPC Latency Tool – Stanton includes a troubleshooting tool for detecting high DPC latency. When there is high DPC latency apparent on a machine it can affect the performance of audio and MIDI streaming.

  • Page 32: Section C

    Figure 5.5 Pitch Bend Sensitivity – The SCS.1d also has the ability to detect when the platter is being rubbed manually by hand to slow or speed the track up. This is detected when the platter and record change speed at the same time (whereas with scratching the platter keeps spinning at its set speed).

  • Page 33: Using Darouter

    Confirm that no preset is loaded and your SCS.1m is connected. At this point, you may select the preset you wish to use and then read its included documentation by clicking the “?” button. Also, remember to check the Stanton...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    In Windows, the driver installer is combined into the SCS.1 DaRouter software. In OS X, the SCS.1m is Core Audio compliant and doesn’t need a driver. As stated in the installation procedure, make sure you download the latest driver from the Stanton website. 4. My computer does not have a 6 pin FireWire port on it.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Output Level Balanced Equalization (20 Hz-20 kHz) Balanced THD+N (1 kHz) Balanced Output SNR (A-weighted) Balanced Output crosstalk RCA Output level RCA THD+N (1 kHz) RCA SNR (A-weighted) RCA crosstalk Headphone Output Headphone THD+N Headphone SNR (A-weighted) Headphone crosstalk Input full-scale (Mic) Input SNR (Mic) (600R) (A-weighted) Input THD+N (Mic)

  • Page 36: Appendix

    For the most part live audio is not always the highest consideration for both hardware designers and software programmers. With that being said, Stanton has put together this guide and included one of the most widely used troubleshooting tools (DPC Latency Checker) with the SCS1 to help optimize your computer by performing certain tweaks, which we have found increases performance and stability substantially.
  • Page 37 Figure A.1 The green Bar Graph shows the current latency value over time. Each bar represents the maximum DPC latency occurred within one second. Every second, bars are scrolled from right to left and a new bar is added at the right- hand side, (representing the most recent value).
  • Page 38 For example, a typical problem is shown in the next figure. Red bars indicate excessive DPC latency. (Figure A.2) Figure A.2 So let’s open Device Manager to find out the driver that causes the excessive DPC latencies. On your desktop, right click My Computer icon and click Properties.
  • Page 39 Figure A.3 Now, before you start finding out which device could be the cause of the excessive DPC latency, please follow these suggestions: You should not disable: • any device listed in Device Manager under System devices or Computer • the hard disk that contains the system partition •...
  • Page 40 To disable a device, right-click on it (e.g. on the Ethernet adapter) and choose Disable. The disabled device will be marked with a red cross. (Figure A.4) Figure A.4 Now, check the DPC Latency Checker to see if the excessive latency values (red bars) disappeared. If yes, we have found the problem, if not, try the next device.
  • Page 41 Windows 1394a Bandwidth Limiting Issue (Windows XP-Vista) First, let’s explain a little about what the SidSpeed Fix is. Basically, SidSpeed is a value in your windows registry that regulates the speed of your FireWire bus. It can have a value from 0-3 (0=S100 speed, 1=S200 speed, 2=S400 speed, and 3=800 speed).
  • Page 42 This will open your Registry Editor, which will look like this…(Figure A.7) Figure A.7 Now, before we go any further, we need to give you a warning and back some things up. The registry is a dangerous place to be playing around. Using this tool makes it very easy to completely ruin your installation of Windows.
  • Page 43 Now click File, and then click Export. A new window will pop up. (Figure A.9) Figure A.9 At the bottom of the new window, there is an area called Export Range. Make sure that Selected Branch is marked, and that the text in the field there says HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. Go to the top of the window and find the Save In drop down.
  • Page 44 Then expand the SYSTEM branch. (Figure A.11) Figure A.11 Then expand CurrentControlSet. (Figure A.12) Figure A.12...
  • Page 45 Now expand Enum. (Figure A.13) Figure A.13...
  • Page 46 Then expand the PCI branch. (Figure A.14) Figure A.14 Now we need to find the specific key for your FireWire controller. As you can see, all the devices are named in a way that does not seem to make a whole lot of sense. It is not as hard as it may look.
  • Page 47 Leave the Regedit window open and go back to Start > Run. Type in devmgmt.msc and then press OK. (Figure A.15) Figure A.15 This will open your Device Manager. Look for your FireWire controller (commonly called IEEE 1394). One example is highlighted in Figure A.16.
  • Page 48 Now click on the Details tab. (Figure A.17) Figure A.17 See this string of text? This is what we are going to look for in the PCI branch we have open in Regedit. Going back to Regedit, we can see that I got a little lucky and have it as the first key. (Figure A.18) Figure A.18...
  • Page 49 If you expand out the device subkey, you’ll find another subkey called Device Parameters. Click it to select it and look in the right pane. (Figure A.19) Figure A.19 In the example above, the SidSpeed key actually exists, but it is set to the incorrect speed. Double click on the SidSpeed value and a window will open.
  • Page 50 If you encounter an error during any step of this process (especially Vista users and errors about not having proper rights to alter a registry value), please contact Stanton Technical support. If you made a mistake and need to restore your registry, just double click on the backup you made right before we started and follow the prompts.
  • Page 51 FireWire that have subpar performance and can affect stability or at worst the device will not work at all. Stanton recommends the Texas Instruments® FireWire chips for streaming audio. It is also suggested to stay away from Agere® chipsets as in testing issues have been identified with these chipsets. Most Apple computers utilize Texas Instruments chipsets.
  • Page 52 Warranty Service in the United States: Please contact Stanton Tech Support BEFORE sending your product. In some cases, our Tech Support team can resolve your problem immediately, avoiding down time due to shipping delays. However, if Tech Support determines that a repair is needed;...
  • Page 53 Stanton dealer which sold the merchandise to purchaser is located and not the authorized Stanton dealer in the country where the purchaser is located or the country in which the merchandise was received. Any returns to a non-authorized dealer or to an authorized Stanton dealer not in the same country as the merchandise was intended to be sold or as set forth above will void this warranty.
  • Page 54 SC System, DaRouter, SCS.1m, and SCS.1d are trademarks of the Stanton Group. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners, who are in no way affiliated with Stanton DJ or SC System products. All information included in the User Manual is subject to change without notice.

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