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- Page 1 Sirius Digital On Air Console Manual V1.0.0.8...
- Page 2 We will certainly learn from your comments, and we will very much appreciate the effort and time it will take for you to communicate your idea’s and suggestions. We are confident that you will be using the Sirius for many years to come, and wish you a lot of success.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents INTRODUCTION................................. 5 WHY IS THE SIRIUS IS A DIGITAL CONSOLE? ....................6 SYSTEM PARTS................................7 ........................... 7 ONTROL URFACE ............................7 HE IN OUTPUT RACK ................7 ONTROL ROCESSING NIT AND ITS SOFTWARE AUDIO SIGNAL PATHS ............................8 ..............................8 NPUT MATRIX .............................. - Page 4 Total snapshots ............................39 7.5.2 EQ pre-sets ..............................40 7.5.3 Dynamics pre-sets ............................40 ............................41 ORK ENVIRONMENT ................................42 ERVICE 7.7.1 Control surface............................43 7.7.2 19” Rack..............................43 7.7.3 Update embedded software........................44 SPECIFICATIONS..............................45 PRODUCT SAFETY..............................50 Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 4...
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Page 5: Introduction
You can use this manual later on as a reference for your questions. In the first chapters we shall try to give an overview of the Sirius and its features. In this way you can have an impression of how to implement the system in your application. -
Page 6: Why Is The Sirius Is A Digital Console
2 Why is it the Sirius is a digital console? Digital audio is slowly accepted as the new standard for audio. The Sirius is a design based on new generation software for mixing consoles with Digital Signal Processing. The Sirius is designed using the latest available technology in its field and its design simply surpasses most other digital design techniques. -
Page 7: System Parts
3.3 The Control Processing Unit and its software This is the engine of the Sirius. It is here that all (audio) data is processed. Due to the fact that the Sirius is software based, all functions can be checked in real time. All i/o’s can be routed, inputs can be labeled, equalizers set, etc. -
Page 8: Audio Signal Paths
4.1 Input matrix The Sirius gives you the possibility to route any or all of the 64 in- and outputs to any in or output of the control surface. The Sirius offers you a 64 to 32 input router to interface the audio with 32 input channels. -
Page 9: Processing
Optional there is a Send module that behaves like an output router. Now we will give you a global view of the power of the Sirius digital mixer. All hands on possibilities described here can be found on the main screen of the system. Just like any analog system. -
Page 10: Dynamics
The Attack controls the speed in which the gate opens. The Ratio control can be used to create a downward expander. The 1/20 position creates a 100% gate function Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 10... -
Page 11: Compressor
A Mute function in the form of an ON switch is available. 5.4.2 Program busses The Sirius has two program busses implemented. These are accessible through Program 1 and or 2. This signal is post fader of course. 5.4.3 Mix busses Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email:... -
Page 12: Cleanfeed Busses
The slave faders will not move (by its motors) being in the group to give you the possibility to continuously monitor the slave balance. Individual “slave” balancing will always be possible in a group. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 12... -
Page 13: Send Modules And Output Routing
To avoid any level problem it is possible to fix the output level to 0dB. The associated level pot becomes inactive then. You are certain now that the output buss level is exactly the same as the audio level on the buss. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 13... -
Page 14: Master And Crm Functionality
This function shall provide you with the default setting to be loaded instantly when necessary. In this way you always get a known setting back in your console when you are lost in programming. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 14... -
Page 15: Master Meters
As an extra feature it is also possible to switch the right CRM signal out of phase. It is a technique to check if all signals are in phase without interrupting live signals. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl... -
Page 16: Studio
Either additive or alternating, a decision made in the ‘Global Settings’ (see 7.1.2 Selection). Follow CRM shall connect the CRM to the studio buss. NOTE: The Studio selection becomes inactive then. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 16... -
Page 17: Interfacing
Interfacing 6 Interfacing Due to the flexibility of the Sirius all interfacing will be dealt with in separate sections. All the different I/O units shall be discussed here. 6.1 I/O rack The I/O rack can be selected out of several interface units to satisfy individual needs in this matter. - Page 18 You can extend the SUB-D9 cable to a maximum length of 50 meters. That makes it possible to have your 19 “Rack located in a machine room Note: remember that your Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse connections must be extended as well. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 18...
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Page 19: Power Supply + On/Off Switch
All outputs are giving an identical signal; so interfacing should not be a problem. To make life easier the Sirius has sample rate converters on all inputs. It is therefore possible to connect signals with different sample rates or even asynchronous on different input channels without facing any synchronization problems. -
Page 20: Analog To Digital Unit
XLR connectors in left right pairs. The LED’s in these units indicate the status of the digital input: Active indicates whether the input is in actual use. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 20... -
Page 21: Digital To Analog Output Unit
Every section also provides for a remote connector with two inputs and two outputs. When input is assigned to a module the corresponding remotes will perform the remote functions. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl... -
Page 22: Control Surfaces
One super module can be connected and several fader-control modules (fitted with 4 or 8 or 12 faders) can be connected. The Sirius automatically detects what has been connected to which connector. However it is advisable to connect the fader-control units to connector 1 and/or 2 (depends on the fact if you have one or two modules) and the Super control module to connector 2 or 3. -
Page 23: The Software
Block 1, 2, 3 and 4 are intended for one time only personal programming. Block 5 and 6 are intended for daily use. It can be seen as the main screen display. Block 7 is a section where all options are located to monitor the internal activities of the Sirius for service purposes. -
Page 24: Global Settings
See scre en display. The next chapters will discuss the individual global programming blocks on the screen with its results. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 24... -
Page 25: Clock Source
CRM sources can be realized. This is also applies for the Studio input selection. 7.1.3 Generator The Sirius has an extensive audio signal generator. You can choose out of: Pink noise, White noise and Sine wave. This test tone generator can be switched on or off in every channel. Level can be adjusted (0 dB is 0dB full-scale with 24 bits) as well in this menu section, but only by way of mouse movements. -
Page 26: Cue Set-Up
(See 7.2 Input and output ) By selecting CUE to CRM the CUE signal shall be summed on the CRM buss when CUE is activated. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 26... -
Page 27: Audio Watchdog
Indicates status of the red-light buss 1 Redlight 2 Indicates status of the re d-light buss 2 Timer Indicates status of the timer buss (for an external timer) Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 27... -
Page 28: Input And Output Set-Up
This chapter describes the initial set-up of the inputs and outputs. It is a very important part of the initial installation of the Sirius. Things like labeling and set-up of I/O units are part of the set-up procedure. So carefully read and maybe re read this section until you are fully aware of all its do’s and don’ts. - Page 29 MUX cards this unit is connected. You can also see information which channel number in this unit belongs to which input. In this way you can always find out which input you are programming. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 29...
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Page 30: Input Set-Up
TAPE is and which output is connected to the same machine. The same goes for microphones; you can label which output is connected to the headphones of the person that uses that microphone. In this way the Sirius can offer you extra features and avoid feedback in case of the microphone/Tape. -
Page 31: Input Settings
TB/CUE buss input: This input can be used to connect, for example, a CRM mic to the Sirius system. When this input is used you don’t need to assign the CRM Mic to a module to have TB facilities. When you enable this setting also the Remote IN CUE selection will be active. -
Page 32: Input Active Generates
Total CUE reset when the module is active, the CUE off all channels shall be switched off, so the CRM can monitor the broadcast directly. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 32... -
Page 33: Digital To Digital Input Set-Up
The ‘Source Headroom’ is a very useful function. This setting give’s an indication of the headroom, which is used, at the applied audio signal. The Sirius system is now able to make a correction to the internal nominal headroom level. -
Page 34: Mic To Digital Input Set-Up
Here you can globally protect this output from talk-back signals. Furthermore you are able to assign this output to the conference talk-back group. That means this output will be switched to the CUE buss when conference talk-back is activated. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 34... -
Page 35: Remote
The selected output could be a speaker that needed to be muted when a microphone is activated. The Sirius has three mute busses for this functionality. A CRM, Studio 1 and Studio 2 mute buss. Here you can decide which mute buss should respond. -
Page 36: Macro Switch Set-Up
Selects the overview window on the screen Talk-back to output The selected output will get the TB / CUE buss signal when this function is activated by the switch. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 36... -
Page 37: User Management
Sirius. People with different needs and skilled levels. Also productions made with the Sirius shall differ from person to person. So we have opted for personal persist with passwords and tailor made access to various sections of the software. We shall explain how this users management is implemented and what possibilities you can expect. - Page 38 When a user is entering his name Sirius shall look for the corresponding start-up load file and consequently load this file. NOTE: this file is also that will be loaded when the PANIC button is activated.
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Page 39: Delete User
7.5 Snapshots and pre-sets The Sirius is a digital mixer allowing you to use pre -sets and snapshots of all settings. It means you can load complete settings from hard-disk. All pre-sets including labels, EQ positions etc is loaded instantly. -
Page 40: Eq Pre-Sets
Load system dynamics pre-set This option opens the standard ‘Dynamics Pre -set’ directory. Here you can select the Dynamics pre -set you want and by pressing the OK label the pre -set will be loaded. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 40... -
Page 41: Work Environment
To save a system pre -set you can go to the ‘Dynamics Pre-sets’ directory in the installation directory (normally C:\Program Files\D&R Electronica B.V.\Sirius Digital). All pre -sets here are visible for all users as system pre -sets. 7.6 Work environment... -
Page 42: Service
The layout of this screen is very similar to the layout of the Super Control Module. You can access all options of the Sirius via this screen. In this screen you find all information necessary to use all advanced possibilities of the Sirius. -
Page 43: Control Surface
De-activating the communications does not affect the audio signal. 7.7.2 19” Rack Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 43... -
Page 44: Update Embedded Software
NOTE: This option could cause malfunctioning of the system when applied, be careful! If the Sirius starts replacing its own software the mixer will be put in an ‘idle’ mode. It means that noise could become present on outputs. Switch off any connected speaker to avoid possible damage to amps and or voice coils. -
Page 45: Specifications
HMF: +/- 18 dB @10Hz to 20kHz bell/notch Q: 0.1 to 3 variable. LF: +/- 18 dB @10Hz to 20kHz shelving/high cut Q: 0.1 to 3 variable. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 45... - Page 46 All channel remotes are isolated on relays and interfaced on 9 pin Sub-D connectors. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT. Drop through mounting hole dimensions: Fader Module: 435mm x 490mm Depth: 130mm Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 46...
- Page 47 Specifications Super Module: 435mm x 270mm Depth: 130mm Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 47...
- Page 48 Fax: +31 - 294-416 987 Website: http://www.d-r.nl. Mail to: info@d-r.nl D&R reserves the right to change these specs at any time, due to new product improvements and new components. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 48...
- Page 49 CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC (1993). D&R Electronica Weesp b.v. Rijnkade 15 B 1382 GS WEESP The Netherlands President of Engineering (*) The product is tested in a normal users environment. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 49...
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Page 50: Product Safety
All three of these; voltage, current and resistance are important in determining the effect of an electrical shock. However, the severity of a shock is primarily determined by the amount of current flowing through a person. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 50... - Page 51 Once removed from the shock, have someone send for medical help immediately Always keep the above-mentioned information in mind when using electrically powered equipment. Sirius digital Mixer from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: info@d-r.nl Page 51...
- Page 52 Product safety Dear Sirius owner, In this manual we have tried to give you an overview of all that the Sirius has to offer. As it is our policy to continuously improve on our products this manual will be updated regularly.