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- Page 1 DSP 8 ARMONY DVANCED UDIO ROCESSOR OWER MPLIFIER ® WITH IRAC ACOUSTIC CORRECTION User Manual miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice...
- Page 2 Dirac Live. Other versions will probably not work. Note: Use of Dirac Live with macOS Mojave and Catalina requires some manual workarounds, which are documented in this manual. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Software Installation ..........................10 Windows 10 ............................10 2.1.1 Download and install the DiracLive application ................10 2.1.2 Download the miniDSP software ....................10 2.1.3 Install the miniDSP software ....................... 11 macOS 10.14 Mojave and 10.15 Catalina .................... 12 2.2.1 Download and install the DiracLive application ................ - Page 4 Status indicators ..........................28 Operation of the OLED wired remote ....................28 Channel selection for subwoofer volume control ................29 Using the miniDSP remote ........................30 Learning third-party remote codes ..................... 31 Plugin Reference ............................32 Output channel processing ......................... 32 7.1.1...
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Page 5: Important Information
Doing so will help ensure that the software is correctly configured. Finally, note that the miniDSP audio processor is a very flexible device, and many of the questions we receive at the tech support department are already answered in this user manual and in the online application notes the miniDSP.com website. - Page 6 If in doubt, contact miniDSP prior to use. FCC Class B Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
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Page 7: Product Overview
Dirac Live room correction and miniDSP’s powerful audio processing on each output channel. By use of the onboard matrix mixers, the Harmony DSP 8x12 is adaptable to many configurations, ranging from a simple stereo correction and EQ system, through to integration of one or more subwoofers, through to a complete active multichannel surround system. - Page 8 • Multiple onboard configurations for different situations (with/without passengers, competition etc.). Figure 2 illustrates a more complex installation that uses more of the features of the Harmony DSP 8x12. Figure 2. Advanced system configuration with subwoofer(s) and active speakers miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com...
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Page 9: Dirac Live
1.2 D IRAC The Harmony DSP 8x12 executes Dirac Live® digital room correction, from Dirac Research. This mixed-phase filtering technology will minimize the effects of cabin modes and resonances, adjust frequency response to optimum, and improve imaging, dynamics and clarity. -
Page 10: Software Installation
OFTWARE NSTALLATION The Harmony DSP 8x12 is configured with software running on a PC or Mac. There are two sets of software to download and install, from live.dirac.com and from miniDSP.com. 2.1 W INDOWS This section describes software download and installation for Windows 10. -
Page 11: Install The Minidsp Software
2.1.3.1 Possible Windows installation issues The miniDSP software requires that a number of other frameworks be installed for it to work. These packages should be installed automatically, but you can manually install them if you receive an error message that required software is missing. -
Page 12: Macos 10.14 Mojave And 10.15 Catalina
If you purchased your processor directly from miniDSP, your software will be available from the User Downloads section of the miniDSP website when your order ships. To access the download, you will need to be logged into the website with the account you created when purchasing. -
Page 13: Install The Minidsp Software
We recommend that you accept the default installation settings. To run the plugin, locate it in the Applications -> miniDSP folder and double-click on it. To make it easier to run in future, right-click on its dock icon and select Options -> Keep in Dock. -
Page 14: Hardware Connectivity
3.2 USB The USB 2.0 (Type B) port is used for: • Configuration and calibration with the miniDSP plugin and with DiracLive. Connect to an available USB port on your computer. • Audio playback of up to 6 channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz. Connect to an available USB port on a computer, tablet, phone, streamer or Android-based head unit. -
Page 15: Power Supply And Remote Trigger
To set the output mode, see page 26. For additional or custom cable looms, use Molex 5557 series or equivalent. Housing PN: 39012120, Crimp terminal PN: 457503111 https://www.molex.com/molex/products/part-detail/crimp_housings/0039012120 https://www.molex.com/molex/products/part-detail/crimp_terminals/0457503111 miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice... -
Page 16: Plugin Overview
LUGIN VERVIEW The overall power of the Harmony DSP 8x12 comes not only from its comprehensive I/O but its merge of Dirac Live processing with miniDSP’s powerful audio processing. 4.1 U SER INTERFACE This screenshot shows the C-DSP 8x12 DL plugin with the key areas highlighted: We recommend that you do a “straight-through”... -
Page 17: Synchronizing With The Processor
4.2 S YNCHRONIZING WITH THE PROCESSOR Communication with the Harmony DSP 8x12 for configuration and control takes place over USB. Ensure that the computer is connected to the processor via a USB 2.0 port. Then click on the Connect button:... -
Page 18: Global Controls
The Start Dirac Live Software button (in the menu bar at the top of the window) starts the separate DiracLive application. When it is pressed, the C-DSP 8x12 DL plugin will disconnect from the Harmony DSP 8x12 processor and then start up DiracLive. -
Page 19: Subwoofer And Master Volume
4.3.6 Subwoofer and Master volume The Harmony DSP 8x12 has two modes of volume control operation: Master volume mode In this mode, the wired remote and infrared remote control the master volume i.e. all output channels. Master volume can be varied from -72 to 0 dB. -
Page 20: Signal Flow
“slots”. When a preset is selected, the configurations from both programs are loaded into the working DSP memory. Because of the way these two “halves” of the Harmony DSP 8x12 work together, it’s usual to configure the system from the outputs back to the inputs. -
Page 21: Inputs & Bass Mgt Tab
& B NPUTS GT TAB This tab is used to generate a subwoofer feed from the speaker channels. The Harmony DSP 8x12 provides superb control over subwoofer integration, including fine-grain frequency settings, accurate time delay, and steep crossover slopes. The level meters at the left display the current input signal level. This can be very useful for debugging and troubleshooting. -
Page 22: Routing Tab
“Inverted”. The lettering of the cross- point will be highlighted in green. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice... -
Page 23: Dirac Live Tab
IVE TAB This tab displays the gains and delays of the Dirac Live filters loaded into the Harmony DSP 8x12. (The plugin must be online to display them.) These gains and delays are calculated by the DiracLive application during its Optimize phase and cannot be changed by the user –... -
Page 24: Mixer Tab
It is also used when directing the subwoofer signal to multiple subwoofer output channels. As with the Routing tab, each cross-point has adjustable level and an Invert option. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice... -
Page 25: Output Tabs
PBTL) selection. Signal processing functions are accessed by clicking on the relevant button – for example, the crossover settings screen is opened by clicking on the Xover button: miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice... -
Page 26: Output Mode Selection
Output and Mixer tabs when PBTL mode is selected: Turn off the power to the Harmony DSP 8x12 after changing output mode, and then re-apply power. You can do this by taking the Remote trigger input low and then high again, or by removing power entirely and then re-applying it. -
Page 27: Dirac Live Calibration
Be sure to start the DiracLive application from within the C-DSP 8x12 DL plugin using the Start Dirac Live Software button. If you open the DiracLive application by itself, it will not be able to detect the Harmony DSP 8x12 processor. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com... -
Page 28: Remote Control
Off” in large letters. Rotate the knob until the desired selection (on or off) is displayed, then press the control knob or wait for a second. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice... -
Page 29: Channel Selection For Subwoofer Volume Control
Check the channels to be controlled in subwoofer volume control mode. If desired, use the dropdown labeled Selected Volume Mode to select the desired mode. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice... -
Page 30: Using The Minidsp Remote
6.4 U SING THE MINI REMOTE The miniDSP remote control (v2) controls the following runtime functions. The infrared receiver for the remote is located in the OLED wired remote. Standby Has no effect with the Harmony DSP 8x12. Mute Mute and unmute audio output. -
Page 31: Learning Third-Party Remote Codes
6.5 L EARNING THIRD PARTY REMOTE CODES The Harmony DSP 8x12 can “learn” the control codes of a third-party remote if it supports one of the following remote control codes: • Apple • • Sony • Philips RC6 To initiate the learning process, start the C-DSP 8x12 DL plugin and click on the Connect button. Once connected, drop down the IR Remote menu and select IR learning. -
Page 32: Plugin Reference
The meters can also be used during normal operation to monitor for or to help locate level or gain structure problems. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com... -
Page 33: Parametric Eq (Peq)
To link a channel, select the other channel from the drop-down menu at the top left of the PEQ screen, and click the Link checkbox. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com... - Page 34 “BYPASSED” (see screenshot below). Note that this button only enables and bypasses a single filter; all other filters must be bypassed or enabled individually. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice...
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Page 35: Crossover (Xover)
Hovering the mouse over the curve brings up an overlay showing the frequency and the attenuation at that frequency. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice... - Page 36 To link a channel, select the other channel from the drop-down menu at the top left of the Xover screen, and click the Link checkbox. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com...
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Page 37: Time Delay
Each output channel can be inverted in polarity, and individually muted. When either of these options is selected, the display changes color and the label of the button reflects the current state. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice... -
Page 38: Custom Biquad Programming
In advanced mode, the biquad coefficients can be pasted directly into the user interface. These coefficients must be calculated using a design program – see Biquad design software below for suggestions. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice... - Page 39 The Xover (crossover) blocks have eight biquads on each output channel. In Advanced mode, all eight biquads need to be specified. After pasting in the coefficients, click on the Process button for them to take effect. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice...
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Page 40: Biquad Design Software
It includes the ability to automatically generate a bank of parametric EQ biquads based on a measurement. These coefficients can be saved to a file from REW and loaded directly into a PEQ bank in a miniDSP plugin. Room EQ Wizard can be downloaded here: •... -
Page 41: Working With Configurations
7.3 W ORKING WITH CONFIGURATIONS The data that controls the audio processing Harmony DSP 8x12 is called a configuration. Four configuration presets are stored in internal memory. Presets can be selected with the wired remote panel or with an infrared remote. -
Page 42: Saving And Loading Configurations
In the file box, select a location and name of the file, and save it. Note: the Harmony DSP 8x12 does not have an SD card slot, so while the menu option “Save all configuration to SD card”... -
Page 43: Restoring To Defaults
• PEQ filter frequency, gain, and Q Space The Space bar toggles buttons that have two states, such as Bypass, Invert, and Mute, if they have the focus. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice... -
Page 44: Additional Information
400 MHz, 32-bit floating-point SHARC Digital Signal Processor (ADSP21489) Internal sample rate: 48 kHz. Filtering capabilities Dirac Live correction (8 channels), matrix mixer, miniDSP processing on all 12 output channels Computer connectivity Driverless USB 2.0 control interface for Windows and Mac... -
Page 45: Analog Output Specifications, Btl And Pbtl Modes
< 0.03 % (f = 1 kHz, digital input 0 dB) > 102 dB (f = 1 kHz, A-weighted) Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.2 dB miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice... -
Page 46: Mcu Firmware Upgrade
DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE OR POWER FROM THE PROCESSOR WHILE FIRMWARE UPGRADE IS IN PROGRESS. DOING SO MAY “BRICK” YOUR PROCESSOR. 8.2.1 Windows Connect the Harmony DSP 8x12 to your computer via USB (if not already connected) and power it on. Navigate to the XMOS_Firmware\Firmware_Upgrade_Tools\Windows\miniDSPUAC2Dfu folder of the software download. - Page 47 Once the firmware upgrade completes, you will see a message that the upgrade completed successfully: Click on Exit. That’s it! You’re done. You can now use your processor with the new functionality. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice...
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Page 48: Macos
8.2.2 macOS Connect the Harmony DSP 8x12 to your computer via USB (if not already connected) and power it on. Navigate to the XMOS_Firmware/Firmware_Upgrade_Tools/Mac folder of the software download. Double-click on the .zip file to extract the firmware update software, then double-click on miniDSP USB DFU.app to run it. - Page 49 Once the firmware upgrade completes, you will see a message that the upgrade completed successfully: Click on Exit. That’s it! You’re done. You can now use your processor with the new functionality. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice...
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Page 50: Oled Remote Firmware Upgrade
To upgrade the MCU firmware, first download and install the latest version of the C-DSP 8x12 DL plugin. Connect the Harmony DSP 8x12 to the computer with a USB cable, run the plugin and click the Connect button. Drop down the Restore menu and select “Update Remote Control Firmware.” The upgrade window will open. -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
Confirm the file format of your file (.xml). Cannot reload a configuration Confirm the version of the file. miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com / Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice... -
Page 52: Obtaining Support
BTAINING SUPPORT 1. Work through the Troubleshooting checklists starting on the previous page. 2. Check the forums on miniDSP.com to see if your issue has already been raised and a solution provided. 3. Contact miniDSP via the support portal at support.minidsp.com...
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