Page 1 User Manual HD96-24-CC-TP Live Digital Console Control Centre with 144 Input Channels, 120 Flexible Mix Buses, 96 kHz Sample Rate, 21" Touch Screen and Touring Grade Road Case V 2.0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 4. Before You Start ........25 Principles of operation ............25 HD96-24 Overview ............8 Operating modes ..............25 Chapter 1. Introduction ..........8 Hints and tips ................25 About this Manual ..............8 Setting up a User Profile ............25 Training ..................
Page 3 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Navigating via the Layer Overview/ Linking & Stereo (Outputs) ...........90 Channel Strips area ..............56 Patching (Outputs) ..............90 Navigation via Global Assignable Shortcuts area ..59 Direct Input ................. 91 Navigation via Pinned Fader and Options ..................91 Assignable Controls ..............
Page 4 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Matrix Mixer ................116 Dual Band & Brickwall limiter..........166 Shout Inputs ................117 Midas U Flange ................ 175 Shout Outputs ................. 118 Midas U Phase ................176 Assignment Page ..............120 Pitch Shifter ................177 Presets ..................121 Chorus..................178...
Page 5 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 21. Events (Automation) ......211 Input Widget Area ..............245 About Events ................211 The following processing sections are available:..246 About the Edit Event window ..........212 Channel View Workflow ............249 MIDI ..................... 213 Side Bar Area ................250 Chapter 22.
Page 6 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 34. Update Manager ........295 Mute, safes, level and solo ...........276 Output channel name ............276 Console Updater ..............295 Output channel source/destination (GUI only) ....276 Surface Updater ..............296 Stereo linking ................276 I/O Box & Device Updater ...........297 Output Configuration Patching ........277 Chapter 35.
Page 7 All trademarks are the property of their installation or modification should be performed only cart, stand, tripod, bracket, respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, by qualified personnel. or table specified by the Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, manufacturer, or sold with...
Page 8: Hd96-24 Overview
The HD96-24 is state of the art technology. We provide incredible levels of following main areas: support and service available via the Midas mCloud or by our care team to give owners and users confidence in Midas products. Overview: This gives an overview of the HD96-24 System and contains •...
Page 9: Chapter 2. Hd96-24 Overview
• • 21" full colour TFT high brightness display screen with capacitive For decades Midas has been a driving force in the world of pro audio. Building touch sensing on the incredible success of the XL8 and PRO Series with their exemplary audio •...
Page 10: Applications
All the I/O is handled by the familiar Midas Blue DL series rack which combines the warmth and authenticity of analogue circuitry with the precision and agility of state-of-the-art digital techniques.
Page 11: Processing
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Mix matrix Fundamentally, the mix matrix defines the capability of the HD96-24. Probably the best way to imagine the mix matrix is to think of an analogue console layout, where inputs run vertically, and busses run horizontally. A mix matrix is usually defined as the number of busses and the quantity of simultaneously mixable inputs there are per bus.
Page 12: Audio Physical Connections
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual • • Swept all pass filter with a choice of two options of phase range with low and high optimization. • • Frequency-conscious compressor with choice of four compression styles. • • Frequency-conscious noise gate with external side chain.
Page 13: Mcloud Network
Network The Midas mCloud network is a brand-new concept in file and system management. The HD96-24 has built in Wi-Fi capabilities which allow the surface to share its information over a Wi-Fi connection and any other network connections to the mCloud. Be reassured the connection is completely safe with military grade encryption.
Page 14: Chapter 3. System Setup
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 3. System Setup This chapter shows you how to set up a live audio system to its standard configuration. Initial set-up procedure Initial system set-up basically comprises: Unpacking and checking the equipment. Connecting up the equipment.
Page 15: Racking The I/O
Rack mount supports Always secure the rear of the Midas I/O units to the rack via their rear rack mount support brackets. These brackets are fitted to every Midas I/O unit and are recommended for use in touring applications.
Page 16: System Components
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual AES50 Cat5e STP vs UTP cables. Music Tribe are standardising the use of Ethercon cables used for AES50 connections and state that customers must use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable only with shielded RJ45 plugs and Ethercon shells.
Page 17 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Connection via HMAC to DN9680, then AES50 connection from DN9680 to DL231 Direct connection of I/O in AES50 redundant mode...
Page 18: Powering The System
The shutdown procedure will then initiate. 3. The screen will go blank, the MIDAS logo will briefly be displayed, then the screen will go blank for a second time indicating the shutdown procedure has finished. Once the system has been shut down correctly is it safe to turn off both D.C. power switches (rear of surface).
Page 19: I/O Box Update
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual I/O Box Update Note: I/O boxes will need to be updated in order to work with the HD96-24 system. The I/O Box and Device updater can page be found in the Update Manager (side bar menu). With all your I/O connected with the console as master clock, press Sync I/O and follow the instructions. Updated I/O boxes will still work and are fully compatible with Pro Series consoles.
Page 20: Hardware Connections
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Page 25: Chapter 4. Before You Start
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 4. Before You Start Principles of operation Control surface operation is based on the concept of colours and groups rather than ‘layering’ or ‘paging’, which is the case with most digital consoles on the market today. With so many channels available it is far easier to remember them by their user-configured individual/group colour and name rather than their channel number.
Page 26: Saving Your Work
Saving a show copies the show file onto the internal solid-state disk of the control surface. This provides you with a ‘permanent’ copy, provided you shut down the system properly as detailed in the following section. You also have the option of saving your show to the Midas mCloud. This gives extra security to your work and allows your show file to be restored to a console even if you have lost your USB stick.
Page 27: Mcloud System
Hold Shutdown for a short time while the line traces around the outside of the button. The surface will then start the shutdown routine: The screen will go blank, the MIDAS logo will briefly be displayed then the screen will display the safe to shutdown splash screen indicating the shutdown procedure has finished. Only once the system has been shutdown correctly is it safe to turn off the power switch.
Page 28: Initial Setup
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Initial Setup When the HD96-24 is switched on for the first time you will be presented with the time zone selection page. Select time zone, apply and then shutdown the console to change the time zone settings.
Page 29 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Choose the Change User option if you wish to switch or also create a new user profile. Press Create New User then enter a memorable user profile name. Press Create New User to continue and select your newly created profile to login. You also have the...
Page 30: Safe Mode
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Note: User Data is not accessible in safe mode. The console may still be used in its current state and will continue to pass audio. You cannot access storage to load or save settings, shows, etc. You can however load a show file from a USB stick if required.
Page 31: Chapter 5. About The Control Surface
The surface is constructed on a robust MIDAS steel frame chassis similar to those used in established MIDAS analogue products. All associated power supplies, computer motherboards, Wi-Fi router, Bluetooth, memory, graphics cards etc. are housed within the surface, which also contains a digital audio router box that supports local I/O connectors on the rear panel.
Page 32: Channel Strip Layout
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The assignable controls above the faders and to the side of the GUI can be fully customised to suit your workflow. Functions can be changed quickly with the cursor arrow controls. For e.g. altering pan position, aux control or gain changes.
Page 33: Global Assignable Shortcuts
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Global Assignable Shortcuts The Global Assignable Shortcuts area in the centre of the surface allows various functions to be placed within easy reach of the user. Twelve full colour LCD displays with Selection buttons show a great deal of information and allow for complex operations to be recalled with one button press.
Page 34: Channel Detail Area
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel Detail Area The familiar looking Channel Detail Area is used for hands on control with sections for Config, Equaliser, Dynamics, Phones, Talk, Solo, Monitor, Main Bus and Master. This area makes using the surface easy to use with a familiar analogue feel. The 4 x Change Over (C/O) buttons for Master, Mono, Monitor A and Monitor B assign the control to the fader below for quick control.
Page 35: External Interfaces And Peripheral Devices
USB 2 x 4way USB 3.0 hubs are provided on the rear of the HD96-24. In addition, a USB port can be found to the right of GUI screen for convenient file transfer. Note: The Recovery buttons next to the USB hubs should NEVER be pressed unless advised to by the Midas support team. If, for some reason one of the button has be pushed, audio will stop, and the screen may turn off depending on which button is pressed.
Page 36: Chapter 6. Navigation
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 6. Navigation An Introduction to navigation The HD96-24 has full multi-touch screen control. This gives the user some of the feeling of working with analogue consoles, whilst at the same time, incorporating modern ways of interacting with everyday products like Smartphones and Tablets. One of the advantages digital consoles have over analogue ones is that their channel count is not limited by the control surface hardware.
Page 37: Navigating Via The Surface Detail Area
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Navigating via the surface detail area The surface is laid out with a familiar analogue feel for easy operation. Everyday functions are available for hands on operation. All functions are mirrored in the GUI with parameter values highlighted on touch. This allows you to make changes quickly to the selected channel or path.
Page 38 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 11. Ø – Polarity Switch. Changes the polarity of the selected channel by 180° (often inaccurately called phase reverse as the button only inverts polarity). 12. HPF on – Activates the HPF (inputs only). 13. LPF on – Activates the LPF (inputs only).
Page 39 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Dynamics 1. Compressor GR Meter – Compressor (Comp) Gain Reduction Meter (Range -1 dB to – 23 dB). 2. GATE GA Meter – Gate Gain Attenuator Meter Range (-1 dB to -34 dB). 3. SEL Comp – Selects the compressor setting for the selected channel.
Page 40 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Phones 1. Phones A – Level control. 2. Phones B – Level Control. 3. Phones A – Mute button. 4. Phones B – Mute button. Talk 1. Talk Gain – Adjust the gain of the surface Talk Mic input.
Page 41 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Solo 1. A PFL – Any input routed to the monitor A bus is pre fader. 2. B PFL – Any input routed to the monitor B bus is pre fader. 3. A PFL – Any output routed to the monitor A bus is pre fader.
Page 42 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Monitor 1. Out Swap – Completely swaps the A and B Monitor busses over meaning A becomes B and vice versa. For example, this allows you to hear a wedge monitor mix on the in-ear monitor bus if desired without having to re-patch.
Page 43: Navigating Via The Gui Menu Bar
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Master 1. Master Mute – Mutes the Master Stereo Bus. 2. Mono Mute – Mutes the Mono Bus. 3. Master Meters – Stereo 20 LED meters, -36 dB to 21 dB. 4. Mono Meter – 20 LED meters, -36 dB to 21 dB.
Page 44: Side Bar Menu
11. File Manager – Import/export of files plus spreadsheet import of settings. 12. Update Manager – All system and I/O updater pages. 13. Service Page – For Midas use only. 14. Shutdown – Long press to turn the system off.
Page 45: Widgets And Rotary Controls
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Widgets and Rotary Controls A widget is a component or self-contained window within the GUI that enables a user to perform a function. It displays various information about the console’s status. This is the heart of function control and makes rapid adjustments of parameters quickly available to the engineer. Within each widget on the left are several different areas or pages to access different parameters.
Page 46: Workflow Modes Overview
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Workflow Modes Overview Workflows are a group of different widget arrangements. Each tailored towards a different application or type of function. Up to 4 widgets can be accessed within a workflow. Workflows are selected by tapping the icon in the top bar menu. To change the order of workflow press Menu in the top right of the touchscreen, then press Customise Toolbar.
Page 47: Side Bar Pop Op Display
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual information to the surface and GUI (depending on mode selected) - the selected bank of 8, plus the following 8 or 16 paths. 6. VCA and POP Group Navigation selection is another way in which to bring channels to the surface and touchscreen overview area. Simply touch the required VCA or Pop to have its content instantly appear on the surface.
Page 48: Tags And Pops
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Tags and Pops 1. The Tags and Pops page allows you to call different groups of channels based on user-defined tags which you can create yourself or by pre-defined System Tags. For example, use the system tag 48v to instantly see all channels with 48v.
Page 49: Bus Setup And Outputs Management
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To the right is POP Groups Navigation. A place to recall pre-defined groups of channels to the surface, layer overview and touch screen faders. The banks can be swiped through to reach all channels and VCAs. Bus Setup and Outputs Management This page allows you to change multiple output settings at once.
Page 50: Meter Bridge
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 14. Change page between Configuration Macros & the Oscillator tabs. 15. Talk/Shout source selection pop out. 16. Send Pan Link makes contributions follow the pan position of the channel they are derived from. 17. Choose the Talk or Shout Mixer (1-12) source.
Page 51: Channel View
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel View The Channel View workflow gives an overview of many parameters of the selected channel, be it an input or an output. The top half of the page is for channel navigation. 1. Select to navigate via input and outputs or via groups (VCAs & POPs).
Page 52: Console View
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Console View The Console View workflow gives you an overview of all the channels in the system in one place. This page is very useful for trouble shooting clipping channels or to see if any inputs or outputs are muted (indicated by the meter outlined in red).
Page 53: Foh View
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual FOH View The FOH Workflow is a great place to mix a show giving easy access to the fader tray while still allowing full control of the navigation and input channel areas. When the fader tray is lowered current scene and output information can be controlled making this a very flexible view. The FOH can be found in the customise 1.
Page 54: Automation View
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The Groups page includes POP and VCA group selection. The Tag Layers page lets you pick from System Tags or Suggested Tags as described in the Home workflow. The Clipped Channels page allows all clipped channels to be viewed in one place. The Trim -0.5 dB button reduces all clipped channel trims by -0.5 dB to avoid distortion.
Page 55: Navigating Via Touch Screen Faders
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Navigating via Touch Screen Faders The touch screen has a set of 16 faders which can be used to adjust any levels. Fader values are shown under the channel name. If a channel is stereo both left and right fader levels are shown as two blocks To change a level simply touch around the fader cap and move your finger up and down.
Page 56: Navigating Via The Layer Overview/Channel Strips Area
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Navigating via the Layer Overview/Channel Strips area The Layer Overview area is where quick recall of input and output channel strip parameters can be used and recalled. It is only available in the Home, FOH and Automation workflows.
Page 57 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 7. Compressor Widget selection. 8. Effects Insert Widget selection. 9. Equaliser Widget selection. 10. Channel Solo. VCA and Mute Area The 3rd page in the Layer Overview area is the Mute and VCA Contributions. 1. Selected channel information.
Page 58 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual When a VCA is added to a POP group, it can be displayed in the Layer Overview Area. Here channels assigned to the VCA are displayed. 1. VCA Name. 2. Channels assigned to the VCA. 3. Channel Mute status. Red for muted.
Page 59: Navigation Via Global Assignable Shortcuts Area
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Navigation via Global Assignable Shortcuts area The Global Assignable Shortcuts in its basic form allows various groups of channels to be called to the surface, GUI faders and channel overview area. There are many different options of how inputs, outputs and VCAs can be organised and recalled with a few button presses. This is fully customisable in the Navigation page.
Page 60: Flip Mode
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Flip Mode Flip provides a more global approach to aux/matrix mix bus level control. In Normal operation you can only use the level control knobs in the assignable strips or the Sends & Matrices widget to adjust the signal level of the paths contributing to the aux/matrix channels. However, by engaging Flip Mode you have the option of controlling them from the surface or GUI faders.
Page 61: Clipped Channels, Fault Finding A Problem Channel
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To use the One-Shot Pot: 1. Navigate to the Assignables Page in the side bar menu using the arrows. 2. Select the rotary control you wish to use (must be visible on the GUI) which automatically places the rotary control to the first vertical assignable.
Page 62: Console Layout Configuration (Navigation)
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 4. The Trim -0.5 dB button turns the trim down by -0.5 dB of any clipped channels displayed. This is an easy way to reduce the trim of multiple clipping channels at once. 5. The Clear button resets the displayed clipped channels.
Page 63: Creating A Custom Layout
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 8. There are 3 areas into which layout presets can be assigned. Press the layout icon preset you wish to use, then drag to one of the 3 positions available. 9. Each workflow can be assigned to one surface layout only by pressing the associated button in each of the 3-surface layouts. A blue highlighted button shows which workflow will use which surface layout.
Page 64 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual In the Custom Surface Layout Presets page you can also touch the name area to edit its title. There is the option to Cancel Changes or Store Changes & Save. Surface or Screen Setup lets you choose which part of the console you would like to configure. By default, the screen defaults to Area A.
Page 65: Chapter 7. Patching
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 7. Patching This chapter describes the patching feature of the system. Introduction Patching is a GUI-only feature that lets you carry out all system routing requirements. This includes: • • Patching audio from the on-board I/O and external I/O units into the console (Inputs, Direct Inputs, Insert Returns).
Page 66: About The Patching Screen
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual About the Patching screen The Patching screen can be broken down into three main areas types: 1. The function button panel at the top of the GUI has buttons for Unpatch and Locked. To make any patch changes press the Unlocked button. Note: if you navigate away from the patching workflow the page will automatically lock.
Page 67: Adding New I/O Devices
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Adding new I/O Devices Press the + sign to add new I/O boxes. A list of currently supported I/O will appear. Select the type of I/O box required by pressing on the corresponding button. Or use the Auto Detect function which will add the correct I/O device type.
Page 68: Configuring The I/O Rack Devices
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Configuring the I/O rack devices The DN9680 will require updating to the latest version from the mCloud in order to work with the HD system. After the update the HD system will install future updates when required. When a DN9680 is connected to Snake port 1 or 2 the 8 AES50 ports can be assigned by pressing the I/O device edit button and selecting the corresponding port.
Page 69: Internal Patch Points
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Internal Patch Points There are many sources that can be patched in the HD24-96 system. Below is a list of patchable items. These pages are available on both side of the patching screen when appropriate. The list is filtered to show the available patching destinations for the tab you have currently selected: 1.
Page 70: Internal Fx
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Internal FX The internal Effects can be patched from the patching page to various destinations, the 24 slots are freely patchable. Up to 8 different destination can be patched per slot depending on the type of effect used. Until an effect is placed in a slot it is not patchable. The name of the effect will be displayed to show it is present in a slot.
Page 71: Cm-1 Port Patching
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual CM-1 Port Patching The two CM-1 ports can have different types of I/O cards fitted. Current expansion cards are: 1. AES50 (48 Bidirectional Channels). 2. Dante (64 Bidirectional Channels). 3. MADI (64 Bidirectional Channels). 4. USB (48 Bidirectional Channels).
Page 72 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To patch a single source to multiple destinations 1. Patch the desired source patch connector to one of its destinations, as detailed in “To patch a single source to a single destination”. 2. In the inputs section, select the other destinations. They will illuminate green to indicate they are patched.
Page 73: Channel Detail And Action Area
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel Detail and Action Area When a channel of an I/O box is selected in the patch window, its patch information will be displayed in the bottom section of the GUI. There are several actions that can be altered if the connected I/O box has that functionality.
Page 74: Chapter 8. Basic Operation
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 8. Basic Operation This chapter is intended to familiarise you with the HD96-24 by showing you how to carry out some basic operations. Scene and show management (Automation) Automation lets you manage show files and the scenes contained within using user-defined playlists.
Page 75: Saving And Loading Show Files To A Usb Memory Stick
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Saving and Loading show files to a USB memory stick To save your work to a USB Stick, first Insert USB stick into the front surface USB port. Navigate to Show Manager from the Automation window in the top bar menu or from the side bar menu.
Page 76: Saving And Loading Show Files To The Mcloud
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Saving and Loading show files to the mCloud Once you have logged into your mCloud account on the console all your show files will be available in the Show Manager list. With Auto Save active every time a scene is saved the show will be saved and also pushed to the mCloud.
Page 77: Save & Mark
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Save & Mark If at any point you wish to save your currently loaded show, the Save & Mark button can be used. This function lets you save your work during the day, for example post sound check, then post show. This allows you to use the rollback function if needed to restore an earlier version of your show file: 1.
Page 78: Load Options
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Note: Only the last 25 saved shows will be shown on the console. Older versions will be available in your mCloud account where you can also delete shows if required. Load Options Safes can either be loaded from the show file or kept in the same state as currently on the console.
Page 79: Naming Page
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The Master Scene by default is locked. Think of it as your default blank settings scene. When loading a show, you have 3 options. • • Show – Load the state of the Master Scene Lock as stored in the show file (either locked or unlocked) •...
Page 80 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Tip: The Groups workflow is a great way of colouring multiple channels at once to increase workflow set-up speed (details later in this chapter). The Manchino workflow also enables name inputting and easy manipulation of the same control across multiple channels. Groups of either inputs or outputs can be edited all at once and is a very powerful way to make global changes in one operation.
Page 81 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual There are three different pages to use, selected by the three icons in the middle of this display called: 1. Title. 2. Channel Tags. 3. Image. Title Here you can name and colour the selected path using the Qwerty keyboard and colour bar above the keyboard. Use the channel navigation to scroll through the...
Page 82: Channel Tags
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Image Here you can select a suitable image to be displayed with the selected path. There are several categories of images and icons to choose from. This gives a quick visual indication of the type of path when looking at the touchscreen.
Page 83 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To add a tag to a channel. Select the Tag page by touching the image of the channel you wish to tag in the channel detail area. Select the tag or tags you wish to add. They will appear at the top of the page and can also be removed by clicking on the X within each tag.
Page 84: Channel Configuration (Config)
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel Configuration (Config) First select the channel or output you wish to edit. In the channel or output widget the top option on the left is Configuration. This area has five pages which can be changed by touching the next or previous name in the list or by using the arrows either side.
Page 85: Setting A Pre-Amp's Input Gain
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Setting a Pre-Amp’s input gain The surface has two types of input level adjustment per channel, one is the remote Gain for the analogue microphone pre-amp (stage box gain) and the other is the digital Trim (console gain). In the CONFIG section there are dedicated controls for both Gain and Trim. Adjustments of any selected channel Gain can be made here in 2.5dB steps for most I/O boxes (-2.5dB to +45dB for Gain and -40dB to +20dB for Trim).
Page 86: Linking & Stereo
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Linking & Stereo The Linking page is where channels can be set to be Mono, linked as two Mono Channels or combined on one fader to function as a fully stereo channel, plus which channel parameters will be linked or act independently from each other.
Page 87: Patching
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Patching This page gives an overview of where the channel is patched to and from. It’s a great place to check all connections are correct for the selected channel. Listed below are the various options available to patch the selected channel to and from various internal sources and destinations or to external devices.
Page 88: Direct Output
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Direct Output 1. Choose the pick off point. Either Post Input, Post Processing or Post Fader. 2. Pressing Solo sends the direct output signal to Monitor A 3. If Solo B is active, Solo will send the signal to the Monitor B bus.
Page 89: Configuration Pages For Outputs
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Configuration Pages for Outputs Configuration (Outputs) 1. Digital Trim. Range is from -12 dB to +6 dB. 2. Ø Phase (180° Polarity change.) 3. Delay On/Off. 4. Delay Time (displayed in milliseconds and meters, maximum 500.0ms). 5. Group mode (turn an aux into a subgroup).
Page 90: Linking & Stereo (Outputs)
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Linking & Stereo (Outputs) 1. Mono. The channel is Mono. 2. Link. Two mono channels linked together; the faders can be linked by using the Fader option. 3. Stereo. Two linked channels controlled by a single fader.
Page 91: Direct Input
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 6. Insert Return B patch information. 7. Bus Output mute. 8. Bus Output patch information. 9. Post-fader Bus Output level (fader level). Direct Input 1. The DIRECT INPUT MUTE can only be unmuted if the direct input is patched.
Page 92: Oscillator (Output Widget)
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Oscillator (Output Widget) 1. Oscillator Level control. 2. Frequency control (50 Hz to 5 kHz). 3. 1 kHz fixed tone. 4. Pink Noise on/off. 5. Internal send on/off. 6. Oscillator to Talk Internal on/off 7. Talk on/off.
Page 93: Input Equalisation
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 3. There are two filter slopes to choose from for each filter: 12dB/Oct or 24dB/Oct for the HPF and 6dB/Oct or 12dB/Oct for the LPF. 4. In the Equaliser display widget, the HPF and LPF settings will be displayed on screen. They are displayed in purple when active and flatten when turned off.
Page 94: True Audition
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual True Audition In the top right of the EQ widget is the innovative EQ Audition button. In this mode the EQ display turns yellow and any changes to EQ will only be heard in the solo bus.
Page 95: Input Dynamics Processing (Dynamics Section)
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Input Dynamics Processing (Dynamics Section) This section shows you how to use the compressor and gate dynamics processors via the surface Dynamics section and various GUI screens. The rotary pop-up functions can also be used to adjust certain settings of the gate and compressor which can also be locked to the screen if desired.
Page 96 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel View To set up a compressor/limiter: 1. Select the channel you wish to adjust. Then navigate to the Compressor widget either by touching any control in the Dynamics section on the surface or touching Compressor in the input widget screen. Alternatively, in the Channel View workflow touch the small compressor section to the left to see the Compressor and sidechain section enlarged to the right.
Page 97 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Setting Up A Gate Channel View FOH Workflow 1. Select the channel you wish to adjust. Navigate to the Gate widget (Channel View or FOH Workflow) either by touching any control in the Dynamics section or touching Gate in the input widget screen.
Page 98: Using Vca & Pop Groups
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Gate Surface Controls The familiar surface controls mirror the GUI and give a more traditional approach to working with the HD96-24 system. Press Sel to activate the gate controls on the surface for the selected channel. The controls function in the same way as the GUI.
Page 99: How To Configure A Vca/Pop Group
HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual How to configure a VCA/POP group: Select Groups in the main GUI top bar menu. This will display the groups information and setup page as shown below. When no group is selected, handy instructions are visible for your reference.
Page 100: Alternative Way To Assign Vca/Pop Groups
100 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual If you wish to move or reorder the channels simply hold on to the channel icon you wish to move until it wiggles, then drag it to the new position. Channels will automatically move up and down to allow the selected channel to be dropped in its new position.
Page 101: Security (Locking Mode)
101 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual With no channels selected certain buttons can be pressed to see the current status of the currently viewed channels. E.G. press and hold the phase button to see which channels have been phase inverted or press and hold the Stereo Bus button to see which channels are routed to the main master buss. This is a great way to fault find by seeing the overall status of functions on many channels at a glance.
Page 102: Chapter 9. Stereo Linking
102 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 9. Stereo Linking By default, all of the channels of the HD96-24 system are mono (unpaired). However, adjacent channels can be linked together to form a stereo pair, which is known as “stereo linking” (or “channel pairing”).
Page 103: Aux Linking & Stereo Page
103 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Aux Linking & Stereo page Available link options are displayed for Aux paths on the right-hand side of the widget. Choose link mode as described in input channel linking.w...
Page 104: Linking The Master Channels
104 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Matrix Linking & Stereo page Available link options are displayed for Matrices on the right-hand side of the widget. Choose link mode as described in Input channel linking. Note: Matrices cannot be panned as they are last in the signal path.
Page 105: Chapter 10. Panning
105 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 10. Panning Stereo panning The surface controls for stereo panning are located either in the Main Bus sections, on the Assignable Controls area above each fader screen when selected or in the Configuration widget section of each input (available in all workflow areas). The surface LCD displays also show pan information.
Page 106: Chapter 11. Soloing
106 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 11. Soloing With the Solo button you can isolate a single channel, which is helpful in fault finding or when equalising a signal. Pressing a Solo button cuts all signals routed to the monitor output, except those channels where a Solo has been engaged. You can then monitor a signal at a level proportional to its level in the mix, in the same stereo position in the mix and with the same reverberation as in the mix.
Page 107: Using Solo A/B
107 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Using Solo A/B In its default state, all paths have their solo assignment set to Solo A. To change this, select the Configuration tab on the channel widget (in Home, Channel View or Automation workflows) and press the SOLO B button.
Page 108: Solo Hierarchy
Solo In Place (SIP) In the Midas analogue console days, the yellow solo in place button (SIP) would be found with a protective cover over it. It was also known as the ‘P45 button’ (P45 is a UK form given after being fired) because if SIP was accidently used in a show, everything apart from the soloed instrument would disappear along with your...
Page 109: Solo Management
109 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To be eligible for SIP muting, channels must be input channels and set up to solo to the solo A bus; channels with any other combination cannot be subjected to SIP muting. Channels eligible for SIP muting that are currently or subsequently muted by a means other than SIP (that is, local button press, auto-mute or scene recall) remain muted, regardless of the SIP status.
Page 110: Solo System Configuration
110 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Solo System Configuration Solo A and Solo B system sections allow solo signals to be selected independently for each monitor system (A and B). These can be selected as AFL (PFL extinguished), PFL (PFL illuminated), additive (ADD enabled) or interlock cancelling (ADD disabled).
Page 111: Solo System
111 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Solo System The solo system section controls are found in the Monitor Control Settings page: 1. Solo In Place – Activates solo in place. Use with caution and remember to turn off. 2. PFL level control – PFL audio bus may accept injected external signals. This control adjusts the pre-fader level in the range infinity (∞) to 10 dB.
Page 112: Chapter 12. Chapter 12: Muting
112 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 12. Chapter 12: Muting You can cut (mute) the output signal of a channel. This is generally used for unused mics, guitar changes etc. Channel mutes can be activated by any of the following, which (except the VCAs) mute the channel outputs and update the channel mute status indicator: •...
Page 113: Chapter 13. Monitors And Shout Configuration
113 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 13. Monitors and Shout Configuration This chapter describes the monitoring and shout mixer communications functions of the HD96-24. Monitor Configuration (A and B) To match the two-bus solo system there are two monitor outputs, A and B, which control their respective output levels. These are controlled from the monitor section on the surface or within the Monitor Configuration page in the GUI.
Page 114: Delay
114 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Delay You can delay each monitor output signal (A and B) individually by up to 500 milliseconds (171.92 m). This is done via the two delay sections in the Monitor Control Settings page. Pressing the delay time allows a pop-up control to appear. This may be locked to the screen. This function does not have a dedicated control on the surface but can be assigned using the one pot shot method.
Page 115: Talk And Oscillator Configuration Page
115 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Talk and Oscillator Configuration Page The basic talk system allows you to send the internal talk mic to any of the routing options. For example, talk to all the auxes or to one of the Talk Groups (see system routings options).
Page 116: Oscillator
116 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Oscillator The signal generator section can output pink noise (pink noise generator) or sine wave tone (sinusoidal oscillator). 1. Oscillator Internal – Connects the signal generator output to the internal Talk and talk select busses. The internal talk bus can then be mixed onto any of the HD96-24’s busses by pressing the talk button in the Aux widget.
Page 117: Shout Inputs
117 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 4. Deselect All – Clears all current selections. 5. Reset Matrix to Default – Sets the matrix back to zero. Use with caution! 6. Shout Out 1- 12 – Shout outs can be patched in the patching page. Long pressing a Shout Out button selects all shout in paths for quick level control (horizontal selection).
Page 118: Shout Outputs
118 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Shout Outputs A shout output is used to send groups of mixed inputs (can be a direct input of a talk mic or an aux output) to various different destinations as required. 1. Shout Out – When a shout out is selected parameters can be accessed in the side bar. Metering of the output is displayed under the name.
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Page 120: Assignment Page
120 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Assignment Page In the diagram below the 4 stereo in ear monitor outputs are assigned to Shout Out 1 which allows the monitor engineer to hear the output of that shout group in the monitor bus (when Shout out 1 is patched to PFL in).
Page 121: Presets
121 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Presets Presets allow different configurations of the shout mixer to be instantly loaded. For example, having a preset for sound check and one for the show. Presets can be assigned to global assignable keys for instant changes of shout mixer set-up.
Page 122: Chapter 14. Graphic Eq (Geq)
122 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 14. Graphic EQ (GEQ) This chapter describes the internal graphic equaliser (GEQ) of the HD96-24. It explains how to use the HD96-24 system to configure and operate the GEQs and details all of their available control functions.
Page 123: Controls
123 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Controls 1. Fader (31) – Adjusts the signal by +-12 dB. Touch fader cap to select. 2. Band Gain Display – Displays the amount of level change. 3. Hide Faders – Close the fader window. 4. Link – The option to link left and right GEQ controls.
Page 124: Proportional-Q Vs Constant-Q Response
124 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Proportional-Q Vs Constant-Q Response KLARK TEKNIK’s enhanced Proportional-Q (Prop) equalisation offers key advantages over standard Constant-Q (Con) graphic equalisers. The Con response boosts or cuts an increasingly wide band of frequencies, resulting in more of the frequency spectrum being lost when using the Con equaliser to eliminate problem frequencies.
Page 125: Chapter 15. Internal Effects
125 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 15. Internal Effects This chapter describes the internal effects of the HD96-24. Initially, it explains how to use the surface and GUI to operate the effects and then details all of their available control functions and their use.
Page 126: Working With Channel Inserted Effects
126 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual A table of DSP required is illustrated below. Effect DSP usage Effect DSP usage Ambience reverb 1 in 1 slot R-Comp 4 in 1 slot Chamber reverb 1 in 1 slot Smart dynamics 1 in 1 slot...
Page 127: Effects Browser
127 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 3. Check the individual effect is turned on to use the inserted effect. 4. Check the Insert is also turned on in order to use all the inserted effect. 5. Press the Edit button to open the effect browser to edit settings.
Page 128: Effect Rack
128 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Effect Rack The Effect Rack has 24 slots of DSP space. Each slot can contain multiple instances of the same effect in sub slots to greatly increase the number of effects available. For example, you can use up to 4 stereo channels of R-Comp in one slot space. Short press an effect to select it and to see if sub-slots are available. Long press an effect to open the effect directly.
Page 129 129 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To patch an effect: 1. Select the Assignment type, Either as an Insert or Send & Return effect. 2. Select the channel you wish to insert or use as the send. 3. Set the target as Mono, Link (two mono channels) or a Stereo channel.
Page 130: Effect Sub-Slots
130 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Effect Sub-slots Each slot in the effects rack has the ability to host up to 4 stereo effects if there is sufficient DSP available depending on effect type chosen. For example, 4 stereo R-comps can be used in 1 effects slot space.
Page 131: Fx Mode
131 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual FX Mode FX Mode allows any effect to be viewed when a channel is selected. This works for inserted effects or channels with an effect return patched. This aids in fast navigation to FX when you are in the mix and can be quickly toggled on and off.
Page 132 132 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual When FX Mode active, 4 boxes can be seen (Return, 1, 2 and 3). If you have selected a channel with FX inserted, you can choose the insert slot which selects the FX that will be opened when you return to that channel.
Page 133: Effect Programs
133 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Effect Programs Some types of effect have associated factory presets and user-configurable programs, which you can load within the effect (these are also stored in a show file). You can also save all of the controls from one or more effects in a user preset, which will then contain information about their settings, including the loaded factory preset or user configurable program.
Page 134 134 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Pre-delay 0 to 990 milliseconds (ms) of pre-delay is available allowing a very wide range of control. Delays of less than 30ms closely integrate the direct and reverberant sounds; often a desirable feature on percussive sounds. Delays of 50ms or more cause the direct and reverberant sounds to separate and convey a feeling of depth and distance to the simulated environment.
Page 135 135 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual PRE-DELAY control adjusts the delay time before the second voice is heard. Delay is adjustable within the range 0 to 127ms. PATTERN control selects the number and spacing of the second voices. Selection is from Pattern 1 (two voices) to Pattern 5 (eight voices).
Page 136 136 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Application Notes: 1. Since the ‘level’ inside the signal processor increases as fresh input is added, input level must be lower than that recommended for normal use; try -15dB on the meters. 2. Correct pre-delay (‘loop length’) should be set before creating the effect as attempts to alter this later will usually destroy part of the recorded sound.
Page 137: Tc Electronic Vss4 Reverb
137 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual TC Electronic VSS4 Reverb VSS4 is a genuine Stereo Reverb that radically departs from blurry sustain concepts of the past. Based on source-related reflections from multiple angles, the precision of VSS4 is comparable to real-world mono or stereo sources positioned in an authentic space.
Page 138 138 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Input Meters Two rows of 28 LEDs, which show input metering. Output Meters Two rows of 28 LEDs, which show output metering. Preset Display Displays the currently selected preset. During perceptual experiments, we have found that reducing particular orders of reflections can Reverb Level be useful for optimizing the room response to a given microphone placement.
Page 139 139 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Lo Cut (Colour) Range: 20Hz to 200Hz Determines the Lo Cut frequency. Range: 0 to -18dB Attenuation of the frequencies below the selected frequency via the Lo Cut Lo Damp (Colour) parameter. Lo Xover (Colour) Sets the Cross-over frequency between the Lo and LoMid Decay.
Page 140 140 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Reverb Type (Gloss) Choose between Coloured or Normal Diffusion (Gloss) Range: +/-25. Adjusts the amount of diffusion applied. Mod Type (Gloss) Select between different types of modulation on the five Reverb diffuse fields.
Page 141: Tc Electronic Vss3 Reverb
141 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual TC Electronic VSS3 Reverb The TC VSS3 reverb is a simplified version of the VSS4 reverb. It still has the great TC sound but is less DSP intensive and only takes 1 slot space instead of the 3 that the VSS4 takes.
Page 142 142 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Main Button Selects the Main page for parameter editing. Presets Button Selects the Presets page for parameter editing. Effect Reverb type Button Displays the current reverb type. Preset Display Displays the current preset.
Page 143: Tc M350
143 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual TC M350 The M350 is an extremely user-friendly reverb processor which is equally suited for live and studio applications. It gives you 11 TC-quality reverb effects. 2 x M350 reverbs can be used in 1 DSP slot.
Page 144: Ambience Reverb
144 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Ambience Reverb The ambience reverb adds warmth and depth to source material without adding the obvious artefacts commonly associated with artificial reverbs. It simulates smaller rooms using diffused early reflections with the additional flexibility of separate reverb tail level and decay control. Reflective surface materials and air absorption properties can be simulated by adjusting the high and low frequency cut amount and high frequency damping.
Page 145: Vintage Room Reverb
145 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Vintage Room Reverb The vintage room reverb effect provides an incredibly natural sounding reverb in the style of the earliest digital reverberators that became popular during the 1980s. Its strength is in recreating natural acoustic ambiences with a very warm and dense characteristic without sounding particularly artificial.
Page 146: Chamber Reverb
146 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chamber Reverb The chamber reverb emulates the sound of echo chambers found in early recording studios. This is characterized by a rapid buildup of reflection density within a small to medium sized space coupled with a relatively colorless and smooth decay.
Page 147: Hall Reverb
147 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Audition A sample is triggered to test reverb characteristic. MIX control Controls the dry/wet output mix and ranges from 0% to 100%, respectively. Reducing diffusion creates more discrete echoes, for vocals and other sustained sounds, reduced diffusion can give smooth Diffusion Control reverberation that doesn’t overpower the source and maintains clarity.
Page 148: Plate Reverb
148 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function OUT Level meter LED Metering shows output level. Contour Time Increases the centre part of the reverbs tail in comparison to the rest of the reverb. Contour Env Controls the shape of the envelope for the centre of the reverb Adjusts the average dimension of the simulated space.
Page 149: Delays
149 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function MIX control Controls the DRY/WET output mix and ranges from 0% to 100%, respectively. Audition A sample is triggered to test reverb characteristic. OUTPUT meters, which comprise a dual-column peak reading LED meters, ranging from -30 dB to 18 dB in 3 dB steps. Each OUT Level meter column consists of 14 coloured LEDs.
Page 150: Stereo Delay
The Stereo Delay is a simple effect with easily recognisable controls. Tap control function and easily adjusted filters give the Stereo Delay a clean but controlled sound. It uses less DSP then the Midas Delay and TC2290 which allows two delays to be place in 1 DSP slot.
Page 151: Tc 2290 Delay
151 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Tap - Button Tap tempo button. Requires a minimum of 3 taps to attain an accurate tempo. Global - Button Follows the global tap tempo when active and allows the surface tap button to be used Mode - Button Switches between BPM and ms in the display.
Page 152 152 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Modulation This section controls parameters of the modulation effects. Note that the modulation is actually engaged with the MOD buttons located in the PAN, DYN and DELAY sections. The types of modulation effects include: • •...
Page 153 153 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Depth - Control The Depth value is displayed in percentage of maximum modulation. Amount - Display Displays the % of depth 0%-100%. Threshold - Control Controls the threshold of the selected modulation path.
Page 154 154 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Dynamics: LEVELLING AMPLIFIER HD - 2A The pure tube signal path is recreated in HD-2A Levelling Amplifier. The ultra-smooth optical attenuator is closely modelled on our LA style compressor. It provides breathing, natural and effortlessly musical compression. Inspired by the original LA-2A.
Page 155: Kt 1176 Limiting Amplifier
155 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual KT 1176 Limiting Amplifier When Urei released the 1176LN Limiting Amplifier in the late 60s, it broke new ground. The Field Effect Transistors employed had just been invented and the 1176 was one of the first audio processors to benefit from this new technology. Our digital reincarnation is based on the early Rev. E model and authentically captures the smooth character of the original class-A output stage and its FET’s legendary Fast Attack.
Page 156: Kt Bus Compressor
156 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual KT Bus Compressor Based on the distinguished master buss center compressor of the 4000 G console, the KT Buss Compressor captures the unique sound of the original’s circuit input and twin VCA gain-reduction amplifier design. Cherished by top engineers for its ability to “glue together” tracks, the KT Bus compressor is ideal for gluing IEM mixes or a master bus mix together.
Page 157: R-Comp
157 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual R-Comp The R-Comp is a unique Compressor and Limiter which offers both mono operation and true stereo operation from a single set of controls. It's a relatively clean VCA compressor which generally gives a small bite to things around 4-8 kHz. It can grab quite fast if that's needed. Great on the mix bus to add a little thickening and polish.
Page 158 158 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual HD670 The Fairchild 670 tube compressor not only achieves record bids in high-end vintage gear auctions, it also delivers some of the finest colorations in compressor history. A six-step switch determines the timing, and the two large Input and Threshold controls adjust the levels. Our model is true to the original signal path, and conveniently provides models for dual, stereo-linked or M/S operation.
Page 159: Smart Dynamics Processor
The Smart Dynamic Processor is based on adaptive signal processing techniques which are able to simplify the user workflow, without compromising sound quality and versatility. In particular, the Smart Dynamics Processor is an intelligent dynamic range processor based on the Midas Channel Compressor and is therefore characterized by the same unique sound signature.
Page 160 160 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The Smart Loudness mode is instead designed to increase naturally the loudness of any type of sound, without introducing distortion. This is achieved through a combination of intelligent upward compression and adaptive limiting. When operating in this mode, the overall perceived loudness of the track can be increased by operating the Loudness control (5).
Page 161: Dual De-Esser
161 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Dual De-Esser De-essing is an audio effect designed to reduce the amount of excessive sibilance in an audio signal, usually when dealing with the human voice. The Dual De-Esser accurately and seamlessly removes sibilance from audio tracks.
Page 162: Dsr De-Esser
162 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual DSR De-esser The de-esser is designed to reduce sibilance in human voices, such as excessive presence of S sounds. Due to the special sibilant detection algorithm, the de-esser is completely input level independent. This means that the reduction of sibilants will not change if the input level is changed.
Page 163 163 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual M6 Multiband Dynamics M6 is a six-band multiband compression and expansion tool. The M6 combines multiband compression, equalization, de-essing, expansion, and limiting capabilities into one easy to use interface. The M6 is a powerful effect when the need to perform separate EQ and dynamic processes to different bands on the same input source.
Page 164: Pie (Prime Input Expander)
164 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Current Band 2-5 control Shows the currently selected control for band 2 - 5. Band Solo Solo is used to listen to an individual band, post-process. Frequency Band 1 & 6 Frequency selection 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Page 165: Stressor Compressor
165 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Slow/Fast button Select the speed at which the PIE reacts to input. IN level meter Input LED meters. Threshold control Sets the level at which the PIE opens and lets audio pass. - 36 dB to 12.
Page 166: Dual Band & Brickwall Limiter
166 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Sidechain Gain Control Adjust the gain of the side chain by +- 30 dB. Sidechain Frequency Control Set the sidechain frequency from 40 Hz to 10 kHz. Sidechain BW Control Set the bandwidth of the sidechain EQ from 0.1 (tight) to 5 (wide).
Page 167 167 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Engages the crossover for frequency split Dual band limiting. 2x full band limiters in series when The Crossover Enable - Switch Crossover is disabled. Mode - Switch Switch between 2 Band or Brick wall mode.
Page 168 168 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Power Button Bypasses the effect. Global Knee Control Compression knee adjustment from 4 dB (Soft) to 40 dB (Hard). Low Mid Control Adjust the low/mid crossover point frequency. 40 Hz to 1 kHz.
Page 169 169 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The side chain is equipped with a selectable bandpass filter with wide and narrow responses. This powerful feature greatly extends the capabilities of the multiple compression and gating modes. Frequency-selective compression is a very effective and creative alternative to equalisation, with the wide bandpass filter response being ideal to enhance the essential character of an instrument, allowing it to stand out in a mix without the use of harsh- or unnatural-sounding boosted EQ responses.
Page 170 170 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Comp or Gate button The SQ1 can operate as either a Compressor (Comp) or Gate. Threshold control Determines when the gate starts to open. Gate Hold control Determines the amount of time the gate is held open after the signal falls below the Threshold.
Page 171 171 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Adjust the attack portion of the signal. Turn CW for shorter attack and CCW to allow more Attack Control transient through. Adjust the sustain portion of the signal. Turn CW to shorten the sustain of the signal. Turn CCW to Sustain Control increase the sustained portion of the signal.
Page 172 172 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function This control sets the proportion of frequencies surrounding the centre frequency (determined by the Bandwidth Control KCS switch) to be affected by the high boost (this is a bandwidth control). HF Boost Control This control sets the amount of gain for the high frequency portion of the equalizer.
Page 173 173 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Dynamic EQ The dynamic EQ is a 4-band parametric dynamic equaliser, which is able to provide frequency selective compression or expansion. The dynamic EQ features proportional-q filters that, when boosting or cutting by small amounts, reduce the bandwidth of the filter compared to the setting at maximum cut/boost. Filter coefficients are calculated at the audio rate to provide a lightning fast attack time, which is essential for transparent operation.
Page 174 XL4 EQ The XL4 EQ is identical in operation to the Midas channel EQ. Details on its use can be found in the Basic Operation chapter. It can be used to add extra bands of Midas EQ to an input or output if required.
Page 175: Midas U Flange
175 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Modulation: Midas U Flange The flanger effect consists of one or, if configured as stereo, two-tap delay lines. One tap is fixed, and the other tap position is modulated to provide ‘thru-zero’ flanging or single tap modulation when ‘thru-zero’ is off. The perfect effect for that 80’s guitar solo or to give flat keyboard sounds some movement.
Page 176: Midas U Phase
176 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Midas U Phase The phaser effect consists of one, or if configured for dual operation, two stereo phasers connected in serial/parallel according to mode setting. This effect is fabulous at adding beatlesque creative movement to vocals.
Page 177: Pitch Shifter
177 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Pitch Shifter The stereo pitch shifting effect is often used in two different ways. One is to set the Mix knob lower and only use the Cent knob to make a small off set in pitch between the wet and dry sounds.
Page 178: Chorus
178 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chorus The chorus effect makes one sound source (such as a voice) sound like many such sources singing (or playing) in unison. Since performance in unison is never precise, chorus effects simulate this by making independently adjusted duplicates of the input signal and mixing them back in with the original sound.
Page 179: Rotor Motor
179 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Rotor Motor Rotary Motor emulates the sound of a Leslie rotating speaker. The Rotary Motor provides more flexibility than the original and can be used with a variety of instruments, and even vocals, to create a whirling, psychedelic effect. The Low Speed and High-Speed controls adjust the rotational speed of the Slow and Fast Speed selection and can be toggled with the Slow/Fast switch.
Page 180 180 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Ultra-Dualistic Voice Doubler The Ultra-Dualistic Voice Doubler can be used to make a vocal sound double tracked (also known as ADT Auto Double Track) and was widely used from the 80’s onwards to make vocals sound thicker and larger than life. This effect is based on a legendary processor that gives more realism to the vocal processing by modulating each side of the delayed signal.
Page 181: Distortion/Exciter
181 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Distortion/Exciter: Enlightenment Bass The Enlightenment Bass adds rich harmonic content based on the lowest fundamental in order to increase the perception of bass in the mix. Adjust Intensity to around -6dB to start. A small amount of Intensity goes a very long way. Excessively high settings will increase the perceived bass level but may...
Page 182: Glow
182 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Glow From the depths of Mordor the Glow effect brings intense heat and grit to your sounds. Used on a drum group, Glow can add anything from a dash of saturation and glue to an enriched harmonic explosion. You can use it to add a boost to the low mid frequency content and can add a tiny bit of crunch to poke this area through in the mix.
Page 183 183 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Rack Amp The Rack Amp is designed to reproduce the sound of plugging into a guitar amplifier. Great attention to detail has been taken in modeling the 16 cabinet types to emulate many classic guitar and bass amps. Feeding any Guitar or Bass DI signal into the effect gives great creative scope to control tone. The effect also works on stereo sources like keyboards and can be used to add some extra grit to the sound.
Page 184 184 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Sub Monster The Submonster is a sub-harmonic synthesizer effect which boosts the low frequencies of an audio signal by generating an additional signal an octave below a given frequency range. The aim of this effect is to add low end to a signal which may have weaker low frequency content or to generally increase the bass frequencies.
Page 185: Tape Saturation
185 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Tape Saturation As its name suggests, the Tape Saturation effect emulates analogue tape saturation; when the number of magnetised particles required to fully record and reproduce an audio signal exceeds the amount available. This can be heard as analogue ‘warmth’, and similar effects can be achieved in the digital domain by emulating various analogue tape artefacts.
Page 186: Uncl.hd Multiband Distortion
186 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual UNCL.HD MULTIBAND DISTORTION This effect goes to 11, well actually to 12. It’s great for adding subtle warmth to full on distortion to any input. Guitar amp simulation can also be added to further increase the sonic palate available to the engineer. There are three bands, adjustable by a 24 dB per octave crossover filter. Each band has an automatic compressor function controlled by the 'Squash' parameter, to add more punch to the sound before it goes through the distortion.
Page 187 187 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Item Control Function Input meter 14 LEDs, which show input metering. Input Trim control Adjust the trim level into the effect. Range +-12 dB. Freq range (Low/Mid/High) Displays the frequency range of the band. Type selection There are three distortion types.
Page 188: M Harmonics
188 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual M Harmonics This effect adds rich harmonics to signals. From vintage tones to full on fuzz. Choose a blend of 2nd or 3rd harmonics to add depth to drums or other sources. The Drive control increases the amount of the effect. The colour allows tonal changes to be made. Turning the colour control CCW increases bass information while turning CW adds more treble detail.
Page 189: Chapter 16. Talk And Mute Groups
189 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 16. Talk and Mute Groups Talk Groups The HD96-24 has 12 Talk Groups which can be used to directly communicate with pre-determined groups of paths using the dedicated talkback input or another pre- defined microphone input. Both inputs and outputs can utilise the Talk Group system. For example, when using in ear monitors have a talk group for the backline techs and another for the band for independent communication.
Page 190: Mute Groups
190 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To use Talk Groups: 1. In the Global Assignable Shortcuts area allocate the Talk Groups you wish to use to a shortcut destination. 2. Once a talk group is assigned press the SEL button to talk to the selected paths.
Page 191 191 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 7. Order Ascending. This function re-orders talk group to be in numerical order (lowest channel first). 8. Order Descending. This function re-orders the talk group in reverse numerical order (highest channel first). 9. Empty the Mute Group of all content by pressing and holding the Empty Group button for a short time until the line completely traces around the outside of the button.
Page 192: Using Copy And Paste
192 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 17. Copy and Paste Using copy and paste The copy and paste button (upper-right corner of the widget) lets you copy the parameters of one single channel’s processing areas such as the Configuration, EQ, Compressor, Gate or Sends and paste them to one of the channels of a similar type. This is a GUI only feature.
Page 193: Channels Versus Scenes
193 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 4. Press the Copy and Paste icon again to exit copy and paste mode. The source channel will then return to its default blue colour. 5. The Copy All button allows you to copy a complete channel to other channels of the same type.
Page 194: About The Assignable Rotary
194 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 18. Assignable Controls and Global Assignable Shortcuts This chapter describes the Assignable controls and Global Assignable Shortcuts. About the Assignable Rotary The Assignable Controls found above the fader banks have a variety of functions which can be navigated via the 4 Assignable arrows found above the Global...
Page 195: Controlling The Assignable Rotary Controls
195 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Controlling the Assignable rotary controls The Assignable Controls can be scrolled through by using the up and down arrows. The left and right arrows open up various different settings associated to the selected item. As standard there are 8 pages of functions with extra parameters accessed via the left and right arrow buttons. Up to 20 pages maximum can be assigned with various different functions as needed.
Page 196: Flip Target
196 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Once a channel has been pinned, by pressing the button above the LCD, that channel will not change until the pin has been removed. Once a channel is pinned the rotary encoder can be used to select the channel to be pinned. This can be any input, output or VCA.
Page 197 197 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To use Flip Target. 1. Pin to selected output on in preferences. 2. Pin the input channel you wish to use in the place you wish the fader to be. 3. Press the right arrow in the Assignable Control section to display Flip Target/Pin.
Page 198: Global Assignable Shortcuts
198 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Global Assignable Shortcuts Global Assignable Shortcuts are a great way to execute common functions or pre-programmed macros within the console with one button press. Below is a list of functions currently available. This list will increase as the HD system improves over time so be sure to keep your software up to date for the most up to date new features.
Page 199 Delay On Pin Channel Phase Invert On Solo B Talk on Safes None Note: The DFA controls contain many advance audio tools, use carefully to demonstrate to your artist the Midas sound. Use the left/right arrows to navigate. Use with caution!
Page 200: Assignables Types: Automation
200 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual A description of the Global Assignable Shortcuts page: 1. Assignables – either Automation, Groups or Other 2. Tabbed pages available within the Assignables Type. 3. Shortcuts available to add to the surface. Can be selected with a long press then dragged to the page you have selected.
Page 201: Assignables Types: Groups
201 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Assignables Types: Groups. Page 1 POP Groups. All – Scrolls through all channels on the surface and GUI using all banks defined as Area A. • • INs – Scrolls through all inputs on the surface and GUI using all banks defined as Area A.
Page 202: Chapter 19. Automation (Scenes And Shows)
All of the scenes for a show are contained within a show file. Show files are stored in the HD surface, so that they can be loaded when required. They can also be transferred to/from external USB storage devices and via the Midas mCloud.
Page 203: To Create Or Manage A Show
203 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To create or manage a show: 1. In the top bar menu press the blank area to the left of the MENU button (name of current active scene is usually displayed here). 2. In the pop-up window press Show Manager. This opens the Show Manager page (you can also select Show Manager in the side bar menu).
Page 204: Automation Controls
204 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Automation controls Although automation is supported on the surface in the Shortcuts area, it requires large amounts of screen support. The GUI provides this in the form of an Automation workflow that gives full scene and show file creation via the Show Manager. Additionally, the events and notes pages can be created, edited and deleted from this workflow.
Page 205: Playlists
205 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Playlists A playlist is a way of organising scenes into various different orders, for example if a band changes their set list you can create a new playlist for that setlist. This give you the ability to go back to a previous playlist if required. You can create as many playlists as you like.
Page 206: Scene Equaliser True Audition Preview
206 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Scene Equaliser True Audition Preview The Equaliser scene preview function allows you to see changes in different scenes without having to recall a scene. This powerful feature lets you look ahead at possible changes, edit and store any changes to the scene in preview.
Page 207: Chapter 20. Show Editor (Recall And Store Scope)
207 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 20. Show Editor (Recall and Store Scope) This chapter shows you how to use the scope feature of the HD96-24’s automation to include/exclude specific parameters on scene store/recall. The show editor also allows you to see which parameters differ from those saved in the Master Scene with green arrows. If desired, parameters changes can be removed.
Page 208: Parameters Mode Overview
208 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Press the Channel/Scene cell you wish to select. When a cell is selected it is highlighted with thin blue line around the edges. Pressing the channel number or scene number selects all cells related to the chosen channel (vertical) or scene (horizontal).
Page 209: Recall Scope Mode
209 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 15. The Grid – Shows all affected cells depending on mode selection. 16. Zoom Area – The highlighted area shows where the zoom will focus on. 17. Zoom In/Out – Turns the cell zoom on and off as required.
Page 210: Store Scope Mode
210 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Note: Copy Actions works with all 3 modes, Recall Scope, Store Scope and Parameters. Store Scope Mode Although store scope is sometimes useful in very specific situations, it must always be used with care. This is because it is possible that control settings will not be stored at all and will consequently be lost.
Page 211: Chapter 21. Events (Automation)
211 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 21. Events (Automation) This chapter shows you how to use the events of the HD96-24’s automation. About Events There are 3 types of event: Notes, Events and Global Events. Multiple events can be added to a scene. You can have any combination of each kind of event. You can choose whether MIDI events are triggered via the HD96-24 surface or via connected I/O.
Page 212: About The Edit Event Window
212 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual About the Edit Event window 1. Green box indicates current scene. 2. The padlock indicates the Master Scene is locked. 3. Blue box indicates scene to be edited. 4. Add new automation event in selected scene.
Page 213: Midi
213 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual MIDI MIDI performs two functions on the HD96-24. It allows the HD96-24 to trigger external MIDI-equipped equipment on each scene change and it also allows external MIDI equipment to trigger a HD96-24 scene change. MIDI output from the HD96-24 can include a globally enabled outgoing message that contains the recalled scene number and is sent out for all recalled scenes.
Page 214: Chapter 22. Crossfade Events
214 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 22. Crossfade Events Crossfades can be set by adding a Crossfade Event to a scene or to all scenes by using a Global Crossfade Event. Note: Scene events override global events.
Page 215 215 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 1. Event Title – Name the crossfade event. 2. Crossfade time – Adjust the duration of the fade event. 3. Event Delay – The start of a crossfade event can be delayed if required. 4. Faders On – This option automates the movement of all channel fader including inputs, auxes, matrices and masters.
Page 216: Chapter 23. Tbc
216 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 23. TBC...
Page 217: Chapter 24. File Management
217 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 24. File Management The File Manager page is the place to organise all your show files, presets and spreadsheets. It allows files to be transferred between the console, mCloud and USB storage easily. Show Manager 1.
Page 218: Preset Manager
218 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Preset Manager 1. Select Presets to view the preset list within the console and your mCloud account. 2. Different preset types are displayed here and can be selected. 3. A list of presets of the selected type will be displayed with mCloud sync status of each file.
Page 219: Spreadsheet Import
219 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Spreadsheet Import The File Manager page also allows the import of data from a spreadsheet. The mCloud website www.midasconsoles.com has a downloadable spreadsheet template which allows the user to name, colour, set VCAs, Set POPs, Select Aux types and many other features. This spreadsheet can then be loaded directly into the console as a starting point for building your new show.
Page 220 220 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Warning – Start by loading a new blank show. When loading a spreadsheet, the whole system is cleared, any current settings will be lost, and the new settings loaded directly onto the surface. At this point the new settings are not saved and will need to be saved to a master scene, then also saved as a show.
Page 221: Chapter 25. Multiple Consoles And Other Devices
221 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 25. Multiple Consoles and Other Devices Sharing A and B mic preamp inputs The DL231/431 has two preamps per channel, A and B. To use either the A or B side connect directly to the preamp (A or B) you wish to use.
Page 222: Using External Usb Equipment
222 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To patch a P16-M: 1. Select the Busses or Direct Out tab from the left side of the patching workflow. 2. Select Ultranet from the right-side patching tab. 3. After unlocking the patching page select the Output(s) or Direct Out(s) you wish to patch.
Page 223: Chapter 26. Preferences (Console Configuration)
223 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 26. Preferences (Console Configuration) This chapter explains functions found in the Preferences page. The various Console Configuration pages can be found by pressing the Menu button in the top bar and selecting Preferences. All changes in this section are global and not affected or stored by the automation system.
Page 224 224 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 1. Monitor Level Meter. 2. Adjust the level of the Monitor bus. 3. Display of the Monitor bus delay in millisecond. 4. Display of the Monitor bus delay in meters. 5. Monitor bus delay control, up to 500ms delay is available.
Page 225: Talk & Oscillator Configuration
225 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Talk & Oscillator Configuration 1. Engage the Talk bus to internal. 2. Engage the Talk bus to external. 3. Talk bus Limiter to protect against loud signals. 4. Talk bus level control. 5. Talk Mic Gain control.
Page 226: Solo Bus Configuration
226 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Solo Bus Configuration The Solo System page allows the use of Solo in Place. This is also where you can set the PFL and AFL Levels and how you interact with the SEL and SOLO buttons.
Page 227: Dsp Configuration
227 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual DSP Configuration 1. Clocking selection for Primary source. 2. Clocking selection for Secondary source. 3. Snake 1 Connection choice. Either Optical (Fibre up to 500 m) or Copper (Cat 5 up to 100m). 4. Snake 2 Connection choice. Either Optical (Fibre up to 500 m) or Copper (Cat 5 up to 100m).
Page 228: Clocking
228 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Clocking In order for the HD96-24 to function correctly, Clocking must be synchronised and stable. The HD96-24 can utilise it's own internal clock or synchronise from an external source. Setting the Clock source to Master utilises the internal clock. (Primary & Secondary settings do not apply).
Page 229: Hardware Configuration
LCDs – Adjust the brightness of the LCD screens. • • Meters- Adjust the brightness of the meters. Logo – Adjusts the luminosity of the Midas logo on the rear of surface from 0-100%. • • Lamp – Adjusts the luminosity of the lamps.
Page 230 230 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Equaliser Colours The colours for each EQ band and filters on the surface controls and also via the GUI Equaliser display can be customised by selecting the control and picking a colour from the pop-up menu. This choice is global across the console.
Page 231 231 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Main Bus Colours The colours for the Pan, Delay and Mono bus can be customised by selecting the control and picking a colour from the pop-up menu. This choice is global across the console controls and GUI.
Page 232: General Configuration
232 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual General Configuration 1. In the Pinning section there are options to decide whether the console will remember the last select Pin when reactivating the pinning system. 2. Pin To Selected Output Pins the channel in Flip Mode. This function allows the selected input channel to be pinned to the surface in the current flipped Aux send state.
Page 233: License Information
In this section information on various 3rd party apps can be found. Console Registration New consoles will need to be registered in order to enjoy the full benefits of the Midas mCloud system. Head to cloud.midasconsoles.com/drive/devices to start the process.
Page 234: Network Configuration
234 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Network Configuration The Network configuration page presents you with the option to connect over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Select a network and enter the network password. Press the Connect To Wi-Fi to establish a connection. Note: You can set up a personal hotspot on a mobile/cell phone to connect to the mCloud if required.
Page 235 235 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The system will tell you once a network connection has been established. Press Configure Wi-Fi if you wish to forget the current connection. An Ethernet connection can be made if you have a wired connection available . This can be set up manually or automatically with DHCP. Press Apply and Connect to...
Page 236: Time Zone Configuration
236 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Time Zone Configuration To change the time of the console simply select your current time zone. This means all your files and presets will be time stamped with the correct time and date for future reference if required.
Page 237: Chapter 27. Delay Compensation (Latency)
237 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 27. Delay Compensation (Latency) A time delay is induced in a channel’s signal by placing, for example, an insert (internal or external) or GEQ in its path. This delay affects system latency and can also produce undesirable audio effects such as comb filtering.
Page 238: To Access The Delay Compensation Options
238 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual To access the delay compensation options In the GUI, choose Menu > Preferences > and then click the DSP Configuration tab. 1. Input Channel - Time-aligns the output of all input channels, regardless of whether or not they have an active insert. When this option is switched off, any input channels with inserts will be delayed relative to those input channels that do not have inserts.
Page 239: Gui Delay Compensation Presets
4. Mixed FOH/Mon – Use when mixing both FOH and Monitors from one console. 5. FOH Low Latency – Can be used if required (less compensation used). 6. FOH – Recommended for the best quality Midas sound (if in doubt use this setting). 7. Load – Load the selected Preset.
Page 240: Master To Matrix Post-Processing
240 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Master to Matrix Post-Processing This is the last option in the delay compensation page. You have a choice of tap-off point, so you can choose to send either a pre-master or post-master channel processed signal to the matrix channels. This is a global setting and affects all master -> matrix contributions.
Page 241: Chapter 28. Panel Connections
241 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 28. Panel Connections Front Panel Connections A USB drive can be used on the front panel to save and load shows, user libraries or other settings. Any standard USB key can be used with no limit on size of key.
Page 242: Rear Panel Connections
10. Word clock I/O BNC 75 Ω 11. HDMI outputs for connecting external monitors 12. Talkback input 13. 8 x Midas microphone input preamplifiers 14. 8 x Output XLRs 15. 4 x AES50 ports (24 bi-directional channels each) 16. USB Hub for connection of keyboards or other USB devices...
Page 243: Chapter 29. Inputs
243 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 29. Inputs All inputs channels are mono by default, although any 2 adjacent channels can be either linked to form a stereo pair or a full stereo channel. This is achieved in the Configuration widget and described in the Stereo Linking chapter. The order of processing in the signal path of all channel types is basically the same.
Page 244: Input Channel Routing
244 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Input channel routing The diagram below shows the default signal path. This chapter will explain each of these groups of controls, showing the significant functions on both the control surface and GUI.
Page 245: Input Channel Areas Of The Control Surface
245 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Input channel areas of the control surface The surface has 28 possible locations for inputs to be freely assigned to. Channels can be located in any of the 3 Banks of 8 and/or 1 Bank of 4 as discussed in the Navigation section earlier in this manual.
Page 246: The Following Processing Sections Are Available
246 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The following processing sections are available: 1. Configuration (Config, Linking & Stereo, Patching, Direct Output and Options) 2. Equaliser 3. Gate 4. Compressor 5. Effects 6. Sends...
Page 247 247 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual For details of how to navigate the GUI channel strip, see “Navigation via the GUI”.
Page 248 248 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual...
Page 249: Channel View Workflow
249 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel View Workflow The Channel View widget utilises a large portion of the GUI in order to display as much information as possible on the selected channel. 1. Touching into each area opens up those settings into the right-hand side for detailed editing. This workflow is great for sound check given an overview of all the essential tools needed to craft a great mix.
Page 250: Side Bar Area
250 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Side Bar Area The HD 96-24 has various side bar views which can be easily changed and display a wide variety of information in different ways. The following sections detail the various different displays. Tip - Auto One Shot Pot mode automatically maps rotary controls from the currently selected widget area to the 8 assignable pots to the left of the screen.
Page 251: Channel View
251 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Channel View This view displays currently selected channel information and aids navigation by pressing to access various different pages depending on which workflow is active. 1. Side Bar View - navigation arrows select view. 2. Channel Info – Displays Channel Name, Icon, Colour and Tags. Press in the area type you wish to edit which then opens the channel list edit page.
Page 252: Sends Overview
252 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Sends Overview This view displays the currently selected channel’s Aux and Matrices send level and Pre/Post information. The Channel Detail Area gives a simultaneous display of the status of all busses. It displays the if the bus is stereo or mono, levels sent to the busses, shows which are on/off and if they are pre- or post-fader.
Page 253: Send Detail Area
253 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Send Detail Area This view shows the send levels for the currently selected channel for 8 mono or 4 stereo output’s at a time. 1. Navigate left and right using the arrows in blocks of 8.
Page 254: Aux Return Mode
254 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Aux return mode When the Aux Return Mode button is active on an input channel it prohibits that channel becoming a tape return when virtual sound check is engaged. This means aux returns channels can be used for effects with virtual sound check playback. Aux Returns are also delay compensated to allow for effect timing variations. This function can also be used if you need to let a member of a band play along to the virtual sound check by placing their own channel’s in Aux Return Mode.
Page 255: Input Metering
255 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Pressing the Add button opens up the Select or remove page. Tap on the effect you wish to use and press the Add button to load that effect into the chosen slot. If enough DSP is available, the effect will load. The red bar will wiggle if there is not enough DSP left. The amount of DSP left is shown by the Slots Available indicator.
Page 256: Input Inserts
256 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 1. The surface uses a 12-segment LED meter in both the banks and surface config area. These default to monitor pre-fader signal level. Meter range is +20 dB to -35dB, in 5 dB increments on small meter displays (shown below); 1dB increments on the large meter displays (above).
Page 257: Options - Processing Order
257 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Direct Output The direct output section provides a way of leaving the surface via an I/O box or a multitrack recording system. It lets you take a signal directly out of a defined point in the input channel’s signal path and route it a physical output (a physical connection via one of the I/O boxes).
Page 258: Safes
258 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Safes Each input channel has 8 different Safes that protect specific controls/areas or the whole channel against changes from the automation system. You can switch the safes on/off by using the Safe buttons in the Options tab. The same buttons are also displayed on the Channel View widget.
Page 259 259 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Tip: Try compressing a Bass Guitar using a Bass Drum to trigger the sidechain of the compressor. This will let the Bass Drum cut through a mix a little more. 1. Input Meter - Input metering to the compressor.
Page 260: Compressor
260 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Compressor The input channel compressor has four styles — Corrective, Adaptive, Creative and Vintage — which are selectable via the Mode button. While the dynamic section is displaying the compressor, all of its controls are enabled except the hold control knob.
Page 261: Adaptive Mode (Exponential Rms - Accurate)
261 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Adaptive mode (exponential RMS - accurate) This is a root-mean-square (RMS) sensing compressor with exponential attack and release. The RMS averaging process interacts with the attack and release to produce a very adaptive envelope character. This allows faster attacks on large (over-threshold) signal changes and produces slower attacks on small signal changes, regardless of attack time setting.
Page 262: Vintage Mode (Adaptive Peak - Bright)
262 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Vintage mode (adaptive peak - bright) This is a peak sensing compressor with a partially adaptive nature. It produces extremely subtle attack and release curves during the onset of compression that are largely independent of the envelope control settings. However, as it is driven harder, that is, signals are further over-threshold, the attack and release times become more aggressive and gradually return to manual control so that the operator can optimise the capture (or otherwise) of larger transients etc.
Page 263: Knee
263 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Knee The soft knee curves behave in a traditional way to blend the compression ratio around the threshold setting but more importantly they also have a significant effect on the attack envelope shapes. The soft knee typically slows down attack speed on signals in the knee area, which is desirable for natural sounding compression because it compliments the reduced ratio effect of the soft knee.
Page 264: Gate
264 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Gate While the dynamic section is addressing the gate, all of its controls are enabled except the Make Up control and KNEE buttons. 1. Threshold - Sets signal level at which gate opens. Range is from -50 dB to +25 dB.
Page 265 265 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual The input channel equaliser is a four-band parametric EQ that allows tonal control of the input signal via the surface parametric EQ section or via the GUI. An additional three shelving modes are available for bands 1 and 4. Any combination of the four bands can be used to manipulate the signal’s frequency response.
Page 266 266 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 1. EQ Audition Mode - EQ Preview (see EQ Audition section). 2. EQ Preview - Preview EQ in different scenes and apply to current scene. 3. Copy & Paste - EQ copy & paste (see Copy & Paste Chapter 17).
Page 267: Phase (All Pass Filter) Controls
Classic treble The classic treble response provides a much steeper gradient between EQ’d and non-EQ’d frequency areas, as made famous by previous Midas consoles like the XL4. This provides better differentiation and minimal phase shift, but there is some undershoot error, that is, when boosting the treble, the midrange is slightly cut and vice versa.
Page 268 268 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Tip: This phase control can be used to control phase alignments to inputs for multi mic setups, on a drum kit for example or multiple microphones on the same guitar cab. Note: The Phase filter replaces the LPF filter. The Treble band can be used as a high filter by changing the shape to Bright, Classic or Soft modes.
Page 269: Mixes
269 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Mixes Each input channel can send a variable contribution to each of the 96 flexi-aux busses (aux sends) and to each of the 24 matrix busses. The bus contributions are controlled by either the assignable controls or flip to faders that give continuous adjustment (in the range +6dB to off) of subgroup levels sent to matrix mixes. The controls in the assignable sections can include pan and level control for each bus, whose function depends on the current bus mode in operation.
Page 270: Input Channel Pick Off Points
270 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Input channel Pick Off points Input channels can have the Aux bus pick off point changed on a per channel basis and can be changed in many different ways via the Manchino page, see chapter 33 for information.
Page 271: Masters Section And Pan Control
271 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Masters Section and Pan Control The masters have extensive support on both the control surface and the GUI. In general, there are three routing switches to the master busses and pan control. Pan provides master panning and also provides two-way panning for any stereo mix groups, subgroups etc. When used for monitor applications, aux, mix and main busses are controlled from the channel master pan and fader.
Page 272: Chapter 30. Outputs
272 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 30. Outputs This chapter shows you the areas on the surface that are used to manage the outputs and also describes their function. There are five types of output: flexi aux, auxes, group, masters and matrices. All output channel strips can be seen in the GUI by selecting the outputs tab in the navigation page. Different widgets can be recalled by touching in each section of the output channel strip overview area.
Page 273: Gui Channel Strips
273 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual GUI channel strips Similarly, to the inputs, when an output bank is selected (Flexi Aux, Aux, Matrix or Master), the selected outputs ‘overview’ appears in the GUI output overview area in the bottom half of the GUI, as illustrated in the figures on the following pages. This overview display provides controls and status information and gives direct access to the processing widgets.
Page 274: Master Section On The Control Surface
274 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Master Section on the control surface The MASTER area allows control of the main stereo and mono bus outputs. Item Control Function Mute button Turns off/mutes main stereo master bus Mute button Turns off/mutes mono bus...
Page 275: Output Metering
275 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Output metering Signal level monitoring of the stereo outputs is available for the stereo masters on the surface and in the GUI. Metering for all other outputs is a GUI only feature. These meters can be found in various places like the channel overview area, workflows and widgets. These meters give an accurate display of the levels within the system.
Page 276: Eq (Equaliser)
276 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual EQ (Equaliser) For tonal control of the aux, matrix and master output signals, the output channel EQ has the option of a 4 band swept parametric EQ (PEQ). The parametric EQ section of the channel allows tonal control of the input signal. The EQ contains all the PEQ controls, along with a shelving mode selection button and another set of band selection buttons.
Page 277: Output Configuration Patching
277 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Output Configuration Patching The patching page contains controls for the direct Input, time compensation and output mute and level. 1. Aux Compressor Side Chain patch information. 2. Send and Return compensation on/off. In general, this will need to be on in order to preserve audio time alignment.
Page 278: Safes
278 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 1. Direct Input Mute – Mutes the Direct Input if required. 2. Direct Input Level Control – Adjusts the direct input level up to 10 dB. 3. Direct Input Patch information. 4. Direct Input Point – Choose where the signal is injected in the signal path, pre or post channel processing.
Page 279: Processing Order
279 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Processing Order Similarly, to the input channels, you can change the processing order on all of the output channels. Hold and drag to reorder the processing blocks. The Insert point can only be moved post fader as shown below.
Page 280: Outputs Macro Interrogation Control
280 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Outputs macro interrogation control 1. Press and hold the macro you wish to Interrogate (SOLO, MUTE, GROUP MODE or TALK ON). The path colours will change to show which macro is selected. SOLO = Yellow, MUTE = Red, GROUP MODE = Black, FLEXI AUX = Blue and TALK = Green.
Page 281: Flexi-Aux
281 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Contributors The Contributors page found in the Home and FOH workflows displays all channels currently sending or active in that output. This allows these channels to be called to the surface quickly in banks of 8. In the example below channels 1-40 have been turned on ready to send to the aux mix.
Page 282: Chapter 31. Gui Menu (Side Bar Menu)
12. File Manager: File management (internal, mCloud and external). 13. Update Manager: Update the console and connected I/O boxes. 14. Service Page: For Midas use only. 15. Shutdown: Press and hold to turn of the system safely. Please wait until you see the “Safe to turn off” message.
Page 283: Chapter 32. Configuring A Virtual Soundcheck
283 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 32. Configuring a virtual soundcheck Virtual sound check has become part of the modern day engineer’s toolkit in order to test the sound in a room before the band arrive. The HD96-24 virtual soundcheck system is designed to make this process quick and easy.
Page 284: Chapter 33. Manchino (Multi Edit Page)
The definition of Manchino (Manchester Cappuccino): 1. Four shots of espresso with a dash of foam used to keep engineers focused in the creation of the Midas HD96-24 system. 2. The name of the multi edit page that revolutionises how engineers interact with a mixing console.
Page 285: Linecheck Page
285 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Linecheck Page 1. Three tabs to select Inputs, Auxes or Matrices & Masters. Only one page can have selections at any one time. For example, you can’t edit Inputs and Auxes at the same time. 2. Paths can be selected individually or selecting all by pressing and holding. After selecting all, channels can be pressed again to deselect or press and hold to deselect all.
Page 286: Equaliser Page
286 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Equaliser Page Equaliser Solo view In the Equaliser page, If one path is selected the EQ for that path is displayed and can be edited in a similar way to the main Equaliser found in the various workflows and widgets.
Page 287: Equaliser Multiple Select View
287 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Equaliser Multiple Select view If two or more paths are selected the Equaliser Page allows multiple paths to be edited as one. For example, select a monitor speaker aux POP group and take a little 1 kHz out of every mix.
Page 288: Compressor Page
288 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Compressor Page Compressor Solo view In the Compressor page, If one path is selected the compressor for that path is displayed and can be edited in a similar way to the main Compressor found in the various workflows and widgets with some parameters controlled by the vertical assignable controls.
Page 289: Compressor Multiple Select View
289 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Compressor Multiple Select View If two or more paths are selected the Compressor Page it allows multiple paths to be edited as one. For example, select the playback system POP group and change the compression mode to all of the members of the group all at once. This allows you to hear the differences between the various modes in one swift action across all tracks.
Page 290: Gate Page
290 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Gate Page In the Gate page, If one path is selected the gate for that path is displayed and can be edited in a similar way to the main gate found in the various workflows and widgets with some parameters controlled by the vertical assignable controls.
Page 291: Gate Multiple Select View
291 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Gate Multiple Select View If two or more path’s are selected in the Gate Page it allows multiple gates to be edited as one. For example, select the drum POP group and turn off all the gates at once for mic tapping/line checking, once drum channels are tested, turn all the gates on again.
Page 292: Manchino Sends Page
292 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Manchino Sends Page "With great power comes great responsibility" The sends page revolutionises how engineers interact with a console. Multiple send levels can be changed to many destinations, all relative to the original values. For example, when 3 members of the band all ask the monitor engineer for “more drums” in their in-ear monitors (IEMs) at once simply select the Drum POP group, select their IEM Auxes, then add level, which relatively adds the same amount of level to each drum, to each person in one smooth action.
Page 293: Sends Unfold Channels
293 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Sends Unfold Channels When you unfold an Aux, it means you can see the separate input channels sending to that Aux in banks of 8 on the vertical assignable controls. For example, below the drum channels are unfolded from Aux 1&2.
Page 294: Manchino Safes
294 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Manchino Safes In this page it is possible to globally apply Safes to the console. Safes are set relative to the type of channel and stop scene information from being recalled. 1. All – Safe from automation all channel parameters.
Page 295: Chapter 34. Update Manager
The HD96-24 is at the start of its journey and will grow and develop over many years. Essential updates will bring new features, increase productivity and workflows. There are three ways to update the console, either using the internet via the built in Wi-Fi (Remote), via mCloud profile or with a USB file download from the Midas website.
Page 296: Surface Updater
296 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual 3. Add updates from a USB stick to the console. 4. Current available updates are listed here 5. Release notes for the currently selected update are shown here. 6. Install the selected update with a long button press.
Page 297: I/O Box & Device Updater
297 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual I/O Box & Device Updater I/O Box & Device Update Note: I/O boxes will need to be updated in order to work with the HD96-24 system. The I/O Box and Device updater page can be found in the Update Manager tab (side bar menu).
Page 298: Chapter 35. Channel Ai
Kick; Snare; Hat/Cymbals; Toms; Bass; Guitar; Piano; Vocals. This database will increase over time to include more instruments and their many different variations. Suggestions of the instrument type, spill and confidence are based on the Midas database of profiled instruments and on models of sound perception that our research team developed.
Page 299: How To Profile A Channel
299 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual How to profile a channel When profiling a channel, the signal is captured post preamp and is not affected by any channel processing performed on that channel. For the best results the input level of the channel to be profile should be between -30 dB and 20 dB making sure to avoid clipping.
Page 300: Adaptive Configuration Suggestions
After a channel has been profiled the system will tell you what it believes the instrument or vocal is. This is achieved by in depth analysis of the audio signal and based on the Midas database. If the system doesn’t recognise the instrument it will be listed as unknown.
Page 301: Eq Suggestions
301 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual EQ Suggestions 1. Select the Profile you wish to use. 2. If the instrument has been detected correctly, all the suggestions names and settings with gains and BW for the various bands will appear in the list depending on instrument detected.
Page 302: Compressor Suggestions
302 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Compressor suggestions 1. Select the Profile you wish to use. 2. If the instrument has been detected correctly, the suggested name and presets will appear in the list. This is dependant on instrument detected. 3. Press Apply to recall the selected preset.
Page 303: Gate Suggestions
303 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Gate suggestions 1. Select the Profile you wish to use. 2. If the instrument has been detected correctly, all the suggestions names and settings will appear in the list depending on instrument detected. 3. Press Apply to recall the selected preset.
Page 304: Chapter 36. Specifications
304 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Chapter 36. Specifications Processing Connectors Input processing channels 144 flexi channels Midas microphone preamplifier 8 x XLR balanced Output processing channels 96 flexi aux outputs, 24 matrices, Balanced outputs 8 x XLR balanced stereo bus, mono bus Talkback connector ...
Page 305 305 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Input / Output Characteristics Controls Surface input impedance 10 kΩ 100 mm motorized faders 8 + 8 + 8 + 4 Non-clip maximum input level +24 dBu Touch-sensitive rotary controls Custom controls Input gain -22.5 dB to +65 dB...
Page 306 306 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Other important information Outras Informações Important information Informations importantes Importantes 1. Register online. Please register your new Music 1. Enregistrez-vous en ligne. Prenez le 1. Registre-se online. Por favor, registre seu novo Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting temps d’enregistrer votre produit Music Tribe aussi vite...
Page 307 307 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual Belangrijke informatie Ważna informacja 其他的重要信息 Music Tribe 1. Registreer online. Registreer uw nieuwe 1. Zarejestrować online. Zarejestruj swój nowy 1. 在线注册。请购买产品后立即 midasconsoles.com Music Tribe-apparatuur direct nadat u deze hebt gekocht sprzęt Music Tribe zaraz po zakupie na stronie musictribe.
Page 308 308 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Midas HD96-24-CC-TP Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc. Responsible Party Name: 122 E. 42nd St.1, Address: 8th Floor NY, NY 10168, United States legal@musictribe.com Email Address: FCC ID: QWHFLOW8 HD96-24-CC-TP 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.
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Midas HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual

HD96-24 Overview

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. HD96-24 Overview

Chapter 3. System Setup

Chapter 4. Before You Start

Chapter 5. About the Control Surface

Chapter 6. Navigation

Chapter 7. Patching

Chapter 8. Basic Operation

Chapter 9. Stereo Linking

Chapter 10. Panning

Chapter 11. Soloing

Chapter 12. Chapter 12: Muting

Chapter 13. Monitors and Shout Configuration

Chapter 14. Graphic EQ (GEQ)

Chapter 15. Internal Effects

Chapter 16. Talk and Mute Groups

Chapter 19. Automation (Scenes and Shows)

Auto-Save

Chapter 20. Show Editor (Recall and Store Scope)

Chapter 21. Events (Automation)

Chapter 22. Crossfade Events

Chapter 23. TBC

Chapter 24. File Management

Chapter 25. Multiple Consoles and Other Devices

Chapter 26. Preferences (Console Configuration)

Chapter 27. Delay Compensation (Latency)

Chapter 28. Panel Connections

Chapter 29. Inputs

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