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Digidrive V2
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Manual 2.1

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  • Page 1 Digidrive V2 User Manual Manual 2.1...
  • Page 2: Quick Start

    Digidrive V2 0.0…………………………………………………………………...Quick Start This quick start guide offers a simple way to set the Digidrive V2 up in a practical application. NOTE: make sure you know the limitations of your loudspeakers before setting up a system with the Digidrive V2. Also, ensure that the unit and all power amps are powered off before making any connections to/from the Digidrive.
  • Page 3: Step-By-Step

    Digidrive V2 unit. 0.2...………………………………………………………..Step-by-step Power up the sending device (mixing desk), then power up the Digidrive V2, make sure the power amplifiers are off before powering either of the other units up. On the Digidrive V2, press the Menu button until the...
  • Page 4 NOTE: alternatively, setting up a preset can be made beforehand on the Live Link software and synced with the Digidrive V2 unit. This allows the user to simply connect the unit to a laptop with Live Link, plug in the appropriate connections, turn each bit of equipment on in the correct order and the system is ready to go.
  • Page 5 Digidrive V2 Digidrive V2 User Manual User Manual...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents………………………………………………………………………….. 0.0...Quick Start………………………………………………………………..2 0.1...Connections………………………………………………………2 0.2...Step-By-Step……………………………………………………..3 1.0...Introduction to Digidrive V2…………………………………………..8 2.0...Features…………………………………………………………………..9 3.0...Front Panel……………………………………………………………...10 4.0...Rear Panel………………………………………………………………11 5.0...Turning on the Digidrive V2………………………………………….12 6.0...Operating the Digidrive V2…………………………………………..13 6.1...Channel Select………………………………………………….13 6.2...Input Menus……………………………………………………..13 6.3...Output Menus…………………………………………………..15 6.4...System Menus…………………………………………………..16 7.0...Live Link Control Interface…………………………………………..17 7.1...Minimum System Requirements…………………………….19 7.2...Installing Live Link……………………………………………..19 7.3...Connecting the Digidrive V2…………………………………19...
  • Page 7 Digidrive V2 7.5...Using Live Link………………………………………………….20 7.6...Digidrive V2 Control Window………………………………..20 7.6.1...Main……………………………………………………..21 7.6.2...Xover……………………………………………………21 7.6.3...Input A-D……………………………………………….22 7.6.4...Output 1-6……………………………………………..23 7.7...Upgrade………………………………………………………….24 8.0...Specifications………………………………………………………….25 9.0...Block Diagrams………………………………………………………..26 10.0...Menu Structure...…………………………………………………….30 11.0...Service…………………………………………………………………31 11.1...Worldwide Service…………………………………………...31 11.2...Warranty Registration……………………………………….32 11.3...Environmental………………………………………………...32 12.0...Warranty……………………………………………………………….33 User Manual...
  • Page 8: Introduction To Digidrive V2

    Digidrive V2 1.0………………………………………………Introduction to Digidrive V2 The Void Acoustics Digidrive V2 is a full 4 input, 6 output digital loudspeaker management system, designed specifically for live sound, touring, fixed installations, stage and theatre productions, bar and club and conference applications. Through matrix mixing,...
  • Page 9: Features

    Digidrive V2 2.0……………………………………………………………………...Features 4 Inputs (2x Analogue, 2x Digital AES/EBU) & 6 Outputs with matrix mixing. 64-bit DSP High quality 24-bit A/D & D/A converters USB/Ethernet interface for remote control/configuration on a 10 EQ bands per Input/Output channel Accurate control of delay, level, polarity and limiters Full range of crossover control parameters Ability to program &...
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Digidrive V2 3.0……………………………………….…………………………..Front Panel USB Port – standard Type-B female socket. Peak Level LED – shows the current peak of the signal: SIG, -6dB, Limit, Clip. Input’s Limit = Max. headroom. Output Limit = threshold of limiter. Menu & Control Keys –...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Digidrive V2 4.0……………………………………………………….…………...Rear Panel Main Fuse – T315 mA–250V. Power Input – connects via a standard IEC socket. XLR Output – Standard female XLR socket: pin 1: ground (shield), pin 2: +ve, pin 3: -ve Network Socket – XLR Input – Standard male XLR socket: pin 1: ground (shield),...
  • Page 12: Turning On The Digidrive V2

    Digidrive V2 5.0………………………………………….……Turning on the Digidrive V2 When powering up the Digidrive V2 an initialization screen will be displayed on the LCD screen. Initializing . . . The device will take a few seconds to boot up during the initialization process, where all of the LEDs on the front panel will light up.
  • Page 13: Operating The Digidrive V2

    Digidrive V2 6.0……………………………………………..…Operating the Digidrive V2 6.1…………………….…………………………………Channel Select Using the –CH SELECT and CH SELECT+ buttons, users can select the channel(s) to control. This can be Input AB, CD, Output 12, 34, 56 or Input A, B, C, D, Output 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
  • Page 14 Digidrive V2 High Pass, 20Hz (off) to 20kHz, in 1, 10, 50 and 100Hz steps. Depressing control wheel button, users can enable/disable it and change the Filter Type. In A HighPass Type: BUT 24dB PEQ 1-10, 20Hz to 20kHz, in 1, 10, 50 and 100Hz steps.
  • Page 15: Output Menus

    Digidrive V2 6.3…………...………………………………………….Output Menus Each output channel has a set of Menus for specific parameters, accessed with the –PAGE and PAGE+ buttons. Gain, refer to Input Menus Delay, 0ms to 2000ms in 0.01ms steps. Depressing the control wheel, units can be changed to feet or mm.
  • Page 16: System Menus

    Digidrive V2 6.4………………………………………………………..System Menus The system menus show information about the device and allow the user to change some system parameters. These menus are accessed by pressing the MENU button repeatedly. To return to the main page, the EXIT button is pressed.
  • Page 17 Digidrive V2 Access Level, Unlocked or ****Locked****. This allows the user to secure the unit and prevent changes on the device. To lock/unlock the device a password is required by depressing the control wheel. To delete a character whilst entering a password, the EXIT button is pressed.
  • Page 18: Live Link Control Interface

    Digidrive V2 7.0……………………………………………..…Live Link Control Interface The Digidrive V2 is enhanced by the Live Link software for Windows and Mac OSX which allows the user to have real-time, remote control via either USB or Ethernet. Utilizing this software makes using the Digidrive V2 easier for the user to manipulate and monitor the device, as it provides more accurate control over each parameter.
  • Page 19: Minimum System Requirements

    The Digidrive V2 can be connected to a PC via USB or Ethernet network. Connection via USB requires the provided USB cable to be plugged into the front of the Digidrive V2, and any USB port on the PC. When connecting the Digidrive via Ethernet to the PC, an IP address is required for communication between the device and the PC.
  • Page 20: Starting Live Link

    7.5……………………………………………………..Using Live Link Once the software has opened, the Void Network Control Software window is shown. If the Digidrive V2 is connected, ‘All Units (1 unit online)’ is shown, and beneath it the Digidrive V2 and information, i.e. the reference/address. To access the Digidrive V2’s main control window, press the ‘>>’...
  • Page 21: Main

    Digidrive V2 7.6.1…………………….……………………………………..Main A mixing window for all inputs/outputs, so a user can use the faders to adjust the level of the inputs/outputs relative to one another from -48.00dB (mute) to +12dB. There are Mute buttons below each fader which cut the...
  • Page 22: Input A-D

    Digidrive V2 7.6.3.…………………………………………………….Input A-D Each input tab contains EQ, Limiter, Gain and LPF/HPF controls. Every individual EQ in the 10-band EQ allows frequency control from 20Hz – 20kHz, gain +/-12dB and Q from 0.2 to 25.0 for each channel, which is visually represented in the graph above.
  • Page 23: Output 1-6

    Digidrive V2 NOTE: The Input/Output EQ windows can be saved as a .png picture file by clicking the camera icon in the top-left hand side of the graphical EQ window in the Input/Output tabs. There is also a magnifying glass icon, which allows users to set more precise...
  • Page 24: Upgrade

    Q). Holding Shift and clicking will limit movement to vertical (for Gain). 7.7………………………………………………....Upgrade To upgrade the firmware on the Digidrive V2, in the top menu bar go to Hardware -> Firmware Update and follow the instructions. NOTE: Updating the firmware on your device will erase all data/ presets on it.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    Digidrive V2 8.0.……………………………………………………………….Specifications Inputs 4 channels, maximum input level +22dBu Outputs 6 channels, maximum output level +12dBu Frequency Response 8Hz – 40kHz ±0.1dB 5Hz – 45kHz ±1.5dB Dynamic Range >118 dB (unweighed) 20Hz – 20kHz 0.002% (20 – 40kHz @ +4dBu)
  • Page 26: Block Diagrams

    Digidrive V2 9.0.……….…………………………………………………..Routing Diagram Stereo 1-way configuration using 1 power amplifier for all frequencies User Manual...
  • Page 27 Digidrive V2 Stereo 2-way configuration using 2 power amplifiers for Low Frequencies and Mid-High frequency bands User Manual...
  • Page 28 Digidrive V2 Stereo 3-way configuration using 3 power amplifiers for Low, Mid and High frequency bands User Manual...
  • Page 29 Digidrive V2 Mono 4-way configuration using 3 power amplifiers to drive Low, Low-Mid, High-Mid and High frequency bands User Manual...
  • Page 30: Menu Structure

    Digidrive V2 10.0.……….…………………………………………………..Menu Structure NOTE: To access each Sub-Menu, depress the control wheel to cycle through. User Manual...
  • Page 31: Service

    They will handle the necessary paperwork and repair. Remember to transport your unit in the original factory packaging. When sending a Digidrive V2 to an authorised service centre for service, please write a detailed description of the fault and list any other equipment used in conjunction with the faulty product.
  • Page 32: Warranty Registration

    Digidrive V2 11.2…………………………………………….Warranty Registration Please take time to fill out the warranty registration form at the back of this manual and return it to Void Acoustics. 11.3………………………………………………………Environmental WEEE Mark If you want to dispose of this product, do not mix with...
  • Page 33: Warranty

    Void Acoustics (hereinafter "Void") warrants to the ORIGINAL OWNER of each new Digidrive V2 (provided it was purchased at an Authorised Void Dealer) that it is free of defects in materials and workmanship and that each product will meet or exceed all factory published specifications for each respective model.
  • Page 35 Void Acoustics Unit 15 Dawkins Road Ind Est Poole Dorset BH15 4JY...
  • Page 36 Digidrive V2 User Manual...

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