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HD96-24-CC-TP
HD96-24 Basic Operation
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.
Home
The HOME key is located under the Shortcuts area. When pressed the
HOME workflow is brought to the GUI.
Tap
The TAP button is used to set the tempo for effects assigned to the
Global TAP tempo function. Commonly 8 taps are required for an accurate tempo.
Arrow Keys
These two keys tab through the various pages of the global assignable
shortcuts pages which can be fully customised.
Front and rear panel connections
The surface has connector panels on both the front and rear. The front connector panel to the right of the GUI has an XLR socket and a USB sockets for connecting a talk
mic and USB device, respectively. For example, you can connect a USB memory stick for show file backup and transfer. Under the armrests at either side there are two
6.35 mm headphone sockets which link to Mon A and Mon B respectively.
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 by fader level.
Chapter 5: System Setup
Unpacking the equipment
After carefully unpacking the equipment, save all packing materials, as they will
prove useful should it become necessary to transport the equipment later. Inspect
the equipment carefully for any sign of damage incurred during transportation. It
has undergone stringent quality control inspection and tests prior to packing and
was in perfect condition when it left the factory. However, if the equipment shows
any signs of damage, notify the transportation company without delay. Only
you, the consignee, may institute a claim against the carrier for damage during
transportation.
Racking the I/O
Please take note of the rack requirements as detailed below:
To ensure the correct installation and function of the outboard equipment,
any rack has to meet the following general requirements:
Shock mounting (for non-installation environments)
The rack must provide adequate shock protection of the units it houses by
incorporating appropriately-designed shock protection methods. For example, a
foam-suspended rack or a frame suspended on anti-vibration mounts.
Ventilation
The HD96-24 has air intake vents on each side of the console. Air is drawn in
through the console side vents and exits via the two fans on the rear of the
surface. It is vital none of these airways are blocked as overheating may occur if
airflow is restricted.
AIR
FLOW
OUT
AIR
FLOW
IN
The Midas I/O units have been designed such that their internal ventilation airflow
is drawn in through the front of the unit and expelled though the rear. To facilitate
this, rack design must ensure that cool air can flow freely through the rack in the
same direction, that is, in through the front of the rack and out through the rear.
Situations where the air flows in a circular direction around and through a Midas
I/O unit must be prevented. Midas recommends that racks with fully opening front
and rear doors are used.
Caution
Never combine units in the same rack that have been designed for a ventilation
air flow direction other than that designed for the MIDAS units. To avoid this, we
recommend that any non-MIDAS units are housed separately.
Quick Start Guide
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.
Handles on rack case
You must ensure that there are sufficient external handles fitted to the rack casing
to enable the rack to be manoeuvred easily and safely, and by the number of
personnel suitable for the task. Also, these handles must be fit for purpose.
Clearance at rear of units
Ensure an adequate clearance at the rear of the units to provide sufficient free
space to enable the cables to achieve their minimum bend radius.
Securing the cables
We recommend that the cables at the rear of the units be tidied using lacing bars
and cable ties. This should provide optimum access to the rear of the units for
connecting other cables, switching the units on/off etc., and also to give
maximum visibility of the units' LEDs for determining communication status,
link status, condition of audio etc.
Connection instructions
There are currently two ways to connect the system equipment together:
1. HD96-24 surface to a Klark Teknik DN9680 via copper (up to 100 m) or with a
multi-mode (MM) fibre optic snake (up to 500 m). Then Klark Teknik DN9680 to
I/O box (for example, DL231) via Cat5E (up to 100 m).
2. HD96-24 surface direct to I/O (for example, DL231) via Cat5E (up to 100 m).
It is imperative only STP Cat5E Rated cables are used!
Length = 100M Point to point as per the Cate5E ethernet protocol - Please take
into consideration any in line connections or links reduce the overall cable length.
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.
STP cable has the added advantage of a foil or braided shield that guards the cable
against electromagnetic interference. A good foil or braided shield and correctly
connected shielded plugs and shells also helps protect against Electrostatic
discharge (ESD) that can be the cause of dropouts on AES50 connections.
Occasionally shielded Ethercon cables will leave the shield disconnected on
one end to help with ground loops, even though it has no benefit for AES50
connections. These connections should have continuity of the shield on both ends
including the Ethercon shells. This will ensure the best possible protection against
strong ESD impacts, such as handling discharges or even lightning strikes in the
neighbourhood.
All AES/EBU connections must use good quality 110Ω AES/EBU cable to ensure
correct operation.
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