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Libra Live
User Manual
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Issue 4
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  • Page 1 User Manual 527-238 Issue 4 © 2003 AMS Neve plc own the copyright of all information and drawings contained in this manual which are not to be copied or reproduced by any means or disclosed in part or whole to any third party without written permission.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Contents Contents ............................1 Glossary of Terms ..........................6 Introduction...........................14 Information in this Manual .......................14 Structure of this Manual ......................14 Using Data From Earlier Software Versions ................14 Libra Live Console Surface ......................15 Control Types ..........................16 Fader Strips..........................17 Fader Strip Logicators ......................18 Fader Strip Keys........................19...
  • Page 3 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Keypad and Transport Controls ....................52 Machine Control ........................53 ROUTING and METERING Section ...................54 Routing Screen Displays ......................55 Routing Panel Switches ......................56 Routing ............................56 Routing Panel Analogue Meters....................58 Routing Panel Bargraph Meters ....................59 MASTER FADER Section ......................60 Output Meters..........................60 Strip Keys ..........................60...
  • Page 4 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Pan & Operating Level Preferences..................88 Solo Settings & Relay Control Preferences ................90 Sync Select Preferences ......................91 Monitoring Preferences ......................93 Tone & Talkback Preferences ....................94 MCS Preferences ........................95 Control Sensitivity Preferences ....................95 Extended Preferences ......................96 Assignable Buttons Preferences .....................99 Path Names ..........................102 More and Exit ..........................102...
  • Page 5 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Converting from Version 2 to Version 2.5 ................155 Convert Desk Setups and Mixes from Version 2 to 2.5 ............159 Import and Export of Flying Faders Automation data............161 Import and Export of the Studio Configuration ..............162 Converting from Logic to Encore...................163 Routing Assistant ........................164 Defaults Manager........................167...
  • Page 6 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Automation Menu Items ......................203 Set Offset..........................210 Show Mix Statistics........................210 Show Mix/Pass Tree......................211 Surround Sound .........................216 Signal Flow and Surround Paths ....................217 Stems ............................217 Films ............................217 Film Listens ...........................217 Panning ..........................217 Configuring Stems .........................218 Stem Porting and Metering....................219 Surround Monitoring and Routing Panel ................219 Monitoring Stems........................221...
  • Page 7: Glossary Of Terms

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Glossary of Terms Access key The Access key is the located below the ON/CUT and AFL key on the fader strips, engraved with a triangle or the fader number. It is used to identify signal paths for various actions such as routing.
  • Page 8 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Banks See Layers Boot The term boot or bootup refers to the startup process of digital systems. Hence, reboot means to completely restart the system. Channels A channel path is an input path that takes an input from a user defined port and routes it on to other paths such as groups, auxs and main outputs via the usual channel processing (EQ fader etc).
  • Page 9 Encore Encore is the name of the dynamic automation system used by all new AMS Neve consoles. The term is also used for the complete configuration and automation software suite for the digital consoles and for the PC hardware that the software runs on.
  • Page 10 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Glide (Dynamic Automation) This is when a continuously variable control (fader, Logicator controlling frequency, etc.) moves or is moved smoothly to match back to the Play Pass. GPI is the acronym for General Purpose Interface. The GPI is the relay and opto-isolator system, which can be configured for a variety of functions, including advanced features such as lazy talkback, remote Snapshot control and Mix Minus Talkback switching.
  • Page 11 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Listen Busses LS1 and LS2 Listen busses are provided for AFL and PFL monitoring purposes. These busses are technically “paths” within the console and can be called to the AFU like any other signal path. They can be routed to output ports (this is essential if they are to be metered and monitored correctly), but they cannot have other processing such as EQ and dynamics assigned to them.
  • Page 12 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Pan Designators (Surround Sound) Pan designators are used to set pan law(s) according to the format(s) of the destinations a source is being panned across. Pan designations are created with the Desk Editor software and are part of the Desk Setup.
  • Page 13 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual is the port number within the rack. For example 3lin7A signifies analogue input 7A on the rack connected to MADI port 3. Note that ports are counted as though they were stereo: 1lin1A, 1lin1B, 1lin2A, 1lin2B etc. It is possible to connect 1lin1A to one mono fader and 1lin1B to another mono fader, maybe on the other side of the console.
  • Page 14 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Sync Source This is the source for the word clock synchronisation signal that is used to ensure that samples of digital audio are sent and received simultaneously by digital audio devices that are connected together.
  • Page 15: Introduction

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Introduction Information in this Manual The information in this manual is intended for users familiar with the operation of mixing/broadcast consoles. It is assumed that operators and engineers who will be using the Libra Live are familiar with concepts such as EQ, mix minus, delay, etc.
  • Page 16: Libra Live Console Surface

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Libra Live Console Surface Monitor & phase meter Aux/Group meters Main AFU section Input meters Main meters Encore keyboard Assignable meters Encore Screen Mix minus meters Options section Routing screen Master fader section Fader sections Machine control AFU Fader...
  • Page 17: Control Types

    Logicators The rotary controls, or Logicators, are unique to AMS Neve products. They incorporate a ring of illuminated segments in the top of the control to indicate the position of the control. This makes the position indicator highly visible at all times;...
  • Page 18: Fader Strips

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Fader Strips Console Surface...
  • Page 19: Fader Strip Logicators

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Fader Strip Logicators The upper row of Logicators can be assigned to different functions on a channel by channel basis. This is done by assigning the function globally with the UPPER KNOB ASSIGN switches in the AFU fader strip and then locking the function on individual channels with the LOCK KNOB switch on the fader strip.
  • Page 20: Fader Strip Keys

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Fader Strip Keys BUS and TAPE These keys are used to select the input for Monitor paths. It is possible to select both together to hear a mix of bus output and tape return. FLIP The FLIP key is used to swap over the paths that are on the Fader and the Upper Assignable Logicator.
  • Page 21: Assignable Switches

    To invert the phase of either leg of a stereo input path Press and hold the AMS Neve logo switch and select L/A or R/B. While the logo switch is held down, a phase inverted input will be indicated by a red LED in the L/A or R/B switch. The phase indicator in the fader area also indicates a phase inversion in either switch.
  • Page 22: Access Key

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Phase inversion can also be done from the central assignable panel (AFU). Other functions that can be assigned to these switches are described in the User Preferences section of the chapter on Encore. Channel Switch (Optionally CUT) is used to switch the signal path on/off at the fader.
  • Page 23 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual GANGS/LINKS switch in the central utility panel of the Centre section for a description of how to create a VCA style group. To find which faders are slaves or the master of any fader Press and hold the access button above the fader.
  • Page 24: Afu (Assignable Facilities Unit)

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual AFU (Assignable Facilities Unit) The Assignable Facilities Unit has two parts: • Main AFU Section. • AFU Fader Strip. Main AFU Section Console Surface...
  • Page 25 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual AUX Panel The AUX panel in the AFU is used to control auxiliary contributions from the currently accessed path. Each Auxiliary contribution has the following controls: • A Logicator that is switched between Level control and Pan/Balance control by the PAN/BAL key.
  • Page 26: I/O Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual I/O Panel The I/O Panel is used to select input and output ports for the currently accessed path and to set the controls relating to inputs and outputs, including delay. Libra Live consoles that use MIOS I/O racks have a slightly different I/O section, as shown in the picture on the right.
  • Page 27 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To switch in or out the analogue limiter (MIOS mic/line amps only) Hold down the mic or mic B key and press the limiter section ON key. To switch in or out the analogue high-pass filter (MIOS mic/line amps only) Hold down the mic or mic B key at the same time as pressing either of the two filter ON/OFF switches on the AFU will switch a preset analogue high-pass filter into the input.
  • Page 28 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Turn the Logicator and note that the alphanumeric steps through the ports within the bank: 1 lin 1A, 1lin1B etc. When the correct port has been selected, enable the input by turning the ON/OFF switch on. To select an output port for any output path Use the same method as for selecting an input port, but use the OUTPUT switch instead of the INPUT switch in the second step.
  • Page 29 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To set up the I/O ports for insert 2 Call the path with the insert to the AFU. Press the INSERT switch until the switch LED is red. Press the OUTPUT switch to port the insert send, or the INPUT switch to port the return. Port the insert send or return in the same way as the path inputs and outputs.
  • Page 30: Pan/Bal Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual PAN/BAL Panel Used to adjust the Panning or Balance of a path. The PAN/BAL controls are used to route the signal across stereo and suitably surround designated stems (groups of tracks arranged as surround outputs) or group destinations. They have no effect on signals routed to mono destinations.
  • Page 31: Filter Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual FILTER Panel The two filter sections are the same. Either or both can be used to apply High or Low pass filters to the signal path. Only the left hand filter section will be used if only one filter is allocated to the signal path.
  • Page 32 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The LEVEL Logicator provides +/-24dB of cut and boost. The Q Logicator has a range from 0.1 to 10. The SHAPE key causes the Q Logicator to change function to a shape selector. As the Logicator is turned the filter shape indicators illuminate as they are selected.
  • Page 33: Dynamics Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual DYNAMICS Panel The dynamics processing may either be a DRC (the most efficient in terms of processing power) or any combination of an Expander, Gate, Compressor and Limiter. The Dynamics elements always operate at the same point (pre/post fader, EQ etc) in the signal path. Other types of signal processing cannot be placed between the different Dynamics elements.
  • Page 34: Sidechain Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The bargraph shows the combined effect of the Compressor and Limiter on the signal (the Compressor bargraph shows the same value). Each dynamics section has it’s own ON/OFF switch. A graphical display of the dynamics settings can be shown on the Encore screen by selecting EQ/Dynamics from the menu system, or by pressing the EQ/DYN hot launch switch in the centre section keypad.
  • Page 35: Afu Parameter Display

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual AFU Parameter Display The Display has two lines and is used to show the path currently assigned to the AFU and the value of touched controls. The display is also used to give other information relating to control use, for example a confirmation that console KEEP function has completed or that an output port is being used by another path.
  • Page 36 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual ACCESS Key The Access key can be used to interrogate the routing of the path currently assigned to the AFU. It is also used when assigning System Paths to the AFU (e.g. SELs). The access key can be used in conjunction with the adjacent selector keys to quickly bring signal paths on to the AFU.
  • Page 37 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Control locks A Control lock will lock the current values of controls such that they cannot be accidentally changed. It prevents alteration of the control until the lock is removed. Control locks do not affect routing.
  • Page 38: Master Control Section

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Master Control Section The Master Control Section is used for global controls, utilities, monitoring, automation and transport control. Console Surface...
  • Page 39: Utility Keys Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual UTILITY KEYS Panel ON AIR The ON AIR key activates the On Air system which prevents tone and talkback being routed to the main outputs. ON AIR can be mapped to a relay using the GPI system for controlling external equipment. Similarly it can be mapped to an opto-isolator input for control from external equipment.
  • Page 40 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To create another gang With the GANG/LINKS switch still on, select another fader to be a master by pressing and holding down its access key. Select slaves for this master by touching the faders of the required slaves. Note that faders cannot be slaves to more than one master.
  • Page 41 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual COPY The COPY key is used for fast duplication of signal processing settings between paths. To initiate a copy command to copy control settings from one path to others Press the COPY key in the Utility Keys Panel. The COPY key LED will flash and the channel displays will flash the message ‘Copy’.
  • Page 42 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To clear Paths to Default Values Press and hold the CLEAR button, and press the ALL/SCOPE button. This will reset all controls including the fader and any I/O porting to default positions. This operation cannot be performed whilst in either of the snapshot modes (create or recall), or while in SETUP mode.
  • Page 43: Tone Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To remove paths from faders In SETUP mode, press and hold down the CLEAR switch in the utility area while pressing the ACCESS keys of the faders that paths are to be removed from. This only affects the layer that is currently on the fader.
  • Page 44 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To route oscillator to outputs other than MAINS and MIX-MINUS (track) busses Press and hold down the TONE Select key. Press the required destination keys in the monitor selector panel below, for example press AUX, then 2 for AUX 2.
  • Page 45: Monitoring Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual MONITORING Panel The monitor section comprises a shared selector panel and dedicated volume control sections for the control room, studio loudspeakers and headphones. The selector is also used as a source selector for the two assignable meters and as a destination selector for talkback and oscillator. Monitoring Selectors There may be up to 6 monitoring and metering output paths that use the Selector panel in addition to the talkback and oscillator panels.
  • Page 46: Select Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual SELECT Panel The Select Panel is used in conjunction with other panels as a source or destination selector. The alphanumeric displays the Select panel’s current use. It defaults to being the source selector for the control room monitors.
  • Page 47 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The AFU fader scribble and central Alphanumeric display will step around TBK (talkback), LS1 (AFL) and LS2 (PFL) as each path is called to the AFU. Cues (blank key) Cues provide for cue mixes that are typically used to feed the headphones or studio loudspeakers.
  • Page 48: Talkback Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual TALKBACK Panel There is provision for 2 user programmable talkback circuits in addition to talkback to studio, headphones and mix-minus outputs which are located elsewhere on the console surface. The talkback bus (TBK) can also be routed to a hard output (i.e. a physical output port). To select the input and output ports for talkback Use I/O PATCH in ENCORE to select the microphone input or talkback output port.
  • Page 49: Control Room Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual CONTROL ROOM Panel The SMALL L/S 1 key switches the Control Room Monitor output from the normal main monitor speaker(s) to Small Loudspeaker. The associated pot controls the level on the speaker. SMALL L/S 2 is normally used for PFL.
  • Page 50: Headphones And Studio Ls Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual SEL 4 - Headphones selector SEL 5 - Routing panel analogue meters selector SEL 6 - Upstand analogue meter selector Small Loudspeaker 1 uses the same selector as the control room selector. Once called to the SEL path the AFU can be used to route the selector output to physical ports using the I/O section as previously described.
  • Page 51: Faders Global Control Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To force the HEADPHONES or STUDIO LS selection to follow the Control room selection Briefly tap the appropriate select key to turn the follow function on and off. FOLL is displayed in the associated alpha display. The TALK keys are used to inject talkback onto the outputs.
  • Page 52: Master Automation Panel

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual ALL BUS and ALL TAPE switch all Monitor path returns to the bus or tape inputs respectively. The ALL BUS and ALL TAPE switches do not affect the bus outputs - they merely switch the monitor returns between console output and console input.
  • Page 53: Keypad And Transport Controls

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Dynamic Automation Modes TRIM and GLIDE are used in dynamic automation mode to select global trim and glide automation modes for controls that are in scope. Keypad and Transport Controls Keypad The keypad is used for dynamic automation, snapshot automation, calling paths to the AFU and launching Encore screens.
  • Page 54: Machine Control

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Machine Control The machine control keys will control serial transports through Encore’s comprehensive MCS system described in the MCS section of this manual, or alternatively, the switches may be brought directly to a customer connector on the console for customer use. Console Surface...
  • Page 55: Routing And Metering Section

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual ROUTING and METERING Section The Routing Panel is used to route signal paths through the console and in assigning signal paths to fader strips. There is a choice of routing screen displays available in addition to the one shown above.
  • Page 56: Routing Screen Displays

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Routing Screen Displays There are 3 different routing screen displays to be selected from using the TOGGLE DISPLAY key. The picture on the previous page shows the “forward” routing screen. The screen shows the routing for 6 faders to main output, group, auxiliary and track outputs in a traditional format.
  • Page 57: Routing Panel Switches

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Routing Panel Switches The switches around the routing screen always work in the same way, regardless of the screen display chosen. The routing switches use a standard convention: If the LED is not illuminated, the source or destination is not available. This may be because only 8 out of a possible 16 auxiliaries have been configured for example, or that the destinations are not valid for selected sources.
  • Page 58 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual This does not include selections made in the monitoring system (monitoring, talkback, tone). The routing software inhibits feedback loops (e.g. it blocks circular routing patterns such as routing TK 1 to GRP1, GRP1 to TK 2 and then TK 2 to TK 1). Whichever step is attempted last in making such a routing pattern is simply ignored.
  • Page 59: Routing Panel Analogue Meters

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Press the keys for the required destinations. The LEDs will reflect the changes immediately. The screen will normally update when the source button is released and pressed again. Each press of a destination key toggles routing to the destination on and off.
  • Page 60: Routing Panel Bargraph Meters

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Alternatively a dedicated pair of DACs can be used together with the ASSIGN switch to the meter’s right to allow the meters to be switched to the console outputs on the monitor selector panel.
  • Page 61: Master Fader Section

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual MASTER FADER Section The Master Faders are normally used by the Main Output, Group and Auxiliary paths. It is not necessary to assign these paths to these faders in Desk Designer - they are automatically made available on these faders.
  • Page 62: Master Fader Assignment Keys

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The large round tri-colour LED shows signal presence at the input or output port of the signal path. The levels are set in User Preferences. Green indicates a detectable signal, orange a high level signal and red a signal that is close to clipping.
  • Page 63: Encore Screen And Keyboard

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual ENCORE SCREEN and KEYBOARD Dockable Keyboard The Dockable Keyboard is used in conjunction with the Trackball to operate the Encore part of the system. The space above the Encore TFT Screen is for storing (docking) the keyboard when it is not in use.
  • Page 64: Upstand Metering

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Upstand Metering Libra Live has extensive Metering and Signal Presence Indication distributed across the control surface as well as in the upstand. The metering serves two functions: To check the level of the signal at key input and output points on the console and to confirm that signal has been correctly routed and is reaching its destination.
  • Page 65 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual At the bottom at the centre there is an LED panel for indicating solo, power and overload status and a set of 6 keys for selecting sources and for controlling the meter display. Strip Meter Control The strip meter controls fitted will depend on the type of meters the console has.
  • Page 66 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The meters will display the level on the inputs to the tape monitor paths or the outputs of the paths according to the path’s bus/tape switch. The monitor paths are displayed sequentially across the meter bridge and do not relate to the fader layout.
  • Page 67 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To assign the right hand bargraph of each pair to dynamics gain reduction globally Press the central section DYN switch. The right hand meter of each stereo pair (large and small sections) will display the gain reduction caused by the dynamics section compressor.
  • Page 68: Routing Screen Bargraph Meters

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Routing Screen Bargraph Meters The meters above the routing screen are assigned to the Monitor paths that are currently on the routing switches below. They follow the Bus/Tape switching on the Monitor paths, so for mix- minus outputs the switches in the Global Fader control area of the centre section should be left in the “BUS”...
  • Page 69: Using Libra Live

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Using Libra Live Starting Up Libra Live This process is also known as booting the system. These instructions assume that the console has been installed and cabled-up correctly. System Startup Libra Live Series II is designed to be powered up in any sequence, however in some sync sensitive installations, the power sequence may be more critical.
  • Page 70 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Click OK to exit or Cancel to remain in Encore. If the current mix has been kept, a dialogue prompt box will be displayed asking for confirmation. Click OK. Encore will terminate and you will be returned to the Windows NT desktop. If using Broadcast Mode displays Return to the Home screen and click the Exit icon.
  • Page 71: Restarting Libra Live

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Restarting Libra Live This procedure will vary according to whether the console is Series 1 or Series II. A re-start differs from the power up sequence in that power has already been applied to the racks and audio may be being processed already.
  • Page 72: Using Libra Live For The First Time

    Libra Live will power up in either the dynamic automation page, or the broadcast home page depending on the selection made in AMS Neve Hardware Settings within Windows Control Panel (See Encore chapter). Most systems will use the broadcast home page.
  • Page 73 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Show/Session The Show/Session is the Desk Setup as created using the Desk Editor application. It determines how the system processing is used in terms of how many input and output channels, which are stereo, which are mono;...
  • Page 74: Routing A Signal Through The Console

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Sync This item shows the current reference source for the console. If the display is yellow, this means the preferred sync source is not available and the system has had to switch to an alternative source.
  • Page 75: Using Signal Processing

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Signal should appear on the meters above the main fader. If signal doesn’t appear on the main fader meters, the main output is probably not ported. (The metering point is at the port). To check that the Main Output is ported Bring the main output fader to the surface if it isn’t already there by pressing the MAIN button at the bottom of the Main Output fader panel.
  • Page 76: Using Layers

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Using Layers Layers as a concept are explained in the Glossary of this manual. Libra Live Series II allows up to four layers (i.e. four different signal paths of any type) on each fader. The layers are referred to as A, B, Sub A and Sub B (or Mon A and Mon B depending on the vintage of the console), and the paths assigned to each layer are initially determined with Desk Designer in Desk Setup (as described in the configuration section).
  • Page 77 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual In version V2.8 software and later, the number of outputs to be used for mix-minus is defined in Desk Editor Configuration page. These tracks outputs (starting with track 1) use special processing to allow selected inputs to be fully subtracted from them under operator control.
  • Page 78 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To change Track 1 output to be a mix-minus feed for New York Hold down the Track 1 switch above the routing screen. The ACCESS lights above the Paris faders illuminate to show that these channels are currently subtracted from this mix.
  • Page 79 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To route talkback to individual mix-minus outputs from the routing screen panel Press the master TB/AFL key above the routing screen to switch the TB/AFL keys to talkback. The LED in the master TB/AFL key will illuminate green. Press the required MIX- TB key above the track meters.
  • Page 80: Using Encore

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Using Encore Encore is the suite of applications that runs on a Windows NT platform, providing configuration and automation facilities for Libra Live. (It is also the name used for the PC itself and for the dynamic automation application within the suite.) In addition to the operational suite of applications in Encore, there is also an Engineering suite that includes utilities for system configuration, diagnostics and console reset options.
  • Page 81: Path Editor

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Path Editor Path Editor is used to alter the signal-processing configuration of individual paths. It can also be used for Port Routing on individual paths. Changes to the path structure will cause the console to mute for several seconds when applied and for this reason Path Editor changes are not permitted when the console is ON AIR.
  • Page 82: On-Line And Off-Line Operation

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual On-Line and Off-Line Operation When Path Editor is On-Line, all changes are updated in the signal processing system as they are made on the screen. There is a small time-lag between the change on the screen and the change showing on the console surface.
  • Page 83 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To remove a processing element Click and Drag the icon to the process resource bar. The item will be removed from the path. Dependent items may also be removed (e.g. if there is a sidechain, it will be removed if all the dynamics elements are removed).
  • Page 84 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The Edit Ports dialogue box will be displayed. Click the Inputs, Outputs, Insert 1 or Insert 2 radio button as required. The current porting (if any) will be shown and the Input Port and Output Port selection boxes will become available as applicable.
  • Page 85 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To paste the configuration to a single path Select the required path of the same type using the fader strip ACCESS switch. Click the Paste button. Select the required path of the same type. Right click on the signal path and select Paste from the popup menu.
  • Page 86: Preferences

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Preferences The Preferences (or System Defaults) utility is used to setup various constant settings for the console which are not usually changed on a daily basis. Preferences are associated with the User who is logged onto Encore and so the settings will change as different Users log on.
  • Page 87: Collect Touch Preferences

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Labels Allows the user to set how labels are handled when loading a new mix. There are four options: Load Labels, Clear labels, Keep Current Labels and Merge Labels. The three operation options are Always Load, Never Load or Ask to Load.
  • Page 88: Brightness Control Preferences

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Brightness Control Preferences The Brightness Controls page is used to set the illumination levels for LEDs and displays on the console surface. This feature is intended for the DFC console and is only partially implemented on Libra Live.
  • Page 89: Pan & Operating Level Preferences

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Pan & Operating Level Preferences Fader Indication By default, the alpha for the path on the surface will indicate the fader level when the fader is touched. To prevent the alphas displaying the fader levels Click the Fader Level Indication On Touch checkbox so that it is cleared.
  • Page 90 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual System Operating Level This defines the console operating level with respect to the maximum digital encoding level and in effect sets the digital headroom to a value between 8dBu and 30dBu. The default is 18dBu. Changing the operating level alters the level of the tone generator and changes the dynamic processing threshold levels.
  • Page 91: Solo Settings & Relay Control Preferences

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The meter reading can be corrected by setting the oscillator to +2dB, or by setting the 0dB reference to -13dB, which will also correct the dynamics threshold. Solo Settings & Relay Control Preferences The Solo Settings &...
  • Page 92: Sync Select Preferences

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Fader Start Relays This determines whether or not the fader-start system interprets channel cuts as being the equivalent of the fader at bottom if travel. The Enable GPI check box determines whether the GPI (General Purpose Interface) configuration software is used to control the relays and opto-isolators, or, when the check box is unchecked, the simpler I/O config page screen is used.
  • Page 93 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The Vari Speed Limit is in 2% steps up to 10%, and sets the processing headroom allowed for vari speed calculations. To set the actual Vari Speed Click on the Enable checkbox, if it is not enabled already. The Enable checkbox will change to a checked Disable checkbox.
  • Page 94: Monitoring Preferences

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Monitoring Preferences The Monitoring page is used to set the dim level the monitors are reduced to by DIM keys and whether or not the Studio and Headphone outputs follow the Control Room source selection. Monitor DIM Value This sets the dB level the monitor outputs drops to when the relevant DIM key is pressed.
  • Page 95: Tone & Talkback Preferences

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Tone & Talkback Preferences The Tone & Talkback page sets the defaults for the tone generator (oscillator) and the operation of the talkback (TBK) key. Tone Generator These options can be used to set the frequency, level and type of Glits (stereo identification - BBC, EBU, etc.) for the generation of tone.
  • Page 96: Mcs Preferences

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual MCS Preferences These preferences are described in the Transport Control section of this manual. Control Sensitivity Preferences Velocity Sensitivity To allow both fine control when the control is moved slowly and rapid movement to the opposite end of the control range, the Logicators have gearing that makes them sensitive to the velocity with which they are turned.
  • Page 97: Extended Preferences

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Extended Preferences The Extended Libra page is used to set miscellaneous Libra Live options. Each option on this page is turned on and off by clicking in the checkbox. Led On When Cut When checked, the status LED above the channel mute key will be illuminated when the signal is cut by the key.
  • Page 98 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Snapshot Touch Scope Touching controls to drop them in or out of the scope of snapshot control is now integrated into Snapshot automation on the console and so this checkbox is now redundant. Channel Strip New Layout (V2.8 software and later) Not currently supported.
  • Page 99 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual of the original offset from the master. The slaves will move at variable rates according to their offset from the master so that all gang members reach the cut position together. Fader offsets are retained and will be restored when the master is moved back to the original position.
  • Page 100: Assignable Buttons Preferences

    ON/CUT switch function rather than a high level signal. Assignable Buttons Preferences This page allows three buttons (L/A, R/B and the AMS Neve logo) on each fader strip to be assigned to user selectable functions. The list of functions may expand as new software is introduced.
  • Page 101 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Insert 1 divert Insert 2 divert Pre/post route AFT Control PFL 2 layer Not defined The Right Button can be assigned to: Right i/p only GPI fader relay GPI switch relay Mix Minus Talkback Insert 1 divert Insert 2 divert Pre/post route...
  • Page 102 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Mix Minus Talkback When assigned to this function, the switch will route talkback to the mix-minus outputs that the channel has been cancelled from. If the channel is an input from a remote journalist for example and the journalist has a mix-minus feed that the input has been cancelled from, then the talkback button on that channel will route talkback back to the journalist.
  • Page 103: Path Names

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Path Names Path names may be set in Desk Editor and Path editor, but the easiest way of naming paths is with the dedicated Path Naming facility. The path name, which may be up to 4 characters long, is displayed in the electronic scribble. The path list automatically moves to the currently accessed path.
  • Page 104: Desk Editor

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Desk Editor Libra Live’s DSP (digital signal processing) can be used in different ways to provide signal paths and signal processing according to the type of session or show the console is to be used for. The amount of DSP is hardware dependent and varies from one Libra Live to another.
  • Page 105: Creating A New Desk Setup

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Creating a New Desk Setup A new Desk Setup is created, or an existing Desk Setup is changed with the Desk Edit utility in Encore. This is a multi-paged application, that opens with the Config page used to define quantities of paths.
  • Page 106: Configuration Page

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Click on Copy. A dialogue box will appear displaying the name of the selected file. Enter a new name for the copied Desk Setup and click OK. Open Desk Editor and make any necessary changes. Configuration Page To define how many paths of each type are to be on the console Enter the required quantities in each box on the Config page of Desk Editor.
  • Page 107 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual In later versions of software, there will be an additional entry for Mix-minus. This item specifies how many of the monitor paths specified above are to be used as mix-minus outputs. System Paths The System Paths are special path types that are required by Libra Live for the monitoring, solo, talkback and tone functions to operate correctly.
  • Page 108 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual TALKBACK There are two TALKBACK paths that are used for the talkback system. They are named TBK1 and TBK2. TBK1 is shared by the tone/slate generator. FILM LISTENS These are used to provide a non-destructive AFL solo bus that feeds the Surround Monitors directly.
  • Page 109: Channels Page

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Channels Page To configure the processing used in each channel path Select the “Channels” page tab at the top of the screen. The screen shows a graphical representation of the first 24 channel paths. If this is a new configuration, all of the numbered boxes will be blue (mono) and there will only be a fader in each path.
  • Page 110: Monitor Page

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Some rules apply to the processing order: The names EQ 1, EQ 2, Filter 1, Filter 2 etc indicate the number of bands of EQ or filter to be allocated. It is only possible to allocate 1 filter and 1 EQ. If more than 4 bands of EQ are allocated, then neither a filter nor a side-chain EQ can be allocated.
  • Page 111 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual send/return MON icon putting it in the output of the white mix-minus path. The fader has been left in the return path. On the other grey path, the processing is shown after the MON icon, i.e.
  • Page 112 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The Macro Editor/Viewer will be displayed. To create a new macro Click the New Macro button. The name in the Selected box will be cleared and the Surround Stem Setup boxes will be blanked.
  • Page 113: Groups Page

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To delete a macro Click the drop down arrow next to the Selected macro box. A list of available macros will be shown. Click the required macro name. The name will be shown in the Selected box and the speaker icons that form the macro will be shown in the Surround Stem Setup.
  • Page 114 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual There is always one mono mix-minus group (MM) in addition to the number of groups specified on the config page. The mix-minus group should always be a mono path with a mono pan designation and no fader.
  • Page 115: Desk Designer

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Desk Designer Desk Designer is used to decide which signal paths are assigned to which fader strips. This is necessary whenever a new desk is created, additional paths are created, or a desk configuration has been imported from a system with a larger console surface.
  • Page 116 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual When the path numbers in the list are green they have already been assigned locations, but they can still be assigned to additional locations To assign a block of paths to locations Select the path type using the radio buttons.
  • Page 117: Stems, Solo Inhibit, Inhibit Automation

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Stems, Solo Inhibit, Inhibit Automation Stems The Stems page of Desk Editor is used to configure groups of track outputs as surround sound outputs. This page interacts with the pan designations that are set on the Monitors page of Desk Editor.
  • Page 118: Inhibit Allocation, Allocation Priority

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Inhibit Allocation, Allocation Priority The use of these two pages is optional. Inhibit Allocation This page in Desk Editor is used to select paths in the desk configuration that will not be allocated when the desk configuration is loaded onto the console.
  • Page 119: Saving The Desk Setup

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Saving the Desk Setup To save the desk setup when the Desk Configuration is complete, either Click the Save & Load button. A confirmation dialog box will appear, displaying the name of the configuration as entered on the Config page.
  • Page 120: I/O Patch

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual I/O Patch I/O Patch is used to configure input/output routing from signal paths to physical connections. The application works in parallel with the alternative method of using the AFU to select ports for individual paths.
  • Page 121 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual If the Port is already in use then it will be greyed out, the paths already using the port will be listed at the bottom right of the page and the words "Port Used By x Other Paths" will flash. Input ports can be assigned to multiple input paths.
  • Page 122 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To clear a single setting Click directly on the required entry. Click the Clear button. To clear all settings for a single port Click on the System Name of the required port in the Ports column. Click the Clear button.
  • Page 123: I/O Config

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual I/O Config I/O Config is used to configure the properties of input and output ports such as dither and delay. I/O Config is also used to configure the Sample Rate Conversion settings on suitable AES/EBU cards in the older (pre MIOS) I/O systems.
  • Page 124: Creating An I/O Configuration

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Creating an I/O Configuration To start a new I/O Configuration in the I/O configuration application Click the New button. A confirmation dialogue box will be displayed, indicating that the new file will start with factory default settings. Click the Yes button.
  • Page 125 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To assign a User Name to a port Double click on the Name for the required port. A text entry box will appear with an X next to it. Enter a four letter name using the Encore keyboard. Press ENTER on the Encore keyboard.
  • Page 126 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To cancel selection or exit from Auto Increment mode Click on the X at the side of the box. Making a port Mono or Stereo The ports may optionally be assigned in pairs to make a stereo input or output. The ports will still follow the paths if they are not specifically set (i.e.
  • Page 127 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To clear multiple entries in a single column Click in the column containing the entries to be cleared. Click and hold the trackball button on the first entry to be cleared. Drag down the list until the last port to be cleared is selected. Release the trackball button.
  • Page 128 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Dither Dither is used to replace distortion caused by quantiasation with a low level wide-band noise that is subjectively easier on the ear. Dither is set automatically on ADCs for the word length of the convertor.
  • Page 129: Names Configuration

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Names Configuration The Names Configuration page is not supported on Libra Live. Use the I/O Configuration page as described above Port Grouping (V2.8 software) Port Grouping allows a number of groups to be ganged like a distribution amplifier, so that when a path is routed to one of the outputs, it is routed to all of them.
  • Page 130 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To change the Port Grouping Launch I/O Designer using the Edit (I/O Designer) button. This is a password-protected application as changes will affect all subsequent console users. Select the Grouped Ports tab. Select the type of ports to be ganged on the right of the screen, then select the individual ports to be ganged using the >>...
  • Page 131: Sample Rate Configuration

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Sample Rate Configuration To configure Sample Rate Conversion Click on the SRC Configuration tab. The SRC Configuration page will appear. The SRC Configuration page shows AES cards which are installed in the system and allows the SRC Mode and State to be modified.
  • Page 132 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Click on the X to cancel the operation. The new Mode will be displayed in the column. If the resources on a particular card have been used up then the system will prevent attempts to enable SRC on more ports.
  • Page 133: Gpi (General Purpose Interface) Configuration

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Double click on the required State. Click on the X to cancel the operation. The new State will be displayed in the column. To check SRC Resources Click on the SRC Resources button. The SRC Resources dialogue box will be displayed.
  • Page 134: Configuring Gpi Relays

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To check how many optos and relays are available and what their numbering system is Click on the Relays and Optos Map button. A list of the available optos and relays will be displayed, together with their identification.
  • Page 135 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To select Fader Mic/Line Double click the entry for the required path. A small drop down list will be displayed. Click Mic, Line or Any as required. Click the red X to cancel. If Auto Increment is enabled The drop down list will move to the next path for selecting Mic, Line or Any.
  • Page 136 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual If Auto Increment is enabled the drop down list will move to the next path for selecting None, AND or OR. Action This is used to set the relay action to latching (switch closed or switch open and stay until changed) or momentary (close for a moment and then open again).
  • Page 137: Configuring Gpi Opto-Isolators

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Configuring GPI Opto-Isolators To configure opto-isolator inputs Click the Opto-Isolators radio button and either of the Input Paths or Output Paths radio buttons. The list will show opto-isolator setup for input or output paths (as shown for inputs above). The columns are the same for input and output paths.
  • Page 138 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Mix- Talkback This is only used by Track Monitors, and sets the opto-isolated input that will activate talkback to mix minus output (i.e. the Track Monitor output). The TB/AFL key (above the routing screen) for the selected Track Monitor will illuminate (if the Track is in the selected range and the TB/AFL keys are set to TB operation).
  • Page 139 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual MIC-LIVE A and MIC-LIVE B These are the 'virtual' busses that are activated by a clear signal path from a mic input to an output. When this condition is met then either or both of the Mic Live busses will close the specified relay.
  • Page 140 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual SLS CUT The specified opto-isolator will switch the CUT key for the Studio Loudspeakers. HEADPHONE CUT The specified opto-isolator will cut the output to the Headphones. SLS SELECT MSB and SLS SELECT LSB These are used to specify a range of seven opto-isolators that represent a source for the Studio Loudspeakers in binary form.
  • Page 141 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual SNAPSHOT SELECT MSB and SNAPSHOT SELECT LSB These are used to specify a range of opto-isolators that represent a Snapshot number in binary form. The opto-isolators should not be used for anything else. The LSB opto-isolator number must be after the MSB opto-isolator number (see example below).
  • Page 142: Audio Follow Tally (Version 2.8 Software)

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Audio Follow Tally (Version 2.8 software) This feature allows fader positions to be controlled by external switch closures. A typical application is “Audio Follow Video” when audio channels open in response to camera or video switcher tallies.
  • Page 143 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual When AFT is turned on, the optos will control whether the fader is opened or closed. At the bottom right of the screen an ‘AFT Invert’ check-box determines whether an active opto input drives the fader up or down.
  • Page 144: Quick Prefs

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Quick Prefs Fader Start Integrity System This check box has the same function as the Integrity Check check box on the Libra Live Preferences page. When this is checked then a relay associated with a path will only fire if the path has a clear route to an output.
  • Page 145: Housekeeping

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Housekeeping The Housekeeping icon opens up a page of Encore utilities associated with file maintenance. Filing Filing is the central utility for managing automation and configuration data that has been saved to the Encore hard disk.
  • Page 146: Desk Filing

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Desk Filing The Desk Filing page is used to organise and manage Desk Setups. The main utility for changing Desk Setups is Desk Edit. The Desk Setups are organised into three groups: User User desks can be created and modified by any user.
  • Page 147 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Double click the required Desk Setup. If the Full radio button is selected for Load Options, the Desk Setup and any linked configuration files will be loaded. If the Desk Only radio button is selected for Load Options, only the Desk Setup will be loaded.
  • Page 148: System Page

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual When the Linked check box is ticked (checked) then any configuration files (IO Configuration, Meter Designs, User Defaults) linked to the selected Desk Setup will also be made read only. Click the Read Only button. A dialogue box will be displayed to confirm changing the Read Only status.
  • Page 149 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Snapshots A Snapshots file contains a series of Snapshots that have been created from the console surface. The Snapshots functions, described in the Snapshots chapter, are used to manage the Snapshots within a file. User Defaults The User Defaults are used to change the values that controls have by default (i.e.
  • Page 150 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual If the On/Load Edit radio button is selected for Update Links to Desk Setup the file will be linked to the currently loaded Desk Setup. The file will be loaded at the same time as the Desk Setup when Full is selected in the Desk Setup Load Options.
  • Page 151: Backup \ Restore

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Backup \ Restore Backup and Restore is used to copy setup information and automation data to and from removable media for safe keeping and data recovery. It is also used to transfer configurations between the console and Offline Encore and between different consoles on a network.
  • Page 152 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To view and select specific data within the Encore file structure Click the Small icons check box for either Encore or the Archive, or both. Click on each icon that appears to see its constituent parts arranged as a directory structure.
  • Page 153 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To select Mix/Passes in a Mix Tree (Dynamic Automation) All Mix/Passes are selected by default. Click on the automation icon. The list of users will be displayed. Clicking on this will give access to lower levels of the mix-pass tree.
  • Page 154: Backing Up Data To Archives

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual drive before it is selected. Any existing archives on the selected drive will be shown in the archive window. To format an Archive Drive Click on the <<Drive button to access the Format and disc eject options.
  • Page 155 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To restore data from an archive Select the Drive and folder containing the archived file. Click on the required item in the Archive data window. Click the + signs to expand Archives and sub-sets of data. Click the RESTORE button.
  • Page 156: Automotion

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Automotion Automotion is an offline utility that exports a Studio Configuration from the console for use by Offline Encore. A studio Configuration contains all the hardware data about the console such as the available processing, I/O etc, so that workable Desk setups, I/O and GPI configurations can be created away from the console.
  • Page 157 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To select an operation Click on the radio button for the required option. Click the Continue>> button. A new Mix Data Interchange dialogue box will be displayed according to the operation selected. The sequence for converting data is: Copy the Desk Setups and/or Mixes to an offline area.
  • Page 158 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Automation Page This is used to select which Mixes are to be copied for conversion. The page follows the same User with Clients with Projects with Titles with Mixes structure as the Filing utility. A selection can be made at any level and all dependent data will be selected.
  • Page 159 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Desk Setups Page This page can be used to select individual Desk Setups for conversion. Only Version 2 Desk Setups are shown by default. Select the required Desk Setups and click the Select button. The Desk Setups will be shown in the Selected list.
  • Page 160: Convert Desk Setups And Mixes From Version 2 To 2.5

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Convert Desk Setups and Mixes from Version 2 to 2.5 When this operation is selected, a three page dialogue box is displayed. Source Drive Page Click the drop down arrow next to the drive box to select a source drive.
  • Page 161 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Click the Remove All button and start the selection process from scratch. When the selection is complete: Click the Convert Selected Files button. The selected Mixes and Desk Setups will be converted on the selected source drive. If there are linked Desk Setups that are already Version 2.5 then they will be skipped.
  • Page 162: Import And Export Of Flying Faders Automation Data

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Automation Page (This is similar to the previous Automation Page) This is used to select which Mixes are to be restored. The page follows the same User with Clients with Projects with Titles with Mixes structure as the Filing utility. A selection can be made at any level and all dependent data will be selected.
  • Page 163: Import And Export Of The Studio Configuration

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Import and Export of the Studio Configuration Studio Configurations contain the data concerning the hardware associated with the console – the Processing and I/O. This is used by Offline Encore, so that when creating desk setups and routing to I/O, Offline Encore knows what resources are available.
  • Page 164: Converting From Logic To Encore

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Check the details of the configuration by using the View button. Load the Studio Configuration by clicking on the Transfer File button. Converting from Logic to Encore The Logic/Encore page allows Mixes and Desk Setups (called Mix Setups on Logic) to be imported from Logic 1, 2 and 3 to consoles using Encore.
  • Page 165: Routing Assistant

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Routing Assistant Routing Assistant uses a traditional routing matrix display as an alternative method of routing to using the hard controls on the console surface. It works in real time when “online”: changes made in Routing Assistant are instantly implemented on the console and the Routing Assistant screen also updates to reflect changes made via the control surface.
  • Page 166 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To view all blocks, Click on the first option, and then drag the mouse down the list holding the left hand button down. Once the chosen blocks have been displayed, you can click and drag the blocks to arrange them on the screen as you like, or use the Arrange Blocks item in the Configure menu to automatically arrange the blocks on the screen.
  • Page 167 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To “Auto-route” sources to destinations Use the “Auto Route current block” function in the Configuration menu. This will route the first source to the first destination, the second source to the second destination etc, till either all sources or all destinations have been routed.
  • Page 168: Defaults Manager

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Defaults Manager Defaults Manager is used to set the default values for all controls when a new console is configured (e.g. the default frequency for the first band of EQ). The Reset wizard in Defaults Manager can also be used to reset selected (or all) controls on selected (or all) channels across the console.
  • Page 169: Resetting Console Controls With Reset Wizard

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Press the ACCESS key for the path containing the required control settings. The dialogue box will be replaced by the capture Scope dialogue box with the All (Current Page Only!) radio button selected. This means that the values for controls on the current Defaults Manager page will be capture (e.g.
  • Page 170: Defaults Manager File Saving

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Click the Clear All button to de-select all the controls. Click the Finish button. At least one control must be selected before you click Finish, otherwise there is nothing to reset and a dialogue box will indicate this. The selected paths will have the selected controls reset to the current default values.
  • Page 171: Transport Control

    ES-bus port through which transport control may be extended to up to 32 machines and also to parallel interface transports through the use of optional AMS Neve ES-2 modules. The transport control switches on the Libra Live surface may also be brought to a connector on the underside of the console for direct connection to a transport.
  • Page 172: Transport Menus

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Transport Menus Group Setup Before the transport controls can be used, the transports have to be assigned to groups and the controls assigned to a group. (A group may consist of a single machine). This is done through the Machine Control System in Encore.
  • Page 173 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Click the Remove Machine button. The machine will be removed from the Group list. If the machine removed is the group master then the next machine in the Group list will be made the Group Master.
  • Page 174 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Machine Properties The Machine Properties page shows the status of the selected machine, including the machine name and type. The Machine Properties page has controls for changing the offset and track arming. Machine Offset The offset for a machine is applied as a difference between the position of the machine and the position of the group master.
  • Page 175 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To arm a track Click the check box for the required track. Each click will toggle the track between armed and safe. To arm all tracks for the current machine Click the All Ready button. All the tracks will be highlighted and the check boxes will be ticked.
  • Page 176 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To change a parameter Click the required parameter in either list box. The parameter will be highlighted and a description will be displayed in the box beneath the parameter lists. Click the Edit Value button. Type in the required value and press Enter.
  • Page 177 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual unable to lock by this method. If the machine hovers between zero error and 1 frame error, try an alternate servo type. NOTE: The servo software can make automatic changes to this value. Slew limit (frames) Maximum number of frames of error which will be made up by servoing rather than shuttling.
  • Page 178 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual When locating, the machine may overshoot the specified location. If the overshoot becomes greater than the value specified in this default the MCS will issue a new locate command rather than allowing the machine to park at the “overshot” position. This is primarily used to cater for devices which have a built in “play into park”...
  • Page 179: Mcs Preferences

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Increasing this value will force the MCS to wait for the specified number of motionless frames before considering the machine to be stopped. Poll Timing Time after frame edge that machine position reports are requested from the machine. Each “unit” in the value is 128 uS (i.e.
  • Page 180 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual 9 Pin And Video The frame numbers of the timeline are taken from the master machine via the 9-pin connection as above. The frame edges (used for sub-frame accuracy) of the timeline are locked to a video reference and all the transports chase the timeline.
  • Page 181: Mcs Ports

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual MCS Presets This page allows the setting of pre- and post- roll times, i.e. how far before and after a locate time or cycle in and out points the transports will park or continue to run. The main use of a pre-roll time is to give the transports time to synchronise before the target timecode position is reached.
  • Page 182: Standard Transport Functions

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Standard Transport Functions Once configured to control a group of transports as described at the beginning of this chapter, the transport keys behave as a standard transport controller for the group as a single entity. The keys illuminate to confirm the transport command, or flash to indicate the command has been initiated but not tallied back by the transport.
  • Page 183 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The key will flash. Rotate the jog wheel in the required direction. The transport will shuttle according to how much the wheel is moved. The JOG key will illuminate steady while the machine is shuttling. When the wheel is not being moved, the transport will stop shuttling and the JOG key will flash again.
  • Page 184 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The LOC key will illuminate steady. The transport will fast forward or rewind to the grabbed time. If the Play key was used, it will drop into play. To Locate Labels The Label selected for Locate can be chosen using the fixed keyboard or by using the MCS Labels dialogue box on the screen.
  • Page 185 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To Auto Cycle This uses the last timecodes that were the play and stop points. The Auto Cycle From and To points are updated every time the PLAY and STOP keys are pressed, so the play point can be updated at any time while the transport is already in Play by pressing the PLAY key.
  • Page 186 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To change the Pre Roll Time Click the Pre Roll Time button. The MCS Presets page will be displayed. Change the Pre Roll Time as required and Exit from Preferences. Post Roll The Post Roll Time set in MCS Preferences can be used with Cycle.
  • Page 187 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Roll Back Roll Back is the amount by which the transport is moved back when the ROLL BACK key is pressed. The Roll Back time is set with Encore and Roll Back will not operate if Encore is not active. When Encore starts up, the current Roll Back time set in MCS Preferences is sent to the MCS.
  • Page 188: Snapshot System

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Snapshot System Snapshots differ from Console Configurations (Desk Set-ups) in that they don’t affect the overall structure of the console in terms of numbers of paths and layout. They are snapshots of the positions of the controls that were created in the console configuration.
  • Page 189 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To include or exclude all controls across the console in a scope Turn on either the CREATE SNAP or RECALL SNAP to select the scope. Press the ALL/SCOPE switch in the centre section of the console. Press the REC switch in the centre section of the console to set the Create Scope to include all controls in all paths.
  • Page 190: Creating A Snapshot

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To copy the scope of a path to other paths Call the path into the AFU whose scope you wish to copy. While the desk is in Create or Recall Snap mode (a single press of Create or Recall Snap), press the AFU fader’s Access key.
  • Page 191: Managing The Snapshot List

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Managing the Snapshot List The Encore Snapshot screen provides various ways to re-order the snapshot list and to name and save the snapshot list. When a Snapshot list is saved, an option is offered to link the Snapshot list with the current Desk Setup.
  • Page 192: Dynamic Automation

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Dynamic Automation Dynamic Automation on the Libra Live is the recording of control moves against timecode by Encore. The Automation System must be switched on in order to use automation functions. This is normally done by pressing the RUN switch in the Automation section of the centre of the console.
  • Page 193: Overview

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Overview Dynamic Automation on the Libra Live is operated with a combination of controls on the console surface and the Encore screen. Historically Encore is the name of the Dynamic automation application as well as the overall suite of programs for Libra Live. Encore is used for overall control of automation and records dynamic automation events against timecode.
  • Page 194 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Counting Mix/Passes The first time a control that is in any of the automation record modes is touched after valid timecode has started playing, a new mix/pass is created automatically. Initially this will be Mix 1/Pass 1.
  • Page 195: Automation Scope And Automation Modes

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Automation Scope and Automation Modes Automation Controls The Automation Controls on the console surface are used to select the Automation Modes and to determine the Scope of automation controls. There are two sets of Automation Controls on the console surface: Master Automation keys Fader REC and PLAY keys on the fader strips.
  • Page 196: Automation Scope

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Automation Scope Controls which are within Scope can have their automation modes changed globally with the Master Automation Controls (PLAY, REC, ISOLATE). The ALL/SCOPE key can be used as an override to change modes of all controls, including those which are currently out of Scope. The Scope can be over-ridden with the FADER AUTO, CUT AUTO or DESK AUTO keys which disable the automation for the faders, the Mute switches and the rest of the console’s controls respectively.
  • Page 197: Automation Modes

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Press and hold the ALL/SCOPE key. The touch LEDs for controls in Scope in the AFU will illuminate. Touch the controls to be removed from Scope. The touch LEDs will toggle off and on each time the control is touched. Release the ALL/SCOPE key.
  • Page 198 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Play Activated by the PLAY key for faders or the Master key for all controls. A control will replay moves only. Lock Record Activated by the relevant REC key for faders or the Master REC key for all controls. A control will play back moves until it is touched, at which point it will start to record.
  • Page 199: Automation Filing

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Automation Filing Automation filing, is the top page of the hierarchical filing system described in the Filing section within the chapter on Encore. At the top of the Automation Filing page is the User that is logged on.
  • Page 200 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual When down to the Mix level, the Next button can be used to automatically select the next Mix Tree number. Or, if preferred, Edit the existing Mix name. When the details are correct, Click the OK button.
  • Page 201 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual If the automation system is off the Mix Tree will be created and automation will be switched on. The Mix Tree will be linked to the currently loaded Desk Setup. If the automation system is on the Creating Mix Tree dialogue box will be displayed. There are various options for the new Tree: Start a new tree from scratch This will simply start a new Mix/Pass Tree, with a new Initial Snapshot.
  • Page 202: Recording Automation

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Recording Automation To record some automation (Mix 1, Pass 1) Turn on the automation. Select the Mix-tree and Mix/pass. Arm the controls to be recorded by putting them into a Record mode. The selected controls will be put in Scope.
  • Page 203: Offline Editing

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Offline Editing In this context, Offline means editing automation data via the screen with the transports stationary, rather than using the console surface to record automation against moving timecode. This contrasts with Offline Encore, which is the version of the Encore program run a computer separate to the mixing console.
  • Page 204: Automation Menu Items

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Automation Menu Items Copy Path Data Copy Path Data is used to copy automation data in the current Play Pass from one path to any other paths (including itself). A timecode range can be specified and the destination timecode can be offset.
  • Page 205 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To set the source and destination timecodes Click on the Source Start, Source End or Destination Start timecode. Click on the Label with the appropriate timecode. Click on the Source Start, Source End or Destination Start timecode again. Make manual adjustments to the timecode as required.
  • Page 206 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Erase Path Data Used to delete automation data (fader moves, mute events, channel button events) from selected paths. Path information can be erased over any period in timecode. It does not alter the designated Mix/Pass, but it will create a new mix (displayed in the Mix/Pass area of the main screen).
  • Page 207 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Merge Path Data Used to replace automation data from one Mix/Pass in another Mix/Pass. Each Mix/Pass must be in the current Mix/Pass Tree. A new Mix/Pass is created (displayed in the Mix/Pass area). The source and destination Mix/Passes are not affected.
  • Page 208 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Click the Whole Mix button to set the start to zero and the end to 23:59:59:24. A timecode range must be specified. To merge the data Click the Merge button. The Merge Path Data dialogue box will close and a dialogue box will be displayed to confirm that the new Mix/Pass was created.
  • Page 209 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Move Used to move part of the current mix, creating a new conformed mix/pass. All automation events for the selected paths are moved. Move first cuts the section out of the mix and then inserts it at the destination time (e.g. Scene 2 has been relocated to appear after Scene 3 and as the picture and sound for this edit are conformed the automation is conformed to match).
  • Page 210 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To create the new conformed mix Click the Conform button. The Mix Conforming dialogue box will be removed and a confirmation box will appear to indicate a new Mix/Pass has been created. The new Mix/Pass will be shown as the Play Pass on the main Encore screen.
  • Page 211: Set Offset

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Set Offset This is used to offset the automation system from the incoming timecode, which is useful if you want the mix to start at a 00.00.00 for example so that the timecode displays elapsed time into the mix.
  • Page 212: Show Mix/Pass Tree

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Show Mix/Pass Tree To display the Mix/Pass Tree Click on Show Mix/Pass Tree in the drop-down Mix menu. Click on the Mix/Pass Tree icon. Click on the current Mix/Pass number on the Encore screen. In all three cases, the Load Revision dialogue box will appear which displays the Mix/Pass Tree as shown earlier in the chapter.
  • Page 213 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The selected Mix/Pass will become the current Play Pass and its number will be shown in the Play Pass boxes on the main screen. The Load Revision dialogue box will close. Navigating the Mix/Pass Tree The Mix/Pass Tree display can be zoomed in and out, can jump to the top of the tree or the loaded revision and can be compressed.
  • Page 214 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Mix Notes Notes in plain text can be applied to any Mix/Pass. To add a note to a Mix/Pass Click on the required Mix/Pass number. The Mix/Pass number will be given a black outline. Click in the Edit Notes button.
  • Page 215 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The Prune Tree dialogue box will be displayed. The Prune Tree dialogue box is also displayed if any of the display Mix/Pass Tree options is used when the automation system is off. Delete Mix/Passes To delete a selection of Mix/Passes Click on the required Mix/Pass number.
  • Page 216 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To remove a Subtree Click the subtree that is to be deleted. The tree will turn bright green and the Remove Subtree button will become available. Click the Remove Subtree button. A confirmation dialogue box will be displayed. Click Yes.
  • Page 217: Surround Sound

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Surround Sound Libra Live offers various levels of surround sound sophistication to suit the varying needs of productions. As standard, the console supports surround sound panning across mono track and group outputs, suitable for basic surround output mixing and monitoring. Additional options include: •...
  • Page 218: Signal Flow And Surround Paths

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Signal Flow and Surround Paths Stems The surround system uses groups of “track outputs” (also known as monitor paths) as surround outputs. These groups of tracks are called “stems”, a term borrowed from the film industry. For example a group of 6 track outputs could constitute a 5.1 stem.
  • Page 219: Configuring Stems

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Configuring Stems Stems are configured within Libra Live’s “Desk Editor” console configuration program. To create track outputs to use as stem outputs Launch Desk Editor and select the CONFIG tab. Add up the total number of mix-minus outputs, multitrack outputs and surround sound outputs (eg one 5.1 stem will require 6 tracks) and enter this number in the MONITOR box.
  • Page 220: Stem Porting And Metering

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Automatic does not work correctly if mix-minus outputs have been configured. To set the format of each stem Click on the PAN MACROs button and select the stem format from the list. Below the PAN MACROS button a graphical display will show the result and stem format.
  • Page 221 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Film Porting To port the Film outputs, select the Films page within I/O Patch Editor. FLM 1 corresponds to the switch engraved L, the Front Left output FLM 2 corresponds to the Front Centre output FLM 3 corresponds to the Front Right output FLM 4 corresponds to the Left Surround output FLM 5 corresponds to the Right Surround output...
  • Page 222: Monitoring Stems

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Some versions of software require that the insert outputs are set before the insert inputs. Set the insert send ports for the monitoring insert, then set the insert returns. This sets the send and return insert ports for an external encode/decode processor. Next, set the insert return ports for the LtRt output of the encode/decode: At the bottom of the page select LtRt Mono from the Surround Monitor Mode selector.
  • Page 223: Surround Routing

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Surround Routing Surround routing within Libra Live uses the same principles as stereo routing, with both forward and reverse routing being possible. To forward route a channel to a stem: Hold down the source ACCESS switch and select the surround stem (A-F) on the surround panel.
  • Page 224: Cut And Solo

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To route a number of channels to the Left and Right outputs of stem B Press the stem B switch, then press the L and R speaker select switches so that these illuminate red.
  • Page 225: External Surround Sound Inputs

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual External surround sound inputs Stems have the ability to switch their inputs between “bus”, i.e. console output and “tape”, i.e. an external input. Any of the 6 stems can be switched to tape allowing them to be used as direct inputs to the surround monitoring without going to any other surround output, e.g.
  • Page 226: Joystick Module

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Joystick Module The optional twin Joystick module is used to pan up to two signals across surround destinations. Channels and Track Monitors can be assigned to a joystick. The regular panning control on the fader strips is locked out while a path is being controlled by the joysticks, but if the AFU is assigned to a path on which panning is controlled by a joystick then the Pan Logicators will display changes as the joystick is moved.
  • Page 227: Using The Joystick Module

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Using the Joystick Module To select the path to be controlled by a joystick Press the nudge keys on either side of the alpha display below the PanPos and speaker display. The alpha will cycle through the available paths and shows both the system and user names. The speaker symbols will illuminate to show the speakers the path is routed to.
  • Page 228 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual fader strip, allowing separate automation modes to be set for the panners, divergence and the rest of the AFU. This allows the full functionality of the panning controls to be controlled and automated from one location.
  • Page 229: Maintenance

    (This is particularly useful in systems where there are remote I/O systems that liable to be disconnected/reconnected). The Flash RAM system is enabled using the AMS Neve Hardware settings in the Windows NT Control Panel in the Rack Configuration page. Surround Sound...
  • Page 230: Re-Boot Options For Flash Ram

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Re-Boot Options for Flash RAM The Reboot options for Libra Live Series II are accessed via the T1-LOC icon on the Encore Desktop, or via other Windows Menu systems according to the way the software has been set up on the Encore PC.
  • Page 231 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Assignments and Automation Assignments is the interface between the Control Surface and Allocation, and keeps track of which processes are currently assigned to which controls. For instance, when the function of the Assignable Logicators is changed by the operator, Assignments executes this.
  • Page 232 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Boot From Disk The console will boot from hard disk. This is the equivalent to the original, pre Flash RAM system boot and is used if the Flash RAM is suspected of being faulty. After a boot from disk it will be necessary to upgrade the Flash RAM, followed by a flash boot to ensure that files in the Flash RAM are consistent with those loaded on the console.
  • Page 233: User Administration

    This involves giving the user a Username, a Password and membership of a Group. The Modem A modem is provided so that technical staff at AMS Neve can perform remote diagnostic activities by accessing logging data recorded by Encore and Microsoft Windows NT.
  • Page 234 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Rights Rights are the restrictions and permissions which are assigned to a Group of users on a Microsoft Windows NT system. They apply on a general system-wide basis, as opposed to Permissions which apply to individual directories and files in the system.
  • Page 235 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Encore requires persons using the system to be set up with Usernames. This is because Encore stores information against the Username. Logging in as user Administrator This can be done when starting up the system, or by first logging out of the system. In the Welcome dialogue box, enter the Username as Administrator.
  • Page 236 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual To save the new Group Click OK. The Group will be listed in the Groups list in the bottom half of the User Manager screen. To Add a New User Click on User to display the User drop down menu. Click on New User.
  • Page 237 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual If it is necessary to change information on a particular user, click the required Username in User Manager and then click Properties in the User drop down menu. This will display the same screen as for a new user, but with all the information already filled in.
  • Page 238: Ghost

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Ghost This Section describes how to recover software and custom configurations. WARNING The installation of the Ghost Recovery Software will overwrite all data on the hard drive therefore any Events Lists (AudioFile SC, Media ToolBox) or Automation Data (DFC, Libra) that was saved on the hard drive will be lost.
  • Page 239: Maintenance Procedure

    Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Maintenance Procedure This procedure is recommended if any software updates or any custom configurations have been put on the system in order to maintain your ghost copy. The procedure for copying software and custom configurations is as follows: Insert the floppy disk labelled SFT,ENC,009 Windows Boot Disk into the floppy disk drive.
  • Page 240: Desk Explorer

    Desk Explorer is normally a diagnostics tool for experienced Service Engineers. It should be used with caution, with guidance from an AMS Neve Service Engineer. Desk Explorer allows you to interrogate the Libra hard drive and make changes to software, system files and desk settings without opening Encore.
  • Page 241 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Reset / Quick Reset: Sends a reset down the link. Exit: Exits Desk Explorer. View Menu Toolbar: The toolbar contains many of the functions also accessible from the menus. Briefly hold the mouse over an icon to show it’s function.
  • Page 242 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Connecting With A Filer If the desk is not alive or fails to boot and you need to access the Libra drive, you will need to connect with a Filer. This is a temporary file that allows you access to view the disc. Select the Connect With Filer option from the File/Connect menu or hit Ctrl/F on the keyboard.
  • Page 243 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual The Save dialog will open. Select the location of the file to be saved to, and give the file a name. The information will be saved in .txt format. The interpretation of the reports requires detailed knowledge of the system engineering, typically only available from the factory.
  • Page 244 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual IOS Runtime Debug: Reports on the Remote IOS racks, their card count and any MADI errors that may have occurred during bootup. MCS Report: Reports on which machines (if any) are plugged into the rack via the RS 422 ports. Rec_Ctrl: Reports on the state of the Recorder Interface box (if present).
  • Page 245 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Details: will show all attributes for directories and folders (e.g. date, size etc). Notes: allows the user to view any notes that have been added. Refresh (f5): refreshes the folders on screen. Refresh Data (f7): refreshes the data on screen.
  • Page 246 Issue 4 Libra Live Series II User Manual Windows Menu Cascade: allows the user to cascade all the open windows. Tile: allows the user to tile all the open windows. Arrange icons: arranges the icons by snapping them to the grid. Close: closes the current window.

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