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LMS608
Loudspeaker Management System
User's manual
May 2022

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  • Page 1 LMS608 Loudspeaker Management System User’s manual May 2022...
  • Page 2 LMS608 Feb 2020 Safety Instructions 1. All safety instructions must be read before using this device. 2. Keep and follow these instructions 3. Heed all warnings 4. The exclamation mark in the triangle indicates internal components which if replaced can affect safety.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LMS608 Feb 2020 1 INTRODUCTION 2 FEATURES 3 MAIN CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 3.1 T HE FRONT PANEL 3.2 T HE REAR PANEL 4 QUICK INSTALLATION 4.1 B EFORE YOU START 4.2 P OWER 4.3 1 C ONTROL OFTWARE 4.4 C ONNECTING THE DEVICE TO A COMPUTER 4.4.1 USB...
  • Page 4 LMS608 Feb 2020 6 PRESETS 7 OPERATING THE SOFTWARE 7.1 D EVICE 7.2 D EVICE PTIONS 7.2.1 M AIN WINDOW 7.2.2 X- OVER WINDOW 7.2.3 I NPUT UTPUT WINDOW 7.2.4 F 7.2.5 H ARDWARE 8 QUICK REFERENCE 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 H OW TO PERFORM A FIRMWARE UPGRADE 9.2 P...

  • Page 5: Lms608

    Precise frequency control is achieved with its 1 Hz resolution. Inputs and outputs can be routed in multiple configurations to meet any requirements. The LMS608 can be controlled or configured in real time on the front panel or with the intuitive PC/Mac GUI accessed via the USB interface or Ethernet. Software upgrade for CPU and DSP via PC keeps the device current with newly developed algorithms and functions once available.

  • Page 6: Main Controls And Connections

    LMS608 Feb 2020 Ethernet connection (RJ45, on back panel) Storage of up to 100 Program Setups 3 MAIN CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 3.1 The front panel A) Mute keys – Press for Mute/Unmute input and output channels. When a channel is muted, this key will light up in red for indication.

  • Page 7: The Rear Panel

    Do not connect the unit to your computer before installing the software and the USB Driver. Please refer to installation instructions in this manual. When connecting the LMS608 to the amplifiers, mute the LMS608 outputs (or turn down the amplifier’s volume knobs) until you configure your processing. Loudspeakers may be damaged due to a wrong setup.

  • Page 8: Control Software

    AMATE AUDIO DEFAULT PRESET Now the LMS608 unit is ready to operate. The screen shows the name of the unit (above line) and the program name currently active (below line). The program assigned is always the last program the user recalled or stored before powering down the unit.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Device To A Computer

    LMS608 Feb 2020 4.4 Connecting the device to a computer 4.4.1 USB WARNING: Always install the software package DSPLink before connecting your unit to the computer. See previous section for details. After installing DSPLink, please use the provided USB cable to connect the unit to your computer.

  • Page 10: System Optimization

    LMS608 Feb 2020 4.5 System Optimization In order to have a proper start of your system and an optimized configuration, follow these steps by the first configuration: 1. Play a signal at the nominal level from your mixing desk, and set the input gain of your processor to 0dB (Default Preset setting) 2.

  • Page 11: Typical Application Example

    LMS608 Feb 2020 4.6 Typical application example The following image depicts a possible application diagram, with 3 independent audience zones. Amate Audio...

  • Page 12: Operating The Device

    LMS608 Feb 2020 5 OPERATING THE DEVICE 5.1 Input Menus To access the Input Menus press the <Channel or Channel> key. Press Exit to finish editing or again <Channel or Channel> to edit other channels. The following menus are available for each input channel. Please note that by default the inputs and outputs channels are linked in groups of two.

  • Page 13: Parametric Eq

    0.00dB • Q - EQ Bandwidth. For shelving filters the Q sets the transition in dB/Oct. See Annex for further information about the Q factor implementation in the LMS608. • Type - Shape of EQ. The available types are: Bell: Modifies the gain of a certain frequency range, with bell shape Notch: Eliminates a range around a center frequency Low-Shelf: Modifies the gain of all the range below a selected frequency.

  • Page 14: Dynamics Compressor

    LMS608 Feb 2020 5.1.6 Dynamics Compressor A true RMS compressor can be set to avoid the input signal go above a certain RMS value. The following parameters can be adjusted: • Thr. - Compressor Threshold. Sets the level at which the compressor will activate.

  • Page 15: Channel Link

    LMS608 Feb 2020 5.1.9 Channel Link Input channels 1 & 2, and 3 & 4 can be linked in order to set the same parameters on both. The factory setting is that channel 1 and 2 are linked and 3 and 4 too. Turn the rotary knob set the link off.

  • Page 16: Parametric Eq

    1000Hz • Q - EQ Bandwidth. For shelving filters the Q sets the transition in dB/Oct. See Annex for further information about the Q factor implementation in the LMS608. • Type - Shape of EQ. The available types are: Bell: Modifies the gain of a certain frequency range, with bell shape Notch: Eliminates a range around a center frequency Low-Shelf: Modifies the gain of all the range below a selected frequency.

  • Page 17: Dynamics Compressor

    LMS608 Feb 2020 • Enabled – When set On, the currently selected EQ is on line. Out12 PEQ 1 Enabled: On 5.2.6 Dynamics Compressor A true RMS compressor can be set to avoid the output signal go above a certain RMS value.

  • Page 18: Phase - Phase Inversion

    LMS608 Feb 2020 For Amate Audio passive cabinets, there is a tool that easily computes the correct value of the limiter threshold for each output. These values are the result of a deep study made in out R+D facilities, thus its use guarantee protection without compromising the performance system.

  • Page 19: Save - Program Store

    LMS608 Feb 2020 5.3.2 Save - Program Store A program can be stored using this menu. The old program with the same program number will be replaced. Once the program is stored in the flash memory, it can be recalled at a later time, even after power down.

  • Page 20: Version Info

    LMS608 Feb 2020 After that the system will be LOCKED and only the Mute buttons and the Menu key will be active. To UNLOCK the device, proceed with the following steps: Press the menu key. The Lock screen will appear. Turn the rotary knob counterclokwise to select “Unlocked”...

  • Page 21: Copy/Paste Keys

    LMS608 Feb 2020 The unit assigns the Input source for the corresponding outputs when each routing mode is selected. The Stereo configuration will also activate the links between paired channels (Out 1&2, Out 3&4, Out 5&6, Out 7&8) Routing: Stereo 3-Way NOTE: The configuration mode configures the input sources when selected.

  • Page 22: Presets

    Feb 2020 6 PRESETS The LMS608 is shipped with several presets pre-loaded in the unit that help in the set-up of the sound system. These presets have been designed and selected for deliver an active loudspeaker response (with internal amplification) when using them with our passive cabinets, as well for positive interfering in low frequency range and for protecting the sound system in over-voltage case.

  • Page 23: Operating The Software

    LMS608 Feb 2020 7 OPERATING THE SOFTWARE 7.1 Device List Once the software DSPLink is started, a window with the list of connected devices is shown. The main controls are as following: MUTE: The device will be completely muted when this button is clicked. Click it again to unmute.

  • Page 24: Device Options

    LMS608 Feb 2020 7.2 Device Options 7.2.1 Main window In this window the Preset options, the device name, and the input and output levels and VUMeters, as well as the link and mute settings are displayed. Here, also the source for In 3 & 4 can be selected. The available options are Analog or AES.

  • Page 25: File Menu

    LMS608 Feb 2020 7.2.4 File Menu • Open: Load a preset from a previously stored file. • Save: Save current preset to a file in the hard disk. • Restore Presets: Load a set of presets from a previously stored file.
  • Page 26 LMS608 Feb 2020 • Configure: o Change password: change the factory default password. The new password may have up to 8 characters. You will be first asked for the old password. NOTE: The factory default password is “Password” (case sensitive) o Network Settings: allows to manually configure the IP of the device (static IP).

  • Page 27: Quick Reference

    LMS608 Feb 2020 8 QUICK REFERENCE Menu Parame Channel Value Units Function Gain I / O Gain -48 to +12; Step: 0.25 Source Inputs Source Analog / AES Stereo Input Mixer Outputs -48 to 0; Step: 0.25 1/2/3/4 I: 0 to 2000; Step depends on range...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    LMS608 Feb 2020 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 How to perform a firmware upgrade To perform a firmware upgrade, proceed as following: WARNING: In the Firmware Upgrade Process all your presets will be erased. Please make a backup of them before upgrading the unit. During the upgrade process you will be asked to perform this backup.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    LMS608 Feb 2020 10 SPECIFICATIONS LMS608 Analog Inputs Number Input Impedance 21 kOhms Maximum Level +24 dBu Type Electronically balanced Digital inputs No. of channels / connectors 2 / 1 XLR3 Type AES/EBU Accepted formats 16 or 24 bit; 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kHz...
  • Page 30 LMS608 Feb 2020 System Parameters No. of Programs Program Names 16 character length Security Lock Password Lock/Unlock NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice Amate Audio...

  • Page 31: Annex

    LMS608 Feb 2020 11 ANNEX For bell parametric filters (PEQ), the bandwidth definition differs among the different DSP manufacturers. For this reason, it is difficult to successfully copy filter settings between different processors. The frequency span of the filter is defined by either the bandwidth or the Q factor.
  • Page 32 The dB/2 method always sets the bandwidth as one-half of the peak gain, so the definition works no matter what the peak gain is. Amate Audio LMS608 uses the dB/2 method, because it keeps the bell shape independent from the peak gain.
  • Page 33 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY In accordance with EN 45014:1998 Manufacturer’s Name: “AMATE AUDIO S.L.” Manufacturer’s Address: C/ Perpinyà 25, Polígon Industrial Nord 08226 Terrassa, (Barcelona), SPAIN “AMATE AUDIO” Brand: We declare under our own responsibility that: Product: Audio signal processor. Audio apparatus for professional use...
  • Page 34 LMS608 Feb 2020 NOTES: Amate Audio...
  • Page 35 LMS608 Feb 2020 Amate Audio...
  • Page 36 T. +34 93 735 65 65 – F. +34 93 735 60 48 – info@amateaudio.com R&D and FACTORY: Violinista Vellsolà, 18 · 08222 Terrassa T. +34 93 736 23 90 – F. +34 93 786 47 00 Barcelona – SPAIN www.amateaudio.com © Copyright 2022 by Amate Audio S.L.

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