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  • Page 2 Page 2 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.4.1 MIX MINUS................15 5.7.3 Communications generated by external software....38 5.7.4 Using land lines (POTS)............38 3.5 GPIO settings..............15 5.7.4.1 Incoming call..................38 3.6 SYS CONFIG..............16 5.7.4.2 Making a call from the console............38 5.7.4.3 Answer/Make remote calls.............39 www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 3...
  • Page 4 5.10.1 Channels assigned to groups..........43 Diagrams..................49 Quick Installation Guides..............49 SECTION 6 WEB REMOTE INTERFACE......45 Cables and wiring kits..............49 7.3 Seting up a Solidyne StudioBox with double talk-back 6.1 Remote access via IP............45 channel................50 6.2 WEB INTERFACE............46 6.3 REMOTE CONTROL............46 SECTION 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....51...

  • Page 5: Section 1 Overview And Features

    1.2.1 Overview • Channels can be assigned to 4 stereo mix buses: Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 is a standalone unit. It works at 24 PGM, REC, AUX, VBUS. bits @ 48 kHz with DSP processing. Its compact profile presents all the inputs and outputs 1.2.3 Inputs...

  • Page 6: Outputs

    4 USB (stereo): The computer connected by USB 1.2.7 StudioBox headphones spliter to the UX18 install four USB playback devices The Solidyne StudioBox HD3 and HD5 accessories (op- with supports to ASIO 3.0 These “USB inputs” tional) contains in a box all the monitoring connections (from the mixer point of view) have a 3-band para- needed into the Studio.

  • Page 7: Section 2 Connections

    2.2.1 Pre-assembled cables The POWER OFF option is accessed from the main screen by tapping the '+' symbol in the STATUS section. Solidyne provides (optionally) all cables and adapters patch cords; intended to install the console without welding. The following links details all available options: http://www.solidynepro.com/consola-de-audio-de-bc-ac-...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Each UNIDEX RJ45 contains two channels; left and right if stereo. In this case the connection is made using adapter cables by Solidyne (or others brands like Studio- Hub(c), by AngryAudio). 2.3.3 Balanced analog inputs Image 5: Gain attenuation 2 balanced stereo inputs.

  • Page 9: Auxiliary Input For External Tuner

    2 digital AES3. • real time, using VST plug-ins. The four Solidyne USB playback devices showed in the The our analog outputs uses RJ45 connectors computer; corresponds to the inputs USB-1; USB-2; aligned with the four UNIDEX inputs, to simplify the USB-3 and USB-4 in UX18.

  • Page 10: Audio Streaming (Upload/Download)

    REC-L AoIP 03 (L) REC-R AoIP 04 (R) AUX-L AoIP 05 (L) Solidyne StudioBox HD3 and HD5 monitoring boxes man- AUX-R AoIP 06 (R) ages up to five headphones (HD5) and monitor speakers, VBUS L AoIP 07 (L) among other features (for details see “3.5 - Studiobox...

  • Page 11: Control Room Monitoring

    This output supports direct connection of → channel on/off status (GPO1 ON/OFF Channel MIC-1; two Solidyne LA100 tally-lights. For other brands, make → GPO2 ON/OFF Channel MIC-2; etc). The following fig sure that the total consumption do not exceed 250 mA.

  • Page 12: About The Wiring

    2.5.4 Standard audio connectors 2.5.1 Set of cables and adapters 2.5.4.1 A RCA no balanceado Solidyne offers a standard wiring kit (code MNG-UX18). Additionally, RJ45 to audio connector adapter cables are available for individual purchase. All available options are detailed in the following links: http://www.solidynepro.com/consola-de-audio-de-bc-...

  • Page 13: Section 3 Settings

    Is an internal read-only configuration. Touching the op- tion SET TO DEFAULT, the current scene reverts to the Image 10: SETTINGS INPUTS default settings. This action requires to be logged as ADMIN. This action can not undo. www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 13...

  • Page 14: Settings: Inputs

    PHANTOM: This option is shown only for MIC inputs. WARNING! If the digital gain is positive, clipping can occurs at Turn on/off the 48V phantom power for that input. the output. The user will not be noticed by meters. Page 14 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 15: Mix Minus

    For example, if the channel is assigned to all buses, the MASTER MIC A MASTER MIC B mix-minus is done against PGM signal, but if assigns to REC and AUX, the mix-minus is done against REC. www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 15...

  • Page 16: Sys Config

    Streaming Interface Access screen. LAN settings for remote control (Ethernet Control). By default the device works with DHCP enabled. The IP as- signed by the router is shown on the main screen (UNIDEX IP at sector “STATUS”). Page 16 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 17: Up-Stream (Tx)

    The ACTION control adjusts the degree of enhancement applied. CODEC: Audio format for the transmission. Supports MP3 and OPUS coding. BASS BOOST is recommended for broadcasts focused on speech to achieve impactful bass voices. www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 17...

  • Page 18: Rtp Link

    3.7.5 SERVICES CFG This screen allows assigning audio sources to streaming services. The options are: STREAM-1: Always delivers the Program signal • present at the AES-1 PGM output. Image 19: Down-stream settings Page 18 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 19: Streaming System

    3.9 AoIP audio gain both cases from UNIDEX UX18 optionally can be equipped with the mod- → SETTINGS OUTPUTS (AES1/STREAM1 and STREAM2). ule DANTE (option UX18/A67) to obtain 16x16 net- worked audio channels. The column ENABLE allows to start/stop each stream- ing service.
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  • Page 21: Section 4 Unidex External Adapters

    4.2.2 Set the input 4.2.1 Setting up UDX 2MIC is connected to a balanced UNIDEX input, us- ing a single STP RJ45-RJ45 cable (Solidyne SOL-P50 or SOL-P25 cables). Microphones connects to the UDX adapter using stan- dard XLR audio clables.

  • Page 22: Set The Channel

    4.3.1 Connecting the UDX 2TEL/2TEL-P Image 25: UDX 2TEL – connectors UDX 2TEL connects to the console using two stan- dard STP cables with RJ45 at both ends (Solidyne SOL-P50 o SOL-P25) The output labeled “TO UNIDEX INPUT” connects •...

  • Page 23: Connection To Phone Lines

    Is strongly recommended to install additional Lightning/Surge Pro- tector using Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) protection on each tele- phone line. Once UDX-2TEL (or TEL+BT) is connected, proceed to set the inputs, outputs (sends) and the channels. www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 23...

  • Page 24: Set The Channels

    The procedure to pair a cell phone is ex- P and TEL+BT. plained in section 5.7 – TELCO. To make it proceed as follow: To download a Quick Installation Guide (pdf), go to Section 7 – Diagrams and tech notes Page 24 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 25: Udx Usb

    4.5 UDX USB 4.5.2 Set the AES output This adapter allows to connect a computer, via USB, with one AES3 input and one AES3 output. 4.5.3 Channel settings 4.5.1 Set the AES input www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 25...

  • Page 26: Studiobox Hd3 And Hd5: Monitoring Into The Studio

    • Go to tab Advanced and set the sample rate to 48 kHz. Image 28: Studiobox HD5 4.6 StudioBox HD3 and HD5: monitoring into the Studio The modules for monitoring Solidyne StudioBox HD5 and HD3 resolve the sending of all monitoring signals to the studio. To monitor speakers...

  • Page 27: Section 5 Operation

    Using headphones into the Studio will heard even if the CUE volume is zero. The oper- The Solidyne HD5 accessory manages up to five head- ator will use the talk-back as is usual to talk with phones with independent level knobs. HD3 allows to the Studio.

  • Page 28: Main Screen

    The Ethernet port “Streaming” must be con- nected to the LAN. Shows the current time. The time synchronizes vía Inter- net, or can be setled manually. Please see 4.6 - SYS SCENE: Shows the current scene. CONFIG Page 28 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 29: Channels

    5.3 Channels 5 ON-THE-AIR COUNTER UNIDEX UX18 manages 18 channels which can be as- Indicates the time that the mics are on the air, showing → signed to any input (see 4.4 SETTINGS INPUTS an ascendant count in hours:minutes:seconds. • 6 “hardware” channels (1 to 6) operates from the...

  • Page 30: Groups

    • Group channels can be linked to the MASTER ON-AIR be heard through the studio's monitor speakers and MIC button (from the CHANNEL screen). headphones, as well as in the control room. Page 30 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 31: Monitor Advanced

    The degree of attenuation can be defined in the headphones, take in mind that a very low level at the con- → MONITOR ADVANCED section. sole’s outputs will need too much gain in the loudspeaker and headphones amplifiers, causing SNR loss. www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 31...

  • Page 32: Control Room, Master-Mic, Talk-Back

    SELECT option on the screen or push the fore, there will be no indication encoder. The select mode is also canceled when a when the knob position is zero. parameter is edited for the selected channel. Image 35: Monitor Page 32 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 33: The Screen 'Channel

    If the user moves the on-screen fader, the signal level will The UX18 has three users profiles. Access to advanced change, but the mechanical fader remains in the same configuration options is only allowed for the ADMIN. place, as they are not motorized. www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 33...
  • Page 34 SCREEN, by touching the option on the screen. The red indicator shows if the option is enabled (on) or nals to telephone lines. disabled (off). The ADMININ user can access the configuration by touching SETTINGS.. Page 34 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 35: Telco - Communications

    2BLT). It turn on the Bluetooth pairing mode to connect a INPUT GAIN: Display the input gain control that cell phone. corresponds to the input assigned to the UDX adapter. Use the encoder to change the value. www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 35...

  • Page 36: Using Telco With Mobile Phones

    Turn on Bluetooth on the phone and search for • During an ongoing call, when the "Speaker" mode devices. SOLIDYNE BTM641 will appear in the list is activated. This action also takes the call off the “found devices”. console and transfers it to the phone. If Bluetooth Connect to SOLIDYNE BTM641.

  • Page 37: Incoming Call On Mobile Phone

    IMPORTANT NOTE: All UNIDEX Bluetooth devices have sent to that line, the OLED display shows TLBK, the same name: SOLIDYNE BTM641. This means that the and the monitoring in the Control Room is si- different Bluetooth channels (regardless of the name as- lenced.

  • Page 38: Communications Generated By External Software

    "it sounds lower". In addition, the audio processor of the trans- a) Pressing the CUE/SELECT button on the channel. mission will match both signals. Page 38 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 39: Answer/Make Remote Calls

    Turning the encoder navigates the 18 channels • GAIN: Set the gain in a range of ± 9 dB. (hardware and virtual). On screen the user see the processors status for each channel. www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 39...

  • Page 40: Low-Pass/Hi-Pass Filters

    15: 1 ratio 2 LEVEL: Peak level at the compressor input (dBfs) 5 Gain reduction: Shows the attenuation in dB. 3 GATE: Noise gate. GATE Threshold: Level below which the gate closes. Page 40 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 41: Scenes And User Profiles

    To permanently store a change, the scene must be saved/up- dated. For example, every time a parameter is modified, such as a • Don’t needs password to login. gain, an equalizer, or a channel label. • Can’t access to advanced settings. www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 41...
  • Page 42 If the action is not confirmed, it automatically cancels after 8 seconds. If the console is operating in 4. Press SAVE to make the changes permanent in the the BASIC profile, this option is not available. scene. Page 42 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 43: Virtual Mixer

    There are four group channels that can have one or 5.10 VIRTUAL MIXER more virtual channels assigned to it. UNIDEX UX18 handles 12 virtual channels. The 'VIRTUAL Channels assigned to groups are displayed in the color MIXER' screen allows the operator to control all the func- corresponding to the group.
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  • Page 45: Section 6 Web Remote Interface

    This config- • If the operator logs in with the ADMIN user, ac- uration requires advanced knowledge of network configuration. cess to all operational and configuration func- tions is enabled. www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 45...

  • Page 46: Web Interface

    "on-air" indication, and a menu at the bottom. ing panel and the ability to liste n to audio sent by the console over the network. Image 47: Remote WEB interface - Mixer Page 46 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 47: Microphone And Line Channels

    6.3.1.3 GROUPS Channels assigned to groups do not appear in the gen- eral mixer. They are accessed by expanding the group, which displays the corresponding channels to the left. Image 50: Paremetric Equlizer (web) www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 47...

  • Page 48: Remote Player

    The console software is updated from the web remote control interface. Naturally, a computer with internet ac- cess is required. Updates include: • Mixing engine firmware (hardware) • Onboard screen interface Remote web access interface • • Streaming services Page 48 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

  • Page 49: Sección 7 Diagrams And Tech Notes

    Adapter UDX 2MIC http://solidynepro.com/descargas/productos/UDX2MIC-Instalacion.pdf Adapter UDX 2TEL y 2TEL-P http://solidynepro.com/descargas/productos/UDX2TEL-Instalacion.pdf Adapter UDX TEL+BT http://solidynepro.com/descargas/productos/UDXTEL-BT_Instalacion.pdf Adapter UDX USB http://www.solidynepro.com/descargas/productos/UDXUSB_Instalacion.pdf DANTE/AES67 – Example of an implementation http://www.solidynepro.com/descargas/productos/UNIDEX_UX18-A67_Dante_ESP.pdf Cables and wiring kits Cables and adapters list (PDF) http://www.solidynepro.com/descargas/folletos_ingles/RJ45cablesUDX-EngCast.pdf www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 49...

  • Page 50: Seting Up A Solidyne Studiobox With Double Talk-Back Channel

    7.3 Seting up a Solidyne StudioBox with double talk-back channel The UX18 allows using the AUX input of the StudioBox to ◦ Source: STUDIO. The signal delivered by the establish separate talk-back circuits. This allows the oper- output follows the assignment made on the ator to speak to a group of headphones privately or to talk MONITOR screen.

  • Page 51: Section 8 Technical Specifications

    DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (AES3, AoIP) • RD: 120 dBA • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20Khz ± 0,1 dB • THD: < 0,002 % • AES3 IN samplerate: 44.1 / 48 kHz • AES3 OUT samplerate: 48 kHz www.SolidynePro.com Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 Page 51...
  • Page 52 UX18 dimensions: wide: 540 mm deep: 435 mm height: 82 mm • Peso: UX18= 6 Kg UDX adapters: 0,33 Kg each unit RJ45 wiring kit: 3 Kg Con embalaje UX18 + Cables= 15 Kg Page 52 Solidyne UNIDEX UX18 www.SolidynePro.com...

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