Page 1 ALPHA OPERATOR MANUAL V2.6D Digital Broadcast Production Console with Bluefin HDSP calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 2 Networking and Bluefin High Density Signal document. The latest version will be available Processing (HDSP) are registered trade marks of Calrec Audio Ltd. Dolby ® E is a registered trade Tel +44 (0)1422 842159 upon request. This publication is for International Fax +44 (0)1422 845244 usage.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ALPHA CONTENTS Important Information Memory System Talkback and Tone Health and Safety Memory Controls Monitor External Inputs Technical Support Memory Set Up Screen External Input Meters Memory Isolation TX - RX Switching Overview Partial Memories General Purpose Outputs Introduction General Purpose Inputs...
Page 4: Important Information
In its completed form, this equipment has other than those made or approved by been designed to have a high level of Calrec Audio Limited or their agents, may immunity to static discharges. However, invalidate the console’s warranty. This when handling individual boards and...
Page 5: Health And Safety
The maximum potential between the terminals exceeds 60 volts, the blanking plates are fitted to avoid the risk of electric shock. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 6: Technical Support
Calrec Alpha group. Website: www.calrec.com Repairs We can deal with all technical after sales If you need to return goods to Calrec, issues, such as :- for whatever reason, please contact the Company beforehand in order that you •...
Page 7: Overview
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Page 8: Introduction
Alpha console since its launch alike prefer Calrec. Alpha is designed to ensure this level of confidence will in 1999. It is a proprietary architecture which is has been conceived and continue in the digital era.
Page 9: Principal Features
• Optional I/O expansion via a wide area interface such as MADI or Hydra, Calrec’s sophisticated audio networking system. • On board Flash ROM memory system allows 99 full console snaphot or partial memories.
Page 10: Layering And Assignable Control
For large consoles, some of the Assign panels may be duplicated to aid user operation. 10 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 11: Paths And Ports
“ports” through which the connected in pairs to stereo paths. audio signals have to pass. Ports are connected to paths via the matrix. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 12: Getting Started
ON button to connect it. (this is like CHANNEL INPUT inserting the patch cord). PATH TYPE SEL PORT/No. I/O MATRIX Set the input gain, panning, etc, on the MY4883 Input/Output panel, the EQ and Dynamics on their respective panels, and route the 12 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 13: Touch Screen Layout
When the primary processor becomes available again, it will automatically take back control from the secondary processor, and the secondary processor will return to standby mode. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 15: Fader Area
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Page 16: Channel And Group Faders
If path B is active, the B fader indicate that these functions are switched assign button and the label will be lit in IN on the selected path (EQ, Filters and amber. Dynamics settings may be flat). 16 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 17: Channel Control
Options - Misc screen. • The currently active fader path A or B Talkback is available to direct outputs CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 18: Assignable Fader
A or All B viewing mode, the All A or All B button will flash. The same screen also provides a couple of options for locking faders to either the A or B layer so a channel can always be kept under immediate control. 18 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 19: Vca Grouping
Changing the CUT, AFL and PFL settings of a primary master applies the settings to the slaves, secondary masters and their slaves. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 20: Automatic Cross-Fading
1sec to 5s in 500ms steps Operation Once an auto fader has been assigned to an opto input, and has a channel or group path assigned, it is possible to automatically fade in or out the channel or group fader 20 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 21: 5.1 Surround Channels & Groups
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Page 22: 5.1 Surround Channels
Input Patching panel becomes active and displays the For channels, inputs are patched to the information for each of its spill legs, and spill legs and not to the surround master 22 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 23 If the EQ, FLTR or DYN buttons are de-selected, making the spill non- independent, the spill will immediately adopt all the same settings as the master control. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 24 User-Spill screen, by selecting the relevant cells. The fader level can also be adjusted from here, by selecting the required cell in the FDR OFFSET column, and using the nudge buttons. 24 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 25: Using 5.1 Surround Channels
On the surround master, the link button LED’s show which user dynamics link the surround master is routed to. The OFF button’s LED is lit when the master is not linked to any of the four user busses. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 27: Input And Output Controls
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Page 28: I/O Matrix
It is possible to determine which lists of possible to move a spill leg to another ports appear for selection on the I/O fader. Matrix panel using the Options-Port Lists 28 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 29 The assignable inserts can be divided into up to lists in a similar way to input and output ports. This separates them for selection on the pot-switch. This is done using the set up application. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 30: Input/Output Controls
The gains of inputs 1 and 2 can be linked such that the change in gain of one input is applied to both inputs. The lower and upper level endstops still apply, and are dependent upon the input type. If one 30 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 31: Direct Output And Mix Minus
FADER FLTR minus of the whole surround channel or WILD ASSIGN FADER BARGRAPH group. < > WILD HOLD WILDS CONTROLS FADERS EXEC FADER COPY CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture FUNCTIONS CA4724...
Page 32: Stereo And Surround Panning
When the pan control is fully clockwise adjusts the level of all the surround legs the signal is present only in the left and except for the LFE. The 5.0 level is right, and “STEREO” is shown in the 32 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 33: Motorized Joystick Panel
Rear Pan and Rear Level settings are position, unless it is being touched, in disabled, and their displays on the Input/ which case it will stay where it is. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 34: Delay
User-Chan screen. A it is possible to have up to 5.46 seconds of buttons accordingly. screen button is provided, for use instead of the rotary control push-switch. 34 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 35: Channel Functions
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Page 36: Wild Control Assignment
This would then allow up to 8 Wild control will have a different numbered available Wild controls per fader. track output level control, beginning with the track currently selected on the first fader in the block. 36 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 37: User - Chan Screen
The multiple fader selection can be The Wild assignment controls on this Buttons to set the function of the fader cleared using “Clear Selection”. screen are a duplication of the controls bargraph are also available on this screen. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 38: Channel Copy
A and B. To make changes, select the required fader path either from the screen or by pressing its fader assign button, and use the controls on the left side of the screen. 38 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 39: Eq And Filters
EQ FLAT will clear any EQ settings to flat. The button must be pressed and held down, this prevents against accidental flattening of settings. The ALTERNATE EQ FLTR button allows switching between two complete sets of EQ and Filter controls. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 40: Dynamics
The OFF button’s LED is lit when the path is not linked to any of the four user busses. Each surround channel or group has its own dynamic link bus to which the 40 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 41: Console Functions
It could have all channel settings OFF or flat, with no routes made, and would be available as a start up memory, from which more specific memories could be created. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 42: Oscillator Controls
FADERS surround external source of your choice. This allows external oscillators to be used. The ports for this are set up on the EXEC FADER OPT-MON TB TONE - Talkback and Tone COPY screen. FUNCTIONS CA4724 42 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 43: Broadcast Facilities
In this mode, in the unlikely event of a second PSU failing, the light will begin to flash again. AWACS If a problem does develop, messages will be delivered on the Automatic Warning and Correction System (AWACS) screen. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 45: Busses
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Page 46: Routing And Track Output Controls
PAN makes the control into a Pan control assigned to wild controls. When tracks (Balance on stereo paths). Routing is left have been cut an X appears on any TFT to odd tracks, right to even tracks. ROUTING meter displaying that track. RY5581 46 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 47 0dB. A master fader allows the level of all the tracks to be controlled simultaneously. Tone or Talkback can be fed to the selected track or all at once using the selection buttons. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 48: Routing Matrix
LR, C and Ls/Rs spill legs will be routed. Individual legs can It is also possible to route mains to other always be routed separately, using the spill mains using this screen. panel and routing buttons or spill screen. 48 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 49: Main Outputs
If the main line monitor is set to be fed back from the studio distribution via external inputs to the desk, then the meters will display this instead. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 50: Talkback
(Reverse Talkback) signals. MASTER MASTER There can be a mix of all four signals to MASTER MASTER TRACKS STUDIO PRESEL PRESEL feed a single loudspeaker. This can mix with the PFL feed to the PFL loudspeaker. TALKBACK TB4759 50 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 51: User-Busses Screen
One use of this feature is to give the producer a feed to the “cue speaker” when the announcer or commentator microphones are closed during a commercial or other break in a live broadcast. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 52: Auxiliary Sends
For example, aux 9 and select a different fader, known as the “PC AX4886 10. Here buttons 19 and 20 will be Fader” to which aux send settings can inoperative. be applied independently of the current assignment. 52 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 53: Auxiliary Outputs
The user can view and adjust the Auxiliary output controls using the Panels - Aux Aux Output Bus Interrogation Output screen. It is possible to discover which fader paths are feeding each of the aux output busses CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 55: Memory System
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Page 56: Memory Controls
The Assign panel displays will be blanked MEM-SETUP screen. out. Upon release of the Preview button, the control surface will display the live Saving Memories settings again. SAVE + EXEC saves console settings to the Selected Memory. Therefore, the 56 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 57: Memory Set Up Screen
Memories”. previous Selected Memory has been loaded from the stack. Selecting “Clear All Memories” will remove all memories from the Flash ROM. Please note that “Clear All Memories” is only available in Technician Mode. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 58: Memory Isolation
Please note that Hydra output ports cannot be isolated from memory recall. If an isolated port connection is changed, any isolation setting will be cleared, unless one of the console-wide isolation options is selected and contains that port. 58 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 59: Partial Memories
Memories Once partial memory mode is active, the save and load buttons on the screen and control surface are used to save and load partial memories in the same way as full console memories. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 61: Monitoring System
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Page 62: Assignable Monitoring & Metering
With a Control Room Pre-select button field, or domestic check, monitoring. monitor selector panel to assign that selected, press the required monitor Both main and small LS can be stereo, 62 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 63 M/S (L-R sum/difference) meter. With any panel. The right side of the screen lists loaded onto the console. all the available monitor sources. Monitor of the meter buttons selected, the misc CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 64: Saved Monitor Configurations
The Options screens are used to pre-set configuration can be given a name, the system to the studio’s required settings. and will be saved to c:/Alpha/cust1/ These settings are not stored in the monitor without loading it onto the individual console memories but are saved console.
Page 65: Misc Output And Meters
BANK F BANK G MISC FUNCT SELECTION TYPE MISC OP1 ASSIGNMENT METER 1 METER 2 METER 3 METER 4 MAIN 1 MAIN 2 EXT 1 FOLLOW SURR SURR STEREO CR MON MONITOR SEL MY5403 CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 66: Control Room Misc Functions
STEREO CR MON MONITOR SEL SELECTION TYPE CR MON MY5403 MISC FUNCTION ASSIGNMENT METER 1 METER 2 METER 3 METER 4 MAIN 1 MAIN 2 EXT 1 FOLLOW SURR SURR STEREO CR MON MONITOR SEL MY5403 66 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 67: Decoder Remotes
7 to 14 (as drawing/ spreadsheet) with trigger as “Level”, Polarity as “Positive/High”, and function as spreadsheet. <esc> Until back at original menu. Note: With issue 1 cable, the outputs are on pins 8 to 15. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 69: Metering System
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Page 70: Tft Metering System
If a meter is set up to display an Aux or - sequence set as part of meter a Track and the channel is cut, a small ‘x’ arrangement) indication will appear below the bargraph. • Phase Display 70 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 71: Tft Meter Setup Screen
The global offset level will adjust the brightness of all screens by the value selectable in the same way, from -5 to +4. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 72: Adjusting Tft Screen Layout
Selecting 2 rows high makes the top meter position take up the full height of the column it occupies. In a column with 3 rows, selecting 1 row high 72 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 73: Meter Configuration
For surround CRLS and Meters 1-4, the as tracks, so that the left of the pair is a width of the TFT meter will automatically different colour to the right. change to match the source. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 74: Tft Configuration Examples
A and B paths respectively. When there are 8 meter positions on a row across the width of a TFT screen, the meter positions will line up with the faders occupying that section of the console. MD5404 74 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 75 The top row takes up 1/3 of the height of the screen, and is occupied by tracks. The bottom row takes up 2/3 of the height of the screen, and is occupied by A path channel inputs. MD5404 CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 76 The second half of the screen has been split into two rows, each taking up half of the screen’s height. Across the top half are the Main output meters, and the bottom half displays CRLS, Ancillary 2, PFL and AFL. MD5404 76 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 77: Saving And Restoring Meter Configurations
Save to File will save the configuration saved to the PC’s hard disk, so that being viewed/edited to c:/Alpha/cust1/ it can be recalled at a later date. A meter without loading it onto the console.
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Page 79: On-Screen Patching
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Page 80: Input Ports
(5) Patching • the screen. Assignment is made by selecting a source, and an input or output, and selecting Patch. The input source label will appear in the channel input label field and on the fader 80 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 81: Output Ports
FROM button. The Name field will be brown cell in the Label column indicates “Patch locked!” highlighted and the PATCH, REMOVE and that a port has been isolated. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 82: Assignable Insert Sends
The input ports connected to the insert return can also be seen. These are set up on the I/O - Input MAIN screen. DIRECT TONE TONE MINUS INPUT SELECTION DIRECT OUTPUT +56.0 dB S >W C >R 82 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 83: Assignable Insert Returns
The output ports connected to the insert AUTO send can also be seen. These are set up on the I/O - Output screen. MAIN DIRECT TONE TONE MINUS INPUT SELECTION DIRECT OUTPUT +56.0 dB S >W C >R CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture BALANCE...
Page 84: Insert Screen
AUTO the pair. This makes it easier for them to be used as a stereo insert but does not MAIN DIRECT TONE TONE MINUS INPUT SELECTION DIRECT OUTPUT 84 ALPHA with Bluefin +56.0 dB S >W C >R...
Page 85: Main Insert Sends
These are set MAIN up on the I/O - INPUT screen. DIRECT TONE TONE MINUS INPUT SELECTION DIRECT OUTPUT +56.0 dB S >W C >R CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture BALANCE << >> L-C-R GAIN STEREO WIDTH FRONT PAN...
Page 86: Main Insert Returns
The output ports connected to the main insert send can also be seen. These are MAIN set up on the I/O - OUTPUT screen. DIRECT TONE TONE MINUS INPUT SELECTION DIRECT OUTPUT 86 ALPHA +56.0 dB with Bluefin S >W C >R...
Page 87: Monitoring, Talkback And Oscillator Outputs
The LS monitor insert is switched in and out using the button on the monitor LS panel. When using the traditional style monitor panels, the LS monitor insert can be switched in and out on the States Screen in addition. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 88: Direct Output Ports
DK phase scope, can be patched on the I/O - OUTPUT screen, by selecting “To 3rd Party Meter” from the list of Output Views. Most of the meters on the console are driven internally and do not require output ports. 88 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 89: Input-Output Ports
“Outputs” from the list of Input Views. DIRECT INPUT PORTS Input ports can be patched to direct inputs on the I/O - INPUT screen, by selecting “Direct Inputs” from the list of Input Views. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 90: Input Usage Screen
Fader, insert, direct input and output List screens. allocations are shown for each input port, along with any long description entered for the port during the set up of the console, or on the Options - Port Lists screens. 90 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 91: Port List Management
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Page 92: Port List Allocation
This The mic open buss number will appear in 92 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 93: Port List Order
“views” on the Options - Port Lists - Sort Lists screen. When selected, the ports in that list are displayed in alphabetical order in the main section of the screen. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 94: Sorting And Managing Port Lists
Lists appear on the port selection controls deleted permanently). in the order View 1, View2, View 3 etc. The order of lists within a view can be shuffled using the nudge buttons on this screen. 94 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 95: Saving And Restoring Lists
Then the changes will be transmitted list. A confirmation box must be accepted settings can be restored without having to to the console and saved to C:/alpha/ before this action is carried out. re-boot the system. cust1/lists. If any changes are made to...
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Page 97: Engineering Information
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Page 98: Tech Screen
“Technicians” or “Supervisors”. The Tech-MSGS screen reports messages, which form a history which can be used by Calrec engineers to diagnose any problems Info Screen and Default Memory which may arise.
Page 99: Operational Modes
Clear all system memories can set up usernames and passwords for technicians and other supervisors. When the system is in Technician or Supervisor mode, the TECH icon at the bottom of the screen will flash. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 100: Miscellaneous Screen
So long as the push switch option is not can still be changed using the fader A/B to display either their A path or their B set to perform and IN/OUT function as button. path permanently. 100 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 101: Synchronization Screen
If the first source has failed, and the system is running on any of the selections 2 to 6, when the first source becomes available again, the system can be RESET TO 1ST during any convenient off-air period. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 102: Talkback And Tone
(AES). When selecting analog gain, a box will appear where the gain can be selected. Selecting Mic i/p PH will turn phantom power on for mic/line inputs. Dig I/P SRC will switch SRC on for AES inputs. 102 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 103: Monitor External Inputs
(for patching to mono paths), or individual with the actual rack number, card slot and input shown (for diagnostic purposes). Assignment is made by selecting a source and a monitor input, and selecting Patch. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 104: External Input Meters
(for patching to mono paths), or individual with the actual rack number, card slot and input shown (for diagnostic purposes). Assignment is made by selecting an input source and a meter, and selecting Patch. 104 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 105: Tx - Rx Switching
Rehearse, or Neither. These are controlled from the ON AIR and REH buttons on the broadcast facilities panel or from external inputs set up on the Options - GPI screen. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 106: General Purpose Outputs
(with there are three different options. “Channel Fader Open” selected). Console functions can be assigned to more than Pulse On - Relay is set to pulse when the one output. function is activated. 106 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 107: General Purpose Inputs
192 Auto-Faders. to which that input port is connected. Once set up, opto assignments can be locked using the Opto Lock button, to CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 108: Serial Interface
The console can have up to 8 hub cards, port fails the serial function can be moved each of which can have a serial interface from one hub to another. port for allowing equipment to be connected to the system. 108 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 109: Router Label Setup Screen
The console can support up to 256 Router labels. The Serial I/F - Router Labels Setup screen allows the link between messages from the router to be associated with one of the console’s 256 labels. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 110: Router Label Association Screen
When an association is made, the cell will revert back to displaying the input port turn yellow. Associations can be unmade label. by selecting the cell again, whereby its colour will change back to grey. The +1 110 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 111: States Screen
VCA Edit mode Disabling provides protection against accidental changes to VCA groups. Input 1 and 2 Gain Linking Channels have two inputs and the gains can either be linked, or adjusted separately. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 112: Madi
OR optical medium. A switch allows receiver selection. Sample Rate Conversion is not available on MADI inputs or outputs, therefore all equipment connected via MADI must be synchronized to the same source as the console. 112 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 113: Pc Information
LAN. that it does not interfere with the normal is recommended that this user is used Calrec will not be responsible for the performance of the PC. The installation during normal operation. configuration of this port or for any of inappropriate software on the PC may performance issues arising from its use.
Page 114: File Backup
(such as saving even if not edited). If the file needs to be e-mailed to Calrec for any reason it should always be zipped to protect the file time/date stamp. A new backup copy of this file should be made after a console upgrade.
Page 115: Hydra Audio Networking
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Page 116: Hydra Technology
5e UTP, up to 90 metres, or with optical resources as easily as if they were locally fiber, up to 10 kilometres. connected. Alpha Control Surface Modular Hydra I/O Box Gigabit Switch hp Procurve Switch 2824...
Page 117: Typical Hydra Network Example
3 Studios & Equipment The above diagram shows 4 control console Gigabit interface with the lowest 3051-31- rooms, each with a Calrec digital IP address on the network. console. The Gigabit interface unit for each console transmits and receives Private Network...
Page 118: Hydra Fixed Format Boxes
The units incorporate a cooling fan module. Each PSU module and the fan module within the unit are monitored to ensure proper performance. PSU OK and FAN FAIL indication is provided on the front of the unit. 118 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 119 Calrec SDI boxes come in two 4 SDI In & PASS ThrOUGh (VI5672) different versions one for use with hD (high definition video) and the other for SD (standard definition). As with the analog and AES-3 boxes, these SDI interfaces connect to the network via an Ethernet port on the rear 4 SDI In &...
Page 120: Hydra I/O Boxes
Port 2 connected (yellow) RS232 port is provided, such that system networks together. Port 2 active (green) diagnostics can be performed by a Calrec Status (x8 red) approved engineer. Connection to the If a Hydra I/O box needs to be swapped...
Page 121: Modular Hydra I/O Box
L. The box is fitted with an external earth Calrec digital consoles. stud on the rear, for connection to an Ground Lift Switches external earthing system. No AC mains...
Page 122 Mounting Instructions If in doubt, please consult Calrec’s The power supply rack should be mounted customer support team. in a horizontal position by means of the side brackets, each of which has FAn OPerATIOn two mounting holes.
Page 123: Modular I/O Box Configuration
This can be done offline, and the configurations can be saved and loaded when online again. The Hydra input and output ports can be grouped into lists to make them easier to CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 124: Network Configuration
The button flashes to indicate its previous settings, which could mean that the configuration on the screen is that a different network configuration is different to the active configuration. The loaded. This could cause problems should 124 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 125: Hydra I/O Source Lists
(user-defined) plus configuration is saved, it is associated with the module letter (A-N), plus the port the current list configuration. When the number (1-4), plus L or R. network configuration is restored at a later CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 126: Device Status
As the console will be own heartbeat indicator. The preferred connected to both switches, normal port will be highlighted. If a port is not operation can continue. 126 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 127: Patching Hydra Sources
MOVE TO will move should of course be linked back to the the connection. CANCEL will cancel the MADI input ports. As the Calrec MADI operation. interface unit provides two MADI ports, either the full capacity of 128 audio legs can be linked or just half of the system.
Page 128: Source Ownership
In this case, it would be necessary to force the ownership to be dropped before loading the memory, such that the correct gain settings are recalled. 128 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 129: Sdi Inputs
The A shows it is decoder A and the 1, that it is the first decoded signal pair. These are the pairs that appear as sources in the normal I/O patching system. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 131: Appendix A - Offline Editor
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Page 132: Part 1 - On The Console Pc
‘the laptop’, though of course it could be any desktop PC. The version of the Calrec Offline Editor application to be installed on the laptop must mirror the version of the console software in use. If the laptop is going to be used with non Bluefin desks, it will need the offline application for version 1.36 and...
Page 133: Part 2 - On The Laptop Pc
This will give you the option to create a shortcut to the application in your preferred program group but will default to ‘Calrec OfflineEditor’. The application files are installed to the same directory as the installer file.
Page 134 Loading a desk into the laptop Start the offline editor by double clicking on the desktop shortcut, or by going via the Calrec OfflineEditor program group. The first time the editor is run, no bundles will be listed. Once you have loaded bundles into the application, subsequent launches will list the available bundles.
Page 135 Offline Editor application. new one. offline working on another computer. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 136: Part 3 - On The Console Pc
The operation of these finished you will be presented with a other screens is exactly the same as the dialog box confirming that you wish to load memory selection screen. the data to the console. 136 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 137: Appendix B - Style 1 Faders
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Page 138: Channel And Group Faders (Style 1)
LEDs. Selection is made either group, its effect is the same as fading it on the Functions panel, or on the USER- out completely. There can be ON buttons CHAN screen. here instead, which switch the channel on. 138 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 139: Appendix C - Non Assignable Monitors
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Page 140: Non Assignable Monitors
5. 1 . Studio LS 2 and Studio Phones are The ON button diverts the monitor output panels, the LS monitor insert can be stereo only. to the small LS for near field, or domestic switched in and out on the States Screen 140 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 141 PFL Monitor Options on the States screen. PFL clear and AFL clear, clear any latched buttons. The APFL Flash will enable or disable the flashing of the APFL indicator on the Broadcast Facilities panel. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
Page 142: Monitor Ls Setup
Please refer to the Assignable Monitor Panels • Select the button to which you want section for details of their set up. to assign a source (screen button will flash) 142 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 143: Monitor Selector Setup
Please follows: refer to the Assignable Monitor Panels section for details of their set up. • Select the button to which you want to assign a source (screen button will flash) CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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Page 145: Appendix D - Version Changes
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Page 146: Changes With Software Versions
Options screens (for local and Hydra Hydra output ports with external router reduced as the DSP rack and fan tray are ports). outputs. It is still not possible to route no longer required. Hydra inputs to Hydra outputs. 146 ALPHA with Bluefin...
Page 147 Remove storage of fader touch Longer time constant on peak spot on Links to Operator Manual pdf in Calrec information in memory. TFT meters. group from Windows Start menu. Routing matrix screen - Similar to Spill- Pre-insert delay on mains.
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