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  • Page 1 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor User Manual...

  • Page 2: Symbol Conventions

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Preface The purpose of this section is to ensure that the user is able to use the product correctly through this manual in order to avoid danger in operation or property damage. Before using this product, please read the product manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 3 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor  Always unplug the unit's power adapter from the AC power outlet before: A. Removing or reinstalling any part of the equipment; B. Disconnecting or reconnecting any electrical plug or connection of the equipment. Do not operate with electricity.
  • Page 4 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor − Basic knowledge and skills in low voltage cabling and wiring of low voltage electronics. − Basic audio and networking knowledge and skills and the ability to read and understand the contents of this manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Product Introduction ......................1 1.1 Introduction ........................1 1.2 Product Features ........................ 1 1.3 Functions ..........................2 Chapter 2 Specification ........................3 Chapter 3 Interface Description ......................5 3.1 Front Panel ......................... 5 3.2 Rear Panel ..........................
  • Page 6 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 6.1.2 Analog Output ......................20 6.1.3 Dante Input ......................20 6.1.4 Dante Output ......................21 6.1.5 USB Player ....................... 22 6.1.6 USB Record ......................24 6.2 Signal Analyze Component ....................25 6.2.1 Level Meter ......................25 6.3 Dynamic Control Components ..................25 6.3.1 Expander .........................
  • Page 7 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 7.2 User Control Interface ......................59 7.3 Component types ......................60 7.4 Component properties .....................60 Chapter 8 Dante Network Audio Routing ..................61 Chapter 9 FAQ ............................ 62 9.1 Abnormal power indicator (PWR) ..................62 9.2 Abnormal status indicator (STATUS) .................63 9.3 Channel no sound ......................

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Introduction This is a powerful and flexible open architecture digital audio processor, the series adopts a new ID design, light vitality and line sense is our design style. The hardware utilizes board-based design,...

  • Page 9: Functions

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor  Scene storage is different from the Analog equipment is one of the most practical and significant features, can store many complete scenes, all the scenes can be exported to an external storage device for storage backup, so that the later call at any time.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Specification

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Chapter 2 Specification Input Analog Input Channels Mic/Line 16 Dante Input channels 20Hz～20KHz@+18dBu, ±0.2dB Input Frequency Response 50Hz～20KHz@+18dBu, ±0.1dB Input Total Harmonic Distortion @ +18dBu Sensitivity & +8dBu Input < 0.003% + Noise Input Equivalent Input Noise (Unweighted 20Hz-20kHz) <...
  • Page 11 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Total Harmonic Distortion 0.003%, +18dBu max output level Outputs Crosstalk @ 1kHz >100dB typical, 90dB maximum Output Dynamic Range >108dB Output Impedance (Balanced) 100Ω Output Level Range 18dBu/4dBu USB A 32bit float Channels 2×2 Sample rate...

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Interface Description

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Chapter 3 Interface Description 3.1 Front Panel Display: Displays the device name, IP address; POWER: Power indicator, the device power supply is normal when the red state is always STATUS: System Operation Indicator, green flashing state when the system is running normally;...

  • Page 13: Chapter 4 Software Download

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Ground screw: Used to ground the chassis, play accidental leakage safety protection, electrostatic balance and other protective measures. Chapter 4 Software Download By default, the device automatically obtains the IP address assigned by the DHCP server (you need to assign an IP address to it through the DHCP server of the router or managed switch, or else you can't connect to the device), and the device's front-panel display will show the current IP address.

  • Page 14: Chapter 5 Main Interface

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Note: Before installing the client software, please make sure that your Windows operating system has installed Microsoft.Net Framework 4.7.2 or above, if not, you can click Download and Install. Chapter 5 Main Interface Once the Designer software is installed, open it as shown below:...

  • Page 15: Menu

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Menu; Quick Operation; Components List; Interface; Properties. 5.1 Menu 5.1.1 File New (Ctrl+N): Opening a new design interface in the Designer interface will clear the existing components on the interface; End Run (F7): Exit the Emulate mode or Run mode;...

  • Page 16: Tool

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 5.1.3 Tool Vertical Align-Top: Moves selected components (controls) vertically to align with the top of the last selected component (control); Vertical Align-Center: Moves selected components (controls) vertically to align with the middle of the last selected component (control);...
  • Page 17 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Copy: Select the component or control you want to copy, select Edit->Copy from the main menu, or click the Copy icon in Quick Operation, or press Ctrl+C, or right-click and select Copy; Delete: Select the component or control you want to delete, select Edit->Delete from the main menu, or click the Delete icon in Quick Operation, or press Delete, or right-click to select Delete;...

  • Page 18: Device List

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Zoom: Zoom out to 20% minimum, zoom in to 300% maximum; Binding device to UCI: First open UCI software, click this Quick Operation icon, select the device to bind in the pop-up window, enter the correct user name and password to the open UCI software (operating system/computer name (IP address)), you can select to receive or cancel on the UCI software.

  • Page 19: Logs Management

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Delete: Click to select the user you want to delete, click "Delete" button to delete the user. Modify: Click to select the user you want to modify the password, click "Modify", enter the new password and click "Save" button to modify it successfully.

  • Page 20: Network Config

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor RS232 Config View and modify the serial port information of the current device, click "Apply" button to modify the serial port information of the current device after the setting is completed. Baud Rate: The default baud rate of the device is 9600, you can modify it to other baud rates according to the central control device.

  • Page 21: Selecting Components

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 5.4.1 Components Select a component by clicking the left mouse in the Component list and drag it into the Designer interface by holding down the left mouse. When you want to add many components of the same type to the Designer interface, you can use copy and paste (except for hardware components).

  • Page 22: Wiring

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor d. Click and hold the left mouse button, then drag a box in a left-to-right direction, all within the box for the component you selected. To deselect a component, simply click on another component or press the ESC button, or click on a blank space.

  • Page 23: Using Controls

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor If you choose to line and press the "Delete" key, the line will be deleted. Note: Limits the types of connections that can be made. For example, you cannot connect an input to an input or an output to an output. As long as you connect the correct type and direction of connections, the components you connect together are up to you.

  • Page 24: Keyboard Input

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Text Edit Box: Text entry field. Enter the desired text and press the "Enter" key to take effect. Note: You cannot make adjustments to the control values on the design mode. You can modify the control values and test the control logic in the Emulate mode, but the audio is not processed.
  • Page 25 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Name: Allows you rename the component in the Designer. The Name property defaults to the component name; Location: The coordinates reference a specific place in the Designer; Show DSP load: Real-time show of current component DSP load;...

  • Page 26: Chapter 6 Component Functions

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Chapter 6 Component Functions 6.1 Interface Components 6.1.1 Analog Input The Analog Input component provides eight line-level input for devices with line-level outputs, and inputs for microphones. The Analog Input converts the analog input signal to a processed digital and provides software controls before and after the convertor.

  • Page 27: Analog Output

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Mute: Mutes the output signal; Gain (-100~20): Controls the Gain of the output signal. 6.1.2 Analog Output The Analog Output component provides eight channels of line-level output for device. The Analog Output converts the processed digital signal to analog and provides software controls before and after the convertor.

  • Page 28: Dante Output

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Outputs Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line. Output Pins: Output signal channel. 2. Channel and Flow Usage As a general rule, the Dante channel and flow allocation is as follows: ...

  • Page 29: Usb Player

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Outputs Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line. Output Pins: Output signal channel. 2. Channel and Flow Usage As a general rule, the Dante channel and flow allocation is as follows: ...
  • Page 30 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Outputs Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line. Output Pins: Output signal channel. 2. Controls Play: The Play button starts playing the selected audio file from either the beginning, or from where it was paused;...

  • Page 31: Usb Record

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Mode: Three play modes: None, Repeat (track): repeat playback of the selected file, and Repeat (playlist): repeat playback of files in the playlist order; Auto Play: Enables the selected file to begin playing when the design is saved to the device and run;...

  • Page 32: Signal Analyze Component

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Mute: Mutes the input signal; Invert: Inverts the polarity of the audio signal; Gain (-100~20): Controls the Gain of the input signal; File Name: Displays the name of the recorded file in date _ time, audio file format is WAV;...

  • Page 33: Inputs And Outputs

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor The Ratio allows adjustments from 1 (1:1 - unity with the Input) to 100 (100:1 - very close to the Threshold Level). 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property.

  • Page 34: Compressor

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Depth (0~60): The maximum amount of attenuation that can be applied; Soft Knee (0~24): Provides a smooth transition for the Output during the transition from above the Threshold Level to the expanded Output, below the Threshold Level. The Soft...
  • Page 35 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property. Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line.

  • Page 36: Noise Gate

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Depth (0~60): Sets the maximum amount of attenuation applied to the Input. As the Input increases, the Compressor applies more attenuation based on the Ratio setting. When the amount of attenuation applied reaches the Depth setting, no more attenuation is added;...
  • Page 37 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property. Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line.

  • Page 38: Automatic Gain Control

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor level drops below the Threshold Level. This is to prevent the gate from opening and closing due to momentary pauses in the input; Release Time (10~10000): The Release Time adjusts the time it takes for the output to fall to 63% of the level set by the Depth control, after the Detector level drops below the Threshold Level and the Hold Time is expired;...
  • Page 39 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line. By default, the component provides one Input Channel and one Output Channel. Additionally, you can set the Properties to add Channels.
  • Page 40 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor  {[-40 dB - (-15 dB)] / 2} + (-15 dB) = -27.5 dB  would be a gain of 12.5 dB based on the Ratio  Adjusted Output is actually -30 dB a gain of 10 dB, which is equal to the Maximum Gain setting of 10 dB.

  • Page 41: Peak Limiter

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Bypass: When engaged, the Automatic Gain Control is bypassed, audio is passed through without any change; In Level (-100~0): Graphically displays the level of the input signal; In Gain (-20~20): Sets the Gain of the input. This is added to the level of the input source;...

  • Page 42: Priority Ducker

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Detector Time (1~100): The Detector Time adjusts the time constant which determines the rate of change of the Detector level in response to changes in the input signal. Sets the time it takes for the Detector level to reach 63% of a change in the input signal. This adjustment is to prevent changes (spikes, low frequency signals) in the input from causing unwanted, momentary output.
  • Page 43 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor  Program performances: When a program performance begins, all of the other background music are reduced in gain and only the host is heard  Emergency announcements: When an emergency announcement begins, all of the other channels are reduced in gain and only the emergency announcement is heard.

  • Page 44: Ambient Noise Compensator

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Detector Time (1~100ms): The Detector Time adjusts the time constant which determines the rate of change of the Detector level in response to changes in the input signal. Sets the time it takes for the Detector level to reach 63% of a change in the input signal. This adjustment is to prevent changes (spikes, low frequency signals) in the input from causing unwanted, momentary output.
  • Page 45 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property. Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line.

  • Page 46: Gated Ambient Compensator

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Hold Time (1~30000ms): The Hold Time determines how long the Program channel stays at Depth once the Detector level drops below the Threshold.This is to prevent the Program channel from opening and closing due to momentary pauses in the Sensing microphone channel input;...
  • Page 47 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property. Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line.

  • Page 48: Filter Components

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Minimum Gain (-20~0): The minimum amount of gain you want to apply to the Program output when the ambient noise is at it's lowest point. Usually a negative amount, or attenuation - shown in red on the Gain meter. Gain is added to the Program input level up to this setting.
  • Page 49 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property. Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line.

  • Page 50: Graphic Equalizer

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 6.4.2 Graphic Equalizer The Graphic Equalizer Component provides from 31 bands with 1/3th octave per band. Each band can be adjusted from -20dB to +20 dB. 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property.

  • Page 51: Band Pass Filter

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property. Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line.
  • Page 52 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property. Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line.

  • Page 53: Remix Components

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 6.5 Remix Components 6.5.1 Gain Sharing Automatic Mic Mixer The Gain Sharing Automatic Mic Mixer Component takes a number of audio inputs, allowing one or more of the inputs to pass while attenuating others based on the level.

  • Page 54: Mixer

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Threshold (-80~0): Sets the Input RMS level at which the Applied Gain begins to move away from the Rest Gain. Use this setting to control background noise (such as side conversations) when a mic is not in use;...

  • Page 55: Gating Automatic Mic Mixer (Legacy)

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property. Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line.
  • Page 56 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property. Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line.
  • Page 57 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Depth (-60~0): The knob sets the amount of attenuation applied to any input channel when the channel's Gate is closed; Hold Time (0~1000): The knob the sets minimum time an input stays open once it is opened, or the length of time an input stays open after the RMS input level drops below the Threshold Level.

  • Page 58: Other Components

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Threshold: Sets the peak level at which the gate opens and allows audio to pass on this channel. 6.6 Other Components 6.6.1 Signal Generator The Sine provides a sine wave with variable frequency from 10 Hz to 22 KHz and output level of -100 dB to 20 dB.

  • Page 59: Delay

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 6.6.2 Delay The Delay Component introduces a delay in the audio signal in order to compensate for the placement of speakers. 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property.

  • Page 60: Gain Ramp

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property. Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line.
  • Page 61 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property. Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line.

  • Page 62: Crossfader

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 6.6.5 Crossfader The Crossfader Component allows you to fade between two input channels going to one output. You can specify a mono Crossfader, having two inputs and one output. The number of inputs is always double the number of outputs.

  • Page 63: Router

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor constant combined power. The midpoint gain is -3dB. This setting is suited for uncorrelated input signals and is the preferred one. 6.6.6 Router The Router Component allows you to route any of the available audio Inputs to any of the available Outputs.
  • Page 64 PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 1. Inputs and Outputs The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Channel number Property. Audio signal pins are represented by a circle, representing Channels and wiring is represented by a line.

  • Page 65: Acoustic Echo Canceler

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Frequency (10~20000): Detects the frequency of the input signal; Gain (-20~20): Controls the overall gain through the Notch Filter Controller component. 6.6.8 Acoustic Echo Canceler The multi-channel Acoustic Echo Canceler (AEC) Component is used in conference rooms (Near-End) and other installations where people call in from remote locations.

  • Page 66: Chapter 7 User Control Interface (Uci) Design

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Nonlinear Processing Level: Selectable 0, 5, 10. Chapter 7 User Control Interface (UCI) Design 7.1 Controls You can drag controls into the UCI interface by selecting them from the component's control panel, and you can arrange the controls you need in the UCI interface by arranging them in other ways.

  • Page 67: Component Types

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 7.3 Component types UCI: Type Function Label Provide read-only type of text box Panel Background panel for User Control Interface design with background color and image settings PageSwitchButton You can specify the page to jump to, set the background color...

  • Page 68: Chapter 8 Dante Network Audio Routing

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor Location The position of the control can be modified Type The type of the control can be modified Size Modify the size of the control Test Style You can modify the text font size and font type of the control...

  • Page 69: Chapter 9 Faq

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor The software "Dante Controller" is free to download from the company of Audinate (the owner of Dante technology).To install the software on the computer,please visit the link: https://www.getdante.com/products/software-essentials/dante-controller. And the "User Guide" of "Dante Controller" is available on the Audinate websit: https://dev.audinate.com/GA/dante-controller/userguide/webhelp/content/front_page.htm.

  • Page 70: Abnormal Status Indicator (Status)

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor 9.2 Abnormal status indicator (STATUS) After 18 seconds of power-on, the system is working normally and the system light of the device should be flashing once per second. Does not light up, often light up, or blinks rapidly: First, system error, contact the after-sales service to upgrade the software version;...

  • Page 71: How To Recognize System Noise

    PUMA Series Digital Signal Processor devices. If the input devices are unbalanced (two wires), please connect the "+" and "G" of the input connector of the processor. 9.7 How to recognize system noise After the system is set up, there is noise troubleshooting: First, unplug the device output audio cable, there is noise, please check the causes of the back stage equipment;...

  • Page 72: Warranty Regulations

    Warranty Regulations The warranty period of this product is 1 year. In the warranty period of non-man-made damage caused by the product performance failure can enjoy three packages of service. Warranty card by the sales unit stamped after the effective. The alteration is invalid! The following conditions (including, but not limited to, this) are not covered by the three-package service: 1.
  • Page 73 SHENZHEN S TRACK SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Web: www.s-track.com.cn Tel:+86 755 29983191 Mail:service@s-track.cn Add: 9F, 1B, Shangzhi Technology Park, Guangming District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China 518107...

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