ALLEN & HEATH DIGITAL MIXING SYSTEM Screen Reference Manual

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DIGITAL MIXING SYSTEM

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For GLD firmware Version V1.2

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Page 1: Issue
DIGITAL MIXING SYSTEM Screen Reference Guide For GLD firmware Version V1.2 Check the Allen & Heath web site for the latest version available Also read the GLD User Guide AP8561...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Scene Safes page ..........34 1. Contents Ganging Screen ............35 Setup Screen – Audio ..........36 Contents................ 2 PAFL Setup page ........... 36 Power Up Screens ............3 ...
Page 3: Power Up Screens
User Scene – If a User Scene is set it is recalled 1. Power Up Screens automatically on login when the user is changed. It does not recall when the same user logs in, or when the system is powered up again while the same user is current. A User Scene can be set by Admin to ensure a pre- Home screen will appear on power up If no password...
Page 4: Home Screen
To safely Power Down the GLD system - Touch the 2. Home Screen Power Down button, confirm, and then switch power off. Failure to power down correctly may result in parameter changes made up to 30 seconds before power is removed becoming lost.
Page 5: Users Login Page
Users Login page Quick Start page Open this page to log in as a different User. Opens a Quick Start sheet to help the new user or guest engineer learn in just a few minutes how to mix their show using GLD.
Page 6: Processing Screen
3. Processing Screen Overview page – Input Channel Input Channel processing pages are accessed by pressing an Input strip key while the Processing screen is selected. The Input Overview page provides a thumbnail Name and Colour keypad view of all processing for the selected input channel. Input channels, FX sends and returns, Mix masters and DCA masters can each be given a Name and Colour using the on-screen touch keypad.
Page 7: Overview Page - Mix Channel
Overview page – Mix Channel Overview page – FX Send or Return Mix processing pages are accessed by pressing a mix FX processing pages are accessed by pressing an FX Send master strip key while the Processing screen is or Return strip key while the Processing screen is...
Page 8: Channel Libraries
Channel Libraries Preamp page Libraries let you store and recall presets for individual The Preamp page provides access to the Input Channel processing blocks such as EQ and Compressor, and also source patching, socket Preamp settings, and channel Trim for the whole Input or Mix channel. and HPF.
Page 9: Preamp Option - Gain/Trim On Surface
OPTIONS pull-up window Trim can provide +/-24dB ‘gain’ control when the source does not have a preamp, for example input from GLD surface RCA line inputs, the I/O Port or USB playback. Trim is part of the channel, not the preamp. When working with mic preamps it is typical to leave Trim set to 0dB unless you are gain sharing and want to adjust local level independent of preamp Gain.
Page 10: Noise Gate Page
Noise Gate page 3.10 Insert page The Noise Gate automatically attenuates the signal when it You can insert external equipment or one of the 8 internal drops below its threshold level. For example to: FX units into a channel or mix signal path: ...
Page 11: Geq Page
3.12 GEQ page A 28-band 1/3 octave Graphic Equaliser is provided on each of the 20 mix outputs. It can be adjusted using the touch screen or the surface faders. In - Switch the PEQ in or out of circuit. The curve turns yellow when switched in and grey when switched out.
Page 12 GEQ Type – Use the drop-down menu to select one of four Using the faders to control the GEQ GEQ types available. These offer different types of You can quickly access the GEQ on the faders for the mix cut/boost response: with its key active by: ...
Page 13: Compressor Page
Side Chain Filter - Restricts the frequency range of the 3.13 Compressor page signal that triggers the compression. Use this to filter out low or high frequencies outside the range of the wanted The Compressor is used to automatically reduce the signal thus preventing false triggering.
Page 14: Routing Page - Input Channel View
Delay Bypass - Touch the button to toggle the delay in or 3.15 Routing Page – Input Channel view out. Use this to compare the direct and delayed signal, for example when you are time aligning delay fill speakers. The Input Routing page lets you view and adjust the channel sends, routing, assignments and Direct Out.
Page 15: Routing Page - Mix Master View
DIR OUT SRC pull-up window Touch a box to toggle single parameters such as DCA and Group assignments. Touch a box to open the send panel on the right of the screen to adjust multiple parameters such as Aux send levels, assignments and Pre/Post fader settings.
Page 16: Routing Page - Dca Master
3.17 Routing page – DCA Master The DCA master affects the level and mute of an assigned GLD provides 16 DCA Groups. These can be used as DCA channel back at its fader point. It is another level stage in Groups (level control) or Mute Groups (mute masters).
Page 17: Meters Screen
4. Meters Screen FX and Mix Meters pages These pages show meters for all FX and Mixes available. Input Meters page Meters for all 48 Input Channels are displayed on this page. Channel Name and Colour is shown below each meter. The Compressor Gain Reduction meter is shown to the right with the Gate Active indicator below it.
Page 18: Custom 1-4 Meters
Custom 1-4 Meters pages You can assign 4 Custom meter views. The RTA provides a 1/3 octave 'Real Time Analyser' frequency display for the signal currently PAFL signal. These can be viewed in the Home Meters screens. The RTA can be viewed in the Home Meters screens.
Page 19: Fx Screen
PEQ – Each FX Return has a 4-band Parametric Equaliser. 5. FX Screen Touch the PEQ button to open the FX PEQ popup. Touch again to close it. Touch the Param button to choose to adjust the EQ by dragging a curve or changing values using the Rotary.
Page 20: Fx Libraries
Chaining FX - FX devices can be routed to each other. For FX Devices available example you could patch the output of a Delay unit into a Reverb, and then return the reverb to the main mix. SMR Reverb View Outputs – Touch the View Outputs button to open a window showing where the outputs of the FX device are routed.
Page 21 In addition there are 5 pages of scrollable ‘Expert’ pages for 2-Tap Delay the Reverb which allow precision control: Page 1 - Reflections - Source Diffusion, Size, Shape, Ref Detail. Dedicated to reflection control. Keep source diffusion and detail low to help intelligibility. Small sizes are not typical for live applications.
Page 22 Gated Verb ADT Doubler An accurate emulation of the classic 80’s Gated Reverb An Automatic Double Tracking module capable of creating plus two other variants called ‘Panned’ and ‘Powerbox’. The short echo/chorusing, classic double tracking and user interface gives instant access to Lo-cut Hi-cut decay ‘slapback’...
Page 23 Chorus Speed - Determines the speed of movement across the stereo field. Preset Name is displayed. Touch and scroll using the screen Rotary for live update. This is a way of live auditioning all library presets for this module (factory, user and USB).
Page 24 Flanger Preset Name is displayed. Touch and scroll using the screen Rotary for live update. This is a way of live auditioning all library presets for this module (factory, user and USB). You can also select and recall a particular preset using the Library window.
Page 25 and relies on manual sweeping of the phase chain using content. Typically a low setting is common to prevent the the ‘offset’ control. generated sub bass upper harmonics clashing with the original bass content. Beyond mid position is only useful for Offset - Shifts the operating frequency range of the Phaser.
Page 26 De-Esser Rotator Based on the flagship iLive FX engine, the De-Esser The Rotator is a model of a traditional rotary speaker emulates the classic Auto-Threshold circuit commonly cabinet such as those used to create the familiar Leslie found on high end hardware units. This produces a organ sound.
Page 27 VS1 Vocal Shift Pitch Doubler VocalShift VS1 is a stereo vocal pitch shifter squeezing two channels of high quality pitch shifting into a single effect. It has a very low latency (<6ms), covers the whole vocal frequency range, and minimises the phasing and flutter PitchDoubler is a stereo, pitch shifting doubler effect artifacts common with many pitch shifters.
Page 28: I/O Screen
Touch the Polarity button to reverse the polarity of a 6. I/O Screen highlighted output socket. This affects the socket only, not the source assigned to it. Patching Inputs - Touch an input socket to highlight it. dSNAKE I/O page Use the lower part of the screen to select the channel to assign the socket to.
Page 29: I/O Port In And I/O Port Out Pages
I/O Port In and I/O Port Out pages Patching Outputs - Touch an output to highlight it. Use the lower part of the screen to select the GLD signal to Patch the Input and Output channels of the GLD I/O Port assign to that output.
Page 30: Mmo Card In The I/O Port
MMO card in the I/O Port Up to 64 GLD inputs and 64 outputs can be assigned to an audio option card fitted to the GLD-80 rear panel I/O Port. The MMO (Mini Multi Out) card provides several output formats – 24 channels of ADAT optical out, two 8 channel iDR links to connect the Allen &...
Page 31: Scenes Screen
Note Deleting a Scene clears its contents, resets its Recall 7. Scenes Screen Filter to allow all parameters, and clears its name to be blank. Copy - Touch to select the Scene you wish to copy. Touch the Copy button. Touch the Scene you wish to copy to. Scene Manager page Touch the Paste button to paste the contents and filter settings to that Scene.
Page 32: Scene Recall Filter Page
Scene Recall Filter parameters Scene Recall Filter page For Inputs, FX Returns, FX mix, Grp, Aux, Main Mtx: A Recall Filter can be set for each Scene to prevent certain  Preamp Gain, Pad, and 48V channels or parameters being overwritten by the Scene ...
Page 33: Cue List Editor Page
Cue List Editor page A Cue List is a custom list of Scenes selected from the All Scenes list. You can drag and drop Scenes to create the Cue List. Scenes can be placed in any order and repeated any number of times in the list, or deleted from the list.
Page 34: Scene Safes Page
Scene Safes parameters Scene Safes page For Inputs, FX Returns, FX mix, Grp, Aux, Main Mtx: Scene Safe is similar to the Recall Filter but is global  Preamp Gain, Pad, and 48V affecting recall from all Scenes.  Trim and Polarity ...
Page 35: Ganging Screen
Using Gangs 8. Ganging Screen Use the Gangs to suit the way you prefer to mix. Some examples are: Gang two mono channels to use with a stereo source such Use this screen to assign up to 8 Gangs. as keyboard or a feed from a DJ. In this case you would gang all processing but not the Pan.
Page 36: Setup Screen - Audio
Disable PFL on Sel - Disables the interruption of the PAFL 9. Setup Screen – Audio audio signal while pressing a channel processing block Sel key to open its screen view. Turn this option Off if you want to listen to (PFL) the audio signal at that point in the channel path while pressing and holding the processing PAFL Setup page block Sel key.
Page 37: Siggen Page
SOURCE pull-up window SigGen page Use the pull-up to choose the Talkback source, set its options, adjust its gain and set its High Pass Filter. The Signal Generator (SigGen) is a useful tool providing a steady test signal to help you align and test a live sound system.
Page 38: Usb Audio Page
USB Audio page Recording a stereo track to USB key: Set up and manage stereo recording and playback to a Recording format – GLD records WAV files at 48kHz. USB key. Tracks and space available are shown. Recording time – Memory required = 188KB/sec. Therefore allow: ...
Page 39: Audio Sync Setup Page
Audio Sync Setup page I/O Port Setup page Use the Audio Sync Setup page to choose the Audio Clock Use the I/O Port Setup page to set options associated with Source for the GLD system. the audio card currently fitted to the I/O Port. Open the drop-down menu: Redundant Link On –...
Page 40: Setup Screen - Control
OPTIONS pull-up window 10. Setup Screen – Control 10.1 Strip Assign Setup page Any combination of inputs and masters can be assigned to the 4 Layers of the Fader Banks. You can 'design' your own mixing layout to suit the way you want to work. To assign GLD fader strips, open the Strip Assign page and use your finger to drag and drop channels into the four strip Use the pull-up to choose to sync the Layer shown on the...
Page 41: Softkeys Setup Page
Assign SoftKeys as: 10.3 SoftKeys Setup page  Unused – No function GLD provides user assignable 'SoftKeys' on the right of the  Mute - For example, using DCAs as Mute Groups mixer. The GLD-80 has 10 while the GLD-112 has 14 keys. ...
Page 42: Surface Preferences Setup Page
Alt View display options – The strip LCD normally displays 10.5 Surface Preferences Setup page the channel name. Pressing and holding Alt View will temporarily replace the name with one of the following Use the Surface Prefs page to choose the function of the options: fader strip Custom Rotary and the Alt View key, and to link fader banks.
Page 43: Setup Screen - Memory
Note A Show can take a while to load. It is not intended for 11. Setup Screen – Memory instant recall of band settings, theatre cues and so on. Use Scenes for those applications instead. Note GLD Show files are not compatible with iLive. Note GLD Shows are cleared during a power up System 11.1 Show Manager page...
Page 44: Library Manager Page
The Template Show ‘Board Reset’ Scene 11.3 Library Manager page Each Template Show provides two 'Reset' scenes in position 1 and 2. These reset the GLD80 or GLD112 mixer Use this page to edit and transfer User and USB Libraries. settings to the starting point default for the loaded Template Show.
Page 45: Setup Screen - Config
12. Setup Screen – Config GLD automatically stores the current settings before changing the configuration and recalls them after it has completed. You may notice the faders move briefly during this process. 12.1 Mixer Configuration Setup page Note In most cases it should not be necessary to change the mix configuration as the Template Shows provide Use the Config page if you need to re-configure the enough mixes to satisfy most applications.
Page 46: Network Setup Page
12.2 Network Setup page 12.3 User Profiles Setup page Use the Network Setup page to configure the IP Address Up to 10 User Profiles including an 'Administrator' can be and Unit Name to identify the GLD on the control network. set to restrict operator access and protect selected The network IP address can be set manually or for DHCP.
Page 47 To set Permissions - Touch the Set Permissions button to Permissions available open the Permissions popup. Setup:  Utility – date/Time, Firmware Update  Configuration – Bus Config, Network setup  Control Setup – Strip assign, SoftKeys, Custom Rotaries, Alt View, MIDI Setup, Gain/Trim on Surface, Custom Meter setup ...
Page 48: Setup Screen - Utility
Press Apply to accept the changes or Cancel to return 13. Setup Screen – Utility without changing the settings. Changing these settings will automatically restart the touch screen. 13.1 Diagnostics page 13.3 Calibration Setup page View the system Event Log here. The Calibration Setup page lets you recalibrate the accuracy of the touch screen or motor faders.
Page 49: Firmware Setup Page
13.4 Firmware Setup page Use the Firmware Setup page to view or update the current firmware versions. Firmware is updated via a USB key. To update the Firmware – Refer to the GLD Firmware Update Instructions available from the Allen & Heath web site.
Page 50: Resetting The Gld
System Reset 14. Resetting the GLD This should only be done if you need to completely wipe the memory and restore the GLD to its factory default reset settings. There are different ways you can reset GLD settings:  Use the surface Reset key to reset parameters A Full System Reset will: ...