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Summary of Contents for FTR DMX8
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Page 1: Dmx8 Usb Mixer
DMX8 USB Mixer Installation Guide... - Page 2 All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. DISCLAIMER FTR Pty Ltd makes a sincere effort to ensure the accuracy of the material described herein; however, except as set forth in the license documentation applicable to each product of FTR Pty Ltd. makes no warranty, express or...
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Page 3: Safety Notices
All user accessible connections and controls are located on the front or rear panels of the equipment. Opening the case may also void your warranty. If you need to make changes that require the case to be opened, contact your authorized FTR service center. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Configuring the DMX8 USB Mixer..................... 13 Controls.............................. 13 Adjusting Levels ..........................15 Scenes ..............................17 About DMX8 Configuration ........................ 19 DMX8 Meter ............................21 Troubleshooting ............................ 22 Specifications............................24 Appendix A............................26 Diagram 1 – DMX8 Front and Rear Panels ..................26... -
Page 5: Dmx8 Usb Mixer
A further Mono output provides a mixdown of all eight inputs. The simplicity of the USB connection mechanism and the excellent audio performance of the DMX8 USB Mixer ensure it is compatible with a wide variety of digital recording environments. System Requirements Windows®... -
Page 6: Installing The Dmx8 Usb Mixer
4. Re-insert the power cable. Location The DMX8 USB Mixer can be mounted on a tray in a 19” rack or placed on a shelf or table. All connections are from the rear panel (see Appendix A Diagram 1). Ideally the DMX8 USB Mixer should be located inside the room where recording will take place however it can be located outside if due consideration is given to microphone and output cable lengths and electrical interference. -
Page 7: Environment
Environment The DMX8 USB Mixer should be installed in a clean, dust free, location that will allow free air to circulate around it for cooling purposes. Overly hot, closely enclosed, humid, dirty or dusty environments should be avoided. Having decided on a suitable location for the DMX8 USB Mixer, read the following section when installing and connecting equipment. - Page 8 Have another person speak into each microphone at normal to loud levels. Watch the corresponding Input Level LED on the front panel of the DMX8 USB Mixer. As each microphone is tested the LED should flash green. It is acceptable for the LED to flash red occasionally with loud speech.
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Page 9: Installing The Dmx8 Usb Mixer
Installing the DMX8 USB Mixer Note: When you insert the DMX8 USB Mixer CD, the Setup program will determine if your system meets the minimum software requirements for this product. If your system does not meet these requirements, the Setup program will provide onscreen instructions advising which software or upgrades are required. - Page 10 From the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard dialog box click Next. 2. From the Destination Folder dialog box click Next to continue, or click Change to install to a different folder. Page 6...
- Page 11 3. From the Ready to Install the Program dialog box click Install. Note: An installation progress box will appear briefly. 4. From the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog box click Finish. Page 7...
- Page 12 5. From the DMX8 Configuration Access dialog box select Yes to permit access to the current user only or No to permit access to all users. 6. To continue with the installation of the DMX8 USB Mixer: a. Ensure the DMX8 is switched off at the power outlet.
- Page 13 Wizard dialog box for the Antex Electronics USB FTR Mixer Device and other hardware to be displayed. 8. Windows XP detects the Antex Electronics USB FTR Mixer Device and other hardware. 9. From the System Settings Change dialog box click Yes to restart your computer.
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Page 14: Configuring Windows® Multimedia Settings
FTR Reporter or TheRecord Recorder. It is good practice to check the multimedia settings and make adjustments as required. These settings need to be checked for each user account that is to use FTR Reporter or TheRecord Recorder. -
Page 15: Completing The Installation
Running the FTR Reporter Settings Wizard Run the Settings Wizard to configure FTR Reporter to record with the DMX8 USB Mixer. To run the Settings Wizard: 1. Click Start, point to Programs, then FTR Gold then click Settings Wizard. - Page 16 3. Click OK and complete the Settings Wizard. Page 12...
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Page 17: Configuring The Dmx8 Usb Mixer
Configuring the DMX8 USB Mixer To open the DMX8 Configuration: • Click Start, point to All Programs, navigate to the DMX8 USB Mixer folder and click DMX8 Configuration. Tip: You can create a shortcut on your desktop to open the DMX8 Configuration. - Page 18 Phantom Power Can be selected if a condenser microphone is connected to the input. Recording Channel For 1 channel recording switch all inputs to Recording Channel 1. For 2 channel recording switch inputs to Recording Channel 1 or 2 as required. For 4 channel recording switch inputs to Recording Channels 1-4 as required.
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Page 19: Adjusting Levels
Adjusting Levels It is important to adjust the DMX8 USB Mixer inputs and outputs to achieve optimum audio recording levels. The steps below describe the process that should be used for all inputs and outputs to achieve this. The Input Levels must be adjusted before adjusting the Recording Channel Levels or the Monitor Channel Levels. - Page 20 Adjust these sliders so that when talking loudly into a microphone at a distance of 12 inches or providing a line level signal of peak amplitude, the meters light all bars including the occasional red bar at the top of the scale.
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Page 21: Scenes
Scenes With the DMX8 Configuration you can save and open different configuration ‘scenes’, making the DMX8 USB Mixer quick to configure for different situations. Saving a scene: 1. Click the Save As… button on the DMX8 Configuration. 2. From the Save As… dialog box select a save location from the Save in: list and enter a File name for the scene. - Page 22 Opening a scene: 1. Click the Open button on the DMX8 Configuration. 2. From the Open dialog box use the Look in: list to navigate to the scenes save location and click the required scene. Click Open. Page 18...
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Page 23: About Dmx8 Configuration
About DMX8 Configuration If you need to contact your vendor about a problem operating the DMX8 USB Mixer, you may be asked to supply the version number. To locate the version number from DMX8 Configuration: 3. Click the ForTheRecord icon in the title bar to show the system menu and click About DMX8 Configuration…. - Page 24 From the About DMX8 Meter dialog box note the version information and then click OK to close the dialog box. Page 20...
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Page 25: Dmx8 Meter
DMX8 Meter The DMX8 Meter displays the recording input level while recording is in progress using FTR Reporter or TheRecord Recorder. The Meter allows users who are not permitted access to the DMX8 Configuration to monitor recording levels. The DMX8 Meter can be started by double-clicking the DMX8 Meter icon on your desktop. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The following information is a guide to solving simple problems that you may encounter during the installation, testing and normal operation of the DMX8 USB Mixer and associated equipment. If you cannot solve the problem using this information contact your vendor. - Page 27 If it has become disconnected, the recording program will need to be restarted. Running FTR Reporter starts the FTR Reporter has detected a change in the Settings Wizard unexpectedly recording settings. This is most likely due to not having the DMX8 USB Mixer powered up before turning on the computer.
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Page 28: Specifications
Specifications Analog Inputs Quantity Connector XLR-F Input Levels -60 to +10 dBu (0.775mv to 2.5VRMS) Input Impedance 1k ohms Phantom Power Software enabled by channel, +12V THD+N 0.025% condition: -30dBu input (25mV RMS) CMRR 80dB Frequency Response 20 to 20kHz ± 3dB DR Compression Available Noise Gating... - Page 29 Audio Monitor Outputs Monitor (All) Balanced +20dBu nominal full scale output level, ¼” TRS Monitor 1 Unbalanced RCA, 2VRMS nominal full scale output level Monitor 2 Unbalanced RCA, 2VRMS nominal full scale output level Monitor 3 Unbalanced RCA, 2VRMS nominal full scale output level Monitor 4 Unbalanced RCA, 2VRMS nominal full scale output level Trim Control...
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Page 30: Diagram 1 - Dmx8 Front And Rear Panels
Appendix A Diagram 1 – DMX8 Front and Rear Panels Page 26... - Page 31 Levels Configuration Input ............15 Controls............. 13 Monitor Channel ........15 Driver Installation ........... 5 Recording Channel........15 FTR Reporter ..........11 Safety Notices ..........iii FTR Settings Wizard........11 Voltage Selection ........iii Installation............2 Warning..........iii, 5 Cables............3 Scenes ............17 Connections..........
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