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  • Page 1 Logitek...
  • Page 2 Contents © 2007 Logitek Electronic Systems, Inc Notice Every effort has been made to supply complete and accurate information. However, Logitek Electronic Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties, which would result.
  • Page 3 Logitek Introduction Document Revisions Date Revision Author Notes January 2007 Paul Dengate First release of Artisan manual Ben Hietbrink February 2007 1.01 Paul Dengate Correction – Bus Numbers (p22) are 16 to 19 for MTK-MON hotkeys Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    COM Port Configuration ....................19 Audio Engine Configuration....................19 CommandBuilder Triggers....................19 Device & Bus Addressing ....................20 5 Operation ..........................23 Artisan Fader Modules ...................... 24 Artisan Control Modules....................28 Artisan Software ........................ 36 6 Maintenance......................... 39 Warranty .......................... 39 Firmware Updates......................
  • Page 5 Logitek Introduction Appendix D Spares Kit ......................53 Contents ........................... 53 Appendix E Additional Protocol Commands ................54 Artisan Busses ........................54 Artisan Feature Commands ....................56 Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    This manual is aimed at Engineers responsible for installing, configuring and supporting a Logitek Console Router System with the Artisan surface. In the context of a system installation, or to become familiar with the entire Logitek Console Router System, the reader should also reference: Audio Engine Installation &...

  • Page 7: About Artisan

    Art meets technology in the Artisan digital console, the latest in control surface designs from Logitek Electronic Systems. As with its namesake, the Artisan is a craftsman of audio. It is composed of a series of modules to provide the highest possible flexibility in design and operation while bringing you an attractive visual centerpiece for your broadcast installations.
  • Page 8 Introduction Designed with local television news broadcasting and advanced radio production in mind, the Artisan has a number of features not previously available on Logitek consoles, including: Two Master program busses (one may be 5.1) with pre-fader, pre-effects and post-...

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    Introduction System Requirements Artisan is designed to connect to a Logitek Audio Engine running DSP version 3.x or later. Artisan functions require SHARCAttack DSP cards in the Audio Engine. The Audio Engine provides all of the audio routing, processing and mixing functionality, with the Artisan acting as a remote control.
  • Page 10 Audio Engines running Logitek’s radio surfaces. Compatibility Matrix Artisan is designed for use with Logitek Audio Engine 3.x or later. If running a facility with both Logitek Artisan and radio consoles together, please note some cards require Artisan-specific software.

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    Report any damage to the shipping carrier immediately. Verify that the contents of each box match the packing list and report any discrepancies immediately to Logitek in writing. Contacting Logitek In the event of a shipping problem, you can contact Logitek Electronic Systems in several ways: U.S. Mail Logitek Electronic Systems, Inc.

  • Page 12: Physical Installation

    Physical Installation 3 Physical Installation The Artisan surface is designed to be mounted in a desk cutout in a permanent studio or control booth installation. A PC flat-screen is mounted behind the console. The mounting arrangements for this will depend on the screen purchased and studio furniture.

  • Page 13: Artisan Cutouts

    Logitek Physical Installation Artisan Cutouts The Artisan frame should be fitted into a desk, using the cutout sizes below. The height of the cutout remains the same for each frame size – only the width varies. MLX-F24 0.50in 34.00in 13mm...
  • Page 14 Narrow Softkey / Effects / 20 faders / Master / Monitor / Wide Softkey / Blank Blank / Effects / 20 faders / Master / Monitor / Wide Softkey / Blank The required desk cutout for the MLX-F32 is 45.2 x 18.4in / 1148 x 467mm. Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...
  • Page 15 Narrow Softkey / Effects / 30 faders / Master / Monitor / Wide Softkey / Blank Blank / Effects / 30 faders / Master / Monitor / Wide Softkey / Blank The required desk cutout for the MLX-F42 is 59.2 x 18.4in / 1504 x 467mm. Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...

  • Page 16: Vscreen Meter Bridge

    Physical Installation vScreen Meter Bridge The Artisan Surface is designed to run with Logitek vScreen software on a PC with flat-panel monitor. vScreen provides flexible meter layouts and screen sizes. A 20” widescreen monitor running at a resolution of 1680 x 1050 in landscape orientation is recommended.

  • Page 17: Low Profile Meter Bridges

    The Narrow Bridge also includes the high-resolution meter, with two color LCD screens. Mounting Artisan Meter Bridges have mounting brackets that bolt directly to the rear of the console frame, removing the need for separate mounting holes in the furniture. Narrow Bridge 13”...

  • Page 18: Connections

    Physical Installation Connections The Artisan Power Supply Unit contains the control and GPI circuitry for the console. It connects to the Logitek Audio Engine via a serial link. The Power Supply Unit connects to the Surface using two 25-pair “Telco” cables. These cables carry the communication between each module and the Power Supply Unit.
  • Page 19 Audio Engine and the Artisan. The Artisan is supplied with a CAT5 patch lead, to connect the AE-C6 to the Artisan Power Supply Unit. This lead is sufficient for testing purposes; however, the Audio Engine will normally be located away from studios.
  • Page 20 Physical Installation GPIs The Artisan Surface has 25 GPI inputs and outputs for control of local studio devices. These GPI connections are located on the rear of the Artisan Power Supply Unit. GPI outputs are driven by optically-isolated, non-polarized, solid state switches, rated at 500ma at 50V AC/DC, with surge to 2A.

  • Page 21: Configuration

    Meter Bridge. COM Ports are numbered A1-A12 (first 25-pair link) and B1-B12 (second 25-pair link). By default, the Device Address to COM Port map is set inside the Artisan Power Supply Unit firmware, and will suit most installations. The defaults are shown on the following page. COM Port mapping can be changed using hex commands sent from Supervisor.

  • Page 22: Device & Bus Addressing

    Device Number and Bus Number for each button or lamp. The information below will help you determine the addressing scheme in use on your Artisan. As the layout of the Artisan is extremely flexible, the addressing will vary and is usually unique to your facility.
  • Page 23 Configuration Default Device Numbers Following is the default Device COM Port map that ships with the Artisan. These defaults are designed to suit most standard consoles, up to 30 faders. In some cases it may be necessary to override the default mapping to support non-standard requirements.
  • Page 24 Devices shown above Lamps/Bottom Screen: DEV51 Lamps: DEV55 Port A11 (under console) Switches: DEV58 Lamps: DEV57 Port B11 (under console) Port A12 (default) Switches: DEV5A Left Screens/Master 1 Meter/LED Text: DEV53 Lamps: DEV59 Right Screens/Master 2 Meter: DEV54 Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Logitek Operation 5 Operation At first glance, your Logitek Artisan may appear a little daunting. But if you’ve had experience with broadcast or production consoles before, you’ll soon be at home, finding your way around quite easily. Logitek Electronic Systems has been manufacturing consoles for decades, so we understand how to make control surfaces that are both powerful and straightforward.

  • Page 26: Artisan Fader Modules

    CNG, that fader will also be selected on the Effects Module and will pop-up on the console VGA screen. See the following page for more information on the Artisan fader screen. Pressing TB sends the talkback mic to any Mix Minus output associated with the source.
  • Page 27 The Fader Module has an LCD color screen shared between two faders. Illustrated below is the section for a single fader. The Artisan is also supplied with vChange, a software tool which allows the fader screen to be replicated onto a PC screen for larger display.
  • Page 28 High-mid Frequency 1,000 to 20,000 Hz HM G High-mid Gain +18 dB HM BW High-mid Bandwidth 4,000 Hz LM F Low-mid Frequency 8,000 Hz LM G Low-mid Gain +18 dB LM BW Low-mid Bandwidth 4,000 Hz Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...
  • Page 29 IN function by moving the stick to highlight IN, then pressing TAKE. Once you have found the source that you wish to route to that fader, press the SELECT stick to accept the change. Press the CNG button to cancel the change. Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...

  • Page 30: Artisan Control Modules

    Control Room pot and not the PFL/SOLO pot. Busses on SOLO are always routed to the Control Room monitors. See the following page for more information on the Artisan monitor screen. These four buttons control the operation of the Control Room monitors.
  • Page 31 Figure 15 - MTK-MON Screen For each input, the following information is displayed. Current Source This is displayed in large white text. The Artisan supports a 16-Character Device Name, shown as 2 lines of 8 characters. Source List When the gain/input knob is turned after CNG has been pressed, a box will appear to display the source list.
  • Page 32 Fader range is from infinity to +10dB. When the fader level has been changed by recalling a snapshot, the current level will be displayed on screen. Moving the fader will not alter the level until the fader passes through that value. Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...
  • Page 33 The Ring of Fire LEDs show red for coarse, green for fine, and yellow for ultra-fine control. Press the IN button to switch the compressor in or out for the signal path. Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...
  • Page 34 Limiter adjustments can be made via the MTK- FADER menu. Fader Label The Device Name for the fader being edited is show on the bottom of the screen as one line of 16 characters. Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...
  • Page 35 The lamps in the buttons support 16 brightness levels. These 12 Softkeys are programmable through CommandBuilder. A common usage is as intercom buttons. The lamps in the buttons support 16 brightness levels. Refer to the Com mandBuilder manual for information on programming functi ons. Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...
  • Page 36 To use the Route Select function, you will need to setup the appropriate outputs and allowed sources in AEConfig. You will then need Route Select Triggers programmed in CommandBuilder. The CommandBuilder manual includes examples of how to write these Triggers. Figure 18 - Route Select choice list Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...
  • Page 37 These 6 Softkeys are programmable through CommandBuilder. Possible uses include additional intercom buttons (eg for outside sources, orderwire lines, etc), or to show status information from external GPIs (eg program fail). The lamps in the buttons support 16 brightness levels. Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...

  • Page 38: Artisan Software

    Logitek Operation Artisan Software The Artisan Surface is designed to be used with a large wide-screen format PC to run Logitek software. The following applications work in conjunction with the Surface to enhance the user experience. Figure 19 - vScreen, vChange & vSnapshot in operation...
  • Page 39 Reference Manual. vChange vChange is a pop-up PC screen for use with the Artisan console surface. This provides a large format mimic of the color LCD screens. vChange provides additional visibility of the LCD screens and is designed to pop-up only when a “change”...
  • Page 40 Once this occurs, the two numbers representing the recalled and physical fader values disappear and the physical fader now resumes normal control of the fader level. For more information on configuring vSnapshot, see the vTools Reference Manual. Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    A PLCC extractor tool is recommended for removing ROMs. Due to the physical layout of the Artisan modules, you may only be able to extract the ROM from one side at a time (depending on the size/profile of the extractor tool). Take care to not bend the pins of the chip when removing it.
  • Page 42 (this tool is provided with each surface) PLCC Extractor tool Procedure It is not essential that the Artisan be completely powered off during a ROM upgrade, however, the individual module should be disconnected before Figure 26 - Master Module underside removing the chip.

  • Page 43: Component Replacement

    See Appendix D for a full list of components in the Artisan Spares Kit. Fader Replacement The Artisan uses a Penny & Giles digital fader of one of the following types: Model No PFG8110/D/U----/A...
  • Page 44 Logitek Maintenance TIP: The above procedure also applies to faders on the MTK-MASTER module. Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...
  • Page 45 Softkey Button LED Repair The small Artisan buttons used for bus assignments and Softkeys contain an LED which can sometimes be subject to movement by the button shell. In some cases, the LED may become dislodged from the PCB below.

  • Page 46: Appendix A Release Notes

    Upgrade Strategies Upgrading firmware To update firmware on the Artisan, follow the procedure in Chapter 6. As at December 2006, Artisan updates do not break compatibility with previous versions, and special upgrade strategies are not required. Current Versions Following are the currently released firmware versions of the Artisan surface.

  • Page 47: Version History

    Appendix A Logitek Release Notes Version History The first public release of Artisan v2.x firmware was in December 2006. The following release notes detail the additions and fixes to each module in the Artisan. MTK-420 (Fader Module) Version Date Notes December 2006 v2.x Public Release...
  • Page 48 Fixed problem where delay time display does not always update correctly Delay display is now erased after an Engine is reset (causing delay to be emptied) Fixed issue with timer running slow Fixes issue with components not erasing prior locations when moved to new location Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...

  • Page 49: Known Issues

    MTK-423 (Master) Request – dim Sub-master M1 & M2 buttons when ON button inactive Feature request in development MTK-424 (Effects) Request – 5.1 input metering Feature request in development This table was updated in December 2006. Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...

  • Page 50: Appendix B Specifications

    Full input routing capability on Studio 1 monitor, Studio monitor, Control Room monitor & Switched Meter. Full color LCD screen displaying 16-character source names for monitoring destinations Ring of Fire LEDs indicate level for monitoring destinations Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...
  • Page 51 Solid illumination or three different flash speeds Each programmable button can be set to one of 16 brightness levels Timer controls Two full color LCD screens that display record router information as well as user text Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...

  • Page 52: Meter Bridges

    Meter Bridge Dimensions Flexible resolution & size – 20” 1680x1050 flatscreen in widescreen landscape recommend Requires Windows XP PC running Logitek vScreen software Features The vScreen Meter Bridge provides the following features: Customizable meter displays showing up to 30 Fader Inputs, 4 Aux busses, 8 Sub-master busses;...

  • Page 53: Appendix C Pinouts

    GPI Out 22 GPI Out 22 GPI In 23 Ground GPI Out 23 GPI Out 23 GPI In 24 Ground GPI Out 24 GPI Out 24 GPI In 25 Ground GPI Out 25 GPI Out 25 Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...

  • Page 54: To Surface

    Appendix C Logitek Pinouts To Surface Connection from Artisan PSU to Surface is via two 25-pair cables. Generally, there is no need to make your own cables. However, the pinouts are shown for reference. Surface A Surface B Connection Connection...

  • Page 55: Logitek Artisan Reference Manual

    Logitek Spares Kit Appendix D Spares Kit A spares kit is available from Logitek Electronic Systems. This kit contains mechanical parts that may need to be replaced in the life of a console. Contents The Artisan spares kit contains the following: 1 x Talkback gain pot for MTX-MON module 2 x Large softkey module switch for MTK-MON, MLX-WSOFT &...

  • Page 56: Appendix E Additional Protocol Commands

    Channel On button lamp address The above Bus is used to address Artisan Color or Flash commands to the fader ON button. The lamp state is not addressed by this command; instead it is tied to the channel’s BUS0 state.
  • Page 57 Logitek Additional Protocol Commands The above busses are used to set a lock on Bus assignment buttons on the Artisan. If the bus is on, the respective assignment button for that channel will not operate on the Surface. These Busses could be set inside a Trigger to prevent an operator from changing assignments on certain faders.

  • Page 58: Artisan Feature Commands

    The following Feature Commands use the AE (Set Effects) command to change the function of certain Artisan features. TIP: The following commands can be sent to the Artisan using CommandBuilder’s ASM command. Some commands also have direct keyword support in CommandBuilder. See the CommandBuilder Reference Manual for more information.
  • Page 59 Appendix E Logitek Additional Protocol Commands Lamp Intensity Used to set the intensity of Artisan button lamps, without affecting lamp on/off state. (v1.x and later) Byte Description Notes <02> Start byte <06> Bytes to follow Command = Flag <B1> <d#>...
  • Page 60 <00> = Off <01> to <04> = Aux1 to Aux4 Bus <dt> The following example will set Fader 1 to send to Aux 2 via the bottom (B) Aux Send control: 02 04 AE 0B 34 02 Logitek Artisan Reference Manual...
  • Page 61 <01> to <06> = LCD screen number, from left to right This is used where it is necessary to clear all text & graphics from a Meter Bridge LCD screen. The following example will clear LCD #1 on an Artisan Wide Meter Bridge: 02 04 AE 53 32 01...
  • Page 62 <01> to <06> = LCD screen number, from left to right (default = 01) The following example will put the Artisan clock in its default position on LCD screen #1: 02 09 AE 53 41 0B 01 00 21 50 01...
  • Page 63 <00> to <0F> = Number of Devices on this port (1-15 decimal) <02> = Fader, Wide Softkey & Narrow Softkey modules require 2 Devices <02> = Meter Bridge on Artisan requires 2 Devices <08> = Meter Bridge on Mosaic requires 8 Devices <08>...
  • Page 64 Command Byte <55> = Defaults Data Byte = Set Defaults <01> = Set Defaults <01> The following example will set the Artisan features to default locations and clear feature locations from non-volatile memory: 02 05 AE 2C 41 55 01 TIP: After issuing this command, a power-cycle reset is required.

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