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Dan Dugan Sound Design
Models E-1 and E-1A
Automatic Mixing Controllers

User Guide

Release Date: August 2013
Version: 3.2
Author: Rob Wenig

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Dan Dugan Sound Design Models E-1 and E-1A Automatic Mixing Controllers User Guide Release Date: August 2013 Version: 3.2 Author: Rob Wenig...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions and Warnings The Model E-1A’s circuitry is made in the USA and meets applicable national safety stan- dards. Standards Compliance The third-party power supply provided with this product has been certified to comply with UL. Safety Instructions Read these instructions.

  • Page 3: Warranty Statement

    12 months from the date of in- voice. During the warranty period, Dan Dugan Sound Design will cover the cost of all parts and labor to remedy the defect, or replace products which prove to be defective.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ..................... 7 Theory of Operation ................... 7 Remote Control and Software ............... 9 Model E-1 vs. E-1A ..................9 Chapter 2: Quickstart ....................11 Connections ....................11 Analog I/O ....................
  • Page 6 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Chapter 4: Dugan Control Panel ............... 29 The Top Pane ..................... 30 Setting Controls and Naming Units/Channels ......31 Setting Controls ................... 31 Naming Units and Channels ............... 31 Channel Pane .................... 32 Level Indicator..................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    This multi- channel audio signal processor patches into the channel insert points of a mixing console. The Model E-1 detects which mics are being used, and makes fast, transpar- ent crossfades. This eliminates late upcuts, reduces system noise and feedback, and lets the engineer focus on balance and sound quality.
  • Page 8 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide When one person talks at a time, the Dugan Speech System rapidly fades that mic’s gain up and the others down. When the speaker pauses, that mic fades down and the others up, so the gain of all mics sums to equal that of one mic at full gain. When the next person talks, the system fades that mic’s gain up and the others down.

  • Page 9: Remote Control And Software

    Subscribe to the duganusers Yahoo group to be notified when updates are available. Model E-1 vs. E-1A For serial numbers 417 and above, the Model E-1 is now called Model E-1A. Model E-1s can use the latest software as described in this manual. However, only the Model E-1A provides the following additional features: •...
  • Page 10 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Quickstart

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Chapter 2: Quickstart This section provides step-by-step instructions to help you get started quickly. It in- cludes information to connect and install the Model E-1A, make initial settings, and link units. Connections 1. Connect the provided power supply to the Model E-1A.

  • Page 12: Digital I/O

    If all mute buttons blink, there is no digital input signal. NOTE: The Model E-1A (not the Model E-1) can use the LINK IN and LINK OUT connectors for eight additional automatic mixing channels. NOTE: Due to the Model E-1A’s compact size and close spacing of the ADAT connectors, some large cables may not fit.

  • Page 13: Linking Multiple Dugans

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Quickstart To execute a power-up Reset command, hold the channel 1 button down dur- bypass ing power-up. This sets all parameters to factory default settings and clears label text. We recommend executing a Reset command (just like “zeroing out” a console) before starting a new installation.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Operation 1. Raise your console preamp gains until the Model E-1A’s green level LEDs stay illu- minated when the room is quiet. The level LED illuminates green when the input level is within the acceptable range for automatic mixing and flashes red to indicate clipping.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Installation And Configuration

    Figure 3-1 Model E-1A placed conveniently Rack Mounting The Models E-1 and E-1A are each half-rack in width. They can be rack mounted as a single unit or as a pair side-by-side. Each unit ships with one long and one short rack ear and one joining plate.

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Power Supply Units shipped to the USA include a 12 V, 1.5 A, 120 VAC power supply. Contact the factory if you require a different power supply. In an emergency, the Model E-1A can accept power supplies within the following ranges: •...
  • Page 17 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Installation and Configuration Insert 1. Check the insert jack wiring on your mixing board. If they are 1/4-in TRS jacks (wired tip = send, ring = return), use TRS-TRS insert ca- bles to connect the Model E-1A. Other configurations require special cables. The Model E-1A is wired as follows: tip = input, ring = output.
  • Page 18 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide The Model E-1A has two digital operating modes: • 8 ch: Eight automxing channels, linking possible • 16 ch: Sixteen automixing channels, no linking The LINK IN and LINK OUT connectors are reassigned as audio I/O for channels 9–16.

  • Page 19: Signal Levels

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Installation and Configuration Signal Levels Analog The Model E-1A requires line level signals in the range -20 to +4 dBm; 0 dBm is optimal. LEDs light green for normal operation and red for overload.

  • Page 20: Configuration

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide 3. Use ADAT (Toslink) cables to link units in a ring network (see below). Note that all LINK IN and OUT connectors are used to create the ring. NOTE: Due to the Model E-1A’s compact size and close spacing of the ADAT connectors, some large cables may not fit.
  • Page 21 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Installation and Configuration Network Reset Hold down the channel 1 button to set these parameters to their default values: mute Model E-1 Model E-1A IP Address 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.xx* Netmask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.254...

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Computer

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Connecting to a Computer Two Java applets are provided with the Model E-1A: • The Dugan Control Panel offers expanded operational capabilities. • The Dugan Utility helps you connect to a network and update the firmware.
  • Page 23 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Installation and Configuration Establishing Network Connections We recommend completing your network connection with a computer before using the iPad iPad app. 1. Launch Dugan-Utility-yyyymmdd.jar. Figure 3-7 Dugan Utility 2. Wait a minute and if the list pane is blank, click Refresh List.
  • Page 24 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide 5. Hold down the channel 1 mute button during the entire power up sequence. Power up is finished when all LEDs stop flashing. This resets all network parameters to their factory default values.
  • Page 25 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Installation and Configuration Manually Add Unit If the Dugan unit does not appear in the Dugan Utility list pane, you can manually add the unit: 1. Power down the Model E-1A. 2. Hold down Channel 1’s mute button and power up the unit.
  • Page 26 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Software Configuration for a Specific IP Address This section explains to users with IT expertise how to set a specific IP address for any Dugan unit on the network. 1. Launch Dugan-Utility-vxx.jar. Figure 3-8 Dugan Utility 2.
  • Page 27 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Installation and Configuration Connecting when Windows Firewall is On The Windows Firewall blocks access to port 9776 that is used by the Dugan software. If you must leave the Windows Firewall on, you can operate the Dugan Control Panel in a browser window with one connected unit per tab.
  • Page 28 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Dugan Control Panel

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Chapter 4: Dugan Control Panel The Dugan Control Panel has both Java and iPad versions. This chapter discusses the Java version and notes the iPad app’s few differences. The Dugan Control Panel provides additional controls not available from the hard- ware front panel: •...

  • Page 30: The Top Pane

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Launch the Dugan-Control-Panel-vxxx.jar. If this file is not available and you have an Internet connection, you can obtain the latest version from: http://www.dandugan.com/downloads - OR - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/duganusers/files/ If you do not have an Internet connection, you can use the version of the Dugan Control Panel stored inside the unit’s firmware.

  • Page 31: Setting Controls And Naming Units/Channels

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Dugan Control Panel Setting Controls and Naming Units/Channels Setting Controls Controls can be adjusted five ways: • Enter a dB value in the numeric field. • Drag in the numeric field (not on iPad).

  • Page 32: Channel Pane

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Channel Pane The Channel Pane contains the controls and indicators for each channel. Channels are always in one of three modes: , or . The active channel mode illu- auto mute minates. All transitions are made with a smooth, rapid fade. Select a channel mode by pressing the individual mode buttons or the Master button.

  • Page 33: Bypass

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Dugan Control Panel Bypass When is active, the signal passes through without automixing. That channel bypass appears inactive, with all lights extinguished. bypass Figure 4-4 button lit Since all analog I/O is bypassed when the power is off, it is not necessary to unpatch the Model E-1A when not in use.

  • Page 34: Preset

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide mode there is no automixing, and the signal passes through at unity gain. Even though modes perform similar functions, we recommend using bypass during live mixing to prevent clicks. Auto This is the normal Dugan automixing mode.

  • Page 35: Channel Groups

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Dugan Control Panel Channel Groups Each channel can be assigned to one group: a, b, or c. Each group functions as a sep- arate, independent automatic mixer that can span multiple linked Dugans.

  • Page 36: Meters

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Meters The meters have three display modes. Meter Displays Meter Color auto mix gain action of the Dugan Speech System green input input level yellow output output level blue Table 4-1 Meter modes The default meter display is .
  • Page 37 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Dugan Control Panel It is important to understand that the Speech System works by detecting the ratios of weight the levels between channels, not their absolute levels. The control is not a gate...
  • Page 38 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Figure 4-10 shows eight- and four-mic systems with appropriate displays auto mix gain when no one is talking. Figure 4-10 Multiple mic ambience: auto mix gain hovers around -9 dB for eight mics, -6 dB for four mics...

  • Page 39: Master Pane

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Dugan Control Panel Master Pane The content of the Master Pane changes to reflect the Dugan device selected. This section documents the Model E-1A’s controls and indicators. The selected unit’s firmware and Control Panel (Java or iPad) versions are shown be- low the Dugan logo.

  • Page 40: Controls

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Controls The Master controls, located on the far right, include reset, system, meters, OVERRIDE , and . A set of buttons appears for each active group. PRESET MUTE Reset Press the button to restore the unit to its default settings.
  • Page 41 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Dugan Control Panel Override Activating the Master button has the following effect on individual channels: OVERRIDE • Channel override button active: puts the channel in man mode with full gain (no automixing); - OR - •...
  • Page 42 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5: Standalone Hardware Operation

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Chapter 5: Standalone Hardware Operation The Dugan Control Panel software provides the complete complement of controls for the Model E-1A. However, if for any reason you cannot or do not wish to connect the Dugan Control Panel, you can operate the hardware as a standalone device.
  • Page 44 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide 4. Set the console faders to your normal operating positions. 5. Balance the preamp gain controls so the fluctuating ambient noise registers equal- ly on the Model E-1A’s meters. Note that raising the preamp gain of one channel causes its gain to rise and the others to fall;...

  • Page 45: Muting Channels On A Pre-Fader Insert

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Standalone Hardware Operation Muting Channels on a Pre-fader Insert The Dugan Speech System works best if inserted post-fader. If your console has only pre-fader inserts, this section describes how to properly mute channels and pre-listen to muted channels.

  • Page 46: Pre-Listening To Muted Channels Using A Post-Fader Insert

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Pre-listening to Muted Channels Using a Post-fader Insert If signal through the Dugan is required to pre-listen to a mic, pull the fader down and put that Dugan channel in mode. When your mic check is done, switch the bypass channel out of bypass and raise the fader so you will be ready to up-cut automatically.

  • Page 47: Chapter 6: Updates

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Chapter 6: Updates Updates for the Model E-1/E-1A can be downloaded. To update the firmware in your Dugan unit, iPad users must connect a computer and run iPad the Dugan Utility. To update the Dugan Control Panel for iPad, connect to the Apple App Store.
  • Page 48 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Figure 6-1 Dugan Utility If you do not see the Dugan unit(s) on your network in the list, see Establishing Network Connections on page 17. 5. Select the unit to update from the list.

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Specifications

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Appendix A: Specifications  Analog Audio unbalanced, 6 k -22 to +4 dBu nominal level, +21 dBu maximum Inputs (8 Ch) quiet room sound level: higher than -50 dBu in +4 mode, -62 dBu in -10 mode Analog Audio unbalanced, 100-...
  • Page 50 Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide...

  • Page 51: Appendix B: Connector Pinouts

    Dugan Models E-1 and E-1A User Guide Appendix B: Connector Pinouts Table 2-1 Analog I/O jacks Part Signal Input Ring Output Sleeve Ground Table 2-2 10 BASE T (Ethernet, TCP/IP) Signal...

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