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Calrec Apollo Operator's Manual (214 pages)
Digital Broadcast Production Console
Brand:
Calrec
| Category:
Music Mixer
| Size: 17 MB
Table of Contents
Layers
1
Table of Contents
3
Information
7
Important Information
8
Health and Safety
9
Technical Support
10
Introduction
11
Introduction
12
Bluefin2
12
Hydra2
12
Commitment
12
Concord Processors
12
Control Surface
12
Signal Processing
12
I/O
12
Resilience
12
Power
12
Apollo Sample Rate Comparison
13
Changes to Screen Locations in the Main Application from V6.0
14
96Khz Overview for Apollo
15
Control Overview
17
Configuration PC Overview
18
Peripherals
18
Windows Login
18
Main Application
18
USB Port
18
Installing 3Rd Party Software
18
Power and Reset
18
Online Documentation
18
Touch Overview
19
Touch/Tap
19
Multiple Touches (Hold and Touch)
19
Swipe
19
Surface Control Overview
20
Rotary Controls
20
Buttons
20
Control Cell
20
Button Cell
20
Strip
20
Rows
20
TFT Touchscreen
20
Surface Panel Overview
22
Fader Panel
22
Wild Assign Panel
25
TFT Panel
28
Monitor Panel
29
Joystick Panel
30
Broadcast Facilities Panel
31
Dual Fader Panel
32
Custom Metering Panel
34
Panel Modes
35
Apply Mode to All Panels
35
Mode Lock
35
User Layout
35
Setting Up/Recalling the User Layout
35
Assignable Modes
35
Assigning Paths
37
Assigning a Path
37
Current Assign and Fader Touch Indication Shown on Meters
37
User Splits
38
Identifying User Split Locations
38
Creating / Removing User Splits
38
Layers
39
A/B Paths
39
Using Layers
39
Layer Locking
39
Layer Split
39
Turning off the B Layer
39
Control Panel Modes
41
Processing
42
Send-Route
43
Output Mode
44
Monitor Mode
45
Wilds Mode
46
Setting up Wilds Mode
46
Selecting Wilds
46
Memorising Wilds
46
Assigning and Clearing
47
Wildable Controls
47
Alternate Fader Wilds
47
Setting up Fader Wilds
48
Memory Isolation
48
Wilds Pages
48
Wildable Controls
49
Strips Mode
50
Accessing Strips Mode
50
Apply to All Strips
50
Routing Display
50
A/B Path Indicator
51
Changing Strips Types
51
Getting Signals into Apollo
53
I/O Boxes & Hydra Patchbays Sample Rate Selection in H2O
54
Consoles at 96Khz
54
I/O and Hydra2 Patchbays at 96Khz
54
Input Source Organisation
55
Filtering the Hydra2 Network
55
Boxes at Different Sample Rates
55
Input Ports
55
Hydra2 Patchbays at Different Sample Rates
55
Port Labels
55
Port Lists
56
Creating Lists
56
Copying and Moving Ports to Lists
56
Removing Ports from Lists
56
Renaming Lists
56
Removing Lists
56
Sets
56
Adding Ports to Sets
57
Allocating Signal Paths to Faders
58
Assigning Channels to Faders
58
Assigning Buses to Faders
58
Assigning Auxs and Tracks to Faders in the Tools Menu
59
Inserting Blank Faders
59
Removing a Path from a Fader
59
Layer Locking Faders
59
Cloning Paths
59
Moving / Swapping Paths
60
Copying Path Settings
60
Warnings and Conflicts
60
Fader Setup Screen
61
Memories from Larger Consoles
61
Assigning Auxs and Tracks to Faders in the Fader Setup Screen
61
Remote Production Option
61
Input Types and Patching
62
Ports at Different Sample Rates
62
Searching Input Sources
62
Searching Destinations
62
Channel Input / Fader Views
62
Channel Input 2
62
Patching Input Sources to Faders
63
Patching at Different Sample Rates
63
Bulk Patching and Source Views
63
Protection against Removing Multiple Destinations
63
MIC Open Field
63
Additional Port Info - Desc & Diag
63
Over-Patching, Removing & Moving
64
Offline Patching
64
Sources Used in Multiple Locations
64
Returning Outputs to Input Channels
64
Hydra2 Patchbays
64
Hpb's at Different Sample Rates
64
Alias Patching
64
Patching Inputs Directly to Outputs
64
Patching Shortcuts
65
Custom Fader Labels
66
Ability to Receive External Source Labels Via SW
66
Source Label Hierarchy
66
Input Controls
67
Inputs 1 and 2
67
MIC/Line Gain
67
6Db Coarse Gain
67
Input Trim
68
Linking Input Trims
68
Tone
68
Input Delay
68
Polarity Inversion
69
Input Balance
69
L>B and R>B
69
M-S
69
Src
69
Signal Flow
69
Replay
70
Adding Paths to the Replay Set
70
Activating Replay
70
Input Port Protection
71
Controlling a Protected Input Port
71
Loading Shows/Memory/Alias Files
71
Dolby E Decoding
73
Passing Signals through Decoders
73
Important - Sample Rate Conversion
74
Important - Synchronisation
74
Metadata
74
Passing Encoded Dolby E
74
Alias Files
75
Editing Alias Files
75
Aliases at Different Sample Rates
75
Alias Groups
76
Alias MIC Bus
76
Enabling an Alias File
76
Alias Patching
76
Tone / Oscillator Controls
77
Oscillator Parameters
77
Tone Idents
78
External Tone
78
Tone Clear
78
Tone Patchable to Output Ports
79
Tone Troubleshooting & Faqs
79
Hydra2 Patchbays
80
Hpbs and Different Sample Rates
80
Port Sharing
81
Unpatching
81
Processing Audio
83
Channel Signal Flow
84
EQ and Filters
85
Dynamics 1
87
Processing Order
88
Dynamics Metering
88
Sidechain EQ
88
About Dynamics Sidechain & EQ
88
Dynamics Links
88
Dynamics 2
90
Dynamics 2 Controls
90
Automixer
91
Assigning Control
91
Gain Reduction Metering
91
Adjustment Controls
91
Delay
93
Assignable Delay at Different Sample Rates
93
Individual Assignable Delay
93
Delay Settings
94
Stereo Width
95
Stereo/Surround Spill
96
Accessing the Spill Faders
96
Spill Faders
96
Current Spill Panel Assignment
96
Nudge
97
Changing the User Section
97
Assigning Paths on the Spill Panel
97
Main Paths on Monitor/Joystick Panel
97
Processing Independence
98
EQ Independence
98
Dynamics Independence
99
Independence Status Indicators
100
Inserts
101
Patching Insert Resources to Ports
101
Inserts at Different Sample Rates
101
Connecting Insert Resources to Paths
102
Naming Insert Resources
102
Insert Resource Lists
102
Creating Lists
102
Copying/Moving Insert Resources to Lists
103
Removing Insert Resources from Lists
103
Renaming Lists
103
Removing Lists
103
Insert Order and Sets
103
Insert on / off Control
103
VCA Groups
104
Creating and Dissolving VCA Groups
104
Group Hierarchy
104
Fader Status Indicators
104
VCA Group Interrogation
105
Masters and Slaves on the same Fader
105
Fader Level Indicator
105
Nulling Indicators
105
Preserving Balance of Slaves at Low Levels
105
5.1 Surround Channels
105
VCA Group Protection
105
VCA Slaves Move with VCA Masters
105
Autofaders
106
Assigning Gpi's to Autofaders
107
Assigning Autofaders to Faders
107
Autofader Levels
108
Autofader Parameter Settings
108
Global Autofader Bypass
108
Default Fader Interaction Mode
109
Routing Audio
111
Buses Overview
112
Setting Bus Widths
112
Admin Protection for Bus Widths
112
Buses at Different Sample Rates
112
Ltrt / Loro Downmixes
113
Pre-Fader Aux Send Cut Options
113
Making a Route
114
Using Assign Mode
114
Accessing Detailed Send Controls
114
Paging through Buses
114
Using Strips or Wilds Mode
115
Panning
116
Multiple Pan Positions Per Path
116
Controls
116
Joystick Panning
117
Accessing the Joystick Controls
117
Making the Joystick Controls Active
117
Disengaging the Joystick
117
Pan Display
117
Pan Control Menu
118
Freezing Axes
118
Contribution Mode
119
Accessing Bus Contribution
119
Partial Routing Indication
120
Aux Sends on Faders
121
Access AFL in Contribution Mode
121
Default Send Positions
122
Leaving Contribution Mode
122
Splitting Track Sends
123
Removing Sends
123
Partial Sends
123
Downmixes
124
Bypassing the Downmix Faders
124
Pre-Fader Downmixes
124
Setting Downmix Defaults
124
Selecting the Required Downmix Default
126
Applying Default Levels to Downmix Faders
126
Lo/Ro & Lt/Rt Downmix Encoding
127
Selecting Lt/Rt or Lo/Ro
127
Passing Signals out of Apollo
129
Output Types and Patching
130
Ports at Different Sample Rates
130
Patching
130
Patching at Different Sample Rates
130
Patching Shortcuts
130
Hpb's at Different Sample Rates
130
Locking Output Port Patching
130
Output Port Protection
131
Patching to Protected Outputs
131
Output Control
132
Accessing Further Controls
132
Outputs on Faders
133
Bus Output Delay
133
Output Patching Shortcut
133
Assignable Delay at Different Sample Rates
133
Main Paths on Spill/Monitor and Spill/Joystick Panels
134
Tone to Mains
134
Direct Outputs
135
Direct Outputs at Different Sample Rates
135
Assign Direct Outputs from the Surface
135
Assign Direct Outputs from the PC
135
Direct Output Patching Shortcut
136
Direct Output Controls
136
Monitor Mode
138
Pre-Selectors (Favourites)
139
Loudspeaker Cut Buttons
140
Monitoring for Multiple Users
140
Control Room Monitor Controls
140
Access Bus AFL, PFL and OPL
142
Access AFL in Contribution Mode
142
Move PFL Within Signal Chain
143
Patch AFL/PFL to External Monitors
143
Send PFL to the Small LS
143
Send PFL to the Main Monitors
143
AFL and PFL with Multiple Users
143
Patch AFL, PFL and APFL Buses
144
Patch Miscellaneous Monitor Outputs
146
Monitoring Controls
148
Communications
153
Live Talkback Routing
154
Talkback Groups
154
Talkback & Reverse Talkback Levels
154
Microphone Settings
155
Monitoring Reverse Talkback Signals
155
Inhibiting Talkback
155
Sending Signals to the MIX Minus Bus
156
MIX Minus
156
Assigning a Direct Output
157
Monitoring a MIX Minus Signal
157
Metering
159
Meter Grid Configuration
160
TFT Meters
160
Meter Assignment
161
Meter Labels and Colours
161
Dynamics Meters
162
Peak Sample Meters
162
Peak Overload Indicators
162
A/B Path Meters
162
Meter Layout Presets
162
Fader and Dynamics Meter Settings
164
Fader Meters
164
Dynamics Meters
164
External Meter Outputs
165
Loudness Meters
166
Loudness Metering at Different Sample Rates
166
Loudness Metering Modes
166
Controlling Loudness Meters
167
Shows, Memories and Presets
169
Overview
170
Using Shows and Memories
172
Creating a New Show
172
Creating Shows at Different Sample Rates
173
Opening an Existing Show
173
Opening Shows at Different Sample Rates
173
Saving / Duplicating Shows
173
Creating and Editing Default Shows
173
Backing up Shows and Memories
174
Backup Shows at Different Sample Rates
174
Renaming Shows
174
Deleting Shows
174
Changes to Format of Show Data and Backups
174
Saving User Memories
175
Loading User Memories
175
Backing up and Deleting Memories
175
Ordering the Memory List
175
Memory Load / Save Without the PC
175
Transferring Shows/Memories between Consoles
175
Memory Sequencing
176
Remote Control
176
Memory Isolation
177
Basic Path Isolation
177
Setting the Scope of Memory Isolation
177
Applying Isolation Scope to Multiple Paths
179
Elements Available for Isolation
179
Output Port Isolation
180
Improvements to Memory Isolate System
180
Presets
181
Creating a Preset
181
Loading a Preset
181
Editing a Preset
181
Backing up Presets
182
Restoring Presets
182
Pooled Resources
182
Console Facilities
183
On Air and Rehearse Modes
184
On Air
184
Rehearse
184
Neither Mode Selected
184
System Reset
185
Fail Warning Indicator
185
Reset Buttons
185
Technician Mode
186
Supervisors, Technicians and Users
186
Accessing Technician Mode
186
Managing Technician/Supervisor Accounts
186
Exiting Technician Mode
186
Synchronisation Sources
187
Synchronisation at Different Sample Rates
187
External Interfacing
189
Gpio
190
Assigning Gpis
190
GPI Functions
190
Mon-Spill Panel Customer Switches
190
Assigning Gpos
191
Common Console Functions
191
GPO Signal Type
191
Test GPO
191
EMBER+ Virtual GPIO
192
Remote Control
193
Ember
193
Cscp
193
CSCP Per Fader
193
External Monitor / Meter Inputs
194
Configuring External Inputs
194
Monitoring / Metering Externals
194
MIC Open Systems
195
Assigning Inputs to MIC Open Systems
195
Assigning Aliases to MIC Open Systems
196
Assigning MIC Open Systems to Gpos
196
Assigning to CUT/DIM Loud Speakers
196
MIC Open Systems and Multi-Leg Paths
196
Automation Option
197
Spill Automation
197
Editing Suite
197
Redundancy
197
External Machine Control
197
Automatable Controls List
197
Remote Production RP1 Option
198
Function Table for Parameter Control of Remote Paths
198
System Status
199
System Status Notifications
200
Message Types
200
Status Messages at Different Sample Rates
200
Clearing Messages
200
Surface Indication
200
External Indication
200
Source Offline Indication on a Path
201
Intermittent Cable Failures
201
Glossary of Terminology
203
Features by Software Version
209
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Calrec Apollo Installation & Technical Manual (124 pages)
Brand:
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| Category:
Music Mixer
| Size: 13 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Information
5
Important Information
6
Health and Safety
7
Technical Support
8
ControlSurface
9
Surface Dimensions and Assembly
10
Desk-Top Mounting
10
Floor Stand Options
10
Surface Sizes
12
Rear Connection Interface and Covers
14
Access to Surface Connections
14
Access to Internal Surface Components
15
Floor Stand Leg Assembly
16
Surface Components
19
POE (Power over Ethernet) Switch
19
POE Reset Connections
21
Surface Switches
22
Surface Power - AC
23
Surface Power - DC
24
Control Surface Cat5 Cable Coding
25
System PC
26
PC Power and Reset
26
System Network Data Connection
26
LAN Connection
27
Keyboard and Mouse
27
Touchscreen Monitor
27
Accessible PC USB Port
27
Operating System
27
3 Rd Party Software
27
Antivirus Protection
27
Serial Port
27
Backup PC
28
ProcessingCore
29
Core Dimensions and Mounting
30
Airflow
30
Acoustic Noise
30
Support
30
Connections
30
Card Types and Layout
31
Card Layout
31
Reset, Sync Interface & Fan Status
31
Installing / Removing Cards
32
Standard Status Leds
32
Master Control Processor
33
Dsp
33
Router / Expander
34
Power Supply
34
ConnectionInformation
35
SFP - Overview
36
SFP Slot Orientation
36
SFP Latching and Extraction
36
SFP Slot Covers
37
Loose SFP Storage
37
Power Budgets & Heat Management
37
Here Is a Simple 5 Point Guide to this
37
Copper SFP Connectivity
38
Shielded Cables and Connectors
38
Maximum Cable Length
38
Cable Routing Considerations
38
Termination - Strain Relief
38
Termination - Pin-Out
39
Testing / Certification
39
Temporary / Reusable Cables
39
Fibre SFP Connectivity
40
Singlemode Vs Multimode
40
Identification
40
Connectors / Terminations
40
SFP / Fibre Specifications
40
Testing / Certification
41
Areas of Loss
41
Fibre Handling Practise
41
Ruggedised Fibre
41
Cleaning and Preventative Maintenance
41
Fibre - General Rules
41
Warning
41
Cleaning Fibre Optic Cables and Connectors
42
Cleaning Procedure
42
Additional Notes
42
Cleaning Optical Transceivers
42
Synchronisation
43
Sync Source Selection
43
Synchronisation at Different Sample Rates
43
Surface to Core Connection
44
Control Surface Sidecar Connection
45
Extended Control Surface Connections
46
Audio I/O Connections
47
Audio Formats
47
Power
47
ID Configuration
47
Fixed Format I/O Box ID's
47
Address
47
Modular I/O Box ID Setting
47
Extended ID Addressing
48
Modular I/O Card Slots
48
Hydra2 Connection
48
GPIO Connections
50
GP Inputs
50
GP Outputs
50
Dry Closure Only Outputs
50
Connecting to Other Consoles/Routers
54
Surface Rear Connector Pin-Outs
55
Moving Coil Meters
55
RTW Meters
56
DK Meters
57
Headphone Sockets
58
Loudspeaker Panels
58
ExternalControl
59
SW-P-08 Remote Control
60
Connection
60
Configuration
60
Ember Remote Control
61
Connection
61
Calrec Serial Control Protocol
62
CSCP Versions
62
Faders Controlled by CSCP
62
Controls Available Via CSCP
62
Connection
62
Secondary Connections
63
Multiple Consoles
63
Connecting Via Corporate LAN
63
Configuration
63
User & Boot up Enable / Disable
63
System Status over SNMP
64
Connecting to the SNMP Server
64
Configuring the SNMP Agent
64
Scope of System Status over SNMP
64
Wireless Router Configuration - Assist
65
Console Configuration
65
Wireless Router Configuration
66
DHCP Configuration
66
Other Configuration Parameters
66
Security Considerations
67
Assist Application Configuration
67
RS232/422 Conversion
68
Perle IOLAN Configuration
69
Telnet IP Configuration
69
Main Configuration - Web Manager
69
SetupAndConfiguration
73
Overview and GUI Access
74
Creating a Clean Starting Point
75
Screensaver Timeout - 'Dark Mode
76
Sync Setup
77
Main Application Sync
77
H20 Sync
77
I/O Boxes & Hydra Patchbays Sample Rate Selection in H2O
78
Consoles at 96Khz
78
I/O and Hydra2 Patchbays at 96Khz
78
I/O Configuration
79
Filtering the Hydra2 Network
79
Boxes at Different Sample Rates
79
Input Ports
79
Hydra2 Patchbays at Different Sample Rates
79
Port Labels
79
Assigning Paths to Faders
80
Assignable Faders
80
Assigning Paths
80
Using Tone
81
Monitoring Output Setup
82
Speaker Configuration
82
Metering Setup
83
Calrec TFT Meters
83
Moving Coil and Third Party Meters
83
LoudnessMeters
83
Loudness Metering at Different Sample Rates
83
Monitor / Meter Source Selection
84
Input & Output Port Patching
86
Ports at Different Sample Rates
86
Talkback and External Tone
87
Assigning GPIO
88
User Control Logging Setup
89
Path Controls Logged
90
User Logs
92
PanelOptions
93
Fader Panel - IC5701
94
Connections
94
Dual Fader Panel - IC5717
95
Connections
95
Assignable Control Panel - CA5700
96
Connections
96
Monitor Panel - IM5705
97
Connections
97
Joystick Panel - IW5718
98
Connections
98
TFT Meter Panel - MD5702
99
Connections
99
RTW TM7 Meter - MU5993
100
Connections
100
RTW TM9 Meter - MU6194
101
Dk Msd600
102
Meter - MU5799
102
Connections
102
Loudspeaker Panel - LS5930
103
Connections
103
Loudspeaker Panel - LS5957
105
Loudspeaker Panel - LS6053
106
Additional Level Control Connection
106
Facilities Panel RT5707
107
Resets
107
Talkback MIC
107
USB Port
107
Facilities Buttons / Indicators
107
Connections
107
MovingCoilMeters
109
Stereo Moving Coil Meters
110
Connections
110
DIP Switch Configuration
110
Level
110
Twin Stereo Moving Coil Meter
111
Connections
111
DIP Switch Configuration
111
Level
111
L/R or M/S
111
Twin VU Moving Coil Meter - MV5943
112
Connections
112
DIP Switch Configuration
112
Quad VU Moving Coil Meter - MV5889
113
Connections
113
DIP Switch Configuration
113
6 Way VU Moving Coil Meter - MV5916
114
Connections
114
DIP Switch Configuration
114
Specifications
115
General Specifications - Apollo
116
Power / Environmental Specification
117
Audio Performance Specification
121
Calrec Apollo Installation Manual (68 pages)
Digital Broadcast Production Console
Brand:
Calrec
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 9 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Information
5
Important Information
6
Health and Safety
7
Technical Support
8
Surface and Rack
9
Surface Dimensions and Assembly
10
Floor Stand Leg Assembly
13
Rack Dimensions and Mounting
16
Internal Surface Components
17
Configuration PC
25
Rack
28
Synchronization
32
Hydra2 IO
33
Hydra2 Unit Overview
34
Network Configuration
37
Gpio
41
Dolby Unit Control
44
Console Functions
45
OLED Lifespan
46
Monitor Setup
47
Metering
48
Talkback Connections
49
Headphone Connections
50
Connection Information
53
Connection Types
54
Category 5E and 6 Cables
55
Fiber Optic Interfaces
56
Cleaning Fiber Optic Interfaces
58
LAN and Internet Connections
60
Specifications
63
Operational Specification
64
Audio Performance Specification
66
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