User Manuals: Midas PRO 1 Digital Audio Console

Manuals and User Guides for Midas PRO 1 Digital Audio Console. We have 3 Midas PRO 1 Digital Audio Console manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Quick Start Manual, Overview

Midas PRO 1 Owner's Manual (582 pages)

Live Audio System

Brand: Midas | Category: Stereo System | Size: 38 MB

Important Safety Instructions
3
Licences
5
Table of Contents
9
About this Manual
19
Introduction
19
PRO1 Host Software
21
Service and Support
21
Features
23
PRO1 Live Audio System
23
Applications
24
System Configurations
25
Signal Flow
28
MIX Matrix
29
Processing
29
Network
31
Surround Capabilities
31
Gui
32
Latency Management
32
Operating System
32
Resilience to Failure (Redundancy)
32
Integration of Third Party Hardware
33
About the PRO1 Control Centre
35
Overview of the PRO1 Control Centre
35
PRO1 Control Surface
36
Connections
38
External Interfaces
38
Keyboard
38
Getting Started
41
Initial Set-Up Procedure
43
Installation
43
Setting up the System
43
Unpacking the Equipment
43
Making up a Rack
45
Connecting up
46
Powering the PRO1 System
48
Switching the PRO1 Control Centre On/Off
49
Before You Start
53
Hints and Tips
53
Principles of Operation
53
Saving Your Work
53
About the PRO1 Controls
55
Working with the PRO1 Control Centre
55
About GUI Operation
56
GUI Screen Layout
56
Operating the GUI Screen Controls
58
Values Displayed on Touch (Control Knob/Fader)
58
Text Editing
60
Using the GUI Menu
60
An Introduction to PRO1 Navigation
61
Channel Fader Navigation
61
Navigation
61
About GUI Navigation
62
About the Patching Screen
63
Introduction
63
Patching
63
Terms Used in PRO1 Patching
63
Patching Tooltips
75
About the Patching Procedure
76
Configuring the Devices
76
Setting up the I/O Rack Device(S)
78
How to Patch
80
Basic Operation
85
Setting a MIC Amplifier's Input Gain
85
Setting the High and Low Pass Filters
86
Input Equalisation (E Zone)
87
Input Dynamics Processing (D Zone)
88
Output Processing
89
Using Vca/Population Groups
90
Setting up a MIX
92
Setting up the Effects Rack
95
Simple Routing to Master Stereo Outputs
96
Automation
97
Configuring the Inputs and Outputs
101
Using Copy and Paste
102
User Library (Presets)
103
Surround Panning
104
Saving Your Show Files to a USB Memory Stick
106
External AES50 Synchronisation
107
Security (Locking Mode)
107
Advanced Operation and Features
109
Changing the Linking Options
111
Stereo Linking
111
Pan Link Options
112
Panning
113
Stereo Panning
113
SIS™ (LCR) Mode
114
Surround Panning
116
Speaker Placement
117
Solo a
119
Soloing
119
Solo B
120
Solo Hierarchy
121
Solo in Place (SIP)
121
Solo Modes
121
Muting
123
Monitors (a and B)
125
Monitors and Communications
125
Solo System
128
Signal Generator
132
Talk Osc/Routing
133
Talk MIC
134
About the Graphic Eqs Screen
137
Graphic Equaliser (GEQ)
137
Overview of the Geqs
137
About the GEQ Window
139
GEQ Front Panel Features
140
Configuring the Number of Geqs (and Effects)
141
Copying Settings between Geqs
142
Internal Effects
143
Overview of the Internal Effects
143
About the Effect Window
144
Effect Programs
145
Working with the Effects
145
Delay Effect
146
Virtual DN780 Reverb Effect
147
Flanger Effect
149
Phaser Effect
150
Pitch Shifter Effect
152
SQ1 Dynamics Effect
153
3-Band Compressor Effect
158
Dynamic EQ
159
Ambience Reverb
162
Chamber Reverb
163
Hall Reverb
164
Plate Reverb
166
Vintage Room
167
Stereo Chorus
168
Dual Stereo Delay
169
Matrix Mixer
170
Control Groups
177
VCA and Population Groups
177
Auto-Mute (Mute) Groups
181
About the Control Group Screens
182
Configuring the Groups
184
Copy and Paste
185
Copying through Channels/Scenes
185
Assignable Controls
187
Operating the Channel Fader Assignments
188
Controlling a Rotary Control
189
Controlling an Internal Effect/Geq
191
Controlling a GEQ
193
About Automation
195
Scenes and Shows (Automation)
195
Automation Controls
196
Automation Screen
197
Using the Right-Click Menu
197
Scenes
198
Numbering and Navigation
199
Point Scenes
199
Safe Scene (Scene 0)
199
Scene Contents
199
Date and Time
200
Scene Cue List
200
Editing Scene Properties
202
Adding a New Scene
203
Copying and Deleting Scenes
203
Changing the Order of the Scenes
204
Overriding Store Scope
204
Using Patching in Automation
205
Using Zoom
205
Show Files
206
Rehearsals
207
Safes
208
About Scope
211
About the Recall Scope Screen
211
Scope (Automation)
211
Selecting Scope Parameter Sections
213
Saving Scope Parameters in a Scene
217
Using Store Scope
217
About Events
219
Events (Automation)
219
About the Edit Event Window
220
Programming Events
221
About the Crossfade Edit Event Window
225
Crossfades (Automation)
225
How a Crossfade Operates
228
Crossfade Groups
229
Global Events
231
Manually Controlling a Crossfade
232
About the Preset Manager Screen
233
User Libraries (Presets)
233
Managing User Libraries
235
Deleting Presets from a User Library
236
About the Files Screen
237
File Management
237
Using Multiple Digital Consoles
239
Using Other Devices with the PRO1
239
Using a USB Keyboard
240
Using an External Monitor
240
Using an External USB Mouse
240
Changing the Preferences
241
Configuring a Virtual Soundcheck
241
Setting the Meter Preferences
241
Checking the Build Information
242
Configuring Playback
242
Restoring the PRO1 Defaults
242
Using Patching in Automation
242
Selecting the Surround Mode
243
Setting the Time and Date
243
Setting the User Interface Preferences
243
Changing the Default Input/Output Names
244
On-Scene Store
244
VCA Unfolding
244
Adjusting PRO1 Illumination
245
Changing the Signal Processing Preferences
245
Remote Control Server
245
Selecting the Fan Speed
245
Selecting the Function of the Foot Switch(Es)
245
Configuring the Channels, Groups and Internal Units
246
Delay Compensation (Latency)
247
Insert Compensation
247
GEQ Compensation
248
GUI Delay Compensation Options
248
Monitor Mode (Align with Masters)
250
Zones
251
Masters to Matrix Tap-Off-Point
252
Typical Configurations
253
Connections
259
Rear Panel Connectors
259
Control Surface
264
Input Channel Routing
265
Input Channels
265
Input Channel Areas
266
Inputs on the GUI
267
Input Metering
269
Channel Configuration Controls
270
MIC Amp Input Gain (Preliminary Input Processing)
272
Dynamics (D Zone)
277
EQ (E Zone)
284
Insert
284
Mixes
287
Master Controls
289
Solo, Mute and Fader
291
Aux Returns
292
Output Channel Routing
293
Output Channels
293
Output Channel Areas on the Control Surface
294
Outputs on the GUI
295
Output Metering
299
Dynamics and EQ
300
Talk
300
Mute, Safes, Level and solo
306
Output Channel Configuration Controls
307
Masters
310
Mixes
310
GUI Menu
311
GUI Menu Flowchart
312
GUI Menu Options
313
Appendices
315
Appendix A Application Notes

317
- Spatial Imaging System (SIS™)
  317
- PRO1 Compressor Modes (Dynamic)
  317
- PRO1 Input Channel EQ Modes
  320
- PRO1 Output Channel EQ Modes
  321
Appendix B Functional Block Diagrams

323
- Mono Input Channel Signal Flow
  324
- Returns Signal Flow
  325
- Aux/Group Signal Flow
  326
- Master Signal Flow
  327
- Mono MIX Signal
  328
- Monitor Signal Flow
  329
- Comms Signal Flow
  330
- Dynamics Signal Flow
  331
Appendix C Technical Specification

333
- PRO1 General Statistics
  333
- PRO1 General Specifications
  334
- PRO1 Audio Performance Specifications
  335
- PRO1 System Inputs and Outputs
  339
- Inputs and Output Characteristics
  341
- Main Processing Functions
  342
Appendix D Troubleshooting

347
- No Audio
  347
- Diagnostics
  347
- Troubleshooting Automation
  350
Appendix E Updating the PRO1 Host Software

359
- About the PRO1 Updater
  359
- About the Updater Screen
  360
- Using the PRO1 Updater
  362
Appendix F Parameters Affected by Scope

367
- Introduction
  367
- Inputs
  369
- Returns (aux Returns)
  380
- Auxes (aux Sends)
  386
- Matrices
  393
- Masters
  399
- GEQ Rack
  406
- Effects Rack
  408
- Groups
  410
Appendix G Parameters Affected by Automate Patching

411
- Inputs
  411
- Auxes
  412
- Matrices
  412
- Masters
  413
- Effects
  413
- System Devices
  414
- Monitors
  414
Appendix H Parameters Protected by Safes

415
- Inputs
  416
- Auxes (aux Sends)
  426
- Returns (aux Returns)
  434
- Matrices
  439
- Masters
  447
- Groups
  455
Appendix I Parameters Affected by Copy and Paste

459
- Inputs
  460
- Aux
  466
- Return
  472
- Matrix
  475
- Master
  480
Appendix J Parameters Affected by Stereo Linking

485
- Input Channels
  486
- Aux Returns
  498
- Aux Sends
  506
- Matrix
  516
- Masters
  524
Appendix K Parameters Copied through Scenes

535
- Inputs (Input Channels)
  537
- Aux Returns (Return Channels)
  545
- Aux Sends (aux Channels)
  551
- Matrix (Matrix Channels)
  557
- Geqs
  562
- Effects
  562
- Vca/Population (Groups)
  563
- Masters (Master Channels)
  563
- Misc (Miscellaneous)
  568
Appendix L Service Information

569
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
  569
- Routine Maintenance
  569
- Cleaning the Control Centre
  569
- Cleaning the GUI Screen
  570
- Equipment Disposal
  570
- Glossary
  571
- Other Important Information
  578
- Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information
  579

Midas PRO 1 Quick Start Manual (44 pages)

Live Audio System

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Midas PRO 1 Overview (12 pages)

Pro 1 Live Audio System

Brand: Midas | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 1 MB

Display Screen
7
Detail Panel Area
7
Input Gains
7
Equalisation
7
Dynamics Processing
7
Navigating the Channels
9
Navigation Mode
9
Automation
9
Assignable Controls
10
Surround Sound
10
Fx
10
Remote Control
10
Offline Editor
10
Architect’s and Engineer’s Specification
11
PRO1 Configuration
12
Additional I/O Unit Options
12
PRO1 Control Centre Weight and Dimensions
12
Accessories
12

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Table of Contents

Appendix A Application Notes

Appendix B Functional Block Diagrams

Appendix C Technical Specification

Appendix D Troubleshooting

Appendix E Updating the PRO1 Host Software

Appendix F Parameters Affected by Scope

Appendix G Parameters Affected by Automate Patching

Appendix H Parameters Protected by Safes

Appendix I Parameters Affected by Copy and Paste

Appendix J Parameters Affected by Stereo Linking

Appendix K Parameters Copied through Scenes

Appendix L Service Information

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