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Midas PRO2 Owner's Manual (582 pages)

Midas PRO2 Live Audio System Owner’s Manual

Brand: Midas | Category: Stereo System | Size: 29 MB

Limitation of Liability
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Licences

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- Table of Contents
  9
Chapter 1: Introduction

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- About this Manual
  19
- PRO2 Host Software Version
  21
- Service and Support
  21
Chapter 2: PRO2 Live Audio System

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- Features
  23
- Applications
  24
- System Components (Standard Supply)
  25
- Offline Editor
  25
- System Configurations
  26
- Signal Flow
  29
- MIX Matrix
  30
- Processing
  30
- Surround Capabilities
  32
- Network
  32
- Resilience to Failure (Redundancy)
  33
- Latency Management
  33
- Operating System
  33
- Gui
  33
- Integration of Third Party Hardware
  33
Chapter 3: About the PRO2 Control Centre

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- Overview of the PRO2 Control Centre
  35
- PRO2 Control Surface
  36
- Connections
  38
- Keyboard
  38
- External Interfaces
  38
Getting Started

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Chapter 4: Setting up the System

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- Initial Set-Up Procedure
  43
- Unpacking the Equipment
  43
- Installation
  43
- Optional Equipment
  44
- Making up a Rack
  45
- Connecting up
  46
- Other Connections
  47
- Powering the PRO2 System
  48
- Switching the PRO2 Control Centre On/Off
  49
Basic Operation

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Chapter 5: Before You Start

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- Principles of Operation
  53
- Hints and Tips
  53
- Saving Your Work
  53
Chapter 6 Working with the PRO2 Control Centre

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- About the PRO2 Controls
  55
- About GUI Operation
  56
- GUI Screen Layout
  56
- Status Bar
  57
- Parameter Values Displayed on Touch
  58
- Operating the GUI Screen Controls
  58
- Using the GUI Menu
  60
- Text Editing
  60
Chapter 7: Navigation

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- An Introduction to PRO2 Navigation
  61
- Channel Navigation
  61
- Advanced Channel Navigation
  62
- About GUI Navigation
  64
Chapter 8: Patching

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- Introduction
  65
- Terms Used in PRO2 Patching
  65
- About the Patching Screen
  65
- Patching Tooltips
  77
- About the Patching Procedure
  78
- Configuring the Devices
  78
- Setting up the I/O Rack Device(S)
  80
- How to Patch
  82
Chapter 9: Basic Operation

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- Setting a MIC Amplifier's Input Gain
  87
- Setting the High and Low Pass Filters
  88
- Input Equalisation (E Zone)
  89
- Input Dynamics Processing (D Zone)
  90
- Output Processing
  91
- Using Vca/Population Groups
  92
- Setting up a MIX
  94
- Setting up the Effects Rack
  97
- Simple Routing to Master Stereo Outputs
  99
- Automation
  100
- Configuring the Inputs and Outputs
  104
- Using Copy and Paste
  105
- User Library (Presets)
  106
- Surround Panning
  107
- Area B Operation
  108
- Saving Your Show Files to a USB Memory Stick
  109
- External AES50 Synchronisation
  110
- Security (Locking Mode)
  110
Advanced Operation and Features

111
Chapter 10: Stereo Linking

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- Changing the Linking Options
  114
Chapter 11: Panning

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- Stereo Panning
  115
- SIS™ (LCR) Mode
  116
- Surround Panning
  118
- Speaker Placement
  119
Chapter 12: Soloing

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- Solo a
  121
- Solo B
  122
- Solo Hierarchy
  123
- Solo in Place (SIP)
  123
- Solo Modes
  123
Chapter 13: Muting

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Chapter 14: Monitors and Communications

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- Monitors (a and B)
  127
- Solo System
  130
- Signal Generator
  134
- Talk Osc/Routing
  135
- Talk MIC
  136
Chapter 15 Graphic Equaliser (GEQ)

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- Overview of the Geqs
  139
- About the Graphic Eqs Screen
  139
- About the GEQ Window
  141
- GEQ Front Panel Features
  142
- Configuring the Number of Geqs (and Effects)
  143
- Copying Settings between Geqs
  144
Chapter 16: Internal Effects

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- Overview of the Internal Effects
  145
- About the Effect Window
  146
- Working with the Effects
  147
- Effect Programs
  147
- Delay Effect
  148
- Virtual DN780 Reverb Effect
  150
- Flanger Effect
  152
- Phaser Effect
  153
- Pitch Shifter Effect
  155
- SQ1 Dynamics Effect
  156
- 3-Band Compressor Effect
  157
- Dynamic EQ
  158
Chapter 17: Control Groups

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- VCA and Population Groups
  161
- MCA Groups
  164
- Auto-Mute (Mute) Groups
  165
- About the Control Group Screens
  166
- Configuring the Groups
  168
Chapter 18: Copy and Paste

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- Copying through Channels/Scenes
  169
Chapter 19: Assignable Controls

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- Operating the Channel Fader Assignments
  172
- Controlling a Rotary Control
  173
- Controlling an Internal Effect/Geq
  175
- Controlling a GEQ
  177
Chapter 20: Scenes and Shows

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- About Automation
  179
- Automation Controls
  180
- Automation Screen
  181
- Using the Right-Click Menu
  181
- Scenes
  182
- Scene Contents
  183
- Point Scenes
  183
- Numbering and Navigation
  183
- Initial Snapshot Scene (Scene 0)
  183
- Date and Time
  184
- Scene Cue List
  184
- Editing Scene Properties
  186
- Adding a New Scene
  187
- Copying and Deleting Scenes
  187
- Changing the Order of the Scenes
  188
- Overriding Store Scope
  188
- Using Patching in Automation
  189
- Using Zoom
  189
- Show Files
  190
- Rehearsals
  191
- Safes
  192
Chapter 21 Scope (Automation)

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- About Scope
  195
- About the Recall Scope Screen
  195
- Selecting Scope Parameter Sections
  197
- Saving Scope Parameters in a Scene
  201
- Using Store Scope
  201
Chapter 22 Events (Automation)

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- About Events
  203
- About the Edit Event Window
  204
- Programming Events
  205
Chapter 23 Crossfades (Automation)

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- About the Crossfade Edit Event Window
  209
- How a Crossfade Operates
  212
- Crossfade Groups
  213
- Global Events
  215
- Manually Controlling a Crossfade
  216
Chapter 24 User Libraries (Presets)

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- About the Preset Manager Screen
  217
- Managing User Libraries
  219
- Deleting Presets from a User Library
  220
Chapter 25: File Management

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- About the Files Screen
  221
Chapter 26: Using Other Devices with the PRO2

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- Using Multiple Digital Consoles
  223
- Using an External USB Mouse
  224
- Using a USB Keyboard
  224
- Using an External Monitor
  224
Chapter 27 Changing the Preferences

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- Setting the Meter Preferences
  225
- Configuring a Virtual Soundcheck
  225
- Configuring Playback
  226
- Restoring the PRO2 Defaults
  226
- Checking the Build Information
  226
- Using Patching in Automation
  226
- Selecting the Surround Mode
  227
- Setting the Time and Date
  227
- Setting the User Interface Preferences
  227
- Setting the Navigation Mode
  228
- VCA Unfolding
  229
- Changing the Default Input/Output Names
  229
- On-Scene Store
  230
- Changing the Signal Processing Preferences
  230
- Adjusting PRO2 Illumination
  230
- Selecting the Function of the Foot Switch(Es)
  230
- Selecting the Fan Speed
  231
- Remote Control Server
  231
- Configuring the Channels, Groups and Internal Units
  231
Chapter 28 Delay Compensation (Latency)

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- Insert Compensation
  233
- GEQ Compensation
  234
- GUI Delay Compensation Options
  234
- Monitor Mode (Align with Masters)
  236
- Zones
  237
- Masters to Matrix Tap-Off-Point
  238
- Typical Configurations
  239
Chapter 29: Panel Connections

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- Rear Panel Connections
  245
- Control Surface
  253
Chapter 30: Input Channels

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- Input Channel Routing
  255
- Input Channel Areas
  256
- Inputs on the GUI
  257
- Input Metering
  259
- Channel Configuration Controls
  260
- MIC Amp Input Gain (Preliminary Input Processing)
  262
- Dynamics (D Zone)
  267
- Insert
  274
- EQ (E Zone)
  275
- Mixes
  277
- Master Controls
  279
- Solo, Mute and Fader
  281
- Aux Returns
  282
Chapter 31: Output Channels

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- Output Channel Routing
  283
- Output Channel Areas on the Control Surface
  284
- Outputs on the GUI
  285
- Output Metering
  289
- Talk
  290
- Dynamics and EQ
  290
- Mute, Safes, Level and solo
  296
- Output Channel Configuration Controls
  297
- Mixes
  300
- Masters
  300
Chapter 32: GUI Menu

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- GUI Menu Flowchart
  302
- GUI Menu Options
  303
Appendix A: Application Notes

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- Spatial Imaging System (SIS™)
  307
- PRO2 Compressor Modes (Dynamic)
  307
- PRO2 Input Channel EQ Modes
  310
- PRO2 Output Channel EQ Modes
  311
Appendix B Functional Block Diagrams

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- Mono Input Channel Signal Flow
  314
- Returns Signal Flow
  315
- Aux/Group Signal Flow
  316
- Master Signal Flow
  317
- Mono MIX Signal
  318
- Monitor Signal Flow
  319
- Comms Signal Flow
  320
- Dynamics Signal Flow
  321
Appendix C Technical Specification

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- PRO2 General Statistics
  323
- PRO2 General Specifications
  324
- PRO2 Audio Performance Specifications
  325
- PRO2 System Inputs and Outputs
  329
- Inputs and Output Characteristics
  331
- Main Processing Functions
  332
- Status Functions
  335
Appendix D Troubleshooting

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- No Audio
  337
- Troubleshooting Automation
  337
Appendix E Updating the PRO2 Host Software

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- About the PRO2 Updater
  347
- About the Updater Screen
  348
- Using the PRO2 Updater
  350
Appendix F Parameters Affected by Scope

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- Introduction
  355
- Overview
  356
- Inputs
  357
- Returns (Aux Returns)
  368
- Auxes (Aux Sends)
  374
- Matrices
  381
- Masters
  387
- GEQ Rack
  394
- Effects Rack
  396
- Groups
  398
Appendix G Parameters Affected by Automate Patching

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- Inputs
  399
- Auxes
  400
- Matrices
  400
- Masters
  401
- Effects
  401
- System Devices
  402
- Monitors
  402
Appendix H Parameters Protected by Safes

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- Overview
  403
- Inputs
  404
- Auxes (Aux Sends)
  414
- Returns (Aux Returns)
  423
- Matrices
  428
- Masters
  437
- Groups
  446
Appendix I Parameters Affected by Copy and Paste

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- Inputs
  450
- Aux
  458
- Return
  464
- Matrix
  467
- Master
  473
Parameters Affected by Copy and Paste

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- Overview
  449
Appendix J Parameters Affected by Stereo Linking

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- Input Channels
  480
- Aux Returns
  492
- Aux Sends
  500
- Matrix
  510
- Masters
  518
Parameters Affected by Stereo Linking

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- Overview
  479
Appendix K: Parameters Copied through Scenes

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- Inputs (Input Channels)
  530
- Aux Returns (Return Channels)
  540
- Aux Sends (Aux Channels)
  546
- Matrix (Matrix Channels)
  553
- Geqs
  559
- Effects
  559
- Vca/Population (Groups)
  560
- Masters (Master Channels)
  560
- Misc (Miscellaneous)
  567
Appendix L: Service Information

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

Midas PRO2 Quick Start Manual (41 pages)

Live Audio System

Brand: Midas | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 2 MB

Important Safety Instructions
3
Legal Disclaimer
3
Limited Warranty
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Warranty Exclusions
4
Warranty Transferability
4
Limitation of Liability
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Limitación de Responsabilidades
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Garantie
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Limitation de Responsabilité
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Garantia Limitada
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Eingeschränkte Garantie
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Gnu General Public License ("Gpl")
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Item Selection
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Pour Sélectionner
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Flip Mode
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Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information
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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: PRO2 Live Audio System

Chapter 3: About the PRO2 Control Centre

Getting Started

Chapter 4: Setting up the System

Basic Operation

Chapter 5: Before You Start

Chapter 6 Working with the PRO2 Control Centre

Chapter 7: Navigation

Chapter 8: Patching

Chapter 9: Basic Operation

Advanced Operation and Features

Chapter 10: Stereo Linking

Chapter 11: Panning

Chapter 12: Soloing

Chapter 13: Muting

Chapter 14: Monitors and Communications

Chapter 15 Graphic Equaliser (GEQ)

Chapter 16: Internal Effects

Chapter 17: Control Groups

Chapter 18: Copy and Paste

Chapter 19: Assignable Controls

Chapter 20: Scenes and Shows

Chapter 21 Scope (Automation)

Chapter 22 Events (Automation)

Chapter 23 Crossfades (Automation)

Chapter 24 User Libraries (Presets)

Chapter 25: File Management

Chapter 26: Using Other Devices with the PRO2

Chapter 27 Changing the Preferences

Chapter 28 Delay Compensation (Latency)

Chapter 29: Panel Connections

Chapter 30: Input Channels

Chapter 31: Output Channels

Chapter 32: GUI Menu

Appendix A: Application Notes

Appendix B Functional Block Diagrams

Appendix C Technical Specification

Appendix D Troubleshooting

Appendix E Updating the PRO2 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

Parameters Affected by Copy and Paste

Appendix J Parameters Affected by Stereo Linking

Parameters Affected by Stereo Linking

Appendix K: Parameters Copied through Scenes

Appendix L: Service Information

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