User Manuals: Midas XL8 Digital Console

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Midas XL8 Operator's Manual (342 pages)

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Brand: Midas | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 15 MB

Table of Contents
15
Chapter 1 Introduction

25
- Warranty and Registration
  26
- About this Manual
  26
  - Purpose
    26
  - Intended Readers
    26
  - Equipment Covered by this Manual
    26
  - Revisions
    26
  - Document Structure
    26
  - Conventions
    28
    
    Symbols for Control Operation
    28
    
    Page Layout
    29
    
    Signposts
    30
    
    Terminology
    31
- Service and Support
  31
Chapter 2 XL8 Live Performance System Overview

33
- Features
  33
- System Hardware
  35
- Network
  36
- System Interconnections
  36
- FOH and MON
  37
- Audio Physical Connections
  39
- Uses of the Configurable Audio Connections
  39
- MIX Matrix
  41
- Console Linking
  41
- Input Channel Processing
  41
- MIX Channel Processing
  42
- Output Channel Processing
  43
- Effects Processing and Geqs
  43
- Control Software
  44
- Gui
  44
- Resilience to Failure (Redundancy)
  44
- Integration of Third Party Software
  48
- System Documentation
  49
Chapter 3 XL8 Control Centre Description

51
- Bays
  52
- Control Surface Layout
  53
- Gui
  54
  - Input Bay GUI Display
    54
  - MIX Bay GUI Display
    54
  - Output Bay GUI Display
    55
- Pull-Out Keyboard
  55
- Front and Rear Connections
  55
Chapter 4 Input Bays

57
- Input Signal Routing
  58
- Input Bay Control Surface
  59
- Input Bay GUI
  60
- Meters
  61
- MIC Amp - Preliminary Input Processing
  62
- Channel Configuration
  64
  - Input Channel Source (GUI Only)
    65
  - Input Channel Direct Output
    66
  - Input Channel Safes
    66
  - Input Channel Delay (GUI Only)
    67
  - Processing Order
    67
- Input Channel Gain and Filter
  68
- Direct out
  70
- Compressor (D Zone)
  72
  - Compressor Graph
    74
- Gate (D Zone)
  76
- Insert
  78
- EQ (E Zone)
  80
- Auxes and Matrices
  82
- Master Controls and Fader
  85
- Side Chain
  88
  - Select Side-Chain Source Window
    89
- Input Channel Select
  90
Chapter 5 MIX Bay

91
- MIX Bay Control Surface
  92
- MIX Bay GUI
  93
- MIX Fast Strip
  94
  - Meters, Talk and Dynamic/Eq
    94
  - LCD and solo
    95
  - Faders
    96
- Auxes
  97
  - Configuration Controls
    98
  - Direct Input Controls
    99
  - Dual Dynamics, Side Chain and Talk MIC
    100
  - Insert Controls
    102
  - Parametric EQ
    103
  - Matrix Outputs
    104
  - Faders and Masters
    106
- Returns
  108
  - Configuration Controls
    109
  - Matrix Outputs
    110
  - Faders and Masters
    112
- Bank/Channel Selection
  114
- VCA Faders
  115
- VCA/POP Groups
  116
Chapter 6 Output Bay

117
- Output Bay Control Surface
  118
- Output Bay GUI
  120
- Master Overview Strips
  122
- Output Fast Strips
  126
- Reset Switches
  130
- Comms
  130
  - Talk MIC
    131
  - Signal Generator
    132
  - Talk Osc/Routing
    133
- Monitoring
  134
  - Intercom and USB Keys
    134
  - Solo System
    135
  - Source and Output (a and B)
    137
  - Afl, Pfl and Talk Back
    139
  - Monitor a and B Output Panel and Meters
    140
- Automation
  141
- Auto-Mute Groups
  142
Chapter 7 GUI Menu Options

143
- Common Screen Elements
  143
- GUI Menu Overview
  144
- GUI Menu Flowchart
  145
- Menu Option Identification
  146
- Default Screen
  146
- Files Screen
  147
- Input Channels Screen
  148
  - Input Channel Sheet Screen
    149
  - Input Channels Screen
    149
- MIX & Outputs Screen
  150
  - Output Channel Sheet Screen
    151
  - Aux Returns 1-16 (MIX Channels) Screen
    152
  - Aux Sends 1 - 16 (MIX Channels) Screen
    152
  - Matrix Outputs 1 - 16 Screen
    153
  - Master Outputs Screen
    153
  - Dashboard Screen
    154
- Population Groups Screen
  155
  - Group Management
    156
  - Group Sheet Screen
    157
  - VCA Groups Screen
    158
  - Mute Groups Screen
    159
  - Talk Groups Screen
    160
- Rack Units Screen
  161
  - Effects Sheet Screen
    162
- Automation Screen
  163
- Monitors Screen
  163
- Diagnostics Screen
  163
- Preferences Screen
  163
  - General Screen
    164
  - Linking Screen
    165
- Lock Screen
  166
- Admin Screen
  167
- Shutdown System Screen
  167
Chapter 8 Connections, Setting up and Powering up

169
- Description of the XL8 Connections
  169
  - Front and Rear Connector Panels
    169
  - Front Panel Connections
    170
    
    Keyboard Connections and Bay Allocation
    171
  - Rear Panel Connections
    172
    
    Monitor Connector Panels
    173
    
    KVM, Monitor and Synchronisation Connector Panel
    174
    
    System Interconnection Panel
    175
    
    Power Supply
    176
  - Warnings, Cautions and Important Information
    177
- Connecting up the XL8
  178
  - Cable Type and Function
    180
- Manual Set-Up of Unit Ids
  181
- Powering the XL8 System
  182
  - To Power up the XL8 System
    182
  - To Power down the XL8 System
    182
- Switching the XL8 Control Centre On/Off
  183
  - To Switch on the XL8 Control Centre
    183
  - To Switch off the XL8 Control Centre
    184
- Booting up
  184
- GUI Screen Brightness - Adjustment
  184
Chapter 9 Basic Operation

185
- Control Surface Layout
  185
- Hints and Tips
  186
  - Check What Is Hidden
    186
  - Check the Dashboard Screen
    186
  - Saving a Show Versus Storing a Scene
    186
- Working with the Controls
  187
  - To Adjust a GUI Control Knob Via Glide Pad/Trackball
    187
  - Selecting a Detail Area to the Channel Strip Via the GUI
    188
  - Operating the Control Knobs
    188
  - Operating the Pushbuttons/Switches
    188
  - LCD Buttons (Control Surface Only)
    189
  - Leds
    189
  - Meters
    189
  - Faders
    190
  - Quick Access Buttons
    190
  - Using the Keyboard
    190
- Digital Signal Path and Input Routing
  191
  - To 'Soft Patch' an Input Channel to a Source
    191
- Navigating the Inputs
  192
- Setting a MIC Amplifier's Input Gain
  198
  - To Set Stage Box Gain/Console Gain
    198
- Setting the High and Low Pass Filters
  199
  - To Set both High and Low Pass Filters in
    199
- Input Equalisation (E Zone)
  200
  - To EQ the Input Signal
    200
- Input Dynamics Processing (D Zone)
  201
  - To Set up a Compressor/Limiter
    201
  - To Set up a Gate
    202
- VCA/POP Groups
  203
- Navigating the Outputs
  207
- Setting up a MIX
  209
  - To Set up a Mono Aux MIX
    209
  - To Program a MIX Preset
    211
- Setting up the Effects Rack
  212
  - To Add an Effect
    212
- Routing an Aux to an Effect or Output
  213
  - To Route an Aux
    213
- Simple Routing to Master Stereo Outputs
  214
- Scenes (Automation)
  215
  - To Create a New Show
    215
  - To Save a Show
    216
  - To Load a Show
    216
  - To Store a Scene
    217
  - To Recall a Scene
    218
- Naming Inputs and Outputs
  219
  - To Change the Name and Colour of an Input
    219
  - To Change the Name and Colour of an Output
    219
- Areas a and B (Split Surface/Dual Operation)
  220
- Saving Your Show Files to USB Memory Stick
  221
  - To Save a Show File to a USB Memory Stick
    221
- Troubleshooting
  222
  - To Check Active Master Controller Via the GUI
    222
Chapter 10 Advanced Operation

223
- Mixer Details
  223
  - Mixing (Buses)
    223
    
    To Set up a Stereo Aux
    224
    
    To Set up a Group (Subgroup)
    224
    
    To Set up a MIX Minus
    224
  - Side Chain
    225
    
    To Select a Side Chain Source
    225
- Security (Locking Mode)
  226
  - Locking the XL8 Control Centre
    226
  - Unlocking the XL8 Control Centre
    226
- Monitors
  226
- Muting
  227
- Safes
  228
- Solo
  228
  - Solo a
    228
  - Solo B
    230
  - Solo Hierarchy
    230
  - To Select a Bay as Area B
    230
  - Solo in Place (SIP)
    231
- Communications
  231
  - Internal Talk MIC
    231
    
    To Select the Internal Talk MIC
    231
  - External Talkback
    231
    
    To Select External Talkback
    231
  - Talk Groups
    231
    
    To Use Internal Talk or Osc Routing
    232
    
    To Activate a Talk Group
    232
    
    To Deactivate a Talk Group
    232
    
    To Set up a Talk Group
    232
    
    To Configure a Talk Group (GUI Only)
    232
- Control Groups
  233
  - Mute Groups (Auto-Mutes)
    233
  - Assigning to a Mute Group
    233
- Stereo Linking
  233
  - Input Channels
    233
  - Output Channels
    234
- Service Information
  235
  - Routine Maintenance
    235
  - Cleaning the Control Centre
    235
  - Cleaning a GUI Screen
    235
  - Equipment Disposal
    236
Chapter 11 Graphic Equaliser (GEQ)

237
- The Graphic Eqs Screen
  237
- Front Panel Features
  238
  - Graphic EQ Section
    238
  - Filters
    238
- Example of System Connection
  239
- Using the GEQ
  240
  - Studio and Creative Use
    240
  - Live Use (FOH)
    240
  - Live Use (MON)
    241
  - Bypassing the EQ
    241
- Equalising a System
  242
  - Preparing for Equalisation
    242
  - Equalisation Using an RTA
    242
- Effects of Equalisation
  244
  - Effects of Equalisation on Voice Reproduction
    244
  - Effects of Equalisation on Music Reproduction
    244
- Audio Signal Path
  245
- Proportional-Q Filter Response
  246
- Applications
  250
  - Front-Of-House
    250
  - Monitors
    250
  - Examples
    251
  - Corrective Use of Notch Filters
    252
  - Responses of Proportional-Q and Symmetrical-Q
    252
  - Overlapping Notch Filters
    252
  - Eqing a Monitor Wedge
    253
- Technical Specifications
  254
  - Performance
    254
  - Equalisation
    254
  - Frequency Centres
    254
- Frequency Chart
  255
- Using a Rapide with the Geqs
  256
  - GEQ Channel Number Allocation
    256
  - To Connect the Xl8/Rapide
    257
  - To Set up the Rapide
    258
  - Using the Rapide to Remotely Control the XL8
    259
    
    Solo
    259
Chapter 12 Automation

261
- Automation Control
  261
- Automation Navigation
  264
- Automation Data
  264
  - Initial Snapshot Scene
    264
  - Scope
    264
  - MIDI Functions
    265
    
    MIDI Output
    265
    
    MIDI Input
    265
Chapter 13 Effects

267
- Effect Configuration
  268
- Effect Programs
  268
- Virtual DN-780 Effects
  268
  - Virtual DN-780 Effects Screen
    269
  - Virtual DN-780 Front Panel
    270
  - Levels
    271
  - Operation
    271
    
    To Choose an Algorithm
    271
    
    To Create a New Variation
    272
    
    To Store New Variations
    272
    
    To Recalling Existing Variations
    272
  - Parameter Application Notes
    272
    
    Pre-Delay
    272
    
    Pattern
    272
    
    Level
    272
    
    Decay
    272
    
    LF Key
    273
    
    HF Key
    273
    
    Room Size
    273
  - Special Effects Programs
    273
    
    Recalling an Effect
    273
    
    Modifying and Storing the Effect
    274
    
    Direct Signal
    274
    
    Delay" Effect
    274
    
    ADT" Effect
    274
    
    Multi-Tap Echo" Effect
    275
    
    Sound-On-Sound" Effect
    275
    
    Infinite Room" Effect
    276
    
    Alive", "Non-Linear" and "Reverse" Effects
    276
  - Technical Specifications
    277
    
    Audio
    277
    
    Digital
    277
    
    Parameters
    277
    
    Controls
    277
- Delay Effects
  278
  - Front Panel
    279
- Flanger Effects
  280
  - Front Panel
    281
- Phaser Effects
  282
  - Front Panel
    283
- Front Panel - Common Element
  284
- Rear Panel - Common
  285
Chapter 14 External Interfaces

287
- Mouse
  287
- MIDI
  288
- Usb
  288
- Vga
  288
- HELIX Auto solo
  288
- Network Inter-Operability
  288
- HELIX Rapide DN9331
  288
Chapter 15 Testing, Diagnostics and Updating

289
- Diagnostics
  290
  - Diagnostic Screen Description
    291
  - Diagnostic Screen - Hardware Status
    292
  - Remote De-Bugging
    292
- Fault Finding and Recovery
  292
  - To Reset a Master Controller or Router
    292
- Mapping a GUI Screen to Another Bay
  293
  - To Re-Map a GUI Screen
    293
Chapter 16 Application Notes

295
- Spatial Imaging System (SIS™)
  295
- XL8 Compressor Modes (Dynamic)
  296
  - Description
    296
    
    Threshold
    296
    
    Ratio
    296
    
    Attack
    296
    
    Release
    296
    
    Knee
    296
    
    More (Output Compressors Only)
    297
    
    Gain
    297
    
    Side Chain Filter
    297
    
    Soft Clip Level
    297
  - Compressor Envelope Modes
    297
    
    Knee
    298
    
    More
    298
    
    Corrective Mode (Exponential Peak - Fast)
    298
    
    Adaptive Mode (Exponential RMS - Accurate)
    298
    
    Creative Mode (Linear Peak - Slow)
    299
    
    Vintage Mode (Adaptive Peak - Bright)
    299
    
    Shimmer Mode (Overshoot Peak - Slow)
    299
- XL8 EQ Modes
  300
  - Basic Specification
    300
  - Description
    300
    
    Soft Treble
    300
    
    Classic Treble
    300
    
    Bright Treble
    301
    
    Warm Bass
    301
    
    Classic Bass
    301
    
    Deep Bass
    301
Appendix A Functional Block Diagrams

303
- XL8 System Buses
  304
- XL8 System Diagram
  305
- MIC Splitter Signal Flow
  306
- Mono Input Channel Signal Flow
  307
- Stereo Input Channel Signal Flow
  308
- Mono Auxes and Returns Signal Flow
  309
- Stereo Auxes and Returns Signal Flow
  310
- Mono Group Signal Flow
  311
- Stereo Group Signal Flow
  312
- Master Signal Flow
  313
- Mono MIX Signal Flow
  314
- Stereo MIX Signal Flow
  315
- Monitor Signal Flow
  316
- Comms Signal Flow
  317
- Dynamics Signal Flow
  318
Appendix B Technical Specification

319
- XL8 General Statistics
  319
- XL8 General Specifications
  320
- XL8 Audio Performance Specifications
  321
  - Frequency Response
    321
  - Gain Error at 1Khz
    321
  - Input CMRR
    322
  - Distortion at 0Dbu
    322
  - Distortion at +20Dbu
    322
  - Mixing Noise (All Bus Types) 22Hz to 22Khz Unweighted
    323
  - Signal Path Noise 22Hz to 22Khz Unweighted (Inputs 150R Terminated)
    323
  - Dynamic Range 22Hz to 22Khz Unweighted
    323
- XL8 System Inputs and Outputs
  324
- XL8 Input and Output Characteristics
  329
- XL8 Main Processing Functions
  331
  - Input Channel Functions
    331
  - Output Channel Functions
    332
  - Effects Channel Functions
    333
- XL8 Status Functions
  334
  - Meters
    334
  - Screens
    334
Glossary

335

Midas XL8 Quick Reference Manual (92 pages)

Brand: Midas | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 22 MB

General Precautions
11
Safety Warnings
11
Audio Connections
12
Table of Contents
15
Overview

17
- About this Guide
  19
Chapter 1 Introduction

19
- Optional Extras
  19
- XL8 Host Software Version
  19
- Service and Support
  20
- Warranty and Registration
  20
Chapter 2: Introducing the XL8 Live Performance System

21
- System Components (Standard Supply)
  21
Chapter 3: About the XL8 Control Centre

23
- Overview of the XL8 Control Centre
  23
- Bay and GUI Layout
  24
- XL8 Control Surface
  25
- Gui
  26
- Front and Rear Connections
  27
- Pull-Out Keyboard
  28
Operation

29
Chapter 4 Before You Start

31
- Principles of Operation
  31
- Hints and Tips
  31
- Saving Your Work
  31
Chapter 5 Working with the XL8 Control Centre

33
- About GUI Operation
  33
- Operating the GUI Screen Controls
  34
- Using the GUI Menu
  35
- Text Editing
  36
Chapter 6: Navigation

37
Chapter 7: Patching

45
- Introduction
  45
- About the Patching Procedure
  47
- Configuring the Devices
  47
- Configuring the XL8 with the Snake Type
  48
- Setting up the I/O Rack Devices
  48
- How to Patch
  49
Chapter 8: Basic Operation

51
- Setting a MIC Amplifier's Input Gain
  51
- Setting the High and Low Pass Filters
  52
- Input Equalisation (E Zone)
  53
- Input Dynamics Processing (D Zone)
  54
- Output Processing
  55
- Using VCA/POP Groups
  56
- Setting up a MIX
  58
- Fader Flip
  62
- Setting up the Effects Rack
  62
- Simple Routing to Master Stereo Outputs
  64
- Automation
  65
- Configuring the Inputs and Outputs
  69
- Using Copy and Paste
  70
- User Library (Presets)
  71
- Surround Panning
  72
- Two-Man Operation
  73
- Saving Your Show Files to a USB Memory Stick
  74
- External AES50 Synchronisation
  75
- Security (Locking Mode)
  75
Connecting and Setting up the System

77
Chapter 9: Setting up the System

79
- Initial Set-Up Procedure
  79
- Unpacking the Equipment
  79
- Making up the Racks
  79
- Wiring Instructions
  80
- XL8 System Interconnections
  82
- Powering the XL8 System
  84
- Switching the XL8 Control Centre On/Off
  85
- Setting up the ID of the Dl4N1 Units
  86
Appendices

87
Appendix A Troubleshooting

89
- No Audio
  89
- Diagnostics
  89

Midas XL8 Quick Reference Manual (60 pages)

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Important Safety Instructions
3
Eu Declaration of Conformity
5
General Precautions
9
Safety Precautions
9
Safety Warnings
9
Handling the Equipment
10
Audio Connections
11
Electric Fields
12
Optional Equipment
12
Radio Frequency Interference
12
Special Accessories
12
Table of Contents
13
Chapter 1 Introduction

15
- About this Guide
  15
- XL8 Live Performance System Overview
  16
- Control Centre
  16
- Bays
  17
- Control Surface Layout
  18
- Gui
  19
  - Input Bay GUI Display
    19
  - MIX Bay GUI Display
    19
  - Output Bay GUI Display
    20
- Pull-Out Keyboard
  20
- Front and Rear Connections
  20
Chapter 2 Connections, Setting up and Powering up

21
Chapter 3 Getting Started

29

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 XL8 Live Performance System Overview

Chapter 3 XL8 Control Centre Description

Chapter 4 Input Bays

Chapter 5 MIX Bay

Chapter 6 Output Bay

Chapter 7 GUI Menu Options

Chapter 8 Connections, Setting up and Powering up

Chapter 9 Basic Operation

Chapter 10 Advanced Operation

Chapter 11 Graphic Equaliser (GEQ)

Chapter 12 Automation

Chapter 13 Effects

Chapter 14 External Interfaces

Chapter 15 Testing, Diagnostics and Updating

Chapter 16 Application Notes

Appendix A Functional Block Diagrams

Appendix B Technical Specification

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Chapter 3: About the XL8 Control Centre

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Chapter 4 Before You Start

Chapter 5 Working with the XL8 Control Centre

Chapter 6: Navigation

Chapter 7: Patching

Chapter 8: Basic Operation

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Chapter 9: Setting up the System

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