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Neve GENESYS BLACK User Manual (237 pages)

Brand: Neve | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 13 MB

Important Safety Instructions
3
Console Overview
8
Introduction to Genesys Black
9
Table of Contents
10
About this Manual
16
- Conventions Used
  16
- Console Surface Colour Coding
  16
- Abbreviations & Acronyms
  17
The Computer Cassette
18
- Important Notice
  19
Optional Console Hardware
20
- 1084 EQ Cassette
  20
- Dynamics Cassette
  21
- Operational Considerations
  21
- Channels Digital Converter System
  22
- Monitoring Digital Converter System
  23
Touch-Screen
24
- Connections
  24
- Driver Installation (Mac)
  24
DAW Control
26
- Genesys Black Computer Settings for DAW Control
  26
- Windows 7 (Genesys Black Computer)
  26
DAW Computer Settings
27
Modules Overview
30
Console Hardware Considerations
30
- Removing Modules
  30
- Inserting Modules
  30
- Hot-Plugging
  31
Genesys Power Up/Down Procedure
32
- Power up Procedure
  32
- Power down Procedure
  32
Master SEL Mode
33
An Overview of the Genesys Black Signal Flow
35
Recording in Stereo
37
Mixing in Surround
39
- Configuring Genesys for Surround
  39
Panning
40
Channel Strip
45
CHANNEL Section
45
- 48V
  45
- Hi Z
  45
- Pad
  45
- 90Hz Filter
  45
- Input Trim
  46
Pans
46
- LCR Pan
  46
PROCESSING Section - EQ, DYN, ins
47
- ORD (Interrogate)
  47
Master SEL Mode on the PROCESSING Section
47
Channel and Monitor Path Drag and Drop Order Processing (ORD Button)
48
AUXES Section
49
- Master Aux Level
  49
- >8T Buttons
  49
Master SEL Mode on the AUXES Section
49
- To Set How the Channel and Monitor Paths Feed the Auxes
  49
- Setting the AUX Pre/Post
  49
DIRECT OUTPUT Section
50
- Master Level
  50
MONITOR Section
51
- LCR Pan
  51
- Mon Level Control
  51
- Aut Led
  51
- Daw
  51
- I/P 2
  51
- Iso
  51
- Dmon Led
  52
- Sel
  52
- Swp
  52
- Solo
  52
- Cut
  52
- TO MON Leds
  52
Preventing Feedback Loops
52
REVERB RETURNS / AUX MASTERS Section
54
REV Return Section
54
- To Cue
  54
- Width
  54
- Pan/Bal
  54
- Mono
  54
- Iso
  54
- Afl
  54
Master SEL Mode on the REV RETURN Section
55
- To Set How the Rev Returns Feed the Cues
  55
AUX MASTERS Section
56
- Master Send
  56
MIX Section
56
- Imr
  56
- Pre
  56
- Ins
  56
HEADPHONES Section
56
8T AUXES Section
57
- Iso
  57
- Sel
  57
- Ins
  57
- Pre
  57
Master SEL Mode on the 8T AUXES Section
58
- To Set Which Auxes Are Fed by the 8Ts
  58
Monitor Panel
59
TONE / RTB Section
59
- Sig Pres
  59
- Rtb
  59
- Osc Level
  59
- 2T/MIX
  60
- Osc Frq
  60
METERS Section
60
- Ch Mtrs
  60
  - Ch I/P
    60
  - Daw Snd
    60
  - Daw Ret
    60
- 8T Mtrs
  61
  - Aux
    61
  - Ext
    61
  - Crm
    61
  - MIX
    61
  - Cue 1 / 2
    61
MASTER SEL Section
62
- Lock
  62
- MIC
  62
- Daw
  62
- Dln Led
  62
- Swp
  63
- MIX
  63
- Ch Safe
  63
- Mon Safe
  63
- 8T Safe
  63
- I/L
  64
- Latch
  64
- Reset
  64
- Link
  64
- Daw Snd
  64
- Daw Ret
  64
- I/P 2 & Dmon Led
  64
ROUTE SEL Section
66
- Filing
  66
- Load
  66
- Save
  66
RTE Mode on the ROUTE SEL Section
67
- Rte Sel
  67
- L & R
  67
- Mon
  67
- T & U Keys
  67
- Audio Routing on Consoles with a Missing Computer Cassette
  68
Ext 1-4
70
- Util
  70
- Aux 1-6
  70
- Tilt Eq
  70
- Bal
  70
- Level
  71
CUE MIX Section
70
Master SEL Mode on the CUE MIX Section
71
- To Select the Aux Feeding the Cue
  71
- To Set the Utility Path Feeding into the Cue
  71
CONTROL ROOM MONITOR Section
72
- Aux 1 - 6
  72
- Cue 1 & Cue 2
  72
- MIX
  72
- Ext 1 & Ext 2
  73
- Ext 3 & Ext 4
  73
- D-Ext Led
  73
- Int
  73
- Ext
  73
- Sum
  73
- Ins
  73
- ST (or Downmix)
  74
- Afl/Pfl Led
  74
- Pfl
  74
- Sif
  74
- M2 Sel
  75
- Swp
  75
- A, B, M1 & M2
  75
- S & LS/RS Leds
  75
- Ls solo Led
  75
- L / C / R / Ls / S / Rs
  76
- Master CUT
  76
- DIM
  76
- Mono
  76
- TB Trim
  76
- Main Monitor Pot
  77
Master SEL Mode on the CONTROL ROOM MONITOR Section
78
TALKBACK Section
81
- Cue 1 & Cue 2
  81
- Slate
  82
- Tb All
  82
- Red Light
  82
- Spare Button
  82
- Talkback Enable (Located in the Settings Screen)
  83
- Talkback Latch (Located in the Settings Screen)
  83
DAW / CONSOLE CONTROL Screen
84
- Dyn
  84
  - 5.1 Mixing Mode
    85
  - Group Mixing Mode
    85
- F1 - F5 Buttons
  86
- Daw
  86
Faders & Keypad
87
Channel Faders
87
- Cut
  87
- Solo
  87
- Alpha Display
  87
- Sel/Rec
  87
- Auto/Ndaw
  87
Master Faders
88
8T Faders
89
- Cut / solo
  89
- Alpha Display
  89
MAIN MIX Fader
89
TRANSPORT Keys
89
AUTOMATION Keys
89
Keypad
90
Meter Bridge
91
CHANNEL Meters
91
- MIX
  91
- Mtr
  91
- 8T 1 to 8T 8 Leds
  91
- Sig
  91
Daw Meters
92
REV RETURN Meters
92
- MIX L/R
  92
- Sig
  92
MASTER METER Section
93
- Daw
  93
- Solo
  93
- Usb
  93
- Talkback MIC
  93
- Ppm
  93
- Set
  93
- Peak
  94
- P/Hold
  94
- Daw
  94
- Psu Status
  94
Master Screen
95
1084 Eq
99
- EQ Control
  99
  - To Create a Link of Eqs
    100
  - To Interrogate EQ Links
    101
  - To Copy EQ Settings from One Path to Another
    101
Dyn
102
Compressor
103
- Local Link Mode
  103
- Global Link Mode
  104
- F1 - F5 Buttons
  104
Gate/Expander
105
- F1 - F5 Buttons
  105
- Track
  107
- Group Mode
  107
- 5.1 Mode
  107
Daw
108
Settings
109
- LS Settings
  109
  - 8T to Mon
    109
  - Sub to Downmix
    109
  - 5.1 Mono
    109
  - Ls solo
    109
  - Sub
    109
  - Down MIX to
    110
  - Sub Speaker Locks
    110
  - LS/RS Speaker Locks
    110
  - Speaker Trims
    110
- 8T solo Linking
  110
  - Channel to 8T
    110
  - Monitor to 8T
    110
  - 109
    110
- Other Options
  110
  - AUTO TB (with Play Delay)
    110
  - TB Output Enable
    111
  - Lock Monitor Level
    111
  - Dline Enable
    111
- Power up
  111
  - Default
    111
  - As was
    111
  - Last Store Made
    111
  - Custom Store
    111
- Osc
  111
  - Osc with Slate
    111
- Setups
  112
  - Set by Store
    112
- Console Type
  112
- Calibrate
  113
- Channel FNC Control
  113
- Console Utilities
  113
- Services
  113
  - DAW Type
    113
  - MIDI Port Assignments
    113
  - MTC Ethernet MIDI
    114
  - As was Snapshot
    114
  - Console Debug Window
    114
  - Firewire Setup
    114
Filing
115
- Load
  115
- Save
  115
- Copy
  116
- Delete
  116
Rte
117
Recall
118
- Recall Overview
  118
  - Monitor Panel
    118
  - Channel Section
    119
  - 8T / Rev Returns
    119
- Saving a Recall File
  120
- Replaying a Recall File
  120
- Hold Mode / Auto Mode
  122
System
124
- Update Firmware
  124
- Glossary of On-Screen Buttons
  127
- Revision Notes / Panel Display
  127
- Restart Software
  127
- Restart PC
  127
- Turn off Console
  128
- Exit to Windows
  128
The Windows Taskbar
128
- Full Genesys Reboot
  128
- Console Reboot
  128
- DAW Reboot
  129
- Console Debug Window
  129
- DAW Debug Window
  129
- Vista Support
  129
- Stop All Applications
  129
- Exit
  129
AD/DA & Firewire System
130
Digital Converter System
130
- Installation Summary
  131
- Parts List
  131
- Operating Level
  131
Channel Master
132
- Overview
  132
Connectors & Switches
133
- 25-Way D-Type Connectors
  133
- Aes Rx Dline / Aes Tx
  133
- Aes Rx Dmon / Aes Sync In/Out
  133
- Channel Slave Audio Link
  133
- Serial in / out
  134
- Firewire
  134
- Wordclock in
  134
- Wordclock out
  134
- Board States
  134
  - Switchblock 2
    134
- Board ID
  134
- WCLCK 75Ω Termination
  135
Channel Slave
136
- Overview
  136
  - Connectors & Switches
    136
- Aes Rx Dline / Aes Tx
  136
- Aes Rx Dmon
  137
- Channel Slave Audio Link
  137
Monitor Section
138
- Overview
  138
  - Connectors & Switches
    139
- Aes Tx 8T/Aes Rx Dext
  139
- Aes Tx Aux, 2T L/R, MIX L/R, Aes Sync In/Out
  139
- 2T Jack Wiring
  139
- Switchblock
  140
Genesys Firewire Driver
141
- Auto-Install Firewire USB-Serial Driver
  141
- Manual Firewire USB-Serial Driver Installation
  141
Master / Monitor Board Jumper Settings
143
Installation of Cards
144
- Master or Slave Cards
  144
- Monitor Card
  145
Typical Cabling Connections on a 8 Channel Console
146
- CAT5 Connections on Systems with AD/DA Monitor Card
  146
- CAT 5 Connections on Systems Without AD/DA Monitor Card
  146
- Wordclock Sync
  146
- AES Sync
  146
- AES Ch 1/2 Sync
  147
- Firewire
  147
Firewire DAW Driver
148
- Installing the DAW Firewire Driver on a PC
  148
- Installing the DAW Firewire Driver on a MAC
  150
Software Operation
151
- Board Mapping
  151
  - Channel Section
    152
- Configurator Screen
  152
- Firewire Detected
  152
- No Firewire Detected
  152
- Sample Frequency
  153
- Sync Source
  153
- Channel Count
  153
- AES Receivers Sample Rate Converters
  154
- To DAW Via Firewire
  154
- Channels DLINE Input
  155
- Channels DMON Input
  155
- AES Transmitters
  156
  - Monitor Section
    156
- To DAW Via Firewire
  156
- Monitor Section D-EXT Input
  156
- To AES Transmitters
  157
- AES Receivers Sample Rate Converters
  157
Genesys Path Names Sent to the DAW Via Firewire
158
Windows 7 Drivers
159
- Using the Legacy Driver
  159
- Reverting to the Standard Windows Firewire Driver
  160
Recommended OHCI Chipsets
161
- How Do I Find out Which Chipset My Mac or PC Has Been Fitted with
  161
- Mac
  161
4081 Quad MIC Preamp
162
Introduction to the 4081
162
Channel Controls
163
Connecting the 4081 to Genesys with USB-Serial
164
Overview of 4081
165
- Controlling 4081 from Genesys
  165
- Assigning 4081 MIC Channels to Genesys
  165
Pro Tools Pre-Setup
168
- Configuring Pro Tools
  168
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Control
169
Pro Tools
169
- Genesys Setup
  169
- Pro Tools Setup
  169
- Operation
  170
  - Aux
    170
  - Pans
    171
  - PLI (Plug-Ins)
    171
  - FADS and BANKS
    172
  - Auto
    172
  - Chan
    172
  - T and U Buttons
    172
  - Transport
    173
  - Solo/Cut
    173
Apple Logic Pro
174
- Genesys Setup
  174
- Apple Logic Pro Setup
  174
- Operation
  175
- Ch V-Pot Select (Genesys Software)
  176
- DAW Metering (Genesys Software )
  177
- Refresh (S) (Genesys Software)
  177
- Name/Value (Genesys Software)
  177
- Other Considerations
  177
  - Aux
    177
  - Pans
    180
  - Pli
    181
  - FADS and BANKS
    182
  - Auto
    182
  - Chan
    183
  - T and U Buttons
    183
  - Transport
    183
  - Solo/Cut
    183
Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase
184
- Genesys Setup
  184
- Nuendo/Cubase Setup
  184
- Operation
  185
- Ch V-Pot Select (Genesys Software)
  186
- DAW Metering (Genesys Software )
  187
- Refresh (S) (Genesys Software)
  187
- Name/Value (Genesys Software)
  187
- Bars+Beats/Tc (Genesys Software)
  187
  - Aux
    187
  - Pans
    188
  - Pli
    189
  - FADS and BANKS
    190
  - Auto
    190
  - Chan
    190
  - T and U Buttons
    190
  - Transport
    191
  - Solo/Cut
    191
Remote Genesys Software Update
192
- Automatically
  192
  - Starting the Download Procedure
    192
  - The Genesys Software Installation Wizard
    193
  - Updating Firmware
    194
USB Software Recovery
195
- Important Requirements before Disk Recovery
  195
- BIOS Setup
  196
- USB Disk Selection
  198
- The Recovery Process
  199
- Completing Recovery Process
  200
Audio Monitoring Boards
201
- Monitor Board 4 (Cue MIX)
  201
- Monitor Board 3 (M1 L/S )
  201
- Monitor Board 2 (MIX Insert)
  203
- Monitor Board 1 (MIX Output)
  203
- Rev Return 4
  203
- Rev Returns 3, 2 & 1
  204
Genesys Audio Specification
205
- Record Mode
  205
- MIX Mode
  205
- General Specifications
  206
Genesys Black Physical Information
207
- Dimensions
  207
- Connector Types
  207
Console Connector Pin-Outs
208
Computer Cassette
208
- Usb
  208
- Mouse
  208
- Keyboard
  208
- Rj45
  208
- DVI 1
  209
Monitor Section Connectors
210
- Monitor External Inputs 1&3
  210
- Monitor External Inputs 2&4
  210
- Loudspeaker Outputs A&M1
  211
- Loudspeaker Outputs B&M2
  211
- Monitor Insert Send
  212
- Monitor Insert Return
  212
- Console Outputs - 8T
  213
- Console Outputs - Auxiliaries
  213
- Insert Send
  214
- Insert Return
  214
Channel Section Connectors
215
- I/P2 Tape Monitor Send
  215
- I/P2 Tape Monitor Return
  215
- DAW Send
  216
- DAW Return
  216
- Channel Insert 2 Send
  217
- Channel Insert 2 Return
  217
- Channel Insert 1 Send
  218
- Channel Insert 1 Return
  218
Master AD/DA Channels Cassette, SMN
219
- Aes Rx Dln / Aes Tx / Daw Send
  219
- AES RX DMON / AES SYNC In/Out
  219
- Serial 1 , 2 & 3
  220
- Serial in & out
  220
- Firewire 1 & 2
  220
Slave AD/DA Channels Cassette
221
- Aes Rx Dln/Aes Tx/Daw Send
  221
- Aes Rx Dmon
  221
- Serial 1 , 2 & 3
  221
AD/DA Monitoring Cassette, SMN 812-410
222
- Firewire 1 & 2
  222
- Aes Tx 8T/Aes Rx Dext
  222
- AES TX/AUX/2T L&R/MIX L & R/AES SYNC In/Out
  223
- Serial Connectors
  223
- 2T Inputs
  223
Optional Dynamics Cassette, SMN 812-412
224
- Key Input
  224
General Fuses - Ratings & Location
225
- Fuse Ratings
  225
Appendix A - Processing Cassettes Switch Settings
226
- Board ID
  226

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