Lake Controller Operation Manual

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Lake Controller Operation Manual Rev 1.6.1
Welcome
1.3 Controller Overview
Using the Controller software, a sound engineer can control a distributed network of Lake devices from
a single location. Instant adjustments can be made to any parameter of any device on the network, or to
selected device Groups. By creating Groups, the Controller can deliver the appropriate EQ and level settings
to a large, segmented sound system.
A single device can belong to multiple Groups (up to 28); for example, a traditional arena-sized system
comprises several left and right main stacks, side-, front-, and down-lls, and multiple levels of delays to
different subsystems. Typical technology requires a chain of processing units to enable an overall stereo
master and various sub-masters to individually control equalization, dynamics, and gain.
In contrast, the Controller can use multiple Groups to send global adjustments to all PA areas while still
providing independent control of individual system components.
1.4 Manual Overview
This operation manual provides software installation instructions, a tutorial for new users, and full-detail
reference information for all software functions and features of the Lake Controller user interface.
The manual is organized as follows:
▸ Chapter 1, Welcome, this chapter.
▸ Chapter 2, Software Installation, provides details for installing the Lake Controller software, along with
information for conguring various Tablet PC related options.
▸ Chapter 3, Network & Firewall Overview, provides information for PC networking and rewall congura-
tion, and verifying of both wired and wireless Lake Controller and device connectivity.
▸ Chapter 4, Lake Controller Tutorial, provides a tutorial that introduces the features of the software, and
the terminology utilized in the user interface.
▸ Chapter 5, Home Menu Reference, describes the top-level functions of the button bar located at the
bottom of the Lake Controller user interface.
▸ Chapter 6, EQ/Levels Menu Reference, details the functions found within the EQ/Levels menu. This
menu provides the most commonly used functions within the Lake Controller.
▸ Chapter 7, System Store Recall Menu Reference, describes menu functions related to saving and
recalling system conguration les.
▸ Chapter 8, Modules Menu Reference, details the functions found on the Modules Menu, including how
to store and recall Module les, Super Module functionality, adjusting the I/O conguration of Modules
and Super Modules, and accessing other Module-specic functions.