DL371 Audio System Engine Operator Manual Midas Klark Teknik Limited, Klark Industrial Park, Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster. Worcestershire. DY11 7HJ. England. Tel: +44 1562 741515 Fax: +44 1562 745371 Email: info@midasklarkteknik.com Website: www.midasconsoles.com DL371 Audio System Engine — Operator Manual DOC02-DL371 Issue C — July 2010 © Red Chip Company Ltd. In line with the company’s policy of continual improvement, specifications and function may be subject to change without notice.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Midas EC-Declaration of Conformity The undersigned, representing the following manufacturer Manufacturer: Address: Midas Klark Teknik Ltd. Klark Industrial Park, Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster. Worcestershire. DY11 7HJ. hereby declares that the following product Product Type Number Product Description Nominal Voltage(s) Current* Freq. DL371 Audio System Engine 115V AC 230V AC 2.50A 1.34A 50/60Hz * With five modules fitted.
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xi Precautions Before installing, setting up or operating this equipment make sure you have read and fully understand all of this section and the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” at the front of this manual. This equipment is supplied by a mains voltage that can cause electric shock injury! The following must be observed in order to maintain safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance. Safety warnings Signal 0V is connected internally to the chassis.
xii Installation Before installing the equipment: • Make sure the equipment is correctly connected to the protective earth conductor of the mains voltage supply of the system installation through the mains leads. • Power to the equipment must be via a fused spur(s). • Power plugs must be inserted in socket outlets provided with protective earth contacts. The electrical supply at the socket outlets must provide appropriate over-current protection.
xiii Precautions signal may be experienced under extreme conditions (3V/m, 90% modulation). Safety equipment Never remove, for example, covers, housings or any other safety guards. Do not operate the equipment or any of its parts if safety guards are ineffective or their effectiveness has been reduced.
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xv Contents Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty and registration About this manual . . . . . Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
xvi Appendix D Contents PRO6 Live Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Standard system configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System components (standard supply) . . . . . . . . . . . FOH and MON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mix matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Midas DL371 Audio System Engine. Your DL371 Audio System Engine was conceived by Midas to offer audio professionals high-performance audio equipment, designed to provide no-compromise sonic quality with a feature set that offers all essential facilities and functions. It represents the very best of British design and engineering combined with contemporary, efficient manufacturing methods, and will give you many years of reliable service.
2 Chapter 1: Introduction Features The DL371 Audio System Engine has the following features: • The front panel consists of various LED-only sections that provide status information. • Sub-modular construction provides user-configurable 7 x 24-channel format. • Each module has remote interrogate LEDs for DSP control and analogue and digital audio for health and connection status feedback.
About this manual 3 About this manual This is the operation manual for the DL371 Audio System Engine. It is intended to help get your DL371 Audio System Engine installed and in operation as quickly as possible by giving you unpacking, installation, connection, setting up and operating instructions. To help familiarise you with the DL371 Audio System Engine there is a description of the front and rear panels, along with easy-to-follow user instructions.
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5 Chapter 2: Front Panel The front panel of the DL351 Modular I/O comprises the following: 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 3 2 1 11 1 DSP role status panel; see “DSP role status panel” on page 5. 7 2 sync source panel; see “sync source panel” on page 6. 8 3 system clock panel; see “system clock panel” on page 6. 9 AES50 audio panel; see “AES50 audio panels” on page 7. 4 Ethernet tunnel panel; see “Ethernet tunnel panel” on page 6. 10 Cut-outs for rack mounting fixings. 5 obstruct.
6 Chapter 2: Front Panel sync source panel This has three LEDs, one of which illuminates to indicate the source of the clock as follows: • internal - clock is sourced internally to the router. • external (Word) — clock is sourced from the word clock connector on the rear panel of the router at 96kHz; see “Connector panel” on page 12. • external (AES3) — clock is sourced from the AES3 connectors on the rear panel of the router at 96kHz; see “Connector panel” on page 12.
Snake X and Y panel Snake X and Y panel The snake panel monitors the communications on the copper/optical cabling for both the X and Y networks. Each cable type has an ok and an error LED for communication status indication, as follows: • The ok LED (green) pulsates when the link is synchronised between the router and end point. • The error LED (red) illuminates when either no communications or a fault are detected.
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9 Chapter 3: Rear Panel The rear panel of the DL371 Audio System Engine has three main sections, as shown below. 2 3 4 1 1 Mains power sockets and DC isolator switch; see “Mains input” on page 10. 3 2 4 User-configurable module panel; see “DSP modules” on page 11 for module description. (The above diagram shows the default configuration.) DL371 Audio System Engine Operator Manual Connector panel; see “Connector panel” on page 12. Router panel; see “Router panel” on page 13.
10 Chapter 3: Rear Panel Mains input WARNING! HIGH INRUSH CURRENT. Caution: You must ensure that a minimum of two PSU modules are powering the unit for correct operation (see “Switching the PRO6 Control Centre on/off” on page 52). The mains input section comprises three modular sets of mains input and fan assemblies — known as power supply unit (PSU) modules — and a DC isolator switch. The modules are N+1 redundant and a minimum of two must be used to power the unit.
11 DSP modules DSP modules Seven module slots in the rear panel each accept the following module. However, in the standard PRO6 configuration, only five modules are fitted to the DL371 Audio System Engine. 1 7 2 4 3 5 8 6 1 DSP audio sections 0 and 1 with two sets of LEDs (link and data) for status indication. 2 Link ok LED (green) illuminates to indicate that link is active (link is good). 3 Link error LED (green) illuminates to indicate that link has failed.
12 Chapter 3: Rear Panel Connector panel The connector panel houses the snake connectors (to console) and the word clock and AES3 sync connectors for connecting the user-selected clock source for synchronisation. 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 CLOCK SOURCE 1 optical Neutrik OpticalCon® snake X and Y sockets for connecting the optical (fibre optic) snake to the console. word clock 75R section comprises input and output BNC cable sockets for synchronisation with routers.
13 Router panel Router panel The router panel houses the AES50 audio connectors and Ethernet tunnel connector. DL351 Modular I/O Connection to AES50 audio connectors 5 to 8 is optional 1 1 Ethernet tunnel external connector for connecting ‘tunnelling’ Ethernet. DL371 Audio System Engine Operator Manual 2 2 AES50 audio section with eight EtherCon® sockets. Sockets 1 to 4 are for connection to the DL351 Modular I/O, while the remaining four (sockets 5 to 8) are optional.
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15 Chapter 4: Getting Started This chapter shows you how to connect up and switch on the DL371 Audio System Engine unit. Connecting up Refer to Figure 2 “Standard system configuration” on page 50. Connect up the your DL371 Audio System Engine unit as follows: • Snake — connect the two fibre optic/copper snakes to the required X and Y sockets on the rear panel of the DL371 Audio System Engine unit and then to the rear of the PRO6 Control Centre. See “Connector panel” on page 12.
16 Chapter 4: Getting Started 4 Apply power to the unit by switching on the D.C. POWER ON switch. The green LED adjacent to each mains input socket, and its associated yellow LED in the psu section (front panel) will illuminate if their PSU is supplying power to the unit. This is illustrated in the diagram below, which uses PSU 1 as an example. Rear panel of DL371 Audio Front panel of DL371 4 >> To remove power from (electrically isolate) the unit 1 Switch off the D.C. POWER ON switch.
27 Appendix B: Technical Specification This appendix contains the technical specifications for the DL371 Audio System Engine. For system-related DL371 Audio System Engine specifications and for full technical specifications for the XL8 Live Performance System, please refer to the Owner’s Manual (part number DOC02-DL3). Due to a policy of continual improvement, Midas reserves the right to alter the function or specification at any time without notice.
28 Appendix B: Technical Specification Miscellaneous inputs and outputs Word clock IN connector BNC Word clock OUT connector BNC AES3 Sync IN connector 3-pin XLR AES3 Sync OUT connector 3-pin XLR External connector EtherCon® XLR DL371 Audio System Engine Operator Manual
19 Appendix B: Replacing A Module Caution: The module is a static-sensitive device. Proper grounding and electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions are required before handling the module. The design of the DL371 Audio System Engine makes module replacement very easy and straightforward. The unit has rack guides in each of the seven module positions so that the modules can slide easily in and out. Each module is held in place by two screws.
20 >> To fit a module 1 Make sure that the unit is switched off and electrically isolated (see “To remove power from (electrically isolate) the unit” on page 16). 2 At the rear of the unit, offer up the rear of the module to its required module position. Make sure that the module is in the correct orientation and that the bottom eject handle is in the angled down position, as shown in the following diagram.
35 Appendix E: Service Information This appendix provides instructions on routine servicing and cleaning, and gives details on equipment disposal. Routine maintenance To help keep your DL371 Audio System Engine unit in good working order and to make sure it gives you optimum performance, we recommend that you carry out the following: Monthly • Clean the unit, as detailed in “Cleaning the unit” on page 35. • Check functionality of the LEDs.
36 Appendix E: Service Information Hot unplugging/plugging a PSU module Caution: While it is possible to replace a PSU module with power connected to the other two, this may cause a momentary interruption or noise on the audio outputs of the unit. Always mute any loudspeaker system before performing this procedure. If you have to replace a PSU module, it can be done with the DL371 Audio System Engine unit switched on.
37 Appendix F: PRO6 Live Audio System This chapter provides a detailed overview of the XL8 Live Performance System. Standard system configuration The PRO6 Live Audio System is a very powerful and flexible audio processing system that provides a complete solution for any audio mixing and signal distribution application in a live sound environment.
38 Appendix F: PRO6 Live Audio System Key features Please remember, the PRO6 is not just a console, it’s a LIVE AUDIO SYSTEM! • High channel count — 56 mixed primary inputs (sourced from up to 112 input locations) and 35 output channels. • Control centre — Small and very compact with an exciting but familiar and ergonomic control surface, enhanced by a two-screen GUI. • Performance — Reduced price, scale and features, but still with XL8 audio performance.
39 Applications • Latency — Low and managed latency through the system. Minimal latency and fully time aligned. • Cabling — Cat 5e or fibre optic snakes. Standard system has reduced cabling as compared to any other available solution. • System design and network: • • • Integrated open-architecture AES50 digital audio distribution. • Up to 100 metres (Cat 5e) or up to 500 metres (optical fibre) of dual redundant connectivity between hardware elements.
40 Appendix F: PRO6 Live Audio System System components (standard supply) The PRO6 Live Audio System is modular, allowing for some variations in physical placement and system size. The standard PRO6 touring system package is configured as a 14U rack (containing two DL3n1 units) in a single, easily portable flight case, with an equally portable, flight-cased control surface and minimal cabling. This package comprises: • • 1-off PRO6 Control Centre (in a flight case).
41 Mix matrix • 16-off matrix buses, routable from the 56 inputs and eight aux inputs, and 16 aux buses and three master buses. • 16-off aux buses, routable from the 56 inputs and eight aux inputs. All the bus routings (above) provide simultaneous and time aligned mixing of all the sources, which will be defeatable for minimum latency requirements.
42 Appendix F: PRO6 Live Audio System Processing Although the control centre system allows for considerable insertion of external processing it also embodies more than enough internal high quality processing to eliminate the need for this, in the interests of simplicity and reduced overall system size, weight and cost. Processing components The processing available is: • 56 x 12 or 24dB/oct. high pass filters. • 56 x 6 or 12dB/oct. low pass filters.
43 Processing Each of the eight auxiliary inputs has: • Input gain. • Source from internal FX or external input. • EQ. • Fader. • Panpot (SIS™). • Routing via level controls to the 16 matrix buses. • Routing via pan control to the left, right and mono master buses. Mix channel processing Each of the 16 auxiliary mix buses has: • Subgroup, auxiliary or mix minus modes. • Dual mono or stereo pair modes. • Six-band PEQ. • Optional 31-band GEQ (replaces PEQ).
44 Appendix F: PRO6 Live Audio System • Direct input. • Routing via level controls to 16 matrix buses. Effects processing and GEQs The PRO6 contains eight mono Klark Teknik (KT) GEQs and seven effects processors as standard. The seven effects processors can be freely chosen from: • KT DN780 reverb. • Delay. • Flanger. • Phaser. • Pitch shifter. • SQ1 dynamics. • Stereo 3-band compressor. The eight mono KT GEQs can be patched into any output.
Surround capabilities 45 Surround capabilities Theatres and broadcast have differing requirements for surround and both are catered for in the PRO6. Conventional stereo and SIS™ panning is assignable on a channel by channel basis (channel one can be in stereo while channel two can be in SIS™), as follows: • Stereo left–right routing to master buses. • SIS™ left–right–centre routing to master buses.
46 Appendix F: PRO6 Live Audio System Control software The operating system of the PRO6 is Linux, which is an open-source, stable, proven operating system (OS). Linux is used in many mission-critical applications worldwide and has allowed Midas’ software engineers to write a ground-up system that contains no ‘hidden’ or unused code. This has resulted in an efficient, compact application, which is quick in operation, quick booting and comparatively easy to debug.
Integration of third party hardware/software 47 PC or MAC computers can use the Ethernet tunnel in the MidasNET system, and can communicate with other computers on the network. The PRO6 Control Centre features an external video for both screens, and the master bay GUI screen (on the right) also has a three-way KVM switch. Control centre views can be routed to external monitors, and external video sources can be displayed on the control centre.
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49 Appendix G: Setting Up A PRO6 System This chapter shows you how to set up a PRO6 Live Audio System to its default configuration. Note: If you want to set up the PRO6 Live Audio System using a configuration other than the default, please contact Midas Technical Support for details. Initial set-up procedure Initial system set-up basically comprises: • Unpacking and checking the equipment — see “Unpacking the equipment” on page 49. • Making up a rack — see “Making up a rack” on page 49.
50 Appendix G: Setting Up A PRO6 System PRO6 Control Centre (control surface, router, 8 x inputs, 8 x outputs, 8 x insert Jack I/O pairs and 6 x monitor outputs) Fibre optic Mix position Stage Copper 3 x AES50 expansion ports Dual cable redundant HyperMAC (fibre optic or copper) Rack (the DL351 and DL371 units are typically located in a single 14U rack) DL371 Audio System Engine (4 x AES50 expansion ports) Maximum 100 m, typically 0.
Powering the PRO6 system 51 Powering the PRO6 system The following details the recommended power up and power down procedures for the PRO6 system. Note: If you are in any doubt as to how to switch the DL3n1 units on/off, refer to their operator manuals. >> To power up the PRO6 system Important Note: DO NOT switch on the speaker sub-system until after the start-up of the PRO6 system has been completed.
52 Appendix G: Setting Up A PRO6 System Switching the PRO6 Control Centre on/off Carry out the following to switch the PRO6 Control Centre on or off in a safe manner, observing all WARNINGS and Cautions. >> To switch on the PRO6 Control Centre Caution (1)! A minimum of two power supply modules must be supplying power to the PRO6 Control Centre for correct operation. Caution (2)! Before switching on, check that all monitor loudspeaker power amplifiers are turned off or muted.
Setting up the DL351 Modular I/O unit ID 53 Setting up the DL351 Modular I/O unit ID After connecting up your PRO6 network system, you may need to set up the ID of the DL351 Modular I/O unit, which is done via its control panel (see Figure 3 below). You only need to do this if the unit is not already configured to the ID you want; there are four ID numbers available (1 to 4) and the default is ID 1.
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