User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Manual Neos
- Symbols and Notes
- Scope of Delivery and Packaging
- Introduction
- Important Security Advices
- Hook Up
- Rear Panel – Switches & Connections, Basics
- Rear Panel – Power Wiring Diagram
- Rear Panel – Signal Wiring Diagram
- Rear Panel
- Operation
- Control Elements Input Path
- Control Elements Master Path
- DAW-Integration
- Specifications
- Copy Master Recall Settings
- Block Diagram
- Mounting Dimensions
- Mounting Angles
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Neos
DAW-Integration
Integration Examples and Channel Assignment
A common way to feed the 24 channels of the Neos would be to use three eight-channel D/A
converters. As a rule, one converter is defined as the main converter and the two others are
connected in chain. As long as the converters have the same DB25 connectors the connection
is straight forward and the channel assignment corresponds to the one in the DAW’s setup.
A high-quality two-channel converter might the best option to record the signal of the Neos’
Rec. Out. The A/D stage could also be integrated through the S/PDIF inputs of the main
converter. The recorded signal can be routed to the two-channel converter through the S/PDIF
outputs of the main converter, whose D/A output would then be connected to the Tape Return
of the Neos.
If the analog outputs of the converter are available as separate XLR and jack connectors, a
clever channel assignment could save converter channels. Typical sessions have usually four
mono channels (vocals, snare, kick, and bass) while the rest of the elements are available as
stereo stems in the DAW (keyboards, guitars, backing vocals, overheads, toms, etc.). In this
scenario you can make the final mixdown with the Neos. Nevertheless, do take into consider-
ation that the more channels available for a production, the better.
Here is an example of such a session: once again we have three eight-channel converters,
however this time they have separate outputs connected via eight XLR/jack-to-D25 snake
cables. In the DAW, route the four mono channels to outputs 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the first converter.
Afterwards, connect the converter outputs with the Neos DB25 inputs 1, 3, 5, and 7. That way,
the mono signals are now controlled by the first faders of the Neos — and considering that
the input paths are stereo, whenever you use mono signals one of the channels is free (in this
example, DB25 outputs 2, 4, 6, and 8). All other stereo stems from the DAW should be routed
to the Neos through the two other converters. On the first converter you still have four output
channels left, which you can use for the Tape Return input of the Neos and a headphones mix.