Файл: DMC_Manual.pdf

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1 Introduction

Information in this Manual

The information in this manual is mainly presented as a reference for users who are familiar with the operation of mixing/broadcast consoles. It is assumed that operators and engineers who will be using the the console are familiar with concepts such as EQ, delay, etc.

However, the console is an assignable digital system and this will be new territory for many users. If you are among those users who are new to digital systems then you should follow the guidelines below for finding out about key concepts for the the console.

The manual is in two main sections:

•Overview of the console and audio processing

•Automation system

Structure of this Manual

Basic Information and Getting Started

If you are a new user, and particularly if you are new to digital systems, then you should familiarise yourself with the information in the following chapters at the beginning of the manual:

Glossary Of Terms

This has definitions of terms as they are used in this manual and in the context of using the console.

The console Console Surface

This is a section-by-section overview of the console's console surface.

Getting Started

This describes how to start up the console, how the various controls operate and how get a signal through the console to the control room monitor speakers. It also explains how to shut down and some additional exercises that are useful for new users. You should attempt to work through this chapter 'hands-on' as this will build confidence and show you how easy it is to use the console.

Working With Signal Paths

This defines the various types of signal paths and what they are used for.

Reference

The rest of the manual provides reference for using the console.

Working with the Console Surface

The section of the manual from Fader Assignment through to Transport Control describes how to use the controls on the console surface.

Appendices

Appendix A describes User Administration (setting up and managing users within Windows XP).

Appendix B refers to Norton Ghost recovery.

Indexes:

•Heading Index

•Alphabetical Index

•Illustration Index

For the operation of Encore Plus automation software, please see the separate

Encore Plus manual. This manual is available for download from:

http://www.ams-neve.com/html/downloads/index.php

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2 Console overview

Introduction to the Console

The console is a fully automated, all digital console consisting of three mainparts:

•The console surface

•The processor

•The I/O system

All audio signals are connected to the processor from the I/O system via industry standard MADI connections. MADI also allows the easy connection of third party digital equipment.

I/O System

The the console I/O system comprises a complete range of digital interfaces, high definition, ultra fast ADCs and DACs, sample rate converters and remote low noise mic amps.

It also incorporates, as standard, a router that is used to patch any input to any input path (e.g. Channel, Track tape return, etc.) and any output to any output path (e.g. Aux, Main Output, Track send, etc.).

The Console Surface consists of:

•The AFU, (Assignable Facilities Unit, Upper & Lower). The AFU has controls for all signal processing functions. It can be assigned to any signal path.

•Fader Strips

•Routing Screen

•Encore Section

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Upper AFU Section

The Upper AFU section has panels for

When the AFU is assigned to a path, the controls on the AFU fader move to the same position as the strip fader.

Lower AFU Section

The Lower AFU provides:

• Control of Studio Loudspeakers &

Headphone

The arrow keys either side of the Access key are used to step the AFU up and down through all the available paths.

Fig 3: Lower AFU

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It also has dedicated buttons for controlling DAWs.

Fig 5: AFU Automation panel

Fig 6: Master Automation panel

Fig 7: Surround Monitor panel

Fig 8: Tone

panel

Fig 9: Control Room panel

Fig 10: Talkback panel

Headphones / SLS

Selects the source and controls the level and talkback to Headphones and the Studio Loudspeakers.

Fig 11: Headphones / SLS

panel

Select panel

Selects and displays the Stereo sources for the Control Room Monitoring system.

Fig 12:

Monitor Select

panel

Fader & Bank Control

Determines the current Layer and Bank on the surface, and provides control for the local Assignable Logicator, and the 4 Macro buttons on each fader.

Fig 13: Fader /

Bank panel

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Routing Panel

Displays and sets all of the internal routing within the console.

TFT Screens are high resolution, low radiation, minimal flicker and allow wide-angle ease of view.

On dual-screen systems, there is one TFT screen used to display Encore and its associated utilities; another in the Routing Screen panel to display internal signal routing.

On single-screen systems it is possible to swap between the two screens using

the TOGGLE DISPLAY button.

Fig 14: Routing screen panel

There is also a single joystick that allows the easy placement and control of a signal within the Surround environment.

All metering can be in VU, PPM or Peak Scales.

Keyboard

The Encore Keyboard is used with the Mouse to operate Encore for configuration and automation (particularly for initial setup and off-line automation functions).

Fig 17: Cherry keyboard

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3 Getting Started

Introduction

The DMC has been designed for intuitive use as soon as it is up and running. It is a digital system which is as easy to use as a traditional analogue console but has the inherent flexibility and power common to all digital consoles.

This chapter initially describes how to:

•Start the system from cold

•Use the various types of controls

•Get a signal through the console (with both the standard Stereo Monitoring system and the Surround Sound Panel)

•Shutdown and/or re-start the system

This is followed by a What To Try Next section that, if possible, you should work through on the console. This will build confidence and familiarity with the operation of the the console. The tasks described are:

•Layer selection on the fader strips

•Assigning (moving) paths to different fader strips

•Different methods of assigning EQ to a Channel

•Save the Desk Setup from the console surface

Starting up the console

This process is also known as booting the system.

These instructions assume that the console has been installed and cabled-up correctly.

System Startup

The console is a multi-processor system and, when switched on from cold, it is possible that the system will boot without full synchronisation with all sub-systems.

In order to ensure that the system boots correctly, it is recommended that the following procedure is used when switching on the console:

•Switch on all the racks and the console surface.

•Wait for the Encore PC to boot and login.

•Enter the appropriate user name and password and click OK.

•When the login is complete, the Windows XP desktop will be displayed.

•Start the Service Control application.

If there is no Service Control icon on the desktop, it can be found on the Start Menu in Start > All Programs > AMS Neve > System.

Click the Reboot Console button.

The console will immediately start to re-boot, and the subsystems will be forced to re-sync.

Fig 18: Service Control

A dialogue box will be displayed on the Encore screen showing the progress of the boot.

Please wait for the console to boot.

When the console is ready, the alpha displays on the fader strips will display the assigned path names and the console will respond to touch.

The Reboot Progress screen will automatically close once

the console has booted.

Fig 19: Reboot screen

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