Owner`s Manual UAP88 Universal Audio Processor
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Owner`s Manual UAP88 Universal Audio Processor
ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Owner’s Manual UAP88 Universal Audio Processor March 2006 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 1/1 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Index 1 WELCOME 7 1.1 Welcome 7 1.2 A Brief System Overview 8 1.3 UAP88 Processor Hardware 10 1.4 "Universal Audio Processor System" Design/Operation Environment 11 1.5 About This Owner’s Manual 12 1.6 Installation of the UAP88 12 GETTING STARTED 13 2 2.1 Getting Started 13 2.2 Connecting to a PC 13 2.3 Mains Connection 14 2.4 Turning On and Off the UAP88 2.4.1 Turning on the UAP88 2.4.2 Turning off the UAP88 14 14 14 2.5 Installing "Universal Audio Processor System" 2.5.1 System Requirements: 2.5.2 Installing from CD-ROM 2.5.3 Installation over the WWW 2.5.4 UAP firmware update: 15 15 15 15 16 2.6 Upgrading and Reinstalling "Universal Audio Processor System" 2.6.1 Preparations 2.6.2 Upgrading "Universal Audio Processor System" 16 16 16 2.7 Starting "Universal Audio Processor System" 16 2.8 Quitting "Universal Audio Processor System" 16 3 HARDWARE 17 3.1 Front Panel 17 3.2 Rear Panel 18 3.3 Connecting The UAP88 3.3.1 RS232 Serial Interface 3.3.2 TTL Output 3.3.3 TTL Input 19 19 19 19 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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Context Menus 32 4.10 Components 4.10.1 Components in the “DSP Design Window” 4.10.2 Component’s Control Elements And Windows 33 33 34 4.11 The “Monitor” Window 36 4.12 The “Language Edit” Window 37 4.13 The “Third Party Control” Window 37 5 COMPONENTS 38 5.1 Input 38 5.2 Output 40 5.3 Mixer Group 5.3.1 Matrix Group 5.3.2 Auto Mixer 41 42 44 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 3/3 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5.4 Gate Group 5.4.1 Gate Type 1 (Basic) 5.4.2 Gate Type 2 (With Sidechain) 5.4.3 Gate Type 3 (advanced) 47 47 48 49 5.5 50 5.5. AGC (Auto Gain Control) 5.6 Compressor Limiter Group 5.6.1 Compressor Type 1 5.6.2 Limiter Type 1 5.6.3 Compressor/Limiter 51 51 53 55 5.7 57 Equalizer Group 5.8 Filter Group 5.8.1 High-Low Pass 5.8.2 Band Pass 5.8.3 Band Stop 5.8.4 Notch 5.8.5 Crossover Group 59 59 60 61 62 63 5.9 Delay Basic and Advanced 5.9.1 Delay (Advanced) 5.9.2 Delay (Basic) 65 66 67 5.10 Feedback Cancellation Group 5.10.1 Differences between Feedback Cancellation Groups 5.10.2 How to use the feed back killer ? 68 70 70 5.11 Ducker 71 5.12 Page Switch Group 5.12.1 Page Switch (D) 5.12.2 Page Switch (E) 72 72 73 5.13 Page Control Group 74 5.14 75 5.15 Selector 6 76 OPERATION 77 6.1 Managing “Presets” 6.1.1 Saving designs on the PC 6.1.2 Transfering files from one PC to another 6.1.3 Loading Preset-Set form PC 6.1.4 Switching presets from the TTL-Inputs 77 77 77 77 78 6.2 Using Page Control And Source Selector Components 6.2.1 Example Block diagram 6.2.2 UAP internal design 78 79 79 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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A damaged power cord is a potential risk of fire and electrical shock hazard. • Avoid touching power plugs with wet hands. Doing so is a potential electrical shock hazard. • Take care for correct polarity when operating the UAP88 from a DC power source. Reversed polarity may cause damage to the unit or the batteries. • Avoid placing heavy objects on power cords. A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard. • Do not cut, scratch, bend, twist, pull, or heat the power cord. A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard. Ask your ATEÏS dealer for replacement. • Turn off the unit immediately, remove the power cord from the AC outlet and consult your ATEÏS dealer in any of the following circumstances: –Smoke, odor, or noise getting out of the unit. –Foreign objects or liquids get inside the UAP88. –The unit has been dropped or the shell is damaged. –The power cord is damaged. If you continue using the UAP88, fire and electrical shock may result. • Do not drop or insert metallic objects or flammable materials into the unit as this may result in fire and electrical shock. • Do not remove the UAP88’s cover, as there are exposed parts inside carrying high voltages that may cause an electrical shock. Contact your ATEÏS dealer if internal inspection, maintenance, or repair is necessary. • Do not try to make any modifications to the UAP88. This is a potential fire and electrical shock hazard. • Avoid the UAP88’s ventilation slots to be blocked. Blocking the ventilation slots is a potential fire hazard. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 5/5 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Caution Caution This sign indicates a potentially hazardous situation that can result in moderate or minor personal injury and/or property damage. • To prevent the unit from falling down and causing personal injury and/or property damage, avoid installing or mounting the unit in unstable locations. • Leave enough space above and below the unit to provide good ventilation of the UAP88. If the airflow is not adequate, the UAP88 will heat up inside and may cause a fire. • Operate the UAP88 in an environment with a free-air temperature of between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). • Turn off all audio equipment when making any connections to the UAP88, and make sure to use adequate cables. • Do not use benzene, thinner, or chemicals to clean the UAP88. Use only a soft, dry cloth. • If the UAP88 is moved from a cold place (e.g., overnight in a car) to a warmer environment, condensation may form inside the unit, which may affect performance. Allow the UAP88 to acclimatize for about one hour before use. Interference Like all computing devices, the UAP88 uses high frequency digital circuitry that may cause interference on radio or television equipment placed close to the unit. The best solution for problems like this is to relocate the affected parts. Exclusion of Certain Responsibility Manufacturer, importer, or dealer shall not be liable for any incidental damages including personal injury or any other damages caused by improper use or operation of the UAP88. Package Contents The following items are delivered within the UAP88 package: • UAP88 Universal Audio Processor • CD-ROM –including “Universal Audio Processor System” and the PDF documentation. • 12-pin Euro block plug; 6 pcs. • Power cord • Owner’s Manual Contact your ATEÏS dealer if something is missing. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 6/6 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 1 Welcome 1.1 Welcome Thank you for choosing the ATEÏS UAP88 Universal Audio Processor. The ATEÏS UAP88 Universal Audio Processor with the design/operating environment "Universal Audio Processor System" enables to follow almost all requirements of modern sound Designs in many applications. Create your Audio Processor with all the functionality you need in a flowchart-like graphical Windows based design environment and transfer it to the UAP88. Once programmed the unit does not require a PC anymore and can be run as a standalone processor. Typical applications include installed sound systems, automatic mixing or routing, but also paging functions, feedback-killer or speaker management. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 7/7 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 1.2 A Brief System Overview ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 8/8 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland The UAP88 holds 8 inputs, 8 outputs, all necessary A/D and D/A converters, logic and serial interface, a DSP-processor and a microcontroller in a standard 19” single rack space housing. To tell the machine what to do with audio and control signals there is a Windows based graphical design and operating environment software called “Universal Audio Processor System". This software is divided into different parts. In the “DSP Design” part you can create or edit the signal path and edit parameters in real time. In the “Monitor” part you can pick out the parameters you want to be edited by the user and create an individual graphical user interface. To keep your programming protected from unauthorized altering, there are four password locked user levels. The signal path of the UAP88 is built from virtual elements called “Components”. Components represent the functionality of simple preamps, filters, dynamics, delays, or more complex processors like automatic mixers, crossovers or feedback killer. They also include all the buttons, knobs, meters etc. to set the desired values. After selecting and placing all the “Components” you need, you have to “wire” them together, compile this so called “Configuration” and send it to the UAP88 via the RS232 interface. The “Preset” memory of the UAP88 stores up to 3 different “Configurations” which can be accessed over the user interface on a PC or the logic inputs. Once a “Configuration” is stored in the memory of the UAP88 you can disconnect your PC and run the system as a standalone processor. You can still control parameters like “Channel Level”, “Master Volume” etc. from the eight assignable controls on the front panel of the unit. The “Universal Audio Processor System" supplies also a “Language Editor” (easy localization of menus, window titles, etc.), and a table containing the addresses of all the control parameters accessible via the RS232 serial port. So the UAP88 integrates perfectly into third party control systems like AMX, Audace, Crestron, etc. All audio and control connections are made over 12 pole Euro-block connectors on the rear panel of the UAP88. Every single analog audio input can be switched for line or mic level operation and for 48 V phantom power. The excellent sonic performance is being achieved by 24 bit AD/DA converters and 32-bit internal signal processing. The internal sampling rate can be chosen to be either 48 kHz or 96 kHz. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 9/9 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 1.3 UAP88 Processor Hardware Audio-Performance • 32-Bit internal signal processing • 48 or 96 kHz sampling rate Presets • • • Audio I/O • • • • • • 3 internal Presets Accessible by PC user interface or TTL interface. 8 x 8 audio in-/outputs Depending on type: 8 x analog 24-bit AD/DA, 4 x analog 24-bit AD/DA and 2 x AES/EBU or 4 x AES/EBU Analog inputs electronically balanced, switch able for line or mic level operation 48 V phantom power switch able to every single analog input Analog outputs electronically balanced All connections via 12 pole Euro block connectors. Serial Interface • RS232 for programming, monitoring and control Remote Control • PC User interface • Logic Interface; 8 TTL-in- and 8 TTL outputs • All TTL connections via 12 pole Euro block connectors • Integration into third party control systems like AMX, Audace, Crestron, etc. via RS232 serial interface • External Analog control Stand Alone Operation • PC not necessary for operation • LEDs –indicating the presence of audio signals, operation and communication • 8 assignable control knobs on front panel Additional Features • Power supply from 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz line or 24 VDC • Supervisor-program continuously monitoring the operational state of the unit • Fault-relay output • Values are memorized even after a reset • Compact single rack space 19’’ chassis ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 1.4 "Universal Audio Processor System" Design/Operation Environment Components • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Edit-Mode • • • Wire-Mode • In- and output module Delay Mixing-Matrix Automatic Mixer AGC (Automatic Gain Control) Filter: High-pass, low-pass, band-pass, band-stop; characteristics Parametric equalizer Dynamic-Processors: Gate, Compressor, Limiter 2, 3, and 4 way crossover Feedback Cancellation Page Switch Ducker Page Control Selector Bessel, Linkwitz Butterworth Build up “Configurations” by drag & drop “Components” from the “Components” window into the “DSP Design Window” Edit “Configurations” using standard cut, copy and paste commands Changeable appearance of the control elements Wire together all the “Components” in the “DSP Design Window” Design-Mode • Free designable user interface • Import graphics or pictures Control-Mode • Control and monitor parameter values of the UAP88 Offline Programming • Design and editing of “Configurations” • Setup and store parameter values Preset Manager • Load “Configurations” • Switch between “Configurations” Easy Operation • Sliders, knobs and buttons • Values can be typed directly into value fields • Edit values of EQs or dynamics directly in visualized graphic curve display • Contextual menu items Additional Features • User-management via 4 different, password protected user levels • Language-Editor – for convenient localization of menus, window titles, messages, etc. • 3rd Control – table containing the addresses of all the control parameters accessible via the RS232 serial port. 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In this manual, the UAP88 Universal Audio Processor and its design/control environment software “Universal Audio Processor System” are referred to as “UAP88” and “UAP System” respectively. “PC” refers to an IBM PC-compatible computer running a Windows XP Home or Professional, or Windows 2000 Professional operating system. Note: Windows XP and Windows 2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 1.6 Installation of the UAP88 The “UAP88” takes only a single 19’’ rack space and generates little heat itself. Consider leaving enough ventilation space above and below the unit (1 U recommended). Do not mount the UAP88 directly above heat generating devices like power supplies or power amplifiers. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 12/12 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 2 Getting Started 2.1 Getting Started Follow these steps for quick and easy operation. 1) Familiarize yourself with the UAP88 2) Connect your audio equipment to the in- and outputs of the UAP88 3) Connect your PC to the serial port of the UAP88 4) Connect the UAP88 to the AC supply and turn it on; 5) Install the design/control environment software "Universal Audio Processor System" 6) Launch "Universal Audio Processor System" 7) Familiarize yourself with the "Universal Audio Processor System" 8) Build up a “Configuration” 9) Compile your “Configuration” 10) Store your “Configuration” to the UAP88 11) Try out your UAP88 System 2.2 Connecting to a PC Connection between the RS232 ports of your PC and the UAP88 is made by a standard “straight” RS232 cable. If there is no RS232 port on your PC you can also use a USB to Serial-Converter (see also NOTE in section 2.5.1). NOTE: RS232 does support cable lengths up to 15 m. Select which COM port you want to use in the “Toolbar” of the "Universal Audio Processor System" software ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 13/13 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 2.3 Mains Connection Warning: Always turn off the UAP88 before making any power connections. Connect the AC inlet to the mains supply via the supplied power cord. Check your line voltage before plugging in. The power supply of the UAP88 accepts AC voltages ranging from 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. The UAP88 can also be powered up by a 24 VDC supply, for instance, from a backup battery. Refer to the instructions of this manual. 2.4 Turning On and Off the UAP88 In order to prevent your speakers from loud clicks or thumps from turning on and off equipment some kind of power on (power off) sequence should always be observed: Start with all your audio sources, mixer, processors, and turn on the power amplifiers last. Reverse this sequence for turning off your system. 2.4.1 Turning on the UAP88 The mains switch is situated on the rear panel of the UAP88. After flicking this switch, the UAP88 starts up and runs a self-test program, which is indicated by flashing the signal LED’s on the front panel. The UAP88 loads all the data that were set before the last power off. The operating status is shown by the POWER LED indicator. 2.4.2 Turning off the UAP88 You can turn off the UAP88 by using the rocker switch on the rear panel or put the unit into standby mode from the POWER button on the front panel. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 2.5 Installing "Universal Audio Processor System" 2.5.1 System Requirements: • IBM compatible computer with a Pentium III MMX CPU, 400 MHz or faster • 256 MB RAM • Hard drive with at least 20 MB of free space • CD-ROM or DVD drive or a connection to the www (for installation only) • VGA or better display (1024 x 768, 256 color minimum) • One free RS-232 COM-port or • Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home or Professional NOTE: If your PC has got no RS232 COM-port we can recommend: PCMCIA converter SS100 from Quatec: http://www.quatech.com/catalog/rs232_pcmcia.php or a USB > Serial Converter USA-19HS from KeySpan: http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/USA19HS/ (tested with Hewlett-Packard, Sony Vaio™, Siemens-Fuitsu and even Virtual PC® on Apple MacIntosh™ Computers) 2.5.2 Installing from CD-ROM Before installing the “UAP System” check if your PC meets the system requirements. • Turn on your PC and allow Windows to start up. • Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive • If the contend of the CD-ROM is not displayed automatically double click the ‘My Computer’ icon • Double click the ‘DVD/CD-RW-drive’ icon • Copy the file 'ATEIS UAP88 v.1.x.x setup' using the copy and paste commands or by drag and drop to the ‘Desktop’. Wait until the task has finished. • Start the program 'ATEIS UAP88 v.1.x.x setup' by double click on it’s icon • Follow the instructions to install the “UAP System” software onto your hard drive. • The installation program creates a shortcut to the 'UAP88 v1.x.x.exe' named “UAP88 v1.x.x” on your ‘Desktop’ with an ATEÏS icon. By default the program 'UAP88 v1.x.x.exe' is installed under the path <<C:\Program Files\ATEIS\ATEIS UAP88 v1.x.x\>> • Remove the CD-ROM from your drive and return it in its sleeve for save keeping. 2.5.3 Installation over the WWW You can download the most recent version of “UAP System” from our homepage http://www.ateis-international.com as a .zip file. Unzip the file and proceed as stated above. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 15/15 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 2.5.4 UAP firmware update: • Download latest UAP PC software version from www.ateis-international.com • the firmware is embedded in the PC software (no separate file) • Uninstall previous UAP 88 PC software version. • Install New PC software • Connect the PC to the UAP with the serial cable provided. • Choose right COM port • Go to ‘’Tools’’ Press update. Update DSP file first then update MCU file. (Do not press Load Key and do not update MCU first) 2.6 Upgrading and Reinstalling "Universal Audio Processor System" 2.6.1 Preparations Before you can upgrade or reinstall “UAP System” you have to remove the older version from your applications folder. To do this, follow these instructions: • Choose >Start > Settings > Control Panel • Double click the ‘Add or Remove Programs’ icon • Locate and choose ‘ATEIS UAP88 v1.x.x’ and click the ‘Remove’ button • Follow the instructions to remove the ‘ATEIS UAP88 v1.x.x’ software from your hard drive. 2.6.2 Upgrading "Universal Audio Processor System" Proceed as stated in step 2.5 in this chapter. Upgrading to a higher version sometimes makes it necessary to upgrade the UAP88’s MCU and DSP firmware also. Refer to the steps later in this manual. 2.7 Starting "Universal Audio Processor System" Double click the 'ATEIS UAP88 v1.x.x' icon on your ‘Desktop’ or choose >Start > Programs > ATEIS > ATEIS UAP88 v1.x.x The program starts offline with a new configuration in edit mode. A connection to the UAP88 is not necessary to run the program, or to create a Configuration or a User Interface. You can start to familiarize with all the windows and menus. Refer to the specific chapters in this manual. 2.8 Quitting "Universal Audio Processor System" Quit the program selecting the menu >File > Exit. If no window contains unsaved changes all the windows close and “UAP System” quits. If there are unsaved changes a dialog box will ask you if you want to save or ignore changes you have made to the “Configuration” or the “Preset” or if you want to cancel the exit command. You can also exit the program using the Windows Exit Button in the Title Window, or by pressing the short key [alt F4] ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 16/16 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 3 Hardware 3.1 Front Panel 1. Input/ Output Audio Signal Indicators Indicate the presence of audio signals for each audio in- and output t. 2. Control Knobs Eight knobs assignable to parameters like levels, filter settings, etc. Knob 1 to 6 is assignable to external sources (like RAC5 or RAC8) via DIP-switches on the rear panel. 3. LED-Indicators "POWER": Indicates power on "STAND BY": "RS-232": 4. Indicates standby mode Flashing by RS232 communication Standby / Power on Switch Toggles the UAP88 between standby and power on ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 17/17 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 3.2 Rear Panel 1. Power Socket This connector is used to connect the UAP88 to an AC outlet, using the supplied power cord. 2. Power Switch This rocker switch is used to turn on the power of the UAP88. 3. RS-232 Serial Port The 9-pin D-Sub connector is used to connect the UAP88 to a serial port on a Windows PC or third party control systems like AMX, Audace, Crestron, etc. 4. Logic Interface These two Euro-Block connectors supply 8 TTL-inputs, 8 TTL-outputs, a 5 VDC source, and the fault relay outputs. 5. 24 VDC Supply Input These inputs are used to power up the UAP88 by a 24 VDC source like a back up battery. The UAP88 automatically switches to these power inputs to provide uninterrupted operation on mains power failure. 6. Audio-Connectors These four Euro-Block connectors are used to connect the audio signals of your equipment. 7. Phantom Power DIP-Switches These switches activate the 48 V phantom power of each of the audio inputs. 8. Input Sensitivity DIP- Switches These switches select the operational signal level of each of the audio inputs. 9. Front / Back Switch (Anolog Control) These 6 DIP-Switches select the Analog Control source to be controlled either from the front Control Knobs or from an external device (like the RAC5 or RAC8) connected to the VDC source input conectors. 10. Analog Inputs Connector To connect external control sources like the RAC5 or RAC8 analog DC remote controllers. 11. RS 485 (for future use) ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 18/18 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 3.3 Connecting The UAP88 3.3.1 RS232 Serial Interface The 9-pin D-Sub connector is used to connect the UAP88 to a serial port on a Windows PC or third party control systems. Use a standard “straight” RS232 cable. Do not use cables longer than 15 m. The default COM speed is set to 115.200 bps. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Signal CD RXD TXD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI Text carrier detect (n.c.) receive data transmit data data terminal ready ground data set ready (n.c.) request to send clear to send (n.c.) ring indicator (n.c.) 3.3.2 TTL Output The TTL outputs provide +5 VDC via a 100 serial resistor. Here are some connection examples: 3.3.3 TTL Input You can connect these logical input like this: ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 19/19 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 3.3.4 Fault Contact The fault contact has normally open and normally closed relay contacts. When the UAP88 is powered-up and working properly, the normally open contact is closed. On power failure or power-off the normally closed contact is closed. 3.3.5 Analog Control Inputs You can connect the Remote DC analog controllers as follows ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 20/20 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 4 Software 4.1 Sections & Modes The "Universal Audio Processor System" software consists of two main sections; the DSP design environment "DSP Design Window" and the user interface design and operating environment "Monitor Window". 4.1.1 DSP Design Environment "DSP Design Window" The following windows belong to this section of the program: "DSP Design Window", "Component", "Preset", and "Message". These windows are displayed together with the Main Window after starting the “UAP System” software. This section runs either in “Edit” or “Wire” mode, which are selected by clicking the background of the “DSP Design Window” with the right mouse button. 1. "Edit" Mode In “Edit” mode you can select a “Component” (an In- or output module, a mixer, an EQ, etc.) from the “Component” window and drag & drop it into the "DSP Design Window". Components in this window can be selected, repositioned, deleted or opened for setting their parameters and properties. The blue “EDIT” background shows when you are in this mode. 2. "Wire" Mode In “Wire” mode you virtually connect the in- and output nodes of the “Components” displayed in the “DSP Design Window”. This is how the signal path of the UAP88 is created. The green “WIRE” background shows that you are in this mode. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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Title Bar After starting up the title bar displays (new) indicating a new configuration. After saving or loading a configuration the whole pathname of the actual configuration running or under construction is displayed. At the right hand corner you can find the usual Windows minimize button and the close box, which exits the program 2. Menu Bar Here you can find the menu commands arranged into groups 3. Tool Bar This bar contains short cuts to frequently used commands. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 23/23 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 4.3 4.3. The "DSP Design Window" The "DSP Design Window" represents the workspace, where components are arranged, edited and wired to define the signal path of the UAP88. This window can be minimized, dragged, and closed by using the standard Windows routines. The window is restored by using the menu command >Window > DSP Design Window. The minimized "DSP Design Window" is placed within the lower area of the screen above the Windows Task Bar. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 24/24 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland After starting up “UAP System” or loading a configuration the “DSP Design Window” is opened in “EDIT” Mode, which is displayed by the blue “EDIT” background. A configuration may look like the following example: You can toggle between “EDIT” and “WIRE” Mode, by selecting the pop-up menu, which is displayed by clicking the right mouse button in an unused area of the window. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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You can restore the window by using the menu command >View > Message Window. 4.5 4.5. The "Component" Window In this window you can find all the “Components” the UAP88 offers. The content is organized in a Windows style hierarchical structure, where “Components” are grouped by their functionality. The plus sign (+) displayed before a name indicates a group, and the presence of more elements. Click into the plus sign (+) to see these elements. You can drag, close or resize this window using the usual Windows techniques. Window restore is done by the menu command >View > Component Window. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 26/26 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 4.6 4.6. The "Preset" Window The "Preset" window shows the currently selected preset number, and the configuration file name assigned with it. You can select the currently used preset number by means of the scroll menu, which is displayed by clicking the arrow at the right hand side of the preset name. You can drag or close this window using the usual Windows techniques. Window restore is done by the menu command >View > Preset Window. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 27/27 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 4.7 The Menu Bar 4.7.1 Menu >File Here you can find all configuration file related menu commands. Configuration files are saved with the extension '.uap'. >File > New Opens a new configuration file >File > Save Saves the current configuration file >File > Save As Opens the “Save As…” dialog window >File > Load Opens the "Open" dialog window >File > Exit Exits the "Universal Audio Processor System" software 4.7.2 Menu >Preset Manager The combination of configuration files in the three preset registers are called "Preset files". These files are saved with the extension '.upm'. Under the menu >Preset Manager you can find all “Preset” related commands. >Preset Manager > New Opens a new “Preset” file >Preset Manager > Save Stores the current “Preset” file >Preset Manager > Save As Opens the “Save As…” dialog window >Preset Manager > Load Opens the "Open" dialog window >Preset Manager > Change Selects one of the three “Preset” registers ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 4.7.3 Menu >Edit Here you can find the usual Window editing commands. >Edit > Cut Cuts out the marked selection and copies it to the operating system’s clipboard >Edit > Copy Copies the marked selection to the operating system’s clipboard >Edit > Paste Pastes the operating system’s clipboard content to the current cursor position >Edit > Delete Deletes the marked selection 4.7.4 Menu >View Here you can find commands to open or restore windows. >View > Component Window Restores the "Component" window >View > Message Window Restores the "Message" window >View > Monitor Window Opens or restores the "Monitor Window" and "Tool" window >View > TTL / Analog Opens or restores the "ViewForm" window >View > Preset Window Restores the "Preset" window >View > GroupTreeWindow Opens or restores the "GroupTree" window 4.7.5 Menu >User Here you con find all User related commands. >User > User Management Opens the "User Management" window >User > Logout Logs out the current user 4.7.6 Menu >Compile Here you can find all the commands you need to compile your configuration and to send or load configurations to or from the UAP88. 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Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland >Compile > Compile Opens the "Compile" dialog window >Compile > Store Opens the "Store preset * to machine" dialog window >Compile > Store all Opens the "Store all" dialog window >Compile > Reverse Loads the current configuration running in the UAP88 >Compile > Reverse all Loads all configurations stored in the UAP88 4.7.7 Menu >Communication Here you can find the command to establish communication to the UAP88 by the selected port number in the tool bar. >Communication > Connect to machine Establishes communication between your PC and the “UAP88” 4.7.8 Menu >Tools Here you can find the commands for special functions. >Tools > Language Edit Opens the "Language Edit" window to rename windows, alerts, menus, etc. >Tools > Options Opens the "Option" window to make general settings to “UAP System” >Tools > 3rd Party Control Opens the "3rd Control" window in which DSP and MCU addresses are being displayed. >Tools > Lock / Unlock Opens the "Lock" window to protect your system from being altered >Tools > Update Opens the "Software Update Program" window >Tools > Clear MCU Data Opens the "MCU Firmware Reset" window >Tools > VR Calibration Opens the "VR Calibration" window in which you can calibrate external control sources like the RVC5 or RVC8 for longer cable runs ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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The Tools Bar This section of the main window provides quick and convenient access to frequently used commands. 4.9 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) "New" "Open" "Save" "Compile" "Store" (6) "Reverse" (7) (8) "Sample rate" "COM Port" (9) "Scan Machine" (10) "Communication" (11) "Save Machine Parameters" Opens a new configuration file; = Menu >File > New Opens the “Open” dialog window; = Menu >File > Load Saves the current file; = Menu >File > Save Opens the "Compile" window; = Menu >Compile > Compile Opens the "Store preset * to machine" window; = Menu >Compile > Store Loads the current configuration from the UAP88; = Menu >Compile > Reverse Selects the sampling frequency 48 kHz or 96 kHz Selects one of the available COM ports of your computer; = Menu >Communication > Connect to machine; COM scroll menu Scans all available COM ports for a connected UAP88; = Menu >Communication > Connect to machine; [Detect] Establishes communication between your PC and the connected UAP88; = Menu >Communication > Connect to machine Stores edited parameters from your PC into UAP88’s memory; = Menu >Communication > Connect to machine; [Data synchronize] 4.9. Context Menus Many commands in “Universal Audio Processor System” are accessible by means of context menus, which are displayed by clicking objects with the right mouse button. The following example shows the contextual menu of the “AGC Component” in the “DSP Design Window”: >Delete >Property Deletes the component from the “DSP Design Window” Opens the “Attribute” window In this window you can change the appearance of the controls. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 32/32 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 4.10 Components Functional DSP modules, such as compressors, filters, mixers, etc., are called “Components”. They are the smallest elements of the UAP88’s signal path architecture. 4.10.1 Components in the “DSP Design Window” All components are organized in the "Component" window in a Windows style hierarchical structure. To bring them into the “DSP Design Window” you simply click their name in the “Component” window with the left mouse button and drag them to the desired position in the "DSP Design Window", where they appear as icons. Here are some examples how components look like in the “DSP Design Window”: The “Input” and “Output” components represent the physical in- and outputs on the 12-pole euro block connectors at the rear panel of the UAP88. You will need at least these components in every configuration. In- and outputs are displayed as the dark blue triangles at the left and right hand side of the component. In the DSP terminology these virtual signal connections are called “Nodes”. To wire together these nodes you have to switch the “DSP Design Window into “EDIT” mode. Select an output node, by clicking on it with the left mouse button, and drag the resulting line to the desired input node. Repeat this to establish the UAP88’s signal path. Select a single object by clicking on it. Select multiple objects by dragging a frame around them. Selected objects appear with a red boarder line. In “EDIT” mode you can move around the selected components or delete them using their context menu or the [del] key on your keyboard. Within the icons the component name is displayed followed by a number in parenthesis. This number represents a component index, which is generated automatically to distinguish components of the same kind. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 33/33 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 4.10.2 Component’s Control Elements And Windows Double-click the component’s icon in the “DSP Design Window” to get access to all its control elements and indicators. Most control elements are operated as usual to Windows based programs; however, some are special and will be explained in the following section. Here are some examples of how control windows can look like: (1) Control Window This window contains the general control elements of the component. You can move or close the window using the standard Windows routines (2) Function Key Some components offer sub-control windows or graphical edit windows, which are opened by a left mouse button click on the function key (3) Sub-Control Window This window contains specific control elements of a component’s part. You can move or close the window using the standard Windows routines (4) Meter Meters indicate the peak level of a channel (5) LED Indicator Show signal presence, overload, operation status, etc. (6) Button These buttons are operated, as usual, by a left mouse button click. Their status is indicated by bright or dark color. You can select their color in the component’s properties. (7) Radio Buttons Radio buttons are used to select and display a unique switching status. They release themselves mutually as only one status is valid. These buttons are operated, as the ordinary buttons, by a left mouse button click. Their status is indicated by a bright color. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 34/34 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland (8) Rotary Knob These control elements are used whenever values like gain, time constants, filter settings, etc. has to be altered continuously. You can select their appearance in the component’s properties. (1) Parameter Name (2) Rotary Knob Left click the knob in its center. (1) Keep pressing the mouse button and drag the arrow cursor away from the center. (2) With the mouse button still pressed, move the cursor along an arc around the knob. The red mark will follow your moves and the value box will show the corresponding value. (3) Value Box If you move the arrow cursor over a value box, it changes to an insert cursor as shown below. > Enter values using the standard Windows text editing techniques. The short keys for cut [ctrl]+[x], copy [ctrl]+[c] and paste [ctrl]+[v] are supported also. Entered values become valid by pressing the enter-key [ ]. Use the tabkey [] to jump-select the next value box. (4) Up- Down Buttons Every click with the left mouse button in- [+] or decrements [-] the current value by one smallest unit. (9) Fader Faders are used to set volume levels because they give a more clear and accurate view of their setting. (1) Parameter Name (2) Fader Knob Grab the fader knob by clicking and holding the left mouse button pressed, and move to the desired position along the fader path. The knob will follow your moves and the value box will show the corresponding value. (3) Fader Path (4) Value Box If you move the arrow cursor over a value box, it changes to an insert cursor as shown below. > Enter values using the standard Windows text editing techniques. The short keys for cut [ctrl]+[x], copy [ctrl]+[c] and paste [ctrl]+[v] are supported also. Entered values become valid by pressing the enterkey [ ]. Use the tab-key [] to jump-select the next value box. (10) Pop Up And Scroll Menus Pop up and scroll menus are common to graphical user interfaces and don’t need further explanation. (11) Graphical Edit Windows Sometimes you may find it more convenient to edit equalizer-, crossover-, or dynamics-settings in a what-you-see-is-what-you-get (wysiwyg) environment. These windows offer both, immediate display and editing capability. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 35/35 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 4.11 The “Monitor” Window The “Monitor” window is the part of the “UAP System” in which you can create an independent graphical user interface for your project. Since, in some applications, a full parameter access for the final user is no good idea (crossover settings, limiter setting…) you can protect their settings by simply omit putting them into the user interface. The “Monitor” window is called by the menu command >View > Monitor Window and consists of the workspace and the tools pane “Tool”. There are several modes to run this window, which are selected by the buttons in the tool pane or by selecting from the context menu, which is displayed when you right click a free area of the window: 1. Edit Mode In this mode you can paste, select, move or delete control elements, indicators or meters. You can load pictures and scale or resize them to give the user interface a unique look 2. Add Label Mode In this mode you can create text labels to specify control elements 3. Add GroupButton Mode You can create sub-windows in this mode, which open by a click on a button. These groups can contain additional control elements and even groups. This way you can hide controls keeping the appearance of the user interface clear and simple looking. 4. Control Mode In this mode you can operate the UAP88 from the control elements in this window You can maximize, minimize, drag, close or resize this window using the usual Windows techniques. Window restore is done by the menu command >View > Monitor Window. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 36/36 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 4.12 The “Language Edit” Window This window provides a fully featured language editor for localization or renaming program items of the “UAP System” software. You can drag, close or resize this window using the usual Windows techniques. Window restore is done by the menu command >Tools > Language Edit. 4.13 The “Third Party Control” Window In this window you can find all the information you need to operate the UAP88 from a third party control system like AMX, Audace, Crestron, etc., via the RS232 serial port on the rear panel of the unit. This table is generated and updated during the compilation process and provides microcontroller and DSP addresses of all the parameters your configuration contains. You can drag, close or resize this window using the usual Windows techniques. Window restore is done by the menu command >Tools > 3rd Party Control. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 37/37 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5 Components 5.1 Input The input module represents the physical inputs on the rear panel of the UAP88. The main control window of the input module is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window” and appears like this: Input Module Common Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to TTL In Overload LED Lit @ 0.0 dB Signal output level of the module Volume Meter -90.0 to +20.0 dB Signal output level of the module Signal LED Lit @ 60.0 dB Signal presence at the output of the module Gate LED On/Off Activation status of the input channel Line In 0 dB gain Selects Line level to input channel Mic In +20.0 dB gain Adds +20 dB gain to input channel NOTE: All metering is taken at the output node of the module. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 38/38 TTL Out VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Clicking the function buttons at the top row of the window with the left mouse button opens the sub control windows of the individual input channels. Input Module Input Parameters Parameter Range Assignable to TTL In Comment Input Control Bypass, TTL in Selects the channel to be activated from the TTL inputs at the rear panel of the UAP88 Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the input channel TTL in scroll menu TTL ch1 to ch8 Selects the TTL input number Level (dB) -90.0 to +20.0 dB Sets input gain of the channel TTL Out You can assign one of the control knobs (VR) on the front panel of the UAP88 to the level slider by clicking it with the right mouse button. Select the VR number from the pop up menu. An assigned control knob appears in the window with a small yellow label indicating the VR knob number. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 39/39 VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5.2 Output The output module represents the physical outputs on the rear panel of the UAP88. The control window of the output module is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window” and appears like this: Output Module Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the output channel Overload LED Lit @ 0.0 dB Signal level at the output connectors of the UAP88 Volume Meter -90.0 to +20.0 dB Signal level at the output connectors of the UAP88 Signal LED Lit @ 60.0 dB Signal presence at the output connectors of the UAP88 Level -90.0 to +20.0 dB Sets the output level of the UAP88 TTL In ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 40/40 TTL Out VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland You can assign one of the control knobs on the front panel of the UAP88 to one or more output level knobs by clicking them with the right mouse button. Select the VR number from the pop up menu. Assigned control knobs appear in the window with a small yellow label indicating the VR knob number. 5.3 Mixer Group The UAP88 manages its DSP resources in a very efficient way. It only computes the actually used nodes. You can see this by watching the DSP usage in the “Message” window. Note, that there is a second parameter called “Line: nnn/512”. Each time you connect nodes in the “Wire” mode of the “DSP Design Window” the first number increases by one. You can use up to 512 lines in a configuration, which should be more than sufficient. So there is no use having a whole bunch of mixers, mixing 2 x 1, 3 x 1, to n x 1, then 2 x 2, 3 x 2, to n x 2, etc. The UAP88 System compiles only what you “wire”. Therefore, it makes no difference if you take a 4 x 4 from the 4 x 4 component or the 16 x 16. The mixer section in the “Component” window is divided into two groups: • Matrix 4 x 4 – 4 inputs to 4 outputs; 8 x 8 – 8 inputs to 8 outputs; 16 x 16 8 x 8 – 16 inputs to 16 outputs • Auto Mix 4 x 1 – 1 inputs to 1 output; 8 x 1 – 8 inputs to 1 output; 16 x 1 – 16 inputs to 1 output ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 41/41 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5.3.1 Matrix Group The matrix mixer components are organized in a group named “Matrix”. Since the number of in- and outputs is the only difference to these components, we only take a close look at the smallest one, the 4 x 4. The control window of the output module is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window” and appears like this: Matrix Mixer Input Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Input Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the input channel Invert 0°/180° Inverts the phase response of the input channel Solo On/Off Solos the input channel Input Level (dB) -90.0 to +20.0 dB Sets the input level of the channel Output Level (dB) -90.0 to +20.0 dB Sets the output level of the channel Output Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the output channel TTL In ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 42/42 TTL Out VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Clicking the function buttons labeled “Mixing” in the middle of the window with the left mouse button opens the sub control windows of the individual mixing channels. Here you can set the amount of input signal sent to the specified output. Matrix Mixer Output Parameters Parameter Range Comment Level (dB) Sets input gain of the channel -90.0 to +20.0 dB Assignable to TTL In TTL Out Assignment to TTL in- & outputs, and to the UAP88’s front panel control knob is made as described in the sections “5.1. Input” and “5.2. Output”. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 43/43 VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5.3.2 Auto Mixer The auto mixer components are organized in a group named “Auto Mixer”. Since the number of in- and outputs is the only difference to these components, we only take a closer look at the smallest one, the 4 x 1. The control window of the output module is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window” and appears like this: The auto mixer can be used to adjust the output level depending on the number of activated input channels. A special function of this component is the priority feature, which can be used for paging applications. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 44/44 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Auto Mixer Input Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Input Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the input channel Invert 0°/180° Inverts the polarity of the input channel Solo On/Off Solos the input channel Gate Status LED Lit = On Shows activation status of the input channel Input Level -90.0 to +20.0 dB Sets the input level of the channel Selection Selects the way the channel is being activated Priority Level 1 to 16 Sets the priority level of the channel Automatic Attenuation (dB) Meter 0 to -100 dB Shows the amount of gain reduction TTL In Manual Enable Auto Enable Priority Enable ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 45/45 TTL Out VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Auto Mixer Output Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Output Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the output of the auto mixer Output Level (dB) -90.0 to +20.0 dB Sets the output level of the auto mixer TTL In Auto Mixer Common Parameters Threshold (dB) -60.0 to +20.0 dB Sets the threshold of input level for activation Hold Time (s) 0.01 to 10.00 s Sets the length of time the gate stays open after activation Gate Depth (dB) -100.0 to 0.0 dB Sets the amount of gate attenuation Response Time (s) 0.01 to 10 s Sets the time it takes for automatic attenuation Automatic Attenuation Step (dB) 0.0 to 6.0 dB Sets the amount of attenuation that happens, every time an input gate is activated Max Automatic Attenuation (dB) -100.0 to 0.0 dB Sets the maximum attenuation level Background Threshold Percent (%) 0.0 to 100.0 % Sets how the input signal is interpreted to open a gate Automatic Attenuation (dB) Meter 0 to -100 dB Shows the amount of gain reduction ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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There are tree different types of gates available: • Gate Type 1 Single channel standard gate, triggered by input level • Gate Type 2 Single channel gate, triggered from a side-chain input • Gate Type 3 Dual channel gate, for linked (stereo) operation. 5.4.1 Gate Type 1 (Basic) The control window of the “Gate Type 1” component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Gate Type 1 Parameters Parameter Range Comment Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the audio signal Bypass On/Off Bypasses the gate function Gate On LED Lit = On Indicates operating status Threshold (dB) -85.0 to +35.0 dB Sets activation threshold Attack (s) 0.01 to 5.0 s Sets the time it takes to open the gate Release (s) Depth (dB) 0.01 to 5.0 s -100.0 to 0.0 dB Assignable to TTL In Sets the time it takes to close the gate Sets the amount of attenuation for “gate off” ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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The control window of the “Gate Type 2” component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Gate Type 2 Parameters Parameter Range Comment Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the audio signal Bypass On/Off Bypasses the gate function Gate On LED Lit = On Indicates operating status Threshold (dB) -85.0 to +35.0 dB Sets activation threshold Attack (s) 0.01 to 5.0 s Sets the time it takes to open the gate Release (s) 0.01 to 5.0 s Assignable to TTL In Sets the time it takes to close the gate Depth (dB) -100.0 to 0.0 dB Sets the amount of attenuation for “gate off” Level (dB) -100.0 to +100.0 dB Sets level of the input signal Side (dB) -100.0 to +100.0 dB Sets level of the side-chain signal ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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The control window of the “Gate Type 3” component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Gate Type 3 Parameters Parameter Range Comment Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the audio signal Bypass On/Off Bypasses the gate function Gate On LED Li t= On Indicates operating status Threshold (dB) -85.0 to +35.0 dB Sets activation threshold Attack (s) 0.01 to 5.0 s Sets the time it takes to open the gate Release (s) 0.01 to 5.0 s Assignable to TTL In Sets the time it takes to close the gate Depth 1 (dB) -100.0 to 0.0 dB Sets “gate off” attenuation for 1st channel Level 1 (dB) -100.0 to +100.0 dB Sets the input signal level of 1st channel Level 2 (dB) -100.0 to +100.0 dB Sets the input signal level of 2nd channel Depth 2 (dB) -100.0 to 0.0 dB Sets “gate off” attenuation for 2nd channel ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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The control window of the AGC module is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: AGC (Auto Gain Control) Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to TTL In Recovery On/Off Enables recovery time constants Bypass On/Off Bypasses the AGC function Active LED Lit = On Indicates operating status Threshold (dB) -60.0 to 0.0 dB Sets activation threshold Target Level (dB) -35.0 to +35.0 dB Sets the target level Max Gain (dB) 0.0 to 18.0 dB Sets the maximum gain Response Time (s) 0.1 to 10.0 s Sets the time it takes to respond to the input signal Recovery Time (s) 1.0 to 100.0 s Sets the time it takes to recover RMS time (s) 0.01 to 1.00 s Sets the integration time the input signal is measured Gain Meter (dB) -60 to +20 dB Shows the amount of gain change ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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Compressor-Limiter Compressor Type 1 + Limiter Type 1 together in one component. 5.6.1 Compressor Type 1 The control window of the “Compressor Type 1” component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Compressor Type 1 Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Graphic Opens the graphic display/editor window TTL In Bypass On/Off Bypasses the compressor function Soft Knee On/Off Enables the “Soft Knee” mode Compression LED Lit = On Indicates compression Ratio 1:1.00 to 1:10.00 Sets compression ratio Threshold (dB) -60.0 to +20.0 dB Sets the threshold level above which compression begins Threshold Range (dB) 0.0 to 20.0 dB Sets the range of level, in which the ratio gradually alters from 1:1 to the value set by the ratio parameter (soft knee) Attack Time (s) 0.01 to 5.00 s Sets the time it takes to respond to the input signal ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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Note the difference in the green line in the example above: Left: Soft Knee off Right: Soft Knee on By moving the cursor over the small square the corresponding parameter name is displayed. You can grab these squares and edit parameters by dragging them to the desired position. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 52/52 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5.6.2 Limiter Type 1 You can find the “Limiter Type 1” component within the group “Compressor/Limiter”. The control window of the “Limiter Type 1” component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Limiter Type 1 Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Graphic Opens the graphic display/editor window* TTL In Bypass On/Off Bypasses the limiter function Soft Knee On/Off Enables the “Soft Knee” mode Limit LED Lit = On Indicates limitation Ratio 1:1.0 to 1:100.0 Sets limiter ratio Threshold (dB) -60.0 to +20.0 dB Sets the threshold level above which limiting begins Threshold Range (dB) 0.0 to 20.0 dB Attack Time (s) 0.01 to 5.00 s Sets the time it takes to respond to the input signal Release Time (s) 0.01 to 5.00 s Sets the time it takes to release gain reduction Gain Meter (dB) -60 to +20 dB Shows the amount of gain reduction Sets the range of level, in which the ratio gradually alters from 1:1 to the value set by the ratio parameter (soft knee) * See notes on this window on the next page. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 53/53 TTL Out VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland The graphical display/editor window of the “Limiter Type 1” component is opened by clicking the “Graphic” button with the left mouse button, and looks like this: The display/editor window displays an output to input graph, where the vertical axis corresponds to the output signal level in dB, while the horizontal corresponds to the input signal level in dB. The green line shows the currently set response curve of the compressor. The blue line shows the setting of the soft knee mode, while the component is running in normal mode and vice versa. Note the difference in the green line in the example above: Left: Soft Knee off Right: Soft Knee on By moving the cursor over the small square the corresponding parameter name is displayed. You can grab these squares and edit parameters by dragging them to the desired position. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 54/54 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5.6.3 Compressor/Limiter You can find the “Comp-Limiter” component within the group “Compressor/Limiter”. The “Comp-Limiter“ component is a combination of the “Compressor Type 1” and the “Limiter Type 1”. The control window of the “Comp-Limiter” component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Comp-Limiter Common Parameters Parameter Range Comment Graphic Gain Meter (dB) Assignable to TTL In Opens the graphic display/editor window* -60 to +20 dB Shows the amount of gain reduction Comp-Limiter Compressor Parameters Bypass On/Off Bypasses the compressor function Soft Knee On/Off Enables the “Soft Knee” mode Compression LED Lit = On Indicates compression Ratio 1:1.0 to 1:100.0 Sets limiter ratio Threshold (dB) -60.0 to +20.0 dB Sets the threshold level above which limiting begins Threshold Range (dB) 0.0 to 20.0 dB Attack Time (s) 0.01 to 5.00 s Sets the time it takes to respond to the input signal Release Time (s) 0.01 to 5.00 s Sets the time it takes to release gain reduction Sets the range of level, in which the ratio gradually alters from 1:1 to the value set by the ratio parameter (soft knee) ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Comp-Limiter Limiter Parameters Bypass On/Off Bypasses the limiter function Soft Knee On/Off Enables the “Soft Knee” mode Limit LED Lit = On Indicates limitation Ratio 1:1.0 to 1:100.0 Sets limiter ratio Threshold (dB) -60.0 to +20.0 dB Sets the threshold level above which limiting begins Threshold Range (dB) 0.0 to 20.0 dB Attack Time (s) 0.01 to 5.00 s Sets the time it takes to respond to the input signal Release Time (s) 0.01 to 5.00 s Sets the time it takes to release gain reduction Sets the range of level, in which the ratio gradually alters from 1:1 to the value set by the ratio parameter (soft knee) The graphical display/editor window of the “Comp-Limiter” component is opened by clicking the “Graphic” button with the left mouse button, and looks like this: The display/editor window displays an output to input graph, where the vertical axis corresponds to the output signal level in dB, while the horizontal corresponds to the input signal level in dB. The green line shows the currently set response curve of the compressor. The blue line shows the setting of the soft knee mode, while the component is running in normal mode and vice versa. By moving the cursor over the small square the corresponding parameter name is displayed. You can grab these squares and edit parameters by dragging them to the desired position. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 56/56 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5.7 Equalizer Group The equalizer components are organized in a group named “Equalizer”, which contains a sub-group named “Parametric”. Here you can find six parametric equalizer types that differ in their number of bands. Since the difference between all these icons is their number of frequency bands, we only look at the control window of the four-band parametric equalizer component. Its control window is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: 4 Band EQ Common Parameters Parameter Range Comment Graphic Opens the graphic display/editor window* Bypass On/Off Assignable to TTL In Bypasses the EQ function 4 Band EQ Band Parameters Bypass On/Off Bypasses the EQ band Bandwidth (Octave) 0.05 to 1.50 oct Sets the band’s bandwidth Center Frequency (Hz) 20.0 Hz to 20.00 kHz Sets the band’s center frequency Level (dB) -18.0 to +12.0 dB Sets the band’s level ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 57/57 TTL Out VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland The graphical display/editor window of the “EQ” components is opened by clicking the “Graphic” button with the left mouse button, and looks like this: The graphic display/editor window displays a level to frequency graph, where the vertical axis corresponds to level in dB, while the horizontal corresponds to frequency in Hz. The green line shows the currently set response curve of the equalizer component. The number of each EQ band appears above a red triangle. These triangles become white, when the EQ band is selected. Selection can be made by clicking the triangles with the left mouse button and dragging them to the desired position in the graph, or by means of the pink “Band Selector Button” at the bottom of the window. To the left and right side of the white triangle also appear white, outlined triangles, which can be used to set the bandwidth. • Band Selector Button Repeated clicking on this key cycles the selection through the EQ bands. When the number of the last band is reached, clicking again selects “All”; further clicking starts selection again at the first band. The number of the selected EQ band appears on the button itself. • Show Button Clicking the “show” button displays the setting of the selected EQ band by a green hairline in the graph, as shown in the example above. The “show” function switched on in a non-selected EQ band is displayed by a green triangle, instead of a red one. • Bypass Button ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 58/58 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland The green “bypass” button bypasses the selected EQ band or the whole component. Method of operation is defined by the band selector button. 5.8 Filter Group The filter components are organized in a group named “Filter”. There are high/low pass, band pass, band stop, and notch types available. Within this group there is also a group named “Crossover” that holds a 2-, 3-, and a 4-way crossover component. 5.8.1 High-Low Pass The control window of the “Hi/Lo Pass” component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: High-Low Pass Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Graphic Opens the graphic display/editor window* Mode Butterworth Linkwitz-Riley Bessel Sets filter characteristics Slope 12 dB/oct 24 dB/oct 36 dB/oct 48 dB/oct Sets filter slope Type Low-Pass High-Pass Sets filter type Bypass On/Off Bypasses the component’s function Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the audio signal Level (dB) -90.0 to +20 dB Sets the overall signal level ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 59/59 TTL In TTL Out VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Frequency (Hz) 10,0 Hz to 22,00 kHz Sets the frequency of the -3 dB-point The graphical display/editor window of the “High-Low Pass” filter component is opened by clicking the “Graphic” button with the left mouse button. The graphic display/editor window displays a level to frequency graph, where the vertical axis corresponds to level in dB, while the horizontal corresponds to frequency in Hz. The green line shows the currently set response curve of the equalizer component. The small squares display the setting of their corresponding parameters. You can grab these squares and edit parameters by dragging them to the desired position. 5.8.2 Band Pass You can find the “Band Pass” component within the group “Filters”. The control window of the ‘”Band Pass” component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Band Pass Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Graphic Opens the graphic display/editor window* Mode Butterworth Linkwitz-Riley Bessel Sets filter characteristics Slope Type 1 Slope set by bandwidth Bandwidth (Octave) 0.05 to 2.00 oct Sets filter type Bypass On/Off Bypasses the component’s function Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the audio signal ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 60/60 TTL In TTL Out VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Level (dB) -90.0 to +20 dB Sets the overall signal level Frequency (Hz) 10,0 Hz to 22,00 kHz Sets the frequency The graphical display/editor window of the “Band Pass” filter component is opened by clicking the “Graphic” button with the left mouse button. The graphic display/editor window displays a level to frequency graph, where the vertical axis corresponds to level in dB, while the horizontal corresponds to frequency in Hz. The green line shows the currently set response curve of the equalizer component. The small squares display the setting of their corresponding parameters. You can grab these squares and edit parameters by dragging them to the desired position. 5.8.3 Band Stop You can find the “Band Stop” component within the group “Filters”. The control window of the “Band Stop” component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Band Stop Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Graphic Opens the graphic display/editor window* Mode Butterworth Linkwitz-Riley Bessel Sets filter characteristics Slope Type 1 Slope set by bandwidth Bandwidth (Octave) 0.05 to 2.00 oct Sets filter type ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 61/61 TTL In TTL Out VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Bypass On/Off Bypasses the component’s function Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the audio signal Level (dB) -90.0 to +20 dB Sets the overall signal level Frequency (Hz) 10,0 Hz to 22,00 kHz Sets the center frequency The graphical display/editor window of the “Band Stop” filter component is opened by clicking the “Graphic” button with the left mouse button. The graphic display/editor window displays a level to frequency graph, where the vertical axis corresponds to level in dB, while the horizontal corresponds to frequency in Hz. The green line shows the currently set response curve of the equalizer component. The small squares display the setting of their corresponding parameters. You can grab these squares and edit parameters by dragging them to the desired position. 5.8.4 Notch You can find the “Notch” filter component within the group “Filters”. The control window of the “Notch” filter component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Notch Parameters Parameter Assignable to Range Graphic Mode Comment Opens the graphic display/editor window* Butterworth Linkwitz-Riley Bessel Sets filter characteristics ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 62/62 TTL In TTL Out VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Slope Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Sets the slope characteristics Bandwidth (Octave) 0.05 to 2.00 oct Sets filter type Bypass On/Off Bypasses the component’s function Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the audio signal Level (dB) -90.0 to +20 dB Sets the overall signal level Frequency (Hz) 10,0 Hz to 22,00 kHz Sets the center frequency The graphical display/editor window of the “Notch” filter component is opened by clicking the “Graphic” button with the left mouse button. The graphic display/editor window displays a level to frequency graph, where the vertical axis corresponds to level in dB, while the horizontal corresponds to frequency in Hz. The green line shows the currently set response curve of the equalizer component. The small squares display the setting of their corresponding parameters. You can grab these squares and edit parameters by dragging them to the desired position. 5.8.5 Crossover Group The crossover components are organized as a sub group within the “Filter” group. The following crossover types are available: 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 63/63 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Since the difference between these icons is their number of ways, we only look at the control window of the 4-way crossover component. The control window is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Crossover Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Graphic Opens the graphic display/editor window* Mode Butterworth Linkwitz-Riley Bessel Sets filter characteristics Slope 12 dB/oct 24 dB/oct 36 dB/oct 48 dB/oct Sets filter slope Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the audio signal Level (dB) -90.0 to +20 dB Sets the overall signal level Frequency (Hz) 10,0 Hz to 22,00 kHz Sets the center frequency The graphical display/editor window of the “Crossover” component is opened by clicking the “Graphic” button with the left mouse button. The graphic display/editor window displays a level to frequency graph, where the vertical axis corresponds to level in dB, while the horizontal corresponds to frequency in Hz. The small squares display the setting of their corresponding parameters. You can grab these squares and edit parameters by dragging them to the desired position. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 64/64 TTL In TTL Out VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5.9 Delay Basic and Advanced The delay components are organized in two groups named “Delay(Basic)” and “Delay(Advanced)”, which themselves are divided into groups for 5 ms, 50 ms, 500 ms delay time. Each of these groups holds eight different delay types that differ in their number of outputs. Differences between the Basic- and the Advanced types are, that Advanced type delays have additional buttons for mute and bypass to their delay time knob, whereas the Basic types have a delay time knob only. Therefore, the Advanced type delay, contrary to the Basic type, takes up a bit more DSP power. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 65/65 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5.9.1 Delay (Advanced) Since the difference between all these icons is their delay time range and their number of outputs, we only look at the control window of the component “Delay-5m(Advanced)” having eight outputs. The control window is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Delay (Advanced) Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Mute On/Off Mutes or un-mutes the audio signal Bypass On/Off Bypasses the component’s function Delay 5 ms (Advanced) Parameters Delay Time (ms) 1 to 5 ms 1 to 50 ms 1 to 500 ms VR Sets the delay time Assignable to Sets the delay time Delay 500 ms (Advanced) Parameters Delay Time (ms) TTL Out Assignable to Delay 50 ms (Advanced) Parameters Delay Time (ms) TTL In Assignable to Sets the delay time ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 66/66 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5.9.2 Delay (Basic) The Delay (Basic) takes up less DSP-Power and can be used whenever Mutes and Bypass Controls are not needed. Since the difference between all these icons is their delay time and their number of outputs, we only look at the control window of the component “Delay-5m(Basic)” having four outputs. The control window is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Delay (Basic) Parameter Parameter Range Assignable to Comment Delay 5 ms (Basic) Parameters Delay Time (ms) 1 to 5 ms 1 to 50 ms 1 to 500 ms VR Sets the delay time Assignable to Sets the delay time Delay 500 ms (Basic) Parameters Delay Time (ms) TTL Out Assignable to Delay 50 ms (Basic) Parameters Delay Time (ms) TTL In Assignable to Sets the delay time ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Feedback Cancellation Parameters Parameter Range Comment BW hold On/Off Locks the filters bandwidth Freq hold On/Off Locks the filters center frequency Frequency (Hz) 20,0 Hz to 20,00 kHz Sets notch filter center frequency Bandwidth (oct) 0.01 to 1.0 oct Sets filter bandwidth Lock LED Lit = Locked Indicates locked status Frequency (Hz) Meter 20,0 Hz to 25,00 kHz Shows the found center frequency Start/Stop On/Off Starts operation Fixed Threshold (dB) Assignable to TTL In TTL Out VR Sets the fixed threshold level Running LED Lit = On Indicates running status Occupied LED Lit = Occupied Indicates occupied status FFT Set up Assignable to 0 Hz – 500 Hz 1-2 Sets the number of time the FFT algorithm has to detect a frequency before placing a filter in that range. The lower the number is, the more sensitive the detection will be. 500 Hz – 1 KHz 1-2 Idem 1 KHz – 3 KHz 1-6 Idem 3 KHz – 6 KHz 1 - 11 Idem 6 KHz – 12 KHz 1 - 21 Idem 12 KHz – 24 KHz 1 - 41 Idem The “FFT Set Up” window is opened by click in the clicking the “FFT Set Up” button with the left mouse button. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 69/69 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5.10.1 Differences between Feedback Cancellation Groups Analyzing the incoming audio signal, based on FFT (Fast Fourrier Fransform) algorithms that are able to detect feedback, a number of notch filters is set automatically. You can choose among different notchfilter bandwidths appropriate to fit the audio program material. 8. Speech: Notch filters with 0.2 Octave bandwidth 9. Music Low: Notch filters with 0.1 Octave bandwidth 10. Music Medium: Notch filters with 0.05 Octave bandwidth 11. Music High: Notch filters with 0.01 Octave bandwidth 5.10.2 How to use the feed back killer ? Insert the Feed back killer component in the DSP design right after an input. Compile and load the configuration into the UAP88. 12. Make sure you are online with the UAP88. 13. Connect a microphone to the input with the feedback killer. 14. Open the Feedback killer component. 15. Adjust the FFT setup numbers and the threshold value. 16. Press the ‘’Start’’ knob. 17. Walk around the room with the microphone. 18. Each time feedback occures, wait a few seconds until the feedback killer has placed a filter and then move to the next place. 19. As there is no feedback anymore, press the ‘’Stop’’ button. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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Side Release (s) Time during which the ducker remains active, once the input 2 drops below the threshold level. Dpth (dB) -100 to 0 dB Attenuation value of input1 when the ducker active. Active LED Lit = On Indicates operating status TTL In TTL Out Once the audio signal has reached a given threshold on the Input 2 (Mic) of the Page switch, it will attenuate the input 1 with the Depth value, mix input 1 and input2 and route them to the output. If the Depth value is 100dB, then input1 will be muted and Input2 will be routed to the output. There are two types of Page switch components ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 71/71 VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 5.12 Page Switch Group The Page Switch Components are used to lower the volume of the signal in the audio main path (input node 1 > output node 1) triggered by an incoming audio signal (input node 2) There are two types of Page Switches within the Page Switch Group: 1. Page Switch(D) This component offers control over time constants of the attenuation process 2. Page Switch(E) Identical exept time constants of the attenuation process. It therefore takes up less DSP-power. 5.12.1 Page Switch (D) The control window of the component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Page Switch (D) Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Bypass On/Off Bypasses the component’s function Signal LED Lit = On Indicates signal Threshold (dB) -80.0 to +35.0 dB Sets the threshold level above which reduction begins Mic Attack (s) 0 to 5 sec Sets the time it takes to respond to the input signal Mic Release (s) 0 to 5 sec Time during which the page switch remains active, once the input 2 drops below the threshold level. Fade (s) 0 to 5 sec Delay to activate Fade in and Fade out function Depth (dB) -100 to 0 dB Attenuation value of input1 when the page switch is active. Fade in (s) 0 to 5 sec Time for input 1 to recover from attenuated level to nominal level. Fade out (s) 0 to 5 sec Time for input 1 to fade from nominal level to attenuated level. 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The control window of the component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Page Switch (E) Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Bypass On/Off Bypasses the component’s function Signal LED Lit = On Indicates signal on input node 2 above threshold level Threshold (dB) -80.0 to +35.0 dB Sets the threshold level above which limiting begins Mic Attack (s) 0 to 5 sec Amount of time it takes input 2 detecting an audio signal above threshold level to activate the level reduction Mic Release (s) 0 to 5 sec Amount of time the page switch remains active, after the input 2 drops below threshold level Fade (s) 0 to 5 sec Delay to activate Fade in and Fade out function Depth (dB) -100 to 0 dB Attenuation value of input1 when the page switch is active. Active LED Lit = On Indicates operating status ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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There are four types of Page Control Components within the Page Control Group: The control window of the component is opened by a double click with the left mouse button on the icon in the “DSP Design Window”, and appears like this: Page Control Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Activation Fixed Active all the time (ex : music source) Vox Active once above the threshold value Contact Active when corresponding TTL input switch is active Vox+ contact Active when corresponding TTL input switch is active + above threshold value TTL in On / Off Activates corresponding input (Contact activation) Channel on Lit = activ Indicates channel status Solo On / Off Routes only the selected input Busy Lit = Occupied Indicates channel status Priority 1-8 Priority level of the corresponding input. (Priority 1 is the highest) ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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(Do not forget to switch the control from the front knobs to the DC inputs at the back with the DIP switches at the back of the UAP ‘’Remote Control Rear’’) Selector Parameters Parameter Range Comment Assignable to Channel 1 to 5 Indicates current Input routed to the output 1 to 8 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 76/76 TTL In TTL Out VR ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 6 Operation 6.1 Managing “Presets” 6. Select “Preset 1” in the “Preset” window 7. Design your system in the DSP design window 8. Compile 9. Select preset 2 in the preset window 10. Design your system in the DSP design window 11. Compile 12. Select Preset 3 in the preset window 13. Design your system in the DSP design window 14. Compile 15. Menu > Compile > Store all presets will store the 3 presets into the UAP 6.1.1 Saving designs on the PC 1. Select “Preset 1” in the “Preset” window 2. Store the design under “Preset 1.uap” by Menu > File > Save As. 3. Select “Preset 2” in the “Preset” window 4. Store the design under “Preset 2.uap” in the same directory by Menu > File > Save As. 5. Select “Preset 3” in the “Preset” window 6. Store the design under “Preset 3.uap” in the same directory by Menu > File > Save As. 7. Store “Preset manager” under a file name like “PresetSet.upm” in the same directory by Menu > Preset manager > Save As. 8. All the files must be saved in the same directory 6.1.2 Transfering files from one PC to another 1. Store all designs in the Presets 1 to 3 (“.uap”) and the Preset manager file (“.upm”) to a HD or CD. 2. Copy all files on the second machine to same directory 3. Open the UAP software 4. Load each design separately Menu > File > Load. 5. Store “Preset manager” under a file name like “PresetSet.upm” in the same directory by Menu > Preset manager > Save As. 6.1.3 Loading Preset-Set form PC 1. Start UAP program 2. Go to Menu > Preset manager > Load. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 77/77 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 6.1.4 Switching presets from the TTL-Inputs 1. Go to Menu > Tools > Options ; Tab “Logic Settings” 2. Tick “Set preset control” check-box 3. Assign the TTL-Inputs to the A and B binary value 4. Meaning of A and B: A 0 0 1 6.2 B 0 1 0 Preset Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Using Page Control And Source Selector Components Application example: 2 Microphones with 3 zone selection buttons 1 All Call Microphone 5 Music sources 3 Remote controllers (Level + Source selection): RAC5 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 78/78 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 6.2.1 Example Block diagram 6.2.2 UAP internal design ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 79/79 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland Output module: Link the audio output levels to the DC analog control inputs: 1.Place the cursor on the output level knob. 2.Click right and select the corresponding analog input (VRn). In our example : Audio Output 1 = Analog Control Input 2 Audio Output 2 = Analog Control Input 4 Audio Output 3 = Analog Control Input 6 NOTE: Do not forget to switch the control from the front knobs to the DC inputs at the back with the DIP switches at the back of the UAP ‘’Remote Control Rear’’ ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 80/80 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 6.2.2.1 Page Control In our example: Microphone 1: highest priority (1) linked to TTL inputs 1 to 3. Microphone 2: priority 2 linked to TTL inputs 4 to 6. Microphone 3: priority 3, call in the 3 zones. The microphones inputs are set on VOX detection, thus they will be activated as soon as the threshold is reached. 6.2.2.2 Page Switch As soon as input 2 (Microphone) reaches the threshold value, then it will override the input 1 (Music). The rest of the time, the music sources will be routed to the corresponding outputs. 6.2.2.3 Source Selector See previous chapter to assign the source selector component to the analog control inputs . In our example we assigned : Selector 1 with DC input 1 Selector 2 with DC input 3 Selector 3 with DC input 5 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. C h e m i n d u V all o n, 26 103 0 B u ssi g n y- p r è s-L a u s a n n e S WITZERL A N D : +41 (0)21/881.25.10 : +41 (0)21/881.25.09 www.ateis-international.com [email protected] 81/81 ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. Chemin du Vallon, 26 1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne Switzerland 6.2.2.4 Calibrating the external control sources Depending on the length of the cables in the environment the external controls sometimes may not respond to the assigned values like you may expect. This is due to the voltage drop in the cabeling. You can compensate this by calibrating the external control sources by selecting Menu: >Tools > VR Calibration This will open the “VR Calibration” window which looks like this: Select the device number, turn the knop on the external control device to minimum and left click the “Minimum” button in the “VR Calibration” window. Repeat the same procedure for the maximum setting of the external control device Press the “Save” button in the “VR Calibration” window. The external device is now calibrated to respond to minimum and maximum settings. Repeat above steps for all external control devices in your system. ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A. 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