Owner`s Manual UAP88 Universal Audio Processor

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ATEÏS INTERNATIONAL S.A.
Chemin du Vallon, 26
1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne
Switzerland
Owner’s Manual
UAP88
Universal Audio
Processor
March 2006
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Index
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WELCOME
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1.1
Welcome
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1.2
A Brief System Overview
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1.3
UAP88 Processor Hardware
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1.4
"Universal Audio Processor System" Design/Operation Environment
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1.5
About This Owner’s Manual
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1.6
Installation of the UAP88
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GETTING STARTED
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2.1
Getting Started
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2.2
Connecting to a PC
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2.3
Mains Connection
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2.4 Turning On and Off the UAP88
2.4.1 Turning on the UAP88
2.4.2 Turning off the UAP88
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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:
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2.6 Upgrading and Reinstalling "Universal Audio Processor System"
2.6.1 Preparations
2.6.2 Upgrading "Universal Audio Processor System"
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2.7
Starting "Universal Audio Processor System"
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2.8
Quitting "Universal Audio Processor System"
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3
HARDWARE
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3.1
Front Panel
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3.2
Rear Panel
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3.3 Connecting The UAP88
3.3.1 RS232 Serial Interface
3.3.2 TTL Output
3.3.3 TTL Input
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3.3.4
3.3.5
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Fault Contact
Analog Control Inputs
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SOFTWARE
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4.1 Sections & Modes
4.1.1 DSP Design Environment "DSP Design Window"
4.1.2 User Interface Environment "Monitor Window"
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4.2
4.2. Main Window
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4.3
4.3. The "DSP Design Window"
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4.4
4.4. The "Message" Window
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4.5
4.5. The "Component" Window
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4.6
4.6. The "Preset" Window
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4.7 The Menu Bar
4.7.1 Menu >File
4.7.2 Menu >Preset Manager
4.7.3 Menu >Edit
4.7.4 Menu >View
4.7.5 Menu >User
4.7.6 Menu >Compile
4.7.7 Menu >Communication
4.7.8 Menu >Tools
4.7.9 Menu >Window
4.7.10 Menu >Help
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4.8
4.8. The Tools Bar
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4.9
4.9. Context Menus
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4.10 Components
4.10.1 Components in the “DSP Design Window”
4.10.2 Component’s Control Elements And Windows
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4.11 The “Monitor” Window
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4.12 The “Language Edit” Window
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4.13 The “Third Party Control” Window
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COMPONENTS
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5.1
Input
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5.2
Output
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5.3 Mixer Group
5.3.1 Matrix Group
5.3.2 Auto Mixer
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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)
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5.5
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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
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5.7
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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
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5.9 Delay Basic and Advanced
5.9.1 Delay (Advanced)
5.9.2 Delay (Basic)
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5.10 Feedback Cancellation Group
5.10.1 Differences between Feedback Cancellation Groups
5.10.2 How to use the feed back killer ?
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5.11 Ducker
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5.12 Page Switch Group
5.12.1 Page Switch (D)
5.12.2 Page Switch (E)
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5.13 Page Control Group
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5.14 75
5.15 Selector
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OPERATION
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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
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6.2 Using Page Control And Source Selector Components
6.2.1 Example Block diagram
6.2.2 UAP internal design
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For Your Safety
Warning
Warning
This sign indicates a potentially hazardous situation that can result in
death or serious personal injury.
• Do not expose the UAP88 to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, humidity, or dust, which could cause fire or
electrical shock hazard.
• Keep away water or other liquids from the UAP88. Otherwise fire or electrical shock may result.
• Connect the power cord only to an AC outlet of the type stated in this Owner’s Manual or as marked on the unit.
Otherwise fire and electrical shock hazard results.
• When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always grab the plug. Never pull the cord. 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.
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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.
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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.
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1.2
A Brief System Overview
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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.
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1.3
UAP88 Processor Hardware
Audio-Performance
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32-Bit internal signal processing
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48 or 96 kHz sampling rate
Presets
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Audio I/O
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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
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RS232 for programming, monitoring and control
Remote Control
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PC User interface
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Logic Interface; 8 TTL-in- and 8 TTL outputs
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All TTL connections via 12 pole Euro block connectors
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Integration into third party control systems like AMX, Audace, Crestron, etc. via RS232 serial
interface
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External Analog control
Stand Alone Operation
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PC not necessary for operation
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LEDs –indicating the presence of audio signals, operation and communication
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8 assignable control knobs on front panel
Additional Features
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Power supply from 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz line or 24 VDC
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Supervisor-program continuously monitoring the operational state of the unit
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Fault-relay output
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Values are memorized even after a reset
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Compact single rack space 19’’ chassis
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1.4
"Universal Audio Processor System" Design/Operation Environment
Components
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Edit-Mode
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Wire-Mode
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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
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Free designable user interface
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Import graphics or pictures
Control-Mode
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Control and monitor parameter values of the UAP88
Offline Programming
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Design and editing of “Configurations”
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Setup and store parameter values
Preset Manager
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Load “Configurations”
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Switch between “Configurations”
Easy Operation
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Sliders, knobs and buttons
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Values can be typed directly into value fields
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Edit values of EQs or dynamics directly in visualized graphic curve display
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Contextual menu items
Additional Features
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User-management via 4 different, password protected user levels
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Language-Editor – for convenient localization of menus, window titles, messages, etc.
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3rd Control – table containing the addresses of all the control parameters accessible via the
RS232 serial port.
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1.5
About This Owner’s Manual
This Owner’s Manual contains all the basics you need to know for a proper installation of this product, and
for programming and operating the UAP88 Universal Audio Processor via the design/control environment
“Universal Audio Processor System”.
The UAP88 is still under further development, so functions may differ in actual behavior, or items be simply
not mentioned. We will add new features as soon as they are available and an updated Owner’s Manual
will be published on our webpage for download.
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.
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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”
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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
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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.
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2.5
Installing "Universal Audio Processor System"
2.5.1 System Requirements:
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IBM compatible computer with a Pentium III MMX CPU, 400 MHz or faster
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256 MB RAM
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Hard drive with at least 20 MB of free space
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CD-ROM or DVD drive or a connection to the www (for installation only)
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VGA or better display (1024 x 768, 256 color minimum)
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One free RS-232 COM-port or
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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.
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Turn on your PC and allow Windows to start up.
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Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive
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If the contend of the CD-ROM is not displayed automatically double click the ‘My Computer’
icon
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Double click the ‘DVD/CD-RW-drive’ icon
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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.
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Start the program 'ATEIS UAP88 v.1.x.x setup' by double click on it’s icon
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Follow the instructions to install the “UAP System” software onto your hard drive.
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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\>>
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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.
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2.5.4 UAP firmware update:
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Download latest UAP PC software version from www.ateis-international.com
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the firmware is embedded in the PC software (no separate file)
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Uninstall previous UAP 88 PC software version.
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Install New PC software
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Connect the PC to the UAP with the serial cable provided.
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Choose right COM port
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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:
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Choose >Start > Settings > Control Panel
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Double click the ‘Add or Remove Programs’ icon
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Locate and choose ‘ATEIS UAP88 v1.x.x’ and click the ‘Remove’ button
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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]
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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
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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)
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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
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4
5
6
7
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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:
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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
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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.
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4.1.2 User Interface Environment "Monitor Window"
In this section you can create the graphical interface with all the faders, knobs, meters etc. you
want the user to work with. You can freely create the appearance of the window and even the
faders or knobs like in the following example:
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4.2
4.2. Main Window
The Main Window consists of the Title Bar, the Menu Bar, and the Tool Bar.
1.
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.
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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.
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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.
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4.4
4.4. The "Message" Window
This window informs you about executed activities and status of “UAP System”.
1
In this part of the window “UAP System” informs you about the status of executed processes.
2
This part shows the communication status between “UAP System” and the connected
UAP88.
3
This message indicates if the preset file has been changed.
4
This message indicates if the configuration file has been changed.
5
This section displays the compilation status of the current configuration.
6
This section informs about the percentage of used DSP resources and the number of the
lines used.
7
Shows the PC’s date and time.
The "Message" window can be closed or be resized in length using the standard Windows routines. 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.
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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.
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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
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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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>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
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4.7.9 Menu >Window
Here you can find window related commands.
>Window > DSP Design Window
Restores the "DSP Design Window"
>Window > Tool
Activates the "Tool" window
>Window > Monitor Window
Restores the "Monitor Window”
4.7.10 Menu >Help
Here you can find software related commands.
>Help > User Version Check
Opens the "Version Check" window in which you can find
information about the UAP88’s firmware.
>Help > About
Opens the "About" window showing information about the “UAP
System” software.
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4.8
4.8. 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.
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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.
the menu command >Tools > 3rd Party Control.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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
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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”.
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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.
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Auto Mixer Input Parameters
Parameter
Range
Comment
Assignable to
Input Mute
On/Off
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
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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
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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
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5.4
Gate Group
The gate components are organized in a group called “Gate”.
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
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Sets the time it takes to close the gate
Sets the amount of attenuation for “gate off”
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5.4.2 Gate Type 2 (With Sidechain)
You can find the “Gate Type 2” component within the group “Gate”.
Parameter
Range
Comment
Mute
On/Off
Bypass
On/Off
Gate On LED
Lit = On
Threshold (dB)
-85.0 to
+35.0 dB
Attack (s)
0.01 to
5.0 s
Release (s)
0.01 to
5.0 s
Assignable to
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In
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
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5.4.3 Gate Type 3 (advanced)
You can find the “Gate Type 3” component within the group “Gate”.
Parameter
Range
Comment
Mute
On/Off
Bypass
On/Off
Gate On LED
Li t= On
Threshold (dB)
-85.0 to
+35.0 dB
Attack (s)
0.01 to
5.0 s
Release (s)
0.01 to
5.0 s
Assignable to
TTL
In
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
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5.5
5.5. AGC (Auto Gain Control)
The “AGC” (auto gain control) component provides automatic leveling of audio signals.
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
Threshold (dB)
-60.0 to
0.0 dB
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
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5.6
Compressor Limiter Group
The “Dynamics” components are organized in a group named “Compressor Limiter”. There are tree
different types of dynamic components available:
5. Compressor Type 1
6. Limiter Type 1
Single channel compressor, triggered by input level
Single channel limiter, triggered from input level
7. 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
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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
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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
The graphical display/editor window of the “Compressor 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.
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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
Limiter Type 1 Parameters
Parameter
Range
Comment
Assignable to
Graphic
Opens the graphic display/editor window*
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Bypass
On/Off
Bypasses the limiter function
Soft Knee
On/Off
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
Release Time (s)
0.01 to
5.00 s
Gain Meter (dB)
-60 to
+20 dB
(soft knee)
* See notes on this window on the next page.
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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:
vice versa.
Note the difference in the green line in the example above:
Left: Soft Knee off
Right: Soft Knee on
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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
Comp-Limiter Common Parameters
Parameter
Range
Comment
Graphic
Gain Meter (dB)
Assignable to
TTL
In
-60 to
+20 dB
Comp-Limiter Compressor Parameters
Bypass
On/Off
Bypasses the compressor function
Soft Knee
On/Off
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
Threshold Range
(dB)
0.0 to
20.0 dB
Attack Time (s)
0.01 to
5.00 s
Release Time (s)
0.01 to
5.00 s
(soft knee)
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Comp-Limiter Limiter Parameters
Bypass
On/Off
Bypasses the limiter function
Soft Knee
On/Off
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
Threshold Range
(dB)
0.0 to
20.0 dB
Attack Time (s)
0.01 to
5.00 s
Release Time (s)
0.01 to
5.00 s
(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:
vice versa.
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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
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
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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
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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
High-Low Pass Parameters
Parameter
Range
Comment
Assignable to
Graphic
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
Level (dB)
-90.0 to +20
dB
Sets the overall signal level
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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
Band Pass Parameters
Parameter
Range
Comment
Assignable to
Graphic
Mode
Butterworth
Linkwitz-Riley
Bessel
Slope
Type 1
Slope set by bandwidth
Bandwidth (Octave)
0.05 to 2.00
oct
Sets filter type
Bypass
On/Off
Mute
On/Off
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Level (dB)
-90.0 to +20
dB
Frequency (Hz)
10,0 Hz to
22,00 kHz
Sets the frequency
the “Band Pass” filter component is
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
Band Stop Parameters
Parameter
Range
Comment
Assignable to
Graphic
Mode
Butterworth
Linkwitz-Riley
Bessel
Slope
Type 1
Slope set by bandwidth
Bandwidth (Octave)
0.05 to 2.00
oct
Sets filter type
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Bypass
On/Off
Mute
On/Off
Level (dB)
-90.0 to +20
dB
Frequency (Hz)
10,0 Hz to
22,00 kHz
Sets the center frequency
the “Band Stop” filter component is
component.
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
Notch Parameters
Parameter
Assignable to
Range
Graphic
Mode
Comment
Butterworth
Linkwitz-Riley
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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
Mute
On/Off
Level (dB)
-90.0 to +20
dB
Frequency (Hz)
10,0 Hz to
22,00 kHz
the “Notch” filter component is opened by
clicking the “Graphic” button with the left
mouse button.
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.
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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
Crossover Parameters
Parameter
Range
Comment
Assignable to
Graphic
Mode
Butterworth
Linkwitz-Riley
Bessel
Slope
12 dB/oct
24 dB/oct
36 dB/oct
48 dB/oct
Sets filter slope
Mute
On/Off
Level (dB)
-90.0 to +20
dB
Frequency (Hz)
10,0 Hz to
22,00 kHz
the “Crossover” component is opened by
clicking the “Graphic” button with the left
mouse button.
corresponds to frequency in Hz.
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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.
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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
Bypass
On/Off
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 Time (ms)
TTL
Out
Assignable to
Delay Time (ms)
TTL
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Assignable to
Sets the delay time
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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
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Sets the delay time
Assignable to
Sets the delay time
Delay Time (ms)
TTL
Out
Assignable to
Delay Time (ms)
TTL
In
Assignable to
Sets the delay time
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5.10
Feedback Cancellation Group
The feedback cancellation components are organized in a group named “Feedback Cancellation”, which is
divided into four groups named: “Speech”, “Music Low”, “Music Mid”, and “Music High”. Each of these
groups hold four components that differ in their number of notch filters.
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:
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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
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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
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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:
10. Music Medium:
11. Music High:
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.
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5.11
Ducker
Once the audio signal has reached a given threshold on the sidechain input (input node 2) of the ducker, it
will mute/attenuate the input 1 with the Depth value.
Ducker-Basic Parameters
Parameter
Range
Comment
Assignable to
Bypass
On/Off
Signal LED
Lit = On
Indicates Signal
Threshold (dB)
-80.0 to
+35.0 dB
Sets the threshold level of input 2 above which
attenuation of input1 begins.
Side Attack (s)
Time during which the input 2 must be above the
threshold before the ducker becomes active.
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
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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
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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)
Page Switch (D) Parameters
Parameter
Range
Comment
Assignable to
Bypass
On/Off
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
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.
Active LED
Lit = On
Indicates operating status.
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5.12.2 Page Switch (E)
The Page Switch E has the same features than Page switch D, exept the “Fade In” and “Fade Out”
controls. So it takes up less DSP-power.
Page Switch (E) Parameters
Parameter
Range
Comment
Assignable to
Bypass
On/Off
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
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5.13
Page Control Group
The Page control components will route the active input signals to the several outputs, depending on the
output selection and the priority levels of the inputs.
There are four types of Page Control Components within the Page Control Group:
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)
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Out
1-8
Select the output(s) to which the input has to be
routed
Threshold (dB)
-80.0 to +
35.0
Sets the threshold level above which the inputs will
be active
Attack Times (s)
0.0 to 5.00 s
Time during which the inputs must be above the
threshold before becoming active.
Release Time (s)
0.0 to 5.00 s
Time during which the inputs remain active, once
they drop below the threshold level.
Killer
On / Off
If pressed, the inputs with lower priority will bec ut
when a higher priority input becomes active.
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5.14
Selector
The selector component will switch a selected input to the output.
The selection of the input to be routed can be made manually by changing the Channel number or by
using an external control source (Analog DC Remote Controllers RAC5 and RAC8).
To assign the Selector component to an external analog control input you have to :
Open the component.
3. Place the cursor on the channel number window.
4. Click right on the mouse.
5. Select the Analog Control input.
(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
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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
11. Compile
12. Select Preset 3 in the preset 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
2. Store the design under “Preset 1.uap” by Menu > File > Save As.
4. Store the design under “Preset 2.uap” in the same directory by Menu > File > Save As.
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.
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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
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6.2.1 Example Block diagram
6.2.2 UAP internal design
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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
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’’
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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
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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.
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