AXP 64 C AT User Guide
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AXP 64 C AT User Guide
User Guide Audio Products Mixers and Processors AXP 64 C AT PRELIMINARY Audio Expansion Processor 68-2721-01 Rev. A 03 15 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron website, www.extron.com. 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FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user. PRELIMINARY NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website. Copyright © 2015 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks®, registered service marks(SM), and trademarks(TM) are the property of RGB Systems, Inc. or Extron Electronics: Registered Trademarks (®) AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IP Intercom, IP Link, Key Minder, LockIt, MediaLink, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, Pure3, Quantum, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, System INTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V‑Lock, VersaTools, VN‑Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP, and XTP Systems Registered Service Mark(SM) : S3 Service Support Solutions Trademarks (™) AAP, AFL (Accu‑Rate Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), Auto‑Image, CableCover, CDRS (Class D Ripple Suppression), DDSP (Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), Driver Configurator, DSP Configurator, DSVP (Digital Sync Validation Processing), DTP, eLink, EQIP, FastBite, FlexOS, FOX, FOXBOX, Global Configurator, IP Intercom HelpDesk, LinkLicense, MAAP, MicroDigital, NetPa, ProDSP, QS‑FPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), Room Agent, Scope‑Trigger, ShareLink, SIS, Simple Instruction Set, Skew‑Free, SpeedNav, Triple‑Action Switching, WebShare, XTRA, ZipCaddy, ZipClip Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier. Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C [01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03] PRELIMINARY E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE} NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.” Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here: Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32 C:\Program Files\Extron Variables are written in slanted form as shown here: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are written in the font shown here: From the File menu, select New. Click the OK button. Specifications Availability Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com. Introduction............................................................ 1 About this Guide.................................................. 1 About the AXP 64 C AT....................................... 1 Features.............................................................. 1 AXP 64 C AT Application Diagrams..................... 4 Installation............................................................... 6 System Configuration.......................................... 6 Rear Panel Features and Cabling......................... 7 Front Panel Indicators........................................ 10 Connecting the AXP 64 C AT to a Network........ 11 Creating a Physical Dante Network.................... 11 Star Network Configuration............................ 12 Daisy Chain Configuration.............................. 12 Software Installation.......................................... 13 AXP 64 C AT Software Programs................... 13 Software Installation Overview....................... 13 Downloading and Installing Dante Controller for Windows................................. 14 Downloading and Installing DSP Configurator......................................... 19 Updating Firmware............................................ 21 Resetting........................................................... 22 DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation............................................................... 23 AXP 64 C AT Operation..................................... 23 Starting the DSP Configurator........................... 24 The AXP 64 C AT Main Screen.......................... 25 Menus........................................................... 27 Navigating the Main Screen........................... 33 Connecting to and Disconnecting from a Device on the Network..................................... 34 Connecting to an AXP 64.............................. 34 Disconnecting from an AXP 64...................... 35 Live and Emulate Modes............................... 36 Naming a Digital Input or an Analog Output using DSP Configurator.................................... 36 DSP Processing and Signal Flow....................... 37 Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Blocks............ 38 Managing Filter and Processor Blocks........... 40 Changing Block Parameters.......................... 40 Input Channels.................................................. 41 Switching an Input between Analog and Digital........................................................... 42 Input Gain...................................................... 42 Filter Blocks — Input..................................... 43 Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) ................. 49 Dynamics Processor Blocks.......................... 52 Output Channels............................................... 57 AT Output Gain (GAIN) .................................. 58 Analog Output Blocks.................................... 58 Digital I/O.......................................................... 62 Configuring the Digital I/O Ports..................... 62 Digital I/O Example........................................ 64 Signal Path Building Blocks............................... 65 Selecting a Microphone Configuration........... 65 Creating a Building Block............................... 66 Organizing Building Blocks............................ 67 Dante Controller Configuration and Operation .............................................................. 70 AXP 64 AT Bus.................................................. 70 Managing Network Traffic.................................. 70 Starting Dante Controller................................... 71 Device Name................................................. 72 Renaming an Input or Output........................ 72 Selecting Inputs and Outputs for Dante............. 76 AXP 64 C AT Inputs and Outputs on Dante Controller........................................... 76 Routing Signals using Dante.......................... 77 Dante Troubleshooting....................................... 78 AXP 64 C AT • Table of Contents v PRELIMINARY Contents PRELIMINARY SIS Configuration and Control......................... 81 Establishing a Network Connection................... 81 Using SIS Commands....................................... 82 AXP 64 C AT-initiated Messages.................... 82 SIS Command Sets....................................... 83 Using the Command and Response Tables........................................................... 83 Error Responses............................................ 83 Basic SIS Commands....................................... 84 Symbol Definitions......................................... 84 Special Characters........................................ 84 Command and Response Table for Basic SIS Commands............................................ 84 DSP SIS Commands......................................... 85 Command Structure...................................... 85 Processors Configurable by SIS Commands.................................................. 85 Symbol Definitions......................................... 86 Special Characters........................................ 87 Command and Response Table for DSP SIS Commands............................................ 88 Digital I/O SIS Commands................................. 89 Symbol Definitions......................................... 89 Command and Response Table for Digital I/O SIS Commands............................ 89 Mounting the AXP 64 C AT................................ 90 AXP 64 C AT • Table of Contents vi Introduction This section provides an overview of this guide and the features of the Extron AXP 64 C AT Audio Expansion Processor. Topics include: • About this Guide • About the AXP 64 C AT • Features • AXP 64 C AT Application Diagrams About this Guide This guide contains installation, configuration, and operation information for the Extron Electronics AXP 64 C AT Audio Expansion Processor. In this guide, the terms “AXP,” “AXP 64,” “AXP 64 C AT,” and “processor” are used interchangeably to refer to the AXP 64 C AT. PRELIMINARY About the AXP 64 C AT The Extron AXP 64 C AT is an audio expansion processor with six mic/line inputs and four line outputs for remote connectivity to a Dante™-enabled DMP 128 audio system. It is used to place six mic/line sources onto a Dante audio network, and route any four Dante channels from the network to analog output for connection to an amplifier or other destination. The AXP 64 C AT features Extron ProDSP™ with gain, filtering, and dynamics processing for all inputs and outputs. Four of the inputs also include Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), 48 volt phantom power for each, and dedicated control ports for mic control. In addition, inputs 1 through 4 are FlexInput capable, allowing you to route a Dante channel in place of a local mic/line input. A single Ethernet cable to a central equipment rack can link multiple AXP 64 C AT units, avoiding the need to pull one cable for each mic/line input. The DSP Configurator Software, downloadable free of charge from www.extron.com, enables setup of DSP parameters and AEC. The compact 1U high, half rack wide, 9.5-inch (24.1 cm) deep enclosure can be placed on furniture near table microphones and line level sources. It can also be mounted to a rack or under furniture. For information on mounting options and UL rack mounting guidelines see Mounting the AXP 64 C AT, beginning on page 90. Features • Inputs — Six balanced or unbalanced mic/line level processed inputs, four with AEC, are provided on 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connectors. • Phantom power — 48-volt phantom power is provided on the first four inputs. • Independent AEC — Four independent channels of high performance AEC, as well as selectable noise cancellation, are provided on the first four inputs. Extron AEC features advanced algorithms that deliver fast echo canceler convergence for optimal intelligibility in situations that challenge AEC performance, including double-talk and the use of wireless microphones at the near end. AXP 64 C AT • Introduction 1 PRELIMINARY • FlexInput Channels — The first four inputs provide FlexInput capability to route a Dante channel in place of a local mic/line input. The flexible input selection enables the AXP 64 C AT to process audio from remote wireless microphones, wallplates, and other sources from anywhere on the Dante network. • Flexible pre-processed and post-processed input signal routing — The internal DSP architecture sends both pre-processed and post-processed input feeds from the first four inputs onto the Dante network. The last two inputs provide post-processing feeds to the Dante network. This provides the flexibility to limit the signal processing on mic input signals for recording, assistive listening, or voice reinforcement feeds, while applying full processing and AEC to a conferencing application. • Outputs — Four balanced or unbalanced line level outputs are provided on a 3.5 mm, 6-pole captive screw connector. • AT Expansion outputs — Ten DSP AT expansion outputs are placed directly onto a Dante audio network. • Dante-to-line level outputs — Four Dante-to-line level outputs convert Dante audio network signals to line level output signals with filtering and dynamic processing tailored for the local environment. • Digital I/O — One digital input, ground, and dual digital outputs at each mic/line input allow for external triggering, such as mic activation and muting and illuminating status LEDs. • Expansion through Dante audio networking — The Dante equipped AXP 64 C AT, in conjunction with the DMP 128, provides scalability for creating large audio matrixes over a local area network using standard Internet protocols. Dante technology distributes up to 512x512 audio channels at 24-bit/48 kHz over a single Gigabit Ethernet link. A built-in four-port Gigabit switch also provides direct interconnection of multiple AXP 64 C AT units to create large, cost-effective audio matrixes. Both Dante and the four-port switch are AVB-ready. • Four-port Gigabit switch — The built-in, four-port Gigabit switch provides network pass-through to additional AXP 64 C AT units and direct interconnection with DMP 128 AT units. • ProDSP 32/64-bit floating point signal processing — The AXP 64 C AT features 32/64-bit floating point audio DSP processing, which maintains very wide dynamic range and audio signal transparency, to simplify management of gain staging while reducing the possibility of DSP signal clipping. • Studio grade 24-bit/48 kHz analog-to-digital converters — Professional converters fully preserve the integrity of the original audio signal. • Low latency DSP processing — The AXP 64 C AT features very low, deterministic latency from input to output, regardless of the number of active channels or processes. While latency increases in channels with AEC enabled, overall latency remains low, keeping audio in sync with video. • DSP Configurator Software — A powerful yet user-friendly PC-based software tool can be used for managing all audio operations of the AXP 64 C AT. It enables complete setup and configuration of digital audio processing tools on the ProDSP platform. • Intuitive Graphical User Environment — The DSP Configurator Software features a Graphical User Environment that offers a clear view of all inputs, outputs, and audio processing blocks in a single window. This allows a designer or installer to quickly view an audio configuration without having to access multiple windows or menus. AXP 64 C AT • Introduction 2 PRELIMINARY • Device Manager configuration software — Device Manager in the DSP Configurator Software enables configuration of multiple Extron DSP products, including networked AXP 64 C AT by toggling between Graphical User Environments for each unit. Processors can be grouped into folders for organizing as separate rooms or buildings. Settings for multiple Extron DSP products in Device Manager can be saved to a single file. • Control options — The AXP 64 C AT can be controlled using the DSP Configurator Software and a PC connection to the Ethernet port. It can also be controlled through a computer or control system with Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands. • Copy and paste for processing blocks — For efficient audio system design and setup, parameter settings can be quickly copied between individual processing blocks or identical groups of blocks within the Graphical User Environment using conventional cut-and-paste commands. • Building Blocks processor settings — Flexible Building Blocks are a set of pre-designed processor settings optimized for a specific type of input device (such as microphones) with preset levels, filters, dynamics, and more. Building Blocks are available on each input strip and allow system designers to fully customize and save their own Building Blocks for efficient system design and integration. • Live and Emulate operation modes with configuration file saving — Live mode allows integrators to connect to the AXP 64 C AT and make live parameter adjustments while hearing or metering them in real-time. This avoids the need to compile and upload a configuration file to the DSP. Emulate mode allows settings to be configured offline, then uploaded to the AXP 64 C AT. Additionally, current settings on an AXP 64 C AT can be backed up to a configuration file for archiving. • SpeedNav keyboard navigation – SpeedNav enables user-friendly, keyboard-based navigation of the DSP Configurator Software without the need for a mouse or touchpad. Using keyboard navigation keys and shortcuts, you can access any input and all audio DSP tools. Using only the keyboard for software access can help expedite audio system setup and optimization while on-site using laptop PCs. • Front panel input signal presence and clipping LEDs — The AXP 64 C AT front panel contains LEDs for each input, enabling real-time monitoring of signal presence. A separate LED illuminates as a warning whenever analog signal clipping is detected. • Ethernet monitoring and control — Ethernet control enables you to proactively monitor and manage the AXP 64 C AT over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet, using standard TCP/IP protocols. AXP 64 C AT • Introduction 3 AXP 64 C AT Application Diagrams Assistive Listening System Emitters Network Extron AXP 64 C AT Extron MPA 152 Plus Expansion Processor 3 4 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 1 2 3 4 MPA 152 Plus AT 8Ω / 4Ω 1 5 6 OUTPUTS INPUTS POWER 12V X.XA MAX Power Amplifier 1 2 2 3 3 INPUTS 4 CLASS 2 WIRING R L POWER 12V 0.7A MAX 4 RESET L AXP 64 C AT R L V 10V R C G 50mA REMOTE 2 OUTPUTS 1 I/O Wireless Microphone Transmitters Equipment Rack OUTPUTS MPA 152 Plus 8Ω / 4Ω Assistive Listening System Transmitter 2 3 4 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 G 11 12 13 14 15 G 6 7 8 9 10 G 16 17 18 19 20 G 1 2 3 4 RS-232 Tx Rx G RESET LAN EXP Extron DMP 128 C AT Digital Matrix Processor AT OUTPUTS INPUTS 6 1 2 2 3 3 INPUTS 4 L 1 2 3 4 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 1 2 3 4 R L R V 10V R C G 50mA Extron MPA 152 Plus Power Amplifier MPA 152 Plus 8Ω / 4Ω INPUTS CLASS 2 WIRING L R L R L POWER 12V 0.7A MAX Expansion Processor IN G 01 02 L RESET AXP 64 C AT Extron AXP 64 C AT POWER 12V X.XA MAX CLASS 2 WIRING POWER 12V 0.7A MAX 4 R V 10V C G 50mA Speakers 1 5 6 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 RESET AXP 64 C AT Lectern Clerk 100-240V 1.5A, 50-60 Hz XPA 4002 -70V GREEN - ACTIVE AMBER - STANDBY REMOTE G STANDBY PRELIMINARY Codec G 50mA AT DMP 128 C AT C 8Ω / 4Ω 1 5 OUTPUTS 12 V 10V MPA 152 Plus I/O 1 IN G 01 02 I/O 10 11 INPUTS 9 8 AT 4 7 REMOTE 3 6 DIGITAL I/O 2 5 OUTPUTS MIC/LINE INPUTS 1 R L R REMOTE 4 L OUTPUTS 3 CLASS 2 WIRING REMOTE 50/60 Hz 2 R OUTPUTS POWER 12V X.XA MAX MIC +48V 1 L Expansion Processor Wireless Microphone Receivers 100-240V ~ --A MAX INPUTS POWER 12V 0.7A MAX REMOTE Extron AXP 64 C AT INPUTS ATTENUATION LIMITER/ PROTECT 1 2 1 14 1 2 12 10 8 18 6 4 26 2 0 14 12 10 8 18 6 4 26 2 0 HPF 2 1 70 V OUTPUTS CLASS 2 WIRING 2 1 2 80 Hz OFF SIGNAL Extron XPA 4002-70V Power Amplifier Gooseneck Microphones 4 Channel CM#1 Recorder CM#2 CM#3 CM#4 CM#5 CM#6 CM#7 Extron SI 26CT Two-Way Ceiling Speakers Figure 1. AXP 64 C AT with DMP 128 in an Equipment Rack AXP 64 C AT • Introduction 4 Extron SI 26CT Speakers Wireless Microphone Transmitters 4 Channel Recorder Clerk Network INPUTS 1 2 OUTPUTS 3 4 5 6 1 CLIP CLIP SIGNAL SIGNAL Extron 2 3 4 INPUTS 1 2 3 OUTPUTS 4 5 6 STEREO LEVEL BASS TREBLE MPA 152 Plus PRELIMINARY MINI POWER AMPLIFIER 1 CLIP CLIP SIGNAL SIGNAL Extron DUAL MONO Extron AXP 64 C AT Expansion Processor (3) Lectern AXP 64 C AT AUDIO EXPANSION PROCESSOR 2 INPUTS 3 4 1 2 3 OUTPUTS 4 5 6 1 CLIP CLIP SIGNAL SIGNAL 2 Extron AXP 64 C AT AUDIO EXPANSION PROCESSOR 3 4 AXP 64 C AT AUDIO EXPANSION PROCESSOR Microphones STEREO LEVEL BASS DUAL MONO TREBLE MPA 152 Plus MINI POWER AMPLIFIER STEREO DUAL MONO LEVEL BASS TREBLE MPA 152 Plus MINI POWER AMPLIFIER STEREO DUAL MONO LEVEL BASS Extron MPA 152 Plus Amplifer (4) Speakers TREBLE MPA 152 Plus MINI POWER AMPLIFIER C M #1 C CM #2 CM CM# 3 CM#4 CM# Assistive Listening System Emitters Figure 2. #6 M #7 In Rack Equipment: IR Transmitter Codec (2) Wireless Recievers DMP 128 AT XPA 4002-70V 5 INPUTS 1 ACTIVITY CONFIG EXP LAN 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 CLIP CLIP SIGNAL SIGNAL 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DMP 128 DIGITAL MATRIX PROCESSOR GREEN - ACTIVE AMBER - STANDBY OVER TEMP 1 2 LIMITER / PROTECT SIGNAL XPA 4002 AXP 64 C AT Auditorium Application AXP 64 C AT • Introduction 5 Installation This section describes the front and rear panel features and the rear panel connections. It also provides procedures for installing the Dante Controller and DSP Configurator software. The following topics are discussed: • System Configuration • Rear Panel Features and Cabling • Front Panel Indicators • Connecting the AXP 64 C AT to a Network • Creating a Physical Dante Network • Software Installation • Updating Firmware • Resetting PRELIMINARY System Configuration The AXP 64 C AT does not have physical controls for configuration or operation. These are accomplished using a computer running Windows® 7® or later and the DSP Configurator software (available at www.extron.com), or by SIS commands using Extron DataViewer (also available from the Extron website). Dante Controller for Windows from Audinate is required to select and route Dante transmit and receive channels to all connected Dante-compatible devices (see Downloading and Installing Dante Controller for Windows on page 14). The AXP 64 C AT has front and rear panel operational indicators and a rear panel reset button for hardware resets (see Resetting on page 22). You can fully configure the AXP 64 C AT using the DSP Configurator software. When first launched, the DSP Configurator opens a blank configuration with no processing defined. All gain stages are muted and set to Unity (0 dB) gain. The AXP 64 C AT provides a comprehensive set of DSP processing tools. Use the filter tools to shape the tonal quality of your microphones or EQ the room to compensate for acoustic gain. Use the dynamics processors for level control or system protection. Input and output gain stages provide metering in decibels relative to full scale (dBFS) to assist in configuration of the device for optimal operation. Optimal operating levels are close to 0 dBFS (0 dB “full scale” on the input or output meters) without exceeding that level. Levels above 0 dBFS cause clipping, which is always audible on a digital device. AXP 64 C AT • Installation 6 Rear Panel Features and Cabling A 2 3 4 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 1 2 3 4 AT A B C 1 5 6 Power connector Digital I/O connectors Mic/line input connectors Figure 3. OUTPUTS POWER 12V 1.0A MAX INPUTS I/O 1 F E D C B D E F 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 RESET AXP 64 C AT Analog output connectors AT port connectors Reset button AXP 64 C AT Rear Panel A Power input connector — Connect the provided 12 VDC power supply to this captive screw connector and plug the power cord into an AC power source. Verify that the front panel power LED lights (see figure 8, A, on page 10). • Do not connect any external power supplies until you have read the Attention notifications on the next page. • Ne branchez pas de sources d’alimentation externes avant d’avoir lu les mises en garde de la page suivante. Rear Panel Power Receptacle DC Power Cord Captive Screw Connector Ridged – Return +12 VDC input Ground all devices. Smooth 100-240V 50-60Hz 1A MAX PRELIMINARY ATTENTION: External Power Supply 12 VDC, 1 A max. Extron Part Number 70-775-01 (28-071-57LF) Figure 4. Connecting the External Power Supply Power cycle — The current mixing and audio processor settings (the current state) of the AXP are saved in nonvolatile memory. When the unit is powered off, all settings are retained. When the unit is powered back on, it recalls settings from the nonvolatile memory and reapplies them. If a configuration is in process but has not been saved when power is removed, the previously saved audio level and audio DSP processor settings become active. After the AXP is powered on, the front panel power LED (see figure 8, A) lights steadily when the unit is available for operation or configuration. AXP 64 C AT • Installation 7 ATTENTION: • Always use a power supply provided by or specified by Extron. Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and may cause damage to the supply and the end product. • Utilisez toujours une source d’alimentation fournie par Extron. L’utilisation d’une source d’alimentation non autorisée annule toute conformité réglementaire et peut endommager la source d’alimentation ainsi que l’unité. • Unless otherwise stated, the AC/DC adapters are not suitable for use in air handling spaces or in wall cavities. The power supply is to be located within the same vicinity as the Extron AV processing equipment in an ordinary location, Pollution Degree 2, secured to the equipment rack within the dedicated closet, podium, or desk. PRELIMINARY • Sauf mention contraire, les adaptateurs AC/DC ne sont pas appropriés pour une utilisation dans les espaces d’aération ou dans les cavités murales. La source d’alimentation doit être située à proximité de l’équipement de traitement audiovisuel dans un endroit ordinaire, avec un degré 2 de pollution, fixé à un équipement de rack à l’intérieur d’un placard, d’une estrade, ou d’un bureau. • The installation must always be in accordance with the applicable provisions of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 725 and the Canadian Electrical Code part 1, section 16. The power supply shall not be permanently fixed to building structure or similar structure. • Cette installation doit toujours être en accord avec les mesures qui s’applique au National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 725, et au Canadian Electrical Code, partie 1, section 16. La source d’alimentation ne devra pas être fixée de façon permanente à une structure de bâtiment ou à une structure similaire. B Digital I/O connectors — Four 4-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connectors associated with the mic/line inputs provide digital input and output ports to connect microphones with logic circuits (see figure 3 on the previous page). Each has an input (IN), a ground (G), and two output (O1 and O2) ports. The input port can enable mic mute from a remote source. The two output ports can provide tally back to the mic LEDs to indicate mic status. To wire these connectors, see the illustration at right. 3" (5 16 mm) MAX. Do not tin the wires! IN G O1 O2 Digital I/O Wiring NOTE: To configure these ports, use DSP Configurator (see Digital I/O on page 62). C Mic/Line input connectors 1-6 — Connect up to six balanced or unbalanced microphone or mono line level devices to these 3-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connectors for analog mic or line audio input (see figure 3). Inputs 1 through 4 provide 48 volts phantom power. Wire the connectors as shown in figure 5. Tip Ring Sleeve Tip Sleeve Balanced Input Unbalanced Input Figure 5. Balanced or Unbalanced Mic and Line Input Wiring AXP 64 C AT • Installation 8 Phantom power — Power through the signal lines of the first four mic/line inputs is selectable via the DSP software. ATTENTION: • Condenser microphones require phantom power. Dynamic microphones do not require power. • Les microphones électrostatiques nécessitent une alimentation fantôme. Les microphones dynamiques n’ont pas besoin d’alimentation. • Never set an unbalanced dynamic microphone to +48 V. Doing so may damage the microphone. • Ne réglez jamais un microphone dynamique asymétrique à +48 V. Cela pourrait endommager le micro. • For condenser microphones, verify it safely operates at +48 VDC. • Pour les microphones électrostatiques, vérifiez qu’ils fonctionnent bien à +48 Vcc. • When a line level source is connected, be certain the +48 V phantom power is off (cleared). • Lorsqu’une source de niveau ligne est connectée, soyez certain que l’alimentation fantôme +48 V est débranchée (enlevée). PRELIMINARY D Analog output connectors — Audio outputs 1 through 4 are on two 3.5 mm, 6-pole captive screw connectors (see figure 3 on page 7). Connect up to four balanced or unbalanced mono line level or two stereo outputs to these two 6-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connectors. Wire as shown in figure 6. Do not tin the wires! 3" (5 16 mm) MAX. No Ground Here + – Tip Ring Sleeves Tip Ring Sleeves + – + – Tip Sleeves Tip + – Sleeves No Ground Here Balanced Output Figure 6. Unbalanced Output Wiring for Analog Output Alternatively, 3-pole or 5-pole connectors can be used. See figure 7 on the next page for an example. ATTENTION: • For unbalanced audio outputs, connect the sleeves to the ground contact. DO NOT connect the sleeves to the negative (-) contacts. • Pour l’audio asymétrique, connectez les manchons au contact au sol. Ne PAS connecter les manchons aux contacts négatifs (–). AXP 64 C AT • Installation 9 I/O 1 IN INPUTS PO 12 WER V X.X AM AX G 2 01 1 02 IN G 2 3 01 02 IN G 4 01 02 3 IN G 01 02 4 DO NOT Connect Here AT 5 6 OUTPUTS 1 1 2 2 3 4 3 4 RE AX Figure 7. SE T 4C AT P6 5-pole CSR Connecting a 5-pole Audio Connector E AT port connectors — This four-port Gigabit switch with four RJ-45 Ethernet connectors supports digital audio transport (AT) and communications (see figure 3 on page 7). Connect one or more AXP 64 C ATs to a device such as the DMP 128 AT to form a larger matrix system (see Creating a Physical Dante Network on page 11). Up to 56 channels can be connected. PRELIMINARY NOTE: The digital and analog input channel is shared for each input. An input is either analog or digital (Dante). Any of these AT connectors can also be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. Communication between the AXP and a controlling device or computer is via a TCP socket using port 4333 (see Connecting the AXP 64 to a Network on the next page). This connection also enables control of the AXP via SIS commands issued from a computer connected to the same LAN or WAN (see SIS Configuration and Control beginning on page 81). E Reset button — This recessed button returns the AXP 64 C AT to its factory default state (see figure 3 on page 7 and Resetting on page 22). Front Panel Indicators A B C INPUTS 1 2 3 OUTPUTS 4 5 6 1 CLIP CLIP SIGNAL SIGNAL Extron 2 3 4 AXP 64 C AT AUDIO EXPANSION PROCESSOR A Power LED B Input LEDs C Output LEDs Figure 8. AXP 64 C AT Front Panel AXP 64 C AT • Installation 10 A Power LED — This green LED blinks during boot-up. It lights steadily when the AXP 64 C AT is powered on and ready to operate (see figure 8 on the previous page). B Input LEDs — One pair for each of the six inputs (see figure 8): • Clip indicators: These red LEDs light when the corresponding input signal exceeds -3 dBFS. The clip indicator remains on for 200 ms after the input signal drops below that level. • Signal indicators: These green LEDs light when there is an active source on the corresponding input. C Output LEDs — One pair for each of the four analog outputs (see figure 8): • Clip indicators: These red LEDs light when the corresponding output signal exceeds -3 dBFS. The clip indicator remains on for 200 ms after the output signal drops below that level. • Signal indicators: These green LEDs light when a signal is detected on the corresponding analog output. PRELIMINARY Connecting the AXP 64 C AT to a Network The AXP 64 supports 100 and 1000 Mbps half duplex and full duplex connections. You can use either a standard, straight-through Ethernet cable or a crossover cable to connect the AXP to a network via one of the four AT ports (see figure 3, E, on page 7). The control device must be connected to the same network. Any one of the four AT ports can be dedicated as a control connection. If you do not know the IP address of the control device, use Dante Controller to obtain it (see Establishing a Network Connection on page 81). When all connections are made and power is applied, the green (activity) LED of the connected AT port blinks to indicate data activity on the connection. Creating a Physical Dante Network A physical network is required to share Dante audio channels between an AXP 64 C AT and DMP 128 AT devices. Each AXP 64 C AT contains a 4-port Gigabit switch with four RJ‑45 connectors located on the back panel that accept standard network cables. The 4-port switch can operate as a standard switch described in this section. NOTE: The Dante Controller network configuration defaults to switched mode (basic) making star and daisy‑chain configurations possible. An AXP 64 C AT‑based Dante network can be configured in a daisy‑chain or star network topology using the 4-port switch and the Dante Controller in Switched mode. AXP 64 C AT • Installation 11 Star Network Configuration Star network topology has one DMP 128 C AT as the central unit, which is then directly connected to up to three AXP 64 C ATs. Alternatively, a larger network switch can be used in place of the central DMP 128 C AT, allowing more than three AXP 64 C ATs connected in the star configuration (see figure 9). AXP 64 C AT 1 2 3 4 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 1 2 3 4 AT I/O 1 5 OUTPUTS INPUTS POWER 12V X.XA MAX 6 2 1 2 3 3 4 4 RESET AXP 64 C AT AXP 64 C AT AXP 64 C AT 4 IN G 01 02 1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 1 2 3 4 I/O AT 5 OUTPUTS 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 POWER 12V X.XA MAX 4 RESET AXP 64 C AT AT 3 IN G 01 02 1 5 OUTPUTS 2 IN G 01 02 INPUTS 1 IN G 01 02 I/O INPUTS POWER 12V X.XA MAX 6 2 1 2 3 3 4 4 RESET AXP 64 C AT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 9 10 6 7 8 11 12 DMP 128 C AT Figure 9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AT 2 5 MIC +48V 1 1 2 3 4 5 G 6 7 8 9 10 G 11 12 13 14 15 G 16 17 18 19 20 G 1 REMOTE 1 OUTPUTS MIC/LINE INPUTS 50/60 Hz DIGITAL I/O DMP 128 C AT 100-240V ~ --A MAX 2 3 4 RS-232 RESET Tx Rx G LAN EXP Star Network Topology Daisy Chain Configuration 8 1 2 3 4 5 G 11 12 13 14 15 G 6 7 8 9 10 G 16 17 18 19 20 G 1 AXP 64 C AT #1 2 3 4 RS-232 Tx Rx G RESET EXP LAN POWER 12V X.XA MAX 1 2 3 4 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 1 2 3 4 AXP 64 C AT #3 AXP 64 C AT #2 1 5 6 1 2 2 3 3 4 POWER 12V X.XA MAX 4 1 2 3 4 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 1 2 3 4 RESET AXP 64 C AT 1 5 6 1 2 2 3 3 POWER 12V X.XA MAX 4 4 RESET AXP 64 C AT 1 2 3 4 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 1 2 3 4 AT 4 7 1 5 6 OUTPUTS 3 6 I/O 2 5 AT 1 INPUTS 8 DMP 128 C AT OUTPUTS 12 I/O 10 11 AT 9 8 I/O 4 7 AT 3 6 OUTPUTS 2 5 INPUTS 7 4 OUTPUTS 6 3 INPUTS 5 2 REMOTE 50/60 Hz 1 MIC +48V 1 DIGITAL I/O DMP 128 AT 100-240V ~ --A MAX MIC/LINE INPUTS PRELIMINARY A daisy chain configuration can also be used. Each unit is connected to both the previous unit and the next unit in the chain (see figure 10). 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 RESET AXP 64 C AT Figure 10. Daisy Chain Topology Hybrid versions combining the star and daisy chain topologies can also be built, but a ring topology, or any topology that creates a duplicate connection, causes a connection failure in the Dante Controller software. NOTE: Connections between AXP 64 C AT ports in either a star or daisy chain network do not need to be sequential (port 1 to port 2, port 2 to port 3, port 3 to port 4, and so on), nor do they need to be made between the same port numbers (port 1 to port 1, port 2 to port 2, port 3 to port 3, and so on). AXP 64 C AT • Installation 12 Software Installation AXP 64 C AT Software Programs The AXP 64 C AT has no front panel hardware controls. To configure and operate the AXP, use a PC running Microsoft Windows 7 or newer and the following software programs: • Dante Controller for Windows from Audinate is required to select and route AXP 64 C AT digital inputs and outputs to and from all connected Dante‑compatible devices on the same network and to rename connected devices. • DSP Configurator is used to customize signal processing for the input channels of the AXP 64 C AT. To assist identification of multiple connected AXP 64 C ATs on the network, rename each device using Dante Controller (see Renaming connected AXP 64 C AT devices on page 17). After the AXP is renamed, you can connect DSP Configurator to configure it (see Downloading and Installing DSP Configurator on page 19). Both DSP Configurator and Dante Controller are available from the AXP 64 C AT product page on the Extron website. Digital signal routing can be done only using Dante Controller from Audinate. PRELIMINARY See Rear Panel Features and Cabling on page 7, and Connecting the AXP 64 to a Network on page 11 for additional details to connect via the LAN ports. Software Installation Overview Both DSP Configurator and Dante Controller must be installed to configure the AXP 64 C AT and route transmit and receive channels. Download and install both software programs in the order they are listed below: 1. Download Dante Controller for Windows from the Extron website (see Downloading and Installing Dante Controller for Windows on page 14). 2. Install Dante Controller. 3. Rename each AXP C AT as it is placed on the network (when there are multiple AXP 64 C ATs on the network) (see Renaming connecting AXP 64 C AT devices on page 17). NOTES: • To avoid confusion, rename each device with a unique identifier. • To simplify renaming, connect only one device to the network at a time. As each device is renamed, it can remain on the network. 4. Download DSP Configurator (see Downloading and Installing DSP Configurator on page 19). 5. Install DSP Configurator. AXP 64 C AT • Installation 13 Downloading and Installing Dante Controller for Windows 1. On the Extron Electronics web page, click the Download tab (see figure 11, 1). PRELIMINARY 2. On the Download screen, click the Dante Controller link (2) on the left sidebar. Figure 11. Dante Controller Link on the Download Page 3. On the Dante Controller web page, click the Download Now button (see figure 12, 1). Figure 12. Download Button on Dante Controller Web Page AXP 64 C AT • Installation 14 4. In the Download Center dialog box, fill in the requested information about yourself (see figure 13, 1), then click the button named Download dantecontrollernxnxn.exe (2). Figure 13. Download Center - Download Dante Controller Screen 5. A Download icon appears at the bottom of the page, showing the name of the installer file (dantecontrollernxnxn.exe) and the amount of time elapsed. Wait until the icon displays only the file name, then double-click it. PRELIMINARY 6. On the Open File - Security Warning dialog box that opens, click Run. Figure 14. Open File - Security Warning Dialog Box 7. On the first Dante Controller installation dialog box, read the “End User License Agreement,” select the checkbox below the agreement box. Figure 15. Dante Controller End User License Agreement Dialog AXP 64 C AT • Installation 15 8. Click Install. The Dante Controller Setup dialog box opens and the program begins installing. Figure 16. Dante Controller Setup Progress Dialog Box NOTE: By default, the Dante Controller files are placed in a folder that the installation program creates at: C:\Program Files (x86)\Audinate\Dante Controller\. PRELIMINARY 9. When the installation completes, click Reboot. After the computer reboots, the following screen appears, signifying that Dante Controller is ready to use. Figure 17. Dante Setup Successful Screen AXP 64 C AT • Installation 16 Renaming connected AXP 64 C AT devices Dante Controller auto-discovers all Dante devices on the network and advertises itself to allow other Dante-enabled devices to communicate with it. The default device name of the AXP 64 C AT is the model number followed by the last six digits of the media access code (MAC) address (for example: AXP 64 - 063f70). For verification and identification, the MAC address is on a rear panel label attached between the digital I/O ports and the AT ports. Multiple devices on the same network can present difficulty during input and output routing. To avoid confusion, rename each device to a unique identifier. NOTE: To simplify renaming, connect only one AXP 64 C AT to the network at a time. As each device is renamed, it can remain connected. 1. Ensure the control computer and a single AXP 64 C AT are connected to the same network (see Creating a Physical Dante Network on page 11). 2. From the PC start menu, select All Programs > Audinate > Dante Controller > Dante Controller. PRELIMINARY The Dante Controller - Network View main screen opens (see figure 18). All Dante devices on the network are discovered and listed. Figure 18. Dante Controller - Network View Screen 3. On the menu bar, select Device/Device View. Figure 19. Device View Menu AXP 64 C AT • Installation 17 4. The Dante Controller - Device View screen opens. Select your AXP 64 C AT from the (Select a Dante Device...) drop-down list. Figure 20. Dante Device Selection Menu on the Device View Screen NOTE: If there are multiple AXP 64s connected to the network that have not been renamed, to identify an individual device you must obtain the MAC address of the desired device from the label on the rear panel. PRELIMINARY The Device View screen populates with the selected AXP 64 C AT information. Figure 21. Device View Screen Displaying Selected AXP 64 Information 5. Click the Device Config tab (see figure 22, 1) to open the device configuration page. 6. In the Rename Device panel of the Device Config page, enter the new name of the device in the Rename Device text field (2). No spaces are allowed in the name. Figure 22. Rename Device Text Field on the Device View Screen 7. Click Apply. The following confirmation prompt opens. Figure 23. Apply Name Confirmation Prompt AXP 64 C AT • Installation 18 8. Click Yes to apply the new name, then close the Device Config screen. The new name is written to the AXP 64 C AT. Repeat steps 3 through 7 as necessary for all your AXP 64 C AT devices. NOTE: After a device is named, it can remain connected to the network. Subsequent devices must be connected one at a time and renamed before the next device is connected. After the AXP 64s are renamed, you can configure them using DSP Configurator. NOTE: After a name change, DSP Configurator loses connection with the AXP 64 C AT. To reconnect, click Live on the DSP Configurator main screen and select the new name. Downloading and Installing DSP Configurator 1. On the Extron Electronics web page, click the Download tab (see figure 24, 1). PRELIMINARY 2. On the left sidebar, click the DSP Configurator link (2). Figure 24. DSP Configurator Link on the Download Screen AXP 64 C AT • Installation 19 3. On the DSP Configurator web page, click the Download Now button (1). PRELIMINARY Figure 25. Download Center - Download DSP Configurator 4. In the Download Center dialog box, fill in the requested information about yourself (see figure 26, 1), then click the button named Download dsp_configurator_nxnxn.exe (2). Figure 26. Download Center - Download Dante Controller Screen 5. A Download icon appears at the bottom of the page, showing the name of the installer file (dsp_configurator_nxnxn.exe) and the amount of time elapsed. Wait until the icon displays the only the file name, then double-click it. AXP 64 C AT • Installation 20 6. On the Open File - Security Warning dialog box that opens, click Run. Figure 27. Open File - Security Warning Dialog Box 7. Follow the instructions on the DSP Configurator - InstallShield Wizard to install the DSP software. PRELIMINARY 8. Although USB drivers are not needed for the AXP 64 C AT, during the first installation of DSP Configurator, a USB driver also loads. When the installer completes the installation of the USB drivers, you may see the following dialog box: Figure 28. Successful USB Driver Installation Click Finish. By default, the program is installed in a folder created at: C:\Program Files\Extron\DSP Configurator. An icon may also be placed on the desktop. To launch the software, click: Start>All Programs>Extron Electronics>DSP Configurator>DSP Configurator Updating Firmware The firmware of the AXP 64 C AT can be updated via Ethernet connection. Contact your Extron Applications Engineer for details. AXP 64 C AT • Installation 21 Resetting A recessed button on the rear panel (see figure 3, F on page 7) initiates a reset to factory values. Reset clears all processors, level controls, and mixers to the defaults and initiates a Dante controller reset (see Dante Controller Configuration and Operation, beginning on page 70). It also closes all open IP and Telnet connections and all sockets. To reset the AXP 64 C AT: 1. With power off, press and hold the rear panel reset button. 2. Apply power to the device. 3. Continue to hold the reset button for about 10 seconds until the Ethernet port indicators blink once. PRELIMINARY NOTE: Alternatively, you can reset the AXP by entering the ZXXX SIS reset command (see Reset Commands on page 84). AXP 64 C AT • Installation 22 DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation • AXP C AT Operation • Starting the DSP Configurator • The AXP 64 C AT Main Screen • Input Channels • Output Channels • Digital I/O • Signal Path Building Blocks AXP 64 C AT Operation You can fully configure the AXP 64 C AT using the DSP Configurator software. When first launched, the DSP Configurator opens a blank configuration with no processing defined. All gain stages are muted and set to Unity (0 dB) gain. Input and output gain stages provide metering in dBFS to assist configuration of the device for optimal operation. Because the AXP 64 C AT is a digital device, optimal operating levels are close to 0 dBFS (0 dB “full scale” on the input or output meters) without going over it. Levels above 0 dBFS cause clipping, which causes audible signal distortion on a digital device. The AXP 64 C AT provides a comprehensive set of DSP processing tools and acoustic echo cancellation (AEC). Use the filter tools to shape the tonal quality of your source material. Use the dynamics processors for level control or system protection. AEC features advanced algorithms that deliver fast echo cancellation convergence for optimal intelligibility in situations that challenge performance, including double-talk, and the use of wireless microphones at the near end. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 23 PRELIMINARY This section contains information on configuring and operating the AXP 64 C AT using the DXP Configurator software. Starting the DSP Configurator NOTE: Download and install both the DSP Configurator software and Dante Controller (see Software Installation on page 13) before starting either program. 1. Ensure that the control computer and the AXP 64 C AT are connected to the same network (see Creating a Physical Dante Network on page 11) and that the AXP 64 C AT is renamed for identification (see Renaming connected AXP 64 C AT devices on page 17). 2. Start the DSP Configurator software by clicking: Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > DSP Configurator > DSP Configurator. PRELIMINARY 3. From the drop-down list on the DSP opening dialog box, select AXP 64 C AT, then click OK. Figure 29. DSP Configurator Opening Screen The main AXP 64 C AT screen opens (see The AXP 64 C AT Main Screen on the next page). 4. The program starts in Emulate mode (see Live and Emulate Modes on page 36). • To create a configuration offline and upload (push) it to the AXP 64 C AT at a later time, keep the DSP Configurator in Emulate mode. • To push an existing configuration to the device, pull a configuration from the device, or to make immediate changes to the current configuration or operation, select Live mode. NOTE: Changing from Emulate to Live mode opens the Connect to device... dialog box. Follow the on‑screen prompts. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 24 The AXP 64 C AT Main Screen The DSP Configurator main screen for AXP 64 C AT contains controls for the input and output channels and provides access to all features of the AXP. & ' ( ) * + , % $ - PRELIMINARY . 3 2 1 0 A Menu bar B Title bar C Input channel numbers D Input labels E Input gain controls F Input filter controls G Signal processor channels H Output gain controls / I Mode buttons J AT outputs (pre-processed) K AT outputs (post-processed) L Analog output attenuation controls M Analog signal processor channels N Trim controls O Analog output labels P Analog output channel numbers Figure 30. AXP 64 C AT DSP Configurator Program Main Screen AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 25 A Menu bar — The menu bar (see figure 30 on the previous page) contains drop-down menus that provide access to various DSP functions and the help file (see Menus on page 27 for details). B Title bar — This bar displays the name of the application (DSP Configurator), the name of the current configuration (by default, this is AXP64_DSPconfign until the configuration is saved under another name), followed by the name of the product (AXP 64 C AT) (see figure 30). C Input channel numbers — Click these numbered links () to open the Building Blocks list, from which you can select a device configuration (set of building blocks) for the input whose number was clicked (see figure 30 on the previous page and Signal Path Building Blocks on page 65). D Input labels — These fields contain the names of the inputs (see figure 30). You can change these names for digital inputs only, using the DSP main screen (see Naming a Digital Input or an Analog Output using DSP on page 36) or Dante Controller (see Renaming an Input or Output on page 72). For analog inputs, these labels cannot be changed. E Input gain controls — These blocks provide access to gain controls for the selected input, including gain adjustment, muting and unmuting, specifying whether the input is analog (the processor block displays ANG GAIN) or digital (DIG GAIN), and other related parameters (see figure 30 on the previous page and Input Gain on page 42). PRELIMINARY F Input filter controls (FILT) — These blocks let you add, remove, and edit filters for the selected input, enabling selection of frequencies to be attenuated (see figure 30 on the previous page and Filter Blocks — Input on page 43). G Signal processor channels — Each of these channels contains the following processor blocks (see figure 30): • Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) — Removes potential echo from the signal at the near end mic channel by comparing it to the received signal from the far end (the reference), then creates an adaptive filter to cancel the potential echo before it is sent back to the far end. Controls are provided to select a reference device from a drop-down menu, view meters showing echo return loss (ERL), echo return loss enhancement (ERLE), and total echo reduction (TER), and to adjust other AEC parameters (see Accoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) on page 49). • Dynamics (DYN) — Two dynamics blocks can be added to enable alteration of the dynamic range (the difference between the loudest and the quietest portions of the signal) for the selected AT output (see Dynamics Processor Blocks on page 52). H Output gain controls — These blocks provide access to gain controls for the selected AT output, including gain adjustment and muting or unmuting (see figure 30 on the previous page and AT Output Gain (GAIN) on page 58). I Mode buttons — Click these buttons to switch between Emulate mode and Live mode (see figure 30 on the previous page and Live and Emulate Modes on page 36). J AT outputs (pre-processed) — These four outputs, by default labeled PRE-OUT-01 through -04, are Dante Controller transmitters, available to any Dante-compatible device on the same network (see figure 30). They are pre-processed outputs, meaning that no output GAIN or processing blocks (AEC or DYN) are added to them. They are normally used for recording systems or other devices for which mixing or processing will be done post-routing (see Output Channels on page 57). K AT outputs (post-processed) — Like the pre-processed AT outputs, these six outputs, by default labeled OUTPUT-01 through -06, are transmitters on Dante Controller, available to any Dante-compatible device on the same network. They can have processor blocks inserted ahead of the signal routing (see figure 30 on the previous page and Output Channels on page 57). AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 26 L Analog output attenuation controls (ATT) — These blocks provide attenuation controls for the selected analog output, including attenuation adjustment, muting and unmuting, and polarity selection (see figure 30 on page 25 and Attenuation block on page 62). M Analog signal processor channels — Each of these channels contains the following processor blocks (see figure 30): • Loudness (LOUD) — Applies a filter compensation curve to the signal in an inverse relationship to the gain control setting to compensate for changes in human perception of varying volume levels (see Loudness (LOUD) on page 58). • Delay (DLY) — Lets you delay the audio signal by time or distance to either sync audio to video or time-align speakers that are placed at different distances from the listener. • Filter (FILT) — Lets you add, remove, and edit filters for the selected analog output, enabling selection of frequencies to be attenuated (see Filter block (FILT) — analog on page 60). • Dynamics (DYN) — Enables you to alter the dynamic range, which is the difference between the loudest and the quietest portions of the signal, for the selected analog output. N Trim controls — These processor blocks enable fine adjustments to the volume of PRELIMINARY the selected analog output (see figure 30 on page 25 and Trim control (TRIM) on page 58). O Analog output labels — These fields contain the names of the analog outputs (see figure 30). You can change these names using the DSP main screen (see Naming a Digital Input or an Analog Output using DSP on page 36) or Dante Controller (see Renaming an Input or Output on page 72). P Analog output channel numbers — Click these numbered links to open the Building Blocks list, from which you can select a device configuration (set of building blocks) for the analog output whose number was clicked (see figure 30 on page 25 and Signal Path Building Blocks on page 65). Menus The menu bar is located below the title bar on the DSP Controller main screen (see figure 30, A). These drop-down menus provide access to functions that may not be readily accessible from the main workspace. The following menus are provided: Figure 31. Menu Bar — DSP Configurator File menu The File menu contains the following items: NOTE: New, Open, and Recent Files are unavailable in Live mode. • New — Discards the current DSP configuration (after prompting to save changes) and opens a blank configuration file. • Open — Loads and activates a previously saved DSP configuration file. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 27 • Save — Saves all changes to the current DSP configuration file under the current file name. If the file has not previously been saved, a Save As window opens for you to provide the file name and location. By default, saved configurations are stored on your computer in a folder at: C:\ProgramData\Extron Electronics\DSP Configurator If desired, you can save them to a different folder. • Save As — Lets you save all changes to the current DSP configuration file under a new file name and at the desired location. • Recent Files — Opens a list of recently opened or saved DSP configuration files. If no configurations have been saved, this field is grayed out. • Exit — Closes the DSP Configurator Program. Edit menu PRELIMINARY The Edit menu contains the following items: • Cut — Removes all parameters of a selected processor block or set of selected blocks to the clipboard. If not followed by a Paste command to a different block, the parameters are restored. • Copy — Copies all parameters of a selected processor block, gain block, or set of selected blocks to the clipboard. • Paste — Inserts processor blocks and their parameters from the clipboard into the location selected. NOTE: Processor blocks and their parameters can be pasted only into other blocks of the same type. For example, the input 1 Filter block and all of its parameters can be copied to the input 2 Filter block but not to the input 1 Delay block (see Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Blocks on page 38 for more information). View menu The View menu contains the following items: • Meter Bridge — Opens a dialog box with real‑time meters that monitor signal levels at each input and output. NOTE: Meter Bridge is available in Live mode only. Figure 32. Meter Bridge Pop-up Window AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 28 • Re-enable All Dialogs — Re-enables all pop-up dialog boxes that allow changes to block parameters. PRELIMINARY • AT Meters — Opens a dialog box containing a list of all AT devices on the AT bus. On this list, double-click the name of the desired device to open its meters screen (see figure 33). Figure 33. AT Meters for an AXP 64 Tools menu The Tools menu contains the following items and submenus: • Configure Digital Inputs — Opens the digital I/O ports utility. Five digital input ports can trigger external events to up to ten outputs. Events can be triggered from internal actions or external events (see Digital I/O on page 62). • Connect to / Disconnect from Device (depending on Emulate or Live mode) — Performs the same functions as the Emulate and Live mode buttons. • Device Manager — Opens the Device Manager dialog box. If a device is connected, displays the details (model, MAC address, IP address). In addition, you can add, remove, or clone a selected device and add new folders to an existing device. • Issue RESET Command — Initializes and clears the following: mix‑points, presets, processor blocks, and gain blocks. This reset is identical to the E ZXXX} SIS command (see SIS Configuration and Control beginning on page 81). • Organize Building Blocks — Organizes listed building blocks. You can also export the building blocks file to use your set of building blocks on other computers or import a building blocks file from another computer to use on yours (see Signal Path Building Blocks on page 65). AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 29 • Device Settings — Opens an information dialog box that provides details about your AXP device (see figure 34) and shows its IP addresses (see figure 35). PRELIMINARY Figure 34. Device Settings Unit Info Tab The screen displayed by clicking the Unit Info tab contains the unit name, firmware version, model name, part number, and media access code (MAC) hardware address. Only the Unit Name field can be edited. To rename the AXP 64 from this screen: 1. Click in the Unit Name field. 2. Type in a name for your AXP 64. 3. Click OK. NOTE: The default name of each unit is AXP64 plus the last 6 characters of the MAC address. This address appears on the Unit Info screen and on a label on the rear panel (see Renaming connected AXP 64 C AT devices on page 17). Figure 35. Device Settings IP Screen The screen displayed by the clicking the IP Settings tab contains the IP address, gateway address, subnet mask, and DHCP status of the computer running DSP. This information is read-only. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 30 PRELIMINARY • Options — Opens a tabbed dialog box in which you can customize the DSP Configurator appearance and default operation. Figure 36. Options Dialog Box The following categories of DSP screen parameters and defaults are available: • Appearance — Lets you select a color scheme. • Complimentary Colors — Lets you tailor the appearance of the various graphs and dialog boxes. Primary and secondary colors allows custom selection of colors used with the graphs and dialog boxes. • Graph colors — Lets you change the row colors containing the information and descriptions of signal graphs in the processor blocks. • Preferences — Lets you customize the default operation for the following options: • Auto Open Gains — True opens the gain dialogs when a mouse hovers over the block. • • Default Device — The startup splash screen contains options for selection of the devices to connect to, or to Always ask on startup. The selection is changed using Default Device. Deletion Confirmation — Opens a confirmation prompt when deleting processors. • Dynamics Meter Display — If Show Meters (below) is set to True, the appearance of the dynamics meters can be tailored in order to use the full meter to show input and gain reduction, or to show the level based on the output and gain reduction. • Show Meters — True displays the dynamics meters wherever they are available. False turns off all meters. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 31 • Processor Defaults — Lets you edit the defaults for the dynamics processor blocks. • (Reset All Defaults) — Returns the AXP 64 C AT processor and level control blocks to factory default conditions. Each processor and gain block also has an individual default reset (see Defaults). • Defaults — Lets you individually select the default parameters for the selected processor, Trim, or Gain blocks. Each row item contains default settings customized for the processor, filter, or gain block it represents. Gain blocks can be initially muted, while filter and dynamics processor blocks can be initially bypassed. NOTE: The bypass function is labeled Enable. Select Disabled to always open the selected processor block in active (not bypassed) mode. To view the individual processor defaults, press u to the left of the processor, Trim, Gain, or meter device. PRELIMINARY To make selections from the Options dialog box: Figure 37. Selecting Options on the Options Dialog Box 1. Access the available options for a category: click the + button in front of it (see figure 37, 1). To access the selections available for each option within a category: 2. Click on the desired option in the left column (2). A down-arrow appears beside the selected option in the right column. 3. When you click on an option, its name and description appear in the bottom panel (3). 4. Click the arrow to display the drop-down list of selections (4). 5. Select the desired item from the drop-list (5). • Network Audio Control — Launches Dante Controller (see Dante Controller Configuration and Operation, beginning on page 70). AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 32 Window menu The Window menu contains the following items: • Cascade — Rearranges all open DSP Configurator program screens, including processor block dialog boxes, in a cascading, overlapping array, starting at the upper-left corner of the computer screen. • Close All Windows — Closes all open dialog boxes. • Open window names — The names of all open window are items on this menu. To give a window priority (bring it to the front), select its name. Help menu PRELIMINARY The Help menu contains the following items: • Contents — Opens the help file at the Contents tab. • Search — Opens the help file at the Search tab. • About — Opens a dialog box containing the name of the software, the current version number, and copyright information. Click Details to view additional information about the program. Click OK to close the About window. NOTE: You can also activate the help by pressing the <F1> key with any main screen or dialog box displayed. Navigating the Main Screen There are two methods of navigation around the screen: keyboard and mouse. Mouse navigation • Left-click — Click on a processor block to bring focus to the block, as well as other elements such as tabs, sliders, and check boxes associated with the block. Other leftclick actions follow the Windows standard. In this user guide click always refers to a left-click of the mouse button. • Right-click — A single right-click on a block brings up a context menu specific to that processor block. Other right-click actions follow the Windows standard. • Double-click — Double-click on a box to open it from either the focused or unfocused state of an element. Double-click always refers to the left mouse button. Keyboard navigation DSP Configurator is fully navigable using the computer keyboard. Some keyboard navigation behavior matches Windows standards, while other behaviors are specific to DSP Configurator. You can move focus to any screen element pressing the <Tab> and arrow keys. When the program starts, the Emulate button (2) is highlighted. Press the <Tab> key to move focus between the Live and Emulate buttons and among the major sections of the screen. The following keyboard functions are also available: • <Shift+Tab> — Reverses the direction of the <Tab> key function. • Arrow (navigation) keys — Within the sections, move the selection right, left, up, or down between processor blocks. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 33 • <Enter> key — Opens the context menu or dialog box for a selected processor block (same action as a mouse double-click). When an action button is highlighted, pressing <Enter> executes the button action or toggles the button as applicable. • <Control> key shortcuts • • <Ctrl+X> — Cuts the selected elements. • <Ctrl+C> — Copies the selected elements. • <Ctrl+V> — Pastes the selected elements from a previous cut or copy. • <Ctrl+A> — Highlights all processor blocks. <Alt> key — <Alt> with certain letter keys lets you open and navigate the menu bar menus. When the <Alt> key is pressed and released, the File menu is highlighted. Use the navigation arrow keys to select a File menu item. When the <Alt> key is pressed and held, the first letters in the menu bar titles (File, Edit, View, Tools, Window, or Help) are underlined. Press the key corresponding to the underlined letter to open that menu. PRELIMINARY When a task bar menu is open: • Use the up and down navigation arrow keys to move up and down through the menu or submenu items. • Use the right arrow key to open a submenu (if applicable). • Use <Esc> to exit an active menu or submenu. When the desired function is highlighted, press <Enter> to execute the operation. Connecting to and Disconnecting from a Device on the Network For you to upload (push) any configuration you create to your target AXP 64, or to edit a configuration that has already been uploaded, your computer must be connected to the device through the Dante network (Live mode). Connecting to an AXP 64 1. On the menu bar, select Tools\Connect to Device. The Connect to device dialog box opens. Figure 38. Connect to Device Dialog Box AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 34 2. On the Dante Devices list, click the name of the device to which you want to connect. 3. Click OK. The Synchronize with Device dialog box opens. 4. Select the radio button for the method to synchronize the software with the device: • Pull data from device and update this configuration (default) — Select this button to download settings from the device and synchronize it with DSP Configurator. Current DSP Configurator settings are overwritten. PRELIMINARY • Push the data from this configuration to device, overwriting any data currently in it — Select this button to upload the DSP Configurator settings to the device and overwrite its existing settings. While the configuration data is being pushed to or pulled from the device, the Transmit and Receive indicator boxes in the Communication panel in the lower-right corner of the DSP Configurator main screen blink green. When data transfer is complete, the boxes remain black. 5. Click OK. • If a proper connection to the device is not established and the device cannot be found, an error message appears, indicating that the application cannot connect to the device. • If you selected the Pull Data method and the file you are working from has unsaved information, a dialog box opens, asking whether to save the settings before connecting to the device. Click Yes to open a Save dialog box and save the file, or click No to continue without saving. NOTE: You can also connect to a device by clicking the Live button in the upper-right corner of the DSP Configurator window to switch from Emulate mode (disconnected from a device) to Live mode (connected to a device). Alternatively, you can press <F6> to switch between Emulate and Live modes (see Live and Emulate Modes on the next page for more information). Disconnecting from an AXP 64 When your computer is connected to a device, the Connect to Device item on the Tools menu is replaced by Disconnect from Device. To disconnect from a device: 1. On the menu bar, select Tools\Disconnect from Device. A prompt opens. 2. Click OK to disconnect. Click Cancel if you want to remain connected to the device. NOTE: You can also click Emulate or press <F6> to disconnect from the device (see Live and Emulate Modes). AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 35 Live and Emulate Modes The AXP 64 C AT has two operating modes in DSP: • Emulate mode — In this mode, the AXP 64 C AT is offline from the computer running DSP. You can configure the AXP via DSP on the computer, then upload (push) the settings to the unit after switching it to Live mode. Additionally, you can back up the current settings on the AXP 64 (blocks, input and output names, and so on) to a configuration file for archiving. • Live mode — In this mode, the AXP 64 is online to the computer running DSP. Using DSP you can connect to the AXP and make live parameter adjustments while hearing or metering them in real-time. This avoids the need to compile and upload a configuration file to the DSP. In addition, you can push a configuration created in Emulate mode to the AXP or pull the current configuration data on the AXP to update the configuration being created. To switch modes, click the Live or the Emulate mode button in the upper-right corner of the main screen and follow the instructions in the subsequent dialog boxes (see Starting the DSP Configurator for more information). PRELIMINARY Naming a Digital Input or an Analog Output using DSP Configurator Using the label fields for inputs 1 through 4 or the analog output label fields on the DSP Configurator main screen, you can change the name of a digital input or an analog output. By default, all inputs are analog and the names in their labels have the format Mic/Line In #n. The analog outputs have the default name format of ANALOG-OUT-0n. NOTE: For input and output renaming, the AXP must be in Live mode (see Live and Emulate Modes). To rename an input or output using DSP: 1. Ensure that the AXP is in Live mode. 2. If renaming an input, ensure that it is digital (see Switching an Input between Analog and Digital on page 42 to change an analog input to digital). NOTE: Only digital inputs can be renamed. Because inputs 5 and 6 are analog only, they cannot be renamed. 3. Click in the label field of the input or output to be renamed. The field becomes editable with a cursor. 4. Enter the new input or output name in the label field. The name text is red when first entered. 5. Press <Enter>. The new label text color changes to its original color. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 36 DSP Processing and Signal Flow All signal processing, filtering, and level control (gain, trim, and attenuation) is done via software from a computer connected to the AXP 64 C AT via the Ethernet port. The DSP Configurator program provides complete control while SIS commands provide limited control (see SIS Configuration and Control, beginning on page 81, for information on SIS commands). DSP control is provided via level, filter, and processor blocks within the signal chain. Figure 39 shows the signal flow and DSP processing per signal chain. PRELIMINARY Figure 39. DSP Processing and Signal Flow Each AT channel has two level control blocks, a filter block, and three signal processor blocks. Each analog output channel has a trim block, a level control block, a filter block, and three signal processor blocks. Filter and processor blocks (2 and 3, respectively) must be placed in the signal chain to perform specific tasks. Level control blocks (1) do not have to be inserted, they are always active. Processor and filter blocks are pass‑through (inactive) until inserted. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 37 Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Blocks You can cut or copy any single processor, filter, or level (gain, trim, or attenuation) block or string of blocks to the clipboard, then paste them onto the same type of block or blocks in the same or a different signal path. When you paste a block onto another block, the parameters of the cut or copied block are applied to the target block. NOTES: • Blocks are not removed from the processor stream after a Cut and a subsequent Paste operation. Only their parameters are copied or removed. • Blocks whose parameters are cut or copied must be compatible with the target blocks to which they are pasted. For example, an input Gain block can be copied only to another input Gain block and an output Gain block can be copied only to another output Gain block. Use any of the following methods to copy, cut, and paste: • Keyboard: Press <Ctrl+X> to cut, <Ctrl+C> to copy, or <Ctrl+V> to paste. • Context menu: Right-click on a block and select Copy, Cut, or Paste from the menu that pops up. • Menu bar menu: Select Copy, Cut, or Paste from the Edit drop-down menu. To copy blocks to other equivalent blocks: PRELIMINARY 1. To select a single block to copy, click on it. To select a group of adjacent blocks, click on the main screen background and drag the mouse to form a box around the blocks to be copied (see figure 40). The selected blocks are highlighted in green. Figure 40. Selecting a Signal Path to Copy 2. Press <Ctrl+C> or select Edit/Copy from the menu bar to copy the blocks to the clipboard. 3. Click on the first block of the input row or rows to which the signal path will be copied (see figure 41). If selecting multiple rows, click on the upper-leftmost block. Figure 41. Selecting the Paste Location In the example in figure 41, the green outline on the input 4 AEC block indicates that its row was selected as the paste target. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 38 4. Paste the clipboard elements to the selected location. NOTE: The elements can be pasted to multiple locations. To copy the latest item on the clipboard to an additional location, click on the leftmost block in the new location and paste the item again. 5. A prompt warns that all settings in the section will be overwritten: Figure 42. Block Overwrite Confirmation Prompt Click Yes. PRELIMINARY In the example in figure 43, the input 4 processing path is now identical to the input 1 path that was copied to it, including signal levels, parameters settings, and mute or bypass selections. Figure 43. Input 1 Blocks Copied to Input 4 NOTE: If you attempt to copy a block to an incompatible one, the following error message appears, saying that the action cannot be completed. Figure 44. Error Message for an Incorrect Block Paste Attempt AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 39 Managing Filter and Processor Blocks Unlike level control blocks, which are always active and cannot be added or removed, you can perform the following on processor and filter blocks: • Inserting — To insert a block, either: • Right-click the desired block, select Insert from the context menu, then select the desired processor or filter from the Insert submenu. • Double-click the block and click the desired processor or filter from the context menu. • Removing — Right‑click on an active block and select Delete from the drop-down menu, or select the block and press <Delete> on the keyboard. This sets the parameters back to default and removes (bypasses) the block. • Replacing — To replace an active block, right‑click on the block and select Insert from the context menu. From the Insert submenu, select the desired processor. A confirmation prompt appears, asking if you want to overwrite the previous processor. • Bypassing — Processors are bypassed by default. Signal flow passes through the block without processing, regardless of the processor settings. Remove the bypass to allow the signal processing according to the parameter settings available on the block. PRELIMINARY A red box in the lower left corner of the block (shown in the High Pass filter block in figure 45) indicates that a processor block has been inserted, but is bypassed. Figure 45. Bypass Indicator in a Signal Chain Changing Block Parameters To edit the parameters of a level control block or a filter or processor block that has been inserted in the signal chain: 1. Double-click on the block that you want to modify. A dialog box opens in which you can change the parameters of the block. The contents of the dialog box vary with the type of block. The illustration at right shows an example of a Limiter processor dialog box. 2. In the dialog box, make all desired changes to the block. NOTE: If you want the block to be applied to the signal, click the red Bypass button to deselect it. The button becomes the color of the dialog box background. 3. When finished, click the OK button at the bottom of the box to save your changes. Click Cancel if you want to discard the changes. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 40 Input Channels The AXP 64 has six mono line input channels. The first four channels can access either the associated rear panel analog input or the AT digital channel input assigned by Dante Controller (see Dante Controller Configuration and Operation beginning on page 70). Level controls and processing blocks described in the following sections are identical for inputs 1 through 4 (see the example in figure 46). (Inputs 5 and 6 do not have AEC processing blocks). Pre-processing Out Digital Input or Analog Input ANG GAIN FILT AEC DYN DYN GAIN Output AEC Reference Figure 46. Input Processing Blocks for Inputs 1 through 4 PRELIMINARY Input signal chain elements from left to right are: • Gain (GAIN), Inputs 1-4 — Mono mic/line gain control with a range from -18 to +80 dB includes a mute button, polarity switch (+ and -), phantom power on and off, and a mono meter that displays the post-fader audio level in dBFS. Step resolution is 0.1 dB. Gain control and mute are both pre-meter. The input is selectable between the analog rear panel inputs and a digital AT bus input. • Gain (GAIN), inputs 5 and 6 — These inputs have the same elements as inputs 1 through 4 except that the phantom power on and off switch and digital input switch are not available. • Filter (FILT) — Up to five filters can be inserted in any combination of High Pass, Low Pass, tone (Bass & Treble shelving), and Parametric EQ. • Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) — One acoustic echo canceller processor for each of mic/line inputs 1 through 4. Each AEC block includes meters for ERL, ERLE, and TER, plus controls for non-linear processing. The block also provides a noise cancellation on and off switch and level control. The reference can be selected for each AEC block by routing the reference using Dante Controller. • Dynamics (DYN) — Two per input channel. Dynamics processors vary the dynamic level (the range of loudest to softest signals) of the input signal. Available processor selections are AGC, compressor, limiter, and noise gate. Only one of each type of Dynamics processor can be inserted per Dynamics block. • Gain (GAIN) — One post-processing gain control per channel with a range of -100 dB to +12 dB includes a mute button. The step resolution is 0.1 dB. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 41 Switching an Input between Analog and Digital The first four inputs can be configured as either analog or digital (they are analog by default). To change the type of an input: 1. Double-click on the gain block (Ang Gain or Dig Gain) for the input to be changed (must be input 1 through 4). Figure 47. Input Gain Block Selected The Input Gain dialog box opens. 2. At the bottom of the dialog box, select the Digital Input checkbox (1 in the illustration at right) to set the input to digital or deselect the checkbox to set the input to analog. 3. Click OK to close the dialog box. The input gain icon changes ANG GAIN DIG GAIN ANG GAIN from ANG GAIN (analog) to DIG GAIN Analog Digital vice versa to reflect your selection.Analog Input Input Input DIG GAIN Digital Input (digital) or PRELIMINARY Input Gain Each input gain block provides control to accommodate consumer and professional analog and digital line level sources and microphones. Double-click a gain block. 1 2 2 1 3 3 NOTE: In Emulate mode (the startup mode), the input level display meter is not operational. Analog Input -or- Digital Input Figure 48. Mic/Line Input Gain Controls • Gain fader — The Input Gain block dialog box contains a mono long‑throw fader to adjust gain. The range differs depending on whether the input is analog or digital. • For an analog source the range is –18 to +80 dB. • For a digital source the range is –18 to +24 dB. Step resolution is 0.1 dB. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 42 To adjust the gain, use any of the following methods (see figure 48 on the previous page): • • Click and hold the fader handle (1), then drag it up or down to the desired level in 0.1 dB steps. • Click in the fader panel (2) or press <Tab> until the fader panel is outlined, then press the <up arrow> or <down arrow> key to reach the desired level in 1 dB steps. Pressing <Page Up> or <Page Down> increases or decreases the level in 10 dB steps. • Click in or tab to the signal level readout field (3). Type a new dB level value, then press <Enter> or <Tab> to another area. Phantom Power checkbox — Select this checkbox if a connected microphone requires phantom power (+48 VDC). • Digital Input checkbox — Select this checkbox to switch the input between analog and digital (AT channel). See Switching an Input between Analog and Digital on the previous page for more information. The digital source is selected by Dante Controller (see Selecting Inputs and Outputs for Dante on page 76). Filter Blocks — Input PRELIMINARY Each line input channel filter block allows up to five filters to be added. Inserting a filter 1. Double-click the FILT block for the desired input to display the filter type context menu. Alternatively, right-click the input filter block to display the block context menu, then select Insert from the block menu to display the filter type submenu (see figure 49). Figure 49. Inserting a Filter 2. From the filter context menu, select one of the four types: High Pass, Low Pass, Bass & Treble, or Parametric. The selected filter is added to the block. When the filter is added, the block name changes to reflect the name of the filter. In the example in figure 50, a High Pass filter was inserted in the input 1 signal chain. Figure 50. Filter Added to an Input AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 43 3. After inserting the filter, double-click the filter block to open the filter setup dialog box. PRELIMINARY When the dialog box first opens, the Bypass button to the right of the filter name is highlighted in red, indicating that the filter is bypassed. Figure 51. Filter Block Dialog Box Setting up a filter To edit a filter or to add more filters, open the filter block dialog box, then: • Select the number of the filter to edit and enter your changes in the editable fields of the dialog box. • Select a filter type from the drop-down filter selection list in any unused filter row in the dialog box. Each filter loads with all applicable default parameters displayed in its row. Figure 52. Filter Dialog Box, Filters Added AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 44 Focusing a filter PRELIMINARY Within the dialog, a filter is focused when a filter type is inserted. In figure 53, filter box 3 is highlighted in green, indicating it is the filter in focus. The filter in focus (independent of other filters) appears in the graph as a dotted line of the same shade as its filter row when bypassed. When the filter is active (not bypassed), the line is solid. Figure 53. Filter Dialog Box, Filter Not Bypassed With multiple filters enabled, the graph indicates the focused filter result (independent of other filters) in the color of the filter row in the table. The composite response of all active (not bypassed) filters is always a red line. Above the graph, each filter has a “handle” (the filter number in a circle that is outlined in red) directly above the cutoff or center frequency. The handle number corresponds to the filter row number in the table below the graph. To bring focus to a filter, do either of the following: • Click in the numbered box to the left of the filter selection drop-down list. • Click on the handle of the filter at the top of the graph. Adjusting the filter frequency To raise or lower the frequency of the filter, do either of the following: • Click and drag the filter handle horizontally along the top of the graph to move the cutoff or center frequency to a new position along the X axis. As you drag the handle, the Frequency field for the selected filter changes to reflect the current frequency. • Click in the Frequency field in the desired filter row, type the frequency number, and press <Enter> on the computer keyboard. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 45 Parametric (equalizer) filter A filter block can have up to five parametric filters inserted. Each parameteric filter can be set to a different frequency, creating a 5-band parametric equalizer. The control boosts or cuts the center frequency by up to 24 dB, and by changing the Q value, the range of affected frequencies is widened or narrowed around the center frequency. In general, as Q increases, the affected bandwidth narrows. PRELIMINARY To demonstrate how Q affects the filter, see figure 54. The filter shown here contains five parametric filters centered at different frequencies but with the same Q of 1.0. The filter in focus (filter 3 in figure 54) has a center frequency of 1000 Hz boosting that frequency +12 dB over a Q of 1.0. Note the markers on either side of the peak frequency are at 300 Hz on the left and 3000 Hz on the right, a bandwidth of about 2700 Hz. Figure 54. Parametric Filter Dialog Box, 1000 Hz AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 46 PRELIMINARY Figure 54 on the previous page shows the frequency curve for the single active filter. To add its effect to the overall frequency response, remove the bypass on the other filters, as shown in figure 55. The overall frequency response is now a solid red line. Figure 55. All Parametric Filters Active The parametric filter allows frequency selection accurate to 0.1 Hz and + 24 dB of slope. High Pass filter The high pass filter is the opposite of the low pass filter. All frequencies below the specified frequency are attenuated allowing higher frequencies to pass. In figure 56, the frequencies lower than the specified frequency of 1 kHz are attenuated, leaving the higher frequency response flat. Figure 56. High Pass Filter Response Curve AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 47 Low Pass filter The low pass filter is the opposite of the high pass filter. All frequencies above the specified frequency are attenuated allowing lower frequencies to pass. PRELIMINARY In figure 57, the frequencies higher than the specified frequency of 10 kHz (10000 in the Frequency field) are attenuated, leaving the lower frequency response flat. Figure 57. Low Pass Filter Response Curve The frequency range of the both low and high pass filters is 2000 Hz to 20 kHz with selectable slope of either 6 or 12 dB per octave. Bass and treble shelving Bass and treble shelving are added to the filter as shown in figure 58. Adding the shelving filter inserts both bass and treble controls. If only a bass or only a treble filter is required, either bypass the unneeded control or set it to Unused in the selection box. Figure 58. Bass and Treble Shelving AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 48 The corner frequency of the controls can be set to within 0.1 Hz accuracy. From the Slope menu you can select 6 or 12 dB/octave to set how rapidly the frequencies attenuate or boost. The filters can be boosted or cut up to 24 dB. Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) The AXP 64 C AT provides one acoustic echo cancelling processor for inputs 1 through 4. A single reference is selected for each AEC block. The reference signal input is listed on the Dante Controller routing view and is selected using Dante Controller. About AEC Echo occurs when audio from a talker in the far end is received and amplified into the near end room of the listener. That sound is then picked up by microphones in the near end acoustic space and sent back to the far end. The amount of signal sent back to the far end talker can be substantial. With the added transmission delay, the result is an echo effect that seriously compromises communication in a teleconference or video conference. The AEC processor compares the received signal from the far end (designated as the “reference”) to the near end mic channel and creates an adaptive filter to cancel the potential echo before it is sent back to the far end. PRELIMINARY AEC setup Successful operation of the AEC processing block is a function of proper gain structure and selection of the AEC reference. This section provides an overview of the two elements. Proper gain structure involves the relationship between the signal at the selected reference and the signal at the mic input, within the context of proper levels for the reference and mic inputs independently. The mic input gain setting is naturally optimized for the voice level of the talker in that room; therefore the amount of signal from the far end picked up by the mic is dependent on how much that far end signal is amplified in the near end room and the distance from the mic to the speakers. The reference signal is the signal received from the far end, which is ultimately sent to a sound reinforcement system within the near end room. AEC dialog box The AEC dialog box contains a number of meters and indicators that are essential for setting up gain structure and monitoring activity. Noise Cancellation, part of the AEC processor, can be selected and adjusted here. Activity indicators • Far – Lights when activity is detected from the remote site. • Near – Lights when activity is detected from the local site. • Update – Lights when the AEC is updating, converging, or reconverging. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 49 Meters • ERL — Displays the ratio in dB between the signal at the reference and the signal at the AEC channel input. When ERL is a positive number, the signal level at the AEC channel input is lower than the signal at the selected reference (0 through +15 dB is desirable). • ERLE — Displays the amount in dB of potential echo signal that the AEC algorithm cancels, not including NLP processing (see Non-linear Processing (NLP) Controls on the next page). • TER — Displays the sum of ERL + ERLE in dB. Configuring and optimizing AEC AEC must be configured correctly for optimum performance. To configure AEC: 1. Optimize the active microphone input gain levels for local voice reinforcement. 2. Insert an AEC block on each microphone input using one of the following methods: • Double-click the AEC (filter) block in the DSP Configurator workspace. • Right-click the AEC block to open the context menu and select Insert AEC. • Click the AEC block to select it (or use the arrow keys to navigate to the AEC block) and press <Enter>. 3. For each AEC block, do the following: PRELIMINARY a. Double-click the AEC processor block to open its dialog box. b. Select the reference (preferably the VTC input) from the Reference menu. c. Click Bypass to disengage bypass and activate AEC. 4. Mix the VTC input to the local room amplifier output, adjusting output volume to a suitable level. 5. Open the AEC block and ask the person on the far end to begin speaking. Verify the FAR indicator responds to the voice (see Activity indicators on the previous page). 6. Adjust the input level of the reference so the ERL meter indicates between 0 and 15 dB. • If ERL is too high, lower the reference level. • If ERL is too low, raise the reference level. NOTE: Do not adjust Noise Cancellation (set to On by default) or advanced AEC settings. These settings are optimized for typical installations and generally do not need adjusting. Troubleshooting AEC • Verify you are using the correct reference. • Are the appropriate signals mixed into the reference? • If you are using an output as a reference, be certain the output volume has not been adjusted. • Check gain staging of the microphones. Be certain you are receiving a strong signal in the -30 to -20 dB range. • Check the ERL level. If necessary, readjust with the input reference level. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 50 Reference menu The Reference drop-down menu lists the inputs and outputs for your AXP 64. From this menu, select the input or output that will produce the reference signal received from the far end. Noise Cancellation The noise canceller detects steady state noise, such as HVAC or other continuous system noise, and effectively removes it without causing audible artifacts. Select the Noise Cancellation checkbox to enable noise cancellation or clear the box to disable it. The range of noise cancellation settings is 0.0 to 20.0 dB in 0.1 dB increments. The default setting is On and set to 15 dB of noise attenuation. Advanced AEC Controls Click the open/collapse icon at the bottom of the AEC dialog box to reveal the advanced AEC controls. The following controls are available: PRELIMINARY Non-linear Processing (NLP) Controls • Enable NLP — This box is selected by default. NLP is necessary for the removal of echo. • NLP Presets — Click Soft, Normal, or Aggressive to load a set of values to the three NLP parameters: Max NLP Reduction, Attack Time, and Release Time. The default parameters (shown at right) match the Normal preset. • Max NLP Reduction — The maximum possible reduction in echo artifacts that can be applied. The range is 0.0 to 80.0 dB in 0.1 dB increments. The default is 64.0 dB. • Attack Time — The speed in which NLP is applied. The range is 0.0 to 100.0 msec in 0.1 msec increments. The default is 6.0 msec. • Release Time — The speed in which NLP is released. The range is 1.0 to 3000.0 msec in 0.1 msec increments. The default is 150.0 msec. Additional controls • Double Talk Echo Reduction — Sets the amount of echo reduction applied during double-talk. The range is 0.0 to 20.0 dB in 0.1 dB increments. The default is 15.0 dB. • Comfort Noise — Sets a comfort noise level in dB to eliminate states of complete silence, which could be perceived as a failed connection. The range is 0.0 to 40.0 dB in 0.1 dB increments. The default is 0.0 dB (comfort noise off). AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 51 Dynamics Processor Blocks A dynamics processor alters the dynamic range of an audio signal, that is, the difference between the loudest to the quietest portions. Each input channel has two dynamics processor blocks in which you can insert the following types of processor: AGC, Compressor, Limiter, or Noise Gate. Adding a dynamics processor To add a dynamics processor to a block: PRELIMINARY 1. Double-click the block and select the processor from the processor context menu. Alternatively, right-click on the block, select Insert from the block context submenu, then select the processor from the dynamics processor context menu (see figure 59). Figure 59. Inserting a Dynamics Processor 2. After inserting the dynamics processor, double‑click the processor block to open its dialog box. 3. Make any desired changes to the parameters. The values for each parameter is displayed in its text field. The values can be adjusted in 0.1 increments (see the Dynamic processor parameters table on the next page). Set the parameters by any of the following methods: • Click in the text box and type a value or replace existing text. Press <Enter> or <tab>, or <click> in another field. • Threshold, gain or attenuation, target, and ratio parameters have adjustment points on the graph display. Use the mouse to click and drag the graph point to the desired destination or value. • All time values have a horizontal slider allowing adjustment in 1 ms increments. Click and drag the slider handle until the desired value is displayed in the text field, or focus on the slider, then press the left or right arrow key to increase or decrease the value. Clicking the <Page Up> and <Page Down> keys adjusts values in increments of 10 ms. • For comparison, you can bypass the block by clicking Bypass in its dialog box so that the Bypass button becomes red. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 52 Dynamics processor parameters The following table lists each dynamics processor type, its parameters, and its factory default settings. Parameter Threshold Max Gain Defaults AGC Compressor Limiter Gate -40.0 dB -30.0 dB -10.0 dB -65.0 dB 12.0 dB Target -10.0 dB Window 12.0 dB 2.0 :1 Ratio Attack Time Hold Time Release Time 20.0 :1 500.0 ms 5.0 ms 2.0 ms 1.0 ms 0.0 ms 100.0 ms 64.0 ms 300.0 ms 1500.0 ms 100.0 ms 64.0 ms 1000.0 ms 25.0 dB Max. Attenuation Off Soft Knee Off PRELIMINARY Details of the individual dynamics blocks and their dialog boxes are provided in the following sections. AGC (Automatic Gain Control) AGC adjusts the gain level of a signal based on input strength to achieve a more consistent volume. Below the set threshold, the signal is not affected. Above the threshold, weaker signals are boosted up to the maximum gain setting to reach a user‑defined target level. As the signal level approaches the target level it receives less gain or no gain at all. When the signal level reaches the target level all gain is removed. • Threshold — The input level at which maximum gain is applied after the attack time is exceeded. On the graph at right follow the red input level from the lower left to -40 dB where the first red circle is. Signal levels less than -40 dB remain at their original levels. Signal levels at or exceeding -40 dB have up to 12 dB of gain applied (Maximum Gain). The Threshold level range is -80.0 to 0.0 dB, increased or decreased in 1.0 dB increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is -40.0 dB. • Maximum Gain — The highest amplification applied to a signal exceeding the threshold and up to the lower limit of the window (see the Window adjustment, below). The Maximum Gain range is 0.0 to +60 dB, increased or decreased in 1.0 dB increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 12.0 dB. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 53 • Target — The desired average signal level of the output when AGC is applied. AGC can vary the gain according to the input signal level, specified target level and maximum gain. As the signal approaches the target level of – 10 dB, gain is reduced until at – 10 dB, gain is no longer applied. The Target level range is -40 dB to 0.0 dB, increased or decreased in 1.0 dB increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is – 10.0 dB. • Window — Indicated by two green lines, Window is a specified range above and below the target level. Below the lower line maximum gain is always applied to the signal. When the signal reaches the window, gain control begins scaling in a linear fashion to achieve smoother results as the signal reaches the target level. The Window range can be from 0.0 dB to 20.0 dB, increased or decreased in 1.0 dB increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default window range is 12.0 dB. • Attack Time — Adjusts the time delay for AGC to engage after the input signal level reaches or exceeds the threshold level. The Attack Time range is 0.0 to 3000.0 ms, PRELIMINARY increased or decreased in 1.0 ms increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 500.0 ms. • Hold Time — Adjusts how long AGC continues to boost the signal after the input signal drops below the threshold and before release time begins. The Hold Time range is 0.0 to 3000.0 ms, increased or decreased in 1.0 ms increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 0.0 ms. • Release Time — Adjusts the time it takes to return the signal to normal (unprocessed) levels after the signal no longer exceeds the threshold level setting. Release time begins only after hold time is reached. The Release Time range is 10.0 to 10000.0 ms, increased or decreased in 1.0 ms increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 1500.0 ms. Compressor The compressor regulates signal level by reducing the dynamic range of the input signal above a specified threshold. The input to output level ratio determines the reduction in the dynamic range beyond the threshold setting. For example, in the illustration at right, with a ratio setting of 2:1, for every 2 dB of input above the threshold, the compressor outputs 1 dB. Compression is commonly used to contain mic levels within an acceptable range for maximum vocal clarity. A compressor makes louder portions of a signal softer, while increasing softer signals to raise them further above the noise floor, as follows: • The dynamic range can be reduced by compressing the signal above the threshold while raising the post‑compressor gain or trim (referred to as “make‑up gain”). • The input signal can be increased while the compression ratio above the threshold is increased correspondingly to prevent clipping. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 54 Compression can also protect a system or a signal chain from overload similar to a limiter. • Threshold — The input signal level above which compression begins (subject to attack time) and below which compression stops (subject to hold and release time). The Threshold level range is -80.0 to 0.0 dB, increased or decreased in 1.0 dB increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is -30.0 dB. • Ratio — The input signal level reduction when compression is engaged. The Ratio range is 1.0 to 100.0, increased or decreased in 1.0 increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 2.0:1. • Attack Time — Adjusts the time delay for compression to engage after the input signal level reaches or exceeds the threshold level. Attack time adjustment range is 0.0 to 200.0 ms, increased or decreased in 1.0 ms increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 5.0 ms. • Hold Time — Adjusts how long signal level reduction continues after the input signal drops below the threshold and before release time begins. The Hold Time range is 0.0 to 500.0 ms, increased or decreased in 1.0 ms increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 100.0 ms. • Release Time — Adjusts the time required to return the signal to normal (unprocessed) PRELIMINARY levels after the signal no longer exceeds the threshold level setting. Release time begins only after hold time is reached. The Release Time range is 10 to 1000.0 ms, increased or decreased in 1.0 ms increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 100.0 ms. • Soft Knee — Select the Soft Knee checkbox to smooth and soften the transition from uncompressed to compressed output levels. Limiter The limiter restricts the input signal level by compressing its dynamic range above a specified threshold. It is most commonly used to prevent clipping, protecting a system against component or speaker damage. While the limiter is closely related to the compressor, it applies a much higher compression ratio of ∞:1. The ratio is fixed and cannot be changed. • Threshold — The input signal level above which limiting begins (subject to attack time) and below which compression stops (subject to hold and release time). The Threshold level range is -80.0 to 0.0 dB, increased or decreased in 1.0 dB increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is -10.0 dB. • Attack Time — Adjusts the time delay for limiting to engage after the input signal level reaches or exceeds the threshold level. The Attack Time range is 0.0 to 200.0 ms, increased or decreased in 1.0 ms increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 2.0 ms. • Hold Time — Adjusts how long signal level reduction continues after the input signal drops below the threshold and before release time begins. The Hold Time range is 0.0 to 500.0 ms, increased or decreased in 1.0 ms increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 50.0 ms. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 55 • Release Time — Adjusts the time it takes to return the signal to normal (unprocessed) levels after the signal no longer exceeds the threshold level setting. Release time begins only after hold time is reached. Release time range is 10 to 1000.0 ms, increased or decreased in 1.0 ms increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 50.0 ms. • Soft Knee — Select the Soft Knee checkbox to smooth and soften the transition from uncompressed to compressed output levels. Noise Gate PRELIMINARY The noise gate allows an input signal to pass only when it exceeds a specified threshold level. Above the threshold level, the signal passes unprocessed; below the threshold the signal is attenuated at the rate set by the ratio adjustment. The typical setting of the noise gate threshold is just above the noise level of the environment or source equipment. That allows signals above the noise to pass and attenuates the noise when there is no signal to eliminate background noise. • Threshold — The input signal level below which attenuation (gating) begins (subject to attack time) and above which gating stops (subject to hold and release time). The Threshold level range is -80.0 to 0.0 dB, increased or decreased in 1.0 dB increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is -65.0 dB. • Max Attenuation — The maximum attenuation of the signal when it drops below the threshold. The Maximum Attenuation is adjusted from 0.0 to 80.0 dB, increased or decreased in 1.0 dB increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 25.0 dB. • Ratio — is the input signal level reduction when gating is engaged. The Ratio range is 1.0 to 100.0, increased or decreased in increments of 1.0 by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 20.0:1. • Attack Time — The time delay for gating to engage after the input signal level drops below the threshold level. The Attack Time range is 0.0 to 200.0 ms, increased or decreased in 1.0 ms increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 1.0 ms. • Hold Time — Adjusts how long gating continues after the input signal drops below the threshold. If the signal is still below the threshold when hold time ends, release time begins. The Hold Time range is 0.0 to 500.0 ms, increased or decreased in 1.0 ms increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 300.0 ms. • Release Time — Adjusts the time it takes to return the signal to normal (unprocessed) levels after the signal is no longer below the threshold level setting. Release time begins only after hold time is reached. The Release Time range is 10 to 1000.0 ms, increased or decreased in 1.0 ms increments by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 1000.0 ms. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 56 Output Channels PRELIMINARY Figure 60. Output Channels and Blocks Two AT Outputs sections provide signals on the AT bus as Dante transmitter channels (see figure 60, 2 and 3) and appear to a Dante Controller as transmitters. Audio from these outputs is always available to Dante compatible devices on the same network. Unless renamed, the four pre-processed outputs (2) appear in the Dante transmitter list as PRE‑OUT-01 through PRE-OUT-04). The AXP 64 C AT output lines (3) appear as transmitter lines (ATOUT 01 through ATOUT 06 in figure 75 on page 71). Both the pre-processed and the post-processed outputs (Dante transmitters) can be connected to any Dante device receiver. In addition, the Outputs section (7) contains four mono or two stereo line output channels for balanced and unbalanced analog output. These channels appear on the Dante network as Dante receivers. The channel controls and processing blocks described in this section are identical for each of these four analog outputs. The following sections describe the blocks and dialog boxes available for the outputs. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 57 AT Output Gain (GAIN) The post-processing output gain control (see figure 60, 1, on the previous page) provides gain following the input processing signal chain. It includes a mono long-throw fader with – 100.0 to +12.0 dB gain range, and a current level setting readout below the fader. Fader adjustments are in 1 dB increments. Adjustments can be entered manually to 0.1 dB resolution. The default is unmuted at unity (0.0 dB) gain. Adjust the output signal level using any of the following methods: • Click and drag the fader handle to the desired level in 1.0 dB steps. • Select or tab to the fader handle, then press the up and down arrow keys to set the desired level in 1 dB steps. Pressing <Page Up> and <Page Down> adjusts the level in 5 dB steps. • Click in or tab to the level readout field. Type a new value, then press <Enter> or press <Tab> move to another area. Analog Output Blocks PRELIMINARY The following blocks can be added to the analog output signal chain. Trim control (TRIM) The Trim control block provides fine adjustment of the gain. It includes a mono long-throw fader with a – 12.0 to +12.0 dB gain range, and a current level setting readout below the fader. Fader adjustments are in 0.1 dB increments. The default is unmuted at unity gain (0.0 dB). To fine-tune the program material prior to the output signal chain, use any of the following methods: • Click and drag the fader handle to the desired level in 1.0 dB steps. • Select or tab to the fader handle, then press the up and down arrow keys to set the desired level in 0.1 dB steps. Pressing <Page Up> and <Page Down> adjusts the level in 3 dB steps. • Click in or tab to the level readout field. Type a new value, then press <Enter> or press <Tab> move to another area. Loudness (LOUD) The loudness processor block lets you apply a filter compensation curve to the signal in an inverse relationship to the output volume control setting. The higher the output volume setting, the less compensation is applied. The loudness processor compensates for changes in human perception to varying volume levels by applying a filter compensation curve to the signal in an inverse relationship to the gain control setting. The higher the gain setting, the less loudness compensation is applied. Generally, as volume is lowered, perception of certain frequencies is progressively diminished, returning to a more flat response as volume is increased. Loudness boosts those diminished frequencies to the highest degree at low volume levels, decreasing the boost as volume increases. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 58 Bypass must be deselected for the loudness processor to function. The Bypass button is red when selected (loudness control is disabled) and gray when deselected (loudness control is active). PRELIMINARY When the Loudness block is bypassed, the graph in its dialog box displays the current filter curve as a dotted line. When bypass is disengaged, the current filter curve is displayed as a solid line. Figure 61. Loudness Dialog Box The Loudness dialog box contains the following elements: 1. Graph — Displays the compensation curve currently applied to the signal. These curves are read-only, and not adjustable from the graph. 2. Loudness Compensation slider — From a center zero point, move the slider to the left for less loudness compensation (the filter curve is reduced) or to the right for more compensation (the filter curve is increased). The slider position is translated into a dB value, which is displayed in the compensation readout box below the slider. The range is -24 dB (more compensation) to +24 dB (less compensation). 3. Advanced Calibration panel — Contains the SPL box, which displays the summed value of the compensation setting and the preceding trim control. Delay (DLY) The Delay processor block lets you delay the audio signal to compensate for loudspeaker placement in situations where speakers delivering the same signal are located at widely varying distances from the listener. Typically, the near speakers are delayed so that their audio delivery time matches that of the speakers further away. Audio delay can sync audio to video or can time-align speakers that are at different distances away. You can set delay by time or distance (feet or meters). AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 59 To set the delay: 1. In the Units panel, select the radio button for the units in which the delay is specified: Time, Feet, or Meters. 2. Do either of the following: • Click and drag the handle of the vertical slider up or down until the desired delay is displayed in the text box below the slider. • Click in the text box, type in the desired amount of milliseconds, then press <Enter> on the keyboard. The default unit setting is Time with a range of 0.0 to 200.0 ms adjustable in, increased or decreased in 1.0 ms steps by pressing the up or down arrow key. The default is 100.0 ms. PRELIMINARY Slider adjustments made in feet or meters correspond incrementally to the distance required to make 1 ms or 5 ms adjustments (detailed in the table below). If more precision is required, enter time in 0.1 ms increments into the readout field. Method Time Feet Meters Click + drag 1 ms ~1.1 feet ~0.3 m Focus + arrow 1 ms ~1.1 feet ~0.3 m Focus + Page Up/Down 5 ms ~5.6 feet ~1.7 m When distance (feet or meters) is chosen, the conditions (temperature) field becomes available and can be set either by degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius by clicking the appropriate selection button. When entering a distance, time delay compensation is automatically modified based on differences in the speed of sound due to air temperature. Default is 70 degrees Fahrenheit. NOTE: When using distance (feet or meters), set a temperature value first, then set the distance. Filter block (FILT) — analog The analog filter block provides four filter selections: High Pass, Low Pass, Bass & Treble, and Parametric EQ. The analog output filter block is identical to the AT filter block except that up to nine filters total can be added to each analog filter block). NOTE: Selecting the Bass & Treble Filter inserts two separate filters. To insert an analog filter: 1. Right-click on the Filter block in the Output Filters panel. 2. Select Insert from the context menu, then select the filter type from the submenu. Figure 62. Filter Menu AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 60 PRELIMINARY 3. From the Analog Filter dialog box, select the filter parameters. Figure 63. Analog Filter Dialog Box Dynamics processor block (DYN) — analog The analog output dynamics block provides four processors: AGC, Compressor, Limiter, and Noise Gate. To select a dynamics processor: 1. Right-click on the Dyn processor block. 2. Select Insert from the context menu, then select the desired processor from the submenu. The available processors are identical to those available on the AT Dynamics processor block (see Dynamics Processor Blocks, beginning on page 52, for explanations of each type of block). AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 61 Attenuation block The Attenuation control lets you adjust the analog output volume to avoid clipping. It includes a mono long-throw fader with a – 100.0 to 0.0 dB attenuation range, and a current level setting readout below the fader. Fader adjustments are in 1 dB increments. Adjustments can be entered manually to 0.1 dB resolution. The default is unmuted at 0 dB. To adjust the volume level at the end of the output signal chain, use any of the following methods: • Click and drag the fader handle to the desired level in -1.0 dB steps. • Select or tab to the fader handle, then press the up and down arrow keys to set the desired level in 1 dB steps. Pressing <Page Up> and <Page Down> adjusts the level in 10 dB steps. • Click in or tab to the level readout field. Type a new value, then press <Enter> or press <Tab> move to another area. The four rear panel Digital I/O ports are designed to connect to microphones with logic circuits. Each Digital I/O port provides one digital input and two digital output ports, plus a common ground, for each of the first four mic/line inputs. 1 2 3 4 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 I/O PRELIMINARY Digital I/O Figure 64. Rear Panel Digital I/O Control Ports The digital I/O ports provide external triggering for events such as microphone activation and muting, and for illuminating status LEDs based on the input. The ports accept logic level signals and output logic level. They can either toggle the output between high and low at each input trigger, or hold the output high or low until another input trigger is received. Configuring the Digital I/O Ports To configure the digital I/O controls: 1. On the menu bar, select Tools/Configure Digital Inputs. The Configure Digital I/O dialog box opens. This dialog box contains three drop-down menus for each of mic/line inputs 1 through 4: Digital In, Digital Out 1, and Digital Out 2. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 62 Figure 65. Digital I/O Configuration Screen 2. Make selections from one or more of the three drop-down menus under the name of the mic/line input to be controlled to specify how and when the input and outputs will be muted. PRELIMINARY • Digital input menu — The Digital In menu has the following items: • Level Trigger - Low Mutes — A logic low signal (< 1 VDC) mutes the input. As long as the digital input remains low, the associated mic/line input is muted. When it goes hi, the input is unmuted. • Level Trigger - Hi Mutes — A logic high signal (> 5 VDC) mutes the input. As long as the digital input remains high, the associated mic/line input is muted. A digital low unmutes the input. • Edge Trigger - Hi to Lo Mutes, Lo to Hi Unmutes — The associated mic/line input mutes during a digital input transition from high to low and unmutes during a transition from low to high. • Edge Trigger - Lo to Hi Mutes, Hi to Lo Unmutes — The associated mic/line input mutes during a digital input transition from low to high and unmutes during a transition from high to low. • Toggle Trigger - Hi to Lo Toggles Mute/Unmute — A logic signal change from high to low toggles the corresponding input from mute to unmute, or unmute to mute. • Toggle Trigger - Lo to Hi Toggles Mute/Unmute — A logic signal change from low to high toggles the corresponding input from mute to unmute, or unmute to mute. An output action is initiated based on the input logic selection. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 63 • Digital output menus — The two digital outputs that switch states based on the input can also trigger external events. Each Digital Out menu has the following items: • Always Hi — By default, the digital output is always logic high (Always Hi) regardless of the Digital I/O input status. • Always Lo — The digital output is always logic low (Always Lo) regardless of the Digital I/O input status. • Mute Hi (LED lit) — When the corresponding input is muted by an input to the Digital I/O or from another control action, this digital output signal is high (Mute Hi). • Unmute Hi (LED lit) — When the corresponding input is unmuted by an input to the Digital I/O or from other control actions, this digital output signal is high (Unmute Hi). Digital I/O Example Figure 66 shows an example of a typical use of the Digital I/O interface for a visual indicator of a connected microphone current status. 2 3 4 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 1 2 3 4 AT IN G 0102 Control 1 5 6 OUTPUTS POWER 12V 1.0A MAX INPUTS INPUTS PRELIMINARY I/O 1 + - 1 2 2 3 Momentary Switch 3 4 4 RESET AXP 64 C AT Green LED (un-mute) Red LED (mute) Microphone Logic Mic In Microphone Figure 66. Digital I/O Connection Example In figure 66, a microphone is connected to input 1. The control Digital I/O is connected to a momentary switch that mutes and unmutes the microphone and also to two status indicators to tell users the microphone is live (green-unmuted) or muted (red). The digital I/O interface for input 1 is set as follows: • Level - Hi — With the switch open, the input sees a logic high. As long as the digital input remains high, the associated mic/line input is muted. Closing the switch connects the input to ground and the logic level goes low. A digital low unmutes the input so the user can talk. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 64 • The corresponding digital output connections are: • O1 - Mute Hi — When the input signal is muted, O1 is switched high turning on the red LED indicator. O2 is low during mute so the green LED remains off. • O2 - Unmute Hi — When the input signal is unmuted, O2 is switched high turning on the green LED indicator. At the same time, the unmuted input condition switches O1 low, turning off the red LED. Various combinations of input and output logic in this manner can accomplish a large number of configurations. Signal Path Building Blocks Each signal path can be loaded with pre-configured, modular templates called “building blocks.” These blocks are designed for specific microphones, source devices, or speaker destinations and can greatly streamline initial configuration. Selecting a Microphone Configuration To select a microphone configuration for an input: PRELIMINARY 1. Click the signal path label (see figure 67, 1) to open the building blocks dialog box for the desired input (in figure 67 input 1 was selected). Figure 67. Building Blocks Dialog Box 2. Expand the folder containing the desired building block if necessary, then click your selection (in figure 67 Wireless Mic Rx (balanced) (2) is being selected). The input channel loads the pre-configured processor blocks and sets the gain. Figure 68. Input Signal Path with a Microphone Configuration Applied After you apply building blocks you can rename them and further customize the processor blocks according to the requirements of the system. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 65 Creating a Building Block You can create custom building blocks using a signal path configured for a specific device. For example, when a new microphone is connected to input 3, the signal path might be tailored specifically for that microphone. In the following example a gain setting is applied and a noise gate inserted. They are then stored as a custom building block. To create a building block for the new microphone: 1. Configure the channel processors and gain settings. 2. Click in the input number box. Figure 69. Selecting a Signal Path PRELIMINARY 3. In the Building Blocks dialog box that opens, select Add Block (1) in the upper left corner. Figure 70. Add Block Button on the Building Blocks Dialog Box 4. The Add a Building Block dialog box opens. In the dialog box Name field, type a name for the new device. Figure 71. Add a Building Block Dialog Box with New Device Name 5. Select a folder for the new device from the Create In drop-down menu, or click New Folder to create a new folder (see 2 above). Figure 72. Selecting or Creating a New Folder for the New Building Block 6. Click the Add button on either dialog box. The new mic configuration is now a building block used to quickly configure new devices. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 66 Overwriting an Existing Building Block A configuration can also overwrite existing building blocks. To overwrite a building block with another configuration: 1. Click in the desired input number box (1). The Building Blocks dialog box opens. 2. On the building blocks list, click the name of an existing building block (2) that will replace the current one. Figure 73. Overwriting a Building Block PRELIMINARY The Building Blocks dialog box closes and the blocks in the input signal chain are overwritten with those of the new configuration. Organizing Building Blocks By selecting Tools/Organize Building Blocks on the menu bar, you can organize and rearrange building blocks to suit an application. You can move or delete individual blocks and folders and create new folders. The general categories of folders follow the main screen of DSP Configurator and include the main mic/line inputs, line inputs, virtual return, and line outputs. You can also import and export a building block file so that the building blocks can be used on other computers and AXP 64 C AT devices. Organizing listed building blocks in folders Building blocks are organized within default folders or within new folders. You can drag individual building blocks or a folder with all of its contents to a new location. Creating a new folder To create a new folder in the Organize Building Blocks dialog box: 1. Click the New Folder icon in the upper right corner. The folder opens within the currently selected group in the organizational tree. 2. Name the new folder. 3. Do any of the following as desired: • To move a building block or a folder, click and drag the desired item to the new location. • Click the + sign in front of the folder name to expand the view of the associated building blocks inside it. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 67 Deleting a Building Block To remove a building block from the list: 1. From the menu bar, select Tools/Organize Building Blocks. The Organize Building Blocks dialog box opens. 2. On the building blocks list, select the name of the block to be deleted (see the example at right, 1). 3. Click the Delete (2) icon at the top of the dialog box. Alternatively, you can right-click the listed building block and select Delete from the drop-down menu. To delete a folder and its associated building blocks, select the folder from the list and click the Delete icon as shown on the right. Restoring a Default Building Block PRELIMINARY The default building blocks are those blocks installed with DSP Configurator. If one of the preconfigured building blocks is deleted, it can be restored (user‑defined building blocks are not affected). 1. From the menu bar, select Tools/Organize Building Blocks. 2. In the Organize Building Blocks dialog box, click the Restore Default Building Blocks icon (1). The default building blocks and original folders are restored to the list. Importing or Exporting Building Blocks Building blocks can be imported from another computer running DSP Configurator or exported from the current computer for use elsewhere. Building blocks files are saved with an XML file extension. To export a building blocks file: 1. From the menu bar, select Tools/Organize Building Blocks. 2. In the Organize Building Blocks dialog box, click the Export Building Blocks File icon. The Export to... dialog box opens (see figure 74 on the next page). AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 68 PRELIMINARY Figure 74. Export to... Dialog Box 3. In the Export to... dialog box, browse to the location where the file will be saved. 4. In the File name field, leave the current file name or enter a new file name. 5. Click Save. To import a building blocks file: 1. From the menu bar, select Tools/Organize Building Blocks. 2. In the Organize Building Blocks dialog box, click the Import Building Blocks File icon. The Import from... dialog box opens. 3. Browse to and select the building blocks file to import. 4. Click Open. The selected building blocks file is imported into the Organize Building Blocks dialog box. AXP 64 C AT • DSP Configurator Configuration and Operation 69 Dante Controller Configuration and Operation This section describes the AXP 64 C AT network installation, configuration, and control using Dante Controller for Windows and includes: • AXP 64 AT Bus • Managing Network Traffic • Starting Dante Controller • Selecting Inputs and Output for Dante • Dante Troubleshooting AXP 64 C AT devices are equipped with an AT (Extron Audio Transport) bus and use Dante technology to provide high performance digital audio networking over standard TCP/IP networks. Dante allows audio channels to be transported across a switched Ethernet data network while meeting the quality requirements of professional audio. The AXP 64 C AT converts audio signals, processes them, then routes them to the AT bus for availablity over the network. The audio network can be shared with control traffic or unrelated data traffic. Audio channels can be unicast or multicast to make the best use of available bandwidth. The AXP 64 C AT models are both a transmitter (source), and receiver (destination) for signals on a Dante network. Transmitters and receivers can be located anywhere on the Ethernet network and can be relocated without reconfiguring the AXP 64 C AT or the network. Managing Network Traffic Because Dante devices prefer to use multi-cast routing to distribute audio channels, it is recommended that, if possible, the audio network be kept separate from the local business network. For more information on strategies to manage audio network traffic in an integrated system, refer to the Dante Controller manual (Multicast Transmit Flow Configuration) at the Audinate website. AXP 64 C AT • Dante Configuration and Operation 70 PRELIMINARY AXP 64 AT Bus Starting Dante Controller To launch Dante Controller from the computer start menu, select: All Programs > Audinate > Dante Controller > Dante Controller. The Dante Controller - Network View screen opens. If the network has a DHCP server, it receives its IP configuration using the standard DHCP protocol. On a network without a DHCP server, a Dante-enabled device automatically assigns itself an address using link local protocol. PRELIMINARY Once connected, Dante Controller begins auto-discovery of all Dante devices. While scanning the network, it also advertises itself to allow Dante‑enabled devices to see and communicate with it. When the network scan is compete, Dante Controller - Network View screen is displayed. 2 1 3 Figure 75. Dante Controller Network View Screen The major elements of the Network View screen include: • Receivers, representing Dante device inputs, are on the left side running vertically (see figure 75, 1). • Transmitters, representing Dante device outputs, are along the top running horizontally (2). • Connection points of the receivers and transmitters form a matrix in the lower-right panel of the screen (3). AXP 64 C AT • Dante Configuration and Operation 71 Device Name The default device name of the AXP 64 C AT consists of its model name, followed by the last six digits of its MAC address (for example, AXP 64 - 063f70). Multiple devices on the same network can present difficulty identifying inputs and outputs. To avoid confusion, rename each device to a unique identifier immediately after you connect it (see Renaming connected AXP 64 C AT devices on page 17). NOTE: To simplify renaming, connect only one Dante device to the network at a time. After a device is renamed, it can remain connected. In addition to renaming the connected device, you can relabel each input and output (see Renaming an Input or Output). Avoid confusing device names and inputs and outputs during operation. If necessary, rename the device and inputs and outputs before proceeding. PRELIMINARY Dante Controller Naming Conventions: • Device labels follow Domain Name System (DNS) hostname rules. Legal characters are A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and hyphen (-). Device labels must begin with a letter. • Dante Tx and Rx labels can be up to 30 characters in length. Label comparisons are not case-sensitive; “OUTPUT01” and “OUTPUT01” are recognized as the same connection. Unicode and non-roman characters are not supported. • Tx and Rx channel labels can use any character except equals (=), period (.), or @. • Tx and Rx channel labels must be unique on a device but do not need to be unique on the network. Renaming an Input or Output If the devices are not properly named, Dante network connection points can quickly become unmanageable in large systems. To better organize the various inputs and outputs, it is recommended you name each input and each output using descriptions of the device they belong to, the location of the device, or the purpose of the input or output. To view the inputs of a receiver or the outputs of a transmitter device on Dante, click the + sign next to the receiver or transmitter name to expand it (see figure 76, 1, on the next page for an example). AXP 64 C AT • Dante Configuration and Operation 72 PRELIMINARY Figure 76. Expanded Device View — Input and Output Names Receivers: The names shown in the Dante Receivers column (2) are extracted from the Dante interface of the connected device. • The AXP 64 C AT inputs are Dante receivers and labelled DIGITAL_In-01 through DIGITAL_In-04. • In addition there are four reference signal inputs, REFERENCE_IN-01 through REFERENCE_IN-04. • Four analog outputs are also listed under the receiver name and are by default labeled ANALOG-OUT-01 through ANALOG-OUT-04. Transmitters: The output names in the Dante Transmitters row (3) are labelled: • PRE-OUT-01 through PRE-OUT-04, corresponding to the pre-processed AT outputs. • OUTPUT-01 through OUTPUT-06, corresponding to the AT outputs. TIP: To simplify setup and operation of large matrix systems, rename the input (receiver) and output (transmitter) lines to better indicate the input to which a source device is connected and the output to which a receiver is connected. AXP 64 C AT • Dante Configuration and Operation 73 To rename an input 1. From the Device menu on the Network View screen, select Device View. Alternatively, press <Ctrl+D> on the keyboard. 2. From the Select a Dante Device drop-down menu, select the name of your AXP 64. Figure 77. Device Drop-down Menu on the Device View Screen 3. Select the Receive tab (see figure 78, 1). PRELIMINARY 4. Click on the default name of the desired input. The name becomes a text box with a cursor (2). Figure 78. Device View Screen — Renaming an Input 5. In the selected name text box, enter the new name (up to 30 characters) using any combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. 6. Press <Enter> to select the next name down on the Receivers list, or click in another input text box. 7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each input to be renamed. 8. When finished renaming inputs, close the Device View dialog box. AXP 64 C AT • Dante Configuration and Operation 74 To rename an output 1. Select Device View from the Device menu on the Network View screen or press <Ctrl+D>. 2. From the Select a Dante Device drop-down menu, select the name of your AXP 64. PRELIMINARY 3. On the Device View screen, select the Transmit tab (see figure 79, 1). Figure 79. Device View Screen — Renaming an Output 4. Click in the Channel Label column, to the right of the name of the output to be renamed. A text box and cursor appear (2). 5. Enter a new name (up to 30 characters) using any combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. 6. Press <Enter> to select the next name down on the Transmit Channels list, or click in another output Channel Label field. 7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each input to be renamed. 8. When renaming is complete, close the Device View dialog box. AXP 64 C AT • Dante Configuration and Operation 75 Selecting Inputs and Outputs for Dante Dante Controller is used for all network level signal routing of AT bus inputs and outputs. The digital input and output channels of the AXP 64 C AT are shown in Dante Controller as transmitters and receivers. The digital inputs, pre-processing, and line outputs are all available in Dante Controller for routing to other Dante devices. AXP 64 C AT Inputs and Outputs on Dante Controller Two sections provide output signals on the AT bus as Dante transmitter channels (see figure 80, 3 and 4). All AXP 64 C AT outputs appear to Dante Controller as transmitters. Audio from these outputs is always available to Dante compatible devices on the same network. Three sections receive input signals from Dante network transmitters: the digital inputs (1), the AEC reference inputs (2), and the analog outputs (5). PRELIMINARY Figure 80. DSP Configurator Outputs (Dante Transmitter Channels) Inputs (receivers) The AXP 64 C AT inputs (inputs 1 through 4) can be switched between digital and analog modes. In analog input mode, the analog signals on the rear panel inputs are converted to digital before the gain stage. In digital mode (see Input Channels on page 41) the inputs are receiver channels on the Dante network. The inputs are always available to Dante compatible devices on the same network. Unless renamed, the four digital inputs are in the Dante receiver list as DIGITAL_IN-01 through DIGITAL_IN-04. In addition, an AEC reference can be selected from any Dante device transmitter (outputs). If they have not been renamed, the four AEC reference inputs are listed as Dante receivers REFERENCE-01 through REFERENCE-04 corresponding to the first four input channels. The four analog outputs (5) also connect to the Dante receiver channels. The AXP 64 applies any processing blocks to the signal and passes it to the physical output device. AXP 64 C AT • Dante Configuration and Operation 76 Outputs (transmitters) The pre-processed and post-processed AT outputs are listed as transmitters in Dante Controller. Audio from these outputs is always available to Dante compatible devices on the same network. Unless renamed, the four pre-processed outputs (see figure 80, 3, on the previous page) are in the Dante transmitter list as PRE‑OUT-01 through PRE-OUT-04). The AXP 64 C AT output lines (4) are listed in Dante Controller as transmitters (OUTPUT-01 through OUTPUT-06). Both pre-processed AT and post-processed AT outputs (Dante transmitters) can be connected to any Dante device receiver. Routing Signals using Dante PRELIMINARY Channels either transmitted to the network or received from the network are routed using the Dante Controller Network View screen, Routing tab (see figure 81). Figure 81. Dante Network View Screen, Routing Tab The transmitters, listed horizontally along the top of the screen, and the receivers, listed vertically down the left side, form a matrix whose intersections are the connection points between the receivers and transmitters. • To make the receiver-to-transmitter connection, click once on an intersection. • To break a connection, click on the icon at the intersection. AXP 64 C AT • Dante Configuration and Operation 77 One of the following icons appears at each connection intersection, indicating the status of both the transmitter and receiver channels and the connections (subscriptions): Icon Description Indicates an active connection (subscription). Indicates a pending connection. Indicates a broken connection (subscription). Indicates the transmitting device has been removed from the network or is switched off. See the Dante Controller User Guide, available at the Audinate website, for additional information. NOTE: After making changes to Dante network routing such as connections (subscriptions), device names, or channel labels, wait at least 5 seconds before disconnecting or powering down the devices. This ensures that the new information is properly saved to those devices. Device level configuration such as sample rates, latency, and clock settings are saved instantly. PRELIMINARY Dante Troubleshooting The most common Dante troubleshooting issues occur when no devices are discovered by the Dante Controller software, or routing is not successful or is prevented. Both issues occur when software is not able to properly discover devices operating on the Dante network. Before moving into more difficult troubleshooting, shut down Dante Controller and reseat the Ethernet cable connecting the PC to the Dante network. Restart the Dante Controller software. This can be enough for the software to reacquire the Dante network. If the problem persists, perform the following troubleshooting procedures in the order presented. Simplifying the network for troubleshooting If further troubleshooting of Dante discovery is necessary, begin by simplifying the network: 1. Bypass network switches by connecting two Dante-compatible units, such as an AXP 64 C AT and a DMP 128 AT, via their AT ports. 2. Connect the PC to an unused AT port on either device. 3. Use Dante Controller to check if the issue was resolved before moving on to network interface troubleshooting. 4. If the issue is resolved, add connections and hardware one at a time, checking for proper operation after each addition, until the point of failure is discovered (typically a bad cable or invalid redundant configuration). AXP 64 C AT • Dante Configuration and Operation 78 Troubleshooting the network interface If the issue is still present after simplifying the network, continue to diagnose the PC network connections as described below. Check Dante Controller after each step to see if the problem is resolved. 1. Open the Configure Dante Interface dialog box by clicking the Choose a Dante Interface icon (1) on the Dante Controller main screen. Be certain the correct LAN connection is selected (the PC LAN port physically connected to the AT network) and note the IP address. PRELIMINARY Figure 82. Configure Dante Interfaces Dialog Box 2. If it is on, turn off the PC wireless adapter. Disable all connections except the LAN port connected to the Dante network (verify this is the correct port by checking the IP address shown in step 1 above). 3. Turn off all anti-virus and firewall software on the computer. 4. Enable DHCP on the remaining network connection. This forces the computer to acquire an IP address from the Dante interface. Restarting Dante Controller If connections or normal operation cannot be restored, restart Dante Controller software (see the Dante Controller help file for the procedure). To access the Dante help file, do any of the following: • Click the Help icon in the upper-right corner of the Dante screen (see figure 83, 1, on the next page). • Select Contents from the Help menu (2) on the Dante screen. • Press the <F1> key on the computer keyboard. AXP 64 C AT • Dante Configuration and Operation 79 PRELIMINARY FIG_Dante help file access Figure 83. Accessing the Dante Help File AXP 64 C AT • Dante Configuration and Operation 80 SIS Configuration and Control • Establishing a Network Connection • Using SIS Commands • Basic SIS Commands • DSP SIS Commands • Digital I/O SIS Commands Establishing a Network Connection To send SIS commands over Ethernet, connect any one of the AXP 64 rear panel AT connectors to the network to which your computer or control device is connected. For connection, use a straight-through Ethernet cable. To enter and issue commands from the computer, use a host communication utility such as Extron DataViewer. Communication is via a TCP/IP socket to the IP address of the AXP 64, using port 4333. To connect the computer to the AXP via the network, you need the IP address of the AXP. You can find the address by connecting the AXP to Dante, which provides a list IP addresses of all devices connected to it. NOTE: In order to find the IP address of a connected Dante AXP device, you need the name of the device. The default name consists of the model number (AXP 64) followed by a hyphen and the last 6 digits of the device MAC address (for example, AXP 64 - 063f70). (The MAC address is on a label on the rear panel.) It is highly recommended that you change the name of the AXP 64 before beginning to configure it. See Renaming connected AXP 64 C AT devices on page 17 for the procedure. 1. Connect the AXP 64 C AT to the network (see Connecting the AXP 64 to a Network on page 11). 2. Open Dante Controller for Windows (see Starting Dante Controller on page 71). AXP 64 C AT • SIS Configuration and Control 81 PRELIMINARY Extron SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands can be issued from a host computer to remotely perform certain configuration and control functions on the AXP 64 C AT. This section describes the Ethernet connection through which these commands are issued to the AXP 64 and the commands that are available for controlling and configuring it. Topics include: 3. On the Dante Controller main screen, click the Device Info tab (see figure 84, 1). Figure 84. Device Info Tab on the Dante Main Screen PRELIMINARY 4. On the Device Info screen, locate the name of your AXP. The IP address is in the Primary Address column (see the example in figure 85, 1). Figure 85. AXP IP Addresses on the Dante Controller Device Info Screen 5. Connect the AXP to the control computer using a host communication utility such as Extron DataViewer (available at no charge from www.extron.com). 6. Enter the IP address and port number (4333) into the control device or DataViewer. The AXP 64 C AT responds with a copyright message, the name of the product, firmware version, and part number (see AXP 64 C AT-initiated Messages). The AXP is ready to accept SIS commands immediately after it sends the copyright message. Using SIS Commands AXP 64 C AT-initiated Messages If the AXP 64 C AT is powered off, the PC is cabled to the AXP 64 C AT, and DataViewer is set up and running on the PC, the connected AXP sends the following message when first powered on: © Copyright 20nn, Extron Electronics, AXP 64 C AT, Vn.nn, 60-1499-01 Vn.nn is the firmware version number. No response is required from the host. AXP 64 C AT • SIS Configuration and Control 82 SIS Command Sets Although the AXP 64 C AT uses the same structure for all SIS commands, three categories of SIS commands are used with the AXP 64: • Basic global SIS commands (see Basic SIS Commands on the next page). • DSP SIS commands (see DSP SIS Commands on page 85). • Digital I/O SIS commands (see Digital I/O SIS Commands on page 89). Although both types of commands use the same structure of basic SIS commands, they differ in how the software addresses the individual processor blocks within the AXP 64 C AT. Using the Command and Response Tables SIS commands consist of a string (one or more characters per command field). No special characters are required to begin or end a command sequence. When the AXP 64 C AT determines a command is valid, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), signaling the end of the response character string. For programming, certain characters are more conveniently represented by their hexadecimal than their ASCII values. The following ASCII-to-hex conversion table shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII character: PRELIMINARY ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Space • Figure 86. ASCII to Hex Conversion Table Error Responses When the AXP 64 C AT is unable to execute the command, it returns an error response to the host. The error response codes and their descriptions are as follows: Code Description E10 Invalid command E13 Invalid parameter (number is out of range) AXP 64 C AT • SIS Configuration and Control 83 Basic SIS Commands Symbol Definitions ] or | = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) } = • Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D) = Space character E or W = Escape key (hex 1B) X! = X@ = Firmware version number Listed to two decimal places (n.nn) Firmware version and build number Version listed to two decimal places, build listed to four decimal places (n.nn.nnnn) X# = X$ = Unit name Text string of up to 24 characters Unit name (default) AXP 64 C AT PRELIMINARY Special Characters The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions. The device does not accept these characters as part of preset names, the device name, or locally created file names. The AXP 64 C AT rejects the following characters: + } ~ , @ = ‘ ’ [ ] { } < > “ ” | \ ? ; : {space} (Spaces are permitted in names.) Command and Response Table for Basic SIS Commands Command NOTE: ASCII Command (Host to Processor) Response (Processor to Host) Additional Description Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. Example: TvprS25*11•3 General Information Query firmware version E CQ } X! ] Query part number Query Dante device name E CPN } E CN } 60-1499-01 ] Query device MAC address E CH } X$ ] System reset (factory default) E ZXXX } Zpx ] Absolute system reset E ZQQQ } Zpq ] X# ] Show current firmware version X!. View the unit part number. Show AXP 64 device name X#. X# can be up to 24 characters including space characters. Show MAC address X$ of the connected AXP 64. Reset Commands Reset system to factory default. Similar to system reset. AXP 64 C AT • SIS Configuration and Control 84 DSP SIS Commands Several digital signal processor (DSP) functions can also be controlled using SIS commands. Commands entered via the DSP software are also displayed on the host communication utility screen (for example, Extron DataViewer) that you are using for SIS commands. Command Structure DSP control commands are a subset of the SIS commands with a specific structure: E <parameter ID> <processor address> * <value> AU Format example: E <command letter> X% * X^ AU The unit response to these commands begins with Ds. Processors Configurable by SIS Commands The following diagram shows the specific DSP processors that can be configured via SIS commands (see DSP Processing and Signal Flow on page 37 for details on the entire signal flow). $ PRELIMINARY % ' & Figure 87. DSP Processors Addressable via SIS Commands A B Mic/Line input gain control Output gain control C D Output attenuation control Trim control AXP 64 C AT • SIS Configuration and Control 85 The DSP Configurator program window contains six channels. Each channel consists of an input gain and filter, a pre-processing output, the processors, and an output gain. The following controls and processors can be configured using DSP SIS commands (see figure 87 on the previous page): A Mic/Line input gain control — Provides level adjustment and mute for each input channel. B Output gain control — Provides level control and mute for each AT output channel. C Output attenuation control — Provides level control and mute for each analog channel (output). D Trim control — Provides gain control for each analog output channel. Symbol Definitions ] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) } = Carriage return (no line feed) (hex 0D) (Use the pipe character, | , for web browser commands.) • = Space character | = Pipe (vertical bar) character E = Escape key (hex 1B) PRELIMINARY X% = Gain, trim, or attenuation block X% Value Input Gain AT Output Gain (Post-processed) X% Value Input 1 gain 40000 Output 1 gain 40100 Input 2 gain 40001 Output 2 gain 40101 Input 3 gain 40002 Output 3 gain 40102 Input 4 gain 40003 Output 4 gain 40103 Input 5 gain 40004 Output 5 gain 40104 Input 6 gain 40005 Output 6 gain 40105 Analog Output Attenuation X% Value Analog Output Trim X% Value Input 1 attenuation 60000 Output 1 trim 40100 Input 2 attenuation 60001 Output 2 trim 40101 Input 3 attenuation 60002 Output 3 trim 40102 Input 4 attenuation 60003 Output 4 trim 40105 X^ = Gain or attenuation level dB value in 0.1 dB increments, using negative numbers but not decimal places. The valid range depends on the type of block specified for X% in the gain command (see the Audio Level Control and Processor Selection commands on page 88). • Input gain, analog = –180 to 800 (–18 to +80 dB) • Input gain, digital = –180 to 240 (–18 to +24.0 dB) • Output gain (post-processed) = –1000 to 120 (–100 to +12 dB) • Trim (analog) = –120 to 120 (-12 to +12) • Attenuation (analog) = –1000 to 0 (-100 to 0) AXP 64 C AT • SIS Configuration and Control 86 X& = Mute status 0 = unmute (pass signal) 1 = mute (block signal) X* = Input type 0 = analog 1 = digital X( = Polarity 0 = positive (standard) 1 = negative (inverted) X1) = Phantom power 0 = off (standard power) 1 = on Special Characters The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions. The device will not accept these characters as part of preset names, the device name, passwords, or locally created file names. The AXP 64 C AT rejects the following characters: + } ~ , @ = ‘ ’ [ ] { } < > “ ” | \ ? ; : {space} PRELIMINARY (Spaces are permitted in names.) AXP 64 C AT • SIS Configuration and Control 87 Command and Response Table for DSP SIS Commands Command ASCII Command (Host to Processor) Response (Processor to Host) Additional Description NOTE: The command format is the same regardless of the control to be set. The acceptable adjustment range varies depending on the control or mix-point (see the level control and processor selection tables for X% on page 86). Audio Level Control and Processor Selection NOTE: The dB values of the level settings are in 0.1 dB increments allowing negative numbers but not decimal places. Multiply the desired level setting by 10 for the SIS command value. Example: To set an input level to 45.2 dB, use 452. To set an input level to -12.5 dB, use -125. Set gain (analog) E g X% * X^ AU} NOTE: (–g). For attenuation values, use negative gain values Set trim or mix control X% (see level block numbers table on page 86) to X^ dB (see Gain or attenuation levels on page 86). Set input 3 gain to -0.8 dB. Set output 5 to +16.5 dB. DSP trim or mix control X% is set to a value of X^ dB. Output 1 is set to +5.5 dB. Input 1 is set to +9.2 dB. Set trim or mix control X% to a value of X^ dB. Set input 3 gain to -0.8 dB. DSP trim or mix control X% is set to X^ dB. Input 1 is set to +9.2 dB. Example 1 (Input 3 gain): E 40002 * –8 AU } DsG 40002 * –8 ] Example 2 (Output 5 gain): E g 40104 * 165 AU } E g X% AU} DsG 40104 * 165 ] DsG X% * X^ ] Example 1 (Output 1): E g 40100 AU } DsG 40100 * 55 ] Example 2 (Input 1): E g 40000 AU } E h X% * X^ AU } DsG 40000 * 92 ] DsH X% * X^ ] E h 40002 * –8 AU } DsH 40002 * –8 ] E h X% AU } DsH X% * X^ ] E h 40000 AU } DsH 40000 * 92 ] E m X% *1 AU } E m 40003 * 1 AU } E m X% * 0 AU } E m X% AU } Ds M X% * 1 ] Ds M 40003 * 1 ] Ds M X% * 0 ] Ds M X% * X& ] Mute audio point X%. Mute input 4. Unmute audio point X%. View mute status X& of input X%. For X&: 0 = mute off 1 = mute on E d X% * X* AU } Ds D X% * X* ] Select input type X* for block X%. For X*: 0 = analog 1 = digital E p X% * X( AU } Ds P X% * X( ] Set signal polarity to X( for block X%. For X(: 0 = positive (standard) 1 = negative (inverted) E z X% * X1) AU } Ds Z X% * X1) ] Set Phantom power to X1) for block X%. For X1): 0 = phantom power off (default) 1 = phantom power on Read gain (analog) PRELIMINARY DsG X% * X^ ] Set gain (digital) Example 1 (Input 3 gain): Read gain (digital) Example 1 (Input 1): Audio Mute Audio mute Example: Audio unmute Read audio mute or level Input Type Select input type Polarity Set signal polarity Phantom Power Enable or disable phantom power AXP 64 C AT • SIS Configuration and Control 88 Digital I/O SIS Commands The digital I/O SIS commands let you view the status of the digital input and output ports. These ports can be configured via the DSP software from the Configure Digital I/O dialog box, which you can open by selecting Configure Digital Inputs from the DSP Tools menu. PRELIMINARY Symbol Definitions X1!= Digital input 1 through 4 X1#= Digital I/O input status 0 = Logic low 1 = Logic high X1$= Digital I/O output channel 1 through 4 X1%= Output number for the selected digital output channel 1 or 2 X1^ = Digital I/O output mode 0 = Output high (default) 1 = Output low 2 = Follow mute (when muted, output=high) 3 = Follow mute, inverted (when muted, output=low) Command and Response Table for Digital I/O SIS Commands ASCII Command Response View digital input mode E X1! GPI } Gpit X1! * X1^ ] View digital input logic state E X1! GPIT } Gpi X1! * X1# ] View digital output mode E X1$ * X1% GPOT } Gpot X1! * X1% * X1^ ] Command (Host to Processor) (Processor to Host) Additional Description Digital I/O Status View digital input mode X1^ of digital input X1!. View digital input status X1# for digital input X1!. View digital output mode X1^ for digital output channel X1$ of output X1%. AXP 64 C AT • SIS Configuration and Control 89 Mounting the AXP 64 C AT The AXP 64 C AT can be mounted by any of the following methods (see www.extron.com for available Extron mounting kits and ordering information): • Rack mounting: Attach the AXP to a standard 19-inch rack shelf, such as the Extron 19-inch Universal 1U or Basic rack shelf mounting kit. The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of the AXP 64 C AT in a rack: Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (TMA) specified by the manufacturer. • Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. • Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that uneven mechanical loading does not create a hazardous condition. • Circuit overloading — When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern. • Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips). PRELIMINARY • • Under-furniture mounting: The compact size of the AXP 64 C AT enables inconspicuous under‑table placement near table microphones and line level sources. Mount the AXP under the surface of a desk, table, or podium using a mounting kit such as the Extron UTS Series Under Table Shelf System or MBU 123 Low-Profile Mount Kit. • Free-standing: Attach the four rubber feet to the bottom of the AXP in the four corners and place the unit on furniture as desired. To mount the AXP 64 C AT using an Extron mounting kit, see the instructions provided with the kit. AXP 64 C AT • Mounting the AXP 64 C AT 90 Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to: USA, Canada, South America, and Central America: Extron Electronics 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 U.S.A. Europe and Africa: Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort The Netherlands China: Extron China 686 Ronghua Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611 China Asia: Extron Asia Pte Ltd 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg. Singapore 368363 Singapore Middle East: Extron Middle East Dubai Airport Free Zone F13, PO Box 293666 United Arab Emirates, Dubai This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions, or if modifications were made to the product that were not authorized by Extron. NOTE: If a product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA (Return Authorization) number. This will begin the repair process. USA: 714.491.1500 or 800.633.9876 Asia:65.6383.4400 Europe:31.33.453.4040 Japan:81.3.3511.7655 Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions. 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