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Appendix B: Logic Output Functions

Logic Output

Function

Parameter

Condition

Inactive

None

None

Inp Sig Present

Input 1-8

Input Signal > –40 dB

Out Sig Present

Output A

Output A Signal > –40 dB

Output B

Output B Signal > –40 dB

Input Chan Open

Input 1-8

Input Gain > –40 dB

Output Chan Open

Output A

Output A Signal > –40 dB

Output B

Output B Signal > –40 dB

Preset Active

Preset 1-16

Preset Active

Priority Inactive

None

No priority input forced on

Auto-gate Status

Input 1A-8A

LED on if gate active

Input 1B-8B

LED on if gate active

Appendix A: Logic Input Functions

Logic Input

Function

Action

Affected I/O

Inactive

None

None

Force-On

Momentary

Input 1 to Input 8

None

Input 1 to Input 8

Force-Off

Momentary

Input 1 to Input 8

None

Input 1 to Input 8

Mute Input

Momentary

Input 1 to Input 8

Latch On

Input 1 to Input 8

Latch Off

Input 1 to Input 8

Toggling

Input 1 to Input 8

Mute Output

Momentary

Output A

Output B

Output A&B

Latch On

Output A

Output B

Output A&B

Latch Off

Output A

Output B

Output A&B

Toggling

Output A

Output B

Output A&B

Mute Group

Momentary

Mute Group 1 to Mute Group 8

Latch On

Mute Group 1 to Mute Group 8

Latch Off

Mute Group 1 to Mute Group 8

Toggling

Mute Group 1 to Mute Group 8

Preset Recall

Momentary

Preset 1 to Preset 16

Latch On

Preset 1 to Preset 16

Summary of Contents for DX8

Page 1: ...IM 2 TRIM 3 TRIM 4 TRIM 5 TRIM 6 TRIM 7 TRIM 8 MIC GAIN 0 60 SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE COMM PORT DIRECT OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 POWER INPUT 22 28V DC 3A MAX 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 G G MIC LINE LINE LI...

Page 2: ...r radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits...

Page 3: ...ardware control and indication from custom control panels All logic inputs and outputs are fully programmable in software A proprietary remote control bus allows connection of the optional wired remot...

Page 4: ...cut of the LO and HI frequencies in decibels 15 dB When both 0 LEDs are lit the gain is set to unity flat response Note The EQ meters do not indicate signal level MASTER A B UP DOWN BUTTONS These but...

Page 5: ...annel TRIM This rotary analog control is used to trim the gain of the input signal for optimum signal to noise ratio in the preamp stage For mic level signals it provides from 0 to 60 dB of gain For l...

Page 6: ...on of each logic input and output can be programmed via software to suit individual applications See page 13 for the Logic I O pinouts REMOTE BUS This 3 pin Phoenix type connector can be used to attac...

Page 7: ...MIC LINE MIC LINE MIC 30dB 30dB U M I C G A I N 0 60 30dB 30dB U M I C G A I N 0 60 30dB 30dB U M I C G A I N 0 60 30dB 30dB U M I C G A I N 0 60 30dB 30dB U M I C G A I N 0 60 30dB 30dB U M I C G A...

Page 8: ...dB 30dB U M I C G A I N 0 60 30dB 30dB U M I C G A I N 0 60 30dB 30dB U M I C G A I N 0 60 30dB 30dB U M I C G A I N 0 60 30dB 30dB U PHANTOM POWER 48V DC 12 1 5V 11 G 1 G G G INPUTS OUTPUTS 100 240V...

Page 9: ...5 TRIM 6 TRIM 7 TRIM 8 MICGAIN 0 60 SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE COMM PORT DIRECT OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 POWER INPUT 22 28V DC 3A MAX 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 G G MIC LINE LINE LINE LINE MIC LINE MIC LINE...

Page 10: ...C I O TRIM BUS B U 20 20 TRIM 2 TRIM 3 TRIM 4 TRIM 5 TRIM 6 TRIM 7 TRIM 8 M I C G A I N 0 60 SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING DATE COMM PORT DIRECT OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 POWER INPUT 22 28V DC 3A MAX 2 3...

Page 11: ...udy and Saturday afternoon weddings Another pair of remotes is located in the Fellowship Hall to control the level for the microphones assigned to a Fader B Control Group in the Fellowship Hall and to...

Page 12: ...the rear panel Connecting Unbalanced Sources It may be necessary to connect a 2 conductor unbalanced input to a balanced input on the DX8 To connect an unbalanced line level signal Follow the instruct...

Page 13: ...output is 0 VDC The logic outputs can supply up to 10 mA of current each GROUND N C LOGIC OUT 10 LOGIC OUT 9 LOGIC OUT 8 LOGIC OUT 7 LOGIC OUT 6 LOGIC OUT 5 LOGIC OUT 4 LOGIC OUT 3 LOGIC OUT 2 LOGIC...

Page 14: ...l controls 1 Slowly adjust the MASTER A and B output level controls until the 10 and 7 dB LED indicators light or to unity U on screen or until the desired volume level is attained If the volume level...

Page 15: ...urces to Inputs 1 8 Examples of program sources include a CD player tape deck tuner satellite feed TV audio jukebox or other audio source Each input has a separate Phoenix type connector for a mic or...

Page 16: ...ns controls a single function and its associated LED displays the current state of the function Refer to Appendix C for a list of the predefined functions available for the Selection Remote Control DX...

Page 17: ...unction can be activated as a momentary function or as a latching function When activated as a momentary function the preset state is recalled only when the logic input is active When the logic input...

Page 18: ...e File dialog box opens Browse to the location of the OS upgrade file with pkt extension on your hard drive CD or floppy drive and click Open then click Upgrade You can monitor the progress in the Fir...

Page 19: ...gn and control group assign Changes made in the PC software are immediately executed in the DX8 Also changes made by controls on or connected to the DX8 are immediately displayed in the PC software Th...

Page 20: ...e you want to save the file in the Select Configuration File window 3 Enter a new name in the File Name box and click Open 4 Click PC DX8 to save all the current settings of the DX8 to the PC The Stat...

Page 21: ...open and closed It duplicates the function of the Compress button under DSP on the right side of the screen Audio Input This toggles the Audio Input window open and closed It duplicates the function o...

Page 22: ...ach preset in this window then click on the Save To Preset button to save it Clear Edits Click this button to restore the DX8 settings to the currently selected preset On Line Click this button to ini...

Page 23: ...Hz 20kHz and Bandwidth 0 1 to 6 octaves Click and drag on the individual knobs to adjust each parameter A graphical display on the left hand side of the window indicates the current response of the EQ...

Page 24: ...ce or limit transient peaks in a signal As the input level to the compressor increases the output level increases linearly until the threshold point is reached After that point the output level no lon...

Page 25: ...the perception of pumping The range control located just above the ALC button sets the range through which the ALC circuit works on the signal It can be adjusted from 0 dB no action to 20 dB the chan...

Page 26: ...is removed and the Force on command for Input 4 is still present Input 4 Force on command is activated If Input 1 and Input 4 are both assigned a priority of 4 neither input overrides the other and Fo...

Page 27: ...ender can momentarily lower the volume of the jukebox with the press of a button while he talks on the phone Mute Input Useful where it is necessary to temporarily mute an input signal from a remote l...

Page 28: ...s turned up and ready to use Note that if a channel is muted the Input Channel Open logic pin will become inactive logic high Output Channel Open This can be used to provide a visual indication via an...

Page 29: ...ncreased or decreased Assign the inputs to Control Groups in the Audio In window A Control Group level defaults to 0 dB An input level control can only be assigned to one Control Group but the A and B...

Page 30: ...OUTPUT METER MIC LINE A B INTERNAL ANALOG BUSES A B DAC 24 BIT 31 BAND GRAPHIC EQ 5 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ MUTE LO SHELF EQ HI SHELF EQ COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR OUTPUT METER RECORD OUTPUTS A OUTPUT B OUTPUT...

Page 31: ...35 dB full scale 17 dBu 10 Green scale 35 40 dB full scale 22 dBu 11 Green scale 40 50 dB full scale 32 dBu 12 Green scale 50 60 dB full scale 42 dBu SIGNAL PROCESSING General Five 32 bit floating po...

Page 32: ...dB gain Line inputs 18 dBu 4 dBu 30 to 30 dB gain Bus A B inputs 18 dBu 4 dBu 20 to 20 dB gain All outputs 18 dBu 4 dBu Impedances Mic inputs 1 3K ohms Line inputs 40K ohms All other inputs 10K ohms...

Page 33: ...Call Tech Support at 1 888 337 7404 8 am to 5 pm PST Monday Friday to verify the problem and obtain a Return Authorization RA Number Be sure to have the serial number of the unit when you call You mu...

Page 34: ...ic Input Functions Logic Input Function Action Affected I O Inactive None None Force On Momentary Input 1 to Input 8 None Input 1 to Input 8 Force Off Momentary Input 1 to Input 8 None Input 1 to Inpu...

Page 35: ...8 20 255 For Future Updates Appendix C Selection Remote Predefined Functions Appendix D Level Remote Predefined Functions DX RVC Remote Volume Control 2 button 12 LED Switch Positions ID 1 through 8...

Page 36: ...Inc Company EAW Commercial Bldg 11 One Main Street Whitinsville MA 01588 USA TEL toll free within US Canada 888 337 7404 TEL outside US 425 892 6503 FAX 425 485 1152 www eawcommercial com 2004 LOUD Te...

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