3.4.2
EXTERNAL CONTROLLERS
The D-Mon processor can also be remotely controlled. The level of integration depends on the protocol used. The options are:
Protocol or Hardware
Connection Method
Level of Integration
Avid EUCON
IP/Ethernet (requires the D-Mon App)
Specific Fun GPIOs
Avid ICON
“ICON” MPIO
Specific Fun GPIOs
Generic MIDI
“MIDI” MPIO
GPIOs
Griffin Volume Controller
USB
Speaker Mute (or Talkback)
Trinnov Protocols (proprietary)
Dependent on the interface
Avid EUCON
To use a control surface based on Internet Protocol (IP) and/or Ethernet, like the Avid S6, then an additional software application
is required – the “DMon” App. The App must be installed on the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) which is linked to the control
surface. It can be downloaded, for free, from the Trinnov website. The App detects which control surface(s) and D-Mon
processor(s) are available within the network; which versions of software are in use; and which protocols can be used. It also
includes a dedicated internet browser that automatically opens the D-Mon Control Panel.
Avid ICON Series / Generic MIDI Devices
Alternatively, an Avid ICON Series control surface such as the D-Command or D-Control, or any MIDI programmable device can
be connected via the MPIO (Multi-Purpose In/Out) connector. In this instance, no additional software is required. Two different
MPIO breakout cables are available:
•
An
"ICON" MPIO
which has a DB15 ICON connector to connect to a D-Command/D-Control.
•
A
"MIDI" MPIO
which is generic.
For more details, please see Chapter 8
Griffin USB Volume Controller
This option provides physical control of speaker volume and mute (or talkback) functions. The
hardware must connect either directly to the USB port of the D-Mon processor (front or rear), or to
a DAW running the D-Mon App. Note that connection via the web GUI is not supported (the D-Mon
App is required). Multiple controllers can be installed – in this instance; all controllers will be
assigned the same functionality.
Trinnov Protocols
Other interfaces such as the Colin Broad TMC-1 support Trinnov proprietary protocols. For more details, please contact your local
Trinnov representative.
Functionality
The D-Mon Control Panel GUI assigns the processor’s available functions as follows:
•
SESSION SETTINGS -> Remote Controllers
– maps
functions such as speaker sets, monitor sources and cues to Avid
EUCON or ICON control surfaces.
•
– maps Talkback, Mute, Dim and AES Insert switching to the GPIOs. Options for the Griffin USB
Volume Controller are also configured here.
