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DDRC-88BM
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LUGIN
The DDRC-88BM plugin is the software program that interfaces with the DDRC-88D for all control functions
except
for Dirac Live calibration. It can operate in two modes:
•
Basic mode. Dirac Live is enabled but the optional bass management and crossover functionality is not.
•
Enhanced/bass management mode. Dirac Live is enabled as well as bass management and crossover
functionality. See Section 8, Enhanced/Bass Management Mode for further information on this functionality.
If you purchased a DDRC-88D in basic mode and later upgrade to enhanced/bass management mode, you will
need to perform the upgrade procedure described on page 60.
Be sure to quit
Dirac Live Calibration Tool for miniDSP
before starting the
DDRC-88BM plugin
.
Running both programs at the same time may result in communication conflicts and odd behavior.
4.1
P
LUGIN USER INTERFACE
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BASIC MODE
Upon starting the plugin, the main user interface appears. The screenshot below shows the user interface with
the key areas highlighted.
At the top of the screen are a set of menus and buttons, which are described on following pages. Below that, on
the
Dirac
tab, is a display of the Dirac Live parameters. This tab is active in both basic and enhanced/bass
management modes.
The four other tabs (“LFE Mgt,” “Routing,”
etc.) are not active in basic mode. They can be viewed when the
plugin is offline (see next page) in order to provide you with a preview of the enhanced/bass management
functionality.
