8.2
AVID ICON SERIES
Alternatively, an Avid ICON Series control surface, such as the D-Command or D-Control, can be connected. In this instance, no
additional software is required.
The D-Mon processor supports the monitoring section of the ICON Series control surface. Therefore, it can be considered a
digital replacement for the X-Mon, which is usually provided with these consoles.
8.2.1
CONNECTING THE CONTROL SURFACE
The ICON Series control surface sends out all monitoring data through the RS422 protocol which carries the MIDI commands.
The SubD-15 cable is, therefore, not directly compatible with a MIDI connector, and requires adaptive circuitry to meet the
electronic MIDI standard which is integrated within the D-Mon processor.
Trinnov Audio manufactures a specific MPIO breakout cable which can be used for connection to
the Avid ICON Series 15-pin cable. As soon as the two are connected, you will have immediate
control of the D-Mon processor from the ICON console. Also, dedicated connectors are provided
for the GPIOs, listen-back input, headphones and talkback signals (so that they may be re-routed
to the console, just as in the X-Mon).
ATTENTION!
The ICON Series do not accept remote commands via the 15-pin connector. This means that any actions made from the
DMCP GUI are NOT reflected on the control surface.
8.2.2
MAPPING THE FUNCTIONS
The mapping of the console’s buttons and knobs to the D-Mon processor functions is handled using the D-Mon Control Panel
(DMCP) GUI.
As soon as the D-Mon processor detects the presence of ICON signals on the MPIO connector, it creates a set of parameters in
the
SESSION SETTINGS -> Remote Controllers
tab. Thus, you can define the functionality according to the session’s needs.
