dbx Pro 4800, 4820 System Architect Control Software, Mute Buttons, System Architect Features

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Section 1

Getting Started

DriveRack®

CLIP - indicates either A/D, D/A, or DSP clipping.

SYNC - indicates DSP syncing to an internal clock, AES/EBU or Wordclock input. RS-232 - indicates PC connection via RS-232.

LINK/ACT - indicates connection to and/or activity on an Ethernet network.

6. Mute Buttons

The DriveRack 4820 provides a MUTE button for each output.

7. Output Meters

The DriveRack 4800 provides eight independent eight-segment output headroom meters that range from SIG (-48dB) to 0dB.

8.Threshold Meters

The tri-color Threshold meters indicate that the threshold level has been exceeded in the Output Insert Gate, Limiter, Compressor or Auto Gain Control.

1. 4 - System Architect Control Software

The System Architect software provides control and monitoring of the DriveRack 4800 and 4820 devices. Multiple units can be networked and controlled together along with other products from Harman Professional. It is the only software package that allows complete control of all the links in the signal chain from within a single application. It enables flagship products from best-in-class brands to act as one collective consciousness, and makes real the benefits only a truly unified system can bring.

Understanding the System Architect software is the key to getting full functionality from the DriveRack 4800 and 4820 products.

System Architect Features

Supports Ethernet control

Supports Serial control

Supports CobraNet audio

Supports up to 64 channels of streaming audio

Supports sample rates up to 96kHz

Supports up to 65,536 HiQnet nodes in a single system

Wireless 802.11g compatible

Optimized for tablet PC use

Optimized for remote access

Universal Plug and Play compliant

Multiple computer support

The DriveRack 4800/4820 are compatible with the following products via System Architect

AKG WMS 4000 wireless microphone system

BSS Soundweb London networked audio distribution system

Crown I-Tech tour sound amplifier range

Crown amplifier PIP modules - Lite, USP3, USP3/CN

JBL DP Series intelligent networked amplified speaker

Studer Vista 8 digital production console

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DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual

 

 

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Contents 4800/4820 Important Safety Instructions Electromagnetic Compatibility Table of Contents DriveRackDriveRack DriveRack DriveRackIntroduction DriveRack 4800/4820 Features IntroductionDriveRackDriveRackIntroduction Service Contact Info WarrantyIntroductionDriveRack Section Getting Started Front Panel Input Channel Select A-D Ouput Channel SelectThreshold Meters RTA Input JackOutput Adjustment/Mute Knobs Status LEDsOutput Meters Serial PC Connection DB-9System Architect Control Software System Architect FeaturesMute Buttons Minimum System Requirements for System Architect are InstallationRecommended System Requirements DriveRack Attributes DriveRack Philosophy DriveRack 4800/4820 PhilosophyNavigation Front Panel Operation NavigationModes of Operation DriveRack DriveRack DriveRack DriveRack DriveRack Module View Software Operation System Architect DriveRack 4800/4820 File StorageSystem Architect DriveRack 4800/4820 Philosophy Module ViewModule View Features Device WindowDevice View Features Device File MenuDevice Edit Menu Device Tools MenuPreset Tool Device Help MenuMeters Mutes and SolosVenue View Venue File MenuVenue Edit Menu Venue View MenuVenue Insert Menu Venue Panel Menu Venue Tools MenuVenue Window Menu Venue Help MenuDriveRack Front Panel Use DriveRack DriveRack DriveRack GUI Operation DriveRack DriveRack Detailed Detailed Parameters Input MixerSelected Source Switch Input RouterEQ On/Off switch Flat/Restore switchFrequency switch Input Graphic EQInput 9-Band Parametric EQ Input Delay Delay On/Off switchDelay fader Units switchOutput Mixer Master Mute switchChannels A-D Output Router Output Bandpass Filter/Crossover Output 6-Band Parametric EQ Output Delay AFS On/Off switch Mode switchAdvanced Feedback Suppression AFS Insert Clear Live and Clear All buttonsType switch Live Filter Lift switchDetector Highpass fader Sensitivity faderAGC On/Off switch Automatic Gain Control AGC InsertThreshold fader Target faderLimiter Auto On/Off switch Window faderAttack fader Release faderAutoWarmth Insert AutoWarmth On/Off switchAmount fader Compressor On/Off switch Compressor InsertOverEasy fader Ratio faderAuto On/Off switch Hold faderDe-Esser On/Off switch De-Esser InsertFrequency fader Width faderNoise Gate Gate On/Off switchMax Attenuation fader Limiter On/Off switch PeakStopPlus On/Off switchLimiter Insert PeakStopPlus Overshoot faderDriveRack Notch On/Off switch Notch Filter InsertSubHarmonic Synth On/Off switch SubHarmonic Synthesizer InsertSubHarmonic Level fader 24-36Hz Level faderUtilities Utilities MiscellaneousGains & Trims Sample RateAccess Rights Preset RangeReal Time Clock UsersDriveRack DriveRackAppendix Specifications AppendixDriveRackDriveRackAppendix Block Diagram Preset Table Crossover TableDigital I/O and Clocking Word Clock Termination Zone Controller Wiring Zone Controller Wiring and InstallationZone Controller Installation AppendixDriveRack GND ZC-4 Wiring Diagram Factory Reset Factory Reset InformationPower-Up Button Functions Hard Factory ResetEthernet Networking Overview of TCP/IP BasicsIP address SubnetDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Connecting the Computer Directly to the DriveRackAssumptions Setup of a Simple Isolated Ethernet Network Using Dhcp ProxyVirtual Private Networks VPN Network Considerations and LimitationsSoftware Firewall Network TroubleshootingEthernet Link Copyrights AppendixDriveRack DriveRackAppendix Harman International Company