Audio-Technica AT-MX381 software manual Introduction, Computer requirements, Hardware

Introduction

Each AT-MX381 includes the SmartMixer Software application on CD Rom. This application allows the installer to configure many of the AT-MX381 features without needing to open up the unit or remove it from a rack. To use this powerful configuration tool, load the application onto a PC running the Windows operating system (Win 98-SE, 2000, or XP), connect the PC to an AT-MX381 (Master Unit in a multiple SmartMixer setup) via the RS232 data port, and run the application.

Functions configurable through the software include:

Function	Default setting
Input Attenuation 0 dB (MIC), -35 dB (LINE)	0 dB (MIC)
Phantom Power (Per Input)	Off
Channel Priority Select (Per Input)	Off
Threshold Level	Minimum
Mode (Manual/Auto Mixer)	Auto Mixer
Output Attenuation (MIC/LINE)	0 dB (MIC)
Force – ON Override (Per Input)	Off
Force – OFF Override (Per Input)	Off
Direct Output Select (Pre/Post Gate)	Pre Gate
NOMA	Off
Gate Hold Time	1.0 Second
Gate Attenuation (Per Input)	36 dB
Low Cut Filter (Per Input)	Off
“Last Mic On”	On
Output Limiter (Overall)	Off
Output Level Indicator (Pre/Post Master)	Pre Master
Lock Mode (Control Lockout)	Disabled

Computer requirements

To run the SmartMixer Software, the following minimum computer hardware and software configuration are required:

Hardware:

Pentium™ processor running at 166 MHz or better 100 MB hard disk space recommended for application 32 MB RAM

9 pin RS232 Serial Data Port (Com Port) to connect to AT-MX381

CD ROM Drive

Computer display capable of supporting at least 1024 x 768 pixel resolution

Operating System / Software

Microsoft® Windows® 98 and up including the following versions:

98 second edition

NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5

2000 Professional with Service Pack 2 or Higher

2000 Server with Service Pack 2 or Higher

2000 Advanced Server with Service Pack 2 or Higher XP Home

XP Professional

Note: SmartMixer Software will not run on a LINUX® or Apple® Macintosh® based system.

Note: the SmartMixer Software requires the Microsoft .NET framework. If your computer does not have .NET framework installed, you will be asked to install it during setup. After installation, you will be asked to restart your computer.

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