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DOCUMENTATION OVERVIEW

Organization

This manual comprises the following chapters:

■Start Here (p. 1) provides details regarding installation of Compass, and how to connect to and simulate connection to a Galileo 616 system.

■Compass Overview (p. 9) discusses Galileo’s capabilities, explains how various components of the Compass user interface are used, and provides an example of a typical Compass/Galileo project work flow.

■The Using Compass Tools (p. 23) provides usage examples for all common tasks and all major Compass components.

■The User Interface Reference (p. 71) provides a detailed summary of all Compass graphic interface components, capabilities, and side-effects.

Appendices and a comprehensive index round out the manual.

Related Documentation

For setup, maintenance, and technical information regarding the Galileo 616 please consult the Galileo Hardware Reference Manual.

Documentation Updates

Meyer Sound welcomes customer input regarding its end-user manuals. Please see Technical Support (p. xvii) for contact details and information on accessing the latest edition of the manual.

Document Conventions

Compass offers “night” and “day” color modes. When the color of a user interface element changes dependent on mode, the night color is listed first and the day color follows in parentheses, i.e. “the row will have a dark green (light green) background.”

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Contents

Compass User Guide Compass User Guide Table of Contents Appendix a Compass Software File Locations 145 List of Figures Page List of Tables Page About this Document AudienceOrganization Documentation Updates Document ConventionsRelated Documentation Manual Macintosh Keyboard Be dragged to change the size of the window Verb item on which to act Action Data to be typed Following symbols are used to identify important information About Meyer Sound CompassTechnical Support Web Site Support Telephone Voice/Fax SupportBefore Using Technical Support Mac OS System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows Mac OS Installing Compass and Virtual GalileoMicrosoft Windows Running Compass with Virtual Galileo Start Compass Using the Stand-Alone Virtual Galileo Start Virtual GalileoAdding Galileo 616 Units to Compass Running Compass with GalileoNetwork Connections Auto-discovery Connection of Galileo 616 UnitsTroubleshooting Galileo 616 Connections Manual Connection of Galileo 616 UnitsStart Here Compass Overview Compass CapabilitiesUsing Tabs Compass ControlsUsing Value Boxes Using Toggles Using ButtonsUsing Selectors Using Encoders Using Meters Using FadersUsing Parametric EQ Handles Using TruShaping EQ Bars Using the File SelectorConfigure Galileo General WorkflowLabel Galileos, Inputs, and Outputs RoutingInitial Gains Link GroupsAtmospheric Correction and Array Correction Connect SIM3Restrict Access Configure ProcessingCreate Project and Snapshots Compass User Guide Page Using Compass Tools Navigating the Tabbed Window InterfaceLinking Settings for All Channels on a Galileo Unit Using ShortcutsLinking Settings Between Stereo Pairs Isolating a Single ChannelArithmetic in Gain Value Controls Setting Full Attenuation Gain ValuesAutomatic Negative Gain Values Rapid Fader Values Changes with the MouseTabbing Between Input Boxes Setting Compass and Channel PreferencesSetting Frequency Values Tabbing Between All ControlsViewing Full-Screen Compass Using Small Screen ScalingRetain Meter Clipping Indicator Show Meter Values on MetersChange Linked Gain Controls by Relative Amounts Configuring Audio Inputs and OutputsClear Selected Channels on Galileo Switching Include Isolated Channels in Channel LinkingSelect the Galileo Unit Settings Input and Output Configuring the Galileo 616 for Analog Audio InputConfiguring the Galileo 616 Audio Outputs Select a Linked Galileo Unit Settings Input and Output Using the Summing MatrixConfiguring Many Galileos Simultaneously Using the Summing Matrix as a Signal RouterResetting Matrix Values Creating a Custom Summing MatrixCopying or Saving Matrix Values Using a Factory Preset MatrixPasting or Loading Matrix Values Compass User Guide 2x4 + 2x2 + 2x2.galileoSummingMatrix 2x4 + 2x4.galileoSummingMatrix 2x6 + 2x2.galileoSummingMatrix 2x6 + 4.galileoSummingMatrix 2x8.galileoSummingMatrix GalileoSummingMatrix Diagonal.galileoSummingMatrix All Off.galileoSummingMatrix Linking Channels Linking Arbitrary Channels via SelectSelecting Many Channels Simultaneously Link Groups Select the Galileo Unit Settings Link GroupsSelect the Compass Channel Linking Preferences Separating Select and Link Group Behaviors Quickly See Which Channels Are LinkedSelect the Compass Channel Linking Preferences Linking Galileos Choosing Selected-Channel Link ModeSet Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode Linking Galileo UnitsAtmospheric Correction and M Series Array Correction Choosing Isolated Channel Link Mode BehaviorAtmospheric Correction Setting Loudspeaker Distance for a Single Channel Setting Environment Conditions for a Single Galileo UnitSelect the Galileo Unit Settings Environment Select the Galileo Unit Output Processing Channel SettingsSelect the Output Processing Channel Settings Select the Galileo Unit Settings Array Correction Configuring M Series Array CorrectionSeries Line Array Correction Configuring MSL-4 Loudspeaker Array Correction Connecting and Configuring for use with SIM3Galileo Unit Settings Array Correction Assigning M Series Array Correction to an Output ChannelSelect Galileo Unit Settings SIM3 Configuring Galileo for SIM3Select the SIM3 Output Probe Point Customizing the Display Using Signal ProcessingSelecting Channels Maximizing the EQ Plot AreaScreen-splitting the Processing Window Displaying Multiple EQ PlotsViewing EQ Plots With/Without Composite Addition Setting Parametric EQ ValuesDisplaying EQ Plot Control Handles Parametric EQViewing Exact Plot Values Setting TruShaping EQ ValuesStacking EQ Handles for Composite EQ TruShaping EQSetting Graphic EQ Values Using VX-1 ModeGraphic EQ Delay Using Low Pass FilteringSubwoofer Filtering Copy, Paste, Load, Save, and Reset Control Values Delay Units and RangesCopy/Reset Summing Matrix Control Values Copy/Reset an Individual Channel Control ValueCopy/Reset Processing Control Values Copy/Reset All Control Values of an Galileo Unit Copy/Reset All Control Values of an Input or Output ChannelSaving and Loading Projects and Snapshots Snapshots Creating a SnapshotUpdating a Snapshot Recalling a Boot Snapshot at Galileo Power-onSnapshot Library box, enable Is Boot Locking a SnapshotSaving a Snapshot Using Snapshots in Static FacilitiesLoading a Snapshot Creating a New Project Select the Galileo Unit Project Using Snapshots for Tour SetupSaving a Project Current Project box, click Open… Creating Project Backups Select the Galileo Unit ProjectLoading a Project Select the Galileo Unit Project Merging ProjectsCreating a Project Report Restricting Access to Compass Settings Locking Galileo Controls Select Galileo Unit Settings AccessClick Clear Access Control Recovering a Lost Access PasswordPage Compass Tab Compass PreferencesGeneral Options User Interface Display and Control OptionsValue Controller Type Input Device TypeDisable Keyboard Control of Buttons Color ModeTyped in Decibel dB Values Default to Negative Select All Text When Entering Text FieldStartup Galileo Discovery and Connection Options Clip Indicator Clear Mode Channel Linking PreferencesGain Control Linking Mode De-select all channels when the active Galileo tab changesLink Groups and Selects Mode Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode Isolate Linking BehaviorGalileo User Interface Reference Galileo Galileo Galileo Δ1 Δ1 Δ1 Δ2 Δ2 Δ2 Δ4 Δ4 Δ4 Δ5 Δ5 Δ5 Isolate Mode Enable global linking of isolated channelsDisable global linking of isolated channels System Settings Enable Linking Across Selected GalileosEnvironment Input and Output SettingsSIM3 Settings Series Array CorrectionFind Galileos Galileos TabGalileo 616 List Control Refresh StatusGlobal Project IP Address, Galileo Nickname, Tab Name, Status SettingsOpen ProjectIP Address, Galileo Nickname, Tab Name Upload ProjectsSave Include in Global ProjectGlobal Snapshot Available Global Snapshots UpdateCreate New RefreshKnown Galileos List Named Galileo Tabs Global Atmospheric Correction ControlCreate Boot Snapshot Disabled/Boot Snapshot EnabledSave Project SelectLink Group Status LightsID, Name, Comment Active SnapshotNot Modified / Modified Name, Description User / FactoryCurrent Project ModifiedLoad Galileo Settings Update NotesBackup Project More / LessName Boot SnapshotClear ‘Is Boot’ Snapshot LibraryLocked / Unlocked Update SelectedIs Boot UserPaste LoadGalileo Device Type, Galileo Device Nickname, IP Address NetworkUpload Firmware Galileo I/O Settings Input and OutputInput Voltage Range Input Channel TypesOutput Voltage Range +26 dBu / +20 dBu SIM3 SIM3 Bus AddressSIM3 Output Probe Point SIM3 Trim Disabled / SIM3 Trim EnabledOutput Post Delay Output Post GainTemperature C or F EnvironmentAccess Atmospheric Correction Distance LinkedAccess Code Entry Access RestrictionsArray Correction Array NameSize StatusType Array Correction Output AssignmentsLink Group Input Assignments Link GroupsGroup Name Link Group Output Assignments Channels A−FChannels 1−16 Galileo Map Inputs RowsMute LabelMeter GainOutputs Rows 117 Galileo Map Control Sets the altitude for the venue Input Processing Channel SelectionPlot Curve Input ChannelChannel Buttons Sel / Iso / LinkProcessing Interface Settings PlotterHandles Response TruShaping Enabled / TruShaping Bypassed Channel SettingsParametric Enabled / Parametric Bypassed Graphic EQ Enabled / Graphic EQ BypassedParametric −5 Enabled / 1−5 BypassedFreq VX-1 Mode TruShaping Enabled / TruShaping DisabledTruShaping Graphic EQ Output Processing Output Channel130 Output Processing Interface Settings High/Low Pass Filtering SIM3 TrimAtmospheric Correction Distance −10 Enabled / 1−10 Bypassed 134 Router Mode MatrixChannel Label Input MastersProcessing Shortcut Fader Output Masters Displays the appropriate Output ProcessingRight-click Copy SettingAdditional User Interface Details Control groupPaste control / Paste control set / Paste control ResetCancel Copy control / Copy channel / Copy control setKeyboard Modifiers and Shortcuts ColorsTab Colors Background ColorsChannel Colors Dark Blue light bluePage Project Backups Appendix a Compass Software File LocationsFactory Presets Meyer Sound LD-2 Line DriverAppendix B Network Information Virtual GalileoPage High-Frequency Equalization Strategies Low-Frequency Equalization Strategies Example Curves Simple Flat Response CurveFigure C.1. Single Milo at 4 meters High-Frequency Response Curves Figure C.3. Corrected Eight Milo Array at 60MLow-Frequency Response Curves Figure C.4. Corrected Eight Milo Array at Various DistancesCombined Response Curves Figure C.5. Corrected Milo Arrays of Differing SizesFigure C.6. Corrected Eight Milo Array at Various Distances Index Index 159 Linking control value adjustments, 24 Subwoofer Filtering