Organization, Related Documentation | Meyer Sound galileo 616

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 Audience Organization 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 Compass Technical Support Web Site Support Telephone Voice/Fax Support Before 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 Galileo Adding Galileo 616 Units to Compass Running Compass with GalileoNetwork Connections Auto-discovery Connection of Galileo 616 Units Troubleshooting Galileo 616 Connections Manual Connection of Galileo 616 Units Start Here Compass Overview Compass Capabilities Using Tabs Compass Controls Using Value Boxes Using Toggles Using ButtonsUsing Selectors Using Encoders Using Meters Using FadersUsing Parametric EQ Handles Using TruShaping EQ Bars Using the File Selector Configure Galileo General Workflow Label Galileos, Inputs, and Outputs Routing Initial Gains Link Groups Atmospheric Correction and Array Correction Connect SIM3 Restrict Access Configure ProcessingCreate Project and Snapshots Compass User Guide Page Using Compass Tools Navigating the Tabbed Window Interface Linking Settings for All Channels on a Galileo Unit Using ShortcutsLinking Settings Between Stereo Pairs Isolating a Single Channel Arithmetic in Gain Value Controls Setting Full Attenuation Gain ValuesAutomatic Negative Gain Values Rapid Fader Values Changes with the Mouse Tabbing Between Input Boxes Setting Compass and Channel PreferencesSetting Frequency Values Tabbing Between All Controls Viewing Full-Screen Compass Using Small Screen ScalingRetain Meter Clipping Indicator Show Meter Values on Meters Change Linked Gain Controls by Relative Amounts Configuring Audio Inputs and OutputsClear Selected Channels on Galileo Switching Include Isolated Channels in Channel Linking Select 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 Router Resetting Matrix Values Creating a Custom Summing Matrix Copying 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 Select Selecting 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 Linked Select the Compass Channel Linking Preferences Linking Galileos Choosing Selected-Channel Link ModeSet Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode Linking Galileo Units Atmospheric 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 Settings Select 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 Channel Select Galileo Unit Settings SIM3 Configuring Galileo for SIM3Select the SIM3 Output Probe Point Customizing the Display Using Signal ProcessingSelecting Channels Maximizing the EQ Plot Area Screen-splitting the Processing Window Displaying Multiple EQ Plots Viewing EQ Plots With/Without Composite Addition Setting Parametric EQ ValuesDisplaying EQ Plot Control Handles Parametric EQ Viewing Exact Plot Values Setting TruShaping EQ ValuesStacking EQ Handles for Composite EQ TruShaping EQ Setting 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 Ranges Copy/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 Snapshot Updating a Snapshot Recalling a Boot Snapshot at Galileo Power-onSnapshot Library box, enable Is Boot Locking a Snapshot Saving 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 Projects Creating a Project Report Restricting Access to Compass Settings Locking Galileo Controls Select Galileo Unit Settings Access Click Clear Access Control Recovering a Lost Access PasswordPage Compass Tab Compass Preferences General Options User Interface Display and Control Options Value Controller Type Input Device Type Disable Keyboard Control of Buttons Color ModeTyped in Decibel dB Values Default to Negative Select All Text When Entering Text Field Startup Galileo Discovery and Connection Options Clip Indicator Clear Mode Channel Linking Preferences Gain Control Linking Mode De-select all channels when the active Galileo tab changesLink Groups and Selects Mode Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode Isolate Linking Behavior Galileo 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 channels Disable global linking of isolated channels System Settings Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos Environment Input and Output SettingsSIM3 Settings Series Array Correction Find Galileos Galileos TabGalileo 616 List Control Refresh Status Global Project IP Address, Galileo Nickname, Tab Name, Status SettingsOpen Project IP Address, Galileo Nickname, Tab Name Upload ProjectsSave Include in Global Project Global Snapshot Available Global Snapshots UpdateCreate New Refresh Known Galileos List Named Galileo Tabs Global Atmospheric Correction Control Create Boot Snapshot Disabled/Boot Snapshot EnabledSave Project Select Link Group Status Lights ID, Name, Comment Active SnapshotNot Modified / Modified Name, Description User / FactoryCurrent Project Modified Load Galileo Settings Update NotesBackup Project More / Less Name Boot SnapshotClear ‘Is Boot’ Snapshot Library Locked / Unlocked Update SelectedIs Boot User Paste Load Galileo Device Type, Galileo Device Nickname, IP Address NetworkUpload Firmware Galileo I/O Settings Input and Output Input Voltage Range Input Channel TypesOutput Voltage Range +26 dBu / +20 dBu SIM3 SIM3 Bus Address SIM3 Output Probe Point SIM3 Trim Disabled / SIM3 Trim EnabledOutput Post Delay Output Post Gain Temperature C or F Environment Access Atmospheric Correction Distance Linked Access Code Entry Access Restrictions Array Correction Array Name Size StatusType Array Correction Output Assignments Link Group Input Assignments Link GroupsGroup Name Link Group Output Assignments Channels A−FChannels 1−16 Galileo Map Inputs Rows Mute LabelMeter Gain Outputs Rows 117 Galileo Map Control Sets the altitude for the venue Input Processing Channel Selection Plot Curve Input ChannelChannel Buttons Sel / Iso / Link Processing Interface Settings Plotter Handles Response TruShaping Enabled / TruShaping Bypassed Channel SettingsParametric Enabled / Parametric Bypassed Graphic EQ Enabled / Graphic EQ Bypassed Parametric −5 Enabled / 1−5 BypassedFreq VX-1 Mode TruShaping Enabled / TruShaping DisabledTruShaping Graphic EQ Output Processing Output Channel 130 Output Processing Interface Settings High/Low Pass Filtering SIM3 TrimAtmospheric Correction Distance −10 Enabled / 1−10 Bypassed 134 Router Mode Matrix Channel Label Input MastersProcessing Shortcut Fader Output Masters Displays the appropriate Output Processing Right-click Copy SettingAdditional User Interface Details Control group Paste control / Paste control set / Paste control ResetCancel Copy control / Copy channel / Copy control set Keyboard Modifiers and Shortcuts Colors Tab Colors Background Colors Channel Colors Dark Blue light bluePage Project Backups Appendix a Compass Software File Locations Factory Presets Meyer Sound LD-2 Line Driver Appendix B Network Information Virtual GalileoPage High-Frequency Equalization Strategies Low-Frequency Equalization Strategies Example Curves Simple Flat Response Curve Figure C.1. Single Milo at 4 meters High-Frequency Response Curves Figure C.3. Corrected Eight Milo Array at 60M Low-Frequency Response Curves Figure C.4. Corrected Eight Milo Array at Various Distances Combined Response Curves Figure C.5. Corrected Milo Arrays of Differing Sizes Figure C.6. Corrected Eight Milo Array at Various Distances Index Index 159 Linking control value adjustments, 24 Subwoofer Filtering