Update, Create New, Refresh, Recall, Lock | Meyer Sound galileo 616

COMPASS USER GUIDE

Update

Recaptures the global snapshot. Only those Galileos selected for inclusion will participate in the capture.

Create New...

Creates a new global snapshot with the specified name. A comment may also be provided.

NOTE: The active snapshot name for all included

Galileos will be changed to that of the new global snapshot.

Available Global Snapshots

Provides a list of global snapshots available for recall.

Refresh

Refreshes the list of global snapshots.

Recall

Recalls the selected global snapshot, making it the active global snapshot.

Delete

Removes the selected global snapshot.

Duplicate

Creates a duplicate of the selected global snapshot, appending a count number to the end of the name.

Lock

Locks the selected global snapshot against deletion.

NOTE: The global snapshot can be updated while locked.

Unlock

Unlocks the selected global snapshot so that it may be deleted.

Help

Displays contextual help for the Global Snapshot Options control.

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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 Audience About this Document 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 Compass About Meyer Sound Web Site Support Telephone Voice/Fax Support Technical 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 Start Virtual Galileo Using the Stand-Alone Virtual Galileo Network Connections Running Compass with GalileoAdding Galileo 616 Units to Compass Auto-discovery Connection of Galileo 616 Units Manual Connection of Galileo 616 Units Troubleshooting Galileo 616 Connections Start Here Compass Capabilities Compass Overview Compass Controls Using Tabs Using Value Boxes Using Toggles Using ButtonsUsing Selectors Using Encoders Using Meters Using FadersUsing Parametric EQ Handles Using the File Selector Using TruShaping EQ Bars General Workflow Configure Galileo Routing Label Galileos, Inputs, and Outputs Link Groups Initial Gains Connect SIM3 Atmospheric Correction and Array Correction Restrict Access Configure ProcessingCreate Project and Snapshots Compass User Guide Page Navigating the Tabbed Window Interface Using Compass Tools Linking Settings Between Stereo Pairs Using ShortcutsLinking Settings for All Channels on a Galileo Unit Isolating a Single Channel Automatic Negative Gain Values Setting Full Attenuation Gain ValuesArithmetic in Gain Value Controls Rapid Fader Values Changes with the Mouse Setting Frequency Values Setting Compass and Channel PreferencesTabbing Between Input Boxes Tabbing Between All Controls Retain Meter Clipping Indicator Using Small Screen ScalingViewing Full-Screen Compass Show Meter Values on Meters Clear Selected Channels on Galileo Switching Configuring Audio Inputs and OutputsChange Linked Gain Controls by Relative Amounts 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 Configuring Many Galileos Simultaneously Using the Summing MatrixSelect a Linked Galileo Unit Settings Input and Output Using the Summing Matrix as a Signal Router Creating a Custom Summing Matrix Resetting Matrix Values 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 Arbitrary Channels via Select Linking Channels Selecting Many Channels Simultaneously Link Groups Select the Galileo Unit Settings Link GroupsSelect the Compass Channel Linking Preferences Quickly See Which Channels Are Linked Separating Select and Link Group Behaviors Select the Compass Channel Linking Preferences Set Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode Choosing Selected-Channel Link ModeLinking Galileos Linking Galileo Units Atmospheric Correction and M Series Array Correction Choosing Isolated Channel Link Mode BehaviorAtmospheric Correction Select the Galileo Unit Settings Environment Setting Environment Conditions for a Single Galileo UnitSetting Loudspeaker Distance for a Single Channel 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 Galileo Unit Settings Array Correction Connecting and Configuring for use with SIM3Configuring MSL-4 Loudspeaker 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 Selecting Channels Using Signal ProcessingCustomizing the Display Maximizing the EQ Plot Area Displaying Multiple EQ Plots Screen-splitting the Processing Window Displaying EQ Plot Control Handles Setting Parametric EQ ValuesViewing EQ Plots With/Without Composite Addition Parametric EQ Stacking EQ Handles for Composite EQ Setting TruShaping EQ ValuesViewing Exact Plot Values TruShaping EQ Setting Graphic EQ Values Using VX-1 ModeGraphic EQ Delay Using Low Pass FilteringSubwoofer Filtering Delay Units and Ranges Copy, Paste, Load, Save, and Reset Control Values 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 Creating a Snapshot Snapshots Snapshot Library box, enable Is Boot Recalling a Boot Snapshot at Galileo Power-onUpdating a Snapshot 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 Loading a Project Select the Galileo Unit Project Creating Project Backups Select the Galileo Unit ProjectCurrent Project box, click Open… Merging Projects Creating a Project Report Locking Galileo Controls Select Galileo Unit Settings Access Restricting Access to Compass Settings Recovering a Lost Access Password Click Clear Access ControlPage Compass Preferences Compass Tab User Interface Display and Control Options General Options Input Device Type Value Controller Type Typed in Decibel dB Values Default to Negative Color ModeDisable Keyboard Control of Buttons Select All Text When Entering Text Field Startup Galileo Discovery and Connection Options Channel Linking Preferences Clip Indicator Clear Mode Gain Control Linking Mode De-select all channels when the active Galileo tab changesLink Groups and Selects Mode Isolate Linking Behavior Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode Galileo User Interface Reference Galileo Galileo Galileo Δ1 Δ1 Δ1 Δ2 Δ2 Δ2 Δ4 Δ4 Δ4 Δ5 Δ5 Δ5 Enable global linking of isolated channels Isolate Mode System Settings Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos Disable global linking of isolated channels SIM3 Settings Input and Output SettingsEnvironment Series Array Correction Galileo 616 List Control Galileos TabFind Galileos Refresh Status Global Project Open SettingsIP Address, Galileo Nickname, Tab Name, Status Project Save Upload ProjectsIP Address, Galileo Nickname, Tab Name Include in Global Project Global Snapshot Create New UpdateAvailable Global Snapshots Refresh Known Galileos List Global Atmospheric Correction Control Named Galileo Tabs Save Project Boot Snapshot Disabled/Boot Snapshot EnabledCreate Select Status Lights Link Group ID, Name, Comment Active SnapshotNot Modified / Modified Current Project User / FactoryName, Description Modified Backup Project Update NotesLoad Galileo Settings More / Less Clear ‘Is Boot’ Boot SnapshotName Snapshot Library Is Boot Update SelectedLocked / Unlocked User Load Paste Galileo Device Type, Galileo Device Nickname, IP Address NetworkUpload Firmware Input and Output Galileo I/O Settings Input Voltage Range Input Channel TypesOutput Voltage Range +26 dBu / +20 dBu SIM3 Bus Address SIM3 Output Post Delay SIM3 Trim Disabled / SIM3 Trim EnabledSIM3 Output Probe Point Output Post Gain Environment Temperature C or F Atmospheric Correction Distance Linked Access Access Restrictions Access Code Entry Array Name Array Correction Type StatusSize Array Correction Output Assignments Link Group Input Assignments Link GroupsGroup Name Link Group Output Assignments Channels A−FChannels 1−16 Inputs Rows Galileo Map Meter LabelMute Gain Outputs Rows 117 Galileo Map Control Sets the altitude for the venue Channel Selection Input Processing Channel Buttons Input ChannelPlot Curve Sel / Iso / Link Plotter Processing Interface Settings Handles Response Parametric Enabled / Parametric Bypassed Channel SettingsTruShaping Enabled / TruShaping Bypassed Graphic EQ Enabled / Graphic EQ Bypassed Parametric −5 Enabled / 1−5 BypassedFreq VX-1 Mode TruShaping Enabled / TruShaping DisabledTruShaping Graphic EQ Output Channel Output Processing 130 Output Processing Interface Settings High/Low Pass Filtering SIM3 TrimAtmospheric Correction Distance −10 Enabled / 1−10 Bypassed 134 Matrix Router Mode Channel Label Input MastersProcessing Shortcut Fader Displays the appropriate Output Processing Output Masters Additional User Interface Details SettingRight-click Copy Control group Cancel ResetPaste control / Paste control set / Paste control Copy control / Copy channel / Copy control set Colors Keyboard Modifiers and Shortcuts Background Colors Tab Colors Dark Blue light blue Channel ColorsPage Appendix a Compass Software File Locations Project Backups Meyer Sound LD-2 Line Driver Factory Presets Virtual Galileo Appendix B Network InformationPage High-Frequency Equalization Strategies Low-Frequency Equalization Strategies Simple Flat Response Curve Example Curves Figure C.1. Single Milo at 4 meters Figure C.3. Corrected Eight Milo Array at 60M High-Frequency Response Curves Figure C.4. Corrected Eight Milo Array at Various Distances Low-Frequency Response Curves Figure C.5. Corrected Milo Arrays of Differing Sizes Combined Response Curves Figure C.6. Corrected Eight Milo Array at Various Distances Index Index 159 Linking control value adjustments, 24 Subwoofer Filtering