System Requirements, Mac OS | Meyer Sound galileo 616 guide

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System Requirements

Compass is available for 32-bit versions of Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows operating systems. Requirements vary dependent on the type of workstation used:

Mac OS X

Apple Macintosh computers are highly standardized. All default hardware configurations are supported, provided they meet the following specification:

■OS X v10.4 “Tiger” with software updates, OS X v10.5 "Leopard", or subsequent OS X releases.

■50 MB free drive space.

■DVD drive or Internet connection.

Microsoft Windows

Computers which use the Microsoft Windows operating system are highly variable in their hardware configuration and subsequent capabilities. However, most brand name computers should be compatible with Compass, provided they meet the following specifications:

■Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, or Windows Vista SP1 or later.

■Intel 2 GHz or faster processor.

■1 GB RAM.

■50 MB free drive space.

■32 MB DirectX 9.0 capable video card.

■10BASE-T or better Ethernet connection.

■CD drive or Internet connection.

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Meyer Sound galileo 616 operating instructions System Requirements, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows

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 Auto-discovery Connection of Galileo 616 Units Running Compass with GalileoNetwork Connections Adding Galileo 616 Units to Compass 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 Isolating a Single Channel Using ShortcutsLinking Settings Between Stereo Pairs Linking Settings for All Channels on a Galileo Unit Rapid Fader Values Changes with the Mouse Setting Full Attenuation Gain ValuesAutomatic Negative Gain Values Arithmetic in Gain Value Controls Tabbing Between All Controls Setting Compass and Channel PreferencesSetting Frequency Values Tabbing Between Input Boxes Show Meter Values on Meters Using Small Screen ScalingRetain Meter Clipping Indicator Viewing Full-Screen Compass Include Isolated Channels in Channel Linking Configuring Audio Inputs and OutputsClear Selected Channels on Galileo Switching Change Linked Gain Controls by Relative Amounts Select the Galileo Unit Settings Input and Output Configuring the Galileo 616 for Analog Audio InputConfiguring the Galileo 616 Audio Outputs Using the Summing Matrix as a Signal Router Using the Summing MatrixConfiguring Many Galileos Simultaneously Select a Linked Galileo Unit Settings Input and Output 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 Linking Galileo Units Choosing Selected-Channel Link ModeSet Global Galileo Select-Linking Mode Linking Galileos Atmospheric Correction and M Series Array Correction Choosing Isolated Channel Link Mode BehaviorAtmospheric Correction Select the Galileo Unit Output Processing Channel Settings Setting Environment Conditions for a Single Galileo UnitSelect the Galileo Unit Settings Environment Setting Loudspeaker Distance for a Single Channel Select the Output Processing Channel Settings Select the Galileo Unit Settings Array Correction Configuring M Series Array CorrectionSeries Line Array Correction Assigning M Series Array Correction to an Output Channel Connecting and Configuring for use with SIM3Galileo Unit Settings Array Correction Configuring MSL-4 Loudspeaker Array Correction Select Galileo Unit Settings SIM3 Configuring Galileo for SIM3Select the SIM3 Output Probe Point Maximizing the EQ Plot Area Using Signal ProcessingSelecting Channels Customizing the Display Displaying Multiple EQ Plots Screen-splitting the Processing Window Parametric EQ Setting Parametric EQ ValuesDisplaying EQ Plot Control Handles Viewing EQ Plots With/Without Composite Addition TruShaping EQ Setting TruShaping EQ ValuesStacking EQ Handles for Composite EQ Viewing Exact Plot Values 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 Locking a Snapshot Recalling a Boot Snapshot at Galileo Power-onSnapshot Library box, enable Is Boot Updating 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 Merging Projects Creating Project Backups Select the Galileo Unit ProjectLoading a Project Select the Galileo Unit Project Current Project box, click Open… 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 Select All Text When Entering Text Field Color ModeTyped in Decibel dB Values Default to Negative Disable Keyboard Control of Buttons 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 Series Array Correction Input and Output SettingsSIM3 Settings Environment Refresh Status Galileos TabGalileo 616 List Control Find Galileos Global Project Project SettingsOpen IP Address, Galileo Nickname, Tab Name, Status Include in Global Project Upload ProjectsSave IP Address, Galileo Nickname, Tab Name Global Snapshot Refresh UpdateCreate New Available Global Snapshots Known Galileos List Global Atmospheric Correction Control Named Galileo Tabs Select Boot Snapshot Disabled/Boot Snapshot EnabledSave Project Create Status Lights Link Group ID, Name, Comment Active SnapshotNot Modified / Modified Modified User / FactoryCurrent Project Name, Description More / Less Update NotesBackup Project Load Galileo Settings Snapshot Library Boot SnapshotClear ‘Is Boot’ Name User Update SelectedIs Boot Locked / Unlocked 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 Gain SIM3 Trim Disabled / SIM3 Trim EnabledOutput Post Delay SIM3 Output Probe Point Environment Temperature C or F Atmospheric Correction Distance Linked Access Access Restrictions Access Code Entry Array Name Array Correction Array Correction Output Assignments StatusType Size Link Group Input Assignments Link GroupsGroup Name Link Group Output Assignments Channels A−FChannels 1−16 Inputs Rows Galileo Map Gain LabelMeter Mute Outputs Rows 117 Galileo Map Control Sets the altitude for the venue Channel Selection Input Processing Sel / Iso / Link Input ChannelChannel Buttons Plot Curve Plotter Processing Interface Settings Handles Response Graphic EQ Enabled / Graphic EQ Bypassed Channel SettingsParametric Enabled / Parametric Bypassed TruShaping Enabled / TruShaping 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 Control group SettingAdditional User Interface Details Right-click Copy Copy control / Copy channel / Copy control set ResetCancel Paste control / Paste control set / Paste control 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