ALLDSP ALLControl

Remote Operation
Software Manual

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 1. Introduction

The ALLDSP DSP enabled amplifiers, plate amps and speaker management processors can be operated from
their respective front panels or control panels to a varying degree, depending on model. However, for maximum
flexibility, remote operation from a Windows PC as well as from an Apple computer running OSX or an iPad or
iPhone running iOS is also possible. In this manual the amplifier, plate amp or other ALLDSP product is referred
to as the unit or the DSP, because this manual centers around the DSP functions. For this remote functionality,
the device must be connected via a wired Ethernet or a USB connection to the same network as the control
computer. The control computer can be connected to the network wired or through Wi-Fi.

Note: Because of continuous development, some screens may differ from the representation in this document.
Screenshot may differ slightly over various operation systems.

IMPORTANT: Not all features are available in all devices. This manual describes the features that are available
across ALLDSP equipment. Some devices will not have Dante, or FIR filter, etc., please check the datasheet for
the feature set of your device. If the datasheet does not list a feature, the device will not have it. Lastly the
sample rate, number of inputs, input types and amount of delay available may be different across various
devices.

2. Getting started
It is recommended that a router with DHCP server is connected to the network so that it assigns the unit an IP
address.

When the controller is connected to the network, you can check or set its IP address via the unit window under
Hardware - > Configure - > Network Settings → IP address. The default setting is DHCP (Auto IP). If Fixed IP
address has been set, and this is no longer known or been forgotten, it can be requested via the display on the
device. Press the menu button four times and turn the encoder wheel to the right three times to display the IP
address.

Note that you cannot connect the unit to the network through the USB or Ethernet at the same time. You can
only control the unit from one platform at the same time – if you switch from one platform to another, you MUST
shut down the control software at the previous platform first.

Local connectivity of the device to the control computer from a front-panel USB connector is also possible to
download initial settings or as a fallback in case of network failure.

This Software Manual explains the remote setup and operation of the system through a network. The operation
is basically same for all platforms; where differences exist they will be noted.

Installation and setup Download and install the latest software from the
ALLDSP website. Note that for a Windows
computer, there are separate applications for

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Windows 32 bit and 64 bit. The application for iPad The ‘>’ icon at the right side may be either > or >.
or iPhone can be downloaded and installed from When >, the unit is on line and can be activated by
the Apple Store. clicking the >.

The software consists of a network window that list

all known ALLDSP devices on the local network, and
one or more unit windows for settings of a device.
In the following sections we will discuss the ALLDSP
ALLControl program for Windows. Screenshots are
typically from the McIntosh program. The mac
version works very similar to the Windows version. Figure 1: ALLcontrol network panel
The mac menu bar is different from Windows for
The main purpose of the control app is to select a
most programs, the same differences are present
particular unit for manipulation and/or to group
with ALLControl.
several units in a Group.
Note, there is also an iOS app available for control,
which is not discussed here. Note: a similar screen is shown on iOS devices.
Instead of clicking the > symbol to get access to the
ALLDSP ALLControl actual unit, you need to click the ‘Mixer’ button in
the top right of the screen.
The Windows ALLDSP ALLControl Network window
is shown in Figure 1: ALLcontrol network panel. The File menu item functions to Exit the program.
During installation your firewall setting are The available Tools commands are shown in Figure
configured to allow communication over the 2: Tools menu items.
network. However if you experience problems,
please check these settings. Note: you can modify the Unit Name in the ALLDSP
ALLControl program slot for the connected unit by
Switch on the DSP and launch the ALLDSP software. just typing a new name.
It will show the devices found on the network
together with their mac address and IP address,
similar to Figure.

Note: you can control the unit from only one PC (or
iPad) at the same time. If you want to switch control
from one to the other, shut down the ALLDSP
ALLControl software on the previous control Figure 2: Tools menu items

platform first.

1. Tools
Tools|Set Software Password Allows you to set up passwords and access controls and system locking.
a password to access the graphical DSP software This systems is described in 157.
unit window. The DSP software has a separate,
Tools|New Group
extensive system of operation modes with

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This command allows you to combine several on- Tools|Enter Demo Mode Allows you to exercise the
line units into a named group. The group will be functionality of an ALLDSP unit without hardware
shown in the Control screen, see Figure 3. present for training and familiarization purposes.

Tools|Disable/Enable Updates When set to Enable

Updates, there will be an indication when firmware
updates for the unit will be available. This is shown
on the right edge of the unit identification in the
control program with a ‘rotary’ icon, see Figure 5.
The icon turns yellow color when updates are
Figure 3: network window showing a named Group consisting of available. Clicking the icon will initiate the update.
two units

Clicking the cross icon on the right deletes the

Group; clicking the blue tool icon opens a screen Figure 5: rotary’ icon yellow color at right indicates firmware
where you can select the members of the Group; update for this unit is available
you will be able to select any unit which is on-line to
This is a ‘brute force’ update which will also restore
become a member of the group. A further selection
the unit after a crash or other unrecoverable
from this screen opens a dialog where you can
situation. All presets and other settings will be lost
specify which parameter, for which setting and for
however.
which channel you wish to link within the Group.
For instance, you can link only gain, or gain and Clicking the green > symbol at the right of the
limiter settings for only output channels. An connected unit info line in the ALLDSP ALLControl
example Group setting screen is shown in Figure 4. window will load the software for the unit. At this
point, the software will go through a
synchronization cycle and, if a Personal
Identification Number (PIN) was defined before, will
ask for the PIN.

The Main graphical interface screen will come up

similar to Figure 6; this is the opening screen of the
actual application controlling the settings of the
unit.

Figure 4: Sample selecting dialog box showing some linked

items for a Group

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Other settings

Power-On Preset

In the menu item Hardware - > Configure - > Power When you are logged on as Developer or higher,
On Preset, a preset can be selected, which is you can block a certain preset range from being
automatically loaded when the device starts. altered. In Hardware - > Configure - > Read-Only
Preset. If the value is, for example, set to 10, the
Read Only Preset Range: first 10 memory locations in the preset list for User
and Admin mode are read only and the user cannot
save presets to those locations.

2. Unit window: main panel

Figure 6: unit window

Unit window menu File|Open and File|Save

Presets are the snapshot of all settings for a

Figure 6: unit window shows the unit window from particular configuration. With these commands you
which all setup screens and options can be reached. can save a preset, and reload it at a later time. In
Clicking the exit cross will close the software but addition it offers the choice to use the .preset file
leave the network Control program running. format or the .txt format. Text files are a way to
archive settings for documentation purposes.
File commands

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File|Backup presets and File|Restore presets Hardware|Lock Unit Clicking this menu item will
lock the unit. When locked, the unit window shows
These commands operate similarly to Save and input levels but no controls or other settings, and
Open, but will save all presets in the unit in one nothing can be changed, as shown in Figure 8: detail
directory, or load all presets from a directory. of unit panel in locked state.
File|Quit – self-explanatory An attempt to lock the unit will generate a warning
that unlocking will only be possible with a valid
Hardware commands
password. The actual operation of this function
The Hardware menu offers several functions as depends on the access level as described later.
shown in Figure 7: unit panel Hardware menu
items.

Figure 7: unit panel Hardware menu items

Hardware|Enter password

The unit has three access levels plus locked. Entering

the right access level password unlocks that access
level. Please see password protection, access
Control and Locking

Hardware|Configure Figure 8: detail of unit panel in locked state.

The Configure menu item opens an additional Hardware|Go to Standby will place the unit in
screen where several options are presented. Standby. In this state, outputs are disabled but all
However, the options shown will depend on the settings can still be manipulated.
access level currently in force – to be discussed
Hardware|Set PIN
Hardware|Configure|Power On Preset allows you
Clicking this option allows you to enter a 4-digit PIN
to select a preset that will be automatically loaded
number. When this is set, you will need to enter the
at power-on; however any changes to this preset
PIN number at any time you connect to the unit.
will not be carried over to the next power-on cycle
Note: the PIN control can be switched off by setting
unless you have saved the new setting, i.e. it will
the PIN to 0000.
revert to the saved preset.

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 3. Main setup screen functions

Unit window functionality Unit window Channel settings

On the left side, the Unit window (figure 4-1) gives On the right side are the Channel settings. This area
access to the cross-over settings screen as well as is divided into several subsections:
all settings screens for each individual Input- and  Level faders for Input channels
Output channels. These will be discussed later. The
following commands are found in the center of the These faders control the level from each of the
Unit window: physical input connectors as sent to the Input
processing channels. Channel names are shown at
Presets - Local the bottom line. Level settings are also shown
These commands allow you to save and re-load numerically below the faders, and can also be set by
configurations as .preset files on the connected PC. entering a specific value in the corresponding text
field.
Presets - Unit
These commands are similar as the other Save and  Input selection for input faders
Load commands but with the distinction that
When your unit is equipped with AES3 (AES/EBU) or
presets can be saved to and reloaded from the unit
Dante inputs, you can select the source for inputs 3
internal memory. The drop-down menu under
and 4 from this pull down menu.
Default Preset shows a list of memory slots where
named presets can be stored and recalled. Since  Level faders for Output channels
this is internal in the unit they will be available
independent of the stored presets in a computer. These faders control the levels for the physical
Output channels at the rear-panel output
Link connectors. Level settings are also shown
Under Link there are several status related numerically below the faders, and can also be set by
indications. The indicator at the right will be green entering a specific value in the corresponding text
for an active link with the unit or red when the unit field.
is off-line. The name and MAC address of the
Faders auto-zero: Whenever you double-click on a
connected unit is also shown.
fader, that fader moves to the default position. This
is usually 0dB (unity gain) for gain faders. This
Unit Name
operates on all views and screens.
Shows the unit name of the connected unit, which
When two channels are linked, the odd-numbered
can be edited by typing in a new name. The new
channel can be used to manipulate both linked
name will be reflected in the Link slot as well as in
channels.
the name field in the ALLDSP ALLControl window
(fig 1-1).
 Link buttons
When activated, all settings for the related pair of
channels pairs are linked together and can only be
changed with the left (odd numbered) fader of the

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pair. The right fader will follow. Similarly, entering Digital inputs (option)
numeric values in the level fields will only be
accepted for the left channel of a pair, with the When your device is equipped with and AES3 (AES /
right-channel numeric value following. The even- EBU) and/or Dante input, you can set the source of
numbered channel of a linked pair will be input channels 3 and 4.
unresponsive but follow the odd-numbered channel The AES3 (AES / EBU) input signal can be fed via AES
settings. To reset a paired level to 0dB you must XLR socket in the controller. The Dante input is fed
therefore double-click the odd-numbered fader. to the units via the same RJ-45 connector that is
also used for control. Available are: analog, AES /
 Mute buttons EBU and DANTE.
Mute buttons allow muting of an Input- or Output AES failover:
channel on a per-channel basis, independent of any In the menu item Hardware -> Configure -> AES
linking in effect. analog failover, a radio button can be turned on so
that when there is no AES / EBU signal, the unit
automatically switches to the analog input.

4. Input channel settings screen

Figure 9: Input channel settings window

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 IN 1 A/D

IN 2 A/D

A/D

AES3
(AES/EBU)
IN 3 1 x XLR -> 2 ch. AES3
1 x RJ45 -> 2 ch Dante

Dante

Gain Reduction
Digital i/p meter
Analog Meter RMS limiter
selection

A/D

Fader EQ section, 10x Bell, Hi-shelf, Lo-shelf, HPF, LPF or notch Delay Peak limiter Dig bus
AES3
(AES/EBU)
IN 4

Dante

Inputs

Figure 10: Input signal flow

Clicking on an Input channel number in the Unit channels 1 and 2 can thus only be done in the Input
window will bring up the input channel settings 1 screen.
screen see Figure 9. In this screen, individual input
channels can be equalized and/or filtered. EQ can be set either in the graphical screen by
cursor dragging, or in the numerical fields and drop-
Filtering and EQ down lists below the graphical screen. Type, Freq.,
All input channels can have filtering and Q/BW and Gain can be set for each input or pair of
equalization applied individually, or as linked pairs. linked inputs. All settings are reflected real-time in
Input channels can be linked in the Unit window, the graphical screen. The Q/BW column toggles
and in that case, all EQ and filter settings for the from indicating Q or bandwidth (BW) every time the
pair will be linked. If input channels are linked, EQ column label is clicked.
and filters for each pair can only be set for the odd
number – for example, setting an EQ for input

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Input channel transfer function curve For very accurate settings of EQ or filtering you can
On the graphical screen, a white curve represents click the Looking Glass icon. All movements of the
the compound transfer curve for that input channel. cursor now have a much smaller effect and you can
The various elements that make up the curve like drag curves with much greater precision. Clicking
EQ settings and the crossover filters are indicated the Looking Glass again reverts to normal
by their respective colors and EQ numbers. operation.

There are two ways to toggle the contribution of an Input Gain, Mute
EQ or crossover element to the white compound The right hand side of the screen shows the fader to
curve on or off. You can either click the black/blue set Input channel gain and, next to it, a Mute
button next to each EQ or the HPF or LPF filter at button. Settings are individual per channel unless
the bottom of the screen, or you can double-click input channels have been linked in the Unit
on the numbered square of the elements in the window.
graphical screen. Even if the effect of the element
on the compound curve is removed, the colored Delay, limiter, compressor
non-contributing curve of the element remains In the bottom right of the Input screen there are
visible. This is a useful functionality to review the
contribution of several interacting filter and EQ
settings on a channel.

Screen expansion and legends

Figure 11: precise setting tools

On the left-hand side of the graphical

screen are four icons to help precise set-
tings. The top Arrow icon expands the Figure 12: Detail of Delay, Limiter & compressor in input win-
graphical screen to the size of the window. dow
Clicking this icon again from the expanded
screen expands it to the full display size. In settings for channel delay, limiter (-48 to +24 dBu)
either of the expanded settings, clicking the X-icon and Limiter release rate (10 to 100 dB/s) settings.
at the top left will collapse the graphical area to the Plus a button to enter the rms compressor menus.
default setting. Channel delay can be set in a variety of distance or
time units from the drop-down list.
The Camera icon will generate a .png picture file
similar to a screen shot which you can save for RMS compressor
documentation or instruction purposes. Clicking on the compressor button brings up the
compressor menu.
The T(ext) icon will place the frequency, Q and gain
values of each EQ and filter setting in the graphical Delay, limiter, compressor
screen. These settings will anyway be visible when
changes are being made, but with the T icon In the compressor menu you can set the
activated, they will be visible continuously. This parameters of the rms compressor
duplicates the numerical indications in the lower
You can set the threshold, attack, hold, and release
part of the screen but it will be useful with the
time, the compression ratio and the make-up gain.
expanded screens mentioned before.

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Next to the controls is a VU meter that also displays
the gain reduction (GR). Be sure to use the ‘Back’
button to return to the output menu.

Figure 13: Compressor settings window

5. Crossover Settings window

Figure 27 Crossover settings screen

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Figure 14: Crossover window

When you click X-over in the left unit window level setting; alternatively, changing the Gain
function list, most of the screen is dedicated to the setting for a channel in the Unit window will be
controls and indicators for setting up the cross over reflected in the Crossover screen gain setting!
filters as shown in Figure 28.
Delay
Graphical control For each channel a delay can be introduced in the
The graphical window shows the crossover settings numeric field indicated by ‘D’, in milli-seconds.
for each of the output channels in dedicated colors.
The numbers for each channel have a triangle shape Link
When two channels are linked by activating the
and the direction of the triangle denotes whether
the triangle controls the upper or lower frequency related Link button in the top right-hand side of the
setting (figure 6-1). screen, the settings for that pair are combined and
only a single color and number icon for the pair is
For each channel, the cross-over frequency on shown in the graphical screen (only the odd number
either side of the band can be set with the cursor or of the pair is shown). Also in this case, all numerical
by entering a value in the numeric fields below the values and filter types for the two channels are
channel. To change the frequency setting by 28:
Figure mouse, linked
Crossover settings and can only be changed in the left hand side
screen
move the cursor over the number of the channel (odd numbered) channel of the linked pair.
you want to change in the graphical screen until the
cursor changes to a 4-way arrow. Now you can click- Note: Changing the Link status of a pair of Output
and-drag the number triangle and the frequency channels will also be reflected in the Link status for
value will change real time, and will be reflected that pair in the Unit window; alternatively, changing
both in the screen curve and the numerical value. the Link status for a pair in the Unit window will also
Frequency limits are 20Hz and 20kHz in each case. carry over to the Crossover screen!

Filter type Mute, Phase Invert

The filter type and slope for each Output channel The top right side of the screen shows these
and at each end of the band can be set by selecting additional options which are self-explanatory.
the desired type from the drop-down menu below Changes to the Mute status of a channel or channel
the graphical area, for that channel. Separate filter pair will also reflect in the Unit window and vice
versa. Mute status of an individual channel can be
types are available for the HP and the LP setting.
changed independent of whether a channel is
Gain linked to another channel. However, the Phase
The Output channel gain, in dB, can be set by invert status will be linked for two channels if the
entering a numerical value in the field indicated by channels are linked. The phase invert button
‘G’. changes the polarity of the output channel. The
signal is changed 180 degrees.
Note: the Gain value entered here will be reflected
in the setting for the channel in the Unit window

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 6. Output channel settings window

Figure 15: Output channel window

Input matrix
FIR Delay Peak limiter Level G.R.

+ D/A
Fader Cross-over EQ section, 10x Bell, Hi-shelf, Lo-shelf, HPF, LPF or notch RMS limiter phase invert

+ D/A

+ D/A

Figure 16: Output signal flow

Input output matrix numerically below each fader. The available range is
from -48 dB to 0 dB. As in other screen, double-
Figure 15: Output channel window), faders are
clicking a fader resets it to default.
shown for each of the input channels. This will allow
mixing each of the input signals to each individual Graphical screen
Output channel. Even if Input channels are set to A complete control screen is available for each
Linked in the Unit window, it is still possible here to Output channel. The graphical area reflects the
mix individual Input channels to an Output channel Crossover settings for the channel in addition to any
in any desired ratio. Level setting are shown equalization settings set up in this screen, and is

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very similar to the available settings in the EQ settings and the crossover filters are indicated
individual Input channel screens. by their respective colors and EQ numbers.

The status of an element is always reflected in the Note that the white compound transfer curve also
blue on/off button next to each element. reflects any cross-over settings made in the X-over
screen, when activated.
Relationship between Input- and Output settings
At the bottom of the Output channel settings Delay, limiter, compressor
screen (figure 14) you will see the high-pass and Like the input channel, each output is also equipped
low-pass settings from the cross-over settings for with a dynamics processing section, like the inputs
the particular Output channel repeated. Both the (depending on model of DSP).
slope and the filter type are shown, and the curves
are also shown in the Output graphic screen. Any The compressor and limiter at the input limits the
changes you make here are also reflected in the X- entire signal. In the bottom right of the Input screen
over screen. This way, you have control over the there are settings for channel delay, limiter (-48 to
main crossover settings as well as the EQ and +24 dBu or absolute peak voltage when a power
filtering for a specific Output from a single screen. amplifier is built in) and Limiter release rate (10 to
In contrast, the crossover screen gives you the 100 dB/s) settings. Plus a button to enter the rms
overview of all cross-over settings for all channels in compressor menus. Channel delay can be set in a
variety of distance or time units from the drop-
a single screen.
down list.
Both the HPF and LPF filter can be disabled here,
this will also be visible in the Crossover screen. RMS compressor
Clicking on the compressor button brings up the
Output filtering and EQ compressor menu.
Similarly as described for the Input channels, each
Output channel can have up to 10 EQ’s and filters In the compressor menu you can set the
attached to it (figure 7-1 again). For each of these, parameters of the compressor such as threshold,
attack, hold and release times, ratio and makeup
EQ type, Frequency, Q or BW and Gain can be set.
gain.
Each EQ can be set in the graphical screen by
dragging the appropriate EQ number as described Next to the controls is a VU meter that also displays
earlier, as well as by entering the desired numerical the gain reduction (GR). Be sure to use the ‘Back’
values in the fields. When using the mouse to drag button to return to the output menu
settings, the actual numerical values for Gain, Q or
BW and Frequency are shown in the screen.

Note: The four icons in the top left area of the

screen (expansion arrow, camera, ‘T’ and Looking
Glass) act as described for the Input screen.

Output channel transfer curve

On the graphical screen, a white curve shows the
compound transfer curve for that output channel.
The various elements that make up the curve like

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 Note, is selected equipment with power
amplification built in, it is possible to set the
threshold as an absolute (rms) voltage. The system
then displays the corresponding output power for 4
and 8 ohms loudspeaker system. This makes it easy
to set the maximum power that power amplifier will
apply to the connected loudspeaker making it easy
to set the threshold so that the attached
loudspeaker is not thermically overloaded.

Note: Applying too much electrical power is not the

sole failure mode for a loudspeaker. Applying power
outside of the rated frequency range can easily
damage a loudspeaker at low power levels. ALLDSP
advises to carefully consider the correct settings for
each driver. The rms compressor and peak limiter
can be valuable tools to protect drivers, but will not
guarantee that the driver cannot be damaged.

Change / adjusting Values :

To change a value in the input fields in a Windows
PC, it is also possible to adjust the value using the
Figure 17: Output rms compressor
arrow keys or the scroll wheel on the mouse.

7. Access control and Locking

This unit has three access levels, plus locked mode. can also be the designated maintenance
It is intended to enable the right amount of control engineer
to each type user.  Developer (the person responsible for the
acoustic performance)
The three levels are: The developer tunes the crossovers,
 User (user of the system) equalizes the outputs, and sets the output
The user is the person that makes use of limiter so that it protects the system.
the system that the DSP product drives. This
can be the FOH engineer, venue engineer, This can be explained with the example of a
owner. This user level has the lowest powered speaker with an ALLDSP plate amplifier,
amount of control of the configuration used in a club
 Administrator, e.g. installer, rental
company. Typically the user can choose the preset or input
The administrator is the person that gain to match the sensitivity of the loudspeaker to
changes the system. In some cases this can the used mixer or interface. He may be allowed to
still be the DJ or FOH engineer, typically set the input equalizer to match the output to his
when they are familiar with the venue. It taste.

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 name. As developer, you have access to and can set
The administrator chooses presets and changes the all passwords, access levels and privileges.
input EQ to match the loudspeaker to the acoustics
or change location, or subjective taste of the You should receive a Developer password with your
audience. Additionally he can set the input limiter unit; if you log on with that password you can then
and/or compressor to limit the loudness to comply set up a User and Administrator password and the
to local regulations or taste privileges for each level as described in this Chapter

The developer sets the crossover point so that each Note that there is no functional relation between
driver gets the right frequency band. He adjusts the the software password in the network window of
output EQ so that the (anechoic) performance of the control software, the PIN control system and the
the loudspeaker is neutral. He sets the output delay hardware-related access control functionality for
to time align each driver and set the limiter and the DSP software. Each operates separately.
compressor to protect each driver from overload If you enter your Developer password, the
and to adapt the high frequency output to the Hardware drop-down menu will show additional
power compression of the low frequency driver. options that will not be visible in the other modes.
In addition to change your Developer password, you
The standard passwords are as follows have the option to set the passwords for
User: Password Administrator and User modes (Figure 18Error!
Administrator mode: Ad_min Reference source not found.).
Developer mode: Develo_p

Note: Please change these passwords as soon as

possible to prevent unauthorized access to your
system
Note: Please store your changed passwords
securely. There is no way to retrieve lost passwords.
If you brick your unit by setting and forgetting a
password, we cannot help you without an RMA
process. Resetting your unit can only be done in the
factory. We do not have or give out a master
password, Please head this warning and keep your
password in a secure location.
Figure 18: Additional functionality available in Developer mode
The privileges of each level are now explained in
You can also set all Access rights for the other
more detail.
modes as shown in Figure 19.
At start-up the unit will be in User Mode by default,
and will have access privileges as configured
previously for that Mode. There is no specific
indication that you are in User Mode. However,
Administrator and Developer Mode will be
indicated at the top of the window next to the unit

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Figure 19: As Developer you can set Access rights for all other
operation modes.

For each level, there is a dialog screen with

privileges that you can set for that level, accessed
through the Hardware|Access Rights menu. You
set the User Mode privileges that are required to Figure 21: User access level privileges dialog box.
work with the unit as a user, while with
Administrator and Developer level access, you can
allow progressively more detailed settings and
adjustments to be made. For this reason, the Access Finally, there is a dialog screen to set the access
Rights dialog window will show more privileges with levels in locked level mode as shown in Figure 22.
higher access levels. The User Mode privileges list
with a sample setting is shown in Figure 20.

Figure 22: Locked level access settings dialog box

A typical Locked screen is shown in Figure 23:

Figure 20: Sample User access level privileges dialog box
Sample Locked screen.
A similar screen will be shown for Administrator
mode; Figure 21.

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Figure 23: Sample Locked screen

Access rights Startup preset setting. Again, mistakes here

Most descriptions are self-explanatory, the can lock a user out of the device control
following rights can be controlled:  Load an empty Preset – For an experienced
user, loading an empty preset can easily
 Load presets – loading presets from the
reset the unit for a clean slate. But for an
device preset list inexperienced user, it can damage
 Save presets – Saving presets to the device loudspeakers. So when unchecked, the user
memory can only load presets that have been
 Enable Display Lock Control – Locking and defined
unlocking the unit  Upgrade unit firmware
 Change Access Rights of Locked level –  Show full graphics – when checked the full
change the access rights for lower level(s) settings, like crossover, EQ, and limiter
 Change Unit Name settings are visible to the user, even when
 Lock Automatically after Power Cycle – The they cannot be changed
Unit can be set to lock automatically after a  Master volume control – it enables master
power cycle (be careful, if the user sets this volume control via the iOS app (Master
to on he/she may be locked out after a fader app) for the unit
power cycle)  Tone control – it enables the tone control
 Change Unit Configuration – Change the for the Master Fader App.
configuration of the Network, Autostandby,

8. Firmware Update Process

The controller firmware can be updated via the PC models with a display, the firmware version can be
software. It is strongly recommended that the DSP checked via pressing the encoder button 4 times
is updated via the Ethernet interface (if present). and turning the encoder until the firmware version
The update is performed in administrator mode. On is displayed. You can also check the firmware

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version in the PC software via Help -> about -> Through a firmware update (at least Admin or De-
version. veloper mode), all presets from the DSP controller
can be cleared. You will be prompted for the option
An available update is indicated by the suffix to backup and restore all presets. If that is not
"(Update Available)". If an update is available, it can
done, the update removes all presets from memory.
be performed as follows:
In user-level "Developer", presets can be cleared
Hardware - > Firmware Update. The program may "Preset" → "Clear all User Presets". All presets are
run in several stages through the update process. If deleted hat are not protected by the "read-only
the update fails, restart the software and device preset range". To clear Read-Only Presets: In user-
and try again. level "Developer", choose "Preset" → "Clear all
Read-Only Presets.

9. Factory files and flash images

Factory files are files that contain all presets and The distinction between the two is that a factory file
global settings. It does not contain the firmware. is for internal use in production, a flash image is for
Presets are copied one at a time. It is great for a external use, it can be mailed to an end user for
production process, it can take a few minutes. It can instance. When emailing a flash image, a unit can be
take a while when a file contains many presets. So, configured without have to give access to the
a factory file does not change the firmware. settings. The process takes approx. 1 minute.
Intended primarily for developer to upload all
settings after a firmware update to load its settings. The administrator and developer can make flash
You must be in developer mode to create them, and images. The developer can create factory files.
load in admin mode. With rental companies it can Only an administrator can load a flash image or
be used to ensure that no renter settings are preset factory file.
It is strongly recommended to do this with a wired
in the system for the next renter.
connection. Flash images can only be made with a
A flash image contains all settings, preset and the wired connection.
firmware of the unit. It also contains the firmware.

10. Loudspeaker Library

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Figure 24: Device panel with loudspeaker library options

The loudspeaker Library function is a function that enables administrators to easily change the system
configuration to adapt to varying combinations of preset loudspeakers. For instance various satellite
loudspeakers combined with a subwoofer. This way the administrator can choose the right loudspeaker
combination for a system.

To create a Loudspeaker Library file

Please do the following:

 Enter Developer mode

 Use the output channels starting at output one (1, 2, 3, .. and not 4, 5, 6)
 Mute all outputs that are not part of the system (for a one way use out 1 and mute the rest)
 You can define one-way, multi-way systems, setup a one loudspeaker of a stereo set
 Set-up the DSP to your liking for one system.
 Turn off “Show full graphics” for administrator mode. (The administrator needs it see the right skin)
 Name each output appropriately with clear labels that enable an easy check by the administrators
 Store the setting with a name starting with # in the highest position on the device (i.e. 100, 99, 98, 97,
etc.)
To load a Loudspeaker Library

 Enter Administrator mode

 Click on the appropriate loudspeaker icon for the output channel that you want to load the loudspeaker
to. This does not have to start at channel 1. (e.g. it is possible to define a two way loudspeaker, which
must be done on output 1 and 2, and to load that to output 5 and 6 later)
 Select the appropriate loudspeaker file from the pull down list
 Mute all outputs

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 Check for each output if the correct signal is applied to that channel
 Unmute the channels and slowly turn up the signal and check to make sure that each driver gets the
right signal

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