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 The lighting flash with arrowshad symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltages” within the
product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric schok to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilater triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanyng the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY A PERSONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the fol-
lowing.
1. Read all the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before using the product.
2. A reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.
3. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet base-
ment or near a swimming pool or the like.
4. This product in combination with an amplifier, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at high volume level or at level that is
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
5. This product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
6. This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat register or other product
that produce heat.
/. The product may be connected a power supply only of the type described on the operating instructions or
as marked on the product.
8. The product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider then the other). This is a safety
feature. If you are unable a insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician a replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
9. The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time. When unplugging the power-supply cord, do not pull on the cord, but grasp it by the plug.
10. Care should be taken so that object do not fall and liquid are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
11. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
12. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
13. WARNING - Do not place objects on the product’s power cord or place it in a position where anyone
could trip over, walk on or roll anything over it. Do not allow the product to rest on or to be installed over
power cords of any type. Improper installations os this type create the possibility of fire hazard and/or per-
sonal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 Contents

Contents
Warnings and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Basic Principles of Navigation and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configuration of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
First Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display information in default conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Number of PRESETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Type of PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Name of the PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PRESET Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
System Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Menu map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Variations of the Audio Parameter editing pages . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PRESET menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Load PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Store & Naming PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dump Out PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Incoming Dump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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DELAY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The practical differences between Input and Output Delay . . . . . . . . 25
Input Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Output Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
EDIT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Input Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Input EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Type of filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Centre Frequency / Cutoff Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Xover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Low Pass Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
High Pass Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Type of filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Crossover frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Output EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Output Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Output Pol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Output Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Reaction times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

UTILITY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Ganging submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Input Ganging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Output Ganging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Units submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Delay Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lim. Thresh. Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Temperature Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Misc. Setup submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Output Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Wake Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
LCD Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Lock submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
How to enable protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Protection mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
How to disable the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
MID setup submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Program Change IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Program Change OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Factory PRESETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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 Warnings and Installation

Warnings and Installation

✔ Connection to the mains supply
The unit has its own built-in power supply. Before switching on the unit, make certain that the mains voltage
matches that shown on the rear (a tolerance of up to ±10% is acceptable). Before connecting or disconnect-
ing the power cord, make certain the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.

✔ Switching on and off

CAUTION: before switching on or off, make certain that the sound system’s amplifiers are off or that all unit’s
outputs are automatically forced into MUTE status: this will avoid signal peaks, which are annoying and
sometimes dangerous (particularly for speaker enclosures).

✔ Connecting and preventing or identifying interference

First of all, check that the apparatus is installed in a place free from industrial or RF (radio frequency) interfer-
ence. Avoid installing your equipment very near radio or TV sets, mobile phones, etc., as these can cause
noisy interference. When connecting the other parts of your sound system, watch out for the so-called “ground
loops”, which could cause hum and jeopardize the products’s excellent Sound-to-Noise and low distortion
characteristics.
The best way (even if not always feasible) to avoid ground loops is to connect the electric ground of all the
equipment to a single central point (“star” system). In this case, the central point can be the mixer.

✔ Protection and maintenance

Don’t force knobs or switches: these are designed and manufactured to respond to light pressure and could
be damaged if used with excessive force. Take care of your connector cables, a very frequent cause of small/
big problems. Always grip them by the connector, avoid pulling them forcefully and wind them without forming
knots or sharp bends: they’ll last longer this way, and be more reliable, which is a definite advantage.
Avoid exposing the product to strong direct sunlight, high temperatures or intense vibrations, in very dusty or
particularly damp surroundings or, even worse, in the rain: this will help to avoid the risk of faulty operation,
deterioration or even electric shocks and fires. The product is built in shock-resistant material. Nevertheless,
protect it during transport with a flight-case to avoid the risk of any casual accidents. When you’ve finished
using the apparatus, it’s always advisable to protect it from dust, but any dust that does form should be
removed using a cloth or a soft brush. Never use alcohol, acetone or any solvents. The effect does not require
any other maintenance.

✔ In the event of breakdown

All user-adjustable parts are external and easily accessed. In the event of a breakdown, do not open the
apparatus, but contact the nearest Generalmusic/Lem Service Centre.

✔ Keeping the documentation

Keep this user’s manual for future consultation. Also remember that the effect will get a better price on the
secondhand market if (as well as being in good condition) it has its original documentation and packaging.

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Introduction
Congratulations for having chosen the DX 24!

DX 24 is an extremely versatile digital processor for loudspeaker systems based

on the GENERALMUSIC custom DSP RED 208. This powerful 40 bit resolution DSP,
together with low-noise 24 bit converters, provides an extremely high processing quality
and a dynamics suitable for the most professional applications.

DX 24 has 2 inputs and 4 independent outputs and can be configured as 2-

way stereo, 2, 3 and 4-way mono or as distribution mixer with up to 4 outputs. Configurations that
allows the 2 input signals to be summed and routed to different outputs are also available
Each of the 2 inputs has:
- MASTER DELAY, available also on the input SUM;
- 5-BAND PARAMETRIC EQ;
- level control.
Each of the 4 outputs has:
- DELAY line;
- 5-BAND PARAMETRIC EQ;
- CROSSOVER HP and LP filters which can be selected from the BESSEL, BUTTERWORTH and
LINKWITZ-RILEY types with slopes up to 48dB;
- phase control with 5° steps through a full 360°;
- digital LIMITER;
- level and MUTE control.

All settings can be stored and recalled in an instant. In fact, the system has:
- 17 Factory PRESETS, each of which can be used as a basic configuration for preparing custom
PRESETS, others already optimized for LEM loudspeaker systems.
- 32 User PRESETS, which can be freely programmed to store all the system settings.
Each User PRESET can contain any of the Input/Output configurations available.

All operations are carried out via user interface that includes a 2x16 LCD, a convenient DIAL for
the parameter modification and selector buttons for the direct access to all the features. DX 24 is also
equipped with a complete MIDI interface for the remote control thru a PC and for the linking of more
units.

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Front Panel

MODE
Key for selecting the PRESET, DELAY, EDIT and UTILITY menus.
Selection is made by pressing MODE repeatedly until the required menu is reached, indicated by
the relative LED. Selecting a menu allows access to the editing of its parameters. If none of the
menu LEDs are lit, the display shows the name of the current PRESET (i.e. the PRESET currently
loaded in the memory) and no parameter can be modified.

LEDs MENU
Show the selection status of the PRESET, DELAY, EDIT and UTILITY menu.

DISPLAY
Backlit 2x16 display.
Allows to view the pages of the various menus and the relative parameters.

PREV / NEXT
Menu page navigation keys.
Each menu is made up of several pages, which can in turn contain other pages or a variable number
of parameters. The PREV and NEXT keys allow to go to the previous page or the next one
respectively.

tu
Navigation cursor keys.
Each editing page contains a variable number of parameters (fields).
The t and u keys allow to move the cursor in the page, selecting the various parameters available
as required.

DIAL
Encoder for editing values.
Allows to modify the value of the selected parameter.
Turn the DIAL clockwise to raise the value and counter clockwise to lower it.

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ENTER
Enter key.
☞ Allows access to the editing page whose name is shown on the display.
In some cases (e.g. PRESET name) also allows to:
☞ Access the editing of the selected parameter
☞ Confirm the value entered

ESC
Escape key.
☞ Allows to exit the editing page shown on the display, confirming the value entered.
In some cases (e.g. PRESET name) also allows to:
☞ Exit the editing of the selected parameter
☞ Reject the value entered and return to the stored value.

INPUT LEVEL A-B

LED ladders indicating the level of inputs A and B.
N.B.: the input gain is adjusted using the INPUT GAIN parameter (EDIT menu).
To ensure a good signal/noise ratio, i.e. an up-front distortion-free signal, keep the signal quite
high, but make certain the red CLIP LED doesn’t light up continually. CLIP.

OUTPUT LEVEL 1-2-3-4

LED ladders showing the level of the respective outputs.
N.B.: the output level is adjusted using the OUTPUT GAIN parameter (EDIT menu).
IMPORTANT! Enabling the LIMITER on any output also changes the way in which the level is
displayed on the corresponding LED ladder: in this case, in fact, the level shown on the ladder is
no longer the “absolute” output level, but the level of the signal at -24dB, -12dB, -6dB compared
to the LIMITER threshold (orange LIMIT LED), whatever the threshold value is.

MUTE 1-2-3-4
Keys with LEDs for muting the signal of the respective outputs.
When the LED is lit, the MUTE function is enabled and no signal is fed to the relative output.
N.B.: this function is useful for avoiding signal peaks (bumps) when the sound system is switched on and off, for
isolating the individual audio sections during testing or sound checks, to enable or disable sound reinforcement zones
quickly, etc.
The mode in which the MUTE function is restored when the unit is switched on can be set using
the Wake Up function (UTILITY menu, Misc. Setup submenu) and can be set as Normal (last
setting before the unit was switched off) or Mute (all outputs automatically forced into Mute status).

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 Rear Panel

Rear Panel

INPUTS A-B
Audio inputs of the respective sections. XLR-F Connectors.
The A/D conversion is made with 20 bit converters.

OUTPUTS 1-2-3-4
Audio outputs. Balanced XLR-M connectors.
The D/A conversion is made with 24 bit converters.

MIDI IN, THRU, OUT

MIDI Interface Ports.
Allows MIDI communications between a DX 24 and a PC or other DX 24 units.
Communication protocol includes:
- Remote control: connecting the DX 24 to a PC and using the LEM editing software is possible
to remotely control all the processor functions.
- PRESET DUMP: connecting two DX 24 it’s possible to DUMP the single PRESETS from one
unit to the other (see DUMP procedure).
- PROGRAM CHANGE commands send/receive: connecting two DX 24 it’s possible, when a
PRESET is recalled on the first one, to send a PROGRAM CHANGE command to the second one
to recall the same PRESET number (see LOAD PRESET procedure).
NOTE: the DX 24 remote control is NOT available in the O/S Release 1.0.

POWER
Unit’s ON/OFF switch.
Before switching on or off, make certain that the sound system’s amplifiers are off to avoid signal
peaks, which are annoying and sometimes dangerous.

AC ~
Connector for the power supply cable.
Before switching on the unit, make certain that the mains voltage matches that shown on the rear
(a tolerance of up to ±10% is acceptable). Before connecting or disconnecting the power cord,
make certain the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.

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Signal Processing

Balanced inputs (IN A & IN B).

20-bit A/D converters.
LED ladders for monitoring input signals.
5-band parametric equalizers for A & B inputs.
3 delay lines (IN A, IN B & Sum A+B).
Routing System for connecting INPUTS and OUTPUTS.
Delay lines in 1-4 output.
Low-pass filters (LPF) with phase fine control - CROSSOVER.
High-pass filters (HPF) - CROSSOVER.
5-band parametric equalizers for the outputs.
Output level controls.
Polarity inverter.
Output level LIMITERS.
LED ladders showing output levels and limiter action.
Output MUTING controls.
24-bit D/A converters.
XLR-M balanced outputs.

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 Getting Started

Getting Started
Before starting

Attention!
Before starting work, remember that the DX 24 is a powerful versatile signal processor mainly designed
for use with audio systems, whose input and output routing configurations can be set only by recalling
one of the PRESETS included in the internal memory. These characteristics mean that correct careful
use must be made of the unit and users must be sufficiently familiar with the unit’s main functions.
So before going ahead, it’s advisable to get to know at least the introductory part of this manual.

The Basic Principles of Navigation and Editing

All the DX 24 parameters and functions can be accessed and edited using the buttons on the front panel.
All available information is shown on each occasion on the display.

The control software is organized in the PRESET, DELAY, EDIT and UTILITY menus, each of which
contains the relative types of parameters and functions. The navigation, i.e. access to the system’s menus,
and changes of the various parameters follow logical criteria, which can be summed up as follows:

☞ The menu is selected using the MODE key.

☞The menu selected is indicated by the relative menu LED and showed on the display.
☞ In default conditions (i.e. when none of the menu LEDs are lit), the display shows the principle infor-
mation on the PRESET currently loaded in the memory.
☞ Each menu is made up of several pages, which can be reached using the PREV and NEXT keys.
☞ Each page is accessed by means of the ENTER key and left using the ESC key or MODE key.
☞ A page can contain other pages. In this case, the name of the page is preceded by an arrow ➔
☞ Each page contains one or more parameters (fields), which can be selected using the t and u
keys.
The selected parameter can be identified by its flashing characters.
☞ Changes are made to the selected parameter by means of the DIAL knob.
Changes have immediate effect and, apart from a few exceptions (for example when assigning a
name to a PRESET), don’t need to be confirmed to be entered.

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Configuration of the System

☞ Refer to the Configurations chapter to find the DX 24 configuration which corresponds with your
sound system (2 x 2 ways; 2 x 2 ways with Mono Sub + Aux Mono; etc.)

☞ Refer to the Connections chapter and, with the equipment switched off, carry out the audio and power
connections among the various components of your sound system.

☞ Connect the mains cable and switch on only the DX 24. The display shows data regarding the operat-
ing system release for a few seconds.

LEM DX24
--- rel. 1.0 ---
At the same time, the system restores the exact operating conditions at the time of switching off.
N.B.: in actual fact, a “photograph” of the last scene used is uploaded. This includes the last PRESET loaded, all the
temporary changes (if any) made to it and the settings of the various options of the system.

The system then enters default status, showing the main operating information on the display.

A13 B24
2U 2x2W

☞ Set all the DX 24 outputs in MUTE status (LEDs lit) by pressing the relative keys.

☞ Load the Factory PRESET containing the configuration you’ve found:

Press the MODE Key until the PRESET menu LED lights up.
The display shows the Load PRESET page:

L o a d Pr e s e t (example)
3F2W+MSB+MAX

Use the DIAL to find the necessary Factory PRESET (indicated by the letter F). Check that if, among
the PRESETS available, there are already some optimized for the specific speaker enclosures being
used.

Press ENTER.
The display shows the PRESET loaded in the unit’s memory and the relative configuration:

A1 B2 S34
3F 2W+MSB+MAX (example)

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 Getting Started

Adjusting the input signal

Setting the input signal of a digital unit is particularly important, much more than with an analog unit, as
any saturation of the A/D converters caused by excessively high input signals cause a typical particu-
larly distinct noise (high level square wave).

Proceed as follows:
☞ Keep the DX 24 outputs in MUTE status (LEDs lit).

☞ Feed a signal in on the DX 24’s input and watch the INPUT LEVEL A-B LED ladders.
To obtain a good signal/noise ratio, i.e. an up-front distortion-free signal, keep the signal quite high, but
make certain the red CLIP LED doesn’t light up continually.

☞ First of all, find the output level setting for your mixer (or other unit) connected to the input of the DX 24

☞ Then adjust the DX 24 input gain if necessary:

Press the MODE key until the EDIT menu LED lights up.
Use the PREV and NEXT keys to go to the Input Gain page:

Ò Input Gain

Press ENTER. The display shows the INA Gain or INA&B Gain page (according to the configuration
and other utilities loaded in the memory):

INA GAIN INA&B GAIN

0.0dB 0.0dB

Use the DIAL to change the gain value and watch the level of the signal on the LED ladders until the
ideal values are reached.

INA GAIN INA&B GAIN

-2.5dB +6.0dB

Then use the PREV and NEXT keys to access the INB Gain page (if there is one – this depends on the
configuration and the other utilities loaded in the memory).
Repeat the settings as explained above.

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First Setup

At this point, the first custom setup can be prepared.

The following is only a description of setup procedure.

The detailed specifications of each parameter are shown in the respective paragraphs of the manual.

☞ Firstly, set the following parameters in the order shown:

Output Pol. Polarity of the outputs
Xover Crossover frequencies (separation of the speaker channels)
Output Delay Alignment of the speaker enclosure components
Output Gain Levels of the outputs
N.B.: the regulation of the DX 24’s parameters is closely linked to the characteristics of the sound system’s components.
So if you’re not experts, refer to the documentation and technical specifications of your power amplifiers, loudspeaker
enclosures, monitors, etc. This will enable you to work faster and safely.

☞ Disable the MUTE function on the outputs you intend using and listen the sound, carry out instrumental
checks (if you have the necessary equipment) and any corrections required.

☞ Then, if necessary, adjust the values of the following functions:

Output EQ Output equalizers
Output Limiter Output limiters
N.B.: in this first phase of setting up your sound system, the adjustment of these functions (which are very useful, if
not indispensable during installation) can wait. Remember however that adjusting the equalizers also affects the signal
level. So if considerable equalization changes are made, remember to check and if necessary adjust the output levels
too.

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Display information in default conditions

In default conditions, i.e. when none of the menu LED’s is lit, so no type of editing is enabled, the
display shows the main information on the PRESET currently stored in the memory:

A13 B24
2U 2x2W

There are various information areas:

System configuration

A12 B3 S4 System configuration

4U3W+BSB+MAX

The bold letters indicate the inputs:

A = Input A
B = Input B
S = SUM (sum of inputs A and B)

Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 indicate the respective outputs.

In the example:
The signal connected to Input A is assigned to outputs 1 and 2.
The signal connected to Input B is assigned to output 3.
The Sum of the signal on inputs A and B is assigned to output 4.
The system is therefore configured as shown in the following diagram.

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Number of PRESETS

A12 B3 S4 Number of PRESET

4U3W+BSB+MAX

17 Factory PRESETS and 32 User PRESETS are available.

Type of PRESET

A12 B3 S4 Type of PRESET

4U3W+BSB+MAX

There are 2 categories of PRESETS:

F = Factory PRESETS factory programmed, cannot be permanently changed.
These include all the system’s usable configurations + some specific setups
for LEM enclosures.
These are the starting points for creating User PRESETS from scratch.
U = User PRESETS can be programmed by users.

Name of the PRESET

A12 B3 S4 Name of the PRESET

4U3W+BSB+MAX

In the example, the name indicates a two-way stereo system + two auxiliary mono outputs.
N.B.: the name of a Factory PRESET normally indicates the general structure of the sound system to be connected
to the DX 24 or of a specific speaker enclosure model.
The name of a User PRESET can be edited as required. For example:

A12 B3 S4
4UMyLiveSetup

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PRESET Modifications

M A12 B3 S4 PRESET Modifications

4U3W+BSB+MAX

This indication shows that the value of one or more parameters has been temporarily modified with
respect to the values stored in the PRESET shown.
Practically speaking, this indication means that the changes made to the PRESET have not been
stored.
N.B.: once it has been enabled, the indication remains even if the “original” values are reset manually.

The indication disappears as soon as the PRESET is saved or as soon as a new PRESET is loaded
(including this same PRESET).
In other words, the indication disappears as soon as stored values are accessed.

If the PRESET isn’t saved, temporary changes are lost as soon as a new PRESET is loaded (including
this same PRESET).
N.B.: temporary changes are kept on the other hand in the “buffer memory”: when the unit is switched on, the system
maintains exactly the same settings as when the unit was switched off, including temporary changes.

System Protection

T A12 B3 S4 P A12 B3 S4
4U3W+BSB+MAX 4U3W+BSB+MAX

These indications appear when the LOCK function (UTILITY menu) is enabled, i.e. when the system is
totally (T) or partially (P) protected against accidental or unauthorized changes (even if temporary).
Protection is ensured by a password, without which editing procedure can’t be unlocked.

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Menu map
Menu map
The control software is organized in PRESET, DELAY, EDIT and UTILITY menus, each of which contains
the relative types of parameters and functions.
To facilitate menu navigation, refer to the following map:

menu
Load Preset
PRESET
Store Preset

Dump Out Preset

Incoming Dump

menu
Input Delay parameters
DELAY
Output Delay parameters

menu
Input Gain parameters
EDIT
Input EQ parameters

Xover parameters

Output EQ parameters

Output Gain parameters

Output Pol. parameters

Output Limiter parameters

parameters
In these pages, the number of the parameters and how they are presented varies according
to the configuration of the PRESET and according to Ganging and Units settings (UTILITY menu). In fact, these pages
only show the parameters that can actually be used, in the most suitable form of editing.

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menu
Ganging Input Ganging
UTILITY
Output Ganging

Units Delay Unit

Lim. Thresh. Unit

Temperature Unit

Misc. Setup Output Meters

Temperature

Wake Up

LCD Contrast

Lock Lock

Midi Setup MIDI PrgCh In

MIDI PrgCh Out

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Variations of the Audio Parameter editing pages

parameters

DX 24 can be configured with a large number of IN/OUT combinations.

In some configurations certain parameters aren’t used.
To streamline editing, the system only presents the parameters that can be used on each
occasion.
For example, in the case of a 4-way configuration, input B and SUM aren’t used. The system
therefore only presents the parameters relative to Input A.

Some functions also affect the way in which parameters are edited or represented.
The Ganging function (UTILITY menu) allows to “group together” the treatment of compatible inputs
and/or outputs.
For example, it allows to equalize simultaneously and with identical values the two outputs which
feed the mid sections of a stereo sound system.

The Units option (UTILITY menu) allows to edit the values of several functions using the
measurement units preferred.
For example, it allows to edit the Delay in meters, millimeters, milliseconds or microseconds.

In these cases too, the system automatically presents the parameters in the most suitable type
of editing.
For example, in the Input Delay function
Ò Input Delay

according to the configuration of the PRESET and according to Ganging and Units settings, the
system can have variations of this type:

INA DELAY Editing of individual inputs

77ms

INA&B DELAY Editing of ganged inputs

77ms

INA DELAY Measurement units preferred

26.5m

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This also affects the number and contents of the editing pages on each occasion.
For example, the INPUT DELAY editing pages can have the following variations:

DX 24 - INPUT DELAY EDITING PAGES

INPUT
CONFIGURATION PAGES PARAMETERS
GANGING
OFF 2 INA Delay INB Delay
A13 B24
ON 1 INA&B Delay
OFF 3 INA Delay INB Delay SUM Delay
A135 B246
ON 2 INA&B Delay SUM Delay
OFF 3 INA Delay INB Delay SUM Delay
A12 B3 S4
ON 3 INA Delay INB Delay SUM Delay
OFF 2 INA Delay INB Delay
A123 B4
ON 2 INA Delay INB Delay
OFF 1 INA Delay
A1234
ON 1 INA Delay

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PRESET menu
This menu allows access to the Presets’ control:

menu
Load Preset
PRESET
Store Preset

Dump Out Preset

Incoming Dump

There are 2 distinct categories of PRESETS:

Factory PRESETS Factory-programmed storage.

Factory PRESETS can be used normally, temporarily modified, but can’t be cancelled,
overwritten or permanently modified. Factory PRESETS contain some specific set-
tings for certain types of enclosures and all the system’s usable configurations. For
this reason they’re the ideal starting point for creating custom PRESETS.

User PRESETS Stored data that can be programmed by users.

User PRESETS are internal memory areas in which your own personal settings can be
saved.

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Load PRESET

This menu page allows the required PRESET to be loaded and made operative.

L o a d Pr e s e t
2U2x2W

To load a PRESET:

☞ Use the DIAL to reach the required PRESET.

21 Factory PRESETS and 32 User PRESETS.

N.B.: since the system must always be configured, there are no empty memory areas. All the User areas not yet used
by custom PRESETS are automatically occupied by the *Default* PRESET, which contains a standard start configuration
with all the values of the various parameters at zero.

L o a d Pr e s e t A13 B24
32U *Default* 32U *Default*

☞ Press ENTER.
The system returns to default status and the display shows the information on the PRESET that has
just been loaded.

A1 B2 S34
3F 2W+MSB+MAX

N.B.: in the example, Factory PRESET #3, named “2W+MSB+MAX” has been loaded: its system configuration is Input
A signal assigned to output 1, Input B signal assigned to output and the Sum of Input A and Input B signal assigned
to outputs 3 and 4.

Loading a Preset, a Program Change command could also automatically be sent to the MIDI OUT
port and can be used to automatically load a PRESET with the same number to any other DX 24
units connected and enabled (see UTILITY menu - Midi Setup submenu - MIDI PrgCh Out and
MIDI PrgCh In options).

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Store & Naming PRESET

This menu page allows to create new PRESETS, i.e. to save all the current system settings.

S t o r e Pr e s e t
28U2W+MSB+MAX

To save a PRESET:
☞ Use DIAL to reach the memory area in which the PRESET is to be saved.
N.B.: in this procedure, the Factory PRESET areas aren’t available, since the Factory PRESETS cannot be permanently
modified. Nevertheless remember that it is possible to load a Factory PRESET, save it in a User PRESET area, modify
it as required and then store it again in the same User area.

N.B.: scrolling through the memory areas, the display shows the number, type and name of the PRESETS contained
in them:

S t o r e Pr e s e t
3U OperaHall 1

☞ Press ENTER. The PRESET Naming page appears, by means of which it’s possible to edit the name
of the PRESET to be saved.
The name of the “start” PRESET (i.e. of the PRESET currently loaded) is proposed as default. The
cursor takes up position on the first of the twelve character spaces available.

Pr e s e t N a m i n g
[2W+MSB+MAX ]

At this point:
✧ If you decide to accept and confirm the name suggested, press ENTER.
✧ If you want to abort Naming procedure (for example because you’ve chosen the wrong memory area)
and return to Store PRESET procedure, press ESC.
☞ If you want to assign a new name to the PRESET you’re storing:
- use the t and u keys to position the cursor on the required character
- use DIAL to enter the alphanumeric value wanted
- after finishing, press ENTER.

Pr e s e t N a m i n g Pr e s e t N a m i n g
[MW+MSB+MAX ] [My Live set ]

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Dump Out PRESET

This menu page allows to download a PRESET via the MIDI ports.
This allows to immediately “copy” the settings of the various PRESETS of a DX 24 to another DX 24.

D u m p Ou t Pr e s e t
25U2x2W

To download a PRESET:
☞ Use DIAL to reach the required PRESET.
☞ Press ENTER.
N.B.: the menu page remains unchanged to allow other PRESETS to be dumped.
All the Preset’s data (name, configuration, parameter values, etc.) are immediately transmitted to the
units connected to MIDI ports.
N.B.: in order for the transfer to have effect, the receiving units must be able to identify and accept Incoming Dump
operations.
When two or more DX 24s are connected, the PRESET sent by the transmitting DX 24 (TX) overwrites
(and therefore cancels) the existing PRESET in the same memory position of the receiving DX 24s (RX).

DX 24 #1 DX 24 #2 DX 24 #3 DX 24 #4
Dump Out Preset Incoming Dump Incoming Dump Incoming Dump
SEND DUMP ACCEPT DUMP IGNORE DUMP ACCEPT
.. .. .. ..
MIDI IN

MIDI IN

MIDI IN
Preset #2 #2 MySetup #2 SideField #2 Default
Preset #3 #3 MySetup5 #3 Concert1 #3 Default
Preset #4 #4 LiveSet #4 Concert2 #4 Default
Preset #5 Preset #5 #5 Concert3 Preset #5
Preset #6 #6 Monitor #6 Concert4 #6 Default
MIDI THRU

MIDI THRU
MIDI OUT

Preset #7 #7 Monitor2 #7 Remote1 #7 Default

Preset #8 #8 Monitor3 #8 Remote2 #8 Default
Preset #9 #9 Side #9 Remote2 #9 Default
.. .. .. ..

Incoming Dump

Allows to accept or ignore the Dump of a PRESET sent from another DX 24 or from a computer
via serial ports. Settings can be:

Ignore the data received via the serial ports. Accept the data received via the serial ports.

I n c o m in g D u m p I n c o m in g D u m p
Ignore Accept

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DELAY Menu
This menu allows to work on the system’s delay lines.

menu
Input Delay parameters
DELAY
Output Delay parameters

parameters
In these pages, the number of the parameters and how they are presented varies according
to the configuration of the PRESET and according to Ganging and Units settings (UTILITY menu). In fact, these pages
only show the parameters that can actually be used, in the most suitable form of editing.

The practical differences between Delay Input and Delay Output

A Delay is only a processor by means of which a signal is deliberately delayed by a programmable length
of time. From a technical point of view, the Delays applied to the inputs and outputs are equivalent.
Nevertheless, their application is different:
DELAY

OUTPUT DELAY

INPUT DELAY

+ Input Delay delays the signal of an input (or the sum of the inputs) before sending it to the routing system. In this
way, all the outputs which depend on that input are delayed by the same length of time.
Also called Master Delay, input Delay is mainly used to compensate for the effects dues to the distance
between the various speaker enclosures or between various blocks of a complex sound system (for
example in large concert halls, stadiums, etc.), thus achieving virtual alignment.

+ Output Delay only delays the signal of a specific output.

Also called Channel Delay, output delay is mainly used to compensate for the distance between different
blocks of the same sound system (for example clusters) or to correct internal alignment of a speaker
enclosure’s components.

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Input Delay

This menu page allows to adjust the delay lines of Input A, Input B and SUM.

Ò Input Delay

The values can be set in the following ranges:

INPUT DELAY
unit range step
INA DELAY m 0.0 ÷ 200.0 0.5
77ms
mm 0 ÷ 200000 7
ms 0 ÷ 582 1

ms 0 ÷ 582542 21

The measurement unit can be chosen with the function Delay Unit (UTILITY menu - Units submenu).

INPUT DELAY

INPUT A INPUT B
MAIN PA DELAYED

91ms - 31,5m (20°C)

INA DELAY = 0 INB DELAY = 91ms

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Output Delay

This menu page allows to adjust the delay lines of outputs 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Ò Output Delay

The values can be set in the following ranges:

OUTPUT DELAY
OP1 DELAY
2 9 2µ s unit range step

m 0.0 ÷ 65.0 0.5

mm 0 ÷ 65000 7
ms 0 ÷ 189 1

ms 0 ÷ 189333 21

The measurement unit can be chosen with the function Delay Unit (UTILITY menu - Units submenu).

OUTPUT DELAY OUTPUT DELAY

Loudspeaker Delayed Virtual Delayed Virtual

OUTPUT 1 OP1 DELAY = Components Alignment #1 Alignment #2
HIGH 0ms

18ms (6,5m)

4ms 14ms (5m)

OUTPUT 3 OP3 DELAY =

LOW 4ms

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EDIT menu
This menu allows to edit the system’s actual audio parameters.

menu
Input Gain parameters
EDIT
Input EQ parameters

Xover parameters

Output EQ parameters

Output Gain parameters

Output Pol. parameters

Output Limiter parameters

parameters
In these pages, the number of the parameters and how they are presented varies according
to the configuration of the PRESET and according to Ganging and Units settings (UTILITY menu). In fact, these pages
only show the parameters that can actually be used, in the most suitable form of editing.

Input Gain

Input gain control.

Ò Input Gain

Allows to adjust the amplification of the signal fed in through Inputs A and B.
Editing values are in the range +6dB ÷ -30dB, with 0.5dB steps.

INA GAIN
-2.5dB

N.B.: setting the input signal of a digital unit is particularly important, much more than on an analog unit, as any
saturation of the A/D converter due to an excessively high input signal causes a typical particularly distinct noise. To
achieve a good signal/noise ratio, i.e. an up-front distortion-free signal, feed a signal in on the DX 24’s input and
watch the INPUT LEVEL A-B LED ladders. Keep the signal quite high, but make certain the red CLIP LED doesn’t
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Input EQ

Input equalizer with 5 parametric filters.

Allows to alter the overall tone of the signal connected to the respective input.
Also called Master EQ, the equalization of the input signal effects all the outputs connected to the input
and the input SUM.
This component’s characteristic quality and programmability (identical to the output Equalizer) enable
it to be used so effectively and flexibly as to make the use of graphic equalizers often unnecessary.

Ò Input EQ

Each equalizer has 5 pages (one for each filter), showing the name of the input it affects and the
number of the filter.

INA EQ1 Peak Example: Input A - Filter 1

2k00 1.0 -5.0

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The following editable parameters are available for each filter:

Type of filter
Allows to choose among Peaking, Low or High Shelving with a slope of 6 or 12 dB per octave and Notch filter.

INA EQ1 Peak

2k00 1.0 -5.0

Peaking Low Shelving High Shelving Notch

20 dB 20 dB 20 dB 5 dB

15 dB 15 dB 15 dB 0 dB

10 dB -5 dB
10 dB 10 dB

-10 dB
5 dB
5 dB 5 dB
-15 dB
0 dB
0 dB 0 dB
-20 dB
-5 dB
-5 dB -5 dB
-25 dB
-10 dB
-10 dB -10 dB
-30 dB
-15 dB
-15 dB -15 dB -35 dB
-20 dB
10 Hz 100 Hz 1.000 Hz 10.000 Hz 100.000 Hz -20 dB -20 dB -40 dB
10 Hz 100 Hz 1.000 Hz 10.000 Hz 100.000 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1.000 Hz 10.000 Hz 100.000 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1000 Hz 10000 Hz 100000 Hz

Centre Frequency / Cutoff Frequency

Allows to choose the centre frequency of the Peaking curve and Notch filter, or the cutoff frequency of
Shelving curves.

INA EQ1 Peak

2k00 1.0 -5.0

Peaking Low Shelving High Shelving Notch

20 dB 20 dB 20 dB 5 dB

15 dB 15 dB 15 dB 0 dB

-5 dB
10 dB 10 dB 10 dB

-10 dB
5 dB 5 dB 5 dB
-15 dB
0 dB 0 dB 0 dB
-20 dB

-5 dB -5 dB -5 dB
-25 dB

-10 dB -10 dB -10 dB

-30 dB

-15 dB -15 dB -15 dB -35 dB

-20 dB -20 dB -20 dB -40 dB

10 Hz 100 Hz 1000 Hz 10000 Hz 100000 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1.000 Hz 10.000 Hz 100.000 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1.000 Hz 10.000 Hz 100.000 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1000 Hz 10000 Hz 100000 Hz

Bandwidth
Allows to choose the width in octaves of the Peaking or Notch type curve. It’s not used with Shelving curves.

INA EQ1 Peak

2k00 1.0 -5.0

Peaking Notch
20 dB 5 dB

0 dB
15 dB

-5 dB
10 dB

-10 dB
5 dB
-15 dB
0 dB
-20 dB

-5 dB
-25 dB

-10 dB
-30 dB

-15 dB -35 dB

-20 dB -40 dB
10 Hz 100 Hz 1000 Hz 10000 Hz 100000 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1000 Hz 10000 Hz 100000 Hz

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Gain
Allows to control the boost or cut of the selected frequencies.
It’s not used with the Notch Filter, which has a fixed cut.

INA EQ1 Peak

2k00 1.0 -5.0

Peaking Low Shelving High Shelving

20 dB 20 dB 20 dB

15 dB 15 dB 15 dB

10 dB 10 dB 10 dB

5 dB 5 dB 5 dB

0 dB 0 dB 0 dB

-5 dB -5 dB -5 dB

-10 dB -10 dB -10 dB

-15 dB -15 dB -15 dB

-20 dB -20 dB -20 dB

10 Hz 100 Hz 1.000 Hz 10.000 Hz 100.000 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1.000 Hz 10.000 Hz 100.000 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1.000 Hz 10.000 Hz 100.000 Hz

The values can be set in the following ranges:

5-BAND FULL PARAMETRIC EQ

NAME TYPE GAIN FREQ WIDTH
Peak Peaking 0.05 ÷ 3.00 oct (step 0.05 oct)
LoSh 6 Low Shelving 6dB/oct
LoSh 12 Low Shelving 12dB/oct ±15dB (step 0.5dB)
15.6Hz ÷ 16kHz
HiSh 6 High Shelving 6dB/oct
HiSh 12 High Shelving 12dB/oct
Notch Notch Filter - 45dB (fix) 0.05 ÷ 3.00 oct (step 0.05 oct)

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Xover

Low-pass and high-pass filters.

Made up of a combination of a low-pass filter and high-pass filter, the crossover allows to divide the
audio signal into segments that can be used by the individual sections of a sound system (for example
High, Mid & Low).

Ò Xover

Each Xover has 2 slightly different pages (one for each filter), where the name of the output it affects
and the type of filter are shown.

OP1 LPF Thru OP1 HPF Thru

1k00Hz Φ O° 1k00Hz
Output 1 - Low Pass Filter Output 1 - High Pass Filter

Low Pass Filter

The low-pass filter allows all the frequencies below a specific frequency to pass, whereas it cuts all the
frequencies above it.

High Pass Filter

The high-pass filter allows all the frequencies above a specific frequency to pass, whereas it cuts all the
frequencies below it.

LPF HPF

LPF HPF

Signal segment obtained with the combination of LPF and HPF.

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Each filter has the following editable parameters:

Type of filter
Allows to choose three different types of filter and different attenuation slopes:
Butterworth (But) at 6, 12, 18 or 24dB per octave,
Bessel (Bes) at 12, 18 or 24dB per octave,
Linkwitz-Riley (LR) a 12, 24 or 48dB per octave.
By setting the Thru value, the filter is disabled and the signal passes without its frequency being al-
tered.

OP1 LPF Bes 24

1k00Hz Φ O°

Crossover frequency
Allows to choose the filter cutoff frequency.

OP1 LPF Thru

1k46Hz Φ O°

Phase
Allows fine control (in 5° steps) of the signal’s phase.
The effect of this control is summed with that of the Output Polarity function (0°÷180°).
In this way it’s possible to adjust the phase of each individual output with 5° steps through a full 360°.
N.B.: this control is only in the Low-Pass Filter window.

OP1 LPF Thru

1k00Hz Φ18O°

The values can be set in the following ranges:

XOVER
NAME TYPE SLOPE FREQ PHASE
Thru
But Butterworth 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct
LPF 0° ÷ 180° (step 5°)
Bes Bessel 12, 18, 24 dB/oct 15.6Hz ÷ 16kHz
LR Linkwitz-Riley 12, 24, 48 dB/oct
Thru
HiSh 6 Butterworth 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/oct
HPF
HiSh 12 Bessel 12, 18, 24 dB/oct 15.6Hz ÷ 16kHz
Notch Linkwitz-Riley 12, 24, 48 dB/oct

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Output EQ

Output equalizer with 5 parametric filters.

Also called Channel EQ, allows to alter the tone of each individual output.
The characteristics of quality and programmability are identical to those of the Input Equalizer and
enable this unit to be used extremely effectively and flexibly.

Ò Output EQ

Each equalizer has 5 pages (one per filter), indicating the name of the output it effects and the num-
ber of the filter.

OP1 EQ1 Peak Example: Output 1 - Filter 1

2k00 1.0 +1.5

Since technical specifications and editing fields of the Output EQ are identical to those of the Input EQ,
please refer to INPUT EQ section for descriptions.

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Output Gain

Output level control.

Allows to adjust the signal level of each individual output.

Ò Output Gain

Editing values are between +6dB ÷ -30dB, with 0.5dB steps.

OP1 GAIN
-6.5dB

N.B.: the level of each output is shown by the respective OUTPUT LEVEL LED ladder. To avoid distortion, don’t let
the red CLIP LED light up. As automatic protection, you can also enable the LIMITER (EDIT menu) on the outputs
that require it. In this case, remember that enabling the LIMITER changes the display mode on the relative LED ladder:
in fact, the level shown is no longer the “absolute” output level, but the level of the signal in relation to the LIMITER
threshold.

Output Pol.

Controls the outputs’ polarity.

Allows to invert the phase of the signal of individual outputs.

Ò Output Pol.

Editing values are:

Normal: leaves the phase unchanged Reverse: shifts the phase through 180°, inverting it.

OP1 PO L A R I T Y OP1 PO L A R I T Y
Normal Reverse

The effect of this control is summed with that of the Φ parameter of the LPF filter (Xover - EDIT menu),
which operates with 5° steps in a range of between 0° and 180°.
In this way it’s possible to set the phase of each individual output with 5° steps within a complete 360°
revolution, a very useful function when assembling arrays of speaker enclosures, in the control of the
interpolation between various enclosures or between sections of the same system.

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Output Limiter

Output level limiter.

Allows to keep the signal of each individual output within a set level.
Can be used effectively to protect the components of a sound system.

Ò Output Limiter

The following editable parameters are available:

Reaction times
Allows to choose between 3 types of Limiter reaction speed.
In fact, these are attack and release times that are optimised so that the Limiter reacts more or less
rapidly when the signal exceeds or drops below the threshold:
☞ Fast short times, suited to rapid Limiter operation. Normally more suited to outputs dedicated
to high frequencies.
☞ Normal intermediate times, suited to the majority of applications. Normally more suited to outputs
dedicated to mid frequencies or full-range systems.
☞ Slow long times, suited to avoiding rapid repeated level jumps (pump effect). Normally most
suited to outputs dedicated to low frequencies.
LIMITER ATTACK RELEASE
OP1 LI M I T E R
FAST 1 ms 10 ms
Fast Off
NORMAL 8 ms 80 ms
SLOW 45 ms 450 ms

Threshold
Allow to set the level above which the Limiter intervenes (limiting the signal) and below which it leaves
the signal unchanged.
The editing values are within the following ranges: +19.8dBu ÷ -10dBu, with 0.2dBu steps
7.574V ÷ 0.245V with variable steps
The measurement unit can be chosen with the Lim. Thresh. Unit function (UTILITY menu - Units
submenu). The Off value disables the LIMITER, whereas any other value enables it.

OP1 LI M I T E R OP1 LI M I T E R
Slow 5.8 Slow Off

IMPORTANT! Enabling the LIMITER on a specific output also changes the way in which the level is
displayed on the corresponding LED ladder: in fact, the level shown on this ladder is no longer the
“absolute” output level, but the level of the signal at -24dB, -12dB, -6dB compared to the LIMITER’s
threshold (orange LIMIT LED), no matter what the threshold value is.

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UTILITY Menu
This menu comprises a series of submenus that allow to set a series of system options and access
certain utilities, such as the MIDI setup or the protection against accidental or unauthorized
changes:

menu
Ganging Input Ganging
UTILITY
Output Ganging

Units Delay Unit

Lim. Thresh. Unit

Temperature Unit

Misc. Setup Output Meters

Temperature

Wake Up

LCD Contrast

Lock Lock

Midi Setup MIDI PrgCh In

MIDI PrgCh Out

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GANGING SUBMENU

Ganging Input Ganging

Output Ganging

This submenu allows to group together the treatment of similar inputs and/or outputs.

Similar is intended as meaning elements which have the same properties and/or the same structure.
For example, the right and left sections of a stereo system are similar, as they are made up
symmetrically of the same quantity and type of elements (the same components for High, Mid and
Low frequencies).

Ò Ganging

The practical use of the Ganging function consists in the possibility of editing with identical values
the parameters of similar elements, carrying out single (instead of double) operations.
For example, it’s possible to set the same Delay value or equalization on both inputs with just one
operation; or set identical Xover parameters for the various outputs fed to a stereo sound system;
or yet again, enable the LIMITER simultaneously on the two outputs dedicated to two mono stage
monitors.

The system automatically recognizes incompatible elements contained in the various configurations
and only enables the Ganging function where it can effectively be used. Therefore, the Ganging
function doesn’t have any effect on the MONO setups. The Ganging function can be enabled
separately for both groups of input and groups of outputs.

IMPORTANT: precisely for its characteristics, the Ganging function affects the way in which the
relative parameters audio are edited or represented:
As soon as Inputs and/or Outputs are ganged, the various menu pages only show the values that
can actually be used. This however doesn’t mean that the values change immediately. On the
contrary, the values remain unchanged (even if not shown) until new values are entered. Only
at that point ganged Inputs and/or Outputs assume the same value with just one operation.

For example, even if the display shows that “Input A&B” are ganged in the page with a certain parameter, the value
shown remains that of Input A until a new value is entered, as Input B doesn’t automatically assume the values of
Input A.
To check this:
1. set Input Gangin=Off, load the *Default* PRESET, set INA Delay=1 and INB Delay=0;
2. set Input Gangin=On, return to the Input Delay menu: the display shows INA&B Delay=1:
a. if you leave the value unchanged and once again set Input Gangin=Off
going back to the Input Delay menu, the display shows INA Delay=1 and INB Delay=0 (“original” values).
b. if you change the value, for example INA&B Delay=3, and you once again set Input Gangin=Off
going back to the Input Delay menu, the display shows INA Delay=3 and INB Delay=3 (“new” values).
This condition is used to avoid accidental or temporary enabling of the Ganging function from changing the values of
all the stored PRESET. The rule can be summed up as follows: “only the values that have to be intentionally changed
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So generally speaking, to avoid contradictions, oversights and confusion between what is shown and what is effectively
carried out, it’s advisable to enable the Ganging functions before starting to edit a PRESET. Moreover, it’s best to
make certain to effectively set the required value, manually confirming all the parameters required.
N.B.: the elements in Ganging assume the “new” value as soon as the DIAL changes the status of the “old” value.
So, if the value which has to be allocated to the elements in Ganging is the same as the “old” value, it’s necessary to
use the DIAL, temporarily change the value (even only by one step) and then go back to the “old” value.

Input Ganging

Allows to enable/disable Ganging function on the inputs.

The settings are:

Disabled Enabled

Input Ganging Input Ganging

Off On

Output Ganging

Allows to enable/disable Ganging function on the outputs.

The settings are:

Disabled Enabled

Output Ganging Output Ganging

Off On

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UNITS SUBMENU

Units Delay Unit

Lim. Thresh. Unit

Temperature Unit

This submenu allows to choose the measurement units to be used with certain functions.

Ò Units

Delay Unit

Allows to set the measurement units in which Delays are expressed (DELAY menu).
The options include: m = meters - mm = millimeters - ms = milliseconds - ms = microseconds

Measurement units for Input Delay Measurement units for Output Delay

Delay Un i t Delay Un i t
In ms Out µ s In m Out mm

Lim. Thresh. Unit

Allows to set the measurement units for the threshold of the Limiter (EDIT menu - Output Limiter).
The options include: dBu = decibel (0 dBu = 0.775 V rms) - V = volt

L i m . T hr e s h . Un i t L i m . T hr e s h . Un i t
dBu V

Temperature Unit

Allows to set the measurement units for the Temperature function (UTILITY menu - Misc. Setup submenu).
The options include: °C = degrees Centigrade - °F = degrees Fahrenheit

T e m p e ra t u r e Un i t T e m p e ra t u r e Un i t
°C °F

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MISC. SETUP SUBMENU

Misc. Setup Input Select

Output Meters

Temperature

Wake Up

LCD Contrast

This submenu allows to set a series of system options.

Ò Misc. Setup

Output Meters

Allows to decide whether to display the outputs’ signal before or after MUTE.

The options include:

PreMute PostMute
the signal is always shown the signal is only shown if
no matter what the MUTE status the output isn’t in MUTE

Output Meters Output Meters

PreMute PostMute

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Temperature

Allows to key in the value of the environmental temperature of place of installation.

The system uses this value to automatically compensate for the differentials due to the difference
speed of sound transmission according to the air temperature.
This allows to set the delays during the sound-check and only have to reset them automatically
when necessary (for example during a concert, in the event of big jumps in temperature, etc.).

The editing values are in the following ranges: +60°C ÷ -30°C with 1°C steps
140.0°F ÷ -22.0°F with 1.8°F steps

T e m p e ra t u r e T e m p e ra t u r e
20°C 68.0°F

N.B.: the measurement units can be chosen between °C (degrees Centigrade) and °F (degrees Fahrenheit) by means
of the Temperature Unit function (UTILITY menu - Units submenu).

Wake Up

Allows to choose the mode in which MUTE functions are restored when the DX 24 is switched
on.

The options include:

Normal Mute
when switched on, the system restores the last when switched on, the system automatically
MUTE configuration before switching off sets all the outputs in MUTE

Wake Up Wake Up
Normal Mute

LCD Contrast

Allows to adjust the Display contrast.

The values are in the following range: 0 (minimum contrast) ÷ 32 (maximum contrast).

LCD C on t r a s t
26

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LOCK SUBMENU
Lock Lock

Allows to enable or disable the protection of the system against accidental or unauthorized changes.

Ò Lock

This function is very useful whenever even temporary changes or tampering with the settings stored in
the system must be prevented. For example: fixed installations used by several operators (discotheques,
clubs, conference halls, etc.), sound system rental, etc.

How to enable protection

☞ First of all, choose the protection mode:

Two modes are available:

Total: Partial:
all editing functions are blocked and only the parameters relative to the Inputs
access to the PRESET menu is disabled can be edited (Delay, Gain, EQ),
all other editing functions are blocked
and access to the PRESET menu disabled

LOCK Total LOCK Partial

Password [ NICK] Password [ NICK]

☞ Then use the t and u keys to access the area in which the password is entered.
IMPORTANT! The protection cannot be unlocked without the password!
So write it down or at least choose a word that is easily remembered.
The password is made up of four alphanumerical characters, obtainable using the t and u keys and
editable with the DIAL

LOCK Partial LOCK Partial

Password [ NICK] Password [ WOLF]

☞ After entering the password, press ENTER.

N.B.: confirmation is only accepted if the cursor is positioned on one of the password’s four characters. This allows to
avoid accidental enabling, without having seen the password.
Protection is enabled and the system takes up default status.

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How to disable the protection

If the protection is enabled, when the system is in default status (i.e. when none menu LEDs are lit and
therefore no type of editing is enabled), the following appears on the display:

Total Protection enabled Partial Protection enabled

T A13 B24 P A13 B24

2U2x2W 2U2x2W

T M A13 B24
2U2x2W

N.B.: alongside the symbol of Total or Partial protection, the letter M may also appear. This means that the system is
protected, but the PRESET in question has undergone one or more changes that have not yet been stored. You can
however switch the system on and off without any problems, as the current settings are kept in the buffer memory.
Nevertheless, if this is your work setup, it’s advisable to store it in a PRESET.

To unlock the protection:

☞ Access the LOCK submenu.

The display shows the prompt for entering the password to unlock the protection.
The four alphanumeric characters of the password are encrypted.

UNLOCK
Password [ ****]

☞ Enter in the password using the combination of the t and u keys and the DIAL,
then press ENTER.
NB: in the event of an incorrect password, the display prompts again, encrypting all the characters again.

UNLOCK
Password [ WOLF]

Protection is unlocked and the system enters default status.

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MIDI SETUP SUBMENU

Midi Setup MIDI PrgCh In

MIDI PrgCh Out

This submenu allows to set up communication with other equipment via the MIDI interface.
N.B.: the Dump Out Preset and Incoming Dump functions are an exception, as they’re controlled directly in the
PRESET menu.

Ò Midi Setup

MIDI PrgCh In
Allows to set the MIDI channel on which to receive Program Change commands sent by other
units, e.g. a computer or another DX 24.

Settings can be:

Off: ignores the Program Change commands received.

MIDI P rg C h I n
Channel Off

1÷16: accepts and executes Program Change Omni: accepts and executes Program Change
commands received on a specific MIDI channel commands received on any MIDI channel

MIDI P rg C h I n MIDI P rg C h I n
Channel 16 Channel Omni

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MIDI PrgCh Out

Allows to set the MIDI channel on which to send Program Change commands to other units (e.g. a
computer or another DX 24) when loading the Presets.

Settings can be:

Off: no Program Change command sent.

MIDI P rg C h O u t
Channel Off

1÷16: specifies a MIDI channel on which to send

a Program Change command when a Preset is loaded.

MIDI P rg C h I n
Channel 12

The Program Change number corresponds to the number of the Preset loaded as follows:

DX 24 - Pogram Change
Preset Number Message Value
FACTORY PRESETs 1 .. 17 Program Change 0 …16
USER PRESETs 1 .. 32 Program Change 64 …96

N.B.: The transmitting unit sends a MIDI Program Change containing a Preset number to load and, if able to accept
the command, each of the receiving units loads the Preset with the corresponding number from its own memory. In a
MIDI chain of DX 24 units, this means that all the units set to accept this command on the same MIDI Channel load
the same number of Preset, even if on the various units this number corresponds to Presets with different contents.
The Preset Dump function is used to transmit the same contents.

DX 24 #1 DX 24 #2 DX 24 #3 DX 24 #4 DX 24 #5
MIDI PrgCh Out =CH7 MIDI PrgCh In =CH7 MIDI PrgCh In =CH4 MIDI PrgCh In =OFF MIDI PrgCh In =Omni
SEND ACCEPT IGNORE IGNORE ACCEPT
MIDI IN

MIDI IN

MIDI IN

MIDI IN

.. .. .. .. ..
Preset #2 #2 MySetup #2 SideField #2 LO Stage #2 Default
Preset #3 #3 MySetup5 #3 Concert1 #3 HI Stage #3 Default
Preset #4 #4 LiveSet1 #4 Concert2 #4 FullRange1 #4 Default
Preset #5 #5 LiveSet2 #5 Concert3 #5 FullRange2 #5 Default
Preset #6 #6 Monitor #6 Concert4 #6 SmallSys #6 Default
MIDI THRU

MIDI THRU

MIDI THRU
MIDI OUT

Preset #7 #7 Monitor2 #7 Remote1 #7 BigSys #7 Default

Preset #8 #8 Monitor3 #8 Remote2 #8 Small Club #8 Default
Preset #9 #9 Side #9 Remote2 #9 Mid Club #9 Default
.. .. .. .. ..

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Configurations
The following diagrams show the DX 24’s various system configurations, as if to say the various input
and output hardware combinations.

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Connections
The following diagrams show the schemes of the recommended cables and some connection examples
referred to various system configurations.

A & B Inputs

BALANCED XLR-M

1÷4 Outputs

BALANCED XLR-F

MIDI IN / OUT / THRU

MIDI standard cable

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Communications: PC & one or more DX 24 connection

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Communications: two or more DX 24 short distance connection

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Factory PRESETS
# Name Configuration Description Amplifiers
01 DEFAULT A13 B24 Default preset - routing = 2-WAY STEREO -
02 2X2W A13 B24 2-WAY STEREO -
03 2X2W+MSB+MAX A1 B2 S34 2-WAY STEREO + MONO SUB + 1 MONO FULL-RANGE OUT -
04 3W+BSB+MAX A12 B3 S4 3-WAY MONO with B-SUB + 1 MONO FULL-RANGE OUT -
05 4W+BSB A123 B4 4-WAY MONO with B-SUB -
06 4W A1234 4-WAY MONO -
PFC3 (75W/8ohm)
07 K6 A13 B24 1 x K6 (for each side)
PFC5 (500W/8ohm)
PFC3 (75W/8ohm)
08 K6+KL A1234 1 x K6 + 1 x KL (MONO) PFC5 (500W/8ohm)
PFC5 (600W/8ohm)
PFC3 (75W/8ohm)
09 K6+2xKL A1234 1 x K6 + 2 x KL (MONO) PFC5 (500W/8ohm)
PFC5 (1200W/4ohm)
PFC3 (50W/8ohm)
10 K3 A13 B24 1 x K3 (for each side)
PFC3 (300W/8ohm)
PFC3 (50W/8ohm)
11 K3+KL A1234 1 x K3 + 1 x KL (MONO) PFC3 (300W/8ohm)
PFC5 (600W/8ohm)
PFC3 (90W/8ohm)
12 TM18 PR A1234 1 x TM18.3 MH + 1 x TM18.3 L (MONO) PFC3 (250W/8ohm)
PFC5 (1500W/4ohm)
PFC3 (90W/8ohm)
13 TM18 FL A1234 1 x TM18.3 MH + 1 x TM18.3 L (MONO) PFC3 (250W/8ohm)
PFC5 (1500W/4ohm)
PFC3 (90W/8ohm)
14 TM15 PR A13 B24 1 x TM 15.2 (for each side)
PFC5 (800W/8ohm)
PFC3 (90W/8ohm)
15 TM15 FL A13 B24 1 x TM 15.2 (for each side)
PFC5 (800W/8ohm)
PFC3 (180W/4ohm)
16 TM15+18 PR A1234 2 x TM15.2 + 1 x TM18.3 L (MONO) PFC3 (1500W/4ohm)
PFC5 (1500W/4ohm)
PFC3 (180W/4ohm)
17 TM15+18 FL A1234 2 x TM15.2 + 1 x TM18.3 L (MONO) PFC3 (1500W/4ohm)
PFC5 (1500W/4ohm)

+ IMPORTANT NOTE
The OUTPUT LEVEL and LIMITER THRESHOLD settings of the FACTORY PRESETS for LEM
enclosures have been made considering the OUTPUT POWER and INPUT SENSITIVITY
specifications of the LEM POWERFACTOR amplifiers in the CONSTANT GAIN (26dB) configuration.
Therefore, if amplifiers with different specifications are used, these parameters need to be
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Technical Specifications
INPUT section
Connectors 2 x XLR-F
Nominal input sensitivity 0 dB (0.775 V)
Input Impedance 30kOhm, electronically balanced
Maximum Input Level +14dBu
Input Gain -30 / +6 dB variable in 0.5 dB steps
Output Section
Connectors 4 x XLR-M
Output Impedance 600 Ohms, electronically balanced
Nominal Output Level 0 dBu
Maximum Output Level +14 dBu
Output Gain -30 / +6 dB variable in 0.5 dB steps
DSP Section
A/D converters 20 bit
D/A converters 24 bit
Internal dynamics 40 bit
Sampling frequency 48 kHz
Features
Configuration 2-WAY STEREO, 2,3,4-WAY MONO
Crossover Filters Type Bessel, Butterworth or Linkwitz-Riley
Crossover Filters Slope 6, 12, 18, 24, or 48dB per octave
Delay Step 21 microseconds minimum
Max Delay time 582 ms (inputs), 189 ms (outputs)
EQ filters Up to 30 maximum (depending on the crossover slope)
EQ Type Peak, 6dB Lo-Shelf, 12dB Lo-Shelf, 6dB Hi-Shelf, 12dB Lo-Shelf, Notch
EQ Gain +/15dB, variable in 0.5dB steps
EQ Bandwidth 0.05 to 3.00 octaves, variable in 0.05 steps
EQ freq 15.6 Hz to 16 kHz
Dynamics Digital limiter on all the outputs
Memories 17 FACTORY PRESETS + 32 USER PRESETS
MIDI MIDI IN/THRU/OUT
General Performance (with filters out)
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz, ± 0.25dB
Dynamic range >102dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Channel Separation >100dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Distortion (THD) 0.06% , 20Hz to 20kHz
Input Metering -24dB, -18dB, -12dB, -6dB, CLIP relative to Clip point (+14dBu)
Output Metering -24dB, -12dB, -6dB, LIMIT relative to limiter threshold setting, CLIP
General
Dimensions 483x44x300 mm
Weight 4.0 Kg
Power supply see label on the unit

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reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
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harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the

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