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D-Show
™
Profile Guide
V
ersion 2.5 for VENUE Sy
stems
2
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
3
Part I Overview and Installation
11
Chapter 1. D-Show Profile System Introduction
13
D-Show Profile Features
13
D-Show System Components
13
D-Show Expansion Options
14
Operational Requirements
15
Connection Requirements
15
Chapter 2. Configuring and Connecting D-Show
17
Unpacking and Assembling D-Show Profile
17
Assembling and Attaching the Video Monitor Mount to D-Show Profile
17
Back Panel Connectors
19
Connecting D-Show Components
20
Connecting a Second Stage Rack
23
Power Connections
24
Audio and MIDI Connections
24
Control Surface Connections
29
Powering up the System
30
Powering down the System
30
Restarting the System
30
Setting the System Clock
30
Enabling a Second Stage Rack
31
Part II System Description
33
Chapter 3. D-Show Profile Control Overview
35
D-Show Profile Top Panel
35
Input Channels and Faders
36
Assignable Channel Section
40
Output Masters
42
Master and Global Controls
43
Meters
44
Chapter 4. Basic Commands and Modes
45
Control Overview
45
Config Mode and Show Mode
46
Global Modifier Switches
46
Software Screen Pages and Tabs
47
Chapter 5. Navigating and Selecting Channels
51
Banking Input Channels and FX Returns
51
Banking Graphic EQ Frequency Bands
51
Banking the Output Section
52
Selecting and Targeting Channels
52
Targeting Plug-In Inserts
53
Screen Controls and Shortcuts
54
Input Channel Presets
56
Chapter 6. Options
59
Overview of Options
59
System
59
Devices
61
Other D-Show Options
62
Part III Signal Routing
67
Chapter 7. Inputs and Input Routing
69
Configuring Inputs
69
Assigning Inputs to Channels
70
Routing Channels to Busses
71
Routing Inputs to Direct Outputs
73
Using Built-In Dynamics and EQ
73
Using Inserts on Channels
74
Using Input Direct
75
Adjusting Input Controls
75
Chapter 8. Outputs and Output Routing
79
Configuring Outputs
79
Routing Busses to Hardware Outputs
81
Routing Group Outputs to the Main Busses
81
Using Inserts on Output Busses
82
Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Output Busses
83
Adjusting Output Controls
84
Adjusting Main Bus Controls
85
Monitoring the Main MIX
86
Direct Outputs
86
Matrix Mixers
87
Personal Q Mixers
87
Assigning and Using Vcas
87
Chapter 9. Groups
89
Configuring Group Busses
89
Assigning Inputs to Group Busses
89
Routing Group Outputs to the Main Busses
89
Routing Group Busses
90
Managing Group Bus Assignments
90
Group Bus Signal Flow Options
91
Adjusting Group Bus Output Controls
92
Simple and Expert Operational Modes
92
Chapter 10. Auxes and Variable Groups
95
Configuring Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses
95
Assigning Inputs to Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses
97
Routing Aux and Variable Group Busses to Outputs and Plug-Ins
98
Adjusting Aux and Variable Group Output Controls
99
Managing Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Assignments
100
Chapter 11. Matrix Mixers and PQ Mixers
103
Matrix Mixers
103
Personal Q Mixers
104
Configuring Matrix and PQ Mixers
104
Adjusting Matrix Mixer and PQ Mixer Input Controls
106
Adjusting Matrix Mixer and PQ Mixer Output Controls
108
Adjusting Other Matrix and PQ Output Controls
108
Working with a PQ Controller
109
Snapshot Data and Parameters for Matrix and PQ Mixers
109
Chapter 12. Patchbay
111
Accessing the Patchbay
111
Overview of the Patchbay
111
Navigating the Patchbay
113
Routing Channels in the Patchbay
114
Warning When Stealing Inputs or Outputs in the Patchbay
116
Chapter 13. Metering
117
Channel Meters
117
ACS Input and Dynamics Meters
118
Meter Bridge
119
Metering Options
120
Chapter 14. Solo and Monitor Busses
121
Solo Bus Modes
121
Solo Operation Options
122
Solo Bus Operation
123
Solo Safing Channels
124
Monitor Bus Operation
124
Talkback, 2-Track and Oscillator Controls
126
Chapter 15. Muting and Mute Groups
131
Muting
131
Mute Groups
132
Function Switches
133
Part IV Processing
135
Chapter 16. Dynamics
137
Built-In Compressor/Limiter
137
Built-In Expander/Gate
138
Channel Modes Affecting Dynamics
139
Adjusting Dynamics
139
Dynamics Settings and Presets
141
Side-Chain Keys and Filters
142
Chapter 17. EQ
145
Built-In EQ Parameters
145
Channel Modes Affecting EQ
146
Adjusting EQ
147
Graphic EQ for Outputs
149
Adjusting EQ Plug-Ins
150
EQ Settings and Presets
150
Chapter 18. Hardware Inserts
153
Connecting External Effects Units
153
Assigning Hardware Inserts to Channels
154
Chapter 19. Plug-Ins
155
Installing and Authorizing Plug-Ins
155
Overview of Plug-Ins
158
Plug-In Racks
159
Rack Slots
161
Assigning and Routing Plug-Ins
162
Adjusting Plug-Ins
165
Adjusting EQ and Dynamics Plug-Ins from the ACS
167
Plug-In Presets and Snapshots
168
Plug-In DSP Usage
169
Plug-In Levels
170
Plug-In Latency and Processing Delay
170
Part V Shows
171
Chapter 20. Shows and File Management
173
Creating Shows
173
Loading Shows
174
Working with Presets
175
Transferring Settings, Shows and Presets
177
Undoing Changes Using the History Feature
178
Chapter 21. Snapshots
181
Snapshots Page
181
Snapshot Controls on the D-Show Profile Control Surface
184
Snapshots List
184
Creating Snapshots
186
Recalling Snapshots
187
Recall Safe and Channel Automation Safe
188
Managing Snapshots
192
Making Changes to Snapshots
194
Preview Mode
195
Undoing Snapshot Commands
198
Disabling Snapshots
198
Adding MIDI Messages to Snapshots
199
Adding Plug-In Data to Snapshots
200
Snapshot Options
201
Snapshot Data Types and Parameters
203
Chapter 22. Events
205
Introduction
205
The Events Window
206
Creating Events
208
Creating Triggers
210
Creating Actions
211
Testing Events
212
Resetting Events
213
Snapshots and Events
213
Default Settings, Templates and Examples
214
Events and Show File Compatibility
215
Trigger Types
216
Action Types
217
Chapter 23. Synchronization
219
Automating Recall of Snapshots with MIDI Time Code
219
Remote Control of Snapshot Recall
221
Triggering of External Devices on Snapshot Recall
222
Sending MIDI Messages on Snapshot Recall
222
Synchronizing with Word Clock and Digital Audio Input
222
Chapter 24. Using the D-Show Standalone Software
223
System Requirements
223
Installing the D-Show Standalone Software
223
Simulating a D-Show Configuration
224
Transfer and Filing Quick Start
224
Exporting Patchbay Names to Text
226
Part VI Specifications
227
Chapter 25. Mechanical Specifications
229
Chapter 26. Audio Specifications
231
D-Show Profile Console
231
Stage Rack
232
FOH Rack
232
Snake
234
Chapter 27. Signal Flow Diagrams
235
D-Show Input Signal Flow Diagram
235
D-Show Output Signal Flow Diagram
236
Chapter 28. Troubleshooting
237
Problem Solving
237
In Case of System Failure
239
Restarting D-Show
241
Hardware Monitoring Window
242
Resetting Hardware Components
242
Using the System Restore CD to Update or Restore the System
243
D-Show Profile Power and Status Leds
244
Part VII Reference
245
Chapter 29. Control Surface Reference
247
D-Show Profile Console
247
GPI (General Purpose Interface)
248
GPI Wiring Diagrams
250
Chapter 30. FOH Rack Reference
253
FOH Rack Front Panel
253
FOH Rack Back Panel
254
FOH Link Cable
256
Chapter 31. Stage Rack Reference
259
Stage Rack Front Panel
259
Stage Rack Back Panel
262
Index
263
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Music Mixer
Language
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