DigiDesign D-show

To Next Page

To Previous Page

D-Show Guide164

Figure 12. Small number of channels scoped for all parameters

Scoped

channels

(red)

Figure 13. Large number of channels scoped for only two parameters

All channels scoped (red)

Scoped

data types

(red)

All data types

scoped (red)

Main Page

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Part I Overview and Installation11
Chapter 1. D-Show System Introduction13
- D-Show Features13
- D-Show Expansion Options13
- D-Show System Components14
- Operational Requirements15
- Connection Requirements15
- Compatibility Information15
Chapter 2. Configuring and Connecting D-Show17
- Determining Control Surface Layout17
- Connecting D-Show Components19
- Connecting a Second Stage Rack22
- Power Connections23
- Audio and MIDI Connections23
- Control Surface Connections25
- Powering up the System26
- Powering down the System26
- Restarting the System26
- Setting the System Clock26
- Enabling a Second Stage Rack26
Part II System Description27
Chapter 3. D-Show Control Surface Overview29
- D-Show Main Unit and Sidecar Top Panels29
- Input Channels and Faders30
- Assignable Channel Section (ACS)34
- Assignable Output Encoders35
- Assignable Output Faders36
- Master and Global Controls37
- Meter Bridge38
- Trackball and View Mode Controls38
Chapter 4. Basic Commands and Modes39
- Control Overview39
- Config Mode and Show Mode40
- Global Modifier Switches40
- Software Screen Pages and Tabs41
Chapter 5. Navigating and Selecting Channels45
- Banking Input Channels and FX Returns45
- Banking Graphic EQ Frequency Bands45
- Banking the Assignable Output Encoders and Assignable Output Faders45
- Selecting and Targeting Channels46
- Targeting Plug-In Inserts48
- Screen Controls and Shortcuts48
Chapter 6. Options51
- Overview of Options51
- System Configuration51
- Devices54
- Other D-Show Options54
Part III Signal Routing59
Chapter 7. Inputs and Input Routing61
- Configuring Inputs61
- Assigning Inputs to Channels63
- Routing Channels to Busses63
- Routing Inputs to Direct Outputs64
- Using Built-In Dynamics and EQ64
- Using Inserts on Channels65
- Using Input Direct66
- Adjusting Input Controls66
Chapter 8. Outputs and Output Routing71
- Configuring Outputs71
- Routing Busses to Hardware Outputs73
- Routing Group Outputs to the Main Busses73
- Using Inserts on Output Busses74
- Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Output Busses75
- Adjusting Output Controls76
- Adjusting Main Bus Controls77
- Monitoring the Main MIX78
- Direct Outputs78
- Matrix Mixers79
- Personal Q Mixers79
- Assigning and Using Vcas79
Chapter 9. Groups81
- Configuring Group Busses81
- Assigning Inputs to Group Busses81
- Managing Group Bus Assignments81
- Group Bus Signal Flow Options82
- Adjusting Group Bus Output Controls83
- Routing Group Bus Outputs to the Main Busses83
- Routing Group Busses to Direct Outputs83
- Using Inserts on Group Bus Outputs83
- Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Group Bus Outputs83
- Simple and Expert Operational Modes84
Chapter 10. Auxes and Variable Groups85
- Configuring Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses85
- Assigning Inputs to Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses88
- Managing Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Assignments88
- Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Signal Flow Options90
- Adjusting Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Output Controls91
- Routing Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses to Direct Outputs92
- Using Inserts on Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Outputs92
- Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Outputs92
Chapter 11. Matrix Mixers and PQ Mixers93
- Matrix Mixers93
- Personal Q Mixers94
- Configuring Matrix and PQ Mixers94
- Adjusting Matrix Mixer and PQ Mixer Input Controls95
- Adjusting Matrix Mixer and PQ Mixer Output Controls96
- Using Inserts on Matrix and PQ Mixer Outputs97
- Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Matrix and PQ Mixer Outputs97
- Working with a PQ Controller97
Chapter 12. Patchbay99
- Accessing the Patchbay99
- Overview of the Patchbay99
- Navigating the Patchbay101
- Routing Channels in the Patchbay102
Chapter 13. Metering105
- Channel Meters105
- ACS Section Dynamics Meters106
- Meter Bridge107
- Metering Options109
Chapter 14. Solo and Monitor Busses111
- Solo Bus Modes111
- Solo Operation Options112
- Solo Bus Operation113
- Solo Safing Channels114
- Monitor Bus Operation114
- Talkback, 2-Track and Oscillator Controls115
Chapter 15. Muting and Mute Groups121
- Muting121
- Mute Groups122
Part IV Processing125
Chapter 16. Dynamics127
- Built-In Compressor/Limiter127
- Built-In Expander/Gate128
- Channel Modes Affecting Dynamics129
- Adjusting Dynamics129
- Dynamics Settings and Presets131
- Side-Chain Keys and Filters132
Chapter 17. EQ135
- Built-In EQ Parameters135
- Channel Modes Affecting EQ136
- Adjusting EQ137
- Graphic EQ for Outputs139
- Plug-In Mapping of EQ Controls140
- EQ Settings and Presets140
Chapter 18. Hardware Inserts143
- Connecting External Effects Units143
- Assigning Hardware Inserts to Channels144
- Assigning Hardware Inserts from the Patchbay145
Chapter 19. Plug-Ins147
- Installing and Authorizing Plug-Ins147
- Overview of Plug-Ins149
- Plug-In Racks150
- Rack Slots152
- Assigning and Routing Plug-Ins153
- Adjusting Plug-Ins155
- Adjusting EQ and Dynamics Plug-Ins from the ACS157
- Plug-In Presets and Snapshots158
- Plug-In DSP Usage159
- Plug-In Levels159
- Plug-In Latency and Processing Delay159
Part V Shows161
Chapter 20. Shows and File Management163
- Creating Shows163
- Loading Shows164
- Working with Presets165
- Transferring Settings, Shows and Presets167
- Undoing Changes Using the History Feature168
Chapter 21. Snapshots169
- Snapshots Page169
- Snapshot Controls on the D-Show Control Surface172
- Snapshots List173
- Creating Snapshots173
- Recalling Snapshots175
- Managing Snapshots176
- Propagating Changes Across Snapshots177
- Changing the Scope of Snapshots177
- Undoing Snapshot Commands177
- Disabling Snapshots177
- Adding MIDI Messages to Snapshots178
- Adding Plug-In Data to Snapshots179
- Automation Safing Channels180
- Snapshot Options181
Chapter 22. Synchronization183
- Automating Recall of Snapshots with MIDI Time Code183
- Remote Control of Snapshot Recall185
- Triggering of External Devices on Snapshot Recall186
- Sending MIDI Messages on Snapshot Recall186
- Synchronizing with Word Clock186
- Synchronizing with Digital Audio Input186
Chapter 23. Using the D-Show Standalone Software187
- System Requirements187
- Installing the D-Show Standalone Software187
- Simulating a D-Show Configuration188
- Transfer and Filing Quick Start188
- Exporting Patchbay Names to Text190
Part VI Specifications191
Chapter 24. Mechanical Specifications193
Chapter 25. Audio Specifications197
- D-Show Console197
- Stage Rack197
- FOH Rack198
- Main Unit200
- Snake200
Chapter 26. Signal Flow Diagrams201
- D-Show Input Signal Flow Diagram201
- D-Show Output Signal Flow Diagram202
Chapter 27. Troubleshooting203
- Problem Solving203
- In Case of System Failure205
- Restarting D-Show207
- Resetting Hardware Components208
- Using the System Restore CD to Update or Restore the System208
- Main Unit and Sidecar System Leds209
- Meter Bridge Status Indicators210
Part VII Reference213
Chapter 28. Control Surface Reference215
- D-Show Main Unit215
- D-Show Sidecar218
Chapter 29. FOH Rack Reference221
- FOH Rack Front Panel221
- FOH Rack Back Panel222
- FOH Link Cable224

DigiDesign D-show - Page 174

Table of Contents

Related product manuals