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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Part I Overview and Installation
11
Chapter 1. D-Show System Introduction
13
D-Show Features
13
D-Show Expansion Options
13
D-Show System Components
14
Operational Requirements
15
Connection Requirements
15
Compatibility Information
15
Chapter 2. Configuring and Connecting D-Show
17
Determining Control Surface Layout
17
Connecting D-Show Components
19
Connecting a Second Stage Rack
22
Power Connections
23
Audio and MIDI Connections
23
Control Surface Connections
25
Powering up the System
26
Powering down the System
26
Restarting the System
26
Setting the System Clock
26
Enabling a Second Stage Rack
26
Part II System Description
27
Chapter 3. D-Show Control Surface Overview
29
D-Show Main Unit and Sidecar Top Panels
29
Input Channels and Faders
30
Assignable Channel Section (ACS)
34
Assignable Output Encoders
35
Assignable Output Faders
36
Master and Global Controls
37
Meter Bridge
38
Trackball and View Mode Controls
38
Chapter 4. Basic Commands and Modes
39
Control Overview
39
Config Mode and Show Mode
40
Global Modifier Switches
40
Software Screen Pages and Tabs
41
Chapter 5. Navigating and Selecting Channels
45
Banking Input Channels and FX Returns
45
Banking Graphic EQ Frequency Bands
45
Banking the Assignable Output Encoders and Assignable Output Faders
45
Selecting and Targeting Channels
46
Targeting Plug-In Inserts
48
Screen Controls and Shortcuts
48
Chapter 6. Options
51
Overview of Options
51
System Configuration
51
Devices
54
Other D-Show Options
54
Part III Signal Routing
59
Chapter 7. Inputs and Input Routing
61
Configuring Inputs
61
Assigning Inputs to Channels
63
Routing Channels to Busses
63
Routing Inputs to Direct Outputs
64
Using Built-In Dynamics and EQ
64
Using Inserts on Channels
65
Using Input Direct
66
Adjusting Input Controls
66
Chapter 8. Outputs and Output Routing
71
Configuring Outputs
71
Routing Busses to Hardware Outputs
73
Routing Group Outputs to the Main Busses
73
Using Inserts on Output Busses
74
Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Output Busses
75
Adjusting Output Controls
76
Adjusting Main Bus Controls
77
Monitoring the Main MIX
78
Direct Outputs
78
Matrix Mixers
79
Personal Q Mixers
79
Assigning and Using Vcas
79
Chapter 9. Groups
81
Configuring Group Busses
81
Assigning Inputs to Group Busses
81
Managing Group Bus Assignments
81
Group Bus Signal Flow Options
82
Adjusting Group Bus Output Controls
83
Routing Group Bus Outputs to the Main Busses
83
Routing Group Busses to Direct Outputs
83
Using Inserts on Group Bus Outputs
83
Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Group Bus Outputs
83
Simple and Expert Operational Modes
84
Chapter 10. Auxes and Variable Groups
85
Configuring Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses
85
Assigning Inputs to Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses
88
Managing Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Assignments
88
Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Signal Flow Options
90
Adjusting Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Output Controls
91
Routing Aux Busses and Variable Group Busses to Direct Outputs
92
Using Inserts on Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Outputs
92
Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Aux Bus and Variable Group Bus Outputs
92
Chapter 11. Matrix Mixers and PQ Mixers
93
Matrix Mixers
93
Personal Q Mixers
94
Configuring Matrix and PQ Mixers
94
Adjusting Matrix Mixer and PQ Mixer Input Controls
95
Adjusting Matrix Mixer and PQ Mixer Output Controls
96
Using Inserts on Matrix and PQ Mixer Outputs
97
Inserting the Built-In Graphic EQ on Matrix and PQ Mixer Outputs
97
Working with a PQ Controller
97
Chapter 12. Patchbay
99
Accessing the Patchbay
99
Overview of the Patchbay
99
Navigating the Patchbay
101
Routing Channels in the Patchbay
102
Chapter 13. Metering
105
Channel Meters
105
ACS Section Dynamics Meters
106
Meter Bridge
107
Metering Options
109
Chapter 14. Solo and Monitor Busses
111
Solo Bus Modes
111
Solo Operation Options
112
Solo Bus Operation
113
Solo Safing Channels
114
Monitor Bus Operation
114
Talkback, 2-Track and Oscillator Controls
115
Chapter 15. Muting and Mute Groups
121
Muting
121
Mute Groups
122
Part IV Processing
125
Chapter 16. Dynamics
127
Built-In Compressor/Limiter
127
Built-In Expander/Gate
128
Channel Modes Affecting Dynamics
129
Adjusting Dynamics
129
Dynamics Settings and Presets
131
Side-Chain Keys and Filters
132
Chapter 17. EQ
135
Built-In EQ Parameters
135
Channel Modes Affecting EQ
136
Adjusting EQ
137
Graphic EQ for Outputs
139
Plug-In Mapping of EQ Controls
140
EQ Settings and Presets
140
Chapter 18. Hardware Inserts
143
Connecting External Effects Units
143
Assigning Hardware Inserts to Channels
144
Assigning Hardware Inserts from the Patchbay
145
Chapter 19. Plug-Ins
147
Installing and Authorizing Plug-Ins
147
Overview of Plug-Ins
149
Plug-In Racks
150
Rack Slots
152
Assigning and Routing Plug-Ins
153
Adjusting Plug-Ins
155
Adjusting EQ and Dynamics Plug-Ins from the ACS
157
Plug-In Presets and Snapshots
158
Plug-In DSP Usage
159
Plug-In Levels
159
Plug-In Latency and Processing Delay
159
Part V Shows
161
Chapter 20. Shows and File Management
163
Creating Shows
163
Loading Shows
164
Working with Presets
165
Transferring Settings, Shows and Presets
167
Undoing Changes Using the History Feature
168
Chapter 21. Snapshots
169
Snapshots Page
169
Snapshot Controls on the D-Show Control Surface
172
Snapshots List
173
Creating Snapshots
173
Recalling Snapshots
175
Managing Snapshots
176
Propagating Changes Across Snapshots
177
Changing the Scope of Snapshots
177
Undoing Snapshot Commands
177
Disabling Snapshots
177
Adding MIDI Messages to Snapshots
178
Adding Plug-In Data to Snapshots
179
Automation Safing Channels
180
Snapshot Options
181
Chapter 22. Synchronization
183
Automating Recall of Snapshots with MIDI Time Code
183
Remote Control of Snapshot Recall
185
Triggering of External Devices on Snapshot Recall
186
Sending MIDI Messages on Snapshot Recall
186
Synchronizing with Word Clock
186
Synchronizing with Digital Audio Input
186
Chapter 23. Using the D-Show Standalone Software
187
System Requirements
187
Installing the D-Show Standalone Software
187
Simulating a D-Show Configuration
188
Transfer and Filing Quick Start
188
Exporting Patchbay Names to Text
190
Part VI Specifications
191
Chapter 24. Mechanical Specifications
193
Chapter 25. Audio Specifications
197
D-Show Console
197
Stage Rack
197
FOH Rack
198
Main Unit
200
Snake
200
Chapter 26. Signal Flow Diagrams
201
D-Show Input Signal Flow Diagram
201
D-Show Output Signal Flow Diagram
202
Chapter 27. Troubleshooting
203
Problem Solving
203
In Case of System Failure
205
Restarting D-Show
207
Resetting Hardware Components
208
Using the System Restore CD to Update or Restore the System
208
Main Unit and Sidecar System Leds
209
Meter Bridge Status Indicators
210
Part VII Reference
213
Chapter 28. Control Surface Reference
215
D-Show Main Unit
215
D-Show Sidecar
218
Chapter 29. FOH Rack Reference
221
FOH Rack Front Panel
221
FOH Rack Back Panel
222
FOH Link Cable
224
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Category
Music Mixer
Language
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