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Provides an overview of the manual's structure and content, guiding users through the Eclipse operation.
Explains the conventions used in the manual for text, buttons, keys, and menu paths for clarity.
Introduces the Eclipse as a live mixing and recording console adaptable to various applications.
Details the physical components of the Eclipse console, including fader strips, smart panel, and selected channel controls.
Describes the three main physical components of the Eclipse system: Console, DioCore, and Muxipaire Stagebox.
Explains the console's DSP engine, input channel processing, and signal routing principles.
Details the different channel types (Input, Output, VCA, Smart Fader) available for console customization.
Explains the concept of Smart Faders (SFADs) as a layering solution for managing numerous sources.
Introduces Nova as the Eclipse's management software, detailing its capabilities for live operation and offline configuration.
Describes the internal effects provided by the FM-8VB card, including advantages and parameter control.
Explains the console's ability to save and load settings for shows using Files, Pages, and automation.
Describes the pre-installed standard template file for quick setup and operation.
Covers the installation, connections, and power-on sequence for a standard Eclipse package including M.A.R.S.
Provides essential safety and handling notes to observe before installing the Eclipse product.
Details the two physical components of a standard Eclipse system: DioCore and Console.
Describes the console's standard fitted cards: DSP and MCoptical, and their interfaces.
Details the available I/O and internal FX cards that can be fitted into the console's slots.
Explains the DioCore unit, its ARC card, and synchronisation connections.
Provides guidelines for safely handling, transporting, and cleaning the Eclipse console and its components.
Lists the physical dimensions and weights for the Eclipse control surface and DioCore, with and without flight cases.
Specifies the recommended ambient operating temperatures for proper function of Eclipse system components.
Details power supply requirements, consumption, voltage, and earthing recommendations for optimal performance.
Guides the user on connecting the control surface and DioCore to set up the system.
Explains how to view and configure the console's redundant clock source structure with external and internal options.
Covers the operating principles of the Eclipse surface and Nova management software, outlining key control areas.
Explains the functionality of Fader strips and Smart Panel rotary controllers and their color-coded IDs.
Details the features of each Fader strip, including VU Metering and the Gain, Pan, or User rotary control.
Describes the Smart Panel's four layers of rotary controls and the process of labelling these layers.
Explains the console's touch-screen display and how it can be switched between Nova and M.A.R.S. control computers.
Provides a graphical overview of the console's mix, detailing sections like Selected Channel and Hardware Status.
Details how to access and adjust parameters for the selected channel via the INPUT, DELAY, DYNAMIC, and PARAM EQ panels.
Explains how VCAs can be used for master control of level and Mute for multiple channels.
Describes the signal flow through the console's DSP for mono input channels, detailing processing stages.
Details the analogue and digital input settings, including controls for gain, trim, and phantom power.
Explains how to use the input channel metering (Fader/Smart Panel VU, Main Mix display) while adjusting gain.
Describes the Automatic Level Adjust function available from the Main Mix display for quick gain adjustments.
Explains how to use inserts on input channels for external devices or internal FM8-VB effects bays.
Details the dynamics processing on input channels, covering noise gate and compressor sections.
Explains the 4-band parametric EQ on input channels, including shelving and filter options.
Describes the PAN control for adjusting Left/Right panning onto stereo or LRC mix buses.
Details how to control main level, mute, and cue functions for each input channel from the Fader Strip or Smart Panel.
Explains how to adjust Aux send levels using Faders and Smart Panel controllers, covering Forward and Reverse Assign.
Describes how to route input channels to a matrix with its own send level and adjust matrix send levels.
Explains the two-stage procedure required to configure Smart Faders on the console surface.
Provides an example of working with Smart Faders, including controlling slave channels from the SZONE.
Details how to control input channels from the SZONE as if they were normal input channels.
Explains the master control available over Smart Fader slaves from the Smart VCA master channel.
Describes how to access processing parameters of slave channels via the Selected Channel controls using the SVCA.
Explains how the VU meter on the Smart VCA displays the highest signal level of any slave channel.
Describes the console's DSP engine and how mix busses function as Aux, Group, Master, or Matrix outputs.
Explains how to route inputs to outputs or bus-to-bus using Forward and Reverse Assign methods.
Details routing to Groups, Masters, Aux Sends, and Matrix Sends, including assignment options.
Explains the PAN display for bus assignments and panning to Auxes, Groups, and Masters.
Guides on adjusting pan positions for sends independent of the main channel pan.
Describes the signal processing available for all output channels, including Delay, Inserts, Pan, Level, Mute, and Cue.
Explains the use of 16 internal DSP paths that can be assigned to any output channel for processing.
Details the DSP processing provided by the UM8-PO card for each bus patched to its output.
Provides methods to quickly identify stereo channels from the Main Mix display and console surface labels.
Explains how parameters are handled similarly to mono channels, with differences noted for stereo and LRC outputs.
Describes the balance and width control available for stereo input, Aux, and Group channels.
Guides on adjusting left, right, and centre component channels independently for stereo or LCR outputs.
Explains how VCAs provide master control of level and mute for multiple channels, and how to configure them.
Details the assignable delays available for input or output channels, including setting time and assigning resources.
Explains how to change the 4-character user labels for Fader strips, Smart Panel controllers, and mix buses.
Describes the stereo CUE bus for monitoring, feeding up to three monitor circuits and headphones with independent control.
Covers getting started with the console by loading and working with the pre-installed standard template File.
Explains how to load console settings from Files, which contain Pages, to configure the system.
Details how to quickly identify inputs, VCAs, Auxes, etc. on Fader strips by looking at ID colours and default Labels.
Explains how to view the four layers of the Smart Panel and their configurations.
Describes the three operations required to get signal through the console: PATCH IN, ROUTE, and PATCH OUT.
Details the default patching for inputs, outputs, and effects as loaded by the Templ1 file.
Explains the default bus routing where input channels are routed to the stereo Master and stereo Auxes.
Guides the user through setting up a basic mix using the loaded console configuration, including preamp and panning settings.
Explains how to patch and use the stereo effects bays configured from the FM-8VB card.
Guides on defining input/output pairs for external devices or internal effects bays as insert points.
Explains how to use VCA groups for master control of level and mute across multiple channels.
Details how to change the 4-character user labels for input, output, and VCA channels.
Describes the dedicated stereo CUE bus for monitoring and controlling headphone outputs.
Explains the importance of saving new mix settings to the Nova hard disk using Save File or Save As.
Covers console operation in detail, focusing on input channels, mix busses, VCAs, and other general topics.
Explains channel assignment to the surface and the rotary control (pot) configuration for Gain, Pan, and User modes.
Guides on assigning parameters to the rotary controls on Fader strips for Gain, Pan, or User modes.
Details how to customize the Gain, Pan, and User modes using their respective Pot Configuration windows.
Describes the signal flow through input channels, including processing stages like Pre-amp, Delay, Dynamics, EQ, and Pan.
Explains how to access and control parameters for the selected input channel via the front panel and Main Mix display.
Details the control of analogue and digital input settings, including gain, trim, phase reverse, and 48V phantom power.
Explains the use of input channel metering (Fader/Smart Panel VU, Main Mix PEAK/VU) for gain adjustment.
Describes the Automatic Level Adjust function for quick gain adjustments across all input channels via the Main Mix display.
Explains how to insert external devices or internal effects bays into input channels, pre-fader.
Details the dynamics processing (gate and compressor) on input channels and how to set parameters.
Explains the 4-band parametric EQ on input channels, including band adjustments and filter modes.
Describes the PAN control for adjusting Left/Right panning onto stereo or LRC mix buses.
Details control of main level, mute, and cue functions for input channels via Fader Strips or Smart Panel.
Explains how to adjust Aux send levels and panning using Faders and Smart Panel controllers.
Describes routing input channels to matrices and adjusting matrix send levels.
Explains the concept of Smart Faders (SFADs) as a layering solution for controlling multiple inputs via one fader.
Details the two-stage procedure for configuring Smart Fader zones (SZONE) and patching Smart Fader inputs.
Explains how to control input channels within the SZONE, similar to normal input channels.
Details the master control over Smart Fader slaves provided by the Smart VCA master channel.
Describes how to access and adjust processing parameters for slave channels via the Selected Channel controls.
Explains how the Smart VCA VU meter displays the highest signal level of any slave channel.
Describes the console's DSP engine and how mix busses function as Aux, Group, Master, or Matrix outputs.
Explains routing inputs to outputs or bus-to-bus using Forward and Reverse Assign methods.
Details routing to Groups, Masters, Aux Sends, and Matrix Sends, including assignment options.
Explains the PAN display for bus assignments and panning to Auxes, Groups, and Masters.
Guides on adjusting pan positions for sends independent of the main channel pan.
Describes how to determine matrix send mode and position for input channels.
Describes the signal flow for all output channels, including Delay, Inserts, Pan, Level, Mute, and Cue.
Explains the use of 16 internal DSP paths that can be assigned to any output channel for processing.
Details the DSP processing provided by the UM8-PO card for each bus patched to its output.
Provides methods to identify stereo channels from the Main Mix display and console surface labels.
Explains parameter control for stereo channels, noting differences for stereo and LRC outputs.
Describes the balance and width controls for stereo input, Aux, and Group channels.
Guides on adjusting left, right, and centre component channels independently for stereo or LCR outputs.
Covers operations for building custom console configurations: Personal Console Builder, Patching, Internal Effects, Inserts, Fast Configuration, User Defined Panel.
Explains the Personal Console Builder display for assigning channel types and mix bus formats.
Guides on assigning inputs and mix buses to Fader strips and Smart Panel controllers.
Details configuring input faders as INPUT channels or Smart Fader VCAs (Sfads).
Explains configuring mix busses (Aux, Group, Master, Matrix) as mono, stereo LR, or stereo LRC.
Describes assigning other channel types like VCA, MONITORING, and CROSSFADE faders.
Guides on connecting an external VU meter to follow the stereo Monitor bus, using mix bus resources.
Introduces the digital patch accessible via PATCH INPUT, PATCH OUTPUT, and PATCH DIRECT grids for source/destination patching.
Details the PATCH INPUT display for patching physical sources to channels, including Ethersound and Smart Fader patching.
Explains Ethersound protocol, network connections, Primary Master role, and upstream/downstream patching.
Guides on selecting and configuring DioCore units within the Ethersound network using the PATCH INPUT display.
Describes the internal effects bays provided by the FM-8VB card, plug-in assignment, and configuration.
Explains how to define and assign insert points for external devices or internal effects bays on input and output channels.
Allows setting default parameters like EQ, Dynamics, and bus routing for channels and initial values.
Details assigning functions to the USER DEFINED panel's VU meters, rotary controls, and switches.
Explains console reset capabilities and covers Files, Pages, Play List Automation, Processing Libraries, and Personal Mixes.
Covers managing Files and Pages, including loading, saving, creating, deleting, importing, and exporting.
Details creating new Pages, managing Pages in RAM and on disk, and sequence playout.
Explains the automation system for recalling Pages, sending MIDI, synchronizing with MTC, and setting crossfades.
Describes saving and loading channel settings as libraries, independent of Files and Pages.
Explains saving and loading Personal Mixes, which store send levels, panning, and routing for particular Aux channels.
Covers console UTILITIES panels and operations performed from Nova displays not described elsewhere.
Allows resetting individual channel parameters (Gate, Compressor, EQ) to their default values.
Explains how to copy and paste single or multiple channel settings.
Describes writing parameters from selected channels into other Pages in RAM for show playout modification.
Explains how to isolate parameters, disconnecting them from automation so they are not reset by Page loads.
Allows turning SEL buttons into on/off buttons for requested parameters across multiple channels.
Opens the PAN display for bus routing overview and configuring pre-fader or independent pan bus sends.
Opens the LINK IO display for linking I/O parameters or processing on input or output cards.
Details Channel Linking (DSP processing) and I/O Linking (card parameters) for creating groups.
Allows recalling and adjusting Page settings without affecting the current audio mix.
Explains the use of the internal signal generator for white/pink noise and variable frequency oscillator.
Describes assigning fader start to controllers for starting/stopping devices like CD players.
Covers system-wide preferences for Fader Mode, VCA logic, Aux Send routing, Patch Sfad, Matrix Send, Ethersound, Smart Panel, Fader Touch, VU Meters, etc.
Details how to password protect console elements like files, pages, and output processing.
Provides an overview of all console keyboard shortcuts for efficient operation.
Provides contact information for Innovason and system details like DLL versions.
Explains the procedure for safely quitting the Nova software before powering off the console.
Deals with operating Nova software from an offline PC for building and loading configurations.
Guides on creating Pages, saving them into Files, and importing data to the Eclipse console via USB.
Explains the functionality of mouse and keyboard operations for interacting with the Nova software.
Provides tips for working with grid displays like PATCH INPUT using mouse and keyboard.
Details configuring fader levels, mutes, routing, EQ, Dynamics, and Effects using the Main Mix display.
Introduces M.A.R.S. (Multitrack Audio Recording System) as an integrated hard disk recorder for Eclipse.
Provides an overview of M.A.R.S., detailing its 64 tracks, handling by a second computer, and switching between control computers.
Explains audio transfer via Ethersound, showing connections and streaming for recording and playback.
Guides on playing back the included demo song 'Walking' by loading the M.A.R.S. project and Nova file.
Details controlling M.A.R.S. playback using the TRANSPORT panel and touch-screen buttons.
Explains how to create and recall Cue points using the Nova Cue List and TRANSPORT panel.
Describes managing Projects within M.A.R.S., including loading, deleting, creating projects, and using templates.
Covers additional functions like patching Ethersound channels and transferring labels to M.A.R.S.
Provides solutions for common problems, including Ethersound connection issues and M.A.R.S. control issues.
Covers operations for building custom console configurations: Personal Console Builder, Patching, Internal Effects, Inserts, Fast Configuration, User Defined Panel.
Explains how to use the M.A.R.S. computer as a replacement for the Nova computer in case of failure.
Guides on downloading, preparing, and installing new Nova software releases and updating DSP firmware.
Addresses common communication problems after software updates or when using M.A.R.S. as a backup.
Explains how to access and adjust system parameters like serial port, MIDI, firmware updates, and screen calibration.
General| Brand | INNOVASON |
|---|---|
| Model | Eclipse |
| Category | Music Mixer |
| Language | English |
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