miniDSP Flex - User Manual

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miniDSP Flex

2-IN 4-OUT HIGH-DEFINITION AUDIO PROCESSOR

WITH OPTIONAL DIRAC LIVE® ROOM CORRECTION TECHNOLOGY

User Manual

Main Page

Table of Contents3
Important Information6
Product Overview9
Dirac Live Upgrade10
Typical Applications10
Software Installation12
Download the Minidsp Software12
Windows13
Possible Windows Installation Issues13
Install the Minidsp-2X4-HD Plugin13
Install the UAC2 Driver13
Mac14
Possible Mac Installation Issues14
Install the Plugin14
Hardware Overview15
Rear Panel15
Minidsp Flex15
Flex/Balanced16
Flex/Digital17
Front Panel18
Playing Audio19
Digital Sources19
Analog Source19
Bluetooth20
USB Audio22
Macos22
Windows24
Remote Control26
Using the Minidsp Remote26
Learning Third-Party Remote Codes27
Android/Ios Control App28
The Minidsp-2X4-HD and DDRC-24 Plugins29
Plugin Window29
Connecting to the Processor30
Key Features31
Master Control31
Configuration/Preset Selection32
Inputs32
Input Selection32
Routing Matrix33
Outputs33
Plugin Configuration Guide34
Signal Flow - Minidsp-2X4-HD Plugin34
Signal Flow - DDRC-24 Plugin35
Stereo Playback36
Subwoofer Integration (2.1 System)37
Dual Subwoofers38
Stereo Supporting Woofers39
Two-Way Active Speaker40
Subwoofer Control / Multisub41
Dirac Live42
How Dirac Live Works42
Software Installation for Dirac Live43
Download and Install Dirac Live43
Install the DDRC-24 Plugin43
Activating Dirac Live43
Switching between Minidsp-2X4-HD and DDRC-2446
Dirac Live Calibration47
Plugin Reference48
Input Channel Strips48
Standard Version Only48
Dirac Live Version Only49
Routing49
Output Tab50
Channel Strip Layout50
Channel Label50
Level Meter and Gain Control50
Parametric EQ51
Crossover53
Compressor55
FIR (Minidsp-2X4-HD Plugin Only)56
Invert and Mute56
Time Delay56
Custom Biquad Programming57
What's a "Biquad57
Using Custom Biquad Programming57
Biquad Design Software59
FIR Filtering and Design (Standard Version Only)60
FIR Filtering Overview61
FIR Filter Design Software61
Filter File Format61
Loading Filter Coefficients62
Working with Configurations63
Changes to Processing Parameters63
Selecting a Configuration63
Saving and Loading Configurations64
Restoring to Defaults64
Keyboard Shortcuts65
Additional Information66
Specifications66
All Versions66
Flex - Single-Ended Analog I/O67
Flex/Balanced - Balanced Analog I/O67
Flex/Digital - Analog Input, Digital Output68
Plugin and DSP Upgrade69
Firmware Upgrade70
Windows70
Macos / os X72
Trouble-Shooting74
Audio Issues - Standard Version74
Audio Issues - Dirac Live Version75
Solving Connectivity Issues - Dirac Live Version76
Obtaining Support77

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