miniDSP SHD - Dlct

PRELIMINARY
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10.4.2 DLCT
1 The SHD Series
processor doesn’t
appear in the Sound
System tab
a. Check that the USB cable to the processor is firmly connected.
b. Check that you do not have any other program running that is
attempting to communicate with the processor, such as the SHD
plugin.
c. Check that you have installed and run the miniDSP version of the
Dirac Live software, called Dirac Live Calibration Tool for miniDSP.
d. Go to the Sound System tab and click the Rescan button.
2 The measurement
test signal produces
no output
a. Ensure that the processor is connected correctly into the audio
system.
b. Check that the downstream amplification is powered on.
c. Check that the downstream amplification is not muted and doesn’t
have gain/trim controls set to zero.
d. Quit DLCT, open the SHD plugin and click connect. Connect an
analog source to the inputs, and confirm that signal levels are seen
on input and output meters.
3 No input from
measurement
microphone
a. Check that the USB cable to the UMIK-1 is securely seated.
b. Check that the UMIK-1 is selected in the Mic Config tab.
c. Remove any USB hubs and extensions.
4 Insufficient recording
level
a. Increase microphone level in the Output & Levels tab.
b. Go to the Control Panel and view the Recording tab of the Sound
pane. Select the UMIK-1 and view its Properties. In Levels, set the
gain to 100.
c. Increase system output volume.
5 Unable to generate
correction filters
(Optimize button)
a. Check that your computer is connected to the Internet and able to
pass HTTP (web) traffic.
b. Check that you do not have any other program running that is
attempting to communicate with the processor, such as the SHD
plugin.