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Solid State Logic Matrix 2 User Manual

Solid State Logic Matrix 2
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Matrix
Owner’s Manual
www.solidstatelogic.com
Matrix
2
. This is SSL.
The Ultimate Hybrid Studio Centrepiece

Table of Contents

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Solid State Logic Matrix 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Faders16 Motorized Faders
Control SurfaceYes
Bus Structure16 busses
MeteringLED metering
Computer ConnectivityEthernet, USB
ConnectivityEthernet
ExpandabilityExpandable with additional I/O

Summary

Chapter 1 – Installation and Setup

Matrix Rear Panel Connections

Details the various connectors and ports available on the rear panel of the Matrix console.

Plugging Up Your Matrix

Explains how to connect audio and digital I/O signals to the console's rear panel connectors.

Data Connections

Covers Network and USB connection requirements for integrating Matrix with a computer.

Matrix Network Connection Examples

Provides diagrams and instructions for various network setup configurations.

Software Installation and Configuration

Details the installation process for Matrix Remote and ipMIDI software on Mac and PC.

Matrix Remote Configuration

Guides users through connecting the Matrix Remote software to the Matrix console.

DAW Layer Configuration

Explains how to assign DAWs or MIDI devices to specific Matrix layers using Profiles.

ipMIDI Configuration

Details the configuration of the ipMIDI driver for DAW communication via network.

Chapter 2 – Getting Started

Important Concepts: The Master Channel

Introduces the Master Channel and its role in accessing additional channel strip controls.

Important Concepts: Focus Modes

Explains the two operating modes: Analogue Focus and DAW Focus, and their effects.

Preparing for the Tutorial

Outlines the necessary setup, connections, and DAW session requirements for the tutorial.

Step 1: Bringing Signal into the Channel

Guides users on how to route an audio signal into a Matrix channel strip.

Step 2: Routing to the Main Busses

Explains how to route signals to the Record and Mix busses for output.

Step 3: Hearing your Signal

Details how to set up basic monitoring using the Main Monitoring controls.

Step 4: Sending to the Auxiliary Sends

Instructs on sending signals to auxiliary busses for FX and cue mixes.

Step 5: Global Control of your DAW

Covers controlling DAW transport and track functions from the Matrix console.

Step 6: Channel Control of your DAW

Explains how to control DAW tracks, including mute, solo, fader, and record arming.

Step 7: Sending Signal from the Channel Direct Output

Demonstrates how to send individual channel outputs to DAW inputs.

Step 8: Setting up Artist and Control Room Headphones

Details headphone routing for artist and engineer monitoring, including talkback.

Step 9: Listening Back to the DAW

Explains options for monitoring the DAW return signal and artist headphone mixes.

Step 10: Selecting a Title

Introduces the Projects system for managing Matrix configurations via the Matrix Remote.

Step 11: Inserting Signal Processing into the Channel

Guides on inserting outboard gear into channel insert points using the Insert Matrix.

Chapter 3 – Analogue Signal Flow

Introduction to Focus Modes

Explains the console's Analogue Focus and DAW Focus modes and their impact on operation.

Operating Principles

Describes the division of the Matrix control surface into channel strips and the centre section.

The Master Channel Strip

Details the Master Channel strip's function for assigning and controlling other channel strips.

The Digital Scribble Strip

Explains the two-row digital scribble strip and its display functions in different modes.

The Channel Strip

Details the channel strip's inputs, outputs, and insert points.

REC and MIX Busses

Describes the functionality and routing options for the REC and MIX busses.

DAW Monitor Mode

Explains how to use the DAW Monitor mode for recording and monitoring.

FX Sends

Details the four mono FX sends, their sources, and gain controls.

The Centre Section

Describes the master bus controls for MIX, REC, and CUE ST busses.

Digital I/O

Covers the stereo digital output and its source selection options.

Monitoring

Explains the control room monitoring functions, including DIM, CUT, and source selection.

Artist’s Monitoring

Details the artist headphone monitoring controls, EQ, and talkback integration.

Metering

Describes the channel and bus metering, including VU meters and their settings.

Devices and Chains - Front Panel Control

Explains how to route outboard gear (Devices) and build chains via the front panel.

SSL Soft Keys

Introduces the SSL soft keys for accessing various console settings and menus.

MonOpt Soft Keys

Details the MonOpt menu for configuring solo monitoring modes like SIP and AFL.

Meters Soft Keys

Explains how to configure analogue channel meters and focus options.

Auto Soft Keys

Covers soft keys for controlling analogue channel levels via MIDI Volume messages.

IP Soft Keys

Allows switching the console's IP address between Fixed and DHCP modes.

Links Soft Keys

Explains the fader linking feature for controlling multiple faders simultaneously.

Matrix Automation

Details the MIDI Fader Method for controlling analogue channels with DAW automation.

Chapter 4 – The Matrix Remote

Introduction to the Matrix Remote

Overview of the Matrix Remote software's tabs and functions for configuration management.

The Projects Tab

Details the creation, management, and storage of Projects and Titles within the Remote.

Navigating the Projects List

Explains how to browse and manage Projects, Titles, and their associated data folders.

Managing Projects

Covers creating, backing up, restoring, renaming, and deleting Projects.

Managing Titles

Guides on creating, renaming, duplicating, and deleting Titles within Projects.

The Total Recall Tab

Details the function of storing and recalling console settings via snapshots.

The Insert Matrix Tab

Explains how to route external signal processing to channel insert points.

Setting Devices as Stereo

Guides on configuring devices for stereo operation within the Insert Matrix.

Creating Chains On The Fly

Explains how to build chains of devices for channel insert points.

Chapter 5 – DAW Control

Introduction

Overview of controlling DAW packages using HUI, MCU, and CC protocols via Matrix.

Layers

Explains how to assign DAWs or MIDI devices to virtual layers and use Profiles.

Focus Modes

Details Analogue Focus and DAW Focus modes and their effect on fader and V-Pot control.

DAW Track Control

Describes controlling DAW track parameters using the lower channel strip controls.

V-Pot Modes

Explains the different functions of the V-Pots and V-Pot mode keys.

SEL Key Modes

Details the functions of the SEL KEY modes for DAW track selection and control.

Standard Profile Soft Key Assignments

Provides assignments for the Pro Tools, Logic, Nuendo, and CC standard profiles.

The V Pot Menu

Details the assignments for the V-Pot Submenu within the DAW control.

The I/O Menu

Details the assignments for the I/O Submenu within the DAW control.

The AutoEn Menu

Details the assignments for the AutoEn Submenu within the DAW control.

The User 1 Menu

Details the assignments for the User 1 Submenu within the DAW control.

The User 3 Menu

Details the assignments for the User 3 Menu within the DAW control.

TRANSPORT/UTILITY KEYS

Lists assignments for the Matrix's transport and utility controls.

List of MCU Functions

Details Logic DAW protocol commands and their soft key labels.

Nuendo Standard Profile

Details the soft key assignments for the Nuendo DAW control.

Chapter 6 – DAW and CC Configuration

Matrix Console Layer Selection

Explains how to select active layers on the Matrix console using DAW LAYER SELECT buttons.

Assigning DAW Layers

Guides on selecting and assigning Profiles to DAW layers for control.

Creating Profiles

Details the process of creating custom Profiles using the Profile Editor.

Backing Up a Profile

Explains how to back up and export custom Profiles for use in other Matrix Remotes.

Soft Keys

Overview of the soft key area, DAW control protocols, and soft key sets.

Programming Soft Keys

Guides on editing and assigning functions to soft keys via the DAW tab.

Assigning DAW Protocol Functions

Details how to assign HUI or MCU functions to soft keys.

Assigning QWERTY Keystrokes

Explains how to assign keyboard shortcuts to soft keys.

Creating Soft Key Menus

Guides on creating custom menus for soft key assignments.

Renaming Soft Key Assignments

Details how to rename soft key assignments and assign modified functions.

Configuring CC Layers

Explains how to configure CC layers for controlling MIDI devices.

CC Snapshots

Details how to take and restore snapshots of CC values for MIDI devices.

Labelling CC Numbers

Guides on replacing controller numbers with user-created labels in the scribble strip.

Appendix A – DAW Protocol Lists

Transport/Utility Function Map

Details assignments for transport and utility functions across Pro Tools, Logic, and Nuendo/Cubase.

Command Soft Key Labelling

Lists how DAW protocol commands are labelled in the Matrix soft keys.

Logic

Details Logic DAW protocol commands and their corresponding soft key labels.

Nuendo

Details Nuendo DAW protocol commands and their corresponding soft key labels.

Appendix B – Technical Specifications

Line In to Direct Out

Specifies frequency response, noise, and THD for line input to direct output.

Line to Aux Bus Out

Specifies frequency response, noise, and THD for line input to aux bus output.

Line To Mix/Rec Bus Out

Specifies frequency response, noise, and THD for line input to mix/rec bus output.

Matrix Console

Provides physical dimensions, weight, and power specifications for the console.

Matrix Power Supply

Details the specifications of the external power supply unit.

Matrix Digital IO Specifications

Details the specifications for the stereo ADC and DAC, including sample rates and dynamic range.

Appendix C – Audio Connectors and Pinouts

XLR 3-Pin

Details pinouts for balanced analogue audio (Mini LS) and digital audio (AES3) XLR connectors.

D-Type Multipin

Provides pinout details for 25-way and 9-way D-type connectors.

1/4" Jack

Details pinouts for headphone and footswitch connections.

Matrix 25-Way D Pinouts

Detailed pinout information for the Matrix's 25-way D connectors.

Surround Monitor Card 25-Way D Pinouts

Specific pinout details for the Surround Monitor Card's 25-way D connectors.

X-Rack / Diag

Details pinouts for the X-Rack/Diag connector.

Appendix D – Environmental Specification

Temperature

Specifies operating and non-operating temperature ranges and maximum gradient.

Relative Humidity

Specifies operating and non-operating relative humidity levels.

Vibration

Specifies vibration limits for operating and non-operating conditions.

Shock

Specifies shock limits for operating and non-operating conditions.

Altitude (above sea level)

Specifies operating and non-operating altitude limits.

Appendix E – Software Updates

Remote Software Updates

Instructions for updating the Matrix Remote software.

Console Software Updates

Details the process for updating the Matrix console software.

Software Rescue Disk

Provides instructions for creating and using a software rescue disk.

Appendix F – Matrix Support

Our Commitment to Customer Support

SSL's commitment to providing support through sales and service centers worldwide.

Introduction

Overview of Matrix's design for minimal user calibration and maintenance.

Matrix Registration

Information on registering the Matrix console for support and updates.

On-line support

Details on accessing the online support site for FAQs and troubleshooting.

Service Centres

Information on locating and contacting local distributors for service.

Warranties

Explains the Factory Warranty and options for Manufacturer backed Extended Warranty.

Repair

Information on spare parts, exchange services, and console repair procedures.

Appendix G – Maintenance

Introduction

Overview of the console's design requiring minimal maintenance and how to identify faulty modules.

Diagnosing Faults

Guides on troubleshooting issues, differentiating operational vs. hardware faults.

Control Faults

Details typical control faults and how to diagnose them using block schematics.

Power Faults

Describes the console's power supply and potential power-related faults.

Replacing Assemblies

Provides instructions and tools required for replacing console assemblies.

1 - Base Plate Removal

Step-by-step instructions for removing the console's base plate.

2 - Rear Connector Panel Removal

Step-by-step instructions for removing the rear connector panel.

3 - 629940XC Fader Replacement

Instructions for replacing a 629940XC fader module.

4 - 629502XA Solo and Cuts Panel Replacement

Instructions for replacing the 629502XA Solo and Cuts panel assembly.

5 - 629506XB Monitor Tile Replacement

Instructions for replacing the 629506XB Monitor Tile assembly.

6 - 41HJYLC3 Channel LCD Replacement

Instructions for replacing the channel LCD assembly.

7 - 41HJYLC3 Centre Section LCD Replacement

Instructions for replacing the centre section LCD assembly.

8 - 41HJYLC2 Small Centre Section Replacement

Instructions for replacing the small centre section assembly.

9 - 629507XC Motion Control

Instructions for replacing the 629507XC motion control assembly.

10 - 629507XD Headphone/iJack Panel Replacement

Instructions for replacing the headphone/iJack panel assembly.

11 - 629510X1 Channel Buscard Replacement

Instructions for replacing the 629510X1 channel buscard.

12 - 629501X2 Channel Module Replacement

Instructions for replacing the 629501X2 channel module.

13 - 629511X1 Centre Section Buscard Removal

Instructions for removing the 629511X1 centre section buscard.

14 - Centre Section Module Replacement

Instructions for replacing the centre section module assembly.

15 - 629516X1 Router Replacement

Instructions for replacing the 629516X1 router assembly.

16 - 629505XA CPU Replacement

Instructions for replacing the 629505XA CPU assembly.

17 - 629505XB Digital Interface Replacement

Instructions for replacing the 629505XB digital interface assembly.

18 - 629515X1 Centre Section Rear Replacement

Instructions for replacing the 629515X1 centre section rear assembly.

19 - 629503X1 Channel Display Replacement

Instructions for replacing the 629503X1 channel display assembly.

20 - 629512X1 C/S LCD Meters Replacement

Instructions for replacing the 629512X1 C/S LCD Meters assembly.

21 - VU Meter Replacement

Instructions for replacing the VU Meter assembly.

22 - 5.1 Surround Card Removal

Instructions for removing the 5.1 Surround Card.

VU Meter Calibration

Procedure for calibrating the VU meters on the console.

Signal Flow Drawings

Diagrams illustrating the Matrix's audio signal flow and assembly interconnections.

Matrix Internal Wiring Diagram

Depicts all internal wiring connections within the console.

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