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1. USB Usually USB signal will be used for direct to hard disk recordings or webcasting For details of use the USB outputs in Windows please see 3 6 Record ing of programs www SolidynePro com 2 2 4 Monitoring outputs ON AIR MONITOR INPUT EXT HIBRYD MONITOR OUTPUTS ra CONTROL Q d STUDIO O 12V 0C 28v DC 0 154 05A TALLY DCIN LIGHT Se 2 2 4 1 HEADPHONES D 612 has outputs for Studio and Control Room headphones with individual level konb The head phones level knob also change the level on speakers outputs since this console was designed to be used with active speakers that have his own level control In the Studio is convenient to install a headphone s mixer like the Solidyne Studio box to distribute the signal to each people but if you wants you can con nect up to 3 headphones with built in level control 32 Ohms to each Headphone output Another solu tion Is to mount a customized control on the speaker s table A potentiometer of 2 x 1KOhm will be right to manage the level In this case the level control of the console is set to the maximum Next scheme is the connection for the external level con trol Auricular 2 y 3 SAL HEADPHONES CONSOLA 2 2 4 2 MONITOR SPEAKERS D 612 was designed to work with active loudspeak ers The STUDIO and CONTROL outputs work with line level at O dBu 0 775 V RMS They have inde pendent controls for bus assignment and2. USB put that appear in the computer as external sound recording devices USB recording devices and sends the program signals www SolidynePro com Summarizing the outputs are as follows 1 PGM The PROGRAM output is used the send the signal to the air 2 REC used to recordings and allows to lis ten a channel in the main monitors without send it to the air 3 PGM REC USB program or recording out put is also available via USB D 612 has send amp return connections for external hybrid The audio from the external hybrid enters trough the hybrid channel and operates just as the built in hybrids which continue being operative Please note that land lines of internal amp external hy brids will work in conference The Tally output allows the direct connection of ON AIR LED s lights Tally activates when opening the mic channels The mixer has built in tally LED TALLY OUTPUT LOAD DOES NOT HAVE TO AN EXCEED 120mA two Solidyne ON AIR lights If your radio uses the old incandescent light bulbs a 12 V relay must be connected 1 24 ETM VCA faders Using a technique of control called ETM VCA Elec trometric Voltage Controlled Amplifier the faders DO NOT manage audio signals The change on the level is made using low noise amplifiers of great stability The main faders only handle control signals that modify the gain of the electronic amplifiers For more information please visit our WEB site
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4. Only then connect the USB If the equipment is not properly grounded could damage the USB port on the console or computer Windows detect the USB channel as USB audio device At the console the display indicator Digi tal In Out will show U4 indicating that stereo in put and output of USB channel was recognized Remember that you can see the playing and recording devices from Control Panel gt Audio and sound Devices gt Audio In this window you define the preferred devices for Windows those that appli cations use by default This is simple since the de vices are selected from a drop down menu Obviously you must configure the USB devices in the automation and editing software that you use If your PC does not have installed a soundcard de fault playing and recording device will be the USB device Channel 5 input and PGM or REC output ON THE LEVEL After installation you must adjust the PLAYING LEVEL in the Windows mixer Programs gt Accessories gt Entertainment gt Windows Mixer since both channels born SILENCED Windows erroneously shows the faders at middle scale but the channels are muted Set the main fader gain control and WAVE faders to the Maximum position In addition to the input USB offers a digital send to the computer that appears in Windows as USB recording device PGM or REC So that you have available in the computer the program or record
5. The equalization settings are the same for all as signed channels The figure shows the equalization curves These curves are designed to improve the quality of the human voice The ends of the spectrum work in shelving way with 15 dB action As reference we said that the LOW or bass control offers body and weight to the voices whereas the HIGH one adds presence and usually improves the intelligibility The central frequencies have a bell shaped curve peak EQ Mid bass is centered in 160 Hertz where usually the plopping effect are concen trated or there is excessive resonance in certain mas culine voices The mid high band is located at 5 KHz because around this frequency usually appear the problems with the sss excessive emphasis the sibi lants sounds like shhh Compression The compressor maintains constant the peak level of the human voice It starts to work when the signal sur passes the O VU level Below that level the dynamic www SolidynePro com range is not affected D 612 has a very steep com pression slope and fast attack and recovery times Indicator MIC COMPRESSOR shows in dB the re duction applied to the signal 15 00 en Gain dB 0 00 en 15 00 15 00 HH 200 2k 20k Frequency Hz 7 507 Gain dB 0 00 7 507 15 00 15 00 7 507 Gain dB E eee 15 0
6. 24 kHz e 16bit PCM uncompressed 8 16 32 44 1 amp 48 kHz Full duplex transmitting and receiving Delay using PCM at 48 kHz Fs recommended Less than 5 mS Delay using MP3 streaming Average 100 mS www SolidynePro com Notes www SolidynePro com Page 32
7. CUE of microphones channels to listen to the Studio voices 5 Power source The StudioBox feeds from an ex ternal power source 110 220V 1 25A 5 2 2 Connections at the Studio Headphone outputs use Y stereo TRS jacks Any combination of headphones can be used 16 32 and 64 ohms Loudspeakers output use a 1 8 stereo TRS mini jack Take in mind that this is a line level output de signed to use with active speakers 5 3 Using the Studio Box On the Studio Headphones Studio Box manages up to five headphones with in dependent level knobs The maximum level depends on the Studio Headphones level at the console The signal listening also depended on the selection done in console www SolidynePro com On the Studio Monitors Loudspeakers output has a level control but the max imum level and the signal source depended on the console selection If the loudspeakers are connected directly to the con sole s speaker outs Loudspeaker doesn t take ef fect On the Studio Talkback The white button has two functions 1 When the microphones are off air press the button to speak to the Control Room The Stu dio Box has a built in microphone for this pur pose At the Control Room the operator will hear to the talents using active speakers connected to the Studio Box To answer the operator will use the standard talk back circuit of the con sole 2 Being on the air the white button illumina
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9. Studio 0 dBu for active speakers muted 1 Stereo Control OdBu for active speakers muted 1 Stereo Studio Headphones with Distribution AMP up to 5 head phones 10 dBu 1 Stereo Control Headphones 10 dBu 1 External Hybrid send MIX Minus 4 dBu 10K Cue monitor Internal CUE Monitor Amplifier 250 mW with built in speaker Headroom 22 dB LIN to PGM Ref 4dBu 10 k Frequency response 20 20 000 Hz 0 25 dB LIN to PGM 20 20 000 Hz 0 5 dB MIC to PGM Mic equalizer Four Bands MIC EQ with In Out switch 80 Hz top flat curve 160 Hz bell shaped 4 kHz bell shaped 8 kHz top flat Action 15 dB 15 dB MIC compressor Low distortion MIC compressor with In Out switch 20 dB max compression Attack time lt 10 ms Threshold 0 VU Compression ratio lt 2 dB variation for 15 dB change MIC level Noise MIC input EIN 120 dBu 150 ohms LINE input S N gt 75 dBA Dinamic range From Line to PGM gt 90 dBA CD quality Crosstalk PGM REC gt 65 dBA 1 kHz Page 31 Distortion From LINE to PGM out lt 0 05 THD 30 15 000 Hz Phase From Line to PGM lt 3 L amp R 50 10 000 Hz Stereo tracking Below 0 2 dB error L R in fader range 0 to 40 dB Telephonic hybrid Two channels telephone active Hybrid One phone line plus one cel lular Bluetooth linked Frequency Response 200 5 000 Hz Noise gt 60 dBA S N Rejection gt 35 dB rejection Rejection adjust in front panel preset Prefer
10. is confidential and the reporter did not want to reveal very common circumstance as journalists should be reserved with your contacts 3 2 3 Conferences When regularly using cell phone simultaneously with the landline the user must be careful to OFF BLUE TOOTH ON CELL PHONE whenever a call ends This way if a new call comes while the landline is on the air the call rings at the telephone If Bluetooth were active the call would sound on air The procedure for setting a conference depends on which of the two lines landline or cell is on the air See the two cases below 3 2 3 1 Being the cell phone on air Suppose the announcer is talking with a caller or has been called via cell phone and the operator re quires adding to someone else to the conversation www SolidynePro com e Make or receive the call using the tele phone associated with the landline e Talk with the caller Warn him that the call will go directly to the air Remember that this is because the hybrid is being used by a cell phone so operator can not put the second line on hold or use the talk back circuit e Press HOLD AIR to put the calling on air then hang up the telephone The call goes immediately on air since AIR LEVEL is open 3 2 3 2 Being the landline on air Suppose the announcer is talking with a caller or has been called via landline and the operator re quires adding to someone else to the conversation When is
11. not need maintenance nor clean ing 5 2 Preventive Maintenance The Solidyne D 612 console is manufactured using hi tech integrated circuits and heavy duty electronic components that guarantee an excellent reliability and allows eliminating the routines of preventive maintenance Usually D 612 console do not need special mainte nance routines Be sure the operator s has a gentle use of the console Remember that the rear con nectors are not designed for daily use avoid con nection of headsets directly to console When the operator s changes frequently its headsets use an external patch panel to avoid wearing console jacks 5 3 Spare parts Faders for all channels are connectorized They are easy to replace and which are mounted to the chassis with two screws and have a polarized plug to connect In normal use do not require faders changed throughout the life of the console but if the environment was free of dust or the operators were moving unnecessarily syndrome nervous finger will eventually require replacement Page 29 About maintenance Solidyne provides all necessary parts such as buttons knobs or faders Write to info solidyne com ar 5 4 Service Manual Service manuals with the electrical circuits and com ponents layout are sent by email to Authorized Soli dyne Partners and radio stations who subscribe a confidentiality agreement This Agreement will be sent by FAX to Solidyne 5411 4702 2375 in
12. not used Bluetooth must be off at the cell phone and so unlinked from the console This way an incoming call or is made arrives to the cell phone with in dependence from the console s To transfer the call to the console turn on the Bluetooth on the cell phone see the cell phone user manual Depending on brand and model of cell phone the con nection with the console can be immedi ately re established or it may be neces sary to select from a menu Bluetooth de vices one to re connect in this case Soli dyne BTM641 Once activated Bluetooth at cell phone the call is put on air immedi ately staying in conference with the land line that is on air at this time s To end the cell phone call hang up from the cell phone e Then turn off Bluetooth at cell phone This is only necessary when there are a perma nent use of the landline to avoid that an incoming call to the cell phone acciden tally appears on air when the landline is on air s Alternatively to resume the call on cell phone using the cell phone menu it will switch to Headset mode as explained in 3 2 2 3 Resuming the call on the phone Page 18 3 2 2 About return signal to the phone Most of the existing telephone hybrids on the market today were designed over 30 years ago for ana logue telephone exchanges PBX Solidyne hybrids however have been recently designed for private or public telephone exchanges today which are fully digital The ne
13. paper letterhead of the radio and signed by its Director or General Manager The information is encrypted To be visualized in the screen of a computer the technician will require of a USB key and software to be able to decode and see the documentation This software is sold separately and is used also for all the Solidyne products Solidyne brings full support to technicians during the repair work Please contact us at e info solidynePRO com e www solidynePRO com www SolidynePro com This page was left empty intentionally www SolidynePro com Page 30 5 5 Tech specs Audio inputs 4 balanced MIC inputs XLR 2 balanced stereo Line inputs DIN 5 3 unbalanced stereo Line inputs RCA 1 Digital stereo Line input USB Input levels Impedance Balanced MIC 10 dBu 75 dBu 150 250 Ohms Balanced LINE 20 dBu 26 dBu 600 10Kohms Unbalanced LINE 15 dBu 12 dBu 600 10Kohms Phantom power Two mic inputs have 48 V phantom power supply switchable ON OFF Analog outputs 2 bus stereo outputs PGM 1 4 TRS plug REC RCS connector Both at 4dBm OVU PGM balanced Max level 26dBu 10K 20dBm 600 ohms REC unbalanced Max level 20 dBu External Hybrid unbalanced mix minus out 4dBu Digital Input Output levels USB digital In Out Input to channel 5 Output selected PGM or REC It uses the K 15 recommendation for broadcating 0 VU 15 dB Full Scale level Monitor amp Hybrid Outputs 1 Stereo
14. 0 Gain dB www SolidynePro com Frequency Hz 3 5 Line channels Solidyne D 612 mixer console has 3 stereo LINE chan nels Line channels have two inputs that are selected from the front panel e Channels 3 and 4 have bal anced stereo inputs DIN 5 connector and unbalanced stereo inputs RCA e Channel 5 are digital with di rect connection to the PC via USB It is equivalent to have an external sound card Addi tionally it gives USB digital output PGM or REC The secondary input is analog un balanced stereo RCA Like the microphone channels line channels have gain adjust ment that must be set for the channel faders working above the OVL zone to avoid over load NOTE please see at 2 2 2 2 Digital inputs outputs the special note about the USB audio levels and Windows To route the signal on the air as sign the channel to PGM and open the fader The correct level is obtained when the peaks of the signal reach OVU Connections are explained at Chapter 2 Installation and wirings Main faders of all channels work with ETM VCA technology Electrometric Voltage Controlled Amplifier The fader only man ages DC that control amplifier of variable gain This method guarantees very low distortion and full eliminates the possibility of noise by wearing down of the fader Complete in 0 5 30 GAIN un J ca LI
15. N BAL4 formation about the new ceramic fader technology used in D 612 will be found at our WEB site Page 22 3 6 Recordings D 612 consoles have two stereo output channels The main channel is denominated Program PGM and used for the On Air signal For recordings REC bus is used The user can make recordings while simultaneously the console is on the air We will see like example the procedure to make a recording in the computer whereas a musical program is on air NOTE the two telephone hybrids of this console are units aired and therefore can not be assigned to the channel REC If you need to record an interview you should connect to the console a hybrid external Solidyne type HL 202 3 6 1 Direct to Hard Disc recording Remember that the main output PGM and the recording output REC are available in digital for mat through connections USB Once connected the outputs appear in Windows like Control Panel Audio and Sound Devices Audio USB Recording device corre sponds to channel USB 5 and a gives the PGM or REC signal a On the PC configure your p recording software to use e an USB recording device ot At the console route the k oe channels that you want to oo record to REC bus The oth ers remain assigned to PGM You must proceed as follows gm Now makes the recording on the PC In order to acti vate the microphone open the fader of MIC 1 chan nel The recordi
16. P server then the D 612 scans the network for a free IP address this can take a few minutes Step 4 Open a web browser eg Firefox Internet Explorer and enter the IP address announced The Control Panel D 612 is displayed 4 3 2 Destiny IP The status screen indicates the IP port configuration The module is factory configured as Studio Encoder option Location Studio Encoder Step 5 To verify the configuration access the Configuration and in the left menu choose Basic settings BASIC SETTINGS OUTGOING STREAM Stream Method URL Port Push RTP s 192 168 0 30 4050 e Stream method should be Push RTP www SolidynePro com e In the URL field defines the DNS name or IP address and the destination port to which the console streaming broadcast e Press Apply to confirm your settings The configurations listed below require knowledge in network administration The destination IP address is the external address of the network in the Transmitter Plant where it is connected DECODER static IP assigned by your ISP When the data packets reach the router firewall on the other end should be re directed to the DECODER IP eg 192 168 0 30 As the D 612 IP transmitted to a specific IP address and port in transmission plant all packets arriving at that port on the router address should be forwarded to the DECODER or a particular computer which will turn into audio Iden
17. The main advantages of this technology are e Eliminates the noisy signals due to dirty faders e Eliminates the maintenance and improves the life of faders e Gives a perfect stereo tracking less than 0 1 dB error between Left and Right channels e Allows using Conductive Ceramic faders of two million guaranteed operations about 15 years of use www SolidynePro com Page 6 CHAPTER 2 2 1 Overview Installation of Solidyne D 612 doesn t present partic ular jobs However keep in mind the basic rules for all professional audio installations The balanced in puts of the D 612 uses DIN 5 multipin connectors provided with the console In option you can ac quire the Solidyne wiring kit MNG612 which inl cude all the cables and connectors needed for the set up For console grounding use the rear side GND bronze tip with a 2mm cable to a good buried cooper bar 2 1 1 Parasitic signals All unwanted signals that appear in audio lines usu ally consider parasitic signals A common type are denominated humming low frequency signals mul tiples of 50 60 Hertz caused by the interaction of electromagnetic fields coming from the AC line When the interference source is a magnetic field generally originated in a supply transformer the resultant interference will be denominated electro magnetic humming When the interference is due to such electric potentials as cables that take supply tensions that are elevated
18. act us at our email info solidynepro com 4 3 5 Decoding using a computer To receive the transmission using a computer you should use playback software that supports streaming and RTP protocol Solidyne recommend using VLC Player http Awww videolan org vic To start to play in VLC go to Medio gt Open network In URL enter protocol sourcelP port Example RTP 0 0 0 0 3030 In where RTP is the protocol used by the Solidyne D 612 0 0 0 0 means from any incoming IP and 3030 is the port used Remember to enable your computer firewall to allow incoming streaming trought port 3030 or the port that you use Li a gt Archivo 2 pisco Bi Red Ef Dispositivo de captura Protocolo de red Introducir una URL RTP 0 0 0 0 3030 zl I Mostrar m s opciones Cach 1000 ms 4 Tiempo de inicio 00H 00m 005 000 J Reproducir otro medio de forma sincronizada archivo de audio extra MRL RTP 0 0 0 0 3030 Editar opciones network caching 1000 Reproducir lr Cancelar NOTE Some versions of VLC Player also supports the string RTP 3030 Page 26 CHAPTER 5 5 1 Overview StudioBox is an optional accessory which groups in a single box to all monitoring signals that are needed into the Studio It offers the following features e 5 headphone s outputs with independent level control e Output for Studio Monitors with level control e Tally light e Timer Clock e Ta
19. akers on background or at buses PGM REC In case of FM transmis sions the interference inside the console demodu lates the A M component of the FM carrier usually hum from power supply causing background hum ming because in many transmitters of FM the final output stage is not powered with stabilized tension Therefore if console D 612 presents humming please make a test shutting down the transmitter a few seconds to check if the problem disappears Sometimes an FM transmitter with the output stage badly calibrated also produce interference in which you can hear the transmitted audio due to the mis alignment a part of the FM modulation is translated to AM modulation www SolidynePro com Solution D 612 consoles have internal filters against RF interference Therefore if interference s appears normally is caused by installation prob lems on the transmission station that generate ele vated currents in the wiring of audio on the Studies due to the standing waves These currents circu lates inside the cabinet of the console and inter feres to the circuits when overpass the barriers that impose to this currents the built in RF filters The solution then must be external to the console EAN The solution is to acquire fer H FNF rite O rings of 60 mm diame gt ter to allow passing the cables and connectors They will be used in each connector of input and outputs The total set of cables that goes to each c
20. al protection it is recommended due to accidents or lightings Page 11 2 2 6 2 CONECTING A CELL PHONE It requires a phone with Bluetooth connectivity Any phone with Bluetooth can be linked to Solidyne D 612 eliminating the dependency on the adapter cable hands free While the phone can be up to 10 meters away from the console you should leave it near but not on the console The procedure to link the phone to the console is similar to that used for other Bluetooth devices By linking your cell phone to the console creates a link between the two devices and allows the phone to store the ID of the console This operation is performed only once for one cell Once the console and phone are connected the console automatically connects to the phone when the Bluetooth link is enabled on both devices Procedure 1 At the mixer D 612 enable the discovery mode Being the Bluetooth disabled press and hold by 5 seconds the button Cellular Phone Bluetooth until the LED blinks green red Bluetooth LED s are on vumeters panel The LED blinking indicates that the Solidyne D 612 enters in mode discovery to be found by the cell phone 2 At the cell phone make a Bluetooth device search This procedure depends on brand and model of your cell phone please refers to the users manual 3 When the phone finds the Bluetooth device D 612 appear BTM751 code or BTHOO08 on screen Select this code and enter the de
21. ands EQ and compressor with independence e The analog line channels manage bal anced BAL and unbalanced LINE stereo inputs Page 15 e The digital channels manage the USB digital inputs DIG and one analogical stereo inputs LINE e Additionally USB offers direct recording to Hard Disk from PGM or REC The D 612 turret contains electronic LED s VU me ters that show the recording and program level av erage peak level and the action of audio compres sor 3 1 1 Quick test Next are described the basic procedures to verify the console wiring In order to check that all is work ing well please follows the next steps e Choose a signal source like a micro phone a CD player etc According to the used source select in the channel the cor respondent input MIC LINE or BAL LIN This can be the first cause of error there is no signal because the mistaken input is assigned e Press CUE button in the channel in which the signal is e Open the CUE fader in the MONITOR SECTION The audio will have listened in the built in loudspeaker To send on air e Send the channel to PGM so that the sig nal is sent to the main output e Open the main fader until reach 0 VU in program VU meter The signal will be on the air e The gain knob must adjust so that the nor mal work position of the main fader is 15 dB gray zone In some countries like England the user prefers to adjust the nor mal level wit
22. ant a device streaming decoder receives the transmission eg Solidyne ADA102 and sends the audio processor Another option is to have a decoder processor with streaming audio or a computer running software that play streaming eg VLC Player 4 3 1 The configuration options D 612 IP Solidyne are accessed using a web browser The unit is factory set in Dynamic IP so that when connected to a LAN gets an IP address via DHCP the router assigns an IP The procedure is as follows IP config Step 1 Connect the console to the power supply Connect a computer via USB to the D 612 to enable the IP module Page 25 Audio IP only D 612 IP Step 2 Connect the console to the network via a standard cable The network must have a router so that the console assigned to an IP address via DHCP D 612 IP You can also connect directly to a modem router as it usually also assign an IP via DHCP Step 3 The TCP module will announce the IP assigned To listen to the IP address proceed e Turn BAL LIN Channel 4 to LIN 2 e Press the CUE button in the Channel 4 and lift the CUE speaker level e Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable from the console computer must be on Take note of the address announced it will be needed later This operation is only needed during installation Step 3 Once you get the IP is ready to start working The green LED on the rear panel RJ45 is blinking Can not find a DHC
23. audio signal and will be amplified by the rest of the system It is fun damental therefore to maintain the interference within reduced margins It is obtained avoiding very long audio lines with aerial sections or that pass near of transformers or RF transmitters For protec tion against very high frequencies is advisable to use double shielded cables guarantied by the man ufacturer CROSSTALK is the reception of signals coming from other lines of audio This like all unwanted noise it can be supposed controlled when its level is below the level of the system residual noise Then all considerations mentioned for the case of buzz are valid 2 1 2 RF interference Hum D 612 consoles have numerous internal protections against RF fields for the AM and FM broadcasting band When the transmission station is installed correctly there will be no interference problems still with FM equipment of 50 KW installed in the terrace of the radio station Nevertheless when the antenna is badly positioned with respect to the Stu dio or has severe SWR problems then it does not have the minimum value of field intensity down ward Or maybe there is a faulty ground connection then strong standing waves will appear on the ca bles of the Studio that can induce high electrical currents inside the audio console Symptoms If the interference takes place at the A M band the sound transmitted by the A M radio will be listened in the loudspe
24. bution of DIN 5 and XLR are described next Remember that you need to connect TWO XLR to the DIN balanced left and balanced right amp DOO Se FRENTE DIN 5 stereo bal Female XLR 1 AUDIO RIGHT 1 GND shield 2 GND shield 2 AUDIO 3 AUDIO LEFT 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIO RIGHT 5 AUDIO LEFT Unbalanced lines manages signals of 10 dBV 10 KOhms home type or semi pro The GAIN control is common for both inputs that is to say that operates on the selected inputs 2 2 2 2 USB link The Channel 5 is for direct connection to the com puter using an USB port www SolidynePro com Page 8 Standard cable USB A B are used Ports 1 1 or 2 0 are sup ported Place the CPU so next to the console as it will be possible s in order to use a wire of 2 to 3 me S ters of length USB extension can be used but it is recommended not to exceed 4 meters Y The channel must be connected to a computer run ning WindowsOXP 7 8 Linux or OSX When con necting the channel to the PC WindowsO automati cally recognizes it and installs the correspondent drivers Additional drivers are not required Before connecting the USB cable make sure the computer has effectively grounded through its terminal on the rear panel If you want to check the ground connect a tester on the scale of 25 Vac between the chassis of the PC and console and verify that the voltage is zero volts 5V
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26. e selected input main or auxiliary Telephone Hybrid manages one land telephone lines 2 wires and one cellular phone linked via Bluetooth Both can be in conference The use is very simple since many functions are automated Additionally the console has send and return con nector for external hybrids 1 2 2 Monitors The monitoring area distributes the signals to the loudspeakers and headphones on the studio and the control room Studio amp Control Room has a unique level knob for loudspeakers and headphones and the assignment switches that allow select between ON AIR signal external tuner console output PGM or recording output REC Usually the level in the console is fixed since a headphones mixer allows to manage each headphone and active speakers has it own level knob CUE monitor The console has a built in loudspeaker for cueing with its own control level CUE is an inter nal send that allows listening to the audio signal pre vious to the fader The cue signal also is sent to the Control Room headphones Additionally monitoring section contains the Talk back circuit that operates as well in combination with loudspeaker CUE to engage in a private dia log from the hybrid with a telephone call without disturbing the on air signal 1 2 3 Outputs Solidyne D 612 has two main outputs named PGM Program and REC recording Phone lines are sent only to PGM In addition it has an USB digital out
27. e the talck back MIC To put the call on the air www SolidynePro com Release the button CUE Turn the control AIR LEVEL until reach the apropiate level The appropiate level for the communication is adjusted by observing the level meter PGM but also listening to the processed audio on the air To put the call off air and resume in private turn down the knob AIR LEVEL and press CUE to listen and Talkback to talk To transfer the call to the telephone turnn down the AIR LEVEL to zero pick up the phone and then release the HOLD AIR button on the console If the telephone was hung up when release the HOLD AIR the communication will lost To hang up the line turn AIR LEVEL to zero and release HOLD AIR 3 2 2 Using a cell phone The cell phone connects to the Solidyne D612 via Bluetooth The first time that a cell phone is used with the console it must be paired as explained at 2 2 6 2 Connecting a cell phone Once paired the procedure used for the connection every time is simple e Make sure that the control AIR LEVEL is closed and the button CUE pressed s Turn ON Bluetooth at the console For this press and hold CELLULAR PHONE BLUE TOOTH by 2 seconds approximate and re lease when the green LED located in the VU meter panel flashes The LED remains flash ing slowly indicating that Bluetooth is enabled s Turn on Bluetooth at the cell phone If the cell phone
28. ence atenuator 12 dB local announcer interrupt priority Telephone input lightning discharge safety Telephone Hybrid inputs is transformer floating to meet the Public Telephone service isolation standards It is protected with SIOV Varistors against soft lightning discharges External gas discharge protection is recommended Talkback Included Talkback MIC with Audio Limiter Noise Cancelled PZM type Outputs to Phone Line Hybrid or Studio Speakers amp Head phones VU meters 2 x LED vumeters for PGM Cuasi peak reading Microphone compressor indicator 0 15 dB Tally Light ON AIR signal output turns on when MIC is open 12 V CC 0 12 amp two Solidyne On Air lights Tubular connector 2 1 mm internal pin Power Switching external power supply 90 240 V 20VA 28V 0 5 A Tubular connector 1 8 mm internal pin Dimensions amp Weight Wide 405 mm Deep 385 mm Height 95 mm at rear turret Net Weight 4 7 Kg AolP Optional TCP IP Digital Streaming Output Ethernet RJ45 connection to a standard LAN Option AoIP Used for sending D612 output to transmitter plant with MP3 Internet streaming or using a 5 8 GHz 802 Link Also can be used for AolP connection with another console located in side or outside studios It can work in linear PCM at 44 1 amp 48 kHz or MP3 VBR On Air information using GPIO for remote processors AolP Delay and user modes e MP3 Layer 1 32 44 1 and 48 kHz e MP3 Layer 2 16 22 05 and
29. fault password 0000 and confirm see the users manual of the phone 4 The ID of the Solidyne D 612 is now stored in the cell phone The devices are paired no need to repeat this operation while using the same phone The Bluetooth indicator light on the console switches to slow flashing green indicating Bluetooth is active E On some phones you need to connect the new device found to stay active In others the new device is enabled after being detected If there are other Bluetooth systems operating in the studies please turn off Bluetooth on the D 612 re search with the phone and take note of existing ones Then turn on Bluetooth on the D 612 and repeat the search The displayed BTM 751 is the D 612 console www SolidynePro com Re connections To reconnect to the console a cell phone turn Bluetooth on the D 612 by pressing for two seconds Cellular Phone Bluetooth until the green LED lights Turn on the phone Bluetooth handsfree mode if necessary Some phones handsfree off to turn it off When the phone warns that the connection has been made we are ready to operate When you make or receive a call the audio is routed to the console Besides the simplicity of operation the Bluetooth connection allows interesting working options it is possible to use personal cell or interviewed journalists with personal contact phone numbers who do not want to reveal to the radio In this way we obtain interviews to air t
30. h the fader at maximum www SolidynePro com 3 2 Hybrid channel A The hybrid section manages 1 standard telephone line and 1 Bluetooth cell phone see 2 2 6 2 Con necting a cell phone Both can be in simultaneous conference see 3 2 3 Conferences Its use is simple and error free due to its logic of secu rity and automatic control The following instructions explains different scenarios of use 3 2 1 Operation When a call enters a blue LED will blink with the ring cadence The calling can be answered in two ways a Using the telephone associated to that line b From the console by pressing the HOLD AIR button When doing it the line is taken and the LED stops blinking To answer the call from the telephone connected to the RJ11 on the rear panel pick up the phone and proceed as in normal communication To put the call on the air press the HOLD AIR button and then hang up the phone To answer the call directly from the console press HOLD AIR The console picks up the line and the ring s pilot light turns off In this condition the caller receives the program signal and wl be on air if the AIR LEVEL knob opens Therefore it is important to check that the AIR LEVEL knob be closed when take the line To talk privately with the caller press CUE The caller is lietened on CUE speaker In this condition cue pressed the caller not hear the program signal To talk press the TALKBACK and us
31. hannel The hybrid knob will be have in the same way that with the telephone lines connected to the console sending the signal to the air or the previous circuit according to the knob 2 2 7 General tips e Use the console with the original power source e Do not exceed the load on Tally output e Avoid long cables hanging from connec tors Use pass cables canals or snakes to distribute cables e Avoid mixing audio cables with AC ca bles Use separated ways for each one e Does not forget that the console con nects to GROUND using a bronze TIP lo cated in rear panel Next is an advanced diagram for grounding D REMEMMBER e Audio equipment manages different signal levels The professionals ones with balanced outputs operate 4 dBm or 8dBm whereas the home equipment uses un balanced outputs of 10 dBm e Use balanced inputs BAL for professional equipment and the AUX unbalanced for home equipment Page 12 2 2 8 Grounding against lighting It is very important to follow these recommendations to avoid irreparable damage to equipment and people ODINVIINOYLOITA OdLL HA SOT ASN ON NOISNAL 20 ODINOULOITA YOAVZITISY 1Sa NA ANOOTOD AGP 3A SVIN JA _NOISNALAYEOS 3d ODSAY Ta ALSIX AVAITVIOT NS Na IS VLON 69 Q oana sa W 34 aozz 0ZA 080 gt Ce Be 30 BS ER eg A i ee Y ARA At SS SOAVYYVYVd www SolidynePro com Page 13 This page was left empty intentionally
32. hat would otherwise be impossible Setup the level NOTE At the cell phone Bluetooth volume must be adjusted at maximum level in order to obtain a good reception and to sure the best signal to noise ratio A This adjusting must be done with a real calling using Bluetooth Usually the volume of the phone s speaker is independent of the volume of Bluetooth device If you change the phone s level without make a Bluetooth calling you will only be chang ing the volume for the phone s speaker not the Bluetooth level To change the Bluetooth level make a call using the console or a hands free headset and set the Bluetooth level to the maximum This setting is stored at the cell phone s memory If you use another cell phone with the console you needs to set the Bluetooth level again To turn off Bluetooth at the console press and hold Cellular Phone Bluetooth until LED off ec LAND LINE AND CELL PHONE CAN BE CONFERENCED www SolidynePro com 2 2 6 3 EXTERNAL HIBRYD Solidyne D 612 has a connector for send and return from external hybrids External Hybrid uses a female TRS of Y Jack that gives signal PGM send by tip and receives signal return or input to console by ring PGM send is MIX MINUS that is to say it sends all the signals of Bus PGM with exception of the Re turn from Hybrid to avoid feedback loops The audio from external hybrid enters to the console through the hybrid c
33. he PGM signal but remains off air due to the control AIR LEVEL stays closed To put the calling on the air turn up AIR LEVEL until reach the appropriate level on VU meters 3 2 2 2 End the call Pressing with short touch the CELLULAR PHONE BLUETOOTH button on the console communica tion ends It is also possible to end the call from the cell phone screen 3 2 2 3 Resume the call on the cell phone To resume the call on cell phone from the phone menu exit Headset or Bluetooth mode and switch to the speaker mode Speaker To transfer the call back to the console return to the Headset mode This operation differs depending on brand and model of cell phone Below shows a screenshot of a cell phone with An droid in the case of Bluetooth enabled Page 17 FE d 15 fl 15 50 BE Home lt ON LLAMADA EN CONSOLA OFF LLAMADA EN TELEFONO wo Keypad End call O X G Speaker Mute Headset The example shows the Headset icon which trans fers the call to Bluetooth device when it is powered on and passes the phone when it is off Other phone models can display two buttons a button with drop down options or other combinations Refer to the cell phone user manual 3 2 2 4 Make a call To make the call using the cell phone s In the cell phone change the Bluetooth mode to Headset mode as explained in 3 2 2 3 Resume call on cell phone e Dial the number in the cell pho
34. he return signal is limited to the band 400 2 200 Hz in order not to distort the signal to the air This narrow band intelligibility re mains high due to processing but occasionally may seem to the remote people that it has little volume because his band is narrow This should not worry because it is a subjective sensation that does not af fect the intelligibility of speech 3 2 3 Null factor This adjustment is only for LAND lines The rejection factor expresses the capacity of the hybrid to avoid that the transmitted signal returns distorted to the air Whichever greater it s this factor more clean will be the sound quality of the local speaker on the air In order set the rejection proceed as following 1 Make a calling through one hybrid of the console Ask a speaker to talk into the microphone to the interviewee Increase the level from Telephone Control until the voice of the interviewee move the PGM VU meter into the red zone Page 19 2 Listening to the voice of the local speaker from the PGM monitor carefully turns the preset Null until reducing to zero the distortion super posed to the speaker s voice Please make this adjust when the console is installed 3 In case that the phone line connected to the console be changed this adjustment must be repeated 3 3 Monitor section 3 3 1 Using monitors and headphones At the monitors section you can observe the follow ing areas e Studio Monit
35. in comparison with the audio signals present in the circuit you will be in presence of electrostatic humming The distinction is not merely academic because the resolution of a problem supposes the knowledge of the noise type to apply the correct solution Examples To minimize the reception of electromagnetic humming in the wires remember the following rule THE AREA AMONG TWO AUDIO WIRES WILL BE MINI MUM It implies that the cables will be tied very close like the shielded twisted pair audio cables They should pass far away from any transformer or devices that man age high intensity currents Is important to remember that a wire can be good shielded but if his conductors don t complete the conditions of minimum area it will be sus ceptible to take magnetic humming Other parasitic signals are AC HUM RADIO FRE QUENCY and CROSSTALK As hum noises like the radio frequency are originated by electromag netic fields of high frequency the first ones are orig inated by disturbances due to the connection and disconnection of equipment s to the AC line the seconds ones are generated by communications transmitters or industrial equipment If these signals penetrate into audio lines with sufficient intensity Page 7 Installation and wiring can surpass the action of the special protection fil ters and to reach some sensible part of the input stages In that case the interfering signals can be demodulated and already turned
36. ing signal Page 9 N ABOUT USB DETECTION e Windows XP Check the input level at the Windows mixer Pro grams Accesories Entretainment Volume Control e Windows 7 Check if Windows has properly recognized the USB recording device If Windows recognizes the device wrongly as microphone device the recording will be mono same signal in both channels To fix it go to Control Panne Sound Recording and choose USB device appears as USB microphone Press Properties Then select Advanced Options open the drop down menu Recording format and choose stereo 2 channels 16 bits 44100HZz 2 2 2 3 MICROPHONE INPUTS Microphone channels are balanced electronically with XLR standard connectors v SCH 10 e el G keep HERNET MIC BAL MIC BAL l AolP 2B ZA Each channel has two XLR connectors that are added internally If two microphones to the same channel agrees that these are dynamic type the same make and model Level differences in the voices are balanced by the audio compressor con sole The action of the compressor depends on the level of the main attenuator and is indicated on the console The key 48V phantom power for channels MIC MIC 1a and 2a No power is sent to the inputs b You should remember that if by mistake Dynamic MIC receives 48V there is no possibility of damage because its coil has free floating decouples this ten sion www So
37. level Both outputs use female 1 8 TRS connectors ES Remember that studio monitors are muted when mics are on air Control Room speakers are muted when the button Talkback is pressed Page 10 2 2 5 Tally light Tally output gives 12V 120 mA 2 Solidyne Air lights when MICs activates from Master Mic button NEVER overpass 120 mA consumption on Tally output The console has a built in light that resolves the on air signalization for small stations 2 2 6 Telephonic Hybrid 2 2 6 1 CONECTING STANDARD LINE The hybrid channel manages ONE land telephone lines and ONE cellular phone The internal adjust ments are from factory so the user do not needs to make adjustments Only the null factor must be ad justed for the land line only once on setup On the rear panel there are 2 RJ11 connectors for the telephone lines and the associated phone set The line can directly be connected to public central telephone or the local central PBX of the radio sta tion The private central sometimes deteriorates the hybrid rejection reason why we advised to directly connect the console to the public line whenever it is possible The telephone lines internally are protected against lightings by metallic oxide varistors SIOV Never theless we recommend to use additionally external line protection of good quality to use external line a protection against transient voltage peaks 5 Although the console has intern
38. lidynePro com 2 2 3 AUDIO OUTPUTS 2 2 3 1 PROGRAM AND RECORDINGS Program output PGM is the main output that takes the signal that will be emitted to the air It is bal anced with female TRS connectors a k a jack Ya Recording output REC is balanced with Phono RCA connectors In order to connect PGM outputs to an unbalance in put connect only the pin and leaving uncon nected the pin To connect the balanced TRS output to a balanced XLR input the cable will be BS Balanced connection Plug to male XLR for each channel TRS Plug XLR Cannon GND sleeve GND pin 1 signal tip signal pin 2 signal ring signal pin 3 Please do not connect a signal pin 2 or 3 to ground IN Never uses mono plug s TS to connect this out puts The nominal output level is 4 dBu OVU If you unbalance the outputs take in mind that the level re duces in 6 dB therefore OVU 2dBm Note that if some nonprofessional equipment is con nected to the balanced output may the level be too high causing saturation In those cases a fixed at tenuator must be used to reduce the level a resistive splitter is a solution 2 2 3 2 USB send USB allows direct connection with a computer and gives PROGRAM or REC signal it switches from USB OUT in Channel 5 This feature don t requires special drivers Windows automatically recognizes the USB device see 2 2 2 2
39. lk back to talk with the Control Room operator 5 2 Connecting the StudioBox MIC GAIN MIC to control room Sq ON AIR TALLY i i i C S Bag PUSH TO TALK STUDIO BOX a edel R sSupyNne 1 2 3 4 5 0 v 0 lo Ki 0 la 0 io LEVEL Usually the Studio Box is placed on the table but a good choice is fix it to the wall when the table is next to the Control Studio window 5 2 1 Connection to the mixer console Studio Box connects to the mixer console using a special cable which is provided from factory This ca ble has a DB15 connecting to the following connec tors 1 Tally light Is a tubular connector This connector plugs to Tally output of the mixer to take the on air signal and activate the timer and on air light of the StudioBox The second connector pass thru is for connect the standard tally lights 2 Studio speakers Takes the monitoring mix for the studio speakers At the Studio the speakers ac tive speakers will connect to the StudioBox Page 27 Studio Box optional 3 Studio headphones Takes the mix for the studio headphones Up to 5 headphones can be used con nected to the Studio Box 4 Reverse talk back ls a 1 8 Jack TRS that sends the signal of the StudioBox s built in microphone This connector allows to plug a small active speakers at the Control Room for the voice talents can talk to the operator of the Control Room The operator also can use the
40. nal tuner in order to monitoring the transmission from the www SolidynePro com air This is the right way for monitoring recommended for all situations 3 3 2 Use into integrated Studios It is increasingly common in modern radios the console broadcasters and journalists are located in the same study avoiding the use of double glazing windows separator and reducing the cost of construction and acoustic treatment In this case it uses only one active pair of speakers connected to the output of Studio Monitor D 612 When opening the microphones these speakers are muted Also connect headphones to this output of journalists and guests Operator headphones are connected instead to the output of Control Monitor 3 3 3 Previous listening CUE The D 612 has an internal loudspeaker for previous listening Each channel has a button CUE that al lows to listen the signal present in that channel with the channel fader closed If CUE is pressed in several channels the signals are added Rotary CUE level controls the volume in loudspeaker CUE Additionally signal CUE is sent to the control room headphones In this way the operator can check the channels using headphones 3 3 4 Talk back The talk back circuit allows the operator to talk with the speaker while he is into the studio In order to talk press the Talk back button see mon itor panel drawing The Control Room monitors will be muted to avoid feedbacks loo
41. ne and call SEND To transfer the call to the console return to the Bluetooth mode on the cell phone see 3 2 2 3 Resume call on cell phone Release the CUE button on the console The cell phone receives the program signal but remains off the air if AIR LEVEL is zero www SolidynePro com To put the calling on the air turn AIR LEVEL to the correct volume To end the call from the console make a short tap the CELLULAR PHONE BLUETOOTH button The call can also be terminated from the mobile phone NOTE The calling can be do from cell phone without leave the Blue tooth mode using the console s talkback circuit e The ring tone and the voice of the caller are listened on CUE speaker button CUE pressed To dialogue use the button Talkback of D 816 To hold the call release the button CUE To put the calling on air release AIR LEVEL s To end the call make a short tap on CELLULAR PHONE BLUETOOTH button of the hybrid or can hang up from the cell phone screen Bluetooth advantages Besides the convenience of being able to connect any cell phone without cables or special connectors provides the advantage of placing up to 8 meters away for example in a window to get the best reception But also enables new operational advantages for journalism it is possible to connect the console in seconds with the private cell journalist for stories to people whose phone number
42. ng level is verified in the REC VUmeter of the recording software and it adjusts from the con sole You cannot change the input level from soft ware Windows Mixer USB RECORDING DEVICES DO NOT HAVE GAIN CONTROL FROM THE SOFTWARE The speakers will listen to the recording USING HEADPHONES or in loudspeakers When the recording ends it can be listened using the same REC bus assigning to REC the channel in which the PC is At this point BE CAREFUL OF NOT PRO DUCING A FEEDBACK LOOP IN THE OWN COM PUTER MAKE SURE TO MUTE IN THE PC FROM WINDOWS MIXER ALL SOURCES OF SIGNAL EXCEPT WAVE AND GAIN CONTROL MAIN When the work is finished reset all the controls to the original position to return the console to the nor mal way of operation 3 6 2 Recording the phone lines Hybrids of the D 612 signal sent only to program therefore only be recorded telephone communications PGM signal recording To record the PGM output you must use a wire tap Y for a copy of the program output simply connecting two parallel cables NO CONECTAR PORO D R RCA Y A W 2 A GRABACION E XLR 34 a 2 AL PROCESADOR Y cable Plug 1 4 BAL to XLR BAL and unbal RCA to one input channel For the other channel you need a second Y cable a In Monitor Section assign the Control Room TRPE monitors to the recording bus REC If you Fe want you can send REC signal to the studio monitor
43. on It includes USB digital I O which brings digital link with the com puter avoiding the use of soundcards in the com puter D 612 has 5 100mm professional Conductive Ce ramic faders of with ETM VCA control that offer a life utility of one million operations over 15 years It is the best solution for small and medium radios and for auxiliary recording studies in great sta tions 1 2 1 Input channels There are 2 microphone channels with phantom power of 48V switched from the front panel Mic channels have a processing stage that includes 4 bands equalizer and automatic dynamic range compressor Each microphone channel can be sent individually to the air signal PGM or assigned to the processing stage MIC 3 channel can be switched to AUX stereo line input Each mic fader can manage two dynamic micro phones At the rear panel you find 4 XLR inputs MIC 1a MIC 1b MIC 2a MIC 2b The built in dynamic compressor compensates the level be tween the microphones It s appropiated that mic s connected to the same channel are the same model Page 5 Overview 3 LINE channels allow connecting up to 6 sources Channels 3 and 4 manages unbalanced analogical inputs Line 1 and Line 2 and balanced inputs Bal 1 and Bal 2 whereas channel 5 are digital with di rect connection to the computer via USB In addition all channels have one analog auxiliary input All the channels count on a gain control that take ef fects on th
44. onnector will have to be twisted around the ring 2 2 Rear panel wiring 2 2 1 Power source At the left side of the rear panel you will find the connector for the power supply The switching power supply provided with the console works with any AC network 90 240 V and tolerate zones with great variations of tension Gives regulated 28VCC D The console doesn t have On Off switch reason why it remains fed while the power supply is con nected PLEASE DONT REPLACE THE ORIGINAL POWER SUPPLY The grounding made through a bronze tip located in the rear panel that provides the ground connec tion to the chassis Use cable of 2mm to a good buried cooper bar 2 2 2 Input channels On the rear panel are located all the inputs and out puts connectors Take in mind that good connections offer safe and free of faults operation By this reason we recommend you take it the time necessary to make the connections care fully and use always material of first quality OPTION ETHERNET MIC AolP 2 2 2 1 LINEA inputs Each line channel has two stereo inputs selected from the frontal panel BAL 1 and BAL 2 inputs are symmetrical balanced available at DIN connec tors LIN 1 and LIN 2 inputs are unbalanced and uses Phono RCA connectors To connect an equipment with balanced output you will need a cable from DIN 5 to two CANNON XLR or stereo Plug s TRS Y according to corresponds The pin distri
45. or here you define what sig nal you will listen at the Studio monitors and headphones e Control Room Monitor define what signal you will listen at the Control Room monitors and headphones e CUE set the CUE level of the built in loud speaker There is a knob to manages the level of head phones and monitor outputs for the Studio Usually the monitoring level adjusts from the console for a comfortable listening in the headphones In case that you wants individual control for each head phone you can use an additional headphones mixer Solidyne Studio box or similar or make cus tomized external level controls using a potentiome ter of 2 x 1 Kohm mounted on the table The Studio monitors have their own gain control since the console s output was designed to operate with powered speakers Remember that when the microphones are enabled the audio in the studio monitors is muted to avoid feedbacks loops Like the Studio section the Control Room has a unique knob for headphone ans speakers Control Room monitors must be powered units active speakers Using the routing switches you can choose the sig nal that will be listened in monitors and head phones The assignments for Studio and Control Room are independent The options are e PGM to listen the console output e REC allows the listening of the channels that are assigned to recording output e AIR switches to an additional input de signed to connect an exter
46. ps Your voice will be listened inside the Studio by the left channel The right channel stays with the on air audio so that speakers and journalists do not lose the On Air refer ence At the same time talk back microphone will be listen in all studio headphones The operator can press CUE in a microphone chan nel to engage in a dialog with the Studio The level of the talk back microphone comes calibrated from factory and usually it is not necessary to modify it If you need to change it there is a preset called LEVEL to make the adjustment DIGITAL amp ANALOG Audition level for Studio loudspeakers and headphones HI REC see BE FULL VCA Assign PGM or REC to the Studio monitors PGM AIR Change the monitoring between Audition level for A external input ON AIR and Control Room loudspeakers o REC PGM REC Requires an exter and headphones SI HES nal tuner CUE level Adjust the volume of the built in loudspeaker The signal CUE also is sent to the C Room headphones PZM MIC For TalkBack and hybrid www SolidynePro com Talkback volume Talkback to Studio Page 20 3 4 Microphone channels Gain Enable disable the Rape phantom power 48V for MIC 1a and MIC 2a The processed signal can be sent to PGM and REC To the left the switch cancels the sending Previous listening Cue The gain must be adjusted in order to the main fader work
47. s over 30 dB indication OVL indicates overload thjat is to say excesive input gain 3 4 1 Features There are two microphone channels The Phantom 48V is common for both channels but only MIC 1a and MIC 2a gives phantom voltage Remember that all dynamic microphones can connect to a line with phantom voltage without risk of damage because internally they have a transformer that disconnects the DC So it is possible to mix dynamic and con denser microphones All the channels have a gain knob It must adjust so that the main fader works over the overload OVL indication 30 dB Remember that in all audio con soles excessive input gain reduces the dynamic range If you work with the main fader below this level the signal from the previous stage must be very high and the peaks will be clipped 3 4 2 Processing Each MIC channel can be sent directly to the air PGM or the processing stage EQ compressor As well the processed signal can be sent to the air or to recording out Page 21 4 bands EQ This stage has a dynamic range compressor compresor that begins to work over 0 VU The indicator MIC compressor shows its action The channels can be assigned direct to PGM or be send to the processor stage EQ Main fader To enable the microphones press the lt _ MASTER MIC button located at the right on the console The apropiate operation level is mantaining the peaks at 0 VU Equalizer
48. s too b Assign to REC the channels required for the recording for example MIC 1 and Line 4 When a channel is routed to REC it is re moved from Air c Meanwhile the radio still on air through for example the channel 5 with a musical pro gram Channel 5 can be used for playing with independence of the assignment to USB OUT PGM REC Page 23 www SolidynePro com This page was left empty intentionally www SolidynePro com Page 24 CHAPTER A 4 1 Introduction These models include RJ 45 output that sends streaming It allows e Link the console with the transmitter With high quality MP3 or PCM using a point to point wireless link e Riding a web radio The console generates encoded in MP3 streaming without using a computer There is a Firmware appropriate for each case The console is shipped with firmware for Studio to Transmitter Plant link STL Consult your representative Solidyne if required use the console for streaming 4 2 Power source The IP module receives power from the USB connection so it is only available if the console is connected to a computer via USB If the console is not connected to a computer via USB or if the computer is off the IP service is not available 4 3 STL link In studies the console works as ENCODER D 612 IP to establish a unidirectional link half duplex between Studios and Transmitter Plant generating and transmitting an audio streaming At the transmitter pl
49. tes in red indicating that microphones are on air Obviously in this condition talk back feature is disabled The preset located below the MIC allows to adjust the micro phone gain On Timer Clock The display shows the current time off air or the time lapsed on air when microphones activates The counter mode can be disabled quitting an inter nal jumper Open the back cover of the Studio Box and to retire the jumper There is a unique jumper available This will always deactivate the on air lapsed time counter being always the time on dis play www SolidynePro com Page 28 CHAPTER 6 In order to obtain great results with D 612 consoles we recommend to follow these steps 5 1 How to get a long life of the console Maintain the room clean and free of dust The sur face of the console can be cleaning using a very smooth detergent the kind used for painted walls and a fine cloth hardly humid NEVER USE alcohol benzene or petroleum derivatives Take this rule NO SMOKING at the control room The cigarette ashes are LETHAL for the faders and switches It affects in addition to other equipment of the radio CD players microphones etc By the same reason don t drink or eat near the console D 612 consoles use the new Conductive Ceramic fader technology with more than one million opera tion guarantee usually 15 years of use Please see more information at www solidynePRO com This faders do
50. tify which packets should be sent using port forwarding 4 3 3 Audio settings Step 6 Go to Config Audio Input source Default is Line Stereo Do not change it Format Streaming format Default values are D Format MPEG stereo e Sample rate 44 1 KHz MP3 e Quality 7 highest Studio Transmitter Link Studio Encoder AUDIO Format MPEG stereo y Sample Rate 44 1 kHz MP3 y D Zeen duality highest y Input Source Line Stereo E Input Gain 0 y dB Output Audio Level 1 y dB Apply Output Audio Level Offset Auto gt Cancel These settings produce a stream of 192 kbps Should only be changed if the bandwidth of the Internet connection is limited or if a link is available that enables point to point transmit uncompressed PCM www SolidynePro com 4 3 4 Using a microwave digital link A console connected studies D 612 IP broadband Internet to cover any distance from the studios and the transmitter In short distances the option is point to point RF link transmiting uncompressed audio PCM 16 bit 48 KHz It uses a microwave link for 5 8 GHZ or 2 4 GHz in some countries using the standard 802 11 x This band is available in all countries and does not require special authorization It can cover up to 45 miles if there are no obstacles between the extremes Logically encoded audio can be transported and for special applications supports bidirectional connection For more details please cont
51. w technology Hybrids are recognized because they have no control of air return level to phone line This is because inside the hybrid Soli dyne uses an audio processor for return signal that includes AGC peak limiter amp audio signal filtering Therefore the return is automatically adjusted during the transmission and its level is the maximum al lowed by the modern digital telephone exchanges If you want to check the return level to phone line you must use an oscilloscope to be placed in parallel with the telephone line and must verify that the signal is 2 volts peak to peak Please note that above this level the return can pro duce problems that will cause intermodulation distor tion in the audio signal that goes to air So in Soli dyne hybrids we use a processed return channel to avoid distortion at the on air signal There are hy brids manufacturers that maintain the return control level as they did in the past This allow operators to adjust by hunch this critic level This makes the voices of the reporters and interviewed people dis torted or with coloration In Solidyne obviously we keep a high grade of ex cellence in the audio quality of the hybrid on air sound And that quality do not depend on the opera tor settings Note that the Solidyne Hybrid on air au dio quality of the local journalists is ever perfect and without any coloration To achieve this level of quality we use a narrow band return filter Then t
52. was already paired in few seconds the connection reestablishes and the cell phone stays linked with the console Under this con dition incoming calls are transferred directly to console If the console is used exclusively with cellphone ie there is little or no use of the land line you should leave the cellphone connected to the console and handle the calls from the hybrid When there is a continuous use of both lines either alternately or simultaneously conference raises some peculiarities in the operation detailed in 3 2 3 Conferences Page 16 3 2 2 1 Incoming call Is explained bellow the use of a cell phone in perma nent link to the console In this condition the proce dure to put a calling on the air is similar to the seen for land lines e When a call incomes the ringing is listened simultaneously on the telephone and on the CUE speaker of the console CUE button pressed e Check for AIR LEVEL It must be zero e To answer make a fast touch on the button CELLULAR PHONE BLUETOOTH of the console the calling can be answerer too from the cellphone After answering the call talk to the caller always using the hybrid of the console as follows e With the button CUE pressed the caller is listened on CUE speaker In this condition the send of PGM to the cell phone is muted e Press and hold TALCKBAK to talk with the caller e When CUE is released the caller will listen to t
53. www SolidynePro com Page 14 CHAPTER 3 3 1 Overview You can see different areas in the console Input channels Hybrid controls Monitoring and talk back CUE MIC EQ Audio compressors and USB VU meters The different audio sources microphones compact disc players computers telephones etc enter to the console through the INPUT CHANNELS that amplify them The consoles mix all sources to gen erate a unique audio signal which is sent to the transmitter The operator manages the level of each signal using the main faders A second stereo sig nal for recording purposes can be generated using the REC bus This signal is independent of the Pro gram signal The operator can listen any signal before send it on air by pressing the CUE buttons Line channels will be on air just opening the fader MIC channels are enabled from Master MIC button The switches PGM REC define the output for each channel The signal can be on the air PGM and it can be routed to the recording output REC Many channels have two inputs which are selected from a switch located at the top of the panel e Channels MIC 1 and MIC 2 only manages microphone signal The phantom 48V switch enables the phantom power to MIC 1a and MIC 2a inputs Remember that all dynamic microphones are designed to support 48V phantom so you can mix condenser with the dynamic microphones e The microphone channels can be routed to the processing stage 4 b
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