Attero Tech DialogBox - Manual (Page 5)

DialogBox 4/2
User Manual
 Attero Tech LLC 2013 Page iv 614-00011-04
Contents
1 – Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 – What’s in the Box? .................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 – Optional Extras......................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 – Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
2.1 – Connecting Analog Audio Devices........................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.1 – Unbalanced source to balanced input ............................................................................................................. 3
2.1.2 – Balanced source to unbalanced Input.............................................................................................................. 3
2.2 – Logic Inputs.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
3 – Software Configuration....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 – Configuring CobraNet Inputs and Outputs.............................................................................................................. 4
3.2 – DSP Overview............................................................................................................................................................ 4
3.3 – DSP Controls............................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.4 – Audio/CobraNet Inputs ............................................................................................................................................ 6
3.4.1 – Input Gain (Analog Inputs Only) ...................................................................................................................... 6
3.4.2 – Phantom Power (Analog Inputs Only) .............................................................................................................. 6
3.4.3 – Mute (Analog inputs only)................................................................................................................................ 6
3.4.4 – Gain .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.4.5 – High Pass Filter ................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.4.6 – Auto Mixer Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 6
3.4.7 – Equalization ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.5 - Matrix Mixer.............................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.6 – Zone Outputs ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.6.1 – Parametric EQ................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.6.2 – Limiter .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.6.3 – Output Gain...................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.6.4 – Pre-ducker/Output Volume .............................................................................................................................. 8
3.6.5 – Ducker.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.6.6 – Source Select - Secondary Audio...................................................................................................................... 8
3.6.7 – Mute ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.6.8 – H/W Boost (Analog Outputs 1 & 2 only) .......................................................................................................... 9
3.6.1 – Meter ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.7 – Configuring the Logic Inputs ................................................................................................................................. 10
3.7.1 – Mute Inputs .................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.7.2 – Volume Controls ............................................................................................................................................ 10
3.7.3 – Source Select Input ........................................................................................................................................ 11
3.8 – Standalone Mode.................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.9 – Saving/Loading DialogBox Preset .......................................................................................................................... 11
3.10 – Metering ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
4 – Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1 – Checking the Network Connections....................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 – Common Faults ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
5 – ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 – Device Specifications.............................................................................................................................................. 13
APPENDIX A – Introduction to CobraNet ........................................................................................................................................................A-1
APPENDIX B – Reference Documents ............................................................................................................................................................... B-1