Meyer Sound galileo 616 - Manual

PREFACE : DOCUMENTATION OVERVIEW About this Document Compass ™ provides an intuitive interface to the Galileo ™ 616 loudspeaker management system. Galileo is a fully digital matrix processor providing 96 kHz/32 bit resolution signal processingfor six inputs and sixteen outputs. Galileo may be direct...

Organization This manual comprises the following chapters: ■ Start Here (p. 1) provides details regarding installation of Compass, and how to connectto and simulate connection to a Galileo 616 system. ■ Compass Overview (p. 9) discusses Galileo’s capabilities, explains how variouscomponents of the C...

The following conventions are used when referring to actions performed using the keyboard: Table 4. Keyboard Action Conventions Action Verb [item on which to act] Press and release the specified key. Press [key]Tap [key] Hold down the specified key during the command or action. Hold [key] Type the s...

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frequency shaping curve is not the full story, however, so Compass’ filter display also showsthe composite phase response. A large library of presets is included for systems ranging from two small Meyer Soundloudspeakers all the way up to complex, multi-zone systems built around M Series line arrayp...

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CHAPTER 1: START HERE System Requirements Compass is available for 32-bit versions of Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows operating systems.Requirements vary dependent on the type of workstation used: Mac OS X Apple Macintosh computers are highly standardized. All default hardware configurations aresuppo...

Installing Compass and Virtual Galileo Compass is easily installed on your computer workstation. Mac OS X 1. Insert the installation CD into the workstation DVD drive. When the CD icon appears onthe Desktop, open it.OR Download the Compass.zip and Virtual Galileo.zip files from the Meyer Sound web s...

Download the Windows installers Compass.msi and Virtual Galileo.msi from the Meyer Sound web site (http://www.meyersound.com/forms/compass/, or navigate to the Compassproduct page and click Get Compass). Registration is required. 2. For each .msi file in turn: a. Open the .msi file. The Windows Inst...

The built-in Virtual Galileo can be used to simulate an arbitrary number of Galileo 616 units.The stand-alone version provides only a single unit. Using the Built-In Virtual Galileo for Stand-alone Development Select this method when you wish to work on a Galileo without having a working physicalcon...

2. Select the Galileos tab. 3. If the Galileo 616 is connected, click Disconnect. 4. Click Use Virtual. The Status entry will change to Connected and the VIRTUAL buttonwill flash blue. A new Galileo tab will be added to the top of the window. The text “virtual”will be shown above the Galileo tab nam...

Running Compass with Galileo Although you may be able to design an entire project without making use of physical Galileo616 hardware, at some point you’ll want to audition the sound, upload snapshots to the Galileo,and monitor the system. Provided your network is functional, connecting your workstat...

CHAPTER 2: COMPASS OVERVIEW In this chapter you will learn how more about the types of tools Compass provides you, as wellas gain some insight into the relationship between Compass and Galileo. Compass Capabilities Compass provides comprehensive control of the Galileo 616 through a graphical user in...

Compass Controls Figure 2.1. Illustrated User Interface Element Names On each Compass page are controls for setting values; selecting, isolating, and link groupingchannels; enabling or bypassing parts of the signal path; selecting a page or sub-page ofcontrols; adjusting the display of components; s...

Some pages have tabs within the page itself, providing access to a series of sub-pages thatfurther organize controls. On the Input Processing and Output Processing pages these tabscan be hidden or the sub-pages collapsed, freeing up additional space for the plot curve display. The color of the tab i...

When an option selector is clicked the setting is changed immediately after the mouse buttonis released. If you move the mouse off the button, the action is canceled. When a drop-down selector is clicked a vertical list of choices is immediately displayed. Themouse button must then be released so th...

Using Faders Faders are shown on the input and output master pages. Visually, they look liketraditional physical console faders: a slider that can be dragged up or down toadjust the gain value, with value demarcations beside it. The gain value isdisplayed in both the associated value box and on the ...

In the upper right, navigation arrows allow you to easily go up the directory tree or back to aprevious directory; an icon of a folder will create a new folder within the current directory; andthe rightmost icons choose how the file list is displayed. At the bottom, the Files of Type box shows the t...

You may configure link groups through the [Galileo Unit] > Settings > Link Groups page. Firstdetermine which channels will share identical settings: these are the channels you’ll wish toassign to a common link group. When this is done you will be able to adjust the same controlon multiple chan...

CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS Navigating the Tabbed Window Interface Compass is presented as a single-window interface controlling a number of physical and virtualGalileo 616 units. Within the window each Galileo is provided its own “tab.” Clicking a tab bringsthat page to the front of the window, ...

Using Shortcuts To facilitate rapid Compass configuration a number of shortcuts are available: Linking Settings Between Stereo PairsAssuming that neither channel of a stereo pair is isolated, a stereo pair of control values canbe adjusted simultaneously: ■ When using the mouse, hold the ‹ Shift › ke...

■ Click outside the center of an encoder before dragging to change values less rapidly. Setting Frequency ValuesWhen typing a frequency value, the values 1500 , 1.5k , and 1k5 are equivalent. Tabbing Between Input BoxesThe ‹ Tab › key will jump the input cursor from input box to input box. This can ...

Clear Selected Channels on Galileo SwitchingCompass normally retains channel selects for each Galileo page, so that when you return to apage the previously-selected channels are still selected. If you prefer to have channel selectsautomatically cleared when leaving a Galileo page: ■ From Channel Lin...

Configuring the Galileo 616 for Analog Audio Input Determine the maximum signal level before configuring the Galileo. Selecting an input voltagerange that is too low can result in increased noise levels depending on your power and groundinginfrastructure. +20 dB is mainly for Studio applications, +2...

2. Clear Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos to avoid configuring other Galileos. 3. Select the appropriate Output Voltage Range for the connected devices. Configuring Many Galileos Simultaneously When you have several Galileo 616 units with identical I/O requirements, you can configurethem simu...

3. For each input that is to be routed to an output, click the crossover point to select unitygain. Input signal will be routed to the output channel at unity gain. Crossover points may still be assigned an arbitrary crossover attenuation value. Click insidethe crosspoint value box and type a new va...

2x8.galileoSummingMatrix : 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ A ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ B C D E F 38 CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS

Diagonal.galileoSummingMatrix : 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ✱ A ✱ B ✱ C ✱ D ✱ E ✱ F 40 CHAPTER 3: USING COMPASS TOOLS

All Off.galileoSummingMatrix : 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A B C D E F 41 COMPASS USER GUIDE

Linking Channels You may want several channels to share the same settings. For instance, stereo pairs almostalways have identical processing, and loudspeakers are almost always in the same environmentand should share the atmospheric correction settings. There are two link modes: one that uses the ‹ ...

2. Make your control setting changes. All selected, non-isolated channels are linked and willshare the control setting value. Select linking can be momentarily disabled by holding the ‹ Cmd › key when mousing or using‹ Cmd+Enter › when entering a control value. See Separating Select and Link Group B...

Separating Select and Link Group Behaviors By default link groups are used to enable selection of many channels simultaneously, asdescribed above. An alternative behavior is available in which the channels in a link group are linked regardlessof their select status. This allows you to create two lev...

■ Right-click the control before adjusting it. The Clipboard Options and Saved Settingswindow will be displayed. Below the name of the channel and the control is a graph ofGalileo units: those channels that are shown as buttons are linked and will be affected bythe control setting change. Those chan...

Linking Galileos Galileos can, through Compass, share settings. When Galileos are linked, selected channels(or all channels: see Choosing Selected-Channel Link Mode (p. 46), below) on the Galileos willshare any changes made to their controls. Linking Galileo Units 1. Select the Galileos page. 2. In ...

■ Select All channels on the active Galileo tab are always linked to the samechannels, by letter or number, on other selected Galileos if you want all controlson a linked Galileo to affect the same control on all other linked Galileos (regardlessof the selection status of that control on the other G...

Setting Environment Conditions for a Single Galileo Unit 1. Select the Galileo Map page for the Galileo. 2. If the background color of Environment for Atmospheric Correction is dark purple(magenta): a. Select the [Galileo Unit] > Settings > Environment page. b. Clear Enable Linking Across Sele...

M Series Line Array Correction Array correction applies an EQ curve that is dependent on both the loudspeaker model and thenumber of loudspeakers in the line array. As line arrays become longer they also become moredirectional in the lower frequencies. Array correction controls this low- and mid-low...

Assigning M Series Array Correction to an Output Channel To apply an M-Series array correction output: 1. Select: ■ [Galileo Unit] > Galileo Map. In the Array Corr. column, click the button thatcorresponds to the channel that will be sent to the line array. The Settings > ArrayCorrection page ...

SIM3 performs source independent measurement of the frequency, phase response, andsignal-to-noise ratio of components in the electronic or acoustic signal path in near-real-time,providing you the ability to understand the acoustic environment, determine optimal loudspeakerplacement, and configure Ga...

Using Signal Processing Compass provides composite equalization: you can “layer” various types of equalization, viewthe summation result in a graphic plot, and adjust various EQ parameters to achieve the idealsignal equalization curve. There are a number of configurable settings specific to the user...

2. Clear the Settings control, located in the top right corner. The various display settingcontrols will now be hidden, allowing the plot more horizontal space. 3. Clear the Dual View setting. 4. Click Collapse, located to the right of the sub-page selection tabs. The control settingcontrols will no...

Displaying EQ Plot Control Handles Selecting an EQ control page will normally display only the control handles for that plot type.If you wish to see other EQ handles as well: ■ Enable Settings, select the Handles page, and select the types of EQ control handle youwant displayed. The Automatic Handle...

■ Drag a blue handle to adjust bandwidth. ■ Drag handle crosspoints to adjust two values simultaneously. ■ Type values in the Freq, B/W, and Gain boxes. “Stacking” EQ Handles for Composite EQYou can place two or more EQ handles at the same frequency. This will result in an additiveeffect, allowing y...

Using VX-1 Mode In VX-1 mode the upper two gain handles are locked together, such that the upper frequencyhandle has no effect on the EQ curve. This creates a smooth, broad high-frequency boost orcut. When VX-1 Mode is first enabled the TruShaping EQ plot does not change: this preserves yourTruShapi...

Subwoofer Filtering Each output channel may be assigned a low or high pass filter. There are three filter choicesavailable: Figure 3.3. Elliptical High Pass Figure 3.2. 2 nd Order High Pass Figure 3.1. Low Pass Using Low Pass Filtering Low pass filtering is easily applied to a channel: 1. Select the...

Delay Units and RangesDelay values are correlated, allowing automatic conversion from one measurement unit toanother when changing the unit measure. Delay units and value ranges are as follows: Table 3.1. Delay Unit Ranges Range Unit 0.00−2000.00 ms Milliseconds (ms) 0.00−686.4 m Meters (m) 0.00−2 2...

In the window that is displayed subsequent to the right-click, click the button that correspondsto the action you wish to take. Paste is available only after a value is copied, and only whenthe selected control is able to accept the pasted value. When saving or loading values, a fileselection window...

Copy/Reset All Control Values of an Input or Output Channel ■ Right-click the channel Select button. Save and Load file names have the form [file name].galileoInputChannel and [file name].galileoOutputChannel . Copy/Reset All Control Values of All Input or Output Channels ■ Right-click the Input Mas...

contain many snapshots. Snapshots capture the state of all controls, not just those that are ona particular Galileo unit sub-page. Recalling a snapshot instantly sets the controls and systemsettings to the saved values. At the bottom of Galileo unit sub-pages is a set of snapshot and project control...

Updating a Snapshot Assuming a snapshot has been previously created or recalled, it may be updated to matchcurrent control settings. Using the controls at the bottom of any Galileo sub-page: ■ Click Update. Recalling a Boot Snapshot at Galileo Power-on The Galileo 616 can be configured to automatica...

Saving a Snapshot Snapshots are usually saved as part of a Galileo project. It is also possible to save themindividually. This is especially useful as a means of copying snapshots between projects. 1. Select the [Galileo Unit] > Project page. 2. From the Snapshot Library, select the desired snaps...

training the facility operator will be able to select and recall the appropriate snapshot for thecurrent activity. Using Snapshots for Tour Setup In a traveling show, snapshots can be used to provide a base foundation from which to quicklydevelop site-specific tuning. For this purpose, you might cre...

Loading a Project 1. Select the [Galileo Unit] > Project page. 2. Choose: ■ Enable Load Galileo Settings if you want the control values that were saved with theproject to be loaded. ■ Clear Load Galileo Settings if you want to retain the control values currently in use. 3. In the Current Project ...

Restricting Access to Compass Settings In some venues it is advantageous to permit “public” access to some Galileo functionality whilerestricting access to other controls. For instance, you may create several snapshots with controlsettings that vary to accommodate speaking voice amplification, singi...

3. Enable or clear the various control types. Those items that are cleared will not be availableto user control when the unit is locked. 4. Click Change Access Code to lock-down the Galileo unit again. Removing Galileo Access Control 1. Select [Galileo Unit] > Settings > Access. 2. In the Acce...

CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACE REFERENCE Compass Tab The Compass pages provides access to configuration options that adjust various behaviorsand functionality of the Compass user interface. These options are split across two sub-pages:one that deals mainly with user interface and startup options, and ano...

Table 4.1. Screen Resolutions and Recommended User Interface Scales Recommended Scale Screen Resolution (H × V pixels) 50% 640 × 480 60% 768 × 576 70% 896 × 672 80% 1024 × 768 90% 1152 × 864 100% 1280 × 960 110% 1408 × 1056 120% 1536 × 1152 Scaling factors greater than 100% can be useful for display...

Tablet When the encoder control is released, the cursor returns to the encoder. Color Mode Selects a dark or bright user interface color set. Where colors are specified in this document,the dark color is mentioned first (followed by the bright color). NOTE: The file selection window is always bright...

When cleared, pressing ‹ Enter › after typing a value sets the value and then places thecursor at the end of the value. Show Meter Values Select to display numeric value read-out to meters. Clear to have analog meters only. Individual meters can be toggled to show or hide the meter value by using Al...

Clip Indicator Clear Mode Selects the meter clipping mode. Meter clipping is indicated by the presence of a red borderaround the meter and can always be cleared by clicking the meter. When the clip indicatoris held, it can be cleared by clicking the meter. Channel Linking Preferences Figure 4.2. Cha...

Allow Select and Isolate settings to be recalled from a snapshot When selected, recalling a snapshot will apply the channel Select and channel Isolate valuesthat were captured in the snapshot. When cleared, snapshots will recall everything except the channel Select and channelIsolate values. De-sele...

Enabled Link Group channels are linked independently and in addition to selectedchannels Enabling a channel Select for a channel in a link group has no effect on the channelSelect for other channels in the link group. A dark blue (light blue) background on link group channels indicates they are indi...

All channels on the active Galileo tab are always linked to the same channels, by letteror number, on other selected Galileos Changes made to a channel on the active Galileo will be replicated on the samechannels on the linked Galileos. The changed channel does not need to be one thatis selected. Is...

Example 4.6. Globally Linked Galileos (“all channels” mode) combined with “linked independently”mode In this example, a further level of complexity is introduced: link channel groups havean additional effect, as described above in Link Groups and Selects Mode (p. 77). Galileo C Galileo B Galileo A L...

Example 4.7. Globally Linked Galileos (“all channels” mode, “isolated channels included”mode) - several Selects and Isolates on Active Galileo. Galileo C Galileo B Galileo A Ch. Δ 1 Δ 1 Δ 1 1 Δ 2 Δ 2 Δ 2 2 Δ 1 Δ 1 Δ 1 3 Δ 4 Δ 4 Δ 4 4 Δ 5 Δ 5 Δ 5 5 Δ 1 Δ 1 Δ 1 6 Changes to isolated channels (amber) p...

Galileos Tab Figure 4.3. Galileos Page The Galileos page provides settings for auto-detecting and adding Galileo 616 units to Compass,and for managing global project and snapshot files. The page comprises four main groups ofcontrols: Galileo 616 List Control: Find Galileos Auto-discovers Galileo 616...

Open... Displays a file selection window in which you can select an existing global project. Global projects have .galileoGlobalProject appended to the file name. After the file is selected, the Open Global Project window allows you to select individualGalileos for project uploads. This allows you t...

Upload Projects Sends project information to Galileos according to the settings selected in this window.Any problems sending the projects will be reported to the right of the Galileo list. Save Displays the Save Global Project window: NOTE: Disconnected Galileos do not participate in global saves. I...

Close Clears the file name of the global project, preventing accidental overwriting of the file. Help Displays contextual help for the Global Project control. Global Snapshot: Snapshots affecting all connected Galileos may be captured or recalled in a single action. Global Snapshot Displays the name...

Known Galileos List: The main body of the Galileos page is dedicated to a list of known Galileo units. Remove Removes a disconnected Galileo from the list. Order Moves the associated Galileo up or down the list. Link Selects a Galileo for inclusion in global Galileo linking. Linked units are also in...

Select Show to restore the Galileo tab at the top of the window. Global Atmospheric Correction Control: Configures atmospheric correction for all Galileos. IMPORTANT: Adjusting the global atmospheric settings resets the individual Galileo atmospheric correction values. You must disconnect those Gali...

Project Figure 4.4. Galileo Project Page The Project page provides detailed information about the project and snapshots known to theselected Galileo. Active Snapshot: ID, Name, Comment Shows information about the currently active snapshot. Not Modified / Modified Shows the status of the active snaps...

User / Factory Indicates whether the active snapshot is a user-created snapshot or a factory-defaultsnapshot. Create New... Creates a new active snapshot capturingthe current Galileo control values. The newsnapshot will be appended to the SnapshotLibrary list. Update Updates the active snapshot, if ...

More>>> / <<<Less Displays or hides additional project controls: Notes A space for free-form textnote entry. Update Notes Makes the note a part of theproject, so that it is saved with the project. Merge Project... Displays a file selection window, through which you can select a pro...

Recall Recalls the selected snapshot, making it the active snapshot. This is also indicated in thesnapshot list by the presence of the word “Current” beside the snapshot ID. Locked / Unlocked Indicates when the snapshot is locked against changes. Locked snapshots are also indicatedin the snapshot li...

Paste If a copy of a snapshot has been made by Cut or Copy, appends that copy to the currentlibrary. If a snapshot with the same name already exists in the library, a count number willbe appended to the name of the pasted snapshot. Load... Displays a file selection window, through which you can sele...

Network Figure 4.5. Galileo Network Settings Page This page provides information about the Galileo network settings, and allows you to updatethe Galileo’s firmware. Galileo Device Type, Galileo Device Nickname, IP Address Shows information about the Galileo. The nickname can be changed. The other se...

The selected firmware file will immediately start uploading to the Galileo. This can takeseveral minutes. WARNING: Power to the Galileo must not be interrupted while a firmware update is underway. If power is lost during the update, the Galileo will no longer be functionaland will require servicing....

Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos Replicates these settings across all selected Galileos when Global Galileo Select-LinkingMode (p. 78) is enabled. Input Channel Types: A Galileo can accept up to six analog inputs or three digital (AES/EBU) inputs. These inputsare named in stereo pairs (A/B; C...

SIM3 Trim Disabled / SIM3 Trim Enabled Enables trim gain control for channels on the Output Processing page. SIM3 Output Probe Point Selects which output signal probe point will be used in SIM3 calculations. Output Post Delay The probe point includes TruShaping EQ, Parametric EQ, SIM3 Trim, Polarity...

Environment Figure 4.8. Galileo Environment Settings Page Atmospheric conditions can greatly affect the quality of venue sound. Environment settings aidin correction of atmospheric distortion. Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos Replicates the environment settings across all selected Galileos wh...

Altitude Sets the altitude range for the venue. Atmospheric Correction Distance Linked Enables linking of all output loudspeaker distances, so that adjusting the value of one outputchannel will effect a change in all non-isolated channels on this Galileo and any linkedGalileos. Access Figure 4.9. Ga...

Access Code Entry: Access Code Unlocks the access control page when the correct, previously-assigned access code isprovided. The access code is comprised of three (3) one- or two-digit numbers in the range 1–99.“Zero” is reserved for disabling access control. Change Access Code Locks this page using...

Array Correction Figure 4.10. Galileo Array Correction Settings Page Array correction applies an EQ curve that is dependent on both the loudspeaker model and thenumber of loudspeakers in the line array. As line arrays become longer they also become moredirectional in the lower frequencies. Array cor...

Status Enables or disables loudspeaker array correction. Type Selects the type of Meyer Sound M Series loudspeaker array. Size Selects the number of loudspeaker units in the array. Array Correction Output Assignments Lists the output channels assigned to the array. Click a channel button to assign o...

Link Groups Figure 4.11. Galileo Link Groups Settings Page Link group settings are configured on this page. It provides a detailed view of the informationthat is summarized in on each page’s status bar. Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos Replicates these settings across all selected Galileos wh...

Status Enables and disables the link group. [channels A−F] Assigns or removes the channel to/from the link group. Link Group Output Assignments: Group Name Displays the name of the link group. You may type a new name. Status Enables and disables the link group. [channels 1−16] Assigns or removes the...

Galileo Map Figure 4.12. Galileo Galileo Map Page The Galileo Map provides a summary of the entire Galileo configuration. Some channels controlvalues may be adjusted directly on this page; others, when clicked, display the appropriatepage for more complex operations. Inputs Rows: Select Selects the ...

Channels not selected have a dark green Select button and typically a black (white)background color. Isolate Isolates the channel from channel linking behaviors (dependent on Channel LinkingPreferences (p. 76) settings). Isolated channels show a bright orange Isolate button and aamber (orange) backg...

The button on the left displays the EQ curve and opens the Input Processing page toshow the most recently-used input processing controls. A dim yellow border indicates EQis disabled; a dim white border indicates the channel is currently viewed on the InputProcessing page. The button on the right dis...

Galileo Map Control: Control... Displays a secondary window, which can remain open while using the Galileo Map page. This button is positioned under the outputs section, on the left. The Galileo Map Controlpage comprises: Enable Linking Across Selected Galileos Replicates changes made in this window...

Atmospheric Correction: See also Named Galileo Unit > Settings > Environment (p. 107) and Galileos > GlobalAtmospheric Correction Control (p. 93). Temperature (°C or °F) Sets the temperature of the venue environment. The Celsius and Fahrenheit controls arelinked; adjusting one adjusts the o...

Input Processing Figure 4.13. Galileo Input Processing Page The Input Processing page provides a complete and comprehensive suite of signal processingcontrols. A set of sub-page tabs selects the different types of equalization that may be appliedto channels. Channel Selection: Located along the top ...

Plotter Frequency Range Selects the frequency (horizontal) axis range of EQ plots. Meters Selects the display of meters to the left of the channel EQ plots. When multiple channels are displayed, Current Only displays a single large meter forthe current channel while All Plots displays a separate, sm...

Channel Settings Label Displays the channel label. You may rename the channel. Gain Sets the channel gain value. Delay Sets the channel delay value and selects the delay unit measure. Selecting a new unitmeasure converts the value. Mute Mutes the channel. Sel / Iso / [Link] Selects, isolates, or lin...

Parametric <<< / >>> Enables or bypasses all bands. [1−5] Enabled / [1−5] Bypassed Enables or disables a specific band. Parametric Enabled / Parametric Bypassed Enables or bypasses parametric EQ. Equalization Enabled / Equalization Bypassed Enables or bypasses all EQ. Freq Sets the...

TruShaping TruShaping Enabled / TruShaping Disabled Enables or bypasses TruShaping EQ. VX-1 Mode Enables VX-1 Mode, locking the two upper handles together, emulating the functionalityof the Meyer Sound VX-1. Equalization Enabled / Equalization Bypassed Enables or bypasses all EQ. Gain Sets the gain ...

Graphic EQ Graphic EQ Enabled / Graphic EQ Bypassed Enables or bypasses graphic EQ. Equalization Enabled / Equalization Bypassed Enables or bypasses all EQ. Freq Sets the frequency value for a graphic EQ band. Gain Sets the gain value for a graphic EQ band. u Sets a graphic EQ band to unity value. 1...

Output Processing Figure 4.14. Galileo Output Processing Page The Output Processing page provides a complete and comprehensive suite of signal processingcontrols. A set of sub-page tabs selects the different types of equalization that may be appliedto channels. Channel Selection: Located along the t...

Output Processing Interface Settings See Processing Interface Settings (p. 122). Channel Settings Label Displays the channel label. You may rename the channel. Gain Sets the channel gain value. Delay Sets the channel delay value and selects the delay unit measure. Selecting a new unitmeasure convert...

Sel / Iso / [Link] Selects, isolates, or links the channel. Parametric Enabled / Parametric Bypassed Enables or bypasses parametric EQ. TruShaping Enabled / TruShaping Bypassed Enables or bypasses TruShaping EQ. Equalization Enabled / Equalization Bypassed Enables or bypasses all EQ. SIM3 Trim If a ...

Summing Matrix Figure 4.15. Galileo Summing Matrix Page Router Mode Toggles the matrix crosspoints between switches and knobs. In router mode, clicking a crosspoint routes audio input to output at unity gain. In mixermode, adjusting a crosspoint knob routes audio at a specified gain value. When typi...

Input Masters Figure 4.16. Galileo Input Masters Page The Input Masters page duplicates controls also found on the Galileo Map page. Here, thecontrols look and feel more like those on a traditional mixing console. Each fader control groupcomprises: Channel Label Displays the channel label. You may r...

channel is disabled; a dim white border indicates the channel is currently viewed on theInput Processing page. Sel / Iso / [Link] Selects, isolates, or links the associated channel. The display of these buttons is controlledthrough Processing Interface Settings (p. 122). Meter Displays the input sig...

Output Masters Figure 4.17. Galileo Output Masters Page The Output Masters page duplicates controls also found on the Galileo Map page. Here, thecontrols look and feel more like those on a traditional mixing console. Each fader control groupcomprises: Channel Label Displays the channel label. You ma...

channel is disabled; a dim white border indicates the channel is currently viewed on theOutput Processing page. Sel / Iso / [Link] Selects, isolates, or links the associated channel. The display of these buttons is controlledthrough Processing Interface Settings (p. 122). Meter Displays the input si...

Paste [control] / Paste [control set] / Paste [control page] Displayed when a control value has been copied to the clipboard by one of the Copy actionsbelow. Only one value can be copied at a time. Pastes the copied value to the control(s), overwriting their previous value(s). Copy [control] / Copy ...

Keyboard Modifiers and Shortcuts Table 4.2. Keyboard Modifiers Action Modifier Key or Shortcut Set control value as a stereo pair. ‹ Shift+Enter › ‹ Shift+drag › Ignore channel linking: apply change to this channel only. ‹ Cmd+Enter › ‹ Cmd+drag › Use alternate gain control linking mode (relative in...

Tab Colors The color of named Galileo tabs indicates the network status of the Galileo. Table 4.3. Tab Color Definitions Meaning Color Galileo is connected and communicating. Blue A momentary network stall, expected to resolve immediately.Will turn magenta if the stall is not resolved. Yellow A full...

Channel Colors The color of a channel strip or the channel window (for processing pages) indicates its status. Table 4.5. Channel Color Definitions Meaning Color Normal Black (white) Channel Select Dark Green (light green) Channel Isolate Amber (orange) Globally Linked Channel (Compass > Channel ...

APPENDIX A: COMPASS SOFTWARE FILE LOCATIONS Table A.1. OS X Compass Software Installation Locations File Location File Type /Applications/Compass Compass application /Applications/Compass Documentation /Applications/Compass Galileo firmware /Applications/Compass/Projects Sample projects /Application...

Factory Presets A number of factory presets are available for use with the Output Processing and Summing Matrix controls. The presets files are located in the Compass/Saved Settings sub-directories. Compass/Saved Settings/Examples This directory contains three sample EQ configuration files. The 600-...

APPENDIX B: NETWORK INFORMATION Compass is client-side software that connects to a Galileo 616 server and acts as a controlinterface to the functions provided by the Galileo. The same functions are also available throughthe front panel controls of the Galileo. Communication between the Compass clien...

APPENDIX C: USER-DEFINED EQUALIZATION CURVES WITHM SERIES ARRAY AND ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION In a typical system design, small vertical splay angles in the upper part of the array boostlong-distance coverage, while larger angles in the lower elements increase vertical coveragefor shorter distances. Th...

For high frequencies, the Atmospheric Correction Distance parameter can be used to obtainthe desired correction. Start with an accurate distance value for the distance to which thecorrection is needed; if the result is too flat and/or sounds unnatural, reduce the distanceparameter to achieve the des...

Example Curves The following curves show how changing the settings on the Galileo allows you to tailor the response to create different contour curves. These examples use eight MILO ™ high-power curvilinear array loudspeakers in a single zone array at a distance of 60 meters, temperature of20° C, an...

shown in Figure C.3: “Corrected Eight MILO Array at 60M” (p. 153), by performing these functions: ■ High-frequency attenuation is corrected by setting the Natural Environment forAtmospheric Correction to actual conditions: Temperature of 20° C, Humidity at 50%,Altitude below 800m, and (on the channe...

At a distance setting of 60 meters — the actual distance of the array — the Galileo producesthe flattest result; any setting below 60 can be used to achieve a different response in the highfrequencies. NOTE: For designs where user-defined curves or other types of response curves are desired, always ...

An Array Size of 8 — which matches the number of elements in the array — achieves the flattestresult. However, any setting below eight can be used to achieve a different desired responsein the low to low-mid frequencies. NOTE: For designs where user-defined curves or other types of response curves a...

INDEX A Access Control, 68 changing access control, 68locking controls, 68removing access control, 69unlocking controls, 68 Air Absorption Compensation, 47 setting loudspeaker distance, 48, 49setting values for a single Galileo, 48setting values for multiple Galileos, 48 C Channel Linking, 42 absolu...