artemis operator manual

192 Pages·2017·22.45 MB·English

ARTEMIS OPERATOR MANUAL V8.1
Shine - Beam - Light
Digital Broadcast Production Console
calrec.com
Putting Sound in the Picture
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ARTEMIS
CONTENTS
Information 7 Panel Modes 24 GettingSignalsIntoArtemis 39
Important Information 8 Mode To All 24 I/O Boxes & Hydra Patchbays Sample
Health and Safety 9 Mode Lock 24 Rate Selection in H2O 40
Technical Support 10 Layouts 24 Consoles at 96kHz 40
Setting up/Recalling the User Layout 24 I/O and Hydra2 Patchbays at 96kHz 40
Introduction 11 Fixed layout 24 Input Source Organisation 41
Introduction 12 Assignable modes 24 Filtering the Hydra2 network 41
Bluefin2 12 Assigning Paths 25 Boxes at different sample rates 41
Hydra2 12 Assigning a path 25 Input ports 41
Commitment 12 Current Assign and Fader Touch Indication Hydra2 Patchbays 41
Concord Processors 12 shown on Meters 25 Hydra2 Patchbays at different sample rates 41
Control Surface 12 User Splits 26 Port labels 41
Signal Processing 12 Identifying User Split Locations 26 Port lists 42
I/O 12 Creating / removing user splits 26 Creating lists 42
Resilience 12 Layers 27 Copying and moving ports to lists 42
Power 12 A/B Paths 27 Removing ports from lists 42
Shine-Beam-Light Comparison 13 Layers 1-12 27 Renaming lists 42
Changes to Screen Locations in the Main Using layers 27 Removing lists 42
Application from V6.0 15 Layer Locking 27 Sets 43
96kHz Overview for Artemis 16 Layer Splits 27 Adding ports to sets 43
Turning off the B layer 27 Allocating Signal Paths to Faders 44
ControlOverview 17 Assigning channels to faders 44
Configuration PC Overview 18 ControlPanelModes 29 Assigning buses to faders 45
Peripherals 18 Processing 30 Assigning auxs and tracks to faders in the
Windows login 18 Send-Route 31 Tools menu 45
Main application 18 Output Mode 32 Removing paths from a faders 45
USB Port 18 Monitor Mode 33 Moving / Swapping Paths 46
Installing 3rd party software 18 Wilds Mode 34 Cloning paths 46
Power and reset 18 Setting Up Wilds mode 34 Inserting blank faders 46
Online Documentation 18 Selecting Wilds 34 Layer locking faders 47
Touch Overview 19 Wildable controls 34 Copying path settings 47
Touch/Tap 19 Memorising Wilds 34 Warnings and Conflicts 47
Multiple touches (Hold and Touch) 19 Assigning and Clearing 35 Fader Setup Screen 48
Swipe 19 Memory Isolation 35 Memories from larger consoles 48
Surface Control Overview 20 Alternate Fader Wilds 35 Assigning auxs and tracks to faders in the
Button cell 20 Wilds pages 35 Fader setup screen 48
Control cell 20 Wildable Controls 36 Remote Production Option 48
TFT touchscreen 20 Strips Mode 37 Input Types and Patching 49
Surface Panel Overview 21 Accessing Strips mode 37 Ports at different sample rates 49
Monitor & Reset/OEM Meter panels 23 Apply to All Strips 37 Searching input sources 49
Reset, Talkback Mic and USB port. 23 Routing display 37 Searching destinations 49
3rd party meters 23 A/B path indicator 38 Channel input / fader views 49
Monitor Panel 23 Changing Strips types 38 Channel input 2 49
Patching input sources to faders 50
Patching at different sample rates 50 Aliases at different sample rates 62 EQ independence 83
Bulk patching and source views 50 Alias groups 63 Dynamics independence 83
Protection against removing multiple Alias mic bus 63 Inserts 84
destinations 50 Enabling an alias file 63 Patching insert resources to ports 84
Mic Open field 50 Alias patching 63 Inserts at different sample rates 84
Additional port info - Desc & Diag 50 Tone / Oscillator Controls 64 Connecting insert resources to paths 85
Over-patching, removing & moving 51 Oscillator Parameters 64 Naming insert resources 85
Offline patching 51 Tone Idents 65 Insert resource lists 85
Sources used in multiple locations 51 External Tone 65 Creating lists 85
Returning outputs to input channels 51 Tone Clear 65 Copying/moving insert resources to lists 86
Hydra2 Patchbays 51 Tone Patchable to Output Ports 66 Removing insert resources from lists 86
HPB’s at different sample rates 51 Tone Troubleshooting & FAQs 66 Renaming lists 86
Alias patching 51 Hydra2 Patchbays 67 Removing lists 86
Patching inputs directly to outputs 51 HPBs and different sample rates 67 Insert Order and Sets 86
Patching Shortcuts 52 Port Sharing 68 Insert ON / OFF Control 86
Custom fader labels 53 Unpatching 68 VCA Groups 87
Ability to Receive External Source Labels via Creating and dissolving VCA groups 87
SW-P-08 53 ProcessingAudio 69 Group hierarchy 87
Source Label Hierarchy 53 Channel Signal Flow 70 Fader status indicators 87
Input Controls 54 EQ and Filters 71 VCA group interrogation 88
Inputs 1 and 2 54 A & B alternate EQ Settings 71 Masters and slaves on the same fader 88
Mic/Line gain 54 EQ curve display 72 Fader level indicator 88
±6dB coarse gain 54 Dynamics 1 73 Nulling indicators 88
Input trim 55 Dynamics 1 controls 73 Preserving balance of slaves at low levels 88
Tone 55 Processing order 74 5.1 Surround channels 88
Linking Input Trims 55 Dynamics metering 74 VCA group protection 88
Input delay 55 Side-chain EQ 74 VCA Slaves move with VCA Masters 88
48v 56 About Dynamics Side-chain & EQ 74 Autofaders 89
Polarity inversion 56 Dynamics Links 74 Setting Up Autofaders for use 90
Input balance 56 Dynamics 2 76 Assigning GPI’s to autofaders 90
L>B and R>B 56 Dynamics 2 controls 76 Assigning autofaders to faders 90
M-S 56 Automixer 77 Autofader levels 91
SRC 56 Assigning control 77 Autofader parameter settings 91
Signal flow 56 Gain reduction metering 77 Global Autofader Bypass 91
Replay 57 Delay 79 Autofader indicators 91
Adding Paths to the Replay Set 57 Assignable Delay at different sample rates. 79 Default Fader Interaction Mode 92
Activating Replay 57 Individual Assignable Delay 79
Input Port Protection 58 Individual Path Delay 79 RoutingAudio 93
Controlling a Protected Input Port 58 Delay Settings 80 Buses Overview 94
Loading Shows/Memory/Alias Files 58 Assigning Delay to a Faderless Path 80 Setting Bus widths 94
Dolby E Decoding 60 Global Delay Settings 80 Admin protection for Bus widths 94
Passing signals through decoders 60 Stereo Width 81 Buses at different sample rates 94
Important - sample rate conversion 61 Stereo/Surround Spill 82 LtRt / LoRo downmixes 95
Important - synchronisation 61 Accessing the spill faders 82 Bus routing 95
Metadata 61 Assigning paths on the spill panel 82 Pre-fader Aux send cut options 95
Passing encoded Dolby E 61 Changing the user section 82 Making a Route 96
Alias Files 62 Processing Independence 83 Using Assign Mode 96
Editing alias files 62 Independence status indicators 83 Accessing Detailed Send Controls 96
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Paging Through Buses 96 Main Paths on Monitor Panel 114 Communications 131
Routing Overview 96 Tone to mains 114 Talkback 132
Using Strips or Wilds Mode 97 Accessing Spill controls for Main faders 114 Live talkback routing 132
Panning 98 Direct Outputs 115 Talkback groups 132
Multiple Pan Positions per Path 98 Direct Outputs at different sample rates 115 Talkback & Reverse Talkback levels 132
Controls 98 Assign Direct Outputs from the Surface 115 Patching talkback/reverse talkback inputs 133
Joystick Panning 99 Assign Direct Outputs from the PC 115 Microphone settings 133
Accessing the joystick controls 99 Direct Output Controls 116 Monitoring reverse talkback signals 133
Making the joystick controls active 99 Direct Output Delay 116 Inhibiting Talkback 133
Pan display 99 Direct Output Talkback 116 Mix Minus 134
Pan control menu 100 Direct Output Patching Shortcut 116 Why remove a sources own input from its
Freezing axes 100 foldback mix? 134
Contribution Mode 101 Monitoring 117 Sending signals to the mix minus bus 134
Accessing Bus Contribution 101 Monitor Mode 118 Assigning a direct output 135
Partial Routing Indication 102 Control Room Monitoring 119 Monitoring a mix minus signal 135
Aux Sends on Faders 103 Pre-selectors (Favourites) 119
Access AFL in Contribution Mode 103 Control Room speaker pre-selectors 119 Metering 137
Default Send Positions 104 Changing pre-selector source 119 TFT Meters 138
Leaving Contribution Mode 104 Control room monitor controls 120 Meter Cells 138
Splitting Track Sends 105 Loudspeaker cut buttons 120 Meter Grid Configuration 138
Removing sends 105 Monitoring for multiple users 120 Meter Assignment 139
Partial sends 105 Monitoring at different sample rates 120 Meter Scales 139
Downmixes 106 Dedicated Monitor Controls 121 Meter labels and colours 139
Bypassing the downmix faders 106 AFL and PFL and Output Listen 122 Dynamics meters 140
Pre-fader downmixes 106 AFL 122 Peak Sample meters 140
Setting downmix defaults 107 PFL 122 Peak Overload indicators 140
Selecting the required downmix default 107 Output Listen (OPL) 122 A/B path meters 140
Applying default levels to downmix faders 107 Access from faders 122 Meter Layout Presets 140
Lo/Ro & Lt/Rt Downmix Encoding 108 Access bus AFL, PFL and OPL 122 Meter Selectors 141
Selecting Lt/Rt or Lo/Ro 108 Access AFL in Contribution Mode 122 Fader and Dynamics Meter Settings 142
Cancel AFL and PFL 123 Fader meters 142
PassingSignalsOutofArtemis 109 Move PFL within signal chain 123 Dynamics meters 142
Output Types and Patching 110 Patch AFL/PFL to external monitors 123 External Meter Outputs 143
Ports at different sample rates 110 Send PFL to the small LS 123 Loudness Meters 144
Patching 110 Send PFL to the main monitors 123 Loudness metering at different sample rates
Patching at different sample rates 110 AFL and PFL with multiple users 123 144
Patching Shortcuts 110 Patch AFL, PFL and APFL buses 124 Controlling Loudness Meters 145
Hydra2 Patchbays 110 PFL via GPI 124
HPB’s at different Sample Rates 110 Headphones 125 Shows,MemoriesandPresets 147
Locking output port patching 110 Patch the headphone output 125 Overview 148
Output Port Protection 111 Miscellaneous Monitor Sources 126 Using Shows and Memories 150
Patching to Protected Outputs 111 Alter the output source 126 Creating a new show 150
Output Control 112 Patch miscellaneous monitor outputs 126 Creating shows at different sample rates 151
Accessing further controls 112 Monitor Functions 127 Opening an existing show 151
Outputs on Faders 113 Monitoring controls 127 Opening Shows at different sample rates 151
Bus Output Delay 113 APFL controls 127 Saving / duplicating shows 151
Output Patching Shortcut 113 Surround Monitoring 128 Creating and editing default shows 151
Assignable Delay at different sample rates 113 Immersive Monitoring 130 Backing up shows and memories 152
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Backup Shows at different sample rates 152 ExternalInterfacing 167
Restoring shows and memories 152 GPIO 168
Renaming shows 152 Assigning GPIs 168
Deleting shows 152 GPI functions 168
Changes to Format of Show Data and Monitor Panel Customer Switches 168
Backups 152 Assigning GPOs 169
Saving user memories 153 Common Console Functions 169
Loading user memories 153 GPO signal type 169
Backing up and deleting memories 153 Test GPO 169
Ordering the memory list 153 EMBER+ Virtual GPIO 170
Memory load / save without the PC 153 Remote Control 171
Transferring Shows/Memories Between EMBER 171
Consoles 153 CSCP 171
Memory Sequencing 154 CSCP Per Fader 171
Remote control 154 LAN ports for 2015 Cores 171
Memory Isolation 155 External Monitor / Meter Inputs 172
Basic path isolation 155 Configuring external inputs 172
Setting scope of path memory isolation 156 Monitoring / metering externals 172
Applying isolation scope to multiple paths 157 Mic Open Systems 173
Elements available for isolation 157 Assigning Inputs to Mic Open Systems 173
Output port isolation 158 Assigning Aliases to Mic Open systems 174
Improvements to Memory Isolate System 158 Assigning Mic Open Systems to GPOs 174
Presets 159 Assigning to CUT/DIM Loud Speakers 174
Creating a Preset 159 Automation Option 175
Loading a Preset 159 Spill Automation 175
Editing a Preset 159 Editing Suite 175
Backing Up Presets 160 Redundancy 175
Restoring Presets 160 External Machine Control 175
Pooled Resources 160 Automatable Controls List 175
Remote Production RP1 Option 176
ConsoleFacilities 161 Function Table for Parameter Control of
On Air and Rehearse Modes 162 Remote Paths 176
On Air 162
Rehearse 162 SystemStatus 177
Neither mode selected 162 System status notifications 178
System Reset 163 Message types 178
Fail warning indicator 163 Status messages at different sample rates 178
Reset buttons 163 Clearing messages 178
Technician Mode 164 Surface indication 178
Supervisors, Technicians and Users 164 External indication 178
Accessing Technician Mode 164 Source Offline indication on a path 179
Managing technician/supervisor accounts 164 Intermittent Cable Failures 179
Exiting Technician Mode 164
Synchronisation Sources 165 GlossaryofTerminology 181
Synchronisation at different sample rates 165
FeaturesbySoftwareVersion 187
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ARTEMIS
INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AfterSalesModifications ESD(Static)HandlingProcedures Circuit boards assembled with lead-free
Please be aware that any modifications In its completed form, this equipment has solder can be identified (in accordance
other than those made or approved by been designed to have a high level of with IPC/JEDEC standards) by a small
Calrec Audio Limited or their agents, may immunity to static discharges. However, oval logo (see Fig 2) on the top-side of
invalidate the console’s warranty. This when handling individual boards and the circuit board near the PCB reference
includes changes to cabling provided by modules, many highly static sensitive number (8xx-xxx). The same logo is used
Calrec and variations to the recommended parts are exposed. In order to protect on the connector hoods of soldered cable
installation as detailed in Calrec these devices from damage and to protect assemblies.
documentation. your warranty, please observe static
handling procedures, for example, use an If in doubt, please check with a Calrec
Modifications to this equipment by any appropriately grounded anti-static wrist customer support engineer before
party other than Calrec Audio Limited band. Calrec will supply an electrostatic carrying out any form of re-soldering.
may invalidate EMC and safety features cord and wrist strap with all of its digital
designed into this equipment. Calrec products. ISO9001andRABRegistered
Audio Limited can not be liable for any Calrec Audio Ltd has been issued
legal proceedings or problems that may All modules and cards should be returned the ISO9001: 2008 standard by the
arise relating to such modifications. to Calrec Audio Limited in anti-static Governing Board of ISOQAR.
wrapping. Calrec Audio Limited can
If in doubt, please contact Calrec Audio supply these items upon request, should The award, for both UKAS (Fig 3)
Limited for guidance prior to commencing you require assistance. and RAB (Fig 4) registration, is the
any modification work. most comprehensive of the ISO9000
This applies particularly to digital products international standards. Granted in
Installation due to the types of devices and very recognition of excellence across design,
In many installations the AC power small geometries used in their fabrication, development, manufacture and after-
connectors will not be readily accessible, analogue parts can however still be sales support, the certification follows a
effectively making the equipment affected. rigorous and thorough review of Calrec’s
permanently connected. The installation internal and external communication and
should be carried out in accordance FIG 1 - LEAD FREE business procedures.
with all applicable installation rules and
Lead
regulations. Pb
FIG 3 - UKAS REGISTRATION
Free
ServicePersonnel
The AC power disconnect devices are Pb-Free
the 2 x IEC (IEC60320-1 C13/C14)
couplers located at the rear of each unit. RoHSLegislation
WARNING: The apparatus has a dual In order to comply with European RoHS
power system. It is essential that BOTH (Reduction of Hazardous Substances)
AC power IEC couplers are disconnected legislation, Calrec PCB and cable
to prevent exposure to hazardous voltage assemblies are produced with lead-free
within the unit. (tin/copper/silver) solder instead of tin/
lead solder. See Fig 1.
ThirdPartyEquipment
Integrating third party equipment into In the unlikely event of a customer
a Calrec system may compromise the having to carry out any re-soldering on FIG 4 - RAB REGISTRATION
product’s ability to comply with the Apollo, Artemis or Hydra2 hardware,
radiated emission limits set in the EMC it is imperative that lead-free solder is
(Electro Magnetic Compatibility) standard used; contaminating lead-free solder with
EN55022. leaded solder is likely to have an adverse
effect on the long-term reliability of the
Calrec Audio Limited can not be product.
responsible for any non-conformities
due to use of third party equipment. If FIG 2 - LEAD FREE STICKER
in doubt, please contact Calrec Audio
Limited for guidance prior to integrating e1
any third party equipment.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
ImportantSafetyInstructions: ExplanationofWarningSymbols
• Read these instructions. Triangular warning symbols contain a
• Keep these instructions. black symbol on a yellow background,
• Heed all warnings. surrounded by a black border. FIG 5 - DANGEROUS VOLTAGES
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water. The lightning flash with arrow head
• Do not block any ventilation openings. symbol within an equilateral triangle, as
Install in accordance with the shown on this page, is intended to alert
manufacturer’s instructions. the user to the presence of dangerous
• Do not install near any heat sources voltages and energy levels within the
such as radiators, heat registers, product’s enclosure that may be of
stoves, or other apparatus (including sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
amplifiers) that produce heat. electric shock or injury.
• Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at The exclamation mark within an
the plugs, convenience receptacles, equilateral triangle, as shown on this page,
and the point where they exit from the is intended to prompt the user to refer
apparatus. to important operating or maintenance
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, instructions in the documentation supplied
bracket, or table specified by the with the product. (See Figs 5 & 6)
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, Earthing FIG 6 - IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
use caution when moving the cart/ This is a Class I product. An Earth
apparatus combination to avoid injury connection MUST be provided in each AC
from tip-over. power cord.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when The Earth Bolt connection at the rear of
the apparatus has been damaged in the console should be connected to Earth
any way, such as power-supply cord using Earth cable at least 6mm2 in cross
or plug is damaged, liquid has been section (10 AWG).
spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been LithiumBatteryReplacement
exposed to rain or moisture, does not Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is
operator normally, or has been dropped. incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
• Warning: To reduce the risk of fire the same or equivalent type. Batteries
or electric shock, do not expose this must not be exposed to excessive heat
apparatus to rain or moisture. such as sunshine, fire or the like
• Not intended for outdoor use.
• This equipment must be EARTHED. This device complies with part 15 of
• Before starting any servicing operation, the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
equipment must be isolated from the the following two conditions:
AC power supply. The disconnect
devices are the 2 x IEC connectors 1. This device may not cause harmful
(IEC 60320-1 C13/C14 couplers). interference
• Do not allow ventilation slots to be 2. This device must accept any
blocked. interference received, including
• Do not leave the equipment powered interference that may cause undesired
up with the dust cover fitted. operation.
Cleaning
For cleaning the front panels of the
equipment we recommend using a soft
anti-static cloth, lightly dampened with
water if required.
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regional distributor or Calrec customer
Postal address: Calrec Audio Ltd.
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Hebden Bridge, also help and advise with configuration well as to log the details of the problem
West Yorkshire, and setup. and receive a reference number. For
HX7 8EZ, customers outside the UK and Ireland,
U.K.
Calrecaftersalessupportincludes: shipping via the distributor saves
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• On site commissioning visits. the level of service, product quality
For a complete list of worldwide • On site service and health check visits. or documentation offered to you by
distributors by region, go to • Emergency engineer visits. Calrec, please contact the Calrec
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more information. peace of mind - providing operational will endeavour to address the issues.
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For pre-delivery technical enquiries, UK support for new installations or high
and Ireland customers should contact the profile events. For feedback specific to this document,
Calrec project manager assigned to their • Operational training. please contact [email protected].
order. Post delivery, the Calrec Customer • Maintenance / technical training.
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to provide the highest level of after sales UK and Ireland customers, offering 24/7
support. Your distributor should be your telephone support, regular health checks
first point of contact and will often be and extended warranty amongst other
able to provide an instant solution, be it benefits. Please contact our customer
technical advice, spares or a site visit by support team for more information on
an engineer. service contracts.
Calrec UK customer support and our ProductWarranty
global technical team provide free of A full list of our conditions & warranties
charge technical support and advice by relating to Goods & Services is contained
phone or email to all customers. in the Company’s standard Terms and
Conditions. A copy of this is available on
Once your console is installed we can request.
provide an engineer on site to carry out
system commissioning.
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