Yamaha QL1 User's Guide

Dugan-MY16 User GuideAutomatic Mixing Controller Cardfor Yamaha Digital MixersRelease Date December 2013Version 2.7Author Rob Wenig

Dugan-MY16 User Guide10Theory of OperationThe Dugan-MY16 uses the Dugan Speech System™, a patented and trademarkedautomatic mixing function that distr

Dugan-MY16 User Guide Introduction11Frame 1: No one is speaking and the sound levels at all mics are low. The system fadesall channels to a medium gai

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Dugan-MY16 User Guide13Chapter 2: Installation and LinkingThis chapter explains how to:• Install Dugan-MY16 card(s);• Install the Dugan Control Panel

Dugan-MY16 User Guide14Choose an Operating ModeThe operating mode determines sample rate, linking, and channel count. Set theYamaha mixer’s sample rat

Dugan-MY16 User Guide Installation and Linking15To configure and install the Dugan-MY16 card:1. Set the 48 kHz–96 kHz sample rate switch according the

Dugan-MY16 User Guide167. Use your mixer’s channel select button to select the first mixer channel in whichto insert the Dugan-MY16.Refer to your Yama

Dugan-MY16 User Guide Installation and Linking17Establishing Network ConnectionsWe recommend completing your network connection with a computer before

Dugan-MY16 User Guide184. Press and hold the rear panel NETWORK RESET button for 3 seconds.This resets the following network parameters to their facto

Dugan-MY16 User Guide Installation and Linking19Manually Add UnitIf the Dugan unit does not appear in the Dugan Utility list pane, you can manuallyadd

Important Safety Instructions and WarningsThe Dugan-MY16’s circuitry is made in the USA and meets applicable national safetystandards.Safety Instructi

Dugan-MY16 User Guide20Software Configuration for a Specific IP AddressThis section explains to users with IT expertise how to set a specific IP addre

Dugan-MY16 User Guide Installation and Linking21Connecting when Windows Firewall is OnThe Windows Firewall blocks access to port 9776 that is used by

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Dugan-MY16 User Guide23Chapter 3: The Dugan Control PanelThe Dugan Control Panel has both Java and iPad versions. This chapter discussesthe Java versi

Dugan-MY16 User Guide24Top PaneThe Top Pane displays all connected Dugan units. The active unit is enclosed by ayellow rectangle. Click on another uni

Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel25Select Units to DisplayThe Dugan-MY16 is set up by default to find all available units connected to the

Dugan-MY16 User Guide26Naming Units and ChannelsConnected units are displayed in the top pane in alphabetical order. To display themin your own order,

Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel27Figure 3-3 Channel PaneLevel IndicatorEach channel has a level LED that lights green when the audio lev

Dugan-MY16 User Guide28BypassWhen bypass is active, the signal passes through without automixing. That channelappears inactive, with all lights exting

Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel29AutoThis is the normal Dugan automixing mode.MuteThe channel is muted when mute is active.PresetUse the

FCC1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when in-stalled as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC re

Dugan-MY16 User Guide30Channel GroupsEach channel can be assigned to one group: a, b, or c. Each group functions as a sep-arate, independent automatic

Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel31MetersThe meters have three display modes.Table 3-1 Meter modesThe default meter display is auto mix g

Dugan-MY16 User Guide32It is important to understand that the Speech System works by detecting the ratios ofthe levels between channels, not their abs

Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel33For optimal performance, balance the weight controls so the channel gains display ap-proximately equall

Dugan-MY16 User Guide34Master PaneThe content of the Master Pane changes to reflect the Dugan device selected. Thissection documents the Dugan-MY16’s

Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel35OnlineThis indicator lights to show the unit is online.Master-slaveThis indicates whether this unit is

Dugan-MY16 User Guide36ControlsThe Master controls, located on the far right, include reset, system, meters, OVERRIDE,PRESET, and MUTE. A set of butto

Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel37MetersClick on the Master meters button to toggle through the three meter display modes.Table 3-2 Mete

Dugan-MY16 User Guide38Typical OperationThis section creates a setup that will work for most applications.1. Activate the auto mode buttons for all li

Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel396. Adjust each live mic channel’s weight setting until the fluctuating ambient noiseregisters approxima

PrecautionsFailure to observe the following warnings may lead to fatality or serious injury fromfire or electric shock.1. Before installing the card,

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Dugan-MY16 User Guide41Chapter 4: UpdatesUpdates for the Dugan-MY16 can be downloaded.To update the firmware in your Dugan unit, iPad users must conne

Dugan-MY16 User Guide42Figure 4-1 Dugan UtilityIf you do not see the Dugan unit(s) on your network in the list, see EstablishingNetwork Connectionson

Dugan-MY16 User Guide43Chapter 5: SpecificationsOperating ModesStandard16 channels of Dugan mixing at 44.1 or 48 kHzADAT connectors link multiple Duga

Warranty StatementDan Dugan Sound Design warrants that Dugan-MY16 hardware will be free from defectsin components and workmanship for a period of 12 m

Dugan-MY16 User Guide7Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction ...

Dugan-MY16 User Guide8Master Pane ....... 34Indicators ...

Dugan-MY16 User Guide9Chapter 1: IntroductionThe Dugan-MY16 is a 16-channel automatic mixing controller that plugs into a sloton Yamaha digital mixers