Dan Dugan Sound Design E-3 Bedienungsanleitung
Dan Dugan Sound Design
Model E-3 Automatic Mixing Controller
User Guide
Release Date: December 2012
Version: 1.5
Part Number: ME3M
Author: Rob Wenig
Important Safety Instructions and Warnings
The Model E-3’s circuitry is made in the USA and meets applicable national safety standards.
Standards Compliance
The third-party power supply provided with this product has been certified to comply with UL.
Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
7. Clean only with dry cloth.
8. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. WARNING! Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallenintotheapparatus,theapparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. No
user serviceable parts inside.
Warranty Statement
Warranty: One year parts and labor
Dan Dugan Sound Design warrants that Model E-3 hardware will be free from defects in
components and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of invoice. During the
warrantyperiod,Dan Dugan Sound Design will coverthecost of all parts and labortoremedy
the defect, or replace products which prove to be defective. Dan Dugan Sound Design is
not obliged to honor this warranty if the hardware has failed to be maintained and operated
as specified by Dan Dugan Sound Design, in the accompanying documentation, or other
than in accordance with industry standards. Defects caused by unauthorized modifications,
misuse, negligence, act of God or accident are not covered by this warranty. Software is
provided as a convenience, but due to the wide variety of computer systems, cannot be
guaranteed to work. This Limited Warranty is exclusive and no other warranty is expressed
or implied. Dan Dugan Sound Design does not warrant that Dan Dugan Sound Design soft-
ware, or any third-party software, is error free. Third party branded or manufactured
goods are supplied by Dan Dugan Sound Design with care but without responsibility
and subject only to third party suppliers’ warranties. In all other respects Dan Dugan
Sound Design is not liable for consequential damages.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................................................. 9
Model E-3 Modes...................................................................................... 10
Eight-channel........................................................................................ 10
Fourteen-channel ................................................................................. 10
Sixteen-channel.................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2: Quickstart ............................................................................................... 11
Typical Setup.............................................................................................. 11
Linking.......................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration.................................................. 15
Rack Mounting .......................................................................................... 15
Power Supply ............................................................................................. 16
System Reset............................................................................................. 16
Rear Panel I/O Connections ................................................................ 16
AES .................................................................................................. 17
ADAT .................................................................................................. 18
Music System Threshold Inputs.......................................................... 18
Word Clock.................................................................................................. 18
Linking.......................................................................................................... 19
Patching the Model E-3 as an Insert to your Console ................ 20
Split Outputs............................................................................................... 20
Mix Matrix Outputs................................................................................... 20
Connecting the Model CP-2 Control Panel ..................................... 21
Connecting to a Computer.................................................................... 21
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Chapter 4: Operation ................................................................................................. 27
How it Works.............................................................................................. 27
Settings ........................................................................................................ 28
If You Must Use a Pre-fader Insert..................................................... 29
Muting Channels .................................................................................. 29
Pre-listening to Muted Channels........................................................ 30
Chapter 5: Dugan Control Panel ....................................................................... 31
The Top Pane ............................................................................................. 32
Add Units Manually.............................................................................. 33
Select Units to Display ........................................................................ 33
Setting Controls ........................................................................................ 34
Naming Units and Channels................................................................. 34
Channel Pane ............................................................................................ 35
Level Indicator...................................................................................... 35
Bypass .................................................................................................. 36
Channel Modes .................................................................................... 36
Preset .................................................................................................. 37
Channel Groups.................................................................................... 38
Override................................................................................................. 38
Meters .................................................................................................. 39
Weight Controls ................................................................................... 39
Master Pane............................................................................................... 42
Selecting the Number of Channels.................................................... 43
Reset .................................................................................................. 43
Meters .................................................................................................. 43
Clock Source ........................................................................................ 44
System .................................................................................................. 44
Mix Bus Matrix...................................................................................... 45
Group Master Controls ........................................................................ 46
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Dugan Music System and Gain Limiting ......................................... 47
Dugan Music System........................................................................... 47
Gain Limiting........................................................................................ 50
Chapter 6: Updates..................................................................................................... 53
Appendix A: Power-up Commands ...................................................................... 55
System Reset............................................................................................. 55
Network Reset........................................................................................... 55
DHCP On ...................................................................................................... 55
8 or 14/16-Channel Mode.................................................................... 56
Appendix B: Connector Pinouts ........................................................................... 57
Appendix C: Specifications ...................................................................................... 61
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Model E-3 Automatic Mixing Controller helps professional audio mixers handle
multiple live mics without having to continually ride their individual faders. This
signal processor patches into the input insert points of an audio mixing console. It
detects which mics are being used and makes fast, transparent cross-fades, freeing the
mixer to focus on balance and sound quality instead of being chained to the faders.
The Model E-3 tracks unscripted dialogue, eliminating cueing mistakes and late fade-
ups, while avoiding the choppy and distracting effects common to noise gates.
The Model E-3 supports a broad spectrum of live mixing applications:
• Conference reinforcement, video trucks
• Houses of worship
• TV news and sports panels, reality and game shows
• Wireless mics for theater
• Boardrooms and civic meeting rooms
• Teleconferencing and distance learning
The Model E-3 dramatically improves live mixing with multiple mics by:
• eliminating late upcuts;
• reducing PA feedback and studio noise;
• reducing comb filtering from adjacent mics.
The Model E-3 can:
• link with other Dugan automatic mixing controllers;
• partition channels into one to three groups that can span linked units;
• be physically controlled from its own front panel or the Model CP-2 Control Panel
(sold separately);
• be physically controlled from the Dugan Control Panel for Java (included) and
Dugan Control Panel for iPad (sold separately);
• accept input sample rates from 32–96 kHz;
• conveniently connect multiple devices via four network ports.
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Model E-3 Modes
The Model E-3 can operate in eight-, fourteen-, or sixteen-channel modes.
Eight-channel
This mode uses both the main and auxiliary AES connectors to offer these features:
• The Dugan Speech System™ automatically manages live mics in any situation
where dialogue is unscripted.
• The Dugan Music System™ offers automatic downward expansion to help reduce
feedback and bleed in live music performances (i.e., opera, background vocals).
Thresholds are adjusted automatically by monitoring ambient noise levels.
• Dugan Gain Limiting™ monitors the number-of-open-mics (NOM) and adjusts
the master gain to prevent feedback or ambient noise build-up. Dugan Gain Lim-
iting should be used with the Dugan Music System to reduce feedback and noise.
It can perform the same functions when mics are switched on and off manually.
• An internal mix bus matrix routes processed or unprocessed inputs to six mix bus
outputs.
• Alternate outputs provide convenient pre-processing signals for multitrack re-
cording.
Fourteen-channel
If you need just the Dugan Speech System, fourteen channels of automixing are
available using both the main and auxiliary AES connectors.
Sixteen-channel
If you need just the Dugan Speech System, sixteen channels of automixing are avail-
able using both the AUD and LINK ADAT optical connectors. Linking multiple Dugans
is not available in this mode.
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