SoundCraft S6000 Bedienungsanleitung

USER GUIDE

Soundcraft

L~•I•I•J

AUTOMATION

Issue l

Part No. ZZ2657

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Soundcraft

S6000 AUTOMATION

USER GUIDE

Contents

Introduction 1

----·------------ ---------

Installing the system 3

Items supplied_by Soundcraft __________ 4_~-

ltems you will need

Installing the console

Installing the Automation

Power supplies

MIDI link

SMPTE time code connections

Switching ON

Powering up

BYPASS mode

__ B_a_ck_in~g~up_th_e_s_o_ftw_ar,_e_ _______

Booting up the software

AUTOMATION mode

Using the Automation System 13

Setting up the software --~·-------14_~

Setting up a title 15__

Recording a timecode track ----~---15 __

Recording a mix __________ _

Saving and loading a mix

Appendices

Copying disks on the ATARI

Copying a disk from a Master

Recommended settings for the

MIDI Synchro/Setup page

1. Introduction

1. Introduction 1

Introduction

The Series 6000 Integrated Automation system is a factory fitted option which

provides computer control of mutes and fader levels on up to 64 channels. (The

largest 6000 console at present is 52 channels).

Fader levels and mute information are read from the desk. while all other control is

carried out on an ATARI ST computer.

The system may be used in several different ways:

• as a VCA subgrouping system, with up to 16groups.

by using each VCA as a noise gate .

• as a "snapshot" system, capable of recalling fader and mute settings either under

manual control, or against time-code.

as a full real-time automation system, storing and replaying mute and fader

movements to 1/4 frame (approx. 1/IOOthsecond) accuracy.

In addition, the system allows the generation of MIDI information (note on/off,

patch and song changes, etc.) against time-code with 1/4frame accuracy, under

control of a "Cue List" (a series of user defined events which occur atspecific times).

Note: Tape returns and groups cannot beautomated at present.

The hardware comes in four parts:-

a VCA card mounted on each automated input channel.

the "PAN", mounted below the console base panel, containing the fader reader

card, a number of "AUTO" interface cards and optional SMPTE reader card.

an APS 150power supply providing automation power.

• a CPS 150power supply providing automation power.

An ATARI Computer is required, which supports the main user interface, handling

disk filing, record/write status switching, noise gate parameter adjustment, CUE list

manipulation, VCA subgroup set-up etc. The system cannot be used without the

ATARI in the automated mode.

All communication with the desk automation is via a MIDI link. However, if the

SMPTE card is fitted in the "PAN", it communicates with the ATARI via the

computer's printer port.

1. Introduction

2. Installing the System

2. Installing the system 3

Installing the System

Items supplied by Soundcraft

Before installing the system, please check that all the components have been

supplied in satisfactory condition.

I. One Soundcraft Series 6000 Automation console.

2. One CPS450 power supply.

3. One extra CPS450 power supply if the console has 44 input channels or more.

4. One CPS150 power supply.

5. One APS150 power supply.

6. Rack Mount Kits for CPS and APS power supplies.

7. One S6000A program disk.

8. One software key (dongle).

9. One (standard) S6000 manual.

IO. One Series 6000 Automation Software Manual.

1I. This User Manual.

Items you willneed

You will need to provide the following equipment to use the system:

1. An ATARI ST computer with at least 1 MB of memory, e.g.

• 520ST

1040ST

MEGAST2

• MEGAST4

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AN ATARI MEGA ST 2 OR 4 BE USED

TOGETHER WITH A HARD DISK.

This will enable much longer mixes to be created. The actual mix length available

is dependent on the amount of fader activity. but as a rough guideline, an ATARI

1040ST will allow a mix of approximately 20 minutes, while a MEGA 2 would

have enough memory for approximately an hour-long mix.

2. Installing the system

2. Cables

a) Two 5 way DIN to DIN cables. for the MIDI interface.

(See diagram below)

Twin plus screen cable

5 Pin DIN, 100·

Cable mount plugs

Connections

Pin 5 to Pin 5 - RED

Pin 4 to Pin 4 - BLACK

Pin 2 to Pin 2 - SCREEN

MIDI CABLE WIREFORM

The following parts are required to make these two cables:-

4 x DIN 5 way 180degree cable mount plugs, (two per cable).

• 2 appropriate lengths of twin plus screen cable, (one per cable).

The connections for each cable are as follows:-

Pin 2 to pin 2 - (screen)

Pin 4 to pin 4 - (black)

Pin 5 to pin 5 - (red)

b) If SMPTE timecode is to be used, then three cables are required.

Two stereo 6.3mm jack plugs will beneeded on two twin plus screen cables,

and the connectors at the other end of these cables will depend on the audio

equipment carrying the timecode information.

The third cable should be a 25 way ribbon cable with a 25 way male D-type

connector at one end, and a 25 way female D-type connector at the other, for

the SMPTE reader interface to the ATARI.

c) One 3 power outlets on a switched distribution panel for CPS and APS power

supplies, plus two outlets for the ATARI and monitor. For consoles with 44 input

channels or more one additional power outlet will beneeded for the extra CPS450

power supply.

SAC

po,.yer

connector

CPS

450

CONSOLE

Rear view

SAC

Installing the S6000 console.

Install the Soundcraft Series 6000 Automated console as per the instructions in the

Series 6000 user manual. The console will not operate without the automation

power supplies, therefore when you have made the necessary connections do not

switch on. but continue with the automation installation instructions.

Installing the automation

Power Supplies

All the power supplies which power the console and the automation should be

powered from a common point as shown in the diagram below.

PAN

Automation

bypass

swttch

8 9-u,o

MIDI Leads

MIDI

IN OUT

D 0

Off

IMonitorI

ATARI

Power ON indicator

Automation ON indicator

SMPTE

0 0

IN OUT

SMPTE Out (lo peripheral)

SMPTE In (from peripheral)

/oo ooc==Jo

Parallel

Po<t

Software Disc

Software Key

)

□□

S6000 AUTOMATION - INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

The CPS450 power supplies (one for consoles with less than 44 input channels, and

two for consoles with 44 input channels or more) are connected to the console as

normal.

The CPS 150 power supply connects to the right-hand SRC connector on the back

of the PAN and powers the VCA circuits inside the console.

The APS 150power supply connects to the left-hand SRC connector on the back of

the PAN and provides +5 Volts and +/-12 Volts for the digital automation and fader

readercircuits.

2. Installing the system

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