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Klark Teknik DM8000 User Manual

Dsp designer software, advanced digital audio processor for installation applications with confi gurable dsp, audio networking and acoustic echo cancellation
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Advanced Digital Audio Processor for Installation Applications with Confi gurable DSP,
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  • Page 1 User Manual DM8000 DSP Designer Software Advanced Digital Audio Processor for Installation Applications with Confi gurable DSP, Audio Networking and Acoustic Echo Cancellation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DM8000 User Manual Table of Contents 1. Installation ..............3 1.1 System Requirements ............3 1.2 Installation Procedure ............3 2. Software Interface Overview ........3 2.1 Basic Screen Elements ............3 3. Module Library ............12 3.1 Input Output Modules ............ 12 3.2 Mixers..................

  • Page 3: Installation

    Component Objects. http://www.music-group.com/brand/klarkteknik. 2. Click on the Downloads tab. 3. Click on the download icon for the latest version of the DM8000 DSP Designer software. 4. Read the software End User License Agreement and click on “Agree”.
  • Page 4 DM8000 User Manual 2.1.3 Component Objects Component Objects represent the individual hardware devices and signal processing elements contained within processing Modules. Component Objects appear specifically within the Build Window whenever a processing Module is dragged in and placed within the Build Window.
  • Page 5 Window. When the Module Library is closed, Component Objects can then be selected and placed into the Build Window by using the Module Library Toolbar. DM8000 Module Library Screen 2.1.7 Module Library Toolbar The Module Library Toolbar is located directly above the Build Window. Each icon in the toolbar represents a separate category of Processing Modules. Processing Modules can also be selected in the Module Library Toolbar for placement into the Build Window.
  • Page 6 DM8000 User Manual Input Output Toolbar Pulldown Menu Each of the above Module Library Toolbar icons has a matching pulldown menu showing the various sub-categories of Processing Modules. To place a Processing Module from the Module Library Toolbar into the Build Window, click on the desired category in the pulldown menu and then place the cursor into the Build Window and click.
  • Page 7 DM8000 User Manual 2.1.9 Build Toolbar 2.1.10 dSP Operation Toolbar The Build Toolbar controls certain aspects of the Build Window, such as the The DSP Operation Toolbar contains functions for Compile, Download, grid, rulers, zooming and alignment of Component Objects.
  • Page 8 DM8000 User Manual 2.1.12 Standard Toolbar 2.1.14 Main Menus The Standard Toolbar contains file functions such as New, Open and Save, plus Main Menus provide all of the toolbar functions mentioned above via pulldown additional editing functions such as Cut, Copy, Paste, Print and Help.
  • Page 9 DM8000 User Manual View Pulldown Menu contains the following commands: • Toolbars launches an additional menu showing which toolbars are currently selected and visible. Currently-selected toolbars appear with a check mark. • Module Library Panel launches the Module Library panel on the left side of the Main Screen.
  • Page 10 DM8000 User Manual Layout Pulldown Menu contains and repeats the following commands from the Build Toolbar: • Ruler Bar places a ruler along the left and top sides of the Build Window for precise placement of Component Objects. Moving cursor lines inside the rulers show exact coordinates.
  • Page 11 DM8000 User Manual 2.1.15 Status Bar • Set Internal IP button launches a dialog box where you may assign IP addresses for each device in your network. The Status Bar displays connected devices and the amount of available DSP power in use.

  • Page 12: Module Library

    The DM8000 Input 10 Channel component object routes analog audio signals it in the DM8000 DSP. from the 10 analog inputs on the DM8000 rear panel into the DSP for processing. Analog audio inputs that are equipped with Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) To deploy a specific module, click on that module’s graphic icon in the Module...
  • Page 13 OUT connection on the rear panel of the DM8000 hardware unit. dM8000 Output 6 Channel The DM8000 Output 6 Channel component object routes analog audio signals out from the DSP to the six analog outputs on the DM8000 rear panel. UltraNet Out Component Object DM8000 Output 6 Channel Component Object...
  • Page 14 AEC 1 and AEC N modules provide Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC). When Medium, Aggressive). designing an AEC processing channel for DM8000, drag in AEC 1 for a single channel of processing, or drag in AEC N for multiple channels (within the AEC The following graphic describes a typical AEC system: N module, the user can select up to 8 AEC channels, numbered 1 through 8).

  • Page 15: Mixers

    USB Input and USB Out Module Icons Dante In and Dante Out Component Objects NOTE: When connecting DM8000 devices and Dante cards at the same time, make sure the IP address of the PC, DM8000 and Dante cards share the same subnet. About Dante Digital Networking...
  • Page 16 DM8000 User Manual 3.2.1 Auto Mixer Mic Options Auto Mixer modules automatically adjust and balance levels for multiple inputs Mic Options opens a separate control dialog box to establish global settings: before sending the combined signal to a single output.
  • Page 17 DM8000 User Manual Logic Outputs Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls: Logic Outputs affects individual Logic Output settings, but may be applied to all Logic Outputs. (Logic Outputs must be activated when placing Auto Mixers from the Module Library Toolbar).
  • Page 18 DM8000 User Manual Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the • Mute Out turns the output signal on or off . following controls: • Level Out adjusts the relative output volume. Left-click to adjust levels. • Delay adjustment is same as level adjustment.

  • Page 19: Equalisers

    DM8000 User Manual • Rooms that are combinable via a removable wall will share at least This Dialog Box offers the following labels and functions (refer to the one border. above screenshot): • Room Name can be edited as in #1 in the above screenshot.
  • Page 20 DM8000 User Manual Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls: Parametric Equaliser Component Object Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls: Graphic Equaliser Dialog Box • Active Band selects the current frequency band to be adjusted.

  • Page 21: Filters

    DM8000 User Manual Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls: High Pass Component Object Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the trols: Feedback Suppressor Dialog Box • Active Band selects the current band for which settings will be displayed.
  • Page 22 DM8000 User Manual 3.4.4 Low Shelf Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls: Low Shelf Module Icon Low Pass Dialog Box • Filter/Slope selects the filter type (Linkwitz-Riley or Butterworth) and Low Shelf Component Object slope of the filter.

  • Page 23: Crossovers

    DM8000 User Manual Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls: following controls: All Pass Dialog Box 3-Way Crossover Dialog Box • Active Band selects the current band to be adjusted.
  • Page 24 DM8000 User Manual Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls: following controls: CompLimiter Dialog Box • Attack Time controls how quickly the Comp/Limiter responds to input level changes.
  • Page 25 DM8000 User Manual Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls: Noise Gate Component Object Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls: Ducker Dialog Box Noise Gate Dialog Box • Input Level provides muting and level adjustment for the primary audio •...
  • Page 26 3. Connect the ANC Component Object’s output terminal to the input terminal following controls: of the final Output Component Object in the signal path (DM8000 Output 6 Channel, UltraNet Out, or USB Out).. ANC should be the last Component Object in the signal path before routing the signal to outputs. For consistent performance once levels have been set, do not subsequently adjust the level settings at the outputs, amplifiers, or speakers. ...

  • Page 27: Routers

    DM8000 User Manual 3.7 routers 3.7.2 Source Selection Router modules offer audio routing and switching functions from simple source Source Selection modules allow you to route multiple audio inputs sent to a selection and signal-splitting to complicated input/output matrices. Routers may single output.

  • Page 28: Delays

    DM8000 User Manual 3.8 delays Delay modules provide audio time delay functions for applications such as time alignment of loudspeakers over distance. Delay Module Icons Level Control Component Objects Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls:...
  • Page 29 DM8000 User Manual Gang Controls button will light green when activated, and the Component Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the Object in the Build Window will display a “G”: following controls: Ganged Level Control Component Object with “G”...
  • Page 30 DM8000 User Manual • Gang Controls button will light green when activated, and the Component Object in the Build Window will display a “G”: Ganged Level Inc/Dec Component Object with ‘G’ • Enable Ramping activates automatically-repeating Inc/Dec steps that continue as long as the respective logic control terminal, either positive (+) or negative (-), remains active.
  • Page 31 DM8000 User Manual Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls: Invert Dialog Box • Invert flips the polarity for the selected channel. • Label lets you create a custom label for each input. As with other modules, ganged Invert modules are available in the Module...
  • Page 32 DM8000 User Manual When Gang Controls is enabled, the Mute Control Dialog Box will show a single Mute control for all channels: Logic Gate Module Icons Mute Control Dialog Box with Gang Controls enabled Mute modules can also be set up with logic control terminals by going to the Parameters Dialog Box and enabling the Control Inputs option: Mute Parameter Dialog Box with Control Inputs enabled.
  • Page 33 DM8000 User Manual • Multiple Flip Flop input terminals can be connected to a single output from another logic Gate module. Logic Delay Module Icons Logic Delay Component Objects Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls:...
  • Page 34 Build Window, so that you can assign the GPIO modules to signal processing architecture is to be controlled via GPIO. specific GPIO pins in the DM8000’s GPIO port on the unit’s back panel. • Channel lets you select which specific Level or Gain parameter inside the selected module is to be linked and controlled via GPIO.
  • Page 35 AUX and RVC. For example, the following screenshots show the CP8000 AUX pin being assigned to Pin 4 of the DM8000 GPIO port, while the CP8000 RVC pin is assigned to Pin 6: CP8000 Control Dialog Box with Module Pulldown Menu The right-hand Channel pulldown menus contain a list of CP8000UL/CP8000EU panel buttons available for assignment.

  • Page 36: Meters

    DM8000 User Manual 3.10 Meters CP8000UL/CP8000eU Front Panel For reference, here are the relevant front panel controls for CP8000UL: Meter modules provide Signal Present, Peak, RMS, and Logic Meter functions. Meter modules may be connected to any component output terminal, and may be used for diagnostic and setup purposes, or for applications that require real-time metering.
  • Page 37 DM8000 User Manual 3.10.2 Peak Meter 3.10.3 rMS Meter Peak Meter modules are useful for monitoring signal peaks in an RMS Meter modules can be used to monitor the average signal level of an audio channel. A single Peak Meter module can be configured to monitor audio channel.

  • Page 38: Generators

    DM8000 User Manual 3.10.4 Logic Meter Logic Meter modules allow you to monitor the strength of Logic commands. Logic Meter Module Icons Tone Generator Component Object Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the following controls: Logic Meter Component Objects Right-click to access the Component Object’s Dialog Box, with the...

  • Page 39: Building A Signal Processing Architecture

    4. Building a Signal Processing Architecture DM8000 Edit Software allows you to build a custom signal processing architecture by pulling connectable drag-and-drop modules from the Module Library into the Build Window. Once in the Build Window, the modules can be arranged and connected to create the desired signal path.

  • Page 40: Deploying Component Objects

    DM8000 User Manual 4.1 deploying Component Objects 4.1.3 Pulldown Menu Method To build a custom signal processing architecture, you will need place Component The Pulldown Menu method offers customization of Component Objects, as well Modules into the Build Window and then connect the related Component as maximum space in the Build Window to build large processing architectures.

  • Page 41: Operation

    2. While holding the mouse button, drag the cursor toward the desired Input design, you then need to send the compiled design to the DM8000 units in Terminal on the next Component Object in the signal chain. A solid line your network by connecting your DM8000 to your PC via Ethernet (directly or (representing a wire) will follow the cursor out from the Output Terminal.
  • Page 42 DM8000 User Manual Device Protection Dialog Device Protection Dialog with User Privilege Option Shown One must be logged on as administrator to: • Create or edit users • Set the device name • Reboot the device • Update the device’s fi rmware •...

  • Page 43: Third Party Control

    To exit Third Party Control mode, input “exit”. The RS-232 port on the back of the DM8000 unit is set to a default baud rate of 38400, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control (38400:8:None:1).
  • Page 44 DM8000 User Manual 5.3.6 InstanceTag All modules have one InstanceTag attribute, which is the module alias. User can define InstanceTag in the PC software. The SESSION command can return all valid InstanceTag list. SESSION get aliases; “list”:[“123” “AudioMeter1” “AudioMeter2” “AudioMeter3” “DEVICE”...
  • Page 45 DM8000 User Manual 5.3.9 Tables of Module Attributes The following tables of Attributes are valid for DM8000 processing modules: 5.3.9.1 Input Output Modules dM8000 Input 10 Description Attribute Commands Param Value Range 0, 6, 12, 18, 24, Input gain Input_Gain...
  • Page 46 DM8000 User Manual AeC Modules DM AEC Attribute Commands Param Value Range channel (value: 1 ~ channel_count 0 = AEC mode disable AEC enabled value AEC_Enabled set, get, toggle (max: 8)) 1 = AEC mode enable 0 = off 1 = low...
  • Page 47 DM8000 User Manual USB Output Modules Description Attribute Commands Param Value Range 0 = unmuted Output mute Output_Mute set, get, toggle channel (value: 1, 2) 1 = muted Output level channel (value: 1, 2) -100 ~ 0 dB Output_Level set, get, inc, dec...
  • Page 48 DM8000 User Manual Examples: set Mixer1 Input_Mute 2 1; Command format: command InstanceTag Attribute channel_ID value; dec Mixer1 Mix_Level 11; Command format:  command InstanceTag Attribute value; NOTE: This command does not require a channel_ID.  toggle Mixer1 NOM_Gain_Enable 3; Command format:  command InstanceTag Attribute channel_ID; NOTE: This command does not require a value.
  • Page 49 DM8000 User Manual Mixer Matrix w/ delay Description Attribute Commands Param Value Range 0 = unmuted Input mute Input_Mute set, get, toggle input_ch (value: 1 ~ input_count (max: 32)) 1 = muted Input level Input_Level set, get, inc, dec input_ch (value: 1 ~ input_count (max: 32))
  • Page 50 DM8000 User Manual 5.3.9.4 Filters High Pass/Low Pass Description Attribute Commands Param Value Range Cutoff frequency Cutoff_Frequency set, get, inc, dec — 20 ~ 20000 Hz -48 dB/oct.: 0 = L-R 12 1 = L-R 24 2 = L-R 36...
  • Page 51 DM8000 User Manual 2-way/3-way/4-way Modules (Cont'd) Description Attribute Commands Param Value Range -48 dB/oct.: 0 = L-R 12 1 = L-R 24 2 = L-R 36 3 = L-R 48 4 = BW 6 5 = BW 12 6 = BW 18...
  • Page 52 DM8000 User Manual Description Attribute Commands Param Value Range 0 = off Logic output invert Invert_Logic_Out set, get, toggle — 1 = on 0 = no Mix sense Mix_Sense set, get, toggle — 1 = yes 0 = no Bypass...
  • Page 53 DM8000 User Manual 5.3.9.10 delays delay Modules Description Attribute Commands Param Value Range 0 = milliseconds 1 = centimeters Delay unit Units set, get — 2 = meters 3 = inches 4 = feet Delay value Delay_value set, get, inc, dec —...
  • Page 54 DM8000 User Manual Invert Description Attribute Commands Param Value Range 0 = no Invert Invert set, get, toggle channel (1 ~ channel_count (max: 16)) 1 = yes Invert (Ganged) Description Attribute Commands Param Value Range 0 = no Invert Invert set, get, toggle —...
  • Page 55 DM8000 User Manual GPIO Select Description Attribute Commands Param Value Range GPIO_ID GPIOID — — Examples: get Select1 GPIOID; GPIO Logic Output Description Attribute Commands Param Value Range GPIO_ID GPIOID — — GPIO output count Number — — Examples: get LogicOutput1 GPIOD;...
  • Page 56 DM8000 User Manual 5.3.9.14 Generators Tone Generator Description Attribute Commands Param Value Range 0 = unmuted Level mute Muted set, get, toggle — 1 = muted Level value Level set, get, inc, dec — -100 ~ 36 dBu Frequency Frequency set, get, inc, dec —...
  • Page 57 — — Serial number serialNumber — — Firmware version version — — Example: DEVICE get ipConfig; DM8000 Network Interface Config {“ip”:“192.168.1.22” “netmask”:“255.255.255.0” “gateway”:“0.0.0.0”} SESSION Description Attribute Code Command Indexes Value Range Aliases aliases — — Example: SESSION get aliases;...

  • Page 58: Index

    DM8000 User Manual 6. Index Automatic Noise Cancellation (ANC) Setup Procedure, Setting Gain Min and Gain Max, 38 Automatic Noise Cancellation (ANC) Setup Procedure, Setting Response Times, 38 2-Way Crossover, 6, 22 Background Color, 7 3-Way Crossover, 6, 22 Band (parameter), 19, 22, 41...
  • Page 59 Direct Output (parameter), 17, 40 Fix Band (parameter), 20, 41 DM8000 Input 10 Channel, 13-14 Flatten All (parameter), 19 DM8000 Output 6 Channel, 13-14, 38 Flatten Band (parameter), 19 Download Design to Device (command), 8, 10 Flip Flop (parameter), 31, 44...
  • Page 60 DM8000 User Manual GPIO Number (parameter), 33 Logic Delays (modules), 31-32, 44 GPIO Port (hardware panel), 32-33 Logic Delay, Off (parameter), 32 GPIO Select (modules), 32-33 Logic Delay, On (parameter), 32 GPIO Volume (modules), 32 Logic Gates (modules), 30-31 GPIO Mode (parameter), 33...
  • Page 61 DM8000 User Manual Mic Options (parameter), 17 Minimum (parameter), 27-28, 43-44 Open (file command), 9 Mix Sense (parameter), 24, 42 Open Mic Limits, 17 Mixers (modules), 6, 16-19, 39-40 Operating Systems, Recommended, 4 Auto Mixer, 16-18 Options, 10 Matrix Mixers, 18...
  • Page 62 DM8000 User Manual Space Evenly (command), 8, 11, 37 Ratio (parameter), 23, 42, 43 Standard Mixer (modules), 17, 18 Reboot, 12 Standard Toolbar, 9 Recall (parameter), 32 Start Frequency (parameter), 35, 45 Recent Files, 9 Start Network Service, 8, 10, 39...
  • Page 63 DM8000 User Manual XOR Gate (modules), 31 Zoom, 8, 11 Zoom 1:1, 8, 11 Zoom In, 8, 11 Zoom Out, 8, 11 Zoom to Fit, 8, 11 Zoom to Scale, 8...
  • Page 64 DM8000 User Manual FederAL COMMUnICATIOnS COMMISSIOn COMPLIAnCe InFOrMATIOn KLARK TEKNIK dM8000 Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group research UK Limited Address: Klark Industrial Park, walter nash road, Kidderminster. worcestershire. dy11 7HJ. england. Phone Number: +44 1562 741515 dM8000 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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