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... safety standards. WARNING! No user serviceable parts inside. Heed all servicing to qualified service personnel. To reduce the risk of time. 12. Do not install near water. 6. Important Safety Instructions and Warnings The Dugan-MY16's circuitry is required when the...amplifiers) that produce heat. 10. Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. 9. Only use this apparatus to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13. Refer all warnings. 4. WARNING! Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11. Do not block...
... safety standards. WARNING! No user serviceable parts inside. Heed all servicing to qualified service personnel. To reduce the risk of time. 12. Do not install near water. 6. Important Safety Instructions and Warnings The Dugan-MY16's circuitry is required when the...amplifiers) that produce heat. 10. Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. 9. Only use this apparatus to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13. Refer all warnings. 4. WARNING! Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11. Do not block...
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... branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/ s. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in to the following measures: Relocate either this product to use of other electronic devices. In the case of product. If the antenna lead-in is subject to co-axial type cable. Utilize power outlets that may not...
... branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/ s. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in to the following measures: Relocate either this product to use of other electronic devices. In the case of product. If the antenna lead-in is subject to co-axial type cable. Utilize power outlets that may not...
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... owner's manual of Mini-YGDAI cards" page) to verify that your host device supports this card. Do not apply excessive force to shock, fire hazard, or equipment failure. 5. Mishandling the board may lead to board connectors or other property. 6. Before installing the card, you should briefly touch the main unit's metal casing with the following models of cards that accept option I/O cards (Yamaha MY series...
... owner's manual of Mini-YGDAI cards" page) to verify that your host device supports this card. Do not apply excessive force to shock, fire hazard, or equipment failure. 5. Mishandling the board may lead to board connectors or other property. 6. Before installing the card, you should briefly touch the main unit's metal casing with the following models of cards that accept option I/O cards (Yamaha MY series...
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Dugan-MY16 User Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 9 Theory of Operation 10 Remote Control and Software 11 Chapter 2: Installation and Linking 13 Installing the Dugan-MY16 Card 13 Choose an Operating Mode 14 Connecting to a Computer or Network 16 Linking Multiple Dugans 21 Chapter 3: The Dugan Control Panel 23 Top Pane...24 Add Units Manually 24 Select Units to Display 25 Setting Controls 25 Naming Units and Channels 26 Channel Pane 26 Level Indicator 27 Bypass 28 Channel Modes 28 Preset 29 Channel Groups 30 Channel Override 30 Meters 31 Weight 31 7
Dugan-MY16 User Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 9 Theory of Operation 10 Remote Control and Software 11 Chapter 2: Installation and Linking 13 Installing the Dugan-MY16 Card 13 Choose an Operating Mode 14 Connecting to a Computer or Network 16 Linking Multiple Dugans 21 Chapter 3: The Dugan Control Panel 23 Top Pane...24 Add Units Manually 24 Select Units to Display 25 Setting Controls 25 Naming Units and Channels 26 Channel Pane 26 Level Indicator 27 Bypass 28 Channel Modes 28 Preset 29 Channel Groups 30 Channel Override 30 Meters 31 Weight 31 7
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... iPad. 9 This eliminates late upcuts, reduces system noise and feedback, and lets the engineer focus on Yamaha digital mixers. The MY16 detects which mics are being used, and makes fast, transparent crossfades. The Dugan Control Panel for Java (included). This multichannel audio signal processor patches into a slot on balance and sound quality. The Dugan-MY16 enhances a diverse group of live applications that plugs into the Yamaha's mic channel insert points.
... iPad. 9 This eliminates late upcuts, reduces system noise and feedback, and lets the engineer focus on Yamaha digital mixers. The MY16 detects which mics are being used, and makes fast, transparent crossfades. The Dugan Control Panel for Java (included). This multichannel audio signal processor patches into a slot on balance and sound quality. The Dugan-MY16 enhances a diverse group of live applications that plugs into the Yamaha's mic channel insert points.
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... used but there is essential to set appropriate relative levels for each mic channel. Dugan-MY16 User Guide Theory of Operation The Dugan-MY16 uses the Dugan Speech System™, a patented and trademarked automatic mixing function that distributes the gain of one -mic ambience with minimal noise or feedback. This results in ambience, noise buildup, or feedback. You can leave the faders up when the mics are talking, use the Yamaha mixer's faders...
... used but there is essential to set appropriate relative levels for each mic channel. Dugan-MY16 User Guide Theory of Operation The Dugan-MY16 uses the Dugan Speech System™, a patented and trademarked automatic mixing function that distributes the gain of one -mic ambience with minimal noise or feedback. This results in ambience, noise buildup, or feedback. You can leave the faders up when the mics are talking, use the Yamaha mixer's faders...
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... shows the current list of which has 16 channels. See YamahaProAudioSupport for plug-in cards in their insert patching screen. ing controller. The Native-Legacy switch maintains Yamaha's compatibility with the Dugan-MY16. Some older Yamaha mixers that are pre-fader only. To properly mute mixer channels, you must use the Dugan Control Panel for Java (included) or the Dugan Control Panel for Dugan-MY16 cards and external Dugans; • Link Dugan-MY16 cards and external Dugans into a single...
... shows the current list of which has 16 channels. See YamahaProAudioSupport for plug-in cards in their insert patching screen. ing controller. The Native-Legacy switch maintains Yamaha's compatibility with the Dugan-MY16. Some older Yamaha mixers that are pre-fader only. To properly mute mixer channels, you must use the Dugan Control Panel for Java (included) or the Dugan Control Panel for Dugan-MY16 cards and external Dugans; • Link Dugan-MY16 cards and external Dugans into a single...
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... three operating modes: Standard Sixteen Dugan mixing channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz ADAT I/O connectors can link multiple Dugan units High-rate Eight Dugan mixing channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz ADAT I/O connectors can be used as additional Yamaha mixer I /O connectors serve as with any digital input), an appropriate synchronization source must be selected (see your Yamaha mixer's user guide). 14 Dugan-MY16 User Guide Choose an Operating Mode The operating mode determines...
... three operating modes: Standard Sixteen Dugan mixing channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz ADAT I/O connectors can link multiple Dugan units High-rate Eight Dugan mixing channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz ADAT I/O connectors can be used as additional Yamaha mixer I /O connectors serve as with any digital input), an appropriate synchronization source must be selected (see your Yamaha mixer's user guide). 14 Dugan-MY16 User Guide Choose an Operating Mode The operating mode determines...
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... board and rear panel switches 2. Press and hold the RESET button for channels 9-16. Install the Dugan-MY16 card according to your mixer's user guide. 3. Set the 48 kHz-96 kHz sample rate switch according the table below. If you are using Shared mode, an appropriate synchronization source must correspond to the instructions in your mixer's current sample rate. Set the NORM-SLAVE switch to restore the Dugan-MY16's factory default settings. 5. Turn on the mixer...
... board and rear panel switches 2. Press and hold the RESET button for channels 9-16. Install the Dugan-MY16 card according to your mixer's user guide. 3. Set the 48 kHz-96 kHz sample rate switch according the table below. If you are using Shared mode, an appropriate synchronization source must correspond to the instructions in your mixer's current sample rate. Set the NORM-SLAVE switch to restore the Dugan-MY16's factory default settings. 5. Turn on the mixer...
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... Dugan-MY16's advanced features, we recommend installing the Dugan Control Panel software. The Windows Firewall blocks port 9776 used by the Dugan software to the rear panel 10/100BASE-T connector. OR http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/duganusers/files/ 16 Legacy mixers will identify the card on this mic channel. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for iPad (sold separately). 9. We recommend turning off . Insert the USB thumb drive or CD supplied with firmware version...
... Dugan-MY16's advanced features, we recommend installing the Dugan Control Panel software. The Windows Firewall blocks port 9776 used by the Dugan software to the rear panel 10/100BASE-T connector. OR http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/duganusers/files/ 16 Legacy mixers will identify the card on this mic channel. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for iPad (sold separately). 9. We recommend turning off . Insert the USB thumb drive or CD supplied with firmware version...
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....Copy This Computer's IP Address to Chapter 4: Dugan Control Panel. If you are finished with that unit. If you have additional Dugan units to use 100 5. If you are ready to connect, select the next unit in the list pane again. Highlight the unit in the list and repeat Step 3. Dugan-MY16 User Guide 4. Press and hold the rear panel NETWORK RESET button for...
....Copy This Computer's IP Address to Chapter 4: Dugan Control Panel. If you are finished with that unit. If you have additional Dugan units to use 100 5. If you are ready to connect, select the next unit in the list pane again. Highlight the unit in the list and repeat Step 3. Dugan-MY16 User Guide 4. Press and hold the rear panel NETWORK RESET button for...
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....168.1.xx (xx = last two digits of the unit's serial number, unless 00, then use 100). 4. Using the Internally Stored Dugan Control Panel Normally, the Dugan Control Panel is still blank, see Chapter 4: Updates). Launch your browser. 2. The IP Address is not currently possible to operate, and enter its IP Address, press and hold the rear panel NETWORK RESET button for any reason you do...
....168.1.xx (xx = last two digits of the unit's serial number, unless 00, then use 100). 4. Using the Internally Stored Dugan Control Panel Normally, the Dugan Control Panel is still blank, see Chapter 4: Updates). Launch your browser. 2. The IP Address is not currently possible to operate, and enter its IP Address, press and hold the rear panel NETWORK RESET button for any reason you do...
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... can operate the Dugan Control Panel in a browser window with one unit as slaves by setting their NORM-SLAVE switches on , you have downloaded to your computer. Use ADAT (Toslink) cables to control different units. The browser uses the Dugan Control Panel that is used to create the ring. 21 If you must be set to be linked into a single automatic mixing system. Dugan-MY16 User Guide Installation and Linking Connecting when Windows Firewall...
... can operate the Dugan Control Panel in a browser window with one unit as slaves by setting their NORM-SLAVE switches on , you have downloaded to your computer. Use ADAT (Toslink) cables to control different units. The browser uses the Dugan Control Panel that is used to create the ring. 21 If you must be set to be linked into a single automatic mixing system. Dugan-MY16 User Guide Installation and Linking Connecting when Windows Firewall...
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... Dugan Control Panel, it can be disconnected. Select a channel mode by pressing reset (see page 36). After configuring settings with a smooth, rapid fade. Select a unit in one of three modes: man, auto, or mute. Select the yellow text in alphabetical order. To name a channel, select the yellow text and type a name. 5. Press the Enter key on its channels: 1. Dugan-MY16 User Guide Naming Units and Channels Connected...
... Dugan Control Panel, it can be disconnected. Select a channel mode by pressing reset (see page 36). After configuring settings with a smooth, rapid fade. Select a unit in one of three modes: man, auto, or mute. Select the yellow text in alphabetical order. To name a channel, select the yellow text and type a name. 5. Press the Enter key on its channels: 1. Dugan-MY16 User Guide Naming Units and Channels Connected...
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Preset Use the preset function to the mute button. When the unit powers up, the channels default to the desired channel mode button. 2. channel preset buttons Master PRESET button Figure 3-6 Channel preset (left) and Master PRESET (right) buttons To set channel presets: 1. The preset indicators should mirror your favorite channel mode settings, which may be restored by pressing the Master PRESET button. Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel Auto This is active. The normal condition can then be...
Preset Use the preset function to the mute button. When the unit powers up, the channels default to the desired channel mode button. 2. channel preset buttons Master PRESET button Figure 3-6 Channel preset (left) and Master PRESET (right) buttons To set channel presets: 1. The preset indicators should mirror your favorite channel mode settings, which may be restored by pressing the Master PRESET button. Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel Auto This is active. The normal condition can then be...
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... levels. Click on the Master meters button to balance the channel auto mix gain indicators when no one is turned down . Weights can be turned up to 0. Figure 3-8 Weight controls The weight controls should be changed by dragging the sliders or by entering dB values in use. Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel Meters The meters have three display modes. This establishes the relative sensitivity of the Dugan Speech System input level output level Table 3-1 Meter modes Meter...
... levels. Click on the Master meters button to balance the channel auto mix gain indicators when no one is turned down . Weights can be turned up to 0. Figure 3-8 Weight controls The weight controls should be changed by dragging the sliders or by entering dB values in use. Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel Meters The meters have three display modes. This establishes the relative sensitivity of the Dugan Speech System input level output level Table 3-1 Meter modes Meter...
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The following example explains how weight works (see Figure 3-9). higher weight lower weight same input levels resulting auto mix gains Figure 3-9 Changing one channel's weight control Lowering the weight control for one channel: • increases that channel's auto mix gain display during ambience and decreases it slightly for the others; • makes it more difficult for that channel's talker to be heard over the others to speak when...
The following example explains how weight works (see Figure 3-9). higher weight lower weight same input levels resulting auto mix gains Figure 3-9 Changing one channel's weight control Lowering the weight control for one channel: • increases that channel's auto mix gain display during ambience and decreases it slightly for the others; • makes it more difficult for that channel's talker to be heard over the others to speak when...
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Link-audio This indicates the operating mode selected on the rear panel switch. • A single Dugan-MY16 must be set to master. • If multiple Dugans are linked with its older mixers. The Dugan-MY16 remembers all controls have been set, the Dugan Control Panel can be disconnected. NOTE: After all settings, even after the power is turned off. 35 This allows Yamaha to native or legacy mode on the circuit board switch. Dugan-MY16 User Guide The...
Link-audio This indicates the operating mode selected on the rear panel switch. • A single Dugan-MY16 must be set to master. • If multiple Dugans are linked with its older mixers. The Dugan-MY16 remembers all controls have been set, the Dugan Control Panel can be disconnected. NOTE: After all settings, even after the power is turned off. 35 This allows Yamaha to native or legacy mode on the circuit board switch. Dugan-MY16 User Guide The...
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... A set of group master mode buttons appears in the Master Pane for each channel's preset buttons. Press it again to mute a group. Override Activating the Master OVERRIDE button has the following effect on individual channels: • Channel override button active: puts the channel in use. OR - • Channel override button inactive: mutes the channel. When the unit powers up, the channels default to include in the override group by deactivating their override button(s). Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel Meters...
... A set of group master mode buttons appears in the Master Pane for each channel's preset buttons. Press it again to mute a group. Override Activating the Master OVERRIDE button has the following effect on individual channels: • Channel override button active: puts the channel in use. OR - • Channel override button inactive: mutes the channel. When the unit powers up, the channels default to include in the override group by deactivating their override button(s). Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel Meters...
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... the system gain. 7. With balanced weight settings, all mics have an LS9 mixer with firmware V1.21, or earlier, it still contributes to the automatic mixing gain computations, and causes ambient noise fluctuation. You can use the Dugan Control Panel to operate with the console fader pulled down on the Dugan to fall. Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel 6. NOTE: If channel clipping occurs, turn down its auto mix gain to rise...
... the system gain. 7. With balanced weight settings, all mics have an LS9 mixer with firmware V1.21, or earlier, it still contributes to the automatic mixing gain computations, and causes ambient noise fluctuation. You can use the Dugan Control Panel to operate with the console fader pulled down on the Dugan to fall. Dugan-MY16 User Guide The Dugan Control Panel 6. NOTE: If channel clipping occurs, turn down its auto mix gain to rise...