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| =====Sound Rack===== | =====Sound Rack===== | ||
| - | FIXME put a clearer photo in here | + | FIXME put a clearer |
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| - | This diagram shows the important cable connections in the **back** of the rack as of December 2021. | + | This diagram shows the important cable connections in the **back** of the rack as of August 2023. FIXME update for new layout and maybe embed instead of an attachment |
| - | {{ :wiki:sound_rack.pdf |}} | + | {{ :wiki:sound_rack_08_2023.pdf |}} |
| ====1 - Aux In ==== | ====1 - Aux In ==== | ||
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| The knob allows you to adjust the volume of the sound. | The knob allows you to adjust the volume of the sound. | ||
| - | The switch | + | The switch |
| All the things on this panel are connected to and processed by Tesira in the same rack. | All the things on this panel are connected to and processed by Tesira in the same rack. | ||
| ====2 - MOTU Audio Interface ==== | ====2 - MOTU Audio Interface ==== | ||
| + | FIXME to be removed | ||
| This is an audio interface that may be used to get audio in and out of the sound PC but is currently not patched so requires manual patching from the back if you want to use it | This is an audio interface that may be used to get audio in and out of the sound PC but is currently not patched so requires manual patching from the back if you want to use it | ||
| - | This has 8 line input and 8 line outputs and a pair of mic inputs on the front | + | This has 8 line inputs |
| The MOTU can be connected to the Sound PC by USB. | The MOTU can be connected to the Sound PC by USB. | ||
| ====3 - Tesira ==== | ====3 - Tesira ==== | ||
| - | Tesiraforte AVB VI used to provide speaker-specific EQs, feedback suppression and most importantly limiters. | + | The Tesiraforte AVB VI is used to provide speaker-specific EQs, feedback suppression and most importantly limiters. |
| - | + | ||
| - | Connecting it by USB to a computer via USB enables use of it as an audio interface, currently setup with 8 channels of audio connected 1-1 with the outputs to the amps | + | |
| + | Connecting it by USB to a computer enables use of it as an audio interface, currently setup with 8 channels of audio connected 1-1 with the outputs to the amps | ||
| + | It can also be connected to the Mac Mini over ethernet to pass audio using AVB, same patching as USB | ||
| ^ Number ^ Input ^ Output ^ | ^ Number ^ Input ^ Output ^ | ||
| - | | 1-4 | From patch panel 1A-1D | Amp 1A-1D | | + | | 1-4 | From patch panel 1A-1B | Amp 1A-1B | |
| | 5-6 | From patch panel 2A-2B | Amp 2A-2B | | | 5-6 | From patch panel 2A-2B | Amp 2A-2B | | ||
| - | | 7-8 | From patch panel 3A-3B | Amp 3A-3B | | + | | 7-8 | From patch panel 3A-3D | Amp 3A-3D | |
| | 9-10 | Aux | N/A | | | 9-10 | Aux | N/A | | ||
| - | | 11-12 | Spare mic level lines| N/A | | + | | 11-12 | From patch panel Tesira inputs |
| ====4 - Amps / Small store / Ties / other Patch ==== | ====4 - Amps / Small store / Ties / other Patch ==== | ||
| This Patch Bay connects outputs and ties to the small store patch panel, the Amps and miscellaneous ties around the annex. There are several different modes in use. | This Patch Bay connects outputs and ties to the small store patch panel, the Amps and miscellaneous ties around the annex. There are several different modes in use. | ||
| - | ^ Out (A, top) ^ In (B, bottom) ^ Mode ^ | + | ^Number^ Out (A, top) ^ In (B, bottom) ^ Mode ^ |
| - | | Small store mics 1-4| Small store mics 9-12 | Thru | | + | |1-4| Small store mics 1-4| Small store mics 9-12 | Thru | |
| - | | Small store mics 5-8| Small store ties 1-4 | Thru | | + | |5-8| Small store mics 5-8| Small store ties 1-4 | Thru | |
| - | | Tie 1-6 (From desk) | Tie 1-6 (To stageboxes)| Normal | + | |9-14| Tie 1-6 (From desk) | Tie 1-6 (To stageboxes)| Normal |
| - | | Return 1 | Amp A1 | Half Normal | + | |15-16| Booth 1-2| Tesira inputs 11-12 | Thru | |
| - | | Return 2 | Amp A2 | Half Normal | + | |17| Return 1 | Amp 1A | Half Normal |
| - | | Return 3 | Amp A3 | Half Normal | + | |18| Return 2 | Amp 1B | Half Normal |
| - | | Return 4 | Amp A4 | Half Normal | + | |19| Return 3 | Amp 2A | Half Normal |
| - | | Return 5 | Amp B1 | Half Normal | + | |20| Return 4 | Amp 2B | Half Normal |
| - | | Return 6 | Amp B2 | Half Normal | + | |21| Return 5 | Amp 3A | Half Normal |
| - | | Return 7 | Amp C1 | Half Normal | + | |22| Return 6 | Amp 3B | Half Normal |
| - | | Return 8 | Amp C2 | Half Normal | + | |23| Return 7 | Amp 3C | Half Normal |
| + | |24| Return 8 | Amp 3D | Half Normal | ||
| - | FIXME- add whatever is connected to 15 and 16 to the above table | ||
| Notes: | Notes: | ||
| - | + | * Tesira inputs 11-12 are configured to be an auto mixing mic input and a phantom-powered input for a keyboard DI box. | |
| - | * Return 1-8 are loomed with network cables, not to be confused with tie 1-6. | + | * Return 1-8 are bundled in "The return loom" |
| - | * Amps go through Tesira | + | * Amp outputs on the patch panel go through |
| ====5 - Mic Line Patch Panel ==== | ====5 - Mic Line Patch Panel ==== | ||
| This allows you to route the Mic lines from the stage left and right patch panels to specific input lines in the multicore loom to the desk. | This allows you to route the Mic lines from the stage left and right patch panels to specific input lines in the multicore loom to the desk. | ||
| - | This panel uses the normal mode | + | This panel uses the normal mode (i.e. no patch cables means signals connect directly through from input to output) |
| ====6 - StageSoc Sound PC ==== | ====6 - StageSoc Sound PC ==== | ||
| + | FIXME to be removed | ||
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| + | ====7 - Amplifier 1 ==== | ||
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| + | This is the main amplifier that drives the top speakers in the annex. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The inputs to the amps come from Tesira and the output speakon connectors go into the patch panel behind the rack and come out on the patch panels either side of the stage (or in the ceiling for the top speakers). | ||
| - | ====7 - Amplifier A ==== | + | A-B = TOP R-TOP L |
| - | This is the main amplifier that drives the main speakers in the annex. | + | ====8 - Amplifier 2 ==== |
| - | The inputs to the amps come from Tesira and the output speakon connectors go into the patch panel behind the rack and come out on either side of the stage. | + | This amplifier drives |
| - | 1-2 are for the tops (TOP R and TOP L) | + | A-B = SUB L-SUB R |
| - | 3-4 are for the subs(SUB R and SUB L) | + | |
| - | ====8 - Amplifier | + | ====9 - Amplifier |
| - | MonL/MonR | + | |
| - | ====9 - Amplifier C ==== | + | This amplifier is used for all other speakers in the annex, eg. stage wedges, surround/ |
| - | Foyer, etc. | + | |
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