Omnia-audio Omnia 8x Manual do Utilizador

Omnia 8x LivewireTM IP-Audio Based Audio Processor Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.0b / January 2009 Omnia 2101 Superior Av

S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S 1. Read All Instructions. All safety and operating instructions must be read before operating the product.

HAZARD / WARNING LABELS The Exclamation Point symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts the user to the presence of important operating and ma

LITHIUM BATTERY CAUTION – There is a danger of explosion if the internal battery is replaced incorrectly or shorted. Replace the battery only with sa

Manual Update Notification Audio Processing – a unique art form that we take very seriously! As part of our dedication to the science of audio proc

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Omnia 8x Preliminary Setup Connections, IP Configuration and Channel Settings. Before You Begin The setup procedure for Omnia 8x is divided up into

IP Configuration Power on your Omnia 8x; the front-panel display will indicate the boot-up sequence. When the screen displays the IPaddress and netw

1. Open the browser on your computer and point it to the IP address you previously set for your Omnia 8x. 2. Choose the Omnia 8x configuration me

Omnia 8x Configuration Screens Previously, we covered the basics of setting up your Omnia 8x. Now, it’s time for a thorough look at all of the cont

Omnia 8x Configuration Menu This is the key menu for all activity. Instances of processing are enabled or defeated, presets are selected, access to

Preset Management Menu Presets that are offline can be edited, modified, deleted, copied, imported and exported through the Preset Management menu pa

Navigate to the folder where the Omnia A/X preset is located, and select it. The selected Omnia A/X preset will be imported and converted into the fi

System Menu This screen contains several software utilities and information fields pertaining to your Omnia 8x. The System Status section of the

9The Hardware and Firmware section is where you upload and apply new operating software for the Omnia 8x. Updating the Software Software update file

Processing Adjustment Screen This is where you get at the fun stuff! Each of the eight processors can be individually adjusted. Click on the button l

Operation Omnia 8x is the Omnia3.net processor, except it’s completely implemented in software. The only hardware, per say, is the engine that is run

Metering Display The bargraph meter display is a straightforward representation of what the Omnia 8x is doing: WB AGC Activity Multiband Process

Interpreting the Gain Reduction Meter Displays Through careful observation of the processing bargraphs, significant information can be acquired and a

14Processing Adjustments Here’s where the action is! A block diagram depicts the flow of the audio signal, and illustrates the processing functions

15increasing the average audio level. These slower overall time constants yield lower intermodulation distortion, contributing to Omnia's trade

Introduction Once again, Omnia innovates with Omnia 8x. While others continue to play catch-up, Omnia moves forward with a unique approach to proc

16Deep Bass EQ: For those who demand thunderous bass, the Omnia 8x has it! Up to 12 dB of “thunder” can be added to shake your walls! This is not a

17Drive: The sets the audio level that enters the WB-AGC. Increasing the Drive will produce more compression. This control is calibrated between –6d

Limiter Drive: Here is where the loudness versus quality is most evident! This limiter’s adjustment range is +/-3 dB, in 0.1dB steps. It is advisab

Fine Tuning Omnia 8x Our goal is to provide dramatic sonic improvements by Omnia 8x right out of the box. We know that you will want to tailor one or

period over a number of days is recommended. If what you've done still sounds good after you have “slept on it,” stop adjusting. If you're

processing changes over time to achieve your ultimate goal. Just remember to know your goals, take your time, and adjust methodically. Increasing Lou

Equalization Changes Tailoring the shape of the overall audio spectrum can be done in three different sections: 1. The relative drive settings in t

Applications Streaming (webcasting) One of the biggest advantages to Omnia 8x is the ability to employ it for streaming applications. As stated earli

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FAQ / Diagnostics / Maintenance This section contains answers to some frequently asked Omnia 8x setup questions, and some troubleshooting procedures

Features: Eight stereo audio processors in one 2RU chassis, each with three bands of processing, and look-ahead final limiter • Built-in LivewireTM i

Explanation: The IP address is usually expressed as four decimal numbers, each representing eight bits, separated by periods. This is known more tech

If You Need Help! Obtaining Service • Omnia Customer Support personnel are available in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, Monday through Friday between 9:00 A.

28Warranty This Warranty covers "the Products," which are defined as the various audio equipment, parts, software and accessories manuf

Motivation The worldwide broadcasting industry has over 15,000 radio stations. All of which employ some form of dynamics audio processor in the tra

Design Values General Audio Processing Omnia 8x performs internal calculations with precision sufficient to guarantee 24-bit dynamic range. Omnia 8x

Presets Presets work like the hardware processor counterpart. These are a way for users to have multiple processing styles, be able to store and re

Table of Contents Introduction ........

Fine Tuning Omnia 8x ........................... 19 About Loudnes