AVE Andante 8 User manual

User guide Andante 8 October 2019
Audio Vertriebs
Entwicklungsgesellschaft
mbH
Andante 8
Digital Mixer
with 8 mic/line inputs and 4 outputs
User Guide

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Table of contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................................3
Safety instructions .........................................................................................................................3
Scope of delivery ...........................................................................................................................3
Section 1 (user)
Operation of the Andante 8 in user mode......................................................................................4
Section 2 (qualified personnel)
Installing the software....................................................................................................................5
Programming the Andante 8..........................................................................................................6
Detailed description of automatic mixer and anti-feedback.........................................................16
Section 3 (Admin)
Operation of the Andante 8 in admin mode.................................................................................21
Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................23
Notice...........................................................................................................................................26

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the 16-channel digital mixer “Andante 8” from AVE.
No matter what your requirements are, due to its advanced technical design, it ensures trouble-free use with
sound exposure in a variety of facilities such as churches, courtrooms, government offices, conference
rooms, schools, universities, etc.
The following information relates to Andante 8. It is also applicable for Andante 8 because only the
number of inputs and outputs are different.
The Andante 8 is equipped with its own software. This makes the programming via laptop or PC easily and
conveniently.
Safety instructions
Located inside the unit are hazardous voltages. Do not remove the cover. Internal modifications or
service work should only be conducted by qualified service personnel.
The Andante 8 is supplied with a proper power supply cable. At one end of this cable is a three-pronged AC
power connector (IEC plug) and at the other end of a CE-standard-compliant Schuko-plug for connection to
a 230 V / 50 Hz AC voltage source. Please ensure that this power supply cable is not damaged. Do not use
defective or damaged power cables!
Scope of delivery
Please check immediately upon receipt the package integrity, the contents for completeness and proper
delivery of the unit.
The delivery scope of the unit includes:
- The “Andante 8”
- USB - cable
- Power supply cable
Please keep the operating instructions in a safe place and make them available to qualified personnel for
making necessary changes to the device.

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This user guide is divided into 3 sections:
Section 1
The first section explains how the user can easily and comfortably change the overall volume and retrieve the
presets (up to 20) directly on the “Andante 16” device without using the laptop or PC.
The volume control in "user mode" is restricted in order to prevent operating errors. If the protection is activated,
the volume is adjusted by pressing and turning the v/v button and to select a preset by pressing and turning the
p/p button.
Control of the entire volume
By turning the v/v button the total volume will be increased or decreased (master volume).
Select preset
With the p/p button a desired preset is selected.
Input level 1-8
Press the select (Sel) button and turn v/v key, to increase or to decrease the volume.
Output level 1-4
Press the select (Sel) button and turn v/v key, to increase or to decrease the volume.
Press the v/v button to return to the main menu.
Power socket RSC 232 Aux Out Outputs 1-4 CD / Aux Input Inputs 1 –8
8 inputs
Each input has the same
functions
Matrix
LED Display:
Input, Clip, Signal, Select
Select button
LED display Select
Matrix Select buttons for assigning
inputs to the outputs
4 outputs
Each input has the same
functions
LED Display:
Output, Clip, Signal, Select
Select button
Display
Volume/Value
Power
switch
Preset/Parameter USB connection

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Section 2
The second section is intended for qualified personnel, which adjusts the settings via PC or laptop and the
programming of the parameters, the automatic, the matrix and the delays, etc. The following modifications
must to be carried out by qualified personnel.
Installing the software
Start the installation program by clicking on the appearing
desktop folder and then clicking on setup.exe.
Then follow the installation instructions.
Enter your user name, your organization name and the license
number that was included.
After installation is complete you will have the following
shortcut on the desktop

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Programming of the Andante 8
Restart your PC or your laptop, so the program can be executed properly. Use the supplied connector cable
between your laptop and Andante 16. Start the program and click with the left mouse bottom on File
and then on New Project.
Specify the type of device and confirm by pressing OK.
This window shows all the functions of the mixer. With the
zoom on the bottom right you can adjust all commands on the
monitor
Click with the left mouse button on Setup and then on Remote
Connection, confirm with OK. After a short time.the display
shows Remote Connected.
Now you can use all the functions you want to program.

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If you use a DHPC router connection make sure that the IP
number of the router is correct. For this purpose press the
preset bottom twice. Then turn the knob until the IP number
appears. Press with the left mouse bottom Setup and then
Remote Connection afterwards Remote Server. Enter the IP
adress and confirm with OK. On the display appears Remote
Connected.
When you click File in the menu bar, a pull-down menu with following
selection options is opened:
New Project A new project is created
Open Project An existig project is opened
Save Projekt The project is saved
Save Project As The project can be saved under a different name
Close Project The project will be closed
Recent Projects Saved projects can be considered
When you click Tools in the menu bar, a pull-down menu with following
selection options is opened:
Operation Mode Choice between Online and Offline
Preset Store Storing presets
Preset Retrieve Retrieve presets
Preset Copy Copying of presets
Other Functions Store Without Sending
allows corrections during a live transmission
without switching in mute mode.

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When you click Windows you can select between Layout control, Preset Manager and System Manager.
Der Preset Manager
Before you save a configuration you have
to give the preset a name to retrieve it
again via Preset Retrieve.
Der System Manager
Start-Up Preset
Choice of the start preset
Main VU-Meter
Choice of the VU meters
Knobs Protection
By pressing and turning the volume control you can
adjust the volume on the device.
PIN Protection
Activation of the PIN of the Admin Mode
PIN Code
Enter of an own PIN Code (Admin Mode)
System Reset

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Layout Control
Peak meters (Input)
Clipping indicator
Peak level indicator
Input On/Out
Input on/out
Phantom power
Analog Gain [dB]
Parametric Equalizer
(Input)
Hum filter 160 Hz
Lowpass/highpass filter
8 band parametric equalizer
8 parameters are available for each input and each output. The settings can be copied to each other input and
output. The same applies to the highpass/lowpass filters.
.
Band Selection
Frequency [Hz)
Gain [dB]
Bandwidth [Oct]
Equalizer Copy

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Noise Gates (Input)
Noise Gate On/Out
Threshold [dB]
Hold time [ms]
Compressor (Input)
On/Out
Threshold [dB]
Ratio
Post Gain [dB]
Attack time [ms]
Release time [ms]
Faders (Input)
Level Setting
Input option for programmer
to change the volume at the input