digico D-TuBe User manual

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D-TuBe
8 Channel Valve Mic Input Card

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its authorised agents. Digico UK Ltd cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any
loss or damage caused by service, maintenance, or repair by unauthorised personnel.
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Manual Issue and Date: Issue A - April 2005

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1.1 Introduction
The D-TuBe provides eight channels of tube pre amp. It has been designed to fit neatly
into existing DiGiCo systems by simply replacing the last input module on a stage rack
and moving the output module along by one slot. This keeps the full complement of 56
inputs to the stage rack, with the last eight inputs now being TuBes.
1.2 Normal Operation
Operation of the D-TuBe is exactly the same as a standard Mic Input card.
When a D-TuBe input is selected as a source for an input channel, analogue gain and
digital trim controls will be shown at the top of the input channels.
The analogue gain control is pre valve and can therefore be used to "drive" the valve.
The digital trim control is post valve and can therefore be used to adjust the resulting
output level from the valve.
D-TuBe Contents
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 1-3
1.2 Normal Operation ............................................................................. 1-3
1.3 Hardware Installation........................................................................ 1-4
1.4 Console Software Configuration ..................................................... 1-5

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1.3 Hardware Installation
To install the D-TuBe follow these instructions:
NOTE: When inserting a card into a slot carefully insert the card's PCB into the
internal runners - do not insert the metal plate into the runners.
1) Switch the power off on the stage rack.
2) Remove the Mic Input card from slot 7 in the stage rack by unscrewing the two fixing
bolts and gently sliding the card out.
3) Remove the Line Output card from slot 8 in the stage rack and reinstall it in slot 9 by
removing the blank panel and inserting the card.
4) Install the D-TuBe card into the space left in slots 7 and 8.
5) Switch the rack power on and default the rack by pressing both of the DATA buttons at
the same time to enable paging mode. Then scroll up with the PAGE buttons until you see
the message "DEFAULT?" in the display. Press the DATA UP button and you will see the
message "SURE?" in the display. Press the DATA UP button again, the display will briefly
go blank and then return to the standard view.
6) The hardware installation is now complete - please read the next section for the soft-
ware configuration.
Remove Input Card 7
Insert D-Tube in Slot 7 / 8 Hardware Installation Complete
Move Output Card 1 From Slot 8 To Slot
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1.4 Console Software Configuration
The console Sockets File must now be adjusted to reflect the changes in your rack.
Preconfigured Sockets Files are available for the D5-56EX and D5-112EX at
www.digiconsoles.com in the Support / Technical Notes section.
1) Download the relevant file and using Windows Explorer, copy it to the console via a
USB key. It should be put into the C:\D5 directory.
2) Open the DiGiConfig program by pressing the System/Service/Configure Hardware
button and then click on the Edit Details button with the mouse (the touch screen does not
work in this program).
Click here to select a
new sockets file
Click here to edit the
existing sockets file
3) If you have downloaded a standard D-TuBe sockets file then click in the white box next
to the words "Sockets File", select the new file from the list provided and then click OPEN
to return to DiGiConfig.
4) Click OK to return to the console application.
NOTE: If your rack configurations are non-standard it is advisable to contact your
local distributor or DiGiCo Technical Support for assistance.
The following explanation assumes prior knowledge of the structure of a DiGiCo
sockets file.

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To edit your existing sockets file:
1) Click on the EDIT button next to the sockets file name in DiGiConfig and the file will
open in Windows Notepad.
2) Save this sockets file under a new filename with no more than 8 characters, no spaces
and no punctuation.
3) Edit the new file to reflect the changes that you have made in your rack.
4) Save the new file and exit Windows Notepad.
5) Select the new filename in the sockets file box by clicking on the existing name and
selecting the new file from the list.
Example:
For a standard stage rack where the D-TuBe has been installed in slot 7 and 8 and the
analogue output card has been moved to slot 9.
Standard MADI descriptions:
MADI 1-1 = MIC
MADI 1-2 = MIC
MADI 1-3 = MIC
MADI 1-4 = MIC
MADI 1-5 = MIC
MADI 1-6 = MIC
MADI 1-7 = MIC
MADI 1-8 = ANALOG
Should be changed to:
MADI 1-1 = MIC
MADI 1-2 = MIC
MADI 1-3 = MIC
MADI 1-4 = MIC
MADI 1-5 = MIC
MADI 1-6 = MIC
MADI 1-7 = MIC ; This is the D-TuBe
MADI 1-9 = ANALOG; This is the output card that was moved
Standard Socket descriptions
For Input Slot 7:
Stg 49-56 = INPUT GROUP
Stg 49 = 1-7-1, MIC
Stg 50 = 1-7-2, MIC
Stg 51 = 1-7-3, MIC
Stg 52 = 1-7-4, MIC
Stg 53 = 1-7-5, MIC
Stg 54 = 1-7-6, MIC
Stg 55 = 1-7-7, MIC
Stg 56 = 1-7-8, MIC
Should be changed to:
DTube 49-56 = INPUT GROUP
DTube49 = 1-7-1, MIC
DTube50 = 1-7-2, MIC
DTube51 = 1-7-3, MIC
DTube52 = 1-7-4, MIC
DTube53 = 1-7-5, MIC
DTube54 = 1-7-6, MIC
DTube55 = 1-7-7, MIC
DTube56 = 1-7-8, MIC
Standard Socket descriptions
First Stage Output Card
Stg op 1-8 = OUTPUT GROUP
Stg op 1 = 1-8-1
Stg op 2 = 1-8-2
Stg op 3 = 1-8-3
Stg op 4 = 1-8-4
Stg op 5 = 1-8-5
Stg op 6 = 1-8-6
Stg op 7 = 1-8-7
Stg op 8 = 1-8-8
Should be changed to:
Stg op 1-8 = OUTPUT GROUP
Stg op 1 = 1-9-1
Stg op 2 = 1-9-2
Stg op 3 = 1-9-3
Stg op 4 = 1-9-4
Stg op 5 = 1-9-5
Stg op 6 = 1-9-6
Stg op 7 = 1-9-7
Stg op 8 = 1-9-8