EAW UMX.96 User manual

DIGITAL LIVE CONSOLE
UMX.96

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Table of Contents
For Version 1.0
Chapter 0: Important Safety Instructions....................................................................0-1
Chapter 1: Introduction.................................................................................................1-1
1.1 About This Manual...................................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Terminology and Conventions ...............................................................................................1-2
1.3 Notes, Cautions, Warnings, Examples.................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2: General Topics .............................................................................................2-1
2.1 Features ....................................................................................................................................2-1
General.............................................................................................................................2-1
Input Features..................................................................................................................2-1
Aux/Group and FX Buses ................................................................................................2-1
Master Section................................................................................................................. 2-2
Output Features ..............................................................................................................2-2
2.2 Hardware Overview.................................................................................................................2-2
2.3 Signal Path ...............................................................................................................................2-2
2.4 Terminology Overview............................................................................................................2-3
2.4.1 The V-Pot.................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.2 Scribble Strips ...........................................................................................................2-4
2.4.3 Touchscreen............................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4.4 Intelligent Encoder ...................................................................................................2-4
2.4.5 Switches .....................................................................................................................2-4
Chapter 3: Overview ......................................................................................................3-1
3.1 The Selected Channel..............................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Physical Input to Channel Routing.........................................................................................3-1
3.3 Output Channel to Physical Output Routing......................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Inserts .......................................................................................................................................3-2
3.5 Aux/Group Busing ...................................................................................................................3-2
3.6 Aux Mode .................................................................................................................................3-3
3.7 VCA Groups .............................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.8 Mute Groups.............................................................................................................................3-4
3.9 System Processing ...................................................................................................................3-4
3.10 Console Conguration, Snapshot, Show, and Preset Storage .............................................3-6
3.11 Snapshot Store and Recall ......................................................................................................3-6
3.12 Applications .............................................................................................................................3-7
3.12.1 House of Worship ...................................................................................................... 3-7
3.12.2 Concert FOH ..............................................................................................................3-8
3.12.3 Concert Monitors ...................................................................................................... 3-9
3.12.4 Club FOH and Monitors ..........................................................................................3-10

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Chapter 4: Connections..................................................................................................4-1
4.1 The Front Panel Connections..................................................................................................4-1
4.2 The Rear Panel Connections ................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.1 Mic/Line Inputs.......................................................................................................... 4-3
4.2.2 Stereo Inputs .............................................................................................................4-3
4.2.3 Outputs ...................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.4 Utility Connections ................................................................................................... 4-5
4.2.5 Additional Rear Panel Connections.........................................................................4-6
4.2.6 Additional Rear Panel Controls................................................................................ 4-6
4.2.7 Four Pin XLR Lamp Connectors................................................................................ 4-6
Chapter 5: Control Surface Overview ...........................................................................5-1
5.1 The Channel Section................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 The Master Section ..................................................................................................................5-1
5.3 The Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 5-3
Chapter 6: Console Utility Area ....................................................................................6-1
6.1 Meter Bridge ............................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Solo Controls............................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2.1 Solo Routing ..............................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Monitor Levels .........................................................................................................................6-3
6.4 Communication .......................................................................................................................6-3
6.4.1 External Input............................................................................................................ 6-3
6.4.2 Talkback.....................................................................................................................6-4
6.4.3 Talkback Switch.........................................................................................................6-4
Chapter 7: The Channel Section...................................................................................7-1
7.1 Metering ................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Scribble Strip............................................................................................................................7-1
7.3 V-Pot .........................................................................................................................................7-1
7.4 Assign Button........................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.5 Mute Button ............................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.6 Select Button............................................................................................................................7-2
7.7 Fader ........................................................................................................................................7-2
7.8 Solo Button...............................................................................................................................7-2
Chapter 8: Bank Select and Channel Assign................................................................8-1
8.1 Bank Control Section............................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1 Channel Bank Selection............................................................................................8-1
8.1.2 Master Bank Selection..............................................................................................8-2
8.1.3 Bank Hierarchy ..........................................................................................................8-2
8.2 Channel Assign Section........................................................................................................... 8-3
8.2.1 Upper Section............................................................................................................8-3
8.2.1.1 Snapshot Safe Buttons ..........................................................................8-3
8.2.1.2 Dynamics Buttons ..................................................................................8-4
8.2.1.3 VCA Buttons............................................................................................ 8-4
8.2.1.4 Mute Groups ........................................................................................... 8-4
8.2.1.5 Upper Channel Assignment Area Summary ........................................8-5

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8.2.2 Lower Section ............................................................................................................8-6
8.2.2.1 Gain Pad..................................................................................................8-6
8.2.2.2 48V ..........................................................................................................8-6
8.2.2.3 Delay .......................................................................................................8-6
8.2.2.4 Trim ......................................................................................................... 8-7
8.2.2.5 HPF Button..............................................................................................8-7
8.2.2.6 LPF Button ..............................................................................................8-7
8.2.2.7 Polarity Invert Button ............................................................................ 8-8
8.2.2.8 PAN Button ............................................................................................. 8-8
8.2.2.9 Lower Channel Assign and Channel Strip Summary........................... 8-9
8.2.3 L/R, CTR, and Aux/Group Assigns ..........................................................................8-10
8.2.3.1 Aux/Group Sends .................................................................................8-10
8.2.3.2 Stereo Linking Auxes and Groups.......................................................8-10
8.2.3.3 Aux Pan Button.....................................................................................8-11
8.2.3.4 Aux Mode Button .................................................................................8-11
8.2.4 Eects Buttons ........................................................................................................8-12
8.3 Custom Channel Assign Mode ..............................................................................................8-13
Chapter 9: The Selected Channel..................................................................................9-1
9.1 Aux/Groups Area .....................................................................................................................9-2
9.2 Eects Area...............................................................................................................................9-2
9.3 Gate/Compressor Area ............................................................................................................9-3
9.4 Preamplier Area..................................................................................................................... 9-5
9.4.1 Gain V-Pot ..................................................................................................................9-5
9.4.2 48V Button................................................................................................................. 9-5
9.4.3 Pad Button.................................................................................................................9-5
9.4.4 Polarity Invert............................................................................................................9-5
9.4.5 Trim Control............................................................................................................... 9-5
9.4.6 Selected Channel Preamplier Control Summary..................................................9-6
9.5 Equalizer Area .......................................................................................................................... 9-7
9.5.1 4-band EQ .................................................................................................................. 9-7
9.5.1.1 HPF ..........................................................................................................9-7
9.5.1.2 LPF........................................................................................................... 9-7
9.5.1.3 GAIN ........................................................................................................9-7
9.5.1.4 FREQ ........................................................................................................9-7
9.5.1.5 Q / Bandwidth.........................................................................................9-7
9.5.1.6 SHELF ......................................................................................................9-8
9.6 Channel Fader Area ................................................................................................................. 9-9
9.6.1 Mute Button...............................................................................................................9-9
9.6.2 Fader ..........................................................................................................................9-9
9.6.3 Solo Button................................................................................................................9-9
Chapter 10: VCA Control Section................................................................................10-1
10.1 VCA Channel Description......................................................................................................10-1
10.1.1 Output 31-band EQ Control ...................................................................................10-2
10.1.2 Aux Mode.................................................................................................................10-2
10.1.3 Channel Follow Mode .............................................................................................10-2
10.2 Master Faders Area ................................................................................................................10-3

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Chapter 11: Touch and Spin ........................................................................................11-1
11.1 Navigation Area .....................................................................................................................11-1
11.2 User Keys ................................................................................................................................11-2
11.3 Mute Group Masters..............................................................................................................11-2
Chapter 12: Touchscreen Interface.............................................................................12-1
12.1 Navigation..............................................................................................................................12-1
12.2 Channel Button......................................................................................................................12-3
12.2.1 Current Channel Display.........................................................................................12-3
12.2.2 Link Button ..............................................................................................................12-4
12.2.3 Edit Button...............................................................................................................12-5
12.2.4 Analog Input Channel Overview Tab.....................................................................12-5
12.2.4.1 Overview Edit Menu.............................................................................12-5
12.2.4.2 Gain Control..........................................................................................12-6
12.2.4.3 48V Button............................................................................................12-6
12.2.4.4 Pad Button ............................................................................................12-6
12.2.4.5 Invert Button ........................................................................................12-6
12.2.4.6 Input Delay IN Button ..........................................................................12-6
12.2.4.7 Pre-DSP Level Meter ............................................................................12-7
12.2.4.8 Insert Pre EDIT Button .........................................................................12-7
12.2.4.9 Trim Control..........................................................................................12-7
12.2.4.10 HPF IN Button .......................................................................................12-7
12.2.4.11 LPF IN Button........................................................................................12-7
12.2.4.12 Gate / Comp / EQ Displays and Buttons..............................................12-7
12.2.4.13 Insert Post EDIT Button........................................................................12-7
12.2.4.14 Post-DSP Level Meter...........................................................................12-8
12.2.4.15 Direct Output Buttons .........................................................................12-8
12.2.4.16 Mute Groups .........................................................................................12-8
12.2.4.17 VCA Groups...........................................................................................12-8
12.2.4.18 Mute Button..........................................................................................12-9
12.2.4.19 Solo Button...........................................................................................12-9
12.2.4.20 Fader .....................................................................................................12-9
12.2.4.21 Pan Control ...........................................................................................12-9
12.2.4.22 Mix Assign Buttons ..............................................................................12-9
12.2.4.23 Dynamics Block ....................................................................................12-9
12.2.4.24 EQUALIZER..........................................................................................12-10
12.2.4.25 AUX / GROUPS and Internal EFX-1-4 (levels)....................................12-10
12.2.5 Analog Input Delay Tab ........................................................................................12-11
12.2.5.1 Analog Input Delay Edit Menu ..........................................................12-11
12.2.6 Analog Input EQ Tab .............................................................................................12-12
12.2.6.1 Smaart and RTA View .........................................................................12-13
12.2.6.2 Equalizer Edit Menu ...........................................................................12-13
12.2.7 Analog Input Dynamics Tab .................................................................................12-14
12.2.7.1 GATE / EXPANDER ..............................................................................12-14
12.2.7.2 Gate Operation and Graphic Display................................................12-15
12.2.7.3 Expander Operation and Graphic Display .......................................12-16
12.2.7.4 COMPRESSOR / LIMITER.....................................................................12-16
12.2.7.5 Compressor Operation and Graphic Display ...................................12-17
12.2.7.6 Dynamics Edit Menu ..........................................................................12-18
12.2.8 Analog Input Aux/Groups Tab..............................................................................12-18
12.2.8.1 Aux/Groups Edit Menu.......................................................................12-19

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12.2.9 Analog Input Inserts Tab ......................................................................................12-20
12.2.9.1 Inserts Edit Menu ...............................................................................12-20
12.2.10 Stereo Channels 1-8 Overview Tab ......................................................................12-21
12.2.10.1 Stereo Channels Overview Edit Menu ..............................................12-21
12.2.11 Stereo Channel Delay Tab.....................................................................................12-22
12.2.11.1 Stereo Channel Delay Edit Menu ......................................................12-22
12.2.12 Stereo Channel EQ Tab..........................................................................................12-22
12.2.12.1 Stereo Channel EQ Edit Menu ...........................................................12-22
12.2.13 Stereo Channel Comp Tab ....................................................................................12-22
12.2.13.1 Stereo Channel Compressor Edit Menu............................................12-23
12.2.14 Stereo Channel Aux/Grps Tab ..............................................................................12-23
12.2.14.1 Stereo Channel Aux/Groups Edit Menu............................................12-23
12.2.15 Stereo Channel Inserts Tab...................................................................................12-24
12.2.15.1 Stereo Channel Inserts Edit Menu ....................................................12-24
12.2.16 Stereo Internal FX Overview Tab .........................................................................12-25
12.2.16.1 Internal FX Edit Menu ........................................................................12-26
12.2.17 Internal FX Eects Tab ..........................................................................................12-26
12.2.17.1 Reverb .................................................................................................12-27
12.2.17.2 Reverb + Gate .....................................................................................12-28
12.2.17.3 Mono Delay.........................................................................................12-29
12.2.17.4 Stereo Delay .......................................................................................12-29
12.2.17.5 Ping Pong Delay .................................................................................12-30
12.2.17.6 Chorus .................................................................................................12-30
12.2.17.7 Flanger ................................................................................................12-31
12.2.17.8 Eects Edit Menu................................................................................12-31
12.2.18 Internal FX EQ Tab ..............................................................................12-32
12.2.18.1 Internal FX Equalizer Edit Menu........................................................12-32
12.2.19 Internal FX Aux/Groups Tab .................................................................................12-33
12.2.19.1 Internal FX Aux/Groups Edit Menu ...................................................12-33
12.2.20 Aux/Groups 1-24 Overview Tab ...........................................................................12-34
12.2.20.1 Aux/Groups Overview Edit Menus....................................................12-36
12.2.21 Aux/Groups EQ Tab ...............................................................................................12-36
12.2.22 Aux/Groups Comp Tab..........................................................................................12-36
12.2.23 Aux/Groups RTA 31 Tab ........................................................................................12-37
12.2.23.1 Aux/Groups RTA31 Edit Menu...........................................................12-37
12.2.24 Aux/Groups Delay Tab ..........................................................................................12-38
12.2.25 Aux/Groups Inserts Tab ........................................................................................12-38
12.2.26 Aux/Groups Ch. List Tab........................................................................................12-38
12.2.27 LRC Overview Tab..................................................................................................12-39
12.2.28 LRC Comp Tab........................................................................................................12-40
12.2.29 LRC RTA 31 Tab ......................................................................................................12-40
12.2.30 LRC Inserts Tab ......................................................................................................12-40
12.2.31 LRC Channel List Tab.............................................................................................12-41
12.2.31.1 LRC Channel List Edit Menu...............................................................12-41
12.2.32 LRC Link Button.....................................................................................................12-41
12.2.33 LRC Edit Menus......................................................................................................12-41
12.2.34 Matrix 1-8 Overview Tab.......................................................................................12-42
12.2.34.1 Matrix Overview Edit Menu...............................................................12-43
12.2.35 Matrix Input Mixer Tab .........................................................................................12-43
12.2.35.1 Matrix Input Mixer Edit Menu ...........................................................12-45
12.2.36 Matrix EQ Tab ........................................................................................................12-45
12.2.37 Matrix Comp Tab ...................................................................................................12-45
12.2.38 Matrix RTA 31 Tab..................................................................................................12-45
12.2.39 Matrix Delay Tab....................................................................................................12-45

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12.2.40 Matrix Inserts Tab..................................................................................................12-45
12.2.41 VCA Channel Overview Tab..................................................................................12-46
12.2.41.1 VCA Channel Overview Edit Menu....................................................12-46
12.2.42 VCA Channel Assignment Tab..............................................................................12-47
12.2.42.1 VCA Channel Assignment Edit Menu................................................12-47
12.3 Aux/Group Button ...............................................................................................................12-49
12.3.1 Aux/Group Edit Menu ...........................................................................................12-50
12.4 Matrix Button.......................................................................................................................12-51
12.4.1 Matrix Edit Menu...................................................................................................12-51
12.5 System Button......................................................................................................................12-53
12.5.1 System Processor Overview Tab ..........................................................................12-53
12.5.1.1 System Processor Input A, B, C..........................................................12-53
12.5.1.2 Input Source Selection.......................................................................12-54
12.5.1.3 Input Meter.........................................................................................12-54
12.5.1.4 Mute button........................................................................................12-54
12.5.1.5 System Processor Input Equalizer.....................................................12-54
12.5.1.6 System Processor Input Delay...........................................................12-55
12.5.1.7 System Processor Output ..................................................................12-55
12.5.1.8 Standard Routing...............................................................................12-56
12.5.1.9 Advanced Routing..............................................................................12-57
12.5.1.10 System Output Processor ..................................................................12-57
12.5.1.11 Crossover Editing – Standard Routing View ....................................12-58
12.5.1.12 Crossover Editing – Advanced Routing View ...................................12-59
12.5.1.13 System Processor Output EQ.............................................................12-60
12.5.1.14 System Processor Output Delay........................................................12-60
12.5.1.15 Polarity Invert.....................................................................................12-60
12.5.1.16 Output Level .......................................................................................12-60
12.5.1.17 Output Limiter....................................................................................12-61
12.5.1.18 Mute ....................................................................................................12-61
12.5.1.19 Output Meter......................................................................................12-61
12.5.2 Limiters View Tab ..................................................................................................12-62
12.6 Smaart Button......................................................................................................................12-63
12.7 Eects Button.......................................................................................................................12-65
12.8 Routing button ....................................................................................................................12-67
12.8.1 Input Routing Tab .................................................................................................12-67
12.8.1.1 Input Routing Tab Edit Menu ............................................................12-68
12.8.2 Output Routing Tab ..............................................................................................12-68
12.8.2.1 Output Routing Tab Edit Menu .........................................................12-69
12.8.3 Direct Output Routing Tab ...................................................................................12-69
12.8.3.1 Direct Output Routing Tab Edit Menu ..............................................12-69
12.8.4 Insert Routing Tab.................................................................................................12-70
12.8.4.1 Insert Routing Tab Edit Menu............................................................12-71
12.9 Utility button........................................................................................................................12-73
12.9.1 Talkback Tab ..........................................................................................................12-73
12.9.2 Monitor ..................................................................................................................12-74
12.9.3 Tone / Noise Generator Tab ..................................................................................12-76
12.9.4 SPL Meter Tab .......................................................................................................12-77
12.9.5 User Banks Tab ......................................................................................................12-78
12.8.2.1 User Banks Tab Edit Menu .................................................................12-79
12.9.6 Mute Groups Tab ..................................................................................................12-80
12.9.6.1 Mute Groups Edit Menu.....................................................................12-81
12.9.7 Bank Assign Tab ....................................................................................................12-82
12.9.7.1 Bank Assign Edit Menu ......................................................................12-82
12.9.8 User Keys Tab.........................................................................................................12-83
12.9.9 Meters Tab .............................................................................................................12-84

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12.10 Setup button ........................................................................................................................12-85
12.10.1 Operation Tab........................................................................................................12-85
12.10.1.1 LR+Mono and LCR Mode....................................................................12-86
12.10.2 General Tab............................................................................................................12-87
12.10.3 Digital Tab .............................................................................................................12-89
12.10.4 MIDI Tab .................................................................................................................12-89
12.10.5 Expansion Tab .......................................................................................................12-90
12.10.6 Administration Tab ...............................................................................................12-90
12.10.7 Naming Tab............................................................................................................12-92
12.11 The File System ....................................................................................................................12-95
12.12 File Button ............................................................................................................................12-96
12.12.1 Save Tab .................................................................................................................12-96
12.12.2 Load Tab.................................................................................................................12-98
12.12.3 File Transfer .........................................................................................................12-100
12.13 Presets and Settings Overview.........................................................................................12-103
12.13.1 Presets and Settings Saved ................................................................................................................ 12-104
12.14 Snap Button.......................................................................................................................12-105
12.14.1 Snapshot Overview.............................................................................................12-105
12.14.1.1 Snapshot Overview Edit Menu........................................................12-106
12.14.2 Filtering................................................................................................................12-107
12.14.2.1 Snapshot Filtering Edit Menu..........................................................12-108
12.14.3 Snap Preview & Update Tab ...............................................................................12-108
12.14.3.1 Preview & Update Edit Menu...........................................................12-109
12.15 Updating OS.......................................................................................................................12-110
Chapter 13: MM Control Software .............................................................................13-1
13.1 Minimum PC Requirements ..................................................................................................13-1
13.2 Installing the MM Control Software.....................................................................................13-1
13.3 Oine Operation...................................................................................................................13-1
13.4 Synced Operation ..................................................................................................................13-1
13.5 Connections ...........................................................................................................................13-2
Appendices .................................................................................................................... A-1
Appendix A: Hot Keys..............................................................................................................................A-1
Appendix B: Visual Index ........................................................................................................................A-2
Appendix C: Maintenance and Service ..................................................................................................A-4
Preventive Maintenance.................................................................................................A-4
Cleaning...............................................................................................................A-4
Performance Testing...........................................................................................A-4
Service..............................................................................................................................A-4
Return and Repair Issues ................................................................................................A-4
How To Contact EAW .......................................................................................................A-4
Appendix D: Connections ........................................................................................................................A-5
XLR Connectors ...............................................................................................................A-5
1/4" TRS Phone Plugs and Jacks .....................................................................................A-5
Balanced Mono ...................................................................................................A-5
Stereo Headphones ............................................................................................A-5
Appendix E: Technical Info.......................................................................................................................A-6
General Specications ....................................................................................................A-6
Signal Flow Diagram .......................................................................................................A-8
Appendix F: What gets stored when?.....................................................................................................A-9
Index ................................................................................................................................................ A-10

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EAW UMX.96 Owner’s Manual Safety Information
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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the thrid prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
16. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no
object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
17. The power supply for this apparatus has been equipped with a 2-pole,
rocker-style power switch. This switch is located on the front panel and
should remain readily accessible to the user.
18. WARNING: Plug the power cord into a power outlet where access to the
power cord connector is readily accessible in case power disconnection
is required.
19. ATTENTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A, digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules, and the rules for Canada under ICES-003 - Feb 04. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his/her own expense.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly
approved by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment under FCC rules.
ATTENTION — Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.
Chapter 0: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
Carts and stands - The
Component should be used
only with a cart or stand
that is recommended by
the manufacturer.
A Component and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the Component and cart
combination to overturn.
CAUTION AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN
ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER
L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU
D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE
A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle
équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à
l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur
suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est
employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions
importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le
livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil.
14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
15. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Duration,
per day in
hours
Sound Level
dBA, Slow
Response
Typical Example
890 Duo in small club
6 92
4 95 Inside a subway train
397
2 100 Very loud classical music
1.5 102
1 105 Locomotive at 50 feet
0.5 110
0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert
21. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing
loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced
hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to
sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified
the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits
could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially danger-
ous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all
persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pres-
sure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation.
Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn
when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing
loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here.
Correct disposal of this product. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste
electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment
and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the
correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off
your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

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EC - Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Eastern Acoustic Works – USA May 2008
Declares that the following product(s) have been tested and passed all relevant requirements as described below by the appropriate European Direc-
tives as they apply to Professional Audio Products.
Product Model(s): UMX.96
Description : Digital Mixing Console
Safety Directive(s): EN60065 – 2002
EMCDirective(s): EN55103-1 [Radiated / Conducted Emissions]
EN55103-2 [Radiated / Conducted Immunity]
2004/108/EEC Directive
Low Voltage Directive: 73/23/EEC
Markings Directive: 93/68/EEC
The Technical Report/File is maintained at:
LOUD Technologies Inc.
16220 Wood-Red Road NE
Woodinville, WA. 98072 USA
Authorized Representative: Tel: [phone]
Kevin Cyrus Tel: [phone]
Director of Compliance Fax: [phone]
Loud Technologies Inc. e-mail: [e-mail]

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DIGITAL LIVE CONSOLE
UMX.96

EAW UMX.96 Owner’s Manual Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The EAW UMX.96 digital mixing console re-denes performance benchmarks, oering more power, control
and integration than any digital live console on the market today.
In fact, with its open-ended architecture and next-generation processing, the UMX.96 is nothing less than
an integrated live sound control system, providing end-to-end control of the signal chain - from microphone
inputs to the onboard DSP processing for a zone, array, or even a specic loudspeaker.
The UMX.96 oers 24-bit, 96-kHz performance with expandable on-board 56 x 44 analog I/O, 3 x 12 inte-
grated loudspeaker processing, and the rst full integration of the EAW Smaart® measurement and analysis
platform.
The ergonomics of the UMX.96 are designed specically for ease of use in live sound environments, high-
lighted by a unique master section that combines a 15-inch touch-sensitive LCD display with a dynamically
tactile rotary encoder that is able to change its“feel” depending on the specic parameter selected via the
touch screen. A PC can also be connected to expand the user interface. The master section also incorporates
eight touch-sensitive Penny + Giles VCA faders that bring the VCAs or desired channels to the center of the
mixer for convenient access.
The channel section of the UMX.96 also includes 48 Penny + Giles touch-sensitive faders arranged in stacked
rows of 24. These faders provide dedicated control of all 48 input channels simultaneously or can be as-
signed to other inputs and outputs as needed. This results in less bank switching, enhancing the user’s expe-
rience. Finally, tri-color Channel Assign buttons and V-Pots provide at-a-glance indication of current channel
assign functions for Mute Groups, VCAs, Aux/Groups, internal eects, and more.
The onboard 3 x 12 system processor oers custom EAW-designed EQ, crossover, delay, and limiter algo-
rithms allowing multi-way loudspeaker alignment, audio distribution, and zoning directly from the mixer.
Further, recallable presets allow you to save and recall crossover, EQ, and alignment settings. The powerful
internal memory provides virtually unlimited snapshot/venue/preset storage.
The onboard Smaart measurement capabilities provide instant system measurement and calibration. When
selected, an input or output feeds Smaart, which in turn provides RTA on the EQ screen to show the instant
eect of the EQ on the signal. Additionally, Smaart is fed by a dedicated measurement mic input and an
onboard LCD SPL meter provides constant dB-SPL display.
The standard UMX.96 conguration includes 48 remote-controlled mic preamps with snapshot recall of
level, polarity, pad and 48-volt settings. Each mic input also includes balanced TRS send and return inserts
plus a TRS direct output. Eight stereo line inputs are on dual XLR connectors, while the 24 output buses can
be congured as an Aux Send with variable level or as a Group.
The onboard 16 x 8 Matrix Mixer allows digital patching of any input or output signal into the matrix making
it extremely exible. Finally, the system processor outputs are typically fed by the Left, Right and Center out-
puts, but any output signal can be routed directly to the system processor for zone or array processing.
The modular channel design of the UMX.96 means easy eld servicing, if necessary. The console comes with
an external power supply with redundant capability, and the dedicated UMX.96 eld service personnel are
always just a phone call away.

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1.1 About This Manual
This manual is designed to be accessible, with subsections as complete as practical to minimize having to
leaf back and forth looking for the whole story. You shouldn’t have to read the entire manual to gure out
how to use this console. You’re welcome to do that, if that’s your style, but it isn’t necessary. On the other
hand, a certain amount of familiarity with analog mixing consoles, their features, and commonly used signal
processing (compressors, limiters, gates, EQs) is assumed.
This manual is designed to give you the following resources:
• A general overview of the console’s facilities and features.
• Section-by-section description of each knob, button, fader, input, and output.
• Detailed description of each screen on the touchscreen interface.
• Two dierent index methods. One is visual, using drawings of the console, with callouts to the manual
sections that describe those items. The other is more traditional, but with an emphasis on concepts in-
stead of word occurrence.
We recommend that you:
1. Scan the table of contents.
2. Locate the visual index.
3. Read sections 1 and 2 in their entirety.
4. Read the Quick-Start Guide.
5. Start using the console.
6. Refer to the rest of the manual as needed.
1.2 Terminology and Conventions
The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual.
• Console controls are represented in bold type using their exact spelling and capitalization (e.g., press the
SELECT button).
• Items located on the touchscreen are bold and italicized (e.g., touch the EDIT button).
• Touchscreen and console areas are represented by capital letters in plain type (e.g., press the PAN button
in the PREAMP portion of the CHANNEL ASSIGN area). Furthermore, items located on the touchscreen are
italicized.
• Scribble strip displays are represented by medium bold letters (e.g., The bottom line of the scribble strip
displays the word Delay).
• Connections made to/from the console are represented by capital letters in bold type using their exact
spelling (e.g., the insert SEND jack is half-normalled…).
• Boldface is only used when the item described is the object of the discussion. For example: Press the 48V
button to apply phantom power to the input. Most microphones are tolerant of 48V phantom power.
• “Press”and “adjust” pertain to buttons or controls on the surface of the console. You press a button and
you adjust a control.
• “Enable”applies to switches/buttons that toggle between two values.“Enable the 48V phantom power”
means “if the button isn’t lit, press the button so it is lit.”
• “Disable”pertains to switches/buttons that toggle between two values.“Disable the 48V phantom power”
means,“if the button is lit, then press the button so that it is not lit.”
• The greater-than or right arrow symbol (>) serves as the separator character in a button or menu path. For
example, Setup>Naming takes you to the channel Naming tab in the Setup screen. On the touchscreen,
you touch the Setup button and then the Naming tab.

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The large knob in the central mix area is referred to as the “Intelligent Encoder.” The Intelligent Encoder’s
tactile feel changes according to its usage. It can have a smooth feel, a detented (click-stepped) feel, it may
resist movement or it may spin freely, it may have rotational limits or it may have none. You adjust the Intel-
ligent Encoder.
The Touchscreen is a new interface to many audio engineers that requires some new terminology.
• “Touch” describes making a selection on the Touchscreen by touching the item (e.g., Touch the EQ but-
ton). Touch can also mean the same as “Enable”since the touchscreen also has virtual buttons on its
surface.
• “Touch and Spin” pertains to items In the touchscreen area of the console. You touch the item and adjust
it using the Intelligent Encoder.
1.3 Notes, Cautions, Warnings, Examples
A note is just that, a note to you, an aside, some helpful information.
Note: There is a hole at the right-hand side of the touchscreen where you can store the stylus for easy acces-
sibility during use. Remember to store it for transport before closing the console’s road case.
Caution is used for information that, if not heeded, may result in damage to the equipment.
Caution: Many musical instrument devices can’t tolerate phantom power fed to their outputs. It is prudent
to not apply phantom power to one of these devices unless you know for sure that it is phantom power
tolerant.
Warning is used for information that, if not heeded, may create a dangerous situation for the operator or
other personnel.
Warning: Do not oat the ground on any equipment in your sound system. It is a safety hazard to do so.
An Example provides specic instructions on how to perform a certain task.
Example: The console is in Aux Mode, and Aux Channel Assign button 11 has been pressed. The fader banks
now control the levels for aux send 11.
In addition, there are some features that have not yet been implemented, but will be in future releases.
Some of these features are described in this manual, and are indicated with a NYI symbol.
NYI
These features do not work in the current release. When they are implemented, new pages (and possibly
new descriptions) will be issued to replace the existing pages in your manual.

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DIGITAL LIVE CONSOLE
UMX.96

EAW UMX.96 Owner’s Manual Overview
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Chapter 2: General Topics
2.1 Features
General
• A stacked 24 channel on 24 channel frame, digital mixer with complete parameter recall.
• 24 bit — 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz operation.
• 48 built-in Mic/Line inputs.
• 48 expansion channels for a maximum 96 inputs (48 + 48).
• 44 outputs (24 aux/group + 12 processor outs + 8 matrix).
• True LCR or LR + Mono operation.
• 100mm touch-sensitive Penny + Giles motorized faders.
• Touch and Spin interface features 15" ultra-bright color touchscreen and dynamically tactile
Intelligent Encoder.
• Fully integrated EAW Smaart® analysis tools.
• Advanced Snapshot management system with snapshot Preview and Update.
• Oine show management via UMX-control software.
• Color-coded backlit assignment buttons for easy viewing of current channel assignments.
• Large internal memory for virtually unlimited snapshot/venue/preset storage.
• External power supply with out-of-the-box redundant operation.
• Modular design for easy in-eld service .
Input Features
• 48 mic/line Inputs with digitally controlled (with recall) Gain, 48V Phantom Power, and Pad, balanced ¼-
inch TRS Insert Send/Returns, Pre-DSP Insert, Trim, Polarity Invert, HPF, LPF, Expander/Gate, Compressor,
4-band parametric EQ, Post Insert, and balanced ¼-inch Direct Outs.
• 8 Stereo Line Inputs with balanced XLR Inputs Pre-DSP Insert, Trim, Polarity Invert, HPF, LPF, Compressor,
4-band Parametric EQ, and Post Insert.
• Talkback Mic Input.
• External Talkback Input for FOH to Monitor console communications.
• Measurement Mic Input.
Aux/Group and FX Buses
• Aux/group architecture with 24 individually congurable Aux Sends or Groups, each with stereo link capa-
bility, with balanced analog outputs on XLR connectors, with balanced insert sends and returns on ¼-inch
TRS connectors.
• Aux/Groups have 4-band parametric EQ with HPF/LPF, Compressor/Limiter, 31-band EQ, and 0-700 ms of
Delay. There are both digital (pre- and post-DSP) and analog insert points.
• Aux Mode switch temporarily overlays aux send levels onto the fader banks.
• 4 dedicated mono internal eects sends with 4 mono input, stereo output internal FX processors, each
congurable as reverb, reverb + gate, chorus, mono or stereo delay, ping pong, and anger.

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Master Section
• 16 VCA (Virtual Control Attenuator) Groups with 8 bank-switched dedicated faders.
• 8 Mute Groups.
• 16x8 Matrix mixing, with digital patch access to any channel, aux, group, or LCR bus.
• 8 User Keys provide quick and direct access to virtually any function.
Output Features
• Left-Right-Center/Mono channels with Pre Insert, HPF, LPF, Compressor/Limiter, 31-band EQ, and Post Insert.
• 8 matrix outputs with 4-band parametric EQ with HPF/LPF, Compressor/Limiter, 31-band EQ, and 0-700
ms of Delay. Digital (pre- and post-DSP) insert points are provided.
• Integrated 3x12 output processor with input Metering, Mute, 6-band Parametric EQ, and Alignment Delay,
and output 6-band Parametric EQ, LPF and HPF with multiple lter types, Alignment Delay, Polarity Inver-
sion, Gain controls, Limiting, Mute, and Metering.
• External Talkback Output for FOH to Monitor Console communications.
2.2 Hardware Overview
All of the inputs and outputs are built into the console frame. In fact looking at the rear of the UMX.96, one
could easily confuse it for an analog desk.
All of the audio is processed in a central core made up of a backplane with multiple cards that handle rout-
ing of audio, DSP (Digital Signal Processing), I/O delay, mixing, and eects. Signals comes from the Inputs,
are converted to digital on one of four codec cards (one for each input panel on the rear plus one more for
the stereo inputs) and then sent to the core. After all the processing is done in the core, it is routed to all of
the appropriate outputs via 4 more codec cards.
Control is handled by the core as well. Each control surface panel connects to the core and sends/receives
communication to/from it. The connections are independent so if one of these panels fails, the rest continue
to function.
Finally, there is the computer. It is just another independent controller connected to the core like each control
surface panel. It manages the touchscreen, Intelligent Encoder, and Smaart. It is important to note that the com-
puter does nothing audio-related here except for receiving a stereo signal from the core for Smaart analysis.
The external redundant power supply delivers 48V at 16.5 A. 48V power is distributed through the console
by four power distribution boards isolating the control and the audio. Each of these boards creates the nec-
essary voltage rails required for their subsections.
The console returns to its previous state after a power cycle and relays on all XLR outputs prevent any audio
spikes on power up. After turning on power, the console will be passing audio and allowing full control by
the control surface in less than 5 seconds. The computer boots after approximately 20 more seconds.
2.3 Signal Path
The UMX.96 has the basic signal path of an analog VCA console with switchable LCR or LR/Mono main
outputs. There are 48 built-in digitally controlled mic preamps with an analog insert point between the mic
preamp and the channel analog-to-digital converter (ADC).
After the ADC, the input signal is processed by the channel DSP, which includes digital trim, high- and low-
pass ltering, delay, gate/expansion, compression/limiting, EQ, level, and pan control. There are also digital
inserts pre and post the channel DSP.
Each input channel also has its own direct output which can be fed by the input signal before the channel
DSP (which is post the analog inserts) or after the channel DSP (which is post the digital inserts). Thus, the
direct output is always prefader.