Logitek Artisan User manual

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Logitek Electronic Systems, Inc.
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Document Revisions
Date Revision Author Notes
January 2007 1.0 Paul Dengate
Ben Hietbrink
First release of Artisan manual
February 2007 1.01 Paul Dengate Correction – Bus Numbers (p22) are 16 to 19 for MTK-MON hotkeys
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Contents
1Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4
About this Manual............................................................................................................... 4
About Artisan ...................................................................................................................... 5
System Requirements.......................................................................................................... 7
2Unpacking .............................................................................................................................. 9
Parts List ............................................................................................................................. 9
Unpacking .......................................................................................................................... 9
3Physical Installation ............................................................................................................. 10
Power Supply Unit............................................................................................................ 10
Artisan Frames .................................................................................................................. 10
Artisan Cutouts.................................................................................................................. 11
vScreen Meter Bridge........................................................................................................ 14
Low Profile Meter Bridges ................................................................................................. 15
Connections...................................................................................................................... 16
4Configuration........................................................................................................................ 19
COM Port Configuration ................................................................................................... 19
Audio Engine Configuration............................................................................................... 19
CommandBuilder Triggers................................................................................................. 19
Device & Bus Addressing .................................................................................................. 20
5Operation ............................................................................................................................. 23
Artisan Fader Modules ...................................................................................................... 24
Artisan Control Modules.................................................................................................... 28
Artisan Software................................................................................................................ 36
6Maintenance......................................................................................................................... 39
Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 39
Firmware Updates............................................................................................................. 39
Component Replacement ................................................................................................. 41
Appendix A Release Notes....................................................................................................... 44
Upgrade Strategies ............................................................................................................ 44
Current Versions ............................................................................................................... 44
Version History ................................................................................................................. 45
Known Issues .................................................................................................................... 47
Appendix B Specifications ....................................................................................................... 48
Artisan Frames .................................................................................................................. 48
Artisan Modules ................................................................................................................ 48
Meter Bridges ................................................................................................................... 50
Artisan Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 50
Appendix C Pinouts ................................................................................................................. 51
To Audio Engine ............................................................................................................... 51
GPIs.................................................................................................................................. 51
To Surface ........................................................................................................................ 52
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Appendix D Spares Kit .............................................................................................................53
Contents ...........................................................................................................................53
Appendix E Additional Protocol Commands ..........................................................................54
Artisan Busses ...................................................................................................................54
Artisan Feature Commands ...............................................................................................56
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1Introduction
About this Manual
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Logitek Artisan control surface.
Intended Audience
This manual is aimed at Engineers responsible for installing, configuring and supporting a Logitek
Console Router System with the Artisan surface.
In the context of a system installation, or to become familiar with the entire Logitek Console Router
System, the reader should also reference:
¾Audio Engine Installation & Operation Manual
¾AEConfig Reference Manual
¾Supervisor Reference Manual
¾CommandBuilder Reference Manual
The content of this manual relevant to console operators (Chapter 5) is also duplicated in the
separate Artisan Operator’s Manual. This provides technical operators with a brief overview of using
the surface without being buried in installation information.
Manual Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
This text indicates a menu choice to be made, with an arrow separating a multi-level selection,
eg Control Panel
¾ Users & Passwords. This can be a menu choice in a Logitek application, or
within Windows.
¬Indicates a “see-also” section in this manual, or another Logitek manual.
The exclamation symbol signifies an important note or critical information.
This text represents a command, script block example, instruction to
be typed, or directory path.
TIP: A useful tip from our knowledge base!
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About Artisan
Art meets technology in the Artisan digital console, the latest in control surface designs from Logitek
Electronic Systems. As with its namesake, the Artisan is a craftsman of audio. It is composed of a
series of modules to provide the highest possible flexibility in design and operation while bringing
you an attractive visual centerpiece for your broadcast installations.
First released in 2006, Artisan was designed as a full-featured, easily configurable console for live TV
& radio production or small performance groups. The Artisan surface is based on a series of
modules that can be configured to suit the user’s requirements. These modules include:
¾MTK-FADER Fader Module (2 slot width)
¾MTK-MASTER Master Module (4 slot width)
¾MTK-MON Monitor Module (2 slot width)
¾MTK-EFFECTSEffects Module (2 slot width)
¾MLX-WSOFT Wide Softkey Module (2 slot width)
¾MLX-NSOFT Narrow Softkey Module (1 slot width)
¾MLX-BLANK Blank Module (1 slot width)
Level monitoring is on a PC-based screen, allowing flexible configuration of screen size and meter
layout. In addition, a low-profile Monitor Bridge is available in both wide and narrow form factor.
The main frame is available in a number of different sizes to accommodate a variety of console sizes
and fader numbers. The frame is designed to be sunken into a desk for permanent installation.
These sizes are:
¾MTK-F24 24 Slot Frame
¾MTK-F32 32 Slot Frame
¾MTK-F42 42 Slot Frame
Figure 1 – Artisan 22-Fader Console
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Designed with local television news broadcasting and advanced radio production in mind, the
Artisan has a number of features not previously available on Logitek consoles, including:
¾Two Master program busses (one may be 5.1) with pre-fader, pre-effects and post-
fader/effects outputs
¾Eight Sub-Master mix busses with pre-fader, pre-effects and post-fader/effects outputs
¾Four Aux mix busses with pre-fader, pre-effects and post-fader/effects outputs
¾Twenty-four dedicated mono Mix Minus busses (can be grouped for stereo)
¾Input Delay adjustment on every fader – up to 0.5 seconds in 10ms increments
¾Blend mode – weighted mono-sum of two mono sources on a single fader
¾5.1 mode – enables surround sound source on a single fader
¾Surface Profile snapshot – capture & recall all surface settings & parameters
¾Pop-Up VGA graphic interface to assist with parameter adjustment and snapshots
¾vScreen Meter Bridge for user designable VGA meter displays and graphic interfaces
Figure 2 - Artisan Modules
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System Requirements
Artisan is designed to connect to a Logitek Audio Engine running DSP version 3.x or later. Artisan
functions require SHARCAttack DSP cards in the Audio Engine.
The Audio Engine provides all of the audio routing, processing and mixing functionality, with the
Artisan acting as a remote control. PCs running Logitek Supervisor and vScreen software provide
interfaces for configuration, support, external control and flexible level metering.
System Architecture
Put simply, the Artisan surface is just a remote control panel for the Audio Engine. Unlike
traditional analog consoles, no audio passes through the Artisan or its faders (with the exception of
the cue speaker audio). The Artisan talks to the Audio Engine using the Logitek Command
Protocol, with all audio processing occurring inside the Audio Engine.
The mixing, routing and processing of audio is not dependant upon PCs. However, additional
functionality, such as macro buttons, scene snapshots, intercoms, screen metering and other
software tools interface to the system using the Supervisor PC application.
The Artisan surface contains many programmable buttons, which require scripting using
CommandBuilder. The functionality for these buttons is then executed by Supervisor. In an on-air
critical environment, we recommend running a Dual Supervisor configuration for redundancy.
Console Surfaces AE1 Supervisor PC
Main
Surfaces Audio Engines Supervisor PCs
Control Panels
Console Surfaces AE2
Control Panels
Fibre Audio Network
Supervisor PC
Backup (optional)
Serial Comms Serial Comms TCP/IP
Software vTools
Software vTools
Software vTools
Software vTools
Surfaces are remote
control panels for
Audio Engine
Audio Engines
process Audio and
GPI control events
Supervisor executes
scripts and provides
gateway to IP world
Client PCs
Client PCs interac
with Audio Engines
via Supervisor
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Software vTools
Software vTools
Serial
TCP/IP
Fibre
Figure 3 - Logitek System Architecture
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System Components
A base Artisan system is comprised of:
¾1 x Artisan control surface
¾1 x Artisan power supply (redundant)
¾1 x Logitek Audio Engine
¾1 x PC running Logitek application software w/RS-232 connection to Engine
The Logitek Audio Engine is fitted with:
¾1 x AE-C6 controller card (required)
¾2 x SA-DSP processor cards (required)
¾2 x AE-PS power supplies (1 required – 2
nd
optional)
¾Up to 8 I/O cards (as specified by customer)
oIO-24A analog I/O cards (12 mono in / 12 mono out)
oIO-8D digital I/O cards (8 AES in / 8 AES out)
oNETA network card (1 per engine) – 500 channel fiber-optic network to share inputs
& outputs across multiple engines (optional)
Facilities running multiple Artisan consoles can share audio between Engines, using the NETA
network card. Additional Engines can be added to expand I/O if required. An Artisan Audio Engine
can also share audio with Audio Engines running Logitek’s radio surfaces.
Compatibility Matrix
Artisan is designed for use with Logitek Audio Engine 3.x or later. If running a facility with both
Logitek Artisan and radio consoles together, please note some cards require Artisan-specific
software.
Following is the minimum software release version/date that is required for Artisan support.
Component General Support Additional Features
AE-C6 Controller Card Artisan-381 v3.91 -
SharcAttack DSP Artisan-380 v1.30 -
Supervisor v3 December 2006 -
CommandBuilder v3 December 2006 -
AEConfig v3 January 2007 -
vScreen v3 December 2006 -
vChange v3 December 2006 -
vSnapshot v3 December 2006 -
¬See Appendix A for Artisan firmware release notes and version information.
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