Phonic Summit User manual

SUMMIT

Intuitive 16-Channel 8-Bus Digital Mixing Console

1. Read these instructions before operating this

apparatus.

2. Keep these instructions for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.

4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations

where condensation may occur.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid

cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.

7. Do not block any of the 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

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 third prong is provided for your safety. If

the provided plug does not into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table 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.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting

storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

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

’

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-

tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat-

ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do

not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance

of procedures other than those may result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects with liquids, such as vases,

shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall

remain readily operable.

Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during the operation so that the mains switch

can be easily accessible.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

PART ONE: OVERVIEW AND INSTALLATION....................................................................................................4

Introduction......................................................................................................................................................4

Features..........................................................................................................................................................4

System Components.......................................................................................................................................4

Operational Requirements..............................................................................................................................4

Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................4

Power Connections.........................................................................................................................................4

Analog and Digital Audio Connections............................................................................................................4

Digital Synchronization....................................................................................................................................4

Glossary..........................................................................................................................................................4

PART TWO: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................5

Basic Setup....................................................................................................................................................5

Analog Controls and Settings.........................................................................................................................6

Analog Input Section.................................................................................................................................6

Monitoring & Headphones........................................................................................................................6

2 Track Send and Return..........................................................................................................................6

Channel Strips...........................................................................................................................................6

Mode Buttons............................................................................................................................................6

Display.......................................................................................................................................................7

Control Section ........................................................................................................................................7

Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................7

Rack-mounting Kit...........................................................................................................................................8

Installing The Optional FireWire + USB Expansion Card................................................................................9

PART THREE: NAVIGATING AND SELECTING................................................................................................11

User Interface................................................................................................................................................11

System Restore ............................................................................................................................................28

How Do I...? ..................................................................................................................................................28

Optional FireWire + USB Expansion Card....................................................................................................30

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................31

Presets..........................................................................................................................................................32

Digital Effect Table.........................................................................................................................................37

Specications................................................................................................................................................39

Application.....................................................................................................................................................40

Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................................42

Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................................43

1. Read these instructions before operating this

apparatus.

2. Keep these instructions for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.

4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations

where condensation may occur.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid

cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.

7. Do not block any of the 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

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 third prong is provided for your safety. If

the provided plug does not into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table 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.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting

storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

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

’

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-

tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat-

ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do

not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance

of procedures other than those may result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects with liquids, such as vases,

shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall

remain readily operable.

Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during the operation so that the mains switch

can be easily accessible.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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V1.0 03/22/2010

Intuitive 16-Channel 8-Bus Digital Mixing Console

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PART ONE: OVERVIEW AND INSTALLATION

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the SUMMIT digital mixer,

the rst full-digital mixing console from Phonic. With ultra low-

noise circuitry, including high quality, low-loss analog to digital

converters, the SUMMIT offers everything a digital mixer should

in a sleek, attractive design.

The SUMMIT offers 16 mono input channels – offering XLR Mic

and 1/4” Line inputs – all of which can be assigned to any of the 8

AUX or 8 Subgroup mixes. A total of 8 ‘Multi’ outputs are offered

in addition to the main stereo output. AES/EBU digital inputs and

outputs can be used to send and receive signals to and from the

Main mix.

Any AUX mix or input channel can be assigned directly to one

of the digital effect processors, each of which offers at least 8

effects with multiple user-denable parameters. Effect Processor

1 also offers an additional 24 reverb effects with up to 7 adjustable

parameters each. Gate, Expander, Compressor and Limiter

dynamic processes can be assigned to all input channels. Also

available on input channels is a 4-band semi-parametric EQ and

a delay function.

While the SUMMIT is intuitive and user-friendly, there is still more

than likely a thing or two you’ll need a bit of help with. That being

the case, we suggest users take a quick look at this user’s manual

and keep it handy in the event that it is required.

Features

• 16 mono mic/line with grouped phantom power and pad

control

• Internal digital sampling rate up to 96 kHz in 24-bit

resolution

• Compact design achieved through 16 faders

encompassing three layers (Channel, AUX/Group, and

Multi)

• 17 ultra-smooth 100 mm automated faders arranged in a

familiar analog mixer arrangement

• High quality GUI interface onboard accessed through a full-

color touch-screen

• 4-band parametric EQs assignable to input channels, multi

outputs and main outputs

• Digital AES/EBU input and output onboard

• Eight balanced 1/4" TRS phone jack 'multi' outputs

• Up to 8 AUX and 8 Group buses assignable to ‘multi’

outputs

• Two professional quality digital EFX processors assignable

to any AUX mix or input channel

• Dynamic processors assignable to input channels, “main”

and ‘multi’ outputs

• Save and instantly recall scenes at the touch of a button

• Stereo headphone mix with independent level control

• Processing accomplished through a high quality 40-bit

oating point digital signal processor

• Optional FireWire & USB 2.0 expansion card (16-in, 16-out)

for multi-track recording

• FireWire & USB card compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7

and Mac OSX operating systems

System Components

All SUMMIT systems include the following:

• SUMMIT Console

• Power Supply (100V to 240V, 50–60 Hz)

• Rack mount ears

• User’s manual

The following components are optional and must be purchase

separately:

• 16 x 16 FireWire + USB 2.0 Expansion Card (16-in, 16-out)

• SD card (Secure Digital Memory Card)

• Headphones with ¼” phone jack

• Condenser or dynamic microphone

Operational Requirements

During operation, the front and rear panels of Summit should be

exposed to ambient air. Please do not block the ventilation holes

on the rear panels of Summit console. Please do not operate in

direct sunlight or at any extreme temperature. The ideal operating

environment is from 10 to 38 degrees Celsius (or 50 to 100 degrees

Fahrenheit).

Maintenance

Please do not use any alcohol cleaning solutions on the surface

of Summit. Use a non-abrasive dry cloth only.

Power Connections

Each SUMMIT requires its own power supply unit. The SUMMIT’s

PSU is capable of operating at 50 to 60 Hz across a voltage range

of 100 to 240 V. In addition, a power-conditioner (not included) is

highly recommended.

Analog and Digital Audio Connections

The SUMMIT analog inputs and outputs (with exception to the

headphone outputs) are balanced XLR and balanced ¼” TRS

connections. The headphone outputs are unbalanced stereo

¼” TRS jacks. Digital audio input and output is achieved through

AES/EBU (XLR) connections. Please use only 110-ohm cables

for digital connections.

Digital Synchronization

A word clock is provided to sync external digital devices, such as

DAT player. Amaster clock (e.g.Aardsync) is highly recommended,

which maintains the word clock on a network. Please make sure

to use only 75-ohm BNC cables for proper transmission of the

word clock signal.

Typical Setup: connect the Word Clock Out on the “Master Clock

Device” to the Word Clock In of SUMMIT. Then enter the Setup

menu and set the Clock Source section to “Word Clock” to allow

the incoming word clock signal.

Glossary

The following are a few words that may serve you well while

reading this manual. These aren’t in depth explanations, but should

hopefully give you the basics and a place to start.

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AUX – Auxiliary – an auxiliary is anything that is supplementary

or additional to the main mix.

AFL – After Fader Listen – exactly as the name suggests, this is

a monitor signal that is taken after the signal has passed through

the fader/level control.

Balanced Connections – balanced connections offer three

conductors, carrying a ground, an in-phase signal, and an out-

of-phase signal. Once the two signals are sent from one device

to another, the out-of-phase signal has its phase inverted and

the two signals are combined. Any interference picked up along

the way is removed through to phase cancellation. This allows

cables to be run over long distances without collecting excessive

noise on the way.

Compressor – a Compressor reduces signals over a user-dened

threshold by a user-dened amount/ratio.

Dynamic Processor – is any kind of processor that dynamically

– or in real time – adjusts signal properties.

EQ – Equalizer – is a device or process that allows users to boost

or attenuate audio signals at specic frequencies.

Expander – an expander is a type of dynamic processor that

helps to make background noise (such as humming) inaudible

by reducing low-amplitude signals.

GUI – Graphical User Interface – this is the software that is featured

on the SUMMIT’s LCD display. Throughout this manual, this will

be referred to as the GUI.

HPF – High Pass Filter – a high pass lter will cut or signicantly

reduce all audio signals below a particular user-dened frequency,

allowing – as the name suggests – high frequency sounds to

pass through.

High Shelf Filter – the high shelf lter will reduce or increase all

audio signals below a particular frequency. The level at which the

signal is boosted/attenuated is determined by the user.

Layers – when we refer to layers, we refer to the function of the

faders on the hardware section of this mixer. Imagine your mixer

had 32 faders in total, the 16 you see and another 16 sitting

right on top of them (on a different layer). This is basically the

case. However, instead of two or three actual physical layers of

faders, users are able to change the functionality of the 16 faders

available.

Limiter – work just as compressors do; however with an input to

output signal ratio permanently set to innity-to-1.

LPF – Low Pass Filter – a low pass lter will cut all audio signals

above a particular user-dened frequency, allowing low frequency

sounds to pass through. This is signicantly useful when using

subwoofer speakers on particular outputs.

Low Shelf Filter – the low shelf reduces or increases the level of

audio signals below a particular frequency selected by the user.

The level at which the signal is altered is also set by the user.

Noise Gate – a noise gate is a dynamic process that turns off or

signicantly attenuates the audio signal passing through it when

the signal level falls below a user adjustable threshold.

PFL – Pre-Fader Listen – this is a form of signal monitoring where

the signal is taken prior to the level control/fader.

TRS – Tip-Ring-Sleeve – this is the name given to the type of audio

jack/plug that can accept signals through its tip, ring and sleeve.

Unbalanced Connections – unlike balanced connections,

unbalanced connections only have 2 conductors: one for the signal

and one for the grounding. This, unfortunately, makes them more

susceptible to noise and interference.

PART TWO: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

Basic Setup

1. Make sure the SUMMIT’s power is off. To fully ensure this,

disconnect the power supply from the unit.

2. Connect your various input and output devices to the

SUMMIT. This may include microphones, guitars,

keyboards, synthesizers, and so forth.

3. Be sure to turn all your equipment on in the following order:

input devices/audio sources, multitrack recorders, SUMMIT

digital mixer, followed by amplifiers, monitors and active

speakers. This will help avoid loud pops, clicks, thumps and

such from damaging your equipment.

4. Connect the power supply, using the cable retaining clip to

hold it in place, and push the power button.

5. The SUMMIT’s routing is all accomplished through the

control software, therefore it’s necessary to enter the VIEW

menu to adjust input and output levels.

6. If using a digital device through the AES/EBU connectors,

enter the “Setup” menu and define the clock source

(whether internal, digital or through the word clock inputs).

If Digital or Word Clock is selected, the sampling rate will be

determined by the external source. Digital equipment can

be activated by pushing the DIGI IN and DIGI OUT buttons

in the main stereo mix’s setup page in the VIEW menu.

7. Users can check instrument input levels in the VIEW or

FADER menus, as both of these offers a level meter for

each of the individual input channels. Adjust the virtual

faders (or the physical faders, on the SUMMIT) to set levels

correct. Turn channels on and off as required.

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Analog Controls and Settings

Analog Input Section

1. XLR Mic Inputs

These XLR microphone inputs can be

used in conjunction with a wide range

of microphones, such as professional

condenser, dynamic or ribbon microphones,

with standard XLR male connectors.

With seriously low-noise preamplifiers,

these inputs serve for crystal clear sound

replication.

NB. When using an unbalanced microphone, it’s

best to ensure that phantom power is switched

off. However, when using condenser microphones

the phantom power should be activated. Check

your microphone’s user manual for information on

whether to use phantom power or not.

2. 1/4” Line Inputs

These 1/4” TRS phone jack inputs accept signals from both

balanced and unbalanced line-level sources. Channels 1 through

16 all feature a single line input jack. It should be noted that

phantom power is not fed to these inputs.

3. Insert Jacks

This 1/4” TRS phone jack can be used in conjunction with a split- or

y-cable to allow an external device (effects processor, compressor,

etc) to be used in conjunction with the corresponding channel’s

signal. The TRS jack’s tip will send the signals to the external

device, while the ring will receive the return signal back to the

mixer. The sleeve acts as the grounding.

4. PAD Switch

Pushing the PAD switch in will attenuate the signal of the

corresponding channel 20 dB. The PAD button can be found on

channels 1 through 16.

5. Gain Control

The Gain control allows users to adjust the input sensitivity of the

corresponding input. Line level signals can be adjusted between

-10 and 40 dB (when the PAD button is engaged), whereas mic

signals can be adjusted between 10 and 60 dB (when the PAD

button is released).

6. Peak Indicator

This LED indicator will light up when the corresponding channel

reaches 0 dB on the respective channels meter.

Monitoring & Headphones

7. Phones Output

This 1/4” TRS phone jack is for sending stereo signals to a pair

of headphones, allowing signals to be monitored.

8. Phones Control

This control will adjust the level of the Phones Output.

9. Control Room Rotary Control

This control will adjust the signal level of the Control Room outputs,

found on the rear of the SUMMIT.

2 Track Send and Return

10. Channel 15/16 / 2TR In Button

This button changes the input source of input channels 15 and

16. Pushing it in will allow channels 15 and 16 to use the signal

taken from the RCA 2TR inputs found on the rear of the SUMMIT.

When this button is disengaged, the XLR or 1/4” line input jacks

will be used for these input channels.

11. Control Room / 2TR In Button

Pushing this button in allows users to monitor the RCA 2TR inputs

through the Control Room outputs. When released, users will be

able to monitor their main stereo signal or Solo signals.

Channel Strips

12. Select Button

This button allows you to select the current channel. Which

channel is selected (either the input channel or the corresponding

AUX, Group or Multi mix), will depend on your layer settings. The

Main channel strip also features a select button, allowing users to

adjust the properties of the Main mix.

13. Solo Button

Push this button to ‘solo’ the corresponding channel, sending it to

the Control Room mix. The Solo indicator within the button will

light up when a Solo is activated on a channel.

14. On Button

These buttons will activate the current channel. Activation will be

accompanied by an illuminated LED within the button.

15. Faders

These faders will adjust the level of the currently

selected Channel / AUX / Group / Main mix. They are

completely automated, so will revert to their appropriate

positions when layer settings are altered. They will also

automatically adjust their position when virtual faders

are altered through the GUI.

Mode Buttons

16. AUX (Sends) Fader Mode Buttons

Any one of these AUX buttons (from 1 to 8) will allow users to

assign AUX send on to channel faders. This will allow you to

adjust the signals sent from each input channel to the selected

AUX mix.

17. Layer Mode Buttons

These three buttons determine which signals the channel strips

will control. When “CHANNEL” is selected, the channel strips will

control the main input signals (channels 1 through 16), whereas

if “AUX/GP” is selected, the channel strips will control the AUX

1 to 8 and Group 1 to 8 mixes. When “MULTI” is selected the

channels strips will control the AES/EBU In, Effect 1 and 2, and

Multi 1 through 8. The CHANNEL and AUX/GP buttons both have

an LED that indicates when the layer is selected (not featured on

the MULTI button).

18. Meter Button

The Meter button allows users to jump immediately to the meter

function in the LCD display’s GUI.

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Display

19. LCD Touch Screen

This color LCD touch screen allows users to view and access

various functions on the SUMMIT.

20. Function Buttons

These buttons allow users to skip directly to another page/tab of

options on the onscreen display. There may be any number of

pages/tabs available on any given function of the SUMMIT. While

the on-screen display can be used to jump directly to these tabs/

pages, these buttons are available for users who prefer hardware

buttons, or just want to use them for one or another reason.

21. Up and Down Buttons

These buttons will help users scroll or run through all of the

available functions of the SUMMIT, the icons of which can be

found on the top right-hand site of the GUI.

22. FireWire / USB Indicators

These LED indicators will illuminate when a connection is

established through either the USB 2.0 or FireWire connection.

The FireWire + USB 2.0 Expansion Card will need to be installed

for this to be possible, however.

Control Section

23. Jog Wheel

This jog wheel is used when adjusting any parameter within the

GUI software. Turning the control clockwise will increase the

value of the parameter, while turning it counterclockwise will

decrease the value.

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24. Enter Button

This button is used to select the currently highlighted property or

to conrm edited values within the GUI software. The Enter button

can also be used when adjusting tap delay time when the Tap Delay

effect is selected. In addition to this, the Enter button will allow

users to adjust AUX sends between pre- and post-fader sends

by pushing and holding it down and selecting the corresponding

virtual onscreen control.

25. Directional Buttons

These buttons are used to move through the menu on the GUI.

Users can scroll through the various parameter controls and faders

within each individual function menu.

Rear Panel

26. Phantom Power Switches

These grouped phantom power switches allow users to activate

+48V of to feed the Microphone inputs. Phantom Power is grouped

as follows: channels 1 through 4, 5 through 8, 9 through 12 and

13 through 16.

27. Main Outputs

These balanced XLR outputs are for sending the Main Left and

Right signal of the SUMMIT out to external devices.

28. Multi Outputs

These balanced 1/4” TRS phone jack outputs are for sending any

of the input signals or other bus signals out to external devices.

The signal sources of these multi outputs are decided through the

onboard control software.

29. Control Room Outputs

These balanced 1/4” TRS phone jacks are for sending the monitor

signals to external devices such as active monitors. These jacks

can also output the 2TR input signal, depending on the selection

of the Control Room / 2TR In button.

30. Stereo 2TR Inputs and Outputs

These stereo RCA inputs and outputs are for sending and receiving

signals to and from consumer-level audio devices such as CD

players, MP3 players and the like. The 2T Input signal can be

assigned to channels 15 and 16 or the Control Room as required,

and the Outputs are taken directly from the Main stereo mix.

31. SD Card Slot

The SD card slot is used for saving and loading presets, as

well as updating the SUMMIT’s rmware. Firmware updates

are accomplished by inserting an SD Card and selecting the

appropriate Firmware update option in the Setup menu of the

GUI.

32. AES/EBU In & Out

These connectors accept and send digital signals from AES/EBU-

enabled devices. The AES/EBU input can be assigned to the Main

mix by pushing the AES/EBU button within the GUI software, while

the main signal will be sent to the AES/EBU output.

33. Word Clock In & Out

These BNC connectors send and receive word clock signals to

and from external devices.

34. Power Button

Use this button to turn the SUMMIT on and off.

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35. DC Power In

Connect the DC head of the included power supply to this port. The other end of the power supply should be connected to a

suitable AC power source. When connecting the DC head of the power supply to the SUMMIT, ensure to lock it into place using

the retaining clip to ensure the supply is not inadvertently removed.

36. Expansion Card Slot

This slot is for users to install the optional FireWire + USB expansion card.

Rack-mounting Kit

1. Remove the SUMMIT’s side-panels by unscrewing the six screws holding them in place.

2. Attach the rack ears and screw them into place.

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Installing The Optional FireWire + USB Expansion Card

1. First ensure all power is off on your SUMMIT mixer and the power cable is disconnected.

2. Remove the back protective cover on the SUMMIT by unscrewing the two support screws.

3. Remove the free end of the ribbon cable located within the expansion card slot.

4. Connect the ribbon cable to the appropriate connection on the expansion card.

5. Insert the expansion card into the expansion card slot and screw into place.

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PART THREE: NAVIGATING AND SELECTING

Operation of the SUMMIT is made easy through the use of the full colour touch screen. When rst activated, the main menu of the SUMMIT

will appear and users can jump directly to any particular function by touching the appropriate onscreen icon.

Start-up

The SUMMIT takes around two minutes to start up. The rst screen users will see on the display is a red Phonic logo with a blue status

bar indicating the status of the start up process. After this is done, the display will show the status of the DSP check.

Power-On Self Test

As soon as you turn on Summit, its central processing unit begins to carry out the programming instructions contained in the basic input/

output system. The CPU is responsible for the following system and diagnostic functions:

• Loading software

• Performing initial hardware DSP checks

If you see any error codes pop up during the testing phase, please turn off the unit and remove the power supply. Wait a minute, then

replace the power supply and restart. This could rectify the problem. If the problem persists, however, please perform a system restore.

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User Interface

Touch Screen

The touch screen is used for accessing a number of different functions, menus, settings, tabs and so forth.

Menus: To access any of the functions on the above menu, simply push the corresponding onscreen icon. Users can also use the directional

controls and ENTER button on the face of the mixer.

Virtual Controls: To adjust virtual rotary controls and level faders, rst select the appropriate control icon on screen. You can then use

the SUMMIT’s large jog wheel to increase and decrease the levels. Virtual faders cannot be adjusted by sliding a stylus up and down

on screen. This helps avoid sudden and accidental alteration of signal levels. To turn on channels, solos, and so forth, simply push the

onscreen icons.

Header and Footer

Header

In the function header, users can jump directly to any of SUMMIT’s functions by simply touching the appropriate icon. The icons are self-

explanatory, but don’t worry if you can’t quite make out each and every one; it’ll be obvious before too long. The icons listed above are,

from left to right, View, Meter, Fader, Patch, Delay, Effect, EQ, Dynamics, Utility and Setup.

To return to the main menu, simply touch the screen around the top left-hand corner (where the function title is displayed).

When a name is set for a channel, this will also be displayed within the header bar.

Footer

The function footer features up and down arrows that allow users to scroll through the various functions (listed on the header), as well as

a brightness control to adjust the overall brightness of the LCD display. The tabs can be used to see further options on functions that offer

multiple pages. The nal icon, what looks like 2 level meters, is used to activate a peak hold on all meters. When the peak hold is active,

a small red indicator will remain on all level meters to indicate the peak position of the meter.

IMPORTANT: You may see a small yellow or red dot beside the brightness icon in the footer section. A yellow dot indicates that changes

have been made to your settings that are yet to be saved by the SUMMIT. In this instance, settings that have recently been altered will

not be saved in the event that you turn off the SUMMIT. Simply push this yellow dot to save the current settings. These will be retained in

the event that you power down the SUMMIT. When the yellow dot is selected, it will then revert back to a red dot to indicate that settings

have not been altered.

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Saving, Loading and Deleting Presets/Scenes

In the Effect, Equalizer, Dynamic Processor and Scenes functions, the above bar will allow users to save, load, delete and reset the settings

for that particular function.

Preset: Users are able to load one of the factory presets. For a list of available presets for each function, please see the Preset Tables at

the end of this manual.

Save: Push the Save button to save the current settings of the function you’re currently using. If in the Utility > Scenes menu, users will

be saving the settings of all of the selected channels. Users can save their settings to the SUMMIT’s onboard memory. When the save

function is selected, users can select the keyboard icon to bring up the virtual keyboard and enter a name for their le. Naturally, ’OK’

should be selected to conrm.

Load: Select Load to load any of your previously saved settings or scenes (as the case may be).

Delete: Users can select Delete to delete any of their saved les from the SUMMIT’s memory.

Reset: Pushing reset will return all settings on the currently selected function to their default values.

Initialize: Selecting the intialize button (found in the Utility menu) allows users to reinitialize the Summit while still retaining all settings.

1. View

The view function will giver users an overview of channel properties, from the level and panning of signals, to dynamic processes, EQs

and other properties. When the View menu is activated, users can select the channel they wish to view/adjust the properties of using

either the channel select option (onscreen) or by simply pushing the appropriate SEL button on the channel/AUX/Group itself (on the face

of the SUMMIT itself). As with most functions, an activated button is indicated in blue. When an AUX send is set to pre-fader, however,

it will be highlighted in brown when active.

1.1 Channel Tab

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1.1.1 Off / On Button

This button will turn the currently selected channel on and off. If

the current channel has safe soloing applied, the word SAFE will

appear within this button.

1.1.2 Solo Button

This will activate the solo function on the currently selected

channel. When a channel is soloed, the signal will be diverted to

the control room mix for monitoring.

1.1.3 Pan Control

Select the pan control and use the onboard jog wheel to adjust

the left and right pan of the input signal.

1.1.4 Channel Select

Pushing this icon will display a list of all 16 available input channels.

Users can then select the channel they wish to view the properties

of. When the currently selected channel is paired with another

channel, the word PAIR will appear underneath this icon.

1.1.5 Pair Indicator

When the currently viewed channel is paired with another channel,

the word PAIR will appear here to indicate as such.

1.1.6 Channel Fader

Users can use this virtual fader to adjust the level of the currently

selected input channel. This fader will also double alterations

that are made via the corresponding onboard fader. Please note

that faders cannot be adjusted on screen, instead they must be

selected and the rotary control used to adjust their levels. This

helps avoid any level setting mishaps.

1.1.7 Channel Meter

This meter provide real-time updates on the signal level of the

currently selected channel. The meter displays the input or output

signal level, depending on how the Pre/Post Meter button is set.

1.1.8 Pre/Post Meter Button

This button will change the level meter between a pre-fader (Input)

meter to a post-fader meter.

1.1.9 DAW Button (FireWire or USB)

Pushing this button will replace the currently selected channel’s

signal with the signal returned from the corresponding output

channel in your computer’s digital audio workstation software.

In this event, the input channel’s signal is cut off completely and

replaced by the return signal. Your input signal is still sent through

the FireWire or USB interface.

1.1.10 Invert Phase Button

This button inverts the phase of the current signal.

1.1.11 To Main Button

Pushing this button sends the currently selected channel’s signal

to the main mix.

1.1.12 EQ On/Off and Display

This button will allow users to turn on the channel’s EQ. If left

inactive, the EQ will be bypassed. The accompanying display

will show the channel’s currently selected EQ curve (as selected

by the user within the Equalizer function). Pushing the display

window will jump directly to the Equalizer function and allow users

to immediately adjust EQ properties. An output level meter for the

EQ can also be found next to the EQ curve chart.

1.1.13 Master Dynamic Processor On/Off and Display

This button will turn the Dynamic Processor on and off. As with the

EQ, all dynamic processors will be bypassed if this button is left

inactive. Also like the EQ function, the accompanying graph will

display the properties of the currently selected Dynamic Processor.

Select the display to jump immediately to the dynamic processor

setup. Immediately next to the display, users can nd an output

level meter for the channel's dynamic processor.

1.1.14 Dynamic Processor Selection and On/Off Buttons

With these buttons, users can activate and deactivate the

corresponding dynamic processor functions, as well as view their

properties on the Master Dynamic Processor Display (located to

the left of these buttons). Available Dynamic Processors are: Gate,

Expander, Compressor and Limiter. The buttons will turn yellow

when their corresponding dynamic process is being triggered (ie.

when the threshold has been passed).

1.1.15 Delay Function

Push the delay button to activate and deactivate the delay function

for the currently selected channel. Users can also adjust the delay

time, the saturation (mix) of the signal, and the amount of delay

feedback (FB.).

1.1.16 Processing Order

Use this function to select the order that the audio signal will pass

through the Dynamic Processor, EQ and Delay. Any order made

up of the three processes can be selected.

1.1.17 AUX Send Controls

These virtual rotary controls can be used to adjust the level of

the currently selected channel that is sent to the corresponding

AUX mix. To change the AUX sends from POST to PRE, hold the

ENTER button and push the control you wish to change. Post-

fader AUX sends are blue, whereas pre-fader sends are green.

Post-fader sends are post-EQ, post-dynamics, post-fader.

1.1.18 Group Assignment

Push any of these buttons to send the currently selected channel

to the corresponding group mix. The signal level of the group mix

will also be displayed in the button (in decibels).

A Note About Group Sources and Panning

It is important to note that the Summit has an Intelligent Group

Panning System (IGPS) programmed into its DSP. When channel

sources for the group signal are panned set dead center, the Group

signal will simply be a mono signal. In the event one or more of

your Group sources (from the channels) is panned left or right,

the Summit’s IGPS will divide these for Group mixes. Signals

panned left on channels will be sent to odd-numbered Groups (1,

3, 5 or 7) when selected as a destination, while selecting even-

numbered Groups (2, 4, 6 or 8) will allow these to receive signals

that are panned to the right. When sending Group mixes to the

Main mix, panning is automatically set dead-center and can be

adjusted to the left and right as necessary. However Group mixes

that are assigned to Multi outputs are once again restricted to the

left-odd, right-even rule mentioned above. Group mixes panned

left can only be sent out through odd-numbered Multi outputs,

while those panned right are sent out even-numbered outputs

(as assigned).

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1.2 AUX / Group Tab

This section explains the following AUX and Group operations:

• Conguring AUX Sends

• Conguring AUX/Group Masters

AUX and Group Masters can be fed by any input channels, and can be assigned to MULTI outputs 1 to 8. The Group mixes can also be

assigned to the Main stereo mix.

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1.2.1 Channel Send Rotary Controls

Each of these level controls will determine the level of signal from

the corresponding input channel that will be sent to the currently

selected AUX mix.

1.2.2 Channel Send Selects

These buttons will allow users to select which channels will be

sent to the currently selected group mix.

1.2.3 Channel Send Level Meters

These level meters will display the level of the corresponding

input channel that is sent to the currently selected AUX or Group

submix.

1.2.4 Channel Send Meter Pre/Post Button

This button adjusts the AUX and group send meters between

pre-fader and post-fader meters.

1.2.5 On/Off Button

This button is used to activate and deactivate the currently selected

AUX or Group mix.

1.2.6 Solo Button

Pushing the Solo button will send the currently selected AUX or

Group mix to the Control Room mix. If the selected mix is set to

’solo safe’, the words SAFE | SOLO will appear below the channel

select option.

1.2.7 AUX/Group Mix Select

This button and the subsequent menu will allow users to select which

of the AUX or Group mixes they wish to adjust the properties of.

1.2.8 Pan Control

This control will adjust the left and right balance of the Group

mix that sent to the Main mix, Multi mixes and Control Room mix

(when soloed as an AFL). When the corresponding Group mix is

assigned to a Multi output, the panning is very important. Signals

panned left can only be sent to Multi 1, 3, 5 and 7, while those

panned right can only be sent to Multi 2, 4, 6 and 8.

1.2.9 EFX Assign Buttons (not pictured)

Push either of these buttons to assign the output from

the corresponding EFX processor to the currently selected AUX or

Group mix. The EFX1 and/or EFX2 buttons will only appear in the

corresponding view page when the output from the EFX processor

has already been assigned to the currently selected mix.

1.2.10 To Main Button

Pushing this button will send the currently selected Group mix to

the Main stereo mix.

1.2.11 Fader

This fader will adjust the nal output level of the currently selected

AUX or Group mix. Users are also able to use the hardware faders,

provided the Master selection is chosen on the Layer selection

section of the SUMMIT. Note that faders cannot be adjusted on

screen, instead they must be selected and the rotary control used

to adjust their levels. This helps avoid any level setting mishaps.

1.2.12 Level Meter

This meter will display the level of the currently selected AUX or

Group mix. The level displayed will be either pre- or post-fader,

depending on the status of the Pre/Post Button.

1.2.13 Meter Pre/Post Button

Use this button to select whether the level meter is displays

pre-fader or post-fader signal. When dark, the post-fader signal

will be displayed. When users push this button and it becomes

highlighted, the pre-fader signal will appear.

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1.3.1 Global Buttons

These buttons allow users to turn all of the Control Room source

signals to either AFL or PFLs.

1.3.2 Solo Safe Button

Push the Solo safe button to select solo safe on any of the solo

sources (1.3.4). Here users will be able to select which channels

they wish to activate the solo safe function on. Channels that are

set to solo safe will be sent to the Main stereo mix regardless of

any Solos that are activated on other channels. The SAFE indicator

within the solo source buttons will light up when a Solo Safe is

activated on a channel.

1.3.3 Solo & Clear All Buttons

Pushing the Solo button will allow users to 'solo' any of the

channels in the 'Solo Source' section (1.3.4). A red headphone

icon will appear within the button when a Solo is activated on a

mix. The 'Clear All' button that accompanies the Solo button will

clear all currently active solos

1.3.4 Solo Source Buttons

Push any of these buttons to select whether the signal taken from

the appropriate channel inputs, AUXs or Groups, Main or EFX

processor will be pre-fader listens (PFLs) or after-fader listens

(AFLs). AFLs will be blue, while PFLs are green. When soloed,

a red headphone icon will be displayed within the button. The

word SAFE within the icon indicates that the channel has had a

safe solo applied.

1.3.5 Control Room Level Meter

This level meter displays the nal output signal level for the Control

Room outputs on the rear of the SUMMIT.

1.3.6 Control Room Mono On/Off Button

Pushing this button will combine the left and right signals of the

Control Room mix to create a dual mono output signal. When

deactivated, the Control Room signal will be stereo.

1.3.7 Control Room Trim Control

This control adjusts the nal output level of the control room mix,

the signal of which is taken from the individual solos activated

on channels. This control also affects the output level of the

headphones mix, which can then be controlled further by using

the Phones control beside the headphones output jack.

1.4 Main / Multi Tab

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1.4.1 On / Off Button

This button will turn the currently selected output channel on

and off.

1.4.2 Main Mono/Stereo Select

Using this option users are able to select whether the Main mix is

a stereo or mono mix. When mono is selected, the left and right

channels will be combined as a mono channel.

1.4.3 Channel Select

Using this button – and the resulting pop-up menu – users are

able to select from any of the Multi Output channels as well as

the Main stereo mix. Once selected, the channel’s properties will

then appear on screen.

1.4.4 Fader

This fader determines the nal output level of the currently selected

output channel.

1.4.5 Level Meter

This level meter displays the nal output level of the appropriate

Multi or Main output. When monitoring the Main mix, a stereo

level meter will be displayed.

1.4.6 EFX Assign Buttons

Push either of these buttons to assign the output from

the corresponding EFX processor to the main or multi output.

The EFX1 and EFX2 buttons will only appear in the corresponding

view page when the output from the EFX processor has already

been assigned to the currently selected mix.

1.4.7 Meter Pre/Post Button

Pushing this button will allow users to adjust the level meter

between a pre-fader meter and a post-fader meter.

1.4.8 AES/EBU In SOLO Button

This will activate the solo function on the AES/EBU Input singal.

When the AES/EBU input is set to SOLO SAFE, the word SAFE

will appear within this button.

1.4.9 AES/EBU On Button

When the Main mix is selected, the AES/EBU button will allow

the Digital input signal (received through the AES/EBU input) to

be sent to the main mix. The Digital output signal (sent from the

AES/EBU output), taken from the main stereo mix out, will always

be activated.

1.4.10 AES/EBU Trim

This parameter enables you to trim the level of the AES/EBU input

signal in the digital domain.

1.4.11 EQ On / Off and Display

The EQ button will turn the equalizer of the currently selected

output channel on and off. The graph that accompanies it will

display the current EQ properties of that channel. A level meter

can be found beside the graph. Clicking on / selecting the graph

will allow users to jump directly to the EQ function screen.

1.4.12 Dynamic Processor On / Off and Display

Pushing this button turns the dynamic processor on and off. The

display that accompanies it gives a quick visual representation of

the dynamic processes currently set (see point 1.4.12). A level

meter can be found to the left of the dynamic processor graph.

To jump to the dynamic processor function, simply click the graph

onscreen.

1.4.13 Dynamic Processor

The buttons situated to the right turn the individual dynamic

processes on and off. There is a single button for each the Gate,

Expander, Compressor and Limiter. When a process is activated

(ie. the threshold is passed) the corresponding button will light

up yellow.

1.4.14 Delay Function

The delay button allows users to activate and deactivate a delay

on the currently selected output. Users are also able to adjust

the possible delay time from 1 millisecond to 1 second. Adding

a delay to output channels can help to compensate for distance

between speakers in large multi-speaker setups. A delay time

of one millisecond per foot (or 3 milliseconds per meter) that the

speaker is away from the stage is the general rule of thumb in

this application.

1.4.15 Processing Order Selection

Users are able to select in which order the currently selected

output channel will pass through the EQ and Dynamic Processor

functions.

1.4.16 Source Assign Buttons

These buttons allow users to immediately assign any of the listed

channels to the currently selected mix. The buttons will also show

the output level for the corresponding mix (expressed in decibels).

When the Main mix is selected, any of the input channels and

the Group mixes can be assigned. When viewing the channel

properties of any of the Multi outputs, users are able to select the

source from any of the Group or AUX mixes.