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FIR DSP 408
digital speaker management system
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
01.10.2019, ID: 472928

Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 6
3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 8
4 Installation and starting up............................................................................................... 9
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 11
6 Operating on the unit........................................................................................................ 13
7 Operating on the computer............................................................................................ 18
8 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 29
9 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 30
10 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 31
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1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the
device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the
latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under
www.thomann.de.
1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the
topics of interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
basics and terms.
Personal
consultation
For personal consultation please contact our
technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
Letterings
Displays
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Text inputs that are carried out on the device are indicated by typewriter font.
Example: 2323
The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a
step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ðAutomatic operation is started.
3. Switch o the device.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words
that are used in this manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
an immediate dangerous situation that will result in
death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
Text input
Instructions
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used for amplication, mixing and playback of signals
from musical instruments and microphones. Use the device only as described in this
user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to
be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be
assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons
may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and
are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the
like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
NOTICE!
Risk of re
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any
direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked ames.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage,
never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight,
heavy dirt, and strong vibrations.
Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the
chapter ‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy tem‐
perature uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately after
it was exposed to temperature uctuations (for example after transport
at low outside temperatures).
Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful
ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be
maintained by qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent
overheating and other malfunction.
Intended use
Safety
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NOTICE!
Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse
The use of dierent types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit.
Fire hazard!
Only fuses of the same type may be used.
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3 Features
nDigital speaker management system with FIR lter
nAD/DA converter
n32-bit DSP
n4 × XLR input sockets
n8 × XLR output sockets
nComprehensive setting options for optimal sound
– Parametric Equalizer
– Graphic Equalizer
– High- and low-pass lters
– Noise Gate
– Limiter
– Phase inversion
nUSB connection for control via PC using the supplied software
nD-sub connector (RS232 / 485) for remote control of the device or cascading of
several devices
nEthernet interface (RJ45) for integration of the device into a local network
nOperation on the device via buttons, rotary switch and display
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4 Installation and starting up
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust
and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your
own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality
cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping
hazards.
The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack; it occupies
one rack unit.
The gure schematically shows how the device can be controlled via a computer's
USB port.
Rack mounting
Conguration example 1
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The illustrations show schematically how one device or several devices can be inte‐
grated into a local area network (LAN).
The illustrations show schematically how a device can be congured via the serial
port.
Conguration example 2
Conguration example 3
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5 Connections and controls
1 Display
2 Buttons for direct selection of a parameter. Use [EXIT] to exit the Edit mode.
3[ENTER / PARAMETER]
Rotary switch
4[EDIT]
Buttons for selecting the Edit mode for the respective input channel. The set parameters of the selected channel
appear in the display.
5[INPUTS]
Level meter for the input channels.
The red [CLIP] LEDs indicate overloading (clipping). In this case, the level of the input signal is too high.
6[EDIT]
Buttons for selecting the Edit mode for the respective output channel. The set parameters of the selected channel
appear in the display.
7[OUTPUTS]
Level meter for the output channels.
The red [CLIP] LEDs indicate overloading (clipping). In this case, the level of the output signal is too high. The red [LIMIT]
LEDs indicate that the built-in limiter has responded.
8[USB]
USB port
Front panel
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9[MUTE]
Buttons for muting or unmuting the respective output channel
10 [MUTE]
Buttons for muting or unmuting the respective input channel
11 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder for the power supply
12 [POWER]
Main switch. Turns the device on and o
13 [ETHERNET]
RJ45 socket as LAN connection for connection to your network
14 [RS232/485PORT]
D-sub connector for remote control of the device or cascading of several devices
15 [OUTPUTS]
XLR chassis plugs for the output channels. The number of channels depends on the device version.
16 [INPUTS]
XLR chassis sockets for the input channels. The number of channels depends on the device version.
Rear panel
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6 Operating on the unit
Connect the device to the power grid and turn it on with the main switch to start
operation. After a few seconds, the display indicates that a reset is in progress. The
device is then ready for use. The display shows the model name and user preset cur‐
rently active.
The device can only be operated directly with the buttons if it is not controlled via
USB, LAN or the serial interface.
The currently usable buttons light up permanently, the last used ones ash. Currently
unavailable buttons remain unlit.
1. Press [UTIL] repeatedly until the desired parameter appears in the display.
The table below shows the available parameters and their value ranges.
2. Use the rotary switch to set the desired value of the parameter. Press the rotary
switch to conrm.
3. Press [EXIT].
Parameter Selection range Meaning
‘ID Number Select’ ‘1’ …‘254’ Unique identication of the device in a series connection. If
multiple devices are connected in series, each must have a
unique number.
‘Manual IP Set’ If the device is integrated in a local network, its IP address can
be set individually. The initial IP address is 192.168.1.101.
‘Input Select’ ‘ANALOG’ Analogue input
‘AES / EBU’ Digital input
‘Output Select’ ‘ANALOG’ Analogue output
‘AES / EBU’ Digital output
‘Unit Lock PassWord’ ‘0000’ …‘ZZZZ’ Four-digit device password. Any combination of numbers and
letters is adjustable. The initial password is 1234.
‘In Source Select’ ‘ANALOG INPUT’ , ‘PINK NOISE’ ,
‘WHITE NOISE’ , ‘SINE xx’
Signal source selection: Either the analogue inputs or the
internal test tone generator. The test tone generator optionally
generates: Pink noise, white noise or a sine wave 20 Hz…
20 kHz.
‘Copy CH select’ Transferring settings from one channel to another.
‘LCD DISPLAY TIME’ Setting the backlight duration: Max. 200 ms
Starting the device
Default settings
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All device settings can be stored in up to 20 dierent user presets and recalled when
needed. This allows you to easily restore your settings for dierent rooms or stage
setups.
1. Press [PRESET].
ðThe menu ‘Load preset’ opens up.
2. Use the rotary switch to select a user preset between ‘U01’ and ‘U20’ or the
default setting ‘F00’ . Press the rotary switch to conrm.
ðThe settings are being loaded.
1. Press [PRESET].
ðThe menu ‘Store Preset’ opens up.
2. Use the rotary switch to select a user preset between ‘U01’ and ‘U20’ . Press the
rotary switch to conrm.
3. Use the rotary switch to enter the name of the user preset by changing the
default value Default Preset.
ðThe settings are being saved.
4. Press [EXIT].
User presets
Recalling user preset
Saving user preset
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1. Press the [EDIT] button corresponding to the desired channel.
ðThe settings menu for the desired channel opens up. The display shows
‘GAIN’ .
2. In the default state of the menu, you can adjust the channel level in a range of
-60 dB…+12 dB with the rotary switch.
3. To set additional parameters of the channel, press the corresponding button.
Use the rotary switch to set the desired value of the parameter. Press the rotary
switch to conrm.
The table below shows the available parameters and their value ranges.
Parameter Button Selection range Meaning
‘PHASE’ [GAIN] ‘0’ , ‘180’ Phase reverse
‘FIR BYPASS’ [X-OVER] Bypassing the FIR lter; If no FIR lter is required,
select ‘ON’ .
‘DELAY’ [DELAY] ‘0ms’ …‘680ms’
‘0m’ …‘234m’
‘0ft’ …‘766ft’
Delay time. The displayed unit depends on the
basic setting of the device.
‘IN-LINK’ [DELAY] The settings of several input channels can be
linked together. If the current channel is ‘INA’ ,
you can select ‘ INB’ , ‘ INC’ and ‘IND’ to change
the parameters simultaneously.
‘FEQ’ [PEQ] ‘FEQ’ : ‘1’ …‘9’
‘G’ : ‘–12dB’ …‘+12dB’
‘FREQ’ : ‘20Hz’ …‘20kHz’
‘Q’ : ‘0.4’ …‘128’
‘Style’ : ‘PEAK’ , ‘L-SHLF’ , ‘H-SHLF’ , ‘LCUT’ ,
‘HCUT’ , ‘A-PAS1’ , ‘A-PAS2’ and ‘BP’
For 9 frequency bands (numbered with the
parameter ‘FEQ’ ) you can set the parameters of
the parametric equalizer: Centre frequency, lter
quality, slew rate, lter type, on or o (bypass)
‘GATE’ [DYNAMIC] ‘TH’ : ‘–90dB’ …‘–0dB’
‘Hold’ : ‘10ms’ …‘999ms’
‘AT’ : ‘1ms’ …‘999ms’
‘REL’ : ‘10ms’ …‘3000ms’
Noise Gate parameters: Threshold, hold, attack,
release
‘COMPRESSO
R’
[DYNAMIC] ‘T’ : ‘–60dB’ …‘+20dB’
‘R’ : ‘1:1’ …‘1:10’
‘K’ : ‘0dB’ …‘12dB’
‘A’ : ‘10ms’ …‘900ms’
‘R’ : ‘10ms’ …‘3000ms’
Compressor parameters: Threshold, ratio, soft
knee, attack, release
Settings for the inputs
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1. Press the [EDIT] button corresponding to the desired channel.
ðThe settings menu for the desired channel opens up. The display shows
‘GAIN’ .
2. In the default state of the menu, you can adjust the channel level in a range of
-60 dB…+12 dB with the rotary switch.
3. To set additional parameters of the channel, press the corresponding button.
Use the rotary switch to set the desired value of the parameter. Press the rotary
switch to conrm.
The table below shows the available parameters and their value ranges.
Parameter Button Selection range Meaning
‘PHASE’ [GAIN] ‘0’ , ‘180’ Phase reverse
‘IIR’ [X-OVER] ‘HP’ : ‘20Hz’ …‘20kHz’
‘LP’ : ‘20Hz’ …‘20kHz’
‘BUTTER-xx’ (Butterworth), ‘BESSEL-xx’
(Bessel), ‘LINK/R-xx’ (Linkwitz-Riley)
Slope: ‘–6dB/oct’ …‘–48dB/oct’
IIR lter. Digital high and low pass lter parame‐
ters: Cut-o frequency, lter type and slope
‘FIR’ [X-OVER] ‘T’ : ‘256’ …‘1024’
‘W’
‘BY’
‘HP’ : ‘150Hz’ …‘20kHz’
‘LP’ : ‘150Hz’ …‘20kHz’
FIR lter. Number of FIR taps, FIR lter frequency
response, bypass, cut-o frequencies for digital
high-pass and low-pass
‘DELAY’ [DELAY] ‘0ms’ …‘680ms’
‘0m’ …‘234m’
‘0ft’ …‘766ft’
Delay time. The displayed unit depends on the
basic setting of the device.
‘OUT-LINK’ [DELAY] The settings of several input channels can be
linked together. If the current channel is ‘OUT1’ ,
you can select ‘OUT2’ …‘OUT8’ to change the
parameters simultaneously.
‘FEQ’ [PEQ] ‘FEQ’ : ‘1’ …‘9’
‘G’ : ‘–12dB’ …‘+12dB’
‘FREQ’ : ‘20Hz’ …‘20kHz’
‘Q’ : ‘0.4’ …‘128’
‘Style’ : ‘PEAK’ , ‘L-SHLF’ , ‘H-SHLF’ , ‘LCUT’ ,
‘HCUT’ , ‘A-PAS1’ , ‘A-PAS2’ and ‘BP’
For 9 frequency bands (numbered with the
parameter ‘FEQ’ ) you can set the parameters of
the parametric equalizer: Centre frequency, lter
quality, slew rate, lter type, on or o (bypass).
Settings for the outputs
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Parameter Button Selection range Meaning
‘MATRIX’ [MATRIX] Assignment selection of input channels to the
respective output channel. To each output
channel, an input channel or the mix of several
input channels can be freely assigned.
‘MIX’ [MATRIX] ‘T’ : ‘–60dB’ …‘0dB’ For each of the input channels, which are
assigned to the respective output channel, a level
adjustment can be preset.
‘LIMIT’ 2 ×
[DYNAMIC]
‘T’ : ‘–60dB’ …‘+20dB’
‘R’ : ‘1:1’ …‘1:10’
‘K’ : ‘0dB’ …‘12dB’
‘AT’ : ‘10ms’ …‘999ms’
‘REL’ : ‘10ms’ …‘3000ms’
Limiter parameters: Threshold, ratio, soft knee,
attack, release.
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7 Operating on the computer
1. Insert the software CD into the disk drive of your Windows PC and start the
installation programme that matches the device version.
2. Follow the instructions of the installation programme to completion.
3. Connect your PC to the device via a USB cable and turn on the device.
ðThe operating system detects the newly added USB device.
4. Open the PC programme. It automatically detects the connected device.
ðIn the upper right corner of the programme window the ‘Online’ marking
appears.
1. In the programme window, click on the ‘Online’ control.
2. Close the programme window.
All tabs of the programme window have a similar structure and are divided into the
following areas:
1 Tab for selecting a function group
2 Main menu
3 Button for the status of the connection to the PC
4 Display area
5 Control area
6 Buttons for quick access to important presets
Install and start the software.
Exit software
Components of the programme
window
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Menu item Meaning
‘File’ Loading user presets and saving them to the PC; Data upload to the PC and data download to the
device
‘Link’ Assignment of input to output channels
‘Copy’ Copying parameter settings from one input or output channel to another
‘Lock’ Changing device password
‘Setting ID / IP’ Changing the unique identication of the device in a series connection or the IP address for the inte‐
gration into a local network
‘In Select’ Select ‘AES / EBU’ for digital or ‘ANALOG’ .
‘Out Select’ Select ‘AES / EBU’ for digital or ‘ANALOG’ .
‘Test Tone’ Setting the internal test tone generator: Pink noise, white noise, sine wave 20 Hz…20 kHz.
‘Channel Name’ Renaming of input and output channels
‘Language’ Language selection for the user interface of the programme (English or Chinese)
‘Help’ Display of control codes for the serial interface
‘About’ Information about the programme version
Range Meaning
Address Display of the device identication in a series connection and the IP address for integration into a
local network
Preset Display of the current user's preset
Store Saving user preset
Recall Recalling user preset
Main menu
Buttons for quick access to important
presets
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Range Meaning
Display area The waveform of input and output channels is graphically displayed. Use the radio buttons ‘Inx’ and
‘Outx’ to set the inputs and outputs to be displayed.
Control area Drag the faders with the mouse to adjust the levels for the input and output channels. The ‘Mute’
button mutes or unmutes the respective channel. The ‘Normal’ /‘Inverse’ button inverts the phase of
the respective channel by 180° when needed.
‘Gain’ tab
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