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Dan Dugan Sound DesignModel E-3 Automatic Mixing ControllerUser GuideRelease Date: December 2012Version: 1.5Part Number: ME3MAuthor: Rob Wenig

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide10Model E-3 ModesThe Model E-3 can operate in eight-, fourteen-, or sixteen-channel modes.Eight-channelThis mode uses both t

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide11Chapter 2: QuickstartThis section provides step-by-step instructions to help you get started quickly usingthe Dugan Speech

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide12Figure 2-2 Post-fader, pre-compressor insert patch for the Dugan Speech System on a Yamaha digital mixer6. With the room q

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Quickstart13LinkingUp to eight Dugan units can be linked into a single automatic mixing system. Theaudio I/O for each must

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Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Installation and Configuration15Chapter 3: Installation and ConfigurationWe recommend placing the Model E-3 in a convenient

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide16Power SupplyUnits shipped to the USA include a 12 V, 1.5 A, 120 VAC power supply. Contact thefactory if you require a diff

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Installation and Configuration17Figure 3-2 Model E-3 rear panel I/O connectorsAESMove the AES/ADAT switch to AES (up positi

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide18ADATMove the AES–ADAT switch to the ADAT (down) position. This switches the I/O to theADAT connectors. Word clock is avail

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Installation and Configuration19LinkingUp to eight Dugan units can be linked into a single automatic mixing system. Theaudi

Important Safety Instructions and WarningsThe Model E-3’s circuitry is made in the USA and meets applicable national safety standards.Standards Compli

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide20Patching the Model E-3 as an Insert to your ConsoleFigure 3-4 Post-EQ, post-fader, pre-compressor insert patch for the Dug

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Installation and Configuration21Connecting the Model CP-2 Control PanelThe Dugan Model CP-2 Control Panel hardware can be c

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide22We strongly recommend that Windows users turn the Windows firewall off. TheWindows Firewall blocks port 9776 used by the D

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Installation and Configuration233. Click on the first unit in the list so it is highlighted.The Network Parameters section

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide24Manually Add UnitIf the Dugan unit does not appear in the Dugan Utility list pane, you can manuallyadd the unit:1. Power d

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Installation and Configuration25Software Configuration for a Specific IP AddressThis section explains to users with IT expe

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide26Connecting when Windows Firewall is OnThe Windows Firewall blocks access to port 9776, which is used by the Dugan soft-war

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide27Chapter 4: OperationHow it WorksThe Dugan Model E-3 Automatic Mixing Controller uses the Dugan Speech Sys-tem™, a patented

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide28Settings1. Put all the live mic channels in automatic mixing mode by deactivating bypassand mute.2. Activate the mute butt

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Operation295. Balance the preamp gain controls so the fluctuating ambient noise registers equal-ly on the Model E-3’s meter

Warranty StatementWarranty: One year parts and laborDan Dugan Sound Design warrants that Model E-3 hardware will be free from defects in components an

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide30Figure 4-6 Insert points on most analog mixers are at point BTo properly mute a channel:• Leave the console faders up, adj

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide31Chapter 5: Dugan Control PanelThe Dugan Control Panel has both Java and iPad versions. This chapter discussesthe Java vers

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide32Launch the Dugan-Control-Panel-vxxx.jar. If this file is not available and you havean Internet connection, you can obtain

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Dugan Control Panel33Add Units ManuallyTo add a unit manually with a known IP address, click the + sign at the right of the

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide34Setting ControlsControls can be adjusted five ways:• Enter a dB value in the numeric field.• Drag in the numeric field (no

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Dugan Control Panel35Channel PaneThe Channel Pane contains the controls and indicators for each channel. Channelsare always

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide36BypassWhen bypass is active, the signal passes through without automixing. That channelappears inactive, with all lights e

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Dugan Control Panel37ManIn man mode there is no automixing, and the signal passes through at unity gain.Even thoughman and

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide38Channel GroupsEach channel can be assigned to one group: a, b, or c. Each group functions as a sep-arate, independent auto

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Dugan Control Panel39MetersThe meters have three display modes.Table 5-1 Meter modesThe default meter display is auto mix

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide40It is important to understand that weight does not set that mic’s level in the mix whenthat person speaks, but only its se

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Dugan Control Panel41Figure 5-10 shows eight- and four-mic systems with appropriate auto mix gain displayswhen no one is ta

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide42Master PaneThe content of the Master Pane changes to reflect the Dugan device selected. In thefigure below, the selected d

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Dugan Control Panel43The Master controls, located on the far right, include channels (8, 14, or 16), reset, me-ters, clock

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide44Clock SourceClick the clock source button to select a word clock source. The default is Automatic,which selects the first

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Dugan Control Panel45Mix Bus MatrixClick the mix bus button to open the mix bus matrix screen (see Figure 5-13). In eight-c

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide46Group Master ControlsThe Master Pane displays a set of group master control buttons for each group in use.OverrideActivati

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Dugan Control Panel47Dugan Music System and Gain LimitingThese functions require the physical or software Dugan Control Pan

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide48Figure 5-14 Function of the Dugan Music System• Frame 3 shows a different person singing. The system automatically fades h

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Dugan Control Panel498. On the console, set a ballpark level using the preamp gain of the music systemthreshold’s mic so al

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide5Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction ...

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide502. Reduce the maximum attenuation by setting the auto mix depth field to -10 dB.This limits the range of downward expansio

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide Dugan Control Panel51Figure 5-16 NOM and gain reductionThe Dugan’s unique implementation allows you to set the number of mi

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide52Gain Limiting TipTo see how Gain Limiting works:1. Turn on NOM for all channels.2. Mute all channels.3. Click the arrow on

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide53Chapter 6: UpdatesUpdates for the Model E-3 can be downloaded.To update the firmware in your Dugan unit, iPad users must c

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide54Figure 6-1 Dugan UtilityIf you do not see the Dugan unit(s) on your network in the list, see EstablishingNetwork Connectio

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide55Appendix A: Power-up CommandsThe Model E-3 can execute five power-up commands that can choose essential set-tings without

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide568 or 14/16-Channel ModeHold down the channel 4 bypass button to select 14 (AES) or 16 (ADAT) channelmode.Hold down the cha

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide57Appendix B: Connector PinoutsDB25 connectors are wired with the Tascam/Digidesign standard.Figure 2-1 Main audio connector

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide58Table B-1 Main Audio Connector PinoutPin Signal1 Chs. 7-8 Out Hi2 Chs. 7-8 Out Gnd3 Chs. 5-6 Out Lo4 Chs. 3-4 Out Hi5 Chs

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide59Table B-2 Auxiliary Audio and Word ClockMST = Music System Thresholdnc = unused pinPin 8-Channel Signal 14-Channel Signal

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Dugan Model E-3 User Guide60Table B-3 10 BASE T (Ethernet, TCP/IP)Table B-4 CP-2 Control PanelPin Signal1T22T13R24 n/c5 n/c6R17 n/c8 n/cPin Signal1

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide61Appendix C: SpecificationsDigital Audio I/OMain (AES/EBU) Eight inputs, eight outputsAuxiliary (AES/EBU)Six inputs and TTL

Dugan Model E-3 User Guide62*MST = Music System ThresholdPowerConnector Coaxial with locking collar, 5.5 mm o.d., 2 mm i.d.Electrical Nominal 12 VDC,

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Dugan Model E-3 User Guide9Chapter 1: IntroductionThe Model E-3 Automatic Mixing Controller helps professional audio mixers handlemultiple live mics w