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PRO6 Control Centre
Quick Reference Guide
Chapter 1: Introducing The PRO6
Welcome to the PRO6 Control Centre. The PRO6 Control Centre is a user-friendly,
state-of-the-art, high performance digital console specifically designed for live use.
The PRO6 Control Centre, which forms an integral part of the PRO6 Live Performance
System, was conceived by Midas to offer audio professionals high-performance audio
equipment, designed to provide no-compromise sonic quality with a feature set that
offers all essential facilities and functions. It represents the very best of British design
and engineering combined with contemporary, efficient manufacturing methods, and
will give you many years of reliable service.
So, to obtain the best results with a minimum of effort, please read this Quick
Reference Guide and, finally, enjoy your Midas PRO6 Live Performance System!
Overview of the PRO6 Live Performance System
The PRO6 Live Performance System is a very powerful and flexible audio processing
system that provides a complete solution for any audio mixing and signal distribution
application in a live sound environment.
Despite its compact size the standard PRO6 offers 56 channel inputs, eight returns, 41
buses (16 auxes, 16 matrices, three masters and six solos), eight on-board effects
processors, PEQs (four-band on inputs and six-band on outputs), eight standard (up to
36 maximum) 31-band GEQs, eight configurable stereo effects
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, 5.1 surround panning
and comprehensive, easy-to-use routing. PRO6 automation provides up to 1,000
scenes with snapshot save/recall capability and global edit, and show file archiving.
The PRO6 Control Centre forms the core of the PRO6 Live Performance System, which
also includes two 19” rack units — a DL351 Modular I/O (7U) and a DL371 DSP (7U) —
that are interconnected by a networked data system. The network carries both
proprietary control data and open architecture AES50 digital audio, and uses readily
available standard cabling and connectors. The PRO6 uses a proven stable Linux
operating system. All of the console’s internal and network routing (“patching”) is
managed via the graphical user interface (GUI).
Operation of the control surface is intuitive, unique and easy. Its layout is based on
familiar analogue lines to retain that ‘analogue’ feel. To manage the numerous
channels, the PRO6 Control Centre utilises VCA/POP groups and colours, and
additionally there are various navigational controls that aid quick channel/bus access
and selection. A daylight-viewable GUI at the top of the control surface assists
operation and provides extra functionality.
The PRO6 Live Performance System is tolerant of many types of hardware or software
failure. To achieve this the system employs dual redundancy, where a key component
has an identical redundant spare that is ready to take over should it fail. Other failure
scenarios are managed by the N+1 principle, where redundant components form an
acceptable fraction of the system.
The Klark Teknik DN9696 Recorder can be used with the PRO6 Live Performance
System for live multi-track recording and ‘virtual’ sound check. Optional equipment
includes the XL8 DL451 I/O and DL431 splitter, and the DN9331 RapidE for remote GEQ
operation.
1. Each can be configured to generate four additional GEQs, making a total of 36 available on the console
(plus one stereo effect).
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