DSP Configurator Software

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DSP Configurator™ Software is the user interface for full control and management of an Extron DSP product and all of its audio functions, including mixing, gain, dynamics, filtering, delay, microphone ducking, loudness, and feedback suppression. For AV switchers with integrated DSP capability, including the Extron DTP CrossPoint^® presentation matrix switchers, the DSP Configurator Software can also provide control of audio and video routing, including audio breakaway.

Many DSP Products, One Software for Configuration

DSP Configurator is the only DSP software required for most Extron DSP products, whether a dedicated audio mixer or an AV switcher with DSP. Each product offers different processing options based on the DSP engine inside. DSP Configurator tracks each product and allows complete control, so audio system professionals only need to be familiar with one DSP software.

Graphical User Environment

An integral part of the DSP Configurator Software is the Graphical User Environment, which allows for quick and easy visualization of all input and output signal paths inside a single window. Working within this user-friendly environment, an audio system designer or installer can clearly view and adjust all input levels, audio DSP processing parameters, audio and video I/O ties, mixing points, and output levels. For AV switchers with integrated DSP capability, video-specific options are also available, including HDCP status confirmation and video output muting.

Easy Access to All Digital Signal Processing Tools

The DSP Configurator Software provides access to all the DSP tools inside each Extron DSP product to simplify audio setup and optimization. These tools allow for control and management of gain, dynamics, filtering, delay, ducking, and feedback suppression, depending on the specific Extron DSP product.

Selecting any processing block opens a dedicated pop-up window with a range of options and customizable parameters. Multiple windows can be open at the same time. Input and output levels can be monitored at any time by simply opening any of the input or output Gain, Trim, or Volume windows, or the convenient Console View window.

Fixed Yet Flexible DSP Architecture

The DSP Configurator Software features a fixed layout of DSP processing blocks for each input and output signal chain. Each block offers flexible options and customizable parameters. For example, the Filter block contains several selectable filters, each of which can be customized as parametric EQ, low pass, high pass, or bass or treble shelving. Each processing block can be selectively bypassed.

Emulate and Live Modes

The DSP Configurator Software features an Emulate mode, which provides complete audio system design while working offline on a PC. When connected to an Extron DSP product, Live mode enables real-time control of all settings, file updates, and archiving, plus active metering of all input and output channels. In Live mode, integrators can “push” all or part of a configuration to the DSP product from the PC, while preserving the existing file. Emulate and Live modes give audio system designers the flexibility to create an entire project from their PC in advance of installation, and then, once they are on-site, use the same software to provide accurate system setup and final optimization.

SpeedNav

One of the challenges of on-site sound system optimization is the lack of sufficient workspace for a PC and mouse. Integrators or sound technicians often have to work with a laptop balanced on their lap, while trying to use the touchpad to navigate through windows and menus of the GUI for the audio DSP software. Working in this environment can be time-consuming and even frustrating.

SpeedNav™ simplifies this task by allowing the use of only the keyboard to access the GUI through directional keys and shortcuts. It is designed with sound technicians and sound system designers in mind. With SpeedNav, users will experience faster, easier setup and optimization while working in the field with laptop PCs to configure sound systems and refine audio DSP settings.

Minimum Requirements

• Intel® Pentium® M, 1.4 GHz processor
• Microsoft® Windows 7® SP1
• .Net Framework 4.0
• 512 MB RAM, 1 GB or more recommended
• Serial port, or network connection with a data transfer rate of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps recommended
• 54 MB disk space
• 1024x768 screen resolution, 1600x900 recommended

Supported Extron DSP Products

• AXI 02 AT - Two Output Dante Audio Interface
• AXI 22 AT - 2 Input, 2 Output Dante Audio Interface
• AXI 44 AT - 4 Input, 4 Output Dante Audio Interface
• AXI 016 - Sixteen Output Audio Expansion Interface
• AXP 50 C AT - Five Input Audio Expansion Processor with AEC and Dante
• AXP 64 C AT - 6 Input, 4 Output Audio Expansion Processor with AEC and Dante
• DMP 44 LC - 4x4 Digital Matrix Processor
• DMP 64 - 6x4 ProDSP Digital Matrix Processor
• DMP 128 - 12x8 ProDSP Digital Matrix Processors
• DMP 128 Plus - 12x8 ProDSP Digital Matrix Processors
• DTP CrossPoint 82 4K - 8x2 Seamless 4K Scaling Presentation Matrix Switcher
• DTP CrossPoint 84 - 8x4 Scaling Presentation Matrix Switchers
• DTP CrossPoint 84 4K - 8x4 Seamless 4K Scaling Presentation Matrix Switcher
• DTP CrossPoint 86 4K - 8x6 Seamless 4K Scaling Presentation Matrix Switcher
• DTP CrossPoint 108 4K - 10x8 Seamless 4K Scaling Presentation Matrix Switchers
• MPX Plus 866 A - ProDSP Media Presentation Matrix Switcher
• MVC 121 Plus - Three Input Stereo Mixer with DSP

Features

• Powerful yet user-friendly PC-based software tool for managing audio setup and operations of an Extron DSP product
• Enables complete setup and configuration of digital audio processing tools
• Intuitive Graphical User Environment — The DSP Configurator™ Software features a Graphical User Environment that offers a clear view of all input and outputs, audio processing blocks, routing, and mix points in a single window. This allows a designer or installer to quickly view an audio configuration without having to access multiple windows or menus.
• SpeedNav™ keyboard navigation — SpeedNav enables user-friendly, keyboard-based navigation of the DSP Configurator Software without the need for a mouse or touchpad. Using keyboard navigation keys and shortcuts, the user can access any input or output, mix point, and all audio DSP tools. Using only the keyboard for software access can help expedite audio system setup and optimization while on-site using laptop PCs.
• Copy and paste for processing blocks — To help speed audio system design and setup, parameter settings can be quickly copied between individual processing blocks or identical groups of blocks within the Graphical User Environment, using conventional cut-and-paste commands.
• Building Blocks processor settings — A collection of pre-designed processor settings optimized for a specific type of input or output device, such as microphones and Extron speakers, with preset levels, filters, dynamics, and more. Flexible Building Blocks are available on each I/O strip and allow system designers to fully customize and save their own Building Blocks, further streamlining audio system design and integration. Availability of this feature is dependent on the device.
• Console View with gain settings, metering, and routing in a single window — An optional view within the DSP Configurator Software that allows system designers to see all gain settings and routing, together with live metering in a single window. Console View provides overload indication, numeric values for levels, and also mute status for each input, gain stage, mix point, and output, so that settings between inputs and outputs can be easily compared and adjusted in one view. Availability of this feature is dependent on the device.
• Live and Emulate operation modes with configuration file saving — Live mode allows integrators to connect to an Extron DSP product and make live parameter adjustments while hearing or metering them in real-time. This avoids the need to compile and upload a configuration file to the DSP. Emulation mode allows settings to be configured offline, then uploaded to the unit. The software also downloads configuration files from the DSP for archiving.
• DSP Configurator Presets — Using the DSP Configurator Software, any parameters for DSP processing, levels, or routing can be saved as presets. These settings can be saved for the entire system, or any selected group of inputs, outputs, mix points, and DSP blocks. Availability of this feature is dependent on the device.
• Group Masters — Provide the capability to consolidate gain or mute control throughout the system. Gain or mute controls can be selected and added to a group master, which can then be controlled by a single master fader or mute control. Availability of this feature is dependent on the device.
• Soft limits provide optimal group master adjustment range — The group master volume range can be limited using soft limits to maintain optimal minimum and maximum levels when using external volume control. This prevents operators from over or under-adjusting levels when using digital I/O or RS-232 control. The DSP Configurator Software provides quick drag-and-drop adjustment of soft limits from the Group Controls screen.
• Video signal presence and HDCP status confirmation — Provide real-time monitoring of video input signal activity, as well as the presence of HDCP-encrypted signals at the HDMI inputs, and whether the display connected to the HDMI output is HDCP-compliant. Availability of this feature is dependent on the device.