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Mac Users

AppleCore (ahem).

AudioCore will run on a Mac, but has not been specifically designed to do so. We know of many users who have successful systems, and one of them has written an article explaining the ins and outs of setting it up.
Many thanks to Martin at Spherical NZ for this...
Download it here!

AudioCore Software
for Windows XP, Vista and Win7

AudioCore Software
Version 8.71

AudioCore V8.71 is an interim update over the previous version V8.70. We would welcome any suggestions, wishes and bugs found to be reported by email ONLY.

Download the software
The software is free to download here.

Download the User Guide
This guide covers updates up to version 8.4 and is available here.

See it in action!
There's a new video on the Techblog showing the amazing new
Dynamic EQ real-time curve drawing.

Need an Previous Version?
Limited older versions of AudioCore are available where linked below in the revision history.

AudioCore V6.00 is also still available for users of DP100/200/202 in the
Discontinued Products Archive

PLEASE NOTE - ALL CONNECTED UNITS MUST BE UPDATED TO THE LATEST FIRMWARE VERSIONS.
 

AudioCore software gives the user instant and intuitive control over all the parameters of any DP series unit. Click on any unit's function block and the parameters for that function are immediately available and adjustable. All parameters can be adjusted via mouse or keyboard.



For example, the Output Control screen gives the user control over Highpass and Lowpass filters for both frequency and slope enabling speedy setting of the crossover function. All parametric equalisers are controllable by direct curve dragging or normal mouse / keyboard control. In curve dragging both frequency and gain locking are available.




Output meters show output level relative to limit threshold with an LED indicating 4dB into limiting to show heavy compression. The time constants of the meters are linked to limiter time constants. The Limiter screen gives both instant control over all of the limiters' parameters and level feedback from the unit when using a bi-directional
interface.




Current equalisation curves are accessible for each output, allowing precise equalisation adjustments to be made. Local mute and solo functions ease system troubleshooting. Full memory support is provided allowing the system to be disconnected from the software and run in a simple MIDI or closed contact memory recall mode.



Array Control opens up the power of addressable zones for the control of large systems, configured exactly as the user requires. Outputs may be included in as many zones as required allowing effective sub-zones to be created along with more ‘global’ zone configurations. Real-time metering of each zone is available, along with output gain control, muting, 0dB levelling, and soloing.




Global ganging allows users to control many parameters common to all units on the network in a seamless fashion. Bands of parametric EQ, gains or delays can all be grouped together so if any is adjusted on any unit, it will follow on all other units in the set.“For example, PEQ1 on output one of all units can be ganged together so if a notch is suddenly needed across the board, it can be quickly and easily implemented without having to set each unit individually or copy and paste settings.Sets do not have to contain all units - they are totally flexible in which units, which inputs and outputs and which parameters are ganged together.

Note that, unlike array control, these ganged parameters are ABSOLUTE and all parameters in a set will be the same. Array control allows for relative gain adjustments.

A few other minor features have been added, such as the ability to disable real time metering (useful when on a slower connection, or if there are WiFi problems). This is found under File>Options, along with the choice of locking out the System Mute button and changing the PEQ bandwidth units to 'Q', Octaves, or "1/Q".

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Revision History
From 8.70
* Added support for DP548 new filter shapes - requires DP548 V1.20 firmware.
* DEQ filter shapes appearing in input and output curves fixed.
* DP2 Series memory name fixed.
* OEM426 meter bug fixed.
* DP4 Series XBL preset file import bug fixed.
* DP424 imput name copy and paste bug fixed.
* DP5 Series slave bug fixed.
* Copy and paste ganged parameter bug fixed.
* Other minor bug fixes.

From 8.61
* Added support for DP548 Dynamic Audio Management unit.
* Other minor bug fixes.
From V8.60
* Added support for D.A.S DSP2060A unit.
* Print Bug (No device #1) fixed.
* Array Control Memory naming bug fixed.
* Other minor bug fixes.
From V8.59
* Support for the DAS Audio DSP-4080 added.
* Minor bug fixes.
From V8.58
* Support for the new DP426 added.
* Gain trim bug fixed.

From V8.55
* Added ability to change the background color of Device Panels.
* Added support for Funktion One XO4A unit.
* Support for high security Preset files(*.xbl).
* Preset Import Bug Fixed.


From V8.50
* Copy and Paste of Individual Output channels added.
* Global-ganging option to remain active during memory recalls added.
* Added support for Martin Audio DX2 unit.
* Preset import from loudspeaker manufactures’ files increased to 1000 definitions.
* Channel names copied during copy and paste.

 From V8.40
*New Global Ganging Set Control added.
* Added new Filter Q/Bandwidth in Octaves Conversion.
*Metering On/Off option added.
*System Mute button disable option added.
*Return to System Monitor Button added on unit control page.

From V8.20
* Array Control reintroduced.
* Minor bug fixes.
* Buttons and controls look updated.

From V8.10
* 4 Series compatibility added, including advanced copy and paste intelligence.

From V8.00
* Memory access for storage/recall of Input EQ/XOver/Graphic/All sections of applicable units, on an INDIVIDUAL unit basis as well as global snapshots as in previous versions.

From V6.00
* Support for the DP428 Audio Management System.
* Larger editing screens with improved controls.
* Copy/Paste functions from DP224 to DP226 added.
* Edge dragging along response window to change frequency and gain of filters.
* Right click + Frequency drag to adjust 'Q'
* Right click on response window to change magnitude scale.
* Right click on response window to show phase response
* Right click on device overview to access copy/paste and device properties.

From V5.70...
* TCP/IP support for control over a local area network, or via a wireless network using a suitable WLAN - Serial adapter - click here to jump to information about our Walkabout Kit...

From V5.60...
* COM port selection now allows up to COM8 for the use of USB to Serial converters on laptops or newer PCs without a serial port.

From V5.50...
* Input Memory only scheme bug fix.
* Channel naming mode bugs fix.
* All parameter filter control window option.

From V5.10/5.20...
* New Memory scheme allowing independant recall/storing/erasing/renaming of Input and Xover memories and number of memories increased to 30.
* Auto requested to save a memory if it has been changed.
* Refresh Button allows software to resync settings to current settings on connected units.
* Units remember their AudioCore device and input/output names.
* Finer Input delay increments, decreased from 1mS to 20uS.
* DP224 16 PEQ input pasting bug fixed.
* Adustable Radio Modem Delay.
* Upload Bug fixed.
* Windows XP recognised.
* Trim Gain control supported.
* Mutes Status not sent on unit window closure.

From V5.10...
* Fast switching between AudioCore and SIDD PC.

From V5.00...
* RS485 support fixed for Windows ME/2000.

From V4.51...
* Supports New DP224 configurations.- 2 way Mono Sub Base plus 4 way with Mono input source.
* Show Control Meter Bug Fix.
* Background Color and Bitmap display.
* Reads latest file versions of Library Manager(V2.30) Including DP224 Presets.
* Added External MIDI input for Remote Memory Recall.
* Fixes to Copy and Paste functions.

From V4.08...
* System monitor - Allows the monitoring of all units connected to the system for meter levels and connection status.
* Filter shape in bandwidths - Filters can now be defined in terms of bandwidth as well as 'Q'.
* Smart tipping - Moving the mouse cursor over any of the unit's control blocks will show the current settings for that block.
* Memory Recall in Array control - The first 5 defined memories can now be recalled from within Array control.
* Printouts - Various printout options are available in both numerical and graphical formats.
* Screen layouts remembered - The size and position of all unit windows within the system window is remembered.
* Faster Meters - a more efficient code allows the screen representation of the meters to follow more closely the unit meters, especially on slower computers.
* New DP224 unit control added.
* Global overview - a graphical view of the combined output responses is now available.
General Bug fixes.
* Uploading data from DP200 and DP202's - data can now be uploaded from DP200/202's as well as DP226/224's.
* Enhanced online and system mute indication - a clearer indication of system status (Online / System Mute) and the connected status of individual units.
* Enhanced Online Help (especially F1 help).
* Ghost curves - within the output page of a particular unit, the cross-over response of the other outputs can be seen as a grey curve.
* Recent used file list.


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