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Audio SystemAudio System

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• V+ Visual Programming Language• SMx Audio System• Various I/O Drivers• VComm Networked Audio (DIS/HLA)• VComm Terrain Server• Associated H/W Support (PTT Headsets,

Footswitches, Cables)• Audio Simulation Engineering Solutions

• V+ Visual Programming Language• SMx Audio System• Various I/O Drivers• VComm Networked Audio (DIS/HLA)• VComm Terrain Server• Associated H/W Support (PTT Headsets,

Footswitches, Cables)• Audio Simulation Engineering Solutions

ProductsProducts

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Introducing theIntroducing the

SMxSMx Audio Audio SystemSystem

SM x

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SMx SpecificationsSMx Specifications

• 24 Bit audio• Excellent dynamic range

• Up to 64 channels per CPU• More than any other vendor

• Fiber optic distribution• Distributed audio I/O

• Internal 44.1kHz Sample Rates• Dynamic Sample Rate Conversion for All

Inputs and Outputs including network

• 24 Bit audio• Excellent dynamic range

• Up to 64 channels per CPU• More than any other vendor

• Fiber optic distribution• Distributed audio I/O

• Internal 44.1kHz Sample Rates• Dynamic Sample Rate Conversion for All

Inputs and Outputs including network

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SM x

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SMx System16 Channel I/OSMx System

16 Channel I/O

Master Box(1U)

Master Box(1U)

Slave Box(1U)

Slave Box(1U)

Computer(2U-4U)

Computer(2U-4U)

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SMx Rear DetailSMx Rear Detail

Master/Slave SelectMaster/Slave Select

Audio OutputsAudio Outputs

Sync Cable Connection

Master/Master

Sync Cable Connection

Master/Master

Serial PC ConnectionSerial PC Connection

Fiber Connections Master/Slave

Fiber Connections Master/Slave

Phantom PowerPhantom Power

Audio InputsAudio Inputs

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SMx ComponentsSMx Components

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Mix Sound/Comm in Single System

Mix Sound/Comm in Single System

• Any Channel can be:– Headset (Comms)

– Speaker (Sound Simulation)

– Etc.

• Any Channel can be:– Headset (Comms)

– Speaker (Sound Simulation)

– Etc.

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• All Other Systems are 16 bit

• More Dynamic Range– Significant for Sound Simulation– Low Level Sounds Remain High Quality

• Lower Noise Floor– No noise from sound speakers, even at

high power level

• All Other Systems are 16 bit

• More Dynamic Range– Significant for Sound Simulation– Low Level Sounds Remain High Quality

• Lower Noise Floor– No noise from sound speakers, even at

high power level

SMx 24 Bit AudioSMx 24 Bit Audio

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2 U - 8 Channels3 U - 16 Channels5 U - 24 Channels6 U - 32 Channels8 U - 48 Channels12 U - 64 Channels

2 U - 8 Channels3 U - 16 Channels5 U - 24 Channels6 U - 32 Channels8 U - 48 Channels12 U - 64 Channels

Minimum Rack Space Requirements (Including CPU)

Minimum Rack Space Requirements (Including CPU)

32 Channels Shown, Less CPU/ Rack-mounted chassis

32 Channels Shown, Less CPU/ Rack-mounted chassis

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SMx SpecificationsSMx Specifications

ElectricalElectrical

PhysicalPhysicalSMx Component Dimensions (inches) Weight 2U System Chassis 3.625H x 19W x 24D 22 lbs 4U System Chassis 5.25H x 19W x 20D 32 lbs SMx Breakout Box 1.5H X 19W X 6D 3 lbs

SMx Component Dimensions (inches) Weight 2U System Chassis 3.625H x 19W x 24D 22 lbs 4U System Chassis 5.25H x 19W x 20D 32 lbs SMx Breakout Box 1.5H X 19W X 6D 3 lbs

SMx Component Current Voltage 2U System Chassis 4 / 2 A 110 VAC +/- 15V; 220 VAC +/- 30V

60 Hz +/- 10 Hz; Manually Switched 4U System Chassis 4 / 2 A 110 VAC +/- 15V; 220 VAC +/- 30V

60 Hz +/- 10 Hz; Manually Switched SMx Breakout Box 1 / 0.5A 110 VAC +/- 15V; 220 VAC +/- 30V Auto-

Switchable; 60 Hz +/- 10 Hertz

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SMx ElectricalSMx Electrical

• Drive headsets directly• Military and Commercial

• Flexible input range• Wide Dynamic Range

• Drive headsets directly• Military and Commercial

• Flexible input range• Wide Dynamic Range

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SMx InterconnectSMx Interconnect

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SMx Breakout BoxDip Switches

SMx Breakout BoxDip Switches

l MIC POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SLAVE

MASTER

O N

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

CTS 206-9 T108

Switch 9 in the “master” position

l MIC POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SLAVE

MASTER

O N

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

CTS 206-9 T108

Switch 9 in the “slave” position

l MIC POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SLAVE

MASTER

O N

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

CTS 206-9 T108

Switches 1 & 2 phantom power turned on.

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SMx Interconnect ExampleSMx Interconnect Example

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SMx PCI DSP CardSMx PCI DSP Card

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How many physical channels can SMx support?

How many physical channels can each SMx PCI DSP card support?

Q and AQ and A

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AI Analog Input

AO Analog Output

WI Wave Input

WO Wave Output

AI Analog Input

AO Analog Output

WI Wave Input

WO Wave Output

SMx Signal TermsSMx Signal Terms

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Low Audio LatencyLow Audio Latency

• For local audio communications,– Less than 6ms of audio latency, AI to AO

• For networked audio,– Less than 70ms, (SMx on both ends)

• Achieved via PCI Internal Interfaces

• For local audio communications,– Less than 6ms of audio latency, AI to AO

• For networked audio,– Less than 70ms, (SMx on both ends)

• Achieved via PCI Internal Interfaces

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SMx ConceptsSMx Concepts

• Most sound cards use basic mixer– Sound Blaster, etc.

• SMx has a custom “super mixer”– Much more complex

• Sound cards and SMx interoperate– SMx can be used for normal operations

• Most sound cards use basic mixer– Sound Blaster, etc.

• SMx has a custom “super mixer”– Much more complex

• Sound cards and SMx interoperate– SMx can be used for normal operations

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SMx Exposes up to 32 Devices to Windows

SMx Exposes up to 32 Devices to Windows

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Traditional WindowsSound Card Mixer

Traditional WindowsSound Card Mixer

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Normal Sound Card MixerNormal Sound Card Mixer

AO (2)

AI (2) WI

WO

WINDOWS AUDIO

SYSTEM (DirectX)

Basic MIXER

V+ WAM I/O DEVICE

(2)

(2)

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SMx Super MixerSMx Super Mixer

AO (64)

AI (64) WI

WO

WINDOWS AUDIO

SYSTEM (DirectX)

SMx SUPER MIXER

SMx I/O DEVICE

(64)

(64)

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SMx Super MixerSMx Super Mixer

• Mix ANY channel to ANY channel• Wave Out to Analog Out• Analog Input to Wave Input• Analog Input to Analog Output

• 32 Bit Gain Controls• 4 64 X 64 Mixers• Input Signal Monitor

– Monitor Input Signal Strength – Build Custom VOX circuits with V+

• Master Gain Control on outputs

• Mix ANY channel to ANY channel• Wave Out to Analog Out• Analog Input to Wave Input• Analog Input to Analog Output

• 32 Bit Gain Controls• 4 64 X 64 Mixers• Input Signal Monitor

– Monitor Input Signal Strength – Build Custom VOX circuits with V+

• Master Gain Control on outputs

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SMx Super MixerSMx Super Mixer

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Single Mixer ConceptSingle Mixer Concept

AI 1

AI 2

AI 64

AO 1

AO 2

A O 64

AI 1 to AO 2

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AIn Gain BoostAIn Gain Boost

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AIn MetersAIn Meters

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AIn to AOut MixerAIn to AOut Mixer

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AOut Master VolumeAOut Master Volume

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AOut MetersAOut Meters

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AIn to WaveIn MixerAIn to WaveIn Mixer

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WaveOut MetersWaveOut Meters

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WaveOut to AOut MixerWaveOut to AOut Mixer

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WaveOut to WaveIn MixerWaveOut to WaveIn Mixer

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SMx StatusSMx Status

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SMx StatusSMx Status

• Number of DSP Cards

• Number of Virtual Channels

• Sample Rate

• Driver Version Numbers

• Breakout Box Status

• Breakout Box Sync Cable Status

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Define the following SMx terms:

AI, AO, WI, WO

How many 64 X 64 mixers in SMx?

Q and AQ and A

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Super Mixer Control via V+Super Mixer Control via V+

• SMx Audio System I/O Device

• Mixer controls are exposed as I/O devices

• Each control is a V+ port

• SMx Audio System I/O Device

• Mixer controls are exposed as I/O devices

• Each control is a V+ port

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SMx Devices in V+SMx Devices in V+Ports View

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Super Mixer ExampleSuper Mixer Example

AI Gain Boost

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Super Mixer ExampleSuper Mixer Example

AO Master Volume

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Super Mixer ExampleSuper Mixer Example

AI VU Meter

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Super Mixer ExampleSuper Mixer Example

AO VU Meter

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Super Mixer ExampleSuper Mixer Example

WO VU Meter

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Super Mixer ExampleSuper Mixer Example

AI to AO Mixing

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Super Mixer ExampleSuper Mixer Example

WO to AO Mixing

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Super Mixer ExampleSuper Mixer Example

WO to WI Mixing

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Super Mixer ExampleSuper Mixer Example

AI to WI Mixing

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Trouble ShootingTrouble Shooting

• Look at SMx Status Device in Real-Time• Retrieve the delivered documentation

packages provided with your unit, and refer to your Hardware & Software Configuration Documents.

• Verify all BIOS settings exactly match your delivered documentation.

• Verify all hardware switch settings and jumpers match your documentation.

• Look at SMx Status Device in Real-Time• Retrieve the delivered documentation

packages provided with your unit, and refer to your Hardware & Software Configuration Documents.

• Verify all BIOS settings exactly match your delivered documentation.

• Verify all hardware switch settings and jumpers match your documentation.

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Trouble ShootingTrouble Shooting

• If all else fails, perform the cold-boot procedure

• Reformat hard drive• Complete rebuild of system to full operation• Hardware configuration• BIOS settings, all hardware jumpers• Software versions and build numbers• Serial number family tree (PCA)

• If all else fails, perform the cold-boot procedure

• Reformat hard drive• Complete rebuild of system to full operation• Hardware configuration• BIOS settings, all hardware jumpers• Software versions and build numbers• Serial number family tree (PCA)

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Power Up and Down SequencesPower Up and Down Sequences

• Power Up Sequence• Turn on all Breakout Boxes• Turn on the computer

The SMx system does not work properly if it is not powered up in the correct sequence!

(no biggy – just reboot)

• Power Down Sequence• Breakout Box and computer power-off sequence doesn’t

matter, but telling Windows to shutdown is a good idea

• Power Up Sequence• Turn on all Breakout Boxes• Turn on the computer

The SMx system does not work properly if it is not powered up in the correct sequence!

(no biggy – just reboot)

• Power Down Sequence• Breakout Box and computer power-off sequence doesn’t

matter, but telling Windows to shutdown is a good idea

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What do we use to control the SMx Super Mixer?

What is the correct Power On Sequence for an SMx System?

Q and AQ and A