Rane ECS v2 RaneWare (RaneWare 2.1) - Manual (Page 10)

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Noise Source
When checked, inserts a pink Noise Source at any ECB 62
right channel Output that is on. This is useful during system
setup to set Mic gains and maximum SPL for line-level audio
sources (CD, DVD, hybrid, codec, 8-track tape, 78 records...).
The Noise Source can also be useful during side bar
conferences when you want to mask conversations with a
little bit of noise.
It is also helpful to send this pink noise to the far-end so
they can properly adjust their receive levels for unity gain.
Isn’t unification beautiful?
Typical default value: Off (unchecked)
Power Up Noise
When checked, inserts a pink Noise Source at any ECB 62
right channel Output (that is on) for 5 seconds during ECB 62
power-up. This function can be used to train older, existing
acoustic echo cancellers. Since the Acoustic Echo Cancellers
in the ECM 82 Mixer(s) automatically adapt, this box need
never be checked when using Rane’s Echo Cancellers.
Typical default value: Off (unchecked)
P3 Prog Contribute
Systems requiring the use of ceiling speakers for far-end
reinforcement, beyond that normally provided by the Program
(Port 1) Output, should use Port 3’s Output.
Check this box only when Port 3’s Output drives room
loudspeakers with far-end audio. Never check this box if Port
3’s Output contains near end mic/speech audio since this
causes shabby and unreliable Mic Gating.
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When P3 Prog Contribute is checked, the Port 3 Output
contributes to the Program Signal indicator’s on/off status –
i.e., Progam audio (not near end speech) is heard in the room.
Typical default value: Off (unchecked) unless far-end
audio is fed from Port 3’s Output.
Link Prog Signal
When checked, the Program Signal Offset and Program
Signal Threshold link to Port 1’s Output level. This allows
the
Program Signal Threshold and Offset to track level
changes as the user adjusts the room audio level (Port 1’s
Program Output).
When Link Program Signal is checked:
1. If P3 Prog Contribute is not checked the Program Signal
Offset and Program Signal Threshold track the Program
(Port 1 Output) Level.
2. If P3 Prog Contribute is checked the Program Signal
Offset and Program Signal Threshold track the Port 3
Output Level.
Note: This feature is not demonstrable using RaneWare’s
OFFLINE ECS device.
Typical default value: On (checked)
Suppression and level control
Check this box when poor room acoustics cause the far-
end to complain about echo. When checked, an adjustable
amount of
Suppression (attenuation) is added at Port 1’s
Input to help reduce echo. Suppression is active when the
Program Status indicator is lit (i.e., there is Program audio)
and the Mic Status indicator is off (i.e., no one is talking at
any of the Mics).
Typical default value: Off (unchecked)