Dan Dugan Sound Design M - Manual (Page 46)

Dugan Model M User Guide
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Meter
The meter can show the Music System Threshold Input level or NOM Gain Limiting.
Clicking the title toggles between them.
NOM Gain Limit
This field controls the NOM (Number-of-Open-Mics) Gain Limit. Enter a new value
from 1 to 10.
Music System Threshold Input Channel
This sets the channel from which the Music System in this group derives its threshold.
Music System Threshold Input Level
This control sets the input level for this group’s Music System Threshold. The LED
indicates signal presence or overload. Set the level with the fader or enter a value in
the field.
Auto Mix Depth
This control sets the maximum amount of attenuation applied by the Music System.
Setting up the Music System
Consider the following before placing the sensing mic:
• Use the same type of mic for program and sensing applications.
• Place the sensing mic in the same area, and pointing in the same direction
as the program mics.
This samples, as closely as possible, the ambient sound picked up by the
program mics.
• Do not place the sensing mic close to an individual voice or instrument.
• Do not point the sensing mic at a pit orchestra.
• Do not put the sensing mic in the back of the house because of the time delay.
The Music System can also be used to duck an audience mix when the people on
stage talk, attenuating the sound of the PA in the room. Use an aux send of the stage
vocal mix (post-Dugan) to supply the threshold signal instead of a mic.
Some channels can be set to the Music System while others are in the Speech System.
Unlike the Speech System, the Music System channels should be patched post-EQ,
pre-fader so that fader and threshold adjustments remain independent.