*DFR11EQVersion 5Table of ContentsDigital Equalizer with Feedback Reducer, Limiter and Delay
10Setup for Feedback ControlThe DFR11EQ hardware is designed to work in conjunction with the supplied software and apersonal computer to offer a wide
11Audio ConnectionsThe DFR11EQ should be placed where an equalizer would be in a signal path. The following four diagrams show typical connections. B
12Inserted in an Input ChannelIf only a single microphone is creating feedback problems, the DFR11EQ can be inserted on thatchannel alone. This is es
13VERSION 5 SOFTWARE IntroductionThis section describes the Version 5 Windows-based computer interface software which allows youto utilize the full fe
14The Shure DFR11EQ Installation MenuThe installation menu allows the user access to the DFR11EQ software and the DFR11EQ UserGuide. The User Guide is
15Overview UNIT NAME STATUSCURRENT DEVICE ID SCE
16USING THE FREQUENCY RESPONSE GRAPHThis section describes how to use the Frequency Response Graph, which displays a responsecurve showing the effect
17Hide Frequency Response GraphIf you have finished working on the Frequency Response Graph and need to free some space onthe the Windows desktop, you
18EQUALIZERThe Equalizer module of the DFR11EQ Version 5 software can be set to work as a parametricequalizer or as a graphic equalizer, according to
19Combining vs. True 1/3-Octave EqualizationCombining (default)... When the graphic equalizer is setup for combining equalization, theband filters are
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20High-Frequency Roll-Off The high frequency roll-off slider determines the corner frequency of the lowpass filter. To adjustthe high frequency roll-
21Parametric EqualizerThe equalizer of the DFR11EQ can be set to work as a 10-band parametric equalizer. Each filterhas adjustable frequency, gain, a
22NEW ButtonClick on the NEW button to generate a new parametric filter. Each new parametric filterinitially appears at 1 KHz, 0 dB, 2/3-octave. The
23Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Parametric FiltersCutting a Selected Parametric Filter1. Click on the desired parametric filter.2. Click on Edit in th
24FEEDBACK REDUCERThe feedback reducer section allows you to add new feedback filters or edit the frequency, depthor type of existing ones. To access
25Hardware Options WindowThe Hardware Options window contains options for controlling DIP switches 5, 6 and 7 on theDFR11EQ hardware and setting fixed
26DELAYThe DELAY section allows the user to add a delay to the outgoing signal, either as a function oftime (milliseconds) or as a function of distanc
27Using Delay in Common ApplicationsUsing Delay To Correct Phase Cancellation ProblemsProblem: Phase cancellation can occur when two loudspeakers are
28Using Delay to Correct Time Alignment ProblemsProblem: Some larger sound systems may utilize loudspeaker fill systems. One loudspeakermay not be e
29LIMITERA limiter acts as a ceiling, preventing drastic rises in the dynamic level of an audio signal. Limitingprevents the output level from exceed
3WHAT’S NEW IN DFR11EQ VERSION 5 The DFR11EQ Version 5 offers several new and improved features, including:Faster Feedback Filters – When feedback is
30OUTPUT CONTROLSIN/OUT Level MetersMain PanelEqualizer Control WindowOUTPUTControlIN/OUT Level MetersThe IN and OUT level meters are located next to
31SAVING AND SELECTING SCENESOnce a DFR11EQ has been set up with a desired combination of settings, these settings can besaved as a Scene. Ten scenes
32To Recall a Scene from DiskOnce a scene has been saved, the Windows software can be used to reload that scene from diskand recall it to a DFR11EQ.
33SHURE LINK NETWORKSShure Link ConnectionsA total of 16 Shure Link devices can be linked together and controlled from a single computer.Each unit com
34Shure Link Device SelectionIn order to select a Device ID on a Shure Link network:1. Click on Device in the main menu.2. In the Device menu, click o
35Printing DFR11EQ SettingsIf you are documenting a sound system, the DFR11EQ offers the option of printing out a hardcopyreport showing the settings
36APPENDIX A. SPECIFICATIONSFrequency Response20 to 20k Hz ± 1.0 dB re 1 kHzDynamic Range104 dB minimum, A-weighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHzSampling Rate48 k
37Audio ConnectorsDFR11EQ Audio InputConnector:(XLR and1/4-inchcombined) XLR (female) 1/4-inchphone plug(female)Configuration: active balanced active
38CERTIFICATIONSDFR11EQ (Version 5) UL Listed and cUL Listed to UL 6500 and CSA E65. Approved under the verification provision of FCC part 15 asa Clas
39APPENDIX B. AUDIO CABLES The diagrams below provide cabling recommendations for most common cabling situations. The following is a sample ofsome of
4INTRODUCTIONThe Shure Model DFR11EQ Version 5 is a single channel signal processor that combines an equalizer,feedback reducer, limiter and delay in
40Digital Connectors and CablesComputer Interface — 9-Pin to 9-Pin RS-232 CableFUNCTION—RXTXDTRGNDDSRRTSCTS—PIN #1234567899-PIN FEMALETO COMPUTER9-PIN
41APPENDIX C. RACK MOUNTING THE DFR11EQThe DFR11EQ comes in a 1/2-rack chassis specially designed for sturdiness. The sagging andbending found in mos
42APPENDIX D. KEYBOARD CONTROLSThere are a number of keyboard controls which you can use instead of a mouse.General ControlsHIGHLIGHT controls from le
43Graphic Equalizer ControlsHIGHLIGHT the sliders from left to right:RESET a selected slider:FINE ADJUST the gain of a selected slider:COARSE ADJUST t
5DFR11EQ VERSION 5 HARDWAREOverviewFront PanelÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑSCENES123PRESS TO LOCKHOLD TOCLEARBYPASSSIGNAL CLIPDFR FILTERSDATA POWERDFR FILTERSDIGITAL E
6DIP SwitchesThe DIP switches located on the rear panel are used for adapting the unit to the sound systemrequirements. Switches 1 through 4 select th
7DIP Switch/Hardware Options - DefinitionsHigh Q Filters vs. Low Q FiltersThe DFR11EQ offers two selections for the shape of the 1/10-octave notch fil
8Fixed and Dynamic Notch FiltersThe DFR11EQ can control the notch filters as either dynamic or fixed. Only the depth of a fixedfilter may change after
9The illustrations below demonstrate how the DFR11EQ works in a sound system. The system onthe left shows a feedback loop, where the microphone picks
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