Blog Products: Console Integration

Can I open and edit my KLANG show files offline without being connected to a processor?

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Yes. KLANG:app has a built in offline editor. Follow this link for more details.

What kind of network switches work with Dante?

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In general, managed switches with deactivated EEE are preferable and work best with Dante networks.

Visit our Quick start guide on Network switches to find the features you need.

Which DiGiCo consoles offer the KLANG console integration?

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The KLANG console integration is available on the following DiGiCo consoles

  • SD series
  • Quantum series

Do I need a control computer for the DiGiCo console link?

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It depends. Details can be found here: KLANG DiGiCo Console Link

1st generation KLANG processors :fabrik and :vier always require a computer running KLANG:app for the console integration.

2nd generation KLANG processors (:konductor, :vokal, DMI-KLANG) can run a standalone console integration (KOS 5.5 required).

If a cascade of KLANG processors is used, this also always requires a computer running KLANG:app for the console integration.

 

Which DiGiCo consoles are compatible with DMI-KLANG?

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DMI-KLANG can be installed in the DMI slots of the following DiGiCo consoles:

  • Quantum 7
  • Quantum 5
  • Quantum 338
  • Quantum 225
  • SD12
  • S21, S31

Is KLANG a Personal Monitoring System or is it a tool for Monitor Engineers?

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It’s both!

The KLANG system is designed to be very easy to use, especially if you don’t have years of experience in mixing monitors. The 3D in-ear mixing functionality enables musicians to get a very transparent and natural in-ear / headphone mix in a very short time.

At the same time, our products and especially KLANG:app offer all features that experienced sound or monitor engineers expect when working with a mixing tool for the live or studio market. Especially features like CUE mixing for musicians is a feature you want to use at mixing monitors constantly.

What do the red or green icons above CONFIG stand for?

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From left to right.

“C” stands for Clock

  • GREEN: Clock sync is OK.
  • RED: There is a clock error

Change and monitor clock settings in CONFIG > ROUTING.

“N” stands for Network

  • GREEN: Connection and ping time to KLANG processor OK
  • ORANGE/YELLOW: Some pings did not come through or the ping time is very long > Network problems or processor overload
  • RED: Connection to KLANG processor lost or communication too slow > check network settings and processor

Take a look at CONFIG > INFO more details.

 

“D” indicator (DiGiCo console is Init Master) /
“K” (KLANG is Init Master) indicator above CONFIG /
“T” (Throttling is active): network messages are currently slowed down as there is a lot going on

  • <No indicator>: Mixing Console Link Mode is set to OFF
  • BLINKING GREEN: Mixing Console Link Mode is set to Setup
  • STATIC: Mixing Console Link Mode is set to Active
  • BLINKING RED: Link Mode is set to Active but NO Mix or NO Channel Mappings are set.
  • RED: Console Link connection not working / lost connection
  • YELLOW: Console Link connection issues, loosing connection
  • GREEN: Console Link connection OK and working

More info on the console integration 

 

Can I remote control the system via MIDI or OSC?

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Yes, that is possible.

KLANG:app, all KLANG processors and KLANG:kontroller exclusively communicate with each other via OpenSoundControl (OSC) messages. Find all details about the OSC messages in the OSC Reference Guide.

KLANG:app can further be connected to MIDI MCU and MIDI for Allen & Heath consoles.