Blog Products: Console Integration
Can I open and edit my KLANG show files offline without being connected to a processor?
Yes. KLANG:app has a built in offline editor. Follow this link for more details.
What kind of network switches work with Dante?
Generally, managed switches with deactivated EEE are preferred for Dante networks.
How can learn more about mixing best practices?
Find information on immersive in-ear mixing tips here.
Which DiGiCo consoles offer the KLANG console integration
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?
Yes. The KLANG DiGiCo Console Link requires a computer running KLANG:app for setup and for operation.
Which DiGiCo consoles are compatible with DMI-KLANG
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 it Personal Monitoring System or is it a tool for Monitor Engineers?
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 and a very short time.
At the same time, our products and especially KLANG:app offers all features experienced sound engineers 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?
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?
Yes, that is possible.
KLANG:app, all KLANG processors and :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 controlled via MIDI / MCU.
There are also flexible third party converters from OSC to OSC or MIDI to OSC available, such as OSCulator. In this way, mixing console commands like snapshot recall or fader comnands can be converted. Additionally, tools like touchOSC can be used to design specific graphic interfaces if required.