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The NE software project canvas

The project canvas is used to visually represent and control a fixed physical sound system installation, and can display

any of the Ashly processors, amplifiers, and remotes used in that system. The user can also place an assortment of isolated con-

trol objects such as level faders, single LEDs, meter bars, etc, and map them to specific product functions within that project.

Once a control object is placed, right click on it to bring up its properties. Additionally, lines, rectangles, text, and even image

files can be added to create a custom virtual control screen along with the Ashly products and individual control objects. To see

all available canvas tools, right click anywhere over open canvas. Checking <Design Mode> allows placed objects to be moved

around, while unchecking <Design Mode> locks objects in place

Meters

Inputs and outputs each have real-time virtual meter displays, shown in dBu only. Output compressor/limiters have

meter displays shown in dB.

Presets Options

The 4-8SP will store up to 30 total presets. A preset file takes a "snapshot" of all current settings and stores complete control

data for all channels and all audio functions. In addition to pressing the Save button on the face panel, individual presets can be

saved to the processor by using <Preset Options/Save Preset To Protea>, or saved to a PC using <Preset Options/Save To

Disk>. Preset files for Ashly SP products use the extension (*.pne).

In addition to the face panel preset recall button, a preset can be recalled in software from either a computer or from

the processor's internal memory. Caution: A new preset may have dramatically different settings capable of damaging sound

system components, so be careful not to recall the wrong preset while the system is on.

The Swamp 4-8SP is similar to the older Ashly Protea 4.24C and 3.24CL models respectively. An existing

preset file from the older *.pcc format can be loaded onto the new SP unit using <Preset Options/Load 4.24C Preset From Disk>.

Security

The 4-8SP processors have front panel security options within the utilities menu. Additionally, Protea NE software offers

independent management of the front panel security as well as software security. The password will be the same in software as

it is on the physical unit.

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