VSC Computer User Guide

Welcome to the user guide for the Virtual Soundcheck Computers at Biltmore Church!
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Table of contents
Dante Virtual Soundcard and Dante Controller
Virtual Soundcard
 Dante Controller
Spektral or Smaart SPL Meter
Spektral
SPL Log
Smaart SPL
ProdCom
LiveTrax
Dante Virtual Soundcard and Dante Controller Virtual SoundcardWhen you arrive at your campus, open the Dante Virtual Soundcard app and press the Start button
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Dante Virtual Soundcard is not currently running. Press "Start" to begin running the SoundcardDante Virtual Soundcard is not currently running. Press "Start" to begin running the Soundcard
 Dante Controller Next, open Dante Controller 
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Opening Dante ControllerOpening Dante Controller
Dante Controller should be kept open as often as possible. It keeps a log of device errors/updates/important info. This is helpful to keep track of any issues with the Dante network   
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Navigate to the "Events" tab 
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Locate and select the "Events" tabLocate and select the "Events" tab
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The Event log shows a list of any errors with Dante devicesThe Event log shows a list of any errors with Dante devices
Spektral or Smaart SPL MeterWe recommend using the dB measurement weight A Slow (sometimes abbreviated as dB[A]S)  at your campus. It is the most accurate representation of how human hearing works, and is the standard for live dB measurement
SpektralOpen the Spektral application
Once open, open the SPL Meter and RTA
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Locating the Spektral AppLocating the Spektral App
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The Spektral App openedThe Spektral App opened
You may need to enable the SPL meter in addition to the RTA meter
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Click on the "SPL" meter to open the meterClick on the "SPL" meter to open the meter
On this pages dB meter, you'll see "Leq" on each side, with two separate timeframes. Leq (Equivalent Continuous Sound Level) simply refers to loudness over time. When the meter is set to dB A Slow, it is showing dB A loudness over time. 
SPL LogTo start an SPL log, 
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Starting an SPL logStarting an SPL log
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The SPL log is runningThe SPL log is running
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Smaart SPLOpen Smaart SPL and ensure the current configuration is recalled
There may be a calibration preset on your device. This should be named according to your campus, eg. “West Base”
Minimize the large window and ensure the mini dB meter window is open by going to the View window or by pressing E
In the mini window, you can also clear the “Max” SPL level by clicking on the circle next to the level
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While opening Smaart, you may see this dialog box. Select "Continue" and "Ok"While opening Smaart, you may see this dialog box. Select "Continue" and "Ok"
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Opening the mini SPL windowOpening the mini SPL window
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Clicking the circle on the mini window will clear the last peak SPL levelClicking the circle on the mini window will clear the last peak SPL level
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ProdComOpen the ProdCom app
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ProdCom after LaunchProdCom after Launch
Once ProdCom has been set up, it will always default to the correct routing. If routing issues are present, contact the Central Production Team
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You can put a channel in it's own window by double clicking on the channel name 
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The Guide track windowThe Guide track window
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LiveTraxRefer to the ﻿ ⁠⁠Virtual Soundcheck User Guide⁠  for LiveTrax Setup