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=Description/Objective=
 
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The Biamp Canvas User Interface software will allow us to give our customers access to almost any parameters in the Tesira configuration. The use case that IVS will almost always be creating for a customer is a speaker selector - the ability to send audio from a push-to-talk mic to different speakers in a moment's notice.  
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The Biamp Canvas User Interface software will allow a customer access to almost any parameters in the Tesira configuration. One use case that IVS will often be creating for a customer is a speaker selector - the ability to send audio from a push-to-talk mic to different speakers in a moment's notice.  
  
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In this section, we will build the corresponding Canvas UI for the Speaker Selector Tesira config. There is one camera, one sim room mic, one control room mic, one OWISP overhead speaker, one PSP in-wall patient speaker, and one control room PSP in-wall speaker. The customer would like to send audio to the OWISP or the patient speaker, or mute the push-to-talk audio.
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In this section, we will build the corresponding Canvas UI for the Speaker Selector Tesira config. There is one camera, one sim room mic, one control room mic, one overhead speaker, one PSP in-wall patient speaker, and one control room PSP in-wall speaker. The customer would like to choose to send audio to the overhead speaker or the patient speaker, or mute the push-to-talk audio altogether.
  
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=Physical Wiring/Line Diagram=
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=Physical Wiring=
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Below is the physical wiring diagram, which includes 2 Tesira Forte, a Remote Expander EX/IO, and an Extreme X440 AVB Switch. 
 
  
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[[File:Channel_Selector.png|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/images/c/c0/Channel_Selector.png|800px]]
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Physical wiring and the line diagram is available in the Tesira config section for this example, so this should already be complete.  
  
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=Tesira Software=
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The only other thing to keep in mind is: The computers with the Biamp UI will need to be able to reach the Tesira on the network or over wifi (certain ports must be open for connectivity over wifi). Networking is typically be a task for the customer; IVS is only a guide in this matter.
  
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==Connections==
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=Components=
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# If we've completed our physical connections, open the Tesira software and start building a configuration.
 
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# In this configuration we'll be using the following blocks:
 
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#* TesiraFORTE CI block x 2
 
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#* Output Block with 4 channels (the remote expander)
 
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#* Peak Meter x 7
 
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#* Uber Filter x 16
 
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#* Level Block with 16 ports and another with 1 port
 
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#* Compressor with "ganged mode" and "advanced curve"
 
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#* Matrix Mixer with 16 inputs and 16 outputs, with one extra output
 
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#* Source Selector with 16 channels
 
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# Something to note: The Channel Selector Block doesn't break apart in the Canvas UI software, which means the buttons would only be available vertically in a straight line. If it is crucial to rearrange the buttons in the UI, add the following blocks:
 
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#* 16-channel Logic Meter
 
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#* 2 Preset Buttons with 8 presets
 
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#* Also make sure the Source Selector has logic enabled
 
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#Connect the blocks as follows:
 
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#* Connect two peak meters to the Tesira Input blocks. This will help us to be sure we have the proper levels set on the preamp.
 
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#* Connect the AEC block to the Uber Filters, then the Filters to the Level Block.
 
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#* Connect the Level Block to the Compressor and two Peak Meters.
 
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#* Connect the Compressor to the Matrix Mixer.
 
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#* Connect the outputs from the mixer to the Output blocks, peak meters, AND the Channel Selector Block.
 
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#* Connect the extra output from the Matrix Mixer to the AEC reference blocks. We will not need to activate the Automatic Echo Cancellation feature in this example.
 
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#* Place the Preset Block(s) in a convenient place for now.
 
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#* Send the output of the Source Selector to the second Level Block, then the level block to the final Peak Meter and the Output Block for the EX/IO Expander.
 
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#* Connect the logic output from the Source Selector to the Logic Meter.
 
  
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Open the Speaker Selector Tesira configuration.
  
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When we're complete, our file should look something like this:
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==Tesira==
  
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[[File:Channel_Selector_Config_2.png]]
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Copy the Standard Mixer and paste it into a blank Canvas file.
  
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==Channel Selector Components==
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{{img | file = Tesira_Speaker_Selector_Blocks_4.png}}
  
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[[File:Channel_Selector_Block_Combo_2.png]]
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==Canvas Blocks==
  
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The Source Selector, Logic Meter, Preset Buttons, and Level Block will all act together to build the User Interface in Canvas.  
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A Standard Mixer as it first appears in Canvas.  
  
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[[File:Channel_Selector_Source_Block.png]]
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{{img | file = Canvas_Speaker_Selector_Blocks_3.png}}
  
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# The Source Selector will determine what audio is sent to the outputs. It will also drive the Logic Meter. It will only live in the Tesira configuration.
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Ungroup the Buttons. Leave only the output channel names and mute buttons, and the large 'Speaker Selector' border.  
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# The Logic Meter will light up according to the active channel on the source selector. The LEDs in the Logic Meter will become our indicators in the Canvas UI.
 
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# The Preset Buttons will drive the Source Selector. The presets must be made for each button. The Preset Buttons will be what the customer uses in the Canvas UI.
 
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# The Level Block will be used in the Canvas UI to mute or unmute the audio, and control the output volume of the OWISP speakers.
 
  
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==Creating Presets==
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{{img | file = Canvas_Speaker_Selector_Blocks_4.png}}
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Once the configuration is built, the only thing left to do is to create presets. Open the Preset Manager on the left side.  
 
  
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[[File:Presets.png]]
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Select each Mute button and update display properties. Since these are Mute buttons that we will use as Activate buttons, the parameters will be backwards.  
  
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# Create 16 presets for the Source Selector; one for each channel. Name them in a convenient manner.
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{{img | file = 095_Canvas_Speaker_Selector_Blocks_7.png}}
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# Assign each preset to the Preset Buttons.
 
  
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==Creating a Canvas User Interface==
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#* In "Text Off", type Active
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#* In "Text On", type Muted
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#* In "Background Off Color", select green or blue (active state)
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#* In "Backlight On Color", select dark grey or even red (inactive state)
  
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In another section, we will build the corresponding Canvas UI configuration for the Channel Selector. Click the image below:
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==Other Elements==
  
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[[File:Canvas_Section.png|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/User_Interface_Channel_Selector]]
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Use a static control to create a border around all user elements.  
  
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==Processing Blocks in Tesira==
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Use a picture control to add a logo for the customer if desired.
  
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For further insight about the other processing blocks and settings, refer back to the first configuration example, or click the image below:
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Use a button control to create an Exit option.
  
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[[File:Processing_Blocks_Page.png|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/Simple_Configuration#Processing_Blocks_in_Tesira]]
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==Appearance==
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==EQ and Compression==
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Alter the elements to create an effective User Interface for the customer. An appropriate layout might look something like this:
  
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For information on EQ settings, or click the image below:
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{{img | file = V2_Canvas_Speaker_Selector_Config.png}}
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[[File:EQ_Page.png|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/EQ_Processing]]
 
  
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# The logos are simple image components in Canvas, for branding and appearance purposes. Upload the image(s) when creating the image components.
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# Exit button. Once the UI config is complete, it should be set up to auto launch with a desktop icon (instructions in another section). The customer will not (or should not) have access to any menu, so an Exit button will be necessary (instructions in another section).
  
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=Canvas Settings=
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Click the image below for Canvas Settings and Auto-Connect:
  
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For Compression parameters, click the image below:
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{{img | file = Canvas_Options.png}}
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[[File:Compression_Page.png|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/Compression_Settings]]
 

Latest revision as of 09:56, 10 May 2022

Description/Objective

The Biamp Canvas User Interface software will allow a customer access to almost any parameters in the Tesira configuration. One use case that IVS will often be creating for a customer is a speaker selector - the ability to send audio from a push-to-talk mic to different speakers in a moment's notice.

In this section, we will build the corresponding Canvas UI for the Speaker Selector Tesira config. There is one camera, one sim room mic, one control room mic, one overhead speaker, one PSP in-wall patient speaker, and one control room PSP in-wall speaker. The customer would like to choose to send audio to the overhead speaker or the patient speaker, or mute the push-to-talk audio altogether.

Physical Wiring

Physical wiring and the line diagram is available in the Tesira config section for this example, so this should already be complete.

The only other thing to keep in mind is: The computers with the Biamp UI will need to be able to reach the Tesira on the network or over wifi (certain ports must be open for connectivity over wifi). Networking is typically be a task for the customer; IVS is only a guide in this matter.

Components

Open the Speaker Selector Tesira configuration.

Tesira

Copy the Standard Mixer and paste it into a blank Canvas file.

Tesira Speaker Selector Blocks 4.png

Canvas Blocks

A Standard Mixer as it first appears in Canvas.

Canvas Speaker Selector Blocks 3.png

Ungroup the Buttons. Leave only the output channel names and mute buttons, and the large 'Speaker Selector' border.

Canvas Speaker Selector Blocks 4.png

Select each Mute button and update display properties. Since these are Mute buttons that we will use as Activate buttons, the parameters will be backwards.

095 Canvas Speaker Selector Blocks 7.png

    • In "Text Off", type Active
    • In "Text On", type Muted
    • In "Background Off Color", select green or blue (active state)
    • In "Backlight On Color", select dark grey or even red (inactive state)

Other Elements

Use a static control to create a border around all user elements.

Use a picture control to add a logo for the customer if desired.

Use a button control to create an Exit option.

Appearance

Alter the elements to create an effective User Interface for the customer. An appropriate layout might look something like this:

V2 Canvas Speaker Selector Config.png

  1. The logos are simple image components in Canvas, for branding and appearance purposes. Upload the image(s) when creating the image components.
  2. Exit button. Once the UI config is complete, it should be set up to auto launch with a desktop icon (instructions in another section). The customer will not (or should not) have access to any menu, so an Exit button will be necessary (instructions in another section).

Canvas Settings

Click the image below for Canvas Settings and Auto-Connect:

Canvas Options.png

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