GLD Basics

Walkthrough and Reference

Getting Started

Setup

  1. Un-case GLD - Either on Table or in standing rack
  2. Connect dSnake - Connect GLD surface to the stage rack using a Cat5/6 connected the “dSnake” on each device
  3. Power On - Ensure both the GLD surface and stage rack are plugged in and powered on
  4. Connect Mini Audio - Connect XLR outputs on the Radial USB DI to the inputs on the back of the GLD surface
  5. Test Audio - Play music from ProPresenter to test the Mini Input and Speakers

Shutdown Procedure

  1. Recall Scene - On the “Scene” screen select _Your Campus__ Start > “Recall” > “Yes”
  2. Disconnect Mini Audio - Disconnect and wrap XLR from USB DI
  3. Shutdown Console - On the Processing screen (deselect everything) select Shutdown > Yes
  4. Disconnect dSnake - Unplug and wrap dSnake cable
  5. Power Off - Unplug GLD Surface and switch off stage rack

GLD Layout

Inputs

  • Mini Input - “MINI L” and “MINI R”
    • Ganged together EXCEPT Gain, adjust Gain independently
  • Headphone Jack - “⅛” ”
  • Wireless Mics
    • Handheld - Hand1
    • Beltpack - Belt1

Channel Strip

  • Select - Located above the fader.
    • Selects channel for further operations
    • Press before taking other actions
  • Gain - Top left of the Console
    • Turn down if red “Peak” light illuminates on channel
  • EQ - Center Left of the Console
    • 4 bands adjusted by Gain, Frequency, and Width (Q)
  • Compression - Center of the Console
    • Adjusted by Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Hold, and Gain
  • Fader - Divided into 2 banks of 4 layers each
  • DCAs - Control level multiple individual channels
    • Drums - Control all drums (colored Yellow)
    • Vocal - Control all vocals (colored Red) **excludes handhelds/beltpacks
    • Inst - Controls all Instruments (colored Green)
    • FX - Controls all Effects Returns (colored Purple)

Outputs

  • Mains
    • L/R - Output slots 1,2
    • Subs - Output slot 3
  • ME-1s - Route first 16 available channels via “Monitor” tab in the “I/O” screen
  • FX - Right Bank, Layer B
    • Mix FX “Ip” using the “Mix” button