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IVSWikiBlue at 15:12, 21 March 2025

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	=Description/Objective=		=Description/Objective=
	In this example, we will be connecting one microphone to one camera and using the Tesira Forte DSP to reduce the amount of white noise.		In this example, we will be connecting one microphone to one camera and using the Tesira Forte DSP to reduce the amount of white noise.
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	When this is complete, the file should look something like this:		When this is complete, the file should look something like this:

	{{img \| file = One_Complex_Blocks.png}}		{{img - resize \| file = One_Complex_Blocks.png}}

	==Processing Blocks in Tesira==		==Processing Blocks in Tesira==
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	This section will provide further thought process behind each processing block, and how to adjust settings.		This section will provide further thought process behind each processing block, and how to adjust settings.

	{{img \| file = One Simple Blocks.png}}		{{img - resize \| file = One Simple Blocks.png}}

	#Input Preamp: STM-1’s will not be used to power the mics – the Forte will provide phantom power. Enable it here for each mic. The gain control on the input block is our preamp. For MX202’s the preamp will usually end up being between 42-48 dB. The purpose of a preamp is to boost the audio signal without added noise, so this setting is important. The goal is for the level of normal speech to show up at or around 0 dB on the peak meter.		#Input Preamp: STM-1’s will not be used to power the mics – the Forte will provide phantom power. Enable it here for each mic. The gain control on the input block is our preamp. For MX202’s the preamp will usually end up being between 42-48 dB. The purpose of a preamp is to boost the audio signal without added noise, so this setting is important. The goal is for the level of normal speech to show up at or around 0 dB on the peak meter.
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	==EQ and Compression==		==EQ and Compression==

	~~For information on EQ settings, click the image below:~~		{{img - resize \| file = EQ_Page.png}}

	{{img \| file = ~~EQ_Page~~.png}}		{{img - resize \| file = Compression_Page.png}}
			}}


	~~For Compression parameters, click the image below:~~

	~~{{img \| file = Compression_Page.png~~}}

IVSWikiBlue: /* Tesira Software */

2022-05-10T15:08:06Z

Tesira Software

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	When this is complete, the file should look something like this:		When this is complete, the file should look something like this:

	~~[[File:~~One_Complex_Blocks.png~~\|link=]]~~		{{img \| file = One_Complex_Blocks.png}}

	==Processing Blocks in Tesira==		==Processing Blocks in Tesira==
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	This section will provide further thought process behind each processing block, and how to adjust settings.		This section will provide further thought process behind each processing block, and how to adjust settings.

	~~[[File:~~One Simple Blocks.png~~\|link=]]~~		{{img \| file = One Simple Blocks.png}}

	#Input Preamp: STM-1’s will not be used to power the mics – the Forte will provide phantom power. Enable it here for each mic. The gain control on the input block is our preamp. For MX202’s the preamp will usually end up being between 42-48 dB. The purpose of a preamp is to boost the audio signal without added noise, so this setting is important. The goal is for the level of normal speech to show up at or around 0 dB on the peak meter.		#Input Preamp: STM-1’s will not be used to power the mics – the Forte will provide phantom power. Enable it here for each mic. The gain control on the input block is our preamp. For MX202’s the preamp will usually end up being between 42-48 dB. The purpose of a preamp is to boost the audio signal without added noise, so this setting is important. The goal is for the level of normal speech to show up at or around 0 dB on the peak meter.
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	For information on EQ settings, click the image below:		For information on EQ settings, click the image below:

	~~[[File:~~EQ_Page.png~~\|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/EQ_Processing]]~~		{{img \| file = EQ_Page.png}}


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	For Compression parameters, click the image below:		For Compression parameters, click the image below:

	~~[[File:~~Compression_Page.png~~\|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/Compression_Settings]]~~		{{img \| file = Compression_Page.png}}

IVSWikiBlue: /* Physical Wiring/Line Diagram */

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Physical Wiring/Line Diagram

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	To keep things simple, use input 1 and output 1. When terminating the cables, the mic will go into Orange Input 1 and the audio line to the camera will go into Black Output 1.		To keep things simple, use input 1 and output 1. When terminating the cables, the mic will go into Orange Input 1 and the audio line to the camera will go into Black Output 1.

	~~[[File:Simple_Config_Line_Diagram_2.png~~\|~~link~~=~~https://ipivs.com/wiki/images/3/3a/~~Simple_Config_Line_Diagram_2.png\|500px]]		{{img \| file = Simple_Config_Line_Diagram_2.png \| width=500px}}

	=Tesira Software=		=Tesira Software=

IVSWikiBlue: /* Connections */

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Connections

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	#* TesiraFORTE CI block		#* TesiraFORTE CI block
	#* Peak Meter x 3		#* Peak Meter x 3
	#* Matrix Mixer with at least 1 input and 1 output, with one ~~extra~~ output		#* Matrix Mixer with at least 1 input and 1 output, with one additional output for AEC monitoring
	#* Uber Filter with as many as 6 filters		#* Uber Filter with as many as 6 filters
	#* Compressor with "ganged mode" and "advanced curve"		#* Compressor with "ganged mode" and "advanced curve"
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	#* Connect the Compressor to the Matrix Mixer.		#* Connect the Compressor to the Matrix Mixer.
	#* Connect output 1 from the mixer to port 1 on the Tesira Output block AND to the third peak meter. This will ensure the right audio levels are sent to the camera.		#* Connect output 1 from the mixer to port 1 on the Tesira Output block AND to the third peak meter. This will ensure the right audio levels are sent to the camera.
	#* Connect the extra output from the Matrix Mixer to the AEC reference. The Automatic Echo Cancellation feature will not be used in this example. ~~However, the~~ AEC reference block cannot be deleted from the configuration. It also will not compile the configuration if any blocks are not connected (including the AEC reference block.) ~~So use the extra output from the mixer as a "dummy output" channel.~~ Do not send any audio to this channel.		#* Connect the extra output from the Matrix Mixer to the AEC reference. The Automatic Echo Cancellation feature will not be used in this example.
			#:'''Note:''' The AEC reference block cannot be deleted from the configuration. It also will not compile the configuration if any blocks are not connected (including the AEC reference block.) Do not send any audio to this channel.

IVSWikiBlue: /* EQ and Compression */

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EQ and Compression

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	For Compression parameters, click the image below:		For Compression parameters, click the image below:

	[[File:Compression_Page.png\|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/Compression_Settings]]		[[File:Compression_Page.png\|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/Compression_Settings]]

IVSWikiBlue: /* EQ and Compression */

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EQ and Compression

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	For information on EQ settings, click the image below:		For information on EQ settings, click the image below:

	[[File:EQ_Page.png\|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/EQ_Processing]]		[[File:EQ_Page.png\|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/EQ_Processing]]

IVSWikiBlue at 15:54, 20 May 2020

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	When this is complete, the file should look something like this:		When this is complete, the file should look something like this:

	[[File:One_Complex_Blocks.png]]		[[File:One_Complex_Blocks.png\|link=]]

	==Processing Blocks in Tesira==		==Processing Blocks in Tesira==
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	This section will provide further thought process behind each processing block, and how to adjust settings.		This section will provide further thought process behind each processing block, and how to adjust settings.

	[[File:One Simple Blocks.png]]		[[File:One Simple Blocks.png\|link=]]

	#Input Preamp: STM-1’s will not be used to power the mics – the Forte will provide phantom power. Enable it here for each mic. The gain control on the input block is our preamp. For MX202’s the preamp will usually end up being between 42-48 dB. The purpose of a preamp is to boost the audio signal without added noise, so this setting is important. The goal is for the level of normal speech to show up at or around 0 dB on the peak meter.		#Input Preamp: STM-1’s will not be used to power the mics – the Forte will provide phantom power. Enable it here for each mic. The gain control on the input block is our preamp. For MX202’s the preamp will usually end up being between 42-48 dB. The purpose of a preamp is to boost the audio signal without added noise, so this setting is important. The goal is for the level of normal speech to show up at or around 0 dB on the peak meter.

IVSWikiBlue: /* EQ and Compression */

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EQ and Compression

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	==EQ and Compression==		==EQ and Compression==

	For information on EQ settings, or click the image below:		For information on EQ settings, click the image below:
	[[File:EQ_Page.png\|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/EQ_Processing]]		[[File:EQ_Page.png\|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/EQ_Processing]]

IVSWikiBlue: /* Processing Blocks in Tesira */

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Processing Blocks in Tesira

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	#AEC Block: This block does all the processing for noise reduction in the Forte. If using AEC in our solution, activate the AEC button here. This block also includes general noise reduction capabilities (the Noise Reduction setting). Medium is usually the best option for a room mic.		#AEC Block: This block does all the processing for noise reduction in the Forte. If using AEC in our solution, activate the AEC button here. This block also includes general noise reduction capabilities (the Noise Reduction setting). Medium is usually the best option for a room mic.
	#Matrix mixer: This is how to control where to send the audio signal of the mic(s). On the left the mixer shows the inputs, and on the top it displays the outputs. In this example, since there is only one mic and sending it to one camera, simply enable the matrix box corresponding to input 1 and output 1.		#Matrix mixer: This is how to control where to send the audio signal of the mic(s). On the left the mixer shows the inputs, and on the top it displays the outputs. In this example, since there is only one mic and sending it to one camera, simply enable the matrix box corresponding to input 1 and output 1.
	#Second Peak Meter: Press Enable Hold again on the peak meter at the end of our chain. ~~Since we did not use any~~ processing ~~in this example~~, the levels of the peak meters should match. When using more complex solutions, this will help verify the levels and verify that the mixer is configured properly.		#Second Peak Meter: Press Enable Hold again on the peak meter at the end of our chain. If no other processing was done, the levels of the peak meters should match. When using more complex solutions, this will help verify the levels and verify that the mixer is configured properly.
	#* Something to note about the Tesira audio is this: There is an 18 dB difference between the Tesira output block and the Axis camera. It will likely be necessary to raise the output level of the Tesira between 12-18 dB to achieve optimal levels in the Axis camera(s).		#* Something to note about the Tesira audio is this: There is an 18 dB difference between the Tesira output block and the Axis camera. It will likely be necessary to raise the output level of the Tesira between 12-18 dB to achieve optimal levels in the Axis camera(s).


	==EQ and Compression==		==EQ and Compression==

IVSWikiBlue at 17:55, 5 May 2020

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	=Physical Wiring/Line Diagram=		=Physical Wiring/Line Diagram=
	~~We can really use whichever inputs and outputs we’d like~~, ~~so let’s~~ use input 1 and output 1 ~~to keep things simple~~. When ~~we terminate our~~ cables, the mic will go into Orange Input 1 and the audio line to the camera will go into Black Output 1.		To keep things simple, use input 1 and output 1. When terminating the cables, the mic will go into Orange Input 1 and the audio line to the camera will go into Black Output 1.

	[[File:Simple_Config_Line_Diagram_2.png\|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/images/3/3a/Simple_Config_Line_Diagram_2.png\|500px]]		[[File:Simple_Config_Line_Diagram_2.png\|link=https://ipivs.com/wiki/images/3/3a/Simple_Config_Line_Diagram_2.png\|500px]]
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	==Connections==		==Connections==
	# If ~~we've completed our~~ physical connections, open the Tesira software and start building a configuration.		# If the physical connections are complete, open the Tesira software and start building a configuration.
	# In this configuration ~~we'll be using~~ the following blocks:		# In this configuration use the following blocks:
	#* TesiraFORTE CI block		#* TesiraFORTE CI block
	#* Peak Meter x 3		#* Peak Meter x 3
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	#* Level block		#* Level block
	#Connect the blocks as follows:		#Connect the blocks as follows:
	#* The Tesira Input block will already be connected to the AEC block, so connect the first peak meter to the Input block also. This will help ~~us to be sure we have the~~ proper levels set on the preamp. More on that in a minute.		#* The Tesira Input block will already be connected to the AEC block, so connect the first peak meter to the Input block also. This will help ensure proper levels are set on the preamp. More on that in a minute.
	#* Connect the AEC block to the Uber Filter, then the Filter to the Level Block.		#* Connect the AEC block to the Uber Filter, then the Filter to the Level Block.
	#* Connect the Level Block to the Compressor and the second Peak Meter.		#* Connect the Level Block to the Compressor and the second Peak Meter.
	#* Connect the Compressor to the Matrix Mixer.		#* Connect the Compressor to the Matrix Mixer.
	#* Connect output 1 from the mixer to port 1 on the Tesira Output block AND to the third peak meter. This ~~way we can make sure to reach~~ the right audio levels ~~before we send it~~ to the camera.		#* Connect output 1 from the mixer to port 1 on the Tesira Output block AND to the third peak meter. This will ensure the right audio levels are sent to the camera.
	#* Connect the extra output from the Matrix Mixer to the AEC reference. ~~We will not need to activate the~~ Automatic Echo Cancellation feature in this example. However, ~~Tesira will not allow us to delete~~ the AEC reference block. It also will not compile the configuration if any blocks are not connected (including the AEC reference block.) So use the extra output from the mixer as a "dummy output" channel. Do not send any audio to this channel.		#* Connect the extra output from the Matrix Mixer to the AEC reference. The Automatic Echo Cancellation feature will not be used in this example. However, the AEC reference block cannot be deleted from the configuration. It also will not compile the configuration if any blocks are not connected (including the AEC reference block.) So use the extra output from the mixer as a "dummy output" channel. Do not send any audio to this channel.



	When ~~we're~~ complete, ~~our~~ file should look something like this:		When this is complete, the file should look something like this:

	[[File:One_Complex_Blocks.png]]		[[File:One_Complex_Blocks.png]]
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	[[File:One Simple Blocks.png]]		[[File:One Simple Blocks.png]]

	#Input Preamp: ~~We will not use~~ STM-1’s to power the mics – the Forte will provide phantom power. Enable it here for each mic. The gain control on the input block is our preamp. ~~I find for~~ MX202’s the preamp will usually end up being between 42-48 dB. A preamp is ~~what allows us~~ to boost the audio signal without added noise, so this setting is important. ~~Our~~ goal is for the level of normal speech to show up at or around 0 dB on the peak meter.		#Input Preamp: STM-1’s will not be used to power the mics – the Forte will provide phantom power. Enable it here for each mic. The gain control on the input block is our preamp. For MX202’s the preamp will usually end up being between 42-48 dB. The purpose of a preamp is to boost the audio signal without added noise, so this setting is important. The goal is for the level of normal speech to show up at or around 0 dB on the peak meter.
	#First Peak Meter: This will help us set ~~our~~ input gain to the proper level. As a default though, it will give us an instantaneous reading, which is much too fast ~~to be helpful to us~~. Select a time between 250-500 milliseconds and enable the Hold button. When ~~we are~~ testing our input gain, ~~we should~~ aim to be peaking around 0dB, “kissing” the yellow. Loud noises such as a door slamming should peak way in the yellow, but not clip the input (not surpass the red section of the meter.)		#First Peak Meter: This will help set the input gain to the proper level. As a default though, it will give us an instantaneous reading, which is much too fast for the human eye. Select a time between 250-500 milliseconds and enable the Hold button. When testing our input gain, aim to be peaking around 0dB, “kissing” the yellow. Loud noises such as a door slamming should peak way in the yellow, but not clip the input (not surpass the red section of the meter.)
	#AEC Block: This block does all the processing for noise reduction in the Forte. If ~~we were going to use~~ AEC in our solution, ~~we would~~ activate the AEC button here. This block also includes general noise reduction capabilities (the Noise Reduction setting). ~~I find that~~ Medium is usually the best option for a room mic.		#AEC Block: This block does all the processing for noise reduction in the Forte. If using AEC in our solution, activate the AEC button here. This block also includes general noise reduction capabilities (the Noise Reduction setting). Medium is usually the best option for a room mic.
	#Matrix mixer: This is how ~~we decide~~ where to send the audio signal of the mic(s). On the left the mixer shows the inputs, and on the top it displays the outputs. In this example, since ~~we have~~ one mic and sending it to one camera, we simply enable the matrix box corresponding to input 1 and output 1.		#Matrix mixer: This is how to control where to send the audio signal of the mic(s). On the left the mixer shows the inputs, and on the top it displays the outputs. In this example, since there is only one mic and sending it to one camera, simply enable the matrix box corresponding to input 1 and output 1.
	#Second Peak Meter: Press Enable Hold again on the peak meter at the end of our chain. Since we did not use any processing in this example, the levels of the peak meters should match. When ~~we have~~ more complex solutions, this will help us verify ~~our~~ levels and verify that ~~we have configured~~ the mixer properly.		#Second Peak Meter: Press Enable Hold again on the peak meter at the end of our chain. Since we did not use any processing in this example, the levels of the peak meters should match. When using more complex solutions, this will help verify the levels and verify that the mixer is configured properly.
	#* Something to note about the Tesira audio is this: There is an 18 dB difference between the Tesira output block and the Axis camera. We will likely ~~need~~ to raise the output level of the Tesira between 12-18 dB to achieve optimal levels in the Axis camera(s).		#* Something to note about the Tesira audio is this: There is an 18 dB difference between the Tesira output block and the Axis camera. It will likely be necessary to raise the output level of the Tesira between 12-18 dB to achieve optimal levels in the Axis camera(s).