DN9340 Helix (Non Ethernet) Master Equaliser Host Code V4.04

What is it, and why do I need it?
The DN9340 Helix Software Version 4.04 Host Code is the control program that runs inside the DN9340 equalizer – not the Helix DN9340E (Ethernet) Dual EQ unit. This release upgrades Version 4.03. We recommend that all users upgrade to this version.

Version 4.04 contains the following new or updated features over V4.03 host code:

New features in V4.04:

• Support for improved ME-light behaviour (Channel Active LED on Front Panel)
• Helix units now support improved ME-light operation when using a RapidE in Group or Global mode, enabling the ME-light to be lit on every unit currently under control of the RapidE’s faders.
• DN27 EQ type renamed to DN370
• Fixes problems with controlling Q and filter type from RapidE
• Fixes global and local store/recall reliability issues
• Fixes AutoGain level issues
• Fixes click when using digital input and bypass pressed
• Fixes problems with digital input on DN9344 units

The previous software V4.03 contained the following updated features over V3.xx host code:

• Ethernet connectivity support
• 96 kHz-compatible AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs
• Protocol version 4 support – allows operation with DN9340, DN9340E, DN9344 and DN9344E and DN9848E units on the same communications network
• Support for the new Helix EQ RCS V4.02 Remote Control Software
• Increased speed of operation when used with the new RapidE remote motorised fader unit
• AutoGain calculation possible when controlled by a RapidE
• Fixes to certain Global Store memory and STS operations
• Fixes to communication issues when certain PEW parameters are set
  
• Fixes when used with Elgar in mixed DN9848/DN9340 systems

Details of setting up a Helix DN9340 Dual/ DN9344 Quad remote control system are contained in the Helix System User Manual. To use the Helix system with PC Remote Control Software, refer to the Helix EQ RCS User Manual.

The major version number of 4 indicates that it interoperates at a communications level with all other Klark Teknik products running version 4.xx – this includes DN9340, DN9344, DN9340E, DN9344E, DN9848, DN9848E and other Elgar Add-Ins and so on. Note that it is possible to run products with version 3.xx and 4.xx side-by-side, but they must have separate physical communication paths, and the version of the Host Code and Add-In must have the same protocol. See the user manual for more details.

Follow the link at the bottom of this page to download the latest version of the software.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
If you are upgrading from version 2.03 host code or earlier, you must run a Memory Extractor utility program before upgrading the unit. Failure to do this will result in the loss of all memory information. Please contact Klark Teknik support to learn how to proceed. Upgrading from version 3.xx to version 4.xx requires that you save your memories within the Klark Teknik Helix EQ RCS Elgar Add-In – refer to the DN9340/44 Memory Extractor page for information.

If you are upgrading from version 3.xx host code or earlier, you must use version 3.xx of the Helix DN9340 Remote Control Software to copy memories to your PC and save them as an Elgar file before upgrading the units. You can then send the Elgar file contents to your units using version 4.00 of the Helix DN9340RCS, and they will be automatically converted. Note also that to make this easier you can have both version 3.xx and version 4.xx of the Helix DN9340RCS Add-In installed in Elgar at the same time.

What do I need to do it, and how do I go about doing it?
To update your DN9340 Helix Master Equalizer to version 4.04, you will need:

• A PC running Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, with at least 1 COM port or a USB to Serial Converters (see FAQ for supported converters)
• Klark Teknik Program Manager V2.0 or newer (available on this site, and installed automatically with Elgar version 2.64).
• Cable connection between serial port on the computer and the front port of the DN9340 (this cable is supplied with the unit or is available from your dealer).
• A Helix DN9340 Dual Equalizer.

Details of setting up a Helix DN9340 Dual / DN9344 Quad remote control system are contained in the Helix User Manual. To use the Helix system with PC Remote Control Software, refer to the Helix EQ Remote Control Software V4.00 manual.

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