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General Documents

100V Line Distributed Audio Systems

How they work and how to specify them...

How to Adjust Amplifier Gain

Internal adjustments and settings for all amplifiers...

Crest Factor and Amplifier Power

Determining power requirements of your amplifier...

Amplifier Power Measurement

Details of how we measure our power output specifications...

How to Install Crossover Cards

Instructions on how to fit cards to all amplifiers...

Music Samples for Amplifier Power Measurement

Crest Factor = ~2.8 (Heavy program)

These samples need to be looped and offer only approximate crest factor values.

Crest Factor = ~4.8 (Average program)

These samples need to be looped and offer only approximate crest factor values.

Crest Factor = ~7.8 (Light program)

These samples need to be looped and offer only approximate crest factor values.

Delta Series

globcon - XTA & MC² edition

www.xta.co.uk/globcon

PC Remote Software and Guides

AudioCore Amped Edition V9.39

BUNDLED WITH PRESET LIBRARY 1.98 APRIL 2024 - Delta firmware 1.40 recommended. Note that the Amped Edition will not work with XTA processors!

Preset Library Searcher (pdf)

PDF (70 pages!) of the library that you can search on your phone...

AudioCore Amped Edition - Using the Preset Loader

Latest AudioCore :Amped Edition comes bundled with a 2000+ preset file - here's how to access it...

Choosing your Remote Connection Method

Not sure how to connect? We explain the various options - USB, Ethernet, RS485, and all possible combinations...

Remote Hardware Set-up (Delta and DPA)

How to configure the remote interfaces of your Delta (or XTA DPA) amps - info on the remote connections is also included...

Starting AudioCore & Getting Online

Important info about connecting and how the new Comms System works, plus new basics for Delta, DPA and APA control...

Grouping - How it Works & How To Use It

The powerful new grouping architecture simplifies system control and reduces complexity - find out how...

AudioCore Amped Edition - Complete Guide

Complete guide to AudioCore Amped Edition. Includes the other Tech Notes in this section, plus additional info...

Simple Remote Protocol - Amp Configuration

Firmware version 1.26 > configuring amps for remote wall panel (simple remote protocol) and AudioCore remote control...

Simple Remote Protocol

Basic serial control messages for memory recall, mutes, gain inc/dec adjustments...

Simple Remote Protocol Message Builder

Interactive Excel spreadsheet will build the required message for you...

How to use IP Scanner

Problems finding all your amps on an Ethernet connection? Read this first...

IP Scanner Tool

Handy diagnostic tool to discover all Delta DSP (and XTA APA and DPA) amplifiers across all network ports...

DPanel-8 Instructions

How to connect, program and install a DPanel-8 Remote Wall Panel...

DPanel-8 Utilities

Programming app and loader app for your finished setup file for the DPanel-8 Remote...

Firmware and Drivers

Firmware Upgrade Guide - Read BEFORE Updating Amplifiers!

Follow these steps to ensure you don't lose any settings during the upgrade process!

USB Drivers Note - Read First!

For older Windows versions, you may need to install the driver package manually. Check this note by the USB driver manufacturer if you have issues!

USB Driver Win 10...XP

Combined device driver and COM port driver for 32 and 64 bit systems - Win10 back to XP. Win 10 drivers auto-install if an internet connection is present.

Delta DSP Latest LOADER (Embedded Firmware)

Latest loader app & embedded firmware files for Delta DSP and XTA DPA amps.

Dante Card Firmware Update Procedure

Required for failover/redundancy functions, AES67 support & amp naming from AudioCore > Dante Controller.

Delta DSP Dante Firmware Binaries

Dante Card Firmware Files for DSP amps

Delta Non-DSP Dante Card Firmware Binaries

Dante Card Firmware Files for Non-DSP amps

Delta DSP Preset Blanking Files

Need to erase all speaker presets from your amp? Download and install this file to clear manufacturer presets...

Guides

Delta DSP Models Quickstart Guide

Copy of the QS sheet that goes out with Delta 80DSP and Delta 100DSP...

Delta Non-DSP Models Quickstart Guide

Copy of the QS sheet that goes out with every non-DSP amplifier in this range...

Multiple Network Cards

If you've had issues using more than one network card under Windows 7 or 10, this TechNote might just sort out your problems!

Delta Tips and Tricks

Get the inside tips for the best workflow!

Delta DSP Models - Firmware Recovery

How to update the firmware of your Delta DSP amplifier, and recover it if something goes wrong during the process...

Delta DSP Models - Front Panel Firmware Update

Using the PIC programming tool to update front panel hardware...

DeltaDirect - QuickStart Quide

How to configure your Delta DSP amps to work with a Wi-Fi connection and the iPad app, plus an overview on how the app operates...

Delta DSP Models - Reset Codes and Security Override

How to reset amplifier DSP to defaults; how to deal with a forgotten locking passcode; firmware recovery process...

Delta DSP Models - Technical Specifications

DSP Specifications, Amplifier Power and Thermal Performance, General Weights and Dimensions...

Delta DSP Models - Limiters Theory and Set-up

Background on look-ahead limiters, plus tables to help set up the power amp limiters and the auxiliary output limiters...

Delta Non-DSP Models - Technical Specifications

Amplifier Power and Thermal Performance, General Weights and Dimensions for all non-DSP models...

Delta Non-DSP Models - Internal Gain Adjustment

The non-DSP amplifiers' gain can be changed from 32dB to 26dB using internal links...

Delta Non-DSP Models - Disabling Front Panel Controls

The gain controls on the front panels of non-DSP Delta amplifiers can be disabled (set to 0dB) with internal links...

Delta Non-DSP Models - Switching to Dante Inputs

Useful notes about using the Dante inputs on the non-DSP amplifiers...

Delta DSP - New COM Port Every Time New Amp Connected on USB

How to stop Windows installing new drivers every time...

Delta 40 and DSP40 - Using the Backup Speaker Inputs

The Phoenix connectors on the rear panel are Speaker INPUTS for safety backup, NOT Amplifier Outputs!

Delta DSP - GPIO Configuration and Use

VCA control, mutes, standby, mem recall and amp health outputs all via the GPIO rear port, using simple hardware...

Delta DSP - Source Failover
(96KB)

Set up & configure the 3 tier source redundancy implemented from firmware V1.31 onwards...

Delta 20 - 70/100V Line Systems

Delta 20 can be fitted with transformers on each or every channel - example systems plus theory guide...

Delta 20 Crossover Card Guide

A complete configuration and usage guide for MC2 Delta 20 (D20ND) internal crossover cards.

Fitting Dante Cards to Delta Amplifiers

Guides to fitting DANTE network cards to Delta amplifiers.

Previous Firmware Releases (please contact us before downgrading firmware!)

Software

Download iCore

Get the latest version , free of charge here...

Guides

Firmware & Drivers

Guides

How to Adjust the Amplifier's Maximum Gain (S800/1400)

Internal adjustment for both amplifiers...

S Series Amplifiers Quickstart Guide

Copy of the QS sheet that goes out with every amplifier...

Tech Notes

Browse our library of technical support documentation, software, firmware and drivers...

General Documents

Music Samples for Amplifier Power Measurement

globcon - XTA & MC² edition

PC Remote Software and Guides

Firmware and Drivers

Guides

Delta DSP - Source Failover(96KB)

Previous Firmware Releases (please contact us before downgrading firmware!)

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Delta DSP - Source Failover
(96KB)