Welcome1Lake LM Series Operation Manual Rev 1.3.52. Welcome2.1 IntroductionThank you for choosing the Lake LM Series of Digital Audio Processors. We are confident that you will bepleased with the performance, unique features, configuration flexibility, reliability, and long-term durabilityoffered by this product.For fast installation and use of this product, your welcome package includes a printed copy of the LM SeriesQuick Start & Field Reference Guide which contains the information required to safely install the product andplace it in service. Control and editing features are accessible via the front panel interface or via the includedLake Controller software.It is recommended that the Quick Start & Field Reference Guide and all product documentation on theincluded CD-ROM / USB key is reviewed to ensure familiarity with the various configuration and controloptions.Thank you again for placing your confidence in Lake products.2.2 Main FeaturesThe LM Series incorporates a number of sophisticated technologies to ensure the best possible perfor-mance and many years of reliable operation. The following section summarizes the benefits of each feature;additional information is available in the reference manuals.2.2.1 Lake Processing and ControllerLM Series devices integrate seamlessly into the Lake Processing environment and are accessible via theLake Controller software. Processing modules offer precise settings for gain, delay, crossover settings,equalization and limiting. Lake processing features incorporated in each module include Raised CosineEqualization™ , linear phase crossovers, and LimiterMax™ loudspeaker protection. The Super Module featureallows hardware processing modules in two or more separate devices to function as a single module in theLake Controller software. Please refer to the Lake Controller Operation Manual for further information.2.2.2 Analyzer Plug-InLake Controller software provides integration with third-party real-time analyzers, providing simultaneousmeasurement display and EQ adjustment via the Lake Controller. Approved analyzers include RationalAcoustics Smaart 7, SysTune from AMFG, and WaveCapture Live‐Capture Light or Live-Capture Pro; ad-ditional third-party analyzers may be approved in the future.Please refer to the Lake Controller Operation Manual for further information regarding the Analyzer plug-inand associated functionality.