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Ashly mXa-1502 Operating Manual

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mXa-1502
16 x 4 Mixer
Comprehensive DSP
Two channel Amplifier
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  • Page 1 Operating Manual mXa-1502 16 x 4 Mixer Comprehensive DSP Two channel Amplifier...
  • Page 2 • Operating Manual mXa-1502 • Operating Manual Important Safety Instructions • Consignes de sécurité à lire attentivement Read these instructions. n’accepte pas la fiche, consulter un électricien pour qu’il Keep these instructions. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within Le symbole de la flèche dans un triangle équilateral...
  • Page 3 The warranty covers every product generates, uses and can radiate radio and packing materials are not available for with the Ashly brand name, and is offered at no frequency energy and, if not installed and inspection by the carrier. Save all packing extra cost to you.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    • Operating Manual mXa-1502 • Operating Manual Table of Contents Remote Control ........... Settings screen ....Android ......General settings ....VCA level control ....Introduction ....6 Firmware update ... Trigger logic inputs .... AquaControl Software ..

  • Page 5: Introduction

    (2/4/8 Ohm), 25V,70V or 100V and two AUX The mXa-1502 is 1RU, and is designed to fit in amplifier fault logic outputs Outputs, plus 8 mic/line inputs and 4 stereo line a standard 19-inch equipment rack.

  • Page 6: Cooling

    A standard 100MHz or faster network is required. Cool air enters the sides and is vented out the reset switch after the red Clip/Mute LEDs Connect the mXa-1502 Ethernet jack to a net- through the front. turn on. work switch or router, or directly to a computer.

  • Page 7: Status Leds

    Balanced Mic/Line Inputs [Settings>Panels>Front Panel]. placed in the software signal chain. Ashly WR- This is used for a three wire (G, +, -) balanced The Disable LED is lit when the power switch 1, WR-1.1, and WR-1.5 remotes can be wired analog input using 3.5mm Euroblock...

  • Page 8: Ethernet Port

    IP address for bridge mode, channel 1 DIP switch settings automatic IP assignment as the default setting. the mXa-1502 and any of its deployed remote determine bridge output mode. This means you will initially need to connect the mixer or remote DCA devices.

  • Page 9: Windows 10

    "Flame" to see all available network devices. (Samba) computing devices section. Double- click on it and proceed to step 5. 2) Find the mXa-1502 in the list. It will have its MAC address added after the device name. 5) Double-click on the AquaControl shared folder and proceed to step 6.
  • Page 10 It is not necessary to install the application onto your computer or mobile device because the program is already resident on the mXa-1502 and runs on your device browser. A brief AquaControl software summary is...
  • Page 11 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Signal Chain 6.2e Presets The core features of AquaControl are in its signal chain, where pluggable DSP blocks are placed Presets and Sub-Presets are saved to the mXa- and edited as needed on input and output channels. Input signals can be routed into any of the four 1502 for scheduled or triggered recall.
  • Page 12 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software DSP Blocks Target Level - The desired continuous output Ratio - This is the ratio of the input level change level of the signal. in dB to output level change in dB. It determines...
  • Page 13 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Brick Wall Limiter Parameters: An attenuation bus assignment is provided to allow multiple limiters to force their gain Threshold - The signal level at which the limiter reductions to track each other, ie for stereo begins to apply gain reduction to the signal.
  • Page 14 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Detector Type - This selects between peak or A DCA is typically set up and deployed to a average detector operation: remote operator who has limited software access but simply needs to control a zone's •...
  • Page 15 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software • (this page left blank for future use)
  • Page 16 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Gain A noise gate can be used to minimize unwanted, low level ambient sounds from getting through on an individual input channel. Threshold is the level above which an input signal will pass through, below which its signal The gain block allows the is attenuated by the range value.
  • Page 17 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Graphic Equalizer High-Pass Filter A high-pass filter (HPF) is a single ended filter without a level control, passing only signal above the selected corner frequency. Filter types include Bessel, Butterworth, Linkwitz, and Linkwitz Notch, including a variety of filter slopes.
  • Page 18 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Parametric Equalizer • Variable Q HPF: Second order high pass filter with adjustable Q. • Variable Q LPF: Second order low pass filter with adjustable Q. • Band Pass: This will pass signals within the filter's response region.
  • Page 19 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software All-Pass Filters Frequency: Frequency of signal to be boost because one of the more common uses for parametric filters is to dramatically generated (sine wave only). The all-pass option is a 2nd order all-pass filter cut, or "notch out", very narrow frequencies...
  • Page 20 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Ambient Noise Compensation - ANC (output only) Ambient noise compensation (ANC) is an unidirectional microphone pointed toward ANC Gain Meter: This shows the current gain automatic output level control that uses a the noise sources but away from any speakers...
  • Page 21 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Average Noise Meter: This meter indicates • Beginning at -40dBu, adjust the Noise • Be aware that an improperly setup ANC can the average level of the selected ambient noise Threshold control to respond to the average result in runaway gain where the program detecting microphone.
  • Page 22 Ashly AquaControl™ Software Crossover Bessel (output only) These filters as implemented in Ashly devices are always -3dB at the displayed crossover frequency. Bessel filters have a maximally flat group delay. Stated another way, Bessel filters have the most linear phase response.
  • Page 23 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software *.fir file example: popular. However, crossover filter types must be carefully selected to match the ; comments section acoustic response of the specific loudspeaker system. Please consult the manufacturer of sampleRate = 48000 the loudspeaker system for recommended +0.0000042920...
  • Page 24 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software 6.2h Signal Chain > Mixers 1-4 produced by different talkers. A feedback Automixer suppressor function may also be used on Four independent mixers can be assigned to The automixer is used to automate the mixing the inputs to further help control feedback the two amplifier outputs or two aux outputs.
  • Page 25 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Automixer Setup sharing method of automixing has been found to be superior to gating automixers due to the Setting-up the Ashly gain-sharing automixer following characteristics: is quite simple compared to other gating- •...
  • Page 26 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software 6.2i Signal Chain > Ducking This dedicated ducking setup screen is used for • Filibuster: Filibuster On means that channel it takes for ducked signals to return to their easy editing and at-a-glance visibility.
  • Page 27 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software 6.2j Signal Chain > Routing The signal chain routing screen allows fast setup and review of all input and mixer signal routings, plus mixer source assignment for the two amplifier channels and two aux outputs.
  • Page 28 This shows the current device, its firmware/hardware revision, allows naming the device and group, and configures the Real Time Clock. This is also where you export/import all settings to back up or clone your device, and where you perform firmware update if one is available on the Ashly website.
  • Page 29 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software 6.3c Settings > Panels > Front Button Settings • Select Mode: Front panel buttons A-D can be configured as a group to: None (default), Source Select, Preset Recall, Sub- Preset Recall. • Presets/Sub-presets are chosen from drop down list.
  • Page 30 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software 6.3e Settings > Network 6.3f Settings > Security (not shown) • View Only user roles are denied editing Network configuration can be set and saved There are four levels of security roles: Admin, access to all controls and settings.
  • Page 31 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Events • Gain Decrement - Sets the value of - gain the logic output state of selected general Events can be scheduled using the internal change for all selected input or output purpose output 1 or 2...
  • Page 32 VCA input pin. curtain, projector screen, etc. GPO logic status can Ashly WR-1, WR-1.1, or WR-1.5 remotes can be be toggled as part of a used for DC level control, or a custom control preset, or can be toggled can be made using a 10k Ohm potentiometer from a scheduled or triggered event.
  • Page 33 • Operating Manual Amplifier Protection Troubleshooting wired to the mXa-1502 Euroblock VCA pins V+, 1, 2, or 3, and ground, then associated in Ashly Over Current Protection - When the output No AC Power AquaControl™ software with a VCA Gain block placed anywhere in the signal chain.
  • Page 34 • Operating Manual Specifications Maximum Output Power Damping Factor , Remote Standby Euroblock 3.5mm >250 CEA-2006/490A, 20ms 1kHz 1%THD+N, 480ms 8 ohm load, <1kHz Contact Closure close to engage standby 1kHz -20dB, 120VAC all channels driven at Distortion, Ethernet...

  • Page 35: Routing

    • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Specifications Miscellaneous Dashboard Priority 1-12 General Compatible Ashly WR-1, WR-1.1, Filibuster On/Off Remote Control Devices WR-1.5, WR-2 current device, number of Depth 0dB to 30dB inrush current, output Display inputs, number of outputs,...
  • Page 36 • Operating Manual Brick Wall Limiter Feedback Suppressor High Pass Filter (inputs only) (On/Off, Compare) Filter Types: On/Off, Compare On/Off, Compare ??? FEATURES MISSING? Filters Bessel 12/18/24/48 dB/oct Threshold -20dBu to +20dBu On/Off per filter Butterworth 12/24/48 dB/oct Ratio...
  • Page 37 • Operating Manual Signal Generator (On/Off, Compare) Power plug present/missing Signal Type pink noise, white noise, sine wave Speaker low impedance, Signal Level: off, -50dBu to +12dBu Output Mode 25V, 70V, 100V Sine Wave Frequency 20Hz-20kHz Bridge Mode enabled/disabled...
  • Page 38 • Operating Manual Block Diagram • (this page left blank for future use)
  • Page 39 Phone: (585) 872-0010 Fax: (585) 872-0739 Toll Free (800) 828-6308 www.ashly.com ©2019 Ashly Audio, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Ashly Audio is a division of Jam Industries, Ltd. All features, specifications, and graphical representations are subject to change or improvement without notice. mxa r0-0320...

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