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  • Page 1 AUDIOCONTROL12.8 Instruction manual...
  • Page 3 AUDIOCONTROL12.8 Instruction manual AUDIOCONTROL12.8...

  • Page 4: Safety First

    MATRIX SYSTEMS Safety First ! • Please check the carton box for any kind of damage on reception of the goods. In case of a damaged carton, please contact your dealer before opening the carton. • !!!! Danger !!!! Exposure to high sound levels may cause a permanent hearing loss.
  • Page 5 AUDIOCONTROL12.8 Instruction manual up to prevent speaker damage if there are high signal levels at the inputs. • Do not connect the inputs / outputs of amplifiers or consoles to any other voltage source, such as a battery, mains source, or power supply, regardless of whether the amplifier or console is turned on or off.
  • Page 6 MATRIX SYSTEMS CAUTION: a clipped or distorted audio signal at the input (overload) will come out as a clipped or distorted signal at the output, regardless of the output level and DSP processing power applied to the signal. Clipping occurs when the signal and/or the applied gain is too high, due to incompatibility of the signal level, a faulty source, an impedance mismatch or a human error.

  • Page 7: General Description

    AUDIOCONTROL12.8 Instruction manual General description: DSP powered audio matrix for small to medium sized audio applications, featuring advanced audio processing and routing control. Out of box operation, intuitive configuration software with 2 operation levels, installer and expert. Applications: • Retail • Residential...
  • Page 8 MATRIX SYSTEMS Features: • Easy configuration via graphic installer interface. • Configurations can be saved/backed up on the computer and can be transferred to other AudioControl units. • Stand alone operation: once configured, the unit will operate without a computer. • Stand alone graphic installer interface: no need to connect the AudioControl unit: configure the unit offline, save the configuration and upload it to the unit when necessary.
  • Page 9 AUDIOCONTROL12.8 Instruction manual • 8 dedicated wall control connectors (DIWAC). • Polarity independent 2 wire connection between wall panel and AudioControl unit. • DSP with 48 kHz internal processing sampling rate: parametric EQ, audio filtering and dynamics processing on the inputs.
  • Page 10 MATRIX SYSTEMS AUDIOCONTROL12.8 is a highly versatile, fully configurable 12 in 8 out audio matrix with built in DSP processing. With the SPDIF inputs in use, you might even call it a 14 in 8 out unit ! Paging possibilities are virtually endless: a maximum of 120...

  • Page 11: Standard Factory Configuration

    AUDIOCONTROL12.8 Instruction manual This page explains the out of the box behavior of the AUDIOCONTROL12.8. The complete manual can be downloaded from our website: www.apart-audio.com Standard factory configuration: Input configuration: • 5 stereo inputs: input 1(L) and 2(R), input 3(L) and 4(R), input 5(L) and 6(R), input 7(L) and 8(R), input 9(L) and 10(R).
  • Page 12 “selective” or “all zones” button is pushed in. If you need to set up the unit for a custom application, please download the latest graphical installer interface software from our website: www.apart-audio.com and configure the unit with this software.

  • Page 13: Back Panel

    AUDIOCONTROL12.8 Instruction manual Connections: Back panel: 1. Analog outputs 1-8 on RCA unbalanced. 2. GND screw. 3. Analog inputs 7-12 on RCA unbalanced. 4. Optional module slot. 5. Optional module slot. 6. Paging mic connector on RJ45. WARNING, this is not a computer network connection.
  • Page 14 MATRIX SYSTEMS number of addressable microphones/extenders is 120 pieces, using additional external PSU for the mic units. 7. RS232 connector C: connect to a compatible automation unit. 8. RS232 connector B: connect to a compatible automation unit. 9. SPDIF digital input: stereo (2 ch) digital input on cinch connector: 8-24 bit/32-96 kHz with automatic sampling rate converter.

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    AUDIOCONTROL12.8 Instruction manual controllers per AudioControl. You can assign multiple wall controllers to one zone, but you cannot exceed the limit of 8 controllers per audio control unit. The wall controllers cannot be daisy chained: each controller must be connected to its dedicated connector on the audio control.
  • Page 16 MATRIX SYSTEMS sufficiently strong input signal is present at input 1-12, orange at high input level, and red near clipping level. 4. RS232 A-C activity indicators: these blue leds light up when RS232 commands are being received on RS232 port A-C. 5.
  • Page 17 AUDIOCONTROL12.8 Instruction manual RS232: All you need is a serial cable (straight, no null modem cable !!!) and a working serial port on your computer. Alternatively, a standard USB to RS232 converter will do the job. IMPORTANT: Consult the manual of your USB to serial converter...
  • Page 18 MATRIX SYSTEMS Communication with AudioControl via RS232 is done with simple ASCII Commands and Replies. The RS232A port settings (front panel) are 19200 Baud, 8 databits, no parity and 1 stop bit. Serial ports RS232 B and C (rear panel) can be configured via the graphic installer interface program.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    AUDIOCONTROL12.8 Instruction manual Specifications: Analog input and output Balanced inputs 1 – 6 Input impedance pad enabled 2 kΩ (+13dBV input sensitivity) All other gain settings 6 kΩ Phantom power 24 VDC, individually selectable Digital gain trim 0 – 20 dB...
  • Page 20 MATRIX SYSTEMS Unbalanced outputs 1 – 8 Output impedance < 100 Ω Digital gain trim -12dB to +6dB Max output level +5 dBV, with output boost possible to +20dBV 93dB un-weighted SNR with output boost 97.5dB un-weighted THD + N 0,005% un-weighted THD + N with output boost 0,03% un-weighted...
  • Page 21 AUDIOCONTROL12.8 Instruction manual 8 databits, no parity and 1 stop bit. 8 wall panel connections euroblock 2 wire General Front panel indicators 24 multi colour audio signal leds 22 control indicator leds Power indicator led Power supply 88 – 264 VAC / 50-60 Hz...
  • Page 22 MATRIX SYSTEMS 2 serial ports on the back to control external equipment Optional expansion card Designed in Belgium and built in Europe...
  • Page 24 MATRIX SYSTEMS developed Audioprof nv Industriepark Brechtsebaan 8 bus 1 2900 Schoten - Belgium Company names, product names and trademarks are property of their respective owners. Apart-Audio specifications are subject to change without notice.

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