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Please read this manual carefully before using the Phoenix Octopus
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................2
Specifications.............................................2
Product Concept .........................................3
Installing....................................................5
Setup Wizard ................................... .........11
Setup Utility ..............................................15
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
User Manual Please read this manual carefully before using the Phoenix Octopus For additional help and updates, refer to our website www.phnxaudio.com To contact Phoenix Audio for support, please send a detailed e-mail to support@phnxaudio.com Table of Contents Introduction…………………..….…………………2 Specifications………………………………………2 Product Concept …………………………………..3... -
Page 2: Introduction
The Phoenix Octopus Conferencing Mixer utilizes Beamforming microphone array technology, provides unlimited daisy chain capability, and allows for multiple connectivity options all in a single, easy to install box. The Octopus gives the ability to mount microphones and speakers anywhere in the room (ceilings, walls, and table tops). It comes standard with USB and RCA connectors for VoIP and Video Codec connectivity, with the option of adding a PSTN (analog telephone) interface or a digital telephone interface. -
Page 3: Product Concept
Beamforming Mixer algorithm. This means that Matrix microphones are connected to the lowest level Salves. the octopus will assess the signals picked up by all the The following guidelines apply to the Multi Unit connection: microphones, and decide, instantaneously, which one will take ... - Page 4 Back panel includes or 110V) and four speaker’s spring connection. Four input XLR connectors LED indicator (next to each of the inputs) indicating when Phantom power is on. Optional Telephone Interface Optional powered speakers’ panel Phoenix Audio Technologies www.phnxaudio.com...
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Page 5: Installing
Designing & Installing the Octopus System next chapter). Connect your inputs to the Mic inputs in the back panel using standard XLR connections (see diagram For optimal performance we recommend the following steps below). - Page 6 Slaves (Link Up to Mic input) and so on. At the top of the hierarchy will be a Master unit. Connect the unique inputs (SR and or Aux) to the Master unit. See an example of a three layer configuration below. Phoenix Audio Technologies www.phnxaudio.com...
- Page 7 Three layer configuration with 20 matrix microphones, 1 podium microphone and 1 auxiliary input (tape) Five Slave units and three Masters Phoenix Audio Technologies www.phnxaudio.com...
- Page 8 Speakers speakers’ output into the Octopus ‘SPK In’ jack (black RCA). loudspeaker signal come from different communication sources. It could come from the far-end of the IP link (through the USB communication), through the Option 2: Speakers Connection Split far-end of the telephone line (digital or analog), it could come...
- Page 9 DTI interface has an RJ9 jack as well, and is provided with two RJ9-RJ9 cables USB – simply connect the Octopus to a USB port on your that will work with different telephone systems.
- Page 10 In addition the interface includes a double-switch with four Note: the Octopus can communicate in parallel with the VC, positions that is used to set up output level for different IP link (USB), and either a PSTN or DTI the telephone telephone systems.
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Page 11: Setup Wizard
The following paragraphs detail the setup steps for each of Slave unit the software remembers the last microphone the Octopus’s types. Since some of the setting screens in setup and will recommend that you use the same various types are similar, the Stand Alone setup is the most parameters (and will copy / paste them for you). - Page 12 In addition you can set the Analog Gain of this channel which sets the level in which this channel will be summed up with the Beamforming output. Phoenix Audio Technologies www.phnxaudio.com...
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Page 13: Setup Utility
Aux or SR (these channels can only maximum level. be connected to a Master unit). Please refer to the Stand Alone setting chapter for detailed Phoenix Audio Technologies www.phnxaudio.com... - Page 14 Once the inputs are set, the program will take you to the output level setting. This screen is similar to the output setup screen of the Stand Alone unit – please refer that chapter for details. Phoenix Audio Technologies www.phnxaudio.com...
- Page 15 Codec (through the RCA jack), and the optional telephone Individual Audio Setting interface (PSTN or DTI). As such, all three participants will hear the Octopus, and the Octopus will hear all of them The transmit (output) and receive (speakers) levels which simultaneously.
- Page 16 Color Filter You can select to apply a color filter on the output or input (speaker’s signal). Select the option from the Audio Utility menu and select a filter from a list of 8 pre-set filters. Phoenix Audio Technologies www.phnxaudio.com...
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