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Audio Authority ADX-1616 Setup Utility Manual

Audio Authority ADX-1616 Setup Utility Manual

Audio matrix pre-amp systems

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Setup Utility Guide
ADX-0808 and ADX-1616
Audio Matrix Pre-amp Systems

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  • Page 1 Setup Utility Guide ADX-0808 and ADX-1616 Audio Matrix Pre-amp Systems...
  • Page 2 Configuration Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility is the most efficient way to set up ADX advanced features (using *Mac or PC), and provides an easy way to save a copy of each configuration to edit off-site, or for backup. The following settings can only be configured using Ethernet/serial commands or the Setup Utility: DSP (EQ), Network Settings, and Groups.
  • Page 3 Source Setup Tab - Type a name for each source connected to the ADX. Name Sources. Source Tab Zone Setup Tab - Name zones, set volume levels, mute, fixed outputs, balance, and Power On volume levels. Some settings on this tab are permanent (e.g. balance, fixed volume and maximum volume levels, etc.), and some are intended for temporary convenience while setting up levels (e.g.
  • Page 4 DSP Tab - The Digital Signal Processing tab has five DSP modes available, to be used individually and/or as a multi-band EQ. DSP modes include ZQ, tone, presets, highpass, and lowpass. Highpass and lowpass filters are intended for passive subwoofers and full range speakers. DSP settings tab DSP mode settings DSP Tab...
  • Page 5 EQ Presets - The ADX includes 10 built-in “Global” EQ presets, which can be used by any zone. By default, all 10 EQ presets are flat and require adjustment for use. The ADX EQ Preset allows you to name all 10 presets and adjust band settings for each.
  • Page 6 EQ/Tone Disabled If no EQ or tone mode is desired, select Disabled from the DSP Mode dropdown. All levels will be flat, but previous settings can be recalled by switching back to one of the filter modes. Bass & Treble (Tone) 1.
  • Page 7 Highpass mode. Adjust filter frequency. Highpass filter. Highpass mode Lowpass mode. Adjust filter frequency. Lowpass filter. Lowpass mode...
  • Page 8 Network/Misc Tab - This tab displays the status of the network, the native IP address, Network Mask, and gateway. It is often convenient to turn DHCP on to connect automatically to a DHCP network for initial setup. Once the ADX is installed, use a static IP address and turn DHCP off.
  • Page 9 Follow the instructions for your Control4, RTI, URC, or other controller to connect to the ADX using the serial setting. (A file containing the ADX serial commands can be downloaded from the Audio Authority website, www.audioauthority.com/adx_tips). • At idle, the ADX checks for received serial or telnet data every 200 ms. Once data has been received, it checks every 1 ms to handle rapid groups of commands and macros.
  • Page 10 Groups Tab - Groups are a collection of Zones that can be controlled simultaneously using Group volume and Group switching commands, etc. When several Zones are members of a Group, you can still adjust their settings individually, but when a Group command is issued, all member Zones respond. Up to 10 Groups can be created per ADX. Group settings include Group naming and output Zone members.
  • Page 11 Favorites Tab - Set up audio “scenes” such as party, breakfast, movie night, etc. Each scene is a list of zone/source combinations. All favorites can be recalled with a dedicated serial or IR command, or from the front panel of the ADX. This tab allows you to quickly setup zone &...
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