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- Page 1 Installer Guide PA 8 ELITE PA 8 ULTRA ELITE PA 16 ELITE Multi-Channel Power Ampli ers 1. Check the online help of the Web Installer Interface. Read Me First... If you need 2. Check our website support page. help... 3. Contact our support team:...
- Page 2 Welcome What’s In the Box Thank you for choosing a StormAudio Multi-Channel Multi-Channel Ampli er. This guide Installer Guide Ampli er provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your PA. Safety Instructions Power cord * The PA range is based on a common Class D technology delivering high * depending on the region, the power cord will be grade performance and sonical quality.
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Page 3: Before You Begin
Before You Begin In case the AC cord is delivered with Fuses attached, make sure to install them before connecting the unit. Ensure your electrical circuit has a good ground connection with all audio equipment connected to the same ground node to avoid ground loop. Required equipment: Multi-Channel XLR cables... - Page 4 Installation Flow The installation of the PA shall be made following below steps that will be described along this guide. Audio inputs and control connectivity Audio outputs connectivity Trigger control Power Up and function description Connectors description Speci cations...
- Page 5 Hardware Connections Inputs PA 8 ELITE PA 8 ULTRA ELITE PA 16 ELITE 1.1) The PA 8 ELITE is made of 2 Master Modules and 2 Slave Modules with the Power Supplies located in the Master Modules. We recommend that most consuming speakers such as LCR and Subwoofers should be connected to the Master Modules, that is to say: Input/Output 1, 2, 5 and 6.
- Page 6 PA 16 ELITE 1.3) The PA 8 ULTRA ELITE o ers the possibility to provide more power by bridging its outputs. On a per pair basis, you can decide to bridge them. When Bridging is required, change the position of the Switch (4) to Bridge and make use of the inputs 1, 3, 5 and 7 (shown in orange below).
- Page 7 Hardware Connections Inputs PA 8 ELITE PA 8 ULTRA ELITE PA 16 ELITE 1.4) The PA 16 ELITE is made of 4 Master Modules and 4 Slave Modules with the Power Supplies located in the Master Modules. We recommend that most consuming speakers such as LCR and Subwoofers should be connected to the Master Modules, that is to say: Input/Output 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13 and 14.
- Page 8 Hardware Connections Outputs PA 8 ELITE PA 8 ULTRA ELITE PA 16 ELITE 2.1) Connect the unit as shown below. Make sure to follow the recommendation made on part 1.1 about splitting the most consuming speakers in channels 1, 2, 5 and 6.
- Page 9 Hardware Connections Outputs PA 8 ELITE PA 8 ULTRA ELITE PA 16 ELITE 2.2) Connect the unit as shown below. NORMAL MODE BRIDGED MODE Connect your Analog outputs. We warn you to be careful with the connection at this stage. Depending on the Output mode selected in 1.3, you must wire the outputs according to above description:...
- Page 10 Hardware Connections Outputs PA 8 ELITE PA 8 ULTRA ELITE PA 16 ELITE 2.3) Connect the unit as shown below. Make sure to follow the recommendation made on part 1.4 about splitting the most consuming speakers in channels 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13 and 14.
- Page 11 Hardware Connections Trigger Control The PA can be controlled remotely by the StormAudio ISP (Immersive Sound Processor) or an external controller via its Trigger Input. You must setup your controller Trigger output to 12V Active Status. The PA will react to a rising edge to power up. If you need to control several ampli er units, you can daisy chain the Trigger control.
- Page 12 Power Up and Function description Power Up Information Protections 4.1) Power up sequence. Turn the Main Switch to ON (I) on the back panel. Front panel LED will blink red few seconds and will then remain red, unit is in Sleep Mode. When in Sleep Mode, press the Power Button or activate the Trigger in your controller.
- Page 13 Power Up and Function description Power Up Information Protections 4.2) The front panel LED is used to indicate statutory informations as well as protection feedback. 4.3) The statutory informations are described in the table below : In this mode the unit is turned o . It can be activated via the Triggers or the Unit is in Sleep Mode Fixed the Network.
- Page 14 Power Up and Function description Power Up Information Protections 4.4) The PA range includes a set of protection mechanisms to ensure its best reliability. The system will react to the following event: - Fan Failure : An active cooling regulation is integrated powered by no less than 6 low noise high speed capable fans.
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Page 15: Connectors Description
Hardware Connections Connectors description Special care must be taken of for the cables, wires and connectors to be used with the PA. Here is a description of the connectors pin out and recommendation for the wiring. 5.1) To connect the PA to an ISP or a processor, you must use male to female XLR cables. -
Page 16: Speci Cations
Speci cations PA 8 ELITE PA 16 ELITE PA 8 ULTRA ELITE Class D Amplifier Class Class D Class D SE = Single Ended, Channel configuration SE - 8 SE - 16 SE - 8 (Normal) BTL - 4 (Bridged) BTL = Bridged Tied Load RMS 8 Ω...
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