AudioScience Hono CobraNet 4.4M Manual

Four channel mic/line interface
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ASI2314, Hono Cobranet 4.4M
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DESCRIPTION

The Hono CobraNet 4.4M is a CobraNet interface in the Hono Mini series designed for use in the professional installed sound
market. The Hono CobraNet 4.4M receives eight channels of CobraNet and sends them to four balanced analog audio
outputs, while simultaneously inputting four channels of mic/line level balanced audio and transmitting them as eight channels
of CobraNet. The Hono CobraNet 4.4M is perfect for applications requiring additional inputs or outputs to an existing CobraNet
system.
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FEATURES

Inputs
Four balanced analog microphone/line inputs
Software adjustable, non-volatile, input levels from –60 to
+24dBu
100dB DNR, -90dB THD+N, -110dBu EIN
Software selectable 48V phantom power individually
available on all inputs
3.81mm pluggable terminal block connectors
Outputs
Four balanced analog line outputs
Software adjustable, non-volatile output levels from -10
to +24dBu
GPIO
Four opto-isolated inputs
Four normally open relay isolated outputs
CobraNet
Redundant Cobranet
Eight channels of Cobranet in and out
Four CobraNet transmitters and eight receivers
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ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS SPECIFICATION

The CobraNet interface shall provide four microphone/line balanced analog audio inputs and four line level analog audio
outputs on plug in terminal block connectors. 48V DC Phantom power shall be provided on each mic/line input. Analog-to-
digital and digital-to-analog conversion shall be 24bit at a 48kHz sample rate. The CobraNet interface shall provide front panel
meters to monitor the analog input and output signals. Eight channels of redundant CobraNet input and output shall be
provided on an RJ-45 connector. The CobraNet interface shall be compatible with the AudioScience ASIControl software for
configuration and monitoring. The CobraNet interface shall be powered by IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet or from an
external +5VDC @ 10W power supply. The CobraNet interface shall be compliant with CE, FCC part 48 and the RoHS
directive. Warranty shall be 3 years. The Cobranet interface shall be the AudioScience Hono CobraNet 4.4M.
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4 CHANNEL MIC/LINE COBRANET INTERFACE
RS-232
ADAPTER ID
CLEAR
INPUT METER
OUTPUT METER
SETTINGS
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OUT 1
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 4
GPIO - RELAYS
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+ -
+ -
+ -
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C
IN 1
IN 2
IN 3
IN 4
GPIO – OPTOS
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5V DC
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PRIMARY
SECONDARY
COBRANET 10/100 ETHERNET
DSP
Peak and RMS meters on all audio inputs and outputs
Mixing of any input to any output
Programmable delay on all audio outputs
5 band parametric equalizer and Compander/Limiter on
all mic inputs
Scripting support
Power
Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af compliant
External +5V power supply if POE not being used
Chassis
Rack mountable using optional 1U front panel
Wings allow easy mounting
5.25 inches W x 3.125 inches L x 1.37 inches H
Control
ID switches assign the adapter ID to uniquely identify
each unit on the network
All settings adjustable from ASIControl software
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Summary of Contents for AudioScience Hono CobraNet 4.4M

  • Page 1: Description

    DESCRIPTION The Hono CobraNet 4.4M is a CobraNet interface in the Hono Mini series designed for use in the professional installed sound market. The Hono CobraNet 4.4M receives eight channels of CobraNet and sends them to four balanced analog audio outputs, while simultaneously inputting four channels of mic/line level balanced audio and transmitting them as eight channels of CobraNet.
  • Page 2: Specifications

    GP OPTO-ISOLATED INPUTS Isolation 2000VRMS Input Drive 4mA typical with internal 5V supply and internal 1K current limiting resistor Network protocol AudioScience HPIUDP GP RELAY OUTPUTS Isolation 1500VRMS between relay contacts and coil Contact Rating Up to 220VDC/250VAC and 2A, 60W maximum...
  • Page 3: Revisions

    Sept 24 2013 Update Output Load Impedance rating Nov 11 2013 Modified Output Load Impedance details Changed rack mount details and section 15.1 “ASIControl Configuration” Nov 27 2013 Apr 30 2015 Corrected minor error with phantom power note www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Resetting Static IP Address ..........................13 14.2.3 Resetting CobraNet Persistence ......................... 13 14.3 ..............................13 ETWORK NTERFACE 14.3.1 Network Mask Assignment ..........................13 15 CONFIGURATION ............................14 15.1 ASIC ..........................14 ONTROL ONFIGURATION 15.1.1 ASIControl Layout ............................. 14 www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 5: Table Of Figures

    15.4.1 Outputs ................................24 15.4.2 Inputs ................................. 24 15.5 ............................26 OBRA ONFIGURATION 15.5.1 Setting Up AudioScience Software to Configure CobraNet ................26 15.5.2 Configuring CobraNet Using ASIControl ......................27 15.5.3 References ................................31 15.6 ............................31 ETWORK ONFIGURATION 15.6.1 Change IP Address ............................
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12. Refer all servicing to AudioScience. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
  • Page 7: Notices

    INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    +5V power supply. AudioScience provides application software that may be used to set up the Hono Mini CobraNet Mini interfaces. ASIControl can be used to set all internal features of the unit (such as levels) and to set CobraNet routing connections to be set up between the Hono Mini CobraNet interfaces and any other compliant CobraNet device on the network.
  • Page 9: Front And Back Panels

    2. The 8 CobraNet output levels 3. The state of 4 GPIO inputs and 4 GPIO outputs 4. Back to the local audio I/O.  Revert to displaying local I/O levels after 10 seconds in any case. www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 10: Clear Settings Button

    12.2.2 IN 1..4 2.2M & 4.4M:These are the balanced analog inputs. The middle pin of the 5pin terminal block is Ground. 2.2D & 4.4D:These are the AES/EBU inputs. The middle pin of the 5pin terminal block is Ground. www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 11: Gpio - Relays

    A CAT-5 or better (CAT-5e, CAT-6 etc) network cable is required for 100baseT Ethernet operation. The cable length between the Hono Mini interface and a network switch should not exceed 100 meters (328 feet) www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 12: Poe Power

    2. Press the button until the 3 LED from the left is blinking. 3. Press the button for between 1-3 seconds until the LED stops blinking. 4. Power cycle the Hono. 5. The unit’s control settings will now be set to their default settings. www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 13: Resetting Static Ip Address

    The networking stack used for UDP messaging on each Hono Mini CobraNet interface uses the following rules to automatically assign a NetMask: Class A subnet: 1.0.0.0 - 127.0.0.0, Private allocation range: 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255 NetMask : 255.0.0.0 Class B subnet: 128.0.0.0 - 191.255.0.0, Private allocation range: 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255 NetMask : 255.255.0.0 otherwise NetMask: 0.0.0.0 www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 14: Configuration

    15.1 ASIControl Configuration ASIControl is a Windows application that is installed along with the AudioScience drivers, download and install the combo driver from the AudioScience website, taking care to correctly select the 32bit or 64-bit version based on your operating system.
  • Page 15: About

    This shows the loading of the adapter’s CPU load in percent. Temperature: The internal temperature in degrees C is shown here. Power Source: PoE indicates the unit is running off Power-over-Ethernet. External indicates it is using the external +5V adapter. www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 16: Level

    15.1.5 Meter Meters in ASIControl are located on audio nodes and display the audio level as the audio signal passes through the node. Most AudioScience devices return both RMS and peak level readings and ASIControl displays both simultaneously. 15.1.5.1 Interface Figure 7.
  • Page 17: Aes/Ebu I/O

    Below is an image of the first volume shown in the node pane. The meter is found after the list of volumes (the Hono Mini CobraNet interface incorporates AudioScience’s ‘anything to anywhere) mixing). Clicking on Analog_Out 1 in the topology pane of ASIControl will show a list of volumes in the node view pane.
  • Page 18: Audio Delay

    ASX – TDB ALSA – TBD. 15.1.9 Signal Generator In the topology pane of ASIControl, click on Internal_In 1 Figure 11. Internal node as seen in ASIControl to see the Signal Generator information in the node pane. 15.1.9.1 Interface www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 19: Mic/Line Input Configuration

    Further information on each control follows. 15.2.1 Phantom Power Phantom power (48v) can be set on/ off independently for each channel by checking/unchecking the checkbox. Note: Phantom power cannot be turned on and will be disabled if the Level is higher than -4dBu. www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 20: Input Level

    ALSA – TBD 15.2.3 Parametric Equalizer The AudioScience parametric equalizer is a 5 band parametric equalizer. It is located on the Line_In and AES/EBU_In nodes and may be used on both the Line In, AES/EBU In, and Microphone signals. Each of the equalizers 5 bands may be individually programmed with filter type (Bypass, Lowshelf, Highshelf, Equalizer, Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, and Bandstop), Q (sharpness), and center frequency.
  • Page 21: Developer

    Compander. 15.3 Access control using passwords Beginning with driver 4.10.00, some AudioScience adapters support password protected access to adapter controls. In ASIControl, an adapter that supports passwords shows a padlock in it’s adapter information line of the adapter list window. For example see www.audioscience.com...
  • Page 22 If passwords have been set, but the user has not logged on, the Guest privilege level in invoked. This is indicated in the ASIControl as: 15.3.1.2 Setting passwords Right click on the highlighted adapter and follow the menu tree to www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 23 Right click on the adapter in the list to login and increase user rights. and enter the password for the access privilege level that you wish to use. 15.3.1.4 Logging out After completing privileged operations, logout is performed by right clicking on the adapter and selecting the logout option. www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 24: Gpio

    Each outputs consists of a normally open relay with one side connected to a common pin (C). The current through each relay should be limited to 500mA. 15.4.2 Inputs The Hono Mini GPIO provides four opto-isolated inputs (1...4). www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 25 When using an external power source for the opto-isolators, the V/G pin becomes an input for the external voltage. In this mode, a maximum external voltage of +14V can be used, so as not to damage the opto-isolators. Use the following diagram as a guide to connections: External switch 1K Ohms Input 1..4 (Power Input) www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 26: Cobranet Configuration

    CobraNet network. The steps below describe how to do this. 15.5.1.1.1 Install the Network Driver When an AudioScience driver install EXE is run, three choices are made available as shown in the image below. Select “Install Standard + Network Audio Driver” when installing AudioScience CobraNet products, then run the driver install EXE as usual.
  • Page 27: Configuring Cobranet Using Asicontrol

    OBRANET 15.5.1.1.3 Connect CobraNet Device to the Network Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the back of the AudioScience CobraNet device. Plug the other end into the CobraNet or test network. 15.5.1.2 Setting Up AudioScience Software Using a Laptop The Hono Mini CobraNet interface can be configured using a laptop and an Ethernet crossover cable.
  • Page 28 Editable; a physical location can be listed here for ease of reference. The default setting is blank. sysDescription: Read only; lists the type of CobraNet interface. The default setting will be the full name a CobraNet version number of the CobraNet device, for example "AudioScience Hono Mini CobraNet 8.8M version 2.11.4(.3) CS181022." Sample Rate: Default setting is 48kHz ;...
  • Page 29 15.5.2.1.3 Receiver Section The Hono Mini CobraNet devices will have the following receiver defaults: Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6 Ch 7 Ch 8 Receiver Bundle Format undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 30 Status field changes to ‘Receiving’ to indicate a bundle has been successfully routed to the receiver. If any errors, the receivers would turn red. Clicking OK closes the CobraNet Configuration dialog box. ASIControl is still open and meter movement is seen in CobraNet_Ch 33 and 34, as well as Line_Outs 1 and 2. www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 31: References

    15.6.2 Configure Network Interface and Auto-IP Assignment Range The network interface and the auto-IP assignment range are grouped under OptionsConfigure Network Interface and Auto-IP Assignment Range. Clicking on it opens the ASIControl – choose network interface dialog box. www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 32 CobraNet IP address assignment checkbox, if required. This allows input in the last box of the Starting IP and Ending IP range. Type in the numbers required and click OK. Figure 16. ASIControl network adapter and IP address assignments www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 33: Appendix 1 Cobranet

    Similarly, the mechanism for receiving bundles is “receivers.” Each CobraNet device has several transmitters and receivers and so can simultaneously send and receive audio channels using several different bundle numbers. This capability supports audio links between many different CobraNet devices. www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 34: Audio Routing Channels

    CobaraNet_Ch 41 rxSubMap CobaraNet_Ch 42 rxSubMap CobaraNet_Ch 43 rxSubMap CobaraNet_Ch 44 CobaraNet_Ch 45 CobaraNet_Ch 46 CobaraNet_Ch 47 CobaraNet_Ch 48 49-64 unused Hono CobraNet audio channel used in labels transmitters and receivers. Figure 18. Audio routing channel details. www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...
  • Page 35: Cobranet Transmitters

    Cirrus Logic. More detailed CobraNet information is available from Cirrus Logic’s website. The following links may be helpful: CobraNet Info: http://www.cobranet.info/en/support/cobranet/ CobraNet CobraCAD and CobraNet Discovery: http://www.cobranet.info/dispatch/forms/sup/boardreg/breg/BregController.jpf CobraNet Audio Routing Primer: http://cirrus.com/en/pubs/appNote/CobraNet_AudioRoutingPrimer.pdf Hardware Manual and Programmer’s Reference: http://www.cobranet.info/en/support/cobranet/developer/tech_data_sheet.html Switched Networks and Redundancy: http://www.cirrus.com/en/support/cobranet/design/switched_networks.html <end> www.audioscience.com 30-Apr-15...

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