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  • Page 1 8x8 Matrix digital speaker management system user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 29.04.2020, ID: 490507...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 13 Installation and starting up........................ 15 Connections and controls........................20 Operating..............................24 6.1 Remote control protocol (RS232)....................52 Technical specifications........................

  • Page 4: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. digital speaker management system...

  • Page 5: Further Information

    General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 6: Notational Conventions

    General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...

  • Page 7: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
  • Page 8 General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for amplification, mixing and playback of signals from musical instruments and microphones. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used. digital speaker management system...

  • Page 13: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device: Digital 8x8 matrix processor 96 kHz sampling rate 32 bit DSP 24 bit AD/DA converter Inputs: 8 mono channels (screw terminal block) for microphone and line level signals Outputs: 8 mono channels (screw terminal) for line level signals Comprehensive setting options for optimal sound –...
  • Page 14 Features Network connection for integration of the device into a local network Control via PC and remote control via RS232 19" rack mountable (1RU) digital speaker management system...

  • Page 15: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 16 Installation and starting up Configuration example 1 The figure schematically shows how the device can be controlled via a computer's USB port. digital speaker management system...
  • Page 17 Installation and starting up Configuration example 2 The illustrations show schematically how one device or several devices can be integrated into a local area network (LAN). 8x8 Matrix...
  • Page 18 Installation and starting up digital speaker management system...
  • Page 19 Installation and starting up Configuration example 3 The illustrations show schematically how a device can be configured via the serial port. 8x8 Matrix...

  • Page 20: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel digital speaker management system...
  • Page 21 Connections and controls 1 [INPUTS] [SIGNAL]: Level meter for the input channels. [CLIP]: Clipping indicator. In this case, the level of the input signal is too high. 2 [OUTPUTS] [SIGNAL]: Level meter for the output channels. [CLIP]: Clipping indicator. In this case, the level of the output signal is too high. 3 Control LEDs [USB]: The LED lights up when a signal is received via the USB connection.
  • Page 22 Connections and controls Rear panel 5 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder for the power supply 6 [POWER] Main switch. Turns the device on and off 7 [ETHERNET] RJ45 socket as LAN connection for connection to your network digital speaker management system...
  • Page 23 Connections and controls 8 [RS232/485 PORT] Serial interface for remote control of the device or cascading of several devices, designed as screw terminal block 9 [OUTPUTS] Screw terminal block for the output channels [CH1] … [CH8]. 10 [INPUTS] Screw terminal block for the input channels [CH1] … [CH8]. 8x8 Matrix...

  • Page 24: Operating

    Operating Operating The device can be controlled with the supplied software. The connection from the PC to the device can be established via USB, LAN or the serial interface. If you connect several devices via a switch, you have to assign a different IP address to each device and set a different ID code.
  • Page 25 Operating Install and start the software. Connect the device to the power grid. Insert the software CD into the disk drive of your Windows PC and start the installation programme that matches the device version. Follow the instructions of the installation programme to completion. Connect your PC to the device and switch on the device at the main switch.
  • Page 26 Operating digital speaker management system...
  • Page 27 Operating Open the PC programme. The programme automatically detects the connected device. ð In the upper right corner of the programme window the marking ‘Online’ appears. 8x8 Matrix...
  • Page 28 Operating digital speaker management system...
  • Page 29 Operating Exit software Click on the ‘Online’ button in the programme window. Close the programme window. 8x8 Matrix...
  • Page 30 Operating Components of the programme All tabs of the programme window have a similar structure and are divided into the following window areas: digital speaker management system...
  • Page 31 Operating Tab for selecting a function group Main menu Button for the status of the connection to the PC Display area Control area Buttons for quick access to important presets 8x8 Matrix...
  • Page 32 Operating Main menu Menu item Meaning ‘File’ Loading user presets and saving them on the PC ‘Link’ Linking input and output channels Example: Link input and output channels, e.g. to form a stereo group. ‘Copy’ Copying parameter settings from one input or output channel to another ‘Lock’...
  • Page 33 Operating Menu item Meaning ‘Sub Control’ Changing the channel volume ‘Language’ Language selection for the user interface of the programme (English or Chinese) Buttons for quick access to Range Meaning important presets Number Number of the current user's preset Name Name of the current user's preset Store Saving user preset...
  • Page 34 Operating ‘Gain’ tab digital speaker management system...
  • Page 35 Operating Range Meaning Display area The waveform of input and output channels is graphically displayed. Use the radio buttons ‘Inx’ and ‘Outx’ to determine the inputs and outputs to be displayed. Control area Drag the faders with the mouse to adjust the levels for the input and output channels.
  • Page 36 Operating ‘Gate’ tab digital speaker management system...
  • Page 37 Operating Range Meaning Display area Shows the current settings of the noise gate for the respective channel, with a symbolic level indicator symbol appearing next to it for the input channels. The red dot in the curve corresponds to the current signal. Control area Drag the faders with the mouse to set the noise gate parameters for all input and output channels: Threshold, Attack, Release...
  • Page 38 Operating ‘Comp’ tab digital speaker management system...
  • Page 39 Operating Range Meaning Display area Shows the current settings of the compressor function for the respective output channel, with a symbolic level indicator symbol appearing next to it for all output channels. The red dot in the curve corresponds to the cur‐ rent signal.
  • Page 40 Operating ‘Delay’ tab digital speaker management system...
  • Page 41 Operating Range Meaning Display area Shows the set delays for all in and output channels. Control area Drag the faders with the mouse to adjust the delay for the respective channel. Click on one of the buttons ‘ms’ , ‘m’ or ‘ft’ to select the unit used.
  • Page 42 Operating ‘Matrix’ tab digital speaker management system...
  • Page 43 Operating Range Meaning Display area Shows the current interconnection of input to output channels. Input and output channels can be renamed. Click on a function area (e.g. ‘Gain’ or ‘Gate’ ) to open the tab where you can enter the relevant param‐ eters directly.
  • Page 44 Operating ‘Aux’ tab digital speaker management system...
  • Page 45 Operating Range Meaning Display area Select ‘Mag’ to set the ‘PEQ’ , high pass, and low pass parameters. Select ‘Phase’ to set the phase curve. You can also synchronously display the parametric equalizer and the phase curve of a channel that is not cur‐ rently selected.
  • Page 46 Operating Range Meaning Effect: Click on ‘Off/On’ to activate the effect parameters. Click on ‘Set’ . In the ‘Select’ area, select the input channel. Enter the effect parameters for echo, reverb, overall volume. Camera: no function Select: Selection of input channels 1 to 8 for mixing into Aux channels Gain: Aux gain, mute and level indicators for Aux channels digital speaker management system...
  • Page 47 Operating ‘In’ tab 8x8 Matrix...
  • Page 48 Operating Range Meaning Display area Use the radio buttons ‘Mag’ or ‘Phase’ to switch the diagram from Carte‐ sian coordinates (level vs. frequency) to polar coordinates (angle vs. fre‐ quency). Use the radio button ‘SHOW ALL EQ’ to show the parameters for all the frequency bands.
  • Page 49 Operating Range Meaning Drag the fader in the right part of the window using the mouse to set the level for the input channel. The ‘Mute’ button mutes or unmutes the respective channel. The ‘Normal’ / ‘Inverse’ button inverts the phase of the respective channel by 180°...
  • Page 50 Operating ‘Out’ tab digital speaker management system...
  • Page 51 Operating Range Meaning Display area Use the radio buttons ‘Mag’ or ‘PHASE’ to switch the diagram from Carte‐ sian coordinates (level vs. frequency) to polar coordinates (angle vs. fre‐ quency). Use the radio button ‘SHOW ALL EQ’ to show the parameters for all the frequency bands.

  • Page 52: Remote Control Protocol (Rs232)

    Operating Range Meaning Drag the fader in the right part of the window using the mouse to set the level for the input channel. The ‘Mute’ button mutes or unmutes the respective channel. The ‘Normal’ / ‘Inverse’ button inverts the phase of the respective channel by 180°...
  • Page 53 Operating Command Detail Load Preset Matrix (0×40) Device Fac‐ Preset 0×00 Addres tory/ User Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×40 F:0, U:1 0…12 0×7D 0×7B Example (Load Preset Matrix U02): 7B7D01400101007D7B Gain Control (0×41) Device In/Out Chann +/– Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×41 In:0,...
  • Page 54 Operating Mute Control (0×42) Device In/Out Chann No/Yes STX Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×42 In:0, 00…15 No:0, 0×7D 0×7B Out:1 Yes:1 Example (Out1 Un Mute): 7B7D01420100007D7B Load Preset Control (0×43) Device Fac‐ Preset 0×00 Addres tory/ User Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×43 F:0, U:1 0…12...
  • Page 55 Operating Input Volume Control (0×44) Device Chann HI-VOL LO- Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×44 00…15 0×?? 0×?? 0×7D 0×7B Example (Set In1 Volume +0.0dB): 7B7D01440001187D7B Output Volume Control (0×45) Device Chann HI-VOL LO- Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×45 00…15 0×?? 0×?? 0×7D...
  • Page 56 Operating Sub Volume Control (0×46) Device In/Out Gain 0×00 Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×46 In:0, 0…100 0 0×7D 0×7B Out:1 Example (Sub Input Gain 90%): 7B7D0146005A007D7B Sub Gain Control (0×47) Device In/Out +/– 0×00 Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×47 In:0, +:0, –:1 0 0×7D...
  • Page 57 Operating Example (Sub Input Gain+): 7B7D01470000007D7B Get Now Gain (0×48) Device In/Out Chann 0×00 Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×48 In:0, 00…15 0 0×7D 0×7B Out:1 MCU Return: 1st Byte: In/Out, 2nd Byte = Channel, 3rd Byte: 0-80 (–60…–20): 0.5dB/Step, 80-280(–20…0): 0.1dB/Step, 280-400(0…+12): 0.1dB/Step Example (Read In1 volume parameter): 7B7D01480000007D7B 00~15 Channel HI-VOL 0x? ? 0x? ? LO-VOL...
  • Page 58 Operating Get Now Mute (0×49) Device In/Out Chann 0×00 Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×49 In:0, 00…15 0 0×7D 0×7B Out:1 MCU Return: 1st Byte: In/Out, 2nd Byte = Channel, 3rd Byte: 0x00 or 0x01 = Un-Mute or Mute Example (Read In1 mute parameter): 7B7D01490000007D7B Get Now Preset (0×4A) Device 0×30...
  • Page 59 Operating MCU Return: 0x00 … 0x0C = 0: F00, 1…12: U01…U12 Example (Read preset parameter): 7B7D014A0000007D7B Get Now Sub (0×4B) Device In/Out 0×00 0×00 Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×4B In:0, 0×7D 0×7B Out:1 MCU Return: 1st Byte: 0 … 100%, 2nd Byte = 0x00 or 0x01 = Un-Mute or Mute Example (Read Sub Input parameter): 7B7D014B0000007D7B 8x8 Matrix...
  • Page 60 Operating Sub Mute Control (0×4C) Device In/Out No/Yes 0×00 Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×4C In:0, No:0, 0×7D 0×7B Out:1 Yes:1 Example (Sub Output Mute) : 7B7D014C0101007D7B Get Now Level (0×4D) Device In/Out Chann 0×00 Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×4D In:0, 00…15 0 0×7D...
  • Page 61 Operating MCU Return: 1st Byte: In/Out, 2nd Byte = Channel, 3rd Byte: -128 … –1, 0… +127dB = 0x80 … 0xFF, 0x00 … 0x7F Example (Read In1 level): 7B7D014D0000007D7B Example (Read Out1 level): 7B7D014D0100007D7B Example (Read Aux level): 7B7D014D0200007D7B Matrix Control (0×4E) Device Chann On / off STX...
  • Page 62 Operating Get Matrix (0×4F) Device Chann 0×00 Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×4F 00…15 00…15 0 0×7D 0×7B MCU Return: 0x00 or 0x01 = Off or On Example (Read Out3 Matrix In3 Parameter ): 7B7D014F0202007D7B Aux Gain Control (0×51) Device 0×00 +/–...
  • Page 63 Operating Aux Mute Control (0×52) Device 0×00 No/Yes STX Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×52 0×02 0×00 No:0, 0×7D 0×7B Yes:1 Example (Aux Mute): 7B7D01520200017D7B Aux Volume Control (0×53) Device HI-VOL LO- Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×53 0×02 0×?? 0×?? 0×7D 0×7B...
  • Page 64 Operating Volume Step Control (0×54) Device In/Out Chann +/– Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×54 In:0, 00…15 +:0, –:1 0×7D 0×7B Out:1 –60dB…–20dB: 2dB/Step, –20dB…+12dB: 1dB/Step Example (Volume): 7B7D01540000007D7B digital speaker management system...
  • Page 65 Operating Aux On Off Control(0×55) Device 0…02 Select On / off STX Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×55 0×02 0: Off 0×7D 0×7B Camer 1:On 2: Auto Effect Example (Aux Camera On): 7B7D01550201017D7B Example (Aux AutoMix On): 7B7D01550202017D7B Example (Aux Effect On): 7B7D01550200017D7B 8x8 Matrix...
  • Page 66 Operating Aux CH Select Control (0×56) Device Select Ch 8… Addres 16…9 Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×56 0: AUX Bit0… Bit0… 0×7D 0×7B Bit7: Bit7: Camer 0: No 0: No 1: Yes 1: Yes 2: Auto Example (Aux In1&In3): 7B7D01560000057D7B Example (Aux Camera In2&In4): 7B7D015601000A7D7B Example (Aux Auto Mix In5&In6): 7B7D01560200307D7B digital speaker management system...
  • Page 67 Operating FBQ Control (0×57) Device 0×00 Chann Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×57 0×00 00…15 0:Off 0×7D 0×7B 1… 4:Level Example (In3 FBQ Level3): 7B7D01570002037D7B Get Aux Now Gain (0×58) Device 0×00 0×00 Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×58 0×02 0×00 0×00 0×7D...
  • Page 68 Operating MCU Return: 1st Byte: Aux/Effect, 2nd and 3rd Byte: 0-80(–60…–20): 0.5dB/Step, 80-280(–20… 0): 0.1dB/Step, 280-400 (0…+12): 0.1dB/Step Example (Get Aux Gain): 7B7D01580200007D7B Get Aux Now Mute (0×59) Device 0×00 0×00 Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×59 0×02 0×00 0×00 0×7D 0×7B MCU Return: 1st Byte: Aux/Effect, 2nd Byte: 0x00 or 0x01 = Un-Mute or Mute...
  • Page 69 Operating Get Aux Now On Off (0×5B) Device 0×02 Select 0×00 Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×5B 0×02 1:Came 0×00 0×7D 0×7B 2:Auto 0:Effect MCU Return: 1st Byte: Select, 2nd Byte: 0x00 or 0x01 = On or Off Example (Get Effect): 7B7D015B0200007D7B 8x8 Matrix...
  • Page 70 Operating Get Aux Now Ch Select (0×5C) Device 0×02 Select 0×00 Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×5C 0×02 0:Aux 0×00 0×7D 0×7B 1:Came 2:Auto MCU Return: 1st Byte: Select, 2nd Byte: Matrix Example (Get Aux Ch Select): 7B7D015C0200007D7B digital speaker management system...
  • Page 71 Operating Get Aux Now FBQ (0×5E) Device 0×00 Chann Addres Packet 0×7B 0×7D 1…254 0×5E 0×00 0…15 0:Off 0×7D 0×7B 1… 4:Level MCU Return: 1st Byte: Channel, 2nd Byte = Level Example (Get In5 FBQ ): 7B7D015E0004007D7B Communication Parameter Baud Rate 115 200 Data Bit Stop Bit...
  • Page 72 Operating Step >=200 ms Default 1 digital speaker management system...

  • Page 73: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Inputs Type Screw terminal block Level (Line) +18 dBu (max.) Gain (Line) 35 dBu (max.) Gain (Mic) 50 dBu (max.) Impedance (Line) >10 kΩ Impedance (Mic) 2 kΩ Phantom voltage +48 V USB port 1 × USB type B Ethernet 1 ×...
  • Page 74 Technical specifications Impedance < 500 Ω Frequency response 20 Hz … 20 kHz (+0.3 dB) < 0.005 % (1 kHz, 0 dBu) Signal-to-noise ratio > 115 dBu Common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR) > 75 dBu (1 kHz) Crosstalk > 70 dBu (20 Hz … 20 kHz) Digital signal processor Resolution 24 Bit AD/DA...
  • Page 75 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing 8x8 Matrix...
  • Page 76 Technical specifications Further information 2-way stereo 3-way stereo Digital Delay Number of frequency bands Number of mono input channels Number of stereo input channels Number of output channels Compressor Gate 2-channel digital speaker management system...
  • Page 77 Technical specifications Attack/Release adjustable Tube Block diagram 8x8 Matrix...

  • Page 78: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...

  • Page 79: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 80 Notes digital speaker management system...
  • Page 81 Notes 8x8 Matrix...
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  • Page 84 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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