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  • Page 1 »»Preliminary Operating Instructions ENCHORUS ENC 1201 Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 The contents of this document are the intellectual property of ASL Intercom BV and protected by copyright. All rights reserved for the product, the word mark and the design mark. ASL Intercom BV reserves the right to take legal action in the event of infringements.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ........................5 General Considerations ....................5 1.1.1 ENC 1201 Features ....................5 About this Manual ......................6 Warranty and Copyright ....................6 Safety Precautions ......................7 General Warnings ......................7 Electric Hazards ......................... 7 Notes Regarding the Device’s Location ................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Enchorus ENC 1201 Specifications ................. 52 Block Diagram ........................53 Pin Wiring .........................54 Index ..........................55 ENC 1201 Page 4 Version 1.0...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    General Considerations Introduction General Considerations Thank you for choosing an Enchorus ENC 1201 audio interface. The devices of the Enchorus series allow you to create a professional and flexibly scalable Dante™ network for live applications, recording studios, installations and more.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Introduction About this Manual About this Manual This manual is intended to get you up and running with the ENC 1201’s comprehensive feature set. It also contains important instructions for a safe use of your ENC 1201. For questions that are not answered in this document, feel free to contact your local ASL distributor or ASL directly.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions General Warnings Safety Precautions General Warnings Be sure to only use this unit in places that meet the environmental conditions. See „ “Ambient Conditions” on page 52. Never allow children to operate this device unsupervised. Children are not aware of „...

  • Page 8: Notes Regarding The Device's Location

    Safety Precautions Notes Regarding the Device’s Location Notes Regarding the Device’s Location WARNING Material damage due to improper handling. Do not expose the unit to temperature extremes. „ Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or near devices that radiate „ heat. Be sure to leave enough space on the sides to allow the air to „...

  • Page 9: Setting Up

    Setting Up ENC 1201 Panels Setting Up ENC 1201 Panels Front Panel 8 female XLR connectors—Microphone inputs (MIC IN 1~8) Rear Panel PRIMARY Dante port SECONDARY Dante port RJ45 port (Line Out 1~4) Cooling fan. Never obstruct this area. POWER 1 connector POWER 2 connector Grounding screw ENC 1201...

  • Page 10: Connecting And Setting Up

    Setting Up Connecting and Setting Up Connecting and Setting Up 3.2.1 General Considerations The ENC 1201 can be used as a desktop device, or installed in a 19” rack using one of the optional rackmount kits (see p. 47). 3.2.2 Connections Proceed as follows to connect the ENC 1201: 1.

  • Page 11: The Enc 1201'S Address

    Setting Up The ENC 1201’s address Caution: • It is recommended to switch phantom power of an input off BEFORE connecting the XLR plug to the desired input. See “PHANTOM POWER” on page 30. When using condenser microphones that require phantom power, be sure to activate that setting for the relevant inputs AFTER con- necting the XLR plug.

  • Page 12: Dante Controller

    Setting Up The ENC 1201’s address 3.3.1 Dante Controller Another way to check the IP addresses of the remaining devices on the Dante network is by using the “Device Info” item of the Dante Controller software. Dante Controller is free software that can be downloaded from Audinate’s website (www.audinate.com). Dante Controller detects and displays all Dante devices connected to the network and allows you to both view information about them and to edit a number of settings.

  • Page 13: Application Examples

    Setting Up Application Examples Application Examples Stand-alone Mixer for Presentations Among other things, the ENC 1201 can be used as stagebox and mixer for presentations: connect the speaker’s microphone (or wireless receiver) to the MIC IN 1 socket and an audio source (or the audio output of the speaker’s laptop) to MIC IN 3 and 4, using a suit- able break-out cable (stereo mini-jack into 2 male XLR plugs).
  • Page 14 Setting Up Application Examples Using the ENC 1201 as Stagebox and Splitter for Live Events In the following example, the ENC 1201 is used as stagebox and splitter for a live perfor- mance. It transmits the 8 microphone signals both to the FOH console and to the monitor mixer: Drum Microphones, etc. Dante RX MIC IN 1~8 Monitor Mixer...
  • Page 15 Setting Up Application Examples Studio If the DAW you are using supports Dante, the Enchorus-series devices are an efficient and flexible solution for studio wiring. Since the system is modular, its topology and scale can be quickly adapted to the session. Consider positioning an Enchorus ENC 1201 (8x MIC IN, 4x LINE OUT) close to the instru- ments or voices you wish to record to keep cable runs to a minimum.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Unit Via Its Web Interface

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Operation Basics Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface The ENC 1201 can be configured using one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer (6.0 or newer) or Safari. Operation Basics See “The ENC 1201’s address” (p. 11) for how to access the web interface. The ENC 1201’s web interface has three sections: [1] Navigation bar The navigation bar shows the model and device names.

  • Page 17: Function Bar

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Function Bar Function Bar 4.2.1 Left Part of the Function Bar Save Config Any changes you make to the parameters need to be saved if you want the ENC 1201 to recall them whenever it is (re)booted. All available settings of the ENC 1201 are called a “configuration”.

  • Page 18: Right Part Of The Function Bar

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Function Bar 4.2.2 Right Part of the Function Bar Factory Reset This function allows you to restore the ENC 1201’s factory settings (also called “initializ- ing”). Careful: • Restoring the factory settings overwrites the configuration stored inside the unit. It is recom- mended to back up the ENC 1201’s current configuration settings to your computer (see “Down- load Config”, p. 17) before initializing it.
  • Page 19 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Function Bar Login/Logout [Login] or [Logout] (depending on the current status) allows you to log into, or out of, the ENC 1201. To log in, you will be asked to enter the password: By default, the password is “password”.

  • Page 20: Status

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Status Status Click [Status] on the navigation bar to display the following page. It lists basic information about the ENC 1201. Note that none of the settings displayed here can be changed (the associated parameters are located in different panes).
  • Page 21 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Status DEVICE INFO The “Device Info” section lists basic information about the ENC 1201. Device Name Shows the device’s name. Dante Redundancy The ENC 1201’s two LAN ports can be used in Switched or Redundant mode.
  • Page 22 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Status XML Configuration The ENC 1201 allows you to save your configuration settings as an XML file. See “Save Config” (p. 17). Some updates for the ENC 1201 also change the XML structure. All configuration files you save specify the XML version number they use.

  • Page 23: System

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface System System Click [System] on the navigation bar to display the following page. As its name implies, this page allows you to edit system-related parameters. There are 3 sections that can be selected using the tabs below the menu bar: General, Dante Network and Updates.
  • Page 24 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface System Password By default, the ENC 1201’s password is “password”. To avoid tampering by unauthorized users, we recommend specifying a different password. Be sure to write it down some- where in case you forget it. In scenarios where speed is of the essence, you may want to skip the password stage for logging into the unit.
  • Page 25 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface System DANTE SETTINGS This section is dedicated to Dante-related settings. Dante Redundancy This line indicates whether the two network adapters are used in Switched or Redundant mode. See below for how to change this setting. Redundant The ENC 1201 duplicates Dante audio traffic to both Ethernet ports, allowing the implementation of a redundant network via the SECONDARY port.
  • Page 26 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface System Dante Channels Per Flow Dante uses so-called “flows” for transmitting data to other Dante devices. By default, each flow contains 4 channels. The reason for using flows is that this makes it easier to opti- mize network traffic.

  • Page 27: System > Dante Network

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface System 4.4.2 System > Dante Network DANTE NETWORK PRIMARY Clock State Displays the current status of the local clock. The following states may be displayed: MASTER The ENC 1201 acts as Master Clock source for the Dante network. SLAVE Another Dante device is being used as Master Clock source.
  • Page 28 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface System DHCP after Reboot This is where you can select the mode the ENC 1201 will use after rebooting: After rebooting, the ENC 1201 will use a static IP address that you need to enter your- self (see below).

  • Page 29: System > Update

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface System 4.4.3 System > Update This pane allows you to update the ENC 1201’s software and firmware. To update the software, proceed as follows: 1. Download the software update file from our website (www.asl-inter.com). 2.

  • Page 30: Receivers (Inputs)

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Receivers (Inputs) Receivers (Inputs) The “Receivers” menu allows you to view and edit all of the ENC 1201’s inputs. The drop- down menu is used to navigate the following 3 panes: General, Metering and Labels. 4.5.1 Receivers (Inputs) > General The “General”...
  • Page 31 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Receivers (Inputs) Mic Split 1~4 These four tabs allow you to prepare up to 4 different sets of settings for each of the 8 MIC IN signals. There can be up to 4 versions for each MIC IN signal, which may come in handy if different receivers require different level or EQ settings, for instance.
  • Page 32 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Receivers (Inputs) Reference This fader icon allows you to set the analog reference level for 0dBFS (digital full-scale level, i.e. the highest digital level before clipping occurs). Depending on the console(s) used and on the requirements of the organization or client one is working for, this refer- ence may have to be +15dBu= 0dBFS, +24dBu= 0dBFS, or something else.
  • Page 33 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Receivers (Inputs) The ENC 1201 is equipped with 3-band parametric equalizers and low-cut (or high-pass) filters. Low Cut The “Low Cut” section allows you to set the low-cut (high-pass) filter. There are two parameters: 1.
  • Page 34 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Receivers (Inputs) You can select the filter type for each of the available bands using the drop- down menu (t). The following types can be selected: This band is not active (bypassed). High-shelf With this filter type, the frequencies above the cutoff frequency are boosted or cut.

  • Page 35: Receivers (Inputs) > Metering

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Receivers (Inputs) 4.5.2 Receivers (Inputs) > Metering This is where the current peak levels are displayed for all of the ENC 1201’s inputs. Use the tabs to switch between the Dante (1~16 and 17~32) and MIC Split (1~4) groups. The tabs allow you to view the levels (–126dBFS~0dBFS for Dante inputs, –91dBFS~0dBFS for microphone split signals) of the corresponding input channels.

  • Page 36: Receivers (Inputs) > Labels

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Receivers (Inputs) 4.5.3 Receivers (Inputs) > Labels By default, all input channels have names based on their types, like “01 DANTE RX” for the first Dante input. This pane allows you to assign more meaningful names. The channels are grouped by type and displayed on separate tabs. Be sure to check whether you have selected the correct tab before changing any labels.

  • Page 37: Transmitters (Outputs)

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Transmitters (Outputs) Transmitters (Outputs) The “Transmitters” menu structure is very similar to that of the “Receivers” menu. This is where you can view and edit the ENC 1201’s outputs. The dropdown menu provides access to three sections: General, Metering and Labels. 4.6.1 Transmitters (Outputs) > General This pane allows you to edit basic settings for the ENC 1201’s physical outputs.

  • Page 38: Transmitters (Outputs) > Metering

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Transmitters (Outputs) Note: • Phase inversion cannot be set for the outputs. But you can set them for the assigned inputs using “Options” (p. 31). Trim This fader can be used to attenuate the output’s signal level by up to 91dB, or to boost it by up to 24dB.

  • Page 39: Transmitters (Outputs) > Labels

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Transmitters (Outputs) The tabs allow you to view the levels (–126dBFS~0dBFS) of the corresponding output channels. If necessary, the levels of the Line outputs can be changed using the “Trim” (p. 38) parameter. 4.6.3 Transmitters (Outputs) > Labels By default, all output channels have names based on their types, like “01 DANTE TX”...

  • Page 40: Routing

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Routing Routing The “Routing” menu allows you to view and edit the ENC 1201’s channel assignments. 4.7.1 Routing > Dante The “Dante” submenu is used to change the routing settings within the Dante network. This submenu has the following tabs: CH 1–8, CH 9–16, CH 17–24 and CH 25–32.
  • Page 41 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Routing Establishing and Clearing a Subscription Establishing or Changing a Connection To establish a subscription or change an existing one, proceed as follows: 1. Click the right plug symbol ( A dialog appears where you can add/edit a subscription. All Dante devices discovered on the network are displayed. 2.
  • Page 42 Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Routing Status Shows the connection status: NONE This input on the ENC 1201 is not connected to any Dante output. No subscription available. DYNAMIC This input is connected and in use. “Dynamic” is the default setting for point-to-point subscriptions.

  • Page 43: Routing > I/O

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Routing 4.7.2 Routing > I/O The “I/O” submenu is used to change the routing settings of the ENC 1201. The settings are displayed and can be edited on the “Dante 1–16”, “Dante 17–32”, “Line” and “Mixer” tabs.

  • Page 44: Mixer

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Mixer Mixer The “Mixer” pane is where you can edit the mixer settings. The ENC 1201 provides 8 stereo mixers. Their settings are displayed and can be edited on the “Mix 1”~“Mix 8” tabs. All tabs use the same structure and provide the same functions. Parameters of the Selected Mixer Mute Allows you to mute (ON) or activate (OFF) the selected mixer (Mixer 1 in our example).

  • Page 45: Browse Network

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Browse Network LEVEL The source level can be changed in steps of 0.5dB using the fader. The setting range is –91dB~24dB. The signal level can be lowered or boosted. The value field to the right of the fader allows you to enter more precise values (in steps of 0.1dB).

  • Page 46: Error Messages

    Configuring the Unit via its Web Interface Error Messages 4.10 Error Messages The following error messages may be displayed: Invalid Firmware version detected You need to install a new ENCHORUS firmware version. See “Update” (p. 29). Software Update Failed! The software could not be updated. Please try again. If that doesn’t work, download the update file again.

  • Page 47: Appendix

    Appendix Optional 19” Rackmount Kit for One Device (RM ENC 1201) Appendix Optional 19” Rackmount Kit for One Device (RM ENC 1201) An optional 19” rackmount kit is available for the ENC 1201. It offers the added convenience of providing separate XLR sockets for the four line out- puts (assigned to an RJ45 socket on the unit itself).

  • Page 48: Optional 19" Rackmount Kit For Two Enchorus Devices (Rm Enc Dual)

    Appendix Optional 19” Rackmount Kit for Two ENCHORUS Devices (RM ENC DUAL) 3. Remove the rubber bumper from the ENCHORUS’s front panel. 4. Using two cylinder-head screws, attach the long front blind (3) to the right edge of the ENC 1201’s front panel. 5.
  • Page 49 Appendix Optional 19” Rackmount Kit for Two ENCHORUS Devices (RM ENC DUAL) 3. Using two cylinder-head screws, attach the front connecting blind to the right edge of the ENCHORUS’s front panel. 4. Using two cylinder-head screws, attach the left front blind to the left edge of the ENCHORUS’s front panel.
  • Page 50 Appendix Optional 19” Rackmount Kit for Two ENCHORUS Devices (RM ENC DUAL) 15. Retighten the two cylinder-head screws on the left side of the ENCHORUS’s rear panel. 16. Using two cylinder-head screws, secure the connecting blind affixed to the rear panel of the first ENCHORUS to the right side of the second ENCHORUS’s rear panel.

  • Page 51: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix EU Declaration of Conformity ??? EU Declaration of Conformity ??? Amerikanische Declaration of Conformity??? ENC 1201 Page 51 Version 1.0...

  • Page 52: Enchorus Enc 1201 Specifications

    Enchorus ENC 1201 Specifications Enchorus ENC 1201 Specifications Dimensions Width [mm] Length [mm] Height [mm] Weight [kg] ±1.7 Electrical Specifications Supply voltage 100~240 V AC Dante Sample rate 44,1 kHz / 48,0 kHz / 88,2 kHz / 96 kHz / 176,4 kHz / 192 kHz Word length (sample depth)

  • Page 53: Block Diagram

    Enchorus ENC 1201 Specifications Block Diagram What’s included • ENC 1201 • Power cable • Operating Instructions Options The following optional items are available: • 19”/1U rackmount kit for 1 device • 19”/1U rackmount kit for 2 devices • Additional power cable ???

  • Page 54: Pin Wiring

    Enchorus ENC 1201 Specifications Pin Wiring Pin Wiring EtherCon (RJ45) Pin Wiring XLR Pin Wiring Pin 1 Shield Pin 2 hot (+) Pin 3 cold (-) ENC 1201 Page 54 Version 1.0...

  • Page 55: Index

    Index Index Redundancy, 21 Redundant, 25 Accessories, 52 High-shelf, 34 Reference, 32, 38 AES67 Restore Config, 17 Multicast prefix, 26 Routing, 40 I/O, 43 Settings, 26 Rx util, 27 Support, 26 IP Address, 28 Ambient conditions, 51 Application example, 13 Safety precautions, 7 Labels, 36, 39 Sampling Rate, 26...
  • Page 56 ASL Intercom B.V. Zonnebaan 42 3542 EG Utrecht Netherlands E-Mail: info@asl-inter.com www.asl-inter.com...

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