Contents Overview About this Manual Features Product Compatibility Installation Preparing for a Successful Audio Installation Don’t Void Your Warranty! Cabling Notes RS-232 Serial Communication Settings RS-232 Connector Pin-Out Basic Connections Switch Settings Mixing Modes RS-232 Serial Command API Updating Firmware Troubleshooting Use, Storage, and Care...
Line level audio inputs and outputs for connection to other AV equipment such as videoconferencing codecs Professional performance without the complexity of most pro AV equipment Product Compatibility The EasyUSB Mixer/Amp maintains compatibility with Vaddio's EasyMic products, including the new CeilingMIC and TableMIC products. It is not compatible with EasyIP products.
Do not allow it to come into contact with any liquid. Do not install or operate this product if it has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to liquids. If any of these things happen, return it to Vaddio for safety and functional testing. Cabling Notes Caution Do not use pass-through RJ-45 connectors when making cables for this product.
Complete Manual for the EasyUSB Mixer/Amp Audio Mixer and Amplifier RS-232 Serial Communication Settings The RS-232 serial port connects to a third-party device for external control. Parameter Value Communication Speed 38400 bps when DIP switch 1 is down, 9600 bps when it is up Number of start bits Number of stop bits Number of data bits...
Basic Connections Connection Notes The connection diagrams in this section show EasyMic Table MicPOD microphones. Other Vaddio microphones from the EasyMic product family could be used. When using an external third-party device controls the room audio, set DIP switch 1 down before connecting power.
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Complete Manual for the EasyUSB Mixer/Amp Audio Mixer and Amplifier This diagram shows an installation for recording or streaming near-end and far-end audio using a Vaddio AV Bridge. This diagram shows an installation in which the EasyUSB Mixer/Amp connects speakers and Vaddio...
Up: Disables Acoustic Echo Cancellation on connected EasyMic microphones. For non-conferencing applications only. Switch 8 Down (default): Normal operation. Firmware update Up: Firmware update mode. With this switch up, use Vaddio Loader to update the firmware. Normal operation is disabled in firmware update mode.
Complete Manual for the EasyUSB Mixer/Amp Audio Mixer and Amplifier Mixing Modes The EasyUSB Mixer/Amp supports three audio mixing modes for common conferencing applications in which the product may be used. Each mixing mode automatically configures the internal matrix mixer appropriately.
Complete Manual for the EasyUSB Mixer/Amp Audio Mixer and Amplifier RS-232 Serial Command API The EasyUSB Mixer/Amp serial command API uses hex strings similar to those used by Vaddio cameras. “Get” commands (inquiries) return a response string. The format of a “get” response is a 4-digit response code, a space, and a two-digit hex value.
USB to Serial Adapter RS-232 Control Adapter (DB9 to RJ-45) Latest firmware from the EasyUSB Mixer/Amp product page on legrandav.com Latest version of the Vaddio Loader from the Vaddio tools page at https://www.legrandav.com/tools_ and_training/tools/vaddio_tools Connect to a computer: 1. Disconnect power to the EasyUSB Mixer/Amp.
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Complete Manual for the EasyUSB Mixer/Amp Audio Mixer and Amplifier Check communication using Vaddio Loader: Note Some of the information displayed in the Vaddio Loader will be different from what is shown in the screen shots below. 1. On the computer, launch Vaddio Loader.
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The update takes a few minutes. Caution Do not disconnect any cables until Vaddio Loader indicates a successful firmware load. When the Vaddio Loader displays the message "Firmware Load and Install Successful", the update is complete. Return the equipment to its normal operating state: 1.
The power supply is bad. Call Vaddio technical support. Connected devices do not The cable from the Verify that the cable is connected to the recognize one or both of the microphone or the device.
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Fax +1.763.971.4464 · Email av.vaddio.support@legrand.com Vaddio is a registered trademark of Legrand AV Inc. All other brand names or marks are used for identification purposes and are trademarks of their respective owners. All patents are protected under existing designations. Other patents pending.
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