Page 1 CONVERGE™ PRO 880 880T 880TA 840T TH20 CONVERGE™ SR 1212 SR 1212A Professional Conferencing Systems InstallatIon & operatIon manual...
Page 2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT telephone 1.800.283.5936 1.801.974.3760 1.801.977.0087 email tech.support@clearone.com www.clearone.com CONVERGE PRO 880/880T/880TA/840T/8i, CONVERGE SR 1212/SR 1212TA INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL CLEARONE PART NO. 800-151-880 (REVISION 3.2) April 2009 © 2009 Clearone Communications, Inc. all rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. other product names may be registered trademarks of their respective owners who do not necessarily endorse Clearone or Clearone’s products in the united states and/or other countries.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: IntroDuCtIon Converge pro product Family overview ............1 Important safety information .
Page 4 Converge pro th20 ........
Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) electrical safety advisory ............. . . 304 IC ComplIanCe .
Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: IntroDuCtIon CONVERGE PRO PROduCT FAmILy OVERVIEw Congratulations! you have purchased a Clearone® Converge™ pro audio conferencing solution. the Converge pro product family represents a revolutionary advance in state-of-the-art audio technology for large-scale conferencing applications. Clearone introduced its first audio conferencing products to the market in 1990 under the brand name gentner®. today, Clearone has over 80,000 installations worldwide in organizations ranging from the Fortune 1,000 to the federal government.
Page 7 Converge pro 880 • Converge pro 880t • Converge pro 880ta • Converge pro 840t • Converge pro th20 • Converge pro 8i • Converge pro sr1212 • Converge pro sr1212a Common Benefits each product in the Converge pro product family offers the following benefits: •...
Page 8 96 microphones and 16 telephone lines in a single Converge pro installation. • Increased distance between units—up to 200 feet/60.96 meters. • graphical, user-configurable routing matrix allows you to route any input channel to any output, processing, or fader channel (or combination thereof) on any Converge pro unit, or across the expansion bus. •...
Page 9: Important Safety Information
ImPORTANT SAFETy INFORmATION Read all safety information before using this product. read these instructions. Keep these instructions. heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Page 10 Converge Pro 880TA the 880ta stands as the new flagship of the Converge pro line. re-designed, re-tooled with added power and functionality, the 880ta also provides industry-leading expansion capabilities. (add) Advanced Telephone Conferencing Feature Set • signal processing Improvements » telephone noise cancellation (receive channel) Cleareffect wideband emulation for speech enhancement »...
Page 11: Converge Pro Product Descriptions
CONVERGE PRO PROduCT dESCRIPTIONS Converge Pro 880 the successor to the industry-leading xap® 800. the 880 delivers rich functionality with improved audio performance, enhanced management, and simplified configuration for audio conferencing and sound reinforcement applications. Advanced Conferencing Feature Set • next-generation acoustic echo Cancellation »...
Page 12 Converge Pro 880T the 880t leverages the rich functionality of the Converge pro 880, and adds a built-in telephone interface and power amplifier for standalone conferencing applications. the 880t also provides industry-leading expansion capabilities, allowing you to connect it with other Converge pro units for complex installations. Advanced Telephone Conferencing Feature Set •...
Page 13 Converge Pro 840T the successor to the industry-leading xap 400. the 840t provides the same rich feature set as the 880t, complete with a built-in telephone interface and power amplifier for standalone conferencing applications. For large venues, the 840t also provides industry-leading expansion capabilities via Clearone’s expansion bus technology. Advanced Telephone Conferencing Feature Set •...
Page 14 Converge Pro 8i an input-only expansion box for the Converge pro platform. the 8i delivers new economical configuration flexibility. It can be added to 880, 840t, and th20 systems for additional microphone and line inputs, allowing customers to match the number of inputs and outputs required for specific conferencing and sound reinforcement installations. Advanced Conferencing Feature Set •...
Page 15 Converge Pro TH20 the successor to the industry-leading xap th2, the th20 enables conference call functionality for Converge pro installations through the addition of a telephone interface. the th20 expansion bus allows you to link up to 16 th20 units together for industry-leading conferencing capability. It also adds two line-level inputs and outputs for increased system capacity.
Page 16 Converge Pro SR 1212A the sr1212a is a 12x12 digital matrix mixer that is the ideal solution for sound reinforcement and room combining applications. In addition to improved audio performance, enhanced management, and simplified configuration, the sr1212 offers industry-leading expansion capabilties to accomodate virtually any size venue. Advanced Conferencing Feature Set •...
Page 17 Converge Pro SR1212 the successor to Clearone’s psr1212, the sr1212 is a 12x12 digital matrix mixer that is the ideal solution for sound reinforcement and room combining applications. In addition to improved audio performance, enhanced management, and simplified configuration, the sr1212 offers industry-leading expansion capabilties to accomodate virtually any size venue.
Page 18: Customer Service And Support
CuSTOmER SERVICE ANd SuPPORT Clearone is committed to providing best-in-class customer service and support. If you need assistance installing, configuring, or operating your Converge pro system, or if you have questions about Clearone products or services, please contact us at one of the locations listed below. Clearone also welcomes your comments and suggestions. ClearOne on the web Corporate Website: www.clearone.com...
Page 19: Operating Requirements
OPERATING REquIREmENTS Power Converge pro devices automatically accommodate voltages of 100–240 vaC, 50/60 hz, 15 W. Telephone Converge pro devices operate on a standard analog telephone line and connect to the telephone system with a standard rJ-11 modular jack. If you do not have an rJ-11 jack where you want to install your Converge pro, call your local telephone company for installation.
Page 20: Unpacking
uNPACkING use the illustrations below to verify that you received all components for your Converge pro product. Clearone is not responsible for product damage incurred during shipment. Inspect your shipment carefully for obvious signs of damage. If the shipment appears damaged, retain the original boxes and packing material for inspection by the carrier, and contact them immediately.
Page 21 Converge Pro 880T Package Contents...
Page 22 Converge Pro 880TA Package Contents Converge Pro 880TA Packing Contents CONVERGE PRO 880TA (QTY 1) CONN, TERM BLOCK/F 12 POS GREEN SCREW/WASHER ACC KIT, RACK DECOR 4EA BLK 673-017-212 (QTY 1) 680-000-001 (QTY 1) CONN, TERM BLOCK/F 12 POS BLACK 673-017-012 (QTY 2) CD, CONVERGE PRO PRODUCT FAMILY 800-151-881 (QTY 1)
Page 23 Converge Pro 840T Package Contents CON VERG E PRO 840T TELCO 1 2 3 4 (1) Terminal Block Connector, 12 Position (Green) P/N: 673-017-212 (1) Software & Documentation CD P/N: 800-151-881 (1) Grounded Power Cord, 8’ P/N: 699-150-006 (1) Terminal Block Connector, 12 Position (Orange) P/N: 673-017-112 (1) Installation &...
Page 24 Converge Pro 8i Package Contents...
Page 25 Converge Pro TH20 Package Contents...
Page 26 Converge Pro SR1212 Package Contents...
Page 27 Converge Pro SR1212A Package Contents Converge SR 1212A Packing Contents CONVERGE SR 1212A (QTY 1) CONN, TERM BLOCK/F 12 POS GREEN SCREW/WASHER ACC KIT, RACK DECOR 4EA BLK 673-017-212 (QTY 1) 680-000-001 (QTY 1) CONN, TERM BLOCK/F 12 POS BLACK 673-017-012 (QTY 2) CD, CONVERGE PRO PRODUCT FAMILY 800-151-881 (QTY 1)
Page 28: Controls And Connections
CONTROLS ANd CONNECTIONS refer to the following diagrams and descriptions for Converge pro front panel controls and back panel connectors. Converge Pro Front Panels Converge Pro 880 Front Panel CONVERGE PRO 880 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Converge Pro 880T Front Panel Converge Pro 880TA Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 29 Converge Pro 8i Front Panel CONVERGE PRO 8i 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Converge Pro TH20 Front Panel CONVERGE PRO TH20 TELCO TX RX Converge Pro SR1212 Front Panel CONVERGE PRO SR1212 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 30 LEd Bar meter : Displays the audio level of a selected input, output, processing, or fader channel. Default meters: 880-output 12, 880t-output 12 , 840t-output 8, 8i-mic 1, th20-telco tx, sr1212-output 12. • AmP Fault Indicator LEds(880ta, sr 1212a): Indicates amplifier faults: »...
Page 31 Converge Pro Rear Panels Converge Pro 880 Rear Panel VOLTAGE RANGE 100-240 VAC 2A MIC / LINE LINE OUT FREQUENCY 50Hz / 60Hz Converge Pro 880T Rear Panel Converge Pro 880TA Rear Panel Converge Pro 840T Rear Panel VOLTAGE RANGE 100-240 VAC 2A FREQUENCY 50Hz / 60Hz LINE OUT MIC / LINE...
Page 32 (Converge pro 880: 8 inputs. Converge pro 880t: 8 inputs. Convergepro 880ta: 8 inputs. Converge pro 840t: 4 inputs. Converge pro 8i: 8 inputs. Converge pro th20: 0 inputs. Converge sr 1212: 8 inputs. Converge sr 1212a: 8 inputs.)
Page 33 Converge pro units together to create a site. you can connect up to twelve Converge pro 840t/880/880t/880ta/8i/sr 1212/sr 1212a units, up to 16 Converge pro th20 units, or any combination thereof, where the total number of microphone inputs does not exceed 96. maximum cable length is 200 feet using Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cable.
Page 34 Telco Line and Telco Set Ports : two rJ-11 connectors telephone ports. the telco line port connects an analog telephone line to Converge pro devices. the telco set port provides a pass-through connection for telephone handsets (880ta, 880t, 840t, th20). NOTE: the telco set port is not available for use when the telephone hybrid is off-hook.
Page 35: Chapter 2: Expansion Bus & Lcd Programming
In and link out ports, you can connect up to 34 Converge pro 880/880t/880ta/840t/8i and Converge sr 1212/sr 1212a units, and up to 16 Converge pro th20 units, where the total number of microphone inputs does not exceed 96.
Page 36: Device Ids
dEVICE IdS Device IDs provide unique identifiers for all Converge/Converge pro units that are linked together. after making e-bus connections between units, you must set a unique Device ID number for all units of the same Device type in the network. device Types and Ids Device types and Device IDs by model are as follows: model...
Page 37: Lcd Programming Overview
DEVICE ID MENU use the menu dial to highlight the desired value. press the Select button to select it. Change dId menu prompt appears. Choose yes to set the selected DID value, or No to return to the device Id menu. CHANGING DID MENU Change DID to press...
Page 38 Select Button : Displays the lCD programming menu and selects the highlighted option. LEd Bar meter : Displays the audio level of a selected input, output, processing, or fader channel. Default meters: 880-output 12, 880t-output 12 , 840t-output 8, 8i-mic 1, th20-telco tx, sr1212-output 12. •...
Page 39 as shown above, the main menus on the lCD display are: • Channels • settings • macros • presets...
Page 40 LCd default display When you power up a Converge/Converge pro unit, the lCD display reads Initializing. If an error occurs, contact Clearone technical support. When initialization is complete, ClearOne Converge[model Number] appears on the lCD panel, along with the device type, device ID, device name, Ip address, and firmware revision level as shown below.
Page 41: Lcd Channels Menu
LCd CHANNELS mENu the LCd Channels menu allows you to adjust the gain level and turn mute on or off for all channels. Accessing the Channels menu to access the Channels menu, press the Select button on the front panel, use the menu dial to select Channels, and press the Select button.
Page 42: Lcd Settings Menu
press the Select button select the desired value using the press the Select button to set the selected value press the Esc button to return to the Channels menu NOTE: When mute is set to on for a mic input channel, the microphone-on leD for that channel illuminates red on the front panel.
Page 43 these options are described in the following sections. RS-232 there are two parameters in the rs-232 menu: Baud rate and Flow Control. to change these settings, use the following procedure: use the menu dial to highlight Baud Rate or Flow Control press the Select button select the desired value using the...
Page 44: Lcd Macros Menu
For more information, see the Table of Contents for these related topics: • LCd Programming Overview • LCd Channels menu • LCd macros menu • LCd Presets menu • Site Properties • String Tab • unit Properties LCd mACROS mENu the LCd macros menu allows you to run macros from the front panel.
Page 45: Lcd Preset Menu
LCd PRESET mENu the LCd Preset menu allows you to execute presets from the Converge pro front panel. to create presets, use Console in preset mode. Accessing the Presets menu to access the menu, press the Select button on the front panel, use the menu dial to select Presets, and press the Select Button.
Page 46: Chapter 3: Converge Console Programming
Chapter 3: Converge Console programmIng INSTALLING CONVERGE CONSOLE the Converge Console software is designed for Windows xp and vista operating systems. ensure that all other programs or applications are closed and disconnect any usB cables from all Converge/ Converge pro devices (you will reconnect them later). Insert the Converge/Converge Pro Installation &...
Page 47 NOTE: If you click STOP Installation (Windows xp) or don’t install this driver software (Windows vista), Windows will terminate usB device driver installation. Console installation will continue to completion, and Console will function properly over Ip . however, you will not be able to use Console over usB.
Page 48 select the Install the software automatically radio button in the second screen of the wizard (shown below), then click Next to proceed with installation. When the Windows unsigned driver warning dialog appears, click Install this driver software anyway (Windows vista) to install the drivers. When the usB driver installation is complete, click If you will be using Ip to run Console, connect ethernet cables between your lan and Converge/Converge pro device(s).
Page 49: Converge Console Overview
CONVERGE CONSOLE OVERVIEw the Converge Console software provides a powerful, intuitive interface for configuring and controlling your Converge/Converge pro system. While you can use lCD programming for simple configuration tasks, you must use Console to configure the advanced settings required to customize units for your application. Accessing Converge Console start Converge Console by double-clicking the selecting All Programs >...
Page 50 Menu Bar menus available on the menu Bar include: • File • View • • Connect • modes • Services • Help : opens the context-sensitive help system; provides software and firmware version information. Button Bar Controls on the Button Bar include: Create Site Open Site Save Site...
Page 51 Tab Bar tabs available on the tab Bar include: • unit • Channel • matrix • AEC Reference (PA Adapt Reference for SR 1212/SR 1212A) • macro • Gating • Control • String • Event Scheduler • database Clicking a tab displays the screen for that tab in the Console Center pane. Site Pane In Configuration mode, the site pane contains the site selection drop-down list, site view tab, and tree view tab.
Page 52 In preset mode, the site pane displays the Current site, Current unit, preset selection list, and the preset name, Description, and preset mask entry fields. Center Pane the Center pane displays the screen for the selected Console tab. as shown above, the default screen is unit tab.
Page 53 Objects Pane the object pane contains the av Devices tab, which allows you to select from a list of pre-configured device settings and apply them instantly to a channel; and the objects tab, which allows you to select from a list of custom channel objects and instantly apply them to a specific channel type.
Page 54: Site File Overview
SITE FILE OVERVIEw Site Files allow you to store configuration settings for one or more units for a specific application or venue. site files also provide Console with the necessary information to communicate with the Converge/Converge pro devices using your pC. site files are a powerful tool for creating a library of configuration files for specific applications and room types.
Page 55 the File menu appears. select Open Site as shown below. the Open dialog appears as shown below. locate the site file you want to open and click Open. Console opens the site file, and it appears in the Site Selection drop-down list in the Site Pane as shown below. use the Files of type drop-down list to open g-ware files (.psr file extension) and convert them to convert g-ware site files to Converge site files.
Page 56 Saving Site Files to save the current site configuration parameters, including any changes made since the active site file was opened, click the Save button on the Button Bar, or select Save or Save As from the File menu. For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics: •...
Page 57: Connect To A Site
CONNECT TO A SITE Connect To a Site Click the Connect button on the Console Button Bar, or select Connect from the Connect menu. the Connect dialog appears as shown below. Connection options include: • to automatically create a new site file, select the •...
Page 58: Site Properties
For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics: • Site File Overview • Site Properties • unit Communication (IP) Settings SITE PROPERTIES Site Files are created and modified using the site properties window in Console. site files contain all information about a particular installation including properties for all units in a site.
Page 59 the Site Properties window appears with the General tab selected. Create A New Site to create a new site, select New Site from the File menu or by clicking the New Site button on the Console Button Bar. the Site Properties window appears. NOTE : you must have administrator privileges to connect to units with Console, and to modify user names and passwords.
Page 60 author, and site description in the Site Info section of the tab. press Ok to save the changes, Cancel to close the site properties window, or click on the management or Time/Local tabs to continue site configuration. Site Properties: management Tab the management tab (shown below) enables you to configure snmp parameters, email notification settings, as well as user names and passwords.
Page 61 User name/Passwords In the user name/Passwords section, click the button for the user type that you want to create. the Name/ Password dialog appears as shown below. NOTE: the default user name is clearone. the default password is converge. user names and passwords are not case sensitive.
Page 62 In the Time section of the tab, select Local Time or Network Time for the clock synchronization source. When Local Time is selected, the Apply button is activated; pressing it updates the date and time on all units in the current site.
Page 63: Unit Properties
uNIT PROPERTIES unit Properties define properties for a specific Converge/Converge pro unit. unit properties enable you to configure general unit settings such as name, and telephone country code, as well as Ip and serial communication settings. properties that apply to all units in a site are configured using site properties. Accessing unit Properties to access the unit Properties window, right click the unit you want to configure in either the Site View tab or the Tree View tab of the Site Pane in Console.
Page 64 Add A New unit to add a unit to a site, right-click in either the Site View tab or the Tree View tab of the Site View pane, or select the unit type you want to add from the Add menu on the menu Bar as shown below. the unit Properties window appears.
Page 65 CONVERGE PRO 840T MENU TELCO 1 2 3 4 TX RX Slave Link Out Link In CONVERGE PRO TH20 MENU TELCO TX RX Slave Link Out RS-232 Audio ﬂow is stopped control...
Page 66 this prevents audio from being received from units above the master unit in a site. For example, you can configure a site with multiple units for a room-combining application where all units act together when three smaller rooms are combined into a larger room. When the rooms are divided again, the audio from one room will not be available in the other two rooms due to the audio master configuration.
Page 67 unit Properties: Comm (Communications) Tab the Comm tab contains Ip protocol selection and address settings, as well as serial port configuration settings as shown below. IP Settings If you want to use DhCp (Dynamic host Configuration protocol), select the dHCP checkbox. (selecting DhCp disables the remaining Ip settings.) otherwise, enter the IP Address, Subnet, and Gateway information, and dNS (Domain name server) addresses for your installation.
Page 68 For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics: • LCd Programming Overview • LCd Settings menu • Site File Overview • Site Properties • Connect To A Site • Preset mode Overview • Controls & Connections •...
Page 69: Configuration Mode Overview
CONFIGuRATION mOdE OVERVIEw Converge Console has two modes: Configuration mode (default) and Preset mode. Configuration mode enables you to perform advanced configuration of devices to customize them to your specific application. Accessing Configuration mode Console automatically starts in Configuration mode with the unit tab displayed as shown below. you can switch between modes by clicking on the mode the Console screen components while in Configuration mode, see Navigating Converge Console.
Page 70: Unit Tab
uNIT TAB the unit Tab shows a detailed block diagram for the unit selected in the site pane. the diagram shows the path of the audio signal based on the current unit configuration, and provides a graphical explanation of each stage of audio processing.
Page 71 Input Channel Settings pointing to an input channel on the left side of the screen highlights it in orange, and shows the routing for the channel in white on the right side of the screen (shown above). Clicking the channel selects it and displays the routing to other units in the site by channel type in the site pane (shown below).
Page 72 Processing Channel Settings pointing to a processing channel in the matrix section of the screen highlights it in orange, and shows the routing for the channel in white (shown above). Clicking the channel selects it and displays the routing to other units in the site by channel type in the site pane (shown below).
Page 73 Fader Channel Settings NOTE: the Converge pro 880ta and Converge sr 1212a do not have fader settings. pointing to a fader channel in the matrix section of the screen highlights it in orange, and shows the routing for the channel in white (shown above). Clicking the channel selects it and displays the routing to other units in the site by channel type in the site pane (shown below).
Page 74 Expansion Audio RX and TX pointing to an Expansion Rx or Expansion Tx channel in the matrix section of the screen highlights it in orange. Clicking the channel selects it and shows the Input (tx channels only), Output (rx channels only), Processing, Expansion, and Fader channel routing (white highlights) for the selected channel as shown above.
Page 75 Click the Channel Tab and refer to the matrix row. the four power amp channels are listed after the outputs -- click any of the power amp channels to access the available options. options for the selected power amp appear below the matrix row. •...
Page 76 » Sound masking is an amplifier out only feature consisting of three modes: : Disables the feature Voice : masking operates only in the range usually used when the target audio is vocal. wideband : masking operates throughout the audible range of the unit. •...
Page 77 • Feedback: launches the Feedback window. • this feature allows you to reduce feedback through a simple configuration window. Enable Feedback Cancellation Automatic Setup : Creates notch filters based on your choice of Feedback Cancellation settings. » Target Gain Before Feedback adding notch filters at detected feedback frequencies until it either reaches the target level or reaches the number of Fixed Filters (specified in the Filter Settings - Number of Fixed Filters).
Page 78 » Number of Fixed Filters number of filters are not required, they become Dynamic Filters. » Filter Bandwidth : Bandwidth is determined by the specified q factor. a lower q creates a filter that works across a wider frequency range. a higher q utilizes a narrower range. Filter depth mode »...
Page 79 Enable Noise Gate : enables or Disables the feature. » mode • Adaptive : actively monitors the noise floor of the environment and determines when to enable gating. • manual : user sets threshold. » Timer : time before the amp begins gating. NOTE: the noise Floor must be at the threshold level for the duration set in the Timer in order to enable the noise gate.
Page 80 ranges from 0 to 20ms. Note: groups do not interact with processor channels. • mute : mutes the specific power amp channel. • Polarity : reverses the amplifier’s output polarity. • Eq Filter : adjusts specific frequency bands within a +/-12db range. »...
Page 81 • multichannel Control : multichannel Control is only available on amplifier channels. each of the 4 amplifiers can be assigned to one of two multichannel groups. When amplifier channels are assigned to a multichannel group, mute and gain for the group are controlled from a single point. NOTE: mutiple pa Channel selections cannot be applied to both groups simultaneously.
Page 82: Channel Tab Overview
CHANNEL TAB OVERVIEw the Channel section of Console makes the full set configuration controls available for a given channel, from input to processing to output. the type of channel selected in the tree view tab of the Current unit pane determines the contents of the Channel pane in the center of Console.
Page 83 other buttons, including aeC (acoustic echo Cancellation), nC (noise Cancellation), Filter, agC (automatic gain Control), alC (automatic level Control), shown above, bring up the Channel property Configuration screen shown below. Channel Property Configuration Screen the Channel property Configuration screen is used to configure mic Input, line Input, and processing channels. the tabs available in this screen change depending on the type of channel selected in the tree view pane of Console.
Page 84 use the routing legend to determine the current cross-point configuration of the selected input channel. as shown in the example above, Input 1 is non-gated and cross pointed by default to output 1. It is also gated and cross pointed by default to outputs 5-7, telco tx, and exp Bus o.
Page 85 this display is identical to that shown on the Channel tab when the channel is selected in the Tree View pane. NOTE: Changes to channel configuration settings made in the channel routing matrix apply globally to the channel. For example, changing the label (name) from “output 1” to “Ceiling speakers”...
Page 86: Aec (Acoustic Echo Cancellation)
AEC (ACOuSTIC ECHO CANCELLATION) AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) reduces or removes acoustical echo from an input signal, thereby improving audio clarity. Converge pro devices perform aeC using the full bandwidth (20hz to 22khz) of the signal. aeC uses a reference source to perform aeC based on the acoustic characteristics and dynamics of a specific room.
Page 87 the aeC tab shows a signal flow diagram for aeC, and has the following features: enable aeC, pa adapt and aeC reference, nlp (non-linear processing), and ptt (push-to-talk) mode. these features are described in the following sections. Enable AEC Checkbox select the checkbox to enable aeC.
Page 88 ERL + ERLE meter shows the total ERL and ERLE reduction. this is an average meter that updates only when a receive -only signal is present. PTT (Push to Talk) mode select the Enable Push to Talk mode checkbox to enable ptt. ptt notifies aeC when a microphone is switched off, and freezes aeC convergence until the microphone is switched back on.
Page 89: Nc (Noise Cancellation)
NC (NOISE CANCELLATION) NC (Noise Cancellation) is a process in which ambient (background) noise is removed from an input signal, with no noticeable degradation in signal quality. nC is available on mic Input (excluding sr 1212 and sr 1212a) and telco rx channels.
Page 90 Configuring Noise Cancellation select the Enable Noise Canceller checkbox to enable nC for the channel. adjust the Cancellation depth slider to the dB setting which provides the best combination of low noise and maximum speech clarity. the cancellation depth can also be set using the arrow buttons or by entering a value directly in the field. the attenuation depth can be set in 1dB increments from 6dB to 15dB.
Page 91: Filters
FILTERS Filters enable you to shape the audio signals from mic Input channels for improved audio quality. there are four configurable filter types available: • All Pass • High Pass • Low Pass • Notch • PEq (Parametric Equalizer) Accessing Filters With the Channel tab selected on the Tab Bar, select the desired input channel on the Tree View tab in the Site Pane, and press the Filter button (located just below the Post Gain meter).
Page 92 the following sections describe how to configure and activate input channel filters. Active Filter use the Active Filter drop-down list to select among active filters. selecting a filter highlights its node on the graph and displays its current settings. you can configure up to four active filters per input channel. NOTE: there are no filters configured by default.
Page 93 Filter Nodes In graph view, you can click on a filter node and drag it to the desired location on the graph. the setting fields immediately reflect changes made by dragging filter nodes. Filter node colors represent the following: • Green : the filter node is selected and active.
Page 94 Phase press the Phase button to display the phase relationship of the graphed frequency response (appears as a grey line on the active filter graph). the phase scale appears on the right vertical axis of the graph. Bypass All press the Bypass All button to bypass all filters for the selected input channel. the filters are grayed out in graph view, and the bypass status is shown as on in table view.
Page 95 Add Filter press the Add Filter button to create a filter for the input channel. When you add a filter, it appears in the Active Filter drop-down list, and on the active filter graph. you can configure up to four active filters per input channel. the number of remaining available filters for the channel is shown under Filters Remaining.
Page 96: Agc/Alc (Automatic Gain Control/Automatic Level Control) Tab
AGC/ALC (AuTOmATIC GAIN CONTROL/AuTOmATIC LEVEL CONTROL) TAB AGC/ALC enables agC or alC and allows you to configure agC settings for the selected input channel. either agC or alC can be enabled—you cannot use them both at the same time. agC keeps an input signal at a target gain level that you select, and is generally used for line Input channels. alC automatically keeps an input signal at a constant level, and is generally used to keep speech levels constant on mic Input channels.
Page 97 use the AGC/ALC radio buttons to select Off, ALC, or AGC. the default is off. alC is performed automatically; there are no user-configurable settings for alC. NOTE: agC occurs after gain and filter settings in the audio signal path. the configuration controls for agC are described in the following sections. maximum Gain Slider set the Target Level first, then set the maximum Gain that you want the agC to apply to the signal.
Page 98: Mic Gating
mIC GATING the Gate button on the Channel tab enables you to configure gating control for individual mic Input channels, and assign them to Gating Groups. there are two types of gating for mic Input channels: Auto Gating and manual Gating.
Page 99 Gating Settings: Auto Gating the upper section of the gate settings section of the screen contains the gating controls for auto gating as shown below. Auto Gating: Settings • Gate Ratio : specifies how much louder than the ambient level the audio level must be before the channel automatically gates on.
Page 100 Manual Gating: Manual On/Manual Off select the manual On radio button to gate the channel on, or manual Off to gate the channel off. off gating behavior is controlled by the settings described in the next section. Manual Gating: Settings •...
Page 101 For more information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics: • Gating Tab • AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) • AGC/ALC (Automatic Gain Control/Automatic Level Control) • NC (Noise Cancellation) • Filters • Line Input Settings • mic Input Settings...
Page 102: Mic Input Settings
mIC INPuT SETTINGS mic Input Settings enable you to customize mic input channel settings using the Channel screen. Accessing mic Input Settings With the Channel tab selected on the Tab Bar, select the desired mic input channel on the Tree View tab in the Site Pane.
Page 103 Pre Gain meter the pre gain meter displays the mic input level before gain adjustments. meter range is determined by the Coarse gain slider in the gain section of the screen as described below. NOTE: all meters in Console are peak-level meters. Gain Section the Coarse and Fine gain sliders are used to match the level settings between mic inputs, and to adjust the volume level for a given mic input channel.
Page 104 Post Gate meter the Post Gate meter displays the audio level after gating. Channel gating for mic inputs is configured on the Gating tab of the Channel Property Configuration window for mic input channels, which is described in the next section.
Page 105 Channel Routing matrix: Inputs the channel routing matrix section of the Channel screen shows the matrix row and audio routing configuration for the selected input channel (mic input 1 in this case). Clicking a cross point box selects it, clicking it a second time sets the cross point, as indicated by a colored box.
Page 106 this display is identical to that shown in Channel when the output channel is selected in the Tree View pane. see Output Settings for more information. you can change the channel Label (name) of the output channel in the label entry field; toggle NOm constant gain on or off;...
Page 107 For more information on using audio devices and channel objects, refer to the Table of Contents for the following topics: • AV devices • Creating AV devices • Channel Objects • database Tab • drag & drop Configuration Optimizing Input Gain Structure optimizing gain structure for input channels maximizes the signal-to-noise ratio for the channel and ensures optimal audio performance.
Page 108: Line Input Settings
LINE INPuT SETTINGS Line Input Settings enable you to customize line input channel settings. all settings for a given line input are available on the Channel screen. Accessing Line Input Settings With the Channel tab selected on the Tab Bar, select the desired line input channel on the Tree View tab in the Site Pane.
Page 109 Pre Gain meter the Pre Gain meter shows the line input level before gain adjustments. NOTE: all meters in Console are peak-level meters. Gain Slider the Gain Slider adjusts the line input volume level. the fine gain sliders are used to set minimum and Min/Max maximum gain settings, and to report min/max gain settings via serial commands.
Page 110 select the Enable AGC checkbox to enable agC, or deselect it to disable agC. For agC configuration details, see AGC Configuration Settings. Channel Routing matrix: Line Inputs the channel routing matrix shows the associated matrix row and audio routing configuration for the selected input channel (line input 5 in this case).
Page 111 the Cross Point Attenuation slider appears. move the slider or use the selector box to set the gain/attenuation level in dB. the range is from -60 to 12dB in .5dB increments. the default is 0dB. NOTE: your changes are automatically saved when you close the slider. Channel Routing matrix: Outputs, Processing, Faders In the channel routing matrix, pressing the button underneath an Output, Process, or Fader cross point box displays the signal flow diagram and configuration controls for that channel.
Page 112 to save an input channel configuration, right click in the Channel screen (anywhere above the channel routing matrix). From the shortcut menu that appears, select Export Object as shown below. NOTE: you can apply the channel configurations for the current channel to all channels of the same type by selecting the Apply to all option.
Page 113: Telco Rx Settings
TELCO Rx SETTINGS Telco Rx Settings enable you to customize telephone receive channel settings using the Channel screen. Accessing Telco Rx Settings With the Channel tab selected on the Tab Bar, select the Telco Rx channel on the Tree View tab in the Site Pane. as shown above, the center pane displays a signal flow diagram for the telco rx channel, real-time peak-level meters, as well as the channel routing matrix that displays the audio routing configuration for the channel.
Page 114 of the mute, Cleareffect, and alC buttons, which toggle their respective functions and have no user-configurable settings, clicking a channel configuration button displays the Channel property Configuration window as shown below. the window contains three tabs: NC (Noise Cancellation), Telco Settings, and Telco meters, which are described in the following sections.
Page 115 Telco Settings Tab settings available on the Telco Settings Tab include: Auto Answer: set the number of rings before the unit connects an incoming call (or disable the function). the default is Disabled. Auto-disconnect: select the auto disconnect mode to control when the unit disconnects a connected call. modes include Loop drop + Call Progress, Call Progress, and Loop drop, and Off.
Page 116 • Custom: set for distinctive ring cadences. When custom is set, the selected from their respective drop-down boxes. pBx’s can have distinctive ring cadences that are not country specific. these times are the minimum values the ring cadence must be for the unit to detect the ring.
Page 117 see the Dialer topic for more information on using the dialer and its features. dial Tone Level Slider the dial Tone Level slider allows you to set dial tone gain using the slider or selector box. the default is zero. range is -12dB to 12dB in 1dB increments.
Page 118 the Receive Input meter displays the dB level of the incoming telco signal prior to any signal processing. NOTE: all meters in Console are peak-level meters. NC Button Clicking the Noise Cancellation button opens the Channel Property Configuration: Telco Rx window with the NC tab selected, allowing you to configure noise cancellation settings.
Page 119 the Gain slider changes the gain for the telco receive channel from nominal 0. to change the value, use the slider or the selector box. range is from -65 to +20dB in .5dB increments. the default is 0dB. min/max Limits use the yellow and green upper and lower limit arrows on the Gain Scale in the Gain section of the screen to set minimum and maximum gain level limits.
Page 120 the Cross Point Attenuation slider appears. move the slider or use the selector box to set the gain/attenuation level in dB. the range is from -60 to 12dB in .5dB increments. the default is 0dB. NOTE: your changes are automatically saved when you close the slider. In the channel routing matrix, pressing the button underneath an Output, Process, or Fader cross point box displays the signal flow diagram and configuration controls for that output channel as shown below.
Page 121 enter an appropriate Label (name) in the entry field of Export Object dialog as shown below. Click Export to save the configuration to the database, or Cancel to return to the Channel screen Console saves the object to the database and displays it in the Object Tree as shown below. For more information on using audio devices and channel objects, refer to the Table of Contents for these topics: •...
Page 122: Output Settings
OuTPuT SETTINGS Output Settings enable you to customize output channel settings. all settings for a given output are available on the Channel screen. Accessing Output Settings With the Channel tab selected on the Tab Bar, select the desired output channel on the Tree View tab in the Site Pane.
Page 123 mute Button Clicking the mute button toggles muting. the default is off. Gain Slider the Gain slider adjusts the output gain level. to change the value, use the slider or selector box. range is from -65 to +20dB in .5dB increments. the default is 0dB. min/max Limits use the yellow and green upper and lower limit arrows on the Gain Scale in the Gain section of the screen to set minimum and maximum gain level limits.
Page 124 the Cross Point Attenuation slider appears. move the slider or use the selector box to set the gain/attenuation level in dB. the range is from -60 to 12dB in .5dB increments. the default is 0dB. NOTE: your changes are automatically saved when you close the slider. Channel Routing matrix: Inputs, Processing, Faders In the channel routing matrix, pressing the button above an Input, Process, or Fader cross point box displays the signal flow diagram and configuration controls for that channel.
Page 125 NOTE: Changes to configuration settings made in the channel routing matrix apply globally to that channel. For example, changing the label (name) from “Input 1” to “Ceiling mic” changes the name of the channel in the tree view pane, and everywhere else the label appears in Console.
Page 126 Optimizing Output Gain Structure optimizing gain structure for output channels ensures optimal audio performance. When initially configuring an output channel, Clearone recommends that you follow the procedures outlined in the Optimizing Gain Structure topic. For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics: •...
Page 127: Telco Tx Settings
TELCO Tx SETTINGS Telco Tx Settings enable you to customize telephone transmit channel settings using the Channel screen. Accessing Telco Tx Settings With the Channel tab selected on the Tab Bar, select the Telco Tx channel on the Tree View tab in the Site Pane. as shown above, the Center Pane displays a signal flow diagram for the telco tx channel, real-time peak-level meters, as well as the channel routing matrix, which shows the audio routing configuration for the channel.
Page 128 see dialer for more information on using the dialer and its features . NOm (Number of Open mics/Constant Level) maintains a constant output level by automatically adjusting gain levels based on the number of mics gated on and routed to the selected output channel. nom reduces the output level proportionally by 3dB for every doubling in the number of open mics.
Page 129 Post-Gain meter the Post Gain level meter displays the post-gain signal level in dB. Limiter the Limiter limits the output level to the telco side to comply with telco system requirements. note that the meter is only a graphic; it does not show limiter activity. Output Level meter shows the signal level in dB when a signal is present.
Page 130 the Cross Point Attenuation slider appears. move the slider or use the selector box to set the gain/attenuation level in dB. the range is from -60 to 12dB in .5dB increments. the default is 0dB. NOTE: your changes are automatically saved when you close the slider. Channel Routing matrix: Inputs, Processing, Faders In the channel routing matrix, pressing the button above an Input, Process, or Fader cross point box displays the signal flow diagram and configuration controls for the channel as shown below.
Page 131 Creating Channel Objects one of the most powerful features of Console is the ability to create Channel objects. Channel objects capture all settings for the channel at the time the object is created. after configuring an input using the Channel tab as described in this topic, you can save it into the Database, and use drag and drop configuration to streamline configuration tasks.
Page 132 Optimizing Output Gain Structure optimizing gain structure for output channels ensures optimal audio performance. When initially configuring output channels, Clearone recommends that you follow the procedures outlined in the Optimizing Gain Structure topic. For more information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics: •...
Page 133: Processing Settings
PROCESSING SETTINGS Processing Settings enable you to configure filters, delay, compression, and gain to create precise audio configurations for any venue. there are four processing blocks available for the 840t (a-D), and eight for the 880, 880t, 880ta, 8i, sr 1212 (a-h) and sr 1212a (a-h). Accessing Processing Settings With the Channel tab selected on the Tab Bar, select the desired processing block on the Tree View tab in the Site Pane.
Page 134 Filter Button pressing the Filter button brings up the Channel Property Configuration window with the Filter Tab selected as shown below. For more information on Filters and their configuration, use the Table of Contents to locate the Filters topic. delay Button press the delay button to bring up the Channel Property Configuration window with the delay Tab selected as shown below.
Page 135 Introducing an appropriate amount of delay to the forward-mounted driver(s) re-establishes the acoustical alignment necessary for proper sound imaging in a room. the same principle of introducing delay applies to separate speaker enclosures located various distances from the listening area. other types of delay to consider when establishing delay parameters are delays which occur naturally as a result of processing within the unit.
Page 136 select the Enable Compressor checkbox to activate the compressor. using the compressor, you can change the gain transfer characteristics of the signal path and control the dynamics of a signal. Compressor settings are described below. Group use the Group radio buttons to assign this compressor to a compressor group. the default is none. When you assign a compressor to a compressor group—such as a group of two compressors configured for left and right stereo channels—the compressors will monitor each other.
Page 137 Input Meter shows the level of the signal as it enters the compressor. Compression Meter shows the instantaneous compression value at a given time. Gain Slider & Process meter use the Gain Slider to establish the gain level for this processing channel. range is -65 to 20dB. the Process meter shows the signal level when a signal is present.
Page 138 NOTE: your changes are automatically saved when you close the slider. Expanded Channel Routing matrix In the channel routing matrix, pressing the button above or below the cross point box for a channel displays the signal flow diagram and configuration controls for that channel as shown below. this display is identical to that shown in Channel when the channel is selected in the tree view pane.
Page 139 Creating Channel Objects one of the most powerful features of Console is the ability to create Channel objects. Channel objects capture all settings for the channel at the time the object is created. after configuring a processing channel using the Channel tab as described in this topic, you can save it into the Database, and use drag and drop configuration to streamline configuration tasks.
Page 140 For more information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics: • Channel Tab Overview • Filters • Line Input Settings • mic Input Settings • Output Settings • Processing Settings • Fader Settings • Telco Rx Settings •...
Page 141: Fader Settings
FAdER SETTINGS NOTE: the Converge pro 880ta and Converge sr 1212a do not have fader settings. Fader Settings allow you to set configuration parameters for fader channels using the Channel tab. Fader channels are internal sub-bus channels similar to processing channels that provide additional sub-bus mixes to control volume settings within a site.
Page 142 Gain Slider & Post Gain meter adjusts output gain level. use the Gain slider to adjust output volume level. you can also enter the level directly in the selector box. the Post Gain meter reflects the post-gain level of the signal in dB. min/max Limits use the yellow and green upper and lower limit arrows on the Gain scale to create minimum and maximum gain level limits.
Page 143 NOTE: your changes are automatically saved when you close the slider. Expanded Channel Routing matrix this display is identical to that shown on the Channel tab when the channel is selected in the tree view pane. you can change the label (name) of the channel in the label entry box. you can also change channel configuration settings.
Page 144 enter an appropriate Label (name) in the entry field of Export Object dialog as shown below. Click Export to save the configuration to the database, or Cancel to return to the Channel screen. Console saves the object to the database and displays it in the Object Tree as shown below. For more information on using av devices and channel objects, see the following topics: •...
Page 145: Matrix Tab
• Converge Pro 840T: 29 inputs x 30 outputs • Converge Pro 8i: 36 inputs x 24 outputs • Converge Pro TH20: 15 inputs x 15 outputs • Converge SR 1212: 36 inputs x 36 outputs • Converge SR 1212A: 38 inputs x 38 outputs For more information on connecting input and output devices, see Controls and Connections.
Page 146 the routing legend shows the status of cross points using colored cells that mark the intersection or cross point of the routing from input to output. the color of the cross point cell identifies the input type: • yellow = gated mic input •...
Page 147 destination within the unit. all models have 18 digital mix-minus buses: • S–Z Buses: these eight audio buses are line input mixer buses. they are used to route auxiliary audio, such as from a CD player or vCr, to and from other units on the network. these buses are also used as mic mixer buses when nom count is not required.
Page 148 the level you select now appears numerically in the cross point box within the matrix. Copy and Paste Cells you can copy a single cell or the entire matrix using the shortcut menu options. to copy a cross point to multiple cross points, press <Ctrl+C> to copy, then press <Ctrl+V> while holding down the left-mouse button and clicking on the cross points to which you want to copy the settings.
Page 149: Aec Reference/Pa Adapt Reference Tab
AEC REFERENCE/PA AdAPT REFERENCE TAB the AEC Reference (880, 880T, 880TA, 840T, 8i, TH20)/PA Adapt Reference (SR 1212, SR 1212A) Tab allows you to establish reference sources for acoustic echo Cancellation (aeC) and pa adaptation. aeC uses reference signals as the basis for acoustic echo cancellation. an aeC reference is a digital sample of the receive audio signal that is used by the aeC filter model for adaptation and convergence.
Page 150 use the drop-down lists to select an aeC/pa adapt reference for each input channel as required for your application. as shown above, you can select any of the following as a reference source in the AEC/PA Adapt References section of the screen: •...
Page 151 virtual reference and route any inputs that you want cancelled to that reference. this typically would include Telco Rx audio and audio from a video codec (Input 5 above), which in this example are combined to create Virtual Reference 1 . NOTE: If the channels selected for a virtual reference use processing or Faders, you should select the processing or fader channel as the virtual reference source.
Page 152: Macro Tab
mACRO TAB macros define a series of commands which can be run using the Front panel lCD, serial Commands, Control ports, presets, the Web portal, snmp , and other macros. macros allow you to make quick configuration changes and to execute multiple presets simultaneously. macros can also contain commands that are executed on other units on the e-bus.
Page 153 In the Console, make the routing and input/output configuration changes (such as gain adjustments, mute, etc.) that you want to include in the macro. Click Stop in the macro record dialog to end macro recording. the macro Command editor appears with a list of the commands captured. Click Save to save the macro.
Page 154 Click Add to add the command to the end of the macro, or Insert to insert the command before the currently selected row of the macro. the command appears in the macro Command List. NOTE: When there are multiple commands in the macro Command list, you can drag and drop them to change their execution order.
Page 155 select the macro tab from the Console main screen or press the Run macro (only available when Console is in Configuration mode). select the macro from the Select macro list. Click Run to run the macro and close the window. Running Macros Using the Front Panel use the following procedure to run a macro from the front panel: using the...
Page 156: Gating Tab
GATING TAB the Gating tab allows you to create gating groups and assign mic inputs to gating groups. gating group assignments combine individual channel gating configurations created using the Channel Properties Configuration screen. When inputs are assigned to a gating group, the gating information from the assigned inputs is used to control how the entire mixer behaves.
Page 157 groups (radio buttons 1-4) to control mic inputs connected to the unit currently selected in the Site Pane. use Global gating groups (radio buttons A-F) to control mic inputs connected to the current unit, as well as all units connected to the e-Bus. press the Configure button to display and modify individual channel Gating configurations using the Channel Properties Configuration screen.
Page 158 than one microphone to gate on at same time, but it restricts more than one mic from gating on to the same audio source. It does this by determining the audio level received by all mics when the first mic is gated on, and then using this audio level as the ambient level for the gating group.
Page 159: Control Tab
CONTROL TAB the Control Tab allows you to configure pin assignments for the user-definable pins on Control/status port a and Control/status port B. all models implement control/status using DB-25 pin ports on the back panel, and gpIo (general purpose Input output) with active low/pull to ground inputs and open collector outputs.
Page 160 model user-Definable pins Control/status port a th20 sr 1212 sr 1212a default Pin Assignments For default pin assignments for Control/status ports by model, refer to Appendix B. Control/Status Ports Control/Status A and B ports are female DB25 connectors used for general purpose Input/output (gpIo) interactions between Converge/Converge pro devices and external control devices such as wall switches and push- to-talk microphones.
Page 161 In the Command Editor section of the screen, select the device Type, dId, and Command from the drop- down lists. When you select a command, its description appears in the Command description box. the parameters associated with the command appear next to the Command drop-down list, and the valid values or range for each parameter appear in the Argument description box.
Page 162: String Tab
STRING TAB the string tab enables you to create up to eight command strings that allow Converge/Converge pro units to control external devices such as lighting, projectors, and room dividers. Command strings are written using the syntax of the external device being controlled. Converge/Converge pro devices pass command strings to external devices through the rs-232 port.
Page 163 Running Command Strings Console stores the commands strings created in the Control tab for subsequent execution via the STRING serial command. you can execute the STRING command in macros, using control pin programming, in the event scheduler, and from the Control Console page of the Web Builder tab. using macros also enables you to execute command strings from external control devices.
Page 164: Event Scheduler Tab
EVENT SCHEduLER TAB the Event Scheduler allows you to schedule commands for execution at a specific time (events). using the event scheduler, you can schedule single events or recurring events that are executed at pre-defined time intervals. Accessing the Event Scheduler to schedule events, press the Event Scheduler Tab on the Tab Bar in Console.
Page 165 • SFTymuTE –mutes all channels on the specified unit • STRING –runs a command string • SySCHECkS –runs system diagnostics to schedule a single event, select Single Event and set the desired Start date/Time in the Time Scheduler section of the screen. to schedule a recurring event, select Event Recurrence;...
Page 166: Database Tab
dATABASE TAB NOTE: Objects and devices created in Console 1.0.4 and 1.1.5 are NOT compatible with Console 2.0+ Objects and devices created with these earlier versions will need to be re-created. the database Tab enables you to create, modify, and save av devices, channel objects, and advanced objects. av devices allow you to save pre-defined configurations for a particular type of device, such as a ceiling microphone.
Page 167 AV devices av devices allow you to save pre-defined configurations for a particular type of device, such as a ceiling microphone. to access av devices, expand the AV device Tree in the AV devices Tab in the Object Pane on the right side of Console.
Page 168 name the new device using the Name field. enter other information as needed, adjust the configuration controls to optimize device performance, and click the Save button to save the changes. the new device now appears in the AV device Tree as shown below. NOTE: the av Device tree is also available when the unit tab is selected, making all pre-defined and custom av Devices available for Drag and Drop Configuration of a venue.
Page 169 • Processing • Fader Channels to create a new channel object, select an object type in the Object Tree and click the New button. enter a name for the object in the Name field, adjust the channel configuration controls to optimize channel performance for your application, and press the Save button.
Page 170 For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics: • Site Properties • unit Properties • unit Tab • Channel Tab Overview • Line Input Settings • mic Input Settings • Telco Rx Settings • Output Settings •...
Page 171: Optimizing Gain Structure
OPTImIZING GAIN STRuCTuRE Optimizing Gain Structure maximizes the signal-to-noise ratio for each channel, optimizes the performance of processing functions, and ensures optimal audio quality. use these guidelines when optimizing initial gain structure for a venue: • Connect all input sources and output devices to the Converge/Converge pro unit(s). •...
Page 172 Optimizing Gain for Line Input Channels line inputs are optimized using the same procedure as mic inputs, with the following exceptions. select the Line Input you want to optimize on the Tree View Tab. With the line source connected, monitor the Post Gain meter and adjust the gain level.
Page 173 repeat the above steps for each output channel in the system. For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics: • Configuration mode Overview • mic Input Settings • Line Input Settings • Telco Rx Settings •...
Page 174: Drag And Drop Configuration
dRAG ANd dROP CONFIGuRATION NOTE: Objects and devices created in Console 1.0.4 and 1.1.5 are NOT compatible with Console 2.0+ Objects and devices created with these earlier versions will need to be re-created. Console provides powerful drag and drop Configuration capabilities that allow you to quickly configure Converge/Converge pro devices and perform advanced system configuration tasks.
Page 175 Creating Objects With the exception of custom av devices, which can only be created using the database Tab, all objects can be created by right clicking on a screen and using the shortcut menu that appears. For example, to capture the currently displayed control pin programming as a control port object, right click in the Control/Status Pin Select portion of the of the Control Tab screen, and select Export as object from the shortcut menu (see below).
Page 176 to apply an av device to a channel, drag the object onto the channel in the unit or Channel tabs. For example, to apply a Crown PCC130 tabletop microphone to mic/Line Input 1, select the object from the AV devices tree and drag it onto the channel.
Page 177 to view detailed information about an av device’s configuration settings, or to create a custom av device, use the AV devices pane of the database tab. Channel Objects In addition to using av devices, you can drag and drop Channel Objects in the unit Tab and the Channel Tab to instantly apply a saved configuration to a channel.
Page 178 to view detailed information about an av device’s configuration settings, or to create a custom av device, use the AV devices pane of the database tab. Advanced Configuration Objects For advanced configuration tasks, Console allows you to create and apply matrix Objects, Control Objects, macro Objects, and Preset Objects as described in the following sections.
Page 179 For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics: • database Tab • mic Input Settings • Line Input Settings • Telco Rx Settings • Telco Tx Settings • Output Settings • Processing Settings • Fader Settings •...
Page 180: Preset Mode
PRESET mOdE Preset mode allows you to create and modify presets. to execute presets, Console must be in Configuration mode. there are 32 presets available in Console. presets provide the configuration flexibility needed to meet the challenges of changing conference room requirements.
Page 181 Preset Configuration Tabs In preset mode, the following tabs are available on the Console Tab Bar for defining preset configurations: • unit Tab • Channel Tab • matrix Tab • AEC Reference/PA Adapt Reference Tab • Gating Tab • Control Tab the channels available for configuration in a preset are determined by the channels selected in the use in preset row on the matrix tab.
Page 182 Creating Presets use the following procedure to create presets: press the Preset mode button on the Button Bar to put Console into preset mode. select the number of the preset you want to configure in the Preset Selection list. enter a Preset Name and description in the entry fields (optional). select the channels you want to include in the preset using the use in preset check boxes in the matrix.
Page 183 set the output channel cross points that you want to include in the preset using the matrix. Configure the desired setting changes for the preset including: • mic Input, line Input, output, telco rx, telco tx, processing, and Fader channel settings •...
Page 184 Executing Presets there are five ways to execute presets: using Console in Configuration mode using the lCD preset menu on the Front panel using control programming and external control devices (such as the closure contacts on a room partition) using macros using serial commands via a telnet session or via rs-232 NOTE: presets only run on the current unit shown in the site pane.
Page 185 Executing Presets Using Macros use the PRESET serial command to execute presets in a macro. to run multiple presets at the same time, use multiple PRESET commands in the macro. macros can be executed from within Console or by using any external control device.
Page 186 Exporting Preset Objects preset objects allow you to save preset configurations into the database and reuse them. this enables you to instantly apply preset changes, and to rapidly configure additional units using drag and drop configuration. to capture the current preset and save it as an object, right click anywhere in the center pane of the preset screen and select Export as object from the shortcut menu.
Page 187: File Menu Overview
FILE mENu OVERVIEw File menu allows you to use Site Files and Print Reports. Accessing the File menu In Console, select File from the menu bar. the File menu appears as shown below: the File menu appears as shown below: File menu options are explained in the following sections.
Page 188 File menu: Site Options the File menu site options allow you to Create a New Site, open a saved site with Open Site, or close the current site with Close Site. File menu: Save Options the File menu save options allow you to Save and Save As a site file. File menu: Print Print allows you to create, view, print, and save site and unit configuration reports.
Page 189: Print Reports
PRINT REPORTS the Print Reports option on the File menu allows you to print a configuration properties report for a site or unit. Accessing Print Reports to print a site or unit report, click on the File menu, select Print, then select Print Site Report or Print unit Report as shown below.
Page 190: View Menu Overview
VIEw mENu OVERVIEw the View menu provides an alternate navigation method for viewing the screens displayed by clicking on the Console Tabs. Accessing the View menu In Console, click View on the menu bar. the View menu appears as shown below: a bullet indicates the view currently displayed in Console.
Page 191 View menu Options options available on the view menu include: • unit View • Channel View • matrix View • AEC Reference Builder • macro Builder • Gating Builder • Control Builder • Command Strings • Event Scheduler • database Builder...
Page 192: Add Menu
Add mENu the Add menu allows you to add units to a site using default configuration settings. Accessing the Add menu In Console, click Add on the menu bar. the Add menu appears as shown below: Adding units on the Add menu, select the model you want to add to the site. the unit Properties dialog appears as shown below:...
Page 193 Configure the new unit’s properties using the General tab. Configure the new unit’s Ip and serial port settings using the Comm tab. For more information on configuring unit properties, see unit Properties. press Ok to add the unit to the site or Cancel to return to Console. the added unit appears on the Site View tab of the Site pane, highlighted in orange as shown below: NOTE: the status bar at the bottom of the Console window displays the current status of the unit and the site.
Page 194 For more information, refer to the table of Contents for these related topics: • unit Properties • Create A New Site • Connect To A Site • Site Properties • unit Tab • Configuration mode Overview...
Page 195: Connect Menu Overview
CONNECT mENu OVERVIEw the Connect menu enables you to connect to a site, disconnect from a site, and refresh the current display for a site. Connecting to a site allows you to control and configure the units in that site. see Site Setup Overview for more information.
Page 196: Modes Menu Overview
mOdES mENu OVERVIEw the modes menu allows you to switch Console between Configuration mode and Preset mode. Configuration mode allows you to configure a wide range of advanced settings for all models. preset mode allows you to create presets for specific venues and apply them to instantly to a unit. Accessing the modes menu In Console, select modes from the menu bar.
Page 197: Services Menu Overview
SERVICES mENu OVERVIEw the Services menu provides various utilities for using and managing Converge/Converge pro units. Accessing the Services menu In Console, click Services on the menu bar. the services menu appears as shown below: Service menu Options options available on the services menu include: •...
Page 198: Dialer
dIALER the dialer provides a software telephone interface for teleconferencing applications. NOTE: Dialer is only available when Console is connected to a site. Accessing dialer to access the dialer, select dialer from the services menu; press the dialer button on the Console Button Bar;...
Page 199 using dialer When using the dialer, the date and time, number dialed, and call status are displayed in the lCD section of the dialer window. Placing and Ending Calls to place a call, select a number from the Phonebook section of the dialer window, or manually enter a number, then press the ON/OFF hook button.
Page 200: Phonebook
PHONEBOOk the Phonebook allows you to store telephone numbers and make speed-dial assignments for teleconferencing applications. Accessing Phonebook to access the phone book, select Phonebook from the services menu; press the Phonebook button on the Console Button Bar; or press the Phonebook button in the dialer screen. using Phonebook to add an entry to the phonebook, press the New Entry button;...
Page 201 press the Add button to add the entry to the phonebook. the number now appears in the phonebook list, and in the Phonebook portion of the dialer screen. to edit an entry, select it and press the Change button. to delete an entry, select it and press the Remove button. For additional information, please refer to the table of Contents for these related topics: •...
Page 202: Label Editor
LABEL EdITOR the label editor allows you to quickly change the names (labels) assigned to units and channels. using descriptive names makes it easier to identify units and channels for configuration and management purposes. label changes are global, and appear throughout Console wherever the label is referenced. In addition to using the label editor to rename objects, you can use the label entry fields provided throughout Console.
Page 203: Device Log
dEVICE LOG the device Log captures device events for administration, configuration, and troubleshooting purposes. NOTE: the device log can store 256K bytes of data. once this limit is reached, the first 128K of data is truncated and logging resumes. Accessing device Log to access the device log, select device Log from the Services menu, or click the device Log button on the Console Button Bar.
Page 204 using device Log In the device Log window, select the events you want to log using the Event Selection check boxes. events available for logging include: • Reset : reports unit reset events • Errors : reports internal unit errors •...
Page 205 For additional information, please refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics: • Site Properties • System Checks • Firmware Loader • Console Overview • LCd Settings menu • macro Tab • Preset mode Overview • Execute Presets •...
Page 206: Event Log
EVENT LOG the Event Log captures Console events for administration and troubleshooting purposes. event types captured include failed login attempts, site disconnects, unit reboots, socket time outs, internal system errors, and serial command execution errors. Accessing Event Log to access the event log, select Event Log from the Services menu, or click the Event Log button on the Console Button Bar.
Page 207 using Event Log Captured events appear in the left section of the event log window. Event Codes and messages appear in the right section of the window. to print the event log, press the Print button. to clear the event log, press the Clear button and answer yes to the confirmation dialog that appears.
Page 208: Web Builder
wEB BuILdER web Builder consists of user Console and Control Console. these consoles allow you to configure a subset of call management and mixing features for access through a web portal integrated into the firmware. the web portal can be accessed over Ip with microsoft’s Internet explorer (requires Ie version 5.5 or later and sun microsystems Java runtime environment version 6.0 or higher).
Page 209 select the key you want to program from the drop-down list in the upper left hand corner of the screen. programmable keys include: • Line 1 • Line 2 • user • Volume down • Volume up • mute If you are configuring a Line or user button, enter a name for it in the Line (or user) Name field (optional). the key selected determines the commands available in the Command drop-down lists in the Command section of the screen.
Page 210 For some commands, such as mACRO, the Status section of the command editor becomes active. Status controls the leD status indicator for the associated button based on the state conditions entered in the Active State (leD on) and Inactive State (leD off) rows of the Status section. pressing a programmed button in the Web portal executes the command selected in the press row of the Command section.
Page 211 the element selected determines the commands available in the Command drop-down lists in the Command section of the screen. For example, the commands available for the mute buttons include mACRO and muTE. When you select a command, the configurable parameters for that command appear as shown above. (For more information on the command editor, see Command Editor in the Control Tab topic.) select the Type, dId (device ID), and Command from the drop-down lists.
Page 212 to access programmed call management functions, click on dIALER. to access programmed control console mixing functions, click on mANAGEmENT (shown above). For additional information, please refer to the table of Contents for these related topics: • dialer • Phonebook • macro Tab •...
Page 213: Firmware Loader
FIRmwARE LOAdER Firmware Loader allows you to upgrade firmware when Clearone releases enhancements. all models use the same firmware file (converge.mdo). When upgrading firmware, all units in the site are automatically updated simultaneously. NOTE: Before upgrading firmware, save a copy of your site files using the save or save as options on the File menu.
Page 214 In addition, the leD indicators on the status bar in Console turn yellow to indicate the firmware load is in progress as shown below: When the firmware load is complete, the unit reboots. the unit now has the selected firmware file loaded. If you experience problems with firmware loads, please contact Clearone technical support.
Page 215: Debug Console
dEBuG CONSOLE the Debug Console provides five tabs for monitoring system performance, testing and troubleshooting audio performance, and running system diagnostics: • meter View • Gate View • Signal Generator • System Checks • System Check Config Accessing debug Console to access the debug console, select debug Console from the Services menu, or press the debug Console button on the Console Button Bar.
Page 216 to configure a meter, select the unit, meter Type, and Channel using the drop-down lists. meter view provides a useful diagnostic tool for system-wide troubleshooting and configuration. Gate View Tab the Gate View tab shows real-time gating status, allowing you to monitor gating activity for the mics and gating groups for the currently connected unit.
Page 217 Signal Generator the Signal Generator tab enables you to generate test signals to audibly test signal paths, gain settings, routing, and channel configuration settings. the signal generator can also be used for noise masking in courtroom, clergy, and corporate applications. NOTE: When the signal generator is on for any unit in the site, the Signal Generator LEd on the Console Button Bar flashes green.
Page 218 continue using the specified settings until the Signal Timeout is reached, or the Signal On button is pressed again, whichever occurs first. Tone Frequency Settings Configure Frequency settings for tone tests as follows: select a tone frequency using the alternatively use the Auto Sweep button to sweep a range of frequencies using the Begin Frequency, End Frequency, Increment, and Rate settings.
Page 219 System Check Config Tab the System Check Config tab allows you to select and configure the diagnostic tests run on System Checks tab. system Check Config settings include: • unit (System Check Configuration) • Network : select this check-box to test the Ip configuration and network connectivity for the selected unit. •...
Page 220 speakers connected) using the unit and Output Channel drop-down lists. execute the selected tests by pressing the Start button on the System Checks tab. Sound masking Tab (Add INFO!!) Sound masking is an amplifier out only feature consisting of three modes: •...
Page 221: Execute Presets
ExECuTE PRESETS the execute presets command on the services menu allows you to run presets while Console is in Configuration mode. NOTE: this command is not available while Console is in preset mode. Accessing Execute Presets From the Console main screen, click on the Services menu and select Execute Preset as shown below. the execute preset dialog appears as shown below.
Page 222 select the preset you want to run from the drop-down list, then click Execute to run the preset or Cancel to return to Console. you can also use macros to execute presets or multiple presets simultaneously. For more information, see the Macro Tab topic. For additional information, please refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics: •...
Page 223: Appendix A: Serial Command Guide
appenDIx a: serIal CommanD guIDe TyPE ANd dEVICE IdS Converge/Converge pro Device types and Device IDs by model are as follows: model Device type Device ID range th20 840t 880t 880ta sr 1212 sr 1212a CONVENTIONS this guide uses the following typographic conventions to describe Converge/Converge pro serial command syntax: Convention Description <x>...
Page 224: Groups And Channels
If a command specifies “(null to query in text)” in its Value table, leave a blank in the command line to query the current state of that value. For example, the command #12 muTE 5 m <blank> would return the current mute state of mic 2 on an 880 unit with a Device ID of 0.
Page 225: Meter Type Definitions Table
mETER TyPE dEFINITIONS TABLE alpha numeric level position level position for mics Input level Input level level post-gain post gain adjustment, but level pre-filter level post-filter but pre-gate (non-gated level) level post-gate (gated level) echo return loss (not sr 1212 / sr 1212a) echo return loss...
Page 226 alpha numeric level position for level position for processors level of adaptice gain noise Floor level post mute/ gain pre eq...
Page 227 SERIAL COmmANd INdEx AA – Auto Answer Enable / Disable AAmB – Adaptive Ambient Mode ............225 AARINGS –...
Page 228 dIAL – DTMF Dialing ..............235 dId –...
Page 229 HOOk – Hook Flash ............... 243 LABEL –...
Page 230 PAEqRST – PA EQ Filter Reset ............. 255 PAEqSET –...
Page 231 TELCOLVLCTRL – Telco RX Level Control Enable / Disable ........270 TE –...
Page 232: Serial Commands
SERIAL COmmANdS serial commands are shown in bold, followed by the command form and argument details. AA – Auto Answer Enable / Disable this command selects/reports the setting of auto answer. Command Form: DEVICE AA <Channel> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group...
Page 233 ACONNLVL – Audible Connect / Disconnect Level this command selects/reports the audible connect / disconnect indicator’s level. Command Form: DEVICE ACONNLVL <Channel> [value] Argument Type Size Values Channel Channel see Groups and Channels group group 17 (r) value signed Float -12.00 –...
Page 234 AdPRESENT – Audio Presence this command displays the channels that currently have valid audio signals present. This command is read only. Command Form: DEVICE AdPRESENT [values] Argument Type Size value Bit map of Inputs Bit map of outputs Bit map of processors Bit map of Faders...
Page 235 AGCSET – Automatic Gain Control Adjust this command selects/reports the settings of the automatic gain Control. Command Form: DEVICE AGCSET <Channel> <group> [threshold target attack gain] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group threshold signed Integer target signed Integer response unsigned Float time gain...
Page 236 AVG – Adaptive Volume Gain this command sets the maximum gain setting that the algorithm will not exceed. Command Form: Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group value signed short AVR – Adaptive Volume Reference this command selects/reports the microphone or expansion bus reference channel to be used for adaptive volume tracking on a power amplifier channel.
Page 237 BAud – Baud Rate this command selects/reports the baud rate of the serial port. Command Form: DEVICE BAud [value] Argument Type Size value unsigned Integer CALLduR – Call Duration this command returns current call duration. If no call is active, this command returns 0. at the time of call termination, this command will automatically be sent out to report call duration.
Page 238 CLEAREFFECT – Clear Effect Wide Band Telco Emulation this command enables / disables or reports the current status of the clear effect. Command Form: DEVICE CLEAREFFECT <Channel> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group value unsigned Integer CLOCk – Clock Set this command sets or reports the current time.
Page 239 COmPRESS – Compressor Adjust this command selects/reports the settings of the compressor. Command Form: DEVICE COmPRESS <Channel> [threshold ratio attack release gain] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group threshold signed Integer ratio unsigned Integer attack unsigned Float release unsigned Integer gain unsigned Float COmPSEL –...
Page 240 value unsigned Integer dECAy – Decay Adjust this command selects/reports the setting of the decay rate. Command Form: DEVICE dECAy <Channel> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group value unsigned Integer dEFAuLT – Default The Unit sets the unit to factory defaults. There is no query for this command. Command Form: DEVICE dEFAuLT No Arguments...
Page 241 reserved unsigned Integer label string dEVICESuBTyPE – Sets the Subtype of a Connected Device this command enables/disables or reports the current type of device connected to an input or output. Command Form: DEVICE dEVICESuBTyPE <Channel> <group> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group...
Page 242 dIAL – DTMF Dialing this command dials a DtmF sequence or reports back the last sequence dialed. Command Form: DEVICE dIAL <Channel> [number] Argument Type Size Values Channel Channel see Groups and Channels group group 17 (r) reserved number string 1 –...
Page 243 ENETAddR – Ethernet Port IP Address this command selects/reports the Ip address of the ethernet port on the unit. Command Form: DEVICE ENETAddR [value] Argument Type Size value Ip address ENETdHCP – Ethernet DHCP Selection this command selects/reports the use of DhCp of the ethernet port on the unit. Command Form: DEVICE ENETdHCP [value] Argument Type...
Page 244 ENETGATE – Ethernet Default Gateway Address this command selects/reports the default gateway of the ethernet port on the unit. Command Form: DEVICE ENETGATE [value] Argument Type Size Values value Ip address (null to query in text) ENETSuBN – Ethernet Subnet Mask this command selects/reports the subnet mask of the ethernet port on the unit.
Page 245 value unsigned short FEdR – Feedback Elimination Dynamic Node Reset this command will reset only the dynamic filters on the feedback eliminator. there is no query associated with this command. Command Form: DEVICE FEdR<Channel> <group> Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group reserved...
Page 246 Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group value unsigned Float FEm – Feedback Elimination Mode this command set the feedback mode to either music or voice. this effects how aggressive the reduction is. Command Form: DEVICE FEm<Channel> <group> [value] Argument Type Size Channel...
Page 247 FES – Feedback Elimination Setup this command reset the feedback eliminator and initiates an automatic training cycle. When the automatic setup is complete, the FesC (Feedback elimination setup Complete) command will be issued. There is no query associated with this command. Command Form: DEVICE FES<Channel>...
Page 248 FILTSEL – Filter Select this command turns on and off the filters. Command Form: DEVICE FILTSEL <Channel> <group> <node> [value] Argument Type Channel Channel group group node unsigned Integer value unsigned Integer FLOw – Flow Control this command selects/reports the flow control of the serial port on the unit. hardware flow control is implemented using Dtr and Dsr.
Page 249 GATE – Gate Status this command reports the gate status of mics. This command is read only. Command Form: DEVICE GATE [value] Argument Type Size value hexadecimal GHOLd – Gate Hold Time Adjust this command selects/reports the setting of hold time. Command Form: DEVICE GHOLd <Channel>...
Page 250 GRATIO – Gate Ratio Adjust this command selects/reports the setting of the gate ratio. Command Form: DEVICE GRATIO <Channel> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group value unsigned Integer GREPORT – Gate Report this command selects/reports the mode of gate and audio presence status reporting. Command Form: DEVICE GREPORT [value] Argument Type...
Page 251 LABEL – Label this selects/reports the label of the specific channel or the unit. Command Form: DEVICE LABEL <Channel> <group> [In/out] [value] Argument Type Channel Channel group group Input / output to unsigned Integer matrix label string LCdCONTRAST – LCD Contrast this command selects/reports the lCD Contrast setting.
Page 252 LOCCITy – Location: City this command sets/reports the location of the unit: City string. Command Form: DEVICE LOCCITy [value] Argument Type Size Values value string Clear = Clear current value 1 – 63 Characters (null to query in text) LOCCNTRy – Location: Country this command sets/reports the location country of the unit.
Page 253 LOCSTATE – Location: State this command sets/reports the location of the unit: state/prefecture string. Command Form: DEVICE LOCSTATE [value] Argument Type Size Values value string Clear = Clear current value 1 – 63 Characters (null to query in text) LOGmASk – Device Log Mask this command sets or reports the device event log mask.
Page 254 LVLREPORT – Level Report this command selects/reports the status of level reporting for the specified channel. Command Form: DEVICE LVLREPORT <Channel> <group> <position> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group position meter type value unsigned Integer LVLREPORTEN – Level Report Enable enables level reporting for the unit.
Page 255 mAx – Maximum Gain Setting this command changes or reports back the maximum gain setting for an input, output or assignable processing block. Command Form: DEVICE mAx <Channel> <group> [value] Argument Type Size Values Channel Channel see Groups and Channels group group 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 16, 17 (I, o, m, p , l, F, t, r)
Page 256 mCmINmAx – Multi-Channel Min and max Gain Setting this command changes or reports back the minimum and maximum gain setting for a channel Command Form: DEVICE mCmINmAx <Channel> <group> [value] [min max] Argument Type Size Values Channel Channel see groupandChannels group group 128 (no text group)
Page 257 mIN – Minimum Gain Setting this command changes or reports back the minimum gain setting for a channel. Command Form: DEVICE mIN <Channel> <group> [value] Argument Type Size Values Channel Channel see Groups and Channels group group 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 16, 17 (I, J, o, m, p , l, F, t, r) value signed Float -65.00 –...
Page 258 mOdEL – Model Identification Label this command selects/reports the model identification label of the specified channel. Command Form: DEVICE mOdEL <Channel> <group> <reserved>[value] Argument Type Size Values Channel Channel see Groups and Channels group group 1, 2, 3, 7 (I, o, m, l) reserved unsigned Integer...
Page 259 mTRxLVL – Matrix Attenuation Adjust this command selects/reports the matrix level at the cross point. Command Form: DEVICE mTRxLVL <src. Ch.> <src. gp.> <Dest. Ch.> <Dest. gp.> [value] [a/r] Argument Type source Channel Channel source group group Destination Channel Channel Destination group group value...
Page 260 NCSEL – Noise Cancellation Select this command selects/reports the setting of the noise Cancellation for each microphone channel. Command Form: DEVICE NCSEL <Channel> <group> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group value unsigned Integer NLP – Non Linear Processing Adjust this command selects/reports the setting of non-linear processing for each microphone channel.
Page 261 reserved OFFA – Off Attenuation Mode this command selects/reports the off attenuation value of a mic channel. Command Form: DEVICE OFFA <Channel> [value] Argument Type Size Values Channel Channel see Groups and Channels group group 3 (m) value unsigned 0.00 – 60.00 Float (null to query in text) PAA –...
Page 262 PAEqEN – PA EQ Filter Enable this command enables the eq filter on a pa Channel Command Form: DEVICE PAEqEN <Channel> <group> [value] Argument Type Size Values Channel Channel see groups and Channels group group 23 (J) value unsigned 0 = off short 1 = on 2 = toggle...
Page 263 PAFLT – PA Fault this indicates one of the power amplifier channels is in a Fault condition. This is Read-Only, and is automatically generated if a fault occurs. Command Form: DEVICE PAEqEN [Bitmap] Argument Type Size Bitmap hexadecimal Integer 4 PAImPEd –...
Page 264 PANGAT – PA Noise Gate Activation Timer this command sets the noise gate activation timer. the noise gate will be activated if the timer conditions are met along with gate thresholds. Command Form: DEVICE PANGAT <Channel> <group> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel...
Page 265 PANGT – PA Noise Gate Threshold this command sets the noise gate threshold that will be used when in the manual mode. this represents the level at which the noise gate will activate. Command Form: DEVICE PANGT <Channel> <group> [value] Argument Type Size...
Page 266 PASmm – PA Sound Mask Mode this command selects/reports the sound mask mode on a pa channel. Command Form: DEVICE PASmm <Channel> <group> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group value unsigned short PASmT – PA Sound Mask Timer this command selects/reports the timer on sound mask signal on a pa channel.
Page 267 PHONEBOOkCNT – Counts Entries in the Phonebook this command queries the number of entries in the phonebook. This command is query only. Command Form: DEVICE PHONEBOOkCNT <value> Argument Type value unsigned Integer PHONEBOOkdEL – Deletes an Entry in the Phonebook this command deletes an entry in the phonebook.
Page 268 PRGSTRING – Program String this command sets/reports a programmed string. DEVICE PRGSTRING <ID> [value] COMMAND FORM Argument Type Size unsigned Integer value string PTTTHRESHOLd – Push to Talk Threshold this command selects/reports the setting of the push to talk threshold for a microphone. Command Form: DEVICE PTTTHRESHOLd <Channel>...
Page 269 REdIAL – Redial the Last Number this command redials the last number. There is no query for this command. Command Form: DEVICE REdIAL <Channel> Argument Type Size Values Channel Channel see Groups and Channels group group 17 (r) reserved REFSEL – Reference Select for PA Adaptation & AEC this command selects/reports which output or expansion bus reference is used for a mic input as a reference for power amp adaptation mode and acoustic echo cancellation where applicable.
Page 270 RINGEREN – Audible Ring Enable this command sends/reports the use of an audible ring. Command Form: DEVICE RINGEREN <Channel> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group value unsigned Integer RINGERLVL – Audible Ring Level this command selects/reports the audible ring’s level. Command Form: DEVICE RINGERLVL <Channel>...
Page 271 value unsigned short RINGOFF – Ring Cadence Off Time this command sets the ring cadence off time. the country code should be set first using the Country command. Command Form: DEVICE RINGOFF <Channel> <group> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group value...
Page 272 RxBSTEN – Receive Boost Enable this command selects/reports the receive boost status. Command Form: DEVICE RxBSTEN <Channel> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group value unsigned Integer SERECHO – Serial Echo this command selects/reports the serial echo of the rs-232 port. Command Form: DEVICE SERECHO [value] Argument Type...
Page 273 SIGGENSwEEP – Signal Generator Sweep this command starts the signal generator with a tone and does a sweep. If Repeat is 0, the signal generator will turn off after the sweep. If Repeat is 1, the signal generator will turn off after signal generator timeout. to stop the sweep, send a sIggenen command with a 0.
Page 274 SNmPmNGRIP – SNMP Manager Host IP Address this command selects/reports the Ip address of the snmp manager. Command Form: DEVICE SNmPmNGRIP [value] Argument Type Size value Ip address SNmPmNGRPORT – SNMP Manager Notification Port this command selects/reports the snmp trap port for snmp manager. Command Form: DEVICE SNmPmNGRPORT [value] Argument...
Page 275 SySCHECkS – System Checks Initiates the system checks. There is no query for this command. the System Check integer bits determine which tests are run. each bit set generates a separate sysresult response. COMMAND FORM: DEVICE SySCHECkS <system Check> Argument Type Size Values system hexadecimal...
Page 276 Argument Type Size Values message string For the telephone on hook: the message will report the line voltage, the line current, other results, and if dial tone is detected. For the telephone off hook: the message will report the line current, other results, and if dial tone is detected.
Page 277 TE – Telco Enable this command selects/reports the hook status. Command Form: DEVICE TE <Channel> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group value unsigned Integer TELCOLVLCTRL – Telco RX Level Control Enable / Disable this command selects/reports the setting of telco rx level control. Command Form: DEVICE TELCOLVLCTRL <Channel>...
Page 278 Argument Type Size value hexadecimal VER - Version this command reports the version of the unit. This command is read only. Command Form: DEVICE VER [value] Argument Type Size Values value string version of format mm.mm.rr (sent with a null in text, value returned) xCGROuP –...
Page 279 xdELAySEL – Audio Delay Enable this command enables signal delay on a Channel. this command can be used to replace the Delaysel command for the p group. Command Form: DEVICE xdELAySEL <Channel> <group> [value] Argument Type Size Channel Channel group group value unsigned short...
Page 280 SERIAL COmmANd SuPPORT TABLE the following table shows serial command support by Converge/Converge pro device type. note that telco- related commands only work on models that have telephone interfaces (Converge pro 880ta, 880t, 840t, th20); and aeC and nC-related commands do not work with Converge sr 1212 and sr 1212a. Command Converge Converge...
Page 281 Command Converge Converge Name Pro 880 Pro 880T Delaysel DevICename DevICesuBtype DevICetype DFltm DIag DIal DtmFlvl Dtonelvl DupDate Dver enetaDDr enetDhCp enetDns enetDnsa enetDnsa2 enetDomaIn enetgate enetsuBn ereF event FeDr Fegl FelD Ferng FesC FIlter FIltsel FloW gaIn gate gholD gmoDe gover gpIostatus...
Page 282 Command Converge Converge Name Pro 880 Pro 880T grpsel hooK hooKD laBel lCDContrast loCalnum loCBlDg loCCIty loCCntry loCComp loCregIon loCroom loCsItename loCstate logmasK lvlreport lvlreporten maCro manuFaCturer mCgaIn mCmInmax mCmute mCramp mInmax mlIne mmax moDel mtrx mtrxClear mtrxlvl mute name nCsel ntpsrv null...
Page 283 Command Converge Converge Name Pro 880 Pro 880T paenergy paeqen paeqrst paeqset paFlt paImpeD palen palt pangat pangen pangF pangm pangt papol parst pasme pasml passm pasmt pato pBDIal phoneBooKaDD phoneBooKCnt phoneBooKDel phoneBooKreaD preset prgstrIng pttthresholD pushtotalK ramp reDIal reFsel reFset reset rIng...
Page 284 Command Converge Converge Name Pro 880 Pro 880T sIggen sIggenen sIggensWeep sIgtout slvl smtpsrv snmpmngrIp snmpmngrport snmpreaDComm snmpWrIteComm speeDDIal strIng sysCheCKs sysresult tamoDe telColvlCtrl tImeloCale tout xCgroup xCompress xCompsel xDelay xDelaysel Converge Converge Converge Converge Pro 840T Pro 8i Pro TH20 SR 1212 Converge Converge...
Page 285: Appendix B: Default Pinouts
appenDIx B: DeFault pInouts CONTROL/STATuS PORTS Converge Pro 880: Port A (Female dB-25) pin # user Definable Control/status Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output)
Page 286 Converge Pro 880T: Port A (Female dB-25) pin # user Definable Control/status Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) status (output)
Page 287 Converge Pro 840T: Port A (Female dB-25) pin # user Definable Control/status Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) status (output)
Page 288 Converge Pro 8i: Port A (Female dB-25) pin # user Definable Control/status Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) status (output)
Page 289 Converge Pro TH20: Port A (Female dB-25) pin # user Definable Control/status Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output)
Page 290 Converge SR 1212: Port A (Female dB-25) pin # user Definable Control/status Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) status (output)
Page 291: All Models: Rs-232 Port
All models: Port B (Female dB-25) pin # user Definable Control/status Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output) Control (Input) status (output)
Page 292: Appendix C: Firmware Loading Procedure
appenDIx C: FIrmWare loaDIng proCeDure Converge Console has detected that the connected site requires a firmware upgrade. If the connected site contains units that are version 2.x, please remove them from the expansion bus prior to performing the firmware upgrade. please follow the steps below to upgrade the 1.x units to 2.x: Step 1: remove any 2.x units from the stack by disconnecting the expansion bus link cable from the 1.x units.
Page 293: Appendix C: Specifications
appenDIx C: speCIFICatIons CONVERGE PRO 880 Audio Performance • Conditions: unless otherwise specified, all measurements are performed with a 20 hz to 22 khz BW limit (no weighting) • Frequency response: 20 hz to 22 khz ±1dB • noise (eIn): -126 dBu, 22 khz BW, max gain, •...
Page 294 CONVERGE PRO 880 (continued) Control/Status Ports • DB-25 female a/B (2) • Inputs a/B: active low (pull to ground) • outputs a/B: open collector, 40 vDC max, 40 ma each • +3.3 vDC pins (2) (300 ma over-current protected) Configuration & Administration Software •...
Page 295: Converge Pro 880T
CONVERGE PRO 880T Audio Performance • Conditions: unless otherwise specified, all measurements are performed with a 20 hz to 22 khz BW limit (no weighting) • Frequency response: 20 hz to 22 khz ±1dB • noise (eIn): -126 dBu, 22 khz BW, max gain, •...
Page 296 CONVERGE PRO 880T (continued) Ethernet • autoswitching with quality of Connection (qoC) • 10/100 mbps ethernet network port • 10/100 mbps ethernet pC port • rJ-45 Connectors RS-232 • serial Command protocol only (Console software not supported on rs- 232 port) •...
Page 297: Converge Pro 880Ta
CONVERGE PRO 880TA Audio Performance: • Conditions: Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are performed from 20 HZ to 22 kHz BW limit (no weighting) • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 22kHz +- 1 dB • Noise(EIN): -126 dBu, 20 kHz BW, max Gain •...
Page 298 Compliance • EMC- FCC Part 15 Class A • EMI – EN55024 • Safety - IEC60950, CSA, CCC • Class 2 Wiring Required...
Page 299: Converge Pro 840T
CONVERGE PRO 840T Audio Performance • Conditions: unless otherwise specified, all measurements are performed with a 20 hz to 22 khz BW limit (no weighting) • Frequency response: 20 hz to 22 khz ±1dB • noise (eIn): -126 dBu, 20 khz BW, max gain, •...
Page 300 CONVERGE PRO 840T (continued) Ethernet • autoswitching with quality of Connection (qoC) • 10/100 mbps ethernet network port • 10/100 mbps ethernet pC port • rJ-45 Connectors RS-232 • serial Command protocol only (Console software not supported on rs- 232 port) •...
Page 301: Converge Pro 8I
CONVERGE PRO 8I Audio Performance • Conditions: unless otherwise specified, all measurements are performed with a 20 hz to 22 khz BW limit (no weighting) • Frequency response: 20 hz to 22 khz ±1dB • noise (eIn): -126 dBu, 20 khz BW, max gain, •...
Page 302: Converge Pro 8I (Continued)
CONVERGE PRO 8I (CONTINuEd) weight • 7.5 lbs/3.3375 kg unit weight • 12 lbs/5.4 kg shipping weight Operating Temperature • 14° F/-10° C to 122° F/50° C ambient unit temperature Approvals • Appendix D: Compliance • aes48-2005: aes standard on interconnections —grounding and emC practices —...
Page 303: Converge Pro Th20
—grounding and emC practices — shields of connectors in audio equipment containing active circuitry (self certified) Part Number 910-151-820 Converge pro th20 telephone hybrid for Converge pro 880, 880t, 840t, 8i, and Converge sr 1212...
Page 304: Converge Sr 1212
CONVERGE SR 1212 Audio Performance • Conditions: unless otherwise specified, all measurements are performed with a 20 hz to 22 khz BW limit (no weighting) • Frequency response: 20 hz to 22 khz ±1dB • noise (eIn): -126 dBu, 22 khz BW, max gain, •...
Page 305 CONVERGE SR 1212 (continued) dimensions (L x d x H) • 17.25” x 10.25” x 1.75” • 43.8 x 26 x 4.5 cm weight • 7.5 lbs/3.3375 kg unit weight • 12 lbs/5.4kg shipping weight Operating Temperature • 14° F/-10° C to 122° F/50° C ambient unit temperature Approvals •...
Page 306: Converge Sr 1212A
CONVERGE SR 1212A Audio Performance: Conditions: Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are performed from from 20 HZ to 22 kHz BW limit (no weighting) • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 22kHz +- 1 dB • Noise(EIN): -126 dBu, 20 kHz BW, max Gain •...
Page 308: Appendix D: Compliance
appenDIx D: ComplIanCe wARNING: the country code must be set correctly in Console to ensure that the unit operates properly when connected to the telco network, and that it complies with the country’s telco requirements. Changing this code to a country other than the intended country of operation might cause Converge pro devices to be non-compliant.
Page 309: Electrical Safety Advisory
If you experience problems with this equipment, contact Clearone Communications, 5225 Wiley post Way, suite 500, salt lake City, utah 84116, or by phone at (800) 945-7730 for repair and warranty information. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Page 310: European Compliance
EuROPEAN COmPLIANCE Conformity of the equipment with the guidelines below is attested by the Ce mark. eC Declaration of Conformity manufacturer’s name: Clearone Communications manufacturer’s address: edgewater Corporate park south tower 5225 Wiley post Way, suite 500 salt lake City, utah 84116 u.s.a. model: Converge pro (880, 880t, 8I, 840t, th20 &...
Page 311 Telecom - Telecom Terminal Equipment (Converge Pro 840T & Converge Pro TH20 Only): etsI es 203 021 - 1, 2 and 3 2003/11/EC & 2002/95/EC “RoHS Compliance directive”: We herein certify that the Converge pro (880, 8I, 840t & th20) including all supplied accessories and cables are in compliance with the eu directive 2003/11/eC and eu directive 2002/95/eC.
Page 312: European Compliance
EuROPEAN COmPLIANCE Conformity of the equipment with the guidelines below is attested by the Ce mark. eC Declaration of Conformity manufacturer’s name: Clearone Communications manufacturer’s address: edgewater Corporate park south tower 5225 Wiley post Way, suite 500 salt lake City, utah 84116 u.s.a. eu representative name: Clearone Communications ltd.
Page 313 Safety - 73/23/EEC “Low Voltage directive (LVd)”: EN 60065:2002 audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – safety requirements. RoHS - 2002/95/EC & 2005/618/EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) & wEEE - 2002/96/EC waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE).
Page 314: New Zealand Compliance
NEw ZEALANd COmPLIANCE In the event of main power failure, Converge/Converge pro equipment will become inoperable with regard to making telephone calls. all persons using Converge/Converge pro equipment for recording telephone conversations shall comply with new Zealand law, which requires that at least one party to the conversation be aware that the conversation is being recorded.
Page 315: Glossary
glossary Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) a process in which acoustical echo is removed from a signal. aeC can be used to remove unwanted signals from mic audio if the unwanted acoustic signal is available separately as an electronic signal. Adaptive Ambient this portion of the mixer monitors the varying ambient noise level in the room and changes the threshold level at which a microphone gates on.
Page 316 Clipping Clipping occurs when a signal level exceeds the maximum level a circuit can handle. this is usually caused by improper gain settings. Clipping causes distortion, listener fatigue, and accelerated failure of speakers. Compression an induced reduction in the dynamic range of all or part of an audio signal. Compression is usually used to protect individual loudspeaker components from damage caused by transient peaks in audio signals.
Page 317 dial Tone Level a setting in the Channel property Configuration window for telco rx channels that allows you to adjust the dial tone level in 1dB steps to ±12dB. dNS (domain Name System) part of the Ip protocol suite, Dns manages the translation of plain-text internet domain names (urls) into numeric Ip addresses.
Page 318 • Auto the microphone will gate on according to the input level, assigned gating parameters, and gating group. • manual On the microphone will gate on unless it exceeds the nom requirements of the gating group. • manual Off the microphone is deactivated. Gate Ratio specifies how much louder the microphone audio level must be over the ambient sound level before a microphone gates on.
Page 319 mute a condition in which an audio signal is attenuated below the audible threshold. NLP (Non-Linear Processing) nlp increases the power of echo cancellation for difficult acoustical environments. nlp has four settings: soft (6dB), medium (12dB), aggressive (18dB), and off. nlp settings are found in the Channel properties Configuration window for mic Input channels.
Page 320 Release Time release is a parameter which determines how quickly compression is released after the input signal drops below the specified threshold. see also Compressor, Compression, and ratio. Reverberation a diffused acoustic energy field fed and maintained by sound reflections from the room surfaces. S–Z Buses these eight buses are line input mixer buses.

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ClearOne CONVERGE PRO TH20 Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Expansion Bus & Lcd Programming

Chapter 3: Converge Console Programming

Appendix A: Serial Command Guide

Appendix B: Default Pinouts

Appendix C: Firmware Loading Procedure

Appendix C: Specifications

Appendix D: Compliance

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