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Summary of Contents for Elan EL-IPD-MTX-8CH
- Page 1 IP AMP DESIGN GUIDE Flexible Audio Distribution...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Syncing the Device (EL-IPD-MTX-8CH ; EL-IPD-PRE-MSI ; EL-IPD-AMP-EXT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Page 3: System Overview
/ multi-source implementation, ELAN IP audio distribution meets the needs for projects of just about any size . Because audio is delivered over the network, ELAN IP amplifier products let you place sources and amplifiers where they make the most sense . -
Page 4: Designed To Meet Your Needs In Any Room
Designed to Meet Your Needs in Any Room Multi-Zone Multi-Zone Multi-Zone Preamp Audio Extender Audio Matrix Audio Matrix EL-IPD-AMP-EXT EL-IPD-MTX-8CH EL-IPD-PRE-MSI MODES Single Chassis or Multi Chassis* Multi Chassis Only Single Chassis or Multi Chassis* OUTPUTS 8 Speaker / 4 Preamp... -
Page 5: Multi-Zone Audio Matrix
In Single Chassis Mode, the Multi-Zone Audio Matrix supports up to 13 input sources (4 digital, 8 mono/4 stereo analog RCA and one stereo 3 .5mm typically used as the doorbell input from an ELAN System Controller) . Each RCA analog input can be configured as left, right or mono . -
Page 6: El-Ipd-Amp-Ext - Multi-Zone Audio Extender
EL-IPD-PRE-MSI - Multi-Zone Preamp Audio Matrix The EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi-Zone PREAMP Audio Matrix can be used in a stand-alone configuration or with other amplifiers and pre-amps within the ELAN IP audio distribution family of products by adding the optional Dante Audio Networking Card . -
Page 7: El-Ipd-Pre-Msi Standalone
The EL-IPD-PRE-SSI Local Audio Source provides a way to deliver two channel PCM audio from a single remote source to an ELAN Dante enabled Audio Matrix over an existing standard local area network . The EL- IPD-PRE-SSI adds an additional source to the ELAN Dante enabled Audio Matrix . -
Page 8: Applications
The EL-IPD-8CH-MTX can be used in stand alone mode to support up to 13 input sources (4 digital, 8 mono/4 stereo analog RCA and one stereo 3 .5mm typically used as the doorbell input from an ELAN System Controller) . - Page 9 ELAN IP AMP EL-IPD-MTX-8CH - Multi-Zone Audio Matrix - EL-IPD-AMP-EXT Multi-Zone Audio Extender in Dante Mode Adding the EL-IPD-NAC-EXT -Network Audio Card gives the ability to combine multiple chassis in to one system . Combine the EL-IPD-MTX-8CH Multi-Zone Audio Matrix with the EL-IPD-AMP-EXT Multi-Zone Audio Extender to add up to eight more zones of audio .
- Page 10 EL-IPD-MTX-8CH - Multi-Zone Audio Matrix in Dante Mode - Multiple Chassis If more zones AND sources are needed beyond the capability of a single EL-IPD-MTX-8CH Multi-Zone Audio Matrix, a second can be added to double the number of inputs and zones . By adding the EL-IPD- NAC-EXT - Network Audio Card to both EL-IPD-MTX-8CH Multi-Zone Audio Matrix chassis, they can be connected to add up to 12 more zones and 12 inputs .
- Page 11 EL-IPD-MTX-8CH - Multi-Zone Audio Matrix - EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi-Zone Preamp Audio Matrix in Dante Mode If more sources are needed beyond the capability of a single EL-IPD-MTX-8CH Multi-Zone Audio Matrix, the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI can be added to increase the number of inputs available . By adding the EL-IPD-NAC-EXT - Network Audio Card to both EL-IPD-MTX-8CH Multi-Zone Audio Matrix and the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi- Zone Preamp Audio Matrix, they can be connected to add up to 12 preamp zones and 22 inputs .
- Page 12 EL-IPD-MTX-8CH - Multi-Zone Audio Matrix - EL-IPD-PRE-SSI Local Audio Source in Dante Mode If remote sources are needed such as a TV’s audio output, the EL-IPD-PRE-SSI Local Audio Source input device can be used to send audio over the network to the EL-IPD-MTX-8CH Multi-Zone Audio Matrix . Using Dante Audio Networking, the two devices can be linked using standard networking equipment .
- Page 13 EL-IPD-AMP-EXT - Multi-Zone Audio Extender - EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi-Zone Preamp Audio Matrix in Dante Mode If more sources are needed beyond the capability of the EL-IPD-MTX-8CH Multi-Zone Audio Matrix, the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI can be used for the inputs . With the optional EL-IPD-NAC-EXT - Network Audio Card to added to the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi-Zone Preamp Audio Matrix, it can be linked to the EL- IPD-AMP-EXT Multi-Zone Audio Matrix .
- Page 14 DESIGN GUIDE EL-IPD-AMP-EXT - Multi-Zone Audio Extender - EL-IPD-PRE-SSI Local Audio Source in Dante Mode If only remote sources are needed such as from a TV’s audio output, the EL-IPD-PRE-SSI Local Audio Source input device can be used to send audio over the network to the EL-IPD-AMP-EXT Multi-Zone Audio Extender .
- Page 15 (6 digital, 16 mono/8 stereo analog RCA and one stereo 3 .5mm typically used as the doorbell input from an ELAN System Controller) . Each RCA analog input can be configured as left, right or as mono . Twelve line level outputs can be configured as 12 mono or six stereo output zones or as subwoofer out .
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Page 16: Configuration Basics
Discovery (AD/AC) You can use the Discovery Tab to add an ELAN IP Amp: Single Chassis or Multi-Chassis . In configurator, go to discovery and locate the device . Click Install . This method will determine if the device is for single or Multi-Chassis and will install the correct driver . - Page 17 (Not to be confused with a DHCP reservation) . Updating firmware The ELAN IP Amp may need a firmware update . This process can take up to 15 minutes (do not power off during the process) .
- Page 18 DESIGN GUIDE Front LED’s The ELAN IP Amp chassis have two Front Panel LEDs . Review the chart below for the meaning of each LED color: Condition Amplifier Status Power/Network Status Power On, Booting Solid Blue Self-Check Failure Flashing Red...
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Page 19: Adding A Source
ELAN IP AMP Adding a Source Add an analog or digital source . When adding an ELAN IP Amp to the configurator, the available sources will automatically be loaded and configured for default stereo use . Analog By default, Analog sources are added in Stereo Mode . However, they can be configured for mono use, which would free up an input to add another source . -
Page 20: Zones
. A zone can consist of a single output (speaker or pre-amp) or multiple outputs (speaker, preamp or any combination of the two) . By allowing this level of customization, the ELAN IP Amp can truly be configured in a way that optimizes your audio project . - Page 21 Add a new zone or rename an existing zone . By default, zones are included in a common Stereo format . To modify a zone, right click on the output(s) and select one of the options . For the EL-IPD-MTX-8CH and EL- IPD-PRE-MSI, each output can be defined as its own zone, or up to 12 zones .
- Page 22 4 (Default) or 8 ohm . The ELAN IP Amp is a 4 ohm stable amplifier . You can confidently connect a 4 ohm load to any number of speaker outputs . By default, this option is set to 4 (not 8) . It’s set this way, because in the unlikely even that a 4 ohm speaker/load was connected to the output on 8 ohm, it would render the amp’s output higher than...
- Page 23 ELAN IP AMP Lip Sync 0-400ms. Set an Output Delay . It is useful for syncing a TV’s sound to the video, especially when also sending video over a balun or matrix . It can also be used to sync two zones where a common listening position favors one of the zones and the zones are far enough apart causing a slight echo effect in the listening position .
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Page 24: Maximizing Zones
DESIGN GUIDE Maximizing Zones Speaker Configuration When considering the number of zones and speakers needed, keep in mind that a zone is not a speaker and a speaker is not a zone . Zones can consist of one speaker output, multiple speaker outputs, preamp outputs or a combination of speaker and preamp outputs . - Page 25 ELAN IP AMP A single output (Speaker or Pre-Amp) can be used as a zone . A single output, when set to Mono, will blend the left and right channels together for a blended stereo output . Typical use cases: Kitchen, Outdoor audio, single speaker zone (bathroom, laundry room or hallways) and other common areas with no listening position .
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Page 26: Pre-Out Configuration
Pre-Out Configuration The ELAN IP Amp pre-outs are configurable just like the speaker outputs . They can be used in conjunction with a zone that has speaker outputs or can be used as a separate zone . They can be set to a Fixed or Variable output as well . -
Page 27: Multiple Chassis Configuration - Dante Default (Unicast)
. Each source can use more than one stream, depending on its use . As a system gets larger, it’s much more efficient to send audio via Multi-cast . Chassis Unicast sending capabilities: » EL-IPD-MTX-8CH – 6 stereo streams » EL-IPD-PRE-MSI – 8 stereo streams » EL-IPD-PRE-SSI – 2 stereo streams Example 1: Sending the same source to 2 different chassis In this example, we show that sending the same source to two different chassis counts as separate streams . - Page 28 DESIGN GUIDE Example 2: Sending Multiple Sources In this example, the limit of available streams has been reached . Streaming 6 OUT OF 6 STREAMS Zone 1 Source 1 Apple Zone 2 MTX-8CH Apple TV Source 2 Zone 3 Cable Zone 4 Source 3 Streaming...
- Page 29 ELAN IP AMP Example 3: Streaming Past the Limits In this example, displayed is an extreme case of the amount of streams each chassis would require . Warning: this example will NOT work . Refer to the resolution displayed on the next page .
- Page 30 » 10/1000 (gigabit) network switch Common Mistakes: » Having Multicast devices, most notably video over IP, on the same switch/subnet as an ELAN IP audio chassis running in unicast . » Cascading switches degrading network performance - see Best Practices .
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Page 31: Advanced Multiple Chassis Configuration - Dante Multicast
Hardware requirements: » Layer 2/3 switches for all connected IPD devices Chassis Multicast Sending Capabilities: » EL-IPD-MTX-8CH – 12 stereo streams » EL-IPD-PRE-MSI – 16 stereo streams » EL-IPD-PRE-SSI – 4 stereo streams Example 1: One source sent across 3 extender chassis’... - Page 32 . Multicast Settings: Required on all switches/ports across the network with an ELAN IP Amp plugged in . » IGMP Snooping On » Unregistered Flooding On & Fast Leave On »...
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Page 33: Step 1: Igmp Configuration
ELAN IP AMP Example Switch setup (Luxul) Set in each switch . Even in a stacked configuration, as some settings are not carried over . There are 6 steps in the process . Step 1: IGMP Configuration: » Check Snooping Enabled »... -
Page 34: Step 3: Navigate Port Classification
DESIGN GUIDE » Click Add New IGMP VLAN if no VLAN table is created . » Check Snooping Enabled . » Check Querier Election . » Set Querrier Address 1 . In a single switch setup or Stacked switches: » This can be set to 0 .0 .0 .0, or the IP address of the unit(s) (If stacked, they all use the same IP address) . 2 . -
Page 35: Step 4: Navigate To >Dscp-Based Qos
ELAN IP AMP Step 4: Navigate to >DSCP-Based Qos Change the Qos Class for the DSCP values as shown: DSCP QoS Class Description 0(BE) All other data 8 (CS1) Control Data 46 (EF) Audio data 56(CS7) Precision Timing Protocol » Click Trust on all »... -
Page 36: Common Issues
Wi-Fi issues When a Wi-Fi access point is connected to the same switch as an ELAN IP Amp in Multicast mode, network routing can flood the Wi-Fi and degrade the performance of the link if the hardware and/or network settings are not adhered to . -
Page 37: Best Practices
. Firmware Updating » Use the pre-installed NIC card on the EL-IPD-MTX-8CH & EL-IPD-PRE-MSI unit . The firmware can take 15 minutes to install . The chassis will click and go solid blue when complete . - Page 38 DESIGN GUIDE Unicast Note: Can run in Unicast even if the other chassis’ are running Multicast . ✗ Unicast Multicast Note: Once set to Multicast, proper network gear and settings are required in order to return this setting back Unicast .
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Page 39: Low Power Mode
Multicast Devices Connected to a Switch with Unicast ELAN IP Chassis Multicast devices, most notably video over IP, cannot be on the same switch as an ELAN IP audio chassis running in unicast . You can isolate the multicast products on a different physical switch . Be sure to configure... -
Page 40: Common Mistakes
• QoS setup on multicast setup not completed or completed incorrectly • No Wi-Fi (caused by improper multicast network settings) • Running multicast video over IP products on the same switch as a unicast ELAN IP AMP Main: 800-472-5555 | International: 707-283-5900 Mon-Fri 6am - 4pm EST Tech Support is closed every Tuesday between 1:20pm and 2:30pm PST for team development .