Summary of Contents for Fohhn Airea AM-4.4
- Page 1 Operation manual Airea AM-4.4 Before using the device, please read the operation manual carefully and keep it at hand.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.2.7 Airea-Net input ........................15 3.3 Start-up ............................15 3.3.1 System requirements ....................... 15 3.3.2 Download and installation of Fohhn Audio Soft ............16 3.3.3 Fohhn-Net wiring and ID allocation ................16 3.3.4 Updating the firmware ...................... 18 3.3.5 Setting up and connecting an Airea system ..............19 3.3.6 Signal processing ...................... - Page 3 6. Service and repair .......................... 29 6.1 Maintenance measures ......................29 7. Connection configuration ......................29 7.1 Airea-Net ........................... 29 7.2 Fohhn-Net ..........................30 7.3 Airea-Net cabling permanent installation ................30 8. Appendix ............................31 8.1 Environmental notice ....................... 31 8.2 CE marking and declaration of conformity ................
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Page 4: Introduction And Information
Fohhn Airea System. This should make working at your events and starting up fixed installations as easy as possible. The new versatile options for integrated Fohhn Audio DSPs provide you with many convenient advantages in day-to-day operation. -
Page 5: Electrical Safety Instructions
At the same time, the information presented here is to be regarded as accompanying advice and does not affect the user’s responsibility to ensure safe operation of the Fohhn system on site. Warning: To avoid injury, the device must be stored, installed and operated in a manner that prevents access to children. -
Page 6: Acoustic Safety Instructions
Loudspeakers should only be wired by expert personnel! Important: For communication between a Windows PC with the installed control software Fohhn Audio Soft and the Airea Master, a Fohhn network adapter (e.g. NA-11 Fohhn-Net USB Adapter or NA-4 Fohhn-Net Ethernet Adapter) is recommended. -
Page 7: Operating Conditions
Reliable operation is only guaranteed when adhering to the permissible ambient temperatures. The device is to be checked by a service provider approved by Fohhn Audio AG if the network cable or mains socket are damaged,... -
Page 8: The Product
Airea was designed to realise high-quality, flexible, future-proof sound reinforcement applications. The Airea system comprises state-of-the-art loudspeakers with integrated, digital power amplifiers and Fohhn Audio DSP as well as a master module with digital and analogue inputs and digital Airea-Net outputs, along with the integrated Fohhn Audio DSP Matrix. -
Page 9: Scope Of Delivery
An Airea end device is linked to and powered by an Airea Master AES/EBU Protocol for transferring digital audio data Airea-Net Network for transferring power supply voltage, Digital Audio (AES/EBU) and Fohhn-Net control signals via a network cable. Fohhn-Net Network for transferring control signals for Fohhn Audio devices 2.2 Scope of delivery... -
Page 10: Installation
Included in the scope of delivery for each device are two mounting brackets (mounting bracket set). To install two Fohhn 9.5” devices next to one another in a 19” rack, an optional 19” rack connector is available, Item 8022-00000. To install an MA-Series amplifier in a 19” rack, a 19” installation angle with 6 holes for... -
Page 11: Connections And Control Elements
The Airea loudspeaker system is connected to this RJ-45 connector via network cables. (6) Fohhn-Net input The Airea Master can be connected to the remote network Fohhn-Net via these connecting terminals. Only use Fohhn network adapters (NA-11 Fohhn-Net USB Adapter or NA-4 Fohhn-Net... -
Page 12: Optional Connection Versions
3.2.2 Optional connection versions The Airea Master AM-4.4 is available with input interfaces for the digital audio network Dante™ or for 4 x analogue audio signals. Input option Dante interface (4) Dante Via this RJ-45 input, signals are fed in using the Dante digital audio interface. 3.2.3 Status displays On the Airea Master AM-4.4, the status displays are shown via the illuminated symbols on the front of the casing:... -
Page 13: Usb-C Configuration Port
This enables optional, direct configuration of the AM-4.4 via a PC and the control software Fohhn Audio Soft, without the use of a Fohhn network adapter. In order to connect a network consisting of several devices, a Fohhn network adapter must be used (e.g. an NA-11 Fohhn-Net USB Adapter or NA-4 Fohhn-Net Ethernet Adapter). -
Page 14: Analogue Inputs
Airea end devices are connected to Airea-Net outputs, e.g. active Airea loudspeakers, breakout boxes and Airea amplifiers. The connections are provided with 48V supply voltage, a digital audio signal and the Fohhn–Net control signal. As a result, only one cable is necessary to operate the Airea loudspeaker. -
Page 15: Airea-Net Input
You can remotely control and monitor the functions of the digital signal processors (DSP) integrated in your Airea Master via the Fohhn-Net network. To do this, a Windows PC with the control software Fohhn Audio Soft (Version 5.6.0 or later) installed is required. -
Page 16: Download And Installation Of Fohhn Audio Soft
2. Connect Airea Master via a USB-C connector to a PC. 3. As an alternative to step 2, you can also use an NA-4 or NA-11 Fohhn-Net adapter. 4. Connect the USB connector or adapter via a suitable cable to the Airea Master. - Page 17 Confirm by entering OK: Airea Master will now have this newly assigned ID. You can change the ID of a Fohhn device at any time during operation. This must also be located in the Fohhn-Net system. Proceed as follows: 1.
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Page 18: Updating The Firmware
In addition to Fohhn Audio Soft, the firmware on your devices determines the functional scope of your Fohhn system. From time to time there will be updates for these data sets which can be loaded within Fohhn Audio Soft (Internet connection required!). -
Page 19: Setting Up And Connecting An Airea System
Speaker Speaker AM-4.4 Audio Airea Airea analog Audio in Source Speaker Speaker Airea Airea Speaker Speaker Fohhn-Net NA-11 Steuerung über USB Adapter Connecting an Airea Master AM-4.4 with analogue input Airea-Net Airea Airea Ethernet Speaker Speaker Switch Airea Airea AM-4.4... -
Page 20: Signal Processing
The AM-4.4 has a 4 x 8 mix matrix, with which a separate mix of the 4 input channels can be created for each of the 8 output channels. All input and output channels contain a Fohhn DSP, which enables individual and universal signal processing. - Page 21 All parameters of the Dante™ input interface (e.g. the audio routing within a Dante network) must be configured with the Dante Controller software. Firmware update for the Dante™ interface To update the Dante firmware for the interface, the Dante Controller 4.2 software or later is required.
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Page 22: Renaming A Device And Output Channels
In the LIBRARY area, you have the option of saving the Fohhn Dante firmware locally on your PC, so that updating is also possible without an Internet connection. The Dante Updater only updates the firmware of the integrated Dante module – the... -
Page 23: Additional Functions
This switch contact can be configured in Fohhn Audio Soft as a switch: 1. In the Device list view, select one or more Airea Masters and right-click to open the context menu. -
Page 24: Password Lock
This password lock can be set via Fohhn Audio Soft. Additional information about the password lock can be found in Section 6.6 ‘Password lock’ in the separate operation manual for Fohhn Audio Soft. It can be downloaded from the Fohhn website:... -
Page 25: Technical Data
Dynamic range >140 dB Remote control Fohhn-Net over RS-485, USB-C, Fohhn Audio Soft Remote monitoring Temperature, Protect, Power Supply, Fohhn-Net, Fohhn Audio Soft Switching contact Load presets, standby On/Off Password protection Auto Power Save Surge protector, over current protection, over temperature... - Page 26 Display (front side) Ready LED blue = Power on, blue flashing = sign Protect LED red = error / protect / standby USB config LED blue = host, setting via USB Display (rear side) Receive/send LED Remote control, Fohhn-Net Airea-Net On/off...
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Page 27: Power Supply
4.1 Power supply AM-4.4 Output (Watt) U=230 VAC Conditions Power (A) Output (VA) ohmic Idle without external devices 0.26 maximum mean output Peak output Inrush current (start) < 5A Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Recommended values for calculating UPS... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
If your problem is not in the table above or if the problems cannot be solved with the suggested solutions, please contact the following address: Fohhn Audio AG, Großer Forst 15, 72622 Nürtingen, Germany, Tel. +49 7022 93323-0... -
Page 29: Service And Repair
‘Maintenance measures’ and ‘Cleaning the fan and filter foam without tools’. For addresses of a Fohhn Service providers in your area, please contact the address on the previous page. Keep the packaging for the device so it can be returned in its original packaging in the event of damage. -
Page 30: Fohhn-Net
RJ-45 pin Signal RJ-45 pin 568A colour 568B colour Fohhn-Net + white/green white/orange Fohhn-Net - green orange AES/EBU + white/orange white/green Power + blue blue Power + white/blue white/blue AES/EBU - orange green Power - white/brown white/brown Power - brown brown 7.2 Fohhn-Net... -
Page 31: Appendix
This device meets the current standards for the CE guidelines and therefore bears the CE label. The relevant conformity declarations are available from Fohhn Audio AG, 72622 Nürtingen on request. 8.3 Trademark All brand names and trademarks mentioned in the operation manual and possibly protected by third parties are subject without restriction to the provisions of the applicable trademark law and the ownership rights of the respective registered owners. -
Page 32: Disclaimer And Copyright
Fohhn Audio AG reserves the right to make changes or additions to the information provided at any time. Fohhn Audio AG – neither the company nor its directors or employees – cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage, including loss of profit, arising from or in connection with information contained in this operation manual.
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