Summary of Contents for suter/ohlhorst System 515
- Page 1 Modular Loudspeaker Systems Manual revision 22 System 515 System 515/9 System 515/99 System 519 System 519/9 Signalprozessor 4.8 NetControl...
- Page 3 Modular Loudspeaker Systems READ THIS FIRST! DO NOT HOT PLUG THE SPEAKERS! • Please make sure all amps are configured for the mains voltage of your country (e.g. 230V, 115V). • To avoid damaging the speakers and voiding your warranty...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Input Connection ......................... 7 2.1.1 Analog connection ....................... 7 2.1.2 Digital connection via AES/EBU ................... 8 Output Connection ......................9 2.2.1 System 515 ........................9 2.2.2 System 519 ........................ 10 2.2.3 System 515/9 ......................11 2.2.4 System 519/9 ......................12 2.2.5... - Page 5 Modular Loudspeaker Systems 3.6.5 EQ Settings ........................ 19 3.6.6 Outsum ........................19 3.6.7 Set IP-Address ......................20 3.6.8 Special Functions ....................... 20 Diagrams ........................... 21 3.7.1 Audio routing ......................21 NetControl Software ........................ 22 Setup of Signalprozessor IP Address ................22 NetControl Interface ......................
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Page 6: Introduction
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 1. Introduction The suter/ohlhorst system is a modular speaker system. It has been developed by the two engineers Dan Suter (echochamber / Switzerland) and Jan Ohlhorst (finemastering / Germany). Our approach was to listen and work with as much as possible different speaker chassis, speaker chassis combinations in various cabinets (closed &... -
Page 7: System Setup
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 2. System Setup 2.1 Input Connection The input of the Signalprozessor can be connected as analog (left/right) or digital audio. 2.1.1 Analog connection Connect the XLR output cable for left channel to input 1 and for right channel to input 2 of the Signalprozessor as shown in the figure below. -
Page 8: Digital Connection Via Aes/Ebu
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 2.1.2 Digital connection via AES/EBU The Signalprozessors digital input accepts digital Signals in the AES/EBU format (110ohm). Connect the AES XLR cable of your digital Monitor-/Volumecontroller to the Input 2 of the Signalprozessor as shown in the figure below. -
Page 9: Output Connection
Please make sure to connect your System as shown in the figures to avoid damaging the speakers. 2.2.1 System 515 Connect the XLR cables of the Signalprozessors analog outputs (1-4) to the corresponding inputs of the speaker amp. Make sure to connect as follows: •... -
Page 10: System 519
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 2.2.2 System 519 Connect the XLR cables of the Signalprozessors analog outputs (1-6) to the corresponding inputs of the speaker amp. Make sure to connect as follows: • Outputs 1/2 are always used for the HIGH speaker chassis (tweeter), where output 1 is for left and output 2 for the right speaker •... -
Page 11: System 515/9
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 2.2.3 System 515/9 Connect the XLR cables of the Signalprozessors analog outputs (1-6) to the corresponding inputs of the speaker amp. Make sure to connect as follows: • Outputs 1/2 are always used for the HIGH speaker chassis (tweeter), where output 1 is for left and output 2 for the right speaker •... -
Page 12: System 519/9
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 2.2.4 System 519/9 Connect the XLR cables of the Signalprozessors analog outputs (1-6) to the corresponding inputs of the speaker amp. Make sure to connect as follows: • Outputs 1/2 are always used for the HIGH speaker chassis (tweeter), where output 1 is for left and output 2 for the right speaker •... -
Page 13: System 515/99
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 2.2.5 System 515/99 Connect the XLR cables of the Signalprozessors analog outputs (1-6) to the corresponding inputs of the speaker amp. Make sure to connect as follows: • Outputs 1/2 are always used for the HIGH speaker chassis (tweeter), where output 1 is for left and output 2 for the right speaker •... -
Page 14: Signalprozessor
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 3. Signalprozessor The Signalprozessor is the central control of the suter/ohlhorst loudspeaker systems. It implements the digital crossovers for the various system configurations including the driver adjustments. It is also used to fine-tune the system to the room and to the listeners taste. -
Page 15: Bar Led Display
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 3.1.3 Bar LED Display Input 1-4 signal Outputs 1-8 signal level LEDs level LEDs and mute buttons The Front Bar LED Display gives a good overview on the Signalprozessors input and output signal level. In the output section you can additionally mute each output by pressing the corresponding mute button. -
Page 16: Available Operations In The Main Menu
Modular Loudspeaker Systems Loaded Preset preset number Connected to PC Last number of IP address 3.2.1 Available Operations in the main menu Menu / ESC: Switch to menu navigation Load: Open the menu 'LOAD-PRESET'. (see chapter 4) Store: Open the menu 'STORE-PRESET'. (see chapter 8) -
Page 17: Edit Preset Name
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 3.4.1 Edit preset name Encoder: Select number at the current cursor position A '<-': Move cursor left B '->': Move cursor right C 'CLR': Clear display D 'STORE': Save preset with the entered name in the previously selected memory... -
Page 18: Select Input
Modular Loudspeaker Systems Gain in 0,1 dB steps Available operations in CHANNEL SETTINGS A + Encoder: Select channel for editing (IN 1–4 / OUT 1–8) B + Encoder: Adjust the Phase 0° / 180° C + Encoder: Adjust the channel delay in 0,01 ms steps. -
Page 19: Eq Settings
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 3.6.5 EQ Settings Here filter settings can be edited for each band available for the input and output channels. A + Encoder: Select channel for editing (IN 1-4 / OUT 1-8) B + Encoder: Select EQ band for editing... -
Page 20: Set Ip-Address
Modular Loudspeaker Systems Pressing the Encoder while turning sets the step size to 10 Copy & Paste To use the copy 'n paste for the outsum settings proceed as follows. • Set the input assignment of the selected output as desired •... -
Page 21: Diagrams
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 3.7 Diagrams 3.7.1 Audio routing OUT 1 Limiter Gain, EQ, IN 1 OUT 2 Delay, Phase Limiter Manufacturer OUT 3 Limiter Gain, EQ, Configuration IN 2 OUT 4 Delay, Phase Limiter (digital OUT 5 crossover with... -
Page 22: Netcontrol Software
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 4. NetControl Software Although most settings of the Signalprozessor can be done directly on the hardware unit, it is recommended to connect the unit to an Ethernet port of your PC or to the router/switch of your home network via the Ethernet cable and use the NetControl Windows software to make adjustments while having a much better overview. - Page 23 Modular Loudspeaker Systems b) Left click with your mouse on the Windows start menu icon and and type in "CMD" (without the quotes). The app “Command Prompt” should show up. Now just left click on it. 2. Type in: ipconfig and press enter The following will show up (maybe you have to scroll up a bit): Your IP address is underlined in red.
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Page 24: Netcontrol Interface
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 4.2 NetControl Interface The NetControl Software doesn’t need to be installed and is simply started by double clicking NetControl.exe. 4.2.1 Scan The following window will show up. Here you can Rightclick on Ethernet Network0 and select Scan 4.2.2 Type in of IP Address... -
Page 25: Main Window
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 4.2.3 Main Window If the connection was successful the main window will show up. While the Signalprozessor is connected to NetControl no changes on the Hardware unit can be done. • (1) “CO” indicates that the Signalprozessor is connected. -
Page 26: In Input Window
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 4.2.4 IN Input Window In the input window tab, you can set input delay (which is typically not if interest) and input gain. The latter one is of interest if you would like to adjust the volume of the speaker system to your monitor controller, e.g. -
Page 27: Output Window
Modular Loudspeaker Systems Make sure to always link input channels 1+2 as described in section 4.2.3 under (2). • (1) Here you can select the view between input 1 (iir1) to input 4 (iir4) • (2) Each of the 10 bands can set a filter shape (e.g. high/low sheld, peak, etc.), the (center) frequency and the gain 4.2.6 Output window... -
Page 28: Limiter Window
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 4.2.7 Limiter Window • (1) Sets the output 1-8 limiter threshold, attack & release values. Since these paremeters are also predefined, it is not recommended to remove the limiter setting (e.g. by setting threshold to 0dB). These parameters have been set to not only protect the system but also your ears. -
Page 29: Presets Window
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 4.2.8 Presets Window • (1) This is an overview of all available presets (24 in total). Presets 13-24 are typically the default presets and it is recommended to not overwrite them to always have a base preset for your system. - Page 30 Modular Loudspeaker Systems - 30-...
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Page 31: Specifications
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 5. Specifications Due to the nature of our speaker system we don’t specify such kind as e.g. measured frequency response or maximum sound pressure, since our systems response is tuned to the room and adjusted to the listeners taste. Nonetheless we will provide specifications of our used amplifiers and the Signalprozessor. -
Page 32: Signalprozessor
Modular Loudspeaker Systems o EN55013 o EN55020 o EN61000-3-2 o EN61000-3-3 o FCC part 15-B • Safety conforms to: o IEC 60065 7th ed. o UL 60065 7th ed. The modules are protected against short-circuit, overload and over-heating and includes on- board fuses and EMI filtering to provide a CE and FCC pre-approved design. -
Page 33: Dimensions And Weight
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 5.3.5 Dimensions and Weight • Dimensions: W x H x L: 483mm x 44mm x 210mm (19“/1HE) • Weight: ~ 3,0 kg Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. - 33-... -
Page 34: Warranty
Modular Loudspeaker Systems 6. Warranty All suter/ohlhorst products are warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of two years from the date of purchase to the original purchaser only. This warranty covers all parts and labor excluding shipping.
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