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- Page 1 Models 8X7 and 4X4 User Manual Amplifier Cabinet Switching Systems...
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Page 2: Controls And Connectors
THANK YOU for choosing the N-audio Amp Cabinet Switcher, and welcome to the N-audio family! This manual will help you make the most of your Switcher Introduction These Switchers have been designed to make it easy for you to switch between amplifiers and speaker cabinets, without having to manually... - Page 3 Back panel 1. Mains IEC power supply connector. 2. Outputs to cabinets for sending signals to the speaker cabinets. 3. Send/return jack plugs for using an external power attenuator. 4. Jack plugs for connecting the speaker outputs from your amplifiers, where you would normally plug in your cabinet.
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Page 4: Typical Wiring
Power Att. button. Connecting an external power attenuator To use an external power attenuator with the N-audio 8X7 or 4X4 Switcher, simply follow these steps: • Connect the input of the attenuator to the "to input/send" jack of the amplifier using only speaker cable. -
Page 5: First Use
Power-off sequence 1. Turn off the amplifiers 2. Turn off the 4X4 Switcher When the Switcher is powered off, all amplifier inputs are automatically muted and the outputs are connected to an internal resistive load. First use When you first power on the device, it will perform an LED sequential test while in a muted state. - Page 6 CAUTION! Use this mode only when you have a power attenuator connected to the Switcher! Hardware and software protections The N-audio Switcher has built-in hardware and software protection to safeguard the amplifiers: • Only connected cabinets can be turned on, thanks to the sense circuit in each cabinet jack plug that detects connected jacks.
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Page 7: Midi Implementation
MIDI implementation The N-audio 8X7 and 4X4 Switcher has two ways to be controlled via MIDI by preset mode and fixed Control Changes. In preset mode, you select the desired amp and cabinets for any program change from your MIDI controller, which is handy for live performance. Fixed Control Change allows you to control each amplifier and cabinet individually... - Page 8 If you want to cancel the preset mode procedure, press the MUTE/MIDI button while the MIDI LED is flashing. Fixed MIDI Control Changes Each button on the N-audio Switcher can be controlled remotely via fixed Control Changes. The table below shows the available control changes.
- Page 9 Tips for impedance limitations and impedance mismatch in amplifiers Impedance mismatch with tube amplifiers has been widely discussed, and there is a lot of information available on what is and isn't possible. Here are some quick tips and limitations to keep in mind regarding impedance and impedance mismatch based on the type of amplifier.
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Page 10: What Is In The Box
Perfect What is in the box When you purchase the N-audio 8X7 or 4X4 Switcher, you will receive a mains IEC cable and a user manual in the package. The 4X4 Switcher comes with four rubber feet. However, please note that the 4X4 unit does not include 1U mounting brackets as standard, but these can be purchased separately if needed.
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