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USER MANUAL

MAY 23, 2024

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Page 1 USER MANUAL MAY 23, 2024...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you from Flock Audio…………….…………………………………..……………..3 Introduction to CX..………………........………………..………….4 Important Safety Notices…………….………………………..………………..………….5 What's in the Box...…….………………………..……………..………………..………….6 Front Panel Identifications……..……………..……………………..……………….…….7 Rear Panel Identifications……….……………..…………..………..……………….…….8 Cable Connections……………....…………………..………………..………….9 Hardware Chassis Measurements……………………………..………………..………..10 Software: CX Setup Menu..................11 Software: CX Standalone Application……………………………………………………12 CX Rack Ear Setup.....................13 Installing New Firmware…..………………………………..………………..………..14...
Page 3: Thank You From Flock Audio
After 2 years of strenuous work and constant focus, Flock Audio the company I started, created the worlds ﬁrst and most advanced digitally controlled analog audio routing system with features never before possible in conventional analog audio routing.
Page 4: Introduction To Cx
A combination of the Software Controls built into the PATCH APP(s) & A CX Standalone App along with an 8- channel CX Hardware component allows users to easily setup & control analog signal levels seamlessly with Recall capabilities.
Page 5: Important Safety Notices
#2. Avoid Liquid &/or Spills #7. Disclaimer Notice To avoid risk of damage to your Flock Audio CX System, avoid having Flock Audio Inc. reserves the right to revise or change the information liquids &/or spills near your Flock Audio CX System. If an accidental spill contained within this manual without notice.
Page 6: What's In The Box
WHAT'S IN THE BOX WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE BOX CX HARDWARE IEC POWER CABLE USB-A TO USB-B (10 FT LOCKING) 6 STEP QUICKSTART GUIDE 65W POWER SUPPLY RACK EARS & MOUNTING SCREWS (110V or 220V) FLOCK AUDIO CX MANUAL WHAT'S IN THE BOX...
Page 7: Front Panel Identifications
48V Phantom Power Indicator  When phantom power is active on a channel, its corresponding indicator light will turn on. Channel # Indicator  Front Panel Number Indication of CX Hardware Channels ▶ FRONT PANEL FLOCK AUDIO CX MANUAL FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW...
Page 8: Rear Panel Identifications
Tascam Wiring Format Power Connector  Firmware Master Override  Threaded Locking Power Connector While not required for Firmware Updates, if a CX Hardware System becomes unresponsive, this Master Override can Reboot the System. ▶ REAR PANEL FLOCK AUDIO CX MANUAL REAR PANEL OVERVIEW...
Page 9: Cable Connections
(10’ USB 2.0 - Cable Included In Box) XLR & TS/TRS Cables Power Supply Power Cable (Cables Not Included) (Included In Box) (Included In Box) DB-25/D-SUB Cable Snake (Female/Male XLR & TRS Options Available) (Cables Not Included) FLOCK AUDIO CX MANUAL REAR PANEL CABLE CONNECTIONS...
Page 10: Hardware Chassis Measurements
HARDWARE CHASSIS MEASUREMENTS CHASSIS DIMENSIONS 279.4 mm 190.5 mm 11 in 7.5 in 44.5 mm 1.75 in 8 lbs - CX Hardware (Only)  *Rack Ears Not Included FLOCK AUDIO CX MANUAL CHASSIS DIMENSIONS...
Page 11: Software: Cx Setup Menu
Gain Adjustment Control    CX Hardware Indication Tab This Digital Knob allows for ﬁne This Tab References your Connected CX tuning of the Output Gain of your CX Hardware. This by Default is your CX’s ▶ CX SETUP MENU Hardware.
Page 12: Software: Cx Standalone Application
Output (dBu) Level of your CX Hardware. ▶ DISABLE CX IN PATCH APP IF YOU WANT TO USE CX STANDALONE APP WHILE PATCH   CX Hardware Indication Tab Gain Adjustment Control  APP/PATCH APP DX IS LAUNCHED, YOU MUST SET CX CONNECTIONS IN PATCH APP/PATCH APP DX TO “IGNORE”:...
Page 13: Cx Rack Ear Setup
CX RACK EAR INSTALLATION RACK EAR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Rack Ears  Rack Ear Fasteners  All Flock Audio CX Hardware units When fastening the rack ears to the ship with optional rack ears kit sides of your CX Hardware, make included in the Box. This includes...
Page 14: Installing New Firmware
Close the PATCH APP/PATCH APP DX Software and follow the prompts on the ﬁrmware installer application on your computer to complete the ﬁrmware installation. Once complete, restart your Flock Audio CX Hardware from the Rear Rocker Switch and Launch PATCH APP/PATCH APP DX or CX Standalone to Complete the installation process.
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Flock Audio CX Hardware & Software not Close the PATCH APP Software and turn oﬀ the Flock Audio CX Hardware Unit. Wait 30 seconds and turn on the Flock Audio CX Hardware Unit & Reopen communicating. PATCH APP Software.
Page 16: Software & System Requirements
Software Compatibility & System Requirements OSX: 10.12 Sierra or Newer Disk Space: Minimum 512 MB available disk space USB: 1x USB 2.0/3.0 Port (Per Flock Audio CX System) Required USB bandwidth: 5%-10% Memory(RAM): 4GB Minimum (8GB or more recommended) CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo (Minimum) Intel Core i3™ or higher (Recommended) Internet Connection: Internet Connection is required for download and updates.
Page 17: User Notices & Warranty
Risk, Injury &/or that covers all manufacturer defects and/or failures from factory. This Death may occur if you open a Flock Audio CX System and will void any warranty program comes standard with all Flock Audio CX System active warranty immediately.