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- Page 1 Operating Manual AQM 408 AquaControl Zone Series 4 x 8 Audio Mixer...
- Page 2 AQM 408 • Operating Manual AQM 408 • Operating Manual Important Safety Instructions • Consignes de sécurité à lire attentivement Read these instructions. n’accepte pas la fiche, consulter un électricien pour qu’il Keep these instructions. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within Le symbole de la flèche dans un triangle équilateral remplace la prise désuète.
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Page 3: Fcc Compliance
The warranty covers every product generates, uses and can radiate radio and packing materials are not available for with the Ashly brand name, and is offered at no frequency energy and, if not installed and inspection by the carrier. Save all packing extra cost to you. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Line Outputs 1-8 ..... Input LEDs..... Trigger logic inputs ..Mechanical ......DSP Function List .... VCA input status ... Ashly remotes ....Network ......Presets & Templates ..Trigger input pin status AquaTouch7 ....Browser & resolution ... DSP Functions .... -
Page 5: Introduction
Eight balanced outputs power supply, compatible with 100-240VAC, mixing with comprehensive DSP processing • Ashly AquaControl software served directly 50-60Hz. Always use the power cord supplied allows custom designed installations. In addition, from the AQM408, runs on most web- with your unit. Do not remove AC ground. -
Page 6: Network
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Network The AQM408 is compatible with 10MB, 100MB, or 1GB Ethernet. Connect its Ethernet jack to a network router, or connect directly to a computer. A solid yellow LED on the Ethernet jack indicates a successful network connection. The green LED Front Panel Features Status LEDs blinks to indicate network activity. -
Page 7: Rear Panel Features
DSP signal Use for wiring balanced inputs using XLR reset, whether admin or factory, is determined chain in software. Ashly WR-1, WR-1.1, and connectors. Pin 2=(+), pin 3=(-), pin 1=(gnd). by when the reset switch is released during this WR-1.5 remotes are passive potentiometer... -
Page 8: Network Discovery
User ID: browsers include current versions of Chrome®, instructions shown below. admin; Password: secret Edge®, and Safari®. For best results, Ashly Windows® recommends a minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768, and screen size of 10” or larger. -
Page 9: Android
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Automatic versus Static IP: The DHCP server (iOS, cont.) (router), or direct-connected computer may 3) Tap on the device to launch the software. arbitrarily re-assign a new IP address to the Depending on the app used, additional address device after the IP lease expires or devices or type lines may need to be entered before the are rebooted. -
Page 10: Aquacontrol Software
On occasion, the AQM408 may benefit from a firmware update, provided free of charge on 6.1a Launch Quick Setup the Ashly website. Please verify that your unit is using the latest firmware revision, then update if necessary. Note: Performing a firmware update will not erase any existing settings or passwords. -
Page 11: Signal Chain
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Signal Chain 6.2d DSP Blocks INPUTS OUTPUTS DSP blocks are placed and configured here. Inputs 1-4 can be routed to any of eight mixers. Any mixer can Ambient Noise Comp. be routed to any output. Every channel has a... -
Page 12: Dsp Functions
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software 6.2f DSP Functions Advanced parameters: The controls for the auto leveler are split into two categories, basic and advanced. Autoleveler It is recommended you start with the basic controls, and if fine tuning is required, use the advanced controls. -
Page 13: Brick Wall Limiter
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Brick Wall Limiter Parameters: Parameters: (output channels only) Threshold - The signal level at which the limiter begins to apply gain reduction to the signal. Threshold range is -20dBu to +20dBu. Ratio - There is no ratio control, ratio is fixed at infinite. -
Page 14: Dca Gain
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software DCA Gain Parameters: The feedback suppressor intelligently uses notch (compressor, cont.) filters and parametric filters to suppress multiple Ratio - The amount of gain reduction applied to Overall Level to DCA: Off, -50dB to +12dB feedback tones, while maintaining a pleasing signal exceeding threshold. - Page 15 AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software The Sensitivity control has five levels. This The optimal setting of the sensitivity control A locked filter is prevented from being adjusts how sensitive the FBS algorithm is to depends on both the spectral content of changed in any way, either automatically by the detecting feedback and inserting filters.
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Page 16: Graphic Equalizer
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Graphic Equalizer High-Pass Filter A high-pass filter (HPF) is a single ended filter without a level control, passing only signal above the selected corner frequency. Filter types include Bessel, Butterworth, Linkwitz, and Linkwitz Notch, offering a variety of filter slope values. - Page 17 AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Gain Range: The amount of attenuation applied to the gated signal when it remains below threshold, sometimes referred to as "floor". Release: The rate at which attenuation is The gain block allows the user to...
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Page 18: Parametric Equalizer
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Parametric Equalizer • Variable Q LPF: Second order low pass filter with adjustable Q. • Notch: Infinite cut at specified center frequency, with adjustable bandwidth or Q. • Band Pass: This will pass signals within the filter's response region. -
Page 19: Signal Generator
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Signal Generator Parameters end or low end of an audio signal's frequency (parametric EQ, cont.) content. Because they affect a wider spectrum Parametric filters have a boost/cut range Signal Type: Pink noise, white noise, or sine of audio, they are not as suitable for feedback of +15dB to -30dB. - Page 20 AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Ambient Noise Compensation - ANC (output channels only) NOTE: Ambient Noise Compensation requires and is not used for the direct program audio or Gain Change Rate: This is the rate at which the use of a live microphone.
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Page 21: Ambient Noise Comp
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Program/Ambient Gain Ratio: This sets the • Add appropriate mic preamp gain to the • Be aware that an improperly setup ANC can ratio of dB increase in program level for every... -
Page 22: Crossover
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Crossover (output channels only) Combined Response at Crossover Frequency Filter Type Order (dB) Polarity Butterworth normal *inverted normal normal normal *inverted normal normal Linkwitz *inverted Crossover blocks can be placed on any output... -
Page 23: Fir Filter
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software FIR Filter *.fir or *.txt file example: (output channels only) A FIR (finite impulse response) filter is typically ; comments section * used when a speaker manufacturer develops sampleRate = 48000 * and provides a proprietary FIR coefficient +0.0000042920... -
Page 24: Mixers
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software 6.2g Signal Chain > Mixers 1-8 All four input channels can be independently The mixer screen provides mixer 1-8 select, Note: Mixer Mute is different than Channel routed and mixed to any or all of eight mixers. -
Page 25: Ducking
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software 6.2h Signal Chain > Ducking This dedicated ducking setup screen is used • Depth: Ducking depth is the level of for easy editing and at-a-glance visibility of all reduction in signal for that channel when it ducking trigger properties. -
Page 26: Routing
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software 6.2i Signal Chain > Routing The signal chain routing screen allows fast setup and review of all mixer input routing, as well as assignment of output channel source selection. The "Clear Routing" button clears all assignment of input channels to mixers, but does not clear the assignment of mixers to output channels. -
Page 27: Settings
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Settings 6.3b Settings > Panels > Front Panel The settings screens are where general settings, panel settings, network settings, security settings, and user profiles are configured. 6.3a Settings > General Settings •... -
Page 28: Import/Export Settings
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software 6.3d Settings > Network 6.3e Settings > Security • Network configuration can be set as automatic (DHCP) or manual (Static IP). section 5.5 for tips on using static IP. • Operator has a different list of available The security screen is where new users are permissions. - Page 29 AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Events 6.4b Events> Triggered Events • Channel Un-mute: Un-mutes selected Events can be created and then scheduled channels, but does not affect mixer mute. Triggered events are assigned to one of the two using the internal real-time-clock (RTC), or rear panel contact closure trigger input pins.
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Page 30: Operator
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Remote Control Software Remote Control In the software Remotes menu, a remote Deploy the Remote: For all software remote Note: Network connections between the mixer, DCA, or virtual WR5 can be created,... -
Page 31: Remote Mixer
The popular Ashly WR5 is a programmable button hardware remote for mixer channel mute for a specific output mixer (zone). The operator has other Ashly products that fits into a standard electrical box. The AQM408 access to the mixer (1-8) assigned by the admin in the user profile. -
Page 32: Back Panel Remote Control
Do not use any other assigned to the same VCA input pin. ground reference. Ashly WR-1, WR-1.1, or WR-1.5 remotes can be Triggered events get configured in the Events used for DC level control, or a custom control screen. -
Page 33: Ashly Remotes
Ashly Remotes 7.3b WR-1 and WR-1.1 7.3c WR-1.5 The following Ashly hardware remotes are The WR-1.5 offers available for purchase from your Ashly dealer: a single rotary potentiometer for 7.3a AquaTouch7 DC level control, plus The AquaTouch7 is a wall-mount tablet... -
Page 34: Meters
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Meters The Meters page shows all input channel levels, all mixer input levels, and output channel levels all on one screen. • Line Input Channel level is sampled immediately at each input stage, before any input signal chain DSP functions are applied. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
No Network Connection for a specified date range. Still Not Working? • Is the Ethernet cable fully inserted? - Status • Contact Ashly technical support at 1- 800- - Operation • Does the Ethernet jack show activity and or email service@ashly.com 705-2102,... -
Page 36: Specifications
AQM 408 • Operating Manual Specifications General Specifications Miscellaneous Line Inputs XLR Female AquaTouch7 tablet, Compatible Ashly Input Impedance Active balanced, 10kΩ WR-1, WR-1.1, Remote Control Devices Maximum Input Level +20.5dBu WR-1.5, WR-2 Line Outputs XLR Male Ashly AquaControl™ Output Impedance 100Ω... - Page 37 AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Specifications Dashboard Autoleveler Ducking (On/Off, Compare) Ducker per mixer, On/Off General Action gentle, normal, aggressive Available Input current device, number of Target Level -40dBu to +20dBu Channels Display inputs & outputs, firmware...
- Page 38 AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Specifications Signal Chain > Pluggable DSP Blocks FIR Filter Parametric Equalizer (outputs only) (On/Off, Compare) (continued) Add FIR File, On/Off, Compare Number of filter bands 10 Sample Rate 48kHz Filter Types: DCA Gain...
- Page 39 AQM 408 • Operating Manual Ashly AquaControl™ Software Specifications Settings Specifications Event Specifications Virtual WR5 None, preset recall, Button Actions subpreset recall, General Settings Event features Test event, new event, source select, channel Firmware current version, update clone, edit, delete...
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Page 40: Limited Warranty
For units purchased in the USA, warranty service reserves the right to make changes in design, or 705-2102 or https://ashly.com/technical-support/ for this unit shall be provided by ASHLY AUDIO in make additions to, or improvements upon, this to receive an RMA number. You must receive a RMA accordance with the following warranty statement.
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