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  • Page 1 DA1414 User Manual REVA0_DA1414_User_Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully Rear Panel Description before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this Resetting the DA1414 manual for future reference. Operation and Connections Dante® Controller Advanced Dante® Settings Surge Protection Device...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    DA1414 USER MANUAL Introduction AWAITING MARKETING INFO FEATURES: • 14 x 14 audio Matrix with Dante®, balanced / unbalanced analogue and USB audio • Supports separation (mono) of all audio channels and independent control resulting in switching of up to 14x14 audio feeds •...
  • Page 4: Front Panel Description

    DA1414 USER MANUAL Front Panel Description LCD Display – shows the network status of the DA1414 Left Button Analogue Input 1 Button Right Button Analogue Input 2 Button Up Button Analogue Input 3 Button Down Button Analogue Input 4 Button...
  • Page 5 DA1414 USER MANUAL Contact: support@blustream.com.au support@blustream-us.com support@blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 6: Resetting The Da1414

    USER MANUAL Resetting the DA1414 To reset the DA1414 back to factory default, use a small instrument to press down the recessed button on the back of the unit labelled RESET. Hold for at least 10 seconds before releasing. The reset process takes approximately 30 seconds.
  • Page 7: Advanced Dante® Settings

    USER MANUAL Advanced Dante® Settings Further settings of the DA1414 can be configured in the Dante® Controller software. Under the Device Info tab, select the DA1414 to open the Device View window. The sample rate and latency can be adjusted under the Device Config tab, while network settings and the IP address can be set under the Network Config tab..
  • Page 8: Web-Gui - Log In And Initialisation

    When enabled, the control page can be accessed without logging in. Please note: the first time the Administrator logs into the web-GUI of the DA1414, the default password must be changed to a unique password. Please retain this password for future use. Forgetting the password will mean having to factory reset the unit, losing all prior network and configuration settings.
  • Page 9 Permissions can be set or revoked from the Users page when logged in, depending on the requirements of the installation. It is recommended to set permissions for the Guest user to avoid unwanted access and/or changes to the DA1414 system.
  • Page 10: Web-Gui - Control

    DA1414 USER MANUAL Web-GUI - Control After logging into the DA1414, the user will be directed to the Control page. Configuration of the matrix can be done here, as well as recalling presets as needed. Routing Matrix: For any audio sources connected to be able to output a signal, it must be routed in the Routing Matrix. Input channels are listed as columns along the x-axis, and output channels are listed as rows along the y-axis.
  • Page 11 DA1414 USER MANUAL Routing Matrix (continued) – To route Analogue Input CH1 to All Outputs, select the button in position (1,15) – To route an input to multiple outputs, select the desired outputs in that input’s column – To route multiple inputs to a single output, utilisation of the bus is required (see page 11) Recall Preset: To recall a saved preset, simply press the desired preset button.
  • Page 12: Web-Gui - Input

    Analogue Input: The DA1414 supports both line level input and microphone input including 48V phantom power. Phantom power can be enabled by toggling the Phantom Power switch for the desired channel. WARNING: Phantom power has the potential to damage equipment that it isn’t designed for. Always turn off phantom power, then plug in the microphone, and only then turn on phantom power if the microphone requires it.
  • Page 13 This must be set in the Dante Controller App. Please refer to the Dante section of the manual. USB Input: The DA1414 can send and receive audio from a USB device. Connect the device to the either the USB-B or USB-C port and select the desired port on the web-GUI.
  • Page 14: Input Group

    DA1414 USER MANUAL Input Group: The grouping feature allows you to combine audio input channels resulting in a single volume and source control for multiple inputs. Up to four groups can be used simultaneously. Use the channel toggles to assign inputs to a group; each channel can only be assigned to a single group.
  • Page 15: Web-Gui - Output

    DA1414 USER MANUAL Web-GUI - Output The Output page allows for adjustment and configuration of all outputs, including grouping options for ease of control. To change the name of an output, type a new name into the desired label for the corresponding output.
  • Page 16 This must be set in the Dante Controller App. Please refer to the Dante section of the manual. USB Output: The DA1414 can send and receive audio from a USB device. Connect the device to the either the USB-B or USB-C port, and ensure the desired port is active.
  • Page 17: Output Group

    DA1414 USER MANUAL Output Group: The grouping feature allows you to combine audio output channels resulting in a single volume and source control for multiple outputs. Up to four groups can be used simultaneously. Use the channel toggles to assign outputs to a group; each channel can only be assigned to a single group.
  • Page 18: Web-Gui - Dsp

    Web-GUI - DSP The DA1414 features an in-built DSP featuring a graphic parametric equaliser (PEQ) with up to 8 bands. All input channels, output channels and group channels, can access the PEQ independently and save their equaliser settings to a custom preset.
  • Page 19 DA1414 USER MANUAL Input/Output PEQ: To modify a channel’s PEQ settings, select the desired channel from the dropdown list. A graphic visualisation of the PEQ is shown, as well as parameters for precise control. Please note: If the stereo toggle is on, channels will be treated as a L/R stereo pair (i.e., CH1 & CH2, CH3 & CH4, etc.) and will apply changes made in the PEQ to the corresponding channel.
  • Page 20 DA1414 USER MANUAL Parameters (continued) Low Pass Filter – A Low Pass Filter removes high frequencies while allowing low frequencies to pass through. Setting the ‘Freq’ will attenuate all frequencies above the set frequency. The slope determines the rate of attenuation, measured in decibels (dB) per octave. Setting this to zero will disable the Low Pass Filter.
  • Page 21: Web-Gui - Preset

    USER MANUAL Web-GUI - Preset Once the DA1414 has been set up, the current configuration can be saved to a preset. If multiple presets are saved, they can be quickly switched between from the Preset page or the Control page.
  • Page 22 DA1414 USER MANUAL Web-GUI Users (continued) To create a new user, press the New User button. Set a username and password and press Create. The new user will appear in the list. Press the Permissions button in order to modify the permissions for that user in a sub menu.
  • Page 23: Web-Gui - Settings

    IP addresses within local networks without the need for a dedicated DNS server. The DA1414 is able to be accessed via the hostname if the IP address is not known.
  • Page 24: Web-Gui - System

    DA1414 USER MANUAL Web-GUI - System The System page allows for configuration of the DA1414, enabling and disabling features, as well as firmware upgrading and factory resetting. Power Set the system power to on or off Standby Mode There are two standby modes that can be selected:...
  • Page 25: Web-Gui - Information

    Erases all settings and reboots the unit. Reboot Reboots the unit. Web-GUI - Information The Information page displays the model name, serial number, web-GUI firmware version and MCU firmware version of the DA1414. It also displays network configuration, temperature and uptime data. Contact: support@blustream.com.au support@blustream-us.com support@blustream.co.uk...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    • Power Supply: Internal 110-250V AC NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions are approximate. Package Contents – 1 x DA1414 – 9 x 3 pin 3.5mm pitch Phoenix connector – 1 x 19” Rack Mounting kit –...
  • Page 27: Rs-232 Configuration And Telnet Commands

    DA1414 USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands The DA1414 can be controlled via serial and TCP/IP. The default RS-232 communication settings are: Baud rate: 57600 Data bits: Stop bits: Parity bit: none The following pages list all available serial / IP commands.
  • Page 28 DA1414 USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands (continued) COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION ?/HELP Print Help Information Decrease Input:xx Gain STATUS Print System Status And Port Status xx=[0]:All Input Ports xx=[1...18]:1-4:Analogue Input CH1-CH4,5-12:Dante UPTIME Print System Uptime IN xx GAIN-yy...
  • Page 29 DA1414 USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands (continued) COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION Set Input Group:zz Includes yy Decrease Output:xx Volume zz=01:Input Group 1 xx=[0]:All Output Ports zz=02:Input Group 2 xx=[1...18]:1-4:Analogue Output CH1-CH4,5- zz=03:Input Group 3 OUT xx VOL-yy 12:Dante Output CH1-CH8,13:USB Output...
  • Page 30 DA1414 USER MANUAL RS-232 Configuration and Telnet Commands (continued) COMMAND ACTION Set Output Group:zz Includes yy zz=01:Output Group A zz=02:Output Group B zz=03:Output Group C zz=04:Output Group D yy[13]:Analogue CH1 Out yy[12]:Analogue CH2 Out yy[11]:Analogue CH3 Out yy[10]:Analogue CH4 Out...
  • Page 31 DA1414 USER MANUAL Certifications FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 32 www.blustream.com.au www.blustream-us.com www.blustream.co.uk...