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Architect
Model 110
Model 210
Model 210ES
Two Channel Power Amplifier
High Current Design • Sound Optimization
Superior Energy Efficiency
Professional Installer's
Consciousness Guide
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For Those Who Consider Perfection Possible
22410 70th Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98043 USA
425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166
www.audiocontrol.com
©2011. All rights reserved.
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- Page 1 Two Channel Power Amplifier High Current Design • Sound Optimization Superior Energy Efficiency Professional Installer’s Consciousness Guide ® For Those Who Consider Perfection Possible ® 22410 70th Avenue West Seattle, WA 98043 USA 425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166 www.audiocontrol.com ©2011. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information Dealer Name _____________________________________ Date Installed __________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________ ®... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Appendix B - Understanding the Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . 19 A Brazen Plug For Other AudioControl Products . . . . . . . . 20 The Warranty . - Page 4 Architect ™ Model 210ES Model 210 Model 110 Architect Model 210ES Architect Model 210 Architect Model 110 ®...
- Page 5 “GREEN” audio components. The Architect Model 110, Model 210 and Model 210ES are designed and manufactured in the USA by AudioControl. A company whose professional sound division designed and sold the most popular one-third octave real time analyzer in the world, the SA-3050.
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Page 6: Architect Product Highlights
Model 110, Model 210 and Model 210ES have been de- signed and manufactured with durability in mind. The AudioControl Lightdrive protection circuitry defends the Architect and your speakers against clipping, distortion, dam- age, and even teenage parties. Even if the party lasts all week- end. - Page 7 AudioControl factories are located in the rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, so we have long been know for designing “green” amplifiers that are stingy on power consumption. For clients that are looking for extremely low power consump- tion, when their distributed audio systems are not in use, AudioControl offers the Architect Model 210ES.
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Page 8: Experienced Installer's Quick Hook-Up Guide
Quick Hook-up Guide Experienced Installer’s Quick Hook-Up Guide What follows are “Express” hook-up diagrams for profes- sionals and experienced audio buffs. 1. Connect the Speaker and Audio Inputs. (Page 10) The Architect is designed to drive multiple speakers down to 2 ohm loads. To simplify connection, there are two sets of speaker terminals in parallel. -
Page 9: A Guided Tour Of The Architect Model 210/110
Guided Tour A Guided Tour Of Architect Model 210ES, Model 210 and Model 110 Œ Ž Œ Ž Front Panel go into protection or it is operting at a very Œ Power LED - Nothing too tricky here...when high temperature. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Guided Tour ‘ ’ Architect Model 110 / 210ES Rear Panel Œ Ž “ ” • Rear Panel Œ Remote Power Control – This mono ” Auxiliary Input Trigger – Hopefully you jack allows you to remotely turn the Ar- read the previous sentence to know what chitect ON and OFF by applying a 12-volt this 1/8”... - Page 11 AC ground hum, try the This Architect amplifier is internally other two settings for the best operation. equipped with AudioControl’s unique For your safety, the chassis is always con- PFM subsonic filter circuit. This bass nected to the earth ground regardless of blocking filter sets the low frequency the switch setting.
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Page 12: Hooking Up Your System
4. Source unit(s) such as multi-zone controller, receiver, or preamplifier. 5. Although you can set the speaker optimization controls by ear, a real-time audio analyzer such as the AudioControl Industrial SA-3052 is very helpful. 6. (Optional) A balanced line driver if you are going to mount the Architect more than 20 feet from the pre-amp. -
Page 13: Remote Power Control
Make certain that you use a good quality audio line driver (such as ones from AudioControl) to extend the RCA cables if you choose this type of in-stallation. Power Under normal operating conditions, the Architect Model 110/210/210ES can draw up to 550 watts of AC power. -
Page 14: Audio Hook-Up
This will provide noise rejection against nasty things like hum, spikes, local talk radio, etc. The AudioControl balanced line driver components are an excellent way to send audio over long distances with standard Cat-5 type wiring. Check them out at www.audiocontrol.com. -
Page 15: Speaker Wire Hook-Up
Installation: The Long Version Speaker Hook-up The same rule applies to the speaker wires as the RCA con- nections. Establish a standard connection color code and stick with it. One conductor of the speaker wire is normally marked by a different color (silver versus copper) or there is a ribbing Calculating Impedance on one side. -
Page 16: Equalizing The System
Doing The Deed Doing The Deed Before proceeding on to setting up the Speaker Optimiza- tion controls on the Architect, it’s a good idea to make sure that you have everything connected and working properly. 1. Double-check all connections. Make certain that all of the audio and speaker connections are firmly seated and tight- ened down. -
Page 17: A Short Introduction To Equalizers And Acoustics
Introduction to Equalizers and A Short Introduction to Acoustics Equalizers and Acoustics Magazine reviewers and audio system owners spend much time critically appraising speaker and other stereo compo- nents. Unfortunately, a phenomenon that has a very large effect upon sound is not is easily judged or changed. That effect is the ACOUSTICS of the environment in which you are listening. -
Page 18: Audio Analysis Using Pink Noise
As you can see, room acoustics is an important but com- plicated subject To learn more about room acoustics, get a copy of AudioControl’s Technical Paper 107, “Small Room Acoustics De-Mythologized”. You can download this paper from www.audiocontrol.com. The overall point that we’re try-... -
Page 19: Equalization Controls
Equalization Settings More About AudioControl’s Equalization Settings Here is a brief introduction to each of the Speaker Opti- mization control frequencies and what their affect on your music is. 45Hz — Low bass. This is about the lowest frequency which in-wall, extension and small book-shelf speakers can achieve. - Page 20 Programmable Frequency Match The Truth about Bass and The Filter Programmable Frequency Match Filter Now that digital audio is the favorite musical source, there’s more low bass running around in a typical system. Low bass injects large amounts of power into ANY kind of speaker —...
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
Amplifier Almost all problems can be eliminated by re-checking the wiring and settings of the Architect amplifier. If a problem cannot be solved using the guide below, please call the AudioControl factory for further assistance. 1. No Sound: • Verify Source unit is operating. -
Page 22: Appendix A - Bridging The Architect
Appendix A – Bridging The Architect Appendix A - Bridging The Architect Amplifier To increase the output power of the Architect, you can join (bridge) the two channels of the Architect into a single channel of over 400 watts. To accomplish this just engage the MONO/STEREO switch on the rear panel and make sure the input level controls on each channel are adjusted the same. -
Page 23: Appendix B - Understanding The Front Panel Leds
You will be happy to note that while there are a number of modes that the Architect may be operating in, you will gener- ally not have to pay any attention to this. The AudioControl Architect series of amplifiers is designed to play continuously, even under unusual circumstances. -
Page 24: A Brazen Plug For Other Audiocontrol Products
AudioControl is the standard. AudioControl Savoy G3 Amplifier Okay, enough commercials. Once again, we thank you for choosing an AudioControl components in your system and hope you enjoy a lifetime of performance and reliability. ®... -
Page 25: The Warranty
Here are the conditional conditions: 1. You need to register your purchase of this AudioControl compo- nent by going to the AudioControl web site (www.audiocontrolreg- istration.com), click on the “Distributed Audio” tab, and then go to the “Warranty Registration”... -
Page 26: Block Diagram
Block Diagram Block Diagrams Architect Model 210 Architect Model 210ES ©AudioControl 2011, All Rights Reserved. Important Note: All 12v Triggers are tip +12 volts. This manual was written, de- signed, printed, folded and stuffed into the box in the U.S.A. Probably on a really soggy day considering where we live. -
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Architect Model 110/210/210ES Series Specifications Power Output (All Channels Driven) 2 ohm (Less than .9% THD)......240 Watts 4 ohm (Less than .9% THD). - Page 28 ® For Those Who Consider Perfection Possible ® 22410 70th Avenue West Seattle, WA 98043 USA 425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166 e-mail: sound.better@audiocontrol.com P/N 913-110-0 Visit us on the web at www.audiocontrol.com Rev. 11/11...
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