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Altair MAP1216 Owner's Manual

Matrix audio processor 12 mic/line balanced inputs to 8 (16) balanced outputs
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MAP128 /MAP1216
MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR
12 MIC/LINE BALANCED INPUTS TO
8 (16) BALANCED OUTPUTS
OWNERS MANUAL
PRELIMINARY Version.
May 2014
3cMAP SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD:
http://www.altairaudio.com/firmware/map128_2/setup_map128.exe
AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN
EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRÓNICOS, S.A.
Avda. de la Industria, 50. 28760 TRES CANTOS-MADRID (SPAIN).
34-91-761 65 80
34-91-804 43 58
altair@altairaudio.com
www.altairaudio.com

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  • Page 1 MAP128 /MAP1216 MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR 12 MIC/LINE BALANCED INPUTS TO 8 (16) BALANCED OUTPUTS OWNERS MANUAL PRELIMINARY Version. May 2014 3cMAP SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: http://www.altairaudio.com/firmware/map128_2/setup_map128.exe AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRÓNICOS, S.A. Avda. de la Industria, 50. 28760 TRES CANTOS-MADRID (SPAIN).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128/1216 1. INTRODUCTION............................3 2 SWITCHES, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS..................4 2.1 FRONT PANEL. MAP128 and MAP1216 models shown................4 2.2 REAR PANEL. MAP128 and MAP1216 models shown..................5 3. WORKING PRECAUTIONS........................6 4. INSTALLATION............................6 4.1 UNPACKING ..............................6 4.2 MOUNTING..............................6 4.3 CHANGING THE FUSE..........................7 4.4 CONNECTING TO THE MAINS........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    MAP Audio Processor. For your security, it is very important to read it carefully, specially the paragraphs marked as NOTE, PRECAUTION and DANGER. Save the original packing, you can re-use it to transport the unit. NEVER SHIP THE ALTAIR MAP128/MAP1216 WITHOUT ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • Page 4: Switches, Indicators And Connectors

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128/1216 2 SWITCHES, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2.1 FRONT PANEL. MAP128 and MAP1216 models shown Clock source indication on INPUT/OUTPUT ACTIVITY LEDS PROCESSOR INFO LEDS USB Connection Power-On switch Altair logo GREEN-Signal Presence STATUS Green-OK/Red-Error MASTER/STAND ALONE Blue...

  • Page 5: Rear Panel. Map128 And Map1216 Models Shown

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128/1216 2.2 REAR PANEL. MAP128 and MAP1216 models shown MAINS connector. ETHERNET connection LINK CONNECTIONS REMOTES GENERAL PURPOSE BALANCED ANALOG RJ-45 RJ-45 / RJ-45 RJ-11 6/4 INPUTS OUTPUTS AUDIO INPUTS/OUTPUTS FUSE holder. Logic connections Phoenix ® (3.5mm) IEC type Phoenix ®...

  • Page 6: Working Precautions

    4.2 MOUNTING It is always recommended to mount the unit in a rack, either for mobile or fixed installations, for protection, safety, aesthetics, etc. The ALTAIR MAP128/MAP1216 are designed for standard 19" rack mounting, and takes up 1U high rack space.

  • Page 7: Changing The Fuse

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 4.3 CHANGING THE FUSE This unit incorporates an internal, worldwide voltage operation power supply, and it is prepared to work from 90 to 264 VAC, 50-60Hz.  Make sure that the unit is disconnected from the mains.

  • Page 8: Front Panel Description

    Input peak indicator. Level is above +14,5 dBu having a headroom (reserve) of 5 dB before real clipping. 5.4 USB PORT Connect it to a PC equipped with USB. Altair 3cMAP software works with USB or Ethernet but not at the same time. This connection allows for firmware updates.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Description

    6.3 REMOTE CONTROL This RJ-11 6/6 connector allows Altair remote controls to be connected here. The connector includes power and data for up to 32 remote units. All the remote controls are connected in parallel and the network can be done in either daisy chain for the simplest way, star or a combination depending on the installation or additional considerations.

  • Page 10: Link Connectors

    Use this RJ-45 connection port to connect to an 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networks. Computers connected to the LAN must run the Altair 3cMAP software included. The software runs on Windows (TM) and offers control over all the MAP hardware features, DSP algorithms, remote controls, firmware update and more.

  • Page 11: Altair 3Cmap Software

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 7. ALTAIR 3cMAP SOFTWARE Installation. Altair 3cMAP program for Windows (TM) has to be downloaded from the bellow address: http://www.altairaudio.com/firmware/map128_2/setup_map128.exe As the program comes in an executable format, some cautions and reserves from your browser can be expected.

  • Page 12: Configuration Menu Bars

    Slave. Select this mode when the unit is working slaved to a Master, meaning it takes clock from it. Password Establish a password on the MAP processor to protect entrance. Passwords are high case/low case sensitive. Consult Altair for unlock passwords. The available settings: Map-1216 Password. Enter here the current password. By default is blank (nothing to write) Map-1216 New Password.
  • Page 13 MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 drastically to nothing. Y the other hand, you would adjust ads priority #2 to a priority depth of 10 dB meaning the ducked signals in this case the background would be attenuated only 10 dB and both and ads can be heard naturally.
  • Page 14 MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 Gpios For a detailed hardware definition see paragraph 6.4. Action taken by the General Purpose Inputs are: Input level Up/Down /ON-OFF. Each logic transition makes a step of 0,5 dB change up or down on the selected input channels.
  • Page 15 MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 RETURN. Return to the previous, selection page wirdow. HIGHLIGHT. Makes on the selected remote a full blinking light to help in identify it from the others. IR CODES. Infrared Remote control code definition for each button. Consult IR-02 instruction manual or appendix A2.

  • Page 16: Audio Management

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 <Input Configuration This tab includes a list of the permitted (checked) or blocked (unchecked) audio sections in the input panel. Check the sections that you want to be ready to use. As an example when the application does not need any input with phantom power, it is recommended to disable it so avoiding inadvertent operations.

  • Page 17: Input Detail Panel

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 -Double click on it to set to 0 dB. -Select it (changes fader color from yellow to blue) and turn your mouse wheel for setting it numerically in 0.5 dB/step. -Set the fader gain numerically on the box.
  • Page 18 MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 BARGRAPH Indicates de level in dBu from -40 to +20 dBu in 2 dB steps. The bar changes from green to red color and intermediates depending on the level. Level indication includes a peak reading dot.

  • Page 19: Outputs Panel

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 THRES Com/Exp threshold. Is the level reference for the dynamic action. KNEE. In compressor mode it has the possibility to choose from hard (abrupt) or soft knee. This setup allows a more natural transition of the compression effect just near the beginning of the threshold point.

  • Page 20: Output Detail Panel

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 SOLO. This switch makes a solo of the channel by switching off (muting) all the other channels. This feature is used to isolate the channel in order to verify the system in a test procedure and for that reason it is not used normally when the system is operating.

  • Page 21: Voice Messages Panel

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 Level and freq are changed by sliding up/down - left/right and the Q factor by scrolling the mouse wheel when pointing a band identifier. Other features: Band button for selection of the operating band, Phase button for phase curve reading and clear button for a default setting of the complete EQ section.

  • Page 22: Special Operations. Memory - Presets - Setup

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 VOICE MESSAGE ACTIVATION. The Voice messages can be activated by either: -Manually from the bar menu option. -At a programmed time from the Schedule Task option menu. -Externally from a logic input connection (GPIO options). See GPIO configuration menu.

  • Page 23: Block Diagram. Full View

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 8.0 BLOCK DIAGRAM. Full view...

  • Page 24: Input Block Diagram Detail

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 8.1 INPUT BLOCK DIAGRAM Detail...

  • Page 25: Output Block Diagram Detail

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 8.2 OUTPUT BLOCK DIAGRAM Detail...

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DISTORTION  THD+N < 0,03% @ 0 dBu (25Hz- 50KHz). FREQUENCY RESPONSE  20 Hz- 20KHz (-2, -0.5 dB) at +4 dBu input level NOISE (preamp)  -124 dBu (EIN) 20 Hz-22KHz, 60 dB gain, 150 ohm DYNAMIC RANGE ...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    MATRIX AUDIO PROCESSOR MAP128 /MAP1216 10. WARRANTY This unit is warranted by Equipos Europeos Electrónicos to the original user, against flaws in the manufacturing and in the materials, for a period of two years (one year depending on some countries), starting from the date of sale.
  • Page 28 Información basada en la Directiva de la unión europea RAEE 2002/96/EC y el Real Decreto 208/2005 AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRÓNICOS, S.A.L Avda. de la Industria, 50. 28760 TRES CANTOS-MADRID (SPAIN). 34-91-761 65 80 34-91-804 43 58 altair@altairaudio.com www.altairaudio.com...

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