CC 3816 - Bouyer
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1. Function Output Group GPI 1 None GPI 2 None GPI 3 None GPIS GPI 4 None GPI 5 None GPI 6 None GPI 7 None GPI 8 None 12 1 7 Default configuration of logic GPOs Audio inputs Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Output n GPO 1 Broadcast in progress X X X X X X X X Out 1 GPO 2 GPO 3 GPO 4 GPOs GPO 5 GPO 6 GPO 7 GPO 8 This configuration is used to generate a Broadcast in Progress signal on GPO 1 by occupying output Out 1 with any one of 8 sources 12 1 8 Default configuration of the sound detection parameters Source type Parameter Value Threshold 20 dBm Speech Detection time 30 ms Release time 3 s Threshold 20 dBm Music Detection time 30 ms Release time 10 s 33 q BOUYER eee 3816 12 1 9 12 1 10 Default values of the audio signal processing parameters The default values of the audio signal processing parameters ar table below given in the Function Parameter Value Comment Input volume Gain Attenuation 0 db For all inputs Noise Gate Status Inactive For all inputs Threshold 90 dBm Input bass treble Gain Attenuation 0 db For all inputs Output volume Gain Attenuation 0 db For all outputs Frequency 150 Hz Parametric filter Q 5 For all outputs Gain 0 db Frequency 350 Hz2. DSP Vu metre Vumeter D tec Entr e audio Pr ampli Mic Ligne Niveau Noise Tonalit Volume Mute Canal DSP Audio input Mic Line preamp Level Gate Tone DSP channel detection 5 1 2 Line audio inputs 5 to 8 DSP Vu m tre Vumeter D tec Entr e audio Transformateur Pr ampli Ligne Niveau Noise Tonalit Volume Mute Canal DSP Audio input Transformer Line preamp Level gate Tone DSP channel detection 5 1 3 Audio outputs 1 to 16 DSP Vu m tre Vumeter Canal DSP Routage Egaliseur Volume Jour Nuit Mute Preampli de sortie Sortie audio DSP channel Routing Equaliser Day Night Output preamp Audio output 8 an q BOUYER SS 3 CC3816 6 CABLING CONNECTIONS AND STARTING UP THE CC 3816 6 1 Mains power connection The CC 3816 is 230V AC mains powered using the power cable supplied 6 2 24 V power supply 24V ES The CC 3816 may also be powered using a 24 V d c 60 W minimum power supply connected to the 24 V two pin connector block 6 3 Audio input and output connections The balanced audio inputs and outputs on the CC 3816 matrix use three pin connections as shown below Signal positive Signal Signal y ground negative 6 4 Connecting GX 3016 consoles and an RS232 serial control device The GX 3016 microphone console is a PA console with zone selection It handles general PA broadcasting
3. CC 3816 Duo bel Sie salicate Matrix CONTENTS 1 GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS sccsssscssssecsscsecsssseescssessssseenees 4 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION onosanaadsa ancianas 4 3 APPEICA TON S eran 4 4 PRESEN TA TION PAPA U U Dn sno isossss siss sois nos s505 5 4 1 CC 3816 matrix package contents cti it 5 4 amp 2 Front panel ARA o O II e 5 Aza Ventilation ridesi e O O G 5 4 2 2 Green power ON IMCICALOT sell tilddi 5 4 23 Green STATUS indicator snoeien AA 5 4 2 4 Green input SIGNAL indicators cts 5 4 2 5 Red input CLIP indicators ccasayheoasatcnsanndasdaesangsneateeasdeegaaaascatangtdeusanesaestaaedaeandeaaies 5 4 2 6 Green output SIGNAL indicators scp ciccuetseiacselasecevederacayetarersdtvodeasetereenatenes ues 5 4 2 7 Red output CLIP indicators cuidada 5 ES A E beets ates nd eed leas ba datorncataesds 5 Jo Rear A nn no eet eee hacia ee eee enchant 6 4 3 1 NETWORK c nnector qesoooscisinta iii oasis lacras casaba iS 6 4 3 2 CONSOLE COMME rones 6 4 3 3 GP Inputs connector block cuajada id 6 4 3 4 GP Outputs connector block essential iaa 6 4 3 5 senal Number labe susana tacita e 6 4 3 6 Analogue Inputs 1 to 8 resiacuiica niialeiiaicalniiatealdaiobninidal 6 4 3 7 Analogue Outputs Lto Oricon 6 4 3 8 2A V SOC 6 439 O A A E a 6 ASILO Ground terminal A aa AA AA A i ess 6 4 3 11 Mams Block iii iia ii 6 APR A A anaE 7 5 INSTALLATION ecircrincnaa cin raiecin carcel aaa 8 5 1 Block diagram of the CC 3816 audio ch
4. The frequency may be adjusted from 20 to 20 000 Hz 7 2 2 2 1 2 Quality Factor Q 7 2 2 2 1 3 Gain G This is the frequency bandwidth around Fc Setting Q to a high value can be used for example to produce a notch filter With a notch filter it is possible for example to attenuate the Larsen audio feedback effect the resonant frequency sometimes produced by a microphone A low Q value Can be used to widen the frequency bandwidth affected Quality factor may be set to between 0 1 and 20 This determines the amount of gain or attenuation that can be applied to the selected frequency bandwidth Gain may be set to anywhere from 18 to 18 dB 7 2 2 2 1 4 N B The effect of equalisation on voice sounds Central frequency Effect on voice sounds 40 to 125 Hz Sense of power for some singers with very low voices 160 to 250 Hz Fundamentals of the voice 315 to 500 Hz Important for the quality of the voice 630 to 1000 Hz Important for the naturalness of the voice gt Too much gain on the 315 to 1000 Hz frequency range produces a telephone type voic 1250 to 4000 Hz These frequencies are important for the intelligibility of the spoken word gt Too much gain in the 2 to 4 kHz frequency range can mask some phonemes for example the m b and v can become unintelligible gt Too much gain in the 1 to 4 kHz can result in listener fatigu
5. negative AOMA 3 RS232 Tx RS232 device 4 RS232 Rx RS232 device 5 OV e 7 RS485 data ace on i 7 1 6 8 RS485 data The CC 3816 can power up to eight GX 3016 consoles via the RJ45 If the Y installation consists of more than eight consoles then an external power supply should be added to be connected to the Jack socket on the consoles Using GX 3016 consoles on bus 1 and or 2 means that audio inputs 5 and or 6 Warning Cannot be connected to any other sources otherwise the system will not work correctly 6 5 Connecting an RS232 serial control device to the Data Link An RS 232 control device should be connected to pins 3 and 4 of the Console 2 socket Where both a control device and a GX 3016 need to be connected to the same socket a BOUYER EL 720 type adapter should be plugged into the RJ45 to enable the GX 3016 and the control device to be connected together 0 O BOUYER esa 6 6 RS232 socket on the front panel The CC 3816 matrix is fitted with an RS232 port so it can be connected up to a PC the 9 pin SUB D male female connector supplied to connect the PC to the CC 3816 matrix RS232 pinout 2 3 GND Signal out Tx Signal in Rx Ground 6 7 Logic GPI General Purpose Input wiring The CC 3816 matrix has 8 opto coupled logic general purpose inputs Switches or relay contacts of external to achieve the operation required The GPI connector block v 1 3 5 7
6. Impedance 220 Q Max output level 20 dBm Connectors Euroblock removable terminal blocks Delay value from 0 to 5 seconds from 0 to 1700 meters 10 3A to D converter specifications Resolution 24 bits Dynamic 102 dB 105 dB A weighted Sampling frequency 48 kHz 10 4D to A converter specifications Resolution 24 bits Dynamic 104 dB 106 dB A weighted 10 5Audio specifications Distortion lt 0 1 THD N Line lt 70 dbm THD N Micro lt 63 dbm 10 Frequency respons Crosstalk Number of inputs Type 6 GPI Specifications 50Hz 20 KHz 3 dB gt 70db 100Hz 1Khz 10Khz 8 opto isolated 10 7 GPO Specifications Number of outputs Max current per GPO 16 open collector outputs 30 mA 10 8Mains Power Supply 85 264 V AC 50 60 Hz short circuit protection by polyswitch and over voltage 0 22 A 230VAC Input voltage Protection Consumption max 10 9 24 Volt Power Supply CC3816 a BOUYER Input voltage 24 V DC 10 Protection short circuit protection by polyswitch Consumption 1 8A max 10 10GX 3016 Power Supply Output voltage 24 V DC Maximum current 560 mA 8 x GX 3016 Protection short circuit protection by polyswitch 10 11Mechanical Specifications Installation 19 rack mounted Material Metal Colour Matt black Weight 3 340 kg Dimensions 482 x 345 x 45 mm 11 RECOMMENDATIONS Dear Customer Once your product has
7. putS cccccnnnccnccccnnnccnnnnconnncnnnncnonannn non nnnnnn cnn nan nn nn cnn nn rra nnnnnn nano 20 7 2 2 2 3 Adjusting Delay on the audio outputs ccoonnconccccnnncccnnncononcnnnncnonannnnnnnnnnn nc nana nn nn nnn nn rra nannnnnnno 20 7 2 2 2 4 Adjusting Volume on the audio outputs oooconccccnnncccnnnccoonccnnncnonanannnnncnnnncnnnnnn rra nnn nan rnnannn nano 20 MONITORING THE CC 3816 MATRIX STATUS cccssssccssscsssecssscsceeesssscesees 21 8 1 Monitoring audio levels ui ia 21 8 2 Verifying the CC 3816 s switch matrix routing oooocccnnoncccncnonancnnnononnconconancccncnnnnnnnos 21 Geos Mo ntorng GPI AGUS 2 sans ca cpsdesrate cdashessddereetagieseuy E E R N A 21 8 4 Monitoring GPO status cinc len ndiem enn ineee 21 SAMPLE APPLICATIONS sssssssssssssssssssssssosssosssesesosssssososesosesesssssssssssesesesssess sss sss e 22 9 1 Application 1 factory configuration sesssseessesseeeseeeeeessssesereeersssssserreeesssssseerreeess 22 9 1 1 Summary of the factory configuration oooooccnnnoncccnonanonnnnnnnnnnnnonnnonnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 22 9 1 2 Audio block diagram of a typical installation using the factory configuration 22 92 O E A E RES 23 9 BOUYER CC3816 9 2 1 Application 2 audio block diagraM coonnnnnoncccnnnccnnnnnnononnnonononnnnnnnnnnncnnnnncnnnnannns 23 922 Implementation A nn E E EE a ra 24 9 2 2 1 Stage 1 configuration of the audio input types Micro or Line 9 2 2 2 Stage 2 configuration
8. v 24 6 8 oe q BOUYER 00 3004 U0N Rp y quipment may b GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI GPI Ground for all GPIs L 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or logic GPIs contact contact contact contact contact contact contact contact CC3816 Use connected directly to the GPIs 6 7 1 Using GPIs To activate a logic GPI a dry contact must be connected betw pin on the GPI connector block Refer to the figure below 6 8 Logic GPO General Purpose Output wiring n a GPI and the ground The CC 3816 matrix has 16 logic open collector transistor general purpose outputs logic GPOs The logic GPOs may be connected directly to the relay contacts of xternal equipment to provide them with information on th The GPO connector block 13 5 9 Ii i 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 O q BOUYER 00 73004 a a He PRRERRRD BUNRAO 15 16 GPO GPO GPO GPO GPO GPO GPO GPO GPO GPO GPO SGPO GPO GPO GPO GPO stat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 of the matrix 24 V common CC3816 6 8 1 Using GPOs To drive a relay type load using a GPO the load needs to be connected between the output terminal and the 24 V common on the GPO connector block 24 Y 24 Y Charge Relais voyant Load Relay led WARNING The CC 3816 matrix supplies 24 V d c to power loads connected to the GPOs The current
9. 2 1 1 Setting the audio input source paraMeterS oooocccnncccconcccoccccnnnccnnnnnnnnnnnnnn cnn nan n nn nc cnn nn rn nnnnnn nn 15 7 2 1 1 1 Modulation Gete AAA E 16 7 2 1 1 2 DAS channel 1 and channel Booinnnccnnnnccinnnccocnccnnnnnonnnannnncnnnncno nan nn non nn nn rra nan n rn nr rana n ra nnnnn rra 16 PZ Wide a OUSISUCNM house os feces eu cae at a a a Se ea Sa sca es a E A 16 ora a ec ae edd 19 comors epee eer eeerrr rere rere rerrer etree rere rerrrrrerrrrerrerererrrerrrretrerererr terrier errr errr 16 ENA O sa canngasesaensasesadasayananasaaasenasaussazasauacauansasceveasealabesatsletesys 16 7 2 1 1 6 Modulation Detection parameters oooonccinnnccoccccnnnccnonnnannncnnnncnonnnnnnnnnnnnnncn anne n nn nn cnn nn ra nnnnn rra 16 Tedde Detection tiresnolde catan 16 Te2n1 0 2 Detecion IM ao 16 T2ld0 0 Release IM ooo aa 16 7 2 1 2 Prioritising audio inputs according to audio Outputs coocccccnncconoccccnnncnananannn cnn nn ncnn anar nn ncnnnnns 17 7 2 1 3 Setting the Group paraMeterlS oocoooccccnncccconononnncnnnnccnnnnnnononnnnncnnnnnnn nn ncnnnnnra anne nn nn nnn nn rrnnnnnnnnnnr 17 7 2 1 4 Setting the GX 3016 console key parameters ooococooncccccccccnnccconnnannncnnnnnnnnnnnn ono ncnnnnnnnnnnnnn nos 17 7 2 1 5 Setting the GPI parameters ooooonocccccnnnncccnonoconnccnnnnnonannnnnnncnnnnconnnnn nn nn nn nan nn nana n rn nn cnn nn rn nnnnnnnnns 17 7 2 1 5 1 Remote Controlar e e a ales er er e are E En e e a E e ces 17 Tee 2 E O
10. AR 18 es S A O TR NN 18 7 2 1 6 Setting the GPO parameters imita dat Ad ae 18 7 2 1 6 1 Broadcast IM Progro S eren oee e ceca cece to 18 7 2 2 Setting the digital process parameters coooooccnnnonncnncnnnonnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnos 18 7 2 2 1 Input audio adjuStMentS oocoooccccnnnccccncccoocccnnncnonannnn nn cnn cnn cn nan nn n nn cnn nr rana r nr cnn nr rra nnn rr nn cnn 18 7 2 2 1 1 Using Noise Gate on audio IputS coooonconccccnnnccccnncannncnnnncnnnnnnn ono ccnnn nro nana nn nn cnn nn rra anar n rra cnn 18 7 2 2 1 2 Setting Bass Treble on audio IMputS coonnnconncccnnnnccnnnconcnccnnncnonannnononcnnnnnn nan n nro cnn nan nn naar nano 18 7 2 2 1 3 Setting Mute on the audio iNputS ooccnnnncnnnnccnnncicnnncconnccnnncnonannn ono ncnnnncnnnnnnn nn cnn nn rra nnnnnn nn 18 7 2 2 1 4 Adjusting Volume on the audio inputs cooonconncccnnnnccnnncconnccnnncconannn ocn cnnnnnnnnnnnn nn nn nc narra nnnnnn nn 18 7 2 2 2 Output audio adj SiMentS sii ae 19 7 2 2 2 1 5 band parametric CQualliSer siisii itaniti EN ENESE EAE nn cana n ra nannnnnnne 19 1222 EreQquencyiRO a ant nit a da 19 A A o eet e re cree eerreerr OEE EEEE ENESE CEEE rrer reer tere rer ere cere rr cree 19 F222 NB GAM Gases cis eee E se gecnba 4s deeatsasdeeasss adevatsaadevadsaatavedieateedebatatetevateges 19 7 2 2 2 1 4 N B The effect of equalisation ON VOICE SOUNOS oooooocccnnncccnnnccoonccnnnncnannnnnnnncnnnncnnnnnn rca 19 7 2 2 2 2 Setting Mute on the audio QU
11. MAA 1 A 1 Y A A A A a an Group 16 26 q BOUYER SSS CCB 9 2 2 5 Stage 5 configuration of the logic GPls Refer to Section 7 2 1 5 for additional details In Stage 2 we saw that the GM 1052 console activates a remote control when the integrated push button is pressed This remote control acts as a trigger for activating the associated audio input IN 1 and switching it to the audio outputs Therefore the settings for a logic GPI need to b ntered if the status of the GM 1052 s remote control is to be read The GPI 1 is assigned with the Select Input 1 function to select the audio input from the GM 1052 Next Group 1 is selected to switch the GM 1052 to all the audio outputs belonging to Group 1 In addition the PGM 5008 console activates 7 remote controls when the zone selection buttons are pressed in order to select zones Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Group 1 Group 2 and Group 3 these remote controls are triggers that activate associated audio input IN 2 and switch it to the corresponding audio outputs The parameters of the matrix s seven logic GPIs 2 to 8 therefore need to be set so that the status of the remote controls from the PGM 5008 can be read The GPI 2 is assigned with the Select Input 2 function to select the audio input from the PGM 5008 Next Group 1 is selected to switch the PGM 5008 to all the audio outputs belonging to Group 1 The operation is repeated in order to set the parameters of th
12. controlled music The concept of Speech and Music audio types exists so that regardless of any priority levels set elsewhere a Speech audio channel is always given priority over a Music audio channel 1s O BOUYER sa PBs elle cA Modulation detection The modulation detection feature activates the option within the CC 3816 to detect a signal level An input channel will be activated when the input signal level exceeds a preset trigger threshold If the signal exceeds the trigger threshold on the input channel it may then be directed to one of the output channels This type of source could for example be used to provide automatic noise level detection of a signal from such as a microphone The input to which this microphone is connected will then be directed to an output if the signal level on this input exceeds the preset threshold Accidental activation will be impossible so long as the input signal remains below this threshold Switching will then be deactivated once the input signal level drops below the predefined threshold Ze 2 DAS channel 1 and channel 2 The DAS feature allows an input channel to be selected and activated over the CC 3816 s serial data link for Digital Automatic System till Persistent The Persistent function is used to permanently activate an input channel This feature should be used if an input signal needs to be available all the time for switching to one of the outpu
13. is limited to 0 56 A If a higher current load is required for the GPOs then an additional external 24 V d c power supply should be used 6 9 Starting up the CC 3816 Use the ON OFF switch on the mains block on the rear panel to switch on the matrix unit The green ON indicator will light to show the unit is powered up Once the unit gets initialised which takes less than a second the matrix briefly displays its software version number using the green audio input and output SIGNAL diodes The version number is displayed in the form x y where x corresponds to the audio input number that lights up and y the audio output number that lights up After the version number is displayed the list of audio inputs and outputs in service on the matrix is displayed corresponding leds are On during 1s During the display of the version and of the list of inputs and outputs in service the green STATUS led is OLE After displaying the list of active inputs and outputs the green STATUS indicator turns On from that point the matrix is fully operational CONFIGURING THE CC 3816 Configuring the CC 3816 is a 2 stage process that consists in configuring the hardware and then configuring the software Hardware configuration involves setting the physical characteristics of each of the audio inputs where possible microphone or line input level use of phantom power Software configuration is split into 2 parts defining th
14. of the audio input source type oooocccnnnccccnncooonccnnnccnnanann no ncnnnnnonannn nano 9 2 2 3 Stage 3 configuration of the audio input priority levelS ooonoonnnninnninnnnnnnnnnccoccccnnnncnnnnnann no 9 2 2 4 Stage 4 configuration Of the groups ccccooncccccccccnnccconnnaannconnncnnnnnnn non nnnnnnnnnnnnn nn a cnn nn rca nnnnnnnnes 9 2 2 5 Stage 5 configuration of the logic GPIS ooooooocccnnnccnnnicccacccnoncconananan ono nnn cnn nnnnn ono cnn cnn cn nnnnnnn no 9 2 2 6 Stage 6 input audio adjuStMentS oooocccnncccocccccnncconananonoconnncnnnnnnn ocn nnn narra anne n rra ccn nn rra nnnnn nn 9 2 2 7 Stage 7 output audio adjuStMENTS ooooonnnccccccccnnncccannanannconnncnonnnnn nn cnn cnn cnn nana n ona cc cnn nrnnnnn nan 10 DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS occcoccncooonncooonnncocnnccncnnnononncononcccncnncono 29 10 1 Audio inputs unci n 29 10 2 Avdio GMOS encotrar 29 10 3 A to D converter specifications siria 29 10 4 D to A converter specifications eseseeeesseesessreressrrrerssrrertserersrsrreerssereresereeeeseree 29 10 5 Audio sp cificationS 1 A a sa 29 TOM GPI Specifications session 29 A A a aea aaa aeaa aa aa oaeiai 29 10 8 Mans Power SUP nar a E r 29 10 9 24 Volt Power Suppl Visitan 29 10 10 GX 3016 Power Supply scris iieri a o e E E ea 30 10 11 Mechanical Specifications essa 30 11 RECOMMENDATIONS sesseesserseesoesseesoesceesoesseesoesoeesorsoeesoesoeesoesoeesoesoeesoreseesoeseee 30 12 APPENDICES cons s
15. Control Routing Priorities Groups Source Type In 1 Remote Control Speech v In 2 Remote Control Speech v In3 Modulation Detection Speech vw Audio In4 Modulation Detection Speech v opu In5 Modulation Detection Speech Y In6 Modulation Detection Speech Y In Modulation Detection Speech v In8 Modulation Detection Speech vw Screen copies of Matrix Control application are shown to help for the explanation they may vary depending on the software version 9 2 2 3 Stage 3 configuration of the audio input priority levels Refer to Section 7 2 1 2 for additional details The audio input priority levels for the audio outputs are configured as follows according to the application required Control Routing Sources Types Priorities Groups GX 3016 1 Keys GX 3016 2 Keys GP Audio Inputs In 1 In 2 In 3 In 4 In 5 In 6 In 7 In 8 Out 3 i j4 jo wi jo Mj M2 jo mM jo y Out2 3 vw ja wi jo Mjo wj M2 Mjo mM jo Y outs 3 mM e Mj lo Milo wil Mi 2 Milo e o 4 Out4 3 Wi ja wi lo Mjo Milt e j2 Mjo ajo w Dut5 3 vil4 Mjo vi jo mj vi i2 Mjo Mjo M Out 3 wi wi io Mi o wit a mjo vio w Out 3 w ja Mijo wi lo Mj M2 Mjo wi jo e Out 8 gt J Audio 3 mm a Dutputs o E N ES o s ES 0ut9 3 wv l4 w jo vilo wji l B out10 3 w 4 x o vi lo w i
16. Parametric filter Q 5 For all outputs Gain 0 db Frequency 1200 Hz Parametric filter Q 5 For all outputs Gain 0 db Frequency 3000 Hz Parametric filter Q 5 For all outputs Gain 0 db Frequency 8000 Hz Parametric filter n 0 5 For all outputs Gain 0 db Default values for the delay parameters The default value of the delay parameters are 0 value and inactive for the state 34 Semen milliseconds or meter CC3816 for the
17. an 6 dBFS or 14 dBm is present at the corresponding output 0 dBFS is the absolute maximum acceptable level for the internal processing socket This 9 pin SUB D female connector is used to connect a PC to the CC 3816 for configuration with Matrix Control configuration software This connection is also used to update the CC 3816 firmware if necessary Y q BOUYER E cce 4 3 Rear panel 4 3 1 4 3 2 Hb Alo Hine ited aseettereas 10 NETWORK connector Not used on the CC 3816 matrix CONSOLE connector The Console 1 and Console 2 RJ45 connectors are used to connect two GX 3016 type console buses to the unit The Console 2 connector also has an RS232 serial Data Link for connecting an additional control device GP Inputs connector block The GP Inputs terminal block comprises 8 opto isolated logic inputs GP Outputs connector block The GP Outputs terminal block consists of 16 open collector logic outputs Serial Number label The label displays the serial number of the CC 3816 Analogue Inputs 1 to 8 The analogue inputs terminal block consists of 8 balanced analogue audio inputs Analogue Outputs 1 to 16 The analogue outputs terminal block consists of 16 balanced analogue audio outputs 24 V socket This socket allows the unit to be powered using a 24V DC supply instead of a 230V AC mains supply MAC address Not used on the CC 3816 matrix Ground terminal Use this connector to gro
18. annels ooooocnnnnoncccnnonoccncnnnonancnnnnonancnnnnonnnnno 8 5 1 1 Mic Line audio inputs 1 to 4 mico a a 8 512 Line audio inputs 5 tO at 8 a A Audio a Mo econ 8 a 6 CABLING CONNECTIONS AND STARTING UP THE CC 3816 csseeeee 9 o 6 1 Mains power connection nidad dada 9 2 62 24 V POWER 9 a O 1270 avenue de Toulouse Tel 33 0 5 63 21 30 00 www bouyer com lo 0 43 1 82000 MONTAUBAN FRANCE Fax 33 0 5 63 03 08 26 Assistance technique 08 92 70 20 82 0 34 la minute TTC 7 8 9 6 3 Audio input and output Connections oooocccnnooocncnnononnnonnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnos 9 6 4 Connecting GX 3016 consoles and an RS232 serial control device oooooooocccnnnncnnnnnnns 9 6 5 Connecting an RS232 serial control device to the Data Link eect seen 10 6 0 RS232 socket on the front Palanca ata dais 11 6 7 Logic GPI General Purpose Input wiring seceeccececapecosaveacvarseassuateveaavareessavauecenanecares 11 Geld Using GIS iii 12 6 8 Logic GPO General Purpose Output wiring oooooooccccccnnnonononononnnnnnnananannnoncnnnnonnnnanns 12 68 1 TUS A vat wnat cannes Santana aa ENEE 13 6 9 Starting p the CC Blin iio 13 CONFIGURING THE CC S816 vitssccsssssissensesssssnsvsssesnensssvscsnsnsssnsvansssnsoecssnsesvesonsvesee 13 7 1 Hardware configuration setting the physical parameters of the audio inputs 14 7 2 Software cono laica 13 7 21 Functional Gen aii ari AAA AAA 15 7
19. come to the end of its useful life and if it is located within France or any French Overseas Territory please contact BOUYER to arrange for it to be displosed of in compliance with DEEE directives Otherwise pleas nsure the product is disposed of in accordance with your country s local regulations Thank you 30 MO BOUYER 2 12 APPENDICES 12 1 Factory Settings 12 1 1 12 1 2 12 1 3 it leaves the factory Hardware Configuration Audio input Type Microphone supply IN 1 Mic No IN 2 Mic No IN 3 Line IN 4 Line Default configuration of the audio input source types Audio input Type IN 1 odulation Detection Speech IN 2 odulation Detection Speech IN 3 odulation Detection Music IN 4 odulation Detection Music IN 5 GX 3016 IN 6 GX 3016 IN 7 odulation Detection Music IN 8 odulation Detection Music Default configuration of priority levels AUDIO INPUTS The factory settings are the settings the CC 3816 switch matrix is configured with immediately befor IN IN 4 IN 5 IN IN IN 8 Out Out Out Out Out OHUCY Out Out Out CO SI OD Ga S GW Ph e Out io Out H o Out hb bh Out pp N Out AHaAaVHaAO bh Ww Out m Hs Out pp on Out pp o Ble le yep efe eiefejele
20. cr se sasina sss USC NSe SEESE SEES rarer teconcosicnenceoaee 31 12 1 Factory Settings iii nE AE aE adage AEN En Eass 31 12 1 1 Hardware Configuration eseeeseseeeeeeseesessrersssrrterssrrerrssreressrreesssrrerssereeessereeesee 31 12 1 2 Default configuration of the audio input source types oococccccccnnnnconocnnnnonononanannno 31 12 1 3 Default configuration of priority levels oonoocccnnnnoncccnnnooccnnnnnnonnnnnnnanrnnnnnnnn ono 31 12 1 4 Default configuration of groups oeccsccenceenaccheradscacerentnatelecnsaiecentacastacncedevanteesebasaees 32 12 1 5 Default configuration of the GX 3016 keys sisiincuricnn crisi 32 12 1 6 Default configuration of logic GPIs vcsctesancserccansaecnaccoseroesegnedvecesatagecuecasvaceantcucaine 33 12 1 7 Default configuration of logic OP Os ai is 33 12 1 8 Default configuration of the sound detection paraMetelS ooooccnnnnnoccccnnnocncnnnnnnnos 33 12 1 9 Default values of the audio signal processing parameters oooocccnnnnoccccnnnnancnnnnnnnnos 34 12 1 10 Default values for the delay parameters is 34 3 y BOUYER CC3816 1 GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The matrix has the following features 8 audio analogue inputs 16 audio analogue outputs 8 logic inputs 16 logic outputs 1 x RS232 interface for use by Matrix Control configuration application 1 x dual RS485 interface for GX3016 console management 1 x RS232 interface for communication with external equipment The following
21. digital audio processing can be applied to each audio input level adjustment bass treble adjustable noise gate mute The following digital audio processing can be applied to each audio output level adjustment 5 band parametric equaliser mute delay up to 5s for each output 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The CC 3816 is a programmable digital audio routing matrix with a wide range of features and applications The CC 3816 can be used to route 8 audio input channels to 16 audio output channels Switching may be triggered in a number of ways including according to audio input priority levels The CC 3816 also features audio signal processing such as sound detection noise gate tone adjustment and a 5 band parametric equaliser Two GX 3016 console buses can be connected to a single CC 3816 for broadcasting spoken announcements to one or more audio output channels In addition the matrix has 8 general purpose logic inputs logic GPIs and 16 general purpose logic outputs logic GPOs The logic GPIs provide dynamic switching control of the 8 audio input channels to the 16 audio output channels The logic GPOs are used to provide information on the status of the matrix to other system equipment Internal processing and signal processing are fully digital using SHARCO Digital Signal Processing DSP technology DSP technology provides the CC 3816 matrix with a wide range of audio signal processing options and at the same time allows
22. e 5000 to 8000 Hz Accentuation of the voice The 1 25 to 8 kHz range determines voice clarity 10 000 to 16 000 Hz Too much gain in this frequency range can cause sibilance 19 O BOUYER esa IS Setting Mute on the audio outputs Each output channel has a Mute function associated with it that can be manually activated The Mute function can be used to simply deactivate or mute the output signal The audio output Mute function can also be activated by a logic GPI cf Setting the GPI parameters Td do S Adjusting Delay on the audio outputs The delay function can be used to insert a delay on an audio output this delay can be adjust from 0 to 5 seconds equal to a delay from O to 1700 meters 7 2 2 2 4 Adjusting Volume on the audio outputs Once all the audio output settings have been adjusted the general volume of each output needs to be set The volume may be set from between 60 and 10 dB using the output volume potentiometer To get the maximum dynamic range from the signal processing processor the output volume should be set so that the average valu of the signal is between 3 and 0 dB on the Vu meter 2 BOUYER gag 8 MONITORING THE CC 3816 MATRIX STATUS The various states of the matrix can be checked in real tim ither by directly observing the indicators on the CC 3816 s front panel or by using the Matrix Control software The following paragraphs describe the vario
23. e remaining six GPIs as follows Control Routing Sources Types Priorities Groups GX 3016 1 Keys GX 3016 2 Keys GPIs GPOs Function Out Group GPI1 In 1 Selection v Group 1 Y GPI2 In2Selection Y Group1 Y GPI 3 In 2 Selection Y lout 1 v GPI 4 In 2 Selection out2 w J GPI 5 lin 2 Selection Y Out 3 GPI6 In 2 Selection Out 4 v GPI7 In2Selection Y Group2 Y GPI8 In2 Selection Y Group3 Y aver 2 O BOUYER eg 9 2 2 6 Stage 6 input audio adjustments Refer to Section 7 2 2 Click on the Control 9 2 2 7 Stage 7 output audio adjustments Refer to Section 7 2 2 Click on the Control 28 q BOUYER for tab for tab additional details to access and adjust the audio input parameters additional details to access and adjust the audio output parameters CC3816 10 DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10 1 Audio inputs Number of inputs Inputs 1 to 4 Inputs 5 to 8 Nominal micro level Nominal line level Headroom Input impedance Phantom power supply 8 Micro Line electronic balanced RF filtered Line level inputs balanced on transformer RF filtered 49 dbm 0 dbm 20 db gt 9 kQ 15 V inputs 1 and 2 in micro configuration via 2k2Q Connectors Euroblock removable terminal blocks 10 2Audio outputs Number of outputs 16 Level 0 dbm Type Electronic balanced
24. e unit s functionality and setting the parameters for digital processing The software is configured using the Matrix Control application supplied To install and use this program refer to the software user manual the CC3816 chm html Help file supplied with the software installation package This section explains the various different steps to follow to direct an input signal to one or more outputs a MO BOUYER 2 cer The configuration steps are as following e Hardware configuration o Setting the audio input s physical parameters Mic Line phantom power e Software configuration o Functional definition gt Types of source gt Priorities gt Declaration of groups gt Configuration of GX 3016 keys gt Use of GPIs Use of GPOs o Setting the digital process parameters Per audio input gt Noise gate gt Bass Treble gt Mute gt Volume Per audio output gt 5 band parametric equaliser gt Volume gt Mute gt Delay Vv 7 1 Hardware configuration setting the physical parameters of the audio inputs WARNING These configuration instructions are for the attention of qualified personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not undertake any operations other than those provided here Switch off the CC 3816 and disconnect the power lead befor carrying out any work The CC 3816 matrix input type on audio inputs IN 1 to IN 4 can be changed This can be done using the configuration jumpers
25. eee eje N N N N N N N N N N N N DN N N DO apaifajajaj OT aj aj ajaj G1 G1 G1 Ga Or on OV OV OV OV DV OV DV DV OV DV OV DV OV D GD oA wj WY w WD GW GW WI W WY GW GW GW w GW GW LY SBlislislias islas las ls ls las las fas ls as as os ZII IX 1 21 231 3 21 3 CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO ae BOUYER CC3816 12 1 4 Default configuration of groups Only group 1 is created it is made up of all audio outputs Audio outputs Group 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 HL T2 13 14 TS 16 Gl X X X X X X X X X X X X X G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 G9 G10 G11 G12 G13 G14 G15 G16 12 1 5 Default configuration of the GX 3016 keys Valid for two GX 3016 consoles audio inputs 5 and 6 Key Function Output or Group number 1 Select output Out 1 2 Select output Out 2 3 Select output Out 3 4 Select output Out 4 5 Select output Out 5 6 Select output Out 6 7 Select output Out 7 8 Select output Out 8 9 Select output Out 9 10 Select output Out 10 11 Select output Out 11 12 Select output Out 12 13 Select output Out 13 14 Select output Out 14 19 Select output Out 15 16 Select output Out 16 32 OPU CC3816 12 1 6 Default configuration of logic GPIs
26. el is deactivated This option prevents the channel from being 16 O BOUYER esa deactivated unnecessarily during pauses between music tracks when an input is configured to use Modulation Detection and an audio CD is being played over that channel This time is adjustable from 10 to 10 000 ms 7 2 1 2 Prioritising audio inputs according to audio outputs These parameters can be set under the Priorities tab A powerful priority level management algorithm is used to control the switching of the audio inputs to the outputs Each audio input is assigned a priority level from 0 to 15 which can be adjusted according to the audio output used Level 1 is the highest priority level and 15 the lowest Level 0 indicates that the audio input cannot access that particular audio output Thus if two audio input channels are active at the same time on the same audio output then the one with the highest priority will be switched to the corresponding audio output Where both inputs have the same priority value priority is assigned to the one that requested the output channel first In addition regardless of the priority levels a Speech audio channel always gets priority over a Music audio channel 7 2 1 3 Setting the Group parameters These parameters can be set under the Groups tab The CC 3816 includes the option of programming groups of outputs so that for example an audio input can be directed to a
27. extremely flexibl configuration This product is designed for use in applications where several high quality audio sources need to be selected and broadcasted to several audio outputs All the CC 3816 matrix configuration parameters can be set through an RS232 link with Matrix Control configuration software for Windows This configuration software provides access to all the parameters for audio inputs audio outputs GX 3016 consoles and GPIs GPOs The software may also be used to monitor the status of the digital audio matrix the GPIs and GPOs All the configuration parameters may be saved and recalled allowing to quickly switch between different use Cases The matrix is supplied either by 230V AC mains or 24V DC battery 3 APPLICATIONS The CC 3816 is a highly flexible system making it suitable for use in both small and medium sized audio Public Address installations The CC 3816 provides a flexible solution for creating the ideal audio system with the option to dynamically switch audio input channels to audio output channels As the CC 3816 already incorporates audio tone adjustment noise gate and equaliser modules there is no need to add any external audio processing modules Typical applications include restaurants theatres hotels supermarkets railway and bus stations etc dl 3 q BOUYER E C3816 4 PRESENTATION 4 1 CC 3816 matrix package contents The CC 3816 matrix is delivered complete with the fol
28. group of audio outputs In applications involving sound and PA systems in public places different groups of outputs may correspond to different geographical zones where each zone has its own particular set of loudspeakers With the CC 3816 switching matrix up to 16 groups of 1 to 16 outputs can be programmed 7 2 1 4 Setting the GX 3016 console key parameters These parameters can be accessed under the GX 3016 1 Keys and the GX 3016 2 Keys tabs These tabs relate to the GX 3016 address 1 consoles bus 1 and the GX 3016 address 2 consoles bus 2 respectively Th programming of each of the keys Zone Selection Group Selection of the consoles is valid for all the GX3016 console connected on this same bus Thus each key on the GX 3016 address 1 console may be configured with an audio output to switch the audio input 5 that of the GX 3016 1 to the chosen audio output Similarly each key on the GX 3016 address 2 console may be configured with an audio output to switch the audio input 6 that of the GX 3016 2 to the chosen audio output In addition each key on the GX 3016 address 1 console may be configured with a group of audio outputs to switch the audio input 5 that of the GX 3016 1 to the audio outputs of the chosen group And similarly each key on the GX 3016 address 2 console may be configured with a group of audio outputs to switch the audio input 6 that of the GX 3016 2 to the audio outputs of the chosen gro
29. ic IN1 MIC Mic IN2 MIC Mic IN3 MIC Mic IN4 MIC Micro Line Line IN1 LINE Line IN2 LINE Line IN3 LINE Line IN4 LINE Phantom SUPPLY 1 YES NO SUPPLY 2 YES NO NO NO power IMPORTANT As regards inputs IN 1 and IN 2 ensure that jumpers SUPPLY 1 and SUPPLY 2 are not fitted if the input is configured as a Line input otherwise the unit will not operate correctly N B Audio inputs IN 5 to IN 8 are fixed Line inputs and cannot be changed 7 2 Software configuration 7 2 1 Functional definition This section covers all the parameters that need to be set to determine how the matrix should work 7 2 1 1 Setting the audio input source parameters These parameters can be set under the Sources Types tab An audio input signal can be directed switched to one of the audio output channels if the audio input channel has been activated An audio input channel may be activated by several trigger signals which depend directly on the parameter set under the Sources Types tab The various trigger types are Modulation detection Data link Persistent GPI remote control GX 3016 In addition each source type may be set to either Speech or Music The complete range of source types available is therefore as follows pOoODODO Q Speech type Speech sound detection GPI remote controlled speech GX 3016 o Data link O Music type 000 o Persistent music o Music sound detection o GPI remote
30. ications that can be achieved using the CC3816 The first uses a factory configuration while the second application requires the parameter settings to be changed 9 1 Application The application described below uses th 1 factory configuration delivered i 9 1 1 Summary of the factory configuration configuration in which the matrix is the factory configuration Audio Source type Priority Zones Level input level 1 Modulation Detection 1 All zones Microphone speech 2 Modulation Detection 2 All zones Microphone speech 3 Modulation Detection 5 All zones Line Music 4 Modulation detection 6 All zones Line Speech 5 GX 3016 3 Zone selection with Bus1 console key 1 to 16 6 GX 3016 4 Zone selection with Bus2 console key 1 to 16 7 Modulation Detection 7 All zones Line Music 8 Modulation Detection 8 All zones Line Music 9 1 2 Audio block diagram 1 cms20 2 GZ 2802 H GZ 844 2 me GM 2800 Pa GX 3016 GX3016 GX 3016 a bd oe GX 3016 GX3016 GX 3016 DVD MP3 GE 4267 cD 3 Ligne ous Ligne 0 dB Bus 1 X Bus 2 Tuner a Ligne 0 dB Ligne 0 dB 22 q BOUYER of a typical CC 3816 8x16 installation using the factory configuration Z2 LI z DigiFlex i AD8 0728 Z6 O 7 AL Z10 fi 1 24 DigiFlex AD8 2408 Z14 CC3816 Z4 Z8 Z12 Z16 Grou
31. located on the interface board situated inside the matrix along the back plane The location of the various configuration jumpers on the interface board COI SUPPLY 1 N 5 amp a O IN 2 UL ER There are two possible configurations for inputs IN 1 to IN 4 Line input 0 dBm or Micro input 52 dBm In addition when audio inputs 1 and 2 are set to Micro these Can be supplied a phantom power supply for powering electret microphones Whichever configuration is to be used follow the procedure below to set the inputs according to the desired application To change the audio input type IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 and IN 4 place the relevant jumper on the corresponding MIC or LINE pins as required To enable a phantom supply SUPPLY 1 and SUPPLY 2 on the corresponding inputs IN 1 or IN 2 fit the corresponding SUPPLY jumper 14 O BOUYER esa O First ensure that the CC 3816 is switched off and that the power cable is unplugged before opening up the unit Q To avoid electrostatic discharges first ground yourself using an earthing lead before opening up the CC 3816 Q Open the cover by undoing the two screws on the rear panel Q Locate the jumpers on the interface board located on the unit s rear plane and place them in the required positions Summary of possible configurations IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 Tvpe Jumper Type Jumper Type Jumper Type Jumper Select M
32. lowing One CC 3816 Matrix One User Manual this document One CD ROM containing the Matrix Control installation software One 230 V AC mains power lead Twelve 6 pin audio connectors Six 5 pin GPI and GPO connectors One RS232 serial cable for connection to a PC 1 80 m length Before using the CC 3816 first check that none of the items is missing from the package 4 2 Front panel f O nl Outs Razz mo F09009000 0000000000000900 OFZ 30 O IS souven 12345075 SERRANA CC 3816 O 4 2 1 Ventilation grid Green Green Green This allows the free air circulation inside the unit for electronics cooling power ON indicator When lit the unit is powered on STATUS indicator When lit this indicates that the digital signal processing and control functions of the CC 3816 matrix are working correctly input SIGNAL indicators These indicators are on when an audio signal of more than 20 dBm is present at the corresponding input Red input CLIP indicators Green These indicators are on when an audio signal of more than 6 dBFS or 14 dBm is present at the corresponding input 0 dBFS is the absolute maximum acceptable level for the internal processing output SIGNAL indicators These indicators are on when an audio signal of more than 20 dBm is present at the corresponding output Red output CLIP indicators RS232 These indicators are on when an audio signal of more th
33. lt N lt o lt o Mi Outil 3 v j4 vi jo vi jo vi it 2 vj jo vw jo vw outi2 3 w 4 vi lo vi lo lt lt N s o lt e lt Out 13 3 Wi la wi is e 7 wilt wi l2 wi lo Mjo e Outi4 3 Mi ja wis M iz Milt Miz mjo mijo Out15 3 ivi 4 Mi jo Mjo wit M2 Ms m je Dut16 3 wi l4 wi jo wi jo wilt M 2 M j6 Mija M 25 gt q BOUYER SSS 3916 9 2 2 4 Stage 4 configuration of the groups Refer to Section 7 2 1 3 for additional details Our application requires the creation of several audio output groups Therefore we created Groups 1 2 3 4 and 5 which were made up as shown below Control Routing Sources Types Priorities Groups Gx 3016 1 Keys GX 3016 2 Keys GPIs GPOs Audio Outputs a a Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out 4 5 6 7 9 10 wo o Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 JODOOR 2 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8 Group 9 Group 10 Group 11 Group 12 o Group 13 Group 14 Group 15 oa man A B 12 6 0 0 56 A mM ye a MB AA 1 1 21 Mp Aaa an MEA 1 1 1 MM PA a 0 1 AAA asa fo nana 12050 J Ji iF sa i 1 0 is Rs 1 1 A 1 A sa AA LA A AA A fs AL O M O 12 1 1 1 MM A 01 mn M1 AMA A MAA MA AA E Aa Mm 1 A Ma A O EM A AA AA 0 1 Aa 1 ADN Asa paa 0 MA MM A 1 A BA A AA mn A A A A 20 01 A A E BN Ai PL E Bs Al a FD FJ te a e E a 1
34. outputs 23 q BOUYER CC3816 Music sources and various microphones may be switched to the outputs depending on the various triggers The GM 1052 uses its integral push button to activate its remote control so it can be switched to the CC 3816 s audio outputs The PGM 5008 provides seven remote control contacts via its push buttons in order to be switched to one of the seven required zones The messages pre recorded on the AZ 1253 boards will be switched to the audio outputs immediately they are triggered using the Modulation Detection Speech feature The GM 2800 HF microphone on audio input IN 3 and the video projector on audio input IN 7 will be switched to the Group 4 audio outputs using the Sound Detection feature Similarly the GM 2800 HF microphone on audio input IN 4 and the video projector on audio input IN 8 will be switched to the Group 5 audio outputs using the Modulation Detection Speech featur The decision to switch from one input to another is managed using the priority rules according to the state of the triggers associated with each audio input With regard to priorities the video projectors have the lowest priority followed by the HF microphones then the micro consoles GM1052 and PGM5008 with finally the pre recorded messages getting the highest priority 9 2 2 Implementation 9 2 2 1 The switch matrix is configured for this application by following the configuration s
35. pe 1 9 2 Application 2 This section presents a custom CC3816 configuration 9 2 1 Application 2 audio block diagram 1 12345678 osa fF GEI 1 4 AR 1050 I 2 AR 1050 2 3 AR 1050 PGM 5008 F AR A050 Is AR 1050 i 1 3 a a GZ 2802 GZ 844 s AR 1050 oo a M2 2 3 GM 2800 7 AR 1050 530l 2g 25 6 4 la GZ 2802 Gz 844 s _AR 1050 o GM 2800 o 9 AR 1100 Ss GZ 1201 5 Bo 2 2 Messages AZ 1253 H10 AR 1100 Do o 25 Cai JAR 1100 32 GZ 1201 6 6 2 Messages AZ 1253 I 12 AR 1100 O 13 AR 1180 Audio du vid oprojecteur 7 Groupe 4 Group 4 Audio from video projector 147 AR 1180 15 AR 1180 oe Audio du Vid oprojecteur 8 ag Audio from Video Projector CC 3816 hi6 AR 1180 a 2 go This section describes the various stages of configuring the CC 3816 to produce the second application illustrated in the block diagram above In this application when the CC 3816 switch matrix is idle none of the inputs are directed to any of the audio
36. plus broadcasts to up to 16 different zones It is designed to operate using the RS485 bus architecture meaning that several consoles can be used on the same installation Up to two GX 3016 console buses can be connected to the CC 3816 All the consoles on the same RS485 bus occupy just one audio channel The consoles automatically arbitrate for the audio channel occupation Bus 1 of the CC 3816 uses audio input 5 and bus 2 uses audio input 6 Up to thirty two GX 3016 consoles can be connected to a single CC 3816 matrix The RS485 serial link allows the consoles to be chained together up to a total maximum length of 1200 m without using a repeater The GX 3016 consoles should be connected to either bus 1 or bus 2 depending on the type of application being implemented For more information on installing and cabling the GX 3016 consoles refer to the GX 3016 User Manual 9 q BOUYER Aa O_O OI Ce Adresse 1 Address 1 EG GX 3016 GX 3016 GX 3016 GX 3016 GX 3016 GX 3016 Adresse 2 Address 2 CC 3816 Bus 2 The GX 3016 consoles connected to bus 1 must be set to address 1 and the consoles connected to bus 2 to address 2 s figure above To set the addresses on the GX 3016 consoles refer to the GX 3016 User Manual Use the RJ45 cable to connect up the GX 3016 consoles refer to the wiring details below RJ45 wiring details for the GX 3016 Console 1 18 mm 1 Audio positive Dessus 2 Audio
37. roadcast in progress maximum level restoration etc To configure a logic GPO requires that the following thr parameters are set a function code the selection of one or more audio inputs and the selection of an audio output Lia er ore Broadcast in progress A GPO configured with the function Broadcast in Progress will be activated when at least one of the inputs selected is switched to the chosen audio output 7 2 2 Setting the digital process parameters 7 2 2 1 Input audio adjustments The audio settings for the inputs are available under the Control tab Peds aed sd Using Noise Gate on audio inputs Each of the CC 3816 s inputs incorporates a digital noise gate which may be very useful for eliminating earth hum interference and other system background noises which may randomly occur The noise gate feature uses a powerful dynamic processor that works like an automatic gate that lets through only the useful part of the signal In fact the noise gate function only lets the signal through if it exceeds a predefined level It thus separates out the signal s useful component from any background noise that may be present on the input The noise gate threshold can be adjusted from 90 to 0 dBm Ted Dede Setting Bass Treble on audio inputs A standard Baxandall tone control circuit is incorporated on each of the CC 3816 s inputs for digitally adjusting bass and treble The mid range frequency for adj
38. tages set out below Stage 1 configuration of the audio input types Micro or Line Refer to Section 7 1 for additional details Connect the GM 1052 Micro level console to input IN 1 input IN 1 must be configured as a Micro input and the phantom power supply should be enabled Connect the microphone PGM console Line level to input IN 2 Input IN 2 should be set to Line Connect the GZ 2802 HF receivers to inputs IN 3 and IN 4 both these inputs should be set to Micro 9 2 2 2 Stage 2 configuration of the audio input source type Refer to Section 7 2 1 1 for additional details Connect consoles with push buttons and remote controls to the inputs IN 1 and IN 2 Audio inputs 1 and 2 must be configured as Remote control speech types Logic GPIs should also be linked to these to read the status of the remote controls issued by the consoles refer to Stage 5 GM 2800 HF microphones should be connected to audio inputs IN 3 and IN 4 These inputs should be configured as Modulation Detection Speech types The AZ 1253 circuit boards containing pre recorded messages should be connected to audio inputs IN 5 and IN 6 These inputs should be configured as Modulation Detection Speech types To audio inputs IN 7 and IN 8 should be connected the audio outputs from the overhead projectors These audio inputs should be configured as Modulation Detection Speech types 22 O BOUYER eg Sources Types
39. ts This configuration is especially useful in background piped music applications when combined with a CD player or satellite receiver Tilda dl GPI remote control An input channel may be selected using a dry contact type logic GPI A switch may be connected to one of the GPIs in order to switch an input channel to one of the audio outputs del ao GX 3016 This source type is reserved exclusively for the CC 3816 matrix s audio inputs 5 and 6 Input channel 5 must be set to type GX 3016 if a set of GX 3016 consoles is to be connected to bus 1 of the switch matrix Similarly input channel 6 must be set to type GX 3016 if a set of GX 3016 consoles is to be connected to bus 2 of the matrix Tallo Modulation Detection parameters The thr parameters associated with this feature are Detection Threshold Detection Time and Release Time all of which are accessible under the Sources Types tab Teele lG L Detection threshold This detection threshold is the level above which a Sound Detection configured input channel is allowed to activate This threshold is adjustable from 50 to 0 dBm Teed doe Detection time This is the time duration from the moment the signal goes over the threshold to the moment the input channel is activated This time is adjustable from 10 to 100 ms Te2el 1 6 3 Release time This is the time duration from the moment the signal drops below the threshold to the moment the input chann
40. und the CC 3816 matrix to earth when fitting the unit inside a rack cabinet In certain circumstances earthing the unit considerably may reduce hum noise and interference Mains block The earthed mains block should be used to connect the CC3816 to a suitable 230V AC mains supply using the supplied cable 6 q BOUYER E cce 4 3 12 ON OFF switch The ON OFF switch on the mains block should be used to power the CC 3816 on and off To avoid damage to the system loudspeakers due to impulse noise caused fi by initial current surges power up th system devices in the following order audio sources CC 3816 matrix and then finally the power amplifiers Follow th revers order when switching the Warning equipment off 7 O A 5 INSTALLATION The unit comes complete with everything needed to get it mounted it into a 19 rack Only four M6 screws are needed to set the unit in place condensation etc Ensure the front and rear ventilation grills are kept clear at all times and that air flow around the unit is not restricted Ensure there is sufficient room at the rear of the unit at least 100 mm to connect the cables The CC 3816 must not be exposed to water through splashing from Warning N 5 1 Block diagram of the CC 3816 audio channels 5 1 1 Mic Line audio inputs 1 to 4
41. up For more information on operating GX 3016 consoles refer to the GX 3016 User Manual 7 2 1 5 Setting the GPI parameters These parameters can be set under the GPIs tab The CC 3816 s eight logic GPIs may be used for controlling the following three main functions Remote Control Day Night and Mute Taa Load L Remote Control The first function Remote Control is used to switch an audio input to one or several audio outputs when the GPI is active Under the GPIs tab use the Function menu to first select the required audio input from 1 to 8 Next choose an audio output from 1 to 16 or a group of audio outputs 17 OBOUYER esa DELAS Day Night The Day Night function is used to reduce the selected audio outputs by 6 dB when the GPI is activated Under the GPIs tab use the Function menu to first select the Day Night option Next choose an audio output from 1 to 16 or a group of audio outputs Lal LO Mute The third function Mute is used to mute the selected audio outputs by deactivating the audio output signal when the GPI is active Under the GPIs tab use the Function menu to first select the Mute option Next choose an audio output from 1 to 16 or a group of audio outputs 7 2 1 6 Setting the GPO parameters These parameters can be set under the GPOs tab The 16 logic GPOs may be used to carry out a range of applications such as generate data on a b
42. us options available when using the software application 8 1 Monitoring audio levels The audio levels can be checked by observing the green SIGNAL and red CLIP indicators on the CC 3816 s front panel However a more precise indication of audio levels is provided by the matrix configuration software Under the Control tab can be found an accurate 60 to 20 dBm digital Vu meter for each audio input and output In the case of the audio inputs the Vu meter shows the signal level after audio signal processing In the case of the audio outputs the Vu meter shows the signal level after audio signal processing 8 2 Verifying the CC 3816 s switch matrix routing Routing table data is available under the Routing tab The table shows which of the CC 3816 s audio inputs are occupying each audio output A green connection point shows that the audio output in question is occupied by the audio input in question i e that the audio input concerned is switched to the audio output concerned 8 3 Monitoring GPI status GPI status data is provided under the Routing tab along the row labelled GPI Status A green indicator means that the corresponding GPI is activated 8 4 Monitoring GPO status GPO status data is provided under the Routing tab along the column labelled GPO Status A green indicator means that the corresponding GPO is activated 2 O BUYER ooo 9 SAMPLE APPLICATIONS Below are two xamples of appl
43. usting the bass is 100 Hz while the midrange frequency for adjusting the treble is 10 kHz The gain for each of these two frequencies is adjustable from 18 to 18 dB Tie LB Setting Mute on the audio inputs Each input channel has its own Mute function This is used to deactivate the input signal 7 2 2 1 4 Adjusting Volume on the audio inputs 12 O BOUYER sn Once all the audio input settings have been adjusted the general volume of each input needs to be set The volume may be set from between 60 and 10 dB using the input volume potentiometer To get the maximum dynamic range from the signal processing processor the input volume should be set so that the average valu of the signal is between 3 and 0 dB on the Vu meter 7 2 2 2 Output audio adjustments The audio settings for the outputs are available under the Control tab TaZ adad 5 band parametric equaliser 7 2 2 2 1 1 Frequency Fc Each of the CC 3816 s output channels incorporates its own fully independent equaliser Each of the output channel s equaliser sections can be used to make fine tone adjustments to the signal Th qualiser section provides true 5 band parametric equaliser functionality including frequency adjustment Fc quality factor Q and gain G for each band This is the centre frequency of the selected parametric equaliser band The selected frequency determines the centr frequency that may be adjusted using Gain
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