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1. WARNING To reduce The Risk of Fire or Electric Shock do not Expose this Apparatus CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Channel input attenuator Channel meter LEDs Channel 2 meter LEDs Channel 2 input attenuator On off power switch Channels 182 ready LED Channels 182 temperature warning LED 10 IL 12 13 Channel output Speakon connector FIGURE 4 M Series AC mains power plug Air vents Channels 182 line output XLR connector Channels 182 line input XLR connector Channel 2 output Speakon connector Link switch channels 1 2 HDSP ETH rear panel view 15 Amplifier s remote ID selector 16 Preset LEDs 17 Preset selector button 18 AUX supply plug 19 Ethernet port y 938J 193U A w o1any SA O Y SO DANDY BK UN O sas O GEO O sIGNAL O 2 READY OTEMP O cur O Q 8 FIGURE 5 M Series MxxQ front panel view CAUTION ECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN C Q AINS Ip N Do 00 PRESETS WARNING O or Electric Shock
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3. up to 5 biquad filters PEQ shelving band pass band stop all pass Peak limiter RMS limiter frequency dependent RMS limiter lt 120 Hz range 2 Q up to 170 ms for 2 IN 2 OUT or 340 ms for IN 2 OUT LED bar per channel and 4 status LED stepped level attenuator pot per channel mains switch Dust filter foam behind front panels 2 x link switch linking analog inputs 1 amp 2 and 3 amp 4 4 x balanced Neutrik XLR female 4 x Neutrik Speakon NL4MD x RJ45 with activity LED with 2 rotary address switches 2 x Pushbutton stepping through bank of 4 presets x 4 LED preset indicators x 2 pin Phoenix type MC 1 5 2 ST 3 81 IEC C13 16 A connector AC mains cord with 3 pin plug 15 A for US IEC Schuko 16 A for every other nation L x H x W 483 mm x 44 5 mm x 379 mm 19 x 1 8 x 14 9 7 4 kg 16 Ib EIA Test Standard kHz 1 THD all channels driven DSP preset or external high pass and voltage limiter required HDSP ETH version only 29 Annex A IP management and recovery Through Armonia Pro Audio Suite you can easily set the IP configuration of your M Series amplifiers as long as they are in DHCP or are configured with a static IP on the same Armonia subnet see Section 10 1 It may happen that a static IP in a different subnet with respect to Armonia has been assigned to your M Series HDSP ETH amplifier i e 10 0 xy versus 169 254 x y if this is the case Armon a does not recognize the amplifier
4. Input sensitivity 8 Q Max input level Input impedance THD N DIMI00 IMD Slew rate Damping factor A D converter D A converter Frequency response 3 dB THD Presets Delay for time alignment Crossover filters Output equalizer Input equalizer Limiters Damping control System Delay Indicators Controls Maintenance Controls Input Output connectors Network data port Ethernet DSP preset selection Aux voltage AC mains Construction Dimensions Weight M20D and M20D HDSP ETH 2 mono bridgable per channel pair single channel mode bridge mode 40 Ch 8 0 Ch 70 V 100 V7 80 Ch pair 1200 W 600 W 1200 W 2400 W 116V pea 65 Apeak 232N cl 65 Apeak Universal regulated switch mode AC 100 V 240 V factory selection 50 60 Hz AC 90 V 264V 230V 115 V 35 W 0 3 A 35 W 0 6A 371 W 2 54A 371 W 3 8A 701 W 4 5 A 701 W 9A 0 45 C 32 113 F Fan variable speed temperature controlled front to rear airflow 230V 126 BTU h 32 kcal h 529 BTU h 133 kcal h 935 BTU h 236 kcal h 32 dB 30 dB 28 dB 26 dB 24 dB 22 dB 20 dB 18 dB 14 dB 4 dB user selectable 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB W 80 gt 107 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz A weighted gt 70 dB kHz 40 1 73 Vms 7 dBu 6 Vims 17 8 dBu 10 kQ balanced lt 0 02 typically lt 0 005 40 40 V us 8 Q input filter bypassed gt 5000 100 Hz CS5381 2 channels 24 bit 48 kHz 120 dB SNR CS4398 2 channels
5. Output connectors Network data port Ethernet DSP preset selection Aux voltage AC mains Construction Dimensions Weight AUDIO ABIS M500 and M50Q HDSP ETH 4 mono bridgable per channel pair single channel mode bridge mode 40 Ch 8 0 Ch 70 V 100 V7 80 Ch pair 1250 W 750 W 1000 W 1250 2500 W 135V ocak 65 Apeak 270V ocak 65 Apeak Universal regulated switch mode AC 100 V 240 V factory selection 50 60 Hz AC 90 V 264V 230V 115 V 64W 0 51 A 64W 0 6 A 905 W 5 8 A 605 W 11 6 A 1772 W ILI A 1772 W 22 2 A 0 45 C 32 113 F Fan variable speed temperature controlled front to rear airflow 230V 218 BTU h 55 kcal h 955 BTU h 241 kcal h 1781 BTU h 449 kcal h 32 dB 30 dB 28 dB 26 dB 24 dB 22 dB 20 dB 18 dB 14 dB 4 dB user selectable 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB W 80 gt 110 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz A weighted gt 70 dB kHz 40 1 94 Vins 8 dBu 6 Vims 17 8 dBu 10 kQ balanced lt 0 02 typically lt 0 005 40 40 V us 8 Q input filter bypassed gt 5000 100 Hz CS5381 2 channels 24 bit 48 kHz 120 dB SNR CS4398 2 channels 24 bit 48 kHz 120 dB SNR 7 Hz 22 kHz lt 0 01 20 Hz 20 kHz Bank of 4 presets management and upload via Armon a Pro Audio Suite 10 ms per output Butterworth Linkwitz Riley Bessel 6 dB oct to 48 dB oct up to 12 biquad fully parametric per channel peaking hi lo shelving hi lo pass band pass band stop all pass
6. Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this amplifier near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stover or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 0 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Il Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 2 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution IN when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over NOTES This equipment has been tested and found to comply by Competent Body Directive 2004 108 EC pursuant to the product family standard for audio professional use EN 55103 1 and EN 55103 2 standa
7. You have to reset the IP configuration of your M Series HDSP ETH amplifier In order to reset the IP configuration of your M Series HDSP ETH amplifier outside the Armonia environment follow next instruction A I Setting an IP policy on Adau based devices with an external Lantronix tool M Series HDSP ETH amplifiers come with one rear NJ45 port for remote device communication using the IP layer and the UDP protocol Factory default settings are DHCP AutolP but a fixed IP policy can also be adopted A 1 Reset IP configuration Adau based devices can be set up with a static IP or any other IP policy with an external software programmer provided by Lantronix In order to set up the IP address please follow the following steps Download and install the Devicelnstaller software from the Lantronix Web Site on your PC Please refer to Lantronix documentation 2 Connect the device to your PC Shutdown any M Series client Armonia or third party client 4 Launch the program it should automatically scan your UJ network If not manually initiate the scan by clicking the Search button File Edt View Device Tools Help Exclude Assign IP E Lantronis Devices 5 devicels Search for devices on the network FIGURE A I Lantronix Devicelnstaller Press the search button to start a new search NOTE Due to the fact that the Lantronix configurator uses the Etherner layer no IP set up is necessary
8. installation and configuration of the client software 10 1 Networking M Series HDSP ETH amplifiers come with one rear RJ45 port for remote device communication using the IP layer and the UDP protocol Factory default settings are DHCP Auto IP but a fixed IP policy can also be adopted 10 1 1 Discovery device In order to start remote operation on the device M50QH 65806 ba connected to your network it must be discovered and imported into the Armonia workspace It may happen that a static IP in a different subnet with respect to Armonia has been assigned to your M Series WG amplifier i e 10 0 xy versus Discovery 169 254 x y if this is the case Clear All Armonia does not recognize the amplifier You have to reset the IP configuration of your M Series amplifier see Annex for the right procedure 10 1 2 DHCP When the data cable is connected the amplifier begins DHCP handshaking If a DHCP server is present on the network the unit is ready to be remotely controlled 10 1 3 AUTOIP Every device tries to set up network communication when the data cable is plugged in and connected to another device PC switch etc If a DHCP server is not active in the device network the units initiates a stateless address auto configuration It self assigns a link local address of the type 169 254 x with a subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Please make sure that your PC Is in the same subnet of the unit Modern operating systems provi
9. 24 bit 48 kHz 120 dB SNR 7 Hz 22 kHz lt 0 01 20 Hz 20 kHz Bank of 4 presets management and upload via Armon a Pro Audio Suite 10 ms per output Butterworth Linkwitz Riley Bessel 6 dB oct to 48 dB oct up to 12 biquad fully parametric per channel peaking hi lo shelving hi lo pass band pass band stop all pass up to 5 biquad filters PEQ shelving band pass band stop all pass Peak limiter RMS limiter frequency dependent RMS limiter lt 120 Hz range 20 up to 170 ms for 2 IN 2 OUT or 340 ms for IN 2 OUT LED bar per channel and 2 status LED stepped level attenuator pot per channel mains switch Dust filter foam behind front panels x link switch linking analog inputs amp 2 2 x balanced Neutrik XLR female 2 x Neutrik Speakon NL4MD 2 x Neutrik XLR male hardwired to the corresponding input x RJ45 with activity LED with 2 rotary address switches x Pushbutton stepping through bank of 4 presets x 4 LED preset indicators x 2 pin Phoenix type MC 1 5 2 ST 3 81 IEC Cl3 16 A connector AC mains cord with 3 pin plug 15 A for US IEC Schuko 16 A for every other nation L x H x W 483 mm x 44 5 mm x 379 mm 19 x 1 8 x 14 9 7 4 kg 16 Ib EIA Test Standard kHz 1 THD all channels driven DSP preset or external high pass and voltage limiter required HDSP ETH version only 26 General Number of channels Max output power per channel Max output voltage AC Mai
10. 5 biquad filters PEQ shelving band pass band stop all pass Peak limiter RMS limiter frequency dependent RMS limiter lt 120 Hz range 2 Q up to 170 ms for 2 IN 2 OUT or 340 ms for IN 2 OUT LED bar per channel and 2 status LED stepped level attenuator pot per channel mains switch Dust filter foam behind front panels x link switch linking analog inputs 42 2 x balanced Neutrik XLR female 2 x Neutrik Speakon NL4MD 2 x Neutrik XLR male hardwired to the corresponding input x RJ45 with activity LED with 2 rotary address switches x Pushbutton stepping through bank of 4 presets x 4 LED preset indicators x 2 pin Phoenix type MC 1 5 2 ST 3 81 IEC Cl3 16 A connector AC mains cord with 3 pin plug 15 A for US IEC Schuko 16 A for every other nation L x H x W 483 mm x 44 5 mm x 379 mm 19 x 1 8 x 14 9 7 4 kg 16 Ib EIA Test Standard kHz 1 THD all channels driven HDSP ETH version only 25 General Number of channels Max output power per channel Max output voltage AC Mains Power Thermal Audio DsP Front panel Rear panel Power supply Nominal power requirements Operating range Consumption current draw Energy save on Energy save off 1 8 of max power 8 Q Environmental operating temperature Thermal dissipation Idle 1 8 of max power 40 1 4 of max power 4 Q Gain Frequency response S N ratio amplifier section Crosstalk separation
11. All the available Lantronix based devices should appear see FIGURE A 2 Please note that devices that are not compatible with the IP network mask of your network interface should appear too due to the fact that the Lantronix Confgiurator uses the Ethernet stack WARNING Make sure that the only connected Lantronix based devices are M Series units Any third party device e g printers that are equipped with a Lantronix unit are visbile with this software Powersoft will be not responsible for any damage suffered by third party products equipped with Lantronix hardware 5 Select the device whose IP address policy you want to set and press the button Assign IP 6 Follow the Device Installer wizard Any kind of IP policy can be set 7 When done the device network will restart automatically Assignment Method Would you like to specify the IP address or should the unit getits settings from a server out on the network O Obtain an IP address automatically 9 Assign a specific IP address TCP IP Tutorial IP Settings Please fill in the IP address subnet and gateway to assignthe device The subnet will be filled in automatically as youtype but please verify itfor accuracy Incorrect values in any of the below fields can make it impossible foryour device to communicate and can cause network disruption IP address 192 168 100 10 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 0 0 0 0 Configuration informatio
12. Enable enables the correction algorithm gt Resistance compensation set the negative or positive resistance value added to the output circuitry The cable resistance tool allows to set gt Cable dimensions enter the gauge of the wire used in the speaker cable and the cable length into the Wire gauge dropdown list and the Wire length spinbox respectively The upper drop down list allows to choose between metric international and imperial units The range of imperial wire gauges Is 6 AWG to 23 AWG and of metric wire gauges 0 25 mm to 10 mm Maximum cable lengths are correspondingly 3280 ft or 1000 m gt Resistance compensation clicking Apply sets the cable resistance value calculated as the correction factor The fader and its spinbox assume this value However the user can manually modify this calculated nominal value to obtain for example an enhanced LF response 10 9 Locking The locking mechanism allows the user to prevent changes to a whole preset or a part of a preset The locking interface is divided in DSP module s and macro processing Every module needs to be locked separately the lock status is preserved with the import export from to file and copy paste operations In order to lock unlock an entire module or parts of a module Access the locking interface 2 If the module you want to modify is already locked you need to insert the unlocking password for that module 3 In order to lock the module
13. any change in the binary preset causes an audio interruption while the M Series microprocessor loads the preset data into the DSP This means that a change in configuration e g going from input to 2 inputs or reloading a preset from the internal memory results in an audio interruption NOTE The following information is valid for any single DSP module 2 channels Devices with 4 channels are formed by 2 completely independent modules 9 5 1 Input routing The two following configurations are available gt In 2 out the input is routed from channel gt 2In 2 out the input is routed from channel and channel 2 It is possible to mix the two signals together the mono mix function sums the two sources and halves their summed level 9 5 2 Input section The input section is formed by the input eq alone one for each channel of the loaded layout For example in the input 2 output module layout there is only input eq for both output channels Every input eq has 5 biquadratic filters which can be chosen and assigned from the set of standard IIR filters 9 5 3 Output section Every module provides each channel with a set of 12 bigaudratic filters and a complete set of limiters for protection purposes gt Output eq 2 biquad filters can be chosen for shaping PEQ shelving etc but these are shared between the crossovers Each crossover can consume to 4 biquad filters depending on the crossover slope TABLE 2 and TA
14. canaux 700 W 360 W 1400 W 85 Verte 65 Acrite 170 Verste 65 Acrate Universal regulated switch mode AC 100 Y 240 V factory selection 50 60 Hz AC 90V 264V 230V 115 V 62 W 0 51 A 64W 0 6 A 580 W 3 74A 580 W 748 A 1066 W 6 52 A 1066 W 13 04 A 0 45 C 32 113 F Fan variable speed temperature controlled front to rear airflow 230V 212 BTU h 53 kcal h 785 BTU h 198 kcal h 1249 BTU h 315 kcal h 32 dB 30 dB 28 dB 26 dB 24 dB 22 dB 20 dB 18 dB 14 dB 4 dB user selectable 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB W 80 gt 111 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz A weighted gt 70 dB kHz 40 1 34 Vins 4 7 dBu 6 Vims 17 8 dBu 10 kQ balanced lt 0 02 typically 0 0055 40 40 V us 8 Q input filter bypassed gt 5000 100 Hz CS5381 2 channels 24 bit 48 kHz 120 dB SNR CS4398 2 channels 24 bit 48 kHz 120 dB SNR 7 Hz 22 kHz lt 0 01 20 Hz 20 kHz Bank of 4 presets management and upload via Armonia Pro Audio Suite 10 ms per output Butterworth Linkwitz Riley Bessel 6 dB oct to 48 dB oct up to 12 biquad fully parametric per channel peaking hi lo shelving hi lo pass band pass band stop all pass up to 5 biquad filters PEQ shelving band pass band stop all pass Peak limiter RMS limiter frequency dependent RMS limiter lt 120 Hz range 2 Q up to 170 ms for 2 IN 2 OUT or 340 ms for IN 2 OUT LED bar per channel and 4 status LED stepped level attenuator pot per channel mains swit
15. demanding high power and long term reliability Thanks to amazing reductions in heat output and weight without sacrificing output powers Powersoft amplifiers can be used in an unlimited range of PA applications such as opera houses theaters churches cinema and theme parks 6 The M Series M Series amplifiers are specifically designed for touring and live applications The amplifiers in this series offer smaller dimensions lighter weight and the traditionally amazing sound quality and reliability of all Powersoft products M Series amplifiers have power ratings suitable for a vast range of common applications including OV IOOV distributed line systems 6 1 More sound and less weight Switching mode technology based amplifiers are highly efficient delivering greater power to speakers with reduced heat dissipation typical running efficiency of output stages Is 95 with only 5 of input energy dissipated as heat This allows for smaller dimensions weight and power consumptions Contrary to conventional amplifiers which achieve highest efficiency only at full rated power output Class D efficiency Is almost independent of output level Music has an average power density of 40 of Its peak value this means that other non Class D amplifiers can easily generate 10 times more heat than Powersoft products for the same sound pressure level The units in the M Series are designed to work with lo Z starting from 4 O and with 7OV IOOV di
16. listed in TABLE 4 et le TABLE 5 Input Module 0 Output Module 0 Chl Ch2 Chl Ch2 Module 0 configuration In 2 Out Chl 2 In 2 Out ChI Ch2 TABLE 4 MxxD amplifiers routing Module 0 configuration Input Module 0 Output Module 0 In 2 Out Chl ChI Ch2 2 n 2 Out ChI Ch2 ChI Ch2 Module configuration Input Module Output Module In 2 Out Ch3 Ch3 Ch4 2 In 2 Out Ch3 Ch4 Ch3 Ch4 TABLE 5 MxxQ amplifiers routing 10 8 2 Input eq The input eq is intended for system operations The input eq provides a range of biquad filters that can act as any generic IIR filter From the input eq page the frequency response of each channel can be adjusted in several ways Discrete time delays can also be inserted The presence of every input eg used in the device layout Is reported on the tabbed channel on the bottom left hand side of the screen The frequency response curves together with other View items are color coded blue for channel red for channel 2 green for channel 3 orange for channel 4 Every channel allows regulation of filters mute gain delay and polarity The frequency response and or phase response curve displayed is always obtained as the combined response of all currently active filters aaa Depa twa Pam from mana FIGURE 27 Input EQ 10 8 3 Output eq This page s general appearance is similar to that of the Input Equalizer page but presents several important differences The Output Eq curve
17. recommended that the Auto IP Check Box be checked if the DHCP Check Box is checked Itis also recommended that the Clear Gateway Check Box be checked if the Auto IP Check Box is checked If DHCP fails or is not enabled the device needs to revert to Auto IP If Auto IP is not set then DeviceInstaller will not be able to detect the device Also if Auto IPis set and the gateway is set Devicelnstaller will not be able to detect the device FIGURE A 6 Set DHCP and Auto IP assignment AUDIO FSO 31 AUDIO ALIAGA Via Enrico Conti 5 50018 Scandicci Fl Italy Tek PIO 3010230 Fax 137 U33 7 5562 35 General inquiries info powersoft it Sales sales powersoft it Application amp technical support support powersoft it Service amp maintenance service powersoft it WWW DOWE rsoft audio com 2014 Powersoft powersoft MSeries uguide en v2 9
18. the amplifier employs is meant to be created from the speaker manufacturer s data for the particular loudspeaker cabinets or arrays the amplifier will be driving lt provides a range biquad filter that can act as crossover or generic IIR filter From this page the frequency response of each channel can be adjusted in several ways Discrete time delays can also be inserted T he presence of every output eq present in the device layout is reported on the tabbed channel on the bottom left hand side of the screen The frequency response curves together with other View items are color coded blue for channel red for channel 2 green for channel 3 orange for channel 4 Every channel allows regulation of filters mute gain delay and polarity The displayed frequency response and or phase response curve is always obtained as the combined response of all currently active filters AT Uma Li Fa Ba Lal aaa bar FIGURE 30 Output EQ 10 8 4 Limiters The function of the limiters is to protect voice coils from burning out due to excess power being delivered over an extended period of time or from excessively large signal peaks by limiting the maximum output voltage of the amplifier The limiter window is accessible by clicking on the limiter block in the device layout view Every channel limiter is color coded blue for channel red for channel 2 green for channel 3 orange for channel 4 10 8 5 RMS limiter Electromechanical transducer
19. the mains connections and the amplifier The suggested device is a 16A 250V AC C or D curve 10 kA b Switching mode amplifier is capable of producing hazardous output voltages To avoid electrical shock do not touch any exposed speaker wiring while the amplifier is operating CLASS2 WIRING Output terminals are hazardous wiring connection to A these terminals require installation by an instructed per WIRING son and the use of ready made leads Take care to secure the output terminal before switching the device on 2 4 Main power switch AN The main power switch on this unit does not provides a complete insulation of the equipment from the main power You must disconnect the main power source to turn off all power So make sure that the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily disconnected from the outlet in case of accident To avoid fire hazard the power cord should also be unplugged from the outlet when the device is not used for a long period for example when you go on vacation 2 5 Speker damage N Powersoft switching mode amplifiers are among the most powerful professional amplifiers available and are capable of producing much more power than many loudspeakers can han dle It is the user s responsibility to use speakers suitable to the amplifier and to use them in a sensible way that will not cause damage Powersoft will not be held responsible for damaged speakers Consult the speaker manufacturer f
20. 1 Cleaning 12 2 Service 12 3 Dust Removal I3 Warranty 13 1 Product warranty 13 2 Return of Goods 13 3 Repair or replacement 134 Cost and responsibility of transport AUDIO A prerse I5 M Series power rating l6 Output SpeakON connection polarities I7 M Series load compatibility chart 18 M Series block diagram 19 Specifications Annex A IP management and recovery A l Setting an IP policy on Adau based devices with an external Lantronix tool A II Reset IP configuration 23 23 23 24 25 30 30 30 Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICK SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN ANY PART OF THE UNIT NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VAS ES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS APPARATUS FROM THE AC MAINS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUS FROM THEAG RECEPTACLE THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD MUST REMAIN READILY ACCESSIBLE SAFEGUARDS This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards In order not to defeat the safe guards observe the following instructions for tts installation use and servicing
21. 36 kcal h 32 dB 30 dB 28 dB 26 dB 24 dB 22 dB 20 dB 18 dB 14 dB 4 dB user selectable 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB W 80 gt 110 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz A weighted gt 70 dB kHz 40 2 13 Vins 8 8 dBu 6 Vims 17 8 dBu 10 kQ balanced lt 0 02 typically lt 0 005 40 40 V us 8 Q input filter bypassed gt 5000 100 Hz CS5381 2 channels 24 bit 48 kHz 120 dB SNR CS4398 2 channels 24 bit 48 kHz 120 dB SNR 7 Hz 22 kHz lt 0 01 20 Hz 20 kHz Bank of 4 presets management and upload via Armon a Pro Audio Suite 10 ms per output Butterworth Linkwitz Riley Bessel 6 dB oct to 48 dB oct up to 12 biquad fully parametric per channel peaking hi lo shelving hi lo pass band pass band stop all pass up to 5 biquad filters PEQ shelving band pass band stop all pass Peak limiter RMS limiter frequency dependent RMS limiter lt 120 Hz range 2 Q up to 170 ms for 2 IN 2 OUT or 340 ms for IN 2 OUT LED bar per channel and 2 status LED stepped level attenuator pot per channel mains switch Dust filter foam behind front panels x link switch linking analog inputs amp 2 2 x balanced Neutrik XLR female 2 x Neutrik Speakon NL4MD 2 x Neutrik XLR male hardwired to the corresponding input x RJ45 with activity LED with 2 rotary address switches x Pushbutton stepping through bank of 4 presets x 4 LED preset indicators x 2 pin Phoenix type MC 1 5 2 ST 3 81 IEC C13 16 A conne
22. 4 NGA O AUDIO Amplifiers M Series M30D M30D HDSP ETH M20D M20D HDSP ETH MI4D MAD HDSP ETH M30D HDSP ETH Torersojt O A OOO JOO OO DD MOOO 00 30 000 00 00000040 3 0 0 00 0 0 4 00000040 30 00 0004 00000040 MOPO OM J0OO O00 08 dB 5 OTEMp O cur O O sa O aswe O O sienat O READY 4 M500 M 00O AIDS PFE N M260 M28Q HDSP E TH READY _ Orveme O cur O O sa O O asa O O siena O READY _ aE USER GUIDE March 2014 Keep This Manual For Future Reference DO000100 2014 Powersoft en v2 9 powersoft MSeries uguide M Series User guide Table of contents Important safety instructions 2 Precautions regarding installation 2 1 Location 2 2 Inrush current 2 3 Wiring 24 Main power switch 2 5 Speker damage 3 Technical drawings 4 Interfaces 5 Welcome 6 The M Series 6 1 More sound and less weight 7 Installation 7 1 Unpacking 8 Connections and Operation 8 1 Front panel air filters access 7 2 Mounting 7 3 Cooling 7 4 Operating precautions 7 5 Grounding 7 6 AC mains connection 8 2 Front panel adjustments 8 3 Front panel monitoring 84 Connecting audio inputs 8 4 1 MxxD models 8 4 2 MxxQ models 8 5 Connecting audio outputs 8 5 1 Lo Z and 0V 100V operations 8 5 2 Bridge Mo
23. A authorization code one RMA code for each returning device Upon receiving the RMA code you must package the unit and attach the RMA code outside the pack protected in a waterproof transparent envelope so it is clearly visible All returning items must be shipped to the following address Powersoft Via Enrico Conti 13 15 50018 Scandicci Fl Italy I5 M Series power rating Single channel mode Model name AUDIO ABIS In case of shipment from countries NOT belonging to the European Community make sure you have also followed the instructions described in the document available for download at the TEMPORARY EXPORTATION IMPORTATION PROCEDURE link at http www Powersoft audio com en support service html Thank you for your understanding and cooperation and continued support as we work to improve our partnership 40 M14D M14D HDSP ETH 700 W 2 channel de M20D M20D HDSP ETH 1200 W M30D M30D HDSP ETH 1500 W AA M28Q M28Q HDSP ETH 700 W amplifiers M500 M500 HDSP ETH 1250 W Distributed lines one eee 80 70 V 100 V 80 360 W 1400 W 600 W 1200 W 2400 W 900 W 1200 W 1500 W 3000 W 360 W 1400 W 750 W OOO Ve 250 Vy 2500 W with an external high pass filter for non HDSP models and with an HDSP preset with a high pass filter and output voltage limiter for models with HDSP 2 with an external high pass filter and output voltage limiter for non HDSP models and with an HDSP preset with a high pass filter an
24. BLE 3 illustrate a number of crossover configurations Mixed crossover configurations are possible e g HP 12 dB oct LP 24 dB oct gt Peak limiter for every output gt RMS limiter for every output gt Frequency shaping gt Damping control for every output Slope Slope 18 24 Slope 30 36 Slope 40 48 First crossover 6 12 dB oct dB oct dB oct dB oct Free biQuad filters remaining 10 9 8 TABLE 2 First crossover filters Slope Slope 18 24 Slope 30 36 Slope 40 48 Second crossover 6 12 dB oct dB oct dB oct dB oct Free biQuad filters remaining 10 8 6 4 TABLE 3 Second crossover filters 9 6 Locking The locking mechanism allows to lock macro property values based on the functional sub section and on the channel base of the device the lockable sub sections are b Input routing gt Mono mix gt Input Section gt Equalizer gt Output Section gt Equalizer gt RMS Limiter gt Peak Limiter gt Damping Control Every channel subsection Is independently lockable 9 7 On Off The on off function is available when an external voltage is supplied Please refer to Section 9 3 for further information 9 8 Preset Management The DSP allows to manage up to 4 presets per module and its associated channel pair Each preset contains information on the following gt Input routing gt Input Section gt Output Section gt Properties locking The preset is handled by the client as a file wit
25. EDs chart AUDIO ABIS 8 4 Connecting audio inputs 8 4 1 MxxD models Audio input connections are made via two XLR connectors found on the rear of the amplifier Signal looping 1 e link thru is possible using the two XLR male connectors which are also found on the back panel The Link on off button allows to connect input channels and 2 in parallel 84 2 MxxQ models Audio input connections are made via four XLR connectors found on the rear of the amplifier Signal looping i e link thru is possible using the two XLR male connectors which are also found on the back panel The Link on off buttons allows to connect input channels and 2 and or channels 3 and 4 in parallel qe GND N MON Ga UL E HOT HOT Balanced input Unbalanced input FIGURE 12 Connexion XLR d entr e sym trique et asym trique 8 5 Connecting audio outputs WARNING Lethal voltage levels may be present at the loudspeaker connectors when the amp is turned on All output connections are made via speakON connectors Both bridge as well as single channel output connection modes are available In the single channel mode wiring the pin of the connector corresponds to the positive output of the channel the I to ground ref FIGURE 13 or bridge mode refer to Section All 4 channel amplifier MxxQ manage bridge and single channel mixed configuration for example channels and 2 can be set in bridge mode and channels 3 and 4 sing
26. RT export the actual preset slot to a preset file WARNING If the actual playing preset wasn t saved before export the exported binary will be the last stored binary and not the current playing preset IMPORT save a preset file on the selected slot and recall that slot WARNING This leads to a couple of seconds interruption of the audio stream WARNING The data contained in a preset file irreversibly modifies a preset slot and its internal layout AUDIO APrarse 10 4 Input output curves icp ocp From the input or output tab of an M Series device import export of the current equalization curve is a straightforward procedure WARNING All changes will be lost if the preset is NOT stored on board before unplugging the unit from the mains 10 5 Channel preset chp Import export of the current playing processing from to a file is possible by starting from the device s layout WARNING All changes will be lost if the preset is NOT stored on board before unplugging the unit from the mains NOTE Importing channel preset files doesn t modify the internal structure of a device For example a channel exported from a in 2 out configuration doesn t affect the internal structure when imported in 2 in 2 out processing layout NOTE In the in 2 out configuration the input eq is exported or applied to both input eq s For example exporting in 2 out configurations exports the unique input eg to both cha
27. and soldering techniques 7 5 Grounding There is no ground switch orterminal on the M Series amplifiers All shield terminals of input connections are directly connected to the chassis This means that the unit s signal grounding system is automatic In order to limit hum and or interference entering the signal path use balanced input connections In the interests of safety the unit MUST always operate with electrical safety earth connected to the chassis via the dedicated wire in the 3 wire cable Never disconnect the ground pin on the AC mains power cord 7 6 AC mains connection The AC Mains connection is made via the IEC type connector on the back of the amplifier Please make sure your AC mains power source operates within the voltage limits indicated on this manual factory selected 115 V 230 V 15 Safety warning Ground wires must be connected Do not use adapters that disable grounding open the lock and insert the plug FIGURE 10 AC mains plug connection 8 Connections and Operation This section provides information on amplifier connection and operation For optimal amplifier performance it is important to understand the meaning of the information that each M Series amplifier can provide regarding its status and configuration This information is available to the user via front panel indicators as well as through specific LEDs the back of the unit for HDSP versions only This chapter will break down all
28. ar panel Controls Input Output connectors Network data port Ethernet DSP preset selection Aux voltage AC mains Construction Dimensions Weight AUDIO ASA SO MI4D and MI4D ADSP ERA 2 mono bridgable per channel pair single channel mode bridge mode 40 Ch 8 0 Ch 80 Ch pair 700W 360W 1400 W 85 Woeak 65 Apeak 170 Vpeak 65 Apeak Universal regulated switch mode AC 100 V 240 V factory selection 50 60 Hz AC 90 V 264V 230V 115 V 39 W 0 3 A 39W 0 6 A 283 W 1 9 A 238 W 3 8 A 538 W 3 5 A 538 W TA 0 45 C 32 113 F Fan variable speed temperature controlled front to rear airflow 230V 133 BTU h 33 kcal h 368 BTU h 93 kcal h 641 BTU h 162 kcal h 32 dB 30 dB 28 dB 26 dB 24 dB 22 dB 20 dB 18 dB 14 dB 4 dB user selectable 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB W 80 gt 109 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz A weighted gt 70 dB kHz 40 1 4 Vims 5 14 dBu 6 Vims 17 8 dBu 10 kQ balanced lt 0 02 typically lt 0 005 40 40 V us 8 Q input filter bypassed gt 5000 100 Hz CS5381 2 channels 24 bit 48 kHz 120 dB SNR CS4398 2 channels 24 bit 48 kHz 120 dB SNR 7 Hz 22 kHz lt 0 01 20 Hz 20 kHz Bank of 4 presets management and upload via Armon a Pro Audio Suite 10 ms per output Butterworth Linkwitz Riley Bessel 6 dB oct to 48 dB oct up to 12 biquad fully parametric per channel peaking hi lo shelving hi lo pass band pass band stop all pass up to
29. as device power on commands A Kie 0 DO NOT OPEN zoal a 5 JO AN cuassz WIRING FH 8 ost 5 p aem Sdad n O3folo o W O2 E 01 o ETHERNET 1 Made in Italy OUT CH2 DSP Lc Mmm NOT CH1 USED CH2 FIGURE 14 Ethernet port ID selector and VExt plug 9 4 DSP features and operations The main purpose of Digital Signal Processing DSP operations is to allow the end user to program signal handling and processing in order to gt Select and handle the source signal gt Process the signal for system operationM gt Process the signal to improve multi way speaker sound quality and protect speaker drivers Furthermore the DSP allows access to real time information on the internal device operation This provides the end user with reliable information on the internal state of the device as well as better and faster amplifier response in terms of control 94 1 DSP Features The M Series amplifier HDSP is based on the DSP D board platform and the Analog Device ADAU 1701 The DSP D board s flexible design caters a wide range of users from the speaker manufacturer to the end user of rack amplifiers The DSP D provides both a completely programmable DSP to the experienced user as well as a complete tool with remote control for the end user The ADAU 1701 device is a fixed point DSP with 28 bit resolution for the internal path and 56 bi
30. ch Dust filter foam behind front panels 2 x link switch linking analog inputs 1 amp 2 and 3 amp 4 4 x balanced Neutrik XLR female 4 x Neutrik Speakon NL4MD x RJ45 with activity LED with 2 rotary address switches 2 x Pushbutton stepping through bank of 4 presets x 4 LED preset indicators x 2 pin Phoenix type MC 1 5 2 ST 3 81 IEC Cl3 16 A connector AC mains cord with 3 pin plug 15 A for US IEC Schuko 16 A for every other nation L x H x W 483 mm x 44 5 mm x 379 mm 19 x 1 8 x 14 9 74 kg 16 Ib EIA Test Standard kHz 1 THD all channels driven HDSP ETH version only 28 General Number of channels Max output power per channel Max output voltage AC Mains Power Power supply Nominal power requirements Operating range Consumption current draw Energy save on Energy save off 1 8 of max power 8 Q Thermal Environmental operating temperature Thermal dissipation Idle 1 8 of max power 40 1 4 of max power 4 Q Audio Gain Frequency response S N ratio amplifier section Crosstalk separation Input sensitivity 8 Q Max input level Input impedance THD N DIMI00 IMD Slew rate Damping factor DsP A D converter D A converter Frequency response 3 dB THD Presets Delay for time alignment Crossover filters Output equalizer Input equalizer Limiters Damping control System Delay Front panel Indicators Controls Maintenance Rear panel Controls Input
31. ctor AC mains cord with 3 pin plug 15 A for US IEC Schuko 16 A for every other nation L x H x W 483 mm x 44 5 mm x 379 mm 19 x 1 8 x 14 9 7 4 kg 16 Ib EIA Test Standard kHz 1 THD all channels driven DSP preset or external high pass and voltage limiter required HDSP ETH version only 27 General Nombre de canaux Puissance de sortie max par canal Tension de sortie max AC Mains Power Thermal Audio DSP Front panel Rear panel Power supply Nominal power requirements Operating range Consumption current draw Idle 1 8 of max power 40 1 4 of max power 40 Environmental operating temperature Thermal dissipation Idle 1 8 of max power 4 0 1 4 of max power 40 Gain Frequency response S N ratio amplifier section Crosstalk separation Input sensitivity 8 Q Max input level Input impedance THD N DIMIOO IMD Slew rate Damping factor A D converter D A converter Frequency response 3 dB THD Presets Delay for time alignment Crossover filters Output equalizer Input equalizer Limiters Damping control System Delay Indicators Controls Maintenance Controls Input Output connectors Network data port Ethernet DSP preset selection Aux voltage AC mains Construction Dimensions Weight M28Q and M28Q HDSP ETH 4 mono bridgable per channel pair mode Simple canale mode Pont 40 Canal 8 Q Canal 80 par paire de
32. d output voltage limiter for models with HDSP 3 with an external high pass filter for non HDSP models and with an HDSP preset with a high pass filter for models with HDSP l6 Output SpeakON connection polarities CH2 Channel 2 speakON connector CH2 CH I I7 M Series load compatibility chart CH I Channel speakON connector CHI CH I Model lo Z loads 70 V distributed line 100 V distributed line MIE yes no no MAHD ADSPHETH yes no no MOD yes yes with an external high pass filter no M20D HDSP ETH yes yes with an HDSP preset with a high pass filter no M30D yes yes with an Seta ee ona HRSA ean yes with an external high pass filter M30D HDSP ETH yes yes with an pa crn filter and ves with an HDSP preset with a high pass filter M280 yes no no M28Q HDSP ETH yes no no M50Q yes pcs Wah ee Ha ile are yes with an external high pass filter MS0Q HDSPTETH yes yes with a DSP preset with a high pass filter and yes with a DSP preset with a high pass filter an output voltage limiter 23 18 M Series block diagram AWIL GVA dgaddng AWIL GVA Y344N9 I xnv I HILHIANOO H019313s Hal i Jod 431411934 JWL IOA Mg SNIV OV SIIYH I N N Y n a py Be ngedi ot O EEEE AA AA AA AA ahe gek e AA AAP Gi e LINN AIdANS HIMOd dINV JOYLNOD Y31714 IWS HOLVEVANOD donua HILINIT SPN TAANI auvog ap mn gil kaman APA A dsa 2 IINNVHO daros e JOHZ GNO L I
33. de Connection OD wo DO O NM BW NA ON Um Um AA A NO lO lO IO lO lO lO 9 M Series HDSP ETH operation 9 Rear Panel LEDs 9 2 Ethernet port and remote ID selection 9 3 V Ext 94 DSP features and operations 94 1 DSP Features 94 2 Input routing selection and internal signal route 94 3 Input section 944 Output section 9 5 Internal processing layout 9 5 1 Input routing 9 5 2 Input section 9 5 3 Output section 9 6 Locking 9 7 On Off 9 8 Preset Management I0 Remote control 10 1 Networking 10 1 1 Discovery device 10 1 2 DHCP 10 1 3 AUTOIP 10 1 4 Static IP 10 1 5 Revert from static IP 10 2 Setup device 10 2 1 Virtual device 10 2 2 Configure layout 10 2 3 Real device 10 3 File operations 10 3 1 Binary preset file preset 10 4 Input output curves icp ocp 10 5 Channel preset chp 10 6 Device preset file pam 10 7 System File paw 10 8 DSP remote operations 10 8 1 Routing 10 8 2 Input eq 10 8 3 Output eq 10 8 4 Limiters 10 8 5 RMS limiter 10 8 6 Peak limiter 10 14 1 Damping factor correction 10 9 Locking 10 10 On board preset operations 10 11 Copy and paste operations 10 12 Input output eq curves 10 13 Channels 10 14 Workspace Protection ILL Turn on Turn off muting 11 2 Short circuit protection 11 3 Thermal protection 14 Thermal warning 11 5 Thermal shutdown 14 Assistance 11 6 DC fault protection 1 7 Input output protection I2 User Maintenance 2
34. de Zeroconf features for network auto configuration FIGURE 16 Push on the Network setting button 10 1 4 Static IP M Series devices can be set up with a static IP or any other IP policy with the Armonia control software In order to set up the IP address please follow these steps Connect the device in a network with or without DHCP ref section 10 1 7 CC Ethernet Status MAC Address 00204A E7 10DB 169254 26 100 0000 FIGURE 17 Select the static IP policy 2 Discover the device and import it in the workspace ref Section 10 1 1 or refer to the Armon a user guide 3 Go to the device scheme tab and select the Network settings button 4 Select the Static addressing mode from the combo box WARNING changing these settings could break communication with the remote device Addressing Mode Static v IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway FIGURE 18 Fill in the IP subnet and net mask 5 Insert the desired IP Address and network mask Specifying the gateway Is necessary only in complex LANs 6 Click apply settings button AUDIO APrarse WARNING The device is reachable only from PCs in the same subnet mask if this information is lost you will need to re init the network device with a third party software When done the device network will restart automatically The device will reconnect in approximately 5 seconds 10 1 5 Revert from static IP If for any reason re programming the IP add
35. do not Expose this Apparatus to Rain or Moisture To reduce The Risk of Fire Torersoft CA RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Channel input attenuator Channel meter LEDs Channel 2 meter LEDs Channel 2 input attenuator On off power switch Channels 1842 ready LED Channels 1 amp 2 temperature warning LED AC mains power plug Air vents FIGURE 7 M Series HDSP ETH rear panel view 10 Channels 3 amp 4 line input XLR connector 18 Amplifier s remote ID selector Il Channels 182 line input XLR connector 19 Preset LEDs 12 Channel 4 output Speakon connector 20 Preset selector button channels 3 amp 4 13 Link switch channels 3 4 21 Preset selector button channels 182 14 Channel 3 output Speakon connector 22 AUX supply plug I5 Channel 2 output Speakon connector 23 Ethernet port 16 Link switch channels 2 17 Channel output Speakon connector M Series User guide 5 Welcome Congratulations on buying a Powersoft M Series amplifier Powersoft is a leading company in the field of high efficiency audio power management The Powersoft Class D technology has changed the way the world looks at professional audio amplification no other amplifier s performance comes close for applications
36. ects filled with liquids such as vases must not be placed on the amplifier 2 2 Inrush current A Average half cycle r m s inrush current on initial switch on MI4D and MI4D HDSP ETH 28 Am M20D and M20D HDSP ETH 35 Ams M30D and M30D HDSP ETH 36 Ay M28Q and M28Q HDSP ETH 30 Aim M50Q and M50Q HDSP ETH 39 Am A Average half cycle r m s inrush current after a supply interruption of 5 seconds MI4D and MI4D HDSP ETH 13 Ams M20D and M20D HDSP ETH 15 Ams M30D and M30D HDSP ETH 16 Ams M28Q and M28Q HDSP ETH 14 Aim M50Q and M50Q HDSP ETH 18 Aim 2 3 Wiring AN This device must be powered exclusively by earth con nected mains sockets in electrical networks compliant to the IEC 364 or similar rules It is absolutely necessary to verify this fundamental requirement of safety and in case of doubt require an accurate check by qualified personnel POWERSOFT cannot be considered responsible for eventual damages caused to persons things or data due to an improper or missing ground connection gt Before powering this amplifier verify that the correct voltage rating is being used gt Verify that your mains connection is capable of satisfying the power ratings of the device gt Do not use this amplifier if the electrical power cord is frayed or broken AUDIO A Prerse gt Do not remove the cover Failing to do so will expose you to potentially dangerous voltage gt Provide a sectioning breaker between
37. essive subsonic energy appears at a channel output an instantaneous protection circuit will mute the compromised channel pair The red CLIP LED will turn on to signal that protective measures have been engaged 11 7 Input output protection Interference protection is implemented in the M Series to limit out of band noise carried by the input lines Disturbing frequencies can interact with the output stage causing unpredictable amplifier behavior A filtering system is used to stop infrasonic and VHF signals from entering the signal path 12 User Maintenance 12 1 Cleaning Before attempting to clean any part of the amplifier first disconnect the AC main source Use a soft cloth and mild non abrasive solution to clean the faceplate and chassis WARNING Never let any liquid reach the internal parts of the amplifier 12 2 Service There are no user serviceable parts in your amplifier Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel In addition to having an in house service department Powersoft supports a network of authorized service centers If your amplifier needs repair contact your Powersoft dealer or distributor You can also contact the Powersoft Technical Service department to obtain the location of the nearest authorized service center 12 3 Dust Removal In dusty environments the front side air filters clog with dust after prolonged use The dust gathered in the filters will interfere with cooling You may use comp
38. h the preset extension These presets can be selected via a preset selection button on the rear panel of the amp There is one button for each DSP module The manual preset selection function is disabled if the amplifier is remotely controlled by any client Amplifiers in the M Series are shipped with 4 default factory presets positions one and two store a 2 in 2 out routing preset each with an input delay of 170 ms Positions three and four store a in 2 out preset with 340 ms input delay each 14 Signal routing Output EQ peak lim rms lim damping FIGURE 15 DSP internal layout WARNING Selecting a preset with a rear button or via remote control will interrupt the audio stream for some seconds WARNING Store the modified preset before turning the unit off or all changes will be lost NOTE Selecting presets with the rear button is enabled only if remote control is NOT active IO Remote control The M Series HDSP ETH boards allow full amplifier remote control with Powersoft s software client Armonia Pro Audio Suite Other third party clients are also available Armonia Pro Audio Suite is a software environment entirely developed in house by Powersoft featuring full end user remote control of Powersoft s amplifiers and audio signal processing The intuitive interface provides reliable information and real time control of all DSP functions Refer to the Armonia manual for
39. h the heat sink In the extremely rare event that the amplifier should dangerously overheat sensing circuits shut down all channels until the amplifier cools down to a safe operating temperature Normal operation is resumed automatically without the need for user intervention Caution regarding heat escape should be exercised when mounting M Series amplifiers Exhaust cooling air is forced out through the rear of the chassis ref FIGURE 9 make sure there is enough space around the back of the amplifier for this air to escape M Series amplifiers can be stacked one on top of the other due to the efficient cooling system they are equipped with There is however a safety limit to be observed in case a rack with closed back panels is used leave one rack unit empty every four installed amplifiers to guarantee adequate air flow 74 Operating precautions Make sure the power switch is off before attempting to make any input or output connections Make sure the AC mains voltage used is within the acceptable operating voltage range specified in the M Series documentation factory selected 115 V 230V 11596 depending on your country mains standard Damage caused by connecting the amplifier to an improper AC mains voltage is not covered by the warranty 10 By using good quality input and speaker cables the likelihood of erratic signal behavior is reduced to a minimum Whether you make them or buy them look for good quality wires connectors
40. hand opening a paw file is equivalent to performing a large pam import on multiple devices The user will be prompted for multiple realignment decision on any de synchronized devices If the question is answered with gt yes the device specified in the window will be aligned to the data in the paw file gt yes to all all the devices will be aligned to the data in the paw file gt no the device specified in the window will NOT be aligned to the data in the paw file but the data will be reloaded from the device gt no to all all the devices will NOT be aligned to the data in the paw file but the data will be reloaded from the devices WARNING During import or preset manager operations the save paw function is disabled 10 8 DSP remote operations WARNING Due to the internal structure of the system some of the following file operations can lead to a short audio interruption WARNING All changes will be lost if the preset is NOT stored on board before unplugging the unit from the mains 10 8 1 Routing The input routing is based on the processing layout used the in 2 out configuration for example allows input on odd channels only On the other hand the 2 in 2 out configuration allows input on every channel In this configuration a mono mix from both channels is also allowed the two channels are added together and their sum divided by two to normalize the resulting level Available configurations are
41. iately Be sure to save all packing materials for the carrier s inspection Every M Series amplifier box contains the following gt M Series amplifier gt x AC Mains cord with 3 pin plug 15 A for US or IEC Schuko 16 A for every other nation gt x User Guide mains cable FIGURE 8 M Series package 7 2 Mounting All Powersoft amplifiers are designed for standard 19 rack mounting with four front panel holes and two rear lateral holes In order to limit the risk of mechanical damages amplifiers must be fixed to the rack using both frontal as well as rear mounting holes ref FIGURE 3 brackets mounting A holes FIGURE 9 Circulation d air des M Series 7 3 Cooling All Powersoft amplifiers implement a forced air cooling system to maintain low and constant operating temperatures Drawn by an internal fan air enters through the slots in the front panel and Is forced over all components exiting at the back of the amplifier The amplifier s cooling system features an Intelligent variable speed DC fan which is controlled by heat sink temperature sensing circuits the fan speed will increase only when the temperature recorded by the sensors rises over carefully predetermined values This ensures that fan noise and internal dust accumulation are kept to a strict minimum Should however the amplifier be subject to an extreme thermal load the fan will force a very large volume of air throug
42. le ended M Series amplifiers are designed to be connected both to lo Z loudspeakers as well as hi Z 70V 100V distributed lines directly 8 5 1 Lo Z and 70V 100V operations High impedance loudspeakers can be paralleled in 7OV IQOV distributed lines and directly managed by the M Series amplifiers High output voltage per channel of M20D M30D and M50Q amplifiers guarantees direct connection to hi Z loudspeakers in a line ref FIGURE 13 8 5 2 Bridge Mode Connection Bridge mode connection of outputs is possible only in lo Z operational mode Bridging of adjacent channels is possible for the following pairs channels with 2 for all models and channels 3 with 4 for MxxQ models Bridging is NOT possible for other pairs for example channels and 3 d speakON eto Single channel mode Channel Biamp speakON connector speakON C connector Bridge mode FIGURE 13 Loudspeaker wiring a single channel mode low impedance loudspeaker b single channel biamplified w active crossover CHI high CH2 low c bridge mode In order to set the output in bridge mode gt parallel the input by pressing on the link button gt connect the loudspeaker to just one speakON 2 pin is the positive and the 2 the negative gt minimum load impedance shall be 80 9 M Series HDSP ETH operation 9 Rear Panel LEDs The rear panel of the M Series with optional HDSP has a 4 sreen LED column per channel pair The LED
43. lights to indicate which preset is active for that specific channel pair Preset parameters are defined set and modified by connecting the M Series amplifier with the optional HDSP to a computer running the Armonia Pro Audio Suite In case of a 4 channel amplifier MxxQ models the first LED column indicates the selected preset active on channels and 2 while the second column refers to the preset 12 selected for channels 3 and 4 A signal can be sent remotely to the amp to force all preset LEDs to blink for 30 s this can be useful in a situation where many amplifiers are networked together and it is necessary to identify which amplifier corresponds to a particular network address 9 2 Ethernet port and remote ID selection The ID selection doesn t implement a communication function but is necessary in order to recognize the ID of the amplifier when remotely connected This two digits number is set via the encoders by choosing tens digits through the left hand rotary selector and unit digit through the right hand rotary selector ID number 00 is not allowed 9 3 V Ext The V Ext plug located on the rear panel of M HDSP Series amplifiers is used to supply the amplifier s internal Ethernet controller with the minimum power required for remote on off switching operations When the V Ext port is powered by an external 9 V 12 V DC 900 mA power supply the Ethernet controller is enabled to listen for incoming connections such
44. n cycle leads to data loss 10 12 Input output eq curves In order to copy paste an eq curve copy the source curve with the dedicated copy function and paste to the destination eq with the dedicated paste function WARNING All changes will be lost if the preset is NOT stored on board before unplugging the unit from the mains 10 13 Channels Copy and paste of the current playing processing setup from to the clipboard is possible from the device layout WARNING All changes will be lost if the preset is NOT stored on board before unplugging the unit from the mains NOTE pasting a channel preset file doesn t modify the internal structure of a device For example a channel copied from a in 2 out configuration doesn t affect the internal structure when pasted ina 2 in 2 out processing layout NOTE in the in 2 out configuration the input eq is copied or applied to both input eq s For example copying the configuration of both channels in 2 out configuration leads to pasting the unique Input eg to both channels 10 14 Workspace The copy paste function from an M Series device to another M Series device is limited to The same family device e g source M20D target M20D The same internal processing layout e g source IIN 2OUT target IIN 20UT WARNING All changes will be lost if the preset is NOT stored on board before unplugging the unit from the mains FIGURE 33 The output eg there are 4 possible al
45. n is not available forthis device The subnet mask and default gateway will not be able tobe set After the IP Address has been set successfully then return to this Assign IP Address wizard to set the subnet mask and default gateway FIGURE A 4 Select IP address and subnet mask compatible with your PC Specifying the gateway address is not mandatory Click next File Edit View Device Tools Help pp Search G Exclude Upgrade Lantronix pawe f kaa A am Type Name Group IP Address Hardware Address Status mag Da iang ee 2 XPort 03 04 169 254 151 174 00 204A DE 10 2F Online o a S XPort 03 04 169 254 228 72 00 204A DE 11 BC Online Se 169254 151 174 2 XPort 03 04 169 254 57 0 00 204ACB FDF9 Online Lal Se 169 254 228 72 E XPort 03 04 169 254 8 34 00 20 4A CB FF AA Online kal SP 169 254 57 0 za XPort 03 04 192 168 100 10 00 20 4A DF C1 04 i SE 169 254 8 34 8 192 168 100 10 FIGURE A 2 Select the device and click Assign IP 30 Next images display how to set a static IP address Would you like to specify the IP address or should the unit get its settings from a server out on the network 9 Obtain an IP address automatically Assign a specific IP address lt Back Neto FIGURE A 5 Select Obtain an IP address and click next IP Discovery Settings What protocols should the device use to discover its IP address from the network DHCP BOOTP RARP Auto IP Clear Gateway It is
46. nce of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product 2 Precautions regarding installation 2 1 Location N Install the amplifier in a well ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperature or humidity Do not install the amplifier in a location that is exposed to direct sun rays or near hot appliances or radiators Excessive heat can adversely affect the cabinet and internal components Installation of the amplifier in a damp or dusty environment may result in malfunction or accident N Placing and using the amplifier for long periods of time on heat generating sources will affect its performance Avoid placing the amplifier on heat generating sources Install this am plifier as far as possible from tuners and TV sets An amplifier installed in close proximity of such equipment may experience noise or generic performance degradation N No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the amplifier Do not spill water or other liquids into or on the amplifier WARNING To prevent fire or electric shock gt The ventilation openings must not be impeded by any item such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc keep a distance of at least 50 cm from the front and rear ventilation openings of the amplifier gt Do not expose this amplifier to rain or moisture gt This equipment must not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids obj
47. ng to a gain reduction ranging in 200 4 N45 820 22 24 20 28 3U 32 UB 8 3 Front panel monitoring The M Series front panel provides important information on the state of the amplifier It is important to know and understand the meaning of every front panel indicator LED in order to have crucial information on the amplifier status There are two sets of LEDs on the M Series front panel channel indicators and status indicators Channel indicators each channel has its own column set of 4 LEDs The top LED is red and the following three are green Status indicators each channel pair has one set of two green status indicator LEDs The function of both families of LEDs is summarized in TABLE Channel indicators LED Color Solid ON Label Channel output level has reached clipping limits O RED OR CLIP Short circuit protection has been engaged Channel output level is above SFEEN 6 dB of max output level ab D GREEN Channel output level is above 18 dB 18 dB of max output level O GREEN Input signal presence SIGNAL Status indicators LED Color Solid ON Label oem Channel is ready READY Output power is being reduced due to heat sink TEMP ow temperature exceeding 75 C Should the temperature exceeds 85 C the LED will stay on and the channel will be muted The amplifier will resume normal functioning and the LED will turn off automatically when the temperature falls below 75 C TABLE I M Series L
48. nnels Rack x4 M30DH M500 1 MSOOH FIGURE 25 The pam import export operation from the workspace Note the blue rectangle on the selected device 10 6 Device preset file pam The preset file allows to import export entire dumps of the device An exported pam file allows to completely replicate the DSP process on another device In order to import export a pam file Select the device a blue rectangle will appear gt Right click on the selected device gt Click on import export When importing a pam file you ll be prompted for a decision on the realignment policy to adopt By selecting yes the device setup is transmitted from the virtual device to the real device By selecting no the device setup is transmitted from the real device to the virtual device WARNING Importing a pam file leads to a short interruption of the audio stream WARNING Importing a pam file overwrites the current preset slot on the device Any previous data on the slot will be erased Le gan FIGURE 26 All possible channel operations are available by right clicking on the respective channel 10 7 System File paw Saving or opening a system file permits the storage of the entire processing of the current device imported in the workspace For more information on system configuration please refer to the Armon a manual The save operation may be seen as a large pam export of the entire device on the other
49. ns Power Power supply Nominal power requirements Operating range Consumption current draw Energy save on Energy save off 1 8 of max power 8 Q Thermal Environmental operating temperature Thermal dissipation Idle 1 8 of max power 40 1 4 of max power 4 Q Audio Gain Frequency response S N ratio amplifier section Crosstalk separation Input sensitivity 8 Q Max input level Input impedance THD N DIMI00 IMD Slew rate Damping factor DsP A D converter D A converter Frequency response 3 dB THD Presets Delay for time alignment Crossover filters Output equalizer Input equalizer Limiters Damping control System Delay Front panel Indicators Controls Maintenance Rear panel Controls Input Output connectors Network data port Ethernet DSP preset selection Aux voltage AC mains Construction Dimensions Weight AUDIO ABIS M30D and M30D HDSP ETH 2 mono bridgable per channel pair single channel mode bridge mode 4Q Ch 8 0 Ch 70 V 100 V7 80 Ch pair 1500 W 900 W 1200 W 1500 3000 W 135V ocak 65 Apeak 270V ocak 65 Apear Universal regulated switch mode AC 100 V 240 V factory selection 50 60 Hz AC 90 V 264V 230V 115 V 37 W 0 3 A 37 W 0 6 A 530 W 2 54 A 530 W 3 8A 1024 W 6 52 A 1024 W 13 04 A 0 45 C 32 113 F Fan variable speed temperature controlled front to rear airflow 230V 126 BTU h 32 kcal h 529 BTU h 133 kcal h 935 BTU h 2
50. or power handling recom mendations Even if you reduce the output volume using the amplifier s front panel attenuation controls it is still possible to reach full output power if the input signal level is high enough A single high power tone can damage high frequency drivers almost instantaneously while low frequency drivers can usually withstand very high continuous power levels for a few seconds before they fail Reduce power immediately if you hear any speaker bottoming out harsh pops or cracking distortion that indicate that the speaker voice coil or diaphragm is striking the magnet assembly This manual contains important information on operating your Powersoft amplifier correctly and safely Please read it carefully before operating your amplifier If you have any questions con tact your Powersoft dealer 3 Technical drawings 44 1 5 379 c8v Ho Ho I qi RS no SS oo pa pa pa CC pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pan BKET EBE KOKO NG PG PG a NG PG KG ces MG KG a FG KG BG FG KG Ya ES ES ES Ho Ma Moo FIGURE l M Series mechanical drawing All dimensions in millimiters NG UU BA YN CAUTION ECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN C Torersoft PRESETS USED CH2 Made in Italy E O ZA crass2 WIRING gt GB 1 N OUT CH2 DSP
51. plifier max output voltage level corresponding to the maximum displacement of the speaker diaphragm gt Hold time is the time over which the limiting action is maintained before the gain level is returned to normal after the output voltage drops below the threshold gt Release time is the length of time over which the limiting action Is reduced and the gain is returned to normal following the drop of the output voltage below the threshold level Damping Control WARNING active damping control should be used only for low frequency driver below 300 Hz International Wire gauge 025 Wire length W Resistance Impedance Q International Wire gauge 025 Wire length W Resistance Impedance 2 FIGURE 29 The damping control window 10 14 Damping factor correction The effect of cable resistance on a high power amplifier performance becomes significant at low frequencies as the cable resistance can affect the output stage damping factor Powersoft Damping Control is a proprietary algorithm which compensates for cable resistance The user can enter cable parameters and the algorithm calculates and applies the appropriate correction A tool to calculate the cable resistance is provided Damping factor correction can also be used to fine tune low end nuances a negative resistance leads to a punched bass while a positive resistance leads to a tailed bass The following values can be set by the user gt
52. rd This equipment has been tested and found to comply by Notified Body 2014 Directive 2006 95 EC pursuant to the audio appa ratus safety requirements EN 60065 and EN 6006 Al standard Electromagnetic environments E4 E5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment in question is used in a commercial environment This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the recommendations of the instruction manual The use of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference that the user will be required to correct at his own expense If necessary User instructions Alterations or modifications to the equipment without proper authorization can void the user s authority to operate the equipment and or the equipment warranty EXPLANATIONS OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS AN The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons N The Exclamation Point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the prese
53. ress or the IP policy of your unit should be necessary follow the instructions in the previous chapter and make a different selection when assigning the IP For example should you need to revert the device to the automatic DHCP Zeroconf IP settings please follow these steps Connect the device in a network with or without DHCP ref Section 10 1 1 Network settings x Network settings x WARNING changing these settings could break communication with the remote device Addressing Mode Auto Apply Settings FIGURE 19 Select Auto addressing Discover the device and import in the workspace ref Section 0 1 2 or refer to the Armon a user guide Device and PC must use the same subnet If you are not able to reconnect tl the device please refer to Annex A IP management and recovery 2 Go to the device scheme tab and select the Network settings button 3 Select the Auto addressing mode from the combo box 4 Click apply settings button When done the device network will restart automatically The device will reconnect in approximately 15 seconds 10 2 Setup device There are two ways to configure the device based on your needs and on the availability of the real device The main difference is that you can either work with virtual devices before going online and then send the setup to the units remotely or you can operate on the physical unit directly 10 2 1 Virtual device If for some reason the de
54. ressed air to remove the dust from filters To remove air filters please refer to the front panel removal procedure see Section 8 1 Air filter cleaning should be scheduled according to the dust levels in the amplifier s operating environment I3 Warranty 13 1 Product warranty Powersoft guarantees its manufactured products to be free from defective components and factory workmanship for a period of 48 forty eight months starting from the date of purchase printed on Powersoft s or any of its Authorized Dealer s invoice to the end 22 customer All warranty repairs and retrofits must be performed at Powersoft facilities or at an Authorized Service Center at no cost for the purchaser Warranty exclusion Powersoft s warranty does not cover product malfunctioning or failure caused by misuse abuse repair work or alterations performed by non authorized personnel incorrect connections exposure to harsh weather conditions mechanical damages including shipping accidents and normal wear and tear Powersoft will perform warranty services provided that the product is not damaged during transportation 13 2 Return of Goods Goods can be returned to Powersoft only after they have been granted a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number to be attached to the external packaging Powersoft or its Authorized Service Center has the right to refuse any returned good without a RMA number 13 3 Repair or replacement Powersoft reserve
55. s are highly inefficient as such they transform a significant amount of input power into heat The function of the RMS limiter is to protect the voice coils of speaker drivers from burning out due to excess power being delivered over an extended period of time The RMS limiter is set by selecting a desired maximum power value but acts by limiting output voltage by applying Ohm s law with a fixed reference 8 O load the output voltage level corresponding to the desired maximum output power value is calculated as the square root of power times the load resistance 8 O It is possible to set the values of gt Threshold in watts with respect to an 8 Q load gt Attack time is the time between the moment the output voltage exceeds the threshold and the moment of the onset of the limiting action FIGURE 28 The limiters dialog window gt Hold time is the length of time during which the limiting action is maintained before the gain returns to normal levels because the output voltage drops below the threshold level gt Release time is the length of time over which the limiting action Is reduced and the gain is returned to normal following the drop of the output voltage below the threshold level 10 8 6 Peak limiter The function of the peak limiter is to protect voice coils from excessively large signal peaks by limiting the maximum output voltage of the amplifier It s possible set the values of gt Threshold in volts is the am
56. s the right to repair or replace any defective goods covered by product warranty at its sole discretion and as it deems best 13 4 Cost and responsibility of transport The purchaser or end user customer is solely responsible for all transportation costs and risks associated with sending warranty covered goods to Powersoft or its Authorized Service Center Powersoft will assume full responsibility and cover all costs incurred to send the goods back to the purchaser or end user customer 14 Assistance Even though most product malfunctioning can be solved at your premises through Powersoft Customer Care or your direct knowledge occasionally due the nature of the failure it might be necessary to return defective products to Powersoft for repair In the latter case before shipping you are kindly asked to follow step by step the procedure described below Obtain the Defect Report Form by contacting our Customer Care Department via email service Powersoft it or download the Defect Report Form Fill out one Defect Report form for each returned item the form is an editable tab guided document and save as your name amp model and serial Number for distributornamek Osn 7345 doc required Information except the RMA code s and send it to service powersoft it for Powersoft approval In case of defect reports approved by the Powersoft Customer example providing all Service Representative you will receive an RM
57. stributed lines They can deliver up to 1500 W 4 O per channel or 3000 W in bridge mode on 8 Q The HDSP ETH versions of all amplifiers in this series allow single channel processing and remote control capabilities Powersoft amplifiers deliver crystal clear highs and a tight well defined low end the most accurate reproduction of an audio signal Solid time proven design features ensure extremely high AUDIO ABIS performance in terms of super low total harmonic distortion optimal frequency response high power bandwidth and damping factor across a vast number of application scenarios Powersoft s multi patented application of Pulse Width Modulation PWM high frequency sampling techniques is Just one of the many factors contributing to the M Series high performance ratings across the audio bandwidth The M Series offers complete protection against any possible operation error Every amplifier in this series is designed to work under a large range of possible conditions delivering maximum power with maximum safety and an outstanding long term reliability Anticipating potential problems at the design stage means your show always goes on 7 Installation 7 1 Unpacking The FIGURE 8 shows the packing view Every Powersoft amplifier is completely tested and inspected before leaving the factory and should arrive in pristine condition In the unlikely event that you should encounter any damage please notify the shipping company immed
58. t for internal processing The board also provides full remote control through Armon a Pro Audio Suite The M Series DSP is modular for any channel pair meaning for example that on a MxxD one module is available for channels and 2 while on a MxxQ there are two modules available one for channels and 2 and another for channels 3 and 4 Keep in mind that the modules are physically separated therefore input or output from different modules can t be mixed together 9 4 2 Input routing selection and internal signal route Due to the internal amplifier structure it is impossible to mix signals from non adjacent channels for example channel and 4 cannot be mixed together but only channels 2 and channels 3 4 on MxxQ models can The following configurations are possible for any channel pair gt input 2 outputs gt 2 inputs 2 outputs gt 2 mixed inputs 2 outputs 9 4 3 Input section The input section allows system operation to improve sound for a specific zone group of speakers room etc The input section provides an input eq for any input channel with the following features gt 5 biquad filters any filter can become PEQ shelving hi lo pass all pass gt Delay up to 170 ms for 2 in 2 out and up to 340 ms for in 2 out configurations gt Gain between 40 dB and 6 dB gt Mute gt Reverse polarity 9 4 4 Output section The output section allows multiway cabinet equalization and protection The outp
59. ternatives to handle the curve AUDIO APrarse Il Protection In order to protect your device and your speakers from accidental damage M Series amplifiers include an extensive automatic protection system In the following sections potentially dangerous scenarios and the amplifiers corresponding protective response are explained in detail 1 1 Turn on Turn off muting Class D amplifiers may cause severe speaker damage at power up due to the high voltage levels at the output stage In order to avoid this the outputs are muted for less than 2 seconds less than 5 seconds for DSP models after turn on Similarly turning off the amplifier can cause the same problem outputs are muted immediately at turn off 11 2 Short circuit protection Short circuits or very low impedance loads may destroy the output stage of any amplifier In order to protect the amplifier from the dangerously high current surges arising from accidental output short circuits or low impedance loads all M series amps block channel activity when the current drawn from the load rises above a set value The channel is muted for 2 seconds after which the amplifier will unmute the channel and check whether the current draw is still over the safety threshold Should this be the case the amplifier will mute the channels for another 2 seconds and the procedure will rerterate The red CLIP LED will be turned off only when the output current draw will have returned wi
60. the front panel and back panel functions The remaining part of the chapter will explain how to correctly connect the amplifier s inputs and outputs 8 1 Front panel air filters access The blue front panel of all M Series amplifiers can be removed to access the air filters This is useful when the air filters need to be cleaned due to dust accumulating and clogging the filters thus hindering proper air circulation vital for cooling purposes To take off the blue colored front panel remove the two screws highlighted in with a Philips screwdriver The panel will easily separate from the amplifier exposing the sponge like air filters Before replacing the front panel remember to reposition the air filter on the chassis by placing it on its designated area then reposition and tighten the two frontal screws 9009000000000000 AG OOOO OO OOO OOOO OOOO CO OOOO OC OOOO Se Se S e EBE TOGE EERE a SS SS SS SMS SS SS SS OSE gt O pias KKK OR Rune KAKA KG KKK AL O O ss O O sa O OOOPS DOLE D O 0 0 0 0 0 800 OO B08 OOO 8 OO O mma O O ma O DIOS SS SS a tie Le O sena O O sena O z mat SE PIO KOKO 0089889858 ex 55 SVS 500 413 FIGURE I1 Unscrew and remove the front panel 8 2 Front panel adjustments The front panel of all M Series amplifiers has one stepped attenuation pot for each channel Turning the pot counterclockwise the user can modify the level of the input signal in steps correspondi
61. the real device to the virtual one WARNING By answering yes to the realignment question the M Series device loses data on the selected preset slot It is now possible to operate on the device WARNING Remember that turning off or disconnecting the power plug without saving changes on any internal memory slot leads to data loss Before turning off save the data on any internal slot or export to a pam file Lock Align b Distribute Order Un Blink Device b FIGURE 20 Left click to select the blue rectangle appears and right click for import FIGURE 71 Select the desired layout in the combo box FIGURE 22 Drop the discovered device on the virtual device when the arrow appears release the left mouse button Realign current state using design state NG z Armonia Pro Audio Suite SEND TO Arm nia Pro Audio Sue FIGURE 23 Realign window asking for synchronization 10 3 File operations There are several import export possibilities from to files on a M Series unit This section contains an explanation of all possible cases WARNING Due to the internal structure of the device some of these file operations can cause a temporary interruption of audio be mee mu Oe wanan MD tine 9 FIGURE 24 Preset management 10 3 1 Binary preset file preset Handling of the internal binary preset of an M Series DSP module is possible in the preset tab of the device EXPO
62. thin safe limits 11 3 Thermal protection All Powersoft amplifiers have variable speed fans to assist cooling If for some reason the cooling system can t dissipate the produced heat correctly a thermal protection system is automatically activated to avoid permanent damages Every channel pair has a temperature sensor on the output stage heat sink Two different protection strategies are implemented depending on the severity of the overheating In order to protect internal components the amplifier may automatically reduce output power until the internal temperature returns to safe levels 11 4 Thermal warning If the heat sink reaches a temperature of approximately 75 C the front panel red TEMP LED corresponding to the overheated channel pair turns on to war the user of a potentially dangerous thermal event Output power is reduced to prevent damages to the output stage 11 5 Thermal shutdown If the heat sink temperature rises above 85 C the thermal sensing circuitry will mute each power section of each compromised channel pair Only after the heat sink has cooled down to below 75 C the channel pair will automatically unmute and the red TEMP LED will be turned off 2l 11 6 DC fault protection In order to protect your speakers from mechanical damage caused by a DC signal coming from the amplifier s output a DC detection circuit is placed between the amplifier s output stage and power supply If a DC signal or exc
63. ut section comprises an output eq and a limiter peak and RMS for each channel gt Eq feature gt 2 biquad filters any filter can become PEQ shelving hi lo pass all pass The crossover functions are obtained using one to four biquad filters for each crossover gt Delay of 10 ms gt Gain between 40 dB and 6 dB gt Mute gt Reverse polarity gt Peak limiter feature gt Threshold 20 135 V With V steps gt Hold time O 2 sec With ms steps gt Release time O 2 sec With ms steps gt RMS limiter feature gt Threshold 13 312 W 8 O With W steps gt Attack time 2 4500 ms With ms steps gt Hold time O sec With ms steps gt Release time 4 4500 ms With ms steps gt Two biquad filters for frequency shaping Frequency AUDIO ABIS shaping is a function obtained by pre and post limiter eq The same eq with opposite gain is applied before and after the limiter gt Damping control gt Impedance correction between 2 Q to 2 with 0 1 O steps 9 5 Internal processing layout The following two layouts are available for each module and its associated channel pair b In 2 out basic layout gt 2 In 2 out basic layout with mono mix capabilities Due to the internal structure of the DSP in order to optimize performance two different binary presets for input 2 output configurations and for 2 input 2 output configurations must be used Be aware that
64. vices are not available configuration must be carried out via virtual devices or a system of virtual devices Select the device from the models window 2 Drag and drop in the Workspace 3 If you already have a device preset pam you can import it by right clicking on the device ref FIGURE 20 4 You can modify any DSP value following the instructions Section 10 8 At this point you can save and load the system file paw at a later time Please refer to the Armonia documentation If the devices are ready for remote control you can associate the virtual device to the real device To do so please follow the instructions in the next section 10 2 2 Configure layout Virtual devices allow the use to select the processing layout for any single DSP module Select the desired layout in the preset tab of any virtual device ref FIGURE 22 10 2 3 Real device Working on the real device remotely is also possible In this case all changes made to a device are immediately audible In order to work on a real device Connect the device and discover the connected units ref section 10 1 2 Drag the remote device into the workspace onto the virtual device ref FIGURE 22 3 If the internal device setup is different you ll be prompted to select the realignment direction By selecting yes the device setup is transmitted from the virtual device to the real device By selecting no the device setup Is transmitted from
65. with the selected layout insert the locking password and press the button Apply A number of operations are allowed here Please refer to for an explanation of the various functions and symbols 10 10 On board preset operations The preset tab of all M Series devices allows handling of the internal binary preset of an M Series DSP module 20 SAVE allows saving of the current DSP processing on the selected preset slot LOAD recalls the selected preset slot WARNING re Loading a preset causes a couple of seconds of interruption of the audio stream FIGURE 31 Click on the preset locking button in the layout tab of the device ra Preset locking Input Routing Input Section Output Section Unlocked Module 1 Module 0 Unlocked Signal Route Unlocked vie Equalizer Locked Unlocked Damping Control Unlocked Preset lock password S Apply FIGURE 32 Functions and symbols in the preset locking window l Select module 2 Select channel for the macro property 3 A padlock indicates a locked property 4 A pencil indicates a writable property 5 The combo box allows to change the single macro property 10 11 Copy and paste operations Any paste operation does not affect the DSP binary and its corresponding structure therefore applying data with the paste command does not lead to audio interruption WARNING Any data pasted into a device needs to be saved in a preset slot otherwise any turn off o

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