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1. 12 1 2 Default configuration of the audio input source types Audio input Type IN 1 Remote control speech IN 2 Remote control speech IN 3 Modulation Detection Music IN 4 Modulation Detection Speech IN5 GX 3016 IN 6 GX 3016 IN 7 Modulation Detection Music IN 8 Persistent music 12 1 3 Default configuration of priority levels AUDIO INPUTS IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 Out 1 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 A Out2 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 U jOut3 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 D Out 4 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 Out5 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 O Out6 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 Out 7 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 O Outs 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 U Outo 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 Out 10 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 y Qut 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 1 Out12 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 s Out 13 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 Out 14 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 Out 15 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 Out 16 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 EE eouyer EE PR 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 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 G1 X X X 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 302. DN 3816 Digital audio 8x16 EtherSound Matrix SOMMAIRE BR ND 5 BOUYER 74 33 0 5 63 21 30 00 Fax 33 0 5 63 03 08 26 http www bouyer com INTRODUCTION 3 GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS s eee nennen nnnm nane annnm nant masas mass snas s sms ss Das sss m sss sss s sms sss ss ssa ss sm mass ANNAAS 3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION m 3 APPLICATIONS ctEE Y 4 4 1 P blic Address MAII uii UHR nn E RU ee 4 4 2 Audio signal transportation application sise 5 4 3 Use of Matrix Control gt iii 7 PRESENTATION W skatiy 7 5 1 DN 3816 matrix package conterits 2 reet ice tiere ii pee i Fete der eei pe rese ti iiaii 7 5 2 genu e 7 5 2 1 Ventilation Grill t y 5 2 2 Green power ON indicator iii 7 5 2 3 Green STATUS indiCaltot eid tete oli eti ska eset da Odes Frid deer ac idi eR a epe rueda un 7 5 2 4 Green input SIGNAL indicators root e eet i ED Peg po Pee YER ties Eai 7 5 2 5 Red input CLIP indiGators RETE 7 5 2 6 Green output SIGNAL indicators sisi 7 5 2 7 Red output GEIP Iridicators 2uze iter rte da etre ehe ehe E
3. The default values of the audio signal processing parameters are given in the table below 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 n 1 Q 5 For all outputs Gain 0 db Frequency 350 Hz Parametric filter n 2 Q 5 For all outputs Gain 0 db Frequency 1200 Hz Parametric filter n 3 Q 5 For all outputs Gain 0 db Frequency 3000 Hz Parametric filter n 4 Q 5 For all outputs Gain 0 db Frequency 8000 Hz Parametric filter n 5 Q 5 For all outputs Gain 0 db 12 1 11 Default values for the delay parameters The default value of the delay parameters are 0 milliseconds or meter for the value and inactive for the state 23 DN3816 IG amp ouvER
4. iber Fibre Optique Ethernet Optic fiber to Ethernet gt IN Fibre Optique Ethernet Optic fiber to Ethernet Fibre optique Optic fiber Fibre Optique Ethernet Optic fiber to Ethernet gt IN Fibre Optique Ethernet f Optic fiber to Ethernet gt IN Network DN3816 Network OUT Network IN DN3816 Network OUT Network DN3816 Network OUT Network DN3816 Network OUT 8 signaux audios 1 8 8 audio signals 1 to 8 8 signaux audios 1 8 8 audio signals 1 to 8 8 signaux audios 1 8 8 audio signals 1 to 8 8 signaux audios 1 8 8 audio signals 1 to 8 Lieux distants Distant places DN3816 4 3 5 5 1 5 2 5 2 1 5 2 2 5 2 3 5 2 4 5 2 5 5 2 6 5 2 7 5 2 8 5 2 9 Use of Matrix Control Matrix Control is a software application to do all settings of one DN3816 audio inputs settings audio outputs settings priority level source types GPI and GPO settings through a RS232 link help document included in Matrix Control shows also how to use this software to do all the settings through a TCP IP connexion by using an external IP RS converter Depending on the application in use on the application server Matrix Control can be optional or compulsory Details for using Matrix Control are given in S0 Configuring the DN3816 PRES
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6. option within the DN 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 8 2 1 1 2 DAS channel 1 and channel 2 8 2 1 1 3 Persistent 8 2 1 1 4 GPI remote control 8 2 1 1 5 GX 3016 The DAS feature allows an input channel to be selected and activated over the DN 3816 s serial data link for Digital Automatic System 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 outputs This configuration is especially useful in background piped music applications when combined with a CD player or satellite receiver 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 inpu
7. parameters 23 12 1 10 Default values for the delay parameters ssseeeenen eene menn 23 IG amp ouvER e INTRODUCTION The DN3816 matrix is a low level switching matrix which uses EtherSound technology by using bidirectionnal transmission of 64 digital channels 24bits coding sampling 48Khz this technology gives possibility to build audio matrix on a dedicated 100 Mb s LAN network Because this technology is totally compliant with Ethernet 802 3x requirements all compliant components switches Cat5 cable optic fiber can be used to build the EtherSound network layer 2 level Internal processing and signal processing are fully digital using SHARC Digital Signal Processing DSP technology DSP technology provides the DN 3816 matrix with a wide range of audio signal processing options and at the same time allows extremely flexible configuration This product is designed for using in applications where several high quality audio sources need to be selected and broadcasted to several audio outputs GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The matrix has the following features e 8 audio analogue inputs 16 audio analogue outputs 8 logic inputs 16 logic outputs 1 x RS232 interface for use by configuration application Matrix Control 1 x dual RS485 interface for bus console management GX3016 GXT4000 1 x RS232 interface for communication with external equipment 1 x EtherSound interface The following dig
8. the software installation package This section explains the various different steps to follow to direct an input signal to one or more outputsThere are several steps which should be followed to configure the matrix e Hardware configuration o Setting the audio input s physical parameters Mic Line phantom power e Software configuration o Functional definition Types of source gt Priorities gt Declaration of groups gt Configuration of GX 3016 keys gt Use of GPls gt Use of GPOs o Setting the digital process parameters Per audio input Noise gate Bass Treble Mute Volume Per audio output 5 band parametric equaliser Volume Mute Delay 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 DN 3816 and disconnect the power lead before carrying out any work The DN 3816 matrix input type on audio inputs IN 1 to IN 4 can be changed This can be done using the configuration jumpers located on the interface board situated inside the matrix along the back plane The location of the various configuration jumpers on the interface board SUPPLY 1 N a amp a 1 IN 2 UU There are two possible configurations f
9. treble noise gate settings to do on inputs side volume 5 band equalization delay settings to do on outputs side Example n transportation of 16 audio signals between 2 distant places through optic fiber link gt Network IN 8 signaux audios 1 8 DN3816 8 audio signals 1 to 8 gt NetworkOUT Fibre Optique Ethernet E Network IN 8 signaux audios 1 8 Fiber optic to Ethernet 8 audio signals 1 to 8 DN3816 8 signaux audios 9 16 gt NeworkOOr 8 audio signals 9 to 16 gt Network IN a 8 signaux audios Fibre optique 9 16 Optic fiber NEN DN3816 D 8 audio signals 9 to 16 Ethernet Fibre Optique gt NetworkOUT gt Ethernet to fiber optic ee D a Lieu A Place A Lieu B Place B 7 LS Bouver a Exemple n 2 transportation of 8 audio signals from 1 place to 4 distant places through optic fiber link 8 signaux audios 1 8 8 audio signals 1108 CG lSaouven 3444 Network IN DN3816 Network OUT Ethernet Fibre Op Ethernet to optic ique iber Switch Ethernet Ethernet switch Lieu A Place A Ethernet Fibre Op Ethernet to optic Ethernet Fibre Op Ethernet to optic ique iber ique iber Ethernet Fibre Op Ethernet to optic ique
10. 16 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 15 Select output Out 15 16 Select output Out 16 12 1 6 Default configuration of logic GPls Function Output Group GPI 1 Select audio input 1 Group 1 GPI2 Select audio input 2 Group 1 GPI3 None GPIS GPI4 None GPI5 None GPI6_ None GPI 7 None GPI8 None 22 IG BouvER ISSUE 12 1 7 Default configuration of logic GPOs Audio inputs Function 112 1814151617 8 Broadcast in progress XIX X X X X X X Output n Out 1 GPO 1 GPO 2 GPO 3 GPO 4 GPO 5 GPO 6 GPO 7 GPO 8 GPOs 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 12 1 9 12 1 10 Default values of the audio signal processing parameters Source type Parameter Value Threshold 20 dBm Speech Detection time 30 ms Release time 3s Threshold 20 dBm Music Detection time 30 ms Release time 10s
11. 2 in micro configuration via 2k2Q Connectors sssseseee Euroblock removable terminal blocks 10 2 Audio outputs Number of outputs 16 Ea 0 dbm Connectors ssssesssesss Euroblock removable terminal blocks Delay value from 0 to 5 seconds from 0 to 1700 meters 10 3 Ato D converter specifications Resolution sssussse 24 bits DYNAMIC Een tnter 102 dB 105 dB A weighted 10 4 Dto A converter specifications Resolution seuessse 24 bits Dynamic 104 dB 106 dB A weighted 10 5 Audio specifications Sampling frequency 48 kHz Coding sse 24 bits PCM Distortion lt 0 1 THD N Line lt 70 dom THD N Micro 63 dbm Frequency response 50Hz 20 KHz 3 dB CrOSStalk 2 2 men gt 70db 100Hz 1Khz 10Khz 10 6 EtherSound Connectors oe eeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeteees RJ45 Network In and Network Out 10 7 GPI Specifications Number of inputs 8 Typo rehna aeii asan ean opto isolated 10 8 GPO Specifications Number of outputs 16 open collector outputs Max current per GPO 30 mA 10 9 Mains Power Supply Input voltage seee
12. ENTATION DN 3816 matrix package contents The DN 3816 matrix is delivered complete with the following e One DN 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 e One RS232 serial cable for connection to a PC 1 80 m length Before using the DN 3816 first check that none of the items are missing from the package Front panel reas Network Ether host o i us o n od Saund DN 3816 CY Ventilation grill This allows the free circulation of air inside the unit thus ensuring the internal electronic components do not overheat Green power ON indicator When lit the unit is powered on Green STATUS indicator When lit this indicates that the digital signal processing and control functions of the DN 3816 matrix are working correctly Green input SIGNAL indicators These indicators light when an audio signal of more than 20 dBm is present at the corresponding inputs Red input CLIP indicators These indicators light when an audio signal of more than 6 dBFS or 14 dBm is present at the corresponding input For information 0 dBFS is the absolute maximum acceptable level the digital signal processor input can handle Green output SIGNAL indicators These indicators light when an audio signal of more than 20 dBm is present at the corresponding output Red output CLIP indica
13. actor may be set to between 0 1 and 20 8 2 2 2 4 8 Gain G IG amp ouvER iin 17 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 8 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 Too much gain on the 315 to 1000 Hz frequency range produces a telephone type voice 1250 to 4000 Hz These frequencies are important for the intelligibility of the spoken word 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 Too much gain in the 1 to 4 kHz can result in listener fatigue 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 whistle in s ch or sch pronunciation 8 2 2 2 2 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
14. 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 bus console need to be connected to the same socket a BOUYER EL 720 type adapter should be plugged into the RJ45 to enable the bus console and the control device to be connected together 7 7 RS232 socket on the front panel The DN 3816 matrix is fitted with an RS232 port so it can be connected up to a PC Use the 9 pin SUB D male female connector supplied to connect the PC to the DN 3816 matrix Female connector RS232 pinout DN3816 side 2 Signal out Tx 3 Signal in Rx GND Ground 7 8 Logic GPI General Purpose Input wiring The DN 3816 matrix has 8 opto coupled logic general purpose inputs or logic GPIs Switches or relay contacts of external equipment may be connected directly to the GPIs to achieve the operation required The GPI connector block v 13 5 7 1 GPI 1 contact 2 GPI 2 contact 3 GPI 3 contact 4 GPI 4 contact 5 GPI 5 contact 6 GPI 6 contact 7 GPI 7 contact LILI 8 GPI 8 contact 2 4 6 8 V Ground for all GPIs Moses G Bouver E o 7 8 1 Using GPls To activate a logic GPI a dry contact must be connected between a GPI and the ground pin on the GPI connector block Refer to the figure below 7 9 Logic GPO General Purpose Output wiring The DN 3816 matrix has 16 logic open collector transistor general purpose
15. 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 8 2 Software configuration 8 2 1 Functional definition This section covers all the parameters that need to be set to determine how the matrix should work 8 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 External n addition each source type may be set to either Speech or Music The complete range of source types available is therefore as follows DODCLDDOLUC Q Speech type o Speech sound detection o GPI remote controlled speech O GX 3016 o Datalink Q Music type o Persistent music o Music sound detection o GPI remote controlled music 14 IG amp ouvER en 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 8 2 1 1 1 Modulation detection The modulation detection feature activates the
16. ce o 7 3 X Audio input and output connections The balanced audio inputs and outputs on the DN 3816 matrix use three pin connections as shown below Signal positive Signal negative Signal ground 7 4 Connecting to EtherSound Network Connexion to EtherSound network is made on the Network In connector for incoming EtherSound stream and on the Network Out for outgoing EtherSound stream Network In r3 4 Network In incoming EtherSound stream L Network Out outgoing EtherSound stream Out 7 5 Connecting GX 3016 consoles and an RS232 serial control device Preamble the following explanation made for GX 3016 console is also available for all other bus console types GXT 4000 from Bouyer The GX 3016 microphone console is a PA console with zone selection It handles general PA broadcasting plus broadcasts in up to 16 different zones It is designed to operate using an 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 DN 3816 All the consoles on the same RS485 bus occupy just one audio channel The consoles determine automatically which gets to use occupy the single audio channel Bus 1 of the DN 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 DN 3816 matrix The RS485 serial link allows the consoles to be
17. chained together up to a total maximum length of 1200 m without use of 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 Adresse 1 Address 1 aaa gt GX 3016 GX 3016 GX 3016 ME X d GX 3016 GX 3016 GX 3016 Adresse 2 Address 2 Bus 1 Bus 2 DN3816 The GX 3016 consoles connected to bus 1 must be set to address 1 and the consoles connected to bus 2 to address 2 see 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 10 S amp ouvER mene RJ45 wiring details for the GX 3016 Console 1 1 8 I Bases ial 1 Audio positive Above 2 Audio negative E 3 RS232 Tx RS232 device 4 RS232 Rx RS232 device 5 0V HA 6 24 V Face on 4 8 7 RS485 data 2 8 RS485 data The DN 3816 can power up to eight GX 3016 consoles via the RJ45 If the 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 cannot be connected to Warning any other sources otherwise the system will not work correctly 7 6 Connecting
18. d all size audio switching matrix of which exploitation is managed by an application server consult Bouyer for details explanations Due to the design the DN3816 has a mixed operating mode that means that some actions can be dedicated to the DN 3816 by preliminary settings without intervention of the server application in this case the server application is notified by the DN 3816 when actions are achieved this is possible for example when a source switching is always operated on one or several zones of the same matrix and when the triggering of this action is managed by the matrix local console local remote Design example 24 inputs and 48 outputs audio matrix LAN Ethernet IP Sources 1 8 1 to 8 sources Zones 1 16 1 to 16 zones Sources 9 16 9 to 16 sources Zones 17 32 17to 32 zones Sources 17 24 17 to 24 sources Zones 33 48 33to 48 zones DN3816 Serveur d application Application server Reseau EtherSound EtherSound Network DN3816 Reseau EtherSound EtherSound Network DN3816 Es LS Bouver nn SINGS 4 2 Audio signal transportation application The DN3816 matrix can be used to achieve audio signal transportation between 2 or several distant places through an Ethernet link This functionality doesn t require any application server In all cases transported signals benefit from all audio processing volume bass
19. etn crece tree n dieere prece ped 17 8 2 2 2 1 1 Frequency FG iit eame i ee RENE E EH e puse 17 822242 Quality Factor Q tpe hh Iu ete dei e i Ped cre DEL EV 17 8 22222 1 3 Gain Quis ie teste p ied ees epit ed ee id eens 18 8 2 2 2 1 4 N B The effect of equalisation on voice sounds em 18 8 2 2 2 2 Setting Mute on the audio outputs nennen 18 8 2 2 2 3 Adjusting Delay on the audio outputs menn 18 8 2 2 2 4 Adjusting Volume on the audio outputs seeeeen een 18 MONITORING THE DN 3816 SWITCH MATRIX STATUS eeeeeeeeeeseeeeneeen nennen nnne nnnm nnnnnn nnn 18 9 1 Monitoring audio levels titer ete e e PER Re ic e eg pe cred Leere ads 18 9 2 Verifying the DN 3816 s switch matrix routing seeeeeenen meme 18 9 3 Monitoring GPlistatus onesie n e eret ere Dee nd rere cin e De vede D eeu nn 18 9 4 Monitoring GRO status 2 125 ie cte aethere eres oe d ro Hier Fees ee vere tt Pes mets eit Ere e s 18 DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenn eee nn enne nnnm n nnnn nter nn nnn ns nnn ss nnn na nnn nnne 20 TOW Audio MputS EF cem 10 2 Audio outputs 10 3 A to D converter Specifications ottime eee E este deen ea eve 20 10 4 Dto A converter specifications ce tete iet eee dete eter eo Pe pe eite tL eire co et bere ee fe rates 20 10 57 Audio Specification Sea erennere aa
20. ey 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 The 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 group For more information on operating GX 3016 consoles refer to the GX 3016 User Manual 8 2 1 5 Setting the GPI parameters These parameters can be set under the GPls tab The DN 3816 s eight logic GPIs may be used for controlling the following three main functions Remote Control Day Night and Mute 8 2 1 5 1 Remote Control The first functio
21. function can also be activated by a logic GPI cf Setting the GPI parameters 8 2 2 2 3 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 0 to 1700 meters 8 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 value of the signal is between 3 and 0 dB on the Vu meter 9 MONITORING THE DN 3816 SWITCH MATRIX STATUS The various states of the matrix can be checked in real time either by directly observing the indicators on the DN 3816 s front panel or by using the Matrix Control software The following paragraphs describe the various options available when using the software application 9 1 Monitoring audio levels The audio levels can be checked by observing the green SIGNAL and red CLIP indicators on the DN 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 signa
22. ital audio processes can be applied to each audio input e level adjustment e bass treble e adjustable noise gate e mute The following digital audio processes can be applied to each audio output e level adjustment e 5 band parametric equaliser e mute e delay up to 5s for each output GENERAL DESCRIPTION The DN 3816 is a programmable digital audio routing matrix with a wide range of features and applications Basically the DN 3816 can be used to switch 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 DN 3816 also offers audio signal processing such as sound detection noise gate tone adjustment and a 5 band parametric equaliser Two console buses GX 3016 GXT 4000 can be connected to a single DN 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 The matrix will run off either 230V AC or off 24V DC using a suitable transformer IG amp ouvER e 4 APPLICATIONS 4 1 Public Address Matrix Basically equipped with 8 inputs and 16 outputs the DN3816 is designed to buil
23. l control device GP Inputs connector block The GP Inputs block comprises 8 opto isolated logic inputs GP Outputs connector block The GP Outputs block consists of 16 open collector logic outputs Serial Number label The label displays the serial number of the DN 3816 Analog Inputs 1 to 8 The analogue inputs connector strip consists of 8 balanced analogue audio inputs Analog Outputs 1 to 16 The analogue outputs connector strip consists of 16 balanced analogue audio outputs 24 V socket This socket allows the unit to be powered using a 24V DC direct current supply instead of a 230V AC mains supply MAC address This information is the MAC address of the DN3816 used for software settings on application server Ground point Use this connector to ground the DN 3816 matrix to earth when fitting the unit inside a rack cabinet In certain circumstances earthing the unit will considerably reduce hum noise and interference Mains block The earthed mains block should be used to connect the DN3816 to a suitable 230V AC mains supply using the lead provided ON OFF switch The ON OFF switch on the mains block should be used to power the DN 3816 on and off D G amp ouvrn EE AS 6 INSTALLATION The unit comes complete with everything needed to mount it into a 19 rack Just four M6 screws are used to rack the unit The DN 3816 must not be exposed to water through splashing from condensation etc Ensure the front and rear ven
24. l level after audio signal processing In the case of the audio outputs the Vu meter shows the signal level after audio signal processing 9 2 Verifying the DN 3816 s switch matrix routing Routing table data is available under the Routing tab The table shows which of the DN 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 9 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 9 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 18 IG amp ouvER je 19 S amp ouvER EN 10 DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10 1 Audio inputs Number of inputs 8 Inputs 1 to 4 nene Micro Line electronic balanced RF filtered Inputs 5 to 8 Line level inputs balanced on transformer RF filtered Nominal micro level 49 dbm Nominal line level 0 dbm Headroorti 2 ens 20 db Input impedance gt 9kO Phantom power supply 15 V inputs 1 and
25. n Remote Control is used to switch an audio input to one or several audio outputs when the GPI is active Under the GPls 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 ora group of audio outputs 8 2 1 5 2 Day Night 8 2 1 5 3 Mute The Day Night function is used to reduce the selected audio outputs by 6 dB when the GPI is activated Under the GPls 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 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 GPls 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 8 2 1 6 Setting the GPO parameters 16 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 broadcast in progress maximum level restoration etc To configure a logic GPO requires that the following three parameters are set a function code the selection of one or more audio inputs and the selection of an audio output IG amp ouvER FUSE 8 2 1 6 1 Broadcast in progress A GPO configured with the function Broadcast in Progress will be activated when at least one of the inputs
26. n 85 264 V AC 50 60 Hz Protection short circuit protection by polyswitch and over voltage Consumption max 0 24 A 230VAC with 8 Gx3016 10 10 24 Volt Power Supply Input voltage secere 24 V DC 10 Protection cii iiies eu asks short circuit protection by polyswitch Consumption eseesess 1 96A max with 8 x Gx3016 10 11 GX 3016 Power Supply Output voltage sss 24 V DC Maximum current 560 mA 8 x GX 3016 Protection cieri eprint short circuit protection by polyswitch 10 12 Mechanical Specifications Installation 19 rack mounted Material eicit ie eie Metal Colour eee Matt black Weight criin ninnaa 3 400 kg Dimensions 482 x 345 x 45 mm 11 RECOMMENDATIONS Dear Customer Once your product has 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 please ensure the product is disposed of in accordance with your country s local regulations Thank you 20 IG amp ouvER ee 12 APPENDICES 12 1 Factory Settings The factory settings are the settings the DN 3816 switch matrix is configured with immediately before it leaves the factory 12 1 4 Hardware Configuration Audio input Type IN 1 Line IN 2 Line IN 3 Line IN 4 Mic
27. ne aa ett ar i atte te A eec ina a e Eoo urea exu Wages ptu nep 10 6 Etli rSOUlld irit pe ibam pea aai eio T e terere acies 10 7 GPL Specifications 2 nere deett erii Deed a ete en e eene de bra ts 10 8 GPO Specificatloris 2 3 c Xe ies eee etae vestes nee eme te E pee ai s pede etae e Ed 10 9 Mains Power Supply iiec d ete ect reet e ueteres e Fa redemande et ee 10 10 424 Volt Power SUPPLY t uisi ete pes trece peret eted e o Futter ec t bere cb tocca eta e ten EE Te Epod ra ce teed 10 11 GX 3016 Power SUPPI 5 ierit te t ep e ete ue eR DR deep 10 12 Mechanical Specifications sise RECOMMENDATIONS sanea hid pelle nn a aa Stes stacy aS PASE EA en Eaa Suet Leet SEEE ENE 12 1 Factory Settings uie o eet t E E A A A 12 1 1 Hardware Configuration 12 1 2 Default configuration of the audio input source types ssem 21 12 1 8 Default configuration of priority levels 21 12 14 DBertaultconfiguration OfF groUups occi rei rie rere tret er pea re res ecce dre cp eade 22 12 1 5 Default configuration of the GX 3016 keys sssssssssssseseeeeeeeenneenen nennen 22 12 1 6 Default configuration of logic GPIs si 22 12 1 7 Default configuration of logic GPOs iii 23 12 1 8 Default configuration of the sound detection parameters 23 12 1 9 Default values of the audio signal processing
28. nne nennen nennen nnne 10 7 4 Connecting to EtherSound Network sise 10 7 5 Connecting GX 3016 consoles and an RS232 serial control device 10 7 6 Connecting an RS232 serial control device to the Data Link 11 7 7 RS232 socket on the front panel 2 iier eere etis depen oen gta geule suacesearaneed 11 7 8 Logic GPI General Purpose Input wiring siens 11 7 8 1 SING GPUS mt Em 12 7 9 Logic GPO General Purpose Output wiring sis 12 7 9 1 Bronco EE 7410 Staitirig up the DN 3816 ocetna n re Pepe ici etl e ce up ede buy ideation CONFIGURING THE DN 3816 8 1 Hardware configuration setting the physical parameters of the audio inputs eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeene 13 8 2 Software configuration siennes 8 2 1 Functional COTTON ERE 480 avenue de Paris 82000 MONTAUBAN France FR 12352375877 352 375 877 RCS MONTAUBAN Specifications subject to modification without notice Code 596374 06 09 9 10 11 12 8 2 1 1 Setting the audio input source parameters 14 8 2 1 1 1 Modulation detection eui ei e een m nt Soe ees 15 8 2 1 1 2 DAS channel 1 and cliarinel 2 editt eer er rete eee dere ioo doe te te 15 8 2 1 1 3 ici 15 8 2 1 1 4 GPL remote controls irte ete nite gei ende PRESS dt 15 8 2 1 1 5 ED ECO k S cg cet eite nia pe Rede de Pere p ee Ce rice Dd ER ee ELE Is 15 8 2 1 1 6 Modulation Detection parameters eene 15 8 2 1 1 6 1 Detec
29. or 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 Q First ensure that the DN 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 DN 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 Type Jumper Type Jumper Type Jumper Type Jumper Select Mic 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 power SUPPLY 1 YES NO SUPPLY 2 YES NO NO NO 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
30. outputs logic GPOs The logic GPOs may be connected directly to the relay contacts of external equipment to provide them with information on the state of the matrix GPO 1 GPO2 GPO 3 GPO 4 GPO 5 GPO 6 GPO 7 GPO 8 GPO 9 10 GPO 10 11 GPO 11 12 GPO 12 13 GPO 13 14 GPO 14 15 GPO 15 16 GPO 16 The GPO connector block 13 5 7 B 1113 15 CONDON 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 24 V common 7 9 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 24V 24V X Charge Relais voyant Load Relay led WARNING The DN 3816 matrix supplies 24 V d c to power loads connected to the GPOs The current 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 7 10 Starting up the DN 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 has initialised which takes less then a second the matrix will briefly display 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 12 IG amp ouvER mene 8 8 1 Afte
31. r 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 Off After displaying the list inputs and outputs in service the green STATUS indicator comes On permanently at which point the matrix is fully operational WARNING If during initialization the number of inputs normally 8 and outputs normally 16 isn t correctly displayed and if output Signal leds are blinking permanently that means that the DN3816 product is locked In this case the DN3816 product has to be unlocked this operation is achieved by using the Matrix Control software and need to enter an unlocking code that has to be delivered by Bouyer on demand CONFIGURING THE DN 3816 Configuring the DN 3816 is a 2 stage process that consists of configuring the hardware and 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 the unit s operation and setting the digital process parameters 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
32. selected is switched to the chosen audio output 8 2 2 Setting the digital process parameters 8 2 2 1 Input audio adjustments The audio settings for the inputs are available under the Control tab 8 2 2 1 1 Using Noise Gate on audio inputs Each of the DN 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 8 2 2 1 2 Setting Bass Treble on audio inputs A standard Baxendall tone control circuit is incorporated on each of the DN 3816 s inputs for digitally adjusting bass and treble The mid range frequency for adjusting 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 8 2 2 1 3 Setting Mute on the audio inputs Each input channel has its own Mute function This is used to deactivate the input signal 8 2 2 1 4 Adjusting Volume on the audio inputs Once all the audio input settings have been adj
33. t channel to one of the audio outputs This source type is reserved exclusively for the DN 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 8 2 1 1 6 Modulation Detection parameters 8 2 1 1 6 1 Detection threshold 8 2 1 1 6 2 Detection time 8 2 1 1 6 3 Release time The three parameters associated with this feature are Detection Threshold Detection Time and Release Time all of which are accessible under the Sources Types tab 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 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 This is the time duration from the moment the signal drops below the threshold to the moment the input channel is deactivated This option prevents the channel from being 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 8 2 1 2 Prioritising audio inputs according to audio outp
34. tilation 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 Warning cables 6 1 Block diagram of the DN 3816 audio channels 6 1 1 Mic Line audio inputs 1 to 4 DSP Vu m tre Vumeter D tec Entr e audio Pr ampli Mic Ligne Niveau Noise Tonalit Volume Mute gt Canal DSP Audio input Mic Line preamp Level Gate Tone DSP channel detection 6 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 GR rd us DSP Vu m tre Vumeter Canal DSP _ Routage Egaliseur Volume YourNuit Mute Preampli de sortie Sortie audio DSP channel Routing Equaliser Day Night Output preamp Audio output 7 CABLING CONNECTIONS AND STARTING UP THE DN 3816 7 1 Mains power connection The DN 3816 is 230V AC mains powered using the power cable supplied 7 2 24 V power supply 24V ss The DN 3816 may also be powered using a 24 V d c 60 W minimum power supply e connected to the 24 V two pin connector block _ eouyer TL
35. tion threshold 1 nct teet idee cedet e ene en det gigas 15 8 2 1 1 6 2 Detection time uas oie de nati e ua ie e e icut 15 8 2 1 1 6 3 Release time 5 eie eei eu RD QE Iu ripe 15 8 2 1 2 Prioritising audio inputs according to audio outputs se 15 8 2 1 3 Setting the Group parameters iii 16 8 2 1 4 Setting the GX 3016 console key parameters sssseeeen 16 8 2 1 5 Setting the GP Parameters lt x ssc eee er He iine de 16 8 2 1 5 1 Remote Coritrol 2 n cr ete eene eae pu e En Pee ved e Y eae 16 8 2 1 5 2 Day Nighl 2 inest tene RI pe e ete hup ete 16 8 2 1 5 3 Mute is shee Mideast Re elit ites evi odie add ehh wae eee elt 16 8 2 1 6 Setting the GPO parameters issues 16 8 2 1 6 1 Broadcastin progress tue eere eee ei n eem in heu 17 8 2 2 Setting the digital process parameters 17 8 2 2 1 Input audio adjustments etri ci ett rice Pe ite eit sot ce dete einen rendu pee 17 8 2 2 1 1 Using Noise Gate on audio inputs sssseseeeeeeneeneeneeen enne 17 8 2 2 1 2 Setting Bass Treble on audio inputs nennen 17 8 2 2 1 3 Setting Mute on the audio inputs ssssseeneeeeneennnen nennen nennen 17 8 2 2 1 4 Adjusting Volume on the audio inputs eeennnm een 17 8 2 2 2 Qutput audio adj stmerits entretenir malt meer riens HD Race ic e e s 17 8 2 2 2 1 5 band parametric equaliser 5 piu
36. tors These indicators light when an audio signal of more than 6 dBFS or 14 dBm is present at the corresponding output For information 0 dBFS is the absolute maximum acceptable level the digital signal processor can handle RS232 socket This 9 pin SUB D female connector is used to connect a PC to the DN 3816 so the unit can be configured using the Matrix Control configuration software supplied This connection is also used to update the DN 3816 firmware as necessary Network activity leds The 4 leds In Rx Tx et Out Rx Tx give information on the network activity in the 2 directions Rx and Tx on the EtherSound network interfaces In et Out A blinking led indicates network activity Network In Out Rx C O Tx C e DN 3816 Seouver pn 5 3 5 3 1 5 3 2 5 3 3 5 3 4 5 3 5 5 3 6 5 3 7 5 3 8 5 3 9 5 3 10 5 3 11 5 3 12 Rear panel GP ingua O GP Ov 1967 tonnou 2459 NETWORK connector These connectors In et Out are used to connect the DN3816 matrix to the EtherSound network the In connector is used to receive the incoming EtherSound Stream and the Out connector is used to transmit the outgoing stream CONSOLE connector The Console 1 and Console 2 RJ45 connectors are used to connect two console buses GX 3016 GXT 4000 to the unit The Console 2 connector also has an RS232 serial Data Link for connecting an additiona
37. usted 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 value of the signal is between 3 and 0 dB on the Vu meter 8 2 22 Output audio adjustments The audio settings for the outputs are available under the Control tab 8 2 2 2 1 5 band parametric equaliser Each of the DN 3816 s output channels incorporates its own wholly independent equaliser Each of the output channel s equaliser sections can be used to make fine tone adjustments to the signal The equaliser section provides true 5 band parametric equaliser functionality including frequency adjustment Fc quality factor Q and gain G for each band 8 2 2 2 1 1 Frequency Fc This is the centre frequency of the selected parametric equaliser band The selected frequency determines the centre frequency that may be adjusted using Gain The frequency may be adjusted from 20 to 20 000 Hz 8 2 2 2 1 2 Quality Factor Q 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 f
38. uts These parameters can be set under the Priorities tab 15 IG amp ouvER AM 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 8 2 4 8 Setting the Group parameters These parameters can be set under the Groups tab The DN 3816 includes the option of programming groups of outputs so that for example an audio input can be directed to a 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 DN 3816 switching matrix up to 16 groups of 1 to 16 outputs can be programmed 8 2 1 4 Setting the GX 3016 console k
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