APPLICATIONThis application demonstrates the use of AUDIA ® in a house of worship. This is a networked system using one AudiaFLEX 8-Output CMunit, an <strong>AudiaEXPI</strong>-D 8-Input Digital Expander unit, and an <strong>AudiaEXPO</strong>-D 8-Output Digital Expander unit (eight digital inputs, eight digitaloutputs, eight analog outputs, CobraNet). An example system diagram is shown on the opposite page, and a representative design layoutis shown at the bottom of this page.Multiple microphones, for speech and music performance, are connected to inputs of a digital mixing console located at the Front-of-Housemixing position. The console provides multiple mixes, including effects, which are appropriate for as many as eight different outputs: MainSpeakers (HF & LF), Balcony Speakers, Under-Balcony Speakers, Stage Monitors (1 & 2), Recording, and Hearing Assistance. Eightdigital audio feeds, from mixing console outputs and other 'playback' devices, are connected to inputs of the <strong>AudiaEXPI</strong>-D unit, which islocated near the mixing console. These signals are then sent via CobraNet to the AudiaFLEX unit, which is located backstage. TheAudiaFLEX unit provides all necessary signal processing for each of the system outputs, before feeding an MCA8150 power amplifierlocated in the same equipment rack.The MCA8150 amplifier uses four channels bridged in pairs, creating two outputs of 300 watts each. These outputs are driving the Mainspeaker systems (HF & LF). The MCA8150 amplifier also uses four individual channels, of 150 watts each, to drive the Balcony, Under-Balcony, Monitor 1, & Monitor 2 speaker systems. TDT150 transformers are installed internally for the outputs driving the Balcony andUnder-Balcony systems, which are utilizing 70V distributed speakers.The AudiaFLEX unit also provides eight channels of digital audio, via CobraNet, to the <strong>AudiaEXPO</strong>-D. The <strong>AudiaEXPO</strong>-D then providesdigital audio outputs at a broadcast/media feed panel.CobraNet from the three AUDIA units is tied together through an Ethernet switch. This allows sharing of digital audio signals on a network.The maximum distance between any AUDIA unit and an Ethernet switch is 300 feet. Therefore, this system can span up to 600 feetbetween the backstage and mixing locations. Additional Ethernet switches, or even fiber-optics, can be used to further extend distancesbetween units on the network. An added benefit to CobraNet is that it affords the necessary isolation to help avoid ground loops betweenactive components in different locations. CobraNet also saves on the labor and expense of wiring, by transmitting eight channels of digitalaudio over a single CAT5 cable.Of course, all live mixing is done at the console. The AUDIA network provides transportation, routing, and processing of the signals.<strong>AudiaEXPI</strong>-D and <strong>AudiaEXPO</strong>-D units act as a 'digital snake', transmitting digital audio between the backstage, mixing, andbroadcast/media feed locations. The AudiaFLEX unit provides routing and signal processing for the various outputs. In the exampledesign, parametric EQ and comp/limiting are employed at all speaker outputs. Main outputs include a 2-Way Crossover (separate highfrequency& low-frequency drivers). Balcony and Under-Balcony outputs include Delay compensation. Recording, Hearing Assistance,and Broadcast/Media outputs are processed simply with Levelers (for automatic control of recording/broadcast signal levels).Various remote control options are available. Volume 8, Select 8, and Volume/Select 8 rotary encoder panels may be used to providevolume adjustments and preset selections. A Logic Box allows system control via external switches, or control of external equipment fromthe system itself.6
27V50/60 Hz12 wattsclass 2 wiringan affiliate of Rauland-Borg Corp.MADE IN U.S.A.primarysecondaryLEDsgreen: link/actred: faultgreen: in useorange: conductorU.S. pat. no. 4,922,53652SJprimarysecondaryPUSH PUSH PUSHPUSH24VDC1.5ALEDsgreen: link/actred: faultgreen: in useorange: conductorU.S. pat. no. 4,922,536CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.DO NOT OPEN.In 23Out 1In 24Out 2In 21Out 3In 22Out 4In 19Out 5In 20Out 627V50/60 Hz12 wattsclass 2 wiringIn 17Out 7In 18Out 8an affiliate of Rauland-Borg Corp.In 15Out 9In 16Out 1052SJMADE IN U.S.A.In 13Out 11In 14Out 12In 11Out 13In 12Out 14primaryIn 9Out 15In 10Out 16secondaryLEDsgreen: link/actred: faultgreen: in useorange: conductorU.S. pat. no. 4,922,536In 7Out 17In 8Out 18In 5Out 19In 6Out 20RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.DO NOT OPEN.Portland, Oregonan affiliate of Rauland-Borg Corp.In 3Out 21In 4Out 22MADE IN U.S.A.In 1Out 23In 2Out 24APPLICATION<strong>AudiaEXPI</strong>-D~BIAMP SYSTEMSPortland, Oregonlogic inputsinputs7-8inputs5-6inputs3-4inputs1-2CobraNet TM connections only1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-Dword clock outTOSLINKAES3TOSLINKAES3SPDIFAES3SPDIFAES3digital audio frommixing console &playback devices<strong>AudiaEXPO</strong>-D~BIAMP SYSTEMSPortland, Oregonlogic inputsoutputs7-8outputs5-6outputs3-4outputs1-2TMCobraNet connections only1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-D word clock out TOSLINK AES3TOSLINK AES3SPDIF AES3SPDIF AES3CobraNetdigital audio tobroadcast &media feedsEtherNet SwitchAudiaFLEX 8-out CM100-240V~50/60HzSerial Control PortBIAMP SYSTEMS110 WattsCobraNet TM connections onlyCURLUSremote control options:Volume 8, Select 8,Volume/Select 8,Logic Box(volumes, presets,muting, scenes,routing, etc.)LISTEDlinkEthernet term hi loRemote Control Bus BLACK connectors = OUTPUTS ORANGE connectors = AEC INPUTSGREEN connectors = INPUTSremote controlCAUTIONMCA 8150BIAMP SYSTEMSan affiliate of Rauland Borg Corp.MADE IN U.S.A.recordingfeedhearingassistanceFUSEFUSECAUTION:Risk of fire -replace fuse onlywith same typeF 15 A H 250 VOCURLLISTEDUS115V~50/60Hz1800 Wattssignal / peak8 7inputlevelOFFOFFOFFHPFBRIDGEHPF8 outputslevel7inputsignal / peaksignal / peak6 54 3inputOFFOFFOFFsignal / peaklevellevellevellevelHPFBRIDGEHPF6 outputssignal / peakinputinput5Class 2 WiringOFFOFFOFFHPFBRIDGEHPF4 outputsinput3signal / peaksignal / peak2 1inputOFFOFFOFFlevellevelHPFBRIDGEHPF2 outputsinput1signal / peakBalconyspeakersMonitor 1speakersMain LFspeakersMain HFspeakersUnder-BalconyspeakersMonitor 2speakers7