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Typical Genesis System Room Configuration
Since a single Genesis can power as many as 16 speaker pairs (8
Ω
speakers) and since each
room's output can switch up to 4 speaker pairs (8
Ω
speakers), just one Genesis can power the
entire home. The last question to be determined is how to allocate the Genesis's six
independent room speaker switches. The diagram on the following page details a suggested
use of room speaker switches ("Areas"). When planning your Genesis System, you will want
to take note of the specific rooms (or areas) which are typically preferred to switch on and off
independently of other areas.
Master Suite
The most common design flaw when planning a home is to include the Master Bedroom and
Master Bath on the same Genesis speaker relay (Genesis Room). It is usually preferred to have
the Master Bath turn on and off independently from the Master Bedroom. Thus, the user can
turn the system on in the bathroom without having to worry that it will also engage in the
bedroom should someone still be sleeping.
Outdoor Areas - Patio, Pool, and/or Deck
As with the Master Suite, the Outdoor areas should also be on a specific Genesis speaker relay
(room) independent of other interior rooms. Thus, the outdoor areas will remain off when indoor
rooms are turned on. This is especially important if the system were to be used late at night.
Furthermore, some design options exist regarding outdoor area keypad location. ADA
provides the MC-100 OD Weather Proof Outdoor Keypad. Should your client be concerned that
kid's from the neighborhood may be running through the backyard and thereby open to toying
with the system, you could locate an MC-1111 Keypad inside the home near the doorway to
the outdoor area and only locate volume controls outside.
Guest Bedroom & Bath
The Guest Bedroom and Guest Bath can be grouped together on one Genesis speaker relay
(room) where the Guest Bedroom would have a full function keypad while the Guest Bath would
simply have a volume control. This is typically enough to razzle and dazzle most ordinary
guests.
Home Office, Den, Library, or Family Room
When setting up a Home Office room, again the ideal design consideration would be to provide
a separate Genesis speaker relay (room) for this area. Thus, the office would not automatically
engage with any other room.
Common Areas - Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Entry Hall
In most homes, the common areas can be grouped together to occupy only one Genesis
speaker relay (room), reserving the remaining five speaker relays for rooms/areas that are
more design sensitive to independent room on/off control. Furthermore, in a great deal of
modern architecture, these rooms are already open to each other. While some may argue that
these rooms would still require independent room on/off control, this could still be accomplished
by turning the room's volume control all the way down. Furthermore, you would not necessarily
require a keypad for control (you still need a volume control), in every room on this area. Thus,
the obvious benefit of this area's configuration is that all rooms in this area will turn on with the
touch of just one button, thereby providing instant music.
