AirTools Voice Processor 2x Quick Start Manual Download Page 22

6408 216th Street SW 

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 Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043  USA

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 +1.425.778.7728  

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 +1.425.778.7727 

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www.SymetrixAudio.com

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Quick Start Guide

A&E Specs • Declaration of Conformity

Architects and Engineers Specifications

The device shall provide two inputs that are selectable as 
line or mic level with phantom power and four outputs (two 
line level analog and two AES3 digital). All signal processing 
(including input gains) shall be controllable via software. 
Audio inputs and outputs shall be accessed via rear panel 
XLR connectors.
The Graphical User Interface (GUI) software shall be installer 
programmable using the Windows

®

 XP or Vista operating 

system. Computer connection and control shall be via 
the devices’ rear panel Ethernet connector. The GUI shall 
provide display and control of all signal processing and 
configuration functions including, but not limited to: Input 
and Output Gain • Highpass Filtering • Lowpass Filtering 
• De-essing • Downward Expansion • Compression • 
Parametric Equalization • Signal Routing • Voice Symmetry 
• Polarity.
The front panel shall include input and output level indication 
as well as indicators for POWER, NETWORK, and REMOTE. 
Additionally, a front panel LCD shall display certain system 
parameters and may be used for preset recall via the front 
panel UP, DOWN and MENU buttons.
External control shall include preset selection and/or 
comprehensive parameter adjustment, depending upon the 
particular remote in use, and shall be via industry-standard 
CAT5 cable with RJ45 connectors to the front or rear panel 
REMOTE ports.  
All program memory shall be non-volatile and provide 
program security should  
power fail. 3rd party control systems may interface via 
Ethernet using a published Control Protocol.
Audio conversion shall be 24-bit, 48 kHz with configurable 
output sample rate. The dynamic range of the processor 
shall not be lower than 113 dB A-weighted.
The device shall have an IEC power input socket. The unit 
shall meet UL/CSA and CE safety requirements and comply 
with CE and FCC Part 15 emissions limits. The unit shall be 
RoHS compliant. The chassis shall be constructed of cold 
rolled steel and moulded plastic, and mount into a standard 
19” 1U EIA rack. 

The device shall be an AirTools model 

Voice Processor 2x, Engineered by Symetrix.

Declaration of Conformity

We, 

Symetrix Incorporated

, 6408 216th St. SW, 

Mountlake Terrace, Washington, USA, declare under our 

sole responsibility that the product:

Voice Processor 2x

to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the 

following standards:

UL 60065, cUL 60065, IEC 60065,  

EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, FCC Part 15, RoHS

The technical construction file is maintained at:

Symetrix, Inc.

6408 216th St. SW

Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043  USA

The authorized representative located within the European 

Community is:

World Marketing Associates

P.O. Box 100

St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6YU, U.K.

Date of issue: February 1, 2009

Place of issue: Mountlake Terrace, Washington, USA

Authorized signature:

Dane Butcher, President, 

Symetrix Incorporated

.

Summary of Contents for Voice Processor 2x

Page 1: ...Voice Processor 2x Quick Start Guide...

Page 2: ...6408 216th Street SW Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA T 1 425 778 7728 F 1 425 778 7727 www SymetrixAudio com 2 Quick Start Guide...

Page 3: ...heat This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two...

Page 4: ...45 connectors labeled REMOTE are only for use with AirTools Multiband Processor 2m remotes DO NOT plug the REMOTE connectors on this product into any RJ45 connector labeled ETHERNET SYMLINK or COBRANE...

Page 5: ...ttings are saved as named presets for later recall from the front panel or remotely Any mic can be optimized for a diverse air staff with either male or female voices Our Voice Processor legacy began...

Page 6: ...al to the signal source ground preferred or ground the minus input to the adjacent ground terminal tie low to ground Using the second method deprives you of the common mode rejection inherent in a bal...

Page 7: ...h UTP CAT5 cabling 1 Warning Refer to the Remote Warning for compatibility information REAR PANEL ITEM DESCRIPTION DETAILS Power Input IEC 3 prong jack Accepts power from detachable IEC power cable 10...

Page 8: ...OTE connectors on this product into any RJ45 connector labeled ETHERNET COBRALINK or SYMLINK Refer to the Remote Warning for compatibility information RS 485 Reserved for factory use only Ethernet Usi...

Page 9: ...may also be switched to Mic Level output For more information see Mic Level Output Conversion NOTE Wiring the outputs to an unbalanced cable will typically result in an output level that is 6 dB lowe...

Page 10: ...ter 40 dBu 50 dBu 10 dBV 20 dBu 4 dBu Inv Gain Set Inverter Channel 2 DSP Bypass Compressor Bypass Active Compressor Bypass Active Equalizer Bypass Active Equalizer Bypass Active Bypass Active Equaliz...

Page 11: ...head screwdriver Top Cover Removal 1 Ensure that the 2x is disconnected from the AC power source 2 Remove the 6 32 x 1 2 inch screw from the top panel 3 Slide the top cover rearward and lift free of t...

Page 12: ...into the INPUT of a device Balanced Connections Any of these connectors can appear on either side of a balanced connection NOTE In the case of an XLR connector the Female attaches to an output while t...

Page 13: ...ections Balanced out to unbalanced in When your output requires a balanced connector but you are sending signal to an unbalanced input the rules change Use a single strand shielded wire Wire only to t...

Page 14: ...ode However if your PC is using the default network settings it should also have automatically self assigned a similar private IP address in the range of 169 254 x x and if this is the case you should...

Page 15: ...nnecting to the 2x through a Firewall VPN We have successfully tested control of a 2x through a firewall and VPN but are unable to guarantee performance of these types of connections at this time Conf...

Page 16: ...er is not required for connection to a 2x Otherwise leave set to Obtain an IP address automatically if using DHCP 6 Press OK to save and Close to exit out of the Local Area Connection Properties Confi...

Page 17: ...nd 7 for Internet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 if on an IPv6 network Consult your IT staff if you are unsure 9 Press OK to save and Close to exit out of the Local Area Connection Properties For more in...

Page 18: ...the software browse the rest of the Help File or move on to the Connection Wizard to get connected to your 2x Launch the software You can launch the Voice Processor 2x software via either the Start M...

Page 19: ...Next button However there are a few more functions on this screen worth mentioning Properties The device Properties dialog allows you to give a device a unique name to help identify it It also allows...

Page 20: ...r your PC you may need to configure your PC with a static IP in the range of 169 254 x x with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 0 0 in order to communicate with the 2x in a direct connect mode However if your...

Page 21: ...a list of recently connected devices which you can use to quickly get online with a specific unit if you already know the name and or IP address of the unit you wish to connect to and that unit is cur...

Page 22: ...upon the particular remote in use and shall be via industry standard CAT5 cable with RJ45 connectors to the front or rear panel REMOTE ports All program memory shall be non volatile and provide progra...

Page 23: ...luded from this warranty Limitation of Liability The total liability of Symetrix on any claim whether in contract tort including negligence or otherwise arising out of connected with or resulting from...

Page 24: ...poses only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Symetrix assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Under copyright laws no part of this b...

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