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Getting Started Guide 

AHM-64 

 
 
 

 Before starting please check www.allen-heath.com for the latest 

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AP11781 Issue 3 

Summary of Contents for AHM-64

Page 1: ...Getting Started Guide AHM 64 Before starting please check www allen heath com for the latest firmware and documentation AP11781 Issue 3 ...

Page 2: ...rranty period Repair or direct replacement of the product under the terms of this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units This warranty is not transferable This warranty will be the purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy and neither Allen Heath nor its approved service centres shall be liable for any incidental or consequential damages or breach of any express ...

Page 3: ...r information Please refer to the Allen Heath website for further information knowledgebase and technical support For more information on AHM 64 setup and functions please refer to the AHM 64 System Manager Help Check for the latest version of this Getting Started Guide General precautions Protect the equipment from damage through liquid or dust contamination If the equipment has been stored in su...

Page 4: ... 4 Contents 4 1 Introduction 5 1 1 AHM 64 features 5 2 Installing AHM 64 6 2 1 Free standing 6 2 2 Rack mounting 6 2 3 Rear rack kit 6 3 Front Panel 7 4 Rear Panel 8 5 Top Panel 10 6 Connections audio 11 6 1 Audio expanders over SLink 11 6 2 SLink connection to SQ dLive Avantis or other AHM 64 13 6 3 Dante expanders 13 7 Connections control 14 7 1 Software and apps 15 7 2 IP Controllers 15 7 3 Con...

Page 5: ... TCP IP or industry standard control systems The Custom Control editor and app from Allen Heath offer more control options with tailored user interfaces for multiple users and device types with kiosk and BYOD capability 1 1 AHM 64 features AHM 64 features at a glance 64x64 processing matrix 12x12 local analogue I O I O Port for audio networking up to 128x128 Dante 96kHz 64x64 optional card AES67 a...

Page 6: ...ture use Ensure natural convection of airflow around the unit by allowing good ventilation in front of and behind the unit Rack equipment known to produce a significant amount of heat should not be mounted directly above or below the unit Forced convection by means of a rack mounted fan tray may be desirable in situations where space is restricted and the ambient air temperature is high 2 3 Rear r...

Page 7: ...ut Ready Unit is correctly powered up and ready to pass audio Sync Audio is sync locked to a valid clock source Sig Assignable Chromatic meter with variable colour and brightness Factory default measures the highest level across all input and output channels with peaks flashing red 2 Fans Variable speed with temperature sensing Make sure the ventilation opening is not obstructed 1 2 ...

Page 8: ...power supply The IEC and DC connectors can be connected at the same time for power supply redundancy in case of a mains power loss Use the provided 2 pin Phoenix connector with strain relief for optimal cable management 4 Mains IEC inlet with universal power supply 100 240V AC 50 60Hz The internal PSU is the primary supply and overrides the DC Input unless a fault occurs A plastic P clip cable cla...

Page 9: ...nk Err LED flashes yellow at a steady rate when the link is established and lights red if a communication error is detected 8 GPIO General purpose interface for control integration with third party hardware Offers 2x inputs switching to ground and 2x relay outputs on Phoenix connectors in addition to a 10V DC output Maximum current drawn from the 10V supply for all outputs combined must not exceed...

Page 10: ... module Slot for optional processing module Refer to www allen heath com for a list of available modules Follow the fitting instructions of the optional module for installation Installation of any optional module must only be carried out by technically skilled personnel 1 ...

Page 11: ...port or DX Hub DX Fast Ethernet DX168 96kHz 16 8 SLink port or DX Hub DX Fast Ethernet DX164 W 96kHz 16 4 SLink port or DX Hub DX Fast Ethernet DX012 96kHz 0 12 SLink port or DX Hub DX Fast Ethernet DX Hub 96kHz 128 128 SLink port gigaACE Gigabit AR2412 48kHz 24 12 SLink port dSnake Fast Ethernet AR84 48kHz 8 4 Slink port dSnake Fast Ethernet AB168 48kHz 16 8 Slink port dSnake Fast Ethernet At con...

Page 12: ...s can be used provided they support the correct link speed Typical applications include conversion to fibre optic for longer cable runs or integration within an existing Ethernet infrastructure Refer to the following guidelines and always test the network for functionality and reliability before putting into service Further advice and notes on VLANs TCP ports and bandwidth are available on the onl...

Page 13: ...h mixers for control purposes for example for Embedded Scene Recalls or System Manager operation Avantis SLink gigaACE SLink dLive gigaACE card SQ SLink AHM 64 AHM 64 AHM 64 AHM 64 AHM 64 6 4 Dante expanders Control of the DT168 or DT164 W expanders requires an M SQ DANT64 SQ Dante V2 card fitted in the I O Port Use Dante Controller to patch signals between Dante devices When a valid DT168 or DT16...

Page 14: ...etting Started Guide 14 AP11781 Issue 3 Network Switch Dante Controller DT164 W Dante Clocking Slave DT164 W Dante Clocking Slave DT164 W Dante Clocking Slave DT164 W Dante Clocking Slave Dante Clocking Master ...

Page 15: ...its DHCP range to a compatible range of addresses for example 192 168 1 100 to 192 168 1 200 Set any laptop tablet or mobile device to DHCP obtain an IP address automatically 7 2 IP Controllers AHM 64 is compatible with the remote controllers and GPIO interfaces listed below All devices listed here can be set to DHCP if required Description Default IP PoE IP1 Wallmount remote controller with dual ...

Page 16: ...ol and interrogation of AHM 64 parameters is available and documented at www allen heath com Clients should be configured to use TCP port 51325 unsecured or the TLS TCP port 51327 Check www allen heath com for drivers or project templates for leading control systems such as Crestron or AMX ...

Page 17: ...AHM 64 Getting Started Guide 17 AP11781 Issue 3 8 Dimensions 87 00 3 5 91 20 3 6 371 0 14 6 18 00 0 4 275 96 10 9 439 0017 28 482 60 19 21 80 0 86 ...

Page 18: ...Ω Pad in Sampling Rate 96kHz 20 PPM Mic EIN 127dB with 150Ω source ADC 32 bit Delta Sigma DAC 32 bit Delta Sigma Outputs Analogue Outputs Balanced Relay protected Playback Output Impedance 75Ω Internal Storage 3GB Nominal Output 4dBu 0dB meter reading File types Mono stereo WAV 16 24bit 44 1 48 96kHz MP3 FLAC Maximum Output Level 22dBu Residual Output Noise 94dBu muted 20 20kHz 92dBu muted 20 40kH...

Page 19: ...B to 40dB Hold 10ms to 5s Gap Selectable source and metering point Threshold 62dB to 20dB Time 0 5000ms Release 10ms to 1s Gain Element Min Max Gain Rate 0 30dB s Insert In Out 4dBu 10dBV level Limiter Variable Threshold Attack and Release PEQ Type 8 Band fully parametric 15dB Speaker Processing Band 1 8 Selectable LF HF Shelving Bell variable or constant Q Hi Pass Lo Pass Notch Crossovers Configu...

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