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Front control > Settings > General settings:

The general settings menu allows you to configure all the global settings for the MFA Amplifier. Module settings are 
changed in the module menu. The functionalities of the general settings menu are described as follows:

Lock:

 When selecting ‘Lock’, the system will be locked and will require a password to be entered before any further 

action can be taken (the password lock is enabled when a password different from ‘0000’ is configured).

Info:

 Gives an overview of the MFA device, the software version the MFA is running, the type of the installed module 

and the software version the module is running.

Display: 

Adjustments for the LCD settings can be made here. The brightness can be adjusted within a range of 

10% to 100% (standard is 80%). Adjusting the LCD brightness should be done to allow perfect readability of the 
screen depending on the ambient light of the environment.

The backlight off time can be adjusted within an interval of 5 up to 120 minutes or never (always on), making the 
backlight of the LCD automatically switch off after the configured time.

Address: 

The address of the MFA can be set here and is selectable within a range of ‘F001’ up to ‘F999’. When 

multiple units are daisy-chained with each other (e.g. through RS-485 databus), an unique address should be 
assigned to each connected unit to make them addressable. In factory default configuration, the address ‘F001’ 
will be assigned to each device.

Password:

 Protection can be enabled, avoiding unauthorized users to make any adjustment to the system. The 

lock password is a four-digit code which is default set to ‘0000’, giving full access to the system without requiring 
any password to be entered. If the configured password is different from ‘0000’, the user will be requested to enter 
the password before any access to the systems is provided.

The configuration of the selected password can be made by selecting it. The adjusting digit will be highlighted 
and can be adjusted through rotating the rotary selection dial. Consecutive digits have to be adjusted one by one. 

After the desired password is entered it can be confirmed by pressing and turning the function dial clockwise until 
the OK word is highlighted and pressing the dial. After confirming, the selected password has been set.

The other shown passwords ‘Master’ and ‘User’ are passwords required for accessing the MFA through external 
remote control systems such as the AUDAC Touch™ 2 application. The master password (default = MFA) gives 
access to all available functions of the device, including administrator level functions such as system settings. The 
user password (default = user) only gives access to basic functions such as volume changes and input selection. 
Changing these passwords has to be done through the external remote control systems.

Network: 

When network settings is highlighted, an overview of the currently configured network settings is given 

on the right screen side. When selected by pressing the dial, a separate IP settings menu will be loaded, where all 
network settings can be customized. 

DEFAULT NETWORK SETTINGS

DHCP: 

ON

 

IP address: 

Depending on DHCP

 

Subnet mask: 

255.255.255.0 (Depending on DHCP)

 

Gateway: 

192.168.0.253 (Depending on DHCP)

 

DNS 1: 

8.8.4.4 (Depending on DHCP)

 

DNS 2: 

8.8.8.8 (Depending on DHCP)

Summary of Contents for Multi-functional SourceCon MFA208

Page 1: ...MFA208 216 User Manual www audac eu ...

Page 2: ...products is continuously improved and updated Therefore frequent firmware updates of your equipment are automatically downloaded and recommended To get a detailed and up to date explanation of all functions please check the latest up to date version of the manual which is available on the web page https manuals audac eu mfa208 or scan the QR code as shown below ...

Page 3: ...8 Wire up the system 9 Chapter 2 Front rear panel 10 Front panel overview 10 Front panel description 10 Rear panel overview 11 Rear panel description 11 Chapter 3 User interface configuration 13 Front panel control 13 Main 14 Module 14 Input selection 14 Settings 15 Inputs 15 Amplifier 15 Line out 19 General settings 20 Chapter 4 Setting up the system 24 Chapter 5 Installing the SourceCon module 2...

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Page 5: ...compatible module offering a true all in one solution Typical applications are the implementation of an audio streaming module or internet radio module Additionally a stereo line input allows connection for any kind of external audio sources A balanced mic line input allows connection for an announcement microphone or balanced line level signal with compatibility for condenser microphones using th...

Page 6: ...ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME ONLY CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION THE MAINS PLUG OR APPLIANCE COUPLER IS USED AS THE DISCONNECT DEVICE SO THE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL BE READILY OPERABLE USE THE APPARATUS ONLY IN MODERATE CLIMATES CAU...

Page 7: ...with regular household waste at the end of its life cycle This regulation is created to prevent any possible harm to the environment or human health This product is developed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and or reused Please dispose this product at your local collection point or recycling centre for electrical and electronic waste This will make...

Page 8: ...e Ground White Left Red Right 3 Pin Terminal block For balanced signal input connections Left Signal XLR Pin 3 Center Signal XLR Pin 2 Right Ground XLR Pin 1 For balanced signal input connections For unbalanced signal input connections RS232 RS485 TCP IP The MFA has RS232 RS485 and TCP IP ports which all accept the same commands The complete command set to control the MFA is available in the MFA c...

Page 9: ...ce Control IP settings Web update TFTP NTP Timeserver UDP TCP TCP TCP UDP UDP Broadcast Unicast Unicast Unicast Unicast Unicast 30303 80 5001 5001 TBD 123 Wire up the system The wiring of the system must be done according to the following rules to guarantee a proper functioning of the system in all circumstances 1 RS 232 RS 485 connections wall control panels UTP FTP Cat5e cable or better 2 Speake...

Page 10: ...function dial This multifunctional dial allows easy one hand operation throughout the entire menu structure Browsing through the menu is done by rotating it while actions are made by pressing it 2 USB slot The USB slot is internally connected with the module slot and can be used for data storage media playback or any other supported functions if supported by the module Additionally the USB connect...

Page 11: ...ontrol of the system and its installed modules from any Ethernet supported device Various possibilities of Ethernet control are available including sending commands over TCP IP and full system control using the AUDAC Touch 2 application 6 Dante module connection optional The MFA amplifier can be expanded with an optional ANI44 DANTE module Using this module bi directional network based audio trans...

Page 12: ... Balanced mono sources can be connected to the microphone input which is implemented using a terminal block connector A gain control potentiometer adjusts the sensitivity within a range of 0 dB 50 dB which allows connection for both microphone or line level audio sources A phantom power switch enables 15 Volts phantom power supply for powering condenser microphones and a priority switch eliminates...

Page 13: ...stalled module Therefore it is not possible to describe the menu structure possibilities for each individual module in detail An overview of how the entire menu is constructed and how to navigate through it is given here Amplifier Line out AUDAC NMP40 Settings 20dB 20dB The front panel of the device includes a 2 8 graphical LCD display which is accompanied by four tactile push buttons left side an...

Page 14: ...counter clockwise down The output level can be adjusted within a range of 0 dB and 90 dB The currently selected input set output level and a mute indicator red green is shown on top of each fader Front control Module When module control is being selected the corresponding menu will be loaded The available functions and composition of this screen fully depend on the installed module and its functio...

Page 15: ...factors is done through pressing the Freq and Q buttons on the side When selected a pop up window will appears where the corresponding adjustments for each band can be made Adjustment of center frequencies is done by selecting the adjusting digit highlighted and confirming The value will increase or decrease through rotating the rotary selection dial Consecutive digits will increase when the maxim...

Page 16: ...nt control Settings Amplifier Output The output menu includes all the configuration settings which can be configured for the amplified output of the amplifier Front control Settings Amplifier Output Delay The delay function allows to enable a specific delay between the input and output signal which can be used for time alignment between different loudspeakers in one configuration It is configurabl...

Page 17: ... Customized presets can be made or typical loudspeaker presets can be downloaded and loaded into the amplifier Every preset is made and optimized for one specific type of loudspeaker This window indicates if any preset is currently loaded Presets meant for other than the connected loudspeakers may affect the performance and sound quality in a negative way while not providing optimal protection Cle...

Page 18: ...ed Front control Settings Amplifier Talkover The talkover menu allows to enable talkover functionality on the amplifier output This function is very similar with the priority functionality with the difference that talkover has a ducking parameter instead of a level parameter While the priority function completely suppresses all other music sources totally cuts the background music the talkover duc...

Page 19: ...the input signal for the line output is permanently linked and following the selected input on the amplified output This is useful in installations where no individual source selection is required for the line output of the amplifier The input selection menu for the line output is not accessible when the inputs are linked Priority When the input for both channels is linked with each other and a pr...

Page 20: ... the system The lock password is a four digit code which is default set to 0000 giving full access to the system without requiring any password to be entered If the configured password is different from 0000 the user will be requested to enter the password before any access to the systems is provided The configuration of the selected password can be made by selecting it The adjusting digit will be...

Page 21: ...sing USB functions can be found A USB flash disk should be inserted to the USB slot on the front of the amplifier and shall be formatted using FAT32 file system Connection The menu allows to switch the USB connection on front of the MFA between the module and main MFA system In its default configuration it is connected the installed module only if a supporting module is installed which offers func...

Page 22: ...urned Off and the IP of the local timeserver should be configured manually The procedure of entering a timeserver IP is identical to standard IP settings which are described in the IP settings chapter of this instruction manual Front control Settings General settings Update The MFA is supporting OTA over the air updates meaning that the device automatically searches for updates which are distribut...

Page 23: ...els multiple wall panels can be daisy chained on the RS 485 databus to one of both zones amplified output or zone output Select the zone Amplifier Line out to be controlled with the corresponding wall panel and click the Set Zone button The selected output number will start to blink on the display of the wall panel and after pressing the upper button on the desired wall panel it will be assigned t...

Page 24: ... MFA208 MFA216 4Ω 12 7V 4Ω 17 9V 8Ω 17 9V 8Ω 25 3V 16Ω 25 3V 16Ω 35 8V 62 5Ω 70V 31 25Ω 70V 125Ω 100V 62 5Ω 100V 80W 160W For operation in low impedance mode any loudspeaker or combination with an impedance higher or equal to 4Ω can be connected 4 Ω 4 Ω NOTE The output power in low impedance stereo mode is equal when used with 4Ω 8Ω or 16Ω loads This might look uncommon and strange however these f...

Page 25: ...is illuminating frequently without illuminating the clip LED indicator If the signal sounds too loud or distorted use the input level controls to attenuate as necessary to achieve the desired output level In case an internal SourceCon module is required as audio source refer to the chapter 5 of this instruction manual 3 Priority phantom muting The microphone input contains priority PRIO and phanto...

Page 26: ...ld be removed by releasing the screws on both ends Step 2 Before removing the modules from their protective bag we recommend touching the grounded metal chassis of the MFA or any other grounded point to prevent electrostatic discharges affecting the sensitive electronic components It is recommended to always hold the module card by the metal panel and avoid touching of the components on the circui...

Page 27: ...panel touches the chassis of the main device Step 5 Fasten the module into the slot using the included screws Be aware that damage or malfunctions may occur if the module is not correctly fastened Step 6 Once the modules is installed the system can be powered on and the module will be automatically discovered by the system software The audio signal is internally routed to the system and no externa...

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Page 29: ...ending of a correct output setting configuration in the Settings Amplifier Output and Output type menu Inputs Mic in Type Balanced microphone or mono line Connector 3 pin terminal block 3 81 pitch Sensitivity 0 dB 50 dBV Other Phantom power 15V DC Priority Line in Type Unbalanced stereo line Connector RCA 2x Sensitivity 4 dB 20 dBV Front line input Type Unbalanced stereo line Combined with Line in...

Page 30: ...hnology Class D Power supply Type Switching mode Range 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption Standby 9 5 Watt Idle 16 2 Watt 1 3 Rated power MFA208 50 Watt MFA216 72 Watt Operating temperature 0 40 95 Humidity Dimensions 218 x 44 x 300 mm Unit height 1 HE Weight MFA208 2 2Kg MFA216 2 35 Kg Optional accessories external MBS310 Rack mount kit For single 10 5 and side by side 19 mounting MWX45 Wall...

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