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TRIAD INSTALLATION GUIDE - 8×8 and 24×24 AUDIO MATRIX SWITCH

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INTRODUCTION

The Triad 8×8 and 24×24 Audio Matrix Switches enable up to 8 (or 24) 

stereo audio sources to simultaneously play to 8 (or 24) audio outputs. 

Each output zone can be adjusted with independent gain, bass, treble, 

EQ, balance, loudness and mono summing controls. Triad Audio Matrix 

Switches are ideal for use with Control4 EA Series Entertainment and 

Automation Controllers, delivering dependable, high-resolution audio 

distribution throughout the home.

SUPPORTED MODELS

•  TS-AMS8 Triad 8×8 Audio Matrix Switch

•  TS-AMS24 Triad 24×24 Audio Matrix Switch

BOX CONTENTS

•  Audio Matrix Switch

•  IEC power cord

•  Two rack-mount ears

FEATURES

•  Send up to 8 (or 24) audio sources to as many as 8 (or 24) audio zones 

for reliable multi-room audio distribution

•  Simple device discovery protocol (SDDP) ensures seamless integration 

with Control4

•  Analog and digital audio inputs support audio resolutions up to  

192 kHz/24 bit

•  High signal-to-noise ratio delivers dynamic, high-resolution audio to 

every room in the house

•  Smooth volume control (1/2 db volume steps) with real time volume 

and mute status on Control4 navigators

•  Independent volume, bass, treble, 5-band parametric EQ, balance, 

loudness and mono summing for each output

•  Independent input gain for each source input provides consistent levels 

when switching between sources

•  12V trigger outputs enable simple on/off control of Triad Power 

Amplifiers or other devices that support 12V power on capabilities. 

•  2.1 option enables two stereo outputs to be grouped together to create 

a dynamic 2.1 (sat/sub) audio zone

•  Audio sensing supports programmable events based on the presence of 

audio

•  Ethernet control

•  Rack-mount ears included

WARNINGS

WARNING! 

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this 

apparatus to rain or moisture.

AVERTISSEMENT !

 Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, 

n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

WARNING! 

Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. 

Do not place objects filled with liquids near the apparatus.

AVERTISSEMENT !

  N’exposez pas l’appareil à l’égoutture ou à 

l’éclaboussement. Ne placez pas les objets remplis de liquides près 

de l’appareil.

IMPORTANT! 

Using this product in a manner other than outlined 

in this document voids your warranty. Further, Control4 is 

not

 

liable for any damage incurred with the misuse of this product. See 

Warranty

.”

IMPORTANT !

 Employer ce produit en quelque sorte autre que 

décrit dans ce document vide votre garantie. De plus, Control4 

n’est pas

 responsable d’aucun dommage encouru avec l’abus de ce 

produit. Voyez que « 

Warranty

. »

IMPORTANT! 

To avoid generating excessive heat, do not stack 

amplifiers on top of each other or other equipment.

IMPORTANT !

 Pour éviter de produire de la chaleur excessive, 

n’empilez pas les amplificateurs sur l’un l’autre ou tout autre 

équipement. 

FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION

FRONT PANEL (8×8 and 24×24)

A  Status LED

—RGB LED to show system status. See “LED Troubleshooting 

Guide” in this document for more information.

B  Power LED

—LED shows solid blue when matrix switch is powered on.

BACK PANEL (8×8)

A  Power plug port

—For standard IEC cord (included). Supports universal 

AC input (100-240VAC, 50-60Hz).

B  ETHERNET

—RJ-45 port for a 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet connection.

 

C  FACTORY RESTORE button

—Resets the device to factory default 

settings.

D   ID  button

—Identifies the device to the Control4 system. 

E   12V OUTPUT TRIGGERS

3.5mm ports that output 12V for on/off control 

of amplifiers. The 1-8 trigger outputs 12V whenever any output (1-8) is 

active. The ASG trigger output is assignable in Composer to output 12V 

whenever designated audio output(s) are active.

F  ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS (1-8)

—Stereo RCA jacks for up to 8 analog 

audio sources. 

G   DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS (5-8)

Digital coax and toslink (S/PDIF) 

connectors for up to 4 digital audio sources. Inputs 5-8 can be either 

digital or analog, but not both. Digital inputs do not support multi-

channel audio. Digital sources must be stereo PCM.

H  ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS (1-8)

—RCA jacks for line level output. Every 

output can play audio from any input.

BACK PANEL (24×24)

A  Power plug port

—For standard IEC cord (included). Supports universal 

AC input (100-240VAC, 50-60Hz).

B  12V OUTPUT TRIGGERS

3.5mm ports that output 12V for on/off control 

of amplifiers. The 

1-8

 

trigger outputs 12V whenever any output (1-8) is 

active. The

 

9-16

 

trigger outputs 12V whenever any output (9-16) is active. 

The

 

17-24

 

trigger outputs 12V whenever any output (17-24) is active. The

 

ASG

 

trigger output is assignable in Composer to output 12V whenever  

designated audio output(s) are active.

C  ETHERNET

—RJ-45 port for a 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet connection.

 

D  FACTORY RESTORE button

—Resets the device to factory default 

settings.

E   ID  button

—Identifies the device to the Control4 system. 

F   ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS (1-16)

—RCA jacks for stereo channel input for 

up to 16 stereo analog sources. 

G  DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS (17-24)

Digital coax and toslink (S/PDIF) 

connectors for digital audio sources. Digital inputs do not support multi-

channel audio. Digital sources must be stereo PCM. 

H  ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS

—RCA jacks for line level output. Every 

output can play audio from any input.

 

INSTALLING THE MATRIX SWITCH

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