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© 2014 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved.  Vaddio EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE - Document Number 342-0769

 

Rev B 

 
 
 

Vaddio™ EasyUSB™ AudioBRIDGE™ 

Analog Audio to USB 2.0 Audio Converter for UC 
Conferencing Applications 

 

 
 

Part Numbers: 

999-8536-000:  EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE (North America) 
999-8536-001:  EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE (International) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Installation and User Guide 

Summary of Contents for AudioBRIDGE

Page 1: ...cument Number 342 0769 Rev B Vaddio EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE Analog Audio to USB 2 0 Audio Converter for UC Conferencing Applications Part Numbers 999 8536 000 EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE North America 999 8536 001 EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE International Installation and User Guide ...

Page 2: ... and Programming 6 EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE 6 Table EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE Dip Switch Configuration Settings 6 Mixing Modes 7 Table AudioBRIDGE Routing Table 7 Advanced Audio Operational Functions 7 User Operations 8 Connecting to a PC 8 The Mixer in the PC 10 A Note about Working with Unified Communications Soft Clients 10 Firmware Updates 10 Warranty Information 11 Compliance and CE Declaration of Confo...

Page 3: ...f selecting an analog audio to USB 2 0 converter This solution offers many desirable features specifically included to perform flawlessly for mission critical UC applications using new or existing audio systems Intended Use Before operating the device please read the entire manual thoroughly The system was designed built and tested for use indoors and with the provided power supply and cabling The...

Page 4: ...B Really cool logo badge Image EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE Rear Panel Connections 1 Power Connector 5 5mm OD x 2 5mm ID positive center coaxial connector for 18 VDC 1 0 Amp Switching Power Supply 2 Settings 8 position dip switches for configuration of advanced operational modes 3 USB USB Type B Female connector for interface with Host PC This connector allows for Streaming audio to and from the EasyUSB Au...

Page 5: ...SB port STEP 3 Connect the balanced line output on the room s DSP mixer into the balanced line input 3 pin phoenix type wire terminals of the AudioBRIDGE Connect the AudioBRIDGE s balanced line output cable on the 3 pin phoenix type wire terminals and connect the other end of the cable to a line input on the room s DSP mixer NOTE Maintain the positive negative and ground terminals between the Audi...

Page 6: ... Settings Dip Switch Function Description SW 1 HID Volume Lock HID Volume Lock disallows the Host PC from adjusting the line input and line output gains on the AudioBRIDGE Down disable PC can adjust line input and line output gains Up enable HID lock enabled and PC cannot control input and output analog gains Gain will be locked at current value when feature enabled Requires a power cycle of Audio...

Page 7: ...multiple audio sources preventing the USB audio levels over riding other sources in the mix USB Terminal Type Dip Switch 2 The USB Terminal Type is useful for deployments using Microsoft Lync Microsoft Lync uses the terminal type to automatically enable or disable the software acoustical echo cancellation There recommended settings for Terminal Type are Type 405 Set AudioBRIDGE to Type 405 if the ...

Page 8: ...phone or non echo canceling speakerphone with one playback channel speaker and one recording channel microphone The AudioBRIDGE is designed as a USB Audio Class UAC device There are no requirements for pesky custom drivers on the Host PC for operations To use the AudioBRIDGE as the PC sound device the user will be required to select it as the default audio device within the sound manager in the op...

Page 9: ... soft client applications will automatically be routed to this sound device The recommendation is to configure the AudioBRIDGE as the default communication device A handset icon represents this selection in the list STEP 3 Move to the Recording Tab of the Sound pop up window Select the AudioBRIDGE within the list and click the Set Default button This sets the EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE as the default com...

Page 10: ...etwork In all cases it is important to work with personnel within the IT department to ensure a successful deployment of the EasyUSB Tools offered by Vaddio While these products are easy to work with there are always a handful of gotchas that baffle and confound even the brightest amateur computer guys Firmware Updates The EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE can be upgraded in the field with the use of the Vaddio...

Page 11: ...A from Vaddio s technical support Provide the technician with a return phone number e mail address shipping address product serial numbers and original purchase order number Describe the reason for repairs or returns as well as the date of purchase See the General RMA Terms and Procedures section for more information RMA s are valid for 30 days and will be issued to Vaddio dealers only End users m...

Page 12: ... authority to operate this equipment ICES 003 Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le présent appareil numérique n emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A pré...

Page 13: ...ctor 3 Pin Euro Terminal Block Impedance 50 ohm Nominal Level 4dBu USB Audio Interface Connector Type B Female Type USB 2 0 Compliant PC Audio Controls Mute Volume PC HID Controls On Off Hook application dependent Dip Switch Settings 8 Position Dip Switch Operational Settings User Indicators Power Status blue LED on front panel Power Supply 18 VDC 1 0 Amp Switching Power Supply 5 5mm OD x 2 5mm ID...

Page 14: ...esponses from the EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE will end with a carriage return followed by a line feed hex 0A The baud rate of the EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE is 38 400 with following serial format Stop Bit 1 Data 8 bit Parity None Flow None The EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE protocol is based upon a Set and Get scheme Set commands automatically return an acknowledgement upon execution The Get command returns a string repres...

Page 15: ...01 5200 Get Device ID 02 for AudioBRIDGE version XX YY ZZ 4200 returns device ID and firmware version 5300 Get AudioBRIDGE Error Code 4300 xx 00 none xx 00 returns error code 6101 0 or 1 Set mute off on 4100 bb bb 00 or 01 repeats 6101 argument 6102 0 or 1 Decrement increment speaker volume 4100 bb bb 00 or 01 repeats 6102 argument 6103 0 or 1 Decrement increment mic volume 4100 bb bb 00 or 01 rep...

Page 16: ... www vaddio com 2014 Vaddio All Rights Reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice Vaddio EasyUSB AudioBRIDGE and EasyTalk are trademarks of Vaddio All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Document 342 0769 Rev B SD 67944 2 ...

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