K8 Rackmount Family User Manual
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How do I control K8 devices?
The K8 system is a single cable solution for both audio and control. A K+H terminal protocol is available for connecting a PC.
The control system protocol is also openly published for use with Stardraw, AMX, Crestron and other control systems.
Do K8 devices need to have addresses assigned to them?
No, it is not required to make address assignments to K8 devices. Because all 16 channels of audio are present everywhere
on the bus all the time it is not necessary to specify an audio destination address. At the factory all devices are assigned an
address based on their serial number for control and monitoring purposes. This ensures that no address conflicts will
happen on the control bus when first connecting the system. Control addresses may be changed and text names may be
assigned to K8 devices using the control protocols.
Can K8 be used in a star topology?
K8 can be implemented in either a daisy-chain, star or hybrid topologies. Star topologies are accomplished using active K8
distribution amplifiers (available 2008) to drive each leg of the star.
Is K8 compatible with EtherSound?
K+H offers bridging interface boxes to map EtherSound channels onto the K8 distribution system.
When do I use EtherSound and when do I use K8?
EtherSound is best utilized when high audio channel counts are required and when interfacing between K+H and other
manufacturer’s EtherSound enabled gear. K8 can operate as a stand-alone technology in smaller systems. In larger
EtherSound systems, K8 operates as distribution branches off the core EtherSound trunk where only 16 audio channels are
adequate.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 89/336/EC and
73/23/EC. The declaration is available on the internet site at
www.klein-hummel.com
. Before putting the device into
operation, please observe the respective country-
specific regulations!
Compatible Accessories
K8-485
USB to RS-485 adaptor cable for using a PC to program K8 system devices.
K8-***
A variety of input and output signal types are available and always growing.