The programmable input and output assignments will be reflected in the Prog Inputs and Prog Outputs tabs, but they
can not be changed there. Outputs 1 through 4 are dedicated for use as the audio feeds for up to four sub-rooms.
A room boundary is simply a movable partition between two rooms which is removed when the two rooms are
combined. When the AM16/12 “connects” two or more rooms, it automatically associates all the mic/line inputs
which are physically located in the combined rooms with one NOM bus. This essentially creates one automatic
mixing system out of all of the mics in the combined rooms. When the rooms are subsequently uncombined, the
NOM bus associations will be separated automatically as well. The AM16/12 also intelligently manages the volume
controls in each room, and combines their functions as rooms are combined together.
It is important to note that the room combining parameters which you set in the Room Combining tab are stored in
the AM16/12 as global presets. This means that the room combining scenario you set up will be the same regard
less of the particular AM16/12 preset memory which is active. The only exception to this is the Active/Not Active
status of room combining. This status value is unique to each preset memory. The result is that preset memory 1
might be set for room combining active, and this would be your room combining setup. Preset memory 2 could be
set for room combining not active, in which case you can use the AM16/12 in any way that meets your needs.
The following section describes in detail each of the programmable room combining functions.
Room Combining Active / Not Active
- Sets the status of the entire room combining system. In the Active mode,
the AM16/12 is set to implement the room combining function. Programmable inputs are automatically assigned for
room boundary connecting and volume control. Programmable outputs are assigned to reflect the status of the room
boundaries (i.e. connected or not connected). The programmable input and output assignments are reflected in the
Prog Inputs and Prog. Outputs tabs, but they can not be changed there.
Number of Rooms
- Allows the selection of the total number of rooms in the uncombined state. One of the three
selections must be made in order for the Apply button to function. Both room bound
ary and input-to-output selections will be enabled based on the number of rooms
selected.
Room Boundaries
- Allows the selection of the combinable boundaries based on the
physical layout of the rooms. Consider room layouts A and B as shown:
Layout A requires you to select the 1<->2 and 2<->3 Room Boundary options, since
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2
Layout A
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there are only two combinable boundaries. Layout B has one more boundary because
of the different physical layout. In this case, you would select the 1<->2, 2<->3, and
1<->3 Room Boundary options, as the layout introduces the extra boundary between
room 1 and room 3.
Inputs-to-Outputs -
Allows the assignment of inputs to the output connected with
each uncombined room. The inputs are assigned to outputs based on the physical
location of the inputs drop in the uncombined rooms. For example, all input drops
physically located in Room 1 should be assigned to Output 1. Similarly, Room 2 input
drops should be assigned to Output 2, etc.
Volume Switch Programmable Input Assignment -
Shows the assignment of
programmable input pins made by the AM16/12 control panel for room volume control.
For each room, you’ll see a Volume Up and Volume Down line. This line includes the programmable input number
assignment, as well as the actual pin number on the 25 pin Programmable Inputs D-sub connector on the rear panel.
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Layout B
2
3
Simple momentary contact switches from the specified programmable input to ground will allow user adjustment of
the room volume. When rooms are combined, all volume control switches in the combined room affect the volume of
all rooms in the combined room.
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