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Page 2 - WORLDWIDE; NORTH AMERICA; THREE YEAR

WORLDWIDE SUMMARY OF WARRANTY The Crown Audio Division of Crown International, Inc., 1718 WestMishawaka Road, Elkhart, Indiana 46517-4095 U.S.A. warrants to you,the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER ofeach NEW Crown 1 product, for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by th...

Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions

Page 3 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not bl...

Page 4 - Crown Audio Technical Support Group; WARNING; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC; FCC Class A Compliance; Exclamation Mark Symbol:; PLEASE NOTE; Lightning Bolt Symbol:

Page 4 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer Crown Audio Technical Support Group Plant 2 SW, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, Indiana 46517 U.S.A. Phone: 800-342-6939 (North America, Puer to Rico and Virgin Islands) or 219-294-8200 Fax: 219-294-8301 Fax Back (Nor th ...

Page 5 - Quick Install Procedure; Prepare the audio system:

Page 5 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer Quick Install Procedure This procedure is provided for those who are already familiar with Crown’sIQ System ® and who would like to install the mixer/multiplexer in the shortest time possible. Less experienced installers ...

Page 6 - CONTENTS; Computerized Control and Monitoring

Page 6 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer CONTENTS Quick Install Procedure ................................................................. 5 1 Welcome ......................................................................................... 8 1.1 Unpacking .......

Page 7 - Illustrations

Page 7 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer 5.3 Auxiliary Port ......................................................................... 20 6 IQ Audio In Depth ......................................................................... 23 6.1 A Closer Look at Audio S...

Page 8 - Welcome; NEVER SHIP THE

Page 8 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer 1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Crown ® IQ mixer/multi- plexer. IQ mixer/multiplexers are intelligent mixers withspecial signal routing capabilities. Their intelligencestems from a powerful onboard microprocessor whi...

Page 10 - Hardware Installation; It is good practice to allow one; Each empty rack space should be sealed

Page 10 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer 3 Hardware Installation The installation of an IQ mixer/multiplexer consists oftwo major parts: installing the hardware and configur-ing the software. This manual deals only with hardwareinstallation. Refer to the approp...

Page 14 - tice to allow one empty rack

Page 14 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer 3.3 Connect the Audio Wiring (Step 3) IQ mixer/multiplexers have 6 mic/line inputs and 2stack inputs (Input 6 of the IQ–AMB-5 is dedicated forambient sensing). Two audio channels feed two mainand two auxiliary bus output...

Page 15 - Operation; is a 6x2 automatic mixer, with computer; Important: The IQ address; uses this signal to automatically adjust

Page 15 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer 4 Operation The IQ–AMB-5 and IQ–SMX-6 sensing mixer/multi-plexers are IQ components that can be controlledand monitored from a remote location via an IQSystem. In addition to basic mixing functions, theIQ–AMB-5 and IQ–SM...

Page 16 - Computerized Control and Monitoring; used to set the maximum

Page 16 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer output channel) via RCA pin jacks. Each input en-ters the mix of the respective output channel at unitygain, and without manual or computer input control.These stack inputs allow you to multiply the numberof audio inputs...

Page 17 - the input level above which; • Duck Priority Level:

Page 17 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer +25 dB in 1 / 2 -dB steps. • • • • • Gate Threshold: the input level above which the gate will “open” and below which the gatewill “close.” Control range is from –100 to +25dB in 1 / 2 -dB steps. • Low Set: the gain sett...

Page 18 - the time in seconds to adjust; • Auto Level Gate Function:; a global setting

Page 18 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer If the level audibly drops each time the gateopens, try a lower value for Idle Gain. Idle gainshould never be set to a value greater than MaxGain. Control range is from –100 to +25 in 1 / 2 - dB steps. • Reaction Time: t...

Page 19 - This control should only be turned on; Technical Information

Page 19 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer increase in the ambient signal level above theThreshold setting. A 4:1 Expansion Ratio set-ting will raise the output gain 1 dB for every 4dB that the ambient signal increases. Choicesare 1:1, 1.5:1, 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:1, 4:1...

Page 20 - algos or commands from a host computer to; Control and Interface Section

Page 20 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer drive the two current-summing mix buses. The stackinputs also feed into the mix buses. The VCA's derivetheir control voltages from a multiplexer circuit drivenfrom the microprocessor. The microprocessor usesonboard algos...

Page 23 - IQ Audio In Depth; A Closer Look at Audio Signal Wiring; to increase the number of mixer

Page 23 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer 6 IQ Audio In Depth This section provides additional information aboutCrown’s IQ System with special guides to aid in theinstallation and use of the IQ–AMB-5/IQ–SMX-6. Formore information about any of these topics, conta...

Page 24 - Twin-lead shielded cable; Single-conductor coax; PZM

Page 24 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer Balanced sources should be wired as shown in Figure6.3. Notice that the shield is not connected to thechassis ground of the source if the source is alsoconnected to the AC ground (that is, it has a groundedAC plug). This...

Page 26 - The correct way to wire stacked units is shown below:

Page 26 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer + – + – + – + – MAIN AUDIOOUT 2 AUDIOOUT 1 BUS STACKIN MAIN BUS STACKIN 3-pin output connector + – + – + – + – MAIN AUDIOOUT 2 AUDIOOUT 1 BUS STACKIN MAIN BUS STACKIN 2-conductor shielded cable Phone (RCA) plug First Uni...

Page 27 - Using the AUX Port; TA3F cable connector or

Page 27 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer 6.2 Using the AUX Port There are many possible uses for the AUX output. Forexample, it can be used to turn on auxiliary coolingfans. To do this the AUX connector might be used toclose a relay. The relay would then turn t...

Page 28 - As more diverse IQ communications

Page 28 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer 6.3 The Mixer/Multiplexer as a 1-Loop IQInterface The mixer/multiplexer can serve a an IQ interfacebetween a host computer and a single Crown Busloop for other IQ–AMB-5/IQ–SMX-6 units only. Thiscan eliminate the need for...

Page 29 - A Closer Look at Crown Bus Wiring; Here are some guidelines for twisted-pair wiring:; Add an IQ Repeater; for very long loops—greater; Never use the ground wire in a mic snake line.

Page 29 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer Outside RF interference is seldom a problem for aCrown Bus loop—especially if shielded twisted-pairwire is used. However, there are extreme situationswhen fiber optic wiring is recommended. For example,locating a Crown B...

Page 30 - IQ Address Tables; Do not use an; are reserved for special system use.

Page 30 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer 7 IQ Address Tables This section contains lookup tables for every valid IQ ad-dress. The valid addresses are 1 to 250. Do not use an address number higher than 250! Addresses above 250 are reserved for special system use...

Page 32 - Factory Service; To obtain factory service, fill out the; mation page; found in the back of this manual and; Factory Service Shipping Instructions:; Crown Audio Customer Service

Page 32 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer 8 Factory Service To obtain factory service, fill out the service infor- mation page found in the back of this manual and send it along with your proof of purchase and thedefective unit to the Crown factory. For warranty...

Page 33 - Crown Factory Service Information; NATURE OF PROBLEM; If warranty has expired, payment will be:; ENCLOSE THIS PORTION WITH THE UNIT. DO NOT MAIL SEPARATELY.

Page 33 IQ–AMB-5 / IQ–SMX-6 Reference Manual AMB-5 / SMX-6 IQ Mixer/Multiplexer Detach and send with unit. Crown Factory Service Information Shipping Address: Crown International, Inc., Factory Service, Plant 2 SW, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517 Phone: 1-800-342-6939 or 1-219-294-8200 Fax:...