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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 .............................................................................. 8

2 Controls, Connectors & Indicators ................................................ 9

3 Hardware Installation ................................................................... 10

3.1

Connecting to a Host Computer ............................................ 10

3.2

Connecting to the Crown Bus ................................................ 11
3.2.1 Set the IQ Address Switch .......................................... 11
3.2.2 Connect to the IQ System via the Crown Bus .............. 12

3.3

Connect the Audio Wiring ...................................................... 14

3.6

Connect Auxiliary Devices .................................................... 14

4 Operation ...................................................................................... 15

4.1

Hardware .............................................................................. 15
4.1.1 IQ Address Switch .......................................................... 15
4.1.2 Baud Rate and Parity Switch ........................................... 15
4.1.3 Enable Indicator .............................................................. 15
4.1.4 DATA Indicator ................................................................ 15
4.1.5 Main Audio Inputs ........................................................... 15
4.1.6 Sense Input ..................................................................... 15
4.1.7 Main Audio Outputs ........................................................ 15
4.1.8 Bus Outputs .................................................................... 15
4.1.9 Stack Audio Inputs .......................................................... 15
4.1.10 Crown Bus Connector ..................................................... 16
4.1.11 Crown Bus Ground Connector ........................................ 16
4.1.12 RS232 Serial  Port ........................................................... 16
4.1.13 Sensing AUX Port ........................................................... 16

4.2

Computerized Control and Monitoring
4.2.1 Manual/Auto Mode .......................................................... 16
4.2.2 Input Level Monitors ........................................................ 16
4.2.3 Output Level Monitors ..................................................... 16
4.2.4 Bus Output Relays .......................................................... 16
4.2.5 VCA Gain Controls .......................................................... 16

Automatic Mixing Features

4.2.6 Gate ................................................................................ 16
4.2.7 Duck Priority ................................................................... 17
4.2.8 Input Compressor ........................................................... 17
4.2.9 Auto Level ....................................................................... 17
4.2.10 Output Compressor ........................................................ 18
4.2.11 Gate Count ..................................................................... 18
4.2.12 Ambience .......................................................................

18

4.3

Crown Local Net ................................................................... 19

5 Technical Information .................................................................. 19

5.1

Audio 19
5.1.1 Input Section .............................................................. 19
5.1.2 VCA Sections .............................................................. 19
5.1.3 Output Section ............................................................ 20
5.1.4 Level Sense Circuits ................................................... 20

5.2

Control and Interface Section ................................................ 20
5.2.1 Crown Bus Interface ....................................................... 20
5.2.2 RS232 Interface .............................................................. 20
5.2.3 D/A Converter ................................................................. 20
5.2.4 Log Amp and A/D Converter ........................................ 20