ART 9-AX Reference Guide Date: Rev.: Sept 20, 2022 1.8 Reference Manual for Firmware version 1.
1. QUICK START ..............................................................................................................................................................................................2 2. OPERATING MODES OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................................3 3. MIXER EDIT................................................................................................
The encoder just below the touch screen is primarily dedicated to speaker level control; when navigating into the edit pages, if parameters are selected the encoder allows to change parameter values. The Mixer view is the default page that appears when turning on the unit; during edit, after a specified time interval of inactivity, the screen returns to the Mixer view. After touching any of the on-screen faders, their value can be modified with the encoder.
SINGLE MODE, MONO SINGLE MODE, STEREO SINGLE MODE; CROSSOVER Dual Mode If two ART 9-AX products are available, it is possible to control them from the same LiveRemote app, with a reduced parameter count. This mode is best suited for direct control from an external mixer, as the internal ART 9-AX mixer becomes less practical. BLUETOOTH should be set in DUAL modes; the LiveRemote app discovers the PRIMARY speaker, which connects to the SECONDARY speaker via a private wireless link.
3. MIXER EDIT Channel Edit modes: Easy and Advanced The internal digital mixer is a versatile processing system that in some cases may be too complex for immediate operation; therefore, the EDIT mode can be set in EASY or ADVANCED; to modify the EDIT mode, go to SETTINGS ( )from the Home Page, and press EASY/ADVANCED, a popup will appear, with confirmation required.
Mixer (home) MIXER View is the default page which shows up when the mixer is powered on or exits from the idle state. To change the value of any fader on this page, touch the fader once and use the encoder to modify its current value; the encoder highlights in yellow and the current value is shown in yellow above the encoder itself.
Input channel EDIT The 6 inputs are arranged as follows: Inputs 1 and 2 feature a Compressor section, and can be set as a stereo pair or independent; inputs 3-4 and BT are always managed as a stereo pair, and do not feature the Compressor section. From the Mixer view, click on the channel edit buttons to enter the EDIT pages (shown here with Edit mode = ADVANCED): The first page shows both HPF and input 3-band equalizer; you can modify the values by clicking on the parameter and rotate the encoder.
Output channel EDIT A stereo EQ section is available on both MIX OUT and MAIN outputs; It can be accessed from Mixer view by pressing the MAIN button. Depending on output settings, this page can control both the MAIN/MIX sections, with ganged controls, or the MAIN only, or the MIX OUT only. Current mode is also shown in the EQ background. The default and most typical use is in MAIN/MIX mode.
4. CROSSOVER A high-performance Crossover has been implemented on the ART 9-AX engine, that allows an optimal match with selected RCF subwoofer models. The MIX OUT connector is reassigned to drive an external subwoofer cabinet. The preset list will grow in time when new subwoofer models will be introduced. Two User locations are also available to save custom crossover settings. RCF presets are read-only. The available crossover parameters are: SUB Level Trim [-12.0 dB…. + 12.
5. SETTINGS From Mixer view, pressing the EDIT button (lower left) leads to the SETTINGS page. The EASY/ADVANCED button allows for a global settings of editing complexity (see par. 3). SYSTEM SETTTINGS brings to further subpages to handle system setup in all its details. STEP-BY-STEP CONFIGURATION is a wizard-like approach to quickly configure the system.
The INPUT WIZARD is a quick way to configure input parameters for channels 1 and 2. When MIC is selected, an input EQ & compressor setting can be selected for 3 use cases: SPEECH MALE SINGER FEMALE SINGER The LINEAR option sets EQ and compressor to flat. Equalization options are not available when EDIT mode is set to EASY, as input equalizers are disabled anyway. Also for this guided configuration, all changes are applied at the end, after pressing OK.
The LOAD/SAVE page allows saving and recalling the full configuration of the unit, with the exception of: Bluetooth parameters Edit mode (EASY or ADVANCED) A total of 8 memory locations can be saved. Select the desired memory location, then press SAVE; you can modify the default name, by using the encoder to select the character and the confirm (encoder push) to jump to next available position. If you press OK, name editing is completed.
6. BLUETOOTH The ART 9-AX speaker offers a Bluetooth connection for both audio streaming and remote control. The modes to connect audio and control are different. For remote control, please launch the LiveRemote app on your smartphone, then go to the DEVICES lower tab; launch a SCAN to discover devices and select the one you wish to connect to. This page helps you to select the appropriate device in case there is more than one unit within reach.
On the DUAL PRIMARY speaker, you can also enable input level links of inputs 1, 2 and BT: this will gang input levels on both speakers. This option is useful when you are sending audio from an external source, i.e. a stereo mixer, avoiding left/right balance loss. These settings are automatically imposed to the SECONDARY speaker, to make sure the system is consistent. When selecting PRIMARY Bluetooth mode, the speaker tries to connect to an available SECONDARY speaker.
7. OPERATING MODES REFERENCE A detailed list of possible use cases for the ART 9-AX follow, single-speaker first, then with dual speaker setups. SINGLE SPEAKER - USE CASES Description ONE ART 9-AX Single speaker; mono sources, stereo source to 3-4 and Bluetooth audio are all mixed to mono. MIX OUT is a copy of MAIN output. ONE ART 9-AX with feed Single speaker; mono sources, stereo source to 3-4 and Bluetooth audio are all mixed to mono.
In DUAL mode, Bluetooth (both audio and control) is available on the PRIMARY speaker only; the SECONDARY speaker connects to the PRIMARY with a private wireless link. Parameter count is simplified, and the internal mixer is available in EASY edit mode only. DUAL L/R SPEAKERS - USE CASES Description & Settings TWO ART 9-AX in STEREO Two ART 9-AX speaker offer Bluetooth audio streaming in stereo, remote control via the LiveRemote app and simplified parameter count.
DUAL ZONE SPEAKERS - USE CASES Description & Settings TWO ART 9-AX for 2 ZONES Two ART 9-AX speaker offer Bluetooth audio streaming in mono, remote control via the LiveRemote app. Each zone has independent level and EQ controls.
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