User manual

Matrix Switching System—User Manual
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1.0 Matrix System Overview
1.0.1 Introduction
ZIGEN AX-88 Audio Matrix Switcher is high performance switcher designed for
applications where routing of audio signals are required. AX-88 Matrix switch is capable
of switching balanced or unbalanced mono or stereo audio signals. AX-88 also ensures
simultaneous distribution of any input source signal to one or more receivers / amplifiers
in (one-to-one / one-to-many combination)
AX-88 matrix switchers are ideal for use in bars, restaurants, hotels, commercial,
medical, military, government, and residential environments where distribution of high
quality, audio signals are needed and audio output volume, treble, bass, lip-sync and
muting is essential.
One of the key features of the AX-88 is the ability to integrate with a fire alarm / life safety
systems. When integrated with fire alarm / life safety, AX-88 will detect and enter in all
mute standby modes until fire alarm / life safety system is reset. This is a great feature
when used in hotels, banquet halls and etc.
In addition, AX-88 comes with independent line-level sub-woofer outputs for each zone
offering the ability to control sub levels independently.
AX-88 also offers you the ability to save 8 frequently used I/O configurations as presets.
AX-88 can be operated via the front panel, RS-232 / RS-485, IR and Ethernet control.
Figure 1-1 AX-88 Matrix Switcher