Polycom EF2241 Configure the Matrix Mixer, Building Your System with Multiple Vortex Devices

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INTEGRATING THE EF2241 INTO YOUR SYSTEM

Automixer and

Bus Mixer

Settings

Operating as an

Independent

Automixer

Operating as One Automixer with Multiple Vortex Devices

To operate the Vortex device in any of the above possibilites, two global parameters need to be changed: the AUTOMIXER and the BUS MIXER (see Figure 14). The AUTO- MIXER parameter chooses which automixer the input channel will be on (this is changed either on the AUTOMIXER page in Conference Composer or on the MATRIX MIXER page).

The BUS MIXER parameter is used to assign one of the two internal automixers to one of the EF Bus automixer groups. For example, consider three Vortex devices, each of which has 2 microphones assigned to Automixer 1 and 2 microphones assigned to Automixer 2. Now, if each of these devices sets their Automixer 1 to have Bus ID 5, then the three automixers (one from each device) will work as a single automixer con- taining 6 (3 x 2) microphones. Setting BUS MIXER to 0 means that the automixer is not grouped on the EF Bus.

To set the Vortex device to operate as an independent automixer (or two), set the BUS MIXER parameter to 0, or to a number that is different from any other automixer group on the EF Bus.

To set the Vortex device to operate as one automixer across several devices, set the BUS MIXER parameter on all devices to the same automixer group.

Default Settings

In the default preset (Preset 0), the Bus Mixer for Automixer 1 is set to 1 and the Bus Mixer for Automixer 2 is set to 2. This means that in the default mode, all linked devices will work together as one complete automixer.

CONFIGURE THE MATRIX MIXER

The matrix mixer allows arbitrary crosspoint gains in 1 dB increments between any input and output signal.

If you have a PC, use the Conference Composer software (See the Conference Com- poser User Guide) to set the matrix parameters. If you would like to set matrix parameters from the LCD menus, see “Matrix Menu” on page 34 for descriptions and instructions on setting matrix mixer parameters.

BUILDING YOUR SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE VORTEX DEVICES

The following is a checklist for building a system with mutliple devices:

1.Assign Inputs.

2.Assign Outputs.

3.Configure submatrix (the EF Bus).

4.Configure your echo canceller reference.

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Contents Vortex EF2241 Reference Manual Page Introduction Welcome How to Use This Manual IntroductionProduct Features Product RegistrationProduct Inputs Outputs Remote Control PRE-INSTALLATION Tools Needed for InstallationWhat’s Included What’s Not IncludedEF2241 Front and Rear Panels PRE-INSTALLATION Installation Connecting the EF2241 to Other EquipmentMounting the EF2241 North American RequirementTypical EF2241 Connections CodecConnecting Multiple Vortex Devices Device IDS on the EF BUSFactory Default Settings Preset Terminating the EF2241Off Presets Multiple Vortex Devices Pick a Standard Signal LevelCheck Surrounding Equipment Configure Program Audio Sources Input Settings Integrating the EF2241 Into Your SystemCalibration Set Levels on Line Input Channels SET UP the Phone Interface Build Your Echo Canceller ReferenceEcho Canceller Reference for Multiple Vortex Devices Customize Setting for Your Particular ApplicationSetting up Bus ReferenceConfigure the Automatic Microphone Mixer Automixer ParametersGlobal Settings Automixer Settings for Multiple Vortex Devices Channel SettingsConfigure the Matrix Mixer Default SettingsBuilding Your System with Multiple Vortex Devices Configure the submatrix Assign Inputs Assign OutputsEF BUS Presets Other EF2241 FeaturesConfigure Your Echo Canceller Reference LCD Menu Structure LCD Menu TreeLCD Menu Structure System Menu SystemPhone Control Phone ControlInputs Inputs 1-4, T, A-DOutputs Automixer MenuGlobal Settings Mixer Settings Matrix Menu MatrixParametric EQ Menu Input/Output EQ Channel BandPresets MacrosTroubleshooting Automatic Microphone MixerNo microphones are gating Some microphones are not gating Too many microphones are gatingEcho Canceller Reference Matrix MixerResidual Echo Room Audio Sounds ChoppyFinding the Source of Echo Room Gain Excessive Room Gain Room GainIn-Conference Quick Check Excessive Microphone Amplification Insufficient NonlinearityContacting Technical Support Email vortex@polycom.comTechnical Specifications Compliance USA and CanadaUS Telco requirements Automatic Dialing Telco Connector Canadian Telco RequirementsAustralia Rest of WorldThis page was intentionally left blank CE Mark R& TTE Directive Vortex EF2241 Reference Manual Technical Support Conference System Design Noise and Reverberation Consider Room GainEF2241 Block Diagram EN Echo Canceller, Noise CancellerConnector Pinouts EF BusInput/Output Remote Control Port Connecting Unbalanced RCA to Balanced Mini Phoenix Making AN EF BUS TerminatorInstructions Additional Notes Warranty Information RMA# Must be on packageWhat this warranty does not cover State Law RightsEcho Canceller Definition of TermsAcoustic Echo Crosspoint Mix Minus BusNOM Attenuation NOM Bus Presets Room Gain NOMDefinition of Terms Index NOM Index Page 1725-80098-001-C