Room combining example

Advanced Configuration ~ Presets

Figure 4.9. Assigning a state to a preset command in the Macro Editor

If a preset is flagged as “On,” nothing will happen when the preset is executed again because the system knows it has already been run. This prevents any manual adjustments that are made during the course of the meeting (gain, muting, etc.) from being lost.

In the room combining scenario depicted in Figure 4.10, there are four possible room configurations using six presets (P1–P6). In order to change configurations without disturbing meetings in progress, a macro must be created for each configuration that tells the system what to do with each of the six presets.

Figure 4.10. Room combining diagram

✍ You can also create a macro to set all preset flags to 0 which ensures

all presets are ready to run again.

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XAP 800 specifications

The ClearOne Comm XAP 800 is a sophisticated audio conferencing system designed to provide seamless communication in various environments, including conference rooms, boardrooms, and large meeting spaces. Known for its versatility and cutting-edge technology, the XAP 800 is a favorite solution for organizations seeking to enhance their audio conferencing capabilities.

One of the standout features of the XAP 800 is its ability to support up to 16 microphones. This is crucial for larger meetings, ensuring that every participant can be heard clearly, regardless of their location in the room. The device uses advanced audio technologies, including Automatic Gain Control (AGC), which automatically adjusts microphone sensitivity to maintain consistent audio levels. This ensures that the conversation remains intelligible even as participants lean in or shift their positions.

The XAP 800 also incorporates ClearOne’s proprietary Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) technology. This feature eliminates echo disruptions that can occur in audio conferencing, allowing for clear and productive conversations. AEC works by differentiating between direct sound from microphones and echoed sound returning from speakers, ensuring that participants hear each other without feedback interference.

Another significant advantage of the XAP 800 is its integration capabilities. The system is designed to work seamlessly with a variety of third-party audio and video conferencing products, allowing businesses to expand their communication infrastructure without the need for extensive reconfiguration. The XAP 800 also supports USB connectivity, enabling easy integration with PCs and laptops for web conferencing solutions.

The device is equipped with multiple audio input and output ports, providing flexibility in configuration. Users can connect various hardware such as external speakers, additional microphones, and even video conferencing equipment. This adaptability makes the XAP 800 suitable for different setups, whether it’s a simple room with a few microphones or a complex installation with multiple audio and video sources.

User-friendly controls and an intuitive interface make operation straightforward, allowing even those less tech-savvy to manage audio settings with ease. The system is designed to be installed quickly, reducing downtime and ensuring that organizations can get back to effective communication without delay.

In summary, the ClearOne Comm XAP 800 is a powerful audio conferencing solution that combines advanced technologies with flexibility and ease of use. Its features such as support for multiple microphones, Acoustic Echo Cancellation, and seamless integration with other systems make it an ideal choice for businesses looking to enhance their communication efforts.

Contents

Audio Products XAP 800 Audio Conferencing System XAP 800 Audio Conferencing System XAP 800 Installation ClearOne Part No July 2002 Rev Table of Contents Iii Advanced Configuration System Configuration Appendices OperationControl Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 USA ~ Introduction Product overview New Features Introduction ~ New Features Professional Services Group Sales and Customer ServiceTechnical Support ClearOne Communications EuMEA GmbH Unpacking Controls and ConnectionsFront panel Security page 26 for more details Rear panel Introduction ~ Controls and Connections Introduction ~ Controls and Connections Networking Expansion bus Power Equipment placementOperational Requirements Environmental Installation Hardware Setup Installation ~ Hardware Setup To connect the unit Installation ~ Networking Units Networking UnitsExpansion bus connections To create an expansion bus network Mixer mode To select a mixer modeDevice IDs To assign device IDs Installation ~ LCD Programming LCD ProgrammingLCD menu tree Pressing Esc at the top of the tree does nothing To adjust a parameter Select PresetSystem menu Run Macro RS-232 menu Enable Modem Clear PasswordMeter menu Flow Control hardware Default Meter Inputs menuOutputs Processing Outputs menu Gain Meter Reference Point diagram Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 USA ~ System Configuration Ware Requirements Creating Floppy Disk Copies Installing G-WareTo install G-Ware Site Setup Control usingCreating a new site To create a new site Adding a XAP To auto-detect unitsTo manually add units Select the XAP 800 icon and click Add Configuring Unit Properties To configure Unit Properties 14. Unit Properties Security tab Ware Screens Flow Screen Status bar Copying and pasting settingsSafety Mute System Configuration ~ G-Ware Screens Matrix Screen Audio Routing Expansion bus O-Z routingProcess A-H routing Cross point attenuation System Configuration ~ Audio Routing Matrix report Inputs and Outputs Inputs Pwr Phantom Power TargetThreshold PA Adapt and AEC Reference To create a virtual reference Click Close to exit the window Filters Non-linear Processing NLPMeters Active Filter Type 32. Inputs 1-8 Filters window To configure filters Table View PA Adaptive Mode GateActivation Chairman Override Gate Ratio Hold TimeOff Attenuation Ambient Level 38. Virtual Reference window To assign a gating group To configure gating group settingsGating Group Select Click the Gating Group label to change the group names Min/Max limits Meters AGC 47. Gain meters Outputs NOM Optimizing output gain structure To Expansion Bus O-Z Expansion BusesFrom Expansion Bus O-Z Processing Processing A-H Cmprs compressor Group 54. Processing Filters window Phase BypassAdd Filter Remove Filter Delay Changes you make in the distance and temperature fields 57. Process Gain adjust and meter Optimizing process gain structure Overview PresetsCreating Presets Preset password is set in the Unit Properties window see Preset Configuration paneAffected when the preset is run Advanced Configuration ~ Presets To enable Acoustic Echo Assigning virtual references to the preset To create a preset Storage space Running presets Running multiple presets simultaneouslyTo run a preset using G-Ware To run a preset using front panel control All presets are ready to run again Room combining example Four macros one for each configuration are set up as follows Creating macros To create a macro using Macro RecorderMacros To create a macro using Macro Editor 16 Macro Name window To add or insert a command line Editing macrosTo edit a macro To delete a macro To run a macro using front panel control To run a macro using the Select panel or GpioUse the macro command. See Control for more details Running macros Signal Generator UtilitiesTo use pink or white noise Select the XAP 800 Unit and Input Channel you want to use To compare site files Document Compare UtilityTo use tone Operation ~ Utilities Open window Copying settings Print Preview window Print Reports Print Reports window Toolbar Button To upgrade firmwareGFirm Firmware Utility 13. Selecting baud rate To use G-Ware Switcher Ware SwitcherCopy and paste settings Message Log Monitoring ViewsGate View Operation ~ Monitoring Views To configure Meter Views Meter Views Control/Status a To program control/status pinsGpio Builder Remote Builder XAP IR Remote Control ~ Remote Builder To program the XAP IR Remote Select IR Remote default from the Select Remote Type listClearOne Control Panels To program the Volume panel One IR remote can be Control ~ Remote Builder To program the Select panel RS-232 Port Remote Modem AccessSerial commands Command strings To create a command stringTo run a command string Control ~ RS-232 Port Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 USA ~ Appendix a Specifications Maximum # of Mics Mode Noise Cancellation on/off Ambient Level Filters Appendix B Pinouts RS-232 COM DCE port pinout femaleAppendices ~ Appendix B Pinouts Pin Number Control Control/Status connectors First 16 pins onPin Definable Type Default Description Control/Status a Port Pinout female Control/Status B port pinout Preset select bitPreset select status for Pin RS-485 Remote Panel a and B connectors Set connector pinoutLine connector pinout Pin Description Appendices ~ Appendix C Control Panel Connecting the Control PanelAppendix C Control Panel Assembly Appendices ~ Appendix C Control Panel Appendix D Accessories Appendices ~ Appendix D AccessoriesAccessory ClearOne Part Number Button Uni Microphone Appendix E Serial Commands Command structureConventions Example Appendices ~ Appendix E Serial Commands Groups and channelsType and device IDs Unit type Meter type definitions Serial command error codesError number Text message Explanation/Solution XAP 800 Serial commands Command Function Selects/reports NOM setting on output Selects/reports off attenuation mode forSelects PA adapt mode for specified input Selects/reports phantom power setting Aamb Adaptive Ambient Mode AEC Acoustic Echo Canceller Enable/DisableAGC Automatic Gain Control Argument details 100 Agcset Automatic Gain Control AdjustAmblvl Ambient Level Adjust Chairo Chairman Override Mode 101Baud Baud Rate Cgroup Compressor Group Select Compress Compressor Adjust 102Compsel Compression Select Gain of 3dB Decay Decay Adjust Delay Delay AdjustDelaysel Delay Select 103 Dfltm Default Meter 104Did Device ID Dspver DSP Version Filter Filter Adjust 105Examples Name Description Units FMP First Mic Priority Mode 106Filtsel Filter Select Flow Flow Control Gain Gain Adjustment 107FPP Front Panel Passcode Button assignment GHOLD- Gate Hold Time Adjust 108Gate Gate Status Example Gmode Gating Mode Gratio Gate Ratio Adjust109 Gover Gating Override 110 Greport Gate ReportGrpsel Gating Group Select Label Label LMO Last Mic On Mode Lock Preset and Macro Lock111 LFP Lock Front Panel Lockprst Apply the lock to a preset or macro Lockpwd Set preset/macro password112 LVL Level 113 Lvlreport Level ReportLvlrrate Level Report Rate = Toggle Master Expansion Bus Master Mode MAX Maximum Gain Setting114 Macro Macro Execution/Reporting 115 Mdmode Modem ModeMIN Minimum Gain Setting Minit Modem Initialization String Minmax Minimum and Maximum Gain Setting116 Mline Mic/Line Adjust Mpass Modem PasswordCommand 117 Mtrxlvl Matrix Attenuation Adjustment 118Mtrx Matrix SRC = source Dest = destination Chnl = channel GRP = group NCD Noise Cancellation Depth Ncsel Noise Cancellation Select119 Mute Mute NLP Non-Linear Processing Adjust NOM Number of Open Microphones ModeOffa Off Attenuation Mode 120 PAA PA Adaptive Mode PP Phantom PowerPreset Preset Execution/Reporting Command Channel Select mic input Value 122 Prgstring Program StringSupported special characters String location Ramp Ramp Gain Adjustment 123Refsel PA/AEC Reference Select Name Description Unit Refset Reference channel setup Sermode Serial Mode124 Serecho Serial Echo 125 Sftymute Safety muteSiggen Signal Generator Sigtout Signal Generator Time Out Slvl Speech Level Control Enable/Disable126 String String Execution 127 Tout Time Out SelectUID Unit ID VER Version Appendix F Warranty 128 Appendices ~ Appendix F Warranty 129 Safety Information 130Appendix G Compliance FCC Part 15 Compliance 131 Glossary 132 Glossary 133 134 135 136 137 138 Signal Delay Used for 139 33-35 140Index 141 Index 142 Frequency response 143