C-Bus Multi Room Audio
Matrix Switcher
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Matrix Switcher 560884/2 & 560884/2E
The Deluxe model of the matrix switcher, includes a Local
Area Network (LAN) connection on the rear panel that
supports an MP3 streaming feature that is used with the
C-Bus Ripple MP3 streaming software. Digital MP3 music
can be streamed directly from the host computer running
the software, to the matrix switcher while the control of the
stream (play, pause stop etc), can be controlled through
C-Bus. C-Bus Ripple also includes the ability to configure
Internet radio stations that can be streamed to the matrix
switcher. Should no zone be listening to an MP3 or
Internet radio, the stream will be paused to conserve
bandwidth, or in the case of the Internet stream, download
data. The Standard matrix switcher does not support MP3
streaming, but may be upgraded at a later stage.
The C-Bus Multi-Room Audio (MRA) System Matrix Switcher
provides the ability to take inputs (known as sources) and
direct them to amplifiers (known as zones) as desired. The
Matrix Switcher also includes a number of internal sources
that can be output to zones. All user control of the Matrix
Switcher is through the C-Bus system, where it’s also
possible to adjust the volume, bass, treble as well as select
and control sources. The control is provided by C-Bus
devices such as wall switches, DLT switches, touchscreens
and Wiser Home Control. C-Bus is connected to the Matrix
Switcher through RJ45 sockets (2) located on the rear of the
unit.
The front panel of the matrix switcher includes a quick
connection option for user convenience. The Deluxe model
of the matrix switcher also includes a USB connection for
attaching USB drives that contain MP3 files. The MP3
track information is extracted and broadcast onto C-Bus
for display on touchscreens while the track navigation can
be controlled using the transport control feature (play,
pause, next track etc) over C-Bus. The front panel also
supports an Auxiliary input socket that can accommodate
3.5mm stereo connection from the headphone output of
devices such as a personal MP3 players.
Audio distribution from the matrix switcher is performed
using a category 5 cable that can be up to 45 metres in
length while also providing power to the amplifiers as well
as a return path for reticulated infrared signals.
Four analogue stereo inputs are provided to take the line-
level audio feed from Audio/Visual (A/V) devices through RCA
sockets on the rear of the unit. A separate optical (digital)
connection is also provided so that devices such as a DVD
player can be connected to the system, with a loop through
to other equipment such as an A/V receiver.
Two mono audio inputs are provided for broadcasting audio
messages to all zones simultaneously for instances where
intercom or public address announcements may be desired.
On-board storage support for up to four sound files that can
be used as doorbells, triggered from C-Bus events is also
supported.
The Matrix Switcher supports the connection of an Audio
Distribution Unit (Cat. # 560011) should an additional stereo
line-level input be required. Note the Audio Distribution Unit
will also require a power supply. All sources connected to the
system have individual preamp gain adjustment to ensure
consistent volume levels across sources.
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