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Voice Processor 2x

Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

Voice Processor 2x

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stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

(This apparatus shall be connected to

a mains socket outlet with a protective

earthing connection. Do not defeat

the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug

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other. A grounding type plug has two

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exposed to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been dropped.

Safety

What Ships in the Box

• AVoiceProcessor2xhardwaredevice.

• AVoiceProcessor2xCD-ROM

(Windows).

• Adetachablepowercord.

• ThisQuickStartGuide.

What You Need to Provide

• AWindowsPCwith1GHzorhigher

processor and:

• WindowsXPorVista.

• 250MBfreestoragespace.

• 1024x768graphicscapability.

• 16-bitorhighercolors.

• CD-ROMdriveorInternetconnection.

• 512MBormoreofRAMasrequiredby

your operating system.

• Network(Ethernet)interface.

• CAT5cableoranexistingEthernet

network.

Getting Help

Voice Processor 2x, the Windows

application that controls the hardware,

includes a help module which acts as a

complete User’s Guide for both hardware

and software.

If you have questions beyond the scope

of this Quick Start Guide or the help

module, contact our Customer Support

Group in the following ways:

Tel: +1.425.778.7728

8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Monday through Friday,

Pacific Time

Web: http://www.SymetrixAudio.com

This device complies with part 15 of

the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

ThisClassBDigitalapparatusmeets

all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment

Regulations

Cet appariel numerique de la classe

BrespectetouteslesExigencesdu

Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur

du Canada.

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Quick Start Guide

Remote Warning

The RJ45 connectors labeled “REMOTE” are only for use with AirTools Multiband Processor 2m remotes.

DO NOT plug the REMOTE connectors on this product into any RJ45

connector labeled “ETHERNET”,“SYMLINK” or “COBRANET”. The “REMOTE”

RJ45 connectors on this product contain 24 VDC which can damage Ethernet, SymLink, CobraNet or

other circuitry utilizing an RJ45 connector.

Voice Processor 2x Introduction

Introduction

VoiceProcessor2x:Nextgenerationtwochannel

programmable Voice Processor for today’s broadcast

professional.

The microphone is a crucial link to the audience. Proper

management of that link is essential. Enter the AirTools Voice

Processor 2x, an outstanding programmable microphone

processor that is ﬂexible, powerful, and easy to use.

Chief Engineers treasure its programmability and rich DSP

feature set. On-air talent enjoy its simplicity of operation.

Studio managers appreciate how it independently processes

two microphone channels in one rack space. And, most

importantly, everyone loves the sound – including the

listening audience.

The 2x offers a comprehensive set of voice enhancement

tools for any situation. The 2x’s Windows® software

application enables total control of all essential parameters.

Once a desired sound is dialed in, all settings are saved as

named presets for later recall from the front panel or remotely.

Any mic can be optimized for a diverse air staff with either

male or female voices.

Our Voice Processor legacy began with the original model

528,andhascontinuedthroughthe601,528E,628and

6200.Nowyoucanmaintainqualityassurancethroughout

your voice talent signal chains with the AirTools Voice

Processor 2x, Engineered by Symetrix. Our name has

become synonymous with high quality audio processing for

over 30 years.

Features

• Two(2)independentlyprogrammablechannelsofultra-low

latency digital microphone processing in one rack space.

• Two(2)Mic/Lineinputs,two(2)Mic/Lineoutputs,two(2)

AES3 outputs, Word Clock input.

• ProcessingmodulesincludeCompression,Equalization,

De-Essing,DownwardExpansion,HighpassandLowpass

ﬁlters, and Voice Symmetry.

• Congurenamedpresetsforeachon-airpersonality–

up to 50, including factory presets – using the included

Windows® software over Ethernet.

• Recallpresetswithconvenientfrontpanelcontrols,

optional hardware remote(s), or third-party control

protocol.

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Quick Start Guide

MechanicalandPerformanceData

Mechanical Data

ITEM DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Space Required 1U(WDH:48.02cmx23.11cmx4.37cm/18.91inx9.1

inx1.72in),depthisspecifiedfromfrontpaneltobackof

connectors.

Allow at least 3 inches additional clearance for rear panel con-

nections. Additional depth may be required depending upon your

specific wiring and connections.

Electrical 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 25 Watts maximum. Nolinevoltageswitchingrequired.

Ventilation

Maximumrecommendedambientoperatingtemperatureis

30C/86F.

Ensure that the left and right equipment sides are unobstructed

(5.08cm,2inminimumclearance).Theventilationshouldnotbe

impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Weight 8lbs.(3.60kg)

Performance Data

ITEM DESCRIPTION DETAILS

INPUTS:

Nominal Input Level +4dBuor-10dBVlinelevel,to-50dBumiclevel

(softwareselectable)with20dBofheadroom

NOTE: For unbalanced analog input, either reference the minus input

terminal to the signal source ground (preferred) or ground the minus input

to the adjacent ground terminal (tie low to ground). Using the second

method deprives you of the common mode rejection inherent in a bal-

anced input, even when coming from an unbalanced source.

Maximum Input Level +23dBu

Input Impedance 6.67kΩbalanced,>3.3kΩunbalanced

CMRR >75dB@1kHz,unitygain

Mic Pre-amp EIN >-127dBu,22Hz-22kHz,100Ωsourceimpedance

Phantom Power +48VDC

A/D Conversion 24-bit delta/sigma

A/D Dynamic Range 116dB(A-Weighted)

A/D THD+Noise -102dB(un-weighted);1kHz@-2dBFSwith0dB

gain

A/D Latency 0.25 mS

OUTPUTS:

Nominal Output Level Analog:+4dBulinelevelwith20dBofheadroom

Digital:-20dBFS

NOTE: For unbalanced analog output, float (do not connect) the minus

outputterminal.Unbalancedusageresultsin6dBloweroutputlevel.

Maximum Output Level Analog:+24dBu

Digital:0dBFS

Output Impedance Analog:200Ωbalanced,100Ωunbalanced

Digital:110Ω

D/A Conversion 24-bit delta/sigma

D/A Dynamic Range 114dB(A-Weighted)

D/A THD+N -98dB(un-weighted);1kHz@-2dBFS

D/A Latency 0.2 mS

Mic Level Output Pad (Inter-

nal)

-42dB

SYSTEM

Nominal Sampling Rate 48kHz

Word Clock Input Range 22-192KHz

A/D/A Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz,+/-0.25dB

A/D/A Dynamic Range 113dB(A-Weighted)

A/D/A Latency <0.7mS;withallDSPactive

Interchannel Crosstalk >-90dB@1kHz,typical

Voice Processor 2x Front and Rear Panel

FRONT PANEL

ITEM DESCRIPTION DETAILS

MENU / UP / DOWN Momentarypushbuttons Preset Recall

1. Press MENU while on the home screen to select a channel for preset recall. Use the

UP and DOWN buttons to choose CHANNEL 1 or CHANNEL 2 for preset recall.

2. Press MENU while on CHANNEL 1 or CHANNEL 2 to select that channel for preset

recall.

3. After selecting a channel for preset recall, use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll

through presets available for recall onto that channel.

4. Press the MENU button to recall the selected preset.

5. Press MENU again to confirm recall, or use the UP/DOWNbuttonstochoose“No”

then press MENU to cancel the recall.

System Information

• PressandHoldMENUtoenterorexittheSystemInformationMenus.

Input / Output Meters Eight(8)segmentLEDladderme-

ters, one meter of eight segments

for each input and output

Illuminatesgreenuptoandincluding0dBu,amberbetween>0andupto+23dBu,and

redtoindicateclipping(>+23dBu)oneachinputandoutput.

Power GreenLED Illuminatestoindicatethedeviceispoweredon.Note:ThepowerLEDwillflashwhilethe

device is booting.

Network Bi-colorLED Illuminates green to indicate network (Ethernet) activity, amber to indicate acquisition of a

network address in DHCP mode.

REMOTE (LED) GreenLED Illuminates to indicate REMOTE port connection (front or rear REMOTE port).

REMOTE (Connector) RJ45 connector Distributes power and control data to a 2x Remote Control. Uses standard straight-

through UTP CAT5 cabling.

Warning! Refer to the Remote Warning for compatibility information.

REAR PANEL

ITEM DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Power Input IEC 3 prong jack Accepts power from detachable IEC power cable (100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 25 Watts

max). Connect only to a grounded power outlet.

Remote RJ45 connector Distributes power and control data to a 2x Remote Control. Uses standard straight-

through UTP CAT5 cabling.

Warning! Refer to the Remote Warning for compatibility information.

RS-485 One (1) 3-pin Euroblock connector Reserved for factory use only.

Ethernet RJ45 connector Communications interface for the 2x application running on the host PC as well as 3rd

party control automation or scheduling systems. Uses standard straight-through UTP

CAT5 cabling. Features auto-crossover sensing for direct device-to-device connections.

AES3 Outputs Two(2)MaleXLRconnectors Each software selectable to carry Channel 1/2, 1/1, 2/1 or 2/2 information. Sample rate

softwareselectablebetween44.1or48kHz,orrateofWordClockInput.

Lock GreenLED Lightssolidtoindicateavalidwordclockconnectionbetween22and192kHz.

Term GreenLED Lightssolidtoindicatesoftware-selectablewordclockinputtermination.

Word Clock Input FemaleBNCconnector AcceptsTTLorCMOS-levelwordclocksignalsfrom22to192kHz.

Analog Outputs Two(2)MaleXLRconnectors Two (2) balanced analog line level audio outputs, individually software-selectable levels of

-10dBVor+4dBu.Micleveloutputmaybesetviainternaljumpers(lineleveldefault).

Analog Inputs Two(2)FemaleXLRconnectors Two (2) balanced analog audio inputs with individually software-selectable phantom power

andlevelof-50dBu,-40dBu,-20dBu,-10dBVor+4dBu.

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Hardware Connections

POWER

Connect the IEC connector end of the supplied AC cord to the receptacle on the rear of the

2x. Connect the AC connector end of the supplied AC cord to an AC power source that is of

the correct voltage and frequency (100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz). Use only the power cord and

connector speciﬁed for the product and your operating locale.

When the 2x is powered up correctly, the POWER LED on the front of the unit will be lit solid

green.

REMOTE

Using a standard straight-through CAT5 cable terminated with RJ45 connectors, connect

your 2x remote control to either the front panel or rear panel REMOTE port according to the

guidelines in your remote’s documentation.

When a remote is connected to the 2x, the REMOTE LED on the front of the unit will be lit

solid green.

CAUTION: DO NOT plug the REMOTE connectors on this product into any RJ45

connector labeled “ETHERNET”, “COBRALINK” or “SYMLINK”. Refer to the Remote Warning for compatibility

information.

RS-485

Reserved for factory use only.

Ethernet

Using a standard straight-through CAT5 cable terminated with RJ45 connectors, connect

the2x’sETHERNETporttoeitheryourcomputer’sEthernetportortoanexistingEthernet

network.YoumaywishtoreviewtheNetworkCongurationsectionformoreinformation.

Whenthe2xhasaphysicalnetworkconnection,theamber“link”LEDontheETHERNET

connector will be lit solid.

Whenthereisnetworkcommunication,thegreen“activity”LEDontheETHERNET connector and the NETWORK LED on

the front of the unit will ﬂash accordingly.

NOTE: The 2x’s Ethernet port will automatically sense a device-to-device connection so that a standard straight-through

Ethernet cable may always be used. A cross-over cable is not required.

WORD CLOCK INPUT

Ifavailableanddesired,connectahouseWordClockfeedhereusing75ΩRG59orbetter

coaxialcableterminatedwithBNCconnectors.

Remember to set the Sync Source to Word in the System area of the application.

Voice Processor 2x Hardware Connections

AES3 OUTPUTS

Connect the AES OUTjackofyourchoicetoyourdownstreamequipment’sAESIN

jackusingastandard110ΩAEScableterminatedwiththeappropriateXLRjacks.

Each AES output can transmit a combination of channel 1 or channel 2’s content or

each channel’s content exclusively. Conﬁgure the AES Outputs’ Sources in the System

area of the application.

ANALOG OUTPUTS

Usingstandardmic/linecablesterminatedononeendwithfemaleXLRconnectorsand

appropriate connectors for your mic/line destination devices on the other end, connect

thefemaleXLRendsintotheANGLOG OUTPUTS of the 2x and the opposite ends into

yourdestinationdevice’sinputs.Theseoutputsare+4dBubalancedlineleveloutputs

by default. If you need an unbalanced output, see the analog audio wiring diagrams in

theAudioWiringReference.TheseoutputsmayalsobeswitchedtoMicLeveloutput.

FormoreinformationseeMicLevelOutputConversion.

NOTE: Wiring the outputs to an unbalanced cable will typically result in an output level

thatis6dBlowerthantheoutputlevelachievedusingabalancedcable.Ifwiringtoanunbalanceddestination,youmay

needtochangethe2x’soutputlevel.RefertotheAnalogLevelsettingwithintheOutputmoduleofthe2xsoftware.

ANALOG INPUTS

Usingstandardmic/linecablesterminatedononeendwithmaleXLRconnectorsand

appropriate connectors for your mic/line sources on the other end, connect the male

XLRendsintotheANGLOG INPUTS of the 2x and the opposite ends into your source

devices’ outputs. Refer to the Audio Wiring Reference for more information.

NOTE: Wiring the inputs to an unbalanced cable will typically result in an input level

thatis6dBlowerthantheinputlevelachievedusingabalancedcable.Ifwiringtoan

unbalancedsource,youmayneedtoadjustthe2x’sinputlevel.ToswitchbetweenMic

andLinelevelinput,refertotheInputmoduleofthe2xsoftware.

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Signal Flow

Digi Trim

MIC/LINE 1

Digi Trim

Channel 1

Digi Trim

Ch.2

Ch.1

Mute

48v

MIC/LINE 2

48v

HPF/LPF

Bypass

Active

HPF/LPF

Noise

Generator

Bypass

Active

Bypass

Active

DeEsser/

Expander

Bypass

Active

DeEsser/

Expander

Bypass

Active

Channel 1

DSP Bypass

Bypass

Active

Bypass

Active

Noise

Generator

-40 dBu

-50 dBu

-10 dBV

-20 dBu

+4 dBu

Inv.

Gain Set /

Inverter

-40 dBu

-50 dBu

-10 dBV

-20 dBu

+4 dBu

Inv.

Gain Set /

Inverter

Channel 2

DSP Bypass

Compressor

Bypass

Active

Compressor

Bypass

Active

Equalizer

Bypass

Active

Equalizer

Bypass

Active

Bypass

Active

Equalizer Pre/Post Compressor Swap

Voice

Symmetry

Bypass

Active

Bypass

Active

Channel 1 DSP

Channel 2 DSP

-10

Analog Level

Channel 2

Digi Trim Analog

Output 2

-10

Analog Level

Analog

Output 1

AES

Output 1

AES

Output 2

AES Output

Routing

Ch.2

Ch.1

Equalizer Pre/Post Compressor Swap

HOST PROCESSOR

EthernetWord ClockRemote

(Front Panel)

Remote

(Rear Panel)

DSP PROCESSOR

MIC/LINE 1

MIC/LINE 2 Analog

Output2

Analog

Output1

AES

Output1

AES

Output2

Left Channel

Right Channel

Voice

Symmetry

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