RE: So cool!

["Paul" <groups@xxxxxxx>]

Do the pre-amps have discreet volume control i.e. can you set a
particular level instantaneously?



This is one of the biggest problems I've got - how to set the correct
level for HA spoken announcements (from ACE TTS). For example, if I've
been listening to loud music previously, the announcement booms out (not
nice). The only way I can see of doing it is to turn the volume down a
set number of times and then back up again (takes a while and is prone
to failure I think).



A digital pre-amp would be nice! - with RS232 or other control.



Paul.



-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Mouser [mailto:rmouser@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 10 March 2003 09:08
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] So cool!



I've got a Speakercraft Easy 6 (www.speakercraft.com). Its basically an
IR driven Pre-amp, which then drives 6 individual power amps for each
zone.
It actually works REALLY well and because of its pre-amp design I have
lots of flexibility in terms of powering zones.
The IR zoning always works faultlessly (I am using xantech transmitters
and receivers with it.)

Sounds like I need to talk to Frank (Are you listening Frank :-))
The Easy 6 actually has the ability to accept a second IR input (Via is
RJ45 port.) and has a pass through for the audio inputs for attaching
say another Easy6 or a AV Amp. There's a pdf of the manual on the
speakercraft site.

Had a reply from Speakercraft (Who BTW are VERY helpful) on the IR
expansion issue but just have not had time to implement and to be honest
didn't fully understand the use of 'diodes' (I get a little hazy when
people talk about soldering irons :-)) I've copied it below:

---------------------------
It would be possible to drive the IR zone data lines through the RJ45
data port ... but not with an ordinary single zone (multiple emitter)
connecting block. To preserve IR routing, a 6 (or more) output IR router
would be necessary (Xantech RT8).

Six of the IR router outputs would be connected to the 6 IR lines in the
RJ45 jack (pin-out attached). IR router commands from an IR receiver in
the home theatre room would, when macroed with the A/V receiver's source
commands, select the desired source and control it through the EZ6.

If you are not concerned with routing, you could diode connect (diode
isolate)
6 outputs from a single zone connecting block (Xantech 791-44) and
connect them to the same 6 pins on the Ez6 RJ45 jack. (Diode isolation
is needed to prevent cross-feed between zones on the Ez6).
--------------------------

My aim is to eventually be able to control my multiroom via the c-bus
c-touch screens. Haven't really decided on how I will interface between
c-bus and IR as yet as there is more than one way I could go.

Many thanks

Rob Mouser
rmouser@xxxxxxx
rob@xxxxxxx


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul [mailto:groups@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 10 March 2003 08:34
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] So cool!
>
> I did it with an opto isolated circuit that Frank designed for me and
a
> lot of playing (and measuring with a PC based oscilloscope). I'm going
> to put some pics up on the web when I get a chance.
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>
> What amp have you got?
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>
> Paul.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Mouser [mailto:rmouser@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 10 March 2003 06:57
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] So cool!
>
>
>
> Hi Paul
>
> How did you 'inject' your IR signal into your amp?
>
> (Writing with some envy as you have achieved something on my 'to do'
> list before me:-))
>
> Cheers
>
> Rob
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul [mailto:groups@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 09 March 2003 21:54
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] So cool!
>
>
> Every now and then you have one of those moments when you realise that
> HA is soooo good!
>
>
>
> I've now finished my circuit in 'inject' an IR signal into the control
> lines of my multi zone house amp so I can control each zone
individually
> (didn't have this feature as standard). Now using NetRemote, Girder
and
> HomeVision I can sit in bed and switch sources, mute, vol etc from my
> iPaq, laptop or Pronto (using the same .ccf file) - combined with
Vinyl
> I can also select playlists from the 30,000+ MP3's.
>
>
>
> I knew spending so much on all this stuff was worth it!
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> :D
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> Paul.
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