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In this example audio from the ECPIR-3P to Zone 1 will trig Control Output 1. This output can then be used to mute a speaker in Zone 1.
 
In this example audio from the ECPIR-3P to Zone 1 will trig Control Output 1. This output can then be used to mute a speaker in Zone 1.
  
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'''Idle State:''' Sets the idle state for the output. The options are Normally Open or Normally Closed  
 
'''Idle State:''' Sets the idle state for the output. The options are Normally Open or Normally Closed  

Revision as of 11:17, 10 August 2016

Visual indication of Audio Activity

Local mute is a common PA function where one or more speakers are disconnected when a specific access panel is used. This is commonly used when there are a high probablity of feedback.

Assigning Local Mute to a Control Output

To assign the function Local Mute to an Control Output:

  1. In Components view, open Output Actions
  2. In System, identify the Controller, the Amplifier or the Access Panel to be used, and expand to Device > Control Outputs.
  3. Drag Local Mute to the Control Output you want to use.
Assigning Local Mute to a Control Output


Configuration example

When a specific Source sends audio to a specified Zone, the output will be operated

The output is used to mute a nearby loudspeaker

  1. Drag Local Mute to the desired Control Output.
  2. Select the desired source in Source.
  3. In Zone select the zone that the desired speaker is part of.
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Audio Activity configuration


In this example audio from the ECPIR-3P to Zone 1 will trig Control Output 1. This output can then be used to mute a speaker in Zone 1.

Parameter details

Idle State: Sets the idle state for the output. The options are Normally Open or Normally Closed

Delay Activation: Delays control output activation for the stipulated number of seconds when triggered.

Source: The source that will trigger the alarm output. The Source field can only contain audio inputs and access panels. The Local mute # options can be triggered from panels to activate local muting in an alarm situation. If Source is not specified, it will be ignored when checking whether the conditions for the audio activity triggering are present or not. Zone The zones in which the output on an activity is triggered. If Zone is not specified, it will be ignored when checking whether the conditions for the audio activity triggering are present or not.