User manual

Section 1

Getting Started

CLIP - indicates either A/D, D/A, or DSP clipping.

SYNC - indicates DSP syncing to an internal clock, AES/EBU or Wordclock input.

RS-232 - indicates PC connection via RS-232.

LINK/ACT - indicates connection to and/or activity on an Ethernet network.

6. Mute Buttons

The DriveRack 4820 provides a MUTE button for each output.

7. Output Meters

The DriveRack 4800 provides eight independent eight-segment output headroom meters that range from SIG

(-48dB) to 0dB.

8. Threshold Meters

The tri-color Threshold meters indicate that the threshold level has been exceeded in the Output Insert

Gate, Limiter, Compressor or Auto Gain Control.

1. 4 - System Architect Control Software

The System Architect software provides control and monitoring of the DriveRack 4800 and 4820 devic-

es. Multiple units can be networked and controlled together along with other products from Harman

Professional. It is the only software package that allows complete control of all the links in the signal

chain from within a single application. It enables flagship products from best-in-class brands to act as

one collective consciousness, and makes real the benefits only a truly unified system can bring.

Understanding the System Architect software is the key to getting full functionality from the DriveRack

4800 and 4820 products.

System Architect Features

• Supports Ethernet control

• Supports Serial control

• Supports CobraNet audio

• Supports up to 64 channels of streaming audio

• Supports sample rates up to 96kHz

• Supports up to 65,536 HiQnet nodes in a single system

• Wireless 802.11g compatible

• Optimized for tablet PC use

• Optimized for remote access

• Universal Plug and Play compliant

• Multiple computer support

The DriveRack 4800/4820 are compatible with the following products via

System Architect

• AKG WMS 4000 wireless microphone system

• BSS Soundweb London networked audio distribution system

• Crown I-Tech tour sound amplifier range

• Crown amplifier PIP modules - Lite, USP3, USP3/CN

• JBL DP Series intelligent networked amplified speaker

• Studer Vista 8 digital production console

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4800/4820 User Manual