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Quick Start Guide

Ulysses 8116

16x Analog Output

Introduction, Overview, Mechanical & Performance Data, Front Panel

Introduction

The AirTools Studio Matrix is a powerful, multi-function, DSP-based audio routing system. Modular and scalable, the Studio

Matrix consists of several different hardware modules, which connect to give you a flexible routing and signal processing

solution tailored to your needs. In addition to audio routing, the system also provides EQ, gain, mute, and level control as well

as dynamics functions including AGC and compression. Setup is fast and simple using Studio Matrix Designer software which

runs on a PC connected to Studio Matrix hardware. Using standard CAT-5 cable for passing audio between rack room and

studios, the system performs with a dynamic range in excess of 112 dB. In a typical Studio Matrix equipped facility, on-air and

production rooms are fitted with Homer 7000 Breakout boxes each capable of receiving four mono channels from, and sending

four mono channels back to, the rack room via CAT-5 cable. In the rack room the required Studio Matrix modules are digitally

interconnected via SymLink, our 64-channel digital audio bus. Each rack room module hosts two 66MHz SHARC™ floating-

point processors to cover all your signal processing requirements. With the Studio Matrix from AirTools your station's audio will

move to a new level of sound quality, flexibility, and reliability.

Overview

The Ulysses is a 1 rack space AirTools Studio Matrix hardware device which provides the system with sixteen (16) analog line

level audio outputs. The Ulysses is one of the core DSP hardware devices in the AirTools Studio Matrix family. It features two

(2) 66 MHz SHARC™ processors which manipulate audio with 40-bit floating-point precision. All analog-to-digital and digital-

to-analog audio conversion in the Studio Matrix system is 24 bit/48 kHz. The Ulysses also provides the same control and

configuration features as the other core Studio Matrix hardware devices (the Orion, Icarus, Narcissus, Oedipus and Iliad) and all

of these features are detailed in this Quick Start Guide.

Mechanical Data

Item

Discussion

Space Required 1U (WDH: 48.26 cm x 26.6 cm x 4.369 cm /

19 in x 10.475 in x 1.72 in). Depth does not

include connector allowance.

Electrical

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

Ventilation

Fan located at equipment right, pulls cold air

into unit. Air exit at equipment left. Maximum

recommended ambient operating tempera-

ture is 30 C / 86 F.

Weight

4.45 kg / 9.82 lbs.

Performance Data

Analog Outputs

Nominal Output Level

+4 dBu line level with 20 dB of headroom

Maximum Output Level +24 dBu

Output Impedance

200 Ohms balanced, 100 Ohms unbalanced

Dynamic Range

> 114 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, A-weighted)

THD + Noise

0.0035% (20 Hz to 20 kHz, unweighted with +24 dBu output)

Front Panel

ULYSSES

8116

Symetrix

Engineered by

16x ANALOG OUTPUT

Item

POWER

COMM

SYMLINK

STATUS

OUTPUT SIGNAL PRESENT Green LEDs

POWER

COMM

SYMLINK

STATUS

Description

Bi-color LED

To download the latest version of Studio Matrix Designer, the Windows application

that controls all Studio Matrix hardware, go to: www.airtoolsaudio.com

Remarks

Allow at least 1 inch additional clearance for rear panel con-

nections. Additional depth may be required depending upon

your specific wiring and connections.

Ensure that the left and right equipment sides are unob-

structed (2 in / 5.06 cm minimum clearance). The ventilation

should not be impeded by covering the openings with items

such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

OUTPUT SIGNAL PRESENT

What It Does

Indicates that the unit is powered on.

Indicates active communications.

Indicates SymLink bus connection.

Indicates the current running or fault status.

Indicates presence of audio on analog outputs (1-16) using variable brightness.

Symetrix

Engineered by

Note: For unbalanced use, float (do

not connect) the minus output termi-

nal. Unbalanced usage results in 6

dB lower output level.

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