A10-RACK 4-Slot Wireless Enclosure — User Guide — Fits Most Unislot and Superslot™ Receivers
A10-RACK User Guide Copyright / Doc Rev History Info Copyright © 2018 Audio Ltd. All rights reserved. | www.audioltd.com 7 Century Court, Tolpits Lane, Watford WD18 9RS, UK | info@audioltd.com Revision Date Description 1A 1B 2A 11 Sept 2018 27 Sept 2018 Nov 2018 Initial - Publication Added info to Operation and A10-RX Firmware Update sections Added info on User Groups Table of Contents Copyright / Doc Rev History Info . . . . . . . 2 Installing Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A10-RACK User Guide Overview The A10-RACK is a 4 slot, 8 channel, 1RU wireless microphone receiver enclosure, compatible with most Unislot and SuperSlot™ receivers. The A10-RACK accepts up to 4 dual-channel slot-in receivers, providing a total of 8 separate audio feeds. The A10-RACK provides high-quality antenna distribution, power distribution, up to 8 channels of analogue and/or AES digital audio via XLR-M connectors and an 8 channel Dante audio interface. ªª Slot-in receivers are sold separately.
A10-RACK User Guide Panels: Connectors, Controls and More 1 Figure 1: Full Front Panel of A10-RACK 1 3 2 Figure 2: Closeup of Leftmost Slot on Front Panel of A10-RACK 1 -Four Receiver Slots Each slot accepts one (single- or dualchannel) 25-pin SuperSlot or unislot receiver. The connection provides power to the receiver and connects the receiver’s audio output directly to the appropriate rear panel XLR connector and to the Dante interface.
A10-RACK User Guide 1 4 2 5 6 3 Figure 3: Full Back Panel of A10-RACK 1 -Antenna Inputs Antenna inputs via two 50 Ohm BNC sockets. 12V DC bias supply available to power active antennas. 4 -Service USB-B connector used for A10-RX firmware updates 2 -Antenna Loop Through A/B Out BNC connectors provide auxiliary outputs as a passive loop through to a second A10-Rack.
A10-RACK User Guide Powering The Power switch on the front panel is a three-way switch. 3 2 1 5 4 Figure 4: Closeup of Leftmost Slot on Front Panel of A10-RACK 1 -ON + A10-Rack power on with 12V power at the A and B antenna connectors. 2 -OFF A10-Rack power off. 4 -Antenna Power Indicator LED illuminates yellow when bias power is being provided to A and B antennas. ªª 3 -ON A10-Rack power on with no bias power at the A/B antenna connectors.
A10-RACK User Guide Dante Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet, better known as Dante, is a combination of software, hardware, and network protocols that delivers uncompressed, multi-channel, low-latency digital audio over a standard Ethernet network using Layer 3 IP packets. Dante allows for many channels of high-quality audio to be transferred via basic CAT5 or CAT6 cable and standard gigabit switches and hardware to many devices simultaneously.
A10-RACK User Guide 5. Install the included M2.5 screws to hold the receiver into place. 6. Attach the antenna distribution leads from the A10-RACK to the receiver’s antenna connectors Operation Operation of the A10-RACK is virtually the same as operating each receiver individually with the exceptions of shared power, antenna distribution and Dante networking.
A10-RACK User Guide Cascading A10-RACK Units If two or more A10-RACKs are cascaded via ‘A/B Out’ loop through, it is recommended that the slots in the first rack with antennas connected are filled up before the slots in the 2nd (or next level) are filled - this is good RF practice and will achieve best performance. The Dante ports may also be daisy-chained if the A10-RACK is not setup for redundant operation (set to “switched” in Dante Controller).
A10-RACK User Guide Legal Notices FCC Notice 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. FCC Part 15.19(a)(3) Industry Canada Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
