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Hardware feature manual

LUNA-F

Flexible network audio matrix processor

Table of contents

Mapping

A maximum of 16 channels can be selected from any input or zone. That is, an already mixed zone can be part of another mix too. A zone can be mapped into all output channels.
Note: Test, Talk Over and Priority sources do not need to be mapped to the corresponding zone’s mixer. Those sources are picked up once they are assigned within that DSP feature.


Note: If a mapped input or zone is removed from the list in a zone, a blank box is left there. You may remove the blank box by clicking on the bin icon again. This removal will shift the mixer levels to the channels that come after. In other words, mixer settings stay constant but mapped channels shift upwards.

Note: If a mapped input or zone is removed from the list in a zone, a blank box is left there. You may remove the blank box by clicking on the bin icon again. This removal will shift the mixer levels to the channels that come after. In other words, mixer settings stay constant but mapped channels shift upwards.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Plus Icon

Selection

Opens a list of selectable/available items for mapping.

Cross Icon

Yes/No

Asks permission to remove the entire mapping list.

Pen Icon

Selection

Opens a list of selectable/available items for exchanging the mapped item.

Bin Icon

Not Available

Removes the mapped item from the list.

Hamburger Icon

Not Available

Changes the order of mapping in the zone block.

Training Video

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Pre-Gain, Gain & Automatic Gain Control (AGC)

Pre-Gain

Manually adjustable pre-gain for microphone/line level adjustment is available for input signals up to 22dBV/24dBu. It is a digitally controlled analogue gain stage. Pre-Gain can be used with both Gain and AGC.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Pre-Gain

-6/0/34/40 dB

The Pre-Gain parameter offers a selection of four gain levels for the microphone level, line level, and hot signal source (e.g., DJ setup).

Gain

Gain is available for all input channels with a range of -35 and 35 dB for the LUNA series. It is also possible to adjust the input gain automatically.

Note: NWP series have -15 and 15dB of gain range.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Gain

+/-35 dB

+/-15 dB

Input signal up to 22dBV/24dBu

Automatic Gain Control (AGC)

All inputs contain the possibility to enable Automatic Gain Control (AGC). This continuously adjusts the input gain, ensuring a constant output level while the input level varies. The gain adjustments are made in extremely small step adjustable sizes ensuring high-quality audio, even during gain changes.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Target (A)

-20 - 6 dB

The Target parameter specifies a signal's target level before entering the Matrix. Continuously, the signal matching the level specified by the target parameter will be attempted to adjust.

Max Gain (B)

0 - 30 dB

The Max Gain parameter specifies the maximum gain adjustment which can be achieved between the input level and the target level. This can be used to prevent excessive noise or microphone feedback when, for example, a microphone is not being used. Note that this setting may prevent the AGC from reaching the target level, but this behavior is desirable to achieve the best overall sound.

Hold (C)

0.1 - 60 second

The Hold parameter specifies the AGC hold time during which no action will be taken when the output level falls below the target output level. This is used to prevent the gain from modulating on low frequencies which may cause distortion. For line signals, it is recommended to specify a long hold time to prevent the AGC from adjusting the volume during quiet music passages.

Decay (D)

5 - 200 dB/sec

 

The Decay parameter specifies the time the AGC will take to increase the gain, raising the signal from the current level (below the target level) to the target level. A slow Decay setting can be used if a fixed output level should be maintained, while a fast Decay setting can be used to compress the dynamic range of speech.

Attack (E)

5 - 200 dB/sec

The Attack parameter specifies the reaction time in which the AGC starts attenuating after a sudden increase in input level above the target level. The attack time should be fast to avoid any distortion caused by clipping, but when the attack time is too fast, the AGC will overreact to short peaks, causing audible distortion.

Threshold (B)

-90 - 30 dB

The Threshold parameter specifies the level at which the noise gate will be enabled. When the level of the applied input signal is below the set threshold level, the noise gate will be enabled. This will cut off the signal, resulting in no noise on the outputs. To avoid unwanted noises (noise gate opening and closing rapidly) when the signal level is close to the threshold level, the noise gate function uses a time-out period in combination with hysteresis.

Gain Freeze

Selection

The Gain Freeze will freeze the reached gain level and keeps it fixed.

Gain Recovery

Selection

The Gain Recovery will recover the reached gain level back to 0dB.

Training Video

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LP/HP filter (Input Filter & Output Filter)

2 bands of semi-parametric 2nd order high pass and low pass filters are available on each input channel and can be individually enabled and disabled. Frequency and Q-factor can be adjusted, and channels can be enabled individually. With cascading or combining the available filters, bandpass or 4th order high pass or low pass filters can be created.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Show Table

Enable/Disable

Opens a table showing the filters that can be applied.

Type

High Pass/Low pass

Opens a list of filters that can be selected.

High Pass

Selection

With a High-Pass filter, the frequencies below the crossover frequency will be suppressed.

Low Pass

Selection

With a Low-Pass filter, the frequencies above the crossover frequency will be suppressed.

Frequency

20Hz -20kHz

The Frequency parameter indicates the centre frequency of the filter. This is the central frequency between the upper and lower cutoff frequencies of the filter. The frequency can be set between 20Hz and 20kHz.

Q-factor

0.01 - 15

The Q-factor parameter is the quality factor related to the bandwidth of the filter. A higher Q-factor indicates a more selective filter with a smaller bandwidth. The standard Q-factor value for the 7-band EQ is set to 0.9, whereby the 7 bands have good coverage over the entire audio spectrum. A higher Q-factor makes it possible to influence specific frequency ranges of the audio spectrum.

Boost

Not Available

Boost is not available on the input filter.

Enabled

Enable/Disable

Enables or disables the desired filter.

Training Video

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WaveDynamics™

WaveDynamics™ is an audio control and processing technology implemented in AUDAC products. Thanks to the powerful DSP processors built into our products it can deliver effortless control over the most advanced acoustic configurations. 

Training Video

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WaveTune™ is a seven-band full parametric equalizer with dedicated EQ gain that each band can enable individually. This unique function allows fine-tuning of the source signal with different diverse types of filtering. This gives the possibility of tailoring the source for optimal performance.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Preset List

Selection

Opens a list of factory and custom presets which can be imported, exported or edited in WaveDynamics TM .

Apply Preset

Not Available

Recalls the selected preset to the output channel.

Show Table

Enable/Disable

Opens a table showing the filters that can be applied

Type

Selection

Opens a list of filters that can be selected

Peaking

Selection

Peaking Filter provides a boost or a cut to a band of frequencies around a center frequency.

Low Pass

Selection

Applies Second Order Low Pass filter. With a Low-Pass filter, the frequencies above the crossover frequency will be suppressed.

High Pass

Selection

Applies Second Order High Pass filter. With a High-Pass filter, the frequencies below the crossover frequency will be suppressed.

Linkwitz

Selection

Linkwitz Transform changes effective frequency and Q-factor to desired values. Typically, this is used to lower F to get more low bass output or to lower the Q to make the box behave like a larger box.

All Pass

Selection

All-pass filter passes all frequencies equally in gain but changes the phase relationship among various frequencies.

Low Shelf

Selection

Low Shelf filter boosts or reduces the audio level below the desired frequency rather than removing them.

High Shelf

Selection

High Shelf filter boosts or reduces the audio level above the desired frequency rather than removing them.

First Order Low Pass

Selection

Applies First Order Low Pass filter. With a Low-Pass filter, the frequencies above the crossover frequency will be suppressed.

First Order High Pass

Selection

Applies First Order High Pass filter. With a High-Pass filter, the frequencies below the crossover frequency will be suppressed.

Frequency

20Hz -20kHz

The Frequency parameter indicates the center frequency of the filter. This is the central frequency between the upper and lower cutoff frequencies of the filter. The frequency can be set between 20Hz and 20kHz.

Q-factor

0.01 - 15

The Q-factor parameter is the quality factor related to the bandwidth of the filter. A higher Q-factor indicates a more selective filter with a smaller bandwidth. The standard Q-factor value for the 7-band EQ is set to 0.9, whereby the 7 bands have good coverage over the entire audio spectrum. A higher Q-factor makes it possible to influence specific frequency ranges of the audio spectrum.

Boost

-15 – 15 dB

The Boost boosts or cuts the desired filter by 15 dB.

Enabled

Enable/Disable

Enables or disables the desired filter.

WavePreset™ is a twelve-band full parametric equalizer with dedicated EQ gain that each band can enable individually. This unique function allows fine-tuning of the speaker for its optimal performance.


A complete library of AUDAC loudspeakers and set solution presets is available for your projects, making it easy to pick the right file, load it and play it! Besides the optimal acoustic configurations, this library also includes the loudspeaker performance parameters providing bulletproof protection for them.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Show Table

Enable/Disable

Opens a table showing the filters that can be applied

Type

Selection

Opens a list of filters that can be selected

Peaking

Selection

Peaking Filter provides a boost or a cut to a band of frequencies around a center frequency.

Low Pass

Selection

Applies Second Order Low Pass filter. With a Low-Pass filter, the frequencies above the crossover frequency will be suppressed.

High Pass

Selection

Applies Second Order High Pass filter. With a High-Pass filter, the frequencies below the crossover frequency will be suppressed.

Linkwitz

Selection

Linkwitz Transform changes effective frequency and Q-factor to desired values. Typically, this is used to lower F to get more low bass output or to lower the Q to make the box behave like a larger box.

All Pass

Selection

All-pass filter passes all frequencies equally in gain but changes the phase relationship among various frequencies.

Low Shelf

Selection

Low Shelf filter boosts or reduces the audio level below the desired frequency rather than removing them.

High Shelf

Selection

High Shelf filter boosts or reduces the audio level above the desired frequency rather than removing them.

First Order Low Pass

Selection

Applies First Order Low Pass filter. With a Low-Pass filter, the frequencies above the crossover frequency will be suppressed.

First Order High Pass

Selection

Applies First Order High Pass filter. With a High-Pass filter, the frequencies below the crossover frequency will be suppressed.

Frequency

20Hz -20kHz

The Frequency parameter indicates the center frequency of the filter. This is the central frequency between the upper and lower cutoff frequencies of the filter. The frequency can be set between 20Hz and 20kHz.

Q-factor

0.01 - 15

The Q-factor parameter is the quality factor related to the bandwidth of the filter. A higher Q-factor indicates a more selective filter with a smaller bandwidth. The standard Q-factor value for the 7-band EQ is set to 0.9, whereby the 7 bands have good coverage over the entire audio spectrum. A higher Q-factor makes it possible to influence specific frequency ranges of the audio spectrum.

Boost

-15 – 15 dB

The Boost boosts or cuts the desired filter by 15 dB.

Enabled

Enable/Disable

Enables or disables the desired filter.

Antifeedback

Antifeedback enables automatic detection of feedbacking frequencies and applies a notch filter to prevent feedbacking.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

All Off

Selection

Disables all antifeedback filters.

All Auto

Selection

Applies a dynamic filter to all twelve filters.

Off

Selection

Disables the selected filter.

Auto

Selection

Applies dynamic filters to avoid feedback.

Fixed

Selection

Applies permanent filters to avoid feedback.

Training Video

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Volume

Sets the attenuation of the input source in the Input Block and the mixer output in the Zone Block.

Note: Volume in Zone Block has the identical functionality as the master volume of the mixer.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Volume

-90 – 0 dB

Sets the attenuation level of the audio block.

Training Video

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Delay

The delay can be adjusted by moving the corresponding fader left and right. The delay time is indicated in milliseconds on the left side of the fader and the audio transmission distance in meters is shown accordingly with the delay time under the fader. Please note that the meter indication is in average conditions at an air temperature of 21⁰C. 

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Enabled

Enable/Disable

Enables or disables the DSP feature.

Delay

0.06 – 100ms

The delay can be enabled on all inputs for audio-video sync purposes (except Test).

Delay

0.06 – 2000ms

The delay can be enabled on all outputs for various purposes such as delay lines.

Training Video

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Trigger Level

The Trigger level is the universal threshold level of the source to trigger Talkover or Priority in the zones where the input is selected as a source in Talkover or a trigger in Priority.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Trigger Level

-90 – 0 dB

The Trigger level sets the threshold level of the source to engage.

Mixer

The mixer function makes it possible to create a mix of all mapped audio inputs in a zone. 
Using the universal network/PoE wall panel controller NCP105, 16 mapped sources, 8 mixed scenes and an off state can be selected easily in a zone.

Note: Volume in Zone Block has the identical functionality as the master volume of the mixer. 

Note: In the network input and output wall panel NWP series, the mixer function is available in the Output Block, yet has no Scene feature.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Channel Volume Slider

-90 – 0 dB

The channel volume slider sets the mix level of the mapped source.

Route

Enable/Disable

The attenuation value of the source selected with the route becomes 0dB, and the attenuation value of the other mapped sources decreases to -90dB or in other words muted.

Scene

Apply/Save

Up to 8 mixing scenes can be saved and recalled.

Master Volume Slider

-90 – 0 dB

The master volume slider sets the mixer or zone output level. In the zone block, the master volume slider and volume settings are identical.

Master Mute

Enable/Disable

The master mute mutes the mixer or the zone output.

Training Video

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Test (Test Signal)

An internal digital signal generator is provided which can generate white noise, pink noise, and Sinusoidal signals with selectable frequencies. The test signal generator can be found in the Input Block.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

White Noise

Selection

White noise has constant power and energy per frequency is equal.

Pink Noise

Selection

Pink noise has lesser power as the frequency gets higher and more energy is allocated to lower frequencies.

Sine Wave

Selection

Sinusoidal waveforms are periodic waveforms.

Frequency

20Hz -20kHz

When a sinusoidal signal is selected, the frequency can be adjusted by clicking the up and down arrows displayed next to the indicated frequency.

The signal generator can be injected into any zone, without mapping required, by enabling the Test function in the Zone Block.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Enabled

Enable/Disable

Enables or disables the DSP feature.

Training Video

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Talkover

The talkover function sets the talkover source level, and zone level during the talkover, hold, and fade speed for recovery of the source level.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Enabled

Enable/Disable

Enables or disables the DSP feature.

Talkover Source

Selection

Opens a list where you can select the source that applies ducking to the current audio source.

Matrix Level

-90 – 0 dB

Sets the attenuation level for the output of the zone mixer.

Talkover Level

-90 – 0 dB

Sets the talkover channel level

Hold

0.1 – 60 second

Sets how long all channels should be suppressed with no talk-over signal present.

Fade Speed

0.5 – 200 dB/sec

Sets the time to increase the ducking level from the user-dependent ducking level to 0dB.

Training Video

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Paging

Sets the attenuation of the paging announcement in the zone. In addition, the paging console can give an offset to the default paging level. For example, EVAC can be at a higher volume.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Paging Volume

-90 – 0 dB

Sets the attenuation of the paging announcement in the zone.

GPO

Selection

Automatic GPIO output triggering while paging. GPIO should be set as GPO in LUNA-F.

Training Video

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Voice File

Voice file sets the available audio messages or announcements in the zone from the internal memory (SD Card) or external memory (USB Type C inputs). Up to 100 items can be selected and priority levels and file paths can be adjusted on the Voice Files overview screen. Voice files can be triggered by GPIO or timed events. MP3 and WAV are supported file formats.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Voice file

Selection

Up to 100 items can be selected.

Audio Source

Selection

Mono OS1+2 is set by default but not enabled on the overview screen. Also available inputs are OS In1 and OS In2 which are already enabled.

Volume

-99 – 0 dB/sec

Sets the attenuation level for the voice file in the zone.

GPO

Selection

Automatic GPIO output triggering with Voice File. GPIO should be set as GPO in LUNA-F.

Training Video

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Priority

The priority settings menu makes it possible to configure the priority channels. The LUNA series offers four levels of priority that can be triggered by stereo or mono analog inputs, Flex inputs, Dante inputs, and OS inputs.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Enabled

Enable/Disable

Enables or disables the DSP feature.

Trigger

Selection

The Trigger is the source that triggers the priority to engage. The trigger can be an input coming from a fire alarm system.

Input

Selection

Input sources that can be patched in case a priority situation occurs. This includes all physical inputs, Dante inputs etc.

Hold Time

0.1 – 30000 second

Hold time for the priority after the input message or voice file ends.

Fade Speed

1 -200 dB/sec

Set the fade speed to disengage the priority after a certain hold time.

Volume

-99 – 0 dB/sec

Sets the attenuation level for the input message or the voice file of the priority.

Contact

Selection

List of GPIO that can receive contact because of the received priority trigger.

Using Voice Files with Priority

The procedure to use OS input as a priority input is explained below in steps.

  1. Create a voice file event in the Voice Files.
  2. Create an event in the Event Handler that uses an alarm system as a GPIO trigger.
  3. The created event should trigger the previously created voice file event.
  4. In the Priority section of the zone, select OS1, OS2 or Mono OS 1+2 as your trigger and input. If you select Mono OS1+2, that channel should be enabled.
  5. The voice file event will be played in that zone as a priority whether it is assigned or not to the zone's Voice File section.
Training Video

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Compressor

A compressor/limiter is an automated volume control tool with the setting of maximum volume to avoid any clipping caused by the signal dynamics or peaks. Threshold and ratio indicate how much the signal is going to be attenuated.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Enabled

Enable/Disable

Enables or disables the DSP feature.

Threshold

-60 – 6 dB

The threshold control sets the level at which the compression effect is engaged. It will be compressed only when a level passes above the threshold. If the threshold level is set at say -10 dB, only signal peaks that extend above that level will be compressed.
The rest of the time, no compression will be taking place.

Knee

0 -20 dB

The knee is assigned as a numerical value yet can be described as qualitatively: soft, hard, or somewhere in between. The hard knee curve shows a sudden change in slope (ratio) that begins at the threshold. The soft knee curve, in contrast, shows a more gradual change.

Ratio

1-100 (n:1)

Specifies the amount of attenuation applied to the signal. A ratio of 1:1 (one to one) is the lowest and it represents unity gain, or in other words, no attenuation.
These compression ratios are expressed in decibels so that a ratio of 2:1 indicates that a signal exceeding the threshold by 2 dB will be attenuated down to 1 dB above the threshold. A ratio of around 3:1 is considered moderate compression, 5:1 would be medium compression, 8:1 starts getting into strong compression and 20:1 thru infinity to one would be considered limiting by most and can be used to ensure that a signal does not exceed the amplitude of the threshold.

Release Time

0 – 1000 second

It is the time it takes for the signal to go from the compressed "or attenuated" state back to the original non-compressed signal. Release times will be longer than attack times, ranging anywhere from 40-60 ms to 2-5 seconds, depending on which unit you are working with. Typically, release time should be set as short as possible without producing a "pumping" effect, which is caused by cyclic activation and deactivation of compression.

Training Video

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Antiphase

Using the Antiphase option, the output signal rotates over 180° for applications where a contrary phase is desirable.

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Enabled

Enable/Disable

Enables or disables the DSP feature.

GPIO

LUNA-F has 24 flex inputs/outputs which can be configured in all possible ways. On the other hand, LUNA-U has fixed 12 GPIO input and 12 GPIO output ports. LUNA series GPIO ports are both edge and configurable threshold level triggered. Input possibilities are active low/high, rising/falling edge and analog input 0-33V. Output is open drain. 

The internal 24V is capable of delivering a maximum current of 1 Amp.

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The first screenshot below shows the GPIO Overview menu of the LUNA-F. It can be seen that GPIO ports 1 and 2 are already configured as GPO. You can switch between GPI and GPO by clicking on the greyed-out x label.

The second screenshot shows the fixed 12 GPIO input and 12 GPIO output ports of the LUNA-U. To configure GPIO, click on the gear icon next to the label.

GPIO Input

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Full Name

Not Available

Full name is used on the GPIO label and the drop-down selection lists for triggers

Short Name

Not Available

Input Setting

Not Available

Sets the trigger voltage range and provides a visual representation of both trigger and result

Set 1

0 - 28 V

Sets the lower voltage limit for the trigger

Set 0

0 - 28 V

Sets the higher voltage limit for the trigger

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GPIO Output

Parameter Name

Parameter Range

Parameter Definition

Full Name

Not Available

Full name is used on the GPIO label and the drop-down selection lists for contacts

Short Name

Type

Selection

A list of GPO behaviors that can be selected

Hold

Selection

Holds the contact as long as the trigger is available (e.g. keep the exit light on when there is a fire alarm trigger)

Pulse

Selection

Holds the contact momentary, for a defined time when the trigger is available. The "On Time" slider defines the pulse's hold time.

On Time

10 - 30000 ms

The "On Time" slider defines the pulse's hold time.

Vibration

Selection

The vibrator type sets a series of pulses where the on-time and off-time parameters set how frequently the pulses should be generated. 

On Time

10 - 30000 ms

The "On Time" slider defines the vibrator's on-time lengths.

Off Time

10 - 30000 ms

The "Off Time" slider defines the pulse's off-time lengths.

Invert Trigger

True/False

Inverts the result/output of the trigger.

Simulation

Not Available

Provides a visual representation of the trigger and result.

GPIO Status/Trigger

1/0

Sets the trigger status for the GPO contact. You can activate the GPO contact when there is a trigger or in absence of a trigger.

 

 

File Browser

The file browser is available with the LUNA firmware V 1.2.1. This appendix is created to explain how to use the file browser and to download or upload files on the internal uSD card. The procedure is available for two purposes:

Note: Currently you have more than 8GB of storage for messages on the internal uSD card if you use 128kb/s MP3s. That is 150 hours of messages which should be plenty. You can check the Voice Files feature for details.