Control App Guide
ADX-0808 and ADX-1616 Audio Matrix Pre-amp Systems
Control App for ADX Series Matrix Preamps
The ADX app for Android and iOS allows users to control their ADX system without using any other control method. The ADX is a matrix pre-amplifier – it accepts inputs from multiple sources and distributes the audio signals to multiple amplifiers. With the ADX Control App, users can control the source, volume, and EQ settings in each zone over a network using a smart phone or tablet. The ADX allows up to two network connections at a time, so two people can use their apps at the same time.
Features:
- Choose a source
- Adjust volume
- Adjust bass and treble
- Turn on/off power in a zone
[Image: Hand holding a Samsung smartphone displaying the "ADX Control" app interface. The app shows controls for Zone, Source, Volume, Mute, and DSP Mode. The phone screen indicates "81% 3:40 PM". Below the phone is the [Audio Authority Logo].]
Zone Control Tab
Select zones and sources, set volume levels, adjust Digital Signal Processing (DSP), mute volume, and turn on/off zone power. To name sources and zones, use the ADX Setup Utility for Windows or Mac.
[Image: "ADX Control" app showing the Zone Control tab. Pointers indicate "[Tap to select Zone.]", "[Selected Zone.]", "[Select Source.]", "[Volume Level.]", "[Power Zone on or off.]", "[Mute on/off.]", "[DSP Mode Selected.]"]
[Image: "ADX Control" app showing the Zone selection dropdown, listing zones like "Living Room", "Kitchen", "Dining Room", etc. Pointer indicates "[Tap to select Zone.]"]
[Image: "ADX Control" app showing the Source selection dropdown, listing sources like "Dish", "AppleTV", "Roku", "Radio", etc. Pointer indicates "[Tap to select Source.]"]
[For iOS see p.3]
Setup
To connect via Wi-Fi, ensure the ADX is connected to the same network as the Wi-Fi router. Select IP Address under Settings, and enter the ADX IP address** into the app manually.
[Image: "Settings" screen. Shows Model (ADX-1616), IP Address (192.168.0.220), Polling (On), Serial Port (Off), About (Version 1.0.0). Pointers indicate "[Select ADX model.]", "[Enter IP address.]", "[*Polling.]", "[*Serial Port.]"]
[Image: "Settings" screen showing model selection with radio buttons for "ADX-1616" and "ADX-0808". Pointer indicates "[Select model.]"]
[Image: "Settings ADX Control" screen (iOS). Shows Model (ADX-1616), IP Address (192.168.0.220), Polling (toggle on), Serial Port (toggle off).]
Note on Polling and Serial: The ADX Control app is an ideal control method for a stand-alone ADX; however, the app may supplement other control methods including serial. You may experience faster response times with Polling off when using a serial controller. If not using serial control, turn off the Serial Port – this enables the app to function more quickly. See website for more information.
Note on IP Address: Using the ADX front panel press the Menu button, then use the knob to select Network to see the IP address of the unit.
[iOS Settings menu.] [Access iOS app settings: Exit app, tap Settings icon, scroll to ADX Control app settings.]
DSP Mode Tab
This tab includes all of the tools required to modify DSP settings for the ADX.
[Image: "ADX Control" app showing DSP Mode selection. Pointers indicate "[Tap to select DSP Mode.]" and "[DSP Mode.]"]
[Image: "ADX Control" app showing DSP Mode dropdown with options like "Disabled", "ZQ", "Preset", "Tone", "Lowpass Filter", "Highpass Filter". Pointer indicates "[DSP menu, tap desired Mode.]"]
Preset Mode - Global EQ
The ADX includes 10 built-in "Global" EQ presets, which can be used by any ADX zone. By default, all 10 EQ presets are flat. Adjustment of global EQ presets is accomplished using the ADX EQ Presets tab in the ADX Setup Utility.
[Image: "ADX Control" app showing Preset Mode selection, listing presets like "Acoustic", "BassBooster", "Classical", "Dance", "HipHop", "Jazz", "Latin", "Pop", "Rock". Pointer indicates "[Tap to select Preset from menu.]"]
ZQ Mode - 10-band Zone Equalization
- Select the zone you wish to adjust.
- Select ZQ Mode from the DSP Mode menu.
- Make desired EQ adjustments for any of the 10 available frequency bands.
[Image: "ADX Control" app showing ZQ Mode equalization. Pointers indicate "[ZQ Mode selected.]" and "[Default Settings (flat).]" ]
[Image: "ADX Control" app showing ZQ Mode equalization with sliders for frequency bands up to 16k. Pointer indicates "[Slide to set 10 parametric Filters.]"]
Tone Mode - Bass & Treble
- Select the zone you wish to adjust.
- Select Tone Controls from the DSP Mode menu.
- Make any desired bass and treble adjustments.
[Image: "ADX Control" app showing Tone Mode. Pointers indicate "[DSP Mode Tone.]", "[Slide to control bass.]", and "[Slide to control treble.]"]
Lowpass/Highpass Mode
Lowpass/Highpass Mode applies a Butterworth filter and allows for adjustment of the crossover frequency of a zone's low-pass or high-pass filter. A lowpass zone output can be grouped together with a highpass zone output (using ADX Setup Utility) for a 2.1 channel "zone group”. Lowpass mode is used to assign a zone output to a dedicated subwoofer, and highpass mode to assign a zone output to speakers in the subwoofer's zone.
[Image: "ADX Control" app showing Lowpass Filter. Pointer indicates "[Adjust Lowpass Filter crossover point for subs.]"]
[Image: "ADX Control" app showing Highpass Filter. Pointer indicates "[Adjust Highpass Filter crossover point for speakers.]"]
[Diagram: Simplified illustration of a home audio setup showing equipment and room connections. Legend indicates [Line Level Audio] and [Speaker Level Audio]. Text box: "[Create 2.1 zone groups using lowpass and highpass filters.]"]
About Tab
This displays the version of the application and contact information for Audio Authority.
[Image: "Settings" screen with "About" highlighted. Pointer indicates "[Opens About tab.]"]
[Image: "About" screen showing "ADX™", "ADX Series Matrix Preamp", "Control App", "Version 1.0.0". Below is the [Audio Authority Logo], address, website, and phone number. Pointer indicates "[Version number.]"]
Contact Information
Audio Authority
2048 Mercer Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40511-1071
Phone: 800-322-8346 • 859-233-4599
Fax: 859-233-4510
Website: www.audioauthority.com
Email: support@audioauthority.com
Additional Resources: audioauthority.com/adx_tips
Document ID: E-141
Revision Date: 20161006
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