AUDAC NPM200 Dante™/AES67 Paging Console Hardware Feature Manual
Dashboard
The NPM200 features a custom configurable dashboard. Widgets can be added, resized, and placed according to user preference, similar to AUDAC Touch dashboards.
Dashboard Creation Parameters
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Add Widget | Not Available | Allows adding widgets for mic or voice file announcement functionality for one or more zones. Configuration mirrors AUDAC Touch dashboards. The order of layers can be changed. |
| Edit Panels | Not Available | Enables deletion of extra layers or addition of new layers to the left or right. All widgets on a layer can be removed with a single button. |
| Plus Icon | Not Available | Up to 10 layers can be created and programmed by clicking the plus icon. |
| Save Button | Not Available | The save button highlights in green after configuration changes. The dashboard updates automatically upon saving. |
Zone Select Widget Actions
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle | Not Available | Toggles between select and unselect states. |
| Fixed | Not Available | Sets the select function to either select or unselect. |
Zone Select Widget Parameters
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Display Text | Not Available | Allows assigning a custom name for the widget. For example, zone select buttons for Zones 1, 2, and 3 might be named 'Offices'. |
| Targets | Not Available | Lists all available zones. If a custom name is assigned to a zone in the LUNA device, that custom name will appear in the list (e.g., Zone 1: Marketing, Zone 2: Product, Zone 3: Sales). |
Voice File Paging Widgets Actions
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle | Not Available | Toggles between select and unselect states. |
| Fixed | Not Available | Sets the select function to either select or unselect. |
Voice File Paging Widgets Parameters
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Display Text | Not Available | Allows assigning a custom name for the widget. For example, a voice file button might be named 'Party Announcement'. |
| Targets | Not Available | Lists all available voice file events. For example, '#0 party1'. |
The interface also includes a 'Push to Play' widget. After selecting target zones, this button can be pressed to trigger a voice file announcement event.
Gain
Gain is adjustable for all input channels within a range of -15 dB to 15 dB. Phantom power can be enabled via the settings menu, accessed by clicking the gear icon ⚙️ next to the channel name.
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Gain | +/-15 dB | Input signal up to 22dBV/24dBu. |
LP/HP Filter (Input Filter & Output Filter)
Each input channel is equipped with two bands of semi-parametric 2nd order high-pass and low-pass filters. These filters can be individually enabled and disabled. Frequency and Q-factor are adjustable, and channels can be enabled independently. Cascading or combining filters allows for the creation of bandpass, 4th order high-pass, or low-pass filters.
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Show Table | Enable/Disable | Opens a table displaying the applicable filters. |
| Type | High Pass/Low pass | Opens a list of available filters. |
| High Pass | Selection | With a High-Pass filter, frequencies below the crossover frequency are suppressed. |
| Low Pass | Selection | With a Low-Pass filter, frequencies above the crossover frequency are suppressed. |
| Frequency | 20Hz - 20kHz | Indicates the center frequency of the filter, which is the central frequency between the upper and lower cutoff frequencies. It can be set between 20Hz and 20kHz. |
| Q-factor | 0.01 - 15 | The Q-factor relates to the filter's bandwidth. A higher Q-factor signifies a more selective filter with a narrower bandwidth. The standard Q-factor for a 7-band EQ is 0.9, providing good coverage across the audio spectrum. A higher Q-factor allows for influencing specific frequency ranges. |
| Boost | Not Available | Boost is not available on the input filter. |
| Enabled | Enable/Disable | Enables or disables the selected filter. |
Training Video: You can click on the video or scan the QR code to watch the training video for this DSP feature. Note: Video content may change or be updated.
WaveDynamics™
WaveDynamics™ is an audio control and processing technology implemented in AUDAC products. It leverages powerful DSP processors to provide effortless control over advanced acoustic configurations.
Training Video: You can click on the video or scan the QR code to watch the training video for this DSP feature. Note: Video content may change or be updated.
WaveTune™
WaveTune™ is a seven-band full parametric equalizer with dedicated EQ gain for each band, allowing individual enablement. This function enables fine-tuning of the source signal with diverse filtering types, facilitating tailored performance optimization.
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Preset List | Selection | Opens a list of factory and custom presets that can be imported, exported, or edited within WaveDynamics™. |
| 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 | A Peaking filter provides a boost or cut to a frequency band around a center frequency. |
| Low Pass | Selection | Applies a Second Order Low Pass filter. Frequencies above the crossover frequency are suppressed. |
| High Pass | Selection | Applies a Second Order High Pass filter. Frequencies below the crossover frequency are suppressed. |
| Linkwitz | Selection | Linkwitz Transform adjusts effective frequency and Q-factor. It's typically used to lower F for more low bass output or lower Q to make the enclosure behave like a larger box. |
| All Pass | Selection | An All-pass filter passes all frequencies equally in gain but alters the phase relationship among frequencies. |
| Low Shelf | Selection | A Low Shelf filter boosts or reduces audio level below a specified frequency, rather than removing it. |
| High Shelf | Selection | A High Shelf filter boosts or reduces audio level above a specified frequency, rather than removing it. |
| First Order Low Pass | Selection | Applies a First Order Low Pass filter. Frequencies above the crossover frequency are suppressed. |
| First Order High Pass | Selection | Applies a First Order High Pass filter. Frequencies below the crossover frequency are suppressed. |
| Frequency | 20Hz - 20kHz | Indicates the center frequency of the filter, situated between the upper and lower cutoff frequencies. It can be set between 20Hz and 20kHz. |
| Q-factor | 0.01 - 15 | The Q-factor relates to the filter's bandwidth. A higher Q-factor indicates a more selective filter with a narrower bandwidth. The standard Q-factor for a 7-band EQ is 0.9, offering good coverage across the audio spectrum. A higher Q-factor allows for influencing specific frequency ranges. |
| Boost | -15 - 15 dB | The Boost function boosts or cuts the desired filter by 15 dB. |
| Enabled | Enable/Disable | Enables or disables the desired filter. |
Volume
Sets the attenuation for the input source in the Input Block and the mixer output in the Zone Block. The Volume setting in the Zone Block functions identically to 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: You can click on the video or scan the QR code to watch the training video for this DSP feature. Note: Video content may change or be updated.
Voice File Player
The Voice File Player supports MP3 and WAV formats. Storage can be on an external USB drive or an internal SD card, supporting FAT32 and exFAT formats. Voice file events can be recalled in the zone block's Voice File section when assigned.
The interface shows a view of the Voice File Player with various settings and zones. It displays options for assigning voice files to specific zones and managing playback.
Voice File Overview
Available events with assigned voice files are listed, providing information on importance level, priority, and number of repeats. Events are queueable if another event with a higher or same priority is currently playing.
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Play and Stop Buttons | Not Available | Created voice file events can be tested using play and stop buttons. |
Edit Voice File
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Edit Voice File | Submit/Reset | Submits or resets the voice file event configuration. |
| Event Name | Not Available | Name of the event (e.g., Evacuation). |
| Voice File Path | Not Available | Specify the path to the USB or mediafiles folder (e.g., mediafiles/audio1.mp3). Path is case-sensitive. |
| Priority | 0-100 | Event importance ranges from 0 to 100. Lower numbers indicate higher priority (e.g., priority 1 is more important than priority 6). |
| Play # of Times | Not Available | Specifies the number of times the event will repeat, up to 255. Setting to 0 plays the file infinitely. Once played the specified amount, it's removed from the queue. |
| Play Completely | Enable/Disable | Enables or disables the event playback. |
Upload voice files: Check the File Browser topic for MP3 or WAV file uploading to internal storage.
Selecting voice file event in the Event Handler: Voice file events can be triggered via GPI or timed event triggers in the Event Handler. The Voice File Player is accessible as a device with the same IP as the LUNA in the drop-down menu.
The interface shows the 'Event settings' where users can configure event names, descriptions, actions, and triggers (contact or time). A 'Time triggers preview' is also displayed.
Mic Paging Settings
Allows setting the channel name, pre-chime, post-chime, priority, and volume offset for the NPM200.
The interface displays 'Mic Paging' settings with options for 'Chimes' and 'Priority and Volume offset'.
Chimes
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Prechime Sound | Enable/Disable | Enables or disables the pre-announcement chime. |
| Prechime File Path | Not Available | Specify the path to the USB or mediafiles folder (e.g., mediafiles/audio1.mp3). Path is case-sensitive. |
| Postchime Sound | Enable/Disable | Enables or disables the post-announcement chime. |
| Prechime File Path | Not Available | Specify the path to the USB or mediafiles folder (e.g., mediafiles/audio1.mp3). Path is case-sensitive. |
Priority and Volume offset
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Priority | Not Available | Event importance ranges from 1 to 99. Lower numbers indicate higher priority (e.g., priority 1 is more important than priority 6). |
| Volume offset | -20 - 20dB | Volume offset can be set in addition to the zone paging volume, allowing announcements to be made louder than the zone's set volume. |
Voice File Paging Settings
Allows setting the channel name, priority, and volume offset for the NPM200.
The interface displays 'Voice File Paging' settings with 'Priority and Volume offset' options.
Priority and Volume offset
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Priority | Not Available | Event importance ranges from 1 to 99. Lower numbers indicate higher priority (e.g., priority 1 is more important than priority 6). |
| Volume offset | -20 - 20dB | Volume offset can be set in addition to the zone paging volume, allowing announcements to be made louder than the zone's set volume. |
Target Devices Settings
Up to 20 devices can be set as target devices for paging and voice file announcements. Any LUNA series flexible network audio matrix can be selected from the device inventory. Selected device channels must be subscribed to the dedicated NPM200 Dante channels: Dante Paging Out for paging and Dante Voice File Out for voice files.
The interface shows 'Target Devices Settings' with options to select target devices, paging input, and voice file input.
Notes on Dante Routing:
- Star Dante routing supports up to 32 paging consoles with a single LUNA-F, offering minimum latency and simultaneous paging.
- Daisy chain Dante routing supports more than 32 paging consoles with a single LUNA series matrix, but involves higher latency, one-by-one priority-based paging, and a single NPM200 unplugging breaking the chain.
- The NPM200 is limited to 2 transmitting flows due to the Ultimo chipset. For use with more than two LUNA devices, the NPM200 should be configured for multicast in Dante Controller.
Mapping Dante channels to zones is not required once channels are subscribed. Announcements are delivered to zones when target zones are selected on the NPM200 dashboard.
For talkover and priority, Dante channels are automatically selected once features are activated and channels are chosen as input sources.
Dante Controller Network View
The Dante Controller Network View displays network devices, including LUNA-F and NPM200, showing Dante input and output channels. It facilitates routing audio streams between devices, with visual indicators for subscriptions and status. Sections for Transmitters and Receivers are visible, listing available Dante channels.
The interface also shows 'Talkover' settings, allowing configuration of talkover source, matrix level, talkover level, hold duration, and fade speed.
Device Settings
Device Name
The interface displays 'Device Name' settings, allowing configuration of 'Full Name' and 'Short Name'.
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Not Available | Used in drop-down selection lists and Dante Controller for Dante channels. Also used as the device/Bluetooth name on NWP series. |
| Short Name | Not Available | Used for overview screen channel labels. |
Version
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Firmware Version | Not Available | Indicates the installed firmware version. |
| Build Number | Not Available | Indicates the build number of the installed firmware version. |
| Update Firmware | Not Available | Allows installation of available firmware versions (latest and previous). Using the latest AUDAC Touch version and firmware is recommended for optimal device performance. The update button highlights in orange when new firmware is available. |
Network Settings
The interface displays 'Network Settings' with options for DHCP, IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS addresses.
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| DHCP | Enable/Disable | Switches between dynamic or static IP configuration. |
| MAC | Not Available | Displays the MAC address of the device. |
| IP | Not Available | The device IP address can be set here when DHCP is disabled (e.g., 192.168.20.170). |
| Mask | Not Available | The subnet mask can be set here (e.g., 255.255.255.0). |
| Gateway | Not Available | The gateway IP address for devices acting as network bridges (e.g., 192.168.20.1). |
| DNS1/DNS2 | Not Available | Primary and secondary/alternative DNS addresses can be set here (e.g., 1.1.1.1). |
Device Address
The interface displays 'Device Address' settings, including an 'Index' parameter.
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Index | Enable/Disable | Allows setting a unique number for the device in scenarios with multiple identical devices. |
Time Settings (Only for the LUNA series)
Correct configuration of time settings is crucial for the event handler time trigger to function properly.
The interface displays 'Time Settings' with options for 'Time Zone' and 'Server Address'.
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Time Zone | Not Available | GMT zone can be selected based on country names. |
| Server Address | Not Available | The NTP server IP address can be set here. |
Finding an NTP Server: If network restrictions exist, contact network management for the NTP address. For unmanaged networks or those without port restrictions, pinging an address can help find the IP. Examples include: "europe.pool.ntp.org", "asia.pool.ntp.org", "oceania.pool.ntp.org", "north-america.pool.ntp.org", "south-america.pool.ntp.org", "africa.pool.ntp.org".
The output shows a command prompt window demonstrating a 'ping' command to 'europe.pool.ntp.org', displaying reply times and statistics.
Target Device Settings (Only for NPM200)
Up to 20 devices can be designated as target devices for paging and voice file announcements for a single NPM200. Refer to the 'Target Devices Settings' section for a detailed explanation.
The interface displays 'Target Devices Settings' with options to select target devices, paging input, and voice file input.
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Target Devices | Not Available | Up to 20 devices can be set as target devices for paging and voice file announcements. |
| Target Device | Selection | Allows selecting any LUNA series device from the inventory drop-down list. |
| Paging Input | Selection | Selected device channels should be subscribed to the dedicated NPM200 Dante channels (Dante Paging Out). |
| Voice File Input | Selection | Selected device channels should be subscribed to the dedicated NPM200 Dante channels (Dante Voice File Out). |
Physical Button Settings
The interface displays 'Physical Button Settings' with options for 'Physical Button Function'.
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Button Function | Selection | Provides two function options for the physical button of the NPM200. |
| Push to start, release to stop | Not Available | Pressing the physical button starts the announcement and unmutes the microphone. Releasing it ends the announcement and mutes the microphone. |
| Push once to start, again to stop | Not Available | Pressing the physical button starts the announcement and unmutes the microphone. Pressing it again ends the announcement and mutes the microphone. |
Button Sensitivity (Only for NCP105)
The interface displays 'Button Sensitivity' settings for programmable buttons.
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Button Sensitivity | 0-100 | The sensitivity of programmable buttons can be set individually. |
Physical Button Functions (Only for the NWP series)
The interface displays 'Physical button functions' with options for Bluetooth Pairing, Mic/Line Mode, and Factory Reset.
| Parameter Name | Parameter Range | Parameter Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Pairing | Enable/Disable | Enables or disables the Bluetooth pairing function using the button on NWP series devices. |
| Mic/Line Mode | Enable/Disable | Enables or disables the mic/line level switch function using the button on NWP series devices. |
| Factory Reset | Enable/Disable | Enables or disables the factory reset function using the push rotary button on NWP series devices. |
Pin Code Setting (LUNA series and NPM200)
Pin code protection is available for the LUNA series (version 1.4.0) and NPM200 (version 1.2.0) for configuration display. The default pin code is 0000.
The interface displays 'Pincode Settings' with an option to set the admin code.
