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HAL1x

 

Multiprocessor

EXP

 

Expansion

Data Sheet - 1

General Description

HAL is more than just another DSP drag-and-drop system. It has 

revolutionized system design and installation.

HAL is an expert in room combining, paging and distributed 

audio systems. This groundbreaking architecture is dimensions 

beyond any other solution. HAL easily guides even novice us-

ers through what used to be complex tasks in just minutes. No 

intricate matrix mixing or presets are required for room combin-

ing and paging. No virtual wiring required to distribute pages and 

background music to multiple zones.

Seamlessly interface HAL to your application with a broad 

variety of peripheral devices including smart Digital Remotes, Re-

mote Audio Devices (RADs), portable or rack automixers, audio 

I/O and logic expansion devices, wall sensors, ambient sensing 

mics, small remote amplifiers, and an advanced Paging Station.

In addition, the HAL Multiprocessor and Halogen™ software 

check the status, location, CAT 5 wiring integrity, and that audio 

is flowing in all peripheral devices, so you know your system is 

properly connected and ready to go.

HAL is more than just another DSP drag-and-drop system. It 

has revolutionized system design and installation.

Four HAL multiprocessors provide various audio I/O and 

control options for both large and small installations. 

 

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HAL1x supports 16 in x 16 out audio, which may be in-

creased an additional 512 in x 512 out by adding EXP1x, 

EXP3x or EXP5x Expanders. Up to 32 Expanders can be 

daisy-chained to a single HAL1x. Add more mic inputs with 

AM Automixers. Add AEC with the new EXP7x (

Oct. 2013

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HAL1x Multiprocessor

EXP1x Remote Audio Expansion for the HAL1x

EXP3x Zone Output Expansion for the HAL1x

EXP5x Input Expansion for the HAL1x

EXP7x AEC Expansion for the HAL1x

 

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HAL2 supports 18 in x 18 out audio, of which 2 x 2 come 

from AES3 on XLR connections.

 

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HAL3 supports 4 in x 8 out audio, of which 2 “Line-Plus” In-

puts accept balanced line, or mono left/right unbalanced lines.

 

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HAL4 supports 2 in x 2 out audio, of which 2 “Mic/Line-

Plus” Inputs accept balanced mic, line, or mono left/right 

unbalanced lines. (

Oct. 2013

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See all four in the HAL System Data Sheet.

Halogen™ software includes Ethernet control support for third-

party control systems. Standard TCP/IP set and get ASCII text 

messages control levels, selectors, presets and toggle actions within 

Halogen. Since the same Halogen software code runs on both 

Windows® and within HAL hardware, third-party control de-

velopers can test all their code using only the Halogen Windows 

software. Use only software to test your control systems software 

code and buy the hardware only when the install date arrives. See 

the HAL System Data Sheet for screenshots and processing block 

descriptions.

Download Halogen and design a system now!

rane.com/hal

Well-documented example programs for AMX, Crestron and 

Stardraw Control ease programming headaches. These Support 

Packages are installed with Halogen software, or available as 

separate downloads.

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Summary of Contents for HAL1

Page 1: ...anced line or mono left right unbalanced lines HAL4 supports 2 in x 2 out audio of which 2 Mic Line Plus Inputs accept balanced mic line or mono left right unbalanced lines Oct 2013 See all four in th...

Page 2: ...35 WATTS REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES DRs REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 COMM POWER AUDIO TX AUDIO RX EXPANSION BUS SHIELDED CAT 5e OR BETTER 24 VDC 100 mA EXP1X Digital RAD Port Inputs 16 16 Digital RA...

Page 3: ...do not use Ethernet switches they will not work And since the EXP3x EXP5x contain their own DSP no DSP resources in the HAL1x device are used thus adding these devices adds DSP resources to the HAL1x...

Page 4: ...8 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT OVERLOAD SIGNAL ENABLED 4 IN OUT 3 IN OUT 2 IN OUT 1 IN OUT 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1...

Page 5: ...L POWER COMM RAD8 HAL1x Multiprocessor Halogen Software for System Setup EXP1x Remote Audio Expansion up to 32 to a HAL1x PUSH SELECT DR1 PUSH SELECT DR1 PUSH SELECT DR1 MICROPHONE MICROPHONE SIG OL A...

Page 6: ...also scale with the device with provision for 6 DR ports and 2 RAD ports For example a single DR3 remote in a manager s office or rack room can provide independent level for all 8 outputs from the EXP...

Page 7: ...INPUT LINE INPUT LEFT INPUT RIGHT INPUT POWER COMM SIG OL SIG OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD3 DR3 PUSH TO SELECT SCROLL DR3 PUSH TO SELECT SCROLL LINE OUTPUTS 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CLASS 2 WIRING EXPANSION BUS A...

Page 8: ...ince the mic input topologies automatically compensate for the sensitivity difference between condenser and dynamic mics In a meeting room with ten microphones see facing page one audio source e g blu...

Page 9: ...T SCROLL DR3 PUSH TO SELECT SCROLL DR3 PUSH TO SELECT SCROLL ROOM A MICS 1 10 LAPTOP BLU RAY 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Zones are fed by the main HAL1x These RADs and DRs connect to the main HAL1x LINE INPUT LIN...

Page 10: ...the Multichannel Shelving Filter Multichannel PEQ Tracking Ambient Noise Compensation and Tracking Side chain Compressor Each AEC channel includes Mic and Reference Inputs with Level control metering...

Page 11: ...einforcement is typically strengthened and delay compensation added as a loudspeaker gets further from the original source In this scenario if room acoustics are good it is possible to use a single AE...

Page 12: ...x to a HAL1x under the DSP Processing tab new Conferencing blocks are offered With the EXP7x added eight AEC blocks may be placed When these are used up the offering is grayed out with the hover tool...

Page 13: ...or 2 2 etc and ensure that To and From Far End pairs are correctly wired This Confer ence Matrix Mixer simplifies the process Multi Channel Processing Blocks In order to get the best performance from...

Page 14: ...4 dBu typ 1 kHz 100 k 600 load Frequency Response 20 20k Hz 0 1 0 3 dB 4 dBu unity gain 100 k load Dynamic Range 109 dB max re 20 dBu 20 kHz BW A weighted 100 k load Interchannel Isolation 110 dB typ...

Page 15: ...Maximum Cable Length 100 meters 300 feet max Propagation Delay hop 730 ms typ In and Out of Expansion Unit 22 4 s across 32 EXPs RAD Ports 4 RJ 45 connectors Audio Channels 8 in x 8 out Each port 2 i...

Page 16: ...ut RAD Cable Length 150 meters 500 feet Shielded CAT 5e or better RAD Power 24 VDC 100 mA max Each Port DR Cable Length 300 meters 1000 feet Shielded CAT 5e or better DR Power 24 VDC 50 mA Logic Outpu...

Page 17: ...Line Plus Input L R Mono 4 Vrms 12 dBV min 1 kHz Sum of Left and Right Condenser Mic Input 500 mVrms 6 dBV min 1 kHz 48 V phantom power Dynamic Mic Input 127 mVrms 18 dBV min 1 kHz Dynamic Range 101...

Page 18: ...potentiometer control Connector Mini Euroblock 6 pin 3 81 mm pitch black Control Voltage Range 0 5 V Normal 5 V typ Protected to 24V reverse polarity protected Internal Pull up 51 1 k 10 20 k linear...

Page 19: ...ount directly near a room combine panel DR5 Specifications Parameter Specification Limit Conditions Comments Switch Inputs 8 Small capsule Connector Mini Euroblock 6 pin 3 81 mm pitch black Internal P...

Page 20: ...REMOTES 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 2 1 LINK LAN LINK COMM POWER COMM POWER AUDIO TX AUDIO RX MIC LINE INPUTS LINE OUTPUTS 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RELAY OUT LOGIC IN C NC NO C...

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