Audio Control Architect 110 Assembly instructions

Architect

Model 110

Model 210

Model 210ES

Two Channel Power Amplifier

High Current Design • Sound Optimization

Superior Energy Efficiency

Professional Installer’s

Consciousness Guide

22410 70th Avenue West

Seattle, WA 98043 USA

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www.audiocontrol.com

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Architect

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Table of Contents

Architect Model 110 / 210 / 210ES

Architect Product Highlights .......................... 2

Experienced Installer’s Quick Hook-Up Guide ........... 4

A Guided Tour Of the Architect Model 210/110........... 5

Hooking Up Your System ............................. 8

Installation: The Long Version ........................ 8

Remote Power Control............................ 9

Audio Hook-Up ................................ 10

Speaker Wire Hook-Up .......................... 11

Equalizing The System .............................. 12

A Short Introduction To Equalizers And Acoustics....... 13

Audio Analysis Using Pink Noise ..................... 14

Equalization Controls ............................... 15

Troubleshooting .................................... 17

Appendix A - Bridging the Architect................... 18

Appendix B - Understanding the Front Panel LEDs...... 19

A Brazen Plug For Other AudioControl Products . . . . . . . . 20

The Warranty ...................................... 21

Block Diagram ..................................... 22

Specifications ...................................... 23

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Architect Model 210

Architect Model 110

Architect

Model 210ES

Model 210

Model 110

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Architect Model 210ES

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Introduction

Congratulations!

You are now installing an AudioControl Architect ampli-

fier, a component that will dramatically improve the perfor-

mance of any distributed audio system, especially those uti-

lizing in-wall speakers. The Architect Model 110, Model 210

and Model 210ES are American-designed and manufactured,

“set and forget” components which will provide a lifetime of

trouble-free service for your multi-room audio system. Ad-

ditionally this amplifier is highly efficient meaning that it

draws very little wall current making it ideal for projects that

require “GREEN” audio components.

The Architect Model 110, Model 210 and Model 210ES

are designed and manufactured in the USA by AudioControl.

A company whose professional sound division designed and

sold the most popular one-third octave real time analyzer

in the world, the SA-3050. AudioControl’s passion for high

quality, meticulous attention to detail and pro sound heri-

tage shows itself in the dozens of awards we have won for our

designs, products and service. Now, as when we began, our

greatest satisfaction is our reputation for sonic excellence and

reliability among people just like you throughout the world.

This manual is designed to help you get everything you

can out of your new amplifier. So, even though you’re dying to

see it in action, please take a few minutes to slog through our

not-so-weighty prose and learn how to get the most from the

Architect power amplifier. Anything as capable as this amp

deserves all the explanation it can get.

AudioControl SA-3052 with CEDIA Hall of Fame

award.

Great Features

Great Features of the Architect Amplifiers

HigH Current Design toDrive Multiple speakers

Distributed audio systems can place terrific demands on

power amplifiers. Lots of speakers and volume controls add

up to extremely complex loads that can drive most amps to

the point of smoking. The high current drive capabilities of

this Architect amplifier allows it to play into very low imped-

ances (2 ohms) meaning it can play eight pairs of speakers

simultaneously. This amp loves lots of speakers so go ahead

and put a small quarry of stereo rocks by the patio. Then sit

back and enjoy the sound.

superior energy effiCienCy AudioControl Architect am-

plifiers are designed to provide audio enthusiasts with lots of

power and great sound quality. Architect amplifiers are also

great for those of us who want to “save the environment” and

“go GREEN” as they very energy efficient. The literally sip

electrical power making them ideal for any distributed audio

application.

speCially-DesigneD frequenCy Controls The Architect

Model 210 and Model 210ES are intended to provide a dra-

matic sound improvement for “small” speakers, such as those

with 6-inch and 8-inch woofers. The Architect’s equalization

band centers were chosen to optimize in-wall and 2-way book-

shelf speakers at critical frequencies, where adjustment is

most advantageous. The bandwidths (or ‘Q’ as our engineer-

ing types call it) have also been optimized for the difficulties

that in-wall speakers present. This allows the Architect Model

210 and Model 210ES to improve the sound of these smaller

speakers better than any other equalizer.

proteCtion WHen you neeD itMost The Architect

Model 110, Model 210 and Model 210ES have been de-

signed and manufactured with durability in mind. The

AudioControl Lightdrive protection circuitry defends the

Architect and your speakers against clipping, distortion, dam-

age, and even teenage parties. Even if the party lasts all week-

end. Each channel is independently protected so a problem in

one channel will not affect the rest of the system.

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arCHiteCt MoDel 210es – energy star CertifieD

AudioControl factories are located in the rainforests of the

Pacific Northwest, so we have long been know for designing

“green” amplifiers that are stingy on power consumption. For

clients that are looking for extremely low power consump-

tion, when their distributed audio systems are not in use,

AudioControl offers the Architect Model 210ES. This unique

model includes a patent pending circuit that allows the Mod-

el 210ES to meet the stringent Energy Star 2 requirements.

If no audio signal is present for a brief period of time, the

Architect Model 210ES goes into a sleep mode where it draws

less than 1 watt of wall current. When the audio system starts

playing , the Architect Model 210ES powers back up .

pfM subsoniC filter The Architect Model 110, Model

210 and Model 210ES’s Programmable Frequency Match

(PFM) circuitry is a bass-blocking filter which protects small

speakers and improves their overall sound. The smaller

woofers found in most in-wall or bookshelf speakers cannot

repro-duce the bass of a larger speaker (the laws of physics

intervene). If called upon to reproduce a bass note that would

cause the speaker to move PAST it’s maximum cone travel,

damage can result - and even if the speaker isn’t damaged,

severe audible distortion does occur.

bulletproof reliability The Architect Model 110,

Model 210 and Model 210ES began their existence at the

AudioControl factory in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, a

few miles north of Seattle, USA. Here, we also build precision

test instruments, equalizers and analyzers and a totally awe-

some line of car stereo components. AudioControl started in

1977 and has won so many audio industry awards for design

and engineering excellence that our reception room wall is

starting to sag. But enough about us. Let’s start getting the

most from the audio system!

Great Features

Your Friends at AudioControl

Quick Hook-up

Guide Experienced Installer’s Quick

Hook-Up Guide

What follows are “Express” hook-up diagrams for profes-

sionals and experienced audio buffs.

1. Connect the Speaker and Audio Inputs. (Page 10)

The Architect is designed to drive multiple speakers down

to 2 ohm loads. To simplify connection, there are two sets of

speaker terminals in parallel. Remember to figure in both

sets of connections when calculating the total system speaker

impedance.

2. Connect the AC power. (Page 9) Start with the

GROUND LIFT switch in the GROUND position. If you

have a ground loop hum, try the other two positions. This

switch only isolates the audio ground from the earth ground.

The chassis is always connected to earth ground.

3. Signal Sense and Remote Turn-On. This Architect

amplifier is equipped with a Signal Sensing circuit on the

inputs that will turn the unit on as soon as it sees an audio

signal. We have also equipped this unit with an optional 12V-

trigger input that can be used to remotely turn the Architect

On and Off, should this function be needed.

4. Set the Equalization (Model 210,

Model 210ES). (Page 15) While it can

be set by ear, adjustment of the Ar-

chitect Model 210’s speaker optimizer

controls is best done with a one-third

octave real time analyzer and pink

noise test signal.

5. Register Your Warranty To acti-

vate your warranty, go on-line to

www.audiocontrolregistration.

com and fill out the requested

information. Also, save your

invoice or sales slip as proof of

purchase. Not only is this neces-

sary for warranty purposes, it’s

also important if the unforeseen

disappearance of your Architect

amplifier occurs.

Four Zone System with

Volume Controls

Architect Model 210ES

Architect

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A Guided Tour Of

Architect Model 210ES, Model 210 and Model 110

Front Panel

Power LED - Nothing too tricky here...when

you have the Master Power switch on the

back panel turned on, this LED will initially

turn Red and then Blue, indicating that all

systems are go. If the light stays Red, the

Architect is in a sleep mode

Protection LED - This LED has three faces.

In normal operation it glows Blue when mu-

sic is playing. If the Protection LED turns

Red, then one of the internal protection

circuits have come into use. No LED means

the unit is off or in a sleep mode.

Channel Status LED - This dual-color LED

serves two purposes. It illuminates Blue

when the corresponding channel is active

and everything is operating correctly. The

second function of the status LED is to turn

Red if something has caused the amplifier to

go into protection or it is operting at a very

high temperature.

Speaker Equalization controls

Model 210 and Model 210ES - This array

of knobs provide up to 12dB cut or boost at

45Hz, 150Hz, 300Hz, 700Hz, 2500Hz and

12KHz. After initial adjustment the only

time you would change the control settings

are 1) if you connect different speakers into

the system, 2) if you physically move them

significantly, or if 3) your room acoustics

change through addition or rearrangement

of furniture, wall or floor coverings, large

hairy dogs, etc.

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Guided Tour

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For more information on the LED

functions, see Appendix B on page 19.

Guided Tour

Rear Panel

Remote Power Control – This mono 1/8”

jack allows you to remotely turn the Ar-

chitect ON and OFF by applying a 12-volt

trigger, should your system design require

this. Do not plug head-phones in this

jack!! You do not have to normally use

this trigger since the Architect is equipped

with Signal Sensing inputs. The amplifier

will turn on once an audio signal is pres-

ent on the RCA inputs and the LED will

turn on.

Main Inputs – These RCA inputs connect

to your preamplifier’s outputs. Any stan-

dard line level audio signal can be con-

nected to these inputs.

Main Outputs – These unbalanced RCA

outputs send a buffered audio output to

daisy-chain multiple Architect amplifiers

together.

Auxiliary Input – This input allows you

to feed a secondary audio source into your

Architect amplifier like the signals from

a bedroom TV, portable audio player, or

such. This input is triggered On by ap-

plying 12-volts to the 1/8” Auxiliary Input

Trigger.

Auxiliary Input Trigger – Hopefully you

read the previous sentence to know what

this 1/8” connector does.

Auxiliary Input Active LED – This LED

turns Red when you apply +12 volts to the

Aux 12V Trigger Input.

Signal Present – When an audio signal is

present on the Main or Auxiliary inputs,

this LED will light.

Input Level Controls – This screwdriver

adjustment controls the input sensitivity

of the Architect amplifier. The sensitivity

is variable from 0 -1 volt. A safe setting is

with the slot at 12 o’clock.

Mono/Stereo – Pushing in this button will

sum the left and right audio stereo inputs

into a Mono signal. This is particularly

useful when bridging the Architect. See

page 19 for more information. The Red

LED indicator above the switch will light

when this active.

Speaker Outputs –These terminal blocks

are designed to make an installer smile.

You can unplug the blocks and connect all

of the speaker wires to them without bal-

ancing the Architect on your lap. This also

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Architect Model 110 / 210ES Rear Panel

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