The Intelix MARC Room Combine System is designed
specifically for applications with moveable walls, including hotels,
convention centers, conference centers, houses of worship, and multi-use
facilities. MARC allows you to design, program, and install
your sophisticated room combine system in a fraction of the time it
would take with other solutions.
The secret is in MARC's embedded logic--all of the logic for routing
inputs to outputs, combining and separating rooms, incorporating paging,
and managing remote controls is pre-programmed so all you have to do is
enter simple data. Plus, the MARC system is flexible enough to allow
RS232 and internet control, automatic wall sensors, custom room
topologies, and custom remote controls. Design with Intelix and
design with intelligence.
Audio
distribution with combining logic.MARC mixers
have all the embedded logic necessary to manage the audio flow of
dozens of room group sizes and topologies, and setup is a breeze.
Mic preamps and auto-ducking are built in, so there is no need for
extra components cluttering your rack.
Panel
control, hands-free, or RS232. Intelix offers
several options for controlling MARC's combine functions. The
Intelix RC
panel uses an easy room layout interface to merge or
separate audio with the push of a button. For hands free combining,
Intelix offers remote sensor controls mounted on the movable walls
themselves. And like all other Intelix matrix mixers, you can also
control MARC using your favorite RS232 control system.
Complete
systems mean less hassle.The MARC series give you all the system gear you
need for flexible manages audio. This even includes wall-mount source
input panels, local and program volume controls, and an easy to
use contact closure interface for integration with other components.
Design
on PC, Download on Site, Manage Live Audio.All of the matrix mixer's audio routing is configured
using MARC Designer Software, which provides a contractor-friendly
user interface for setup and control. Build all user control stations
for audio management and combine control in a virtual environment
on your PC, then download your program file into the matrix mixer's
internal memory. Once successfully programmed, use the MARC software
to control live audio environments.
MARC
Pre-built Room Combine Kits.Prebuilt MARC Room Combine Kits offer time-saving,
one-step solutions for comprehensive audio room combine installations--simply
unpack, wire, connect and go. Systems arrive fully labeled and
ready for installation--no programming is necessary.
Software-guided
design setup.
A guided software wizard walks you through the application design
process as you build your room combine system on your PC in a virtual
environment. When you're ready for installation, simply download your
finished program file into the rack-mounted mixer, and all of the user
remotes on the building's wired data bus recognize their assigned
functionality
Battery
backup. All response curves, presets, and
current audio matrix values are stored internally in battery-backed
nonvolatile RAM. Even in the event of a power failure, the matrix
mixer saves its settings, ramping all levels back to their previous
values five seconds after power restoration.
One-Touch
or "Smart" Combining.For One-Touch Room Combine, use the MARC Room
Combine Panel. Each of MARC's rack-mounted Room Combine Panels
is custom labeled to identify the rooms within the topology. These
panels feature low profile membrane switches for simple combining
and separating of rooms. There is also a security key lock on
each panel to thwart unauthorized users from changing your system
settings.
For "Smart" Room Combine, use
an Intelix Comet 8 I/O Remote and Magnetic Wall Sensors. "Smart"
Room Combine employs magnetic read switches which are mounted
on the movable walls of the room combine layout. These switches
have a three inch gap tolerance -- meaning the switch will indicate
its closed status when the magnets are within three inches of
each other -- and they connect to the Intelix Comet 8 I/O remote
device. The Comet 8 I/O connects to the ReO bus of the MARC matrix
to send wall status signals to the matrix which combines or separates
the rooms in the system, based on these wall status signals.
Connectivity.
Every MARC Series matrix facilitates serial communication via RS232,
TCP/IP LAN, and the internet. Front and rear panel RS232 communication
ports allow quick onsite diagnostics, and an optional PCMCIA Logic Card
allows up to eight contact closure inputs with eight output indicators.
Contol.
Free MARC Designer Software allows you to monitor, control, and
troubleshoot an entire MARC room combine system from any remote location
with an internet connection. Included real-time event scheduling
software allows you to program repetitive or unique audio activities in
a simple platform closely resembling standard PDA scheduling software.
Security.
To ensure only legitimate users connect to and control the MARC matrix,
MARC Designer Software includes an authorized client list providing
internal firewall protection from unauthorized ethernet connections.
Features
Design and Program
from an Architectural Point-of-View
Combine 2-16 Rooms
Manual or Automatic
Operation
Mic/Line Mixing per
Room
Voice Paging with
Autoducking
Keylock Security
Included Facility
Manager Software
Ethernet Control
Intuitive Remote
Controls
All-Inclusive Design,
Installation, and Control Software
MARC Accessories
Factory-Installed Mic/Line Preamplifiction CardThe
Intelix factory-installed Mic/Line Card provides
+15V phantom power and up to 60 dB of gain for eight
MARC matrix audio input channels (specify one Mic/Line
Card per every eight inputs which require preamplification).
Room
Combine PanelRack-mounted
MARC Room Combine Panels depict the facility's architectural
layout and provide manual wall status selection
for the onsite facility manager. Room combine panels
are available in stock topology configurations,
custom topology configurations up to 16 rooms, and
with custom background artwork.
Room
Control StationTriple
wall-gang box Intelix RCS room control stations
provide a simple remote control interface for end-users.
The standard RCS provides keylock security and is
labeled for local volume control, background music
volume control, page privacy (page muting), as well
as source selection between a local microphone,
line input, and background music. An RCS-Custom
allows custom labeling of buttons and knobs. Both
style remotes may be custom programmed through Intelix
MARC Designer Software.
Comet
RemotesIntelix
offers individual Comet remotes for source selection
and volume control, allowing you to customize the
end-user's remote controls based on the application
requirements. All Comets are single wall box mountable,
feature RJ45 connectors for wiring, and are available
in either decora style (decora mount-ready) or panel
style (custom panel mount-ready).
Source
PanelThe
Intelix Source Panel provides a single wall-gang
box mountable panel with one XLR microphone connector
and two RCA transformer summing line connectors.
Automatic
Wall SensorsSold
in pairs, Intelix wall sensors contain magnetic
relay switches which trigger a contact closure through
a Comet-8 Relay Station.
COMET-8-LOGIC
Relay StationThe
Intelix COMET-8-LOGIC is the relay station and interface
for routing contact closure logic commands to the
Intelix MARC matrix.
COMET-8-RJ12
Relay StationThe
Intelix COMET-8-RJ12 is the relay station and interface
for routing automatic wall sensors to the MARC matrix.
Wall
Status PanelTypically
used in conjunction with automatic wall sensors,
wall status panels indicate wall states visually
through a plate-mounted LED.
Comet
Bridge AdaptorIntelix
Comet-BA4 and Comet-BA11 bridge adaptors simplify
Comet remote wiring while providing a diagnostic
interface should problems arise. The Comet-BA4 distributes
one RJ45 input to four RJ45 outputs, while the Comet-BA11
distributes one input to eleven outputs.
Factory
ConfigurationIntelix
Factory Configuration is a practical and affordable
option which ensures every MARC installation proceeds
quickly and smoothly. Specifically, Intelix will
optimize your MARC designer software file, program
and load the program file onto the MARC matrix mixer,
test the entire package to ensure proper operation,
generate wiring and product reports, and provide
technical support on a priority basis for two years
from the date of purchase. Factory configuration
is required on all opening MARC matrix orders unless
prior Intelix training has been completed.
MARC
Designer SoftwareIntelix
MARC Designer Software is a unique, all-inclusive
platform designed for the system designer, programmer,
installer, and end-user. MARC Designer Software
is included free with every MARC matrix purchase.
InteliTool
Programming SoftwareIntelix
InteliTool Software
generates RS232 strings for quick and easy programming.
By stepping through a series of simple menus, the
programmer can progressively define specific functions
and the Programmer’s InteliTool will generate
a control string which can be copied for placement
in the control program.
Intelix
MARC Designer Software is a unique, all-inclusive platform
designed specifically for room combining, providing solutions
for the system designer, programmer, installer, and eventual
end-user.
Specifically, MARC Designer Software:
Contains all the complex logic for
combining two to sixteen rooms, so no extensive programming is required
Provides design and programming tools
from an architectural point-of-view mirroring that of the actual
facility
Allows unique topologies and custom
configurations
Includes built-in keylock facility
management software
Includes assistive software wizards for
quick, straight-forward design, programming, and installation
Allows live control, monitoring,
diagnostics, and troubleshooting for anywhere with an internet
connection...and the software is 100% free.
The secret behind the Intelix MARC room
combining designer software lies in the system's embedded logic. Unlike
matrices and switchers which are not designed specifically for room
combing and force you to manually program input and output routes, MARC
arrives preprogrammed with all of the complex logic for room combining.
Simply select the room layout, then the number, location and type of
sources and destinations, and your complex system is
defined--programming a sixteen room system is as easy as programming a
two room system.
Custom topologies
are available for room layouts of up to 16 rooms
Non-Standard Topologies
5 Rooms - M
5 Rooms - N
6 Rooms - L
7 Rooms
7 Rooms - ST
7 Rooms - B
7 Rooms - W
8 Rooms
8 Rooms - SP
8 Rooms - D
Custom topologies
are available for room layouts of up to 16 rooms
MARC Model Specification
The
easiest way to prepare an MARC Room Combine System purchase
order is to let the MARC Designer Software prepare the document
for you. Every time you design a system using Intelix Designer
Software, a complete parts list and wiring report is automatically
generated, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
1) Specify the MARC Matrix
Mixer
Determine
the required amount of audio inputs and outputs. Keep
in mind that stereo sources/destinations populate
two inputs/outputs.
Round the number of the
audio inputs to the nearest derivative of eight and
place them within Intelix's part numbering system.
2) Specify Control
Determine if wall state changes
are automatic or manual.
If automatic, specify Wall
Sensors, Wall Status Panels, and a Comet 8-RJ12.
If manual, specify a
Room Combine Panel, software, or an RS232 controller.
Determine if in-room remote
control is required.
If required, specify
Intelix RCS room control stations, individual
Comet remotes, or RS232 controllers. If ordering custom
RCS remotes (RCS-Custom), specify button
labeling. If ordering individual Comet remotes, specify
model and mounting type. Specify one Comet power supply
(Comet PS) per 12 individual Comet remotes or
4 RCS room control stations.
Determine if logic control
is required.
If required, specify
one COMET-8-LOGIC.
3) Specify Enhancement
Components
Determine if audio preamplification
or phantom power is required.
If required, specify one Mic/Line
Card for every eight channels.
To simplify
wiring, Intelix recommends Comet-BA4 and Comet-BA11
bridge adaptors.
Regardless
of how you assemble your purchase order, remember that each
system sale is personally handled by an Intelix Application
Engineer who ensures your MARC order is complete and correct.
MARC Applications
MARC
System Drawing
MARC Technical Information
MARC16L8L-E Matrix Mixer
*Actual chassis size
and configuration is dependent on the total number of inputs and
outputs
Specifications
General
Frequency Response
+/- dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 30kHz
populate
two inputs/outputs.
MARC16L8L-E Matrix Mixer