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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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. 

• Specify Control

  • Determine is 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 PCMCIA Logic I/O Card.  

• 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.