PreSonus StudioLive 328AI - Manual (Page 20)

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3.3 Networking Connections and Controls
StudioLive ™ AI-Series Loudspeaker
Owner’s Manual
3.2.1 A Note About the Limiter
All StudioLive AI-series loudspeakers provide reliable operation at high sound-
pressure levels by incorporating an innovative new multi-band-limiting architecture.
This system evaluates both the excursion and voicecoil temperature of every
driver and uses that information to maximize the output of the loudspeaker while
preserving the integrity of audio sources that span more than one band. This
means that even when exceeding the threshold of the limiter, StudioLive AI-series
loudspeakers continue to provide clean and powerful vocals, without the harsh
edginess that is characteristic of conventional protection schemes. Because of
this, you may not hear the limiter, even though the Limit light is illuminated.
3.3 Networking Connections and Controls
Ethercon. Your StudioLive AI-series loudspeaker ships with a control option card
installed. This option card houses an Ethercon connection to hardwire your speaker
to a wireless router for use with SL Room Control. A standard RJ45 connector may be
used but we recommend the protection provided by using the mating male
Ethercon connector.
For more information on creating a wired LAN network,
see the SL Room Control Reference Manual.
USB Connection and Wi-Fi Module. Your StudioLive AI-series loudspeaker features a
USB connection for use with the included USB Wi-Fi module. This will allow you to
wirelessly connect to a wireless network and remote control your StudioLive speaker.
For more information on connecting your StudioLive AI-series loudspeaker to
an established wireless network, see the SL Room Control Reference Manual.
Power User Tip: While wireless networking is ideal for most mobile
applications, it is highly recommended that a wired LAN network be
employed for permanently installed systems or for large venues.
The USB connection can also be used for firmware updates when no network
is available and for resetting your loudspeaker to its factory default state.
For more information, see the SL Room Control Reference Manual.
Network Status and Controls. These LEDs and controls provide information about
network connectivity and allow you to configure your included wireless LAN adapter.
• Wi-Fi On Button and LED. To turn on Wi-Fi and activate wireless networking, press
the recessed Wi-Fi button. The red On LED above the button will illuminate.
• Wi-Fi Setup Button and LED. The recessed Setup button is used
only for initial network configuration. For more information,
please see the SL Room Control Reference Manual.
• Network Status LEDs. Two LEDs indicate status of
wired or wireless (Wi-Fi) network operation:
• Connected. Illuminates blue when connected to either the Wi-Fi
access point in the controlling device (a Mac, PC, or iPad) or the wired
LAN. It will illuminate red when no network connection is present.
• Activity. Illuminates (blinking) as data packets are sent and received.