Phoenix Audio Technologies Octopus User Manual
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Introduction
The Phoenix Octopus Conferencing Mixer utilizes Beamforming microphone array technology, provides unlimited daisy chain
capability, and allows for multiple connectivity options all in a single, easy to install box. The Octopus gives the ability to mount
microphones and speakers anywhere in the room (ceilings, walls, and table tops). It comes standard with USB and RCA connectors
for VoIP and Video Codec connectivity, with the option of adding a PSTN (analog telephone) interface or a digital telephone
interface. The Phoenix Octopus can be ordered with an optional 40 watt, 4-output amplifier for powering speakers. Each Octopus unit
has four microphone inputs, each of which can be set for Mic (3V or 24V Phantom available). Each of the four inputs can be set to
participate in the Beamforming process, or designated as a unique Auxiliary or Sound Reinforcement channel.
The Octopus utilizes Phoenix Audio’s proprietary Beamforming algorithm. It performs echo cancellation, noise suppression, and de-
reverb filtering to rid the send signal of unwanted echo and reflected sounds.
Specifications
Inputs
Designation:
Microphone (mixer inputs), Auxiliary, Sound reinforcement
Number of inputs:
4 per unit
Phantom:
user selectable: 3V, 24V or none (for Line inputs)
Connectors: XLR
Input Impedance (load):
3V Phantom: 2K ohm
24V Phantom: 590 Ohm
No Phantom: 2K ohm
Maximum input level:
1.8V/Gain
Gain:
user selectable: 0dB to 42dB in 6dB steps
Frequency response:
20 Hz - 16 KHz
Audio Out
Connectors: RCA and XLR (the XLR is re-assigned as LinkUp when
the unit is configured as Slave)
Level:
Line or Mic level (user selectable)
For Line level: 1.8Vpp Max
For Mic level:
90mVpp Max
LinkUp level: Line (1.8Vpp fixed)
Impedance: 25 ohm
Frequency response:
20 Hz - 16 KHz
Audio (Far End) In
Connector:
RCA
Impedance:
100K ohm
Level:
1.8Vpp
Far-End (Speaker) out
Connector:
2pin terminal block
Impedance:
25 ohm
Level:
1.8Vpp Max
Com Port:
RS232 – protocol available upon request
Power:
5V, 200mAmp (through the USB connector)