Product |
Feature |
Notification |
Gateway 4 |
Matrix Editor panel |
The Gateway 4 codec supports 4 audio channels only and this cannot be upgraded or expanded. 4 inputs and outputs are displayed in the Gateway 4 Matrix Editor panel. |
Gateway 8/16 |
Matrix Editor panel |
The Gateway displays between 8 and 16 channels in the Matrix Editor panel based on the number of channels purchased. If a codec supports fewer than 16 channels, it can be upgraded to support more channels by purchasing a channel license upgrade from Tieline and installing it in the codec. |
The Matrix Editor in the codec allows any input to be routed to any output. Default routing settings are configured for each program type and these default matrices can be edited, saved and recalled as required. All saved custom matrices are available if a compatible program is loaded. If a matrix is not compatible with a program type it will not be visible in the menu, e.g. a saved stereo matrix is not visible when a mono program is loaded.
Custom matrices can be created, saved and then backed up with program and scheduler data. This allows them to be copied between codecs by using the Backup and Restore feature.
Viewing the Matrix Editor
Open the HTML5 Toolbox Web-GUI and click Audio in the Menu Bar, then click Matrix Editor to open the Matrix Editor panel. In the following image the default stereo matrix for the Gateway 8 is loaded, as indicated at the top of the panel. The Gateway 4 codec will only display 4 inputs and outputs only.
Default Stereo Matrix for Gateway-4 codec
The Gateway codec supports more channels and these are displayed in an expanded matrix in the panel. When a codec is upgraded to support more channels the matrix displays more inputs, outputs, encoders and decoders as per the license upgrade.
Default Stereo Matrix for Gateway Licensed for 8 Channel Streaming
Click the Options symbol 
to view other matrix editor options, including:
1.Undo Changes: Clears any changes that have not been saved.
2.Reset Defaults: Resets the matrix to defaults for the currently loaded program, e.g. mono, stereo, mono/stereo plus IFB.
3.Save as: Save the current matrix settings as a new Custom Mix with a unique name (includes headphone and Cue/TB matrices).
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Important Notes: •Click the Information symbol •The number of channels available in the Matrix Editor depends on how many channels are licensed. This can vary between 8 and 16 channels for a Gateway codec. |
Using the Matrix Editor
Routing can be adjusted very simply in the Matrix Editor. To edit default matrix settings click a crosspoint to select or deselect it. Note: Changes not yet saved as a custom mix are displayed in orange. Runtime changes are audible in real-time and persist if the unit is powered down and rebooted.
Edits can be saved as a custom mix as follows:
1.Click the Options symbol and select Save As.
2.Enter a new Name and Description (if required) and click Save.
3.The new custom mix stays loaded in the codec until a new mix is loaded, an incompatible program is loaded, or program defaults are restored via Reset Defaults.
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Important Notes: •If a new program is loaded and it is compatible with the current custom mix then it will remain loaded. If an incompatible program type is loaded, the last compatible mix to suit the new program type is loaded, including any previous runtime changes. E.g. If a custom stereo mix is loaded and then a mono program is loaded, the last mono mix used will be loaded. •If you make runtime matrix edits to a loaded mono program, then load a stereo program, and subsequently reload the original mono program, the runtime matrix edits are recalled. |
Load, Rename and Delete a Custom Matrix Editor Mix
When a new program is loaded it may be necessary to load a new custom mix. It is also possible to rename or delete mixes that are no longer required.
1.To load a custom mix click Change Mix.
2.To rename a custom mix, click to select a saved mix and then click Rename. Edit the name and click Save.
3.To delete a custom mix, click to select a custom mix and then click Delete. Note: A loaded mix cannot be deleted.
