Angry audio Button gizmo User manual

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USER GUIDE

P/N 991029

Revision 1.0

Button Gizmo

1 Welcome! Safety First 2

Welcome to the world of Angry Audio,

home of the audio Gadgets and Gizmos.

The future we were all promised has, at least as of this writing, failed to manifest

itself. There are no flying cars. Jetpacks never took off (see what we did there?).

And tragically, we have no robotic housekeepers in mid-century maid outfits

picking up after us and cracking wise in a Brooklyn accent.

The audio world, on the other hand, has advanced quickly, as one look at

a modern broadcast studio will reveal. Technology has opened up creative

possibilities that would have been impossible just a few years ago. What hasn’t

changed is the importance of getting the basics right and sweating the details.

A good studio is built by including components that make it a convenient and

enjoyable place to create the content that dazzles your listeners, drives traffic to

your advertisers, and lets you hang onto your ski boat for another summer.

Accordingly, every audio Gadget and Gizmo – including this Button Gizmo

– is designed to solve common yet critical problems, and is meticulously

engineered with performance and longevity in mind to deliver pristine audio and

reliable performance for many years.

Our promise and guarantee.

In a recent survey, ten out of three people loved their Button Gizmo and we

think you will too. That’s why we give you 30 days to bond with your Gizmo. If

you find you have irreconcilable differences, we’ll buy it back.

Plus, every Gadget and Gizmo is warrantied to be free from defects in parts

and workmanship for two full years after you purchase it. If it fails within this

time period, Angry Audio, at its discretion, will repair or replace it so long as

you let us know of the failure within the warranty period and can provide proof

of purchase in the form of a dated sales receipt. You can call us at +1 615-763-

3033, or reach us online at at www.angryaudio.com/contact.

Making a good rst impression.

When you unbox your Button Gizmo, we hope it makes a good first impression

and you take a moment to appreciate the lengths we’ve gone to in order to

create a “built for broadcast” product. All of our products are over-engineered

to provide long-term reliability and guaranteed RFI immunity. Some of this is

apparent – such as the durable powder-coated steel enclosure - but much of

this goodness is invisible, like the premium components within. Even if you can’t

see it, you’ll hear it!

A word or two about safety.

The Button Gizmo is a relatively low-risk product to make, install, and use in

terms of liability. There aren’t many places things can go horribly awry safety-

wise.

Then again, we thought the same thing when we introduced the TubToaster, an

appliance that should have saved buyers lots of time in the morning by allowing

them to simultaneously shower and make a light breakfast. Instead - how can

we put this delicately? – it quickly eroded any future customer base and denied

a lot of people the simple pleasure of perfectly toasted rye bread.

Along with a promise to mothball our gas-powered upright vacuum (it seemed

the logical progression of the cordless concept to us) we agreed to talk about

safety, so here goes.

The Button Gizmo is intended to be installed and used by qualified personnel

only. To avoid electric shock, do not open the unit or attempt to perform any

servicing unless you are qualified to do so.

While the Button Gizmo does not have its own power supply, it does receive

DC voltage from the console to which it is wired, and hazardous voltages may

be present on external components.

Do not expose your Gizmo or its power supply to rain or moisture. Any

electronic device can fail without warning; do not use this product in

applications where a life threatening condition could result due to failure.

3 Overview and Installaon Installaon Template 4

So, what exactly did I just buy?

Fair question. The Button Gizmo is a guest microphone control panel with four

LED illuminated pushbuttons that elegantly mounts into your countertop. When

you push one of the buttons, something happens. Exactly what is entirely up to

you.

For example?

By default, the buttons are labeled ON, OFF, MUTE, and TALK. Thanks to

the magic of logic control, you can make them perform any task that can be

executed with GPIO. The button caps are removable so you can replace the

stock labels with your own.

Can I use it with any console?

The Button Gizmo is meant to interface with any console with GPIO logic.

Various manufacturers use different pin-outs and logic signals, so please

consult your console manual for details.

How easy is it to install?

The Button Gizmo is designed to be installed directly into your studio furniture

in a location that is practical and convenient.* The only tools required are a

power drill and a 2 1/8 inch hole saw to create the grommet hole; a router is not

required. The Gizmo is then secured with four screws. Spacing and dimensions

are shown along with a handy to-scale template suitable for printing on Page 4.

Electrically-speaking, we include a DB15M to RJ45F adapter that is pre-wired

to work as a Guest Mic Control Panel for Axia consoles. Plug the adapter into

a GPIO port on the console or node using a standard CAT5 cable, and you’re

in business. We also throw in an RJ45F to screw terminal adapter to make

interfacing with other consoles as easy as possible.

* - If you want to install the Button Gizmo in a location that is impractical,

inconvenient, or both, you do you.

One handy-dandy printable template.

1. This template can be used as a guide for locating holes. Your printer must

be set to print this page at 100% actual size. If your printer shrinks images

to fit the page, the dimensions will be wrong. Measure the printed page with

a ruler to make sure the printed dimensions match the actual size.

2. Once you’ve decided where you want your Button Gizmo, tape the template

to your desktop. Remember to leave at least 12 inches between the edge of

the desk facing the user and the Gizmo. Use an awl or center punch at all

five hole centers and remove the template.

3. Drill the 2.125 inch diameter center hole. This hole must go completely

through the table.

4. For hardwood, plywood or MDF desktops, drill a 1/16 inch pilot hole for

each corner hole. Use the four thoughtfully included flathead wood screws

to secure the Gizmo. Do not over-tighten.

5. For desktops constructed of other materials including stone or glass or

those of a hollow (honeycomb) construction, the corner holes must be

0.1375 inch diameter through holes to allow a flathead bolt (not thoughtfully

provided) to pass through the desktop and secured with a nut (also not

provided) from beneath.

Buttons on the front.

Plugs on the back.

Connections.

The Button Gizmo is designed to behave as a plug-and-play Guest Mic Control

Panel for Axia consoles. You will need one available GPIO port for each Button

Gizmo. Simply plug the included RJ45F to DB15M adapter into the back of the

Button Gizmo, then connect it to the GPIO port with a standard CAT5 Ethernet

cable. For the curious, a breakout of the wiring is provided on Page 7.

Other manufacturers use different pin-outs and logic signals, so please consult

your console manual for details and refer to the RJ45 pinout on Page 6. We’ve

thoughtfully included an RJ45F to screw terminal breakout adapter to make

things easier.

RJ45 Pinout.

Pin 1 Button 1 Closure to common while Button 1 is pressed

Pin 2 Button 2 Closure to common while Button 2 is pressed

Pin 3 Button 3 Closure to common while Button 3 is pressed

Pin 4 Button 4 Closure to common while Button 4 is pressed

Pin 5 Lamp 1 Illuminates Button 1 LED when connected to common

Pin 6 Lamp 2 Illuminates Button 2 LED when connected to common

Pin 7 Common Connect to logic common on your GPIO port

Pin 8 V+ Connect to +5VDC or +12VDC on your GPIO port

5 Buons and Connecons RJ45 Pinout 6

5 Buttons and Connections RJ45 Pinout 6

Plugs on the back.

RJ45F connector. Use the

RJ45F to screw terminal

adapter to connect to any

console with GPIO logic,

or the RJ45F to DM15M

adapter for Axia consoles.

Both are included.

Buttons on the front.

Button 3 –Illuminates

yellow while button is

pressed.

Button 2 –Illuminates

yellow during external

closure to common.

Button 1 –Illuminates red

during external closure to

common.

RJ45 Pinout.

Pin 1 Button 1 Closure to common while Button 1 is pressed

Pin 2 Button 2 Closure to common while Button 2 is pressed

Pin 3 Button 3 Closure to common while Button 3 is pressed

Pin 4 Button 4 Closure to common while Button 4 is pressed

Pin 5 Lamp 1 Illuminates Button 1 LED when connected to common

Pin 6 Lamp 2 Illuminates Button 2 LED when connected to common

Pin 7 Common Connect to logic common on your GPIO port

Pin 8 V+ Connect to +5VDC or +12VDC on your GPIO port

Angry Audio guy.

Everything pushes his

buttons.

Button 4 –Illuminates

yellow while button is

pressed.

Connections.

The Button Gizmo is designed to behave as a plug-and-play Guest Mic Control

Panel for Axia consoles. You will need one available GPIO port for each Button

Gizmo. Simply plug the included RJ45F to DB15M adapter into the back of the

Button Gizmo, then connect it to the GPIO port with a standard CAT5 Ethernet

cable. For the curious, a breakout of the wiring is provided on Page 7.

Other manufacturers use different pin-outs and logic signals, so please consult

your console manual for details and refer to the RJ45 pinout on Page 6. We’ve

thoughtfully included an RJ45F to screw terminal breakout adapter to make things

easier.

1 White/Orange

Button 1

2 Orange/White

Button 2

3 White/Green

Button 3

4 Blue/White

Button 4

5 White/Blue

Lamp 1

6 Green/White

Lamp 2

7 White/Brown

Common

8 Brown/White

V+

Installs easily into a21/8”

round hole.