Glensound SPARK Installation guide

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Ultra-Compact Network Audio Commentary
Unit
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions
2) Keep these instructions
3) Heed all warnings
4) Follow all instructions
5) Do not use this apparatus near water
6) Clean only with a dry cloth
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A
polarized plug has 2 blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has 2 blades and third grounding prong. The wider blade or the 3rd prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus
11) Only use attachments/ accessories specified/ supplied by the
manufacturer
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip over
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped
15) Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/
or product failure
This symbol is intended to warn that
dangerous voltages within the product are
present and constitute a risk of electric
shock.
This symbol is intended to highlight that
there are important operating &
maintenance instructions in the literature
accompanying this unit.

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PRODUCT WARRANTY
All equipment is fully tested before dispatch and carefully designed to
provide you with trouble free use for many years.
We have a policy of supporting products for as long as possible and
guarantee to be able to support your product for a minimum of 10 years.
For a period of one year after the goods have been despatched the Company
will guarantee the goods against any defect developing after proper use
providing such defects arise solely from faulty materials or workmanship and
that the Customer shall return the goods to the Company’s works or their
local dealer.
All non-wear parts are guaranteed for 2 years after despatch and any defect
developing after proper use from faulty materials or workmanship will be
repaired under this warranty providing the Customer returns the goods to
the Company's works or their local dealer.

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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
SPARK
Ultra-Compact Network Audio Commentary Unit
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the
manufacturer.
This equipment is manufactured by Glensound Electronics Ltd of Brooks
Place Maidstone Kent ME14 1HE is marked and conforms to the
following Union harmonisation legislation:
Emissions: BS EN55032:2015
Immunity: BS EN55035:2017
Signed for and on behalf of Glensound Electronics Ltd.
Marc Wilson, Managing Director
Maidstone, Kent, England
Date: 30/03/23

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RoHS DIRECTIVE
RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU restricts the use of the hazardous substances
listed below in electrical and electronic equipment.
This product conforms to the above directive and for these purposes, the
maximum concentration values of the restricted substances by weight in
homogenous materials are:
Lead
0.1%
Mercury
0.1%
Hexavalent Chromium
0.1%
Polybrominated Biphenyls
0.1%
Polybrominated Diphenyl
Ethers
0.1%
Cadmium
0.01%
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
REGULATIONS 2006 (WEEE)
Glensound Electronics Ltd is registered for business to business sales of
WEEE in the UK our registration number is:
WEE/JJ0074UR

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GLENSOUND SPARK
Handbook Contents
Description Issue 1.1 30/03/23 Page No.
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................3
PRODUCT WARRANTY ......................................................................................................4
....................................................................................................................................5
RoHS DIRECTIVE.................................................................................................................6
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS 2006 (WEEE)....6
Handbook Contents ..........................................................................................................7
Overview.............................................................................................................................8
SPARK Front Layout ..........................................................................................................9
Mic On/Off button ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Talkback buttons........................................................................................................................................ 9
Volume knobs.............................................................................................................................................. 9
USB update port.......................................................................................................................................10
ALT button..................................................................................................................................................10
PAN button.................................................................................................................................................10
DC in connector........................................................................................................................................10
SPARK Rear layout...........................................................................................................11
Network RJ45 port...................................................................................................................................11
6.35mm headphone socket.................................................................................................................11
XLR connector...........................................................................................................................................11
Microphone gain control......................................................................................................................11
Microphone phantom power switch ...............................................................................................11
Audio Block Diagram ......................................................................................................12
Connecting The SPARK To A Dante Network ...............................................................13
Getting Dante Controller ......................................................................................................................13
Connecting SPARK device to the network.....................................................................................13
Audio Over IP Network ..........................................................................................................................13
Running Dante Controller ....................................................................................................................14
Dante Controller TIP ...............................................................................................................................14
Device not showing up in Dante Controller .................................................................................15
AES67 Mode .....................................................................................................................16
Turning On AES67 Mode.......................................................................................................................16
Sending AES67 Audio ............................................................................................................................16
Receiving AES67 Audio..........................................................................................................................17
AES67 Restrictions ...................................................................................................................................18

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Glensound Controller......................................................................................................19
Installing the app .....................................................................................................................................19
Sideloading ................................................................................................................................................19
Uninstalling the app ...............................................................................................................................19
Using the app with the SPARK............................................................................................................20
Advanced view..........................................................................................................................................21
Saving and loading presets..................................................................................................................22
Updating Firmware .........................................................................................................23
Instructions.................................................................................................................................................23
Updating The Dante firmware .......................................................................................25
Updating the device ...............................................................................................................................25
Wiring Information..........................................................................................................27
XLR & Jack Wiring.....................................................................................................................................27
Optional 5 Or 4 Pin XLR Wiring Information .................................................................................28
Overview
Spark is an ultra-compact network audio commentators’ box for a single commentator.
It was designed to have the smallest footprint possible to make it fit in the most bijou
of commetary booths whilst retaining usability for the commentator, exceptional audio
performance and sophistiacted remote control.
Spark’s network audio interface is based on the Broadway chipset from Audinate,
making it ideal for both Dante and AES67 infrastructures and also SMPTE 2110-30
capable (when used in conjunction with Dante Domain Manager (licence fees apply)).
Power is supplied via standard Power Over Ethernet (PoE) technology and for versatility
it can also be powered by external DC.
Network interface, microphone in and headphone out connectors are all on the rear
panel, whilst headphone volume controls are via recessable front panel knobs making
the overall setup perfect for tight spaces.
Although ultra-compact the internal audio circuits have not been compromised in any
way, top quality analogue to digital chipsets and the very latest profusion remote
controlled microphone amplifier and an audio specific DSP are all used to ensure the
absolute optimon contribution microphone performance is achieved.

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SPARK Front Layout
Mic On/Off button
The large illuminated Mic On/Off button turns the commentator’s microphone on/ off
the main programme audio output. When the internal illumination is on then the
commentator’s microphone is also on and being routed to the network program
output. In GlenController It can be configured to have 6 different behaviours:
Mode
Description (The default behaviour is ‘Intelligent’)
Intelligent
A brief push of the key will turn the channel on or off. But a press
and hold of the key will only turn the output on (or off if already on)
while the key is being pressed.
Momentary
The key must be held down to operate.
Latching
A push of the key will turn the channel on, another push will then
turn the channel off.
Cough
The channel is always on and only off when the key is pressed and
held down.
Always on
The key is always on and cannot be turned off.
Always off
The key is disabled and cannot be turned on.
Talkback buttons
Pictured for this manual is the Spark3, which has three talkback switches, the Spark1
and Spark2 only have one or two talkback buttons so they appear different from the
above picture. These buttons can also be configured to have multiple behaviors in
GlenController.
Volume knobs
This retractable pot controls the channel specific volume. The pots also have extra
functions which are active when the ALT and PAN side buttons are pressed. To access
the knob simply push it in and it will click and extend for adjustment. To retract the
knob simply push it back into the unit until it clicks back into place.
PAN button
Mic On/Off button
Talkback buttons
Volume knobs
USB update port
ALT button
DC in connector
(on other side)

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USB update port
In normal conditions SPARK firmware can be updated via GlenController over an IP
network. This micro-USB port is for manual offline updating the SPARK firmware. Please
contact Glensound if you require an offline firmware updating method.
ALT button
This button effects the volume pots when held down.
Hold the button down when powering up the unit to enter DFU mode for manual
firmware updating.
PAN button
This button effects the volume pots when held down.
It will also make the SPARK label in Glensound Controller light up in case you need to
identify which device you have remote control of.
Whilst holding down the ALT and or PAN buttons, different functionality is available:
Channel
number
Normal
function
‘PAN’ button
held down
‘ALT’ button
held down
‘ALT + PAN’
buttons held
down
1
Channel 1
volume
Channel 1
panning
Master
headphone
volume
Master
headphone
panning
2
Channel 2
volume
Channel 2
panning
Mic sidetone
volume
Mic sidetone
panning
3
Channel 3
volume
Channel 3
panning
Call incoming
chime volume
Call incoming
chime volume
4
Channel 4
volume
Channel 4
panning
None
None
Extra functions:
Alt + Pan + Talk1, held for 5 seconds: resets the GlenController remote password
Alt + Pan + Talk2, held for 5 seconds: restores factory settings in the unit
DC in connector
A standard DC IN barrel jack connector for 12V 1A DC input. The centre pin is 2.5mm. It
is wired centre pin + Volts.