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Horus User Manual
Merging Technologies
Le Verney 4, CH-1070 Puidoux Switzerland
www.merging.com/horus T : +41 21 946 04 44 F : +41 21 946 04 45
Horus User Manual
Revision 0.27 09.10.14

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Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

Essential guidelines for safe operation and installation of the Horus unit.

Product Regulatory Compliance

Product Safety Compliance

Details on safety standards met by the Horus unit, including UL and EN certifications.

Product EMC Compliance

Information on electromagnetic compatibility standards followed by the Horus.

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices

FCC rules and notices regarding radio frequency energy and potential interference.

HORUS HARDWARE

HORUS UNIT DESCRIPTION

Overview of the Horus unit's front panel, back panel, and key components.

HORUS BASE UNIT

HORUS OPTIONAL CARDS

IOM-HORUS AD8;AD8 P

Features and specifications for the AD8/AD8P analog input modules.

IOM-HORUS AD8 D;AD8 DP

Features and specifications for the AD8D/AD8P analog input modules with direct output.

IOM-HORUS DA8;DA8 P

Features and specifications for the DA8/DA8P analog output modules.

IOM-HORUS-MADM;MADS

Details on the MADI expansion cards for increased MADI channel capacity.

HORUS CABLES

Connecting the analog audio Input cables to the AD8;AD8 P modules

Guidance on connecting analog input cables using DB25 D-SUB connectors.

Connecting the AES-EBU cable

Instructions for connecting AES-EBU I/O using DB25 D-SUB connectors.

Connecting the RAVENNA Ethernet cables

Information on connecting network cables to the RAVENNA ports.

HORUS KEY FEATURES

RAVENNA IP Audio

Explanation of how Horus uses RAVENNA for IP audio networking and control.

Installing an additional Horus I;O Module

Hardware Installation

Step-by-step guide for physically installing I/O modules into the Horus unit.

Installing the Merging PCIe Ethernet Controller Card NET-MSC-GBEX1

Detailed steps on how to install the NET-MSC-GBEX1 PCle card in your PC.

Instructions for installing the PCIe card required for network connectivity.

HORUS POWER ON

Connecting the Power Cable

Procedure for connecting the power cable and powering up the Horus unit.

HORUS TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL INTERFACE

Headphone Menu

Controls for the headphone monitoring output, including gain and source selection.

Meters Menu

Displays input metering for all modules, showing signal levels and status.

IO & Sync Menu

Configuration for synchronization sources and clocking for clean audio signals.

PreAmp Menu

Controls for analog input preamplifiers, including gain, phase, and filters.

Setup Menu

Access to system settings, including formats, routing, modules, presets, and network configuration.

HORUS WEB CONTROL ACCESS

Installing and accessing the Horus Control interface remotely

Guide to remotely controlling and monitoring the Horus unit via a web browser.

HORUS SETUP EXAMPLES

RAVENNA Network For DSD256 Mix;Record With Backup Recorder

Example setup showing RAVENNA network for high-resolution recording.

Horus Firmware update procedure

HORUS TROUBLESHOOTING

Horus on screen Error Report

Information on interpreting and resolving errors displayed on the Horus unit.

Firewall and Antivirus

Symptom: Horus does not start up or will after a few minutes

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

Essential guidelines for safe operation and installation of the Horus unit.

Product Regulatory Compliance

Product Safety Compliance

Details on safety standards met by the Horus unit, including UL and EN certifications.

Product EMC Compliance

Information on electromagnetic compatibility standards followed by the Horus.

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices

FCC rules and notices regarding radio frequency energy and potential interference.

HORUS HARDWARE

HORUS UNIT DESCRIPTION

Overview of the Horus unit's front panel, back panel, and key components.

HORUS BASE UNIT

HORUS OPTIONAL CARDS

IOM-HORUS AD8;AD8 P

Features and specifications for the AD8/AD8P analog input modules.

IOM-HORUS AD8 D;AD8 DP

Features and specifications for the AD8D/AD8P analog input modules with direct output.

IOM-HORUS DA8;DA8 P

Features and specifications for the DA8/DA8P analog output modules.

IOM-HORUS-MADM;MADS

Details on the MADI expansion cards for increased MADI channel capacity.

HORUS CABLES

Connecting the analog audio Input cables to the AD8;AD8 P modules

Guidance on connecting analog input cables using DB25 D-SUB connectors.

Connecting the AES-EBU cable

Instructions for connecting AES-EBU I/O using DB25 D-SUB connectors.

Connecting the RAVENNA Ethernet cables

Information on connecting network cables to the RAVENNA ports.

HORUS KEY FEATURES

RAVENNA IP Audio

Explanation of how Horus uses RAVENNA for IP audio networking and control.

Installing an additional Horus I;O Module

Hardware Installation

Step-by-step guide for physically installing I/O modules into the Horus unit.

Installing the Merging PCIe Ethernet Controller Card NET-MSC-GBEX1

Detailed steps on how to install the NET-MSC-GBEX1 PCle card in your PC.

Instructions for installing the PCIe card required for network connectivity.

HORUS POWER ON

Connecting the Power Cable

Procedure for connecting the power cable and powering up the Horus unit.

HORUS TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL INTERFACE

Headphone Menu

Controls for the headphone monitoring output, including gain and source selection.

Meters Menu

Displays input metering for all modules, showing signal levels and status.

IO & Sync Menu

Configuration for synchronization sources and clocking for clean audio signals.

PreAmp Menu

Controls for analog input preamplifiers, including gain, phase, and filters.

Setup Menu

Access to system settings, including formats, routing, modules, presets, and network configuration.

HORUS WEB CONTROL ACCESS

Installing and accessing the Horus Control interface remotely

Guide to remotely controlling and monitoring the Horus unit via a web browser.

HORUS SETUP EXAMPLES

RAVENNA Network For DSD256 Mix;Record With Backup Recorder

Example setup showing RAVENNA network for high-resolution recording.

Horus Firmware update procedure

HORUS TROUBLESHOOTING

Horus on screen Error Report

Information on interpreting and resolving errors displayed on the Horus unit.

Firewall and Antivirus

Symptom: Horus does not start up or will after a few minutes

Merging Horus Specifications

General IconGeneral
Clock I/OYes
Power100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
AD/DA ConvertersYes
Sample Rates44.1kHz
Bit DepthUp to 24-bit
Digital InputsAES/EBU, MADI, Ravenna
Digital OutputsAES/EBU, MADI, Ravenna
ConnectivityEthernet
Mic PreampsOptional
Modular DesignYes
Word Clock I/OYes
Remote ControlYes
Operating SystemLinux-based
Dimensions17.5 x 15.75 x 3.46 inches

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