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7. EclerNet COMPATIBLE DEVICES, part II: MIMO88 digital matrix
7.1. MIMO88 introduction
The MIMO88 is a digital audio matrix, with 8 inputs and 8 outputs (+ 2 additional monitoring outputs),
expandable to 16 inputs/16 outputs by linking a second MIMO88 unit.
MIMO88 programming is done with EclerNet Manager, either via a CAT5 point-to-point connection
(directly from computer to MIMO88) or from a remote point of the Ethernet network it is linked to.
Remote management for MIMO88 and in general for any compatible EclerNet device (as NZA or NPA
amplifiers) can be done in the following ways:
 with EclerNet Manager, either via a CAT5 point-to-point connection (directly from computer to
MIMO88) or from a point of the Ethernet network it is linked to
 from EclerNet clients of Ethernet Manager or UCP (User Control Panel): several simultaneous
web clients, each with its own custom graphic control panel, and EclerNet Manager acting as a
web server. EclerNet Manager allows you to create such control panels in a very simple and
intuitive manner
 from external “third-party” control devices (Crestron®, AMX®, Extron®, VITY®, Medialon®, RTI®,
etc.), using for this the TP-NET Ecler communication protocol integrated in MIMO88 (and also in
NZA and NPA amplifiers)
With EclerNet Manager you can configure the MIMO88 for all types of audio processing tasks (DSP or
Digital Signal Processing) on incoming signals, such as:
 matrix router-mixer with adjustable level for the matrix crossover points, giving a separate mix of
different inputs for each output
 mono or stereo channel processing
 level control, mute, vu-meters and phase adjustment for inputs and outputs
 internal signal generator (sine wave, pink noise, white noise, polarity test)
 parametric EQ on inputs and outputs
 “crossover” filters on outputs
 delays on inputs and outputs
 noise gate/compressor on input channels
 limiter on outputs
 input channel priority assignment (ducking)
 virtual and physical messaging consoles (paging)
 automatic mixer
As control inputs and outputs for hardware devices, the MIMO88 features:
 8 GPI inputs (General Purpose Input), 0 – 10 VDC, connectable to external devices such as
contact closures, potentiometers, ECLER WP series panels, 0 - 10 VDC power supply, etc. See
section: 7.9. MIMO88 GPIs/GPOs section
 8 GPO outputs (General Purpose Outputs), as NC/NO relays. See section: 7.9. MIMO88
GPIs/GPOs section
GPIO inputs and outputs can be programmed to trigger some functions of the MIMO88, such as:
 recall a Preset with an external contact closure
 activate/deactivate a MUTE control with an external physical switch
 set a volume from an external physical control such as a WP Series panel or a potentiometer
 activate a GPO
It is also possible to combine different triggers according to a boolean logic operator to trigger a
particular function. Example: if you close a contact connected to GPI1 and a contact connected to GPI2,
Preset#3 is recalled (Boolean operator AND applied to GPI2 and GPI1 inputs).
Similarly, GPO outputs can be programmed to react to certain triggers and may thus control external
devices such as light indicators, audio/video players, lights, motors, electrical circuits, etc.
For more information about GPIs and GPOs, see section: 7.12. MIMO88 EVENTS section which also
includes the management of events triggering based on a calendar.