Making connections

MoIP amplifiers are designed to operate as part of a MoIP system, requiring a physical connection to a network as well as physical connections to any external audio sources.

Caution: Connecting speaker wires or input cables while the amplifier is powered may cause electrical shock and could damage the amplifier. Unplug the amplifier and the devices associated with it.

Avertissement: Les fils se reliants de haut-parleur ou les câbles entrés tandis que l’amplificateur est actionné, peuvent causer le choc et pourraient endommager l’amplificateur. Débranchez le cordon de secteur avant d’établir des rapports.

Network connection

Caution: Make sure the amplifier is powered off when making or switching connections. Connect the power cord last to ensure that the amplifier is off.

Connect an Ethernet cable (preferably CAT-6E or better) to the amplifier’s Network port from a local network connection.

If the amplifier is part of a MoIP system, be sure to connect the amplifier to the same switch as the other MoIP components in the system.

Inputs

Caution: Make sure the amplifier is powered off when making or switching connections. Connect the power cord last to ensure that the amplifier is off.

For line-level connections, use high-quality RCA cables that feature low impedance, shielding, and high-quality connectors.

Note: The coax and optical inputs are parallel, so only one can be used.

Speaker outputs

Caution: Make sure the amplifier is powered off when making or switching connections. Connect the power cord last to ensure that the amplifier is off.

Use 14-18 gauge stranded two-conductor loudspeaker wire for all speaker-level connections.

  1. At each speaker-level connection, ensure that at least 2" of each conductor is separated.

  2. Strip away 1/4" of insulation from each conductor.

  3. Connect the appropriate conductor to the speaker connection, observing correct polarity.

Below is a wiring example for a MoIP amplifier with configured zones.

5.1 Zone with Passive Sub

5.1 Zone with Passive Sub

Channel 1: Front Left Speaker

Channel 2: Front Right Speaker

Channel 3: Center Speaker

Channel 4: Surround Left Speaker

Channel 5: Surround Right Speaker

Channel 6: Subwoofer

5.1 Zone with Powered Sub

5.1 Zone with Powered Sub

Channel 1: Front Left Speaker

Channel 2: Front Right Speaker

Channel 3: Center Speaker

Channel 4: Surround Left Speaker

Channel 5: Surround Right Speaker

Sub Out: Subwoofer

4.1 Zone with Passive Sub

4.1 Zone with Passive Sub

Channel 1: Front Left Speaker

Channel 2: Front Right Speaker

Channel 3: -

Channel 4: Surround Left Speaker

Channel 5: Surround Right Speaker

Channel 6: Subwoofer

4.1 Zone with Powered Sub

4.1 Zone with Powered Sub

Channel 1: Front Left Speaker

Channel 2: Front Right Speaker

Channel 3: -

Channel 4: Surround Left Speaker

Channel 5: Surround Right Speaker

Sub Out: Subwoofer

3.1 Zone with Passive Sub

3.1 Zone with Passive Sub

Channel 1: Front Left Speaker

Channel 2: Front Right Speaker

Channel 3: Center Speaker

Channel 4: Subwoofer

3.1 Zone with Powered Sub

3.1 Zone with Powered Sub

Channel 1: Front Left Speaker

Channel 2: Front Right Speaker

Channel 3: Center Speaker

Sub Out: Subwoofer

3.0 Zone

3.0 Zone

Channel 1: Front Left Speaker

Channel 2: Front Right Speaker

Channel 3: Center Speaker

2.1 Zone with Passive Sub

2.1 Zone with Passive Sub

Channel 1: Front Left Speaker

Channel 2: Front Right Speaker

Channel 3: Subwoofer

2.1 Zone with Powered Sub

2.1 Zone with Powered Sub

Channel 1: Front Left Speaker

Channel 2: Front Right Speaker

Sub Out: Subwoofer

2.0 Zone

2.0 Zone

Channel 1: Front Left Speaker

Channel 2: Front Right Speaker

Note: The Sub Out number corresponds to the zone number. For example: For the second zone configured (Zone 2), the subwoofer connects to Sub Out 2.)

Bridged speaker outputs (EA-MOIP-AMP-12D-100 Only)

Caution: Make sure the amplifier is powered off when making or switching connections. Connect the power cord last to ensure that the amplifier is off.

Use the positive connection from the right channel and the negative connection from the left channel to bridge the speaker output for each zone. This creates a single speaker (mono) output.

Note: Output bridging is only available on the EA-MOIP-AMP-12D-100 model.

Subwoofer outputs

Caution: Make sure the amplifier is powered off when making or switching connections. Connect the power cord last to ensure that the amplifier is off.

Use a mono RCA cable to connect a subwoofer amplifier or powered subwoofer to a zone.

The Sub Out is a summation of the corresponding zone’s source input and has user-adjustable crossover in the configuration UI. If the subwoofer amplifier or the powered in-room subwoofer also has a crossover, set it as high as possible when using the amplifier’s built-in crossover.

Note: In zones configured as “x.1” (active or passive subwoofer), any input is sent to the zone’s subwoofer output, even if the source material does not have a native LFE or subwoofer channel.

Power

EA-MOIP-AMP-12D-100

Connect the provided power cable to the amplifier’s power input and a power outlet. When the power cable is connected, turn on the power switch.

EA-MOIP-AMP-6D/3D-50

Connect the amplifier to a PoE enabled network switch or PoE injector via CAT5 cable or better. If installing in a system where no PoE source is available, you can use the EE-PS-48VDC-2.5A external power supply.