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How to Install and Use
DirectSelect™ Volume Control /Headphone Modules
The Model 2958 adds SilenTouch™ switch interval muting and volume control capability to DirectSelect
™
Series switching systems or anywhere these functions are needed. SilenTouch™ is Audio Authority’s exclusive
process for eliminating switching noises and protecting the relay contacts in audio switching systems. A
digital rotary encoder is used for volume control, eliminating potentiometer noise and protecting against
damage due to over-rotation. Optionally, up/down push-buttons can be used to control volume instead of
the rotary control.
Model 2959 is similar the 2958 but adds eight stereo headphone outputs, making it useful for headphone
demonstrations with volume control.
By adding just a 12-volt power pack (Audio Authority part number 805-021), either version can be used as a
stand-alone volume control in any kind of audio system having RCA or 3.5mm signal jacks. In volume control
applications that demand a more comprehensive set of features, such as wider volume control range or
adjustable limits, use the Model 988CP0 or 988CP3.
Installation
1. If the volume control knob is not needed, omit this step. The volume
control can be mounted on any panel surface up to 3⁄4 inch thick. Determine
1
⁄2” hole
1
2
1-1⁄4” hole
where the volume knob is to be located and use this template to cut out the
panel. First drill the 1⁄2“ hole, then drill the 11⁄4“ hole 5⁄8“ to the right of the
first hole. Mount the volume control sub-board to the back of the panel
using two screws according to the table below. Install the spinner knob on
the volume control shaft using the hex key provided. Use two strips of
paper to space the knob out for panel clearance. Plug the volume control
cable into the 6-pin header on the main board.
5/8”
Panel Thickness Fastener Drill Notes
Up to 1/4 inch 6-32 machine screw and nut 5/32" Reverse the two plastic spacers
3/8 to 5/8 inch #6 sheet metal or drywall screw 7/64" Use the plastic spacers as-shipped
3/4 inch #6 drywall screw 7/64" Remove the two plastic spacers
2. Mount the main board close to the rest of the system using the supplied screws.
3. In switching systems, plug the source output
bus into the RCA or stereo mini-phone Bus Input
Sources Volume Receivers Speakers
jacks. Plug the amplifier input bus into the 2958/
2959 Bus Output jacks. Connect the System Bus
of each switching system product group to a
System Bus
different System Bus port on the 2958 or 2959.
Sources, amps/receivers and speakers are
examples of DirectSelect™ product groups. Do
not cut any of the yellow interlock wires in the
bus harnesses when using the 2958 or 2959. See
the DirectSelect™ instruction manual for further
switching system application details.
The location of a 2958 in the signal flow of
a stereo DirectSelect™ switching system.
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4. In stand-alone volume control systems using the 2958 or 2959, plug the audio source into the Bus Input
jacks and plug the input of an amplifier or powered speakers, if present, into the Bus Output jacks. To power
the volume control module, plug a 805-021 Power Pack into one of the System Bus ports.
5. (2959 only) Plug from one to eight pairs of headphones into the
headphone jacks.
6. Set the DIP switches to activate various options according to
the following table:
Label Setup
BUS Turn ON to activate SilenTouch
muting in DirectSelect
™
switching systems
TO Turn ON to automatically return
to nominal -20 dB default volume
™
ON
BUS
TO
U/D
GND
after 2 minute timeout
U/D Turn ON to use up/down
volume control buttons instead of
rotary encoder knob
GND Turn ON or OFF as needed to
“TO” Dip
Switch in the
ON position
eliminate ground noise
Contact your Audio Authority Account Representative if you
want to use up/down volume buttons instead of the rotary
encoder.
805-021
Power
Pack
SYSTEM
BUS
Dip
Switches
ON
BUS
TO
U/D
GND
RIGHT LEFT
BUS IN
BUS OUT
2959 Volume Control/
Headphone module
Source (CD Player)
Sub-board
9
295
Output
Jack
MADE IN U.S.A. BY
AUDIO AUTHORITY
HEADPHONES
#1 - 8
Headphones
S
SPEAKER
Operation
The 2958/59 volume control has a volume range of about 30 dB.
Turning the volume control knob or pushing the Up or Down
buttons, as the case may be, raises or lowers the volume from the
current value.
With the TO (Time Out) switch turned OFF, the volume control “wakes up” at full volume level when power
is applied and remains indefinitely at the last level it was set to. With the TO switch turned ON, the volume
control wakes up at the -20 dB timeout level and also returns to the timeout level after the volume knob or
buttons and the DirectSelect™ switching system have been inactive for two minutes.
If you encounter difficulty or have a question that was not answered by these instructions, please call Audio
Authority Technical Service at 800-322-8246.
2048 Mercer Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40511-1071
Phone: 859-233-4599 • Fax: 859-233-4510
Customer Toll-Free USA & Canada: 800-322-8346
Website: http://www.audioauthority.com
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