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REVOLABS Executive Elite™

Wireless Microphone System

Installation and Operation Guide

Models:

01-ELITEEXEC8 01-ELITEEXEC4 03-ELITEEXEC8-EU

03-ELITEEXEC4-EU 03-ELITEEXEC8-AU 03-ELITEEXEC4-AU

03-ELITEEXEC8-JP 03-ELITEEXEC4-JP

be reproduced in any form or by any means without express written

permission from Yamaha UC, Inc. Product specifications are subject to

change without notice.

Revolabs Executive Elite Installation and Operation Guide

01- EXECELITEGUIDE - EN

September 2018 (Rev 1.1.11)

Contents

Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Safety and General Information ....................................................................................................... 6

FCC Notice to Users ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Industry Canada Notice to Users ................................................................................................................. 7

For Body Worn Operation ............................................................................................................................. 7

Professional Installation Recommended ................................................................................................. 7

Notice to Customers in Australia ................................................................................................................. 8

Restricted use with certain medical devices .......................................................................................... 8

Export Law Assurances ................................................................................................................................... 8

North America UPCS Usage Restriction .................................................................................................... 8

European Union Usage Restriction ............................................................................................................ 8

Notice to European Customers..................................................................................................................... 9

WEEE Notification .......................................................................................................................................... 10

Safety Warnings ................................................................................................................................... 11

Glossary .................................................................................................................................................. 12

Components .......................................................................................................................................... 14

Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 17

Base DSP Unit .................................................................................................................................................. 17

Remote Antenna Receiver .......................................................................................................................... 19

Connect Remote Antenna Receiver to Base DSP Unit ....................................................................... 22

System set-up .................................................................................................................................................. 23

Revolabs Executive Elite Audio Connections ....................................................................................... 23

Synchronizing Executive Elite units ........................................................................................................ 24

Front panel user interface ............................................................................................................... 26

Home Screens .................................................................................................................................................. 27

Front Panel Menu Tree ................................................................................................................................ 31

Main Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 31

Front Panel Warning messages ................................................................................................................ 37

Local Web UI ......................................................................................................................................... 38

Connecting to the local web UI .................................................................................................................. 38

First time usage .............................................................................................................................................. 40

Monitor Page ................................................................................................................................................... 42

Microphone Audio Page .............................................................................................................................. 45

Audio Management ....................................................................................................................................... 47

System Management ..................................................................................................................................... 51

revoCloud ...............................................................................................................................................64

Creating a revoCloud Account ...................................................................................................................64

revoCloud Home .............................................................................................................................................64

System Information ......................................................................................................................................65

Account Management ...................................................................................................................................65

Serial Control Processor (Room Control Interface) ............................................................... 66

Firmware updates ............................................................................................................................... 75

Microphones ......................................................................................................................................... 76

The Elite Wearable Wireless Microphones .......................................................................................... 77

The Elite Omni-Directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary Microphones ................................... 80

The Elite Directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary Microphones ............................................... 82

The Elite Wireless 6 inch and 12 inch Wireless Gooseneck Tabletop Microphones ............. 84

Elite Wireless XLR Adapter ........................................................................................................................ 86

The Elite Wireless TA4 (mini XLR) Adapter for lapel and ear-set microphones .................... 88

Batteries ............................................................................................................................................................ 90

Pairing Wireless Microphones to Remote Antenna and Base DSP Station ............................... 90

LED patterns .................................................................................................................................................... 92

Mute Groups .................................................................................................................................................... 93

Warranty ................................................................................................................................................ 96

Open Source Software ....................................................................................................................... 97

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 99

Accessing the Web UI through the Front Panel USB .......................................................................... 99

Antenna Symbol Blinking ........................................................................................................................... 99

Batteries incorrectly detected as non-rechargeable ........................................................................ 99

Technical Support ............................................................................................................................ 100

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 101

Microphone Polar Patterns ...................................................................................................................... 102

Index ..................................................................................................................................................... 103

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Revolabs Executive Elite™ Wireless

Microphone System. This system utilizes state of the art technology providing

high bandwidth audio and enabling clear, reliable, untethered audio capture

for your applications.

Please read this documentation carefully and follow the instructions before

installing and using your Executive Elite™ Wireless Microphone System.

Safety and General Information

Please read the following information to ensure safe and efficient use of your

Revolabs system.

FCC User Information

FCC ID: T5V01EXEC Revolabs Executive 8 Channel Base Station

FCC ID: T5V01EXEC4 Revolabs Executive 4 Channel Base Station

FCC ID: T5V01EXECMIC Revolabs Executive Tabletop Microphone

FCC ID: T5V01EXECMICWR Revolabs Executive Wearable Microphone

FCC Notice to Users

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the equipment in any way.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha UC, Inc. could

void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications

Commission’s rules.

RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You may also find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the FCC: "How to

Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available

from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402

Industry Canada Notice to Users

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference and

(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the device

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux

appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux

conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)

l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,

même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

IC: 6455A-01EXEC Revolabs Executive 8 Channel Base Station

IC: 6455A-01EXEC4 Revolabs Executive 4 Channel Base Station

IC: 6455A-01EXECMIC Revolabs Executive Tabletop Microphone

IC: 6455A-01EXECMICWR Revolabs Executive Wearable Microphone

RF Exposure

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be

installed to provide a separation distance of at least eight inches (20 cm) from

all persons. This equipment must not be operated in conjunction with any

other antenna.

This device complies with RF exposure requirements in Industry Canada RSS-

102 Issue 4.

For Body Worn Operation

SAR data information for users in countries that have adopted the SAR limit

recommended by the International Commission of Non-Ionizing Radiation

Protection (ICNIRP), which is 0.08 W/kg averaged over the whole body or 2.00

W/kg averaged over ten (10) gram of tissue (for example European Union,

Japan, Brazil and New Zealand):

Professional Installation Recommended

This product should be professionally installed.

Notice to Customers in Australia

1. Do not use in areas where there are explosive hazards

2. Do not use in environments where there is a danger of ignition of

flammable gasses.

Restricted use with certain medical devices

Hearing Aids

Some devices may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such

interference, you may want to consult with your hearing aid manufacturer to

discuss alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your

device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician

may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Export Law Assurances

This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of

America and Canada. The Governments of the United States of America and

Canada may restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this product to certain

destinations. For further information contact the U.S. Department of

Commerce or the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International

Trade. The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or

restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of

these products.

North America UPCS Usage Restriction

01-ELITEEXEC4 and 01-ELITEEXEC8 (4 & 8 channel systems

respectively)

Due to the UPCS frequencies used, this product is licensed for operation in the United

States of America and Canada only.

European Union Usage Restriction

03-ELITEEXEC4-EU and 03-ELITEEXEC8-EU (4 & 8 channel

systems respectively)

Due to the DECT frequencies used, this product is licensed for operation in the

European Union countries only.

03-ELITEEXEC4-AU and 03-ELITEEXEC8-AU (4 & 8 channel

systems respectively)

Due to the DECT frequencies used, this product is licensed for operation in Australia

and New Zealand only.

Notice to European Customers

Declare that for the hereinafter mentioned product model numbers, the

presumption of conformity with the applicable essential requirements has been

approved in accordance with Council Directive 1999/5/EC “Radio and

Telecommunications Terminal Equipment” and RoHS II Directive 2011/65/EU.

Model Number:

Description:

03-ELITEEXEC4-EU

Executive Elite System, 4-Channel, w/o microphones

03-ELITEEXEC8-EU

Executive Elite System 8-Channel, w/o microphones

03-ELITEMIC-OM-EU

Elite Microphone, Omni-directional, Tabletop

03-ELITEMIC-DR-EU

Elite Microphone, Uni-directional, Tabletop

03-ELITEMIC-GN6-EU

Elite Microphone, 6 Inch Gooseneck, Tabletop

03-ELITEMIC-GN12-EU

Elite Microphone, 12 Inch Gooseneck, Tabletop

03-ELITEMIC-WR-EU

Elite Microphone, Wearable

03-ELITEMIC-XLR-EU

Elite Microphone, XLR microphone adapter

03-ELITEMIC-TA4-EU

Elite Microphone, TA4 microphone adapter

Any unauthorized modification of the products voids this Declaration.

For a copy of the original signed declaration of conformity, please contact

Yamaha using the details provided at the end of this document.

WEEE Notification

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive (2012/19/EU)

is intended to promote recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and

their components at end of life.

According to the requirement of the WEEE legislation the following user

information is provided to customers for all branded Revolabs products subject

to the WEEE directive.

“The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must

not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your

responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a

designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic

equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at

the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is

recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For

more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please

contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.”

Safety Warnings

 Follow the instructions in the Executive Elite Installation and Operation

Guide.

 Do not expose any of the Executive Elite components to water, moisture,

or high humidity.

 Do not expose any of the Executive Elite components to extreme high or

low temperatures.

 Do not expose any of the Executive Elite components to lit candles,

cigarettes, cigars, or to open flames, etc.

 Do not drop, throw, or try to bend any of the components, as rough

treatment could damage them.

 Do not open the casings of any of the components of the Executive Elite

system.

 Do not use any other accessories than Revolabs’ originals intended for use

with this product. Use of non-original accessories may result in loss of

performance, damage to the product, fire, electric shock or injury. The

warranty does not cover product failures which have been caused by use

of non-original accessories.

 Only use the power adapters provided to connect the components to the

electric mains.

 Do not open or try to modify any of the batteries delivered with the Elite

components. Replace batteries only with Revolabs approved batteries.

 Extreme heat above 140°F (60°C), short circuits, or any attempt to open or

modify the batteries might cause them to ignite, explode, and / or release

toxic material.

Glossary

AES 256 – Advanced Encryption Standard, 256 bit key-length version. Code

Cypher used in the Executive Elite to encrypt the wireless signal

and the audio communication between the Base DSP unit and the

Remote Antenna.

Cardioid Microphone – A cardioid microphone (or directional microphone) is

directional, picking up audio from the area in front of it, and less

(or none) from behind. The pickup pattern is in the shape of a

Cardioid.

Channel – Executive Elite can handle 4 or 8 wireless microphones per base.

For ease of use, each microphone is assigned a channel number as

part of the pairing.

Charger Base – Storing and charging station for the Elite microphones.

Magnets in the stand hold microphones on, while contacts supply

charge if the charger base is plugged in. A microphone in a

powered Charger Base is switched off and charging if correct

batteries are placed in the microphone.

DECT – Digital Enhanced Cordless Communication. Wireless Technology for

audio and data applications using time division multiple access

(TDMA) technology.

Directional Microphone – A microphone that receives audio primarily from

one direction.

Executive Elite Base DSP Unit – The main processing unit of the Executive

Elite system. The Base DSP unit transforms the encrypted audio

signal from the microphones into unencrypted analog or digital

audio and applies audio control. All management of an Executive

Elite system is done through the Base DSP unit.

Firmware – The software running on all components. (Software required for

functionality).

Linking microphone – A microphone that was previously paired to an

Executive Elite System will attempt to link to the same system

when it is switched on or removed from a charger. Linked

microphones actively communicate with the Executive Elite System.

Microphone and Executive Elite Remote Antenna dynamically

negotiate an available frequency and time slot for their

communication.

Omni-directional Microphone – A microphone that receives audio from all

directions (360 degrees).

Pairing microphone – Setting up communication between a microphone and

an Executive Elite Base DSP unit.

Remote Antenna – The external transmission and reception device for the

Executive Elite System. The remote Antenna is connected to the

Executive Elite Base DSP unit using a point-to-point Cat 5e or Cat

6 connection.

User Interface (UI) – An interactive display allowing product users to control

the Executive Elite system. The Executive Elite offers several User

Interfaces, including a Web UI, a Front Panel UI, and the Cloud

Management UI.

Components

Depending on which system you’ve purchased, your Revolabs Executive Elite™

System package contains the following:

 Rack mountable 4 or 8 channel Base DSP Unit

 Remote Antenna receiver unit with mounting plate

 4 or 8 Microphone Charger Base with external Power Supply

 Power cable, USB cable, network cable

 Euroblock connectors

 Documentation

In addition, you might have bought one or more Revolabs Elite wireless

microphones. Each microphone package will include:

 Revolabs Elite wireless microphone (different styles)

 Lanyard and over-the-ear speaker element (wearable microphone only)

 Batteries

 Documentation

The Executive Elite Base DSP unit contains all the logic required to support the

audio signal from the microphones in the different output formats (analog

audio, digital audio over AVB). It supports the management interfaces (front

panel, local web UI, room control system UI), as well as communication with

the remote cloud based UI.

The Remote Antenna receiver contains all components required to receive (and

send) audio signals from (and to) the microphones. It includes the required

diversity antennas. The remote antenna also provides the scan of the RF

frequency to determine how many (additional) microphones might be used in

the area. The remote antenna receiver communicates with the Elite Base DSP

unit using a direct IP connection (Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable).

The Charger Base stores and charges the wireless Elite microphones when not

in use. Communication capabilities are not required for the charger tray

because all information transferred between microphones and the Elite base

DSP unit passes over the wireless connection. This includes pairing of

microphones to receivers, firmware updates of microphones, and commands

sent to the microphones.

Revolabs Elite wireless microphone systems are designed to work with other

audio equipment typically found in an installation. This equipment is typically

used for:

 Audio Mixing

 Acoustic echo cancellation (AEC)

 Feedback elimination

 Level control

 Equalization

 Noise cancellation

The Revolabs Elite system provides some of these features as well. It is

recommended to use either external or Revolabs audio control systems to

change settings and adapt the audio to your exact needs. Best audio quality is

easier to attain when only one system is used to adapt the audio.

The Revolabs Elite system is designed to optimize audio capture/reproduction

by providing:

 Consistent audio input from all participants

 Minimize room noise

 Mute control

 Wireless encryption

 Automatic channel selection

 Full duplex audio.

Revolabs wireless microphones and transceivers, receive signals (audio,

commands) from the remote antenna receiver, while sending audio back to the

antenna and the Base DSP unit. There are several different microphone and

microphone adapter types available with the Executive Elite:

 Omni directional tabletop microphone

 Directional (Cardioid) tabletop microphone

 12in Gooseneck tabletop microphone

 6in Gooseneck tabletop microphone

 Wearable Presenter microphone and transceiver

 TA4 microphone adapter (mini-XLR) and transceiver

 XLR microphone adapter and transceiver

To transmit audio, Microphones need to be paired to their receiver and antenna

as described later in this document.

Finally, you might have purchased additional components like the ceiling

mount kit for the remote antenna receiver, or the cross-over adapter to install

wireless tabletop microphones permanently or semi-permanently on your

tables.

Installation

Base DSP Unit

The Revolabs Executive Elite Base DSP Unit, shown below in front and rear

panel views, provides the audio output of the wireless microphones and the

management interfaces to administer the microphone system.

Front View

1. USB web access to local web user interface

2. Microphone status LEDs, showing pairing and mute status (8 LEDs on

the Executive Elite 8 microphone system, 4 LEDs on the executive

Elite 4 microphone system)

3. Front panel LCD displaying system information

4. Navigation buttons controlling content of front panel LCD display

5. On/Off switch

Rear View

6. Power In Receptacle (100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)

7. Remote Antenna Connector, PoE enabled

8. AVB network connector

9. LAN network connector

10. Serial port for room control interface

11. USB connector, future use

12. Euroblock connector (grey), Executive HD compatible synchronization

bus

13. Euroblock Connectors, analog audio in (black) and audio out (green),

microphone channels 1-4

14. Euroblock Connectors, analog audio in (black) and audio out (green),

microphone channels 5-8 (only on Executive Elite 8 microphone

systems)

The Revolabs Executive Elite Base DSP Unit is designed to be installed into a

standard 19” AV rack using the attached rack ears. Screws are not provided.

Remote Antenna Receiver

The Remote Antenna Receiver consists of two pieces – the mounting plate and

the Antenna housing. The Remote Antenna Receiver is installed similar to a

wireless access point. Best locations are high on the wall or under the ceiling,

facing into the room in which the microphones are located. Each Remote

Antenna Receiver supports one Base DSP Unit. If more than one Base DSP

Unit is installed for a room, e.g. more than eight microphones are required,

several Remote Antenna Receivers will be installed in this room. It is best to

install the receivers on the same wall facing into the room, spaced at least 12

inches (30 cm).

The Remote Antenna Receiver contains several antennas to provide the best

transmission and reception of the radio signal to and from the microphones.

Routing channels

The back-plate of the Remote Antenna Receiver provides means to install the

antenna in different environments. See the below diagram on how to install in

the different environments.

Independent on which way the wall plate is attached, do not over-tight the

screws.

When installed on the wall or on an electrical one gang or two gang box the

network cable can be routed through the Network cable opening. Alternatively,

the network cable can be routed to leave the Remote Antenna Receiver either

on the top or the bottom, using the provided routing channels.

Once the back plate is attached to the wall and the network wire is connected

to the Remote Antenna Receiver and routed correctly, the Remote Antenna

enclosure is attached to the back plate by slipping it from the top onto the two

hooks, and then pressing the bottom back against the wall plate until the snap

clicks in.

To separate the Remote Antenna Receiver housing from the wall plate insert a

screwdriver from the bottom into the slit and press against the snap while

carefully pulling the Antenna Receiver forward until the Antenna Receiver

releases from the snap. The Remote Antenna Receiver housing can now be

detached from the wall plate.

TOP

Four corner holes – wall installation

Four central holes – US single gang

or dual gang

Two outside horizontal holes –

European single gang

Two inside horizontal holes –

Under-ceiling installation

Network

cable

opening

Antenna RF Polar pattern

The RF polar pattern of the antenna has a null on the plane of the antenna.

Strongest signal is towards the front of the antenna.

Towards the back of the antenna, the signal is several dB weaker.

Polar pattern of Antenna, side view

Antenna placement

Best results are achieved when the antenna faces into the area where the

microphones are used.

Optimal placements for the Antenna are either below the ceiling in the middle

of the room facing down, or high on a wall facing into the room.

The antenna should not be placed flat, e.g. on a table or in a rack, similar to

the height the microphones are typically placed.

Front

Connect Remote Antenna Receiver to Base DSP Unit

Connect the Remote Antenna Receiver with the Antenna output of the Base

DSP Unit using a CAT 5e or Cat 6 cable.

NOTE: This needs to be a, point to point connection between the two

units. This is a time crucial connection. Routing this connection

through a switch will fail.

The Antenna output of the Base DSP unit provides Power over Ethernet which

is required to power the Remote Antenna.

Before connecting the network cable, ferrite beads need to be installed on

either end of the cable to minimize electro-magnetic interference. One ferrite

bead should be attached ¼-⅜ of an inch (7 – 10 millimeters) from the end of

the cable that will connect to the Base DSP unit. The second ferrite bead needs

to be attached 5 inches (13 centimeters) from the end of the cable that will

attach to the antenna.

NOTE: The Antenna Receiver provides room for the ferrite to be placed in

the antenna casing, underneath the mount plate. If running the

cable through the Network Cable Opening in the mount plate the

ferrite must be installed after the cable has been pulled through.

Otherwise it will not fit through the opening.

5 in

13 cm

1/4 – 3/8 in

7 – 10 mm

System set-up

Once the Remote Antenna Receiver has been connected to the Base DSP unit,

connect that unit to the power mains and turn the switch on the front of the

unit to “1”. The unit will now power up. You will see messages on the front

screen providing information until the unit is operational. Once the Screen

with the VU screen is shown, and the Antenna symbol is constant, the system

is operational.

For additional system configuration instructions, see later sections describing

the different user interfaces in this manual.

Revolabs Executive Elite Audio Connections

The Executive Elite Base DSP unit offers two different ways to deliver the audio

from the microphones to post-processing equipment as well as to provide back

channel audio to the microphones.

While both audio output paths will be active at all times, only one of the back-

channel audio paths can be active. The user interfaces allow selecting which

path should deliver the audio back to the microphones.

Analog Audio

The back panel of the Executive Elite DSP eight channel base unit provides

eight 3.5mm Euroblock inputs and eight 3.5mm Euroblock outputs (the four

channel unit provides four input and four output connectors), providing access

to each channel’s audio signal.

The Euroblock connectors included in the package are designed for easy

wiring. The three terminals (from left to right) correspond to positive +, negative

-, and shielded ground G.

To connect audio In/Out on the Base Station:

1. Use the screws on top of the connector to first open the

terminals.

2. Insert an appropriate 3-conductor cable (2 conductors and

shield) into the terminals.

3. Tighten the screw to secure the cable.

4. Push the connector onto the pins centered under the desired input or

output port on the back of the Base DSP unit until firmly secured.

The microphone output connectors need to be attached to the line-level (0dBu)

input connectors of the post-processing audio equipment (mixer, DSP).

NOTE: Phantom power must be switched off on the mixer / DSP for the

input used to connect the Executive Elite. Phantom power might

cause damage to the Executive Elite inputs.

If the analog audio is used for the back-channel audio, the Base DSP Unit

input connectors (also 0dBu) may be attached to the output channels of the

post-processing equipment.

AVB Audio

Beside the analog audio, Executive Elite also supports digital audio input and

output. The AVB connection on the back of the Base DSP unit can be

connected to an AVB enabled network and delivers streams of output audio

data for each microphone, as well as can consume streams of input audio data

for each microphone. For information on how to set up an AVB network and

define AVB talkers and listeners see your AVB network management software.

Synchronizing Executive Elite units

If more than one Revolabs Executive Elite Base DSP unit is used in an area,

the units should be synchronized to ensure best usage of the radio frequency

space and best system performance. The Executive Elite system provides two

means to synchronize systems, the Sync Bus and the AVB network.

Microphone Density and Radio Frequency Interference

Synchronizing Executive Elite systems is important to maximize the density of

microphones that can be supported in one area. Non-synchronized systems in

the same space block a higher number of radio frequency channels than the

number of microphones they support, causing RF loss and audio drop-outs. It

is therefore important to synchronize all Executive Elite systems that are in

proximity with each other to limit the number of potential audio issues. There

is no disadvantage in synchronizing systems that are not in close proximity.

Synchronization only affects the internal clocks of systems, not the channel

selection they make for their microphones. It is therefore better to Err on the

safe side and synchronize even systems not expected to be in direct proximity.

Maximum Density of microphones in one area is affected by the selected audio

quality and whether back-channel audio to the microphones is enabled or not.

It is also dependent on other wireless radio frequency traffic in the vicinity, and

whether that traffic is synchronized or not. Selecting the right RF power

setting is important to limit the area in which RF traffic of a microphone and

receiver is being seen to the coverage area, therefore reducing interference with

adjacent areas. See later user interface sections for information on how to set

these parameters.

Selecting Synchronization Method

Choosing a Synchronization method may be done through either the Web UI, or

the Front Panel LCD.

From the Front Panel the synchronization mode may be selected from the

System Clock submenu, under System Settings. If sync bus is selected, the

interface will prompt the user with a choice of Internal or External clock mode.

Through the Web UI, synchronization mode can be set on the System

Configuration page. In the table on the bottom right of that page are two

dropdown menus. The first is for the synchronization mode, the second will

only be shown when the synchronization bus is selected and allows to select

the Internal (Primary on the Executive HD) or External (Secondary Mode on

HD) clock mode.

Synchronization Bus

The synchronization bus allows connecting several Executive Elite Base DSP

units together to manage the clock between the systems.

The Synchronization bus also allows synchronizing Executive Elite Base DSP

units with Executive HD™ receivers in the same vicinity. While the

synchronization bus in Executive HD installations also managed group mute

control, this capability is handled differently in Executive Elite. When installed

together with Executive HD systems the bus will therefore only provide

synchronization data, not mute data between Executive Elite and Executive HD

systems. However, mute groups managed between Executive HD systems can

still be managed using the bus.

When selecting the synchronization bus, the interface will prompt the user with

a choice of Internal or External clock modes. Only one Internal can be set for

the sync mode; this device will be the clock source to all synchronized systems.

All other devices need to be set as External, and use the clock signal of the

Internal.

If the synchronization bus is used to synchronize Executive Elite systems with

Executive HD systems, one of the Executive HD systems needs to be set as the

Internal, making that system the clock master. All Executive Elite Base DSP

units will have to be set to use the external clock.

The synchronization bus cable is connected to the grey Euroblock BUS

connector on the Executive Elite Base DSP unit using a standard 3.5mm

Euroblock connector. The wire used should be 26AWG or better, shielded

cable. Shield should be connected to ground, the signal wire should be

connected to “Sync”. The wire connection between the furthest “External”

system and the “Internal” system must not exceed 300’ (90 meters).

The terminals of the BUS connector should be wired in parallel via either a

daisy chain connection or terminal block split. The three contacts of the

Euroblock connectors are as follows from left to right.

S. Sync

¯¯. Not used in Executive Elite (Master Mute in Executive HD)

G. Ground

AVB Synchronization

If all Executive Elite Base DSP units are connected to the same AVB network,

the AVB network can be used to synchronize the systems with each other.

This simplifies installation of Executive Elite systems as no additional

synchronization bus is required. However, it does not allow synchronization in

a mixed environment with both Executive HD and Executive Elite systems as

Executive HD Systems do not support AVB.

The Setup for ABV sync is through an AVB capable switch. Select one

Executive Elite system in your network as the master clock. Leave the clock

source of that system in “Local” mode. All other systems that will synchronize

to this master clock need their clock source to be set to “AVB”.

Then create AVB streams between the Media Clock output (Talker) of the

Executive Elite system that is designated as your clock master and the Media

Clock inputs (Listeners) of the Executive Elite systems that are supposed to

synchronize to that system.

Front panel user interface

The Front panel user interface is one of four interfaces available to manage an

Executive Elite system. The others are the local web UI, the Cloud Server Web

UI, and the CLI (room control) interface and are described later in this

document.

The front panel contains four areas:

1. On/off switch

2. 4 / 8 LEDs (depending on the version of the Executive Elite base DSP

unit)

3. Graphics LCD display

4. 5 button navigation keypad.

The on / off switch powers the Executive Elite base and the connected remote

antenna receiver on and off. During operation, this switch should be in the

“1”, or ‘on’, position.

The LEDs on the front panel show the current microphone states. An LED that

is off indicates that there is either no microphone paired to this channel, or the

paired microphone is in the charger, out of reach, or switched off. A green

blinking LED indicates an active microphone that is unmuted. A red blinking

LED, showing a double blink, indicates an active microphone that is muted. A

rapidly red blinking LED with a single blink indicates the microphone is

upgrading. A constant red LED indicates a channel on which microphone

pairing is taking place at the moment.

The LCD screen together with the navigation keypad allows easy monitoring of

the Executive Elite system as well as managing some system settings without

additional equipment. Its home screens provide information on audio levels,

radio signal strength, and access to gain settings for the analog audio output.

The menu structure displays system information, and allows changes to some

system and audio settings. The front panel can also be used to pair and un-

pair microphones. It does not replace the local web UI interface to manage all

options and functionality of an Executive Elite system. The front panel

interface will also not allow access to password protected areas of the interface

unless the system has first been set up using the local web UI.

Home Screens

When starting an Executive Elite system, the first page that comes up on the

Front Panel LCD is the Volume Unit (VU) screen. This screen is one of the 3

home screens on the Front Panel UI. Using the “up” and “down” keys to the

right of the LCD while on the VU page will show the other two home screens.

The VU screen shows the audio volume for each unmuted, linked microphone,

as well as battery charge information.

“Up” from the VU screen, the RF View home screen shows the radio signal

strength as measured on the receiver for each microphone.

“Down” from the VU screen, the Gain control screen shows the VU meters as

well as the input gain setting for each microphone channel, which the user can

change from this screen. To adjust the gain, a user presses the “Enter” while

on the gain screen, and a black highlighted selection will appear. The channel

is selected using the “left” and “right” keys and once in the correct channel, the

up and down keys change the gain in 1 dB steps. The gain setting for the

highlighted channel is listed on the right-hand side of the LCD. The user

cannot leave the gain control screen while in channel selection mode. To leave

the screen, press “Enter” again to get into the normal mode. “Up” and “Down”

will now switch between home screens again, and using the “Right” arrow key

will enter the main menu.

When changing the gain or entering any menu in the front control panel that

allows the user to changing values, a password prompt will appear before the

user is allowed to proceed. To enter the password, use the right and left arrow

keys to select a digit, and the up button to change the number of that digit (0-

9). Hitting Enter will submit the password, and down brings the cursor to the

cancel button. On the front panel, the password will be valid for 20 minutes,

unless the user explicitly logs out in the Admin Settings submenu as described

further below. The factory preset password is 7386 (REVO on a telephone key

pad), and can be changed either through the Admin Settings menu on the front

panel interface, or the System Configuration menu on the local Web UI.

All three home screens are split into 3 sections, and each section shows a

different type of information. On the far right-hand side of the screen, the

Home screen name is displayed at the top of the external systems information

box. Underneath it there can be up to 3 icons, showing if certain external

systems are connected.

- Antenna. The only icon guaranteed to be in this box. If it is blinking, an

antenna is not communicating with the Base DSP unit. If it is solid,

communication is passing between the Antenna and Base.

- Wired Sync. If a wired sync buss is being used to sync clocks between

Executive systems, the synced Elites will show this icon. Remember that sync

mode must be set before the base will look for an external clock.

- AVB. When AVB is plugged into the Base, the “AVB” icon will appear.

Until the Base is set up as a “talker” or “listener”, the arrows above or below

“AVB” will not appear. To check if the Base is set up for either, remember “T”

is for talker and “L” is for listener.

- This symbol is only used in Japanese markets and indicates that a PHS

(Personal Handyphone System) system is detected in the vicinity of the

Executibve Elite Antenna. If such a system is detected, several of the DECT

carrier frequencies are reserved for PHS and cannot be used for Executive Elite

microphones. The maximum density of microphones is therefore reduced in

these environments.

Separated from the external systems box by a vertical line is the channel

information section of the Front Panel UI. At the top, each channel is labeled,

and two rows underneath provide different information depending on which

home screen is currently selected.

On all screens, the top row will show microphone status beyond linked with the

following icons:

- Microphone Lost Link, or Unknown Status Microphone

- Firmware Update in Process

- Stand-by Mode

Microphone channels that have no microphone paired, a charging microphone,

or when the microphone is switched off, will show no information.

Additional information from this row can be found in the following symbols:

- Mute Symbol. Will show on the VU screen for a linked, muted

microphone.

- VU or Gain Meters. VU screen shows a VU meter for a linked, unmuted

microphone, while the Gain screen meters look the same, but do not change

unless set, and appear for all linked microphones.

- RF Meters. The RF screen will display the strength of the transmission

from any linked microphone as it is received by the base. Microphones

experiencing interference or far away will have a lower RF.

The second row displays battery information when seen on the VU and RF

screens, using the following icons:

- For a linked microphone, the battery level icon will show the charge level

by the amount of black in the battery.

- While in the charger, the battery symbol also shows a charging symbol

overlaid over the battery-charge icon

- A microphone using a permanent cross-over adapter will be shown with

a power connector battery symbol. A permanent cross-over adapter is one

where the microphone does not use batteries.

- A battery symbol with a +/- indicates a non-rechargeable battery or

wrong battery type. Such a battery will not charge when placed in the charger

tray.

- The type of a battery is only determined when the microphone is placed

in a charger after inserting a new battery. Up until this time the battery

symbol will show a battery with a question mark in it, indicating that the

battery type is unknown.

- Low battery, under 10% remaining.

- Very low battery, under 5% remaining.

On the gain screen, this row will not show battery information, instead having

a row of digital gain “knobs” that will match the gain shown in the meters

above them.

- Gain knob

It might take a few minutes for the charge symbol to appear after a microphone was placed in

the charger.

Front Panel Menu Tree

The menu tree is navigated by using the “Right” button to enter a menu, the

“Left” button to leave a menu, and the “Up” and “Down” buttons to scroll

between the options in the menu. With the “Enter” button a menu entry is

selected – if it is a sub menu, the submenu will open, if it is a check box this

will either check or un-check the option, and if it is a selection (“radio button”)

it will select that value. If it is a value entry, it enables the “Up” and “Down”

buttons to change the value. Pressing enter again in that case will store the

value and leave the data entry mode.

Main Menu

In the main menu the first five options are sub menus that are described

below. The fifth entry “Screen Contrast” controls the contrast of the front panel

when selected, and the sixth entry “Reboot” reboots the system.

RF Screen

VU Screen

Gain Screen

Main Menu

1. System Info

2. System Settings

3. Audio Settings

4. Microphone

Management

5. Screen Contrast

6. Reboot

Home screens

System Information

The first option in the Main Menu is System Information. System Information

offers information on the Base DSP unit, the Remote Antenna Receiver, the

Microphones, and the available network connections. None of the information

in this menu and the submenus can be changed.

Base Information provides information on the current firmware running on the

base DSP unit, the product version, product name, and system name.

The Antenna Version menu indicates whether the link to the antenna is up or

down, shows the Mac address of the remote antenna, and lists the Firmware

version of the software running on the Remote antenna.

In the Microphone Information submenu paired microphones are listed.

Selecting any of these microphones will present the information on that specific

System Info

1. Base

Information

2. Antenna

Information

3. Microphone

Information

4. Network

Information

Base Information

1. FW Version

2. Product Version

3. System Name

4. Product Name

Antenna Information

1. Link Status

2. MAC Address

3. FW Version

Microphone Information

1. Mic 1 Information

8. Mic 8 Information

Mic 1 Information

1. Mic 1 Type

2. Mic 1 Version

3. Mic 1 ID

Network Information

1. Network Information

(LAN)

2. Network Information

(USB)

3. Network Information

(AVB)

Network Information (LAN)

1. IP Address

2. MAC Address

3. Subnet

4. DHCP enabled /

disabled

5. Gateway

6. DNS Server 1

7. DNS Server 2

Network Information

(USB)

1. IP Address

2. MAC Address

Network Information (AVB)

1. MAC Address

2. Link Status

3. PTP Mode

4. Master MAC

microphone, including microphone type, firmware version, and the ID of the

microphone.

In the Network Information section the three different networks available to the

user are each given a submenu. Network Information (LAN) provides

information about the standard LAN connection, including whether DHCP is

enabled or disabled, the IP address of the base DSP unit in the LAN network,

the MAC address of the interface, as well as other network information. The

Network Information (USB) option provides network information for the USB

connector on the front of the Elite base DSP. Finally, Network Information

(AVB) provides information on the AVB connection in the back of the Elite base

DSP unit. This includes the link status, the MAC address of the interface, the

PTP mode, and the MAC address of the AVB master.

System Settings

The System Settings submenu allows the user to control some of the Executive

Elite’s system settings.

The Remote Management checkbox at the top of the menu enables and

disables the room control (CLI) interface on the base DSP unit.

The Region menu allows selecting the region in which the Executive Elite

system is used.

System Settings

1. Remote Management

On/Off

2. Region

3. RF Power

4. System Clock

5. AVB Stream Mode

6. IP DHCP On/Off

7. Admin settings

Region

1. USA/Canada

18. Middle East

RF Power

1. Auto Scaling On/Off

0 – 20 ft (0 – 6 m)

6. 100 – 300 ft (30 – 90 m)

Admin settings

1. Set Password

2. Log Out

System Clock Source

1. Local

2. Sync Bus

3. AVB

AVB Stream Mode

1. Multi

2. Single

NOTE: You need to select the region or country you are using the system

in. As part of this selection the frequency band in which the

Executive Elite system operates is selected. Selecting a country or

region different from the one you are in might revoke the right to

use the system. If you are unclear which region or country you

should select, please contact Yamaha support.

For Executive Elite units acquired in Australia or Japan, the

Region is pre-selected and cannot be changed by the user.

The RF Power settings allow adjusting the RF signal strength of the receiver,

limiting RF traffic and interference with other areas. It is recommended to

select an RF setting that provides good RF coverage with minimal local area

interference. An RF Power setting that provides a signal strong enough for a

microphone to be 150 – 300 feet away from the remote antenna receiver might

also be seen by other Revolabs devices in the vicinity. We recommend testing

with different RF settings and using the RF Spectrum Analyzer in the local web

UI to gauge the effect of the different settings. Auto Scaling should be disabled,

except in high RF environments as it allows the system to automatically reduce

RF power when it is not required.

The System Clock menu allows setting the synchronization mode of the

Executive Elite system. After selecting a mode, the system will open the

System Clock Mode submenu, prompting the user to choose if the system will

be Internal, and share its clock, or External, and search for an external clock

master. After selecting Internal or External, the base will reboot to apply the

changes.

AVB Stream Mode offers two different modes for the AVB channels in a stream.

Either the Executive Elite is providing multiple streams (“Multi”), in which case

every microphone channel will have its own AVB stream, or “Single”, in which

case all microphone channels are delivered in one single stream.

In the Admin Settings menu the standard password used on the local web UI

and the front panel can be changed. The user can also log-out of the front

panel from here.

Audio Settings

The Audio Settings section allows changing audio properties of the Executive

Elite system.

The System Audio submenu controls the partitioning of the available RF space,

controlling the number of bytes allocated to transport the audio data between

microphone and the base DSP unit.

Standard Definition (SD) reserves less RF space per microphone channel,

reducing the audio quality slightly as a higher compression has to be used, but

allows more microphones to be used at the same time. High Definition (HD)

allocates more RF space per microphone channel, increasing the audio quality,

but decreasing the number of microphones that can be used at the same time

in one area. The local Web UI provides additional information on the

recommended maximum number of microphones per area based on each

setting.

If the Executive Elite system is used together or in proximity with legacy

Revolabs systems (Executive HD), the Legacy Mode selection should be used for

best integration. Compared to the HD audio implementation in Executive Elite,

Legacy Mode requires more RF space per microphone. It should be turned off

in environments where no Executive HD systems are present.

The back channel audio checkbox enables or disables return audio from the

base to the Executive Elite microphones. If back channel audio is not used,

this option may be switched off to open additional RF space. If the Executive

Elite system is used in Legacy HD mode, the checkbox cannot be unselected,

as legacy systems require the audio back channel.

Audio Settings

1. System Audio

High Pass Filter

3. Low Pass Filter

System Audio

1. Standard Definition (SD)

2. High Definition (HD)

3. Legacy Mode on/off

4. Back Channel on/off

High Pass Filter

1. Microphone 1

8. Microphone 8

Mic 1 High Pass Filter

1. None

2. 110 Hz

3. 140 Hz

4. 175 Hz

5. 220 Hz

Low Pass Filter

1. Microphone 1

8. Microphone 8

Mic 1 Low Pass Filter

1. None

2. 4000 Hz

3. 8000 Hz

4. 12000 Hz

NOTE: The System audio page in the local web UI provides information on

the recommended maximum number of microphones for each

selected setting. The RF analyzer page in the local web UI shows

the exact use of the RF space, and provides information on

additional microphones that can be added based on average and

peak activity in the RF environment.

The High-Pass and Low-Pass filter menus manage audio filters for each

microphone. High-Pass filters should be used in rooms that have high level of

background noise from air conditioners, projectors, etc. Low-Pass filters

should be used in applications and installations that do not support wide band

audio to ensure that no unwanted side effects occur.

Microphone Management

Pairing and un-pairing of microphones is managed by the Microphone

Management menu.

The “Pair All Microphones Wizard” guides the user through pairing of

microphones to all channels and should be used when installing a new system

or when all microphones on an existing system are being exchanged. The

wizard allows channels to be skipped during the process, and may therefore be

used to pair less than a full set of microphones to a system as well.

Selecting an individual microphone will open options based on the current

status of the microphone on that channel. Any channel with a microphone

paired to it can unpair that microphone. A microphone can also be re-paired,

deleting the current pairing information on the base DSP unit, and starting the

pairing process. The last option in this menu only appears when a paired

microphone is active (linked). A linked microphone may be shut down

remotely by selecting “Turn off”.

If no microphone was paired to the selected channel, the menu will only offer

the pairing option.

Microphone Management

1. Pair All Wizard

2. Microphone 1: unpaired

3. Microphone 2: paired

4. Microphone 3: link lost

5. Microphone 4: charging

6. Microphone 5: charged

9. Microphone 8: linked

Options:

Unpaired: Pair microphone

Link lost: Re-pair or un-pair

Charging: Re-pair or un-pair

Charged: Re-pair or un-pair

Paired: Re-pair or un-pair

Linked: Turn off or un-pair

Pair All Wizard

Wizard guiding user through

pairing of all microphones

Front Panel Warning messages

When the system detects that an internal clock fine calibration might be

advantageous, it will suggest a tuning of the internal clocks. Tuning will take

several minutes and audio flow will be impacted during the tuning. We

recommend tuning only systems that have run for at least several minutes to

ensure operating temperature has been reached.

Local Web UI

The local Web UI allows managing an Executive Elite base DSP unit through a

web browser. The local web UI can be accessed either through the IP network

if the Executive Elite base DSP unit is connected to the LAN using an Ethernet

cable, or through the USB connector in the front of the base DSP unit.

NOTE: Supported web browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google

Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

Connecting to the local web UI

When connecting a Computer for the first time using the USB interface, the PC

may need to install driver software to enable web access through the USB port.

This installation could take several minutes. During this time an installation

message like this might be shown on the Computer:

NOTE: If you do not see this or a similar message, the driver may not have

been successfully installed. If this occurs, connection to the web

interface of the Executive Elite System cannot be established

through the USB port. This is likely due to your computer’s driver

update configuration. If the problem continues, please check if

your computer has ‘auto update’ disabled and/or contact your

administrator.

Once the driver is installed, the front panel LCD will show an overlay with the

IP address for the USB interface. The IP address of the USB interface can also

be found by visiting Main Menu – System Information – Network Information –

Network Information (USB).

If the Executive Elite Base DSP unit is connected to the LAN, you can also use

a computer on the same subnet with no firewall in between to access the web

UI interface. The Elite system is factory pre-configured for DHCP and will

request an IP address from your DHCP server. The IP address of the LAN

interface can be determined through the front panel interface by visiting Main

Menu – System Information – Network Information – Network Information

(LAN).

Logon page

Open a supported web browser on your Computer or laptop and type in the IP

address of the Executive Elite Base DSP unit. Once the web browser connects

to the Executive Elite base DSP unit, it will show the logon page, asking for the

system password. The password for the local web UI and the front panel is

shared, and the factory default is 7386. If this password is changed, either

through the front panel or the web UI, both interfaces will require the new

changed password.

After entering the password and clicking on the Login button, the web interface

will progress to the next page.

The checkbox on the bottom of the password entry form will prevent the Web

UI from timing out during a period of inactivity. The Web UI will still log out 60

seconds after the browser window is closed. When selecting this option

remember to log off through the web interface, or close your web browser

before leaving the computer.

First time usage

When installing the Executive Elite Base DSP unit and opening the web

interface for the first time, the system will require some system wide settings

that need to be made before the system becomes operational. Webpages to

make these selections will be opened first.

The New Systems Configuration page asks for system information. The system

name will help identifying the system in multi-system installations. It is

mandatory to provide a name.

Country/Region is required to define wireless settings in the system. You need

to select the country or region in which the system is being used.

NOTE: Selecting a different region than the region you are using the

system in may void your right to use the system! If you are unsure

about which region to select, please contact Yamaha support.

For Executive Elite units aquired in Australia or Japan, the region

is pre-set and cannot be changed by the user.

If USA/Canada is selected as the region, a further question will appear,

requesting information on whether the unit is being used in California.

NOTE: Answering that question incorrectly when in California voids your

right to use the microphone charger! If you are unsure about this

setting, please contact Yamaha support.

Cluster Name allows for common microphone group definitions across several

Elite Systems. Elite Systems that are in the same Cluster will find each other

in the network, and coordinate mute commands. This allows definition of

microphone groups across several Base DSP units, enabling mute behavior

across larger groups of microphones. In standalone systems that are not

supposed to coordinate behavior with other systems, do not provide a Cluster

Name. If you are not sure whether this system will be part of a Cluster, or you

currently do not know the cluster name, do not provide a name at this time.

You can enter a Cluster Name later through the System Configurations page of

the web user interface.

Click Next once you have provided the information on this page.

A popup will appear, asking if microphones should be paired now or later.

If the microphones are ready to begin pairing, a short pairing wizard will walk

the installer through the process of pairing them to the available channels. If

microphones are not ready to be paired at this time, they can be paired from

the Web interface later on.

Once pairing is finished, or if “later” was selected on the pairing page, the Local

Web UI will redirect to the Monitor page. This page will also be the first page to

come up after logging in on all future visits to the Web UI.

Monitor Page

Note: Prior to firmware release 1.1.5.458, the local Web UI required Java

applets to provide real-time information on the system status and

manage the system. Therefore when entering the page the first

time and depending on the web browser that is being used, two

warnings might be displayed. The first one asks to run Java, and

depending on your preferences, you might allow Java to run on

this page this time, or always. The web browser might also ask

permission to run the Java application. Again, depending on the

preference, you may allow Java to run just this time, or always.

If Java is not enable on your computer, or you do not allow the

Java applet to run, or your web browser does not support Java

plug-ins, the local web UI cannot provide all of the system

information, changes to settings might not be communicated to the

Executive Elite base DSP, and the user might be barred from some

features of the web UI.

Firmware release 1.1.5.458 and later release do no longer require

Java to be present on the computer to access the local Web UI.

The Monitor page provides current status information for the microphones in

your current system. The page lists the microphone channels, either in

numerical order or sorted by groups, and information on each channel. If no

microphone is paired on a channel, a pairing button is provided to pair a

microphone.

The top line provides the group name. Factory preset, all microphone channels

are assigned to a group called “Default”.

1 – Mute Lock Button – Enable or Disable mute from the microphone.

2 – Chairman Symbol – This Microphone is set as Chairman for its group.

3 – Individual Mute Button – Works like the microphone’s mute would, but

through the Web UI.

4 – Tabletop Mute Symbol – Indicates Tabletop mode.

5 – Push-to-Talk Mute Symbol – Indicates Push-to-Talk mode.

6 – Chairman Mutes (All and Members) – Mute all microphones in the group or

mute every microphone besides the chairman.

7 – Microphone Dropdown Menu – Appears when mouse is hovered over the

column. Click for Microphone menu.

For a paired microphone, the Monitor page provides the type of microphone,

the current status, the battery charge percentage, the current audio output

level, and the strength of the radio signal of the microphone as detected by the

remote antenna. The Mute Control area provides information on mute group

settings and the current mute setting per microphone or per group. This area

allows changing microphone settings, from locking a microphone mute button

to muting and unmuting microphones based on the group settings. The

microphone symbols reflect the current mute status for each microphone.

If it is preferable to view microphones in numerical order, rather than by group,

the “View By:” option at the top right of the page will change the view mode.

Beside this option, the Manage Groups button will navigate to the Group

Management page, also found under the Audio Management menu.

Both the Monitor and Microphone Audio pages have a microphone control

dropdown menu accessible from the microphone tables. To open the menu,

hover over the desired microphone’s column and a black-on-white arrow

button will appear in the upper right corner. Clicking the arrow opens the

microphone control menu, allowing access to the following options:

 Mute LED Behavior – Hovering over this selection will open a sub-menu

allowing changes to the LED mute behavior of the microphone. Factory

default is Flash Green / Red for unmuted/muted behavior. This can be

changed to Solid Green/Red, or Solid Green/Off. Please be aware that

selecting Solid LED behavior influences the maximum talk times of the

microphones. The LED mute behavior is set per microphone.

 Tray LED Behavior – Hovering over this selection will open a sub-menu

allowing changes to the LED behavior of the microphone while in the

charger. Factory default is solid red while charging / solid green for a

fully charged microphone. This can be changed to flashing red for a

charging microphone and solid red for a charged microphone. The

charging LED behavior is set system wide – changing the setting for any

microphone will affect all microphones.

 Unpair Mic – The selected microphone will be unpaired from the Elite

Base Unit. The microphone will not relink if turned back on.

 Restart Mic – The selected microphone turns off and reboots, relinking

after it turns back on.

 Enter Standby/Leave Standby – All microphones in the same group as

the selected microphone will enter standby mode. In this mode, the

microphone will show a single Yellow blink every 10 seconds. Standby

mode uses minimal power, and can be turned off by touching the

microphone’s mute or selecting “Leave Standby” in the microphone

control dropdown.

 Power down Mic – The selected microphone is powered off, but not

unpaired. Turning the microphone back on will cause it to relink.

Microphone Audio Page

The microphone audio page allows setting audio parameters for each

microphone individually. The page is structured into two areas. The top area

is set up for adjusting the input signal, and processing the signal by applying

filters, and EQ settings to the audio. The bottom of the table is focused on

output signal and an output gain stage as well as the microphone/line level

setting for the analog audio output.

Input Signal

The Input Signal area allows trimming the input signal for each microphone

separately, allowing for input levels of different microphones to be optimized

individually.

For XLR and TA4 adapters, an additional pre-gain stage is offered. The

Revolabs microphones (omni-directional, directional, gooseneck, and wearable)

are set to provide signals on the same level with a focus on providing the best

signal to noise ratio with the lowest risk of clipping of audio. XLR and TA4

adapters’ third party microphone elements are provided by the customer. The

pre-gain stage is provided to enable greater control over leveling the analog

signal of these microphones for highest signal levels without clipping. Please

ensure that signals are correctly set based on the microphone elements used

with these adapters.

Filters

High-Pass and Low-Pass filters are provided to adjust to room and application

requirements. Use the High-Pass filter in rooms that have a high background

noise in the low frequencies (air conditioning, lighting fixtures, etc.). The Low-

Pass filter allows limiting high frequencies, based on the applications used. All

filters are bi-quad filters, reducing the signal by 6dB per octave.

The EQ works in four bands.

Band

Start Frequency

Center Frequency

End Frequency

Low

100 Hz

150 Hz

250 Hz

Low-mid

250 Hz

489 Hz

1,000 Hz

Mid-hi

1,000 Hz

1,739 Hz

3,000 Hz

4,450 Hz

6,000 Hz

Gain adjustment is up to +/- 10dB around the center frequency within the

band, with drop-off to 0dB adjustment at the border frequencies.

Analog Output

When selecting “Analog Output”, the VU meter shows the audio signal as

provided to the analog ports. The final gain stage provided here allows gain or

trim to be applied to the signal before it leaves the Executive Elite Base unit.

“Line” level output provides the signal with an additional 20dB gain compared

to the “Mic” level output.

Digital Output

The digital output shows VU meters for the output signal as provided over AVB.

No gain stage is offered for the digital output, as it is assumed that the data

will be further manipulated at the receiving component.

Audio Management

The Audio Management menu houses the Manage Groups and System Audio

pages.

Manage Groups

Microphone groups allow defining different mute behavior between individual

microphones or groups of microphones. Microphones in one Executive Elite

System can be assigned to any number of microphone groups. Each group can

then be assigned a specific mute behavior for that group. Using the Cluster

concept, mute groups can be extended across several Executive Elite Base

units, to include microphones from different systems. To create mute groups

across several Executive Elite units, the Elite bases need to be connected to an

IP network, and to be part of the same subnet (see 52 on how to set up

clusters). When adding an Executive Elite base DSP to an existing Cluster,

mute group names will be exchanged between the system that was added and

the systems previously in the Cluster ensuring that all systems in the cluster

have the same mute groups.

NOTE: Up to 10 Mute groups can be created within one Executive Elite

base DSP or Cluster. If several Executive Elite Clusters or non-

clustered Executive Elite Base DSPs are on the same network or

using the same synchronization bus, the Mute Groups in each of

these Clusters and unclustered Executive Elite Base DSPs are

independent of each other and do not affect the maximum number

of mute groups in each Cluster or Base DSP.

NOTE: Mute group names should be using characters and numbers only,

starting with a character. Group names should not include

spaces.

NOTE: To find other units in the same cluster, Executive Elite units

communicate over the IP network using port 5001. While this port

is typically blocked in routers and firewalls going in and out of a

corporate network, you should ensure that this port is open inside

your network, but closed going out of your network.

Executive Elite bases that are assigned to the same cluster and that are in the

same subnet will communicate mute information between each other. Groups

by the same name on different Executive Elite bases in the cluster are

automatically assumed to be the same group, so when mute information is

being exchanged between these bases, mute changes to the same-named

groups will affect microphones on both Elites.

All Executive Elite base DSP units have one group called “Default” which

contains all microphones of a newly configured system.

The Manage group screen shows a list of the groups defined for this system on

the left, and the currently active group on the right side.

Pressing the “+” sign (1) in the top left of the right column will create a new

group. A group name needs to be entered to create the group. Each Executive

Elite Base DSP unit and therefore every Base DSP cluster can have up to 10

mute groups within that cluster. Delete mute groups that are no longer

required in your installation.

To manage and change a group, the group needs to be the active group on the

right side of your screen. The group name of the active group is shown in the

Group field (2). To select a different group as the active group either select it

from the drop-down in the Group field in the right column, or click on the

“Edit” button (3) of that group in the left column. The group will now be

opened on the right side of the screen.

To delete the active group click on the trash can symbol (4). The only group

which cannot be deleted or renamed is the “Default” group.

To change the name of the active group click on the pen symbol (5) and enter

the new name.

Once a group is active for management microphones can be added to it. Select

any microphone currently in another group listed in the left column, and drag

it over to the right column to add it to the active group.

To remove a microphone you can mouse over the microphone you want to

remove, and click the “x” symbol on the top right, automatically adding that

microphone to the “Default” group.

To define the mute behavior for the active group select the mute behavior from

the Mute Type drop down list(6), see page 93 for information on the different

mute group options.

The “Unmute at Startup” checkbox (7) next to the Mute Type menu determines

whether microphones start unmuted when linking to the base, or muted.

Chairman microphones provide a separate level of control to one microphone in

a group. Independent of the selected mute group behavior, the chairman

microphone in any group can mute all other microphones in that group. A

chairman mute cannot be undone by the non-chairman microphones. The

chairman has to unmute the group before the mute button on the other

microphones can control the mute behavior again.

Chairman mute passes through three stages. First, the chairman mutes all

microphones except itself. Touching the mute area again, all microphones in

the group, including the chairman, are being muted. The next touch on the

mute area will unmute all microphones. Please note that while the chairman

mutes all other microphones in the group except itself, the green LED on the

microphone blinks in a more rapid pattern to identify this stage. Even when

constant LED mute behavior is selected, in this case the LED will blink green.

When the group is not in Chairman Microphone mute, the microphones react

as defined in the mute setting for the group.

To select a chairman microphone, move the mouse to hover over that

microphone and the chairman symbol will appear under the microphone.

Click on the chairman symbol to make that microphone chairman. To remove

chairman rights from that microphone, click on the symbol again.

When selecting a microphone as the chairman, mute settings for the group will

automatically change to “Individual Mute” and “Unmute at Startup”. These

settings can be changed afterwards if required.

Only one chairman microphone may exist in any one group. Setting another

microphone in the group as chairman will revoke the previous chairman’s

rights and transfer it to the new chairman microphone. Similarly, only one

chairman can be active in groups shared across a Cluster. If a chairman is

located on another base in the cluster, it will be listed next to the Chairman

icon in the active group header, followed by @<its Elite MAC Address>.

System Audio Settings

The System Audio Settings Page allows selecting the audio compression in the

system, as well as selecting back channel audio and the source for the back

channel audio. The number of maximum microphones shown on this screen is

a guideline only. The number of actual microphones that can be used might be

reduced in environments with other heavy DECT traffic or when PHS is

detected (Japan only).

Microphone audio can either be Standard definition (SD), or High Definition

(HD). HD audio provides double the bit rate for audio transfer over the wireless

link per microphone.

Back channel audio is audio delivered to a wearable microphone or TA4

adapter. If back channel audio is selected, it will be of the same audio format

as the microphone audio. In applications where the back channel audio is not

required it can be switched off, allowing the RF space to be used more

efficiently and increase the maximum number of microphones that can be used

in that environment. If back channel audio is provided, the source for that

audio needs to be defined. It can come either from the analog audio-in ports

on the base or through AVB audio in.

The web page does provide information on the expected number of

microphones that can be active in the selected audio mode in one room. This

number does not take into account other Revolabs systems and microphones

already in use, or other DECT equipment in vicinity. See page 57 on how to

use the RF spectrum for actual RF traffic in the DECT space, and its impact on

the use of Executive Elite microphones.

NOTE: Systems in vicinity of each other, and either connected via a

synchronization bus or synchronizing via AVB, should all use the

same System Audio settings. Max Microphone availability will be

significantly reduced if different settings are being used.

Legacy mode should be used if the Executive Elite Base is connected via the

synchronization bus to an Executive HD unit. Legacy will not allow disabling

the back channel audio.

System Management

The System Management section of the local web user interface contains

information on the Executive Elite system and its components, as well as

system settings. The various submenus are described below.

System Information

The System Information page provides information on the Executive Elite’s

components.

“General Info” displays the System Name, the serial number, and the base

firmware version.

The “Remote Antenna Receiver” section shows the antenna’s MAC Address,

DECT IDs for the 2 (Executive Elite 4 microphone system) or 4 (Executive Elite

8 microphone system) basebands (antennas), and the antenna firmware

version. This section also includes information on whether the antenna is

currently connected or not.

Across the middle of the page, microphones are listed by channel, from 1 to 4

or 1 to 8 based on the number of microphones supported by the system, with

their microphone type, DECT ID, and the current firmware version provided. A

channel with no microphone paired will show no information.

“Connected Units in Cluster” shows the IP Address of any other Executive Elite

base DSP units in the subnet that share the same cluster name. The cluster

name can either be set during the initial setup wizard, or on the System

Configuration page described in the next section.

The “Base Digital Signal Processing Unit” table displays the Base’s IP Address,

MAC Address, and the static IP Address used by the USB port on the front of

the base. Any changes made to this information through the Network

Management page will be displayed here.

“AVB Information” shows the system’s AVB MAC Address, AVB sync mode, the

IP Address of the Internal, or clock master, and if the link is up or down. If

AVB is not connected, the Link Status will show “Down” and there will be no

Master IP Address.

System Configuration

The System Configuration page allows setting several of the system

configuration values, including system name, cluster name, and region.

Changes to any entry on this web page only take effect when clicking the Save

button. Leaving the page without previously saving changed information will

discard the changes.

System Name allows changing the descriptive name under which a system is

being identified. It is recommended to select a name that helps identifying a

system in the cloud web UI or in a cluster.

The Cluster name allows grouping several Executive Elite systems together for

larger installations. Executive Elite Systems using the same cluster name in a

subnet share group and microphone mute information, allowing common mute

behavior to be defined across several Executive Elite systems. Every Executive

Elite base intended to be in that cluster has to use the exact same cluster

name. To remove a base from a cluster, delete the cluster name and leave the

cluster name field empty. To make the Executive Elite base part of a different

cluster, simply enter the name of that cluster in the field. An Executive Elite

base DSP can only be part of one cluster at a time.

To reset the system password used on the front panel user interface and the

local web interface enter the new password in the password field, and confirm

it in the confirm password field before saving. The password needs to be

numeric, and has a minimum length of 4 digits.

The Enable Telnet Server setting will enable or disable telnet access to the

Base. Please note that if this setting is set to ‘Off’ the Telnet option for servers

on the External Control Page will not function.

Selecting “Base Pairing Lock” will disable the pairing functionality from the

system’s front panel. Even if Base Pairing is not locked, the front panel

requires the password before allowing pairing of microphones.

Country/Region is required to define wireless settings in the system. You need

to select the country or region in which the system is being used.

NOTE:

Selecting a different region than the region you are using the

system in may void your right to use the system! If you are unsure

about which region to select, please contact Yamaha support.

For Executive Elite units acquired in Australia or Japan, the

Region is pre-selected and cannot be changed by the user.

When selecting USA / Canada as the region, for systems used in California

select “On” for that setting.

NOTE: Not selecting that setting when in California voids your right to use

the microphone charger! If you are unsure about this setting,

please contact Yamaha support.

In installations where several Executive Elite systems are in proximity, the

systems need to be synchronized to allow for best usage of the RF space and

highest number of active microphones at the same time. The “System Clock”

section sets up and controls synchronization.

Clock Source allows a user to specify which transport is used for the

synchronization. “Local” indicates that the system is a stand-alone system not

synchronizing with any other system. “Sync Bus” identifies that the 2-wire bus

is used for synchronization between different systems. AVB indicates that the

AVB network is used for synchronization between the Executive Elite systems.

The Clock Mode drop down menu is only available when “Sync Bus” is selected

as the synchronization method and allows specifying the clock source. Internal

selects this Executive Elite system as the clock source. External indicates that

a different connected Executive Elite system is the clock source.

When selecting Clock source AVB, in the AVB network control software one

Executive Elite needs to be selected as the Master Media Clock Talker (Stream

0 or Channel 0). The other Executive Elite systems that are supposed to be

synchronized to that system will need to be listeners on that Stream/Channel.

Clock Tune identifies whether the system is factory tuned or has been locally

tuned. Clock tuning should remain set to factory tuned unless advised by

technical support to retune the system, or advised by the system itself that

it detected that an internal clock fine calibration might be advantageous.

Network Management

On this page Network Information for the Executive Elite is organized for easy

access and management.

The DHCP section allows enabling or disabling DHCP on the Executive Elite

base DSP. If DHCP is enabled, the Executive Elite base DSP will request an IP

address from your DHCP server.

If DHCP is disabled, the IP section allows setting a static IP Address and other

network information. While DHCP is enabled, these fields cannot be accessed

and changed; enabling DHCP will delete any data previously entered into the

static address fields.

It is important that this information be filled out correctly before saving

changes, as otherwise the Executive Elite system will not be accessible through

the IP connection.

NOTE: If the network settings are configured incorrectly it can cause the

Elite to become disconnected from the network, making access to

the Web UI over the LAN impossible, even to fix the network

configuration settings. However, the Web UI can still be accessed

from the USB port on the front panel of the Elite. Connect your

computer with the Executive Elite base’s front panel USB port

using a micro USB cable. If required, the operating system will

install driver software on your computer. After that is complete go

into the menu on the Front Panel LCD, where a popup should have

appeared, giving the static IP Address for the USB

connection. Open a web browser and enter the IP Address, then

log into the Web UI. Now you may correct any network settings to

connect the executive Elite base to your IP network.

Below the IP information is the USB IP table. In this table the Static IP address

and the subnet for the USB interface on the front of the Elite base are defined.

In the upper left is the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server table. List the NTP

servers the Elite has access to in this area.

NOTE: The Cloud server requires that the system time on the Executive

Elite base DSP is correct. If the NTP servers listed here are not

reachable for the Executive Elite system and system time is

therefore incorrect, access to the cloud server will be declined for

the system, and it cannot be managed through the cloud server.

RF Spectrum Analyzer

The Executive Elite’s Remote Antenna receiver has a built in RF Scanner which

can be accessed through the “RF Spectrum Analyzer” page, providing a color-

coded graph of the local RF environment activity.

After clicking the “Start” button in the upper left corner of the page, the graph

will fill in from the right to left. The scan can be stopped at any time by

returning to the page and pressing the “Stop” button, but the information will

be cleared from memory once the scan has been stopped and the page is

redirected away from. To save the scan result, take a screenshot of the page

before navigating away, and store it using your preferred image editing

application.

If you navigate away from the page while a scan is running, the scan will

continue in the background as other parts of the Web UI are used or even if the

web interface is closed, as long as the antenna or base is not rebooted.

However, only Average and Peak data will be calculated, no graphical data will

be provided for such times.

The red part of the scan represents the percentage of the RF that is currently in

use, the blue is RF space that shows noise, but could be used by the Executive

Elite system, and green represents available RF space. As each snapshot of the

RF environment is added to the graph, the average is calculated and displayed

in a column beside it, and the peak activity so far is displayed next to that.

The table to the right of the graph shows a guideline for additional

microphones the RF Environment might support at either average or peak

activity, calculated for each of the Executive Elite’s System Audio modes. The

number of actual microphones that can be added might be reduced in

environments with other heavy DECT traffic or when PHS is detected (Japan

only).

While the graph is set up to display information over a 10 minute period, the

longer the scan is allowed to run, the better estimate it can provide on average

and peak activity for the local RF environment. Running the RF scan does not

impact microphone functionality. The scan can run while all microphones are

being used with no impact on audio performance.

RF Power

The power of the broadcast from an Executive Elite’s remote antenna can be

set from the RF Power menu. The higher the RF power, the further

microphones can be from the base, but the more impact the broadcast will

have on other RF devices in the vicinity.

The different RF power settings provide suggested ranges in feet and meters for

the maximum distance between the remote antenna and the microphones.

While distances are provided in the setting, obstructions in a room do impact

the maximum possible distance. Please keep that in mind when selecting a RF

power level and testing connectivity.

Automatic Power Scaling allows a microphone to detect the RF power coming

from the antenna, and modify its own output. This way, a microphone closer

to the antenna can reduce its RF impact by limiting the RF signal. Automatic

Power Scaling should be enabled in installations that require high transmit

power settings (long distances) and include multiple Executive Elite Systems.

We recommend experimenting with several different RF settings to find the best

one for your RF needs.

External Control Configuration

The External Control menu enables aspects of the Executive Elite to be

controlled through a room control system or supported external DSPs.

When connected to an external DSP, the Elite can grant that device control

over the mute and unmute status of its audio. Supported external DSPs can

be selected from the external Mute drop down as shown below.

Select the Connection Mode used to communicate to the external system. If

Serial connection is selected, select the baud rate from the opening window.

To set up connection to a Control System, the Elite can either be the Server or

the Client. If Telnet is selected and the Executive Elite system is a client, the IP

Address, login information and port number of the Control System (Server)

must be entered.

Administration

The Administration menu allows administrator level system control.

Under Logging, system logs can be downloaded for advanced system

information. The dropdown menu can be used to choose the minimum severity

logging level of the messages that will be retrieved.

Below that, system configuration settings can be exported and imported.

Importing a configuration will overwrite all currently active settings in this

Executive Elite System. Export and Import can be used to easily duplicate

settings from one Executive Elite Base DSP to another.

On the right hand side of the page, the components of the Executive Elite can

be restarted independently or in groups.

Restart Base Digital Signal Processing Unit will restart the base and the remote

antenna.

Restart Remote Antenna Receiver will force the Remote Antenna only to restart.

Restart All Microphones forces all currently linked microphones to restart.

Finally, Restart All Components forces the Base DSP unit, the Remote

Antenna, and all linked Microphones to restart.

Restore Factory Defaults resets all settings in the Base DSP unit to the factory

defaults, as listed in the table below. A Reset Factory Defaults will restart the

initial installation dialog to collect system name, region, and cluster

information. Cloud registration information is not deleted as part of the system

reset. If a system was registered before, the cloud registration window will not

open. Microphone pairing information is also not affected by restoring Factory

Defaults, previously paired microphones are still paired to the system. If

microphones are paired, the microphone pairing dialog will not open.

Factory Default Settings

Web UI Page

Feature

Default Setting

Mic Audio

Preamp Gain (XLR style microphones)

0 dB

Mic Audio

Input Signal Trim

0 dB

Mic Audio

High-Pass filter - all microphones

110Hz

Mic Audio

Low-Pass filter - all microphones

None

Mic Audio

EQ (4 bands) - all microphones

0 dB

Mic Audio

EQ Enabled - all microphones

Off

Mic Audio

Output Level (mic/line level) - all microphones

Line Level

Mic Audio

Analog Output Gain - all microphones

0 dB

Manage Groups

Group

Default

(all other groups

deleted)

Manage Groups

Chairman mic

None

Manage Groups

Group mute type (tabletop, push-to-talk,

individual)

Individual

Manage Groups

Unmute at Startup

Off

System Audio

Legacy Mode

Off

System Audio

Mic Audio (SD, HD)

SD starting with

Firmware release 1.1.9

HD for firmware

releases before 1.1.9

System Audio

Back Channel Audio (None, SD, HD)

None

System Audio

Back Channel Audio Source (Analog, AVB)

Analog

Sys Config

System Name

<<empty>>

Sys Config

Cluster Name

<<empty>>

Sys Config

Password

7386

Sys Config

Enable / Disable Telnet connection

Sys Config

Language

English

Sys Config

Country/Region

Note: This setting is not available for Executive

Elite units acquired in Australia or Japan.

keeps previous value

Sys Config

Time Zone

GMT

Sys Config

Base pairing lock

Off

Sys Config

Clock Source (Local, Sync Bus, AVB)

Local

Sys Config

Clock Mode (Internal, External, Auto)

Internal

Network Mgmt.

DHCP

Network Mgmt.

Static IP Address

<<empty>>

Network Mgmt.

Subnet Mask

<<empty>>

Web UI Page

Feature

Default Setting

Network Mgmt.

Default Gateway

<<empty>>

Network Mgmt.

DNS1

<<empty>>

Network Mgmt.

DNS2

<<empty>>

Network Mgmt.

USB Static IP Address

192.168.10.4

Network Mgmt.

USB Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

Network Mgmt.

NTP Servers (4)

0.pool.ntp.org

1.pool.ntp.org

2.pool.ntp.org

RF Power

Automatic (on/off)

Off

RF Power

Max power level

30 - 75 ft.

External Control

Config

External Control Processor

None

External Control

Config

External Mute (on/off)

Off

External Control

Config

Audio channels

1-2

External Control

Config

Connection Mode (Serial/Telnet)

Telnet

External Control

Config

Line Speed (9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,

115200)

115200

External Control

Config

IP Address

<<empty>>

External Control

Config

Port

<<empty>>

External Control

Config

Username

<<empty>>

External Control

Config

Password

<<empty>>

Admin

Set Log level – dropdown

Debug

Online Access

Registered To

keeps previous value

Online Access

Disable/Enable online access

Front Panel

Display Contrast

Mic Audio

Preamp Gain (XLR style microphones)

0 dB

Mic Audio

Input Signal Trim

0 dB

revoCloud Access

To use an Executive Elite through the Cloud Server, it first needs to be

registered. If registration was not completed during the Initial Setup, it can be

registered through the Online Access page.

An unregistered Elite’s revoCloud Access page takes the same appearance as

the registration request page in the Initial Setup wizard. Selecting cancel on

the popup navigates back to the Monitor page.

For a system registered to the Cloud Server, revoCloud Access will lead to a

Cloud Server permissions page instead of the registration page. The Cloud

Server permission page lists the account the system is registered to, and allows

enabling or disabling online access.

To take advantage of the cloud web UI, a system needs to be registered, and

online access needs to be enabled.

Software Upgrade

The Software Upgrade page offers two different methods to upgrade the

firmware of an Executive Elite system.

1. An Executive Elite system registered to the Cloud Server may use the

“Check for Latest Version” button to search revoCloud for the most

recent version of the product firmware available on the server. If that

release doesn’t match the current firmware on the Executive Elite

system, the Executive Elite will offer to upgrade through the Cloud. This

method will not work if the Executive Elite has not been registered, or

Cloud Server access is disabled.

2. “Browse for Software File” requires a software bundle to exist on a

computer or server the Elite’s Web UI has access to. Browse to the

software file, select it, and the Executive Elite system will load this

version into the system.

For more information on firmware upgrades see page 75.

Serial Control Processor (Room Control Interface)

The Executive Elite Base DSP is capable of being monitored and controlled via

a control system. Communication can either be over the serial port of the

Executive Elite, or over an IP connection. If several Executive Elite Base DSPs

are part of an installation, each requires its own connection to the control

system in order to communicate.

To use the control system API, the External Control Configuration setting the

type of external processor and the connection method has to be defined to

match the external control system’s settings.

Executive Elite supports server mode or client mode for the control interface.

Selecting the right mode is required for correct interoperability with the

connected control system.

When using a control system, the Executive Elite can be configured for external

mute on the External Control Configuration page of the local web UI. When

external mute is On, the Executive Elite base DSP will always pass audio, even

when the microphones show that they are muted. In this case it is the

responsibility of the installer to ensure that mute is performed in an external

component of the installation.

NOTE: Both a control system and DSP cannot be connected to an

Executive Elite Base Station at the same time. When using a

control system and DSP at the same time, connect the Executive

Elite Base DSP to the control system. The external DSP must be

controlled by the control system as well.

Serial Command & Return Strings

The Serial Strings of an Executive Elite Base Station begin with the Argument

and terminates with a Carriage Return. The Command String structure is as

follows:

The argument is either ‘set’ or ‘get’. A subset of the available commands is

listed below. For a full list of commands visit the “Executive Elite Control

Interface” documentation.

If specific microphone channels are affected by the command, the string ‘ch’ is

followed by the microphone number, and then the value which is sent (‘set’

command).

All variable changes on any microphone or the Executive Elite Base Station will

result in a Return String. A Return String will begin with “val” and terminate

with a Carriage Return. Return Strings will be received for every value change

that has taken place in the microphones or base station including changes that

are a result of a Command String sent to the Executive Elite Base Station, but

also for changes initiated from the microphone or the web interface or front

panel interface. The Return String structure is as follows:

val <Command> ch <Channel #> <Value> <CR>

Executive Elite’s Command interface is backwards compatible with Executive

HD’s command interface. Control applications written to control HD systems

will also work with Executive Elite systems. The Executive Elite system’s

control interface has to be configured in the same way the Executive HD’s

command interface was configured.

The Command Interface of the Executive Elite has been expanded significantly

with additional and new functionality. These commands will not work with

Revolabs Executive HD systems.

Channel #:

The options for the <Channel#> portion of the serial strings are 1-8 for an

Executive Elite 8, and 1-4 for an Executive Elite 4 system, since each Base

station can only control its own 8 or 4 microphones, respectively. The

<channel#> corresponds to the channel number the microphone is paired to in

the Executive Elite.

A <Channel#> of “A” will control all microphones.

Examples:

The following string would set microphone channel 2 to be the chairman

microphone for its mute group:

Command: set chairmanmic ch 2 1 Return: val chairmanmic ch 2 1

The following strings would turn off all microphones on the Elite:

Command: set shutdownmic ch A Return: val shutdownmic ch A

The following strings would retrieve the battery status of microphone 1 @ 98%:

Command: get batterystatus ch 1 Return: val batterystatus ch 1 98

String Tables:

The following table includes a number of the Elite’s commands. Both

Executive HD legacy commands and new generation Executive Elite commands

will work when programing for the Executive Elite. Please consult the Room

Control API document for the complete list.

https://uc.yamaha.com/resources/support/find-my-product/

Property/Action

Command Format

Description

Response

audioquality

get audioquality

Retrieve the audio

quality setting,

1 - SD, 2 - HD.

val audioquality

<1/2>

audioquality

set audioquality

<1/2>

Configure audio quality

setting,

1 - SD, 2 - HD.

val audioquality

<1/2>

backchannel

get backchannel

Retrieve the back

channel setting,

0 - off, 1 - on.

val backchannel

<0/1>

backchannel

set backchannel

<0/1>

Configure back

channel setting,

0 - off, 1 - on.

val backchannel

<0/1>

batterystatus

get batterystatus ch

Retrieve the given

microphone's battery

status.

get batterystatus ch

chairmanmic

get chairmanmic ch

Retrieve the given

microphone's chairman

state,

For response,

0 - non-chairman,

1 - chairman.

val chairmanmic ch

<0/1>

chairmanmic

set chairmanmic ch

<0/1>

Configure the given

microphone's chairman

state,

0 - non-chairman,

1 - chairman.

val chairmanmic ch

<0/1>

chairmanmicgroup

set

chairmanmicgroup ch

Configure a

microphone in a

certain group to be

chairman mic

val

chairmanmicgroup

ch <channel

number> <group

name>

chairmanmicgroup

get

chairmanmicgroup

Get current chairman

mic in the given group.

val

chairmanmicgroup

<group name> <mic

id>

chairmanmute

get chairmanmute

ch <channel

number>

Retrieve the given

channel's chairman

mute state.

0 - all unmuted,

1 – members muted,

2 - all muted

val chairmanmute

ch <channel

number> <0/1>

Property/Action

Command Format

Description

Response

chairmanmute

set chairmanmute

ch <channel

number> <0/1/2>

Configure the given

channel's chairman

mute state.

0 - all unmuted,

1 – members muted,

2 - all muted

val chairmanmute

ch <channel

number> <0/1/2>

get eq ch <channel

number>

Retrieve the four EQ

values associated with

the given channel.

get eq ch <channel

number> <eq1>

set eq ch <channel

number> <eq1> <eq2>

Configure the four EQ

values associated with

the given channel,

EQ range -10 to 10 db.

val eq ch <channel

number> <eq1>

groupmutetype

get groupmutetype

Retrieve group mute

type,

0 - Individual mute,

1 - Tabletop mute,

2 - Push to talk.

val groupmutetype

<0/1/2>

groupmutetype

set groupmutetype

<0/1/2>

Configure group mute

type,

0 - Individual mute,

1 - Tabletop mute,

2 - Push to talk.

val groupmutetype

<0/1/2>

groupstandbymode

get

groupstandbymode

Retrieve group's

standby mode state.

val

groupstandbymode

groupstandbymode

set

groupstandbymode

<0/1/2>

Set group standby

mode,

1 - Enter standby,

0 - leave standby,

2 - toggle.

val

groupstandbymode

default 1

legacymode

get legacymode

Retrieve the legacy

mode setting value.

0 - Legacy mode off,

1 - Legacy mode on

val legacymode

<0/1>

mastermutemicgroup

get

mastermutemicgroup

Retrieve the given

group's master mute

state,

0 - unmute,

1 - muted.

val

mastermutemicgroup

mastermutemicgroup

set

mastermutemicgroup

Configure the given

group's master mute

state,

0 - unmute,

1 - muted.

val

mastermutemicgroup

micgain

set micgain ch

Set gain value in dB,

channel number 1-8 or

val micgain ch

micgain

get micgain ch

Get gain value in dB,

channel number 1-8 or

val micgain ch

Property/Action

Command Format

Description

Response

micstandbymode

get micstandbymode

ch <channel number>

Retrieve mic standby

status,

channel number 1-8 or

val micstandbymode

ch <channel

number> <0/1>

micstandbymode

set micstandbymode

ch <channel number>

<0/1/2>

Set mic into standby

mode,

1 - Enter standby,

0 - leave standby,

2 - toggle.

val micstandbymode

ch <channel

number> <0/1>

micstatus

get micstatus ch

Retrieve the given

microphone's current

status,

0 - off,

1 - on,

2 - standby,

3 - charging,

4 - out of range,

5 - not paired,

6 - pairing,

7 - unpairing,

8 – updating

val micstatus ch

mictype

get mictype ch

Retrieve the given's

microphone's type.

0 - Wearable,

1 - Omni,

2 - Directional,

3 - XLR,

4 - Mini XLR,

5 - Gooseneck,

10 - Handheld,

11 - unknown

val mictype ch

<type>

mutestatus

get mutestatus ch

Retrieve the mic mute

status, value is a

comma delimited

string:

<mute>,<mute

type>,<mute lock>

val mutestatus ch

<mute>,<mute

type>,<mute lock>

regnotify

Regnotify

system notifications.

regnotify

outputgain

get outputgain ch

Retrieve the given

channel's output gain.

val outputgain ch

outputgain

set outputgain ch

Configure the given

channel's output gain,

output gain range -20

to 5 dB

val outputgain ch

outputlevel

get outputlevel ch

Retrieve the channel

output level,

channel number

1/2/…/8/A,

0 - mic level,

1 - line level.

val outputlevel ch

<0/1>

Property/Action

Command Format

Description

Response

preampgain

get preampgain ch

Retrieve the given

channel's preamp gain.

val preampgain ch

preampgain

set preampgain ch

Configure the given

channel's preamp gain,

preamp gain range -20

to 0 dB.

val preampgain ch

pushtotalk

get pushtotalk <group

name>

Retrieve group push to

talk setting value,

1 - push to talk set,

0 - not set.

val pushtotalk

pushtotalk

set pushtotalk <group

name> <0/1/2>

Configure group push

to talk setting,

1 - push to talk set,

0 - not set,

2 - toggle.

val pushtotalk

<0/1/2>

pushtotalkmic

get pushtotalkmic ch

Retrieve microphone's

push to talk state.

1 - push to talk set,

0 - not set.

val pushtotalkmic ch

shutdownmic

shutdownmic ch

Power the microphone

off.

shutdownmic ch

tabletopmutegroup

get

tabletopmutegroup

Retrieve the given

group's tabletop mute

state,

0 - not tabletop mute,

1 - tabletop mute.

val

tabletopmutegroup

tabletopmutegroup

set

tabletopmutegroup

Configure the given

group's tabletop mute

state,

0 - not tabletop mute,

1 - tabletop mute.

val

tabletopmutegroup

batt

get batt ch <channel

number>

Retrieve battery status

for mic in specified

channel.

val batt ch <channel

number><1/2/3/4>

set fp <0/1>

Set front panel display

lock on or off;

0 - Off, 1 – On

val fp <0/1>

gain

set gain ch <channel

number> <0/1/2/80-

120>

Configure input gain,

values 80 - 100 set the

gain from -20 to 0 dB

values 101 – 120 will

all set the gain 0 dB

1 - modify gain by +1,

2 - modify gain by -1,

0 - set gain to 0

val gain ch <channel

number>

<0/1/2/80-120>

gain

get gain ch <channel

number>

Retrieve input gain for

specified channel.

val gain ch <channel

number><80-120>

lock

set lock ch <channel

number> <0/1>

Turns Mic Lock on or

off;

0 - Off, 1 - On

val lock ch <channel

number> <0/1>

Property/Action

Command Format

Description

Response

lock

get lock ch <channel

number>

Retrieve Mic Lock for

specified channel.

val lock ch <channel

number> <0/1>

mute

set mute ch <channel

number> <0/1>

Mute or unmute

specified channel:

0 - Unmute, 1 – Mute,

2 – Toggle

Using “A” as the

channel number will

effect all microphones

and lock the local mute

button when used with

mute. Using “B” as the

channel number effects

all microphones but

does not lock the mute

button.

val mute ch <channel

number> <0/1>

mute

get mute ch <channel

number>

Retrieve mute state for

specified channel.

val mute ch <channel

number><0/1/2/3/4

/5>

Notifications:

The Executive Elite command ‘regnotify’ will turn on notifications.

Notifications

Notification Format

Description

mute_group_change

notify mute_group_change

Notify client that changes

that affect a given group

have occurred. Actions

include 'add' - add, 'del' -

delete, 'ren' - rename.

mute_group_member_change

notify

mute_group_member_change

active <0/1> type <type> index

Notify client that a mic has

changed its group.

mute_group_mute_type_change

notify

mute_group_mute_type_change

Notify client that the given

mute group's mute type has

changed,

0 - Individual mute,

1 - Tabletop mute,

2 - Push to talk.

Notifications

Notification Format

Description

set_mute_status

notify set_mute_status

ch<channel number>

<mute>,<mute type>,<mute

lock>

Notify client the given

microphone's mute status

changed.

<mute> values:

0 - unmuted, 1 - muted

<mute type> values:

0 - Individual Mute,

1 - Tabletop mute,

2 - Push to talk mute

<mute lock> values:

0 - unlocked, 1 – locked

startup_unmute_group

notify startup_unmute_group

Notify client that the given

mute group's unmute at

startup setting changed,

1 - unmute at startup,

0 - mute at startup.

status_change_antenna_link

notify

status_change_antenna_link

Notify client antenna link

status changed,

0 - unlinked, 1 - linked.

status_change_battery

notify status_change_battery

ch<channel number>

Notify client the given

microphone's battery status

changes.

status_change_mic

notify status_change_mic

ch<channel number> <status>

Notify client the given

microphone's status

changed,

0 - off,

1 - on,

2 - standby,

3 - charging,

4 - out of range,

5 - not paired,

6 - pairing,

7 - unpairing,

8 – updating

status_group_mute

notify status_group_mute

<group name> <group mute

state>

Notify client the given

group's mute status

changed.

8 - group muted,

0 - group unmuted.

Batt

val batt

Mic battery status.

1 - 25%, 2 - 50%,

3 - 75%, 4 - 100%

Mute

val mute…

Mic mute state;

0 - unmuted,

1 - self muted,

2 - muted,

3 - microphone off,

4 - microphone out of

range,

5 - microphone charging

Notifications

Notification Format

Description

Type

val type…

Mic type;

1 - Lapel

(Wearable),

2 - Omnidirrectional

Tabletop

3 - Directional Tabletop,

4 - XLR Adapter,

5 - Countryman Adapter

Firmware updates

Executive Elite Firmware can be upgraded two different ways. An Executive

Elite system registered to the revoCloud can be upgraded to the most recent

build from the Cloud Support web page. Select the system on the cloud

webpage, and click on “Upgrade to latest build” to immediately upgrade the

system.

Any system, independent on whether it is registered on the cloud server or not,

can be updated through the Software Upgrade page of the local Web UI. If the

system is registered to the cloud server, the webpage allows checking the Cloud

Server for an upgrade. An unregistered Executive Elite system can be

upgraded from the Web UI using an upgrade software bundle accessible from

the computer connected to the Executive Elite system as described on page 65.

Upgrade bundles are available on Yamaha website in the support section.

Firmware upgrades upgrade all linked components on an Executive Elite

system.

 The Software Download pages show the progress of the Base then Antenna

upgrades, in that order.

 After the upgrade is successful, linked microphones will begin upgrading

over RF. If microphones are not linked, they will begin upgrading the next

time they are linked.

 Microphones in a charger will still upgrade as long as they are paired to the

Elite unit that is upgraded.

 An upgrade of the Base unit and the antenna takes about ten minutes.

 Depending on the System Audio Setting, Microphones can take up to 6

minutes to upgrade. Audio modes in which back-channel audio is disabled

will take longer to update the microphones.

Microphones

Revolabs Executive Elite offers a wide variety of wireless microphones and

adapters to use with the system:

 Revolabs Elite Wearable Wireless Microphone

 Revolabs Elite Omni-directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphone

 Revolabs Elite Uni-directional Tabletop Wireless Boundary Microphone

 Revolabs Elite 6 inch Tabletop Gooseneck Microphone

 Revolabs Elite 12 inch Tabletop Gooseneck Microphone

 Revolabs Elite Universal Wireless Adapter for Handheld Microphones (XLR

adapter)

 Revolabs Elite Wireless TA4 Adapter (mini XLR adapter)

NOTE: Before using microphones they must be paired to the Base DSP

unit and Remote Antenna. Each microphone is assigned a unique

channel on the Base DSP unit. See pairing instructions below on

how to pair microphones.

NOTE: Replace batteries only with Revolabs approved rechargeable

batteries. Non-approved batteries or rechargeable batteries might

impact performance of the microphone, and might cause harm to

the microphone, users, or the environment. Using non-approved

batteries will void the warranty on the microphones. When

replacing the batteries, ensure that the batteries are placed in the

correct way.

The Elite Wearable Wireless Microphones

The Revolabs Elite Wearable Microphones, shown in the following figure, can

be worn on the user’s shirt, lapel, blouse, or on a lanyard. They provide high

quality full duplex audio between the users and the conferencing or audio

system.

1. Earpiece jack — accepts the 2.5mm plug of the earpiece.

2. Battery door — push towards the back of the microphone to open

the battery compartment.

3. Li-Ion rechargeable battery — can be taken out and replaced after

opening the battery door.

4. Mute LED — visual status for mute, un-mute, and pairing.

5. Battery charge status LED — under the screen, warns for low

battery. When there is approximately 2 hours of talk time

remaining, this LED will turn yellow. When the LED turns red,

there is approximately 1 hour of charge remaining.

6. Mute button — press to mute, un-mute, and pair microphone.

7. Clip — used to attach microphone to a shirt, lapel, blouse or

lanyard.

8. Charging connector — connects to the charging pins of the Elite

charging tray.

Revolabs Elite Wearable Microphones turn on when removed from Charger

Base. To reduce noise while they are being attached, we recommend muting

the microphone when attaching and detaching it.

To use the Elite Wearable Microphone:

1. Remove the microphone from the Charger Base.

2. Attach the microphone to clothing or to a lanyard, positioning the

microphone just above the sternum or breastbone, within 6 - 12 inches (15

– 30cm) from the mouth. Make sure that the microphone is attached

securely. The Elite wearable microphone utilizes an omni-directional

microphone element, it is therefore not important that the microphone

points up towards the mouth.

3. After positioning the microphone, based on the mute behavior defined for

that microphone un-mute and mute it by pressing and releasing the Mute

button (confirm by a flashing green LED or red LED, respectively). If the

volume is too low, mute the microphone, relocate it closer to the mouth, and

unmute it again.

4. To turn the microphones off, return the microphone unit to the Charger

Base or press and hold the Mute button for about 10 seconds until the LED

turns solid red, then release the button. The microphone can also be

turned off from the local web UI or the room control interface. Note that, in

push to talk mode the microphone cannot be shut down using the mute

button.

If the microphones are moved out of range of the Remote Antenna (depending

on the RF power setting this can be 300 feet, 90 meters, or more from the

Remote Antenna), the connection will be dropped, the LED flashes red, yellow,

green, yellow, and the microphone will mute.

After 15 seconds the microphone will beep, and will continue beeping every 30

seconds to remind the user to return the microphone to the conference room. If

the microphone is moved back into range of the Remote Antenna within 15

minutes the connection will automatically be re-established to its original state,

and the beeping will cease. If not, the microphone will turn off.

Adjusting the Volume on the Wearable Microphone Earpiece

To change the volume on the Wearable microphone earpiece, use the dial on

the earpiece wire.

Turning the dial as shown in the figure will increase decrease the volume. Use

the attached clothing clip to secure the earpiece wire.

The Elite Omni-Directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary

Microphones

The Elite Omni-directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary Microphones enable

multiple conference attendees to use a single microphone.

1. Mute touch areas & LEDs — touch to mute, un-mute, or pair the

microphone. LEDs provide visual status for mute, un-mute, and pairing.

The omni-directional microphone provides four mute touch areas and status

LEDs, one on each side of the microphone. Any one of these touch areas

may be used to mute and unmute the microphone.

2. Charging connector — connects to the charging pins of the Elite charging

tray or crossover adapted.

3. Battery door latch — open the battery door using this latch.

4. Rechargeable batteries — replace batteries only with NiMH 2000mA

rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries

of a different type or lower charge might impact performance of the

microphone, and might cause harm to the microphone, users, or the

environment. Using non-approved battery types will void the warranty on

the microphones. When replacing the batteries, ensure that the batteries

are placed in the correct way as indicated by the print in the battery cavity

of the microphone.

5. Battery charge status LED — under the screen, warns for low battery. The

LED will turn yellow when there are 4 hours of talk time remaining and red

for the last two hours of charge.

To use the Elite Omni-Directional Tabletop Microphone:

1. Remove the microphone from the Charger Base. The microphone will

automatically turn on. Based on settings in the Base DSP, the microphone

will start either un-muted or muted, indicated by green or red blinking

lights, respectively.

2. Omni Tabletop microphones can be centered on the table within 2 to 6 feet

(0.6 to 2m) away from people speaking and do not need to be pointing any

particular direction because they pick up sound from all directions. It is

always better to place a microphone as close to the people speaking as

possible, while avoiding placing the microphone where it might be blocked

by equipment or paperwork. Do not place microphones too close to an

audio or video conference speaker to avoid echoes. Make sure that the

microphone’s rubber feet are sitting atop a flat surface.

3. With the microphone in position on the table, see picture above for an

example, mute or un-mute the microphone by touching any of the four

mute areas (confirm by flashing green or flashing red LEDs, respectively). In

push-to-talk mode, touch a mute area and keep the finger there to unmute

the microphone. Removing the finger from a touch area will mute the

microphone.

4. To turn the microphone off, return it to the Charger Tray or touch and hold

any of the Mute areas for about 10 seconds until the LEDs turn solid red,

then remove the finger from the touch area. The microphone can also be

turned off from the local web UI or the room control interface. In push to

talk mode the microphone cannot be shut down using the mute areas.

If the microphones are placed too far away from the Remote Antenna

(depending on the RF power setting this can be 300 feet, 90 meters, or farther

from the Remote Antenna) the connection will be dropped (LEDs flash red-

yellow-green-yellow) and the microphone will mute. After 15 seconds the

microphone will beep, and will continue beeping every 30 seconds to indicating

that it is out of range.

Move the microphone closer to the Remote Antenna and the connection will

automatically be re-established to its original state, and the beeping will cease.

Otherwise, the microphone will continue beeping until it turns off after about

15 minutes.

The Elite Directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary

Microphones

The Elite Directional Wireless Tabletop Boundary Microphone, shown below, is

designed to provide optimum coverage when placed on a conference room table

in front of one to three people.

1. Mute touch area — touch to mute, un-mute, or pair the microphone. The

directional microphone provides one mute touch area on the edge closest to

the speaker.

2. Charging connector — connects to the charging pins of the Elite charging

tray or crossover adapter.