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Can the 16 Zone Analog Audio Matrix be switched via generic software?

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I have a Control4 16 Zone analog Audio matrix.

Model No. 16ZAMSV3-B 

It is about 3 years old.

Is it possible to switch this using non Control4 software?

If so how and using what?

If I can't use generic software to control the switch, or even manually control it, it will be coming up for sale shortly (see my "For sale" thread)

Thank You.

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I have a Control4 16 Zone analog Audio matrix.
Model No. 16ZAMSV3-B 
It is about 3 years old.
Is it possible to switch this using non Control4 software?
If so how and using what?
If I can't use generic software to control the switch, or even manually control it, it will be coming up for sale shortly (see my "For sale" thread)
Thank You.
W
 
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11 minutes ago, msgreenf said:

is it theoretically possible, yes. practically speaking no. You would have to reverse engineer the api, cheaper to just buy a new amp and matrix

Sure. Lucky it is just a matrix and I can still use the Emotiva. Looks like it will cost more to ship in money and carbon than the price I get for it so it will probably just sit in the rack unplugged (as a heat sink) like all the other pieces of Chinese electronics I find no use for these days. At least the rare earth metals don't seep into landfill that way. I may end up keeping it due to a nostalgia for anything analog. I have a weird alternative view they might one day be worth something.. Who knows? W 

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11 minutes ago, wappinghigh said:

Sure. I may try but probably no market here. We shall see. Some of my Sonos sold well. I'd actually  like it used by someone from this C4 community.. It has a good role in the right project  :) 

just shipping is going to kill making it economical for everyone

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the 16x16 looks very similar to a zektor proaudio unit, and im sure they have manufactured solutions for a couple of the other control brands, so you might try downloading the user manual for that and seeing if the API works to control yours

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Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Appreciate it. Appreciate all your help as always over the years! Like I said I’m fine with it sitting unused a while if need be. This is going to be a slow but dignified exit. I have no bad feelings to anyone around here. Least of all my dealer who has been awesome. Remember Squeeze? That still has a nucleus of dedicated enthusiasts.... Who knows. We may all *really* need each other one day. Cheers and Rock on Control4.... W

 

 

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1 hour ago, wappinghigh said:

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Appreciate it. Appreciate all your help as always over the years! Like I said I’m fine with it sitting unused a while if need be. This is going to be a slow but dignified exit. I have no bad feelings to anyone around here. Least of all my dealer who has been awesome. Remember Squeeze? That still has a nucleus of dedicated enthusiasts.... Who knows. We may all *really* need each other one day. Cheers and Rock on Control4.... emoji4.png W

 

 

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What are you planning on switching to? I would love to chime in on a completely DIY setup thread to meet your needs and we can have a discussions of the pitfalls and enjoy playing devils advocate

 

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What are you planning on switching to? I would love to chime in on a completely DIY setup thread to meet your needs and we can have a discussions of the pitfalls and enjoy playing devils advocate
 

Look I’m just not going to do that ok? Not that I wouldn’t *totally* love to- it’s just I’m not. I’ve learnt over the years that this is just not the forum to discuss such things. I need to move on. I have. W


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9 minutes ago, wappinghigh said:


Look I’m just not going to do that ok? Not that I wouldn’t *totally* love to- it’s just I’m not. I’ve learnt over the years that this is just not the forum to discuss such things. I need to move on. I have. W


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PM me, happy to talk through it. No koolaid just kicking ideas around

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Look I’m just not going to do that ok? Not that I wouldn’t *totally* love to- it’s just I’m not. I’ve learnt over the years that this is just not the forum to discuss such things. I need to move on. I have. W


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Yep. This certainly isn’t a place to discuss control solutions. Merely nothing more than a bitch board for your hatred towards Hollywood/HDMI. That’s what this forum is for

In all seriousness, I’m sure that amp COULD be controlled. I don’t know how good you are with Python and Wireshark, but I’d bet it wouldn’t take too long to get the commands for switching figured out.


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