Another TRIAD matrix audio with a secondary controller

[AETM132]

It is possible to use another  triad matrix audio switch with a secondary controller? At the moment I have the same equipment fully occupied and it is necessary to use this equipment again in another rack for other areas

[msgreenf]

Yes. But you need enough audio outputs and you may have some sync issues depending on how it's wired. 

[AETM132]

Thank you @msgreenf

[Rob21]

I am planning on doing the same thing. @msgreenf What sync issues are you thinking about? Any advice on how to best go about this is greatly appreciated. 

[Cyknight]

Controller outputs are synced as such: if you have a controller connected to the same or near enough the same switches/amplifiers in both locations, you should be just fine.

What the sync issues are usually related to is if there are large differences i the setup/wiring. For example, are you feeding audio into a combination a/v matrix then to an amp on one end, and doing controller outputs directly to amplifiers on another end? If so, there's certainly the chance of the actual sound not being perfectly in sync. This may not be an issue if it's a separate building/isolated area, but if (for example) you're adding a zone in the bar from your new setup, and have one in the seating area in front of the bar from the old setup.....

[Rob21]

@Cyknight that’s very helpful. Thank you. Are there any issues mixing EA and Core series controllers in a setup like this? I currently have an EA5 as my primary controller and so I am considering upgrading to a core 5 and using the EA5 as the second controller. Thanks again. 

[Cyknight]

53 minutes ago, Rob21 said:

Are there any issues mixing EA and Core series controllers in a setup like this?

No, no issues syncing wise.

[AETM132]

Does the secondary controller only require it to be networked? Don't you need the primary controller to run a physical cable to the secondary controller like an RCA audio cable?

 

[Cyknight]

29 minutes ago, AETM132 said:

Does the secondary controller only require it to be networked? Don't you need the primary controller to run a physical cable to the secondary controller like an RCA audio cable?

 

Every C4 controller can output audio over the network - no rca or other 'direct' connection between the two required