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== '''Getting Started''' ==
 
[http://www.linn.co.uk/go/akurate '''www.linn.co.uk/go/akurate''' ]
 
 
 
== '''Product info''' ==
 
 
 
* ''Product Name:''
 
::::Akurate ExaktBox (10-channel)
 
::::Akurate ExaktBox ( 6-channel)
 
 
 
* ''Date of Introduction:''
 
:::::September 2014 (10-channel)
 
:::::September 2015 ( 6-channel)
 
 
 
* ''Type:'' Digital Crossover with Exakt Technology
 
::Supports
 
::::Stereo speakers from 2way to 3way (6-channel) or 5-way (10-channel)
 
::::Mono speakers from 2way to 6way (6 & 10 channel)
 
::Software upgradable to support more and more loudspeakers
 
::Connects to power amplifiers and externally Aktiv speakers
 
 
 
:* Can only be used wit Exakt-Link output products
 
 
 
* ''Features''
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Dynamik Dynamik Power Supply]
 
** ''Exakt Technology''
 
 
 
== '''Support''' ==
 
 
 
[http://www.linn.co.uk/support Linn Support Site]
 
 
 
== '''Latest software''' ==
 
 
 
[http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software Latest software releases]
 
 
 
[http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac Open source software]
 
 
 
== '''Manuals''' ==
 
 
 
[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Konfig_Manual Konfig manual]
 
 
 
[[Space_Optimsation | Space Optimisation+]]
 
 
 
[[Advanced_Space_optimisation | Space Optimisation (Advanced)]]
 
 
 
[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/images/1/1b/Linn_Safety_Info.pdf Safety Information]
 
 
 
[http://www.linn.co.uk/warranty Warranty Terms and Conditions]
 
 
 
== '''Back Panel Connections''' ==
 
 
 
[[Image:Ak_ExaktBox_BP-Nums.jpg|center|700px]]
 
 
 
[[Image:Ak Exaktbox6+BP nums.jpg|center|700px]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
# '''MAINS INPUT''' - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
 
# '''EXAKT LINK'''- To connect to Exakt compatible devices (CAT-5 cables)
 
# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (XLR,variable level) - To connect to power amplifiers with balanced (XLR) analogue inputs. (300ohm Output impedance)
 
# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (RCA, variable level) - To connect to  power amplifier with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs. (300ohm Output impedance)
 
# '''FALLBACK''' - Primarily for Linn service use only, to put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming the unit).
 
 
 
Note: Both XLR and RCA outputs are active simulatneously.
 
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=== EXAKT LINK Connections ===
 
 
 
 
 
[[Image:Exakt Link.jpg|centre|232x265px|Image:Exakt Link.jpg]] <br>
 
Example if you are using a Akurate DSM/1 to connect to an Akurate ExaktBox:<br>
 
[[Image:AkDSM_to_AkExaktBox_wiring.jpg‎ |centre|450px]] <br>
 
The Exakt-link cable can supply digital audio for multiple speakers. <br>
 
Use Konfig > Exakt Setup pages to declare if Channel1 is left or right hand channel and Channel2 is left or right hand channel
 
 
 
Check [[Exakt_link | '''HERE''']] for more information of Exakt link connection
 
 
 
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=== [[Akurate Exaktbox connections|'''Power Amplifier/Speaker connections''']] ===
 
'''DOUBLE CHECK the wiring from the Exaktbox to power amplifier to speaker terminals!'''<br>
 
If there are any mis-wires or wrong speaker definintions in the Exaktbox, you may blow the speaker drive units, so take care.
 
 
 
If this is the first connection use the standard Aktiv test scenario.
 
# Switch off ALL power amplifiers.
 
# Disconnect any power amplifier to speakers connections
 
# Set to a low volume value, e.g 40-50
 
# Do the following tests 5,6,7,8 starting with the Bass connections, then Midrange, then tweeter and finally super tweeter in that order.
 
# Connect respective (Bass or Mid or tweeter ot super-tweeter) power amplifier connection to the Bass connection (Bass or Mid or tweeter ot super-tweeter) of the speaker.
 
# Switch on the respective amplifier and play some Music. Check that you are only getting (Bass or Mid or tweeter ot super-tweeter) audio from that speaker drive unit.
 
# Stop the Music playing.
 
# Leave this cable connected go to Step4 and connect the next speaker drive unit in the list.
 
'''If you change speaker or variant, this may also change the Exaktbox terminations so DOUBLE CHECK'''
 
 
 
To see the Exaktbox terminations for each speaker[[Akurate Exaktbox connections| click here]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
=== EXAKT LED Status ===
 
[[Image:Ak Exaktbox EXAKT LINK.jpg‎|right|250px|Image:Akurate ExaktBox]] <br>
 
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="55%" align="LEFT"
 
|-
 
| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="5%" align="center" |
 
'''''LED'''''
 
 
 
| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="17%" align="center" |
 
'''''OFF'''''
 
 
 
| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="17%" align="center" |
 
'''''ON'''''
 
 
 
| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="17%" align="center" |
 
'''''Flash / Blink'''''
 
 
 
|-
 
| align="center" | '''0 Master Port'''
 
| align="center" | No Link
 
| align="center" | Link Discovered
 
| align="center" | Link Activity
 
 
 
|-
 
| align="centre" | '''1 Audio Clock'''
 
| align="center" | No Clock
 
| align="center" | Clock locked
 
| align="center" | Clock not locked
 
 
 
|-
 
| align="center" | '''2 Slave Port'''
 
| align="center" | No Link
 
| align="center" | Link Enabled
 
| align="center" | Link Activity
 
 
 
|-
 
| align="center" | '''3 Software Status'''
 
| align="center" | Not Configured
 
| align="center" | Running
 
| align="center" | Hardware Fault
 
|}
 
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=== '''Installation''' ===
 
 
 
Please read the following carefully '''before''' installing the unit in your system – your unit may need to be reconfigured by your Linn retailer.
 
 
 
* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_unpacking Unpacking Information]
 
 
 
* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_positioning Positioning Information]
 
 
 
* The ExaktBox is shipped from Linn with no speaker setup and must be configured with Konfig software.
 
 
 
== '''Exakt options''' ==
 
Exakt usage can be found in [[Klimax_Exakt_System]]
 
<br><br>
 
 
 
One of the beneifts of the Exakt system is that you can easily setup and optimise your listening environment. Simply [http://www.linn.co.uk/software download] the latest version of Konfig (version 4.11.7 or higher) and follow the [[Space_Optimsation|Space_Optimsation+]]  & [[Advanced_Space_optimisation | Space Optimisation+ (Advanced)]]
 
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== '''Supported speakers''' ==
 
[[image:Connection_Help.jpg|right|330px]]
 
Select '''CONNECTION HELP''' for up to date wiring information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currently available using '''one''' Akurate Exaktbox<br>
 
'''Note: these speakers must be made externally Aktiv'''
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Klimax_350|'''pair Klimax / Artikulat 350''']](Externally Aktiv 350's will need to be converted for use with the Exaktbox operation)
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Akubarik|'''pair Akubarik passive''' made Aktiv]]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Akudorik_Passive|'''pair Akudorik passive''' speakers made Aktiv]]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Akurate_242|'''pair Akurate 242 Mk1 & Mk2''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Akurate_212|'''pair Akurate 212 Mk1 & Mk2''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Katan|'''pair Katan''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Komri|'''pair Komri''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Keltik|'''pair Keltik''']]
 
:: Standard production mid-range 007 & tweeter 015
 
:: Mid-range 081 & tweeter 038 were used for repair when the drive unit no longer available
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Espek|'''pair Espek''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Majik_Isobarik|'''pair Majik Isobarik''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Majik_140|'''pair Majik 140''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Ninka|'''pair of Ninka speakers''']]- bi-amped or Tri-amped
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Keilidh|'''pair of Keilidh''']]- Bi-Amped & Tri-Amped (t1-Tweeter 15, T2-Tweeter 038)
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#AV5140| '''pair of AV5140''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Kaber|'''pair of Kaber''']]
 
* [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Majik_109|'''pair of Majik 109''']]
 
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==== non-Linn speakers ====
 
Currently available
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#Nautilus|'''B&W Nautilus ''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#802_Diamond|'''B&W 802 Diamond''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#KUDOS_Super10|'''KUDOS Super10''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#KUDOS_Super20|'''KUDOS Super20''']]
 
# [[Akurate_Exaktbox_connections#KUDOS_Titan808|'''KUDOS Titan 808''']]
 
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=== Example of use ===
 
[[image:Akurate Exakt example.jpg | center | 550px]]
 
 
 
==Trouble shooting==
 
Check [[ExaKt_Trouble_shooting | Exakt trouble shooting]]
 
 
 
For further assistance, try our [http://www.linn.co.uk/linn_customer_support customer support] pages or the [http://Forums.linn.co.uk Linn Forum.]
 

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