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Protea 24.24M Firmware Updates 

Direct Download RS-232 Information Installation Instructions Protea System Software Protea 24.24M

The 24.24M Matrix Processor's firmware is supported by flash making the device capable of field upgrades using Ashly Audio’s Protea System Software. Reprogramming is simple and takes only minutes.

When new firmware is released, so is Protea System Software. Be sure to update your Protea System Software with the latest version before installing the firmware.

When you install the latest firmware, all previous firmware updates are also installed. Please review the previous firmware notes at the bottom of this page for reference.

Programming Note: Due to the inherent instability of wireless networks, we recommended that a wired connection be used when flash updating. Reprogramming will work with wireless networks, but just to be safe, use a wired connection.

Current version: 2.4 (05/09/07)
download 1.7
2.4 Firmware Notes:
Protea System Software version 6.5 is required.
Output Mute 'click' eliminated

Older Versions:

2.1 Firmaware Notes:
Protea System Software version 6.41 is required.
WR5 Support
RD8C Support

1.7 Firmware Notes:
Protea System Software version 6.17 is required.
A new ducker setting has been added named ‘Filibuster’. This setting allows multiple inputs to share ‘High’ priority. All inputs set to "Filibuster" will work as follows:
1. When one of the Filibuster input’s is active (exceeds threshold), it has control.
2. While the input is active, no other Filibuster input can turn on.
3. When the Filibuster input is released (falls below threshold), the other Filibuster inputs are free to turn on as needed.
4. There is a fixed, 0.5 second release time for the Filibuster input. 5. An input with "High" ducker priority is the only thing that will override an active Filibuster input.


1.6 Firmware Notes

Allows Parametric EQ filters to cut/notch up to 30dB. (Previous firmware revisions limited PEQ levels to the +/-15dB range.) Note: Protea System Software version 6.1.6 or higher is required. Another Note: No backup of the 24.24M's presets is required.

1.5 Firmware Notes
Allows any combination of input and output channels to be assigned to each of the eight, back-panel Remote Level Control pins, enabling stereo or zone volume control from the WR-1 remote. Channel assignments may be programmed by Protea System Software, in the 24.24M Options menu. Note: Protea System Software version 6.1.4 or higher is required.

1.4 Firmware Notes
Adds push/release preset scroll compatibility for the WR-3.
Adds Mixer Fader Mute/Unmute message, for easy source/routing selection via third party control systems.
Adds Gain Increment/Decrement Message, for easy relative gain adjustment via third party control systems.

1.3 Firmware Notes:
Version 1.3 firmware adds WR-3 functionality & enhanced auto-leveler features. You must have Protea System Software version 6.13 or higher installed for this firmware to operate properly. Please note that the internal preset structure is incompatible with all previous releases. This applies to all 24.24M's with serial numbers less than 600-00120. You must backup all presets that you want to retain. You will NOT be able to use the Preset Dump function to do this.

To save your presets: First, back up each of your presets individually, using 'Recall Preset From Protea' Next, 'Save Preset To Disk'. Repeat as needed. Now, install the firmware & software. Perform a Factory Reset (press and hold the recessed switch on the back panel during power up. The recessed switch is between the AC inlet and the RS-232 switch.)

After you have installed the new firmware/software and reset the 24.24M, the presets may be restored using 'Recall Preset From Disk' followed by 'Save Preset To Protea'. Repeat as needed.

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