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Safety & Compliance

Safety information​

Read and keep these instructions before connecting power or operating Horizon 32.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Consult a qualified technician if you suspect a fault. Do not open, modify, or attempt to repair the unit yourself.

Important safety instructions​

  1. Read these instructions.

  2. Keep these instructions.

  3. Heed all warnings.

  4. Follow all instructions.

  5. Do not use this equipment near water.

  6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

  7. Do not block ventilation openings.

  8. Do not install near significant heat sources.

  9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the mains plug.

  10. Protect the mains cable from being walked on or pinched.

  11. Only use attachments and accessories specified by Audient.

  12. Unplug the equipment during lightning storms or when it will not be used for an extended period.

  13. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

  14. Do not expose the equipment to dripping or splashing.

Rack installation and ventilation​

Horizon requires 1U of vertical rack space and a minimum rack depth of 400 mm, allowing for connected cables.

Always mount the unit with all four rack screws fitted. The screw type depends on the rack but should be a minimum of M6 or 12-24. Audient recommends a maximum screw length of 30 mm and the use of washers to help prevent loosening and minimise cosmetic marks.

For fixed installations such as a studio, the four front-panel mounting screws provide adequate support. The front panel is 4 mm deep at the rack-mounting positions.

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Do not mount or stack Horizon directly above or below another Horizon unit or any other rack-mounted equipment.

Horizon is cooled by natural convection. Audient recommends that the unit is not used where the ambient temperature exceeds 35°C.

Keep the ventilation slots on both sides of the enclosure clear of obstruction.

Compliance​

The product-specific information below is based on current verification documentation for Horizon 32. Supporting declarations and conformity documentation can vary by market.

FCC Part 15 — United States​

Horizon 32 has been verified as a Class B digital device to 47 CFR Part 15 under the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) procedure.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if it is not installed and used as instructed, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Interference cannot be ruled out in every installation. If the equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, confirm this by switching it off and on and try one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

  • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the receiver.

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

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Canada — ICES​

Horizon 32 has been verified as Class B Information Technology Equipment to ICES-003 Issue 7:2020 and ICES-Gen Issue 2:2024.

CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B)

European Union — CE / EMC​

EMC verification for Horizon 32 references EN 55032:2015+A11:2020; EN 55032:2015+A1:2020; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021; and EN 55035:2017+A11:2020 under the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU.

United Kingdom — UKCA / EMC​

EMC verification for Horizon 32 references EN 55032:2015+A11:2020; EN 55032:2015+A1:2020; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021; and EN 55035:2017+A11:2020 under the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016.

Japan — J55032​

Horizon 32 has been verified against the technical requirements of METI Ordinance Appendix 12 J55032(H29) for electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment — emission requirements.

Manufacturer: Audient Limited, Aspect House, Herriard, Hampshire, RG25 2PN, United Kingdom.

For current product-specific declarations and supporting conformity documentation, contact Audient Support.