The ProAmp8 has a built-in web interface accessible from any browser on the same network. This guide covers both the standard user interface and the full administrator interface.
User Interface (No Login Required)
Routing Configuration
The home screen shows all inputs on the left and all outputs on the right. Input types are indicated by icons:
- Analogue inputs (RCA connector icon) — Inputs 1–8 are stereo analogue audio inputs
- Digital Audio — Input 9 is a digital audio input
All 8 outputs are shown on the right with a speaker/volume icon. Click the grid icon on any output to access routing options for that zone.
The All Zones Mute quick action in the sidebar mutes all output zones simultaneously.
System Status (User View)
Shows the unit's serial number, system health status, and cloud connection status without requiring a login.
Admin Interface
Click Admin Area in the sidebar and enter the admin password. The default password is in the product manual.
The admin sidebar provides: Configuration, Dolby Audio™, Device Health, Cloud Connection, Network Settings, Hardware Details. Quick Actions: User View, Change Password, Logout, Reboot Device.
Admin Section: Configuration
The admin Configuration view shows numbered inputs and outputs with a settings cog icon on each output for per-output configuration.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Restore Volume On Startup | When enabled, the ProAmp8 restores the last saved volume level on each zone when the unit powers on. Off by default. Enable this if you want volume levels to persist across power cycles without relying on the control system to set them on startup. |
Admin Section: Dolby Audio™
The Dolby Audio™ section configures the ProAmp8's Dolby and PCM 5.1 processing capabilities. This section is only available on the ProAmp8 and is not present on other Pulse-Eight products.
Global Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Dolby Mode | Enables Dolby decoding. Default is Off. When enabled, the ProAmp8 decodes Dolby audio from a connected source and distributes it to the configured speaker channels. |
| PCM Upmix | When enabled (default), upmixes stereo PCM audio to 5.1 for distribution across all speaker channels. |
| Volume Range | Sets the minimum and maximum volume range for Dolby output. Default is Min -80.0dB to Max 0.0dB. |
| Bass / Treble / Volume sliders | Global tone and volume controls applied to all Dolby output channels. |
Click Save Changes to apply global settings, or Reset EQs and Levels to return all global EQ and level values to 0dB.
Per-Channel EQ and Level Settings
Below the global settings, each speaker channel group has its own 5-band EQ, delay, and level controls. The channel groups are:
- Front Left + Front Right
- Rear Left + Rear Right
- Center
- Subwoofer
Each channel group shows a speaker placement diagram indicating which physical speakers the settings apply to. The SUB button on each group indicates whether this channel's bass is routed to the subwoofer.
Each channel group has individual sliders for:
| Control | Frequency / Description |
|---|---|
| 100Hz | Sub-bass EQ band |
| 330Hz | Low-mid EQ band |
| 1KHz | Mid EQ band |
| 3.3KHz | Upper-mid EQ band |
| 10KHz | High-frequency EQ band |
| Delay | Per-channel delay in milliseconds for speaker distance alignment |
| (L) Level (R) | Left and right level trims for stereo channels (single Level for mono channels) |
Each channel group has its own Save Changes button — changes are not applied until saved.
Admin Section: Device Health
| Indicator | Description |
|---|---|
| System Status | Overall health status. |
| Power Supply | Whether the power supply is healthy. |
| Inputs | Whether all input connections are healthy. |
| Outputs | Whether all output connections are healthy. |
| Network Connectivity | Whether the network connection is healthy. |
| Temperature Sensors 1–4 | Internal temperature readings shown in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. Four sensors on the ProAmp8. |
Admin Section: Cloud Connection
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Last Monitoring Pulse Sent | Date and time of last health check sent to PMS. |
| Installer Id | Enter your Pulse-Eight Installer ID and click Save Changes to link this unit to your PMS account. See: How to Get Your Installer ID |
| Send Monitoring Pulse Now | Triggers an immediate health check to PMS. |
| Cloud Connection | Connected or Disconnected status. |
Admin Section: Network Settings
Configures how the amplifier connects to the network.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Network Connectivity | Current network status — Healthy when connected. |
| Mode | Switch between DHCP (automatic IP assignment) and Static IP (manual IP assignment). For permanent installations, Static IP is recommended. |
| IP Address | The current IP address assigned to the matrix. When in DHCP mode this is read-only. When Static IP is selected, enter the desired address here. |
| Subnet Address | The subnet mask for the network — for example 255.255.255.0 or 255.255.240.0. |
| Gateway Address | The IP address of the network router or gateway. |
| Primary / Secondary DNS Server | DNS server addresses. These are required for cloud connectivity and Alexa integration. |
Click Save Settings after making any changes. If you change to a static IP, the matrix will immediately adopt the new address — you will need to reconnect using the new IP address.
Admin Section: Hardware Details
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Model | PROAMP8 |
| Serial | Unique serial number — always have this ready when contacting support. |
| MAC | Network MAC address. |
| Hardware Revision | Hardware revision of this unit. |
| Firmware Version | Currently installed firmware version. |
Front Panel
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Status LEDs | Controls the status LEDs in the bottom right of the front panel. When on (default), LEDs are always illuminated. When off, LEDs appear during power-up and turn off after 30 seconds. |
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