SA Cockpit (microphone Zen) - Microphone System Audio - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Room Correction Measurement Microphone
Brand	System Audio
Model	SA Cockpit (Zen Microphone)
Application	Room acoustics measurement for SA Cockpit
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth (for setup)
Supported Hubs	Stereo Hub, Stereo Hub HT, Surround Hub
Required Software	SA Cockpit app
Power Source	Rechargeable battery with supplied power cable
Charging Indicator	Red LED solid during charging
Battery Status	Red blinking LED below 20% battery
LED Indicators	Green (powered/charged), Red (recording/charging), Red blinking (<20% battery), White fast (setup mode), White slow (network search), Off (powered off)
Control	Single multi-function button
Factory Reset	Hold button for 10 seconds
Auto Power Off	After 10 minutes of inactivity
Measurement Duration	30–60 seconds (30 s for rooms <20 m²)
Measurement Method	Handheld, moving around the room
Minimum Distance from Speakers	1.5 meters
Included Accessories	1 × microphone, 1 × power cable
Cleaning and Care	Wipe with a soft dry cloth; do not use liquids or abrasive cleaners
Safety	Not waterproof; avoid moisture. Use only the supplied power cable.
Repair and Support	No user-serviceable parts. Contact System Audio for service.

Frequently Asked Questions - SA Cockpit (microphone Zen) System Audio

How do I set up the Zen microphone for the first time?

Connect the Zen microphone to power using the supplied cable and charge it. Press the button briefly to power it on. The LED will blink white rapidly, signaling Bluetooth setup mode. Then open the SA Cockpit app, select your hub, go to Room Service / Room Correction, and choose 'Zen' when it appears.

What WiFi network does the Zen microphone support?

The Zen microphone supports only 2.4 GHz WiFi. It does not work with 5 GHz networks. Make sure to select a 2.4 GHz SSID during setup. For mesh systems, temporarily disable the 5 GHz band.

How long does the room correction measurement take?

The ideal measurement time is 60 seconds. In rooms smaller than 20 m², you may stop after 30 seconds. The microphone automatically sends the recorded data to the SA Cockpit app via WiFi.

What do the LED colors indicate?

Green solid means powered on or fully charged. Red solid means recording or charging. Red blinking indicates less than 20% battery. White fast blinking means ready for Bluetooth configuration, and white slow blinking means searching for a WiFi network. LED off means powered off.

How do I perform a factory reset?

Press and hold the button for 10 seconds until the LED flashes white. This resets the microphone to factory settings.

Why is my Zen microphone not found in the app?

Power cycle the microphone, toggle Bluetooth off/on on your phone, remove any old 'Zen' device from Bluetooth settings, and move closer. If it still fails, perform a factory reset by holding the button for 10 seconds.

Can I use the phone's built-in microphone instead of Zen?

The manual specifies that Android users must use the Zen microphone instead of the phone's built-in microphone. The Zen microphone provides more accurate room analysis.

How should I move the microphone during measurement?

Walk slowly around the entire room in calm circles, moving the microphone up and down from waist height to above head level. Reach into corners and along walls, keep the front pointed toward the speakers, and avoid standing between the microphone and the speakers. Maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters from all speakers.

What is included in the box?

The box contains 1 × Zen microphone and 1 × power cable. No other accessories are included.

How do I power off the Zen microphone?

Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to power off. The device also auto-powers off after 10 minutes of inactivity.

USER MANUAL SA Cockpit (microphone Zen) System Audio

User Guide for Zen Microphone in SA Cockpit / Room Service

1. Before you start

To carry out room correction with the Zen microphone, you need the following:

• SA Cockpit app
• Zen microphone (Android users must use the Zen microphone instead of the phone's built-in microphone)
  • Hub (Stereo Hub, Stereo Hub HT or Surround Hub)
• Your WiFi network (2.4 GHz – important!)
  • A quiet room for the measurement

The room correction takes approx. 1 minute but can be stopped after 30 seconds in rooms smaller than 20 m² .

2. Unpacking Zen microphone

In the box you will find:

• 1 × Zen microphone
• 1 × Power cable

Microphone layout:

• Button (power on/off, start recording, reset)
• Power connector
  • LED
• FRONT / BOTTOM
• Reset hole

LED indicators

• Green (solid): Powered on / fully charged
• Red (solid): Recording / charging
• Red (blinking): <20% battery
- White (fast blinking): Ready for configuration
• White (slow blinking): Searching for network
• LED off: Powered off

3. First setup: charge and power on the microphone

1. Connect Zen microphone to power and charge it.
2. Power on the device with a short press on the button.
3. Zen now enters Bluetooth setup mode (fast white blinking).

4. Connect Zen microphone to the app

1. Open SA Cockpit.
2. Select your hub.

1. Go to Room Service / Room Correction.
2. The app will now search for the Zen microphone via Bluetooth.
3. Select "Zen" when it appears.

Bluetooth is only used for setup.

5. Connect the Zen microphone to WiFi (2.4 GHz – important!)

The Zen microphone only supports 2.4 GHz WiFi.

1. The app shows a list of available WiFi networks
2. Select your 2.4 GHz SSID
3. Enter the password
4. Wait for the microphone to connect (LED blinking → solid)

When everything is ready, Zen switches to normal operation (LED green or red, depending on recording status).

6. Start room correction in SA Cockpit

1. In Room Service, the button Start Measurement / BEGIN is shown
2. Tap Start Measurement
3. When the app shows "BEGIN", briefly press the button on the Zen microphone to start recording
   Zen now measures the room's acoustics.

7. How to perform the measurement correctly (Zen version)

The measurement method is identical to phone-based Room Service, but performed with Zen in hand:

√ Walk slowly around the entire room
– calm circles, covering the full area
√ Move the microphone up and down
– from waist height to above head level
√ Move all the way into corners and along walls
- this is where the strongest room resonances occur
√ Point the microphone’s front toward the speakers
√ Avoid standing between the microphone and the speakers
√ Move calmly
- avoid sudden movements

√ Keep a minimum distance of 1.5 meters from all speakers during the entire measurement

Duration:

• Ideally: 60 seconds
  • Minimum: 30 seconds

Zen automatically sends data to SA Cockpit via WiFi.

8. When the measurement is finished

After the measurement, the app shows:

• Red curve = room acoustics before correction
- Tap Calibrate
- The app calculates and shows a green curve = the corrected sound profile
The profile is then saved in the hub.

9. Operation and buttons

• Short press (from powered off): Power on
• Short press (powered on): Start recording (when prompted by the app)
  • 2 seconds: Power off
  • 10 seconds: Factory reset (LED flashes white)
  • Auto power off: After 10 minutes without activity

10. Troubleshooting (short version)

Zen cannot connect to WiFi:

• Make sure you select 2.4 GHz
- Separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz in the router
• Use a shorter password
• WPA2 or WPA2/WPA3 mixed mode is recommended
• Use a guest network (often 2.4 GHz)
- Mesh systems: Temporarily disable 5 GHz

Zen not found in the app:

• Power cycle Zen
• Toggle Bluetooth off/on on the phone
• Remove old “Zen” in Bluetooth settings
• Move closer to the device

Reset:

- Hold the button for 10 seconds (fast white blinking)