Hardware Description - Shure MXW Manual

MXW
• Audio coexists safely on the same network as IT and control data, or can be configured to use a dedicated network.
Analog Audio
The audio network interface converts network audio for each channel into analog outputs.
• Sends analog audio to a mixer, Digital Signal Processor (DSP), or teleconferencing device.
Forming Groups and Linking Microphones
Once all the MXW components are connected to the network, they can be associated into Groups from the Configuration tab of the control software. Each Access
Point can form an association Group with one or two chargers (for Linking microphones) and one or two audio output devices (for routing audio to analog outputs).
The microphones can then be placed in the charger and Linked to these access point channels.
Each Group is managed by a single access point. Microphones are Linked to channels in the access point, not to the charger that was used to Link them. This
relationship persists until the microphones are re-Linked or the access point is reset.
Configurations: Managing Multiple Groups
Configurations allow multiple Groups to share the same preferences and global controls. When an additional Group is added to a Configuration page, a relationship
is established across all devices in the configuration. The new Group will take on the settings of that configuration.
For specialized applications such as multiple room setup, several configurations can be created to independently control component Groups.

Hardware Description

Audio Network Interface (ANI)
The ANI performs the following functions:
• Converts digital audio from the network into analog audio to connect to a sound reinforcement system or recording device
• Four-port gigabit switch can connect an entire MXW system (up to eight channels) and power the MXW access point
• Provides analog input(s) to route audio to the microphones for personal monitoring.
• Front-panel interface provides status indicators and access to basic system controls.
• Hosts an embedded web server that provides an interface for monitoring and control of the device.
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Front Panel
① Input Channels
Adds analog line- or aux-level signals to the digital network. When the device is associated to an MXW Group, inputs are automatically routed to Linked microphone
channels (Input A to channels 1-4; Input B to 5-8).
② Output Channels
Converts digital network audio to an analog output for each channel. When associated to an MXW group, access point channels are automatically routed to the
outputs of the ANI.
③ Channel Selector
Selects a channel to perform the following functions:
2017/05/17
Eight channel outputs; two input channels
Four channel outputs; one input channel
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