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ANI22

Audio Network Interface

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Verify that the networked microphones or other Dante™ sources are operating at nominal output levels.

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Levels for Microflex Advance

2. Adjust the digital gain in the Network Interface web application:

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Use the faders or manually enter a gain value.

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The digital gain adjusts the level of the signal before it reaches the analog circuitry.

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Set these levels as high as possible without reaching the peak level (0 dB) on the meter.

Analog Sources

Before you begin, verify that levels from the analog devices with adjustable output levels are operating at nominal levels. The analog gain adjusts the level of

the audio signal before it is converted from analog to digital. It is adjustable in 3 dB increments, with up to 51 dB total gain.

1. Match the analog gain setting to the incoming signal level:

Auxiliary (-10 dBV)

Microphone (varies)

2. The meters should peak between -18 and -9 dB.

Note: Leaving some additional headroom is a recommended to prevent clipping if mobile devices will be plugged into particular channels.

Adjusting Output Levels

Output Levels

Dante Outputs

Output levels are controlled by the Digital Gain (dB) fader. Always adjust the input gain before the output gain. In most cases, setting the analog gain correctly

results in an appropriate output level. Sources that have a quiet signal, such as a microphone with low sensitivity, may need some Digital Gain (dB) applied. If

the output is clipping, use the Digital Gain (dB) fader to lower the signal.

Note: If summing is enabled on input channels, use the Digital Gain (dB) and Analog Gain (dB) controls in the Input section to adjust the mix.

Analog Outputs

Match the output level from the Network Interface to the input sensitivity on the analog device:

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Line level (0 dB)

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Aux level (-20 dB)

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Microphone level (-46 dB)

LED Signal and Clipping Indicators

Each analog output channel has a corresponding LED:

Green: Audio signal present

Red: Audio signal is clipping and should be attenuated.

Metering Options (Pre-gain and Post-gain)

Metering

Each Dante channel includes a meter to measure signal levels (dBFS), located in the web application under the input and output sections.

Pre-gain metering measures the signal level without digital gain applied. It does reflect analog gain adjustments on the two input channels. Post-gain metering

measures the signal with both analog and digital gain applied.

To change the metering setting, open the Settings menu, select the General tab, and adjust the Metering setting.

Important: If the incoming signal is adjustable (wireless microphone systems, for example), make sure it is at the nominal level before adjusting the analog gain

on the Audio Network Interface.