Vm - Wireless System Monitoring - SoundCraft Vi3000 User Manual

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Vi3000 USER MANUAL
VM² - Wireless System Monitoring
VM² is a patented feature that allows the status information for HiQnet-enabled AKG Wireless Microphone systems
to be displayed directly within the channel strip that they are connected to. This feature takes advantage of Harman's
HiQnet network control protocol and brings many benefits including streamlining of the workflow and increase in speed
of problem diagnosis.
HiQnet-enabled AKG wireless receivers can be connected to the HiQnet network directly, via the AKG Hub4000Q
(HiQnet merge device), from a shared network via an Ethernet Switch.
On the Vi3000, the HiQnet network setup is located in the main menu ([MENU]) under the (System) tab.
Available VM² status' are shown in the input channel's input block in the touchscreen, and in the VST section when
that input block is selected. Also, the microphone names appear in the channel label display in the touch screen.
About HiQnet
HiQnet is a network communications protocol developed by Harman which enables various professional audio prod-
ucts within the Harman Pro-audio range to communicate with each other and provides remote control and monitoring
of Harman devices such as power amplifiers, powered speakers, DSP processors and microphones. Ethernet is nor-
mally used as the transport method for HiQnet control, as it provides a robust and standardised method of connecting
multiple devices in a network configuration. A Windows application called Audio Architect provides a master control
and monitoring program that allows all equipment on the HiQnet network to be controlled from a single user interface.
On the Vi Series of consoles HiQnet allows error messages generated by other Harman devices to be displayed in
the console's message log – for example thermal overload messages generated by Crown amplifiers. In addition the
consoles are able to transmit a Venue Preset recall - the HiQnet equivalent of a MIDI Program Change – to all other
devices in the network.
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