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Page 1: User Guide
iAM-MIX-8 iAM-MIX-16 iAM-MIX-8-DA iAM-MIX-16-DA iAM-MIX-8-SDA iAM-MIX-16-SDA iAM-MIX-8-MADI iAM-MIX-16-MADI 1RU, 8/16 of 64 Channel, Multi-Source Mixing Audio Monitor User Guide Software Release: V1.1 Part Number 821807, Revision C... - Page 2 In no event will Wohler Technologies, Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the hardware, software, or its documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents User Guide ..................1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................3 Contents ....................... 3 CHAPTER 1: Installation ............... 5 Introduction ....................5 Overview .................... 5 Safety ......................5 Instructions ..................5 ... - Page 4 Channel Naming ..................24 Configuration - Setup ................... 25 Configuration – Named Presets ..............27 System Setup ....................28 Scan Network-Discovery ................29 Network Setup ..................... 30 Database Management .................. 31 Export Configuration ................31 ...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Installation
The unit may also accept Audio over IP signals via an Ethernet connector. Refer to the Specifications section or contact Wohler Sales for more information for Audio over IP capabilities. The iAM-MIX has individual channel volume controls and mute switches. -
Page 6: Safety Symbols
Important: By design, this monitor will only plug into a three-prong outlet for your safety. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. 7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug connection source on the equipment and at the socket. -
Page 7: Heat Dissipation
Heat Dissipation The ambient temperature inside the mounting enclosure should not exceed 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit). Adjacent devices can be rack mounted (or stacked) in proximity to the unit if this temperature is not exceeded. Otherwise, allow a 1RU (1.75”/44.45mm) space above and below the unit for air circulation. -
Page 8: Compliance
Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 9: Chapter 2: Local Operation
During that time, several status messages are shown spanning the displays on the front panel. Front Panel The iAM-MIX-8 front panel is shown in Figure 2-1. The iAM-MIX-16 front panel is shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2–1: iAM‐MIX‐8 Front Panel ... - Page 10 Pressing this control knob mutes or unmutes the associated channel. 4. Master Volume: This control adjusts the level of the entire mix. Note that while there is a dedicated Master Volume control on the iAM-MIX-8, the iAM-MIX-16 incorporates a control that can be set up to be either a Master Volume control or a 16th Channel Volume/Mute control.
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Page 11: Rear Panel
Rear Panel The iAM-MIX-8 and iAM-MIX-16 rear panels are shown in Figure 2-3. They are identical. Some variants may not have all options stuffed (e.g. the MADI only unit) Figure 2‐3: Rear Panel Layout 1. Power Connection: The iAM-MIX uses an external AC to 18V DC power adapter. - Page 12 System Setup section in Chapter 4 and to Figure 4-8 to install software licenses. 11. Analog Inputs: This DB-25 female connectors accepts +10dBu broadcast level balanced audio. Tascam pinout cables may be used, and can be purchased Wohler Sales. Refer to Figure 2-4 for the pinout of this connector. Page...
- Page 13 Figure 2‐4: Analog DB25 Input Connections 12. Analog Outputs: These male XLR connectors provide two balanced analog outputs: . The source of these signals Left Right is the mix of audio as monitored by the internal speakers. Figure 2‐5: Analog XLR Output Connections Page...
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Page 14: Channel Displays
Channel Displays Display information for each channel strip is shown in Figure 2-6 below. Figure 2‐6: Strip‐Channel Display 1. Activity Meters: The activity of the 10-segment bargraph meters provides a quick indication of signal presence. A floating peak bar above an average level stacked bar is also shown. The meter left/right position(s) indicates left/right Mix Assignments. -
Page 15: Preset Selection
The menu on the iAM-MIX-8 is very similar. If the PRESET / CONFIG button is accidentally pressed, pressing will exit the menu and return to normal monitor operation, unchanged. It takes about 3 seconds to exit this or any other menu. -
Page 16: Loading Presets From Another Iam-Mix
Loading Presets from Another iAM-MIX Pressing G USB C allows the unit to read Presets saved from ONFIGS another iAM-MIX to a USB flash drive. This allows you to easily set up several iAM-MIX units exactly the same way. Press R USB Y to proceed, and then follow the prompts that will appear on the display. -
Page 17: Chapter 3: Technical Info
CHAPTER 3: Technical Info Table 3–1: iAM‐MIX Specifications Specification Values/Domains Power Requirements 100 V to 240 V AC ± 10%, 50/60Hz Power Consumption 40 Watts Dimensions 1.75” x 19” x 7.5” (H x W x D) (44mm x 483mm x 191mm) Weight 8 lbs. (3.6 kg) Supplied Accessories Power Adapter, AC Power Cord Display Type... - Page 18 Specification Values/Domains SDI Input Termination 75Ω unbalanced AES/EBU Input Termination 75Ω unbalanced Analog Input Impedance 40kΩ balanced AES/EBU/MADI Sampling 48 kHz Rate Analog Outputs-Stereo XLR-3 Male, balanced +24dBu max Analog Output Frequency 40 Hz to 20 kHz (± 1dB) Response Analog Output Distortion <0.01% THD+N Analog Output Dynamic...
- Page 19 Figure 3–1: iAM‐MIX Block Diagram Page...
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Page 20: Web Browser / Control Device
CHAPTER 4: Using the iAM-MIX Web GUI The iAM-MIX Web GUI allows you to customize the monitor’s configuration to suit your needs. The default Presets configure the channels of each source in a consecutive fashion. If the default configuration of the iAM-MIX suits your needs and you prefer to use it that way, then you do not need to use the iAM-MIX Web GUI. -
Page 21: Network Connection
Figure 4–1: Host IP Settings Close the control panel and reboot the host computer after making an IP address change to be sure the change takes effect. Either reconnect to the installed network or continue with this direct connection to access the iAM- MIX Web GUI. -
Page 22: Dashboard
Dashboard Throughout the iAM-MIX Web GUI, other pages are a click or two away on the left side. System Overview on this Dashboard page shows all Preset configurations at a glance. Figure 4–2: Dashboard Preset Overview The currently selected Preset for local operation is shown full color. Other stored, but not selected, Presets have gray backgrounds. -
Page 23: Sign In
Figure 4–3: Dashboard Device Overview Sign In Only authorized users should be allowed to make Preset and network changes. Anybody can view the status of iAM-MIX units on the network, but logging in with a password is required to make any changes. When logging in is required to make a change, the page shown in Figure 4-4 will appear. -
Page 24: Channel Naming
You can change the password of the administrative account on a unit by unit basis to suit your security needs. You will remain logged in until the browser window is closed or the session is disconnected physically or virtually, or log out by clicking Administrator Account in the upper right of any page. -
Page 25: Configuration - Setup
Configuration - Setup Factory default Presets are provided for each input type and the first eight or sixteen channels in consecutive order. Default mixes are left for odd- numbered channels and right for even-numbered channels. If one of those simple arrangements works for your application, there is no need to change any of your Presets, since the monitor can be left set to that Preset. - Page 26 2. Level Meter Indicator will Show or Hide activity meters on front panel displays. 3. The Input Type box switches between the available inputs. Inputs are enabled by software licenses and the optical input must have an SFP module installed for it to work. The iAM-MIX loops the selected incoming MADI stream to both coax and fiber outputs (if installed).
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Page 27: Configuration - Named Presets
Configuration – Named Presets Change Preset names on this page. Click Save to store the new name(s). Figure 4–7: Save Preset Page... -
Page 28: System Setup
Figure 4–8: System Setup The example above shows an iAM-MIX-8 with several sources installed and the license keys displayed for reference. Licenses without keys will not have the box checked. Click on an unchecked box to allow entry of the license key provided by Wohler Customer Service. -
Page 29: Scan Network-Discovery
Scan Network-Discovery This page will scan the network for Wohler iAM monitors installed on the network. Other devices can have their network settings reconfigured by clicking the Edit (pencil) icon. Information about the Updates tab is in Installing Software on Networked iAM-MIXs. -
Page 30: Network Setup
Network Setup Make network IP Address changes for the local iAM-MIX unit’s Management (MGMT) Port here. Figure 4–10: Set IP Addresses The procedure for changing the IP Address information is as follows: 1. Use DHCP? Check this box if your network has a DHCP server and you want to use dynamic addressing. -
Page 31: Database Management
Database Management Export Configuration Use this page to offload an iAM-MIX’s Preset database to a USB flash drive, inserted in the front panel port. Follow the instructions on the bottom of the page to complete the procedure. Figure 4–11: Database Export Use the following steps: 1. -
Page 32: Import Configuration
Import Configuration Use this page to retrieve Presets from a USB flash drive inserted in the front panel port. Follow the instructions on the bottom of the page to complete the procedure. Figure 4–12: Database Import Use the following steps: 1. Click the Import Presets button on the Database Management - Database Export / Import page. -
Page 33: Save / Restore Database (Db)
Save / Restore Database (DB) This page is used to make a backup copy of the database within an iAM-MIX unit from which a Restore Database operation can be performed. The dataset stores various information about the unit, including the existing network configuration, channel names, presets, product information and other information. -
Page 34: Appendix A: Software Upgrades
(not inside a folder) of a USB flash drive. It must be FAT32 file type, and does not need to be empty. Both local and network update methods require that a USB flash drive, with Wohler Update Package(s) installed on it, be inserted into the front panel USB jack. Important: The iAM-MIX Web GUI is required to perform the software upgrade procedure. -
Page 35: Installing The Software Locally
Installing the Software Locally Click on the System Update selection in the iAM-MIX Web GUI. System Information in the right pane shows currently installed software and hardware versions. Figure A–1: System Update Use the following steps to install a new software package into the iAM-MIX: 1. -
Page 36: Installing Software On Networked Iam-Mixs
Web GUI. Installing Software on Networked iAM-MIXs This page will scan the network for Wohler iAM monitors installed on the network and allow firmware updates of compatible and accessible iAM-MIX units. An iAM must be of the same type. For example, an iAM-MIX cannot be updated by an iAM-AUDIO update. - Page 37 Use the following steps: 1. Refer to the Download the Software section of this chapter for the specifics of download and file transfer to the USB flash drive. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with iAM-MIX update package(s) into the front panel USB jack of the networked iAM-MIX that you wish to update.
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Page 38: Appendix B: Dante Network Setup
AoIP option is installed. The iAM-MIX is set up at the Wohler factory to be used as a slave rather than a master within the Dante network. Other devices or software, such as a Dante Controller, are expected to be responsible for most device configurations and all audio routing. -
Page 39: What Is In The Iam-Mix For Dante
Please refer to the Dante Controller User Guide or other control device documentation for specific network and device setup information. What is in the iAM-MIX for Dante The Audinate Brooklyn II board automatically recognizes Dante networks when installed, will alert other devices of its presence and configuration, and will configure its AoIP address per DHCP or local link protocols. -
Page 40: Dante Device Setup
when monitoring different input types at different sample rates or if the sources are asynchronous. Dante Device Setup iAM-MIX’s default Dante Device Name is “BKLYN-II- …” followed by the last 6 digits of the Dante port MAC address, as shown in Figure B-3. This name can be changed by the Dante Controller to appear that way on the network, but that will not change the iAM-MIX’s unit name appearing on GUI pages and iAM-MIX remote metering or discovery pages. -
Page 41: Dante Clock Selection
Figure B–4: Rename iAM‐MIX Other changes such as Latency settings can be made by the Dante Controller through the Device View menus. Some changes may require remote rebooting of the Brooklyn II card to take effect, temporarily interrupting audio and publishing the new information to the network. Important: Only 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz audio sample rates are currently supported by the iAM-MIX. -
Page 42: Channel Names
clock synchronized to the master clock on the network when not operating as the master. Figure B–5: Clock Selection Channel Names The iAM-MIX uses the BKLYN-II default network channel names of Tx 01-16 and Rx 01-64. The network controller can change these names as desired, but iAM-MIX channel selections will remain as the original default numbers, unless changed in the Channel Naming - AoIP... -
Page 43: Aes67
AES67 The iAM-MIX Brooklyn II can be configured for AES67 operation. AES67 operation with Dante is limited to eight or less receive and transmit channels at 48 kHz sample rates. 24 bit linear (L24) encoding and 1 msec packet time are fixed default transmit parameters. -
Page 44: Device Lock
Figure B–7: Device View ‐ Network Config The channels to be multicast are selected in the File menu-Create Multicast Flows window shown in Figure B-8. Figure B–8: Multicast Device Lock Audinate recently added a feature whereby a remote controller can send a command to lock Dante network devices’ configurations. The iAM-MIX does not implement the Device Lock command at this time. -
Page 45: Dante Firmware Upgrades
Dante Firmware Upgrades Wohler iAM-MIX monitors ship with current Brooklyn II firmware as of the option installation date. The version information is found in the Dante Controller Device View-Status page. iAM-MIX software/firmware is tested with the latest Dante code release. Therefore it is strongly recommended that iAM-MIX and Dante software/ firmware be updated at the same time to ensure compatibility and support of the latest features. -
Page 46: Appendix C: Ravenna Network Setup
APPENDIX C: Ravenna Network Setup Introduction Installing the iAM-AUDIO into an existing and functioning Ravenna network is virtually plug and play. The iAM rear panel AoIP jack supports 1Gb/s and 100Mb/s Ethernet devices in Ravenna Audio over IP network configurations. iAM-AUDIO channel source selections are made by choosing Input Type ‘AoIP’... -
Page 47: Bach™ Controller Provides A Interface To
a) IEC 61883-6 MBLA b) AM824, 24-bit Audio Encapsulation c) Support up to 64 streams d) Up to 8 channels per stream e) 512+512 Channels of audio f) 48kHz and 96kHz sampling rates 2) IEEE 802.1Q/SRP 3) IEEE 1722.1/AVDECC control 4) IEEE 802.1AS/gPTP 5) Compatible with Apple OS X devices, such as MacBooks and MacMini computers... -
Page 48: Home Page
Home Page You can navigate to different pages within the Bach Controller GUI to review or perform various functions. The Home page can be accessed by entering the 172.27.2.30 IP address. It gives a device overview and stream status. Figure C–1: BACH Controller Home Page Page... -
Page 49: Patch Panel
Patch Panel The Patch page enables routing of connections between listener and talker channels for devices on the network. The highlighted green square indicates a routing connection between a source or talker (left) and a destination or listener (bottom). The Web GUI will allow selection of channels to monitor from among the listeners (bottom). -
Page 50: Controller Cloud
Controller Cloud The Cloud page shows any Ravenna devices on the given network, including any Wohler devices with the Ravenna option installed. Figure C–3: BACH Controller Cloud Page Page... -
Page 51: Source Streams
Source Streams The Source provides in-depth information on source streams that are transmitting (sourcing) Ravenna signals from devices on the network. Figure C–4: BACH Controller Source Stream Page... -
Page 52: Stream Destinations
Stream Destinations The Destination page provides in-depth information on your destination devices that are receiving Ravenna signals on the network. Clicking the Advanced button provides additional options. Figure C–5: BACH Controller Stream Destinations Page... -
Page 53: Sync
Sync The Sync page allows you to program parameters relating to Precision Time Protocol (PTP) based time synchronization of network clocks of your BACH- AES67 devices. Figure C–6: BACH Controller Sync Page Page... -
Page 54: Configuration/Device Management
Configuration/Device Management The Config page allows operations such as modifying the IP address, Packet time, Rebooting etc. Configure the Packet Time either as 1ms or 250us. Figure C–7: BACH Controller Device Management Page...
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