Configure Mono Or Stereo + Ifb Dialing Programs - Tieline Merlin PLUS User Manual

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Configure Mono or Stereo + IFB Dialing Programs

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This program is designed to allow remote Merlin and Merlin PLUS codecs to dial a Merlin or Merlin
PLUS codec at the studio and transmit:
1. A bidirectional mono or stereo audio stream connection.
2. A separate bidirectional mono IFB audio stream for communications.
This program can also include SmartStream PLUS dual IP streaming. The following diagram
indicates the default input, output and port assignments for Mono or Stereo Peer-to-Peer + IFB
Programs using SmartStream PLUS when two remote codecs are dialing a Merlin PLUS codec at
the studio.
2 x Mono/Stereo Peer-to-Peer + IFB Remotes dialing Merlin PLUS at the studio
The following setup instructions describe how to configure a stereo audio stream and IFB audio
stream, with a backup connection, in order to connect with a Merlin or Merlin PLUS codec at the
studio.
Configuring a Mono or Stereo Audio Stream: Dialing
Important Notes: Before you commence program configuration please note:
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The auxiliary input is used by default for the IFB communications channel in Merlin
codecs. In Merlin PLUS codecs the auxiliary input and XLR input 3 are mixed
together by default for 1 x Mono/Stereo Peer-to-Peer + IFB programs.
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You cannot edit a program when it is currently loaded in the codec.
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You can lock a loaded custom program
program cannot be unloaded by a codec dialing in with a different type of program.
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Some drop-down menus and settings may be greyed out intentionally depending on
features available and the transport selected (e.g. IP or ISDN).
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It is possible to save a program at several points throughout the program wizard and
use default settings to save configuration time.
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Failover and SmartStream PLUS redundant streaming are not available with SIP or
sessionless IP connections.
in a codec to ensure the currently loaded
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