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Extron electronics AXI 22 AT User Manual

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Audio Products
Mixers and Processors
AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT
Audio Expansion Interfaces
68-2972-01 Rev. C
09 17

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  • Page 1 User Guide Audio Products Mixers and Processors AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT Audio Expansion Interfaces 68-2972-01 Rev. C 09 17...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 3 ついては、 エクス トロンのウェブサイ ト より 『Extron Safety www.extron.com and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 (P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。 Copyright © 2017 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. ® The following registered trademarks(...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Guide

    FCC Class A Notice 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. The Class A limits 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 5 Specifications Availability Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com. Extron Glossary of Terms A glossary of terms is available at http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary. aspx.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ........20 About this Guide ..........1 Downloading and Installing Dante Controller ..20 About the AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT ..... 1 Configuring the AXI in Dante Controller ....22 Features .............. 2 Device Name ..........22 Applications Diagrams .........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    This guide contains installation, configuration, and operation information for the Extron Electronics AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT audio expansion interfaces. In this guide, the terms “AXI devices,” “device,” and “AXI” are all used to refer to the AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT interchangeably.

  • Page 8: Features

    Dante Controller. • Power over Ethernet allows the AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT to receive power over a single Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a local power supply.

  • Page 9: Applications Diagrams

    DMP 128 Plus C AT Digital Matrix Processor Extron ACP 100 SOURCE PROGRAM SOURCE Audio Control VOLUME SOURCE Panel MUTE Extron Dante Ethernet Ethernet Figure 2. AXI 44 AT Application Diagram AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Introduction...

  • Page 10: Installation And Operation

    • Reset Modes Mounting The 1U high, quarter rack width, 6 inch deep AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT devices mount in the following manners: • Rack mounting — Attach the device to a standard 19 inch rack shelf. The following...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    Captive Screw Connector Ridged – Return +12 VDC input Smooth Ground all devices. External Power Supply 12 VDC, 1 A max. Figure 4. Rear Panel 12 VDC Power Connector AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Installation and Operation...
  • Page 12 NOTE: Do not tin the wires. Tinned wire does not hold its shape and can become loose over time. AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Installation and Operation...
  • Page 13 6-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connectors (see 3-pole Audio Output Wiring in figure 6). Instead of two or four mono line level devices, one stereo device (AXI 22 AT) or two stereo devices (AXI 44 AT) can be connected using 6-pole captive screw connectors (see 6-pole Audio Output Wiring in figure 6).

  • Page 14: Front Panel Controls

    The switch is neutral in the middle position (default). Phantom Power Indicator LEDs —These green LEDs light steadily to indicate which channels have phantom power applied. AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Installation and Operation...

  • Page 15: Reset Modes

    Following this reset, the Dante module will proceed to its normal boot sequence. This reset will: • Set the IP configuration to default settings • Clear all audio channel routing Set the Dante device name and channel names to default • AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Installation and Operation...

  • Page 16: Dsp Configurator Software

    DSP Configurator Software In addition to front panel hardware controls, the AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT can be configured with a PC running Microsoft Windows 7 or newer and Extron DSP Configurator Software. ® ® This section describes Extron DSP Configurator Software and covers the following topics: •...
  • Page 17 ) to run the DSP Configurator Software installer or select to save the Save install file to run at a later time. Figure 10. DSP Configurator Software Download Center AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 18: Accessing The Dsp Configurator Help File

    DSP Configurator Software features. DSP Configurator Software Workspace The DSP Configurator Software workspace for the AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT contains a menu bar for accessing configuration tools and the main audio workspace for audio configuration (see figure 11).

  • Page 19: Menu Bar

    Copy — Copies the configuration of selected elements in the workspace to be pasted to other elements. Paste — Applies the cut or copied configuration of elements to the selected elements in the workspace. AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 20: View

    Network Audio Control — Opens Dante Controller by Audinate for routing audio over a Dante network (see Dante Controller on page 20). Dante Controller must be installed in order for the application to be opened. Visit www.extron.com to download Dante Controller. AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 21: Window

    Cancel — Cancels the preset recall and returns to the main workspace with the current configuration intact. • Delete — Deletes the selected preset from the configuration. Figure 13. Preset and Action Selection AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 22: Live And Emulate Panel

    USB — Click the tab in the dialog box. Select the device from the drop-down menu. USB Devices NOTE: The control computer must be connected to the front panel USB Config port. AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 23: Disconnecting From A Device

    ). Alternatively, select or press on the Tools >Disconnect from Device <F6> keyboard. Figure 17. Emulate Button Click to confirm (see figure 18, Figure 18. Confirm Disconnect Dialog Box AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • DSP Configurator Software...

  • Page 24: Mic/Line Inputs

    Mic/Line Inputs The AXI 22 AT has two mic/line inputs and the AXI 44 AT has four mic/line inputs. The AXI mic/line inputs transmit signal to the Dante network and appear on the Dante network as Transmitter channels. Renaming Input Channels Mic/line input names are read from the Dante transmitter channel labels cannot be changed in DSP Configurator.

  • Page 25: Analog Outputs

    Analog Outputs The AXI 22 AT has two analog outputs and the AXI 44 AT has four analog outputs. The AXI analog outputs receive signal from the Dante network and appear on the Dante network as Receiver channels. Renaming Output Channels Analog output names are read from the AXI Dante interface Receiver channel names but can be changed from the DSP Configurator workspace.

  • Page 26: Dante Controller

    On the left sidebar, click the link ( ). The Dante Controller Dante Controller figure 21 page opens (see on the next page). Figure 20. Accessing the Dante Controller Download Page AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Dante Controller...
  • Page 27 Figure 22. Download Center, Dante Controller File If you choose to run the file, follow all prompts. If you saved the file, double-click the saved file to begin installation when ready. AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Dante Controller...

  • Page 28: Configuring The Axi In Dante Controller

    Configuring the AXI in Dante Controller Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the AXI 22 AT or AXI 44 AT to a network via the rear panel AT (PoE) port (see figure 3 on page 5) and power the device. Launch the Dante Controller program.

  • Page 29: Renaming The Axi 22 At Or Axi 44 At In Dante Controller

    Renaming the AXI 22 AT or AXI 44 AT in Dante Controller It is essential that Dante devices are named before audio subscriptions with TIP: other devices are established. Existing subscriptions are removed when a device is renamed. NOTE: Dante device naming can also be done via DSP Configurator (see...
  • Page 30 The new name is written to the AXI. Repeat as necessary for all devices. NOTE: The device name assigned in Dante Controller also applies to the device name recognized in DSP Configurator Software. Figure 27. Rename Device Confirmation Dialog Box AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Dante Controller...

  • Page 31: Renaming A Receiver Or Transmitter

    Dante Receivers connected Dante device (see figure 28, above). The AXI Receivers are labelled Analog through because the analog outputs receive signal from the Dante Out 1 Analog Out 4 network. AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Dante Controller...
  • Page 32 Mic/Line In 4 signal onto the Dante network. TIP: It is essential that Dante Transmitter channels be named before audio subscriptions are established. Existing subscriptions are removed when Transmitter channels are renamed. AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Dante Controller...

  • Page 33: Finding A Dante Device Ip Address

    To find the IP address of a Dante device, the name of the device is needed (see Renaming the AXI 22 AT or AXI 44 AT in Dante Controller on page 23). NOTE: If the AXI has not been renamed, its default name consists of the product name...

  • Page 34: Identifying A Physical Dante Device

    A physical network is required to share Dante audio channels among Dante-enabled devices like the AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT. Other devices capable of sending and receiving audio over a Dante network must be on the same physical network in order to communicate via Dante (see figure 32 for an example of a physical Dante network).

  • Page 35: Dante Controller Operation

    Once a subscription has been made, the corresponding subscription icon will appear. NOTE: AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT support up to two transmit flows (unicast or multicast) and two receive flows (unicast or multicast). Refer to the Dante Controller User Guide for more information on flows.
  • Page 36 Example: is routed to the AXI44-ConfRm1 Mic/LineIn-1 DMP128Plus-MainRack Exp_IN-01 A check mark at the intersection indicates the subscription is made. A check mark also appears next to the receiver channel. AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Dante Controller...

  • Page 37: Disconnecting Inputs From Outputs

    Choose a Dante Interface Icon Be certain the correct LAN connection is selected (the PC LAN port that is physically connected to the Dante network) and note the IP address. AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Dante Controller...

  • Page 38: Restarting Dante Controller

    Select from the menu ( ) on the Dante screen. Contents Help • Press the < > keys on the computer keyboard. Shift+F1 Figure 36. Accessing the Dante Help File AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Dante Controller...

  • Page 39: Remote Control

    Remote Control This section discusses the Simple Instruction Set (SIS ) commands that can be issued to ™ the AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT via the front panel USB Config port. The following topics are discussed: • SIS Commands Command and Response Table for SIS Commands •...

  • Page 40: Verbose Mode

    System/command timed out E12 — Invalid port number E22 — Busy E13 — Invalid parameter E24 — Privilege violation E14 — Not valid for this configuration E25 — Device not present AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Remote Control...

  • Page 41: Command And Response Table For Sis Commands

    I EXPD ExpdI View MAC address H EXPD ExpdH View Dante device X&] N EXPD ExpdN name NOTE: All variables used on this page are defined on the next page. AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Remote Control...
  • Page 42 = Device is ready READY = Device is busy BUSY = Communication error COMM_ERROR = Firmware is upgrading FIRMWARE_UPGRADING = Dante device reboot is required REBOOT_REQUIRED = Dante device is rebooting REBOOTING AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Remote Control...

  • Page 43: Dsp Sis Commands

    Object ID (OID) Number and Value Range Tables on the next page for acceptable Input and Output gain value ranges. = Mute or phantom power status = on, = off (default) AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Remote Control...

  • Page 44: Object Id (Oid) Number And Value Range Tables

    - 40000 60000 Mic/Line Input 2 Output 2 to - 40001 60001 Mic/Line Input 3 Output 3 to - 40002 60002 Mic/Line Input 4 Output 4 to - 40003 60003 AXI 22 AT and AXI 44 AT • Remote Control...
  • Page 45 Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

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