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- Page 1 OmniStream ™ Multi-Channel Dante Networked Audio Interface Atlona Manuals AT-OMNI-238 Networked Audio...
- Page 2 Version Information Version Release Date Notes 04/18 Initial release AT-OMNI-238...
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- Page 6 The information bubble is intended to alert the user to helpful or optional opera- product. tional instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Atlona. 1. Read these instructions. 12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage 2. Keep these instructions.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Features Package Contents Operating Notes Panel Description Installation Audio Connector Connection Instructions Mounting Instructions Cascading Instructions Connection Diagram Configuration DHCP mode Auto IP mode Dante Controller Appendix Specifications Index AT-OMNI-238... -
Page 8: Introduction
OmniStream features industry standard, AES67-compatible audio over IP streaming. Up to sixteen channels of PCM audio can be received by the OmniStream 238. An audio stream can be routed to one or more unbalanced or balanced outputs, each with programmable gain control. The OmniStream 238 is ideal for feeding audio from HDMI sources into a whole-house audio system, as well as multiple audio zones in a commercial AV application. -
Page 9: Panel Description
Panel Description IP TO ANALOG AUDIO BRIDGE TREAM AT-OMNI-238 To prevent shorts or damage, ensure no exposed wires touch Balanced: Connect audio wires as: Positive (+), Negative (-), and Ground ( ) Unbalanced: Connect audio wires as: Positive (+) and Ground ( ) ETHERNET DC 24V 1. -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Audio Connector Connect to an audio DSP, amplifier, or other audio distribution or player devices. Either balanced or unbalanced connections may be used. 1. Use wire strippers to remove a portion of the cable jacket. 2. Remove at least 3/16” (5 mm) from the insulation of each wire. 3. -
Page 11: Mounting Instructions
Installation Mounting Instructions 1. Remove the AT-OMNI-238 from the box. 2. Install the OMNI-238 into a rack, using four rack screws. NOTE: Increase the air flow as needed to maintain the recommended temperature inside the rack. NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum weight loads for the rack. Install heaver equipment in the lower part of the rack for stability. -
Page 12: Cascading Instructions
Installation Cascading Instructions 1. Install the units into a rack, following the mounting instructions. 2. Run an Ethernet cable from the unit connected to the network switch into the next OMNI-238. 3. Repeat the process for up to 8 units. NOTE: For signal stability, it is recommended not to exceed 8 units in a cascade chain. -
Page 13: Connection Diagram
Installation Connection Diagram P BO IO SOU ICE: Dante Audio Source AV LAN Zone pli fer al Am ss ion Amplifier Pr ofe IP TO AT-OMNI-238 AT-OMNI-238... -
Page 14: Configuration
Configuration DHCP mode By default, the OmniStream 238 is set to DHCP mode. In this mode, the unit is connected to the Local Area Network (LAN), and will automatically be assigned an IP address by the DHCP server. Auto IP mode If no DHCP server is detected after 30 seconds, then the unit will be placed in Auto IP mode and will be assigned a link-local IP address of 169.254.XXX.XXX. -
Page 15: Ams
For full configuration of the OMNI 238, AMS 2.0 is available from https://atlona.com/AMS for free. Two options can be used for installation: The free Linux based software download or the easy to install server hardware (AT-AMS-HW). Once AMS has been set up: 1. - Page 16 6. Provide an Alias for the AT-OMNI-238. This will make the device easier to find among other devices. 7. Press SAVE to make the changes live. 8. Select LEVELS from the top menu to adjust output volume, mute and unmute channels, and link audio channels for stereo audio pairing.
- Page 17 9. Select STREAMS from the top navigation. 10. Select the audio type for each stream routing. The slider will be blue for Dante and green for AES67 audio streams. IMPORTANT: When AES67 is enabled, the maximum audio sampling frequency is restricted to 48 kHz.
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Page 18: Appendix
Appendix Specifications Connectors, Controls, and Indicators 2 - RJ45 Audio 16 - 3-pin captive screw DC 24V 1 - 4-pin, locking Audio Performance Number of Analog Output Channels Output Balanced / unbalanced with automatic muting on loss of incoming audio signal Output Impedance 200 Ω... -
Page 19: Index
Index Connection diagram instructions Contents package Customer support Dante Controller FCC statement Features Installation auto DHCP Operating notes Panel descriptions Safety information Software Dante Specifications Warranty AT-OMNI-238... - Page 20 • 408.962.0515 • 877.536.3976 © 2017 Atlona Inc. All rights reserved. “Atlona” and the Atlona logo are registered trademarks of Atlona Inc. All other brand names and trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pricing, specifications and availability...