Introduction; Topics - Yamaha CL Series System Design Manual

1. Introduction

When Yamaha launched the CL series of digital mixing consoles, they were the first of their kind to
include Dante networking built in. They are still among the most advanced audio networking
products available. Yet Dante can be simple enough for sound engineers to use without any
specific network training.
This guide provides advice and tips for designing and starting to setup a networked audio system
using Yamaha CL/QL consoles and R series i/o devices.

2. Topics

The main topics to be discussed in this guide include:
Basic advice for connecting CL/QL series and R series
1. Firmware compatibility
2. Console ID settings
3. UNIT ID settings for I/O Rack devices
4. Physical connections and redundancy
5. IP configurations and Dante Controller
6. Dante patching
Additional system design tips
1. Word clock, sample rate and latency settings
2. Limitations on mounting I/O devices
3. Remote controllable I/O devices via Dante
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