Global Control ....................22 Input / Output - MADI ................. 23 Input / Output - Network ................24 Input State / Clocking .................. 25 Sample Rate ....................28 State ......................29 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 3 of 91...
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Hirose HR10 (DC PSU) ................82 Appendix B - Working with BLDS™ Introduction ....................83 BLDS™ Generator ..................83 Appendix C - Working with ch 57 mode Appendix D - Firmware Update Index page 4 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
N OT E S are used for important points of clarification or cross references. WAR NI N GS! alert you when an action should always be observed. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 5 of 91...
Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview Introduction EXBOX.RAV is an Audio-over-IP to MADI converter based on the audio networking technology RAVENNA. Equipped with three MADI ports and four network ports it offers straight-forward conversion of 64 audio channels between MADI and RAVENNA.
* The SC I/O may be ordered as clocking -mode upon request. Applications EXBOX.RAV can be used as an easy to use frontend for bidirectional signal exchange between RAVENNA and MADI environments. Typical applications include: • Integration of MADI in RAVENNA setups •...
The network audio is controlled via the brower based user interface or globcon or via an NMOS controller. Routing EXBOX.RAV FSRC Routing RAVENNA RAVENNA Audio Network About FastSRC™ - see page 26. page 8 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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We would like to remind you to please check carefully whether the failure is caused by erroneous configuration, operation or connection before sending parts for repair. page 10 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
Check their pulse and reanimate if their respiration is poor. Lay the body down and turn it to one side. Call for a doctor immediately. • Having sustained an electric shock, always consult a doctor. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 11 of 91...
This guide refers to firmware version 1.6.3. Intended Operation EXBOX.RAV is designed for conversion / routing between network audio and MADI signals. MADI refers to AES10, network audio refers to RAVENNA (including AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110-30 / -31).
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Contents The contents of your EXBOX.RAV package include: • 1 x EXBOX.RAV • 1 x external power supply unit (9 - 24 V) • 1 x Instruction Leaflet Remote Control The device can managed either via web control in a browser or via globcon remote control.
- 5.00 dBm - 3.00 dBm (Receiver overload) Temperature (min) 0° Celsius 0° Celsius Temperature (max) 70° Celsius 70° Celsius Type of DDM/DOM internal internal Extinction Ratio 8.20 dB 9 dB EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 15 of 91...
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts BOXMOUNT XL - for optimal rack mount of up to three devices in a 19’’ frame (No: DOAPA0886): page 16 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
Remove the protective cap from the optical MADI port(s) before use. N OT E Retain the protective cap if the optical port is unused. This will protect against soiling which can lead to malfunction. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 17 of 91...
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Plug in the network cable to the ethernet port(s) to connect the device with your computer. Default network configuration: • Use Port 1 for access via 192.168.0.1 • Use Port 2 for access via DHCP NOT E Use appropriate network cables (CAT5E or better). page 18 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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Only supply the voltages and signals indicated (9 - 24 V DC) to the device. WAR NI N G! The connected power supply must provide a current limiting to a maximum of 2.5 A. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 19 of 91...
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Never connect a PoE link to a network interface that is not marked explictly for PoE operation. The voltage supplied there may damage the interface. T I P Keep any packaging in order to protect the device should it need to be dispatched for service. page 20 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
The voltage supplied there may damage the interface. POWER LED green - indicates state of power supply PSU 1 (OFF) = power supply not working PSU 2 (ON) = power supply working page 22 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
MADI input - connect MADI input signal here. SFP socket MADI SFP I/O Insert SFP module here and connect MADI input/output. * The BNC input may be operated as word clock input (AES11) - see p 27 . EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 23 of 91...
(ON) = data sent or received (OFF) = no data transmission * Some possible reasons that lead to an inactive link: • device switched off • connected device switched off • cabling issue page 24 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
* See „Clocking to word clock“ on page 27 . The PTP configuration and clock source of the device is adjusted via remote control. EXBOX.RAV can act as a PTP slave or Grandmaster (preferred master). EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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"life-saver" in critical situations. High-end sample rate conversion requires noticeable processing time, so for the very best audio quality we recommend DirectOut's dedicated SRC products such as the RAV.SRC.IO, DANTE.SRC.IO or MADI.SRC. page 26 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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MADI signal. With the FastSRC™ activated you may clock the device to word clock and connect seamlessly to the RAVENNA network. Routing EXBOX.RAV FSRC Routing RAVENNA RAVENNA Audio Network EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 27 of 91...
RAV2 module. SAMPLE LED white - indicates the scaling factor of the base rate. RATE 4 FS (OFF) = scaling factor is 1 FS (ON) = scaling factor is 4 FS page 28 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
* The RAV2 module starts into failsafe mode if its firmware is corrupted. This may happen in very rare cases only. Should you encounter this state, please contact support for further information. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 29 of 91...
CHAPTER 5: Remote Control CHAPTER 5: Remote Control Introduction EXBOX.RAV can be controlled via a browser based interface and globcon (partially). For control via 3rd party devices NMOS IS-04 (stream and device discovery) and IS-05 (connection management) are supported. Browser interface The size of the window and the zoom level can be varied.
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The browser interface can also be opened in globcon to: • manage the stream setup • modify network settings • modify switch configuration • load / save a device preset • update the firmware of the device EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 31 of 91...
N OT E To access the control it is required to connect the management network to one of the ports that is directly attached to a NIC - see "Switch" on page 75 page 32 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
Mouse overs are used to display further information (e.g. connection speed of network link). N OT E The web user interface updates itself when changes are applied by other instances (other browsers, external control commands). EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 33 of 91...
(100 % green) = signal lock, in sync, selected clock source (blinking red) = signal lock, not in sync with selected clock source (blinking green) input selected as clock source and no signal lock. page 34 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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*** Error: packet time stamps are out of bounds. Possible reasons: stream offset may be too small or transmitter or receiver are not synced properly to the Grandmaster. Hyperlinks • PTP / PTP State (p 36) EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 35 of 91...
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E2E, media P2P , customized) Customized profile Edit opens the tab ‘ADVANCED’ to adjust the custom profile. * See „Advanced - PTP Clock Setting“ on page 69 for more details. page 36 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
LED NIC 2 - indicating link state and connection speed N OT E If NIC 1 and NIC 2 are connected to the same switch, they must be configured to different subnets - see "Network Settings" on page 38. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 37 of 91...
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Gateway (IPv4) IP address of gateway DNS server (IPv4) IP address of DNS server Apply Button to confirm changes. Another popup window will appear to confirm a reboot of the module. page 38 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
Opens a dialog to restore the device settings from a file. preset Filetype: .rps * To reset the display of the PSU state click on the LED label. Hyperlinks: • Settings (p 40) • Load preset (p 41) • Save preset EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 39 of 91...
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Device firmware version EXBOX.RAV Serial* Device serial number Language Menu language (english, german). Manufacturer Settings Restore device settings to factory defaults. Reset Confirmation required. * This information is required when contacting DirectOut Support. page 40 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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Restoring the configuration a dialog prompts for selection of individual settings. This enhances flexibility at setup changes when a particular adjustment shall be preserved or just a single adjustment shall be restored. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 41 of 91...
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NET (RAVENNA) and MADI input. Trigger A MAIN EARS BACKUP Trigger B To override automatic switching temporarily the source can be forced to MAIN or BACKUP . page 42 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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LED indicates source of switched output Trigger state (OFF) = standard routing active (100 % green) = both or no trigger, signals detected, MAIN input active (100 % yellow) = Backup trigger active, BACKUP input active EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 43 of 91...
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CHAPTER 5: Remote Control EARS™ - Triggering The EXBOX.RAV supports two kinds of trigger signals: • BLDS™ (generated by the BLDS™ Generator) • Pilot tone (audio signal with a level higher than -40 dBFS). Switching by BLDS™ trigger is immediate (between two samples). The Pilot tone is evaluated for 10ms before switching is triggered.
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Pull-down menu to adjust the Force Mode. Source Values: Auto = automatic switch-over active Force Main = switch-over inactive, source Main Force Backup = switch-over inactive, source Backup EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 45 of 91...
01 to 32 Name of stream gathered from SDP or set manually Name in the stream settings dialog. 01 to 32 Number of audio channels transported by the stream xx ch page 46 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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Click to activate or deactivate single stream. stream activated stream deactivated stream not active, defined as backup-stream INPUT STREAMS Click to activate or deactivate all streams. activate all streams deactivate all streams (requires confirmation) EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 47 of 91...
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In case the main input fails the main stream is stopped (IGMP LEAVE) before the backup stream is being activated. This behaviour ensures that the required network bandwidth does not increase in case of a failure. page 48 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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Source-Specific Multicast (SSM) support for IGMP v3, v2 and v1 (SSM via protocol only in IGMP v3, SSM via internal filtering is applied for IGMP v2 and v1) - see "Source Specific Multicast 1" on page 54. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 49 of 91...
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Example: Samples per frame = 16 (0.333 ms) ➭ Offset ≥ 32 (0.667 ms) It may be helpful to alter the stream discovery protocol if an expected stream can’t be discovered by the device. page 50 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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RTSP = Real Time Streaming Protocol SAP = Session Announcement Protocol Session NIC 1 Selection of discovered streams at NIC 1 Session NIC 2 Selection of discovered streams at NIC 2 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 51 of 91...
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CHAPTER 5: Remote Control Stream Discovery in AoIP environments is a colorful mixture of different mechanisms. To serve a successful stream management EXBOX.RAV provides a bunch of options, not making operation easier but effective. Discovery RTSP (Session) Discovery RTSP (URL) URL (Uniform Ressource Locator) of the session of the device that is serving streams.
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CHAPTER 5: Remote Control Discovery SAP SAP is used in Dante environments. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 53 of 91...
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(destination IP). With SSM activated the receiver only accepts RTP packets of a certain destination IP that are originated by a sender with the specified source IP . NOT E RTP Payload ID must match between sender and receiver. page 54 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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OUTPUT STREAMS Click to activate or deactivate all streams. = activate all streams = deactivate all streams (requires confirmation) Hyperlinks: • Name (p 58) Mouse over: • LED - indicating stream state page 56 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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TI P SMPTE 2110-30/31 Streams To create output streams for interoperability in SMPTE ST 2110 environments please consult the information document Info - ST2110-30 Streams. Both documents are available at http://academy.directout.eu. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 57 of 91...
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...). The sending of stream data starts once the stream has been enabled. Once the stream is active, the SDP data is displayed and may be copied from the window or downloaded via http://<exbox-rav>/sdp.html?ID=<stream no.>. page 58 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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*** L16 = 16 bit audio / L24 = 24 bit audio / L32 = 32 bit audio / AM824 = standardized according to IEC 61883, allows AES3 transparent transmission (SMPTE ST 2110-31). EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 59 of 91...
NET inputs and MADI outputs MADI > MADI MADI inputs and MADI outputs NET > NET NET inputs and NET outputs Collapse all all i/os collapsed Expand all all i/os expanded page 60 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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ALT + SHIFT + Click start + Click end • The blue square allows for quick 1:1 patches per port using CTRL + Click and CTRL + ALT + Click to set all outputs to ‘not connected’. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 61 of 91...
*** Unicast Mode may help when multicast routing is not possible within the network. As an opposite to the Hybrid Mode it increases the workload of the grandmaster since sync messages must be sent to each single slave individually. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 63 of 91...
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PTP profile ‚customized‘ allows for individual adjustment of the PTP parameters. If profile is set to ‚media‘ or ‚default‘ the PTP parameters cannot be altered and are displayed only. Factory default setting is PTP Media Profile E2E. page 64 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
Since the BMCA is not available with PTP unicast, the PTP properties of the devices require some extra configuration. Example: Grandmaster IP Mode Unicast, Mode Master only Slave(s) IP Mode Unicast, Mode Slave Only, Auto Detect GM ON, Grant Duration 30 sec EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 65 of 91...
Priority setting for master announcement (the smaller the value the higher the priority) Announce Intervall of sending announce-packets for auto- negotiation. Sync Intervall of sending sync-packets to the PTP-clock slaves in the network. page 66 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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No = Two step clock is used Slave only PTP-clock is always slave. Delay mechanism E2E - Offset slave-to-master is determined by End-To- End packets. P2P - Offset master-to-slave and slave-to-master is determined by Peer-To-Peer packets. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 67 of 91...
Priority setting for master announcement (the smaller the value the higher the priority) GMID ID of current Grandmaster Sync Selected NIC for PTP clock IPv4 IP address of Grandmaster page 68 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
Max. number of 1 Gbit/s switches: less than 10 No PTP Switch Adapted PTP-clock algorithm to reduce clock jitter using 100 Mbit/s 100 MB network switches without PTP support. Max. number of 100 Mbit/s switches: 1 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 69 of 91...
AES67 specifies EF , but some implementations use EF for Audio streaming. To avoid overlapping of RTP and PTP packets in the same queue CS6 has been chosen as default. ** RX = receive, TX = transmit, RX/TX = receive and transmit page 70 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
Advanced - PTP Jitter Graphical display of measured PTP jitter. N OT E An error message next to Jitter measurement is displayed if delay requests are not being answered by Grandmaster. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 71 of 91...
file name and line and log data page 72 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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Interrupts automatic scrolling of the list view to allow copying the content to a text file via copy & paste. If scrolling is stopped for a longer period of time the display may not list all entries. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 73 of 91...
The tab ‘STATISTIC’ displays an overview of the CPU load of the particular processes, an error counter and a monitor display to indicate the incoming (RX) and outgoing (TX) network traffic on both network ports individually. See „Protocol Types“ on page 73 page 74 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
NIC - see next pages. N OT E If NIC 1 and NIC 2 are connected to the same switch, they must be configured to different subnets - see "Network Settings" on page 38. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 75 of 91...
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Port 03 to Port 01 Port 4 RAVENNA Audio & Control via Port 1 and Port 3 Extra ethernet traffic via Port 2 (NIC 1) and Port 4 (NIC 2) page 76 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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NIC 1 Port 2 Port 3 NIC 2 NIC 2 NIC 1 Port 4 RAVENNA Audio & Control via Port 1 and Port 4 Port 2 and Port 3 not active. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 77 of 91...
(Jitter > 1 ns) - e.g. due to exceeded length or bad screening attenuation of signal cable. LED PTP NET I/O not in sync Sync to PTP blinking red with the device's clock source Enable Fast™SRC page 78 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
To clean the device, use a soft, dry cloth. To protect the surface, avoid using cleaning agents. N OT E The device should be disconnected from the power supply during the cleaning process. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 79 of 91...
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• PoE Class 0 / 0.4 - 13 W • IEEE 802.3af Sample Rate Conversion • FastSRC™ @ NET I/O (RAVENNA) • Latency: less than 0.15 ms @ all scaling factors EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 81 of 91...
DC + DC - DC - NOT E To ensure proper operation all pins should be connected. NOT E Ground is connected with the chassis of the plug (safety class 1). page 82 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
The application is available for Windows® and OS X®. Download the application at www.directout.eu Unpack the zip archive and open the ‘BLDS_Generator.exe’ (Windows®) or ‘BLDS Generator.app’ (OS X®). Define sample rate and duration using the drop down menus. EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 83 of 91...
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NOT E When duplicating the signal in the timeline carefully check that there are no gaps, crossfades or overlaps at the boundaries. This violates the BLDS™ condition resulting in possibly unwanted behaviour. page 84 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
• route input channel 57 to output channel 57 The control data is preserved also across a RAVENNA connection to another EXBOX.RAV, where it is output to MADI. N OT E The incoming control data is neither examined nor altered by the device.
Appendix D - Firmware Update Appendix D - Firmware Update The device is updated via network. The firmware update will update EXBOX.RAV and the AoIP module. Visit www.directout.eu and navigate to the EXBOX.RAV product page. Download: • EXBOX.RAV Firmware Open the control page of the module and navigate to the tab STATUS and click SETTINGS in the top right corner (p 40).
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Environmental conditions ....17 , 80 Offset <> Packet time ......50 Firmware Update ........86 Patching ........... 61 First Aid ........... 11 Pilot tone ..........44 Force Mode ..........45 PoE Class ..........81 page 88 of 91 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0...
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........... 54 Support ............ 78 Switch - Configuration ......76 Technical data .......... 80 Troubleshooting ........78 Unicast Mode .......... 63 Unicast Stream ........59 Updates ........... 12 Warranty ..........12 EXBOX.RAV Manual - Version 1.0 page 89 of 91...
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