Overview Of Dante Network Modes; Network Connection And Configuration Examples - Shure ULX-D Manual

Overview of Dante Network Modes

The Dante network interface has two ports (Primary and Secondary) to provide flexible routing and configuration options for
network signals.
Three selectable Dante network modes are available to control signal routing from the receiver ports to the Dante network.
Port Function and Signals
Network
Mode
Secondary
Shure Control
SWITCHED
Dante Audio
and Control
REDUNDANT Dante Redun­
AUDIO dant Audio
Dante Audio
SPLIT
and Control
Setting the Dante Networking Mode
Select a Dante mode to configure network signal routing on the Primary and Secondary ports. Set all receivers on the network
to the same mode.
Note: Remove network connections from the receiver before changing the mode.
1. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > NETWORK > CONFIGURATION
2. Use the control wheel to select a mode (SWITCHED, REDUNDANT AUDIO, SPLIT)
3. Press ENTER to save.
4. Cycle receiver power to enable the mode change.

Network Connection and Configuration Examples

Note: Use shielded Cat5e cable for network connections to ensure reliable performance.
Application
Primary
Shure Control
For single network Installations of star or daisy-chained networks.
Dante Audio
and Control
Shure Control
Primary and Secondary ports are configured are 2 separate networks.
The Secondary port carries a backup copy of the Primary digital audio
Dante Audio
signal.
and Control
Primary and Secondary ports are configured are 2 separate networks
Shure Control
to provide isolation between control signals and audio signals.
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