Digital Audio Labs livemix LM-DANTE-EXP2 User Manual

Dante option card for mix-16/mix-32

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LM-DANTE-EXP2 USER GUIDE
DANTE OPTION CARD FOR MIX-16/MIX-32
Version 1.2
January 2023
1266 Park Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
952-401-7700
support@digitalaudio.com
www.digitalaudio.com

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  • Page 1 LM-DANTE-EXP2 USER GUIDE DANTE OPTION CARD FOR MIX-16/MIX-32 Version 1.2 January 2023 1266 Park Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-401-7700 support@digitalaudio.com www.digitalaudio.com...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CONTACT DIGITAL AUDIO LABS FOR SERVICING. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated and/or potentially dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 3: Digital Audio Labs Limited Warranty

    Digital Audio Labs warrants their products against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. During this period, Digital Audio Labs will, at its option, repair the defective unit or replace it with a new or rebuilt one.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................II IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............II CARE........................II DIGITAL AUDIO LABS LIMITED WARRANTY ..............1 REPAIR POLICY ....................1 WARRANTY SERVICE ..................1 INTRODUCTION ......................3 ANATOMY OF THE DANTE OPTION CARD ..............3 SETUP DIAGRAMS ......................4 DIRECT CONNECTION TO A DANTE DEVICE ............
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION NOTE: The Livemix LM-DANTE-EXP2 is an add-on option card for the It is important to MIX-16/MIX-32 that allows the Livemix personal monitor system understand how your to connect to a Dante network. The system can receive up to 24 Dante devices publish channels from the Dante network.
  • Page 6: Setup Diagrams

    SETUP DIAGRAMS DIRECT CONNECTION TO A DANTE DEVICE CONNECTION TO DANTE DEVICES - SWITCHED MODE LIVEMIX DANTE OPTION CARD (LM-DANTE-EXP2)
  • Page 7: Connection To A Dante Network

    CONNECTION TO A DANTE NETWORK CONNECTION TO A DANTE NETWORK - REDUNDANT MODE LIVEMIX DANTE OPTION CARD (LM-DANTE-EXP2)
  • Page 8: Setup And Operation

    SETUP AND OPERATION INSTALLATION To install the LM-DANTE-EXP2: 1. Turn off the MIX-16/MIX-32 and disconnect the power cable. 2. Remove the blank panel on the back of the MIX-16/ MIX-32 by removing the two screws holding it in place. 3. The back of the LM-DANTE-EXP2 has a slotted connector (see image to the right).
  • Page 9: Connecting To Dante Network With A Switch

    CONNECTING TO DANTE NETWORK WITH A SWITCH If you have multiple Dante devices like a digital console and a digital snake, you will want to use a Gigabit switch to connect Livemix to the Dante network. Most standard off the shelf Gigabit switches will work with Dante, provided they meet the Quality of Service (QOS) requirements.
  • Page 10: Dante Card Update

    DANTE CARD UPDATE It may be necessary to update the Dante option card to keep current with networking standards and to stay compatible with third party products. PRIOR TO LIVEMIX FIRMWARE V4.0 UPDATE To determine if you need to update your Dante card, go to the Livemix Version Info screen by pressing Mix Tools, then Global Setup, then Livemix Version Info.
  • Page 11: Livemix System Examples

    LIVEMIX SYSTEM EXAMPLES A Livemix system requires either an analog (AD-24) or digital input (option card), the MIX-16/MIX- 32 central mixer, and at least one Livemix personal mixer. Below are some examples of what a basic system may look like. ANALOG INPUT SYSTEM DIGITAL INPUT SYSTEM 1 x AD-24 Analog Input Rack Unit...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Firmware v4.0 removes the Dante setup from the CS-DUO or CS-SOLO. All Dante setup will be performed with the Dante Controller from Audinate. I have connected the LM-DANTE-EXP2 to a Dante device but I can’t see the device in the Verify that the Dante devices are available on setup screen.
  • Page 13: Livemix Support

    LIVEMIX SUPPORT Phone Support: 952-401-7700 Toll Free: 844-DAL-INFO Email Support: support@digitalaudio.com Website: www.digitalaudio.com/support DIGITAL AUDIO LABS 1266 Park Rd Chanhassen, MN 55317 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LM-DANTE-EXP2 Input Channels Bit Rate 24 bits Sample Rates 48 kHz Supported 96 kHz 5” (127mm) W Dimensions 3.25”...
  • Page 14 ™ & ® 2014-2015 Digital Audio Labs. © 2023 Digital Audio Labs. Audinate®, the Audinate logo and Dante are trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd. Livemix is a registered trademark of Digital Audio Labs. Patents pending.

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