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Axia
Quasar XR, SR
AoIP Mixing Consoles
Welcome to Quasar XR and Quasar SR
Setting up a networked audio mixing console is challenging, but the following pages are
intended to make it as easy as possible and help the busy engineer get up and running
quickly.
This Quickstart Guide assumes a few things:
• Basic networking skills and a familiarity with networking terminology
• Familiarity with Audio over IP and Axia Livewire products
• An approved network switch properly configured for use on a Livewire network
PN: 1490-00223-005 --- Quasar Quick Start Guide
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- Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE ® Axia Quasar XR, SR AoIP Mixing Consoles Welcome to Quasar XR and Quasar SR Setting up a networked audio mixing console is challenging, but the following pages are intended to make it as easy as possible and help the busy engineer get up and running quickly.
- Page 2 QUICK START GUIDE Example of simple Studio configuration. Connection of the optional TBP-IO module is included in this drawing. ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION: The following items are necessary to complete the installation and configuration. • • Quasar control surface Quasar Engine mixing engine •...
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Page 3: Network Switch Configuration
Details of switch configuration are beyond the scope of this Quick Start Guide, and it is assumed the person responsible for installation has the necessary configuration skills or the resources of an IT engineer. A list of Telos Alliance-approved Ethernet switches is available on our website, at the following url: https://www.telosalliance.com/Axia/What-Ethernet-Switches-has-Axia-Approved you may submit an online support request at the following url: https://www.telosalliance. -
Page 4: Network Connections
QUICK START GUIDE Quasar Surface Connections Network Connections Connect an Ethernet cable to the Primary network port (A), labeled “PORT #0” on the console’s rear I/O board. Connect the other end of the cable to the network switch. The Secondary network port (B), labeled “PORT #1”, can be used to create an optional redundant network connection. - Page 5 QUICK START GUIDE Quasar Surface Network Configuration Quasar Surface and Quasar Engine ship with the following default IP addresses: • Surface (Master Module) - 192.168.2.10 • Surface (XR Modules) - 192.168.2.11, 192.168.2.12, etc. • Surface (SR Modules) – no IP address required •...
- Page 6 QUICK START GUIDE Quasar XR Module Discovery & Configuration Each fader module on the Quasar XR Surface has a unique IP address to permit configuration via web GUI. Begin by launching a web browser and entering the IP address of the MTS, then click on XR / ACC Modules. When prompted for authentication, enter “user”...
- Page 7 QUICK START GUIDE Quasar XR Surface Layer Configuration Layers are useful when the number of DSP input channels you need to access exceeds the number of faders or physical channel strips on your Quasar surface. Since any fader on any module can access any input channel on the Quasar engine, you will need to assign four input channels to each of the four available layers on every Fader Module.
- Page 8 QUICK START GUIDE Quasar SR Module Configuration Quasar SR Fader modules have no individual IP address and therefore do not need to be discovered. They are always connected to the Master and automatically discovered. Launch a browser and enter the IP address of the MTS module, then click on the SR Modules link. Here you can assign Input channels of your Quasar Engine to the SR modules’...
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Page 9: Physical Installation
QUICK START GUIDE Quasar Engine Installation & Network Configuration Physical Installation The Quasar Engine is designed to be installed in a climate-controlled environment where any noise generated from its fans will not be an issue, such as a machine room. Please refer to the Quasar Installation Guide for complete installation details. - Page 10 QUICK START GUIDE Checking the Connection to the Quasar Engine Using a PC connected to your studio network, launch a web browser and enter the IP address assigned to the Engine into the browser’s address bar. When prompted for authentication enter the user name “user”, and leave the password field blank.
- Page 11 QUICK START GUIDE Quasar Engine Audio Outputs Configuration Using a PC connected to your studio network, enter the IP address of the Quasar Engine to display the web GUI. • From the Configuration menu, select Program & Monitor Outs. • Enter the channel numbers you planned for the Quasar Engine (Livewire Sources) outputs.
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Page 12: Monitor Outputs
QUICK START GUIDE Monitor Outputs In order to hear audio through your speakers and headphones, assign the CR Monitor and CR Headphone streams to the Destinations (outputs) of the xNode connected to the speakers and headphone amplifier. TelosAlliance.com PN: 1490-00223-005 --- Quasar Quick Start Guide... - Page 13 QUICK START GUIDE Creating and Configuring Input Sources In order for sources to appear as Channel inputs on the Quasar Surface, they must first be created and a source type specified. • Using a PC connected to your studio network, enter the IP address of the Quasar Surface to display the web GUI.
- Page 14 QUICK START GUIDE Assigning Sources to Input Channels Once Sources have been created, they must be assigned to input channels on the Quasar Engine and then saved to a Show Profile. Show Profiles can be created in one of two ways: •...
- Page 15 QUICK START GUIDE Creating a Show Profile From The Console • Using a PC connected to your studio network, enter the IP address of the Quasar Surface to display the web GUI. • Navigate to the Profiles menu, then to the Shows menu. •...
- Page 16 QUICK START GUIDE Program Assignment and Monitoring The output of each fader strip must be assigned to a Program output. • Press one of the PGM keys on the fader strip; it will illuminate to indicate that it has been assigned. •...
- Page 17 INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR NEW PRODUCT IMPORTANT! Telos Alliance strongly suggests that you use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with power line filtering to prevent damage to the unit during electrical storms and power surges. Please note that damage due to lightning is not covered under the product Warranty (refer to your User Manual for warranty information).
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