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The following document is intended to help setting up a DAB Headend with AVT components The described system comprises at least of ▪ 1 × AVT Audio Encoder MAGIC AE4 MAGIC AE1 DAB+ Go ▪ ▪ 1 × AVT Multiplexer MAGIC DABMUX plus MAGIC DABMUX Go Setting up more complex scenarios (e.g.
System Components MAGIC AE4 MAGIC DABMUX plus DAB+ Encoder DAB Multiplexer Studio Transmitter Database / Playout AVT MAGIC AE1 DAB+ Go encoder and AVT MAGIC DABMUX Go multiplexer could be used in a similar way.
Basic IP Configuration Before connecting the devices’ Ethernet interfaces to your production network, their IP addresses must be configured.
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Basic IP Configuration: MAGIC AE4 AE1 DAB+ Go Use MENU button on front display to set up ▪ IP addresses and netmask: Navigate to SYSTEM SETTINGS → LAN INTERFACE ▪ ▪ Adjust IP address, subnet mask and gateway parameters to your needs.
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Basic IP Configuration: MAGIC DABMUX plus Press the Select Reboot Use the rotary Select Adjust the MENU Network MAGIC DABMUX push button IP parameters IP Parameters device button to navigate to SETTINGS «Reboot» MENU...
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Basic IP Configuration: MAGIC DABMUX Go As the MAGIC DABMUX Go devices does not feature a display the initial IP setup requires a management PC. Adjust IP settings of a notebook or management PC to the network ▪ 192.168.96.1/255.255.255.0 ▪ Use a direct ethernet connection or an ethernet switch to connect to MAGIC DABMUX Go...
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Basic IP Configuration Completed It is now safe to connect the devices to your production network.
System Integration Management Ethernet Data Source(s) Transmitter Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet-Switch Audio Source Audio via AES67 / Ravenna Ethernet Ethernet Audio via AES/EBU / Analogue Power Supply Power Supply MAGIC AE4 MAGIC DABMUX plus DAB+ Encoder DAB Multiplexer...
System Configuration Devices can be configured and monitored from their integrated web user interfaces. To access, navigate with your web browser* to http://<IP-Address-of-Device> *) Currently supported browsers are Firefox v68+, Chrome v79+, Edge v80+...
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Audio Encoder Time Configuration Navigate to web interface of ▪ MAGIC AE1 DAB+ Go MAGIC AE4 Open Time Settings ▪ Set NTP to ▪ ▪ Enter IP address of reliable NTP Server 1 Save configuration with Apply or OK. ▪...
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Audio Encoder Configuration Navigate to web interface of ▪ MAGIC AE1 DAB+ Go MAGIC AE4 Open Encoder Settings ▪ Open Audio tab and set: ▪ Streaming Mode to AVTMUX ▪ ▪ Multiplexer Control Port: Any suitable port (recommended port range 6000-6999) Open Output tab and set: ▪...
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Multiplexer Web Interface Navigate to web interface of ▪ MAGIC DABMUX device. Basic information is visible for all users. ▪ Configuration changes require a log-in as admin user. ▪ It is highly recommended to change the default passwords before going into productive operation! Default admin password:...
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Multiplexer Time Configuration Go to Multiplexer System Settings Time ▪ → → → Chose as Time Source ▪ Enter IP address of reliable NTP server ▪ for NTP SERVER 1. If available, also enter ▪ NTP SERVER 2. Press to save ▪...
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Multiplexer Input Configuration Go to Multiplexer Content Inputs ▪ → Press ▪ Name: Internal label to identify input ▪ Type: AVTMUX ▪ Audio Port: Configured port of the AE4 ▪ (recommended port range 7000-7999) Control IP: IP address of the audio encoder ▪...
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DAB Ensemble and Service Parameter To define basic DAB Ensemble parameter please make sure to contact your local regulator’s office first. Typically, the values for Ensemble ID and all used Service ID values are organized on national level. Using invalid or duplicate Ensemble ID or Service ID values might result in technical disturbance, unwanted...
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Multiplexer Ensemble Configuration Navigate to Multiplexer Ensembles ▪ → Create a new ensemble configuration: ▪ Configure general ensemble parameters. ▪ Use the three dots and select to add a new service ▪ Configure general service parameters. ▪ Select the [Primary]` Component: ▪...
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Multiplexer Output Configuration Go to Multiplexer System Settings EDI Output ▪ → → → Enable Destination 1 ▪ Set destination IP address ▪ and port Recommended port range ▪ 50000 - 60000 Save configuration with ▪...
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Please use this feature to avoid malicious access and accidental configuration changes. If you decided to use the MAGIC DABMUX Encoder Edition, ▪ please be aware that login mechanisms and look-and-feel are derived from the MAGIC DABMUX devices instead of MAGIC AE1Go / MAGIC AE4.
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Device manuals, additional information ▪ and downloads can be found on the AVT website (https://www.avt-nbg.de) AVT offers DAB Training workshops that ▪ are customized to your needs. Whether you need to learn about Support Hotline Support-Portal Support E-Mail +49 911 5271 110 avt-nbg.zammad.com...