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Rane MONGOOSE Design Manual

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  • Page 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ Mongoose Tracker 2.1.0 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Example Applications ..........................29 RAD to RAD Using a Single Mongoose (Tie-Line) ................. 29 RAD to DSP (or other device) via CobraNet using a Single Mongoose ........ 32 RAD to DSP (or other device) using Multiple Mongoose Devices .......... 35 CobraNet Bundle to CobraNet Bundle ....................

  • Page 3: List Of Figures

    Figure 12: Hardware view of routing audio between two RADs that are connected to the same Mongoose ......19 Figure 13: Simple view and actual view of matrix routing signal from RAD to RAD on a single Mongoose ......... 19 Figure 14: Hardware view of routing audio between two RADs that are connected to different Mongoose devices ....

  • Page 4: Section 1: Introduction

    To accomplish this, it utilizes a network of up to eight Remote Audio Devices (or RADs) that are connected via CAT 5 cable to a single Mongoose host. A RAD, designed to mount inside a standard US two or four gang switchbox, uses high value, professional quality technology to transmit and receive up to four channels of digital audio –...

  • Page 5: Rane Mongoose Documentation Set

    System Requirements To include a Mongoose/RAD network in an audio system, the system must meet the following requirements: If you plan to use CobraNet to communicate between a Mongoose and other audio devices, those devices must be CobraNet-enabled. • You must have access to a computer running Microsoft Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher) or any version of Vista or Windows 7 (including 64-bit).

  • Page 6: Section 2: Understanding The Mongoose System

    Design Manual SECTION 2: UNDERSTANDING THE MONGOOSE SYSTEM Rane understands the pain and expense of pulling and managing miles of analog cable throughout a large audio installation, not to mention the potential for inferior sound quality. The advent and rapid adoption of digital audio networking has almost ended this cabling and quality nightmare –...

  • Page 7: Figure 2: Audio System Using Mongoose And Rads

    CobraNet network. Each RAD input amplifies, digitizes, and transmits the digital audio via CAT 5 to its host Mongoose, whereupon it can be routed to another RAD, to a CobraNet Bundle, or both. Each output RAD receives via CAT 5 a digital signal and converts it to analog for delivery to the attached device.

  • Page 8: The Benefits Of A Mongoose

    Less Expensive Cabling and Conduit The foremost advantage of the Mongoose system is its use of CAT 5 cables for audio distribution. We don’t have to tell you the cost benefits of using CAT 5 versus shielded audio cables and conduit. But bear with us.

  • Page 9: Components Of A Mongoose System

    A Mongoose system contains three primary components: 1. The host device (called the Mongoose) to which you can connect up to eight RADs. You can then connect the Mongoose to your Ethernet network (for setup and control) and to additional CobraNet-enabled audio equipment.

  • Page 10: The Mongoose Host Device

    The Mongoose Host Device The primary purpose of the Mongoose host device is to connect up to eight RADs to a CobraNet network. It is typically housed in the audio rack room along with the DSP and other audio equipment. In addition to hosting the RADs, the Mongoose does the following: • Provides power to the connected RADs...
  • Page 11 Link/Activity LED (green) – indicates the CobraNet network is connected, and flashes if there � is activity on the network. If the Mongoose is connected to another CobraNet device or network switch but the Link LED is off, this indicates a problem with the connection. If you have connect- ed both the primary and secondary CobraNet ports, the Link LED for both ports should be on.

  • Page 12: Figure 4: Rear Panel Of Mongoose

    Power LED – lights solidly if the Mongoose is supplying adequate power to the RAD port. � 6 Ethernet port – used to connect the Mongoose to an Ethernet switch or directly to a computer. Note that this Ethernet port contains auto-MDIX functionality, which means that if you connect directly from this port to a computer, you can use either a standard Ethernet patch cable or a crossover cable to make the connection.

  • Page 13: Figure 5: Block Diagram Of Mongoose

    Primary Secondary Comm Locate Locate Primary Secondary Audio RX Overload In Use / In Use / Audio TX Conductor Conductor Signal Power Link Power Link Link / Link / Comm Enabled Activity Activity Power Figure 5: Block diagram of Mongoose...

  • Page 14: Remote Audio Devices

    For the most recent list of RAD models available, see www.rane.com/mongoose. The CAT 5 cable that connects the RAD to the Mongoose also provides power to the RAD as well as a path for data communications. This makes it possible to control the RAD’s configuration settings, view status information, and update a RAD’s firmware –...

  • Page 15: Figure 7: Remote Audio Device

    8 Audio Tx LED – displays solid green if communication with the Mongoose has been established and the Mongoose informs the RAD of the Tx Audio lock. The light displays solid red, if there is a prob- lem communicating with the RAD or if there is a problem with the Audio Tx pair of wires.

  • Page 16: Mongoose Tracker Software

    Using the Mongoose Tracker, you configure each Mongoose RAD port with the RAD model that should be connected to it. You also configure various settings for each RAD, for the Mongoose itself, and for the CobraNet network. One of the key configuration tasks is to set up the audio routing for your Mongoose system.

  • Page 17: Understanding How The Audio Is Routed

    Understanding how the Audio is Routed Understanding how the audio signal finds its way back and forth between a RAD and the host Mongoose is fairly straightforward. It’s literally a direct connection. But where does it go from there and how do you control it? Depending on your audio system, there are several options for routing a RAD audio signal.

  • Page 18: Figure 10: Simplified View Of An Audio Routing Matrix

    Note the color key in each of the detailed hardware graphics. The orange lines represent the physical connection between the RAD and its host Mongoose. The dotted red lines represent the virtual audio connection between devices. The blue lines represent the physical CobraNet connections between the...

  • Page 19: Figure 12: Hardware View Of Routing Audio Between Two Rads That Are Connected To The Same Mongoose

    RAD4 RAD4 Figure 12: Hardware view of routing audio between two RADs that are connected to the same Mongoose Matrix view: Figure 13: Simple view and actual view of matrix routing signal from RAD to RAD on a single Mongoose...

  • Page 20: Figure 14: Hardware View Of Routing Audio Between Two Rads That Are Connected To Different Mongoose Devices

    LINE OUTPUT LINE OUTPUT POWER COMM AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD4 Audio routing (virtual) Figure 14: Hardware view of routing audio between two RADs that are connected to different Mongoose devices Simplified Matrix view: MONGOOSE B MONGOOSE A CobraNet Bundle 425...

  • Page 21: Figure 15: Simple View And Actual View Of Matrices Routing Signal From Rad To Rad On Different Mongoose Devices

    MONGOOSE Design Manual Mongoose A Matrix view: Mongoose B Matrix view: Figure 15: Simple view and actual view of matrices routing signal from RAD to RAD on different Mongoose devices...

  • Page 22: Figure 16: Hardware View Of Routing Audio Between A Rad And A Cobranet Device

    MONGOOSE Design Manual RAD to CobraNet device The following graphics illustrate the routing of audio between a RAD channel and a CobraNet device. Hardware view: MICROPHONE MICROPHONE SIG / OL SIG / OL POWER COMM AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD1...

  • Page 23: Figure 18: Hardware View Of Routing Aggregated Rad Signals From Different Mongoose Devices To A Cobranet Device

    ACTIVITY 100-240 V POWER 50/60 Hz 40 WATTS ACN 001 345 482 Rx 301 THERNET ANY COBRANET DEVICE ANY COBRANET DEVICE Rx 301 Figure 18: Hardware view of routing aggregated RAD signals from different Mongoose devices to a CobraNet device...

  • Page 24: Figure 19: Matrices Routing Aggregated Rad Signals From Different Mongoose Devices To A Cobranet Device

    MONGOOSE A CobraNet Bundle 300 Note: In the above illustration, each line represents two channels. Mongoose B Matrix view: Figure 19: Simple view and actual view of matrices routing aggregated RAD signals from different Mongoose devices to a CobraNet device...

  • Page 25: Section 3: Designing Your System

    Rane provides CAD drawings of the Mongoose hardware (line art of the front and rear panels and shop drawings of a RAD and a Mongoose) for you to use in your drawings. The files are in the .dwg format, a format for AutoCAD. You can get these files from the...

  • Page 26: Key Design Decisions To Make

    1. Does the audio system you’re designing actually need the Mongoose technology? If you read the introduction to this manual (or listened carefully to the Mongoose sales pitch), you understand the benefits of using a Mongoose system. Deciding which situations warrant its use is the trickier part.

  • Page 27: Figure 23: Maximum Distance Covered In Cat 5 Scenario

    If distance is an issue, however, you may want to add additional Mongoose devices that you can place close to the RADs. See the previous question for more details about distance issues.

  • Page 28: Latency

    Bundle numbers associated with the Mongoose host device, and the routing of audio to and from the Mongoose CobraNet Bundles. If you want to view and manage other CobraNet settings not included in the Mongoose Tracker, you can do so using an SNMP MIB browser or the CobraNet Disco software.

  • Page 29: Example Applications

    They plan to install a projection system that will transmit the audio from the sanctuary to this meeting room. Mongoose technology is perfect for this situation. Since the meeting room is across the street from the church (and the source of the audio signal), installing analog cables could prove problematic. Even with the addition of isolation transformers, there is absolutely no guarantee that the sound quality will be suitable.

  • Page 30: Figure 26: Floor Plan Of Saint Dawkins Church Tie-Line Application

    Figure 26: Floor plan of Saint Dawkins Church tie-line application Note: In the above situation, you may be tempted to place another Mongoose in the overflow hall and use a wireless network to connect them. Wireless CobraNet communication is currently not supported, however, so this solution is not possible.

  • Page 31: Figure 28: Configuration For Saint Dawkins Church Tie-Line Application

    MONGOOSE Design Manual The Mongoose configuration file for this example application can be downloaded here: saint_dawkins. mgs. Following is a screen shot of the configuration’s main window, including the routing matrix: Figure 28: Configuration for Saint Dawkins Church tie-line application...

  • Page 32: Rad To Dsp (Or Other Device) Via Cobranet Using A Single Mongoose

    In this example, the Mongoose is a wise choice because it provides the school with tremendous flexibility and extensibility. While delivering superb sound quality in the cafetorium, it also ties in with the existing school paging system, and provides the possibility of additional functionality in the future (as new RADs are introduced).

  • Page 33: Figure 30: Floor Plan Of Cafetorium Example Application (Illustrating Rad To Dsp Routing)

    • This application contains a total of five RADs, therefore only one Mongoose is needed. The Mongoose is housed in a sound equipment room along with a network switch and a CobraNet...

  • Page 34: Figure 31: Shop Drawing For Cafetorium Example Application (Illustrating Rad To Dsp Routing)

    The Mongoose configuration file for this example application can be downloaded here: cafetorium.mgs. Following is a screen shot of the configuration’s main window, including the routing matrix: Figure 32: Configuration for Cafetorium example application (routing RADs from a single Mongoose to and from a CobraNet device)

  • Page 35: Rad To Dsp (Or Other Device) Using Multiple Mongoose Devices

    The following sample application is a bit more complex. It is a hotel that contains several meeting rooms, a ballroom, and a restaurant/bar. It is a prime target for the Mongoose because of the low channel count in each room and the scattered locations of each audio input and output. This system requires more than eight RADs and, therefore, requires more than one Mongoose.

  • Page 36: Figure 33: One-Line Drawing For Hotel Example Application

    • Two RAD4s to accommodate two to four powered speakers. Rack Room • Because there are 16 RADs in this system, two Mongoose devices are required. As you can see from the illustration, the eight RADs located in the Meerkat and Cusimance rooms are connected to one Mongoose while the eight RADs located in the Atilax Ballroom and the restaurant/bar are connected to the other Mongoose.

  • Page 37: Figure 34: Floor Plan Of Hotel Illustrating Routing Of Rads From Multiple Mongoose Devices To Dsp Equipment

    COMM AUDIO RX AUDIO TX POWER COMM AUDIO RX AUDIO TX POWER COMM AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD1 RAD1 RAD4 RAD3 Cable Figure 34: Floor plan of hotel application illustrating routing of RADs from multiple Mongoose devices to DSP equipment...

  • Page 38: Figure 35: Shop Drawing Of Hotel Illustrating Routing Of Rads From Multiple Mongoose Devices To Dsp Equipment

    MONGOOSE B LINE LINE MIC LINE LINE LINE INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUTS SATELLITE Powered Speakers JUKEBOX Restaurant Atilax Room Figure 35: Shop drawing of hotel application illustrating routing of RADs from multiple Mongoose devices to DSP equipment...

  • Page 39: Figure 36: Configuration For Mongoose A In Hotel (Rads From Multiple Mongoose Devices To And From Cobranet)

    Following is a screen shot of the configuration’s main window for each configuration file, including the routing matrix: Figure 36: Configuration for Mongoose A in Atilax Hotel example application (routing RADs from multiple Mongoose devices to and from one or more CobraNet devices)

  • Page 40: Figure 37: Configuration For Mongoose B In Hotel (Rads From Multiple Mongoose Devices To And From Cobranet)

    MONGOOSE Design Manual Figure 37: Configuration for Mongoose B in Atilax Hotel example application (routing RADs from multiple Mongoose devices to and from one or more CobraNet devices)

  • Page 41: Cobranet Bundle To Cobranet Bundle

    CobraNet Bundle to CobraNet Bundle The final example application illustrates the benefits of the Mongoose’s ability to aggregate audio channels. In this example, we move to the campus of a small college – Kipling College. To help focus, we highlight a small portion of what would likely be a much larger audio system.

  • Page 42: Figure 39: Floor Plan For Kipling College Music And Paging System - Illustrating Bundle Aggregation

    Bundles is used for receipt of the music/television channels. This leaves only one Bundle for receipt of the microphone signals from both the student union and the cafeteria. Without the Mongoose, this would be impossible and an additional DSP box would need to be purchased. Using Mongoose technology, however, you can combine the microphone signals from disparate locations into a single CobraNet Bundle, eliminating the need for that additional DSP box.

  • Page 43: Figure 40: Shop Drawing For Kipling College Example Application - Illustrating Bundle Aggregation

    RAD network (CAT 5) Cobranet network (CAT 5) Figure 40: Shop drawing for Kipling College example application – illustrating Bundle aggregation This example uses two Mongoose devices and, therefore, requires two configuration files. The files may be downloaded here: rudyard.mgs and rikkitikitavi.mgs.

  • Page 44: Figure 41: Configuration For Student Union Of Kipling College (Two Mongoose Devices Into One Cobranet Bundle)

    MONGOOSE Design Manual Figure 41: Configuration for Mongoose A in Rudyard Student Union of Kipling College Figure 42: Configuration for Mongoose B in Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Cafeteria of Kipling College...

  • Page 45: Section 4: Installation And Configuration Issues

    SECTION 4: INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ISSUES This section discusses general installation issues you may consider prior to handing your design over to the installer. The actual details of installing the product are covered in the Mongoose Installation Guide. Key Installation Tasks and Recommended Work Flow...

  • Page 46: Installation Best Practices

    1. When installing the equipment on-site, it is best to install the CAT 5 wiring first, then install, connect, and power on the Mongoose, and then install the RADs. Done in this order, you can verify that the RADs are working properly as soon as you connect them. If you also configure the Mongoose prior to installing the RADs, you can verify upon installation of the RAD if its model matches the model configured for this port on the Mongoose.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Mongoose To A Network - Best Practices

    IP addresses to the devices on the network. The Mongoose system is no exception. After all, the computer has to have some way of finding the Mongoose devices on the network. You’ll be glad to know, however, that the engineers at Rane designed the Mongoose to greatly simplify this process.

  • Page 48: About The Cobranet Network

    You use the CobraNet port to provide a network path for audio data to and from the Mongoose. There are two CobraNet ports on the back of the Mongoose – Primary and Secondary. Use the Primary port for your main CobraNet network. Use the Secondary port only if your system includes a backup CobraNet network.

  • Page 49: Designing Each Network

    Mongoose devices to configure, you must connect your computer directly to each device, one at a time. This means you must be in close proximity to each Mongoose you want to view or configure. Another possible disadvantage is the lack of Internet access from the computer.

  • Page 50: Figure 46: Control Network - Isolated For Audio Network

    Control Network If you need to manage multiple devices (multiple Mongoose devices and/or other Ethernet- controlled equipment), you may want to connect all the devices to an isolated network switch. By connecting your computer to the same switch, you can easily and quickly access each of the devices to perform management and configuration tasks.

  • Page 51: Figure 47: Cobranet Network - Isolated For Audio Network

    CobraNet network. If there is an existing CobraNet network, you will likely want to integrate the Mongoose system into it. To do so, just connect the Mongoose devices to the current CobraNet network switch. Advantages to this approach include the ability of the Mongoose system to send or receive audio from any other device in the network and the ability to centrally manage all your CobraNet devices (using SNMP or the Disco utility).

  • Page 52: Figure 48: Control Network - Integrated With Existing Corporate Network

    In addition, this approach likely provides Internet access as well. Also, if the existing data network contains a VPN (Virtual Private Network), you can connect to the Mongoose system from a remote location. If you plan to integrate with an existing network, consult the organization’s IT department.

  • Page 53: Figure 49: Control And Cobranet Networks - On Same Switch But Isolated Via Vlan

    4. Use existing network hardware, but isolate the CobraNet and/or control network As described in the previous section, there are many advantages to integrating the Mongoose control network with an existing network. Since the CobraNet and the control networks use Ethernet and are compatible, it is also possible to integrate the control network and the CobraNet network.

  • Page 54: Section 5: Installing And Using The Mongoose Tracker

    Installing the software is simple: 1. Insert the CD in your computer (or click the download button on the Mongoose web page). 2. If downloading the software, on the File Download box that appears, click Run. If you want to save the installation file to your computer, click Save.

  • Page 55: Starting Mongoose Tracker

    Design Manual Starting Mongoose Tracker 1. On the Start menu, point to All Programs > Rane Corporation > Mongoose Tracker. 2. From the choices that display, select the Mongoose Tracker application: A splash screen displays until the application loading completes, at which point you see the main...

  • Page 56: Working With Configuration Files

    When you apply the file to the Mongoose, its settings are actually saved to the device. The saved configuration file then serves as a backup in case you want to restore the device to a known configuration at a later time.

  • Page 57: Distinguishing Between Live Device Settings Versus Configuration File Settings

    To access a live device, you open the software’s Device Discovery dialog box. The software automatically discovers and displays all the Mongoose devices it detects on the network. You select the one you want to view. Note the Mongoose device discovery functionality is dynamic. In other words, if a device is added or removed from the system while you are viewing the Device Discovery dialog box, the list of devices changes automatically and immediately.

  • Page 58: Creating The Configuration File

    RADs should match the channel names in the Mongoose Tracker. To help ensure this consistency, the Mongoose Tracker includes a label generation feature that produces a PDF of labels based on the channel names you’ve entered in the software. We highly recommend this feature to create your labels.
  • Page 59 Note: If you do not need custom labels, you can use the generic labels shipped with the RADs. To generate RAD labels: 1. Within the Mongoose Tracker, open the configuration file from which you want to generate labels. Alternatively, if you have applied the configuration to a device, you can open the device itself.

  • Page 60: Updating (Or Rolling Back) The Mongoose Firmware

    To determine if you need to update the Mongoose firmware: 1. Open the Device Discovery dialog box by clicking the Discover icon in the toolbar. If a Mongoose in the list contains firmware that is older than (or current and compatible with) the version of Mongoose Tracker running, the button in the Operations column changes to Update Firmware.

  • Page 61: Uninstalling Mongoose Tracker

    • You can request an immediate update check at any time by selecting Check for Updates on the Help menu. • Open the Device Discovery dialog box by clicking the Discover icon in the toolbar. If a Mongoose in the list contains firmware that is newer than the version of Mongoose Tracker you are running, the Device Status column for that Mongoose contains a link that says Requires newer software.

  • Page 62: Index

    Auto-MDIX functionality port ..................12 CobraNet port ..............47 status indicators..............11 Ethernet port ..............47 Fiber optic cable, using with Mongoose system ....27 Backup system ..............28 Firmware, upgrading or rolling back ........61 Bundle aggregation routing example .......23 Front panel description (Mongoose)........10 CAD drawings ..............25 Hops maximum in a CobraNet network ......26...
  • Page 63 Sig/OL LED on RAD ............15 on the Mongoose device ..........10 SNMP MIB browser, on the RAD .................15 managing CobraNet network ......28, 47, 56 Static IP addresses, configuring Mongoose to use ..56 Status indicators. See  individual LED names Ports System requirements .............5 CobraNet ................12 Ethernet ................12...
  • Page 64 MONGOOSE Design Manual ©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA TEL 425-355-6000 FAX 425-347-7757 WEB rane.com...

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