Shure DDS 5900 User Manual page 42

Select the Audio Source for the Outputs
Next, select the audio source for the XLR analog outputs.
The outputs are used for sending to a recorder, DSP, or
language distribution system.
Go to >
Audio Output Control
options:
• Group: Four separate groups are available for isolating
specific microphones
• Floor: All open microphones are routed to the floor
sound.
• Channels 1 & 2: Interpretation channels
Note: If the group buss is not used for the
corresponding XLR output, it is disabled in the routing
matrix.
Adding an External Audio Source
For teleconferencing or internet calling, use the CU audio
input 1 to add the additional audio source to the discussion.
1. Connect a line-level audio source, such as the audio
output of a computer, teleconferencing unit, or wireless
microphone system to the
back panel.
2. Open the control browser to
> .
Input Control
3. Select the input gain according to the output of the
external device. If necessary, select 10 dB for a slight
gain boost.
4. Select Loudspeaker to route the input to all the delegate
units.
5. Select Out A (Group) to mix the external source with the
floor sound and send it through Output A.
• Deselect for teleconferencing or signal processing to avoid a
feedback loop
• Select for a microphone to be blended with other discussion
unit audio
6. Adjust the volume of the audio input to mix naturally with
speech levels at the discussion unit.
Emergency Audio Signal
To prepare for an emergency, connect an Emergency
Evacuation Message (EEM) audio signal to Input 2. A
block connector provides a 'normally open' switch that
when closed, distributes the emergency signal to the
loudspeakers and all input and output connections.
Note: There is no volume control available for setting
the volume on 'In 2'. The volume has to be set at the
equipment generating the "Emergency Evacuation
Message (EEM)" audio signal.
and choose from the following
on the CU 5905
Audio Input 1
>
Audio Input/Output Control
If the output volume needs to be attenuated, go to
.
Input/Output Control
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System Set Up
>
Audio