Extron AXP 64 C AT User manual

Brand: Extron

Model: AXP 64 C AT

Category: Musical Equipment

Type: User manual

User Guide

AXP 64 C AT

Audio Products

Mixers and Processors

Audio Expansion Processor

68-2721-01 Rev. C

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device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF

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vAXP64CAT • Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction............................................................ 1

About this Guide ................................................. 1

About the AXP64CAT ...................................... 1

Features ............................................................. 1

AXP64CAT Application Diagrams..................... 4

Installation .............................................................. 6

System Conﬁguration ......................................... 6

Rear Panel Features and Cabling ........................ 7

Front Panel Indicators ....................................... 10

Connecting the AXP 64 C AT to a Network ....... 11

Creating a Physical Dante Network ................... 11

Star Network Configuration ........................... 12

Daisy Chain Configuration ............................. 12

Software Installation.......................................... 13

AXP64CAT Software Programs .................. 13

Software Installation Overview ...................... 13

Downloading and Installing Dante

Controller for Windows ................................ 14

Downloading and Installing DSP

Configurator ................................................ 19

Updating Firmware ........................................... 21

Resetting .......................................................... 22

DSP Conﬁgurator Conﬁguration and

Operation .............................................................. 23

AXP64CAT Operation .................................... 23

Starting the DSP Conﬁgurator .......................... 24

The AXP 64 C AT Main Screen ......................... 25

Menus .......................................................... 27

Navigating the Main Screen .......................... 33

Connecting to and Disconnecting from a

Device on the Network .................................... 34

Connecting to an AXP 64 ............................. 34

Disconnecting from an AXP 64 ..................... 35

Live and Emulate Modes .............................. 36

Naming a Digital Input or an Analog Output

using DSP Conﬁgurator ................................... 36

DSP Processing and Signal Flow ...................... 37

Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Blocks ........... 38

Managing Filter and Processor Blocks .......... 40

Changing Block Parameters ......................... 40

Input Channels ................................................. 41

Switching an Input between Analog and

Digital .......................................................... 42

Input Gain ..................................................... 42

Filter Blocks — Input .................................... 43

Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) ................ 49

Dynamics Processor Blocks ......................... 52

Output Channels .............................................. 58

AT Output Gain (GAIN) ................................. 59

Analog Output Blocks ................................... 59

Digital I/O ......................................................... 63

Configuring the Digital I/O Ports .................... 63

Digital I/O Example ....................................... 65

Signal Path Building Blocks .............................. 66

Selecting a Microphone Configuration........... 66

Creating a Building Block .............................. 66

Organizing Building Blocks ........................... 68

Dante Controller Conﬁguration and

Operation ............................................................. 71

AXP64AT Bus ................................................. 71

Managing Network Trafﬁc ................................. 71

Starting Dante Controller .................................. 72

Device Name ................................................ 73

Dante Controller Naming Conventions .......... 73

Renaming an Input or Output........................ 73

Selecting Inputs and Outputs for Dante ............ 77

AXP64CAT Inputs and Outputs on

Dante Controller .......................................... 77

Routing Signals using Dante ......................... 78

Dante Troubleshooting ...................................... 79

AXP64CAT • Table of Contents vi

SIS Conﬁguration and Control ........................ 82

Establishing a Network Connection .................. 82

Using SIS Commands ...................................... 83

AXP64CAT-initiated Messages ................... 83

SIS Command Sets ...................................... 84

Using the Command and Response

Tables .......................................................... 84

Error Responses ........................................... 84

Basic SIS Commands....................................... 85

Symbol Definitions ........................................ 85

Special Characters ....................................... 85

Command and Response Table for Basic

SIS Commands ........................................... 85

DSP SIS Commands ........................................ 86

Command Structure ..................................... 86

Processors Configurable by SIS

Commands ................................................. 86

Symbol Definitions ........................................ 87

Special Characters ....................................... 88

Command and Response Table for DSP

SIS Commands ........................................... 89

Digital I/O SIS Commands ................................ 90

Symbol Definitions ........................................ 90

Command and Response Table for

Digital I/O SIS Commands ........................... 90

Mounting the AXP 64 C AT ............................... 91

AXP64CAT • Introduction 1

Introduction

This section provides an overview of this guide and the features of the Extron AXP 64CAT

Audio Expansion Processor. Topics include:

• About this Guide

• About the AXP 64 C AT

• Features

• AXP 64 C AT Application Diagrams

About this Guide

This guide contains installation, configuration, and operation information for the Extron

Electronics AXP64CAT Audio Expansion Processor. In this guide, the terms “AXP,”

“AXP64,” “AXP 64 C AT,” and “processor” are used interchangeably to refer to the

AXP64CAT.

About the AXP64CAT

The Extron AXP 64 C AT is an audio expansion processor with six mic/line inputs and

four line outputs for remote connectivity to a Dante™-enabled DMP 128 audio system.

It is used to place six mic/line sources onto a Dante audio network, and route any four

Dante channels from the network to analog output for connection to an amplifier or other

destination. The AXP 64 C AT features Extron ProDSP with gain, filtering, and dynamics

processing for all inputs and outputs. Four of the inputs also include Acoustic Echo

Cancellation (AEC), 48 volt phantom power for each, and dedicated control ports for mic

control.

In addition, inputs 1 through 4 are FlexInput capable, allowing you to route a Dante channel

in place of a local mic/line input. A single Ethernet cable to a central equipment rack can

link multiple AXP 64 C AT units, avoiding the need to pull one cable for each mic/line input.

The DSP Configurator Software, downloadable free of charge from www.extron.com,

enables setup of DSP parameters and AEC.

The compact 1U high, half rack wide, 9.5-inch (24.1cm) deep enclosure can be placed on

furniture near table microphones and line level sources. It can also be mounted to a rack or

under furniture. For information on mounting options and UL rack mounting guidelines see

Mounting the AXP 64 C ATMounting the

AXP 64 C AT on page9191.

Features

• Inputs — Six balanced or unbalanced mic/line level processed inputs, four with AEC,

are provided on 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connectors.

• Phantom power — 48-volt phantom power is provided on the first four inputs.

AXP64CAT • Introduction 2

• Independent AEC — Four independent channels of high performance AEC, as well as

selectable noise cancellation, are provided on the first four inputs. Extron AEC features

advanced algorithms that deliver fast echo canceler convergence for optimal intelligibility

in situations that challenge AEC performance, including double-talk and the use of

wireless microphones at the near end.

• FlexInput Channels — The first four inputs provide FlexInput capability to route a

Dante channel in place of a local mic/line input. The flexible input selection enables the

AXP 64 C AT to process audio from remote wireless microphones, wallplates, and other

sources from anywhere on the Dante network.

• Flexible pre-processed and post-processed input signal routing — The internal

DSP architecture sends both pre-processed and post-processed input feeds from the

first four inputs onto the Dante network. The last two inputs provide post-processing

feeds to the Dante network. This provides the flexibility to limit the signal processing on

mic input signals for recording, assistive listening, or voice reinforcement feeds, while

applying full processing and AEC to a conferencing application.

• Outputs — Four balanced or unbalanced line level outputs are provided on a 3.5 mm,

6-pole captive screw connector.

• AT Expansion outputs — Ten DSP AT expansion outputs are placed directly onto a

Dante audio network.

• Dante-to-line level outputs — Four Dante-to-line level outputs convert Dante audio

network signals to line level output signals with filtering and dynamic processing tailored

for the local environment.

• Digital I/O — One digital input, ground, and dual digital outputs at each mic/line input

allow for external triggering, such as mic activation and muting and illuminating status

LEDs.

• Expansion through Dante audio networking — The Dante equipped AXP64CAT,

in conjunction with the DMP128, provides scalability for creating large audio matrixes

over a local area network using standard Internet protocols. Dante technology

distributes up to 512x512 audio channels at 24-bit/48kHz over a single Gigabit

Ethernet link. A built-in four-port Gigabit switch also provides direct interconnection of

multiple AXP64CAT units to create large, cost-effective audio matrixes. Both Dante

and the four-port switch are AVB-ready.

• Four-port Gigabit switch — The built-in, four-port Gigabit switch provides network

pass-through to additional AXP64CAT units and direct interconnection with

DMP 128AT units.

• ProDSP 32/64-bit floating point signal processing — The AXP64CAT features

32/64-bit floating point audio DSP processing, which maintains very wide dynamic

range and audio signal transparency, to simplify management of gain staging while

reducing the possibility of DSP signal clipping.

• Studio grade 24-bit/48 kHz analog-to-digital converters — Professional

converters fully preserve the integrity of the original audio signal.

• Low latency DSP processing — The AXP64CAT features very low, deterministic

latency from input to output, regardless of the number of active channels or processes.

While latency increases in channels with AEC enabled, overall latency remains low,

keeping audio in sync with video.

• DSP Configurator Software — A powerful yet user-friendly PC-based software tool

can be used for managing all audio operations of the AXP64CAT. It enables complete

setup and configuration of digital audio processing tools on the ProDSP platform.

AXP64CAT • Introduction 3

• Intuitive Graphical User Environment — The DSP Configurator Software features

a Graphical User Environment that offers a clear view of all inputs, outputs, and audio

processing blocks in a single window. This allows a designer or installer to quickly view

an audio configuration without having to access multiple windows or menus.

• Device Manager configuration software — Device Manager in the DSP Configurator

Software enables configuration of multiple Extron DSP products, including networked

AXP64CAT by toggling between Graphical User Environments for each unit.

Processors can be grouped into folders for organizing as separate rooms or buildings.

Settings for multiple Extron DSP products in Device Manager can be saved to a single

file.

• Control options — The AXP64CAT can be controlled using the DSP Configurator

Software and a PC connection to the Ethernet port. It can also be controlled through a

computer or control system with Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands.

• Copy and paste for processing blocks — For efficient audio system design and

setup, parameter settings can be quickly copied between individual processing blocks

or identical groups of blocks within the Graphical User Environment using conventional

cut-and-paste commands.

• Building Blocks processor settings — Flexible Building Blocks are a set of

pre-designed processor settings optimized for a specific type of input device (such

as microphones) with preset levels, filters, dynamics, and more. Building Blocks are

available on each input strip and allow system designers to fully customize and save

their own Building Blocks for efficient system design and integration.

• Live and Emulate operation modes with configuration file saving — Live mode

allows integrators to connect to the AXP64CAT and make live parameter adjustments

while hearing or metering them in real-time. This avoids the need to compile and upload

a configuration file to the DSP.

Emulate mode allows settings to be configured offline, then uploaded to the

AXP64CAT. Additionally, current settings on an AXP64CAT can be backed up to a

configuration file for archiving.

• SpeedNav keyboard navigation – SpeedNav enables user-friendly, keyboard-based

navigation of the DSP Configurator Software without the need for a mouse or touchpad.

Using keyboard navigation keys and shortcuts, you can access any input and all audio

DSP tools. Using only the keyboard for software access can help expedite audio system

setup and optimization while on-site using laptop PCs.

• Front panel input signal presence and clipping LEDs — The AXP64CAT front

panel contains LEDs for each input, enabling real-time monitoring of signal presence. A

separate LED illuminates as a warning whenever analog signal clipping is detected.

• Ethernet monitoring and control — Ethernet control enables you to proactively

monitor and manage the AXP64CAT over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet, using standard

TCP/IP protocols.

AXP64CAT • Introduction 4

AXP64CAT Application Diagrams

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Recorder

CM#1

CM#2

CM#3

CM#4

CM#5

CM#6

CM#

Clerk

Speakers

Lectern

Extron

SI 26CT

Two-Way Ceiling Speakers

Extron

XPA 4002-70V

Power Amplier

Extron

DMP 128 C AT

Digital Matrix

Processor

Wireless Microphone

Receivers

Codec

Wireless Microphone Transmitters

Equipment Rack

Assistive Listening

System Transmitter

Assistive Listening

System Emitters

Extron

AXP 64 C AT

Expansion

Processor

Extron

AXP 64 C AT

Expansion

Processor

Extron

AXP 64 C AT

Expansion

Processor

Extron

MPA 152 Plus

Power

Amplier

Extron

MPA 152 Plus

Power

Amplier

Network

Figure 1. Typical AXP 64 C AT System

AXP64CAT • Introduction 5

XPA 4002

LIMITER / PROTECT

SIGNAL

OVER

TEMP

GREEN - ACTIVE

AMBER - STANDBY

DMP 128

DIGITAL MATRIX PROCESSOR

CONFIG

CLIP

SIGNAL

INPUTS OUTPUTS

CLIP

SIGNAL

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

EXPLAN

ACTIVITY

AXP 64 C AT

INPUTS OUTPUTS

CLIP

SIGNAL

AUDIO EXPANSION PROCESSOR

Extron

2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6

CLIP

SIGNAL

AXP 64 C AT

INPUTS OUTPUTS

CLIP

SIGNAL

AUDIO EXPANSION PROCESSOR

Extron

2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6

CLIP

SIGNAL

AXP 64 C AT

INPUTS OUTPUTS

CLIP

SIGNAL

AUDIO EXPANSION PROCESSOR

Extron

2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6

CLIP

SIGNAL

Wireless Microphone Transmitters

Extron

SI 26CT

Speakers

Assistive Listening

System Emitters

Speakers

Network

Microphones

CM#4

Lectern

Clerk

CM#1

CM#2

CM#3

CM#5

CM#6

CM#7

In Rack

Equipment:

IR Transmitter

Codec

(2) Wireless

Recievers

DMP 128 AT

XPA 4002-70V

4 Channel

Recorder

Extron

AXP 64 C AT

Expansion

Processor (3)

Extron

MPA 152 Plus

Amplifer (4)

BASSLEVELTREBLE

MINI POWER AMPLIFIER

MPA 152 Plus

STEREO

DUAL

MONO

BASSLEVELTREBLE

MINI POWER AMPLIFIER

MPA 152 Plus

STEREO

DUAL

MONO

BASSLEVELTREBLE

MINI POWER AMPLIFIER

MPA 152 Plus

STEREO

DUAL

MONO

BASSLEVELTREBLE

MINI POWER AMPLIFIER

MPA 152 Plus

STEREO

DUAL

MONO

Figure 2. AXP 64 C AT Auditorium Application

AXP64CAT • Installation 6

Installation

This section describes the front and rear panel features and the rear panel connections. It

also provides procedures for installing the Dante Controller and DSP Configurator software.

The following topics are discussed:

• System Configuration

• Rear Panel Features and Cabling

• Front Panel Indicators

• Connecting the AXP 64 C AT to a Network

• Creating a Physical Dante Network

• Software Installation

• Updating Firmware

• Resetting

System Configuration

The AXP64CAT does not have physical controls for configuration or operation. These are

accomplished using a computer running Windows

or later and the DSPConfigurator

software (available at www.extron.com), or by SIS commands using Extron DataViewer

(also available from the Extron Website).

Dante Controller for Windows from Audinate is required to select and route Dante transmit

and receive channels to all connected Dante-compatible devices (see Downloading and

Installing Dante Controller for Windows on page 14). The AXP64CAT has front and

rear panel operational indicators and a rear panel reset button for hardware resets (see

Resetting on page22).

You can fully configure the AXP64CAT using the DSP Configurator software. When first

launched, the DSP Configurator opens a blank configuration with no processing defined. All

gain stages are muted and set to Unity (0 dB) gain.

The AXP64CAT provides a comprehensive set of DSP processing tools. Use the filter tools

to shape the tonal quality of your microphones or EQ the room to compensate for acoustic

gain. Use the dynamics processors for level control or system protection. Input and output

gain stages provide metering in decibels relative to full scale (dBFS) to assist in configuration

of the device for optimal operation. Optimal operating levels are close to 0 dBFS (0 dB “full

scale” on the input or output meters) without exceeding that level. Levels above 0dBFS

cause clipping, which is always audible on a digital device.

AXP64CAT • Installation 7

Rear Panel Features and Cabling

AXP 64 C AT

RESET

IN G

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX

01 02

234

I/OINPUTS

OUTPUTS

IN G0102

2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

Power connector

Analog output connectors

Digital I/O connectors

AT port connectors

Mic/line input connectors

Reset button

Figure 3. AXP64CAT Rear Panel

Power input connector — Connect the provided 12VDC power supply to this captive

screw connector and plug the power cord into an AC power source. Verify that the front

panel power LED lights (see figure 8,

, on page 10).

ATTENTION:

• Do not connect any external power supplies until you have read the Attention

notiﬁcations on the next page.

• Ne branchez pas de sources d’alimentation externes avant d’avoir lu les mises

en garde de la page suivante.

Rear Panel

Power Receptacle

DC Power Cord

Captive Screw

Connector

Ground

all devices.

External

Power Supply

12 VDC, 1.5 A max.

– Return

+12 VDC input

Ridged

Smooth

1A MAX

100-240V 50-60Hz

Figure 4. Connecting the External Power Supply

Power cycle — The mixing and audio processor settings (the current state) of the AXP

are saved in nonvolatile memory. When the unit is powered off, all settings are retained.

When the unit is powered back on, it recalls settings from the nonvolatile memory and

reapplies them. If a configuration is in process but has not been saved when power is

removed, the previously saved audio level and audio DSP processor settings become

active.

After the AXP is powered on, the front panel power LED (see figure 8,

) lights

steadily when the unit is available for operation or configuration.

AXP64CAT • Installation 8

ATTENTION:

• Always use a power supply provided by or speciﬁed by Extron. Use of an

unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certiﬁcation and

may cause damage to the supply and the end product.

• Utilisez toujours une source d’alimentation fournie par Extron. L’utilisation

d’une source d’alimentation non autorisée annule toute conformité

réglementaire et peut endommager la source d’alimentation ainsi que l’unité.

• Unless otherwise stated, the AC/DC adapters are not suitable for use in air

handling spaces or in wall cavities. The power supply is to be located within

the same vicinity as the Extron AV processing equipment in an ordinary

location, Pollution Degree2, secured to the equipment rack within the

dedicated closet, podium, or desk.

• Sauf mention contraire, les adaptateurs AC/DC ne sont pas appropriés pour

une utilisation dans les espaces d’aération ou dans les cavités murales.

La source d’alimentation doit être située à proximité de l’équipement de

traitement audiovisuel dans un endroit ordinaire, avec un degré2 de pollution,

ﬁxé à un équipement de rack à l’intérieur d’un placard, d’une estrade, ou d’un

bureau.

• The installation must always be in accordance with the applicable provisions

of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 725 and the Canadian

Electrical Code part 1, section 16. The power supply shall not be permanently

ﬁxed to building structure or similar structure.

• Cette installation doit toujours être en accord avec les mesures qui s’applique

au National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA70, article725, et au Canadian

Electrical Code, partie1, section16. La source d’alimentation ne devra pas

être ﬁxée de façon permanente à une structure de bâtiment ou à une structure

similaire.

Digital I/O connectors — Four 4-pole, 3.5 mm captive

screw connectors associated with the mic/line inputs provide

digital input and output ports to connect microphones with

logic circuits (see figure 3 on the previous page). Each has an

input (IN), a ground (G), and two output (O1 and O2) ports.

The input port can enable mic mute from a remote source.

The two output ports can provide tally back to the mic LEDs

to indicate mic status. To wire these connectors, see the

illustration at right.

NOTE: To configure these ports, use DSP Configurator (see Digital I/O on

page 63).

Mic/Line input connectors 1-6 — Connect up to six balanced or unbalanced

microphone or mono line level devices to these 3-pole, 3.5mm captive screw

connectors for analog mic or line audio input (see figure 3). Inputs 1 through 4 provide

48 volts phantom power.

Wire the connectors as shown in figure 5.

Balanced Input

Tip

Sleeve

Ring

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Input

Figure 5. Balanced or Unbalanced Mic and Line Input Wiring

Do not tin the wires!

(5 mm) MAX.

3 "

Digital I/O Wiring

AXP64CAT • Installation 9

Phantom power — Power through the signal lines of the first four mic/line inputs is

selectable via the DSP software.

ATTENTION:

• Condenser microphones require phantom power. Dynamic microphones do

not require power.

• Les microphones électrostatiques nécessitent une alimentation fantôme. Les

microphones dynamiques n’ont pas besoin d’alimentation.

• Never set an unbalanced dynamic microphone to +48 V. Doing so may

damage the microphone.

• Ne réglez jamais un microphone dynamique asymétrique à +48V. Cela pourrait

endommager le micro.

• For condenser microphones, verify it safely operates at +48 VDC.

• Pour les microphones électrostatiques, vériﬁez qu’ils fonctionnent bien à

+48Vcc.

• When a line level source is connected, be certain the +48 V phantom power is

off (cleared).

• Lorsqu’une source de niveau ligne est connectée, soyez certain que

l’alimentation fantôme +48V est débranchée (enlevée).

Analog output connectors — Audio outputs 1 through 4 are on two 3.5 mm, 6-pole

captive screw connectors (see figure 3 on page 7). Connect up to four balanced or

unbalanced mono line level or two stereo outputs to these two 6-pole 3.5 mm captive

screw connectors. Wire as shown in figure 6.

Do not tin the wires!

(5 mm) MAX.

3 "

Balanced Output

Unbalanced Output

–

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

Sle

eves

Tip

No Ground Here

Tip

Sleeves

Sle

eves

Sleeves

–

Figure 6. Wiring for Analog Output

Alternatively, 3-pole or 5-pole connectors can be used. See figure 7 on the next page

for an example.

ATTENTION:

• For unbalanced audio outputs, connect the sleeves to the ground contact. DO

NOT connect the sleeves to the negative (-) contacts.

• Pour l’audio asymétrique, connectez les manchons au contact au sol. Ne PAS

connecter les manchons aux contacts négatifs (–).

AXP64CAT • Installation 10

DO NOT

Connect Here

AXP 64 C AT

RESET

IN G

POWER

12V

X.XA MAX

01 02

2 3 4

I/OINPUTS

OUTPUTS

IN G 01 02

5-pole CSR

Figure 7. Connecting a 5-pole Audio Connector

AT port connectors — This four-port Gigabit switch with four RJ-45 Ethernet

connectors supports digital audio transport (AT) and communications (see figure 3 on

page 7). Connect one or more AXP64CATs to a device such as the DMP 128 AT to

form a larger matrix system (see Creating a Physical Dante Network on the next

page). Up to 56 channels can be connected.

NOTE: The digital and analog input channel is shared for each input. An input is

either analog or digital (Dante).

Any of these AT connectors can also be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN.

Communication between the AXP and a controlling device or computer is via a TCP

socket using port 4333 (see Connecting the AXP 64 to a Network on the next page).

This connection also enables control of the AXP via SIS commands issued from a

computer connected to the same LAN or WAN (see SIS Configuration and Control

beginning on page 82).

Reset button — This recessed button returns the AXP64CAT to its factory default

state (see figure 3 on page 7 (see Resetting on page22).

Front Panel Indicators

AXP 64 C AT

INPUTS OUTPUTS

CLIP

SIGNAL

AUDIO EXPANSION PROCESSOR

Extron

2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6

CLIP

SIGNAL

Power LED

Input LEDs

Output LEDs

Figure 8. AXP 64 C AT Front Panel

AXP64CAT • Installation 11

Power LED — This green LED blinks during boot-up. It lights steadily when the

AXP64CAT is powered on and ready to operate (see figure 8 on the previous page).

Input LEDs — One pair for each of the six inputs (see figure 8):

• Clip indicators: These red LEDs light when the corresponding input signal

exceeds -3 dBFS. The clip indicator remains on for 200ms after the input signal

drops below that level.

• Signal indicators: These green LEDs light when there is an active source on the

corresponding input.

Output LEDs — One pair for each of the four analog outputs (see figure 8):

• Clip indicators: These red LEDs light when the corresponding output signal

exceeds -3 dBFS. The clip indicator remains on for 200ms after the output signal

drops below that level.

• Signal indicators: These green LEDs light when a signal is detected on the

corresponding analog output.

Connecting the AXP 64 C AT to a Network

The AXP 64 supports 100 and 1000 Mbps halfduplex and full duplex connections. You can

use either a standard, straight-through Ethernet cable or a crossover cable to connect the

AXP to a network via one of the four AT ports (see figure 3,

, on page 7). The control

device must be connected to the same network. Any one of the four AT ports can be

dedicated as a control connection.

If you do not know the IP address of the control device, use Dante Controller to obtain it

(see Establishing a Network Connection on page 82).

When all connections are made and power is applied, the green (activity) LED of the

connected AT port blinks to indicate data activity on the connection.

Creating a Physical Dante Network

A physical network is required to share Dante audio channels between an AXP64CAT and

DMP128AT devices. Each AXP64CAT contains a 4-port Gigabit switch with four RJ-45

connectors located on the back panel that accept standard network cables. The 4-port

switch can operate as a standard switch described in this section.

NOTE: The Dante Controller network configuration defaults to switched mode (basic)

making star and daisy-chain configurations possible.

An AXP64CAT-based Dante network can be configured in a daisy-chain or star network

topology using the 4-port switch and the Dante Controller in Switched mode.

AXP64CAT • Installation 12

Star Network Configuration

Star network topology has one DMP128CAT as the central unit, which is then directly

connected to up to three AXP64CATs. Alternatively, a larger network switch can be used

in place of the central DMP128CAT, allowing more than three AXP64CATs connected in

the star configuration (see figure 9).

100-240V ~ --A MAX

50/60 Hz

LAN

EXP

RS-232

Tx Rx G

RESET

MIC +48V

5678

1234

4 1

1 2345G6

1234

78910 G

11 12 13 14 15 G1617181920G

234

56 78

910

11 127

MIC/LINE INPUTS

OUTPUTS

DIGITAL I/O

REMOTE AT

DMP 128 C AT

AXP 64 C AT

RESET

IN G

POWER

12V

X.XA MAX

01 02

234

I/OINPUTS

OUTPUTS

IN G0102

2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4

AXP 64 C AT

RESET

IN G

POWER

12V

X.XA MAX

01 02

234

I/OINPUTS

OUTPUTS

IN G0102

2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4

DMP 128 C AT

AXP 64 C AT

RESET

IN G

POWER

12V

X.XA MAX

01 02

234

I/OINPUTS

OUTPUTS

IN G0102

2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4

Figure 9. Star Network Topology

Daisy Chain Configuration

A daisy chain configuration can also be used. Each unit is connected to both the previous

unit and the next unit in the chain (see figure 10).

DMP 128 AT

100-240V ~ --A MAX

50/60 Hz

LAN

EXP

RS-232

Tx Rx G

RESET

MIC +48V

5678

1234

4 1

1 2345G6

1234

78910G

11 12 13 14 15 G1617181920G

234

56 78

910

11 127

MIC/LINE INPUTS

OUTPUTS

DIGITAL I/O

REMOTE AT

DMP 128 C AT

AXP 64 C AT #1

AXP 64 C AT #2

AXP 64 C AT #3

AXP 64 C AT

RESET

IN G

POWER

12V

X.XA MAX

01 02

234

I/OINPUTS

OUTPUTS

IN G0102

2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4

AXP 64 C AT

RESET

IN G

POWER

12V

X.XA MAX

01 02

234

I/OINPUTS

OUTPUTS

IN G0102

2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4

AXP 64 C AT

RESET

IN G

POWER

12V

X.XA MAX

01 02

234

I/OINPUTS

OUTPUTS

IN G0102

2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4

Figure 10. Daisy Chain Topology

Hybrid versions combining the star and daisy chain topologies can also be built, but a ring

topology, or any topology that creates a duplicate connection, causes a connection failure in

the Dante Controller software.

NOTE: Connections between AXP64CAT ports in either a star or daisy chain

network do not need to be sequential (port 1 to port 2, port 2 to port 3, port 3 to

port 4, and so on), nor do they need to be made between the same port numbers

(port 1 to port 1, port 2 to port 2, port 3 to port 3, and so on).

AXP64CAT • Installation 13

Software Installation

AXP64CAT Software Programs

The AXP64CAT has no front panel hardware controls. To configure and operate the AXP,

use a PC running Microsoft Windows 7 or newer and the following software programs:

• Dante Controller for Windows from Audinate is required to select and route

AXP64CAT digital inputs and outputs to and from all connected Dante-compatible

devices on the same network and to rename connected devices.

• DSPConfigurator is used to customize signal processing for the input channels of the

AXP64CAT.

To assist identification of multiple connected AXP64CATs on the network, rename each

device using Dante Controller (see Renaming connected AXP 64 C AT devices on

page 17). After the AXPis renamed, you can connect DSP Configurator to configure it (see

Downloading and Installing DSP Configurator on page 19).

Both DSPConfigurator and Dante Controller are available from the AXP64CAT product

page on the Extron Website. Digital signal routing can be done only using Dante Controller

from Audinate.

See Rear Panel Features and Cabling Rear Panel Features and Cabling on

page7, and Connecting the AXP 64 to a Network on page11 for additional details

to connect via the LAN ports.

Software Installation Overview

Both DSPConfigurator and Dante Controller must be installed to configure the AXP64CAT

and route transmit and receive channels. Download and install both software programs in

the order they are listed below:

1. Download Dante Controller for Windows from the Extron Website (see

Downloading and Installing Dante Controller for Windows on page 14).

2. Install Dante Controller.

3. Rename each AXPCAT as it is placed on the network (when there are multiple

AXP64CATs on the network) (see Renaming connected AXP 64 C AT devices on

(see Renaming connected AXP64CAT devices on page17).

NOTES:

• To avoid confusion, rename each device with a unique identiﬁer.

• To simplify renaming, connect only one device to the network at a time. As

each device is renamed, it can remain on the network.

4. Download DSP Configurator (see Downloading and Installing DSP Configurator

(see Downloading and Installing DSPConfigurator on page19).

5. Install DSP Configurator.

AXP64CAT • Installation 14

Downloading and Installing Dante Controller for Windows

1. On the Extron web page, click the Download tab (see figure 11,

2. On the Download screen, click the Dante Controller link (

) on the left sidebar.

Figure 11. Dante Controller Link on the Download Page

3. On the Dante Controller web page, click the Download Now button (see figure 12,

Figure 12. Download Button on Dante Controller Web Page

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