Extron AXP 50 C AT User manual

User Guide

AXP 50 C AT

Audio Products

Mixers and Processors

Audio Expansion Processor

68-2251-01 Rev. A

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FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

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: This unit was tested with shielded I/O cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded

cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

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The following registered trademarks

®

, registered service marks

(SM)

, and trademarks

(TM)

are the property of

RGBSystems, Inc. or Extron Electronics:

Registered Trademarks

(®)

AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IPIntercom,

IPLink, Key Minder, LockIt, MediaLink, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch,

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Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

ATTENTION:

• Risk of property damage.

• Risque de dommages matériels.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C

[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned

in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital

letter “o.”

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font

shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32

C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t

SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are

written in the font shown here:

From the File menu, select New.

Click the OK button.

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

vAXP50CAT • Table of Contents

Contents

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

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

About the AXP50CAT ...................................... 1

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

AXP50CAT Application Diagram ...................... 4

Panels and Cabling .............................................. 5

Mounting the AXP50CAT ................................. 5

Hardware Conﬁguration ...................................... 5

Rear Panel Features and Cabling ........................ 6

Power Supply Connection .............................. 6

Control Connection ............................................ 8

Power Cycle ....................................................... 9

Firmware Updates .............................................. 9

Reset Actuator and LED ..................................... 9

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

Software Installation .......................................... 11

AXP50CAT Software ...................................... 11

Software Installation Overview .......................... 11

Software Download and Installation .................. 12

Dante Controller for Windows ....................... 12

Rename Connected AXP50CAT Devices ... 14

DSPConfigurator ......................................... 17

DSP Conﬁgurator

Conﬁguration and Operation ........................... 20

AXP50CAT Operation .................................... 20

DSP Conﬁgurator Program Basics .................... 21

Starting the Program .................................... 21

Using the Program ........................................ 21

Navigation .................................................... 22

Toolbar Menus .............................................. 25

Mode Buttons .............................................. 29

DSP Processing and Signal Flow ...................... 30

Processor Blocks.......................................... 30

Output Channels .............................................. 31

Input Channels ................................................. 31

Input Gain ..................................................... 32

Filter Block .................................................... 33

Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) ................ 37

Advanced AEC Controls ............................... 39

Basic AEC Configuration............................... 40

Troubleshooting AEC .................................... 40

Dynamics Processor ..................................... 41

Output Gain (GAIN) ...................................... 46

Digital I/O ......................................................... 47

Signal Path Building Blocks .............................. 50

Add a Building Block .................................... 51

Organize Building Blocks .............................. 53

Dante Conﬁguration and Operation ............. 56

AXP50AT Bus ................................................. 56

Discovering the AXP50CAT IP Address ...... 56

Creating a Physical Dante Network ................... 57

Basic Configuration ...................................... 57

Managing Network Traffic ............................. 57

Dante Controller Operation ........................... 58

Dante Controller Conﬁguration .......................... 59

Start Dante Controller ................................... 59

Dante Network Organization ......................... 61

Rename an Input or Output .......................... 61

Selecting Inputs and Outputs for Dante ............ 63

AXP50CAT Inputs and Outputs .................. 63

Signal Routing with Dante ................................. 64

Dante Troubleshooting ...................................... 65

AXP50CAT • Table of Contents vi

Remote Communication and Control ........... 66

Connection Options .......................................... 66

To Establish a Network Connection .............. 67

AXP50CAT-initiated Messages ................... 68

Using the Command/Response Tables ......... 68

Error Responses ........................................... 69

Command/Response Table Overview ............... 69

Command/Response Table for Basic SIS

Commands ..................................................... 70

Symbol Definitions ........................................ 70

Special Characters ....................................... 70

Command/Response Tables for DSP SIS

Commands ..................................................... 71

Symbol Definitions ........................................ 72

Special Characters ....................................... 73

Reference Information ...................................... 75

MountingtheAXP50CAT ............................... 75

Tabletop Use ................................................ 75

UL Rack Mounting Guidelines ....................... 75

Rack Mounting ............................................. 76

Table or Wall Mounting .................................. 77

AXP50CAT • Introduction 1

Introduction

This section describes this guide and features of the AXP 50CAT Audio Expansion

Processor, including:

About this Guide

About the AXP50CAT

Features

AXP50CAT Application Diagram

About this Guide

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

Electronics AXP50CAT, Audio Expansion Processor.

In this manual, the AXP50CAT can also be referred to as the “AXP50,” “processor,” or

“device.”

About the AXP50CAT

The Extron AXP50CAT is a five input audio expansion processor with Extron ProDSP™

for integrating remote microphones and other sources onto a Dante™-enabled Extron

DMP128AT audio system. A single Ethernet cable to a central equipment rack can link

multiple AXP50CAT units, avoiding the effort and expense of pulling one cable for each

microphone (mic). The AXP50CAT provides 48 volt phantom power to each mic/line input.

The mixer provides dedicated signal processing for each input, including gain, filtering,

dynamics, and Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC). The intuitive DSP Configurator™ Software

makes it quick and easy to set up DSP parameters and AEC.

The half rack width, 9.5” (24.1cm) deep, 1U high enclosure is designed for inconspicuous

under-table placement near table microphones and line level sources.

Features

• Inputs – Five balanced or unbalanced mic/line level on 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw

connectors.

• AT Expansion outputs – Ten DSP AT expansion outputs, placed directly onto a Dante

audio network.

• Five mic/line level inputs with 48 volt phantom power – The AXP50CAT adds

five additional processed inputs with AEC for easy system expansion. This avoids the

need for a break-in box plus additional DSP hardware at the central rack, which may

otherwise by underutilized.

• Independent AEC – The AXP50CAT includes five independent channels of high

performance AEC, as well as selectable noise cancellation. 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.

AXP50CAT • Introduction 2

• Dante audio networking provides a wide range of expansion capabilities – The

Dante equipped AXP50CAT, in conjunction with the DMP128, provides scalability

for creating larger 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50CAT units to create larger, cost-effective audio

matrixes. Both Dante and the four-port switch are AVB ready.

• FlexInput Channels – Each input on the AXP50CAT offers FlexInput capability to

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

enables the AXP 50 C AT to process audio from remote wireless microphones,

wallplates, and other sources from anywhere on the Dante network.

• Built-in four-port Gigabit switch – Provides network pass-through to additional

AXP50CAT units and direct interconnection to DMP128AT units.

• One digital input and dual digital outputs at each mic/line input for control – The

AXP50CAT provides input, ground, and dual outputs at each mic/line input, which

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

LEDs.

• Compact 1U, half rack width metal enclosure – The half rack width, 9.5” (24.1cm)

deep enclosure is designed for inconspicuous under-table placement near table

microphones and line level sources using the UTS Series Under Table Shelf System or

MBU 123 Low-Profile Mount Kit, available separately.

• ProDSP 32/64-bit floating point signal processing – The AXP50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50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. This

keeps audio in sync with video, and prevents distractions to presenters or performers

resulting from delayed live audio.

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

for managing all audio operations of the AXP50CAT. It enables complete setup and

configuration of digital audio processing tools on the ProDSP platform.

• 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.

• Flexible pre- and post-processing input signal routing – The internal DSP

architecture of the AXP50CAT sends both pre- and post-processing input feeds from

each input onto the Dante network. This provides the flexibility to provision signals for

specific applications using unprocessed signals for recording or assistive listening, and

using processed signals for voice reinforcement and conferencing applications.

• Device Manager enables configuration of multiple Extron DSP products –

Device Manager in the DSP Configurator Software enables easy configuration of

multiple Extron DSP products, including networked AXP50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.

AXP50CAT • Introduction 3

• Flexible control options – The AXP50CAT can be controlled using the DSP

Configurator Software and a PC connection to the Ethernet port. The AXP50CAT can

also be controlled through a control system with Extron SIS - Simple Instruction Set

commands.

• Copy and paste for processing blocks – To help speed 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 – A collection of pre-designed processor

settings optimized for a specific type of input device, such as microphones, with preset

levels, filters, dynamics, and more. Flexible Building Blocks are available on each input

strip and allow system designers to fully customize and save their own Building Blocks,

further streamlining audio system design and integration.

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

allows integrators to connect to the AXP50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50CAT. Additionally, current settings on an AXP50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, the user 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50CAT provides

LEDs on the front panel for each input, for real-time monitoring of signal presence. A

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

• Ethernet monitoring and control – Engineered to meet the needs of professional AV

environments, Ethernet control enables the AXP50CAT to be proactively monitored

and managed over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet, using standard TCP/IP protocols.

AXP50CAT • Introduction 4

AXP50CAT Application Diagram

AXP 50 C AT

RESET

1

2 3 4 5

1

IN G

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX

0102 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 0102 IN G 01 02

2 3 4 5

2 3 4

I/OINPUTS

AT

1

AXP 50 C AT

RESET

1

2 3 4 5

1

IN G

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX

0102 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 0102 IN G 01 02

2 3 4 5

2 3 4

I/OINPUTS

AT

1

AXP 50 C AT

RESET

1

2 3 4 5

1

IN G

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX

0102 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 0102 IN G 01 02

2 3 4 5

2 3 4

I/OINPUTS

AT

1

AXP 50 C AT

RESET

1

2 3 4 5

1

IN G

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX

0102 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 0102 IN G 01 02

2 3 4 5

2 3 4

I/OINPUTS

AT

1

AXP 50 C AT

RESET

1

2 3 4 5

1

IN G

POWER

12V

1.0A MAX

0102 IN G 01 02 IN G 01 02 IN G 0102 IN G 01 02

2 3 4 5

2 3 4

I/OINPUTS

AT

1

100-240V ~ --A MAX

50/60 Hz

LAN

EXP

RS-232

Tx Rx G

RESET

MIC +48V

5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4

8

4 1

1 2 3 4 5 G 6

1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 G

11 12 13 14 15 G 16 17 18 19 20 G

2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10

11 127

3

6

2

5

1

MIC/LINE INPUTS

OUTPUTS

DIGITAL I/O

REMOTE AT

DMP 128 C AT

100-240V 0.5A, 50-60Hz

XPA 2001-70V

LIMITER/PROTECT

SIGNAL

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

18

14

26

∞

ATTENUATION HPF

70 V OUTPUT

REMOTE

INPUTS

CLASS 2 WIRING

G

GCV

L

(SUMMED)

R

10V

80 Hz

OFF

50mA

STANDBY

100-240V 0.5A, 50-60Hz

XPA 2001-70V

LIMITER/PROTECT

SIGNAL

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

18

14

26

∞

ATTENUATION HPF

70 V OUTPUT

REMOTE

INPUTS

CLASS 2 WIRING

G

GCV

L

(SUMMED)

R

10V

80 Hz

OFF

50mA

STANDBY

100-240V 0.5A, 50-60Hz

XPA 2001-70V

LIMITER/PROTECT

SIGNAL

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

18

14

26

∞

ATTENUATION HPF

70 V OUTPUT

REMOTE

INPUTS

CLASS 2 WIRING

G

GCV

L

(SUMMED)

R

10V

80 Hz

OFF

50mA

STANDBY

100-240V 0.5A, 50-60Hz

XPA 2001-70V

LIMITER/PROTECT

SIGNAL

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

18

14

26

∞

ATTENUATION HPF

70 V OUTPUT

REMOTE

INPUTS

CLASS 2 WIRING

G

GCV

L

(SUMMED)

R

10V

80 Hz

OFF

50mA

STANDBY

100-240V 0.5A, 50-60Hz

XPA 2001-70V

LIMITER/PROTECT

SIGNAL

0

2

4

6

8

10

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14

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ATTENUATION HPF

70 V OUTPUT

REMOTE

INPUTS

CLASS 2 WIRING

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(SUMMED)

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10V

80 Hz

OFF

50mA

STANDBY

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XTP R HDMI

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1

2

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OVER XTP

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OVER XTP

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RELAYS

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HDMI

OFF

S/PDIF

Table Microphone with Mute and Light Control

Digital I/O Control

Extron

AXP 50 C AT

Digital Audio Processor

Extron

AXP 50 C AT

Digital Audio Processor

Table Microphone with Mute and Light Control

Digital I/O Control

AUDIO

PRIMARY

REDUNDANT

VIDEO

I/O

POWER

CONTROL

ENTER PRESET

VIEW

ESC

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

1

2

3

4

5

6 7

8

9

10

11

12

14

15

16

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1

2

3

4

5

6 7

8

9

10

11

12

14

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XTP SERIES DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER

CONFIG

STANDBY/ON

PQLS HDMI OPEN/CLOSE FL OFF

USB

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Power Ampliers

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SI 3CT LP

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Extron

DMP 128 C AT

Digital Matrix

Processor

Wireless

Microphones

Blu-ray Player

Satellite Receiver

Extron

XTP CrossPoint 1600

Modular Digital Matrix Switcher

Cameras

Video

Conference

Codec

Extron

XTP R HDMI

Long Distance XTP

Receiver for HDMI

Extron

XTP R HDMI

Long Distance XTP

Receiver for HDMI

Projector

AXP50CAT • Panels and Cabling 5

Panels and Cabling

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

includes the following topics:

• Mounting the AXP50CAT

• Hardware Configuration

• Rear Panel Features and Cabling

• Control Connection

• Power Cycle

• Firmware Updates

• Reset Actuator and LED

• Front Panel Indicators

Mounting the AXP50CAT

The 1U high, half rack width, 9.5-inch (24.1cm) deep enclosure is designed for

inconspicuous placement near table microphones and line level sources

For detailed mounting options and UL rack mounting guidelines see

MountingtheAXP50CAT on page75.

Hardware Configuration

The AXP50CAT does not have physical controls for configuration or operation.

Configuration and operation are accomplished using a PC running Windows

®

7

®

or newer

and the DSPConfigurator software (available on the Extron website, www.extron.com), or

Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) using DataViewer.

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

and recieve channels to all connected Dante-compatible devices (see Dante Controller for

Windows on page12).

The AXP50CAT has several front and rear panel operational indicators and a rear panel

reset button for hardware resets (see Reset Actuator and LED on page9).

The AXP50CAT is configured for immediate operation. While these settings allow the

device to pass audio when first connected, it rarely meets the needs of most applications.

The AXP50CAT can be fully configured using the DSP Configurator software.

The DSP Configurator software, when first launched, is a blank configuration with no

processing. All gain stages are muted and set to “unity gain,” or 0 dB of gain. Input and

output gain stages provide metering in dBFS to assist configuration of the device for optimal

operation. Optimal operating levels are close to 0 dBFS without exceeding 0dBFS (0 dB

“full scale” on the input or output meters). Levels above 0dBFS cause clipping, which is

always audible on a digital device.

The AXP50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.

AXP50CAT • Panels and Cabling 6

Rear Panel Features and Cabling

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A

12 VDC Power input.

D

Four RJ-45 Ethernet connectors. The

4-port switch (labeled AT) supports

both digital audio and control.

B

Five 3.5 mm, 4-pole captive screw

connectors for digital I/O trigger and tally

out.

E

Reset button.

C

Five 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw

connectors for analog mic or line audio

input.

Figure 1. AXP50CAT Rear Panel

Power Supply Connection

A

12 VDC power input – Connect the provided 12VDC power supply to the rear panel

captive screw connector (see figure2) and plug in the power cord. Verify the front panel

power LED lights (see figure 4,

A

on page 10).

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Ground

+12 VDC

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Figure 2. External Power Supply Connection

AXP50CAT • Panels and Cabling 7

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.

B

Digital I/O output connectors — Five 4-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connectors

provide digital input and output ports designed to connect to microphones with logic

circuits. Each has an input (IN) and two output (O1 and O2) ports. The input port can

enable mic mute from a remote source.

The two output ports corresponding to each input, can provide digital output to enable

external indicators or other functions based on the mic/line input mute status.

NOTE: These ports can be configured using DSP Configurator (see Digital I/O

on page47).

AXP50CAT • Panels and Cabling 8

C

Mic/Line 1-5 input connectors — Connect up to five balanced or unbalanced

microphone or mono line level devices using the 3-pole 3.5mm captive screw

connectors. Wire as shown below.

Audio Output Wiring

Audio Input Wiring

Unbalanced Output

Tip

Sleeve

NO Ground Here

Balanced Output

Tip

Sleeve

Ring

Balanced Input

Tip

Sleev

e

Ring

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Input

ATTENTION: For unbalanced audio outputs,

connect the sleeves to the ground contact.

DO NOT connect the sleeves to the

negative (–) contacts.

Figure 3. Balanced or Unbalanced Mic and Line Input Wiring

Phantom power — Software selectable and available on all five mic/line inputs.

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).

D

AT port connectors — A 4-port Gigabit switch with RJ-45 Ethernet connections for

digital audio transport and communications. Connect one or more AXP50 C ATs to a

DMP128 to form a larger matrix system (see Creating a Physical Dante Network on

page57).

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

either analog or digital (Dante).

E

Reset button — The reset button can return the AXP50CAT to a default state (see

Reset Actuator and LED on page9).

Control Connection

LAN — 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps halfduplex, full duplex connections are

supported. Using a standard Ethernet cable, connect to a network via one of the four

AT ports (

D

). The control device must be connected to the same network. Any port can

be dedicated as a control connection. Obtain the IP address of the device using Dante

Controller (see To Establish a Network Connection on page67)

NOTE: To connect the AXP50CAT directly to a computer Ethernet port, use a

crossover Ethernet cable.

When all connections are made and power is applied:

• A yellow (ACT) LED indicates data activity on the connection.

• A green (Link) LED indicates the port is connected properly to the network.

See Connection Options on page66 for additional information on Ethernet cabling.

AXP50CAT • Panels and Cabling 9

Power Cycle

Current mixing and audio processor settings—the current state of the device—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. If a configuration is in

process during the power down, the saved audio level and audio DSP processor settings

become active.

On power up, the power LED (

A

) lights solid when the unit is available for operation or

configuration.

Firmware Updates

The firmware of the AXP50CAT can be updated via Ethernet connection. Contact your

Extron Application Engineer for details.

Reset Actuator and LED

A recessed button on the rear panel (see figure 1,

E

on page 6) initiates a reset mode.

Reset clears all processors, level controls, and mixers to default and initiates a Dante

controller reset (see Dante Controller Configuration on page59) .

NOTE: A reset closes all open IP and Telnet connections, and closes all sockets. The

rear panel reset replicates the SIS reset command (see ZAP Commands (Factory

Defaults) and RAM Commands on page70).

To Reset the AXP50CAT:

1. With power off, press and hold the rear panel reset button.

2. Apply power to the device.

3. Continue to hold the reset button for about ten seconds until the Ethernet port

indicators flash once.

AXP50CAT • Panels and Cabling 10

Front Panel Indicators

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A

Power LED — Lights solid green when the device is powered. Blinks green during

bootup or during a firmware update.

B

Input Signal Indicators — Light when there is an active source on the corresponding

input.

C

Clip indicators — Light when the corresponding input signal exceeds -3 dBFS.

Persists for 200 ms after the input signal drops below that level.

AXP50CAT • Software Installation 11

Software Installation

This section describes the software requirements and installation and includes the following

topics:

• AXP50CAT Software

• Software Installation Overview

• Software Download and Installation

AXP50CAT Software

There are no hardware controls for the AXP50CAT. Configuration and operation are

accomplished using a PC running Microsoft Windows 7 or newer and the DSPConfigurator

software. DSPConfigurator customizes signal processing for the input channels of the

AXP50CAT.

In addition, Dante Controller for Windows from Audinate is required to select and route

AXP50CAT digital inputs and outputs to and from all connected Dante-compatible devices

on the same network and to rename connected devices.

To assist identification of multiple connected AXP50CATs on the network, each device

must be renamed using Dante Controller. Once the AXP50CAT is renamed, DSP

Configurator can be connected to configure it.

Both DSPConfigurator and Dante Controller are available from the AXP50CAT product

page on the Extron website (see Software Download and Installation on page12).

Signal processing for the AXP50CAT can also be controlled using the Extron Simple

Instruction Set (SIS) commands with hyperterminal or DataViewer (see Remote

Communication and Control on page66). Digital signal routing can only be done using

Dante Controller from Audinate.

See Rear Panel Features and Cabling on page6, and Connection Options on

page66 for additional details to connect via the LAN ports.

Software Installation Overview

Download and install both software programs .

 Download Dante Controller for Windows from the Extron website (see Dante

Controller for Windows on page12).

 Install Dante Controller.

 Rename each AXPCAT as it is placed on the network (when there are multiple

AXP50CATs on the network) (see Rename Connected AXP50CAT Devices on

page14).

NOTE: 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.

 Download DSP Conﬁgurator (see DSPConﬁgurator on page17).

 Install DSP Conﬁgurator.

AXP50CAT • Software Installation 12

Software Download and Installation

Both DSPConfigurator and Dante Controller must be installed to configure the AXP50CAT

and route transmit and receive channels.

Dante Controller for Windows

1. From the Extron Electronics Web page at www.extron.com, enter AXP50CAT in the

search field and press <Enter>.

The AXP50CAT product page opens.

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2

222

AXP 50 C AT

3333

Figure 5. AXP50CAT Product Page

2. Click Downloads (

2

). The Downloads panel opens. Dante Controller and DSP

Configurator are listed.

3. Click Dante Controller (

3

).

The Download Center page opens.

44

5

Figure 6. Download Center - Download Dante Controller

4. Fill in the required fields.

5. Click Download.

6. Save the Dante Controller file to your desktop (or other known location).

AXP50CAT • Software Installation 13

7. When the file download is complete, double-click the Dante Controller icon on your

desktop or double-click the file downloaded in step 5 to begin the installation.

8. The Security Warning dialog opens.

Click Run.

9. Read the EULA, and place a checkmark in the agreement box, then click Install.

10. The Dante Controller Setup dialog opens and the program begins installing.

AXP50CAT • Software Installation 14

11. When the installation completes, click Launch to begin using Dante Controller. If

connecting to an AXP50CAT for the first time, click Close.

Dante Controller installation is complete.

Rename Connected AXP50CAT Devices

Dante Controller auto-discovers all Dante devices on the network and advertises itself to

allow other Dante-enabled devices to communicate with it. The default device name of the

AXP50CAT is the model number followed by the last six digits of the MAC address (for

example: AXP50 - 063f70). For verification and identification, the MAC address is on a rear

panel label attached under the AT ports.

Multiple devices on the same network can present difficulty during input and output routing.

To avoid confusion, each device must be renamed to a unique identifier.

NOTE: To simplify renaming, connect only one AXP50CAT to the network at a time.

As each device is renamed, it can remain connected.

Ensure the control computer and a single AXP50CAT are connected to the same network

(see Creating a Physical Dante Network on page57).

1. From the start menu, select All Programs > Audinate > Dante Controller > Dante

Controller.

The Dante Controller - Network View main screen opens with the Routing tab selected.

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