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Destinations (Audio xNode)
The Destination page typically defines the audio outputs of the xNode. An xNode has four stereo audio output ports,
with the ability to split each stereo channel into two mono outputs. With the introduction of 2.0 software, the Desti-
nation page has a new distinction of being more than an xNode outputs view but also a network stream input view.
Historically network stream inputs were always turned into physical outputs. With the matrix mixer function men-
tion previously, these network stream inputs can be turned into network stream outputs. The Destination page is your
view into controlling these network stream inputs. The historical use of network inputs being turned into physical
outputs will still be more common, but it is important to point out this new distinction in order for you to understand
the mixer functionality of 2.0.
Figure 3-16
The first column is the Name field, used for documenting the physical output or network stream input, which is best
labeled as a destination. For example, SpeakerAMP could document that the destination is to the speaker amplifier.
The Channel column is used to define the network source being called for to this destination. You may type in the
channel number or use the browse button to search the network for the desired source. The Type column defines the
stream type that is being called. Livewire stream types are known as “From Source,” “To Source,” or in some cases
“Surround.” The “To Source” option is a special dynamic return audio known as a backfeed. A backfeed is a channel
automatically generated by Axia consoles for talkback, mix-minus, etc. The Gain column provides adjustment for
the destination from the range of -72dB to +24dB.