Dante Network Setup
Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect a NetPA U 2002 SB amplifier to a Dante network via the AT port. Launch the
Dante Controller program.
Dante Controller automatically discovers all Dante devices on the network and allows other Dante-enabled devices to
communicate with it. The default device name is the model name followed by the last six characters of the device MAC address
(for example,
NetPA-U-xxxxxx
).
Multiple devices on the same network can present difficulty in identifying inputs and outputs. To
avoid confusion, rename each device to a unique identifier.
NOTE:
To simplify setup, connect only one Dante device to the network at a time.
Dante Controller Operation
Dante Transmitters and Receivers
A Dante network is comprised of transmitters that output digital audio onto the Dante network and receivers that receive
digital audio input from the Dante network.
•
Transmitters output digital audio from the device onto the audio network.
•
Receivers take in digital audio from the audio network into the device.
Network View Layout
In the Dante Controller software, Dante transmitters are
listed horizontally across the top of the
Network
View
(
1
),
while Dante receivers are listed vertically on the left
side of the window
(
2
)
.
Creating a link in the connection
matrix routes audio from a transmitter to a receiver
(
3
).
Routing Devices
1.
To show the transmitters of a Dante device, click
the
+
box next to the desired device in the
Dante
Transmitters
panel, such as
NetPA-U-9175f2
(
1
).
The
+
changes to a
–
sign
when the details for the device expand.
2.
To show the receivers of a Dante device, click the
+
box next to the desired device in the
Dante Receivers
panel, such as a
NetPA-U-MainRack
(
2
).
3.
Click the intersection of the desired subscription (discrete connection) between a transmitter and a receiver
(
3
).
A check
mark at the intersection indicates the subscription is made. A check mark also appears next to the receiver channel.
NOTE:
A receiver can subscribe to only one transmitter. A transmitter can connect to multiple receivers.
4.
To undo routing, click the junction again to disconnect the receiver from the transmitter.
NOTE:
After making changes to Dante network routing such as subscriptions, device names, or channel labels, wait
at least 5 seconds before disconnecting or powering down the devices. This ensures that the new information is
properly saved to those devices. Device-level configurations, such as sample rates, latency, and clock settings are
saved instantly.
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