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DriveCore Install DA Series Operation Manual

Dante

Dante

Dante Introduction

Dante is a licensed technology from Audinate

®

.  It uses standard Internet Protocols over a 100Mb or Gigabit network and is capable of transporting professional-quality, 

low-latency audio.  Dante runs on inexpensive off-the-shelf computer networking hardware and does not require dedicated network infrastructure;  Ethernet switches transmit 

Dante digital media streams alongside ordinary data traffic.  The physical Dante connections must be made using Category 5e or Category 6 cables when using a Gigabit 

network (Category 5 cables may be used for purely 100Mbps networks).

The two Dante (RJ-45) ports on the back of the DCi DA amplifiers can be used to connect to other Dante-enabled devices for transmission and receival of high-resolution 

digital audio over standard Ethernet cabling.  The Dante protocol supports 24-bit resolution with a sample rate of either 48kHz or 96kHz.  All DCi DA amplifiers support 8 

Dante input channels and 8 Dante output channels. 

 

Dante Specifications

•  Supports 48kHz or 96KHz sample rates
•  24-bit audio resolution
•  Dante data can co-exist on a network alongside control information and other 

standard data traffic

•  Supports high channel counts;  maximum channel count varies based on 

network speed (e.g., 100Mbps, Gigabit, etc.)

•  Dante protocol based on networking technology standards, allowing the 

transport to operate with off-the-shelf networking peripherals

•  100m/328ft over Category 5e or Category 6 cable between devices (Category 

5 cable can be used for purely 100Mbps networks)

•  Supports fiber runs using fiber-enabled network switches

•  Typical Dante transport latency contribution to a system is approximately 

150μs or less

•  Supports unicast (point-to-point) or multi-cast (one-to-many) audio packet 

transmission

•  Supports redundancy using the Secondary Dante ports and a second network 

switch

Hardware Configuration

Dante devices have two Dante ports.  One is the Primary and the other is the Secondary.  When using only two Dante devices, the devices can be connected directly 

together.  When connecting more than two devices, they should be connected to an Ethernet switch using a star networking topology.  If using the Secondary Dante ports for 

redundancy, the Secondary ports should be connected to a second switch and operated as a separate network.

Fault Tolerance

The DCi DA amplifiers have a Primary and a Secondary Dante port; Dante audio traffic is duplicated to both of these ports.  The Secondary port can be connected to a 

secondary network switch for redundant operation in the event a primary cable connection or the primary network is compromised.  

Mastership

The Dante network requires one device on the network to act as master for the whole network.  The master will provide the clock for all the other Dante devices on the 

network.  This means that the whole network is synchronised to a single audio clock.

In certain cases, it is possible to utilize devices of more than one Ethernet transport type (AVB, CobraNet™, or BLU link) connected within the same Dante network.  In other 

words, if you’re careful, you can design a Harman system which actually includes more than two transports.  

For example, it’s possible for a Harman system to have CobraNet™ audio being converted to BLU link audio (the BSS Audio BLU-800 and BLU-320 both have the ability to 

“bridge” CobraNet to/from BLU link), which is then converted to Dante audio (BLU-806, BLU-326 and BLU-DAN all have the ability to “bridge” BLU link to/from Dante).  It 

all depends on a given transport’s ability to “slave” (AKA “re-clock”) to a clock being generated by a separate transport.

Can it be “slaved” to the clock of another transport?

AVB No

BLU link  Yes

CobraNet No

Dante Yes

The previous chart has critical implications on system design when combining two or more transports.  Any system based on Soundweb London (including Architectural 

Media Systems) supports the following five multi-transport combinations:

•  BLU link + AVB (AVB provides the clock)
•  BLU link + CobraNet (CobraNet provides the clock)
•  BLU link + Dante  (either BLU link or Dante provides the clock)
•  BLU link + Dante + AVB (AVB provides the clock)
•  BLU link + Dante + CobraNet (CobraNet provides the clock)

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Page 3: ...ed Class B EMC Compatibility Product Family Standard for Audio Video Audio Visual and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use Part 2 Immunity EN 61000 3 2 2014 Limits for Harmoni...

Page 4: ...e Specifications 28 Hardware Configuration 28 Fault Tolerance 28 Mastership 28 Dante LED indicators 29 Dante Routing 29 Advanced Operation 31 Introduction 31 Amplifier Presets and Speaker Tunings 31 U...

Page 5: ...ital Signal Processing Input Output EQ Filters Crossover Input Output Delay LevelMAXTM Limiters Priority Input Router Universal power supply with PFC for reduced current draw and industry leading effi...

Page 6: ...e your amplifier is disconnected from the power source The DCi DA Series amplifiers are 3 5 in 8 9 cm high 19 in 48 3 cm wide and 17 in 43 2 cm deep See Figure 1 Mount the unit in a standard 19 inch 4...

Page 7: ...Data Indicator yellow Illuminates when data present on the data network only Dante connectivity is not a part of this indicator Back Panel Features AUX CLASS 2 WIRING INPUT GPIO ETHERNET100Mb ACT DAN...

Page 8: ...and carefully review the total impedance for loudspeakers connected to each amplifier output If multiple loudspeakers are connected to an output in Low Z mode i e in series parallel or series parallel...

Page 9: ...he level of your audio source 2 Turn on the Power switch The Power indicator should light 3 Turn down the amplifier levels in Audio Architect see Channel Levels and Mutes on page 35 4 Turn up the leve...

Page 10: ...onfiguration computer to the same network For more information on network configuration please visit http audioarchitect harmanpro com In the following example we will only show amplifiers When Audio...

Page 11: ...dropdown menu to select the Network Interface Card NIC that NetSetter will use to attempt to discover HiQnet devices All available NIC s are listed by IP Address Selecting a new NIC will force a resc...

Page 12: ...ices that cannot automatically be located by Audio Architect due to network configuration or security measures via proxy connections 6 Static Routes This feature is used to set up a static route and c...

Page 13: ...yed at the bottom of the NetSetter window If a DHCP server is not detected the information will read DHCP server not detected Note that checking a device s DHCP Auto IP checkbox has no immediate effec...

Page 14: ...ce will be given a random HiQnet address If you want to set the HiQnet address of a device to a random ID check the Random ID checkbox If the checkbox is unchecked before applying current edits the pr...

Page 15: ...ly updates when a field within the sorted column is updated the rediscovered device will occupy the same row on rediscovery The exception is when DHCP Auto IP or Random ID has been set prior to applyi...

Page 16: ...not be able to report its Container Position data In this instance the Container Position field will display a to indicate that the field may exist but that the software does not have enough discover...

Page 17: ...tart the network Match Clicking the Auto Match Venue button will automatically match devices on the network with the devices in the Audio Architect venue Selecting a device then clicking the Detach bu...

Page 18: ...ls NOTE When a device is added to the window it is automatically removed from the Discovered section Double clicking an amplifier will access the amplifier factory control panel At this point Audio Ar...

Page 19: ...nstall DA amplifiers are very capable and flexible amplifiers In the Amplifier Mode Setting window see Figure 16 the following items can be adjusted Hi Z Low Z on an individual channel basis 70Vrms or...

Page 20: ...ne input can be used to drive some or all of the amplifier outputs NOTE By cascading the inputs the corresponding input DSP functions for individual channels will be removed and only the output DSP fu...

Page 21: ...bridging option only the first input channel will need to be wired See Figure 19 Note that the Low Z and High Z options are still available NOTE If the amplifier output is in bridge mono mode and the...

Page 22: ...ork switch this is a referred to as a star network topology 100Mbps network switches and Category 5 cabling can be used for smaller Dante networks where smaller channel counts and or lower sample rate...

Page 23: ...maller channel counts and or lower sample rates are used For optimum performance and improved reliability a Gigabit network and Category 5e or Category 6 cabling should be used Visit the Audinate webs...

Page 24: ...sed For optimum performance and improved reliability a Gigabit network and Category 5e or Category 6 cabling should be used Visit the Audinate website for more information To provide fault protection...

Page 25: ...ches and Category 5 cabling can be used for smaller Dante networks where smaller channel counts and or lower sample rates are used For optimum performance and improved reliability a Gigabit network an...

Page 26: ...et in the other state low BUMP Similar to vary but implemented with a button instead of a pot A high level will bump the assigned SV s by a specific value AUTOBUMP Similar to bump but will continue to...

Page 27: ...Assignment tab for either input 1 or 2 Figure 30 Assigning the Current Preset parameter to Control Port Input 1 Once an SV has been added its type will determine which MODE options become available I...

Page 28: ...nput However once an SV has been assigned and the MODE has been set any subsequent SV that is added must function in the same MODE Up to 40 SV s can be assigned to a given input Figure 31 Configuring...

Page 29: ...t configuration options can be found directly below those for the input No parameters can be assigned to the outputs Instead there are three modes available Manual Report Errors and Report Online Stat...

Page 30: ...Operation Manual General Purpose In Out Control Port Figure 32 Control Port Output Configuration NOTE In all modes the polarity of the binary output can be toggled under the OUTPUT POLARITY tab where...

Page 31: ...the connection between pins 1 and 2 is open the amplifier will revert to its last configuration and begin to output audio within 20 seconds Communication via the network will take as long as the netwo...

Page 32: ...condary When using only two Dante devices the devices can be connected directly together When connecting more than two devices they should be connected to an Ethernet switch using a star networking to...

Page 33: ...y compare MAC addresses Dante LED indicators These are found on the Dante ports on the back panel of the device and indicate the following Green LEDs The green LED will light solid to indicate a netwo...

Page 34: ...n stage affected by selecting 28dB or 34dB of gain and then through the input trim and polarity switches in the Source Routing Input Configuration panel before being sent to the Dante network Send pos...

Page 35: ...not be overwritten It sets up the amplifier for pass thru operation with no DSP features enabled The DCi DA amplifier works with two types of presets User Presets Using Audio Architect you can create...

Page 36: ...TP Figure 36 Basic Speaker Tuning panel Basic STP functions are Recall Loads the selected tuning from the working library drop down list into the respective channel Store Stores the STP settings from...

Page 37: ...0S to 0 1S Coarse adjustable from 0S to 2S 6 Band Gain adjustable from 100dB to 20dB in 0 5dB steps 7 Polarity Invert Speaker Tuning Libraries The new system uses software based Speaker Tuning Librari...

Page 38: ...This action replaces the current working library Any changes not saved to the existing working library will be lost Saving a Library Click on the File Save Speaker Tuning dialog on device main panel t...

Page 39: ...ted audio input after the Input Audio Router Clip Indicator Peak RMS levels Output Signal Level Meter blue The measurement range is from 0 dB to 40 dB with 0 5 dB resolution The monitors are scaled so...

Page 40: ...al flow Optimize system gain structure Configure speaker configurations set the drive levels frequency bands delays and limiting for your particular speakers Configure EQ filtering and much more See t...

Page 41: ...s as well as summed variants e g Dante Inputs A B Dante Inputs C D etc Network With Analog Backup The input takes the network signal as its source when the network signal or just the network clock is...

Page 42: ...elow which the secondary input will be engaged Attack Defined as the time it takes for the secondary source to engage This can range from 0 1 seconds to 1 0 seconds Release Defined as the time it take...

Page 43: ...t delay is provided See Figure 42 Figure 42 Delay panel Input Output Equalization These panels let you adjust channel equalization for up to 8 frequencies You can select filter type frequency gain and...

Page 44: ...r filters Each filter has up to 24dB of gain The following filters are available Lowpass Highpass Bessel 12dB oct 18dB oct 24dB oct 30dB oct 36dB oct 42dB oct 48dB oct Butterworth 12dB oct 18dB oct 24...

Page 45: ...imiter will allow from the amplifier The range is from 1 Vpk to 255 Vpk Attack Time Sets the attack time of the limiter The attack time is defined as the time it takes the limiter to attenuate the out...

Page 46: ...page 42 DriveCore Install DA Series Operation Manual Signal Path Block Diagram Signal Path Block Diagram Figure 46 Signal Path Block Diagram...

Page 47: ...l is selected for Hi Z operation AC Under Over Voltage Protection If the AC line voltage drops below 10 or rises above 10 of the nominal operating voltage of the amplifier the amplifier s power supply...

Page 48: ...er will not power up until the ground closure on the AUX Port is released When the power button is pushed in this condition the Power Indicator will flash for 2 3 seconds CONDITION Thermal indicator i...

Page 49: ...ITION No sound even though the amp has power Power LED is on with out flashing and the amp is receiving an input sig nal Signal indicator is flashing POSSIBLE REASON Speakers not connected Open circui...

Page 50: ...signal Signal indicator is not flashing even though audio is applied and the channel is ready POSSIBLE REASON Input signal level is very low CONDITION Bridge LED is lit POSSIBLE REASON Amplifier is in...

Page 51: ...teed Power 20 Hz 20 kHz Bridge Mono Mode All Channels Driven DCi Dante Model 4 8 16 140Vrms 200Vrms 8 600DA 600W 1200W 1200W 1200W 1200W 4 1250DA 2500W 2500W 2500W 2500W 2500W Minimum Guaranteed Power...

Page 52: ...on 60Hz and 7kHz at 4 1 from 30dB to full rated power 0 35 Damping Factor 20Hz to 100Hz 1000 1500 Crosstalk below rated power 20Hz to 1kHz 80dB Common Mode Rejection 20Hz to 1kHz typical 70dB DC Outpu...

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Page 55: ...ur factory within a reasonable time after receipt of the defective product at our authorized service center or our factory All expenses in remedying the defect including surface shipping costs in the...

Page 56: ...ctive unit to an authorized service center They will handle the necessary paperwork and repair Remember to transport your unit in the original factory pack US and Canada Service Service may be obtaine...

Page 57: ...test double wall carton that allows for 2 inch solid Styrofoam on all six sides of unit or 3 inches of plastic bubble wrap on all six sides of unit b Securely seal the package with an adequate carton...

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