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Daisy Chaining using Network Jumper Cables
There are two common methods for connecting network devices:
a. Star Topology: In this method, each device has its own port on an ethernet switch. This is the most robust method, but it requires
a cable home run from each device back to the ethernet switch, which is suitable for permanent installations but challenging for
temporary deployments.
b. Daisy-Chaining: This method requires dual switched ports on each device, as found on the L Class loudspeakers and subwoofers.
While daisy-chaining is much easier to deploy, it should be noted that each “hop” incurs a latency penalty, measured in micro-
seconds that quickly add up. Therefore, a pre-determined latency is applied to each Dante receiving device to account for switch
hops, eliminating the risk of dropped packets and resulting audio glitches.
The Dante latency settings are based on worst case latency assumptions and are therefore conservative. The L Class loudspeakers/
subwoofers default to 1 ms which will accommodate up to 10 switch hops.
As a reference point, a Dante mixer connected through an ethernet switch to a 6-box daisy-chained array of LS118 subwoofers, is the
equivalent of 6 switch hops.
If there are 5 switch hops or fewer, there is the potential to adjust the latency down from 1 ms to 0.5 ms, using the Dante Controller
software. Please refer to Audinate for more information on Dante Controllers.
For ethernet daisy-chaining, the optional LS-KIT-J or LS-KIT-J-NA jumper kit will need to be ordered (refer to the Accessories section for
more information).
Connecting to a Network
1. Connect the network source (router, switch or computer) to the RJ45 jack on the rear
panel using a CAT5/6 cable (not supplied)
2. If using the RJ45 loop-through connections, connect another CAT6 cable to the
available RJ45 port on the first loudspeaker/subwoofer, and connect the open-end
connector to the RJ45 input on the next loudspeaker/subwoofer.
3. Continue this process until all loudspeakers/subwoofers in the array are connected
using RJ45 digital connections.
— Figure 14 —