3.14. Network Connection
On the rear of the 12Mic, two ruggetized RJ45 connectors labeled
PRI
and
SEC
provide ethernet
connectivity. The supported link speed is
1 Gb/s
for AVB.
A green LED (left) signals network traffic (blinking). A yellow LED (right) signals a successful link.
Both straight and crossover cables can be used (
Auto MDI-X
). Cable lengths of up to 100m are supported
when using Cat 5e or higher classification.
The network ports are used to send and receive:
• up to
eight AVB audio streams
when connected to AVB switches and endpoints,
• remote status/control with
AVDECC
, and
• remote status/control with
HTTP
over IP routed networks.
The current link state is also shown on the display of the 12Mic.
Two network port icons in the menu reveal the following
states:
Icon
Description
No link - cable not connected
Negotiating link with other endpoint
Link with speed of 100 MBit/s (not
supported for audio streams)
Successful link with speed of 1 GBit/s
3.15. Word Clock
Word clock can be sent and received via 75
Ω
coaxial cabling at the corresponding BNC connectors. The
cable length should not exceed 100 m (330 ft).
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