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User Interfaces
The MB-652 is intended to be controlled via the DashBoard client software, as well as through
the physical controls on the panel.
DashBoard Control System
The DashBoard client software enables you to monitor and configure the MB-652 from a
computer. The DashBoard software is available for download from our website.
The MB-652 includes two DashBoard interfaces: Network Connect and MB-652. Both interfaces
are accessed by expanding the MB-652 node in the DashBoard Tree View and selecting the
appropriate sub-node. The Network Connect interface enables you to set up ethernet
communications, and monitor those communications. The MB-652 interface includes operational
controls for the physical panel such as selecting the input source for the speakers and adjusting
the volume level for the speakers.
For More Information on...
• configuring the MB-652 for network communication, refer to the section “ Network
Configuration ” on page 3-7.
• menus in DashBoard for the MB-652, refer to the chapter “ DashBoard Menus ” on page
4-1.
• installing and using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual .
Controls on the Physical Panel
The front panel of the MB-652 provides the ability to monitor the LKFS and true peak values, the
input signal format, and meters that represent VU/PPM data and loudness measurements. Buttons
are provided to routing audio sources to the speakers, selecting the operating mode, and volume
control.
The rear panel provides connections for the power supply, BNCs for the SDI input and output,
and two 3-pin blocks for monitoring the analog audio.
For More Information on...
• the control and monitoring features of the front panel, refer to the section “ Front Panel
Overview ” on page 2-3.
• the connections provided on the rear panel, refer to the section “ Rear Panel Overview ”
on page 2-4.