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Dante
-enabled loudspeakers and amplifiers connect directly to a network switch. Analog loudspeakers and amplifiers con-
nect through a Shure Network Interface (model ANI4OUT), which converts Dante
audio channels into analog signals, de-
livered through 4 discrete XLR or block connector outputs.
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Device control and Dante audio
A computer running Dante Controller and Shure Designer provides control over the following:
Control:
A computer connected to the network controls the microphone with Shure Designer software. You can remotely control
coverage, muting, LED behavior, gain, and network settings.
Audio:
Route audio with Dante Controller or Shure Designer software. Dante Virtual Soundcard enables audio monitoring
and recording directly on the computer.
System Planning and Gear Requirements
Setting up the Audio Network
Shure networked conferencing systems are comprised of Microflex Advance microphones and network interfaces
, which oper-
ate entirely on a Dante network. Additional hardware, including network switches, computers, loudspeakers, and audio proces-
sors are described in the hardware component index.
Shure components
shown in this diagram:
Microflex Advance Microphones
The MXA910 and MXA310 are equipped with Dante outputs, and connect directly to a network switch.
Audio Network Interfaces
The interfaces are used to connect analog devices such as loudspeakers and analog microphones to the network.
ANI4IN:
Converts 4 analog signals (separate XLR and block connector models available) into Dante digital audio signals.
ANI4OUT:
Converts 4 channels of Dante audio from the network into analog signals.
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