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Overview of Dante Network Modes
The Dante network interface has two ports (Primary and Secondary) to provide flexible routing and configuration options for
network signals.
Three selectable Dante network modes are available to control signal routing from the receiver ports to the Dante network.
Network
Mode
Port Function and Signals
Application
Secondary
Primary
SWITCHED
Shure Control
Dante Audio
and Control
Shure Control
Dante Audio
and Control
For single network Installations of star or daisy-chained networks.
REDUNDANT
AUDIO
Dante Redun
dant Audio
Shure Control
Dante Audio
and Control
Primary and Secondary ports are configured are 2 separate networks.
The Secondary port carries a backup copy of the Primary digital audio
signal.
SPLIT
Dante Audio
and Control
Shure Control
Primary and Secondary ports are configured are 2 separate networks
to provide isolation between control signals and audio signals.
Setting the Dante Networking Mode
Select a Dante mode to configure network signal routing on the Primary and Secondary ports. Set all receivers on the network
to the same mode.
Note:
Remove network connections from the receiver before changing the mode.
From the receiver menu:
DEVICE
UTILITIES
>
NETWORK
>
CONFIGURATION
Use the control wheel to select a mode (SWITCHED,
REDUNDANT AUDIO
, SPLIT)
Press ENTER to save.
Cycle receiver power to enable the mode change.
Network Connection and Configuration Examples
Note:
Use shielded Cat5e cable for network connections to ensure reliable performance.
