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NETBOX 4 MH
Audio over IP multichannel interface
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APPENDIX 2. MANAGING AUDIO IN COMBINATION WITH FORUM AND CAPITOL MIXING
CONSOLES.
A2.1. Example: STUDIOBOX (or SCR-03) control box - NETBOX 4 MH - CAPITOL IP.
A2.1.1. Setting up devices and wiring.
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Set up IP connections between PC, console and NETBOX 4 MH in “switch” mode, or,
preferably, in star topology using an external switch, that must have PoE+ (or PoE)
power supply output in case that NETBOX 4 MH gets its power from the switch.
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Connect all local area network devices and turn both NETBOX 4 MH and the mixing
console on .
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If microphones are to be connected, please check that LIN/MIC switch associated to the
4 inputs are in the outside position, and that the only pressed 48V switches are those
corresponding to inputs where condenser microphones are connected.
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Check that the digital mixing console has the corresponding AoIP option properly
installed and configured, according to its manual.
A2.1.2. Preparing the PC and software applications.
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Prepare one or several PCs with the configuration and control applications installed as
explained in section 3.
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Two different IP ranges must be assigned, one for audio and another one for control.
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If two network cards are installed in the PC as in the example (control 172.31.39.x,
audio 192.168.0.x) there is complete freedom to assign the IP address ranges.
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If the PC doesn’t have two network cards installed, the control IP address range must
be higher than the audio network.
A2.1.2.1. "NetBox 4 MH Tool".
The only things that need to be configured at this point in "NetBox 4 MH Tool" application are
the device’s name, control IP address, and, if required, a password for the NETBOX 4 MH. As a
rule of thumb, it is recommended that the "Switch Ethernet" is set to “Switch” mode in order to
save wiring. For more information, consult section 3.2 of this manual.
A2.1.2.2. "Netbox4MH" real time control.
Once the unit is configured, the "NetBox4MH" real time control application can be opened.
