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NETWORKING
The myMix system uses the current state of Ethernet
myMix devices (myMix, IEX-16L) have a 100MBps
AVB as its network protocol (audio transport according
Ethernet interface. This bandwith allows for 8 x two-
to IEEE-1722). The myMix network operates and is
channels streams (=16 channels) of 24-bit, 48kHz audio
compatible with specifications of 100MB Fast Ethernet
in both directions. While the myMix and IEX16L are
on Cat5 (or CAT5e) cabling. Readily available 100MB
limited to these 8 pairs or 16 channels, the network can
Fast Ethernet switches can be used to connect a myMix
handle much more. To make more than 16 audio
system.
channels work, it is necessary to use a managed Fast
Ethernet switch.
Switch Requirements - Audio Channel Pairs - Network Configuration
The following subjects determine the type of switch ,or switches to configure a myMix system:
An audio channel pair can be configured as two dual mono or one stereo signal. If you only decide to select one channel of
a pair for your mix screen, you are using up the capacity of two channels. This is because the pair is always traveling
together on the network. Two adjacent inputs of the IEX-16L (1-2, 3-4, 5-6, …), like the two local inputs of a myMix unit are
handled as one pair. You must place a signal which will be configured in stereo on an odd-even channel pair. For up to 8
audio channel pairs ( e.g. one IEX16L using all 16 inputs) a conventional Fast Ethernet switch is sufficient. If more than 16
audio channels (or more than 8 audio channel pairs) are used, then a managed switch that supports IGMP snooping is
required.
For tested switches and configuration examples see
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Note: Each device in the myMix system can send and/or receive a maximum of 8 audio channel pairs. This can be accomplished in a
100MB Full Duplex Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX) connection using a Cat5 or Cat5e cabling. Switches to connect myMix or IEX16L only
need to handle 100MB Fast Ethernet. However, if you are considering using more than one switch in a system, a Gigabit (GB) port is
required for an uplink connection to allow the transfer of all audio channels between the switches. The Gigabit (1000BASE-TX) requires
CAT6 cabling.
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Note: Keep in mind that until Ethernet AVB switches become available, it is necessary to keep the myMix network separate from other
network traffic. If you plan to use AVB switches, myMix and IEX-16L will need to be updated with an AVB compatible firmware version.
The amount of network devices ( myMix and IEX-16L) determines the number of 100MBps ports on the switch(es).
The amount of audio channel pairs: more than 8 pairs (max. 16 individual audio channels) requires a switch that
supports IGMP snooping
The amount of myMix units that should be powered via POE (Power-Over- Ethernet), POE enabled ports and POE
budget of the switch. IEX-16L can only be powered via the external psu.
The placement of the units, or the total system size might require more than one switch, in which case the Fast
Ethernet switches need to provide Gigabit (1000BASE-TX) uplink ports.