Introduction

A typical MediaMatrix installation will include two separate networks: the control network and the audio network.

The control network connects hardware devices, such as NIONs and nControls, with NWare, to allow control and monitoring using an NWare project.

The audio network allows digital audio data to flow between hardware devices using the Dante protocol.

The diagram below shows an example set up.

The control network and Dante network are both represented by a single cloud. You may choose to physically separate the wiring for the two networks, or logically separate the traffic using VLANs.

The NWare PC and NION are both connected to the control network. This allows the system administrator to configure the NION and use it in an NWare project. The CAB 4n does not have a direct connection to the control network, but it is still configured using NWare. Control data is passed to the CAB across the Dante network, via the NION. Dante Controller software running on the PC allows the user to manage the flow of audio data across the network.

Audio signals from the mics are packetized and made available on the Dante network. The CAB 4n is configured to receive the audio data, decode it, then pass it to the amplifier where it is amplified and sent to the speakers. Both the CAB 4n and NION are fitted with Dante DLMs.