Avid Technology Pro Tools MTRX - Network Configuration

Pro Tools | MTRX Installation Guide4
MTRX has a dedicated slot for an optional Dual MADI I/O mini-module (MADI). The MTRX Dual MADI
I/O module uses “Small form-factor pluggable” (SFP) transceiver modules, which provide 2 x 64 MADI
channels (optical or coaxial).
The MTRX 64-Channel IP Audio Dante Brooklyn II module can be installed on the motherboard inter-
nally, leaving the expansion card slots free for additional IP Audio with the MTRX Dante 128 card, or for
other I/O and processing configurations.
Network Configuration
Pro Tools | MTRX has two network ports on the back designated Net 1 and Net 2. The primary function of
these network ports is to provide a connection between DADman software on a computer and MTRX so
it can be configured and controlled. The two network ports normally operate as a small network switch so
it is critical to only use one of the two network ports. New 1 is recommend. The default network setting for
the network port is DHCP, so MTRX will receive an IP address from a DHCP server (if one is present on
the network). If required, it is possible to change the IP address of the MTRX to a fixed IP address from the
DADman control software.
The network ports are also used for control and IP audio streaming with the optional 64-channel Dante
module when it is installed. The Dante module has its own IP address, which is set to DHCP-assigned by
default. This can be changed to a fixed IP address using either the DADman software or Dante Controller.
As mentioned earlier, the two network ports operate as a small network switch. However, when MTRX is
configured with the 64-channel Dante module it is possible to set the Dante interface to Redundant mode.
In this configuration, use Net 1 for DADman control of MTRX and the primary Dante connection, and use
Net 2 for the redundant/secondary Dante connection.
The factory default setting of the IP address of the controller port of the MTRX is 10.0.7.20. The IP address
can be changed manually using DADman or it can be set to be automatically assigned by a DHCP
server/router in the network. If needed, MTRX can be set in recovery mode with the fixed factory defined
IP address (10.0.7.20) and IP discovery using DHCP.
For information on installing the optional MTRX MADI module, see “Installing a MTRX MADI
Module” on page 35.
For information on installing the optional MTRX Dante module, see “Installing a MTRX 64 Channel
IP Audio Dante Module” on page 34.
For a more detailed description of MTRX network functionality, configuration, and behavior, refer to
the Pro Tools | MTRX Operation Guide available for download from your Avid Master Account.