Shure Advance MXA310 - Using a Third-Party Control System; Networking and Dante; Digital Audio Networking Basics; Dante Network Switch and Cable Recommendations

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Using a Third-Party Control System
This device receives logic commands over the network. Many parameters controlled through Designer can be controlled using
a third-party control system, using the appropriate command string.
Common applications:
Mute
LED color and behavior
Loading presets
Adjusting levels
A complete list of command strings is available at:
pubs.shure.com/command-strings/MXA310.
Networking and Dante
Digital Audio Networking
Dante digital audio is carried over standard Ethernet and operates using standard Internet Protocols. Dante provides low la-
tency, tight clock synchronization, and high Quality-of-Service (QoS) to provide reliable audio transport to a variety of Dante de-
vices. Dante audio can coexist safely on the same network as IT and control data, or can be configured to use a dedicated net-
work.
Switch and Cable Recommendations for Dante Networking
Switches and cables determine how well your audio network performs. Use high-quality switches and cables to make your au-
dio network more reliable.
Network switches should have:
Gigabit ports. 10/100 switches may work on small networks, but gigabit switches perform better.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) or PoE+ ports for any devices that require power
Management features to provide information about port speed, error counters, and bandwidth used
Ability to switch off Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE). EEE (also known as "Green Ethernet") may cause audio dropouts and
problems with clock synchronization.
Diffserv (DSCP) Quality of Service (QoS) with strict priority and 4 queues
Ethernet cables should be:
Cat5e or better
Shielded
Compatibility with Dante Domain Manager
This device is compatible with Dante Domain Manager software (DDM). DDM is network management software with user au-
thentication, role-based security, and auditing features for Dante networks and Dante-enabled products.
Considerations for Shure devices controlled by DDM:
When you add Shure devices to a Dante domain, set the local controller access to Read Write. Otherwise, you won't be
able to access to Dante settings, perform a factory reset, or update device firmware.
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