Shure MXA310 - Using a Third-Party Control System

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Mute Control Function • Local: mutes/unmutes audio from the microphone
• Logic out: sends a command string to a control system to mute the audio far
ther down the signal path
• Disabled: button is inactive
Mute Control Mode • Toggle on/off: Press the button to switch between mute and active states
• Push to talk: Hold the button to activate the microphone when speaking
• Push to mute: Hold the button to mute the microphone
Default Toggle State Determines whether the microphone is muted or active when powered on
Encryption
Audio is encrypted with the Advanced Encryption Standard ( AES 256), as specified by the US Government Na
tional Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publication FIPS-197. Shure devices that support encryption
require a passphrase to make a connection. Encryption is not supported with third-party devices.
To activate encryption:
1. Open the Settings menu and select the General tab.
2. Select the Enable Encryption checkbox.
3. Enter a passphrase. All devices must use the same passphrase to establish an encrypted connection.
Important: For encryption to work:
• Encryption must be universally enabled or disabled on all connected Shure devices
• AES67 must be disabled in Dante Controller to turn encryption on or off. AES67 encryption is currently not sup
ported.
Using a Third-Party Control System
The microphone can send an external logic control signal to any networked devices that receive logic signals
through an Ethernet connection. This allows the microphone mute switch to mute a DSP audio signal, instead of
(or in addition to) muting the microphone at the source. The microphone also receives logic commands over the
network. Many parameters controlled through the web application can be controlled through 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 in the device help or from www.shure.com.
To send a logic signal out when the mute button is pressed:
1. In the web application, select Configuration > Button Control.