Page 26 MX Series — MX36 Operating Instructions
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Operating Your MX36: Increase Console Capacity with Cascade Mode
If it is necessary to manage more than three consoles that require redundant failover
support, units can be connected in cascade. This requires an audio network connection and a
control network connection from both units (even if Dante is not being used as a source type
by any of the consoles).
The Dante (audio network) connection is required, as the Dante outputs from one unit must be
connected to the “Aux” Dante inputs of the other unit so that it can provide a single set of four
outputs across all 6 possible console quad mixes.
The control network connection is required to send switching information (locking, solo etc.)
between both units.
The Console Select switches and failover source selection remain independent across the
units but the use of the Dante “Aux” bus means that all consoles’ audio is output from the unit
designated as the master. The set-up of the “Aux” bus to provide this routing is simply
achieved through Dante Controller.
As the stereo line input and mic channels are only over routed direct to the main outputs,
these will also cascade across both units.
Please note that in this initial release, parallel and cascade modes are disabled. They will
be activated in the next feature release of firmware.
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