Preamble

Setup the MXNet Dante Matrix

1. Ensure all Dante Transmitters and Receivers are powered on and connected to the Dante network.
2. Connect the MXNet CBOX AV port to the Dante Network
   
3. Connect the MXNet CBOX Mentor port to the LAN.
   
4. Access the HTTP GUI at the IPv4 Address shown on Window 1.
5. Navigate to the Device Settings tab, all discovered devices will be shown here.
   
1. By default, added devices will use their Dante Device and Input/Output names.
   
2. These can be changed by the user inside the Dante Controller GUI.
   
6. Once all desired devices are discovered, navigate to the Dante Routing tab.
   
   
7. The Dante Matrix consists of 4 main sections:
   
1. The Matrix Grid Size
   
1. Determines the number of Inputs and Outputs.
   
2. Device List
   
1. Determines the Device List shown in section 3.
   
2. Active selection will be highlighted in green.
   
3. Channel Selection
   
1. Shows all available Devices and their Channels.
   
4. Dante Matrix
   
1. Shows the active Dante Routes and the Configured I/Os
   
8. To set up the Dante Matrix, choose what Input/Output you would like to configure. In this example we will configure Input 2, by adding the SONOS-R Channel.
   
1. To start, ensure the Device List is set to Transmitters.
   
   
2. Next, Drag and Drop the SONOS-R channel onto the Input 2 Name.
   
   
3. Input 2 will now have SONOS-R as a selectable channel.
   
9. Please Note: The Dante Controllers’ virtual inputs and outputs can only be configured for up to 2 channels. For devices with more than 2 channels of encoding/decoding, multiple inputs/outputs should be made.
   
1. For our example the AudioControl Director M6800D has been configured into 4 inputs and outputs. Because 16 input and output channels are available, this device may be configured for a maximum of 8 stereo inputs and outputs.
   
10. Proceed to the Control4 Composer software.
    

Connecting the Inputs in Composer

1. Under the Connections tab, route the source devices audio directly to the DanteBridge driver, by dragging and dropping the audio output onto the audio input.
   
   
2. If your source does not have a direct audio output, use the Control4 AV Path Setter to create a new audio pathway.
   
   

Connecting the Outputs in Composer

1. Important Note: Because the DanteBridge can only change the Audio Selection it is recommended that the Audio playback system supports volume control.
   
1. For our example the AudioControl Director M6800D will be the Amplifier used for the Kitchen, Living, and Bedrooms with an external AudioControl Bijou 5100D for the Garage.
   
2. In the Connections Tab, navigate to the Audio Endpoint you would like to configure.
   
3. For rooms with a Dante enabled amplifier:
   
1. Set the Audio End-Point 1 AUDIO_SELECTION to the configured output of the DanteBridge Driver.
   
2. Set the Audio Volume 1 AUDIO_VOLUME to the Dante enabled amplifier.
   
   
4. For rooms with a standard amplifier:
   
1. Set the Audio End-Point 1 AUDIO_SELECTION to the configured output of the Dante Bridge Driver.
   
2. Set the Audio Volume 1 AUDIO_VOLUME to the standard amplifier.