Choosing The Right Cables; Downloading Dante Controller - PRESONUS SL-Dante-MIX Option Card Guía De Instalación Y Conexiones

2.1 Customizing Dante Stream Labels
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Be sure to use CAT5e or higher (CAT6 or CAT7) network cable. The CATE5e
specification supports transmitting data up to 100 meters but cable and
termination quality, as well as the environment in which the cable is used,
can shorten this potential transmission distance. If you are terminating the
connections yourself, it is important to note that if the cable is not properly
terminated, it will not be capable ofthe maximum transmission distance.
Power User Tip: CAT5e cable checkers can verify long-distance
transmission performance. These tools are readily available through
many electronics and online retailers.
Another thing to keep in mind when selecting Ethernet
cable is whether it is solid- or stranded-core:
3.4
To connect your Dante network, you will need a Mac or Windows computer
with an Ethernet port and Audinate's Dante Controller application.
Dante Controller is a free software application that allows you to route
audio and configure devices on a Dante network. Automatic device
discovery, one-click signal routing, and user-editable device and
channel labels make setting up a Dante network relatively simple.
Dante Controller also provides essential device status information
and powerful real-time network monitoring, including device-level
latency and clock stability stats, and multicast bandwidth usage,
enabling you to identify and resolve network issues. You can also
back up, restore, move, and reuse Dante network configurations
using presets and can edit Dante routing configurations offline.
The Dante Controller application and associated
documentation are available at:
www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller.
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Choosing the Right Cables

In a solid-core cable, each of the conductors
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is a single copper wire, which is a better fit
for installations and long cable runs (more
than 70m). Stranded-core cables use multiple,
thinner copper wires for each conductor,
making them more flexible and easier to
handle. This makes stranded-core cable a
better fit for touring and shorter cable runs.
To prevent electromagnetic interference, shielded
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twisted-pair (STP) cables are recommended. Unlike
their unshielded cousins, STP cables have shielding
that reduces noise. Like a balanced analog cable,
STP cables have to be grounded, so you'll need to
use STP-compatible RJ45 or EtherCon connectors.

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