User Manual

RMio64-D Owner’s Manual
11
Connection
This section describes the following connections.
About Dante
Dante is a network audio protocol developed by
Audinate. It is designed to deliver multi-channel audio
signals at various sampling and bit rates, as well as
device control signals over a Giga-bit Ethernet (GbE)
network.
Visit the Audinate website for more details on Dante:
http://www.audinate.com/
More information on Dante is also posted on the Yamaha
Pro Audio website:
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
Notes Regarding the Use of
Network Switches
Do not use the EEE functionality (*) of network switches
on a Dante network.
Although mutual power consumption settings between
switches that support the EEE functionality are adjusted
automatically, there are some switches for which such
mutual settings are not adjusted correctly.
This may cause EEE to be enabled in Dante networks
when it is not appropriate, resulting in poor
synchronization performance and occasional dropouts.
Therefore we strongly recommend the following.
• If you use managed switches, please disable the EEE
functionality. Do not use switches that prevent EEE
functionality from being disabled.
• When using unmanaged switches, do not use
switches that support EEE functionality. EEE
functionality cannot be disabled for such switches.
* EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet) is a technology that reduces
switch power consumption during periods of low network
traffic. It is also referred to as Green Ethernet and
IEEE802.3az.
Connecting Dante-compatible
Devices
You can connect the RMio64-D to a Dante network in the
following ways.
Daisy Chain Network
A daisy chain network is a wiring scheme in which
multiple devices are connected together in sequence.
This connection method is suitable for a simple system
with a small number of devices.
However, if a large number of devices are connected,
you will also need to manually increase the latency value
significantly. Also, if a connection is broken in a daisy
chain network, the signal flow is interrupted at that point
and no signal will be transferred beyond that point.
 Settings
• Turn off Dante DIP switch 1 (UP).
• If there are multiple Dante-compatible devices from
Yamaha that require an ID setting connected to the
same network, set a different ID for each device. Make
sure to change the settings of the rotary switch while
the power to the unit is turned off; otherwise, the ID
setting will not be effective.
Connecting Dante-compatible Devices (page 11)
Connecting MADI-compatible Devices (page 12)
Connecting AC Power (page 13)
Dante Audio Routing (page 14)
Selecting MADI Input Rate (page 14)
CL5
Rio3224-D (ID#1)
RMio64-D (ID#2)
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SECONDARY
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