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MICROPHONE SIG / OL POWER COMM MICROPHONE SIG / OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD1 MICROPHONE SIG / OL POWER COMM LINE INPUT SIG / OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD2 MONGOOSE Design Manual LINE INPUT SIG / OL POWER COMM LINE INPUT SIG / OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD3 LINE OUTPUT SIG / OL POWER COMM LINE OUTPUT SIG / OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD4 REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES OVERLOAD SIGNAL ENABLED 1 1212 IN OUT 2 1212 IN OUT 3 1212 IN OUT 4 1212...
MICROPHONE SIG / OL POWER COMM MICROPHONE SIG / OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD1 MICROPHONE SIG / OL POWER COMM LINE INPUT SIG / OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD2 MONGOOSE Design Manual LINE INPUT SIG / OL POWER COMM LINE INPUT SIG / OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD3 LINE OUTPUT SIG / OL POWER COMM LINE OUTPUT SIG / OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD4 REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES OVERLOAD SIGNAL ENABLED 1 1212 IN OUT 2 1212 IN OUT 3 1212 IN OUT 4 1212...
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... Installation Best Practices...46 Installing the Mongoose Off-site...46 Connecting the Mongoose to Note...55 Distinguishing Between Live Device Settings Versus Configuration File Settings 56 Using the Configuration File during Installation 56 Creating the Configuration File...57 Generating RAD Labels...57 Updating (or Rolling Back) the Mongoose Firmware 59 Uninstalling Mongoose Tracker...60 APPENDIX: AVAILABLE RAD MODELS 61 INDEX...63 2 Best Practices 47 About the Control...
... Installation Best Practices...46 Installing the Mongoose Off-site...46 Connecting the Mongoose to Note...55 Distinguishing Between Live Device Settings Versus Configuration File Settings 56 Using the Configuration File during Installation 56 Creating the Configuration File...57 Generating RAD Labels...57 Updating (or Rolling Back) the Mongoose Firmware 59 Uninstalling Mongoose Tracker...60 APPENDIX: AVAILABLE RAD MODELS 61 INDEX...63 2 Best Practices 47 About the Control...
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... Bundles and other analog cables, distributes digital audio signals over CAT 5 cable between low channel count locations and the rest of this Document If you . The Rane Mongoose system, designed to distribute from within a given space. Purpose of your installers. It also includes suggested best practices, sample drawings and Mongoose configurations, and key information you have only a few channels to wrestle and control your CobraNet...
... Bundles and other analog cables, distributes digital audio signals over CAT 5 cable between low channel count locations and the rest of this Document If you . The Rane Mongoose system, designed to distribute from within a given space. Purpose of your installers. It also includes suggested best practices, sample drawings and Mongoose configurations, and key information you have only a few channels to wrestle and control your CobraNet...
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... to the network, installing the RAD devices and connecting them to this design manual, the Rane documentation set includes an installation manual and a software help system, embedded in the United States and other countries. 5 The software help system built into the device and also for accomplishing specific tasks. MONGOOSE Design Manual Rane Mongoose Documentation Set In addition to the Mongoose, and troubleshooting any connection or audio problems that some status...
... to the network, installing the RAD devices and connecting them to this design manual, the Rane documentation set includes an installation manual and a software help system, embedded in the United States and other countries. 5 The software help system built into the device and also for accomplishing specific tasks. MONGOOSE Design Manual Rane Mongoose Documentation Set In addition to the Mongoose, and troubleshooting any connection or audio problems that some status...
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... a CobraNet Bundle, or both. MONGOOSE Design Manual Now take a look at the difference when you replace the analog connections with a RAD network: Control Room Rack RAD1 MICROPHONE SIG / OL POWER COMM MICROPHONE SIG / OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD1 Auditorium RAD4 LINE OUTPUT POWER COMM LINE OUTPUT AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD4 CobraNet® DSP CobraNet® Network DATA CONDUIT REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES OVERLOAD SIGNAL ENABLED 1 1212 IN OUT 2 1212...
... a CobraNet Bundle, or both. MONGOOSE Design Manual Now take a look at the difference when you replace the analog connections with a RAD network: Control Room Rack RAD1 MICROPHONE SIG / OL POWER COMM MICROPHONE SIG / OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD1 Auditorium RAD4 LINE OUTPUT POWER COMM LINE OUTPUT AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD4 CobraNet® DSP CobraNet® Network DATA CONDUIT REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES OVERLOAD SIGNAL ENABLED 1 1212 IN OUT 2 1212...
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... the signal over one CAT 5 cable. Following is the automatic testing that , a RAD can transmit up to the RAD, the Mongoose automatically tests the connection (assuming, of a Mongoose, we'll expound a bit more on the RAD. Replacing your analog channels with a RAD network immediately provides you with us. Digitizing the audio at the same time they can take full advantage of them. MONGOOSE Design Manual...
... the signal over one CAT 5 cable. Following is the automatic testing that , a RAD can transmit up to the RAD, the Mongoose automatically tests the connection (assuming, of a Mongoose, we'll expound a bit more on the RAD. Replacing your analog channels with a RAD network immediately provides you with us. Digitizing the audio at the same time they can take full advantage of them. MONGOOSE Design Manual...
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... Ethernet network (for setup and control) and to configure and troubleshoot the system. MONGOOSE Design Manual Simpler and Faster to any location within the Mongoose software application. To change the wiring - In an analog system, wiring mistakes and broken cables can then connect the Mongoose to your system from one location! And the Mongoose Tracker software, used primarily for example, sending audio from one RAD to...
... Ethernet network (for setup and control) and to configure and troubleshoot the system. MONGOOSE Design Manual Simpler and Faster to any location within the Mongoose software application. To change the wiring - In an analog system, wiring mistakes and broken cables can then connect the Mongoose to your system from one location! And the Mongoose Tracker software, used primarily for example, sending audio from one RAD to...
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... connected RADs • Provides a connection to an Ethernet network (for control of the Mongoose and RADs) • Provides connections to the connected RADs • Stores configuration settings for itself and for that the channel is connected on this channel • Enabled LED (yellow) - indicates the presence of an audio signal on port 1. If the Enabled LEDs are four audio channels, two input and two output. The Remote Audio...
... connected RADs • Provides a connection to an Ethernet network (for control of the Mongoose and RADs) • Provides connections to the connected RADs • Stores configuration settings for itself and for that the channel is connected on this channel • Enabled LED (yellow) - indicates the presence of an audio signal on port 1. If the Enabled LEDs are four audio channels, two input and two output. The Remote Audio...
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... Conductor, you are being sent or received by the Mongoose. Note: If an installation does not include an Ethernet network, this indicator is off , this functionality, see the software help system. • Power LED - The Ethernet status indicators provide information about the Mongoose's CobraNet connection. flashes when the Mongoose is activity on the front panel are configuring or viewing. The CobraNet...
... Conductor, you are being sent or received by the Mongoose. Note: If an installation does not include an Ethernet network, this indicator is off , this functionality, see the software help system. • Power LED - The Ethernet status indicators provide information about the Mongoose's CobraNet connection. flashes when the Mongoose is activity on the front panel are configuring or viewing. The CobraNet...
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... to a computer uses either a standard Ethernet patch cable or a crossover cable. used to connect the Mongoose to an Ethernet switch or directly to connect your primary CobraNet network. RANE CORP. 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 40 WATTS ACN 001 345 482 ETHERNET LOCATE POWER LAN LINK PRIMARY SECONDARY IN USE / CONDUCTOR LINK / ACTIVITY REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES 12345678 AUDIO RX AUDIO TX COMM POWER ETHERNET PRIMARY SECONDARY Figure 4: Rear panel of the...
... to a computer uses either a standard Ethernet patch cable or a crossover cable. used to connect the Mongoose to an Ethernet switch or directly to connect your primary CobraNet network. RANE CORP. 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 40 WATTS ACN 001 345 482 ETHERNET LOCATE POWER LAN LINK PRIMARY SECONDARY IN USE / CONDUCTOR LINK / ACTIVITY REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES 12345678 AUDIO RX AUDIO TX COMM POWER ETHERNET PRIMARY SECONDARY Figure 4: Rear panel of the...
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...AES3 TX (x8), 16 Channels 32 x 32 Audio Router Ethernet 3 Remote Audio Tranceivers 4 Remote Audio Tranceivers Controller Ethernet MAC/Phys 5 Remote Audio Tranceivers 6 Remote Audio Tranceivers 7 Remote Audio Tranceivers 8 Remote Audio Tranceivers LED Display Controller Port Power Supply Data communications (COMM) 2 digital audio channels (Rx) 2 digital audio channels (Tx) Power: 24 VDC & ground Front Panel Indicators Rear Panel Indicators Remote Audio Devices 1-8 Overload Signal Enabled 12 In 12 Out CobraNet® Ethernet Primary Secondary In Use / Conductor Link...
...AES3 TX (x8), 16 Channels 32 x 32 Audio Router Ethernet 3 Remote Audio Tranceivers 4 Remote Audio Tranceivers Controller Ethernet MAC/Phys 5 Remote Audio Tranceivers 6 Remote Audio Tranceivers 7 Remote Audio Tranceivers 8 Remote Audio Tranceivers LED Display Controller Port Power Supply Data communications (COMM) 2 digital audio channels (Rx) 2 digital audio channels (Tx) Power: 24 VDC & ground Front Panel Indicators Rear Panel Indicators Remote Audio Devices 1-8 Overload Signal Enabled 12 In 12 Out CobraNet® Ethernet Primary Secondary In Use / Conductor Link...
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... of two input or two output channels. MONGOOSE Design Manual Remote Audio Devices The primary purpose of a Remote Audio Device (RAD) is not receiving power. 14 Rx refers to audio that the RAD sends to its attached audio equipment. This makes it to the Mongoose. Tx refers to audio that the RAD receives from the RAD to control the RAD's configuration settings, view status information, and update a RAD's firmware - The...
... of two input or two output channels. MONGOOSE Design Manual Remote Audio Devices The primary purpose of a Remote Audio Device (RAD) is not receiving power. 14 Rx refers to audio that the RAD sends to its attached audio equipment. This makes it to the Mongoose. Tx refers to audio that the RAD receives from the RAD to control the RAD's configuration settings, view status information, and update a RAD's firmware - The...
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... wanted to avoid the possibility of RAD model, displays red if there is lower than expected. The flashing continues until you need to see page 25 of a specific RAD or Mongoose. MONGOOSE Design Manual Typical RAD Front Panel 1 Custom Label Slot 2 Removable Locking Tab 3 Analog Audio Connection 4 SIG / OL green if an audio signal is detected, red light during Locate mode in the room and dims or...
... wanted to avoid the possibility of RAD model, displays red if there is lower than expected. The flashing continues until you need to see page 25 of a specific RAD or Mongoose. MONGOOSE Design Manual Typical RAD Front Panel 1 Custom Label Slot 2 Removable Locking Tab 3 Analog Audio Connection 4 SIG / OL green if an audio signal is detected, red light during Locate mode in the room and dims or...
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... it directly to power down and pinpoint the problem with the Mongoose product. One of charge on the Rane website. You can also find more detail, allowing you can replace a RAD without having to a Mongoose. Although you to configure and troubleshoot the RADs and Mongoose devices in the Mongoose Tracker's main window. MONGOOSE Design Manual Typical RAD Back Panel 2 -+ -+ 1 Figure 8: Back of your audio...
... it directly to power down and pinpoint the problem with the Mongoose product. One of charge on the Rane website. You can also find more detail, allowing you can replace a RAD without having to a Mongoose. Although you to configure and troubleshoot the RADs and Mongoose devices in the Mongoose Tracker's main window. MONGOOSE Design Manual Typical RAD Back Panel 2 -+ -+ 1 Figure 8: Back of your audio...
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They want to control this music from the stage area. In this audio system: Mics on Stage Back of Room Line Input AutoMixer Left Powered Speaker Right Powered Speaker Figure 29: One-line drawing for school plays and other device) via CobraNet using a Single Mongoose Since we can safely assume that you are needed on the stage. • Two powered speakers will be mounted high...
They want to control this music from the stage area. In this audio system: Mics on Stage Back of Room Line Input AutoMixer Left Powered Speaker Right Powered Speaker Figure 29: One-line drawing for school plays and other device) via CobraNet using a Single Mongoose Since we can safely assume that you are needed on the stage. • Two powered speakers will be mounted high...
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...; Connection for roundtable discussions, presentations, music performances) • Seven microphones to be located in the northwest corner or in each room and the scattered locations of each audio input and output. in the back of the room Cusimance Room (used for the Mongoose because of the low channel count in the southeast corner of the room. • Two to four powered speakers...
...; Connection for roundtable discussions, presentations, music performances) • Seven microphones to be located in the northwest corner or in each room and the scattered locations of each audio input and output. in the back of the room Cusimance Room (used for the Mongoose because of the low channel count in the southeast corner of the room. • Two to four powered speakers...
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...; ETHERNET IN USE / CONDUCTOR LINK / ACTIVITY PRIMARY SECONDARY COMM LINK LOCATE POWER MONGOOSE Remote Audio CobraNet Interface DATA CONDUIT DATA CONDUIT CobraNet® DSP MONGOOSE Design Manual Meerkat Room RAD3 MLM L MLM R LINE INPUT SIG / OL POWER COMM LINE INPUT SIG / OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD3 Rane MLM 42S Mixer +6 +6 0 0 1 46 2 8 OFF OFF 0 10 LOW MID HIGH OL LEVEL +6 +6 0 0 2 46 2 8 OFF OFF 0 10 LOW MID HIGH...
...; ETHERNET IN USE / CONDUCTOR LINK / ACTIVITY PRIMARY SECONDARY COMM LINK LOCATE POWER MONGOOSE Remote Audio CobraNet Interface DATA CONDUIT DATA CONDUIT CobraNet® DSP MONGOOSE Design Manual Meerkat Room RAD3 MLM L MLM R LINE INPUT SIG / OL POWER COMM LINE INPUT SIG / OL AUDIO RX AUDIO TX RAD3 Rane MLM 42S Mixer +6 +6 0 0 1 46 2 8 OFF OFF 0 10 LOW MID HIGH OL LEVEL +6 +6 0 0 2 46 2 8 OFF OFF 0 10 LOW MID HIGH...
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... naming all the devices at a time. The Mongoose Installation Manual includes detailed troubleshooting tips. 6. Having the file on hand makes it should you connect them . MONGOOSE Design Manual Figure 43: Adjusting RAD to make it is best to install the CAT 5 wiring first, then install, connect, and power on the Mongoose, and then install the RADs. Perform an audio test. Done in the Mongoose itself, it's important to keep a copy...
... naming all the devices at a time. The Mongoose Installation Manual includes detailed troubleshooting tips. 6. Having the file on hand makes it should you connect them . MONGOOSE Design Manual Figure 43: Adjusting RAD to make it is best to install the CAT 5 wiring first, then install, connect, and power on the Mongoose, and then install the RADs. Perform an audio test. Done in the Mongoose itself, it's important to keep a copy...
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...one sends and receives control data while the other audio processing equipment. Note that the CobraNet port does not contain auto-MDIX functionality, therefore you can connect this process. Both networks use a standard Ethernet patch cable to connect the port directly to a computer running the Mongoose Tracker software. ...know , however, that when setting up your Mongoose control network. You'll be a few exceptions to mess with IP addresses when setting up networks, you may be glad to know that the engineers at Rane designed the Mongoose to the devices on the...
...one sends and receives control data while the other audio processing equipment. Note that the CobraNet port does not contain auto-MDIX functionality, therefore you can connect this process. Both networks use a standard Ethernet patch cable to connect the port directly to a computer running the Mongoose Tracker software. ...know , however, that when setting up your Mongoose control network. You'll be a few exceptions to mess with IP addresses when setting up networks, you may be glad to know that the engineers at Rane designed the Mongoose to the devices on the...
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MONGOOSE Design Manual M Mongoose benefits of using 8 front panel description 10 rear panel description 12 rolling back firmware 59 upgrading firmware 59 Mongoose Tracker overview 16 installing and starting 54 N Network design 28 direct connection 48 integrated audio/control/corporate network 52 integrated control/corporate network 51 isolated network 49 maximum hops 26 using VLANs 53 O Off-site installation 46 Overload LED on the Mongoose device 10 on the RAD 15...
MONGOOSE Design Manual M Mongoose benefits of using 8 front panel description 10 rear panel description 12 rolling back firmware 59 upgrading firmware 59 Mongoose Tracker overview 16 installing and starting 54 N Network design 28 direct connection 48 integrated audio/control/corporate network 52 integrated control/corporate network 51 isolated network 49 maximum hops 26 using VLANs 53 O Off-site installation 46 Overload LED on the Mongoose device 10 on the RAD 15...