Appsys Pro Audio MTA-64 Users Guide

multiverter

MTA-64

MADI-TP Adapter for
DiGiCo/Soundcraft/Studer/Harman

User's Manual

User's Manual

Table of Contents

1. GENERAL.....................................................................................................................................3

1.1. Purpose.................................................................................................................................3

1.2. Box Contents........................................................................................................................3

1.3. Conventions used in this manual......................................................................................3

2. DEVICE DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................4

2.1. LED indications....................................................................................................................4

3. PREREQUISITES.........................................................................................................................5

3.1. Multiverter Firmware Check...............................................................................................5

4. OPERATION.................................................................................................................................6

4.1. Connection...........................................................................................................................6

4.2. Connecting two MTA-64s...................................................................................................6

4.3. Software setup....................................................................................................................7

Web .................................................................................................................................7

Front panel .....................................................................................................................8

Command line ...............................................................................................................8

5. CONFIGURING A SECOND MTA-64........................................................................................10

5.1. Changing the MTA-64's address via jumper...................................................................10

5.2. Pinswap cable....................................................................................................................10

6. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................11

7. APPENDIX..................................................................................................................................12

7.1. Warranty..............................................................................................................................12

7.2. Manufacturer contact........................................................................................................12

7.3. FCC Compliance.................................................................................................................12

7.4. Recycling............................................................................................................................13

7.5. Document Revision History..............................................................................................13

7.6. About this document.........................................................................................................13

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1. GENERAL

1.1. Purpose

With the MTA-64, the multiverter becomes capable of connecting to the MADI-TP
variants used in DiGiCo and Soundcraft/Studer/Harman desks, which - although
not ocially standardized - have gained widespread acceptance because they are
built into many desks and stageboxes. The MTA-64s relay logic eliminates the
need for crossover cables and allows to use standard straight (1:1) cabling in all
situations.

The MTA-64 connects to the multiverter's MADI-TP port (for the audio
transmission) and to the EXTENSION port (for power supply and mode control).
The EXTENSION port is fed through on the MTA-64 to allow other extension boxes
(e.g. for AVB) to connect to the multiverter simultaneously. Optionally, a second
MTA-64 may be connected to the MVR-64 to add another MADI-TP port (instead of
the AES50 port).

1.2. Box Contents

 1 MTA-64 Adapter Box
 1 Cat5 cable 0.5m / 1.7 ft
 1 HDMI cable 0.5m / 1.7 ft with locking screws
 This manual

1.3. Conventions used in this manual

 A button on the front of the multiverter is shown like this: Set
 A particular LED on the front of the device is shown like this: ☼ WCLK

 Text indicated on the seven-segment display is shown as 02
 Operations in a particular control method are indicated by a triangle:

Front panel,  Web  or Command line 

Filled circles with an exclamation mark indicates an action that
must be performed (“Required”).

A section marked with a “information” icon indicates
a useful tip.

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2. DEVICE DESCRIPTION

Top view

Connectors on "MVR" side Connectors on "Console/Stage" side

2.1. LED indications

LED Meaning

 DiGiCo (blue) DiGiCo mode selected

Sc/St  (white) Soundcraft/Studer/Harman mode selected

MDIX  (yellow) Crossover configuration (Receive/Transmit swapped).

When lit, a crossover cable is emulated on the "Console/Stage" port.

RxD (green) Receive Data OK (same as MADI-TP "green" indication on MVR front).

When lit, the MTA-64 is configured correctly and receives a signal

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Extension-Port

MVR-64
MADI-TP Port

Optional: Extension­Box or 2nd MTA-64

Console or
Stagebox
MADI-TP Port

MVR-64

3. PREREQUISITES

3.1. Multiverter Firmware Check

The multiverter requires at least firmware 4.0 for the
MTA-64 to work. Please check and update if required (see
below).

 To check the multiverter's firmware version: Press Recall , move to

☼ Function , press OK , move to ☼ 12 , press OK , move cursor to ☼ AD .

 If the seven-segment display shows 04 or higher, no update is required.

 If 03 or less is shown, a firmware update is required. Download the firmware

update from our website and follow the instructions in the README.TXT file
contained in the package.

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4. OPERATION

4.1. Connection

 Connect the Cat5 port on the MVR side of the MTA-64 to the MADI-TP port of

the multiverter

 Connect the Extension port on the MVR side of the MTA-64 to the Extension port

of the multiverter

 Connect the Cat5 port on the Console / Stage side of the MTA-64 to the console

or stagebox:

4.2. Connecting two MTA-64s

 The second MTA-64 needs to be jumpered to address 2 and connected to the

AES50 port (which must be set to MADI-TP mode). A pinswap cable is required
between the AES50 port and the MTA-64. See chapter 5."Configuring the second
MTA-64" for details.

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multiverter

MVR-64
multiverter

MTA-64

MTA-64

Cat5

Console

or Stagebox

Console

or Stagebox

Cat5

HDMI

Extension

MADI-TP

(optional)

Extension

Box (e.g. AVB)

Extension

Box (e.g. AVB)

MVR-64
multiverter

MVR-64
multiverter

MTA-64

MTA-64

Cat5

Console

or Stagebox #1

Console

or Stagebox #1

Cat5

HDMI

Extension

MADI-TP

Extension

Box (e.g. AVB)

Extension

Box (e.g. AVB)

MTA-64

(address 2)

MTA-64

(address 2)

Console

or Stagebox #2

Console

or Stagebox #2

Cat5

(pinswap)

HDMI

Cat5

AES50

(in TP mode)

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4.3. Software setup

The easiest way of setting up the MTA-64 is by using the
multiverter's web configuration. Simply type the IP address
of the Dante module in your web browser and open the
SETTINGS page.

 Web

The settings [04] and [05] can be altered on the "SETTINGS" page:

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 Front panel

The mode setting is available through the "Function" menu. To adjust the value:

 Press the blue Recall button
 Move the cursor to ☼ Function by turning the encoder left or right
 Confirm OK (push the encoder)
 The ☼ Function LED should now be lit.
 Move the cursor to index ☼ 4 (MADI-TP operation mode) and push the

encoder knob*. The seven-segment display is now blinking, indicating the
current mode number (see Table 1 on page 9)

 Rotate the encoder to alter the value
 Confirm OK (push the encoder) or press ⮌ Back to cancel the operation.

 Command line

function 04 <value>

with <value> according to Table 1 on page 9 *

* Index 05 is used to configure a second MTA-64 connected to the AES50 port

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Value Mode Num.Ch96k frame

format

Pinout mode Remarks

00 AES-X213 56 48k Auto connect directly (without MTA-64)

01 96k

02 64 48k

03 96k

04 AES50 48 - connect directly (without MTA-64),

use pinswap cable

08 DiGiCo 56 48k Straight

09 96k

10 64 48k

11 96k

12 Soundcraft/Studer 56 48k

13 96k

14 64 48k

15 96k

24 DiGiCo 56 48k MDIX (Crossover)

25 96k

26 64 48k

27 96k

28 Soundcraft/Studer 56 48k

29 96k

30 64 48k

31 96k

32 AES-X213 57 48k Auto connect directly (without MTA-64)

33 96k

40 DiGiCo 57 48k Straight

41 96k

44 Soundcraft/Studer 57 48k

45 96k

56 DiGiCo 57 48k MDIX (Crossover)

57 96k

60 Soundcraft/Studer 57 48k

61 96k

Table 1: Mode numbers (numbers not listed are reserved)

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5. CONFIGURING THE SECOND MTA-64

5.1. Changing the MTA-64's address via jumper

The second MTA-64 needs to be jumpered internally to address "2". The jumper is
located on the internal PCB. To access it:

1. Remove the four screws (two upper screws on each side).

2. Remove the top cover.

3. Locate the jumper on the top and change it to position "2":

5.2. Pinswap cable

The AES50 port has a dierent pinout and requires a pin swap Cat5 cable between
the MVR-64 and the MTA-64. (Note: this is the same cable which is required to use
the MADI-TP port as AES50).

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6. SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter Value

Dimensions 83x39x52mm (WxHxD)

Weight 128 g

Operating
temperature

0..+70°C, non-condensing

Storage temperature -40..+85°C, non-condensing

Power consumption +15V DC from multiverter, 2W max.

Cable lengths MVR-64 to MTA-64 / Cat5 5m max.

MVR-64 to MTA-64 / HDMI 5m max.

MTA-64 to Console/Stagebox 70..100m

(depends on cable quality and counterpart)

Channel count Up to 64x64 in x1 modes (44.1 / 48 kHz)

Up to 32x32 in x2 modes (88.2 / 96 kHz)
Up to 16x16 in x4 modes (176.4 / 192 kHz)

Sample rates Arbitrary sample rates between 32kHz and 192kHz

Remote Control Data Transparent forwarding of DiGiCo remoting data (contained in ch57),

Soundcraft/Studer remoting data (userbits of ch1-10) and others

Latency The latency added by the MTA-64 is negligible (in the nanoseconds range)

Pinout Pin number/

color

MVR side Console/Stage side

DiGiCo DiGiCo MDIX Soundcraft Soundcraft

MDIX

1 (orange/wt) TX+ RX+ TX+ RX+

2 (orange) TX- RX- TX- RX-

3 (green/wt) RX+ TX+

4 (blue/wt) TX+

5 (blue) TX-

6 (green) RX- TX-

7 (brown/wt) RX+ RX+ TX+

8 (brown) RX- RX- TX-

Note: The signals on the "MVR" side are electrically dierent from the "Console/Stage"
side.

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7. APPENDIX

7.1. Warranty

We oer a full two (2) year warranty from the date of purchase. Within this period,
we repair or exchange your device free of charge in case of any defect*. If you
experience any problems, please contact us first. We try hard to solve your
problem as soon as possible, even after the warranty period.
* Not covered by the warranty are any damages resulting out of improper use,
willful damage, normal wear-out (especially of the connectors) or connection with
incompatible devices.

7.2. Manufacturer contact

Appsys ProAudio
Rolf Eichenseher
Bullingerstr. 63 / BK241
CH-8004 Zürich
Switzerland

www.appsys.ch
[e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]

7.3. FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which

the receiver is connected

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a class B computing
device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC
regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with
non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to
radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications

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made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.

7.4. Recycling

According to EU directive 2002/96/EU, electronic devices with a
crossed-out dustbin may not be disposed into normal domestic
waste.
Please return the products back for environment-friendly
recycling, we'll refund you the shipping fees.

7.5. Document Revision History

2: Corrected 96k frame format in Table 1
1: Initial release

7.6. About this document

All trademarks mentioned in this document are property of the respective owners.
All information provided here is subject to change without prior notice.

Document Revision: 2 · 2019-08-07
Copyright © 2019 Appsys ProAudio · Printed in Switzerland

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