Glensound Beatrice D8 User guide

BEATRICE D8

8 Channel Network Audio Intercom

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Please take caution when operating this product as listening to excess­ively high peak or sustained levels of volume may permanently damage
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GLENSOUND BEATRICE D8

Handbook Contents

Issue 5

Description Page No.

Contents

PRODUCT WARRANTY:....................................................................................................................... 2

OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................... 7

D8 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT................................................................................................................. 8

D8 REAR PANEL LAYOUT................................................................................................................. 12

MICROPHONE PHANTOM POWER...................................................................................................13

LOUDSPEAKER DIM LEVEL.............................................................................................................. 15

SPEAK KEY CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................... 16

AUX/ IFB FUNCTION & DIMMING LEVEL..........................................................................................17

AUX/ IFB MONITORING FUNCTION.................................................................................................. 18

MON BUTTON CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................... 19

CALLING FEATURE............................................................................................................................ 20

AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAMS (analogue representation of digital circuits)............................................22

Audio Circuits TO Dante/ AES67 Network SEE ALSO FIXED MIXER..........................................22

Audio Circuits FROM Dante/ AES67 Network SEE ALSO FIXED MIXER

......................................................................................................................................................... 24

FIXED MIXER...................................................................................................................................... 25

CONNECTING THE BEATRICE UNITS TO A DANTE NETWORK....................................................26

Getting Dante Controller................................................................................................................... 26

Connecting Beatrice D8 To the Network.......................................................................................... 26

Audio Over IP Network..................................................................................................................... 26

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Running Dante Controller................................................................................................................. 27

Dante Controller TIP......................................................................................................................... 27

Device Not Showing Up In Dante Controller.................................................................................... 28

AES67 MODE...................................................................................................................................... 29

UPDATING THE BROOKLYN MODULE.............................................................................................31

WIRING INFORMATION..................................................................................................................... 32

XLR & JACK Wiring.......................................................................................................................... 33

OVERVIEW

The BEATRICE range of IP intercoms was designed for broadcast, theatre and
professional audio applications.

Our Beatrice intercom system utilises the reliable and proven DanteTM network audio
transmission protocol to allow real time distribution of uncompressed audio across
standard networks. As such the BEATRICE 8 channel units are also fully compatible
with other manufacturers’ equipment using the DanteTM protocol. The Beatrice D8 is
also AES67 compliant.

All units in the system are designed to be very easy to use for the operator and
simple to setup for the technician. They includes all the basic functionality required
for small intercom systems and none of the overly complex installation requirements
normally associated with large systems.

The name Beatrice was chosen for our intercom range as she was the love of Dante
Alighieri:

‘Dante had fallen in love with another, Beatrice Portinari (known as Bice),

whom he first met when he was only nine.’ Source Wikipedia.

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D8 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT

1. Loudspeaker

A front panel mounted loudspeaker for monitoring the incoming audio circuits.
Note the loudspeaker is automatically turned off when a headphone jack is
inserted into the headphone socket.

2. Level LEDs

The level LEDs provide a number of functions;

A) When the unit is first turned on The 2

nd

LED from the left will flash. This is
a heartbeat signal indicating that internal processor is starting up. When
it’s started and ready the 2nd LED will stop flashing.

B) The first LED from the left flashes if no network connection is present.

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C) When adjusting the input or output gain of one of the 8 channels or the

input gain of the 2 local inputs then the LEDs are used to indicate the
position of the volume control. With just 1 LED on the left indicating a very
low gain and all LEDs on indicating a very high gain. While in this mode
the LEDs will be flashing to indicate that they are showing the gain position
and not actual level.

D) In all other circumstances the meter acts as a PPM to show the level being

sent to the network from the selected microphone.

3. Gain Adjust

This shaft encoder can be continuously rotated left and right and it also has a
built-in switch which is operated by pushing it.

It is used in conjunction with the Present and Present + Call buttons to adjust
the input (or output) gain of the associated channel.

When a channel has been selected to have its gain adjusted the Level LEDs
will start to flash, showing the amount of gain currently being applied, where
the first left LED indicates low gain and all the LEDs indicate maximum gain.

Once the desired amount of gain has been set then push the gain adjust shaft
encoder to set this gain level.

4. Cut LS

This toggle switch turns the loudspeaker on/ off. It does not affect the audio to
the headphones. When in CUT LS mode the internal loudspeaker will not
operate and when in ENABLE LS mode the internals loudspeaker will work.

This control does not affect the Dante network LS output.

5. Headphone Jack

This standard 6.35mm (1/4”) stereo headphone socket accepts headphones
from 30 to 1000 Ohms.

6. External Microphone Input

This is a balanced microphone input. It can accept dynamic and condenser
microphones and phantom power (12v) can be turned on/ off via an internal
link.

7. Panel Microphone

The panel microphone is a small electret microphone fitted behind the rugged
housing and is suitable for most communications purposes.

8. Mic Select

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This toggle switch selects which of the 2 microphones is to be used as the
audio source. If the switch is in the up position then the panel mic is used and
if the switch is in the down position the external microphone input is used.

9. Mic Gain adjust

These two rotary potentiometers adjust the gain of the two different
microphone inputs.

10. Speak to All

Pressing this this button enables the operator to turn on and talk to all 8
outputs simultaneously.

11. Headphone / Speaker Volume

This rotary knob adjusts the volume of the internal loudspeaker and front
panel headphones.

12. Chime level adjust

Holding down this button allows adjustment of the call chime level by turning
the gain adjust rotary encoder.

13. Speak to Group

The speak to group key is used to allow the operator to speak to a selection of
outputs.

To make a group press and hold the Speak To Group key and simultaneously
press a channel’s talk key. Each time you press the channel’s talk key the
channel will be added/ subtracted from the group.

14. Present/ Call Indicators

There are 8 present indicators one for each talkback input from the audio
network. These are both a LED indicator and a button.

When an incoming audio signal is detected on the associated incoming circuit
the present LED will illuminate (threshold -20dB) to show that audio is being
received on that channel. The present LED will stay illuminated for 10
seconds after the incoming audio stops.

The present LED is also used to indicate an incoming call from another
device. If an incoming call is detected then the present LED will flash

Pressing the present indicator button allows the audio input level of that circuit
to be adjusted using the front panel Gain Adjust knob.

15. Mon Button

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This yellow button is used to select incoming circuits to route to the monitor
(loudspeaker/ headphones).

If the switch is on and illuminated then the source is currently being
monitored.

For units shipped from the end of January 2020 onwards it is possible to select
what happens when all the monitor buttons are turned off. See Mon Button
Configuration on page 21 for further details.

16. Speak/Call Key

The 8 front panel speak keys allow the operator to talk to the 8 outgoing
talkback circuits. On D8 units shipped from the beginning of January 2020 the
operation of these talk keys can be configured by the user.

See Speak Key Configuration on page 18.

On units shipped before December 2019 the operation of the talk keys is fixed
as intelligent lever key.

The speak keys also doubles as call switches, whereby a double tap of the speak
key will send a call signal to the network.

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D8 REAR PANEL LAYOUT

17. IEC Mains

The standard IEC mains plug accepts external AC voltages of 100 -240 VAC
+/- 10%. There is an internal fuse.

18. Network SFPs

There are 2 standard network data SFP sockets provided to allow redundant
network connectivity if using Dante network audio protocol. They are both
gigabit network connections. They accept standard SFP modules. The status
LEDs flash to show when data is being correctly communicated with the
attached switch.

If you require SFP modules then please email [email protected] for a
quotation.

Network Note (Applies to both 17 & 18)

Factory default is to have the SFP & RJ45 sockets set to work in redundant
mode.

It is possible using Dante controller to set these network interfaces to work as
a network switch instead of the redundant mode, meaning other network
equipment can be connected to them.

19. Network RJ45s

There are 2 standard network data RJ45 sockets provided to allow redundant
network connectivity if using Dante network audio protocol. They are both

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gigabit network connections. The status LEDs flash to show when data is
being correctly communicated with the attached switch.

Either of the network sockets can be connected to a Power Over Ethernet
(PoE) source to power the unit. This PoE source can be a mid-span source or
a network switch with PoE. If a PoE source is present on both circuits then
this will act as a redundant power supply.

MICROPHONE PHANTOM POWER

The factory default configuration of the D8 has the front panel microphone input set
as +12v phantom power on. It is possible to de activate or activate +12v phantom
panel by moving an internal jumper.

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To turn the phantom power off or on the lid of the unit must be removed.

Equipment needed

1x M3 screwdriver

Please ensure that the unit is turned off before starting this procedure

Procedure

To disassemble the D8, remove screws 1, 2, 3 and 4
from the left-hand side panel of the unit, and then the equivalent screw 3 on the
opposite right side panel of the unit.
Remove the left side panel.

The front panel can now be removed by sliding it towards the left of the unit, whilst
prying it backwards and away from the top and bottom ridges.

Take care when removing the front panel as not to tear or damage the two ribbon
cables that connect the front panel boards to the motherboard.

The front panel can be placed down resting forwards, so there is no need to
disconnect any cables.

You may now access the jumper shown in the 2 pictures below.

This printed circuit board is located on the lower section of the internal side of the
front panel.

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After turning the phantom power on or off please replace the front panel and re-fit the
side panel.

LOUDSPEAKER DIM LEVEL

The R8 has a loudspeaker dim circuit that automatically dims (reduces) the volume of
the loudspeaker when any talkback key is operated.

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During initial test at the factory the DIM amount will have been set to the factory
default level. However it is possible to adjust this level should this be required.

On Beatrice R8 units shipped from the beginning of January 2020 enhanced firmware
allows the DIM level to be set in software. Units prior to this date had an internal
hardware control for setting the DIM level (if you need to change the DIM level of an
older unit, please contact support for an older copy of this manual).

To access the LS DIM level configuration menu then please follow these instructions:

1) Start with the unit turned off (i.e. no power source connected)

2) Hold down SPEAK TO ALL and SPEAK TO GROUP button

3) While holding down the above two buttons apply power and turn the unit on

4) The two buttons can now be released and they will pulse to indicate that they

are in LS DIM programming mode

5) Press the channel 1 speak key

6) The LEVEL LEDs will now indicate the currently set DIM level

7) The DIM LEVEL can be increased or decreased using the GAIN ADJUST control

8) Turning the GAIN ADJUST control anti-clockwise will reduce the amount of DIM

that is applied when a speak key is pressed and turning it clockwise will increase
the amount of DIM that is applied.

9) To leave the dim configuration menu just press either the SPEAK TO ALL or

SPEAK TO GROUP button and the R8 will reset and the DIM level will be saved in
non-volatile memory.

SPEAK KEY CONFIGURATION

On R8 units shipped from the beginning of January 2020 it is possible to individually
set the operation of the 8 speak keys.

Options

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There are 3 possible operational options for each talk key:

1) INTELLIGENT LEVER KEY: Whereby a brief press of the speak key toggles the circuit
on/ off and a longer push/ hold of the speak key makes it act as Push To Talk (PTT).

Whilst in configuration mode, Intelligent Lever Key is indicated by the four Green Level LEDs
being on.

2) PUSH TO TALK (PTT): The channel output will only ever be active while the speak key
is pressed.

Whilst in configuration mode, PTT is indicated by the two Yellow Level LEDs being on.

3) LATCHING MODE: A brief press of the speak key toggles the circuit on/ off.

Whilst in configuration mode, Latching Mode is indicated by the two Red Level LEDs being
on.

NOTE: Factory default is Intelligent Lever Key.

Configuration

To access the Speak Key Configuration menu then please follow these instructions:

1) Start with the unit turned off (i.e. no power source connected)

2) Hold down SPEAK TO GROUP button

3) While holding down the Speak to group button apply power and turn the unit
on

4) The button can now be released and it will pulse to indicate that you are in

speak Key Configuration mode

5) Press and hold the channels speak key that you want to alter

6) While holding down a channels speak key use the Gain Adjust shaft encoder

to select one of the three options as indicated on the Level LEDs (see options
above)

6) To leave the Speak Key Configuration menu just press the SPEAK TO GROUP

button and the R8 will reset and the configuration will be saved in non-volatile
memory.

NOTE: Speak To All and Speak To Group buttons follow the configuration of channel 1.

NOTE: Speak Key Configuration does not alter the double tap to call feature.

AUX/ IFB FUNCTION & DIMMING LEVEL

The audio block diagram below shows the audio workflow in one of the 8 outgoing
talkback circuits.

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FRONT PANEL SPEAK KEY DOUBLE TAP SENDS CALL AUDIO MIXER

SPEAK

O/P GAIN

SPEAK SWITCHES HAVE INTERNAL LED
ILLUMINATION TO INDICATE STATE

CALL

Aux 1 From Dante I/P 11

Dimmed when speak key operated

TX1 Dante O/P 1

ADC A Dante O/P 10

ADC B Dante O/P 11

MIC Dante O/P 12

OUTPUT GAIN ADJUST AUX/IFB INPUT TO MIXER

The AUX/ IFB input is a very useful circuit and can be used for example to distribute
programme audio to the user connected to the channels output, or maybe a clean feed
circuit has been derived from mixing desk or router for onward sending to an outside
source and this can be sent to that source via the AUX/ IFB input.

The AUX/ IFB Input is mixed into the channels outgoing talkback circuit. In units
supplied prior to January 2020 then the AUX/ IFB input is automatically dimmed by
20dB whenever the associated channel’s speak key is pressed.

In R8 racks supplied from January 2020 onwards then the amount of dimming that is
applied to the AUX/ IFB input when the talk key is pressed can be set by the user for
each channel.

IFB Dimming Configuration

To access the IFB Dimming Configuration menu then please follow these instructions:

1) Start with the unit turned off (i.e. no power source connected)

2) Hold down LOCAL 1 button

3) While holding down the Local 1 button apply power and turn the unit on

4) The button can now be released and it will pulse to indicate that you are in

speak IFB Dimming mode

5) Press and hold the channels speak key that you want to alter

6) While holding down a channels speak key use the Gain Adjust shaft encoder

to adjust the dimming level from between -63dB and 0dB in 1dB steps.
The Level Meter provides an indication of the amount of dim currently set.

6) To leave the IFB Dimming Configuration menu just press the Local 1 button and

the R8 will reset and the configuration will be saved in non-volatile memory.

AUX/ IFB MONITORING FUNCTION

The R8 has 8 audio inputs referred to on the block diagram as ‘Dante I/P x’
These 8 audio inputs are mixed together (assuming that their ‘Mon’ button is on) and
sent to the loudspeaker/ headphone/ analogue and Dante LS outputs for monitoring.

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The R8 also has 8 AUX/ IFB audio inputs that are mixed in with the associated channels’
output (see page 18). These AUX/ IFB circuits by default are not monitored on any of
the monitoring outputs.

In old fashioned analogue audio equivalent types of equipment to the R8 generally
there would only be 8 audio inputs. These inputs would operate as both the AUX/ IFB
and the monitoring input. Usually a front panel switch would route the input to the
output (IFB mode) if required. This style of design meant that if you were using the unit
as IFB then you would monitor the IFB audio input.

As the R8 has a separate AUX/ IFB input to the monitoring input then options exist as to
how best make it operate in the same way as an old fashioned unit such that the user
can monitor the Aux/ IFB feed.

Option 1:

In the Dante network route the IFB signal to both the channels AUX/ IFB input and the
channels I/P signal.

For example if you wanted to set this up for channel one, then in Dante controller you
would route your incoming IFB audio to Dante I/P 1and also Aux 1 on Dante input 11.

Option 2:

It is possible to set each of the 8 channels individually to operate in ‘IFB’ mode.
When set to IFB mode, then the monitoring chain is derived from the Aux/ IFB input
and not from the Dante I/P x.

This means that any audio routed in the Dante network to a Dante I/P x input will not
be monitored and will internally go nowhere within the R8. Whereas any audio that is
routed to an AUX/IFB input will be both mixed in to the channels output (as an IFB) and
also sent via the channels audio present LED and Monitoring button the audio
monitoring circuits.

To configure the IFB mode for a channel then:

1) Start with the unit turned off (i.e. no power source connected)

2) Hold down SPEAK TO GROUP button and the LOCAL 1 button

3) While holding down both buttons apply power and turn the unit on

4) The buttons can now be released and they will pulse to indicate that you are in

IFB configuration mode

5) Toggling a channels speak key will switch between IFB mode and normal

operation for that channel. If the speak key is illuminated then IFB mode has
been set for that channel.

6) To leave the IFB mode configuration just press the SPEAK TO GROUP button and

the R8 will reset and the configuration will be saved in non-volatile memory.

MON BUTTON CONFIGURATION

In units shipped from the end of January 2020 onwards it is possible to set what
happens when all the Mon buttons are turned off.

There are two options:

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1) When all Mon buttons are off then no incoming audio is monitored.

2) When all Mon buttons are off then a mix of all the incoming audio circuits will be
monitored. (This is factory default)

To access Mon Button Configuration menu then please follow these instructions:

1) Start with the unit turned off (i.e. no power source connected)

2) Hold down SPEAK TO ALL button and the LOCAL 1 button

3) While holding down both buttons apply power and turn the unit on

4) The buttons can now be released and they will pulse to indicate that you are in

Mon Button configuration mode

5) Speak 1 button toggles between the two Mon options.

If Speak 1 button is illuminated then the monitoring circuit will act as per
option 1 above.
If Speak 1 button is not illuminated then the monitoring circuit will act as per
option 2 above.

6) To leave the Call Masking setup menu just press the SPEAK TO ALL button and

the R8 will reset and the configuration will be saved in non-volatile memory.

CALLING FEATURE

General

The Beatrice range of network audio intercoms include a calling feature. This can be
used for alerting another user that you wish to communicate with them.

The calling feature works by sending an in band audio tone of 20kHz at -20dBFs for
two seconds across the network to the device being called.

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This audio tone is routed to the same destination as the audio output/ destination of
the channel making the call.

The microcontrollers in Beatrice devices are constantly monitoring the incoming
audio circuits of the incoming talkback channels for a 20kHz signal at -20dBFs, if it
detects this signal for 2 seconds then it will alert the user that an incoming call has
been received.

Sending a Call

To send a call on the Beatrice R8 just double tap the speak/call key of the intercom
channel that you wish alert.

Receiving a Call

When a call is received on a channel on the Beatrice R8 it will flash the round
present illuminated button. This will continue to flash until the talk key is pressed.

An audible ‘Chime’ tone will also alert the user to an incoming call. In total there will
be 6 ‘chimes’ when a call is received. If the associated talk key is pressed then the
chime signal will be muted.

Chime Level

The audio level of the alerting chime that is played when an incoming call is detected
can be adjusted by the user. To adjust this level press and hold both ‘Chime’ and
‘Local 2’ buttons. While holding down the two buttons the Mic Level/ Gain Value
LEDs will illuminate to indicate the current level. Turning the Gain Control shaft
encoder clockwise will increase the chime level and turning it anti clockwise will
decrease the chime level. Once the desired chime level has been set, press the Gain
Control shaft encoder and then stop holding down the Local 1 and Local 2 buttons.

Call Masking

On Beatrice R8 units shipped after the end of April 2019 enhanced firmware allows
for the calling feature to be masked/ disabled on a channel by channel basis.

If you have an earlier Beatrice R8 then firmware will need to be updated to enable
this facility. Unfortunately Beatrice R8 firmware can only be updated by Glensound,
we are happy to update the firmware at our factory free of charge for you.

To access the Call Masking setup menu then please follow these instructions:

1) Start with the unit turned off (i.e. no power source connected)

2) Hold down SPEAK TO ALL button

3) While holding down the Speak to all button apply power and turn the unit on

4) The buttons can now be released and it will pulse to indicate that you are in Call

Masking setup mode

5) In setup mode, the SPEAK buttons may be used to select channels for which

CALL send and receive is activated. The default is for all channels to be
enabled.

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6) To leave the Call Masking setup menu just press the SPEAK TO ALL button and

the R8 will reset and the configuration will be saved in non-volatile memory.

NOTE: Both double-tap-to-CALL and incoming call indication are disabled for the

channels turned off in setup mode.

AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAMS (analogue representation of digital circuits)

Audio Circuits TO Dante/ AES67 Network SEE ALSO FIXED MIXER

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PANEL MIC

XLR MIC

SPEAK

SPEAK

O/P GAIN

O/P GAIN

SPEAK SWITCHES HAVE INTERNAL LED
ILLUMINATION TO INDICATE STATE

SPEAK

SPEAK

O/P GAIN

O/P GAIN

+Ve Phantom Power

INPUT 1

PRESENCE

I/P GAIN

LOCAL ANALOGUE INPUTS

CALL

CALL

CALL

CALL

AUDIO TO DANTE

SPEAK

SPEAK

O/P GAIN

O/P GAIN

SPEAK

SPEAK

O/P GAIN

O/P GAIN

CALL

CALL

CALL

CALL

PRESENCE

I/P GAIN

INPUT 2

Aux 8 From Dante I/P 18
Dimmed when speak key operated

Aux 7 From Dante I/P 17
Dimmed when speak key operated

Aux 6 From Dante I/P 16
Dimmed when speak key operated

Aux 5 From Dante I/P 15

Dimmed when speak key operated

Aux 4 From Dante I/P 14
Dimmed when speak key operated

Aux 3 From Dante I/P 13

Dimmed when speak key operated

Aux 2 From Dante I/P 12
Dimmed when speak key operated

Aux 1 From Dante I/P 11

Dimmed when speak key operated

TX1 Dante O/P 1

TX2 Dante O/P 2

TX3 Dante O/P 3

TX4 Dante O/P 4

TX5 Dante O/P 5

TX6 Dante O/P 6

TX7 Dante O/P 7

TX8 Dante O/P 8

ADC A Dante O/P 10

ADC B Dante O/P 11

MIC Dante O/P 12

OUTPUT MIXERS

EXT LS Dante O/P 9

EXT LS Switch Cut Dante O/P 13

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Audio Circuits FROM Dante/ AES67 Network SEE ALSO FIXED MIXER

DIM

PRESENCE

SPEAK TO GROUP

SET DIM LEVEL

HEADPHONES (CUT LS)

I/P GAIN

PRESENCE

I/P GAIN

(INTERNAL)

MICROPROCESSOR

SPEAK & MON SWITCHES
UNDER MICRO
CONTROL

HEADPHONES/ LS VOLUME

INTERNAL LS

1 x LOOP OUTPUTS
FROM SPEAK KEYS

12 x LOOP INPUTS TO CONTROL
SPEAK KEYS
Plus Internal & External LS Cuts

PRESENCE

I/P GAIN

PRESENCE

I/P GAIN

CUT LS

CALL

DETECT

CALL

DETECT

CALL

DETECT

CALL

DETECT

8 x LOOP OUTPUTS
FROM CALL RECEIVED

SPEAK TO ALL

PRESENCE

I/P GAIN

PRESENCE

I/P GAIN

CALL

DETECT

CALL

DETECT

PRESENCE

I/P GAIN

PRESENCE

I/P GAIN

CALL

DETECT

CALL

DETECT

RX 1 Dante I/P 1

RX 2 Dante I/P 2

RX 3 Dante I/P 3

RX 4 Dante I/P 4

RX 5 Dante I/P 5

RX 6 Dante I/P 6

RX 7 Dante I/P 7

RX 8 Dante I/P 8

EXT LS Dante O/P 9

CUT LS

EXT LS Switch Cut Dante O/P 13

IFB MONITORING MODE

(SETUP IN CONFIG)

Aux 1 From Dante I/P 11

TO TX 1 OUTPUT MIX

Aux 2 From Dante I/P 12

TO TX 2 OUTPUT MIX

Aux 3 From Dante I/P 13

TO TX 3 OUTPUT MIX

Aux 4 From Dante I/P 14

TO TX 4 OUTPUT MIX

Aux 5 From Dante I/P 15

TO TX 5 OUTPUT MIX

Aux 6 From Dante I/P 16

TO TX 6 OUTPUT MIX

Aux 7 From Dante I/P 17

TO TX 7 OUTPUT MIX

Aux 8 From Dante I/P 18

TO TX 8 OUTPUT MIX

MONITORING (MON)

SWITCHES

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FIXED MIXER

The Beatrice D8 includes multiple fixed ratio mixers with inputs & outputs directly on/
off the Dante/ AES67 network.

In a small simple intercom system there may be requirements for one user to listen
to multiple sources on one single talkback channel. The internal fixed mixer within
the Beatrice D8 is suitable for setting this up.

Groups are another possible requirement in small intercom systems whereby 2 or 3
operators (such as cameramen) are normally all on one single talkback circuit. The
internal fixed mixer also helps with setting these circuits up.

The below table shows how these fixed ratio mixers are configured internally in the
DSP. To use one or more of the internal mixers just route the audio to/ from the
mixer channels in Dante controller.

Note that the default name in Dante Controller of the receivers are ‘Mix In X’
(whereby X is the channel number)

MIX OUTPUT SUM OFF NOTES

Dante Out-

put Channel

No:

Default Name in

Dante Controller: Dante Receiver

Channel Nos:

14 “Sum of 19 to 32” 19 to 32

15 “Sum of 19 to 25” 19 to 25

16 “Sum of 26 to 32” 26 to 32

17 “Sum of 19 to 21” 19 to 21

18 “Sum of 22 to 24” 22 to 24

19 “Sum of 25 to 27” 25 to 27

20 “Sum of 28 to 30” 28 to 30

21 “Sum of 19 & 20” 19 and 20

22 “Sum of 21 & 22” 21 and 22

23 “Sum of 23 & 24” 23 and 24

24 “Sum of 25 & 26” 25 and 26

25 “Sum of 27 & 28” 27 and 28

26 “Sum of 29 & 30” 29 and 30

27 “Sum of 31 & 32” 31 and 32

28 “Sum of 19 & 20 Dim” 19 and 20

Note Mix in 19 dimmed when signal present on
Mix in 20

29 “Sum of 21 & 22 Dim” 21 and 22

Note Mix in 21 dimmed when signal present on
Mix in 22

30 “Sum of 23 & 24 Dim” 23 and 24

Note Mix in 23 dimmed when signal present on
Mix in 24

31 “Sum of 25 & 26 Dim” 25 and 26

Note Mix in 25 dimmed when signal present on
Mix in 26

32 “Sum of 27 & 28 Dim” 27 and 28

Note Mix in 27 dimmed when signal present on
Mix in 28

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CONNECTING THE BEATRICE UNITS TO A DANTE NETWORK

The Beatrices are network audio devices utilizing the reliable and versatile Dante
audio over IP protocol. Dante is a proprietary system (although very widely used) the
originators of which are Audinate.

The information below is only meant as a very basic guide. Full details of the power
of Dante network audio and instructions for using it can be found at

www.audinate.com

Getting Dante Controller

If you are connecting the Beatrice to a new Dante network the first thing you will
need to do is to get the free Dante controller software from Audinate.
This can be downloaded by visiting Audinate’s web site at www.audinate.com

Connecting Beatrice D8 To the Network

The Beatrice can be connected to the network that you are going to use for your
audio distribution simply by plugging in to any one of the RJ45 or SFP network
connections on the rear. Once connected to the network it will be possible to see the
Beatrice from within the Dante controller and route its’ audio circuits.

Audio Over IP Network

We strongly recommend that you consider your network topology carefully and
would not recommend sharing broadcast audio and general data on the same
network.

For more details of audio over IP network structure please visit www.audinate.com

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Running Dante Controller

At the time of writing this manual the Dante Controller looks as per the screenshot
below:

The Beatrice D8 will have been named at the factory during test to allow them to be
identified by the Dante controller.

The format used for the factory name is:

‘BeatriceD8-snXXX’

Where ‘BeatriceD8’ refers to the Glensound product i.e. BeatriceD8.

The ‘–snXXX’ refers to the serial number of the BeatriceD8 which can be found
printed on the rear or side of the unit.

The unit may be renamed in Dante controller by opening the ‘Device view’ window
and selecting BeatriceD8 in the drop-down menu. Go to the ‘Device Config’ tab and
change the name with the Rename Device box.

Note if you upload a new DNT file or clear the devices config then the name will
change to BeatriceD8-xxXxXx whereby the ‘X’s refer to the devices MAC address.

Dante Controller TIP

If you have never run Dante controller before then make sure that on the bottom left
of the Dante controllers’ screen ‘P’ or ‘S’ is next to a green square as this indicates
that it is connected to a network. By clicking ‘P’ or ‘S’ a pop up box opens to allow
you to set what network interface the controller is using.

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Device Not Showing Up In Dante Controller

If your DanteTM device does not show up in DanteTM Controller then the most likely
issue is that the device’s IP Address is not appropriate for your network.

A) It maybe that the device is set to obtain an IP address automatically using

DHCP (this is the default configuration) and your network is setup for fixed IP
addresses only and does not have a DHCP server.

B) It maybe that the device has had a fixed IP address assigned but that this

address is not suitable for your network.

The solution to both scenarios is basically the same.

1) You must connect your Dante

TM

device directly to the Ethernet port of your

computer using an Ethernet cable.

2) Make sure that your computer is set to ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’

3) After a few minutes the Dante

TM

device should now appear in DanteTM

Controller.

4) Double click the device name to open up device view.

5) Open up the ‘Network Config’ tab

6) Either turn on ‘Obtain an IP Address Automatically’ or correctly configure the

‘Manually configure an IP Address’ options for your network.

7) Click on ‘Apply’ to confirm the new settings, then disconnect the computer and

reconnect the DanteTM device to your network.

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AES67 MODE

The Beatrice uses a module from Audinate called a Brooklyn Module for its network
audio interface. Audinate are the company behind DanteTM and as such the module’s
primary network audio protocol is Dante, however Audinate have enabled their
module to comply with AES67 and therefore the Beatrice can be set to AES67 mode
for interaction with other AES67 devices.

Please note however that Glensound are relying on Audinate’s AES67 interface and
are unfortunately not able to provide full AES67 support for the unit. AES67 support
should be sought directly from Audinate.

1. Turning On AES67 Mode

If you want to use your Beatrice on an AES67 network and it has not been set to
AES67 mode then this can be set in Dante controller by double clicking the Beatrice
to open the Device View window where you will find an AES67 tab to enable AES67
support.

Once the AES67 drop down box has been enabled you’ll have to reboot the Beatrice
for the change to take effect. After the reboot go back to the AES67 tab and set the
multicast prefix address to one that is suitable for your newtork.

2. Sending AES67 Audio

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To transmit AES67 audio to the network a multicast flow must first be setup.

This is done by selecting the ‘Create New Multicast Flow’ Icon in the Device
View.

Tick the AES67 Flow check box, then select up to 8 channels to be included in the
flow then click ‘Create’

Once set the flows can be seen in the transmit tab of the device view.

3. Receiving AES67 Audio

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Once a compatible AES67 stream is detected on the network by Dante Controller the
AES67 flows will appear in the Dante Transmitters section in the Routing tab.

4. AES67 Restrictions

AES67 flows can only be generated with the following constraints:

 Multicast Only
 Non-redundant
 Destination address in range 239.nnn.0.0 to 239.nnn.255.255 (239.nnn/16),

port 5004

 48kHz sampling rate
 24 bit linear (L24) encoding
 1 msec packet time
 Up to 8 channels per stream

Received AES67 flows have the following constraints:

 Multicast Only
 Non-redundant
 Destination address in range 239.nnn.0.0 to 239.nnn.255.255 (239.nnn/16),

port 5004. Must match destinatio address range.

 48kHz sampling rate
 L16 or L24 encoding
 125usec, 250usec, 333usec, 1 msec packet time
 Up to 8 channels per stream

UPDATING THE BROOKLYN MODULE

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The Brooklyn module is a device supplied by Audinate that does most of the
processing for the actual Dante/ AES67 network audio streams. There is one
Brooklyn module in each Beatrice D8. We supply special code (a .dnt file) that sets
up/ initiates the Brooklyn module and makes it work in particular way and we also
run extra code on its internal microprocessor to make it work correctly with the
Beatrice D8.

1. Finding Out Current Installed Version

Open Dante Controller.
Open Device Info tab.
Double Click in the device that you are working with….a new window will open called
‘Device View (name of device’
Open the status tab.
The Firmware Version (of the Brooklyn module) will be found under the ‘Device
Information’ heading.

2. Finding Out What The Latest Available Version Is

Go the Beatrice D8’s web page at http://www.glensound.co.uk/product­details/beatrice-d8/ and open the ‘Firmware Latest Version’ Tab.
This will give both the latest version numbers/ file names and also the location to
download the file from.

3. Updating the Brooklyn Module

The firmware that runs on the Brooklyn module is updated using Audinate’s
Firmware updating tool. The updating tool and a user guide can be downloaded from
Audinate’s website:

https://www.audinate.com/products/firmware-update-manager

The actual firmware to install using the above tool can currently be downloaded from:

http://www.glensound.co.uk/Software/Dante/BeatriceD8_v1.0.0_Dante_v4.0.7.8.dnt

When downloading the above file please make sure that you know where your
computer has saved it.

Please note we strongly advise that when you do the update that only your PC and
the Beatrice D8 that you want to update are on the network to save accidently
updating the wrong Dante device.

NOTE

Once updated the devices name will change to BeatriceD8-xxXxXx whereby the ‘X’s
refer to the MAC address. We recommend changing the name to something more
convienient.

WIRING INFORMATION

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XLR & JACK Wiring

12

3

XLR SOCKET (FEMALE)

TIP

RING

SLEEVE

5 & 4 Pin Headset Wiring Options

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