Glensound DARK1616 Installation guide

DARK1616
DANTE NETWORK AUDIO
16 INPUT 16 OUTPUT AES3 & LINE LEVEL
ANALOGUE INTERFACE
PRODUCT DETAILS
6 BROOKS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1HE. ENGLAND. TEL: [phone]
Visit our Website at www.glensound.com

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Glensound Electronics Ltd
Thank you for choosing a new Glensound product.
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Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice, if
in doubt please contact us for the latest product information.
If you need any help with the product then we can be contacted at:
Glensound Electronics Ltd
1 –6 Brooks Place
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1HE
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone]
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EMAIL ADDRESSES
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PRODUCT WARRANTY:
All equipment is fully tested before dispatch and carefully designed to
provide you with trouble free use for many years.
We have a policy of supporting products for as long as possible and
guarantee to be able to support your product for a minimum of 10 years.
For a period of one year after the goods have been despatched the
Company will guarantee the goods against any defect developing after
proper use providing such defects arise solely from faulty materials or
workmanship and that the Customer shall return the goods to the
Company’s works or their local dealer.
All non-wear parts are guaranteed for 2 years after despatch and any
defect developing after proper use from faulty materials or workmanship
will be repaired under this warranty providing the Customer returns the
goods to the Company's works or their local dealer.
SAFETY WARNING
The DARK1616 contains no user serviceable parts and must not be
dissasembled in any way.

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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR:
DARK1616
Sixteen channel AoIP, AES3/Analogue I/O interface
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of
the manufacturer.
This equipment is manufactured by Glensound Electronics Ltd of Brooks
Place Maidstone Kent ME14 1HE is marked and conforms to the
following Union harmonisation legislation:
Low Voltage Directive: EN60065 and EN62368-1:2014
Emissions: BS EN55032:2015
Immunity: BS EN55035:2017
Signed for and on behalf of Glensound Electronics Ltd.
Gavin Davis, Managing Director
Maidstone, Kent, England
Date: 22/06/2018

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RoHS DIRECTIVE
EC directive 2002/95/EC restricts the use of the hazardous substances
listed below in electrical and electronic equipment.
This product conforms to the above directive and for this purposes, the
maximum concentration values of the restricted substances by weight in
homogenous materials are:
Lead
0.1%
Mercury
0.1%
Hexavalent Chromium
0.1%
Polybrominated Biphenyls
0.1%
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers
0.1%
Cadmium
0.01%

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WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS 2006 (WEEE)
Glensound Electronics Ltd is registered for business to business sales of
WEEE in the UK our registration number is:
WEE/JJ0074UR

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GLENSOUND DARK1616
Handbook Contents
Issue 2
Description Page No.
Contents
PRODUCT WARRANTY: ....................................................................................................................................3
OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................................................................8
DARK1616 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT................................................................................................................9
DARK1616 REAR PANEL LAYOUT ................................................................................................................11
SIMPLIFIED BLOCK DIAGRAM......................................................................................................................13
CONNECTING THE DARK1616 TO A DANTE NETWORK..........................................................................14
Getting Dante Controller...............................................................................................................................14
Connecting Dark1616s To The Network ....................................................................................................14
Audio Over IP Network..................................................................................................................................14
Running Dante Controller.............................................................................................................................15
Dante Controller TIP......................................................................................................................................15
UPDATING FIRMWARE ...................................................................................................................................16
UPDATING THE BROOKLYN MODULE........................................................................................................22
AES67 MODE......................................................................................................................................................23
WIRING INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................26

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OVERVIEW
The Glensound DARK1616 is an analogue to digital and digital to analogue
converter designed to connect AES3 and line level analogue audio circuits to a
Dante audio network.
Dante network audio is a common protocol for distributing high quality linear audio
over standard IP networks and it is widely used by many audio equipment
manufacturers. The Glensound Dark1616 Dante audio interface will be compatible
with any other manufacturers Dante audio interface. Further details of Dante network
audio can be found at www.audinate.com
Being designed for live on-air broadcast applications the Glensound Dark1616 has
been designed with multiple redundancy capabilities. It has 2 mains power sources
and it also has fully redundant network connections for both Copper & Fibre circuits.
The Dark1616 provides 8 balanced AES3 inputs and 8 balanced AES3 outputs to
the Dante network and 16 analogue line level (0dB) inputs to the Dante network and
16 analogue line level (0dB) outputs from the Dante network on rear panel D25
connectors wired to AES59 (also known as the Tascam standard).
The analogue and AES3 outputs are both always used and the same audio signal
from the Dante newtork that is presented on one channels AES3 output will appear
as an analogue audio signal on the equivalent analogue output.
For each channel only 1 audio input signal can be sent to the Dante network, the
AES3 input has priority over the analogue. Therefore if there is both an analogue
and AES3 input signal for one channel only the AES3 will be sent to the Dante
network.
As per our other Dante equipment 0dBu = -18dBFs

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DARK1616 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
1. PSU and Link status
There are 4 red LEDs and 4 green LEDs that illuminate depending on the
status of the link. Red indicates no connection, green indicates a successful
connection.
For example, if you have connected the DARK1616 to two separate PSUs,
only one of which works then you will have a red ‘Fault’ LED illuminate to
warn you that there is no power detected on the connection that is not
receiving mains power.
2. Alarm status connection
This 8-way female D-type connector will report the failure of a link status if
one is detected whilst in operation.
3. USB connector and update buttons
The MINI USB connection allows the firmware of the DARK1616 to be
updated. To prepare the DARK1616 for a firmware update; power on the unit,
press and hold down the reset button, press and hold down the identify
button, release the reset button and then release the identify button a second
after.
1. PSU and Link status
2. Alarm status connection
3. USB connector and
update buttons
4. Network SFP
connections
5. Network RJ45
connections

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4. Network SFP Connections
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
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.
5. Network RJ45 connections
There are 2 standard network data RJ45 sockets provided to allow redundant
network connectivity if using Dante network audio protocol. They are both
gigabit network connections. The status LEDs flash to show when data is
being correctly communicated with the attached switch.

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DARK1616 REAR PANEL LAYOUT
A detailed wiring table for the pins of all rear panel connections can be found at the end of the
manual.
1. Analogue inputs 1 - 8
A 25-way female D-type connector allows a breakout cable to be attached to
send analogue line level (0dB) signals in to the DARK1616 on channels 1 - 8.
This connector is wired to AES59 standard (also known as the Tascam
standard).
The signals can then be routed via Dante to anywhere on a network or back
out of the DARK1616S via it’s analogue or AES3 digital outputs.
2. AES3 inputs/outputs 1 - 4
A 25-way female D-type connector allows a breakout cable to be attached to
send and receive 1 –4 balanced digital AES3 signals. This audio can be
routed to anywhere on a network via Dante.
AES3 digital inputs signals always take priority over analogue inputs.
Therefore, sending an input to channel 1 in both digital and analogue domains
will result in the digital signal being accepted and the analogue signal being
disregarded.
Despite this, the DARK1616 will always ouput audio simultaneously to both
digital and analogue connections.
1. Analogue inputs 1 - 8
2. AES3 inputs/outputs 1 - 4
3. AES3 inputs/outputs 5 - 8
5. Analogue inputs 9 - 16
4. Analogue outputs 1 - 8
6. Analogue outputs 9 - 16
7. Primary IEC Mains
8. Secondary IEC Mains

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3. AES3 inputs/outputs 5 –8
A 25-way female D-type connector allows a breakout cable to be attached to
send and receive balanced digital AES3 signals on channels 5 - 8. This audio
can be routed to anywhere on a network via Dante.
4. Analogue outputs 1 –8
A 25-way female D-type connector allows a breakout cable to be attached to
send analogue audio signals out of the DARK1616 on channels 1 - 8. This
connector is wired to AES59 standard (also known as the Tascam standard).
The signals output from this connection can be audio received via the Dante
network.
5. Analogue inputs 9 –16
A 25-way female D-type connector allows a breakout cable to be attached to
send analogue line level (0dB) signals from channels 9 - 16 in to the
DARK1616S. This connector is wired to AES59 standard (also known as the
Tascam standard).
The signals can then be routed via Dante to anywhere on a network or back
out of the DARK1616 via it’s analogue or AES3 digital outputs
6. Analogue outputs 9 –16
A 25-way female D-type connector allows a breakout cable to be attached to
send analogue signals out of the DARK1616 on channels 9 - 16. This
connector is wired to AES59 standard (also known as the Tascam standard).
The signals output from this connection can be audio received via the Dante
network
7. Primary IEC Mains
The standard IEC mains plug accepts external AC voltages of 100 - 240 VAC
+/- 10%. There is a non-accessable internal fuse for this input.
The DARK1616 is designed to operate with either primary or secondary mains
sources or both for power redundancy.
8. Secondary IEC Mains
The standard IEC mains plug accepts external AC voltages of 100 - 240 VAC
+/- 10%. There is a non-accessable internal fuse for this input.
The DARK1616 is designed to operate with either primary or secondary mains
sources or both for power redundancy.

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SIMPLIFIED BLOCK DIAGRAM
ETHERNET PHY
COPPER
ETHERNET PHY
FIBRE (SFP)
ETHERNET PHY
COPPER
ETHERNET PHY
FIBRE (SFP)
ETHERNET SWITCH
REDUNDANT
BI-DIRECTIONAL
DANTE AUDIO
UP TO 192kHz
DANTE FPGA
MICROCONTROLLER
1 OF 8 OF INPUTS
AES3 RECEIVER & SRC
ADC
SOURC SELECTION
AES3 IN LINE IN LINE IN
DAC
LINE OUT LINE OUT AES3 OUTAES TX
AES OUTPUT FREQUENCY = DANTE AUDIO FREQUENCY
1 OF 8 OF OUTPUTS
AC/DC PSU100 - 240 VAC +12VDC AC/DC PSU100 - 240 VAC +12VDC
DC/DC
+12V +3.3V
-12V
TO MICRO TO MICRO
PSU 1 STATE PSU 2 STATE
PRIMARY DANTE LINK STATE
REDUNDANT DANTE LINK STATE
RELAY LOOP OUTPUTS & FRONT PANEL LED STATUS

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CONNECTING THE DARK1616 TO A DANTE NETWORK
The Dark1616 is a network audio device 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 inferno 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 Dark1616s To The Network
Dark1616s can be connected to the network that you are going to use for your audio
distribution simply by plugging in either, and, or any of the network connections on
the rear. Once connected to the network it will be possible to see the Dark1616 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 infernos 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:
‘Dark1616-no-103-BKLYN-II-ob7a2c’
Where ‘Dark1616-no-103’ refers to the Glensound product i.e. Dark1616 and its
serial no (in this case 103) and ‘BKLYN-II-ob7a2c’ refers to the units Dante Brooklyn
II module and its 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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UPDATING FIRMWARE
The DARK1616 is a complex digital audio system comprising of a DSP and several
Micro Controllers. All these items run software and may need to be occasionally
updated.
Equipment needed
A windows based PC
USB Type A to Mini B cable
A copy of ‘DfuSe Demo’ software
The latest firmware from Glensound
A DARK1616M and mains power
Instructions
1. Download and install DfuSE Demo
‘DfuSE Demo’ is a firmware updating tool that is required for loading new
firmware on to the DARK1616.
It can be downloaded from the STMicroelectronics website found here:
https://goo.gl/AbzhsA. It is the file named “STSW-STM32080”.
Once you have downloaded this file you will need to extract the .exe
“DfuSe_Demo_V3.0.5_Setup.exe”, then run and install it.
2. Download firmware
The latest firmware for the DARK1616 can be found on the Glensound
website, under the product page for DARK1616. Once you have downloaded
the file, place it in a folder or location of your choice.
3. Connect To A PC
Connect the DARK1616 to the PC via the USB cable. The Mini USB
connector is located on the front panel of the DARK1616.
Figure 2 Front panel USB
connector
Figure 1 Example filename

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4. Firmware update preperation
To prepare the DARK1616 for a firmware update;
1. Power on the unit
2. Press and hold down the reset button
3. Press and hold down the identify button
4. Release the reset button and then release the identify button a second
after
Your PC should make an audible sound when this process is successful as
windows is detecting a new USB device.
5. Loading the firmware
Now open DfuSe Demo.
If the DARK1616 successfully entered DFU mode then it will appear as ‘STM
Device in DFU Mode’ under the ‘Available DFU Devices tab’.
Figure 3 Device successfully recognised

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Now the .dfu file needs to be selected so that DfuSe Demo knows the correct
firmware to put on to the DARK1616.
Click choose and then select the .dfu file that you downloaded from the
Glensound website. This will be located in your downloads folder by default.
If the file loads successfully then it will read along the bottom ‘File correctly
loaded’.
Figure 4 Choose .dfu file

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6. Upgrading the DARK1616 firmware
The firmware is now ready to be put on to the DARK1616M. Tick the ‘Verify
after download’ box first and then click ‘Upgrade’.
Click yes to proceed.
Figure 6 Upgrade
Figure 7 Start upgrade
Figure 5 .dfu successfully loaded

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The progress bar along the bottom will show the status of the operation.
Figure 8 Upgrade status