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Technical Manual
EDGE
neTwork i nTerface

Technical
Manual
Wheatstone Corporation
January 2016
EDGE
neTwork i nTerface

600 Industrial Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
tel [phone] / fax [phone]
Wheatstone EDGE Network Interface
©2016 Wheatstone Corporation

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A Word About Nomenclature
Throughout this manual references are made to “BLADEs,” “sources,” “destinations,”
and other terms whose meanings may not be instantly understood by everyone. Let’s take
a moment to clarify some terms.
1. BLADE. In the WheatNet-IP system a “BLADE” is taken to mean an individual
member of a WheatNet-IP system; any device that has a unique BLADE ID. It
commonly refers to an individual input/output rackmount unit, but a more complete
denitionwouldincludeanynetworkconnectedPCrunningaWheatNet‑IPdriver
aswell,includingAutomationserversandeventheProgramDirector’sPCifthey
arerunningtheWheatNet‑IPdrivertolistentoaudiostreams.Conversely,anyPC
that is running the WheatNet-IP Navigator GUI program or using a browser for in-
terfacing to the built in web servers on BLADEs is not a BLADE itself. Only those
devices that can transmit and/or receive WheatNet-IPaudio streams are “BLADEs.”
2. Source. A source is any audio signal in the WheatNet-IP system that is uniquely
generated. Any WheatNet-IP signal that is created by accepting and packetizing an
input is a source, as is any signal generated within the system. Source signals may
be audio, logic, or both. A logic source might be a logic port triggered by an external
switch. We generally avoid using the term “input” to describe WheatNet-IP signals
because the term can be misleading. One would easily understand that an external
audio input jack could be an “input” or “source,” but less obvious is the fact that
an audio mix bus output is also a WheatNet-IP source because it is generating a
unique signal (the mix) and making it available to stream throughout the system.
Likewise,PCsstreamingaudiofromaleviatheWheatNet‑IPdrivercanclearly
be seen as a “source.”
3. Destination. A destination is the opposite of a source. It is a signal that can accept
any WheatNet-IP stream. A destination can take the received WheatNet-IP stream
andconvertittoaphysicalanalogordigitaloutput,or,inthecaseofaPC,avirtual
outputthatsubsequentPCapplicationprogramscanconverttoanaudiooutputat
thePC’sspeakers,orlaydownasanaudiotrackontheharddisc.Destinationscan
be audio, logic, or both. A logic destination might be a logic port wired to a lamp
or relay. We avoid using the term “output” for WheatNet-IP signals. While it is
clear that a WheatNet-IP destination wired to an output jack is an “output,” control
surface fader channels would not normally be considered “outputs” but they are
“destinations” in the WheatNet-IP system, because you can route a WheatNet-IP
audio stream to them.
4. LIO. Shorthand for Logic Input or Output. In the WheatNet-IP system, an LIO
signal is a signal that either generates or receives logic state information created
either physically via a logic port or virtually via some state change within a mixing
control surface. In the WheatNet-IP system logic information can be routed and
cross connected just as audio can be.
5. GUI. Shorthand for Graphical User Interface. A method of providing for user inter-
action with the system using a special computer program that displays information
in the form of images and text on the computer screen and accepts user input via
typing and mouse clicking within the computer program. The WheatNet-IP Naviga-
tor is a computer program that provides a GUI.

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CONTENTS
EDGE Technical Manual
Chapter 1 - General Information
Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................1-2
EDGE Installation Options............................................................1-3
EDGE Installed on the Studio Side.............................................................................1-3
EDGE Installed at the Transmitter Side ......................................................................1-4
EDGE Delay Controls .................................................................................................1-5
Return Path Audio ......................................................................................................1-5
Analog and Digital I/O Connections ...........................................................................1-5
Synchronization - PLL Settings..................................................................................1-5
Routing Rules .............................................................................................................1-6
Rack Mounting...............................................................................1-7
Installation Tips .............................................................................1-7
Energizing ......................................................................................1-7
EDGE Hardware Features.............................................................1-8
Network Switches..........................................................................1-8
CAT6 Wiring...................................................................................1-9
Software Tools...............................................................................1-9
I/O Connections............................................................................1-10
Audio Inputs ..............................................................................................................1-10
Analog - XLR ..........................................................................................................1-10
Analog - RJ-45 .......................................................................................................1-10
Digital - RJ-45 ........................................................................................................1-10
Audio Outputs ...........................................................................................................1-11
Analog - XLR ..........................................................................................................1-11
Analog - RJ-45 .......................................................................................................1-11
Digital - RJ-45 ........................................................................................................1-11
Logic Ports ................................................................................................................1-11
Logic 1-6 - RJ-45 ...................................................................................................1-11
Logic 7-12 - RJ-45 .................................................................................................1-12
Network Connection .................................................................................................1-12
Ethernet - RJ-45.....................................................................................................1-12
Typical Straight-Through Cable.................................................................................1-12
Typical Crossover Cable............................................................................................1-13
EDGE Network Interface - Input/Output Pinouts Drawing ........1-14

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Adding EDGE to the Peripheral Devices Tab..............................2-2
Front Panel Controls.....................................................................2-3
OLED Display.................................................................................2-3
EDGE Front Panel Configuration .................................................2-4
Front Panel Menu Diagram.........................................................................................2-6
Installation and Overview .............................................................3-2
Adding EDGE To The Devices Panel ...........................................3-3
System Info Pane...........................................................................3-4
Device Properties ..........................................................................3-6
Blades Tab..................................................................................................................3-6
Miscellaneous Tab......................................................................................................3-6
3rd Party Signal Name Prex .................................................................................3-6
PLL .........................................................................................................................3-7
Display Brightness..................................................................................................3-7
Receive Sequence Errors.......................................................................................3-7
Visibilities Tab .............................................................................................................3-8
Delay Control Tab .......................................................................................................3-9
Stream Meters Tab .....................................................................................................3-9
Inpus and Outputs Tabs ............................................................................................3-10
EDGE GUI Menu............................................................................3-11
File.............................................................................................................................3-11
View...........................................................................................................................3-11
WheatNet-IP System.................................................................................................3-11
Hardware ...................................................................................................................3-12
Help ...........................................................................................................................3-13
Chapter 3 - EDGE GUI
Chapter 2 - EDGE Front Panel Operation

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General Information
Chapter Contents
Introduction....................................................................................1-2
EDGE Installation Options............................................................1-3
EDGE Installed on the Studio Side.............................................................................1-3
EDGE Installed at the Transmitter Side ......................................................................1-4
EDGE Delay Controls .................................................................................................1-5
Return Path Audio ......................................................................................................1-5
Analog and Digital I/O Connections ...........................................................................1-5
Synchronization - PLL Settings..................................................................................1-5
Routing Rules .............................................................................................................1-6
Rack Mounting...............................................................................1-7
Installation Tips .............................................................................1-7
Energizing ......................................................................................1-7
EDGE Hardware Features.............................................................1-8
Network Switches..........................................................................1-8
CAT5e/CAT6 Wiring.......................................................................1-9
Software Tools...............................................................................1-9
I/O Connections............................................................................1-10
Audio Inputs ..............................................................................................................1-10
Analog - XLR ..........................................................................................................1-10
Analog - RJ-45 .......................................................................................................1-10
Digital - RJ-45 ........................................................................................................1-10
Audio Outputs ...........................................................................................................1-11
Analog - XLR ..........................................................................................................1-11
Analog - RJ-45 .......................................................................................................1-11
Digital - RJ-45 ........................................................................................................1-11
Logic Ports ................................................................................................................1-11
Logic 1-6 - RJ-45 ...................................................................................................1-11
Logic 7-12 - RJ-45 .................................................................................................1-12
Network Connection .................................................................................................1-12
Ethernet - RJ-45.....................................................................................................1-12
Typical Straight-Through Cable.................................................................................1-12
Typical Crossover Cable............................................................................................1-13
EDGE Network Interface - Input/Output Pinouts Drawing ........1-14

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General Information
Introduction
The Network Edge was created to support use of low cost IP radios for WheatNet‑IP
audio links. So why are some IP radios cheap and others very expensive? A full duplex
radio used historically for STL links has the ability to transmit data simultaneously in both
directions.Doingsorequiresthatthereceiveampliermusthaveverysignicantrejection
ofthetransmitterRF,andthataddscost.HalfduplexIPradioswhicharesignicantlylower
cost, handshake between the two ends to decide when each will burst transmit data while
the other must be in receive mode. This half duplex mechanism requires more complex
control,butsignicantlyreducestheRFTX/RXfrontendcost.
The half duplex scheme however creates a problem for the WheatNet‑IP system that is
based on the use of high speed Ethernet switches for moving small Ethernet packets with
minimal latency thru the network fabric. The BLADEs ingest the small .25msec packets
and only buffer a few of them before playing out the audio thereby limiting latency to less
than 1 msec. For real time production, the latency for mix‑minus feeds is critical to keep at
a minimum. The half duplexing rate of IP radios is on the order of several milliseconds. The
control scheme of radios will ingest and store many packets during one phase of duplexing.
Subsequently, this data is bursts across the link at a much higher rate and it buffered up on
theRXsideoflink.ThatdataisthenspurtoutaspacketsontotheEthernetnetworkonfar
side. The same operation is done from far side to near side but during opposite phase of
duplexing. The point here is that the IP radio creates an unpredictable dynamic latency to
packetsowingacrossthelink.

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The EDGE alleviates this random latency problem by adding a buffering mechanism
between the radio and the network. The EDGE can be located at either end of the link,
but the way it operates with WheatNet‑IP depends which end it is located on. For both
cases, the internal hardware of EDGE remains mostly the same. Small .25 msec packets are
ingested,bufferedandrepackagedas5msecpackets.Thereare4instancesofthisRX-TX
mechanism which we have denoted as BIG for signal name defaults.
Variable Delay
Set By GUI
Variable
Delay
Set By GUI
Navigator
Matrix
EDGE Buffers
1-4
Large Packets
Sources
Analog AES
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
5
6
7
8
Destinations
EDGE Audio Outputs
EDGE Audio Inputs
DAC
DAC
AES
AES
5ms
Fixed
1 3
2 4
EDGE Function
AUDIO DESTINATIONS
AUDIO SOURCES
BLADES
BLADES
EDGE Installation Options
The EDGE may be installed at either the Studio or Transmitter sides of the IP‑STL link.
Where you decide to install it depends on a few factors:
• IP Radio quality
• BLADE infrastructure
• Cost.
EDGE Installed on the Studio Side
For a “Studio‑Edge” IP‑STLapplication, the EDGE connects to the WheatNet‑IPEthernet
network located at the studio end of link and a BLADE is then located at the transmitter
(TX)end.TheTXsideBLADEconnectstoanotherEthernetswitchalongwiththeIPRadio.
In this case, PGM audio from a control room needs to get through an IP radio to the
transmitter site. In Navigator, the desired PGM mix Source is routed to one of the four
EDGE Buffers. EDGE Buffer inputs automatically appear as Destinations in the Naviga‑
tormatrixwhentheEDGEisrstcongured.Likewise,theEDGE’spost-delay,Buffered
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Next, the corresponding Buffer Source is routed to a physical audio output Destination
on the Transmitter end BLADE located at the far end of IP radio link. Individual DELAY
controlsforeachofthefourEDGEBufferoutputsallowtheusertonetunetheplayback
bufferdepth,thuscompensatingforlatencyintheIPradio’sstream.
Because the small WheatNet‑IP packets have been buffered by the EDGE prior to IP
radio transmission, Ethernet overhead is reduced and the IP radio BW requirements are
somewhat relaxed.
Managed Gigabit
Ethernet Switch
Surface (Console)
Small Packets
Delayed
PGM
Air PGM to
Buffer
Return
Audio
Return Audio
to Buffer
AES or
Analog Audio
Air PGM
Studio BLADEs
Ethernet Switch Ethernet Switch
Half Duplex Link
2.5MB/sec per stream
5MB/sec per stream
IP Radio IP Radio
BLADE
BLADEs (optional)
EDGE
to Airchain
STUDIO TRANSMITTER
Delayed
PGM
EDGE At Studio
Delayed PGM to BLADE
Return Audio to EDGE Buffer
Managed Gigabit
Ethernet Switch
EDGE Installed at the Transmitter Side
Fora“TX-Edge” IP-STLapplication,anIPradio isconnectedtotheWheatNet-IP
EthernetnetworkontheStudiosideandtheEDGEisthenlocatedatthetransmitter(TX)
end. The EDGE connects to another Ethernet switch along with the IP radio. A BLADE,
co‑located at the transmitter site is not required, but can provide valuable resources and
functionality(silencedetection,mixing,audioclipplayer,etc.).
In this case, PGM audio from a control room still needs to get through an IP radio to the
transmitter site. In Navigator, the desired PGM mix Source would be routed to one of the
EDGE’stwoanalogortwoAESDestinations feeding the rest of the air chain. Individual
DELAYcontrolsforeachoftheanalogandAESoutputsallowtheusertonetunethe
playback buffer depth, thus compensating for latency in the IP‑radio stream.
Managed Gigabit
Ethernet Switch
Surface (Console)
Air PGM
Return Audio
Half Duplex Link
Air PGM
to Buffer
Studio BLADEs
Ethernet Switch Ethernet Switch
EDGE
Delayed AES or
Analog Audio
to Airchain
STUDIO TRANSMITTER
IP RadioIP Radio
EDGE At Transmitter
PGM Stream to EDGE Buffer
Return Audio from EDGE Inputs
Managed Gigabit
Ethernet Switch
Audio
Input
Air PGM
2.5MB/sec per stream
5MB/sec per stream

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EDGE Delay Controls
The EDGE DELAY interval is adjustable to accommodate various parameters of
the IP radio link. A minimum number of samples is required to overcome the duplexing
interval of the link. The control setting of upwards of one second is more for testing and
conrmation that the appropriate connections and data paths have been chosen. All eight
EDGE Destinations, four BUFFERS, plus two analog outputs, and two AES outputs
feature a DELAY control that may be adjusted using the EDGE GUI.
Return Path Audio
In both cases, installation of an Edge at the Studio or Transmitter site, there are means
to bring a return audio feed from the Transmitter back to the Studio.
In the “Studio EDGE” case where a BLADE exists at theTransmitter, the desired Return
audio Source is wired to audio inputs of the TX site BLADE which appear in Navigator
as a standard BLADE Source stream. This .25mS packet Source stream is then routed to
an EDGE BUFFER destination. The BUFFER in turn feeds a variable DELAY whose
output appears as a Source in Navigator. That buffered source can now be connected to
any BLADE in the system where the audio will again be buffered and played out with
additional delay. The latency of the audio in this return path will be 100 msec or more.
The BLADE buffers 5 msec packets upwards of 100 msec, and then the DELAY setting
of the EDGE would be in addition to that.
In the “TX EDGE” case, return audio would simply be connected into the EDGE
inputs, Analog or AES, and those sources would be available to any BLADE back in
the Studio with the corresponding latency. Note that these physical audio inputs are only
available as 5msec packets.
Analog and Digital Audio I/O Connections
The EDGE provides two stereo analog inputs and two stereo analog outputs on XLR
connectors. A pair of AES inputs and a pair of AES outputs are also available on RJ-45
connectors. These inputs are fed through a xed 100mS buffer and available in Navigator
as Sources.
In a Studio EDGE installation, the analog and AES I/O may not be required.
In a Transmitter EDGE installation, Analog or AES outputs would be utilized to feed
an air chain, while the analog or AES inputs may be used for return path audio.
Synchronization – PLL Settings
The EDGE and BLADE both use Ethernet packets for sample rate clock synchronization.
The IP radio inherently adds a substantial jitter to these timing reference packets.
In order to overcome the jitter, the error integration interval and overall loop locking must
be extended signicantly. A PLL MODE selection is provided to accommodate for this.
Studio EDGE Model:
• The EDGE “PLL MODE” is set for LOCAL.
• The TX side BLADE set to SLOW PLL mode for that unit only.

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• Transmitter EDGE Model
• EDGEPLLMODEissettoREMOTE.
Routing Rules
The EDGE was designed as a versatile buffer interface which leverages the core
strengthsoftheWheatNet-IPandNavigatorroutingmatrix.WhileallEDGEI/Obuffers
and hardware interfaces appear as signals in Navigator, not all available routing path
combinations are valid.The following rules apply when routing EDGE signals in Navigator:
• Route any surface mix or physical Blade input to any EDGE Destination.
• Buffer Source signals may not be routed to other Buffer Destinations.
• EDGE physical inputs may not be directly routed to any Buffer Destination.
• WheatNet‑IPPC Driver signals may not be directly routed to any Buffer Destination.
• Use Utility Mixers to create a low latency mix of buffered streams, and route the
Utility Mixer output as required to any EDGE Destination.

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Rack Mounting
The EDGE is designed to be mounted in an industry standard 19" equipment rack, and
requires one rack unit (1.75 inches) of vertical space. The EDGE has a depth of 9-1/2"
behind the rack rails (including chassis connectors). An additional ve inches of space
is required for wiring cables to pass through. The chassis has a width of 17-3/8". Space
needed in front of the rack rails is 3/4".
The EDGE has vertical slots positioned in the side panels for venting. Make sure your
installation does not obstruct these slots. There is no fan inside the EDGE because its
power consumption is low enough to not require one.
The EDGE may be mounted between other devices in the equipment rack and in
accordance with good engineering practice should not be mounted directly above devices
that generate signicant amounts of heat. If such a location is unavoidable then it is to
utilize an extra 1RU blank rack panel between the WheatNet‑IP and devices immediately
above and/or below it.
WARNING! Under no circumstances should the EDGE unit be opened! The unit
contains high voltage circuits that are hazardous and potentially harmful. The unit
has no user-serviceable parts inside! If you have a problem the unit must be returned
to Wheatstone Corporation for repair.
Installation Tips
• Place any surge protection circuits as close as possible to the EDGE or other device
being protected.
• Establish a low impedance common ground in your facility and try to route all grounds
to that point.
• Choose the best power conditioning / UPS units that you can afford and suitable for
your equipment – focus on the features and options you need. The better UPS products
can prevent thousands of dollars in equipment damage – some even come with an
external equipment damage warranty.
Energizing
Once it has been installed in the rack, the EDGE may be energized by connecting the
factory supplied power cord to a source ofAC power. TheAC line input voltage is permitted
to be between 90 and 260VAC, 50 or 60Hz. Power consumption is under 100VA.
Aggressive AC input ltering is utilized at the AC input of the EDGE; however, it is
always advisable to use external surge protection and/or an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS), especially where AC power quality is questionable, such as at a remote transmit‑
ter site.
Power conditioning, surge suppression, and even power backup devices are wise
investments when using sensitive modern electronic devices that use an internal computer.
Use of a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is a good idea and will protect the EDGE
from short duration power interruptions which may cause it to reboot.

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EDGE Hardware Features
The front panel of the EGDE houses 8-segment, multi-color LEDs for metering four
pairs of streaming audio and input or output signals. The front panel also sports an OLED
display which can show various status messages relating to the EDGE’s performance and
conguration. The front panel display, button, and knob quickly and easily allow you
to set up and congure each EDGE. Pressing the button takes you to the main menu, or
backs out to the previous display. Rotation of the knob navigates up and down a menu
when there is a list, or scrolls through options in a submenu once one has been selected.
Pushing the knob “takes” an option. Use of the controls will become clearer as we go
through some examples.
A headphone jack on left side complete the front panel.
The rear panel has four female XLR connectors for analog inputs and four male
XLR connectors for analog outputs. It also has four RJ-45 (A1 IN, A2 IN, A1 OUT, and
A2 OUT) connectors for analog input and output connections so you can choose your
preferred connector type.
Four RJ‑45 (D3 IN, D4 IN, D3 OUT, and D4 OUT) connectors are for digital input
and output connections.
Two RJ‑45 connectors provide 12 logic ports, which can be individually designated
during set up as inputs or outputs. Use these ports to wire the various external switches,
indicators, and control functions you need in your facility.
There is an RJ‑45 connector for 100 Megabit Ethernet connection to the WheatNet‑IP
network.
Consult the wiring diagram on page 1‑11 for detailed information.
At the far right of the rear panel is a standard IFC power connector. The EDGE has
an internal power supply that will accept 100-240 Volts 50/60 Hertz AC power.
Network Switches
The next component of the WheatNet‑IP system is your network switch(es). These
are standard Ethernet devices that form the core of your LAN. You may already have
a suitable one in place in your facility. There are literally hundreds of different models
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from $30 to $30,000 and up. Obviously the $30,000 switch has more features and capability
than the $30 switch. The important thing to remember is that most Gigabit switches will
work with WheatNet-IP – up to a point. As the size of your system increases, it’s easy to
exceed the capability of inexpensive switches. Large systems need high capacity managed
switches to avoid the bane of Ethernet audio systems, network overload. Simply put, if the
WheatNet‑IP devices are streaming packets faster than the Ethernet switch can distribute
them, packets get dropped and the audio starts to break up. This is why your Ethernet
switches must be sized appropriately, and your network trafc managed and controlled so
that the sizing assumptions you made remain valid. Because 24 bit 48K sample rate audio
streams represent a much larger packet rate than Ethernet networks were originally assumed
to contain, they can represent the vast majority of data in the network. Consequently just
about any switch or link can get overloaded if you are streaming lots of channels and
don’t attempt to manage your network and switch conguration. Conversely, because we
use Gigabit ports for the WheatNet‑IP to minimize link overload issues, a smaller system
will run just ne on an inexpensive unmanaged switch, as long as it is a Gigabit switch.
It’s all in the numbers.
It is important that the Ethernet network be properly set up in order for the EDGE to
successfully join in with the rest of the WheatNet-IP system.
CAT6 Wiring
The next component of your WheatNet‑IP system is the CAT6 wiring itself. Each
EDGE requires a single 100 Megabit network connection, which is typically a CAT6
cable. Due to the nature of Ethernet and CAT6 cabling, these connections must be at least
1 meter but less than 100 meters in length. If you must connect devices together that are
more than 100 meters apart, use an interim Ethernet “edge” switch, or else use optical
ber and copper/ber convertors to extend the range of the Ethernet LAN connections.
Software Tools
The next components of your WheatNet‑IP system are the software tools used to
administer it. While the WheatNet‑IP system is completely functional (unlike some
competitors) without running any software on a PC, you will nd the Navigator GUI
program very handy for administrating normal system functions like setting access
passwords, controlling signal visibilities, naming sources and destinations, etc. The EDGE
also employs the Wheatnet Edge Setup GUI for conguration which described later in
this manual.

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I/O Connections
Audio Inputs
The EDGE accepts three types of audio input sources:
• Balanced analog line level left/right audio;
• Digital AES3 compliant left/right audio with sample rate of 44.1kHz or 48kHz;
• WheatNet-IP via 100BaseT Ethernet connection to a WheatNet-IP audio network.
The EDGE is fed from a combination of analog inputs via four XLR or two
RJ45 connectors and digital inputs via two RJ‑45 connectors.
The digital inputs of the EDGE will be sample rate converted to the system’s chosen
sample rate of 44.1kHz or 48kHz, which is set via the WheatNet-IP Navigator GUI.
Analog – XLR
XLR 1L Pin 1 – SH
XLR 1L Pin 2 – HI Input 1 Lt
XLR 1L Pin 3 – LO
XLR 1R Pin 1 – SH
XLR 1R Pin 2 – HI Input 1 Rt
XLR 1R Pin 3 – LO
XLR 2L Pin 1 – SH
XLR 2L Pin 2 – HI Input 2 Lt
XLR 2L Pin 3 – LO
XLR 2R Pin 1 – SH
XLR 2R Pin 2 – HI Input 2 Rt
XLR 2R Pin 3 – LO
Analog – RJ-45
RJ‑45 A1 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 A1 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 A1 Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45 A1 Pin 6 – LO
RJ‑45 A2 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 A2 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 A2 Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45 A2 Pin 6 – LO
Digital – RJ-45
RJ‑45 D3 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 D3 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 D4 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 D4 Pin 2 – LO
Input 1 Lt
Input 1 Rt
Input 2 Lt
Input 2 Rt
Input (AES) 3
Input (AES) 4

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Audio Outputs
The output signals are available as analog line level (+4dBu, balanced) on the four XLR
connectors, or on the two RJ‑45 connectors and as digital on the two RJ‑45 connectors.
Analog – XLR
XLR 1L Pin 1 – SH
XLR 1L Pin 2 – HI Output 1 Lt
XLR 1L Pin 3 – LO
XLR 1R Pin 1 – SH
XLR 1R Pin 2 – HI Output 1 Rt
XLR 1R Pin 3 – LO
XLR 2L Pin 1 – SH
XLR 2L Pin 2 – HI Output 2 Lt
XLR 2L Pin 3 – LO
XLR 2R Pin 1 – SH
XLR 2R Pin 2 – HI Output 2 Rt
XLR 2R Pin 3 – LO
Analog – RJ-45
RJ‑45 A1 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 A1 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 A1 Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45 A1 Pin 6 – LO
RJ‑45 A2 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 A2 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 A2 Pin 3 – HI
RJ‑45 A2 Pin 6 – LO
Digital – RJ-45
RJ‑45 D3 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 D3 Pin 2 – LO
RJ‑45 D4 Pin 1 – HI
RJ‑45 D4 Pin 2 – LO
Logic Ports
The EDGE has two LOGIC 1‑6 and 7‑12 RJ‑45 connectors that provide 12 Universal
logic ports.
LOGIC 1 - 6 - RJ-45
RJ‑45 Pin 1 – Digital Ground
RJ-45 Pin 2 – Logic 1 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 3 – Logic 2 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 4 – Logic 3 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 5 – Logic 4 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 6 – Logic 5 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 7 – Logic 6 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 8 – +5V Digital
Output 1 Lt
Output 1 Rt
Output 2 Lt
Output 2 Rt
Output (AES) 3
Output (AES) 4

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LOGIC 7 - 12 - RJ-45
RJ‑45 Pin 1 – Digital Ground
RJ-45 Pin 2 – Logic 7 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 3 – Logic 8 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 4 – Logic 9 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 5 – Logic 10 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 6 – Logic 11 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 7 – Logic 12 In/Out
RJ-45 Pin 8 – +5V Digital
Network Connection
The EDGE can connect to a network or PC/laptop over Wired Ethernet via the
100Base‑T Ethernet port on the rear panel. This port is completely independent and
Auto-MDIX, allowing it to support straight-through and crossover cables in any
combination.The wiredEthernet interface can support up tofour simultaneous connections
to remote GUIs.
For typical CAT6 cable pinouts see below. These connections are for communicating
with the conguration computer via a network.
Ethernet – RJ-45
Pin 1 – TXD +
Pin 2 – TXD -
Pin 3 – RXD +
Pin 4 – N/C
Pin 5 – N/C
Pin 6 – RXD -
Pin 7 – N/C
Pin 8 – N/C
Typical Straight -Through Cable
1
2
3
4
TXD +
TXD -
RXD +
RXD -
PIN
1
2
3
4
PIN
RJ-45
Plug RJ-45
Plug
White/Orange
5
6
7
8
N/
C
N/
C
5
6
7
8
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
N/
C
N/
C
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown

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Typical Crossover Cable
1
2
3
4
TXD +
TXD -
RXD +
RXD -
PIN
1
2
3
4
PIN
RJ-45
Plug RJ-45
Plug
White/Orange
5
6
7
8
N/
C
N/
C
5
6
7
8
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
White/Green
Green
White/Orange
Blue
White/Blue
Orange
White/Brown
Brown
N/
C
N/
C
RXD +
RXD -
TXD +
TXD -
N/
C
N/
C
N/
C
N/
C

2 1
3
ANALOG INPUTS
1L XLR-F
PIN 1 - INPUT 1 LT SH
PIN 2 - INPUT 1 LT HI
PIN 3 - INPUT 1 LT LO
2 1
3
1L XLR-M
2 1
3
PIN 1 - INPUT 1 RT SH
PIN 2 - INPUT 1 RT HI
PIN 3 - INPUT 1RT LO
2 1
3
2 1
3
PIN 1 - INPUT 2 LT SH
PIN 2 - INPUT 2 LT HI
PIN 3 - INPUT 2 LT LO
2 1
3
2 1
3
PIN 1 - INPUT 2 RT SH
PIN 2 - INPUT 2 RT HI
PIN 3 - INPUT 2 RT LO
2 1
3
1R XLR-F 1R XLR-M
2L XLR-F 2L XLR-M
2R XLR-F 2R XLR-M
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ANALOG OUTPUTS
PIN 1 - OUTPUT 1 LT SH
PIN 2 - OUTPUT 1 LT HI
PIN 3 - OUTPUT 1 LT LO
PIN 1 - OUTPUT 1 RT SH
PIN 2 - OUTPUT 1 RT HI
PIN 3 - OUTPUT 1 RT LO
PIN 1 - OUTPUT 2 LT SH
PIN 2 - OUTPUT 2 LT HI
PIN 3 - OUTPUT 2 LT LO
PIN 1 - OUTPUT 2 RT SH
PIN 2 - OUTPUT 2 RT HI
PIN 3 - OUTPUT 2 RT LO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
INPUT 1 HI
INPUT 1 LO
A1 RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
INPUT 3 (AES) HI
INPUT 3 (AES) LO
D3 RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
INPUT 2 HI
INPUT 2 LO
A2 RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
D4 RJ-45
INPUT 4 (AES) HI
INPUT 4 (AES) LO
ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OUTPUT 1 HI
OUTPUT 1 LO
A1 RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OUTPUT 3 (AES) HI
OUTPUT 3 (AES) LO
D3 RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OUTPUT 2 HI
OUTPUT 2 LO
A2 RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
D4 RJ-45
OUTPUT 4 (AES) HI
OUTPUT 4 (AES) LO
ANALOG/DIGITAL OUTPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TXD +
TXD -
RJ-45
ETH
RXD +
RXD -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 1 IN/OUT
1 - 6 RJ-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7 - 12 RJ-45
LOGIC
LOGIC 2 IN/OUT
LOGIC 3 IN/OUT
LOGIC 4 IN/OUT
LOGIC 5 IN/OUT
LOGIC 6 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL
DIGITAL GROUND
LOGIC 7 IN/OUT
LOGIC 8 IN/OUT
LOGIC 9 IN/OUT
LOGIC 10 IN/OUT
LOGIC 11 IN/OUT
LOGIC 12 IN/OUT
+5V DIGITAL