RTI MS-1 Music Streamer User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- RTI
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MS-1 Music Streamer
RTI Music MS-1 Music Streamer
The RTI Music MS-1 is a music streamer that pairs with RTI audio distribution systems for seamless audio throughout the home. It has LAN (PoE) and can connect to home or business networks and power the unit with PoE.
Key Features
- LAN (PoE)
- COAX audio output
- L/R pre-amplified audio output
RTI Music Ecosystem
The RTI Music Ecosystem requires an XP Processor (XP-8v, XP-6s, XP-3) and a Network Switch. The MS-1 Music Streamer can be connected to an AD-4x/8x/16x audio distribution system. The audio outputs are available for Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4.
MS-1 Set-up
To set up the MS-1, add the RTI Music Driver and launch Integration
Designer (release 10 or higher). The RTI Music Setup Configuration Utility
will open within Integration Designer to enable full configuration and
customization of the RTI Music experience within any RTI system. The Utility
includes five tabs for intuitive navigation through the initialization and
set-up process: File, Manage, Action, Utilities, and Integration.
General steps for configuring the MS-1 in the RTI Music Utility
- Set Static IP and modify DHCP reset delay. Recommendation: Set to DHCP and set a DHCP reservation in your router.
- Configure Players and Services
Advanced Features for Installers
The Utilities window is also where you will identify, update and add
addresses on the network. The RTI configuration utility can log into units
remotely and add notes about the system using the remote server feature.
Adding an MS-1 to the Remote Servers list
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Port forward the MS-1 to TCP port 9720 in the router. Protocol:
TCP WAN Port: 9720 LAN IP: IP address of the MS-1 LAN Port: 9720 -
Navigate to the Remote Servers interface. Connect to Server > Remote Servers
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Click Add and enter the external IP Address to the site.
Adding Notes to a system
Right click on the server and click Edit Notes.
RTI Music
MS-1 Music Streamer
Quick Start Guide
About RTI Music and the MS-1 Music Streamer
From the casual listener to the audiophile, streaming music has never been
easier with RTI Music and the MS-1 Music Streamer. The MS-1 enables easy
delivery of Hi-Res Audio (24bit/192kHz) into any room or every room with a
simple tap on an RTI touch panel or remote. RTI Music is designed exclusively
for custom integrators, enabling delivery of an exceptional streaming
experience with native control through any RTI control system. Whether the
client is streaming music from their favorite platform or from their local
NAS, the MS-1 elevates the audio experience.
RTI Music allows for multiple concurrent streams of its three sources.
Streaming sources include Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, and
TuneIn. The MS-1 is Airplay enabled for access to Apple Music, Amazon Music,
and other streaming services from an Apple device. For commercial settings RTI
Music works with SiriusXM for Business and SoundMachine. The client’s personal
music collection on a local NAS drive or computer can be accessed and fully
integrated in the MS-1 with lossless audio (FLAC and ALAC) supported.
The user interface is a major differentiating factor for RTI Music, as the app
integrates seamlessly into the RTI control system. Users can access playlists
and search favorite songs, artists, and albums on their favorite services, all
within the RTI control app. AirPlay enables any user – even a guest – with
Apple Music to play from their favorite platform on any Apple device. And the
Music Queue feature enables “play now”, “play later”, or ”play soon” to build
a queue of songs on the fly. “Favorites” playlists can integrate songs from
multiple services and local device.
The MS-1 pairs with RTI audio distribution systems for seamless audio
throughout the home.
Up to 4 MS-1 Music Streamer can be rack-mounted with optional Rack Mount Kit
RM-4VIP2 (2 RU).
RTI Music Ecosystem
Key Features
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All-in-One Favorites
Easily create a favorites playlist with songs, artist, and stations from any platform on the MS-1. -
Personal Music
Listen to music from a local NAS drive or your computer through the MS-1 for instant access to your music collections. -
Lossless Audio
Expand the dynamic range of your music and hear everything when you play your lossless music files. (ALAC, FLAC). -
Apple Airplay
Stream Apple Music or have a guest play from their favorite platform on any Apple device. -
Multiple Streams
Not everyone has the same taste in music. Add more MS-1 Streamers to your system so different people can listen to their choice in music. -
Music Queue
Play Now, Play Later, or Play Soon! Build a queue of songs in the order you want on the fly.
MS-1 Chassis At-A-Glance
The MS-1 back panel features a stereo RCA
output, a digital coax output, an Ethernet PoE port for connecting to the
network and for powering the unit. Up to 4 MS-1 stremers can be rack mounted
with the optional Rack Mount Kit RM-4VIP2 (2 RU).
MS-1 Set-up
Add the RTI Music Driver and launch Integration Designer (release 10 or higher
?). The RTI Music Setup Configuration Utility will open within Integration
Designer to enable full configuration and customization of the RTI Music
experience within any RTI system. The Utility includes five tabs for intuitive
navigation through the initialization and set-up process: File, Manage,
Action, Utilities, and Integration.
File
The File tab is where you will find information about the MS-1 Music Streamer,
including the product’s serial numbers, firmware versions, and hardware.
General steps for configuring the MS-1 in the RTI Music Utility
Manage
The Manage tab is where you will set the system time, schedules, access
control, network access and other functions.
- System Time: Set time zone for device (default is PST – Pacific Standard Time).
- Schedule: Schedule server and player events, such as scheduled event to reboot server once a week.
- Access Control: Configure access control (set password) for the server or player if needed.
- Network: Configure network settings for DHCP or Static IP and modify DHCP reset delay. Recommendation: Set to DHCP and set a DHCP reservation in your router.
Configuring Players and Services
Utility Main Page
The Utility page is where you will set up streaming sources and name your
players.
Players Button
- Player name, MAC Address, and status feedback
- Add, delete, edit player information
- Start and stop players
- Add external players
Streaming Services Buttons (Pandora, Spotify, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, SoundMachine)
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Selecting any of the services will prompt for user credentials to be entered.
Note: Paid accounts are required for Pandora, Spotify, SiriusXM, and SoundMachine. -
Custom names can be applied directly to the service when entering credentials.
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iHeartRadio is a free service that can be enabled or disabled. Credentials not needed.
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The Engine will restart after successful entry of credentials.
Note: Engine takes 5- 30 seconds to restart. The Engine status bar on the home page will turn red and then green when it’s restarted.
Advanced Features for Installers
Remote Management
The Utilities window is also where you will identify, update and add addresses
on the network.
Remote Servers
The RTI configuration utility can log into units remotely and add notes about
the system using the remote server feature.
Adding an MS-1 to the Remote Servers list
- Step 1: Port forward the MS-1 to TCP port 9720 in the router.
- Protocol: TCP
- WAN Port: 9720
- LAN IP: IP address of the MS-1 LAN Port: 9720
- Step 2: Navigate to the Remote Servers interface. Connect to Server > Remote Servers
- Step 3: Click Add and enter the external IP Address to the site.
Adding Notes to a system
Right click on the server and click “Edit Notes”.
Utilities
The Preferences selection modifies the behavior of the configuration utility
.
Auto-connect on Start
When enabled the utility will automatically connect to the MS-1.
Recommendation: Disable if more than one MS-1 in the system.
Auto-check for Updates on Connect
When enabled the utility will automatically look for updates.
Integration
The Integration window enables customizing the Home icons and Path names.
Custom Home
Choose the services and order they appear at the top level. This can be
programmed for all players (default) or individual players
Note: Services can be added to the custom home page but will not appear
in the interface until there is an account authorized for the service.
Custom Path Names
Customize the name of each account of a service.
Note: This name will appear in the interface for the end users.
Reset Unit to DHCP
If an incorrect static IP address is set or encountering an IP conflict on-
site, the method to reset the unit to factory default is as follows:
- Power the system off.
- Disconnect the network cable.
- Power the system back on with the network cable still disconnected.
- Wait the allotted time set in the DHCP Reset interface (Default is 300 seconds or 5 minutes). Note: Reset time can be changed in the Network window (Manage > Networking > DHCP Reset).
- Power the unit off again.
- Connect the network cable.
- Power the unit back on.
- Open the Configuration Utility and the MS-1 will be in the system list.
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