MONACOR WALL-05DTM Active Speaker for Dante Networks Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: MONACOR

Table of Contents

MONACOR WALL-05DTM Active Speaker for Dante Networks
Active Speaker for Dante Networks
Overview
Important Notes
Applications
Installation
Configuration of the Dante Network
Before Operation
Specifications
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MONACOR WALL-05DTM Active Speaker for Dante Networks

Active Speaker for Dante Networks

These instructions are intended for audio system installers with knowledge of network technology. Please read the instructions carefully prior to operation and keep them for later reference. The figures relating to the text below can be found on page 2.

Overview

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Speaker
Screws for fastening the speaker to the bracket
Metal bracket
Plastic support
RJ45 jack IN PoE to connect the speaker to the network (Ethernet) and to supply the speaker with power via the network (e. g. via a network switch with PoE power supply). The two LEDs at the jack indicate connection establishment and data communication.
RJ45 jack LINK to route the network connection (e. g. to an additional WALL-05DTM) The PoE power supply, however, is not routed via this jack. The two LEDs at the jack indicate connection establishment and data communication.
Power supply jack to connect a 19 V power supply unit as an alternative to the PoE power supply via the network jack (5)
Status LEDs
MASTER
SYSTEM BOOTING
SLAVE
SYSTEM READY

Important Notes

The product corresponds to all relevant directives of the EU and is therefore marked with.
The product corresponds to the relevant UK legislation and is therefore marked with UKCA.
The product is suitable for indoor use only.
Protect it against dripping water, splash water and high air humidity. The admissible ambient temperature range is 0 – 40 °C.
For cleaning the product, only use a dry, soft cloth; never use water or chemicals.
No guarantee claims for the product and no liability for any resulting personal damage or material damage will be accepted if the product is not correctly used if it is not safely installed or not expertly repaired.

If the product is to be put out of operation definitively, dispose of the product in accordance with local regulations.

Applications

The compact active speaker WALL-05DTM is suited for versatile PA applications, especially for fixed installation (e. g. for background sound and announcements). The speaker is designed as a 2-way system. The speaker features an Ethernet interface that allows the speaker to be integrated into a Dante audio network as a receiver of audio signals. The speaker is supplied with power via the network connection (Power over Ethernet) or via an additional power supply unit.

Dante

Dante, an audio network developed by the company Audinate, allows transmission of up to 512 audio channels at the same time. Dante (Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet) uses a common Ethernet standard and is based on the Internet protocol. The transmission of audio signals is uncompressed and synchronized, with minimum latency. The advantage over analog audio signal transmission is a cost-effective connection of components via standard network cables and low susceptibility to interference, even in the case of long transmission paths. In addition, signal routing between components that have once been connected can be changed by software at any time. In the Dante network, devices configured as transmitters are used as signal sources. By means of the program “Dante Virtual Soundcard” from the company Audinate, computers can also be used as signal sources, e. . g. to feed audio files replayed on the computer to the Dante network.
The speaker WALL-05DTM is equipped with one Dante receiving channel. The receiving channel is assigned to any transmitting channel in the Dante network via the Dante configuration program “Dante Controller” (☞ chapter 5). Dante® is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.

Installation

The speaker is designed for being installed on a wall, but it can also be set up on its own. To install the speaker:

Remove the plastic support (4) from the metal bracket (3). Then use two screws to fasten the support at the desired location (e. g. wall or ceiling).
Fasten the metal bracket (3) to the plastic support, using the two recessed head screws of the bracket. Use the holes in the metal bracket which are most suitable for the desired speaker alignment.
Use the screws (2) to fasten the speaker (1) to the metal bracket. Align the speaker to the desired sound zone before fastening the screws.

Network

To feed in audio signals via a Dante network, connect the jack IN PoE (5) to an individual computer, a local computer network or (via a router, for example) to a large computer network. For correct configuration, knowledge of network technology is indispensable. The speaker can be supplied with power via the same connection jack (☞ chapter 4.2). For integration into a Dante network, the speaker must be connected to an Ethernet switch that supports at least Fast Ethernet (transmission rate 100 Mbit /s).

The interface of the speaker is preset to automatic address assignment; configuration via the program “Dante Controller” is possible (☞ chapter 5.1). The jack LINK (6) can be used for routing the network connection, e. g. directly to an additional WALL-05DTM. The PoE power supply, however, is not routed via this jack.

Power supply

The power supply can be made via the network connection (Power over Ethernet): Connect the jack IN PoE (5) to a network connection providing PoE (e. g. PoE switch). If power supply via PoE is not possible or if the higher output power is required, use a DC power connector with the dimensions 5.5 / 2.5 mm (outside / inside diameter) to connect a regulated 19 V DC power supply unit with a permanent rating of 2.5 A to the jack 19 V ⎓ (7). Observe the correct polarity: inside contact = +. Lower supply voltages are also possible, resulting in a corresponding reduction of the amplifier power that can be achieved.

Versorgungsspannung	Nennleistung
19 V	30 W
15 V	21 W
12 V	15 W
9 V	8 W
PoE	20 W

Configuration of the Dante Network

WALL-05DTM is configured as a receiver in the Dante network by means of the program “Dante Controller”, available as a free download on the website of the company Audinate. The settings made via the program will be saved in the corresponding transmitters and receivers of the Dante network so that the program is only required for network configuration but not for normal operation.
Download and install the program “Dante Controller” from the Audinate website via the following Internet address: https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller

Configuration of the device with the Dante Controller

Start the Dante Controller.
Wait for the desired Dante transmitter and WALL-05DTM to appear in the matrix (under “Receivers”).

Note: If WALL-05DTM or one of the devices fails to appear, the reason may be that

the corresponding device has not been switched on
the device is in a different subnet
the device is not able to synchronize with the other Dante devices.

However, if one of the two last-mentioned reasons applies, the Dante device should at least appear under the tab “Device Info” or “Clock Status” in the network view. It may solve the problem to switch the device off and on again or disconnecting and reconnect the LAN connection. For further information please refer to the user manual of the Dante Controller from Audinate.

In the menu bar of the Dante Controller, select “Device/Device View” or use the shortcut Ctrl+D. The Device View window will open.
Select “WALL-05DTM” in the bar of the drop-down menu appearing beneath the menu bar.
The third bar can be used to indicate information on the device and to make settings. Select the tab “Device Config” (☞ fig. 3).
In the field “Rename Device”, the name used for the device in the Dante network can be changed (e. g. to a specific name referring to the place of installation). Click “Apply” to confirm the change.
Adjust the “Sample Rate” to the desired Dante transmitter or set a different common sample rate for both devices, if required.
Use the tab “Network Config” to change the network settings for the Dante interface of WALL-05DTM if required.

Routing with the Dante Controller

In the “Network View” window under the “Routing” tab, the transmitters of the Dante network are arranged in columns (“Transmitters”) and the receivers in rows (“Receivers”). The transmitting and receiving channels of the devices can be assigned to each other via this matrix.

Click on the ⊞ in the column of the desired Dante transmitter to display its transmitting channels and click on the ⊞ in the row of WALL-05DTM to display its receiving channel (☞ fig. 4).
Navigate from the column of the desired transmitting channel to the row of the receiving channel of WALL-05DTM and click the field at the intersection point.
Wait for the field to show a green circle with a white check mark ✔.
An English user guide for the Dante Controller is available for download on the Audinate website: https://www.audinate.com/resources/technical-documentation
Device View of WALL-05DTM
Audio routing from the audio source DADC-144DT to the receiver WALL-05DTM

Before Operation

When connecting the device to the power supply (via external power supply unit or PoE), the status LEDs (8) light up briefly in the following order:

2 – SYSTEM BOOTING
1 – MASTER and 2 – SYSTEM BOOTING
1 – MASTER and 4 – SYSTEM READY

When the speaker is set up in the Dante network as a clock slave, the following LEDs are permanently on:

– SLAVE and 4 – SYSTEM READY

If both LEDs 1 and 2 flashes, a connection error has occurred. In this case, disconnect WALL-05DTM from the power supply (or PoE connection) and reconnect after a minimum of 30 seconds.

Level adjustment

The speaker itself has no control elements. The volume is adjusted via an audio signal from a Dante signal source (transmitter) with a corresponding digital level value.
Only set the signal level at the audio source to such a value that the signal from the speaker is not distorted.

Note: The maximum possible signal level depends on the level of the supply voltage used. The higher the supply voltage, the higher the level values that can be reproduced without distortion.

CAUTION: Never adjust the audio system to a very high volume. Permanent high volumes may damage your hearing!