Network Connection

On the rear of the 12Mic, two ruggetized RJ45 connectors labeled NET (PRI) and NET (SEC) provide ethernet connectivity. The supported link speed is 1 Gb/s for AVB.

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A green LED (left, LINK) signals a successful link. A yellow LED (right, ACT) signals network traffic (blinking).

Both straight and crossover cables can be used (Auto MDI-X). Cable lengths of up to 100m are supported when using Cat 5e or higher classification.

The network ports are used to send and receive:

  • up to eight AVB audio streams when connected to AVB switches and endpoints,

  • one CRF clock stream,

  • remote status/control with ATDECC, and

  • remote status/control with HTTP over IP routed networks.

The current link state is also shown on the display of the 12Mic. Two network port icons in the menu reveal the following states:

Icon Description
Link Icons

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No link - cable not connected

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Negotiating link with other endpoint

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Link with speed of 100 MBit/s (not supported for audio streams)

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Successful link with speed of 1 GBit/s