Does anyone use an Apple Airport Express ( the small one with only one Ethernet port) to connect to their Loudspeaker DSP? I am specifically trying to connect to UX8800's. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Thanks,
Apple Airport Express + DSP
- Thread starter Brandon G Romanowski
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I have done it in the past over analog. Ugly noise floor when you're not playing something, like the circuits go to sleep. Otherwise, a fun way to light up the PA.
Re: Apple Airport Express + DSP
I'm sorry, I should be specific. I am trying to connect my computer so that I can use it as the interface for the processor, not for playback.
I'm sorry, I should be specific. I am trying to connect my computer so that I can use it as the interface for the processor, not for playback.
Re: Apple Airport Express + DSP
Hmmm, I've done it wirelessly using a generic Netgear wifi router. I do remember is was a PITA to get it going, due to outdated firmware on the UX8800, and maybe the ethernet address was not set correctly. I recommend establishing a connection using a hardwire ethernet connection and make sure that works first, before going wireless. I now have a Airport Express to hook up to Biamp Audias and Symetrix Symnets without a single problem, but haven't tried it on a UX8800 yet.
Hmmm, I've done it wirelessly using a generic Netgear wifi router. I do remember is was a PITA to get it going, due to outdated firmware on the UX8800, and maybe the ethernet address was not set correctly. I recommend establishing a connection using a hardwire ethernet connection and make sure that works first, before going wireless. I now have a Airport Express to hook up to Biamp Audias and Symetrix Symnets without a single problem, but haven't tried it on a UX8800 yet.
Re: Apple Airport Express + DSP
I connect to UX's all the time, almost every day. I am trying to get the airport express to work with me. I can use any generic router wireless or otherwise, but when I attempt to use airport express I cannot connect.
I connect to UX's all the time, almost every day. I am trying to get the airport express to work with me. I can use any generic router wireless or otherwise, but when I attempt to use airport express I cannot connect.
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Are you able to connect the Airport Express to the internet? I'm wondering if something is missing in the setup? DHCP? Wrong subnet?
Are you able to connect the Airport Express to the internet? I'm wondering if something is missing in the setup? DHCP? Wrong subnet?
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I have one in an install with a Driverack 4800. Controlled on a Mac running Parallels. What issues are you having?
I have one in an install with a Driverack 4800. Controlled on a Mac running Parallels. What issues are you having?
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Are you trying to connect to the ethernet port on the A/E? That won't work as that's not a routed port. It's a port for connection to a WAN device or existing network for the wireless router. You would need an Airport Extreme to get hardwired ethernet routing capability.
Greg
Are you trying to connect to the ethernet port on the A/E? That won't work as that's not a routed port. It's a port for connection to a WAN device or existing network for the wireless router. You would need an Airport Extreme to get hardwired ethernet routing capability.
Greg
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Actually I take that back. In WDS mode it should be able to bridge from wireless to wired:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1515?viewlocale=en_US
Greg
Actually I take that back. In WDS mode it should be able to bridge from wireless to wired:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1515?viewlocale=en_US
Greg
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That might be it, I'll have the UX and the airport in front of me tomorrow so I'll see how it goes.
That might be it, I'll have the UX and the airport in front of me tomorrow so I'll see how it goes.
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The issue is I cannot connect to the UX with EAW's control software Pilot. If I use my belkin router, it works right away. My computer connects to the airport, but the Pilot software will not connect to the UX.
The issue is I cannot connect to the UX with EAW's control software Pilot. If I use my belkin router, it works right away. My computer connects to the airport, but the Pilot software will not connect to the UX.
Re: Apple Airport Express + DSP
As others have stated, the Airport Express cannot operate as a bridge in the manner that you are wanting it to behave.
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I use mine that way to connect to an M7 to use StageMix. That is all I use the Airport Express for.
Mac
I use mine that way to connect to an M7 to use StageMix. That is all I use the Airport Express for.
Mac
Re: Apple Airport Express + DSP
I do it all the time, connecting my Airport Express directly to, or via a cheapie Ethernet switch, all kinds of DSP processors including Biamp Audias, Nexias, Symnet, Symetrix Jupiter, Clearone, Soundweb to name a few.
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I'm trying not to use a switch with the airport. There is a courtesy outlet on the front of each of our amp racks, I thought the airport would be a nice neat way to connect to the dsp, instead of the normal bulky router and wall wart power supply.
I'm trying not to use a switch with the airport. There is a courtesy outlet on the front of each of our amp racks, I thought the airport would be a nice neat way to connect to the dsp, instead of the normal bulky router and wall wart power supply.
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If I only have one DSP I hook up a CAT5 cable directly between AE and the DSP. If I have several DSP's, then I use a portable switch that I carry in my kit. What I'm wondering is if you need a crossover cable to do what you require? I carry both types of cables with me just in case! From the UX8800 manual: "an Ethernet crossover cable is REQUIRED when directly connecting the UX8800 to a computer’s NIC."
If I only have one DSP I hook up a CAT5 cable directly between AE and the DSP. If I have several DSP's, then I use a portable switch that I carry in my kit. What I'm wondering is if you need a crossover cable to do what you require? I carry both types of cables with me just in case! From the UX8800 manual: "an Ethernet crossover cable is REQUIRED when directly connecting the UX8800 to a computer’s NIC."
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It's not that I have problems connecting to UX's or using Pilot. Specifically, I would like to use my airport express.
It's not that I have problems connecting to UX's or using Pilot. Specifically, I would like to use my airport express.
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Read my comment above, try an ethernet crossover cable! I don't think that the ethernet ports on either device are MDI/MDIX Auto Crossover, hence the problem you're experiencing!
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The only issue I've had with the Airport Express is that it can't provide DHCP out its ethernet port, which prevents me from using it to create simple networks for system control.
The only issue I've had with the Airport Express is that it can't provide DHCP out its ethernet port, which prevents me from using it to create simple networks for system control.