Merging Ovation

This setup information applies to the Merging Ovation.

Cable Connections

The device connects to the switcher over standard ethernet.

Switcher Setup

The switcher must be set up to communicate with the audio server using either serial or ethernet protocols.

To Set Up Communications

  1. Press HOME > Setup > Installation > Com Setup
  2. Press Type and use the Com Port knob to select the net port that you want to set up for the device.
  3. Use the Device knob to select Audio Server.
  4. Press Select Device and use the Device knob to select Ovation.
  5. Press Com Type and use the Type knob to select Network TCP.
  6. Press Com Settings and use the Client/Server knob to select Client and enter the IP Settings.
    IP Setting Value
    Remote IP Address (IP of device)
    Remote Port 5555
    Local IP Address 0.0.0.0
    Local Port 0
  7. Press HOME > Confirm.

Device Setup

The device must be set up to communicate with the switcher using the same serial or ethernet communications as you set the switcher up to use.

Note: This information in this procedure is provided as a guide and is based on the current version of hardware and software that was available at the time of testing. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, refer to the documentation that came with your device.
Note: The audio server interface can only support up to 20 lists of 60 audio cuts each.

To Set Up Ethernet Communication

Note: The Ovation must have the OASIS security USB key installed.
  1. Click Settings > All Settings > ApplicationSettings > General > TCP/IP Connections.
  2. Configure one of the IP ports to the following:
    • Type: Server
    • IP/Name: 0.0.0.0
    • Port: 5555
    • Transport: TCP
  3. Click Settings > All Settings > ApplicationSettings > Controller Units > IP > (the port selected in step 2).
  4. Click Enable.
  5. On the protocol list, click Ovation Native.
  6. De-select Send status feedback via Player selection.
  7. Click OK.