Ross® AudioEdge™ Commands

The audio systems can be controlled from a remote editor or computer via RossTalk commands. These commands can be sent to the system over an ethernet connection.

Sending RossTalk Commands to AudioEdge™

AudioEdge™ accepts RossTalk commands over ethernet on port 7788. This allows you to perform various functions such as triggering a GPI, or running a custom control.

Tip:
AudioEdge™ automatically accepts RossTalk commands on port 7788.
Note:
RossTalk must be enabled on AudioEdge™ (Click Navigation Menu > Configuration > System > Access and RossTalk = On).

To Send RossTalk Commands to AudioEdge™

Note:
Each command should be terminated by a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF).

Commands can be sent directly through a telnet connection or any other application that can send ASCII commands.

  1. Create a network connection to the switcher on port 7788. The default IP address of the system is 192.168.0.123.
    Tip:
    If you are using multiple RossTalk connections, it is recommended that you increment the port number for each device.
  2. At the prompt, enter the commands you want to send.

AudioEdge™ Supported RossTalk Commands

The system supports a number of RossTalk commands. The exact commands and how the system reacts to the commands is outlined in the following table.

Note:
All commands are case sensitive.

In the following commands, the ME-source is replaced with the bus source.

Table 1. RossTalk Commands
Command Description
CC bcc Executes custom control (cc) on bank (b). For example, CC 1:05 triggers custom control 5 on bank 1.
FADER LVL:layer:source:level Set a new level (level) for a layer (layer) or source (source). The :source is only required if you want to set the level for a source on that layer.
  • Example 1: FADER LVL:MAIN:-20.75
  • Result 1: Main is set to -20.75 dB.
  • Example 2: FADER LVL:A5:6:-3
  • Result 2: Input 6 on mix layers Aux 5 is set to -3 db.
FADER MUTE:layer:source:ON/OFF Set the mute status for a layer (layer) or source (source). If you do not add the :ON or :OFF the status will toggle.
  • Example 1: FADER MUTE:A4:7:ON
  • Result 1: Input 7 on mix layer Aux 4 is muted.
  • Example 2: FADER MUTE:MAIN:6
  • Result 2: Input 6 on the main mix layers is muted.
FADER SOLO:layer:source:ON/OFF Set the solo status for a layer (layer) or source (source). If you do not add the :ON or :OFF the status will toggle.
  • Example 1: FADER SOLO:MAIN:4:ON
  • Result 1: Solo is turned on for input 4 on the main mix layer.
  • Example 2: FADER SOLO:A8:12
  • Result 2: Solo is toggled on or off for input 12 on mix layer Aux 8.
FADER PFL:layer:source:ON/OFF Set the pre-fader listen status for a layer (layer) or source (source). If you do not add the :ON or :OFF the status will toggle.
  • Example 1: FADER PFL:MAIN:8:ON
  • Result 1: PFL is turned on for input 8 on the main mix layer.
  • Example 2: FADER PFL:A8:12
  • Result 2: PFL is toggled on or off for input 12 on mix layer Aux 8.
FADER SRC:MON:layer Select the mix layer (layer) that is sent to the monitor output.
  • Example 1: FADER PFL:MAIN:8:ON
  • Result 1: PFL is turned on for input 8 on the main mix layer.
  • Example 2: FADER PFL:A8:12
  • Result 2: PFL is toggled on or off for input 12 on mix layer Aux 8.
GPI xx Performs the action assigned to the GPI input xx. If the GPI is assigned as an output, no action is performed.
  • Example: GPI 04
  • Result: Triggers GPI input 4.
LOADSET name Performs a recall of a set by name (name).
  • Example: LOADSET set1
  • Result: Loads set1 onto the system from the USB.
MEM bm Performs a recall of memory (m) on bank (b).
  • Example: MEM 19
  • Result: Recalls memory 9 on bank 1.
MEMSAVE bm Performs a store of memory (m) on bank (b).
  • Example: MEMSAVE 25
  • Result: Stores memory 5 on bank 2.
NOOP No operation. Used to keep the connection to the RossTalk device open, if required.
SAVESET name Performs a store of a set by name (name).
  • Example: SAVESET set1
  • Result: Stores the current system settings to set1 on the USB.

Possible audio layers (layer):

  • MAIN — the output of the main mix layer
  • MON — the monitor output.
  • A1 — the output of the aux mix layer 1.
  • A2 — the output of the aux mix layer 2.
  • A3 — the output of the aux mix layer 3.
  • ...
  • A48 — the output of the aux mix layer 48.