The MCX Rack User Station¶
The Green-GO MCX Rack Station provides direct access to up to 32 high quality, low latency channels or functions over two pages of 18 fields. Controlled via 3 color TFT touchscreens indicating the name, volume level, and status of a channel or function. With 18 associated multicolor push-buttons controlling each channel's screen features; Talk, Listen, Call, or Cue depending on which function is selected. A multifunction encoder allows for easy volume adjustments and menu control.
Audio is presented through a XLR3F MIC connector (stalk microphone not included) and integrated loudspeaker or XLR4M HEADSET connector (headset not included). The back panel includes two Ethernet LAN ports with an internal 10/100 Mbps switch and PoE power input, a 12V DC connector for an optional power supply, a set of 4-wire (1x in, 1x out) and a D-SUB 9 GPIO connection (2x in, 2x out).
The additional Green-GO MCXEXT Rack Extension or MCXDEXT Desktop Extension operates as a slave device to the MCXD. Up to 9 Green-GO Multi-Channel Rack or Desktop Extensions can be daisy-chained to one MCX Rack Station.
What's in the box?¶
The Green-GO MCX rack station comes with the following package contents:
- 1 x Green-GO MCX rack station
- 1 x Printed quickstart guide
Optional Green-GO accessories
- Green-GO 12V DC power supply
- Green-GO GNM300 & GNM430 goose-neck microphone
- Green-GO HS200S single ear & HS200D dual ear headset
- Green-GO PoE network switches
Device overview¶
Front panel¶
- 18 Multicolor Buttons
- The 18 multicolor Buttons are primarily used to open a channel for voice communication or to control a function. As a secondary function, the multicolor buttons serve as a status indicator for a linked channel with their back-light.
- 3 TFT Touchscreens
- Status information on channels or functions is presented to the user in a clear and compact manner on three full-color TFT touchscreens. Each display provides easy access to a bank of six freely configurable channels or functions.
- 1 Setup Button
- The Setup button mainly provides easy access to the setup menu.
- 1 Shift Button
- The Shift button accesses a second layer for channel or function operation.
- 1 Multifunction Encoder
- The multifunction Encoder allows for rotation and clicks and is mainly used to navigate the setup menu or control specific functions like volume control.
- 1 Front Speaker
- The MCX rack station comes with an internal 2-watt loudspeaker.
- 1 Neutrik XLR3-Female Microphone Connector
- The XLR3 female microphone connector optionally supplies microphones with up to 10 V of power.
- 1 Neutrik XLR4-Male Headset Connector
- It is possible to connect any headset to the XLR4 male connector. The built-in amplifier supports an impedance range from 32 Ω to 600 Ω.
Back panel¶
- 1 12V DC Barrel Connector
- The 12V DC barrel connector serves as the secondary power input and can be used with an optional power supply.
- 1 D-Sub 9 GPIO Connector
- A GPIO D-Sub9 connector serves two in- and outputs for external control interfacing.
- 1 Neutrik XLR3-Female Line-Input
- The balanced XLR3 male line-input connector allows injecting analog audio signals via groups into a Green-GO intercom system.
- 1 Neutrik XLR3-Male Line-Output
- The balanced XLR3 female line-output connector allows extracting analog audio signals from a group to external receivers.
- 2-Port 10/100 Mbps Neutrik EtherCON Switch
- A 2-port 10/100 Mbps network switch with Neutrik EtherCON connectors. The first network port
LAN 1
accepts PoE (IEEE 802.3af) and is the primary power input for the device.
The user interface¶
To explain the user interface, you can divide and present it into three main areas: Channel and function control, setup and layer control, and lastly, the audio hardware consisting of the speaker and connectors for a microphone and headset.
Tip: Please check our quickstart guide to find a detailed description on how to use or quickly set up this device in a Green-GO system.
Channel and function control¶
The first and most prominent area comprises the three blocks consisting of six Touchscreen sections and six multicolor Buttons.
Each button and corresponding touchscreen section are directly linked and show channel or function information and status.
The button and related touchscreen section's function is freely configurable to accommodate every user or situational need.
Channel status colors
With the factory default settings, the multicolor Buttons signal the channel status as follows:
Color | State | Status | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Solid | Free | The channel has no communication target assigned. | |
Solid | No Member | No remote device or user is available on this channel. | |
Solid | Idle | The channel is assigned and idle. | |
Solid | Active | A remote user or device has activated the channel talk but is not transmitting audio. | |
Solid | Active VOX | The channel is receiving vox communication. | |
Blinking | Active Muted | The channel is muted but also receiving vox communication. | |
Solid | Talk | The channel has been manually opened and will transmit any audio from the active input. | |
Solid | Autotalk | The channel has been automatically opened and will transmit any audio from the active input. | |
Solid | Call | The channel received a short call signal. | |
Blinking | Alert Call | The channel is receiving or sending an alert call signal. | |
Blinking | Cue Attention | The channel is receiving or sending a cue attention signal. | |
Solid | Cue GO | The channel is receiving or sending a cue GO signal. | |
Solid | GPIO Control | The channel is transmitting a GPIO Control signal. |
Channel display¶
When linked to a channel, the touchscreen section displays the following information:
- Channel Status
- The red
X
indicates that the Green-GO Engine can't reach any remote device for the configured channel target. - Channel ID
- This shows the ID of the channel. Usually, a user has access to channels 1 through 32.
- Display Name
- The name or display name of the channel target (user or group).
- Channel Color
- The channel color is defined by the channel target (user or group).
- Channel Volume
- The current channel volume level.
Setup and layer control¶
Next are the Setup button, Shift button, and multi-function Encoder. All serve in one way or another the function of configuring the device or user interface.
The Setup button gives direct access to the setup menu. The Shift button's main function is to switch between two operational layers of channel and function control. The multi-function Encoder allows to adjust the volumes, navigate the menus of the device, and more.
Configuring the user interface¶
The MCX rack and MCXD desktop station user interface is highly configurable: Any function or channel can be assigned to any Button and its designated Touchscreen section.
It's possible to quickly adjust the configuration of any channel or function on the user interface by using the following button combination:
- Hold down the Setup button until it starts blinking.
- Press the desired multicolor Button you want to configure.
This button combination brings up the corresponding setup menu page on the third screen.
Please be aware that some functions don't have any configuration menu and therefore don't work with this button combination.
A quick change of the assignment can be done with the following Button combination:
- Hold down the Shift button until all 18 multicolor buttons, and the shift button start blinking.
- Press the desired multicolor Button you want to change.
This brings up a selection menu with all the user's standard functions and 32 channels. Selecting any entry will change the function of the corresponding multicolor Button and Touchscreen section.
Alternatively, the UI assignments can be changed in the setup menu.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> Device
└──> Button Page 1/2
Tip: It's now possible to easily save all locally made changes into the configuration file or pre-programming the UI using the Green-GO Control software.
The channel Flexlist¶
The Flexlist is a new UI concept introduced with Green-GO 5.
The function essentially enables the user to quickly change a channel's communication target to a set of 20 pre-defined destinations (users and groups). This allows comfortable and easy control over more channels on devices with limited or crammed user interfaces.
The Flexlist items can be added and configured either directly in a device's User Settings
setup menu or with the help of the software.
The Flexlist is enabled on a per-channel basis by configuring a channel's Channel Mode
to Flex
. Doing so on multiple channels gives independent access to the same Flexlist.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> User
└──> Settings
├──> ...
└──> Flexlist # (1)!
├──> ...
└──> - Add - # (2)!
- This setting allows to configure the device's Flexlist.
- Up to 20 items can be added to the device's Flexlist. Existing items can be removed by selecting them and chosing the option
None
.
Setup Menu
└──> User
└──> Channels
└──> CH #
├──> ...
└──> Channel Mode: Flex # (1)!
- The Flexlist becomes available as soon as a channel's mode is set to
Flex
.
Changing a channel's destination¶
Changing a channel's destination with the flex by touching the channel's Touchscreen section while the Screen Function
is set to Listen
.
This brings up the Flexlist selection menu that can be navigated by rotating the Encoder. A new channel destination is chosen by clicking the Encoder.
Warning: Please be aware that a channel with Channel Mode: Flex
configured can't be muted by simply touching the Touchscreen section. Muting only works by clicking the Encoder while pressing the channel's Touchscreen section.
Functions¶
The MCX rack station comes with a set of useful default functions that can be assigned to any Button and its Touchscreen section.
General functions¶
The channel functions enable custom arrangements of the user's channel configuration on a device.
This function can be used to completely clear a Button and its Touchscreen section to prevent accidental operation.
Screen function switches¶
The MCX rack and MCXD desktop station can be operated in three modes that primarily dictate a Touchscreen section's operation. These functions allow for switching between the three modes of operation: Listen, Call, and Cue.
Warning: The multicolor buttons normally open a channel for voice communication, regardless of the active operation mode. Toggling between modes will only affect the buttons function if the option Button Mode is set to Mode
.
This function switches the mode of operation to voice communication.
When active, the Touchscreen section of any assigned channel can be tapped to mute or unmute it. Pressing the Touchscreen and rotating the Encoder adjusts the channel volume.
Tip: Please be aware that this mode enables the talk function for the multicolor buttons, should the option Button Mode
be set to Mode
.
This function switches the mode of operation to call signals. When activated the Touchscreen section of any assigned channel can be tapped to send a call signal.
When pressed for more than 3 seconds, an Alarm Call will be sent until the touchscreen section is rereleased.
This function serves as a toggle to switch between the communication modes
Listen
and Call
.
The Listen
function will be prioritized when (re-)activating the function with the multicolor Button.
This function switches the mode of operation to cue signals. When activated the Touchscreen section of any assigned channel can be tapped to initiate a cue signal.
The action that is performed when touching the Touchscreen section can be changed. Normally, an attention cue signal is sent to the selected channel. Tapping the touch screen again progresses the cue phase.
This behavior can be changed to sent direct GO cue signals by pressing the touchscreen section of the function itself. Which mode of the function is currently active is displayed in the function itself:
Cue GO
is the normal operation, described above.Direct GO
directly sends a go signal to the selected channel. This skips the attention and ready phase.
Warning: Please be aware that outgoing cues can only be manipulated while the screen function cue mode is active. Outgoing cue signals will still be shown but can't be cleared or progressed when using other screen functions (listen or call).
Communication controls¶
This function mutes all channels that do not have an active talk enabled. Channels will be unmuted as soon as no channel has the talk function enabled.
This function is helpful to control incoming audio in hectic systems. It limits the received audio to active user communications.
Warning: Please be aware that utilizing the Isolate
function will cut off all channels except the channels that the user currently talks on. You will only be reachable through call or cue signals on muted channels.
This function works as a toggle for the two device audio profiles, allowing for a quick switch.
An audio profile contains the configuration for the active input and stores the levels for the available outputs.
Tip: Using the Setup button combination, the configuration for both audio profiles is only a click away.
This function enables the user to answer incomming voice communication. The function will always act as a momentary switch, only allowing for push-to-talk style communications.
The display will either show the linked user or the channel (s) it will reply to.
Depending on the Reply Mode
setting's configuration, this function will only reply to the last opened channel or all current ongoing voice transmissions.
Warning: Be aware that this function will stay active after the last received transmission. The delay is configured with the Active Time
setting.
This function acts as a remote switch, disabling the talk function on all currently active users on a channel.
The Mic Kill function works with groups and users as channel targets.
Warning: Use this function with care, as it can disrupt ongoing user communication.
This function allows to temporarily mute the currently active user input.
The microphone will be muted for the duration of the Button or Touchscreen press (momentary).
Channels will keep their talk enabled while the function is active.
This function allows aborting either all or selected outgoing cue signals.
The functions multicolor Button must be pressed together with the Touchscreen section of the channel to abort a selective cue signal.
The Button and Touchscreen section of the function itself must be pressed to abort all currently outgoing cue signals.
Tip: If Button Mode
is configured to Mode
the Button of a channel can be used to abort a cue signal as well.
Volume controls¶
These functions generally allow for volume control with the help of the Encoder.
This function allows for quick adjustment of the volume of the internal speaker.
The configured volume is stored in the currently active Audio Profile.
This function allows for quick adjustment of the volume of a connected headset.
The configured volume is stored in the currently active Audio Profile.
This function allows for quick adjustment of the audio level for the XLR3 line output connector on the backside.
The configured volume is stored in the currently active Audio Profile.
This function is intended to provide status information over the device's current main volume.
This function doesn't need to be used to adjust the main volume!
This function allows for quick adjustment of the volume for the special direct channel.
This function allows for quick adjustment of the volume for the special program audio channel.
This function allows for quick adjustment of the volume for the special announcements channel.
This function allows for quick adjustment of the volume for the special emergency channel.
The line in-/out engine¶
The MCX rack station comes with a secondary general purpose Green-GO Engine for the line in- and output that provides independend operation with a limited function set.
The line in- and output can be used to import external audio to a group or export a group to the line output.
Alternatively, the line in- and output can be used for the in- and output of the user's Green-GO Engine.
Warning: The XLR3 line-in and line-out ports generally work with limited functionality when compared to a standard Green-GO audio interface.
While integrations are possible with groups; extended functionality like GPIO control, cue and call signals, etc., are missing when used independently from the user.
Line Input¶
The line-input allows for transmitting audio through a group to other users in the system. A simple use case for the analog audio line-input on the back of the device would be external analog program audio that needs to be transmitted to multiple users in the system without the need for a dedicated audio interface.
The audio settings and destination (group) of the audio signal can be configured in the device settings.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> Device
└──> Line In/Out
└──> Line In
├──> Assign # (1)!
├──> Gain # (2)!
├──> Compressor # (3)!
├──> Gate Threshold # (4)!
└──> Gate Hold # (5)!
- Defines the target (group) of the input.
- Defines the input gain of the signal.
- Configure a compressor on the input signal.
- Configure a noise gate on the input signal.
- Configure the gate hold timings.
Setup Menu
└──> Audio
└──> Audio Profile 1/2
└──> ...
├──> Source: Line In # (1)!
└──> ...
- Defines the line-in as the user input source.
Configure the line-input¶
Set the destination¶
To use the line-input to import an external audio source into the Green-GO system, we need to assign a Group that transmits the audio signal.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> Device
└──> Line In/Out
└──> Line In
├──> Assign: # (1)!
└──> ...
- Assigns a group to the line-input.
Level the input signal¶
Next, the input signal should be leveled to a peak value around the 0dB mark using the VU-meter on the right side of the line-in setup menu.
It is highly recommended to disable the Gate Threshold
and the Compressor
during this process to achieve the best results.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> Device
└──> Line In/Out
└──> Line In
├──> ...
├──> Gain # (1)!
├──> Compressor: Off # (2)!
├──> Gate Threshold: Off # (3)!
└──> ...
- Defines the input gain of the signal.
- Disable the compressor when leveling the input signal.
- Disable the noise gate when leveling the input signal.
Compressor and gate¶
The Compressor
can be enabled if the dynamic input signal range is too high and the signal clips regularly.
The Gate Threshold
acts as a noise-gate and can be activated to avoid transmitting background noise. Adjust this setting carefully to avoid blocking voice communication.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> Device
└──> Line In/Out
└──> Line In
├──> ...
├──> Compressor # (1)!
└──> ...
- Configure a compressor on the input signal.
Setup Menu
└──> Device
└──> Line In/Out
└──> Line In
├──> ...
├──> Gate Threshold # (1)!
└──> Gate Hold # (2)!
- Configure a noise gate on the input signal.
- Configure the gate hold timings.
Configure the line-in as user input¶
It's possible to use the line input as user audio input. This can be useful to integrate an external microphone or audio source in the user's workflow.
To achieve this, we have to adjust the Source
in one of the two available audio profiles. When configured, the input will be routed to the user's input and a potentially configured group.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> Audio
└──> Profile (n)
├──> ...
├──> Source: Line In # (1)!
└──> ...
- Configure the line input as user's input source.
Line output¶
The line output allows to output the communications of a group to an external receiver. A simple use case could be an announcement channel that needs to be transmitted via external speakers to a larger audience.
In addition, the line output can be used to connect a more powerful active speaker as the user's output.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> Device
└──> Line In/Out
└──> Line Out
├──> Assign # (1)!
├──> Level # (2)!
├──> Limiter # (3)!
└──> Loopback # (4)!
- Defines the source (group) for the line-output.
- Configure the signal level for the line-output.
- Configure a limiter for the output signal.
- Route the signal of the line-input to the line-output.
Setup Menu
└──> Audio
└──> Audio Profile n
├──> ...
├──> Line Out Level # (1)!
└──> ...
- Routes the user's channel mix to the line output of the device.
Configure the line-output¶
The configuration for the line-output can be done in the Device
setup menu.
Set the source¶
We need to Assign
a group to route its communications to the line-output.
Additionally, we can route the signal of the line-input to the line-output using the Loopback
setting.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> Device
└──> Line In/Out
└──> Line Out
├──> Assign # (1)!
├──> ...
└──> Loopback # (2)!
- Defines the source (group) for the line-output.
- Route the signal of the line-input to the line-output.
Level the output signal¶
Next, the output signal needs to be leveled to a peak value around the 0dB mark using the VU-meter on the right side of the line-out setup menu..
It is highly recommended to disable the Limiter
during this process to achieve the best results.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> Device
└──> Line In/Out
└──> Line Out
├──> ...
├──> Level # (1)!
├──> Limiter: Off # (2)!
└──> ...
- Configure the signal level for the line-output.
- Disable the limiter while leveling the output signal.
Configure the line-out as user output¶
It's possible to route the user's channel mix via the line-output. This can be useful for connecting more powerful speakers or integrating the device into existing setups.
To route the user's channel mix to the line-output, we have to adjust one of the user's audio profiles. The routing can be configured by modifying the property Line Out Level
.
Warning: The user's channel mix will be mixed with a potentially configured source group.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> Audio
└──> Audio Profile n
├──> ...
├──> Line Out Level # (1)!
└──> ...
- Routes the user's channel mix to the line output of the device.
The general purpose input/output¶
The rear panel GPIO connector enables external switches to initiate commands on the linked Green-GO Engine and also allows the device to set off external switch-controlled events using conditions such as active, talk, call, cue, etc.
The D-Sub 9 GPIO connector features two inputs and two outputs with the following pin-outs:
Each D-Sub 9 GPIO connector is directly linked to one Green-GO Engine and its associated user.
Pin
1
offers 5 Volts of power with a maximum output current of 200mA.
Pins 6
and 7
offer common general-purpose ground.
General purpose inputs¶
Using the general-purpose inputs, it is possible to trigger local commands on the users Green-GO Engine. Allowing for external control over the users' channels and communication.
The inputs can be set to either
Normally Open
or Normally Closed
. If set to Normally Open
, the configured function will be executed whenever the switch is closed. If set to Normally Closed
, the configured function will be executed whenever the switch is open.
The inputs actuate with contact to the ground, with a max. +5V open voltage.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> Device
└──> GPIO
└──> Input 1/2
├──> Function # (1)!
├──> Channel # (2)!
├──> Normaly # (3)!
└──> Status # (4)!
- Defines the function that is triggered with the GPIO input.
- Defines the target/channel for the function.
- Defines if the input is normally open or closed.
- Lists the current state of the configured input.
Available input functions¶
- Talk
- Opens a defined channel for outgoing voice communications. This function will actuate for as long as the contacts are not in the normal state (momentary).
- Call
- Allows sending a call signal to a defined channel. This function will actuate for as long as the contacts are not in the normal state (momentary).
- Cue Acknowledge
- Allows replying to an incomming attention cue signal on any or on a defined channel with an acknowledment, setting the cue signal to ready. This function will trigger with the first pulse on the input (toggle).
- Cue Abort
- Allows aborting any outgoing cue signal on any or a defined channel. This function will trigger with the first pulse on the input (toggle).
- Cue Attention
- Allows to send an attention cue signal to a defined channel. This function will trigger with the first pulse on the input (toggle).
- Cue GO
- Allows to sent a direct GO cue signal to a defined channel. This function will trigger with the first pulse on the input (toggle).
- Cue Clear
- Allows clearing an outgoing GO cue signal on any or a defined channel. This function will trigger with the first pulse on the input (toggle).
- Mic Kill
-
Acts as a remote switch to kill any active microphone on a defined channel (single user or all users in a group). This function will trigger with the first pulse on the input (toggle).
Warning: Configure this carefully as it will interrupt ongoing user communication.
- GPIO Control
- Sends a GPIO Control signal on a defined channel to trigger a remote GPIO integration.
- Answer/Reply
-
Answers incoming communication on any or a defined channel. This function will actuate for as long as the contacts are not in the normal state (momentary).
Tip: Depending on the setting
Reply Mode
this function either answers the last incomming voice communication or all ongoing voice communications. - Cough Mute
- Mutes the currently active user input. This function will actuate for as long as the contacts are not in the normal state (momentary).
General purpose outputs¶
Using the general-purpose outputs, it is possible to trigger and control external devices or relays with a set of functions and or states. Allowing to extend the control outside of the Green-GO network.
The general-purpose output is a floating optocoupler. When activated, it's capable of passing 8mA with a maximum of 50 Volts. It can be used to switch third-party logic inputs directly, a signal-led, or with some extra circuitry drive bigger loads like relays.
As with the inputs, the outputs can be set to either Normally Open
or Normally Closed
, controlling the configuration's idle state.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> Device
└──> GPIO
└──> Output
├──> Function # (1)!
├──> Channel # (2)!
├──> Normaly # (3)!
└──> Test # (4)!
- Defines the function that triggers the output.
- Defines the source/channel for the function.
- Defines if the output is normally open or closed.
- Allows testing the configuration manually.
Available output functions¶
- Channel Active
-
Activates as soon as any or one defined channel has the state active but isn't yet transmitting. The output actuates for the duration of this state (momentary).
Tip: Be aware that this function is influenced by the user setting
Active Time
. A channel will stay active for the configured duration after no signal is received. - Channel Vox
-
Activates as soon as any or one defined channel of the user receives active voice communication. The output actuates for the duration of this state (momentary).
Tip: Be aware that this function is influenced by the user setting
Active Time
. A channel will stay active for the configured duration after no signal is received. - Talk Enabled
- Activates as soon as any or one defined channel of the user is manually opened to transmit voice communication. The output actuates for the duration of this state (momentary).
- Call
- Activates as soon as any or one defined channel receives a call signal. The output actuates once as soon as the state changes (toggle).
- Alert Call
- Activates as soon as any or one defined channel receives an alert call signal. The output actuates once as soon as the state changes (toggle).
- GPIO Control
- Activates as soon as any or one defined channel receives an GPIO Control signal. The output actuates once as soon as the state changes (toggle).
Driving an LED¶
A signal LED can be driven directly with one GPIO output, utilizing pin 1
as a 5 Volt power supply.
A series of resistors must be added to the circuit to limit the current to a maximum of 5mA. The resistor needed depends on the LED used.
Your circuit for this application could look like the schematics to the left.
Driving a relay¶
A simple circuit with a transistor is needed to drive an external relay with a current higher than 5mA through a GPIO output.
The schematics to the right can be used as an example.
Warning: Please be aware that the resistor between the power supply and pin 4
or 5
is dependent on the voltage of the power supply used!
The setup menu¶
The setup menu allows local access to almost all user and device configuration properties. All changes in the setup menu are done and stored locally on the device but can be easily synced back into the configuration file using the Green-GO Control software. These settings are also persistent on the device unless overwritten.
The setup menu is accessed with the dedicated Setup button. The multi-function Encoder is used to navigate the menu lists:
- The Encoder rotation moves a selection or changes a selected value.
- A click of the Encoder enters submenus and allows to change values.
- A submenu can be exited either with the menu entry
Exit
orCancel
, and alternatively with the Setup button.
Access to the setup menu can be restricted by configuring the security options of a configuration file or user with the help of the Green-GO Control software. In restrictive security configurations, the user may be asked to enter the Tech Pincode
before access is given.
Tip: More information on security options can be found here.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
├──> User
│ ├──> Select User
│ │ └──> Users
│ ├──> Channels
│ │ └──> Channel ID
│ │ ├──> Assign
│ │ ├──> Listen Override
│ │ ├──> Listen
│ │ ├──> Level
│ │ ├──> Talk Mode
│ │ ├──> Priority
│ │ ├──> Output
│ │ ├──> Listen Mode
│ │ ├──> Call Mode
│ │ ├──> Cue Mode
│ │ └──> Channel Mode
│ ├──> Special Channels
│ │ ├──> Direct
│ │ │ ├──> Level
│ │ │ ├──> Output
│ │ │ ├──> Priority
│ │ │ └──> Cue Mode
│ │ ├──> Program Audio
│ │ │ ├──> Assign
│ │ │ ├──> Level
│ │ │ ├──> Dim
│ │ │ └──> Output
│ │ ├──> Announce
│ │ │ ├──> Assign
│ │ │ ├──> Level
│ │ │ └──> Output
│ │ └──> Emergency
│ │ ├──> Assign
│ │ ├──> Level
│ │ └──> Output
│ ├──> Flexlist
│ │ ├──> ...
│ │ └──> Add
│ ├──> Settings
│ │ ├──> Active Time
│ │ ├──> Reply Mode
│ │ ├──> Isolate
│ │ ├──> Tone Level
│ │ ├──> Alert Tone
│ │ ├──> Room
│ │ ├──> Room Dim
│ │ ├──> Room Output
│ │ ├──> Priority Dim
│ │ ├──> Popup
│ │ └──> Cue Timeout
│ └──> Script
│ ├──> Load Script
│ └──> Status
├──> Audio
│ ├──> Audio Profile 1
│ │ ├──> Sidetone
│ │ ├──> Gain
│ │ ├──> Compressor
│ │ ├──> Gate Threshold
│ │ ├──> Gate Hold
│ │ ├──> Source
│ │ ├──> Headset Bias
│ │ ├──> Mic Power
│ │ ├──> Output Limiter
│ │ ├──> Headset Level
│ │ ├──> Speaker Level
│ │ ├──> Speaker Dim
│ │ ├──> Line Out Level
│ │ └──> Main Level
│ └──> Audio Profile 2
├──> Device
│ ├──> Device Settings
│ │ ├──> Button
│ │ ├──> Screen Function
│ │ ├──> Startup
│ │ ├──> Second Page
│ │ ├──> Page
│ │ ├──> Buzzer
│ │ ├──> Screen Brightness
│ │ ├──> Screen Timeout
│ │ ├──> LED Intensity
│ │ └──> LED Timeout
│ ├──> Line In/Out
│ │ ├──> Line In
│ │ │ ├──> Assign
│ │ │ ├──> Gain
│ │ │ ├──> Compressor
│ │ │ ├──> Gate Threshold
│ │ │ └──> Gate Hold
│ │ └──> Line Out
│ │ ├──> Assign
│ │ ├──> Level
│ │ ├──> Limiter
│ │ └──> Loopback
│ ├──> GPIO
│ │ ├──> Input 1
│ │ │ ├──> Function
│ │ │ ├──> Channel
│ │ │ ├──> Normally
│ │ │ └──> Status
│ │ ├──> Input 2
│ │ ├──> Output 1
│ │ │ ├──> Function
│ │ │ ├──> Channel
│ │ │ ├──> Normally
│ │ │ └──> Test
│ │ └──> Output 2
│ └──> Buttons
│ ├──> Page 1
│ └──> Page 2
├──> Connection
│ └──> Mode: Local
├──> Config
│ ├──> Join Config
│ ├──> Default Config
│ └──> Factory Default
├──> Network
│ └──> Dynamic: On
└──> Info
├──> Name
├──> Config
├──> IP
├──> Firmware
├──> Serial
├──> Cloud
├──> Encryption
├──> Uptime
└──> Reset Defaults
User¶
The User
submenu holds settings for user-relevant configuration like:
- The user that is linked to the device.
- The channel configuration.
- Configuration for the four special channels.
- The user's Flexlist.
- General user settings (color, communication settings, etc.).
- Script management.
Select User¶
Available Users¶
This menu lists all available users of the active configuration file.
Setup menu: User ▸ Select User
Option range: Defined by configuration file
Default: Unset
Channels¶
Channel 1 ‒ 32¶
The following is available for each of the 32 channels.
Assign¶
This menu allows selecting a communication target for the channel. Entering this menu will bring up a pre-filter that provides easy access to the active configuration file's available groups and users.
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Assign
Option range: None, Groups, Users
Default: Unset
Listen Override¶
This option allows defining a separate listen source for the channel. The user talks to the primary target assigned but listens to the group defined here.
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Listen Override
Option range: None, Groups
Default: Unset
Listen¶
A channel can be enabled or muted independently from the set channel Level
. The Listen
state of the channel can be easily toggled on or off without losing the set channel level.
This option may be influenced by the Listen Mode
.
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Listen
Option range: Muted, On
Default: On
Level¶
This option defines the output level for the channel.
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Level
Option range: -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Talk Mode¶
The Talk Mode
defines how a channel can be activated for vox communications with the talk button.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Disabled | This option disables the talk function on the channel. |
Momentary | This option allows for a push-to-talk style of operation. |
Latch | This option acts as a toggle: The first press enables talk, the second press disables talk. |
Latch/Mom | This option allows for a mixed operation. Short presses act as a latch toggle, and long button presses allow for momentary communication. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Talk Mode
Option range: Disabled, Momentary, Latch, Latch/Mom
Default: Latch/Mom
Priority¶
A channel can be configured with one of three priorities. For example, when a higher priority channel transmits, communication with lower priority can be attenuated (Priority Dim).
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Priority
Option range: Low, Normal, High
Default: Normal
Output¶
The Output
property allows routing the channel's output to a specific hardware output of the device. This is helpful when using devices with stereo outputs or multiple mono outputs.
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Output
Option range: Both, Headset, Speaker
Default: Both
Listen Mode¶
The Listen
state defines a muted or unmuted channel. The Listen Mode
options define if and how the channel's listen state is toggled.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Listen On Talk | This mode enables the Listen state of the channel (unmutes), as soon as the talk is active on the channel. Disabling talk on the channel will disable the Listen state again (mute). |
No Listen On Talk | An active talk doesn't affect the Listen state of the channel, but the channel respects the Isolate function. |
Ignore Isolate | This mode ignores the Isolate function. |
Fixed | This mode doesn't change the Listen state. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Listen Mode
Option range: Listen On Talk, No Listen On Talk, Isolate Ignore, Fixed
Default: Listen On Talk
Call Mode¶
This option defines if call signals can be sent and/or received on the channel.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Disabled | This option disables all call signals on the channel. |
Recv Only | Call signals can be received on the channel. |
Send Only | Call signals can be sent to the channel. |
Send/Recv | This mode enables the sending and receiving of call signals on the channel. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Call Mode
Option range: Disabled, Recv Only, Send Only, Send/Recv
Default: Send/Recv
Cue Mode¶
The Cue Mode
defines how an incomming cue signal is handled.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Normal | This option allows for a three-staged cue signal with a manual ready reply. |
Auto Answer | This option automatically answers incomming cue signals on this channel, reducing the effective stages to ready and go. |
Ignore | This option ignores incomming cue signals. Cue signals sent may be answered by other devices. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Cue Mode
Option range: Normal, Ignore, Auto Answer
Default: Normal
Channel Mode¶
The Channel Mode
allows for simple automation that enables complex channel configurations. Things like automatic replies and GPIO control can be configured here.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Normal | This is the default setting. The channel takes no action when voice communication is received. |
No Reply | This option disables the Answer/Reply function on the channel. |
Reply Direct | With this option set, the Answer/Reply function will only reply to the last active member of a group. |
Auto Reply | This option automatically activates the talk function on the channel as soon as voice communication is received. |
Autotalk | This option automatically opens the channel as soon as the enabled input becomes active. |
Solo Talk | This option automatically disables the talk function on any other channel when the talk function of the channel itself is set to active. |
Flex | This option enables the user's Flexlist on the channel and allows for a quick channel destination change. The Flexlist is called by the Listen Screen Function by pressing the Touchscreen section of a channel. |
GPIO Control | This sends a special GPIO control data packet on the channel and disables the talk function for the channel. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Channel Mode
Option range: Normal, No Reply, Reply Direct, Auto Reply, Autotalk, Solo Talk, Flex, GPIO Control
Default: Normal
Special Channels¶
Each user has, in addition to the 32 normal channels, four additional special channels.
- The temporary duplex channel for private communications.
- The passive program audio channel.
- The passive annoucements channel.
- The passive emergency channel.
Direct¶
The direct channel is temporary and functions bi-directional.
The channel gets created as soon as any remote user who isn't configured on any of the 32 channels contacts the user linked to this device (voice communication, call signal, cue signal).
Level¶
This option defines the output level for the channel.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Direct ▸ Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Output¶
The Output
property allows routing the audio of the channel to a specific hardware output. This is helpful when using devices with stereo outputs or multiple mono outputs.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Direct ▸ Pan
Option range: Both, Headset, Speaker
Default: Both
Priority¶
A channel can be configured with one of three priorities. For example, when a higher priority channel transmits, communication with lower priority can be attenuated (Priority Dim).
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Direct ▸ Priority
Option range: Low, Normal, High
Default: Normal
Cue Mode¶
The Cue Mode
defines how an incomming cue signal is handled.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Normal | This option allows for a three-staged cue signal with a manual ready reply. |
Auto Answer | This option automatically answers incomming cue signals on this channel, reducing the effective stages to ready and go. |
Ignore | This option ignores incomming cue signals. Cue signals sent may be answered by other devices. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Direct ▸ Cue Mode
Option range: Normal, Auto Answer, Ignore
Default: Normal
Program¶
The channel for program audio is passive (listen-only), meaning the user can only receive audio on this channel. The channel receives audio through a group, has independent volume control, and supports dimming when the user receives an audio signal on any of his 32 regular channels.
Assign¶
This menu allows selecting a communication target for the channel. Entering this menu will bring up a pre-filter that provides easy access to the active configuration file's available groups and users.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Program ▸ Assign
Option range: None, Groups
Default: None
Level¶
This option defines the output level for the channel.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Program ▸ Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Dim¶
The program audio channel can automatically attenuate as soon as any of the other channels is active.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Program ▸ Dim
Option range: Mute, -24 dB ‒ -6 dB, Off (6 dB increments)
Default: Off
Output¶
The Output
property allows routing the audio of the channel to a specific hardware output. This is helpful when using devices with stereo outputs or multiple mono outputs.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Program ▸ Pan
Option range: Both, Headset, Speaker
Default: Both
Announce¶
The announcement channel is a passive channel (listen-only) that transmits with a higher priority as regular channels. Incoming audio transmissions on this channel can attenuate communication on any of the regular channels, depending on the Priority Dim
setting.
The announcement channel receives its audio through a group. To send audio to this channel, the configured group needs to be assigned to one of the 32 regular channels of a user.
Warning: Please configure talking access to the source group of the announcement channel carefully, as any communication through the group may interrupt ongoing user communication.
Assign¶
This menu allows selecting a communication target for the channel. Entering this menu will bring up a pre-filter that provides easy access to the active configuration file's available groups and users.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Announce ▸ Assign
Option range: None, Groups
Default: None
Level¶
This option defines the output level for the channel.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Announce ▸ Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Output¶
The Output
property allows routing the audio of the channel to a specific hardware output. This is helpful when using devices with stereo outputs or multiple mono outputs.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Announce ▸ Pan
Option range: Both, Headset, Speaker
Default: Both
Emergency¶
The emergency channel is a passive channel (listen-only) that transmits with the highest priority. Incoming audio transmissions on this channel will mute any communication on any of the 32 regular channels.
The emergency channel receives its audio through a group. To send audio to this channel, the configured group needs to be assigned to one of the 32 regular channels of a user.
Warning: Please configure talking access to the source group of the emergency channel carefully, as any communication through the group may interrupt ongoing user communication.
Assign¶
This menu allows selecting a communication target for the channel. Entering this menu will bring up a pre-filter that provides easy access to the active configuration file's available groups and users.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Emergency ▸ Assign
Option range: None, Groups
Default: None
Level¶
This option defines the output level for the channel.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Emergency ▸ Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Output¶
The Output
property allows routing the audio of the channel to a specific hardware output. This is helpful when using devices with stereo outputs or multiple mono outputs.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Emergency ▸ Pan
Option range: Both, Headset, Speaker
Default: Both
Flexlist¶
This menu allows customizing the user's Flexlist
.
Add¶
The entry - Add -
at the bottom of the menu allows you to add up to 20 users or groups. Selecting an existing assignment enables one to change or remove it.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Flexlist
Option range: Add, Flexlist entries
Default: Unset
Settings¶
The user settings configure global communication functions. These settings affect communication on all channels and are not adjustable on a per-channel basis.
Active Time¶
The Active Time
defines a delay that keeps the channel active after the last voice transmission has been received. The main use for this is to give users a chance to identify the transmitting channel before it goes inactive again.
Warning: This setting directly influences some functions on a Green-GO engine like Answer/Reply
by setting the state Answer
to active.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Active Time
Option range: 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec, 120 sec
Default: 5 seconds
Reply Mode¶
The Reply Mode
defines the behavior of the Answer/Reply
function.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Disabled | This option disables the Answer/Reply function. |
Active | This option enables the Answer/Reply function to answer all currently ongoing voice communication. |
Last | This option enables the Answer/Reply function to only answer the last opened channel. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Reply Mode
Option range: Disabled, Active, Last
Default: Last
Isolate¶
This function mutes all channels that do not have an active talk enabled. Channels will be unmuted as soon as no channel has the talk function enabled.
This function is helpful to control incoming audio in hectic systems. It limits the received audio to active user communications.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Isolate
Option range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Disabled
Tone Level¶
The Tone Level
defines the loudness for all alarm signals like cue signals and the Alert Call
.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Tone Level
Option range: Mute, -24 dB ‒ 0 dB (6 dB increments)
Default: -12 dB
Alert Tone¶
This settings defines the alarm signal type for things like Alert Call
or cue signals.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Alert Tone
Option range: Fast, Slow, Pulse
Default: Fast
Room¶
This setting assigns a user to a room, available in the configuration file.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Room
Option range: None, Available Rooms
Default: Unset
Room Dim¶
The Room Dim
option configures if and how the audio signals from the configured room should be attenuated. The output affected by this setting is defined by the option Room Output
.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Room Dim
Option range: Mute, -24db ‒ -6 dB (6 dB increments), Off
Default: Off
Room Output¶
The option Room Output
defines the hardware output on which audio signals from the configured room will be attenuated. The attenuation itself is configured by the setting Room Dim
.
Tip: In the case of an external speaker connected to the line-out of the device and configured to output the user's channel mix (Line Out Level
), the property Speaker
attenuates both: Internal and external speakers.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Room Output
Option range: Both, Headset, Speaker
Default: Both
Priority Dim¶
The property Priority Dim
defines the amount channels with lower priority get attenuated as soon as audio is being transmitted on higher priority channels. Each of the 32 generic channels can have one of three priorities.
Activating this setting and defining channel priorities will help to manage user stations with high communication traffic.
Warning: This setting does not affect the behavior of the special channels Emergency
or Program Audio
.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Priority Dim
Option range: Mute, -24 dB ‒ -6 dB (6 dB increments), Off
Default: Off
Popup¶
This setting defines if and what popups are shown to the user.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
System Only | This is the bare minimum. System popups for system events like joining a configuration, etc., will always be shown. |
Cue | This option will show popups for system notifications and incoming cue signals. |
Cue+Direct | This option enables popups for system events, cue signals, and communications on the special channel for temporary direct communication. |
Cue/Direct/Extended | This option enables popups for system events, cue signals, direct channel communications, and communications on channels that are not directly available through the UI (hidden). |
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Popup
Option range: System Only, Cue, Cue+Direct, Cue/Direct/Extended
Default: Cue/Direct/Extended
Cue Timeout¶
This setting defines the hold-time for an outgoing GO cue signal.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Cue Timeout
Option range: 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec, 120 sec
Default: 5 sec
Script¶
Loaded Script¶
This menu shows the currently loaded script and allows to load any script stored in the configuration.
Available Scripts¶
This submenu is available by clicking on the currently loaded script and lists all scripts stored in the configuration file.
Setup menu: User ▸ Scripts ▸ Script Name
Option range: Available scripts
Default: Unset
Status¶
This property shows the current status of the currently loaded script.
Audio¶
The Audio
submenu holds all settings relevant for the user's audio input and outputs.
Two audio profiles are available on devices like the MCX rack or MCXD desktop station to quickly switch between inputs. Each audio profile stores all settings relevant to the user's audio input and output(s)
Audio Profile 1|2¶
Sidetone¶
The property Sidetone
configures the amount of the user's input fed back into its headset output(s). When activated, the sidetone is never routed to a device's front speaker to prevent signal feedback.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Sidetone
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ 0 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Gain¶
The input Gain
configures the amplification of the input signal. The range of this setting depends on the input source chosen.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Gain
Option range: Headset: +30 dB ‒ +60 dB (1 dB increments)
Front Mic: +10 dB ‒ +50 dB (1 dB increments)
Line-In: -6 dB ‒ +24 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: none
Compressor¶
This is a simple Compressor
that can be enabled with this setting. It reduces the dynamic range of the input signal by attenuating the louder parts of the signal, making it less likely to transmit distorted audio. When this setting is enabled, the timings of the compressor can be adjusted.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Compressor
Option range: Off, Fast, Med, Slow
Default: Med
Gate Threshold¶
The option Gate Threshold
defines the threshold for the noise-gate to open the microphone. Audio signals below the configured threshold will be cut out and not transmitted.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Gate Threshold
Option range: -50 dB ‒ -25 dB (5 dB increments), Off
Default: -50 dB
Gate Hold¶
The property Gate Hold
defines the hold time after which the noise-gate closes again after being activated once.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Gate Hold
Option range: Short, Medium, Long, Xlong
Default: Medium
Source¶
The menu Source
allows selecting one of the device's audio inputs or a test tone as the user's input source.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Source
Option range: Headset, Front Mic, Line In, 375Hz, 1kHz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz
Default: Headset
Headset Bias¶
The option Headset Bias
allows to supply up to 2.5 V of power to an electret or condenser microphone on a headset connected to the XLR4 connector.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Headset Bias
Option range: Off, On
Default: Off
Mic Power¶
The option Mic Power
allows to supply up to 10 V of power to an electret or condenser microphone connected to the XLR3 front microphone connector.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Mic Power
Option range: Off, On
Default: Off
Output Limiter¶
The option Output Limiter
allows configuring a simple limiter for the user's audio output(s). The limiter attenuates the loudest part of the user's channel mix to prevent potential signal clipping.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Output Limiter
Option range: -24 dB ‒ -6 dB (6 dB increments), Off
Default: -6 dB
Headset Level¶
The Headset Level
defines the loudness of the headset volume.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Headset Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ 0 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Speaker Level¶
The Speaker Level
defines the loudness of the built-in speaker volume.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Speaker Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ 0 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Speaker Dim¶
The property Speaker Dim
configures an automatic attenuation of the built-in front speakers in case of an open microphone. The configured attenuation will take effect as soon as the user activates a talk on any channel.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Speaker Dim
Option range: Mute, -24 dB ‒ -6 dB (6 dB increments), Off
Default: Off
Line Out Level¶
The option Line Out Level
allows routing the user's channel mix to the device's line output connector.
Warning: Be aware that the user's channel mix may be mixed with the group of the line output's configuration.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Line Out Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ 0 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: Mute
Main Level¶
The Main Level
acts as a master for all device outputs. It allows to quickly lower or raise all the output levels simultaneously.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Main Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Device¶
The Device
submenu holds setting for the device-relevant configuration like:
- Device configurations (buttons, displays, backlight, etc.)
- Configuration for the Line In/Out connectors.
- Configuration for the GPIO connector.
- Function assignments for touchscreen and buttons.
Device Settings¶
Button¶
The option Button
configures the linked action of the physical Buttons next to each touchscreen.
Action | Description |
---|---|
Talk Only | The physical buttons will always act as talk toggle, ignoring the active screen function. |
Mode | The physical button's function will follow the currently active screen function. |
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Button
Option range: Talk Only, Mode
Default: Talk Only
Screen Function¶
The option Screen Function
primarily sets the action linked to the Touchscreen sections of channels and/or functions.
Changing this option will change the action of the Touchscreen sections as follows:
Function | Description |
---|---|
Listen | The Listen function changes the mode of operation for the Touchscreen sections to channel control and enable the following actions:
Listen function will enable the Talk functionality for the physical buttons should the setting Button be set to Mode . |
Call | The Call function changes the mode of operation for the Touchscreen sections to call signals and enables the following actions:
Call function will enable the Call functionality for the physical buttons should the setting Button be set to Mode . |
Cue | The Cue function changes the mode of operation for the Touchscreen sections to cue control and enable the following actions:
Cue function will enable the Cue functionality for the physical buttons should the setting Button be set to Mode . |
Tip: Switching between the available modes is also possible by assigning one or more of the screen function switches to your user interface.
Attention: If the Button
option is configured with the Mode
setting, this function also affects the action of the physical buttons.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Screen Function
Option range: Listen, Call, Cue
Default: Listen
Startup¶
The option Startup
defines the default Screen Function
that is being loaded after the device's power-up.
Option | Description |
---|---|
Last | Stores and recalls the last active Screen Function on a power-cycle of the device. |
Listen | Always sets the Screen Function to Listen after power-up. |
Call | Always sets the Screen Function to Call after power-up. |
Cue | Always sets the Screen Function to Cue after power-up. |
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Startup
Option range: Last, Listen, Call, Cue
Default: Last
Second Page¶
The property Second Page
defines the function of the Shift button. Disabling this setting will make the second page of an MCX rack or MCXD desktop station unavailable.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Second Page
Option range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Enabled
Page¶
The option Page
sets the current active (visible) page of a MCX rack or MCXD desktop station.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Page
Option range: 1, 2
Default: 1
Buzzer¶
The option Buzzer defines if alarm tones like the alarm call or cue signals are transmitted via the built-in speaker.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Buzzer
Option range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Enabled
Screen Brightness¶
The option Screen Brightness
controls the brightness of all device screens.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Screen Brightness
Option range: Min, 1 ‒ 6 (1 increments), Max
Default: 5
Screen Timeout¶
The option Screen Timeout
configures a timer that turns off all displays when the device is idle. Any user action or communication received will restart the timer and reactivate the displays.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Screen Timeout
Option range: Always On, 1 Minute, 10 Minutes, 1 Hour, 10 Hours
Default: 1 Hour
LED Intensity¶
The option LED Intensity
controls the brightness of the status and button backlights.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ LED Intensity
Option range: Min, 1 ‒ 6 (1 increments), Max
Default: 4
LED Timeout¶
The option LED Timeout
defines if the status and button backlights of the device will be controlled by the Screen Timeout
.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ LED Timeout
Option range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Disabled
Line In/Out¶
This submenu provides configuration for the XLR3 line in- and output connectors.
Line In¶
Assign¶
The property Assign
defines the destination (group) of the input signal.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Line In/Out ▸ Line In ▸ Assign
Option range: Available groups
Default: Unset
Gain¶
The input Gain
configures the amplification of the line input signal.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Line In/Out ▸ Line In ▸ Gain
Option range: -6 dB ‒ +24 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Compressor¶
A simple Compressor
that can be enabled and configured by this setting. The compressor reduces the dynamic range of the input signal by attenuating the louder parts of the signal, making it less likely to transmit distorted audio into the Green-GO system. When this setting is enabled, the timings of the compressor can be adjusted.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Line In/Out ▸ Line In ▸ Compressor
Option range: Off, Fast, Med, Slow
Default: Med
Gate Threshold¶
The option Gate Threshold
defines the threshold for the noise-gate to open the line input. Audio signals below the configured threshold will be cut out and not transmitted.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Line In/Out ▸ Line In ▸ Gate Threshold
Option range: -50 dB ‒ -25 dB (5 dB increments), Off
Default: -50 dB
Gate Hold¶
The option Gate Hold
defines the hold time after which the noise-gate closes again after being activated once.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Line In/Out ▸ Line In ▸ Gate Hold
Option range: Short, Medium, Long, Xlong
Default: Medium
Line Out¶
Assign¶
The property Assign
defines the source (group) of the output signal.
Attention: If the option Line Out Level
is configured in the user's audio profile(s), the user's channel mix will be routed to the line output as well!
Setup menu: Device ▸ Line In/Out ▸ Line Out ▸ Assign
Option range: Available groups
Default: Unset
Level¶
The option Level
configures the loudness of the output signal.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Line In/Out ▸ Line Out ▸ Level
Option range: -36 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Limiter¶
The option Limiter
allows configuring a simple limiter for the line output. The limiter attenuates the loudest part of the audio signal to prevent potential signal clipping.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Line In/Out ▸ Line Out ▸ Limiter
Option range: -6 dB ‒ -24 dB (6 dB increments), Off
Default: Off
Loopback¶
The property Loopback
defines the amount of signal from the line input fed back into the line output.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Line In/Out ▸ Line Out ▸ Loopback
Option range: Mute, -62 dB ‒ 0 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: Mute
GPIO¶
The GPIO connector enables external switches to initiate commands on the linked Green-GO Engine and also allows the device to set off external switch-controlled events using conditions such as active, talk, call, cue, etc.
Tip: Please check the GPIO chapter for more technical details on GPIO.
Input 1|2¶
Function¶
The GPIO input Function
defines the action that is executed on the device should the configured conditions be met.
Function | Description |
---|---|
No Function | Disables the general purpose input. |
Talk | Opens a defined channel for outgoing voice communications. This function will actuate for as long as the contacts are not in the normal state (momentary). |
Call | Allows sending a call signal to a defined channel. This function will actuate for as long as the contacts are not in the normal state (momentary). |
Cue Acknowledge | Allows replying to an incomming attention cue signal on any or on a defined channel with an acknowledment, setting the cue signal to ready. This function will trigger with the first pulse on the input (toggle). |
Cue Abort | Allows aborting any outgoing cue signal on any or a defined channel. This function will trigger with the first pulse on the input (toggle). |
Cue Attention | Allows to send an attention cue signal to a defined channel. This function will trigger with the first pulse on the input (toggle) |
Cue GO | Allows to sent a direct GO cue signal to a defined channel. This function will trigger with the first pulse on the input (toggle). |
Cue Clear | Allows clearing an outgoing GO cue signal on any or a defined channel. This function will trigger with the first pulse on the input (toggle). |
Mic Kill | Acts as a remote switch to kill any active microphone on a defined channel (single user or all users in a group). This function will trigger with the first pulse on the input (toggle). |
GPIO Control | Sends a GPIO control signal on a defined channel to trigger a remote GPIO integration. |
Answer/Reply | Answers incoming communication on any or a defined channel. This function will actuate for as long as the contacts are not in the normal state (momentary). |
Cough Mute | Mutes the currently active user input. This function will actuate for as long as the contacts are not in the normal state (momentary). |
Setup menu: Device ▸ GPIO ▸ Input ▸ Function
Option range: No Function, Talk, Call, Cue Acknowledge, Cue Abort, Cue Attention, Cue GO, Cue Clear, Mic Kill, GPIO Control, Answer/Reply, Cough Mute
Default: No Function
Channel¶
The option Channel
defines the target for the configured input Function
.
Setup menu: Device ▸ GPIO ▸ Input ▸ Channel
Option range: None, 1 ‒ 248 (increments of 1)
Default: None
Normally¶
The option Normally
defines the idle state of the general purpose input.
If set to Open
, the configured input Function
will be executed whenever the input is closed.
Setup menu: Device ▸ GPIO ▸ Input ▸ Normally
Option range: Open, Closed
Default: Open
Status¶
The menu entry Status
displays the current status of the general purpose input.
The status is determined by comparing the setting Normally
to the current state of the input.
Setup menu: Device ▸ GPIO ▸ Input ▸ Status
Option range: Not Active, Active
Default: Not Active
Output 1|2¶
Function¶
The GPIO output Function
defines the local conditions that trigger the output.
Function | Description |
---|---|
Disabled | Disables the general purpose output. |
Channel Active | Activates as soon as any or one defined channel has the state active but isn't yet transmitting. The output actuates for the duration of this state (momentary). |
Channel Vox | Activates as soon as any or one defined channel of the user receives active voice communication. The output actuates for the duration of this state (momentary). |
Talk Enabled | Activates as soon as any or one defined channel of the user is manually opened to transmit voice communication. The output actuates for the duration of this state (momentary). |
Call | Activates as soon as any or one defined channel receives a call signal. The output actuates once as soon as the state changes (toggle). |
Alert Call | Activates as soon as any or one defined channel receives an alert call signal. The output actuates once as soon as the state changes (toggle). |
GPIO Control | Activates as soon as any or one defined channel receives an GPIO control signal. The output actuates once as soon as the state changes (toggle). |
Setup menu: Device ▸ GPIO ▸ Output ▸ Function
Option range: Disabled, Channel Active, Channel Vox, Talk Enabled, Call, Alert Call, GPIO Control
Default: Disabled
Channel¶
The option Channel
defines the target for the configured output Function
.
Setup menu: Device ▸ GPIO ▸ Output ▸ Channel
Option range: Any, 1 ‒ 248 (increments of 1)
Default: Any
Normally¶
The option Normally
defines the idle state of the general purpose output.
If set to Open
, the configured output Function
will close the output.
Setup menu: Device ▸ GPIO ▸ Output ▸ Normally
Option range: Open, Closed
Default: Open
Test¶
The property Test
allows to test the output and connected electronics without the need of meeting the configured conditions.
Setup menu: Device ▸ GPIO ▸ Output ▸ Test
Option range: Off, Active, Not Active
Default: Off
Buttons Page 1|2¶
This submenu gives access to the function assignments for the user interface (buttons, touchscreens). Alternatively, the assignments can be changed directly on the user interface itself.
Button 1 - 18¶
The option Button 1 - 18
defines the function of a physical Button and the respective Touchscreen section.
Tip: Please check out the functions chapter for more information on what each function does.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Button Page ▸ Button
Option range: No Function, Side Tone, Emergency Level, Announcement Level, Program Audio Level, Direct Level, Line Out Level, Speaker Level, Headset Level, Main Level, Audio Profile Select, Cough Mute, Mic Kill, Isolate, Answer/Reply, Listen/Call Mode, Listen Mode, Cue Cancel, Cue Mode, Call Mode, Channel 1 ‒ 32
Default: -
Connection¶
The connection menu allows changing the connection mode used by the Green-GO Engine. This allows connecting an engine to either a local or a remote network.
Notice: Selecting one of the above modes will change the menu layout.
Mode¶
Local¶
This is the default connection mode, allowing for communication with the local network.
This mode doesn't need any configuration. Instead, devices will start to communicate as soon as they are in the same local network and members of the same configuration file.
Direct IP¶
The direct IP connection mode allows connecting the Green-GO Engine to a remote Green-GO BridgeX. This mode will require correct routing and potential port forwarding in case a NAT is used on the receiving end.
This mode is mainly thought out to be used for locally routed connections like a connection via WiFi access points.
Tip: Please check out the guide on bridging connections to find out more about this connection mode.
IP address¶
The IP address defines the external or public IPv4 address of the remote Green-GO BridgeX.
Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Direct IP ▸ IP Address
Option range: IPv4 address-space
Default: Unset
UDP port¶
The UDP port defines the target bridge port for the remote connection.
Tip: Keep in mind that each bridge port can accept and serve only one connection.
Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Direct IP ▸ UDP Port
Option range: Auto, 00000 - 99999
Default: Auto
Password¶
This defines the authentication password needed for a connection to a bridge port.
Notice: The password is always eight characters long!
Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Direct IP ▸ Password
Option range: 8 characters: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, +, -
Default: Unset
Send buffer¶
The send buffer is used to buffer potential jitter on the outgoing connection.
Tip: This setting usually only requires configuration in case of a bad or high latency connection.
Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Direct IP ▸ Send Buffer
Option range: 10 ms, 20 ms, 30 ms, 40 ms
Default: 10 ms
Receive Buffer¶
The receive buffer is used to buffer potential jitter on the incoming connection.
Tip: This setting usually only requires configuration in case of a bad or high latency connection.
Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Direct IP ▸ Receive Buffer
Option range: 20 ms - 200 ms (10 ms increments)
Default: 20 ms
Diagnostics¶
The diagnostics menu contains a number of useful statistics for the incoming and outgoing connections.
Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Direct IP ▸ Diagnostics
Cloud ID¶
The cloud ID connection mode provides an easy way to connect your devices over the internet utilizing the hole punching technique to establish a direct connection through firewalls or routers using NAT.
The cloud ID is provided and generated by a hosted service and can be used to connect and dynamically assign multiple clients. A cloud ID can be requested and used for free by filling out our request form over here.
Warning: This service is not live.
Tip: Check out our guide on bridge connections to find out more about the cloud ID connection mode.
ID¶
The eight-character cloud ID defines the session for the connection and is needed to authenticate with the cloud service.
Tip: The cloud ID is generated by the public cloud service.
Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Cloud ID ▸ ID
Option range: 8 characters: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, +, -
Default: Unset
Password¶
The eight-character password is needed to authenticate with the cloud service.
Tip: The cloud ID is generated by the public cloud service.
Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Cloud ID ▸ Password
Option range: 8 characters: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, +, -
Default: Unset
Send buffer¶
The send buffer is used to buffer potential jitter on the outgoing connection.
Tip: This setting usually only requires configuration in case of a bad or high latency connection.
Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Cloud ID ▸ Send Buffer
Option range: 10 ms, 20 ms, 30 ms, 40 ms
Default: 10 ms
Receive Buffer¶
The receive buffer is used to buffer potential jitter on the incoming connection.
Tip: This setting usually only requires configuration in case of a bad or high latency connection.
Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Cloud ID ▸ Receive Buffer
Option range: 20 ms - 200 ms (10 ms increments)
Default: 20 ms
Diagnostics¶
The diagnostics menu contains a number of useful statistics for the incoming and outgoing connections.
Setup menu: Connection ▸ Mode: Cloud ID ▸ Diagnostics
Config¶
The Config
submenu allows loading configurations onto the device without the use of the Green-GO Control software.
Tip: The currently used configuration can be viewed in the Info
submenu.
Join Config¶
This submenu lists all active configurations in a local network. However, the configuration currently used by the device will not be shown.
Available Configurations¶
Clicking on any entry will bring up a confirmation screen. Pressing the option Join
will load the configuration onto the device.
Notice: Depending on the security setup of a configuration, you may be asked to provide a config password before being allowed to join.
Setup menu: Config ▸ Join Config ▸ Configuration Name
Default Configuration¶
This submenu allows loading a custom default configuration.
Tip: You can define a custom configuration with the help of the Green-GO Control software.
Load¶
The custom default configuration file will be loaded by clicking the' Load' property.
Setup menu: Config ▸ Default Configuration ▸ Load
Factory Default¶
This submenu allows loading the factory default configuration file.
Load¶
The factory default configuration file will be loaded by clicking the' Load' property.
Setup menu: Config ▸ Factory Default ▸ Load
Network¶
The Network
submenu allows to configure the network interface of the device. The configuration supports two modes (IPv4):
Dynamic: Yes¶
Dynamic: Yes
autoconfigures the network interface, either listening to a local DHCP server or autoconfiguring a 169.254.0.0/16
IPv4 address.
Dynamic: No¶
Dynamic: No
allows for manual network configuration.
Address¶
The option Address
defines the private IPv4 address of the device.
Setup menu: Network ▸ Dynamic: No ▸ Address
Option range: 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255
Default: Unset
Netmask¶
The option Netmask
defines the local subnet of the device.
Setup menu: Network ▸ Dynamic: No ▸ Netmask
Option range: 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255
Default: Unset
Gateway¶
The option Gateway
defines the local network gateway.
Setup menu: Network ▸ Dynamic: No ▸ Gateway
Option range: 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255
Default: Unset
Info¶
The Info
submenu makes the essential configuration settings available to view in one place. Some of the options available provide tools for debugging the device or system.
Name¶
This option shows the device name.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Name
Config¶
This submenu shows the information regarding the current configuration file used by the device.
The provided information can be useful when debugging problems regarding devices that are out of sync.
Name¶
This option shows the name of the currently active configuration file.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ Name
Stamp¶
This option shows the timestamp of the currently active configuration file.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ Stamp
Sample Rate¶
This option shows the sample rate used by the currently active configuration file.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ Sample Rate
Multicast IP¶
This option shows the currently set multicast IP of the configuration file.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ Multicast IP
ID¶
This option shows the unique ID of the currently active configuration file.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ ID
IP¶
This submenu shows the current IP address of the device and allows to ping a remote IPv4 target to verify the current network connection.
Ping¶
This option allows defining an IPv4 target to be pinged.
Setup menu: Info ▸ IP ▸ Ping
Packets¶
This option allows initiating the ping script, sending out 10 consecutive pings to the defined target. Also, this option acts as a total packets counter, showing how many packets have been sent.
Tip: Activating this option again will restart the script.
Setup menu: Info ▸ IP ▸ Packets
Packet Statistics¶
Lost
- Counter showing the numbers of packets lost during the last run of the ping script.
Avg
- The average response time recorded for the last run of the ping script.
Min
- The minimum response time recorded for the last run of the ping script.
Max
- The maximum response time recorded for the last run of the ping script.
Warning: On a local Green-GO network, the response times shouldn't exceed 1ms!
Firmware¶
This submenu displays the device's firmware version. It's also possible to update connected MCX rack or MCXD desktop extensions via the Scan
option.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Firmware
Scan¶
This option allows to scan for connected MCX rack or MCXD desktop extensions and update their firmware to the version of the device.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Firmware ▸ Scan
Serial¶
This option displays the device's serial number.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Serial
Reset To Defaults¶
This submenu allows resetting the complete device or parts of the configuration back to the factory defaults.
Reset Network¶
This option allows resetting the network configuration back to the factory defaults.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Reset Network
Reset Device¶
This option allows resetting the device configuration back to the factory defaults.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Reset Device
Reset Audio¶
This option allows resetting the audio configuration back to the factory defaults.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Reset Audio
Reload User¶
This option allows reloading the current user and all its settings.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Reload User
Factory Reset¶
This option allows resetting the complete device back to factory defaults.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Factory Reset