Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] · Zeroconf-based Discovery automatically finds devices without IP setup or special IP knowledge. RAD Remote Audio Devices
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
LINE INPUT
SIG / OL
LINE INPUT
SIG / OL
LINE INPUT
SIG / OL
LINE OUTPUT
LINE OUTPUT
AES3 INPUT
LOCK
AES3 OUTPUT
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
RAD1
RAD2
RAD3
RAD4
RAD5
LINE OUTPUT
SIG / OL
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
LINE INPUT
SIG / OL
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
LINE OUTPUT
SIG / OL
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
LINE OUTPUT
SIG / OL
RAD PORT
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
RAD6
RAD7
RAD8
RAD9
RADX
Mongoose's rear panel Ethernet port provides for direct or network connection to a computer running Rane's Mongoose Tracker software. Inexpert users are assured easy network communications with Zeroconf (Link-local/mDNS) and DHCP support. Yet, facility network managers can configure Mongoose like any other IP network device. [. . . ] COMMERCIAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT 24TJ
ETHERNET
1 LOCATE POWER LAN LINK PRIMARY SECONDARY IN USE / CONDUCTOR LINK / ACTIVITY
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUDIO RX AUDIO TX COMM POWER
ETHERNET
PRIMARY SECONDARY
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
R
ACN 001 345 482
RAD
RAD
RAD network (CAT 5) Audio routing (virtual)
LINE OUTPUT
LINE OUTPUT
LINE OUTPUT
LINE OUTPUT
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
RAD4
RAD4
RAD MONGOOSE A
MONGOOSE
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
RAD1
RAD to RAD (made bigger) RAD network cable distance maximum is 150 meters, so use this configuration when more than eight RADs are needed, or if the RADs are more than 150 meters apart (add a second Mongoose on the network to increase the total distance between RADs).
MONGOOSE A
MADE IN U. S. A. 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 40 WATTS
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR A CLASS 'B' COMPUTING DEVICE. COMMERCIAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT 24TJ
ETHERNET
1 LOCATE POWER LAN LINK PRIMARY SECONDARY IN USE / CONDUCTOR LINK / ACTIVITY
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUDIO RX AUDIO TX COMM POWER
ETHERNET
PRIMARY SECONDARY
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
R
ACN 001 345 482
Tx 425
COBRANET NETWORK
COBRANET DSP MONGOOSE B
MONGOOSE
ETHERNET SWITCH
Rx 425
ETHERNET
1
MONGOOSE B
MADE IN U. S. A. 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 40 WATTS
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR A CLASS 'B' COMPUTING DEVICE. COMMERCIAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT 24TJ
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUDIO RX AUDIO TX COMM POWER PRIMARY SECONDARY IN USE / CONDUCTOR LINK / ACTIVITY
ETHERNET
PRIMARY SECONDARY
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
LOCATE POWER
LAN LINK
R
ACN 001 345 482
RAD
RAD network (CAT 5) CobraNet network (CAT 5) Audio routing (virtual)
LINE OUTPUT LINE OUTPUT
POWER COMM AUDIO RX AUDIO TX
RAD4
RAD
RAD network (CAT 5) Cobranet network Audio routing (virtual)
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
RAD1
RAD to and from CobraNet DSP The Mongoose is directly connected to any CobraNet device port.
MONGOOSE
MONGOOSE
MADE IN U. S. A. 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 40 WATTS
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR A CLASS 'B' COMPUTING DEVICE. COMMERCIAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT 24TJ
ETHERNET
1 LOCATE POWER LAN LINK PRIMARY SECONDARY IN USE / CONDUCTOR LINK / ACTIVITY
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUDIO RX AUDIO TX COMM POWER
ETHERNET
PRIMARY SECONDARY
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
R
ACN 001 345 482
ETHERNET
ANY COBRANET DEVICE
ANY COBRANET DEVICE
RAD
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
RAD1
RAD to and from CobraNet DSP (made bigger) The Mongoose is connected to the CobraNet device through the network. Audio may travel in either or both directions depending on RAD choices.
MONGOOSE
MONGOOSE Tx 425
MADE IN U. S. A. 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 40 WATTS
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR A CLASS 'B' COMPUTING DEVICE. COMMERCIAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT 24TJ
ETHERNET
1 LOCATE POWER LAN LINK PRIMARY SECONDARY IN USE / CONDUCTOR LINK / ACTIVITY
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUDIO RX AUDIO TX COMM POWER
ETHERNET
PRIMARY SECONDARY
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
R
ACN 001 345 482
Tx 425
COBRANET NETWORK
RAD network (CAT 5) Cobranet network Audio routing (virtual) Rx 425
ETHERNET
ETHERNET SWITCH
ANY COBRANET DEVICE Rx 425
ANY COBRANET DEVICE
Data Sheet - 3
MONGOOSE
Extend digital audio beyond your CobraNet network Cafetorium System Example
powered speaker RAD4 mounted high on wall, near powered speaker, stage left RAD1s for stage mics mounted on sides or back of stage
powered speaker RAD4 mounted high on wall, near powered speaker, stage right
Stage Left
Mic 1
Mic 2
Mic 3
Mic 4
Stage Right
LINE OUTPUT
LINE OUTPUT
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
MICROPHONE
SIG / OL
LINE OUTPUT
LINE OUTPUT
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
RAD4
RAD1
RAD1
RAD4
MONGOOSE
MADE IN U. S. A. 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 40 WATTS
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES FOR A CLASS 'B' COMPUTING DEVICE. COMMERCIAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT 24TJ
ETHERNET
1 LOCATE POWER LAN LINK PRIMARY SECONDARY IN USE / CONDUCTOR LINK / ACTIVITY
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUDIO RX AUDIO TX COMM POWER
ETHERNET
PRIMARY SECONDARY
REMOTE AUDIO DEVICES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
R
ACN 001 345 482
Rx 395 Tx 486
Mic 5
Music Input
MP3 player
MENU
Computer is only required for system setup.
MICROPHONE LINE INPUT
SIG / OL
Ethernet Switch
SIG / OL
POWER
COMM
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
RAD2
Rx 486 CobraNet Auto-Mixer DSP
Tx 395 CobraNet®
RAD2 on low rear wall for announcements, music, projection, etc.
RAD network (CAT 5) Cobranet network (CAT 5) Ethernet (CAT 5) Audio cable
In this example, the Mongoose is a wise choice because it provides the school with tremendous flexibility and extensibility. While delivering superb sound quality in the cafetorium, it also ties in with the existing school paging system, and provides the possibility of additional functionality in the future (as new RADs are introduced).
Data Sheet - 4
· Two RAD1s are installed at the stage front for four mics. It is a prime target for the Mongoose because of the low channel count in each room and the scattered locations of each audio input and output. This system requires more than eight RADs and, therefore, requires more than one Mongoose.
These examples and more are described in greater detail in the Mongoose Design Manual, downloadable at www. rane. com/ mongoose. There you can download the Mongoose Installation Manual, example Tracker Configuration files, DWG and JPG files of the Mongoose and RADs, and the latest software. www. rane. com/mongoose
Data Sheet - 5
MONGOOSE
Extend digital audio beyond your CobraNet network Labor Factors & Termination Advantages
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Old method (before Mongoose) represents 96 analog audio terminations.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS 4 3
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DSP
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New method (after Mongoose): A single CAT 5 cable (blue) containing up to 32 channels connects the Mongoose and a DSP device. Other CAT 5 cables (orange) connect 2- or 4-channel RADs to the Mongoose. [. . . ] Input Level Equivalent Input Noise Dynamic Range CMRR Frequency Response THD+Noise Specification 2. 16 k -16 -121 96 -62 41 to 20k 0. 008 Limit 1% min. Units dBu dBu dB dB Hz % dB V dB V dBu dB dB Hz % dBu dB Hz % Conditions/Comments Balanced 1. 08 k + 1. 08 k Balanced, Gain = 26 dB, <1% THD 20 kHz BW, Rs = 150 , Gain = 26 dB re: 0 dBFS, 20 kHz BW, A-weighted, Gain = 26 Rs = 150 , 1 kHz, Gain = 26 dB +0, -3dB, At All Gain Settings @ 1 kHz, 20 kHz BW, Rs = 150 , Output = -6 dBFS, Gain = 26 dB In 1 dB Steps 15 mA Max. Each Leg Balanced 11. 3 k + 11. 3 k Balanced, <1% THD re: 0 dBFS, 20 kHz BW, A-weighted Rs = 150 , 1 kHz +0, -3 dB @ 1 kHz, 20 kHz BW, Rs = 150 , Output = -6 dBFS Each Leg Balanced, <1% THD, Load = 10 k 20 kHz BW, A-weighted +0, -3 dB @ 1 kHz, 20 kHz BW, Output = -6 dBFS
MONGOOSE
Gain Range 26 to 60 typ. Phantom Power +24 4% Impedance 1. 21 k 1% BALANCED LINE-LEVEL INPUT SPECS Input Impedance 22. 60 k 1% Max. [. . . ]