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Table of Contents

RAVE “S” Series Digital Audio Router User Manual
Warning Notices	2
Introduction	4
Illustration of RAVE unit	5
Glossary	6
How it works	8
Channel routing	10
Installation	11
Pre-Installation preparation: analog signal levels (RAVE 160/161/188s only)	11
Rack mounting	13
Connections	13
Ethernet connection	13
Analog audio connections (RAVE 160/161/188 only)	14
Digital audio connections (RAVE 80/81/88 only)	15
AC power	16
Master/Sync output	16
Slave/Sync input	16
RS-232 port	17
Synchronizing to an AES3 (AES/EBU) stream	18
Operation	20
Network activity/status indicators	20
Channel audio signal indicators	22
Program and software “kill” mode	24
Routing	24
Network Design Considerations	26
Specifications	29
Appendix	32
Ethernet Cabling	32
RS-232 Port Information	32
Resources	33
How to contact QSC Audio Products and Warranty Information	34

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Contents

Rave Explanation of Graphical Symbols Explication DES Symboles GraphiquesErklärung DER Graphischen Symbole Table of Contents Introduction Overview Introduction Illustration of Rave units Introduction Glossary Introduction Glossary Introduction How It Works Outs Introduction How It Works Channel Routing Introduction Channel Routing Required tools #2 Phillips screwdriver Input Level Sensitivity Rave 161s-24 and 188s-24 only Ethernet Connection ALL Models Installation Rack MountingConnections 100BASE-TX Ethernet Rack Mounting ALL Models Analog Audio Connections Connections Analog Audio Inputs/Outputs Rave 160/161/188 Digital Audio Connections Connections Digital Audio Inputs/Outputs Rave 80/81/88 AC Power FusesSLAVE/SYNC Input RS-232 Port Redundant Configuration Synchronizing to AES/EBU Synchronizing to AES/EBU Status Indicators Operation Network Activity Status Indicators Tx Error Operation Audio Signal Level Indicators Audio Signal Level IndicatorsAudio Metering Error Reporting Bundle AssignmentBundle Activity Operation Program/Software Kill, Routing Program and Software KillRouting Operation Routing Switched Networks Network Design Considerations Switched Networks Repeater Networks Network Design Considerations Repeater Networks General Specifications Rear Panel Connections Audio Buffering Appendix Ethernet CablingRS-232 Port Information Network Hardware Manufacturers CAT-5 UTP Manufacturers Appendix Resources Product Warranty How to Contact QSC Audio Products