Welcome to Quasar XR and Quasar SR!
Setting up a networked audio mixing console is challenging, but the following pages are intended to make it as easy as possible and help the busy engineer get up and running quickly.
This Quickstart Guide assumes a few things:
Basic networking skills and a familiarity with networking terminology
Familiarity with Audio over IP and Axia Livewire products
An approved network switch properly configured for use on a Livewire network
Quasar System Anatomy
Required Equipment, Cables, and Accessories
The following items are necessary to complete the installation and configuration:
Quasar control surface
Power (mains) cords
CAT5 Ethernet cable
Quasar Engine platform
Gigabit switch configured for use on an Axia network
PC with access to the Axia network
Summary of Steps Required to Get Audio From the Console
Initial Setup
Network switch configuration
Quasar surface configuration
Quasar surface network configuration
Quasar XR modules discovery and configuration
Quasar SR modules configuration
Quasar Engine installation and network configuration
Checking connection to Quasar engine
Console Configuration
Quasar Engine audio outputs configuration
Surface layer configuration
Creating and configuring input sources
Assigning sources to input channels
Program assignment and monitoring