Specifications
Chapter 2: Configuring and Connecting 15
Connecting a Multiple-Stage 16 System
Connections for a four-Stage 16 box system are shown, but the instructions are applicable for any system using more than one Stage 16.
To connect a multiple-Stage 16 system:
1 Connect an audio network cable from Network port A on the back of the S3 control surface to Network port A on the E3 engine.
2 Connect an audio network cable from Network port B on the E3 engine to Network port A on the first Stage 16.
3 Daisy-chain the first Stage 16 to the second Stage 16 by connecting an audio network cable from Network port B on the first Stage
16 to
Network port A on the second Stage 16.
4 If applicable, daisy-chain Stage 16 boxes 2 and 3, and 3 and 4 in the same manner.
5 (Optional) To make a redundant audio network connection, connect an audio network cable from Network port B on the last Stage 16
in the chain to
Network port C on the E3 engine.
6 (Optional) To connect to a Pro Tools computer for recording and playback, connect a supported Ethernet cable from Network port B
on the S3 control surface to an available Ethernet port on the computer (or to a Thunderbolt port using a Thunderbolt to Ethernet
adapter).
7 (Optional) To connect to a router or computer for ECx Ethernet Control, connect a standard Ethernet cable from the port labeled ECx
on the E3 engine to the router or client computer.
8 Proceed to “Powering Up the System” on page 16.
Do not connect network equipment such as routers, hubs and switches to any S3L system Network ports.
A four-Stage 16 S3L system (maximum configuration) with fully redundant audio network connections
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