🧰 Pro AV Rack Solutions

Overview

For large-scale events, multi-room facilities, or broadcast setups, you can integrate InterScribe into your existing AV infrastructure using a dedicated rack system. These systems run InterScribe agents on rack-mounted mini PCs or embedded Linux devices, with audio routed via Dante, NDI, or analog interfaces. This approach centralizes audio management while supporting high-quality, multi-channel streaming.

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🪜 Step‑by‑Step Instructions

1. Plan your architecture

   • Determine the number of rooms and languages you’ll support.

   • Each simultaneous language or room requires a unique AV Channel in InterScribe .

   • Choose your integration method:

     • Dante or NDI for IP-based digital routing
     • Analog for simpler setups

2. Select rack hardware

   • Use rack-mounted mini PCs or embedded Linux devices (e.g., Intel NUCs).

   • Each device should run the Desktop Streamer Agent and have:

     • SSD storage
     • 4–8 GB RAM
     • Wired gigabit Ethernet

   • Pair with audio interfaces suited to your transport:

     • Dante/NDI card
     • AES67 interface
     • Multi-channel USB interface

3. Configure network audio routing

   • For Dante:

     • Connect mixers/mics via Dante-enabled stage boxes or adapters
     • Use Dante Controller to route channels to the Dante Virtual Soundcard on the mini PC

   • For NDI:

     • Send audio via NDI encoders (e.g., BirdDog, Kiloview)
     • Install NDI Tools and select the NDI source in the Desktop Agent

4. Install and configure InterScribe Desktop Agent

   • Install the agent on each rack PC
   • Assign a unique AV Channel to each device in InterScribe
   • Select the correct input device (Dante, NDI, or USB) and verify audio levels

5. Connect to your mixing console

   • Use aux sends or matrix outputs to create clean, pre-mixed feeds for each language
   • Avoid sending ambient mics unless needed
   • Clearly label cables and ports for quick identification

6. Monitor and manage

   • Use the Monitor Dashboard in InterScribe to track agent status and AV Channel activity
   • Keep redundant gear on hand (e.g., spare mini PC, audio interface)
   • Test failover workflows ahead of any major event

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✅ Tips & Best Practices

• Redundancy: Use backup power and network paths for critical systems
• Latency: Balance buffer size vs delay for Dante/NDI; avoid Wi-Fi for agents
• Cooling & cable management: Keep racks ventilated and clearly routed
• Document everything: Maintain an audio routing map and agent assignments

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🖼️ Visual Aids

📸 Diagram – Rack Integration

📸 Photo – Pro AV Rack

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🛠 Troubleshooting / FAQs

Issue	Cause	Solution
Dropouts or lag	Network congestion or low buffer	Use isolated AV networks and increase Dante/NDI buffer size
Wrong audio source in session	Misassigned AV Channel	Check agent configuration and AV Channel selected in event
Buzz/hum in analog feed	Ground loop or interference	Use balanced connections and DI boxes; common ground preferred
Agent offline	Hardware or service failure	Swap to spare device and set up monitoring for alerts

ℹ️ Note: This is a high-level guide. For wiring diagrams, licensing, or vendor-specific config (e.g., Shure, Allen & Heath, Yamaha), consult AV documentation or hire a certified integrator.

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