How to Set Up H16 and MERGING HAPI MKII
Windows Setup Requirements
Before starting, install the following software on your Windows computer:
- Audiocom Controller (refer to H16-AIP product page for the latest version)
- Merging Audio Device (MAD) Driver v2.5.1 build 1871 (this is the version we have tested. You may try a later version).
Network Connection Setup
- Connect Switch → HAPI MKII PRI.
- Connect H16 AIP PRI → HAPI MKII SEC.
- Connect Switch → Windows PC.
Audiocom Controller Configuration
- Open Audiocom Controller.
- Click Device Config.
- Select the device H16 (Nuprime-a227-xxxx).
Note: Both H16 and MCX800AD appear as Nuprime-a227-xxxx. Make sure to confirm which one is the H16 before proceeding. - Click Create/Delete.
Creating an AES67 Multicast
- Select AES67.
- Check the speaker channels you want to add:
- For 5.1.2 setup, check 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12.
- Click Create to generate the multicast.
- Once created, it will appear at the location indicated by arrow 4 in the software.
- Click EXIT to close.
ANEMAN Configuration
- Open ANEMAN software.
- Right-click on HAPI MKII and select Open Advanced Page.
In the advanced page:
- Click Session sinks.
- Click the plus (+) icon to create a new sink.
- Set Source to Nuprime-a227-xxxx:16.
Check ADA channels 1–8
Illustration of a use case