Attero Tech MatchBox USB - Manual (Page 10)

MatchBox USB
User Manual
3 – Software Tools
The MatchBox is set up and configured through the Attero Tech Control Center application. Refer to the Attero Tech
Control Center User’s Guide for installation and software setup instructions.
Attero Tech Control Center includes functions to set up the audio direction of the MatchBox devices/channels and to
configure the CobraNet-related features of the MatchBox. In addition, there is a feature called MatchBox monitor that uses
the MatchBox to pass either incoming CobraNet audio to the local PC speakers for local monitoring or audio input into the
PC through a mic or line-in to the CobraNet network.
3.1 – MatchBox Audio Configuration
The MatchBox by default is set with all channels/devices as outputs, i.e., they pass audio from the PC to the CobraNet
network. This can be altered, however, depending on the application. Once Control Center is up and running correctly,
select the MatchBox -> MatchBox Device Configuration menu.
Figure 3 - MatchBox Device Configuration Tool
Figure 3 shows the form that appears. The software
will attempt to locate a MatchBox on the USB bus.
The form is context sensitive and the text may be
slightly different depending on the device that it
detects. If the wrong device is showing, see the
troubleshooting guide.
If a MatchBox cannot be found, the text window
will show “Can’t read from device”. See section 4 –
Troubleshooting for possible solutions if a device is
not found.
The Configuration Tool can only configure one
device at a time. If the intention is to use a second
MatchBox, connect the first MatchBox and configure it.
Once configured, disconnect it and connect the second
MatchBox and then configure it. The first MatchBox
can then be reconnected.
By default, the MatchBox is set up with all channels/devices as outputs. This can be changed using the drop down list box
at the top of the screen. Depending on the type of MatchBox, the possible options are:
Four Device MatchBox MatchBox 1x8
4-out only 8-channels out
3-out / 1-in 6-channels out / 2 channels in
2-out / 2-in 4 channels out / 4 channels in
2 channels out / 6 channels in
Once the desired combination of input and output devices has been set, click the Send button. The MatchBox will now be
sent its new device setup. As part of the update process, the MatchBox must inform the PC of its new configuration. To do
this, the MatchBox will momentarily disconnect itself from the USB and then reconnect. This usually happens immediately
but it may take a few seconds, depending on the speed of the PC. Progress can be monitored in the text window.
Once the device is registered as reconnected, it is ready to use.
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