Lesson Description
The Promise LAN: Part 1
4m 10s
In this video we show you how to quickly and easily set your TouchMix up with a Wi-Fi router so you can control your mixer with an iOS or Android device.
Video Transcript
The Promise LAN: Part 1
4m 10s
00:15
One of the super convenient features of the TouchMix is the ability to control the mixer wirelessly
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using an iOS or Android device to either mix away from the console itself,
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wirelessly set monitor mixes or add a second control screen to the console.
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You can use the wireless dongle that comes with the TouchMix-8 and -16 for short range wireless access,
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but when you are running your TouchMix in large spaces with big crowds, you are bound to experience interference
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from other wi-fi in the room; like cell phone interference, competing radio frequencies,
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you name it.
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In these cases, we always recommend using an external wi-fi router instead.
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In this video we will show you how to configure easily your TouchMix with your new third party router.
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Here’s what you need to get started and here’s Jason to tell you more.
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Your TouchMix, a standard Wi-Fi router and an Ethernet cable.
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If you are using a TouchMix 8 or 16, you’ll also need a USB-to-Ethernet adapter
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to bridge the Ethernet cable to the available USB port.
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As these models do not have an active Ethernet port.
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You can find a list of recommended adapters on the QSC website.
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Make sure to unplug that dongle before you begin.
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I'll be doing this demonstration on the TouchMix-30 Pro, which has a built-in Ethernet port.
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First, open up your new router.
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Many routers will work properly right out of the box.
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If your route requires initial setup, proceed according to the manufacturers directions.
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A lot of the Wi-Fi problems reported by TouchMix users are related to non-standard or custom configurations of the router.
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Unless you a networking wizard, which I am definitely not,
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we strongly recommend that you leave your router settings at their default values.
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And, if you're using an existing Wi-Fi router that's not fresh-out-of-the-box, it's best to reset that router.
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Just to make sure you have cleared any unsavory custom settings.
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Once you've completely unpackaged your router,
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plug it in. And power it on.
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Once it's powered up, plug your Ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports in your router.
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And connect the other end to the Ethernet port on the TouchMix.
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Do not.
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I repeat- Do not use the internet or network port.
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This port is expecting a connection from a modem to gain access to the internet.
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That's not what we're doing here.
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This is the number one problem we solve in TouchMix support land.
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So don't do it.
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For our connection all we need is simple device-to-device communication.
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Now, plug in and power up your TouchMix-30.
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Once the mixer has fully powered up
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Press the Menu button and go to "Network Setup".
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Select "Wired" for the network type.
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And "Auto IP Address" for the wired network setting.
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Then press "Apply".
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Once a successful connection has been established with the router,
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You will get a prompt that says "Wired Ethernet connection operational".
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And the connection status on the network setup screen should read "Connected".
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So far, so good?
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Now, on your iOS or Android device open the Wi-Fi settings and connect to your router.
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From the factory most Wi-Fi routers will have a unique network name and password,
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which you can usually find either on a sticker on the router itself
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Or, in the user manual.
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Once connected to the router on the device, launch the QSC TouchMix app.
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If the app shows disconnected in red, in the upper right hand corner,
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press the Menu button,
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go to "Network"
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and select your mixer from the found mixers list and press "Select".
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The last step is to give your device remote access permission.
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On the mixer, press Menu and select "Remote Control".
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In the devices window select your device and use the access control switches to giver your device the desired access.
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Alright. And now we should have our device fully connected to the mixer and ready to take control.
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In the next video we'll cover the next steps to using your device to successfully control your mixer remotely.
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Move on to the next video when you're ready.
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The Promise LAN: Part 1
4m 10s