Attero Tech unD6IO-BT
Use this extension to connect to and control a unD6IO-BT Dante™ Networked Audio Wall Plate (Attero Tech by QSC).
Note: See the unD6IO-BT product page on the QSC website for product information and documentation.
Compatibility
The extension is compatible with Q-SYS Designer version 8.4 and above and Attero Tech firmware version 4.7.0 and above. For best results, use the latest Attero Tech firmware.
Connection Setup
- In the NIC field, select the interface through which the extension will communicate to control the device.
- In the IP field, specify the IP address of the device and press Enter.
The extension will automatically attempt a connection. The "Connected" LED glows green once a connection is established. If the extension loses its connection to the device, it will attempt to re-establish the connection every 5 seconds.
Note: If Dante Lock is active on the connected device, you will see a padlock icon next to the device name.
Properties
Name
The Name may contain ASCII letters 'a' through 'z' (case-insensitive), the digits '0' through '9', and the hyphen. Names cannot begin or end with a hyphen. No other symbols, punctuation characters, or blank spaces are permitted.
Location
User-defined name that groups the component with other components in the same physical location, or in the same organizational scheme.
Is Required
When set to 'Yes' (default), and the device is not found on the network, the device is reported as 'Missing', which is an error condition. When set to 'No', and the device is not found on the network, the device is reported as 'Not Present', which is not an error condition.
Show Debug
Select 'Yes' to show the Debug Output window. For details, see Debug Output.
Controls
Refresh
Although the extension monitors the device settings for changes automatically, this button manually triggers the extension to retrieve the current settings and update the extension values to match.
Meters
Enables metering within the extension. The extension polls for metering information once a second and updates signal presence indicators and Dante Rx status for each channel accordingly. The metering function remains active until manually turned off. Click the button to toggle between states.
Identify
Causes the power LED on the front of the device to start blinking so it can easily be identified. The identify function remains active until manually turned off. Click the button to toggle between states.
Status
Normally, this shows "Initializing" for a few moments after starting your design, followed by "OK". If you see a "Fault" status, check your connection parameters. If you see "Missing", ensure that the device is powered on and connected to the network.
Details
Provides information on the connected device such as MAC address, IP address, MCU version, and parameter lock state.
Save as Default
Forces the device to save its current settings as the new power-on defaults.
Bluetooth Settings
Signal Indicator
Shown in top right corner of each Bluetooth channel. Only active when metering is enabled.
- Green = signal
- Grey = no signal (<60dB)
- Red = clipping
Dante Tx Name
The name of the channel as displayed in Dante Controller.
Clear Pairings
Click to clear the list of pairings on the device.
Pair/Connect or Disconnect
If the Bluetooth interface is idle, click Pair/Connect to initiate a pair cycle. If the device is connected, click Disconnect to end the Bluetooth connection.
Friendly Name
While Bluetooth is disconnected, optionally change the device name that is used when pairing, and then click Apply.
Connect Mode
Select how previously-paired Bluetooth devices reconnect:
- Manual: Requires that the unD6IO-BT is put in pairing mode to reconnect.
- Reconnect: If an external Bluetooth device has connected before, allows that device to reconnect without the unD6IO-BT to be in pairing mode.
- Exclusive: Allows only a single device to be paired and reconnect. Pairing attempts by other devices will fail.
Audio Mode
Select the type of audio for the Bluetooth connection:
- Media Bridging: Allows only media audio to pass via the Bluetooth interface. Call audio remains local to the connected device.
- Call Bridging: Allows call audio to pass via the Bluetooth interface while other audio remains local to the device.
- Media and Call Bridging: All audio is allowed to pass via the Bluetooth interface.
Front Panel Pair Button
Toggles functionality of the front panel Pair button. Disable the Pair button when you require a control system to initiate pairing remotely.
Signal Strength
Indicates the current Bluetooth signal strength, both in color and value:
- Green = Good
- Yellow = Average
- Red = Poor
Note: This control only functions with Attero Tech firmware v4.10.0 and later.
Status
Text field indicates the current Bluetooth status. Each status also has a numeric value when using the Status control pin – see Control Pins.
- Idle
- Discoverable
- Connected (Unknown)
- Connected (No AVRCP)
- Connected (AVRCP)
- Connected (AVRCP + PDU)
Audio Details
If the connected Bluetooth device supports PDU data, it will pass certain information to the extension. This includes the device friendly name and the details of any audio that is currently being played.
AVCRP Controls
If the connected Bluetooth device supports AVRCP, the extension can control media playing on the connected device. These controls include Stop, Pause, Play, Next Track, Previous Track, Mute, and Volume Up and Down.
Input Settings
Signal Indicator
Shown in top right corner of each channel. Only active when metering is enabled.
- Green = signal
- Grey = no signal (<60dB)
- Red = clipping
Dante Tx Name
The name of the channel as displayed in Dante Controller.
Input Select
For channels 3 and 4 only, select what unbalanced audio input is made available to the Dante network. You can select the RCA, 3.5mm jack, or a mix of both for left and right audio:
- A [RCA]
- B [3.5mm]
- A+B [Both]
Output Settings
Signal Indicator
Shown in top right corner of each channel. Only active when metering is enabled.
- Green = signal
- Grey = no signal (<60dB)
- Red = clipping
Dante Rx Name
The name of the channel as displayed in Dante Controller.
Volume
Sets the output volume on each output. Click and drag to adjust from a minimum of -60dB to a maximum of 0dB.
Mute
Allows muting of an output. If the button is grey, the mute is inactive. If it’s orange, the mute is active. Click the button to toggle between states.
Dante Rx Indicator
Active only when metering is enabled. Shows the state of the Dante connection. Use Dante Controller to investigate any errors or warnings.
- Green = connected and OK
- Grey = no connection
- Red = connection error
- Yellow = connection warning
Control Pins
| Pin Name | Value | String | Position | Pins Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bluetooth |
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Album |
(text) |
Output |
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Artist |
(text) |
Output |
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AVRCP Mute |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
AVRCP Next |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
AVRCP Pause |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
AVRCP Play |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
AVRCP Prev |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
AVRCP Stop |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
AVRCP Vol Dn |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
AVRCP Vol Up |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
BER (Bit Error Rate) |
(text) |
Output |
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Clear Pairings |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
Connected Device |
(text) |
Output |
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Lock |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
Pair/Close |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
RSSI2 (Signal Strength Indicator) |
(text) |
Output |
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|
Song |
(text) |
Output |
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Status |
0 1 2 3 4 5 |
Idle Discoverable Connected (Unknown) Connected (No AVRCP) Connected (AVRCP) Connected (AVRCP + PDU) |
- |
Output |
|
Dante Rx State |
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1, 2 |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Output |
|
Device |
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Connected |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Output |
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Dante Lock |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Output |
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Identify |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
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Metering |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
Status |
0 1 2 3 4 5 |
OK (Green) Compromised (Orange) Fault (Red) Not Present (Gray) Missing (Red) Initializing (Blue) |
- |
Output |
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Input Select |
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1, 2 |
- |
A [RCA] B [3.5mm] A+B [Both] |
- |
Input / Output |
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Input Signal Presence |
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1, 2, 3, 4 |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Output |
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Output Mute |
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1, 2 |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
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Output Signal Presence |
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|
1, 2 |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Output |
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Output Volume |
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|
1, 2 |
-60 to 0 |
-60dB to 0dB |
0.00 to 1.00 |
Input / Output |
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Disable1 |
0 1 |
disabled enabled |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
1. Use this control pin to enable or disable the extension in your design. When Disabled is set to enabled (value of 1), the Connection Status changes to "Not Present - Disabled".
2. This control pin only functions with Attero Tech firmware v4.10.0 and later.
Troubleshooting
All controls are locked and disabled
If you've successfully connected to the device but all of the controls are locked and disabled, this means that parameter locking is enabled in the unIFY app. To use the extension, disable the parameter lock in unIFY.
"Missing - Invalid IP" status message
If you see this fault message, check that you've selected the correct NIC and that you've specified the correct IP address of the Attero Tech device.
