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Connecting Multiple Zones using a USB interface

Myndstream integrates seamlessly with your music streaming services using your existing networked audio.

Prerequisites

  • A Mac or Windows PC that is connected to both the internet and your Dante network

    • For this example we are using a Mac mini for the best audio performance.

      • MinimumSystem Requirements:

        • 8GB RAM

        • Windows 10 or Later

        • macOS 10.13 or higher

  • USB Interface compatible with active device and the remaining Audio setup; amplifier, speaker system etc.

    • Ensure this has the required channels for the amount of Myndstream Zones you would like to setup.

  • Myndstream Subscription

    • Speak to our sales team here to find the best fit for your venue.

Steps

  1. Ensure USB interface is connected and powered on. The USB interface should be connected to both the active device and the amplifier.

  2. Download and install the Myndstream app on the active device.

  3. Open the Myndstream app and log in to your account.

  4. Under the "Zones" tab, create a Zone for each physical area at your location. Each Zone lets you choose different music for that space, intentionally.

  5. Click the profile button in the top-right corner, then "Settings," to open the Settings page.

  6. Toggle "Advanced Speakers Mode" on so each Zone can route to a separate channel available on the active device.

  7. Click "Confirm."

  8. Under "Zone Routing," click "Configure."

  9. You will now see a list of the available channels. The default will normally be the physical speakers of the active device. Your device will appear under whatever name you have assigned when you plugged it in.

  10. You now have two options to connect from Myndstream to the USB interface.

Graph Option (Best for Fewer Zones)

  1. Activate the desired zone.

  2. Assign each zones to the appropriate channel by dragging and dropping the green zone marker to the desired channel marker.

  3. When complete hit the ‘x’ in the top right corener to return to the settings page

Matrix Option (Best for Several Zones playing the same music)

  1. Activate the desired zone.

  2. Check the boxes of each channel you wish to play in relation the associated zone.

Your zones are now connected. Select a soundscape to play in each zone and confirm your channel configuration is correct. You can control your playback remotely from your own device or from the active device used to set up the zones.

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