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Surround input sources

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Goal / when to use

Route surround program (5.1 / 7.1 and related) into rooms when the speaker layout and the source layout are not always identical. For basic stereo INPUTS, start with Inputs and routing or Quick-Start.

Prerequisites

Groups with Input ability enabled
Channels created and given surround ROLEs
Dante TX labels known for every surround leg

Surround channel names in Maxx Remote

Naming varies across the industry. Maxx Remote uses:

Prerequisites

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Goal / when to use

Check this list before you expect amplifiers to appear automatically, Dante streams to route, or a Docker server to stay reachable.

1. Device network setup (IDFM)

Before Maxx Remote, put amplifiers on a working IP plan with IDFM (install):

Discover devices.
Set IP mode / address / hostname as required by the site.
Update firmware if IDFM reports newer versions.

Tip

Always start network and firmware setup in IDFM. Maxx Remote assumes devices are already reachable.

INPUTS

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Purpose

Define named INPUT SOURCES that groups can use for program audio.

Key actions

+ INPUT SOURCE — label, receive hostname, receive label(s).
Edit source properties; set volume offset / mute when needed.
Use DANTE DISCOVERY helpers if available.
REARRANGE order; delete SELECTED / ALL.
Import/export via CSV for large systems.
Create/edit stream patches when the UI offers CREATE/EDIT STREAM.

Inputs and routing

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Goal / when to use

Bring program audio into Maxx Remote so groups and channels receive the correct Dante (or related) streams.

Prerequisites

Groups with Input ability enabled
Channel ROLE planned (Left / Right / Mono / surround roles)
Dante Controller available to read TX names
See also Surround input sources for 5.1 / 7.1

Create an INPUT SOURCE

Open INPUTS → + INPUT SOURCE.
Fill in:
- SOURCE LABEL — friendly name in Maxx Remote
- RECEIVE HOSTNAME — Dante device hostname
- RECEIVE LABEL — transmit channel name
For stereo / surround sources, add each leg as required by the source type.
Save with CREATE SOURCE.

Example TX naming in Dante Controller: 01@STEFFEN-PC.

Quick-Start

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Goal / when to use

Get first music out of a simple system: three speakers (Left, Right, Sub) on an MA32/D², with group volume/EQ and a stereo Dante source (for example Dante Virtual Soundcard).

This is a guided walkthrough. For deeper topics afterward, use Build a system and Everyday control.

Prerequisites

Maxx Remote installed and running (Installation)
Amplifier on the network (Prerequisites, IDFM / install)
Speakers on amp channels 1, 4, and 9 (or adapt the link steps)
Dante TX available (hostname + transmit channel names)

1. Create a project

Start Maxx Remote. On the splash screen, click Start a new project.
Enter a project name and confirm.

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Surround input sources

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

Surround channel names in Maxx Remote

Prerequisites

Goal / when to use

1. Device network setup (IDFM)

INPUTS

Purpose

Key actions

Related tutorials

Inputs and routing

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

Create an INPUT SOURCE

Quick-Start

Goal / when to use

Prerequisites

1. Create a project