Meyer Sound Documentation

There are many advantages to a client/server system for a sound mixing and automation system. Redundant control is possible. Since there can be more than one simultaneous client, a backup computer can be connected and running at the same time without the need for any special software or hardware. There is a natural ease of connection between all elements in the system. Since all parts of the system communicate with the server, a well-designed system makes it easy to connect everything. Multiple users can work on the same system at the same time and everyone sees what controls are being changed as the changes are made.

Backup of the automation data is simple since each connected client can save the project file locally. Accurate indication of control settings is guaranteed for all users since all clients are connected to the same server that is responsible for the control of the audio.

An additional benefit of the D-Mitri Client/Server system is that client interaction is distributed across multiple processor modules, which not only spreads the processing load but also enables any processor to take over for another, should a disconnection or hardware fault occur during use. During such a failover, connected clients can resume without serious interruption.

Each device on the internet must have a unique address. These are used to pass messages from one device to another and are interpreted in order much like a mailing address.CueStation recognizes both the emerging IPv6 address standard, and the older IPv4 address standard. An IPv4 address is shown as four sets of numbers in the range of 0 to 255.

The subnet mask is used to set the boundaries for the local address. Any messages for addresses outside of the local boundary are sent to the gateway. Messages pass to the local area through holes in the mask (zeros). The subnet mask is shown in four sets of decimal numbers in the range 0–255, the same way as IP addresses are shown.