Configuring Gio XLR in the Xilica Designer Software

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Gio XLR serves as a bridge between traditional analog audio devices and your networked AV system. It's perfect for connecting microphones from auditorium stages or lecterns, and for sending audio to mixing consoles or powered speakers.

Device Overview

Gio XLR is a versatile 2×2 mic/line to Dante, Dante to line audio interface, fully configurable using Xilica Designer software.

Getting Started

Discovering Your Device

When powered and connected to the appropriate network, Gio XLR automatically appears in Designer's Network View alongside other Solaro and third-party Dante-enabled devices.

Custom Naming

To assign a custom name:

  1. Double-click the Gio XLR icon in Network View to open Device Setup

  2. Additional device information and configuration options are also available here

Identifying Hardware

In systems with multiple Gio XLR units:

  1. Right-click on a Gio XLR icon in Designer's Network View

  2. Choose "flash front panel"

  3. The corresponding physical device will flash its LED, helping you match hardware to software

Programming Configuration

  1. From Project View, drag a Gio XLR module onto your design screen

  2. Double-click the module to access configurable parameters

  3. Enable/disable phantom power as needed

  4. Select the appropriate mic/line input level

  5. Load your design to the device to update the hardware with your configuration