Catchbox Plus for Video Conferencing With Loudspeakers
Step-by-step guide to setting up the Catchbox Plus system for video conferencing with loudspeakers.
What will you get?
Audio flows diagram
What will you need?
Step-by-step instructions
Wiring and mix diagram
What will you get?
All audio flows mixed and managed from Catchbox Hub DSP
- Catchbox mics (room audio) amplified in the room
- Far-end audio amplified in the room
- Catchbox mics (room audio) sent to far-end
Audio flows diagram
What will you need?
- Catchbox Plus system with one or more microphones
- Catchbox XLR-to-3pin Output Adapters x2 pcs (purchased separately)
- Video conferencing computer
- Active loudspeakers with audio cables x2 sets
Step-by-step instructions
1. Ensure all Catchbox mics are paired with the Hub.
In most cases, the mics are pre-paired before shipping. However, if pairing is required, follow the instructions in this Knowledge Base article.
2. Connect the cables
- USB - connect Catchbox Hub DSP to your video conferencing computer using the included USB-C cable. It’ll provide power to the Hub DSP and send two-way audio to the computer.
- Active loudspeakers - use appropriate cables to connect your active loudspeakers to Catchbox Hub DSP outputs “3-PIN L” (Left) and 3-PIN R” (Right). If necessary, use Catchbox XLR-3PIN Output Adapters (purchased separately).
- Set Hub DSP to operate in “Speakerpone mode”. It’ll set USB audio to be recognized as both “Microphone” and “Loudspeaker” on the video conferencing computer.
GLOBAL SETTINGS → SYSTEM → USB DEVICE MODE → SPEAKERPHONE
- Configure audio mix for video-conference on USB OUT (MIXOUT)
OUT → MIXOUT → USB OUT → CHANNEL SETTINGS → MIX CONFIGURATION → MIC1–4, ENABLED
NB! Disable all other signals.
- Configure audio mix for loudspeakers on 3-PIN (MIXOUT)
OUT → MIXOUT → 3-PIN → CHANNEL SETTINGS → MIX CONFIGURATION → MIC1–4, USB-IN ENABLED
NB! Disable all other signals.
- In the computer's audio settings select “Catchbox Hub DSP” as a source of "Microphone" and “Loudspeaker” (depending on the OS).
- In the video conferencing platform’s audio settings select “Catchbox Hub DSP” as a source of "Microphone" and “Loudspeaker” (depending on the platform).
Wiring and mix diagram