--- title: Adding a Zixi-Other MediaConnect Source slug: zen-master/adding-a-zixi-other-mediaconnect-source docTags: createdAt: 2024-12-27T16:40:35.021Z --- You can configure an input from a Zixi-enabled device (i.e. a Zixi-enabled encoder) to be used as a source in ZEN Master. In this case, the Zixi-enabled device is referred to as the **Origin Other** which streams to the **Ingest Cluster**. The Origin Other is not managed by ZEN Master. However, since ZEN Master is connected to AWS MediaConnect it is possible to start/stop the stream from ZEN Master. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/yloo8L9Y5DmjuuW_iCtAX-jCXAAN-Jg3zKx53JdNn7m-20250714-094918.png) **To create a Zixi-Other MediaConnect Source:** ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem In the main navigation, click **Sources**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **+ Add**. The Create New Source window is displayed. ![Create New Source window](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/AxSEVtTg03J7Up0wQFdjQ_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Under **AWS Media**, click on **AWS MediaConnect**. The Create New AWS Media Source window opens. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/yloo8L9Y5DmjuuW_iCtAX-QBQTMkUlkfGf5UAdHkU00-20250629-134027.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Info **section, in the **Name** field, type a logical name for the Source. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Tags **field, select one or more of the predefined Tags from the drop-down list. Tags are used for access control. By selecting a Tag, you are relating this Source to that Tag. Tags are associated with certain roles (through the Users & Roles screen), and roles, in turn, are associated with users and user groups. If you would like to create a new Tag, see [Creating a Tag](docId\:YpM9tw81ap6nq8sTKv4Rd). ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Events Configuration Profile **field, select from the dropdown list the profile that you would like to apply to this Source. By default, the *Default* profile is applied. *Events Profiles* consist of a series of rules that determine precisely how various types of Events are logged and what results they trigger. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Input** section, under **Protocol**, select the **Zixi** radio button.  ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Application** section, select **Other**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Max Bitrate** field, enter the maximum bitrate to be used on this NIC. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Latency \[ms]** field, select the latency time for the stream (default 4000). ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem You are required by MediaConnect to enter a valid **Whitelist CIDR block**. The whitelist CIDR block is a range of IP addresses that should be allowed to contribute content to your source. These IP addresses must be in the form of a Classless Inter-Domain Routing block. For example, 10.0.0.0/16. Through source needs to be in the range covered by this CIDR block. Any IP address with this range is allowed to send content to this flow. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Initial State** section, select the **Muted** checkbox if you would like to disable error/recovery notifications for this Source upon initial configuration. You can **Unmute **the Source at any time. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Save**. ::: :::: **Parameters Table** | **Parameter** | **Description** | | ------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ***Info*** | | | Name | Specify a name for the AWS Media Source in ZEN Master. | | Tags | Select one or more of the predefined Tags from the drop-down list.
Tags are used for access control. By selecting an Tag, you are relating this Source to that Tag. Tags are associated with certain roles (through the Users & Roles screen), and roles, in turn, are associated with users and user groups.  If you would like to create a new Tag, see [Creating a Tag](docId\:YpM9tw81ap6nq8sTKv4Rd). | | Events Configuration Profile | Select from the dropdown list the profile that you would like to apply to this Source. By default, the *Default* profile is applied.
Note: *Events Profiles *consist of a series of rules that determine precisely how various types of Events are logged and what results they trigger. | | ***Input*** | | | Protocol | To create a Zixi Input AWS Media Source, verify that **Zixi** is selected (default). | | Application | Select **OTHER**. This Zixi Feeder is not managed by ZEN Master. | | Max Bitrate | Select from the drop-down list the maximum bitrate for this Source.
Make sure that the value is greater than the max bitrate for the input. The default is set automatically based on the current bitrate of the input. | | Latency \[ms] | Specify the latency time for the stream (default 4000). | | ***Source Configuration***
| | | Whitelist CIDR Block | Specify the CIDR for the range of IPs that you would like to allow to contribute content to this Source.
You are required by MediaConnect to enter a valid Whitelist CIDR block. | | ***Initial State*** | | | Muted | Select this checkbox if you would like to disable error/recovery notifications for this Source upon initial configuration. |