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Technical Specifications

AES/EBU I/O Card
Number of audio channels
8 channel In, 8 channel Out
Connectors, balanced version
AES/EBU, DB25, 110 Ohm
Connectors, unbalanced version
AES/EBU, BNC, 75 Ohm
Word clock input
BNC, 75 Ohm, 0.6 to 10Vpp
Processing delay
< 0.8 ms
Additional delay
0-4 sec per audio channel
Frequency response DIO
DC to23.9 kHz +- 0.1 dB @ 48 kHz
Output dither
HPF/TPDF 8-24 bit and Off
Sample rates
44.1 or 48 kHz
Jitter rejection
> 65 dB @ 500Hz
Input variation before sample slip
+27% / -73% of sample period
Control Interface
Ethernet, SNMP and remote control
10/100 Mbps, Base-T
Serial remote control
RS485/RS422, 19.2 or 31.25 kbps
GPI control input
Change between 2, 4 or 8 presets
SMPTE input
Input for timed program changes
PCMCIA interface
68 pin type 1 cards, PCMCIA 2.0
General
Number of audio channel
Max 16 inputs, 16 outputs
Dimensions
3,5x19x12 inches (2 RU)
Weight
8.6 kg / 19 lbs.
Mains voltage
100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz auto-select
Power consumption
45 watt
Optional Analog I/O Card
Number of audio channels
2 channel In, 2 channel Out
AD and DA conversion resolution
24 bit, delta-sigma
Selectable faull scale level
+6, +12, +18, +24, +30 dBu
Dynamic range
> 113 dB unweighted
THD+n
< -95 dB @ kHz, -3 dBFS
Optional SDI I/O Card
Number of audio channels
8 channel In, 8 channel Out
Connectors
2 BNC In, 2 BNC Out. 75 Ohm
Function
Audio de-embed/embed, video, thru
Formats supported
SD and HD. 143 - 1485 MHz
Input selection
Input 1 or 2, SDI group 1-4

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