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Digital Audio

 

 

   Finally here... a reasonably priced digital multicore system!

Many customers asked about a multi-channel version of our popular ADAT/TOSLINK Extender. After evaluating our customer's needs and lots of engineering, we are proud to present a new generation of digital multicore systems. The working pricinple remains the same simple thing: Four ADAT Lightpipe connections are transmitted over a single Cat.5 network cable. Depending on the configuration, you can transmit 32 or even 64 channels and an additional wordclock signal over one or two Cat5 cables. The transmission direction (send or receive) can be individually chosen for each ADAT connection. Choose between the 32 channel version ADX-32 to build a 24/8 multicore or the 64 channel version ADX-64 to build a 48/16  multicore.

All other send/receive combinations like 16/16, 64/0 and so on are also possible. But there's even more: multiple devices can be daisy-chained together for more complex setups (like multi-room distribution, additional monitoring or recording). 

 

Example setup

 

Highlights

  • Heavily reduced cabling: one Cat5 cable replaces 32 analog cables

  • Much lower cost than other digital snakes or analog cabling
  • No hum, noise etc. thanks to galvanic isolated, digital transmission
  • Robust, stage-proven design in a 19" extruded aluminium case with ruggedized Neutrik EtherCon RJ45 connectors
  • Extremely low latency (<1µs)
  • Scalable: available in 32- or 64 channel versions,
    the 32 channel version can easily be upraded using a separate upgrade module
  • Can also be used as ADAT splitter to distribute signals
  • Local loopback function: each ADAT input is forwarded to the output on the same device.
    This gives you the ability to connect additional monitors, or use it as wordclock source.
  • Compatible with all digital audio standards using TOSLINK® connectors:
    ADAT Lightpipe, S/PDIF, AES/EBU, AC-3/Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS etc. (even mixed)
  • Quality product „Made in Switzerland“

 

Specifications

TypeADX-32A ADX-64A-PRO
Number of channels
3264 (56*)
Number of fiber optic connections
4
8 (7*)
Number of Cat5 cables required for a point-to-point connection 12
Wordclock transmission
embedded (ADAT) embedded (ADAT) or
dedicated (coaxial)
Supported data formats*

* All optical connections work independently,
different data formats can be mixed freely.
  • ADAT Lightpipe 48 kHz/24 bit
  • ADAT Lightpipe 96 kHz/24 bit
    (S/MUX = 2 optical connections for 8 channels)
  • ADAT Lightpipe 192 kHz/24 bit
    (S/MUX4 = 4 optical connections for 8 channels)
  • SPDIF up to 96 kHz/24 bit
  • AC3/Dolby Digital®
  • DTS®
  • other formats using TOSLINK® technology, up to 13.2MBit/s NRZI encoding)
Recommended cable types

Twisted pair network cable conforming to Cat5 oder better (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat7)
Twisted pair DMX cable

Maximum transmission distance
100 m/328 ft. (entire bus length)
Maximum number of devices on a bus 32
Latency<0.4µs + approx. 5 ns per meter signal travel time
Connector type ADAT Optical
Type F05 ("TOSLINK"®) 
Connector type Cat5 cable
Neutrik EtherCon®, compatible with standard RJ45 connectors
Jacks "A" and "B" are looped-through
(same pinout)
Power supply
8...24VDC, wall mounted adapter included
Dimensions19" 1HE / 60mm in depth

* When using the dedicated wordclock transmission (BNC connectors)


Includes

  • ADAT Multicore Extender (19" rack case)
  • DC adaptor in "green" switching technology
  • User's manual

Pricing & Shipping

Type
Price per pc.
ADX-32A
EUR 249.- / USD 329.- / GBP 229.-
ADX-64A-PRO
EUR 379.- / USD 499.- / GBP 349.-

plus shipping (2 devices: ECONOMY to Europe: EUR 26.-, to USA: USD 52.-). Please ask for other destinations and shipping services.

We charge not VAT for foreign customers (outside Switzerland)
However, items may be subject to custom fees and / or taxes depending on local regulations.

We are looking for distribution an retail partners, please contact us.

 

Delivery time

approx. 5-6 days.


Payment options

Payment can be done in advance by PayPal to info@appsys.ch or bank transfer. Please contact us for details.

Return policy

You may test the items within 60 days after reception. If you don't like it, please send them back for a full refund.

Please use the contact form to order.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 May 2010 19:30