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 Digital snake, value for money: less than $17/channel!*
Still believe digital multicores are expensive? Or proprietary? Think again....
Use our ADAT Multicore Extenders to connect any number of ADAT compatible equipment with standard Cat5 network cabling. Reaches longer than fiber (330ft/100m), weights less than analog cable (only 1 Cat5 for 32 channels), is cheaper than MADI and more compatible than proprietary systems. The newest generation comes with additional features (like MIDI transmission) which have been often requested by our customers.
▸ Highlights ▸ Example setups ▸ Specifications ▸ User's manual (PDF) ▸ Pricing
ADX-32B: 4x ADAT and 1x MIDI over Cat5 - up to 330ft./100m
With a total capacity of 32 audio channels and MIDI connection over a single Cat5 cable, the ADX-32B is the right choice for building an inexpensive 24/8 multicore. The transmission direction can be set individually for each ADAT channels, and with an extension module, the ADX-32B can be upgraded later to an ADX-64B-PRO if you need more channels. On request, the ADX-32B is also available with a BNC wordclock output which simplifies wordclock distribution with your devices (e.g. preamps on stage).
ADX-64B-PRO: 8x ADAT, up to 2x MIDI and wordclock over Cat5 - up to 330ft./100m
Our top model combines two ADX-32B in a single case. With its total capacity of 64 channels, one MIDI channel (two optional), wordclock transmission, a newly introduced wordclock-from-ADAT feature which eliminates the need of a BNC master clock, the redundant power supply (optional), the ADX-64B is ideally suited for larger setups. This model uses two Cat5 cables for transmission.
Monitoring and recording splits included
All ADAT input are also looped through to the output jack alongside, often eliminating the need for additional signal splitters for monitoring and recording. If you still need more, you can daisy-chain multiple ADX units together and use them as extensible audio distribution system, e. g. for streaming audio data within buildings to multiple locations.
Mix & Match
Both device types are compatible and can be combined: For example, you can use an ADX-64B-PRO at your mix console, and two ADX-32B on stage (one located on the right and one on the left side). A simple ADAT splitter can be built by looping the Cat5 cables through on an ADX-64B-PRO. If you need a longer reach than 330ft/100m, an ADX-64B-PRO can also be used as Cat5 signal repeater by simply connecting ADAT In/Outs from the two submodules together. Imagine what else can be done...
DMX transmission (option)
On request, the ADX can be modified to include DMX transmission, eliminating the need for a seperate DMX cable run. The devices will be delivered with a female DMX receptable on one device, and a male DMX plug on the other. Note: The DMX option reduces the number of available ADAT connections by 1. This means that the ADX-32B still has 3*ADAT (24 channels) available, while 7*ADAT (56 channels) remain in the ADX-64B-PRO.
* Price per channel in a system consisting of two ADX-64B-PRO, excl. tax, cables, ADCs and DACs
Highlights
- Radically reduced cabling and weight: a single Cat5 replaces 32 analog cables
- Very cost efficient compared to other digital snakes
- No noise, hum and disturbances, and a better SNR thanks to isolated digital transmission
- Extremely low latency (<1µs)
- Front panel LED indicators show status for each ADAT connection
- Daisy-chaining possible for up to 32 devices
- ADAT inputs are duplicated on the outputs, eliminating the need for splitters
- Easy upgrade from ADX-32B to ADX-64B-PRO with upgrade module
- Ruggedized anodized aluminum case with Neutrik EtherCon ® RJ45 connectors
- Quality product „Made in Switzerland“
Example setups
Click the pictures below to enlarge.
Specifications
| Type |
ADX-32B |
ADX-64B-PRO |
| Number of ADAT connections (mono channels) |
4 (32) |
8 (64) |
| Number of MIDI connections |
1 |
1 (2 optional) |
| Wordclock transmission |
optional |
yes, additionally with
converter ADAT to wordclock
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| DMX transmission |
optional (reduces number of ADAT connections by 1) |
| Data formats |
ADAT Lightpipe 44.1/48 kHz, S/MUX (96kHz), Q/MUX (192kHz) at 24 bit
Other format (SPDIF, AES/EBU, DTS, AC-3 etc.) on request |
| Recommended cable |
Twisted-Pair network cable according to Cat5 or better (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat7)
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| Maximum transmission distance |
330ft./100m (entire bus length). The distance can be multiplied by using ADX-64B-PRO as repeaters |
| Maximum number of devics on the bus |
32 |
| Latency |
<1µs |
| Cat5 connector type |
Neutrik EtherCon (R), compatible with standard RJ45 plugs
Jacks "A" and "B" are electrically paralleled and share the same pinout |
| Power supply |
Wall mount power supply (12V/1A), mains voltage 100-240VAC 50/60Hz.
On request: redundant power supply (ADX-64B-PRO only)
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| Dimensions |
19" 1u / 60mm in depth |
Package includes
- ADAT Multicore Extender in 19" case
- Power supply 100-240VAC 50/60Hz to 12VDC, 1A.
Please indicate the desired mains plug (EUR, US, UK, AUS) when ordering.
- Printed User's manual
Pricing
| Typ |
Price per pc. (excl. VAT) |
ADX-32B
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EUR 279.- / USD 379.- / GBP 239.-
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ADX-64B-PRO
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EUR 399.- / USD 529.- / GBP 349.-
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Options
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| Option |
Price per device |
| Wordclock output (BNC) in ADX-32B |
EUR 49.- / USD 79.- / GBP 45.- |
| Dual MIDI in ADX-64B-PRO |
EUR 59.- / USD 89.- / GBP 52.- |
| DMX transmission (reduces capacity by 1 ADAT connection) |
EUR 59.- / USD 89.- / GBP 52.- |
| Redundant power supply in ADX-64B-PRO |
EUR 49.- / USD 79.- / GBP 45.- |
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