The universal format converter: Everything in 1U!
For all your digital audio needs:This unique piece of hardware is able to convert between an impressive selection of digital interfaces - any to any, all at once.
Supported Audio Interfaces
- ADAT (8x), SPDIF/AES3 optical
- MADI optical
- MADI coaxial
- MADI-TP (up to 2 ports)
- AES50 (up to 2 ports)
- Dante / AES67
- and many more via breakout boxes (currently planned: Waves Soundgrid, AVB, AES3)
Key features
- 64x64 channels on each interface with channel-wise routing/splitting between interfaces
- Integrated headphone amp
- Asynchronous sample rate conversion (plug-in module)
- Fully remote-controllable via web, telnet and USB. Run Live Demo
- Extensible to future interfaces via break-out boxes
Overview
What the 
can
do for you:
- Interface your recording gear to any signal source
- Make your production truck or OB van compatible to anything
- Use your ethernet port as 64x64 recording interface with the Dante® Virtual Soundcard technology
- Sample-rate convert between any interfaces using the SRC-64 plugin module
- Send and receive low-latency, 64x64 audio over your standard ethernet network
- Bring your legacy gear up to date
- ...and anything else you can imagine!
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| 7x7 interfaces conversion |
Integrated headphone amp +Test tone generator |
Redundant power supply |
Remotable via Web, telnet and USB |
Swiss Design Made in Germany |
Features
Audio Interfaces
- ADAT (8x), SPDIF/AES3 optical capable
- MADI optical
- MADI coaxial
- MADI-TP (up to two ports)
- AES50 (up to two ports)
- Dante/AES67 (two ports/integrated switch)
- Extension port for breakout-box connection - see Roadmap
Clocking Options
- Supports 32...192 kHz operation
- Wordclock input and output (BNC)
- Clock master can be any incoming audio signal, or BNC, or an high-quality internal clock
- MADI and ADAT 96k frame and S/MUX operation supported
- Asynchronous Sample Rate Conversion (64x64 channels) supported using the SRC-64 plugin module
Remote Control Interfaces
- Integrated web server Run Live Demo
- Integrated telnet server
- USB UART
Other things to mention
- Preset store/recall (12 different setups)
- Headphone amplifier to monitor any incoming signal
- Test tone generator simplifies troubleshooting of complex setups
- Triple-redundant power supply (2x 90-240VAC, 1x 9-18VDC)
- Can be powered alone from industry standard 4-pin XLR plug battery packs
- MIDI embedding/de-embedding from MIDI jacks into MADI streams (RME-compliant)
- Transparent forwarding of MADI control data (i.e. headamp control, MIDI over MADI)
- Prepared for Headamp remote control (Yamaha, Behringer, MIDAS)*
Roadmap
We are committed to improving and extending the Multiverter with software and hardware extensions to increase the value for every customer. The features listed below are planned and will be realized step by step, depending on the demand and usefulness for a wide audience. If you have any suggestions, please let us know!
Last update: 2020-12
| Version | Date | Major changes | Firmware package | Documentation |
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| AES3 extension box | The AES3 extension box adds up to 24x24 channels of AES/EBU to your multiverter. It's hooked up on the "Extension" port which provides an ultra low latency path into the multiverter. It comes as sub-half 19" unit (1U) with optional rackmount kit. | Spring 2021 | External box | ca. EUR 699.- |
| AES50 extension box | The AES50 extension box provides two additional AES50 ports and adds 96x96ch@48k / 48x48ch@96k to your multiverter. It's hooked up on the "Extension" port which provides an ultra low latency path into the multiverter. It comes as sub-half 19" unit (1U) with optional rackmount kit. | Spring 2021 | External box | approx. EUR 699.- |
| AES67/ST2110 extension box | The AES67 extension box adds 64x64 channels of AES67/ST2110 to your multiverter. It's hooked up on the "Extension" port which provides an ultra low latency path into the multiverter. It comes as sub-half 19" unit (1U) with optional rackmount kit. | Spring 2021 | External box | approx. EUR 699.- |
| DANTE extension box | The Dante extension box adds additional 64x64 channels of Dante to your multiverter, for total 128x128ch@48kHz or 64x64ch@96kHz. Alternatively, it provides also Dante<>Dante network isolation between totally unrelated networks, optionally with SRC. It's hooked up on the "Extension" port which provides an ultra low latency path into the multiverter. It comes as sub-half 19" unit (1U) with optional rackmount kit. | Spring 2021 | External box | approx. EUR 699.- |
| MADI extension box | The MADI extension box adds another 128x128 channels of MADI (1x coaxial, 1xSFP) to your multiverter. It's hooked up on the "Extension" port which provides an ultra low latency path into the multiverter. It comes as sub-half 19" unit (1U) with optional rackmount kit. | Spring 2021 | External box | approx. EUR 699.- |
| Stagebox Remote Control | This firmware update adds preamp remote control (gain/phantom) for Behringer & MIDAS stageboxes connected via AES50. Remote control can done via the Multiverter's web interface - no AES50 console required! | Spring 2021 | Firmware | free |
| Level Metering | This firmware update adds level metering for all channels via the web control. | Summer 2021 | Firmware | free |
| AVB extension box | The AVB extension box adds 64x64 channels of AVB to your multiverter. It's hooked up on the "Extension" port which provides an ultra low latency path into the multiverter. It comes as half-width 1U rack unit in the same format as the Multiverter. | 2022 - we need a 3rd party module for that which is only ready by then | External box | not yet determined |
| Waves Soundgrid™ extension box | The Waves Soundgrid™ extension box adds a native Waves™ interface to your multiverter. It's hooked up on the "Extension" port which provides an ultra low latency path into the multiverter and also supplies power to the box. | Release date is unclear - depends on Waves and their development capacity | External box | not yet determined |
Specifications
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| Dimensions | 482x45x230mm (BxHxD) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 2.25 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating temperature | 0..+70°C, non-condensing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage temperature | -40..+85°C, non-condensing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power consumption | 8W typ., 30W max. Each AC input: 85..264VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.75A@115VAC / 0.5A@230VAC DC input: 9-18VDC (up to 30V tolerant), 2.5A peak |
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| Channel count | Up to 64 per interface in x1 modes Up to 32 per interface in x2 modes Up to 16 per interface in x4 modes Multiple conversions (i.e. Dante ⬄ MADI and ADAT ⬄ AES50) with each using the full channel count can run simultaneously. |
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| Sample rates | 32 / 44.1 / 48 / 64 / 88.2 / 96 / 128 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
+/-100ppm Varispeed operation is not supported |
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| Latency | The table below shows the overall latency
(receive+convert+transmit) between the various interfaces in number
of samples. For x1 modes (32/44.1/48kHz), n is 1. For x2 modes (64/88.2/96kHz), n is 2. For x4 modes (128/176.4/192kHz), n is 4. The Dante latency d depends on the setting in the Dante controller which should be chosen according to the network topology, and can range from 150µs to 5ms.
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| ADAT ports | 8 input+8 output ports 64ch@44.1/48kHz, 32ch@88.2/96kHz Each port may be alternatively used as SPDIF or AES3 optical port with 2 channels @44.1/48kHz |
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| PC port | USB 2.0 (FTDI 2232). Remote control and firmware update, no audio connection | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RS485 port | Male D-Sub 9pin, Yamaha AD8HR compatible Pinout: 2=RX-, 3=TX-, 4=TX+, 5=GND, 6=RX+ |
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| Extension port | HDMI connector type (not HDMI compatible). 64ch@32/44.1/48kHz, 32ch@64/88.2/96kHz, 16ch@128/176.4/192kHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MADI optical port | SC connector, 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm
multi-mode fibre (MM fibre), 1300nm, up to 2km total length. Transceiver can be changed to Single mode (9/125µm) at the factory on request. 64ch@32/44.1/48kHz 32ch@64/88.2/96kHz 16ch@128/176.4/192kHz MIDI-over-MADI Transparent user bit forwarding |
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| MADI BNC port | Standard AES10 coaxial port. Use with up to 100meters of 75 ohm coaxial cable 64ch@32/44.1/48kHz, 32ch@64/88.2/96kHz, 16ch@128/176.4/192kHz | MIDI-over-MADI||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MADI TP port | AES-X 213 (upcoming MADI specification) compatible. 64ch@32/44.1kHz, 56ch@48kHz, 32ch@64/88.2, 28ch@96kHz, 16ch@128/176.4kHz, 14ch@192kHz Pinout: MADI-TP on 4/5, 7/8 MIDI-over-MADI Transparent user bit forwarding Alternative use: Second AES50 port, Pinout: Data on 4/5, 7/8; Sync on 1/2, 3/6 (adapter cable required) |
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| AES50 port | AES50 3.1 compatible 48ch@44.1/48kHz, 24ch@88.2/96kHz Pinout: Data on 1/2, 3/6; Sync on 4/5, 7/8 Alternative use: Second MADI-TP with Pinout: 1/2, 3/6 (adapter cable required) |
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| Wordclock port | Output: 5.0Vpp nominal, able to drive two parallel 75 Ohm
terminations Input: 2.0Vpp...5.0Vpp |
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| Dante/AES67 port | 2x Gigabit Ethernet, configurable either as Switch or as
Redundant connection in the Dante controller. Device prefix: MVR64 64ch@32/44.1/48kHz, 32ch@64/88.2/96kHz, 16ch@128/176.4/192kHz |
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| MIDI port | Standard isolated input, standard MIDI output | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Headphones | 2x125mW into 32Ohm (@0.01% THD+N) Bandwidth: 22Hz to 22kHz |
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| ESD protection | all ports: +/- 15kV (Human Body Model) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Documentation
| Title | Language | Format |
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| MVR-64 User's manual | english | |
| SRC-64 (Sample Rate Converter module) manual | english | |
| MVR-64 Fact Sheet | english |
FAQ
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
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| Device does not switch on | Encoder push button stuck electrically, causing device to boot in firmware update mode. | Push the encoder button about 100 times to remove stuck contact it and power the device on again. |
Firmware
Even now after the device has been replaced by the MVR mkII we will continue to back-port all new firmware features to the MVR-64 (when the hardware allows it).CAUTION
For updating the Dante module, please use Dante Firmware Update Manager 3.10.9.6 (Windows only).Alternatively, use Dante Updater (part of Dante Controller) and import the supplied *.dnt file (see p.50 of the MVR-mkII manual).
The updater fails - it cannot find a COM port (Windows 11)
Some Windows 11 installations do not automatically/correctly install the required FTDI drivers. Please download and install the FTDI driver package and try again.| Version | Date | Major changes | Firmware package | Documentation |
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| 6.5 | 2024-08-07 |
- Enable AES50 headamp control tunneling over audio ch57-64 (to pass over standard Dante/MADI/etc. to peer MVR/FLX-AES50) - Fixed MTA-64 control/assignment - Fixed occational clock failing to lock to incoming signals | MVR-64-Firmware_6.5.zip | Change
log Readme |
| 6.4 | 2024-05-22 |
- Fixed some browsers not connecting with "431 Request Header too large" - Minor appearance improvements | MVR-64-Firmware_6.4.zip | Change
log Readme |
| 6.3 | 2024-05-15 |
- Stagebox Remote Control for Behringer and MIDAS | MVR-64-Firmware_6.3.zip | Change
log Readme |
| 5.3 | 2022-12-29 |
- FlexLink: Fixed link negotiation with FLX devices running on own clock - Dante: Fixed Dante LED showing "false red" when FlexLink connected | MVR-64-Firmware_5.3.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 5.2 | 2022-09-07 |
- FlexLink connection fix | MVR-64-Firmware_5.2.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 5.1 | 2022-07-28 |
- Bugfix release for 5.0 | MVR-64-Firmware_5.1.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
5.0 | 2022-06-03 |
- Support for all 192 channels on FLX (flexiverter) devices connected to FlexLink - Greatly improved Sample Rate Conversion & Routing with SRC (Hint: update also SRC-64 to firmware 2.0!) - AES50 AUX (remote control) channel forwarding between AES50 ports - Tunneling of RS422/RS485 over MADI - Bugfixes for ADAT, SPDIF & MADI | MVR-64-Firmware_5.0.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 4.2 | 2020-04-29 | Support for FPGA HW version 2 (Devices with blue power LEDs) Improved reliability of web control MADI-TP bug fixes | MVR-64-Firmware_4.2.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 4.1 | 2019-09-12 | Bugfix release for 4.0 | MVR-64-Firmware_4.1.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 4.0 | 2019-08-09 | ClockShield technology for super-reliable clocking MTA-64 support SPDIF/AES3 mode for ADAT I/Os MADI control data (e.g. MIDI) embedding/extracting/forwarding Ability to connect two MVR's via Extension port | MVR-64-Firmware_4.0.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 3.2 | 2018-10-02 | Fixes web control with *no* ASRC installed Many routing matrix improvements | MVR-64-Firmware_3.2.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 3.1 | 2018-07-12 | Corrects matrix behaviour at 96k and 192k | MVR-64-Firmware_3.1.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 3.0 | 2018-07-03 | Multiverter Remote Control via Web, Telnet, USB and MIDI Channel-wise routing | MVR-64-Firmware_3.0.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 2.0 | 2017-09-27 | ASRC Support Dante 4.0 based | MVR-64-Firmware_2.0.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 1.4 | 2017-04-13 | Panel lock ADAT channel assignment | MVR-64-Firmware_1.4.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 1.3 | 2016-11-18 | AES50 channel aggregation mode Dante settings done automatically | MVR-64-Firmware_1.3.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 1.2 | 2016-07-05 | X32/S16 connection Dante stability improved | MVR-64-Firmware_1.2.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 1.1 | 2016-06-10 | Indication of changed presets | MVR-64-Firmware_1.1.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 1.0 | 2016-05-11 | Initial release | MVR-64-Firmware_1.0.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |