The evolution of world's most versatile format converter: MVR-mkII
For all your digital audio needs: This unique piece of hardware is able to convert between man different digital audio interfaces - any to any, all at once. It's fully packed with features like channel-wise-routing, web interface, sample rate conversion, headamp remote control and much more. And cool for MVR-64 (old model) users: All firmware features of the new model will also be back-ported as long as the hardware allows it!Applications
What the 
can
do for you:
- Interface your recording gear to any signal source
- Make your production truck or OB van compatible to any incoming signal and clock
- Sample-rate convert between any interfaces using the SRC-128 plugin module
- Dante<>Dante bridging of different networks with optional sample rate conversion (up to 64ch 96k <> 48k bidirectional*)
- Use your ethernet port as recording interface with the Dante® Virtual Soundcard technology
- Record from any source, and directly from MIDAS®/Behringer® stageboxes with remote headamp control
- Bring your legacy gear up to date
- ...and anything else you can imagine!
* Additional FLX-DANTE / AUX-DANTE required
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| Integrated headphone amp +Test tone generator |
Triple redundant power supply |
11x11 interfaces conversion |
Remotable via Web, telnet and USB |
SRC option | Swiss Design Made in Germany |
Features
Key features
- 704x704🅝 channels routing matrix with channel-wise routing/splitting between interfaces
- Bi-directional sample rate conversion up to 128 channels using the SRC-64 plug-in module
- Fully remote-controllable via Web, Web-over-USB🅝 and command line (telnet/UART) Web Remote Demo
- Headamp remote control for MIDAS®/Behringer® stageboxes🅝 (Sxx/DLxx/DLxxx)
- Integrated headphone amp to monitor any incoming signal
Audio Interfaces
- AES3 (16x16ch)🅝
- ADAT (4x), SPDIF/AES3 optical
- MADI SFP (2x), supports Ferrofish SFP Coax🅝
- MADI coaxial
- AES50 (up to 2 ports)
- MADI-TP (up to 2 ports)
- Dante
- up to 192 extra channels via Flexiverter breakout boxes connected to the FlexLink port
Clocking Options
- Supports 44.1...192 kHz operation
- ClockShield™ technology allows clickless operation during up to 1s clock dropouts
- Optional Sample Rate Conversion
Other things to mention
- Preset store/recall (16 different setups)
- Jumperable pinout for AES3 (Tascam/Yamaha) and AES50/MADI-TP ports🅝
- 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
- Separate network control port🅝
- MIDI and RS485 embedding/de-embedding from MIDI/RS485 jacks into MADI streams (RME™/DirectOut™-compatible)
- Transparent forwarding of MADI control data (i.e. headamp control, MIDI over MADI)
🅝 New feature compared to MVR-64
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 | 704x704 total (up to 64x64 per interface) in x1 modes 352x352 (up to 32x32 per interface) in x2 modes 176x176 (up to 16x16 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 | 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 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 | 4 input+4 output ports with 8ch@44.1/48kHz, 4ch@88.2/96kHz each Each port may be alternatively used as SPDIF or AES3 optical port with 2 channels @44.1/48kHz |
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| USB 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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| FlexLink port | HDMI connector type (Note: *NOT* HDMI compatible). 192ch@48kHz, 96ch@96kHz, 48ch@192kHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MADI SFP ports | Standard SFP slot. SFP1 equipped with standard multi-mode fibre (MM fibre), 1310nm, LC connector, up to 2km total length. No vendor lock (Appsys policy). Supports Ferrofish SFP Coax 64ch@44.1/48kHz 32ch@88.2/96kHz 16ch@176.4/192kHz MIDI-over-MADI, RS485 embedding 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@44.1/48kHz, 32ch@88.2/96kHz,
16ch@176.4/192kHz
MIDI-over-MADI, RS485-over-MADI Transparent user bit forwarding |
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| MADI TP ports (shared with AES50) | AES-X 213 compatible. , 56ch@48kHz, 32ch@88.2, 28ch@96kHz, , 14ch@192kHz Pinout: MADI-TP on 4/5, 7/8 MIDI-over-MADI, RS485-over-MADI Transparent user bit forwarding Compatible to DiGiCo®/Soundcraft®/Studer®MADI-TP using the MTA-64 Adapter |
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| AES50 ports (shared with MADI-TP) | 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 |
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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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| Wordclock port | Output: 5.0Vpp nominal, able to drive two parallel 75 Ohm
terminations Input: 0.5Vpp...5.0Vpp |
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| MIDI port | Isolated input on 3.5mm TRS jack MIDI output on 3.5mm TRS jack MIDI THRU is activated by default Pinout according to MIDI-TRS specification |
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| 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-mkII User's manual | english | |
| SRC-64 (Sample Rate Converter module) manual | english | |
| MVR-mkII New features | english |
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: 2023-08
| Feature | Description | Type |
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| Level Metering | Adds level metering for all channels via the web control. | Firmware |
| Channel Naming | Ability to name channels and presets within the web UI | Firmware |
| FLX-AVB | Extension box to add 64x64ch of AVB | Hardware |
| FLX-SOUNDGRID | Extension box to add 64x64ch of Waves Soundgrid | Depends on Waves, not sure if it can be realized |
FAQ
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
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| Updating of Dante firmware does not work | Windows Firewall active | Deactivate firewall before update |
Firmware
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 occational clock failing to lock to incoming signals | MVR-mkII-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-mkII-Firmware_6.4.zip | Change
log Readme |
| 6.3 | 2024-05-15 |
- Various bugfixes | MVR-mkII-Firmware_6.3.zip | Change
log Readme |
| 6.2 | 2023-12-29 |
- Support remote control for blue MIDAS stageboxes (DLxxx) - Dark theme for web UI (optional) - Fixed channel mapping of ADAT/SPDIF inputs & outputs | MVR-mkII-Firmware_6.2.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 6.1 | 2023-08-21 |
- Fix: Reset to factory defaults left device in unusable state - Fix: Web remote fails when IP address starts with '192.168.0.2' | MVR-mkII-Firmware_6.1.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |
| 6.0 | 2023-07-23 |
- Initial release | MVR-mkII-Firmware_6.0.zip | Release
Notes Change log Readme |