Options

Audio and Video I/O Options for B6 Series Server

Soundcards

Multiple cards can be used, if they have Wordclock I/O. Up to 4 physical cards in one server (depends on availability of free slots). Certain combination of cards possible, please contact us for details.

	48Khz Channels	96KHz Channels	Wordclock I/O
ADAT 32	32	16	Optional
MADI 64	64	32
MADI 192	192	96
AES 16	16	8	Optional
AES 32	32	16
Cobranet 8	8
Cobranet 16	16
Dante Virtual	64	64

A16 AD/DA Converter

Professional 16 channel audio AD/DA converter, 16 balanced inputs, 16 balanced outputs, 2x optical MADI and 4 x ADAT interfaces, input and output level displays, routing, level and gain adjustment. Requires installed ADAT or MADI sound card.

Audio Converter

The A16 is a 16 + 16 channel AD/DA converter with high quality, professional analog and digital I/O’s, and outstanding user interface. Using two TFT displays makes configuration and control of this interface a breeze. ADAT and MADI interfaces allow to connect the A16 to your professional equipment. Flexible routing possibilities and individual control over gain/levels of each channel allows integration in an easy way.

Timecode Distributor and Genlock Signal Generator

In BRAINSALT systems with multiple video servers, the A16 is typically used as timecode distributor and Genlock Signal Generator. The balanced outputs assure an error-free timecode distribution. The audio channels not needed for timecode distribution can be used for conventional audio playback. During on-site audio editing, A16 can interface to the audio production desk. It can also be used to receive and route timecode from an external source (like audio or light desk) to a BRAINSALT server cluster. With optical or coaxial MADI, up to 4 units can be daisy chained to output up to 64 audio channels.

Specifications

Analogue Interface

16 x in, 16 x out, balanced phone plugs
24 bit AKM converters, 32kHz – 192kHz
input-gain and output-levels individually adjustable for each channel

Digital Interface

optical MADI interface (incl. MIDI over MADI)
two ADAT interfaces for 16 channels

System Interfaces

BNC wordclock Input
BNC wordclock Output or Genlock Signal Generator
MADI over MIDI
Physical MIDI connectors for remote

Frontpanel

two TFT displays show the high resolution level meters of all inputs and outputs
preset management
keyboard lock
detailed status display for monitoring all inputs
graphical adjustment of levels and gains
routing Editor
SMUX control

Technical Specifications

MADI I/O optical interface

64 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
32 channels @96kHz
16 channels @192kHz
delay: 3 samples
embedded MIDI

ADAT input 2 x optical interfaces

16 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
8 channels @96kHz
4 channels @192kHz
delay: 3 samples

ADAT output 2 x optical interfaces

16 channels @32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
8 channels @96kHz
4 channels @192kHz
delay: 3 samples

Wordclock

BNC 1 x input, 1 x output
75 Ohm termination
1 x Wordclock, rising edge

MIDI I/O/T

DIN5 jacks: in/out/thru

Converters

8 x AK4620B (AKM)
max 192kHz

A/D conversion

16 x balanced phone jacks
max input signal: 20dBu
analog gain: 29 steps of 0.5dB
S/N: 106dB
THD+N: -93dB
crosstalk: -105dB
delay: 0.9ms @ 48kHz, 0.45ms @ 96kHz, 0.2ms @ 192kHz
OpAmp: RC4580
level indicator: 76 segments for each input

D/A conversion

16 x balanced phone jacks
max output signal: 20dBu
analog gain: 29 steps of 0.5dB
S/N: 112dB
THD+N: -100dB
crosstalk: -105dB
delay: 0.58ms @ 48kHz, 0.29ms @ 96kHz, 0.15ms @ 192kHz
OpAmp: RC4580
level indicator: 76 segments for each input

Power

12V, 16W typ, 24W max
External Power Supply 100-240V included

A16 Dante AD/DA Converter

Professional 16 channel audio AD/DA converter, 16 balanced inputs, 16 balanced outputs, 64 Dante channels, 2x optical MADI and 4 x ADAT interfaces, input and output level displays, routing, level and gain adjustment. Requires installed ADAT or MADI sound card.