DADA208N AES digital audio distribution amplifier

Distribute AES audio (or Word Clock reference) anywhere

The DADA208N is a dual digital audio distribution amplifier with non-reclocked outputs, ideal for use in all broadcast areas where AES signals need to be distributed.

This cost-effective distribution amplifier should be used for applications where the quality of the AES is known. With its zero delay it is particularly ideal for distributing Word Clock reference.

Use it as a dual channel or single channel device

It has two stereo feeds in and up to four outputs of each channel, or can alternatively be configured to have one input and up to eight outputs.

When used as a dual channel device, it can fit up to 24 channels in 2U.

Eight rear modules for flexible outputs

The DADA208N can be used with seven different frame rear modules to obtain just the output configuration you need.

For 75 ohm audio...

• The RM01 gives two outputs of each channel

• The RM02 gives three outputs of the first channel and four of the second

• The RM16 gives four outputs of each channel with an AES loop-through of the first.

For 110 ohm audio...

• The RM03 gives four outputs of each channel

For impedance conversion...

• The RM12 gives two 75 ohm inputs and four 110 ohm outputs of each channel

• The RM13 gives two 110 ohm inputs and three 75 ohm outputs of each channel

• The RM21 gives two 110 ohm inputs and two 75 ohm outputs of each channel.

Save rack space

The 100mm x 266mm module fits in Crystal Vision's Indigo rack frames alongside any other Indigo products, allowing 12 boards in 2U, six in 1U or two in a desk top box.

The DADA208N offers manual control and has both GPI and board edge indication of input present.

Crystal Vision offers the choice of three digital audio distribution amplifiers in the Indigo range, with options including reclocked and non-reclocked outputs, BNC and D-Type connections, impedance conversion and the ability to incorporate delays.

• Find out more about the board edge switches
• Find out more about GPIs

MECHANICAL

Standard Crystal Vision module 266mm x 100mm

Weight: 140g

Power consumption: 0.8 Watts

AUDIO INPUTS

Two AES stereo pairs

110 ohm (balanced) D-Type or 75 ohm (unbalanced) BNC

Set by on-board jumper links to 75 ohm, 110 ohm or high impedance for multiple units on a single feed

28.4kHz to 100kHz input

AUDIO OUTPUTS

Maximum of eight non-reclocked AES outputs

Can be used with RM01, RM02, RM03, RM12, RM13, RM16 and RM21 frame rear modules depending on impedance and outputs required

Rear modules with 75 ohm BNC outputs (RM01, RM02, RM13, RM16 and RM21) require OPAES-75 output module to be fitted to DADA208N

Rear modules with 110 ohm D-Type outputs (RM03 and RM12) require OPAES-110 output module to be fitted to DADA208N

Outputs 1-4 always from input 1

Outputs 5-8 selectable by link to come from either input 1 or input 2

GPI OUTPUT LEVELS

Electrically: Open collector transistors 30V, 330 ohm current limit resistors. Pulled up to +5V through 22 kohm

GPI OUTPUTS

AES inputs not present

LED INDICATION OF:

Power supplies okay

AES inputs present

 

Signal inputs and outputs are accessed by using an appropriate rear module.

The Indigo rear modules slot on to the back of the frame and typically feature BNC, D-Type, RJ45 and optical connectors. The single and double slot rear modules can be used with all three frame sizes, while the quad slot rear modules just fit the 2U frames.

There are seven rear modules available for the DADA208N...

RM01 rear module label and connections

RM02 rear module label and connections

RM03 rear module label and connections

RM12 rear module label and connections

RM13 rear module label and connections

RM16 rear module label and connections

RM21 rear module label and connections

For more visual technical information, download the DADA208N block diagram.

First you need the 100mm x 266mm module...

DADA208N

Dual channel AES digital audio distribution amplifier with up to eight non-reclocked outputs

Select the appropriate output module to fix to the motherboard, depending on whether you're distributing 75 ohm or 110 ohm AES...

OPAES-75

75 ohm AES output module

OPAES-110

110 ohm AES output module

If you're distributing Word Clock, you'll need one of these...

OP-WDCLK

For TTL level Word Clock distribution

Next choose your frame size and power supplies - from 2U to desk top box...

Indigo 2SE

CoolFlow 2U frame with power supply redundancy and active front panel featuring smart CPU for up to 12 Crystal Vision modules. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC

Indigo 1AE-DP

1U frame with power supply redundancy and active front panel featuring smart CPU and integrated control panel for up to six Crystal Vision modules. Includes two fixed PS-80i power supplies. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC

Indigo 1SE-DP

1U frame with power supply redundancy and active front panel featuring smart CPU for up to six Crystal Vision modules. Includes two fixed PS-80i power supplies. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC

Indigo DT

Desk top box with passive front panel for up to two Crystal Vision modules. Includes fixed power supply

Indigo DTSE

Desk top box with active front panel featuring smart CPU for up to two Crystal Vision modules. Includes fixed power supply. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC

PSU-160i

160 Watts power supply for Indigo 2SE frame. Requires either one PSU-160i (no redundancy) or two PSU-160i if power supply redundancy is required

You need a rear module to access your inputs and outputs...

RM01

Single slot frame rear module. Allows maximum number of DADA208N in frame (12 in 2U, six in 1U, two in desk top box). Gives access to two 75 ohm AES (BNC) inputs and two 75 ohm AES (BNC) outputs of each channel

RM02

Four slot frame rear module. One rear module used for three DADA208N, allowing nine DADA208N in 2U. Gives access to two 75 ohm AES (BNC) inputs and three 75 ohm AES (BNC) outputs of the first channel and four of the second

RM03

Single slot frame rear module. Allows maximum number of DADA208N in frame (12 in 2U, six in 1U, two in desk top box). Gives access to two 110 ohm AES (D-Type) inputs and four 110 ohm AES (D-Type) outputs of each channel

RM12

Single slot frame rear module. Allows maximum number of DADA208N in frame (12 in 2U, six in 1U, two in desk top box). Used for impedance conversion. Gives access to two 75 ohm AES (BNC) inputs and four 110 ohm AES (D-Type) outputs of each channel

RM13

Two slot frame rear module. Allows six DADA208N in 2U, three in 1U and one in desk top box. Used for impedance conversion. Gives access to two 110 ohm AES (D-Type) inputs and three 75 ohm AES (BNC) outputs of each channel

RM16

Two slot frame rear module. Allows six DADA208N in 2U, three in 1U and one in desk top box. Gives access to two 75 ohm AES (BNC) inputs and four 75 ohm AES (BNC) outputs of each channel with an AES (BNC) loop-through of the first

RM21

Single slot frame rear module. Allows maximum number of DADA208N in frame (12 in 2U, six in 1U, two in desk top box). Used for impedance conversion. Gives access to two 110 ohm AES (D-Type) inputs and two 75 ohm AES (BNC) outputs of each channel

The DADA208N is controlled by board edge switches - therefore you will not require a control panel or PC software.

 

Users of the DADA range of digital audio distribution amplifiers and delays include...

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