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Euphonix FC726 Format Converter Users Manual
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Chapter 1: Introduction and Interface
The Euphonix FC726 is a compact, 2U, digital-audio format converter that translates
back and forth between MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) and the digital
audio formats listed in Table 1-1. AES/EBU outputs are always available, regardless of
the formats being translated. The FC726 performs the highest quality sample-rate
conversion (SRC) on all channels that require it.
The FC726 sets a new standard for format conversion devices with the following features:
• Can apply different format conversion and/or SRC to each bank of eight channels.
• Automatically applies SRC when necessary but can be manually disabled.
• Performs format conversion and SRC on more channels (56) than other devices.
• Each of the 56 channels is bidirectional.
• Supports 24-bit audio at a 96 kHz sample rate.
• Maintains compatibility with older devices by offering 16- or 20-bit dithering and
supporting 96 kHz legacy standards.
Table 1-1 Digital audio formats supported by the FC726
Company/
Organization
Format Name Equipment Using Format
Transmission
Medium
Audio Engineers
Society
MADI
Euphonix R-1, S-5, Sony 3348, many
large format digital consoles
BNC cable
AES/EBU (AES-3)
Sony PCM-800, most DAT machines
and stereo D/A devices, sound cards,
effects processors
Two balanced XLR
cables
Tascam
TDIF-1 (Teac Digital
Interface Format)
Tascam DA-88, DA-98, small format
digital consoles and workstations
25-pin cable
Mitsubishi
ProDigi Otari and Mitsubishi digital multitracks Two 50-pin cables
Sony
SDIF-2 Sony 3324 and 3348 Two 50-pin cables
Alesis
ADAT Optical
Alesis ADAT (type I and II), many small
format digital consoles and workstations
Two fiber optic
cables