Installation manual

278 Hardware installation
Digital Audio
All Saturn digital audio processors are manufactured with terminal block connectors, as shown on page 276. Howev-
er, digital audio routing switchers, such as Venus, may be manufactured with barrier strip OR with BNC connectors.
Before preparing the interconnection cables, check to see which connector types will be required.
Systems with Internal Matrix
Please refer to page 2a4.
In these systems, up to 16 inputs can be connected to the rear panel of the Processing Unit on a permanent basis. These
are connected to the left and right matrix inputs IN0 IN15.
Systems Using External Matrix (JupiterControlled Router)
Please see page 2a5.
Each pair of digital audio channels used by Saturn has five connections:
BUS INPUT BYPASS
BUS INPUT MAIN A
BUS INPUT MAIN B
BUS INPUT MIX 1
BUS INPUT MIX 2
Direct inputs
Four audio inputs are available for connection to dedicated audio sources (such as an audio cart machine that is used only
with the master control switcher). These four inputs are available on all audio processors (they are separate from the 16
internal matrix inputs).
Systems Using Both External Router and Internal Matrix
Please see page 2a4.
Systems equipped with the internal matrix can also use the five router connections if desired.
Installations with Multiple Audio Channels
Please see page 2a6.
Each audio processor provides two channels of audio. The two channels in the main processor are normally operated
in stereo mode, which allows for stereo operations such as Balance, Left Mono, Right Mono, Reverse, and Invert. An
additional processor provides two more channels (channels 3 and 4), which are normally operated separately. A third
processor can be used for channels 5 and 6.