ANDIAMO.AES (SRC) Hardware Guide Version 2.
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Table of contents About This Document 5 How to Use This Document........................................................................... 5 Conventions................................................................................................... 5 CHAPTER 1: Overview 6 Introduction.................................................................................................... 6 Feature Summary...........................................................................................
page 4 of 48 CHAPTER 7: Technical Data 42 Appendix A - DSUB-25 Pin assignment 44 Index 45 ANDIAMO.AES (SRC) Hardware Guide - Version 2.
About This Document About This Document How to Use This Document This document guides you through the installation and operation of the device. For information about the graphical user interface (GUI) please consult the offline help available from our website or use the online help within the gui. Use the Table of Contents at the beginning of the manual or Index Directory at the end of the document to locate help on a particular topic.
CHAPTER 1: Overview CHAPTER 1: Overview Introduction The ANDIAMO.AES is a 64-channel AES3/MADI interface with a built-in routing matrix. It provides two MADI inputs and outputs, 32 AES3 inputs and outputs for bi-directional conversion of 64 audio-channels between AES3 and MADI. With two RU height and two redundant power supplies the device offers best and safe audio quality at a minimal need of rackspace.
CHAPTER 1: Overview Feature Summary MADI Ports 2 x SC-Socket multi/single-mode (SC/SC) or 1 x SC-Socket multi/single-mode & 1 x coaxial BNC connector, 75 Ω (BNC/SC) MADI Formats 56/64 channel, 48k/96k Frame, S/MUX 2/4 AES Ports 32 x AES3 input and output via DSUB-25, AES59 compliant Sample Rate Converter 16 x stereo on AES3 inputs (SRC version) Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz ±12.
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Before Installing This Device WAR NING! Please read and observe all of the following notes before installing this product: • Check the hardware device for transport damage. • Any devices showing signs of mechanical damage or damage from the spillage of liquids must not be connected to the mains supply, or disconnected from the mains immediately by pulling out the power lead. • All devices must be grounded.
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts First Aid (in case of electric shock) WA R N I N G ! • Do not touch the person or his/her clothing before power is turned off, otherwise you risk sustaining an electric shock yourself. • Separate the person as quickly as possible from the electric power source as follows: -- Switch off the equipment. -- Unplug or disconnect the mains cable. • Move the person away from the power source by using dry insulating material (such as wood or plastic).
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Updates DirectOut products are continually in development, and therefore the information in this manual may be superseded by new releases. To access the latest documentation, please visit the DirectOut website: www.directout.eu. This guide refers to firmware version 2.7 Intended Operation The ANDIAMO.AES (SRC) is designed for conversion of audio signals from digital to digital. In this context digital audio refers to a MADI signal (AES10) and AES signal (AES3).
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Conformity & Certificates CE This device complies with the basic requests of applicable EU guidelines. The appropriate procedure for approval has been carried out. RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances) This device was constructed fulfilling the directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2002/95/EC.
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Contents The contents of your ANDIAMO.AES package should include: • 1 x ANDIAMO.AES (SRC) (19’’, 2 RU) • 2 x power chord • 2 x fixing unit for power plug • 1 x Hardware Guide To complete the delivery please download from the product page on the DirectOut website (www.directout.
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Accessories BREAKOUT The BREAKOUT series is a range of adaptor boxes available in different variants to extend the coverage of the ANDIAMO series. They are equipped with XLR or BNC connectors on the front panel and DSUB-25 connectors on the rear panel. Audio signals are carried passively between the front and rear panels. The small form factor and angle brackets also allow for mounting the devices on the back of an ANDIAMO unit. BREAKOUT.
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts BREAKOUT.AES - digital input / output, 8 AES3 ports (16 channels) Article Code: DOBOB0718 BREAKOUT.AESID - digital input / output, 16 AESid ports (32 channels) Article Code: DOBOB0722 Patch Chords Cabling from Cordial provides appropriate connection of the BREAKOUT with your ANDIAMO device to ensure proper transmission of the audio signals. page 14 of 48 Name Description Article code DSUB25.AN50 Analog patch cable for connection with BREAKOUT.
CHAPTER 3: Installation CHAPTER 3: Installation Installing the Device 1. Open the packaging and check that the contents have been delivered complete and undamaged. 2. Fix the device in a 19’’ frame with four screws, or place it on a non-slip horizontal surface. WA R N I N G ! Avoid damage from condensation by waiting for the device to adapt to the environmental temperature. Proper operation can only be guaranteed between temperatures of 5º C and 45º C and a maximum relative humidity of 80%, noncondensing.
CHAPTER 3: Installation 4. Connect the signal cables for the digital audio signals to the DSUB-25 connectors. 5. Using the power cord provided connect the PSU to a matching power supply: WAR NING This device must be connected to the mains using the three-cord power leads supplied with the system. Only supply the voltages and signals indicated (84 V – 264 V). NOTE This device may operate with only one power supply.
CHAPTER 3: Installation 6. Turn on the power switch and check the status of PSUs on the front panel: While the device is booting the currently installed firmware is indicated in the display - e.g. firmware version 2.7. 7. Check if the latest firmware is installed on the device. It is recommended to use the latest version that is available on the product page at www.directout.eu. 8. Optional: Connect an USB cable to the USB port for firmware updates.
CHAPTER 3: Installation 9. Installation of USB Serial driver • download the USB Serial driver • download the ‘Installation Guide for USB Control • follow the installation instructions in the ‘Installation Guide for USB Control’ T IP Keep any packaging in order to protect the device should it need to be dispatched for service. 10.
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CHAPTER 4: Operation CHAPTER 4: Operation Introduction This chapter describes the basic operation of the device. Note that throughout this manual, the abbreviation FS refers to sample rate or sample frequency. So, when dealing with scaling factors, the following sample rates can be written as: • 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz = 1 FS • 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz = 2 FS • 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz = 4 FS page 20 of 48 ANDIAMO.AES (SRC) Hardware Guide - Version 2.
CHAPTER 4: Operation Global Control The control on the right of the front panel indicates the power supply. Power switches are on the back panel: PSU 1 & PSU 2 (rear) 2 Switches Enable / disable power supply. PSU 1 & PSU 2 (rear) C13 socket Connect the power supply here (84 - 264 V AC).
CHAPTER 4: Operation Menu Control All functions of the converter can be accessed using a simple menu. Two pairs of push buttons are used for navigation and settings. The upper pair is used to configure the signal routing. The lower pair controls the system settings - clock source, sample rate, analog levels and MADI output format See „CHAPTER 5: Menu Navigation“ on page 38. SELECT Push button Press longer than 2 seconds to enter the menu. Press short to cycle through the menu.
CHAPTER 4: Operation The device settings can be adjusted either locally or via remote control. ANDIAMO Remote offers access to additional settings: • Routing Matrix (Matrix Mode / Extended Routing) • Output gain/level trim for individual channels • AD/DA calibration in 0.1 dB increments • Configuration of the system fan control • Redundancy Modes • USB Embedder • Preset management • Display Dark The settings are stored inside the device. ANDIAMO.AES (SRC) Hardware Guide - Version 2.
CHAPTER 4: Operation Clocking Selectable clock sources are word clock, AES input MADI input or the internal clock. LEDs on the front panel inform about selection and sync state of the selected source. The current system clock is provided at the word clock output. The clock setting can be altered via remote control or locally see „System Settings“ on page 39.
CHAPTER 4: Operation * 16 SYNC LEDs in the metering section indicate the sync state of each AES port individually. Another 16 SRC LEDs indicate the activation status of the sample rate converters at each AES3 input port - see „Level Meters - digital I/O“ on page 31. ** The LED SYNC monitors the sync state of the selected MADI input - see „Clocking to MADI“ on page 27.
CHAPTER 4: Operation SRC Version For integration of AES signals that are not in sync with the selected system clock, each AES input is equipped with a sample rate converter. These may be switched in groups of eight channels. Four LEDs indicate the activation status of each sample rate converter group individually. Another 16 SRC LEDs in the metering section display the SRC status of each AES3 port - see page 31. AES INPUT SRC (01..08 / 09..16 / 17..24 / 25..
CHAPTER 4: Operation Clocking to MADI Lock and sync states of the two MADI inputs are indicated individually by two LEDs (MADI STATE). If both MADI inputs are connected the LED of the unselected input will glow or blink with a reduced intensity (50%).
CHAPTER 4: Operation Sample Rates The scaling factor and the base sample rate are indicated by three LEDs. 2 FS LED (yellow): indicates scaling factor of operation LED ON = Scaling factor of sample rate set to 2 FS LED heartbeat = Scaling factor of sample rate set to 4 FS LED OFF = Scaling factor of sample rate set to 1 FS 48k LED (green): indicates the use of 48 kHz as base sample rate LED ON = Base sample rate 48 kHz 44.1k LED (green): indicates the use of 44.
CHAPTER 4: Operation Output Format The format of the MADI output signal can be defined - allowing for format conversion of the MADI signal. The output signal status is indicated by two LEDs (FORMAT). 56ch LED (green): indicates the channel format of the MADI output signal. LED ON = MADI output set to 56 channel mode. LED OFF = MADI output set to 64 channel mode. 96k LED (yellow): indicates the frame format of the MADI output signal @ 2 FS operation.
CHAPTER 4: Operation User Bit Routing The processing of user bits or the whole channel status data can be adjusted for the output signal. By default the user bit of a single audio channel is processed depending on the routing; i.e. user bit follows audio. To set up a ‘MIDI over MADI’ and/or a ‘Serial over MADI’ connection the user bits of audio channel 56 and/or 1 to 9 are used. REM LED (green): indicates the use of independent user bit routing.
CHAPTER 4: Operation Level Meters - digital I/O All 16 AES3 ports have an individual display with three LEDs each. A SYNC LED indicates the sync state for each port individually. More details about clocking to AES see „Clocking to AES“ on page 25. AES IN SYNC (Port 1 - 16) LED (green): indicates sync status of the AES input LED ON = AES signal is in sync LED blinking = AES input signal is locked but not in sync or scaling factor does not match.
CHAPTER 4: Operation Signal Routing Two methods of signal routing are available: • ‘Standard Bank Routing’ - signal routing of analog and digital I/Os as a whole. • ‘Matrix Mode’ - individual signal routing of all digital I/Os on a per channel basis. Standard Bank Routing A 4 by 4 routing matrix allows to distribute the signals among one another. There are four output destinations: AES ▲ AES3 output ports 01 to 16 AES ▼ AES3 output ports 17 to 32 01..32 MADI output channel 01 to 32 33..
CHAPTER 4: Operation MADI input @2 FS or @ 4 FS* Available for AES output. mute - no input source selected * MADI @ 2 FS = 32 channels, MADI @ 4 FS = 16 channels both portions of the MADI stream are used for AES output Matrix Mode Channel based routing can be set up via remote control (ANDIAMO Remote). Each output can be assembled individually from any input sources. A subset of the Matrix Mode is the Extended Routing feature.
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CHAPTER 4: Operation Connecting MADI The MADI ports are used for transmission of 64 audio channels (AES10).
CHAPTER 4: Operation Connecting Word clock The word clock output provides the system clock that is either derived from AES input, word clock input, MADI input or internal clock generator. WCK OUT BNC socket (coaxial), 75 Ω System clock output - connect for word clock output signal here. WCK IN BNC socket (coaxial), 75 Ω Connect word clock or AES3 DARS (Digital Audio Reference Signal) here. The word clock input also accepts a AES3 frame (AES11).
CHAPTER 4: Operation Connecting AES3 Eight DSUB-25 ports (8 x 4 input / output combined) are used for transmission of the AES3 signals. Each port consists of four AES3 input and output ports itself transmitting eight audio channels (I/O). AES INPUT / OUTPUT 1..8 DSUB-25 Port Digital audio input and output (AES3) connect audio channels 1 to 8 here AES INPUT / OUTPUT 9..16 DSUB-25 Port Digital audio input and output (AES3) connect audio channels 9 to 16 here AES INPUT / OUTPUT 17..
CHAPTER 5: Menu Navigation CHAPTER 5: Menu Navigation To setup the converter the menu mode has to be entered first. The unit will switch back to idle mode automatically after timeout. Signal Routing • Press the button
CHAPTER 5: Menu Navigation System Settings • Press the button
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CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting To identify a possible defect with the device please consult the following table. If the fault cannot be resolved using these instructions, please contact your local DirectOut representative or visit support.directout.eu. Issue Possible reason Solution Device doesn’t work. Power supply is broken.
CHAPTER 7: Technical Data CHAPTER 7: Technical Data Dimensions • Width 19’’ (483 mm) • Height 2 RU (89 mm) • Depth 10’’ (254 mm) Weight • about 5.2 kg Power Consumption • 40 W Power Supply • 84 V - 264 V AC / 47 Hz - 63 Hz / Safety class 1 Fuses • Fuse 250 V - 2 A (slow-blow) – 2 fuses per power supply Environmental Conditions • Operating temperature +5°C up to +45°C • Relative humidity: 10% - 80%, non condensing MADI Port - (Version BNC/SC) • 2 x BNC socket (1 x input / 1 x output) • Impedance: 75 Ω • 0.
CHAPTER 7: Technical Data SRC Performance [SRC Version] • all rates from 30 kHz to 50 kHz and their multiples • THD+N: 140 dB • Frequency response ripple: < 0.025 dB • Latency: < 140 samples Word Clock • 1 x BNC socket (75 Ω impedance) - input • 1 x BNC socket (75 Ω impedance) - output • Termination 75 Ω switchable • AES11 (DARS supported) USB • 1 x USB 2.0 socket (Type B) ANDIAMO.AES (SRC) Hardware Guide - Version 2.
Appendix A - DSUB-25 Pin assignment Appendix A - DSUB-25 Pin assignment The pinout of the DSUB-25 connectors for the transmission of analog and AES3 audio signals follows the AES59 specification.
Index Index A AES59....................................................... 37 B BREAKOUT............................................... 13 C Clocking.................................................... 24 to AES................................................... 25 to MADI................................................ 27 Conformity & Certificates CE......................................................... 11 RoHS.................................................... 11 WEEE..................................
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