AVN-AESIO8R 8 AES3 Input, 8 AES3 Output Dual Dante® Interface, PoE

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Sonifex Ltd.

The AVN-AESIO8R audio converter and interface converts up to eight digital stereo AES3 inputs and eight digital stereo AES3 outputs to and from the Dante Audio-over-IP networking standard. Each input can accept sample rates from 32kHz to 192kHz, which will be sample rate converted to the Dante system sample rate. A valid input signal is confirmed by front panel AES3 lock LEDs for each input. All outputs follow the Dante system sample rate.

Dual Ethernet ports allow the unit to operate in redundant mode, ensuring audio routing is maintained in the event of loss of link on either of the network connections. This cost effective 1U rack-mount unit offers an easy solution for AV professionals and system integrators. It is simple to configure and operate, with all set-up done via the standard Dante Controller software and power via PoE (Power Over Ethernet).

All digital AES3 inputs and outputs are on high-quality Neutrik XLR connectors and there are front panel status/confidence LEDs for PoE, Link and Clock.

  • 8 x balanced digital stereo AES3 inputs on XLR, supporting input rates of 32kHz – 192kHz.
  • Sample rate conversion on physical inputs to Dante system sample rate.
  • 8 x balanced digital stereo AES3 outputs on XLR, output rate matches Dante system sample rate.
  • 2 x RJ45 Dante connectors (1Gb/s Ethernet Port) allowing the unit to operate in redundant or switched modes.
  • PoE and Link LED status indicators for each Ethernet port.
  • Clock LED status indicator.
  • AES3 Lock LED status indicators for each input.
  • Configuration using Dante Controller.
  • AES67 operation & Dante Domain Manager compliant.
  • Powered by PoE on either (or both) Ethernet ports, offering power supply redundancy.
  • 1U 19” rack-mount form factor.
  • (The AVN-AESIO8 is available with a single Ethernet port).

More at: https://www.sonifex.co.uk/avn/avn-aesio8r.shtml

Product Specs

Network and AoIP

AoIP Standard: Dante

Number of Channels: 16 receive, 16 transmit

Number of Streams: 16 receive, 16 transmit

Sample Rate: 44.1kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz or 192kHz

Format: Linear PCM, 16, 24 or 32 bit

AES67 Support:Yes

Connectivity: 2 x RJ45

Speed: 1Gbps or 100Mbps

Network Modes:Switched or redundant

Dante Domain Manager Ready: Yes

  

AES3 Input Specifications

Input Impedance: 110Ω balanced

Support Input Rates:32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz (sample rate converted to Dante system sample rate).

Signal Level: AES3-2009 compliant

Bit Depth:Up to 24bits

  

AES3 Output Specifications

Output Impedance: 110Ω balanced

Support Output Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz (set as per Dante system sample rate).

Signal Level: AES3-2009 compliant

Bit Depth:24 bits

  

Balanced Line Input XLR Pinout

PinFunction

1Chassis Ground

2Input Positive

3Input Negative

  

Balanced Line Output XLR Pinout

PinFunction

1Chassis Ground

2Output Positive

3Output Negative

  

PoE Power

Standard:802.3at Type 1

Class: 0

PD Power Range: 0.44 W to 12.94 W

Typical PSE Power Usage: 7W

Max PSE Power Usage: 15.4 W

  

Equipment Type

AVN-AESIO8R: 8 AES3 Input, 8 AES3 Output Dual Dante® Interface, PoE

  

Physical Specification

Dimensions (Raw): 48cm (W) x 11cm (D) x 4.3cm (H)(1U)

19” (W) x 4.3” (D) x 1.7” (H)

Weight: Nett: 1.0kg  Gross: 1.5kg

Nett: 2.2lbs  Gross: 3.3lbs

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