Appsys FLX-AES3 16x16 Channel Format Converter for AES/EBU

About: Appsys FLX-AES3 16x16 Channel Format Converter for AES/EBU

The FLX-AES3 is a compact AES3-to-anything converter. It has 16x16 channels of AES3 built in, which can be converted to any protocol installed into the AUX slot. For larger systems, the built-in channels plus everything which the AUX card provides are also available on the FlexLink port, making it possible to use it as extension to the MVR-64 or another Flexiverter.

​Features

• 16x16 channels of AES/EBU, fully transformer isolated
• AUX port accepting any AUX card as conversion source/destination, or extension to 24x24ch AES3
• Supports arbitrary sample rates in the range from 44.1...192kHz
• DB25 connector pinout (Tascam or Yamaha) selectable individually for each connector via internal jumpers
• FlexLink port for lowest latency, bi-directional transfer of 192 channels audio, clock and power
• Triple-redundant power supply

Additional features when connected to the MVR-64

• True channel-wise routing of all available channels (built-in plus AUX card)
• Sample-rate conversion using the SRC-64
• Web or telnet based remote control

Specifications

• Dimensions (WxHxD)
  • Excluding connectors/buttons - 5.98 x 1.73 x 6 inch (152 x 44 x 153mm)
  • Including device-side connectors/buttons - 5.98 x 1.73 x 6.42 inch (152 x 44 x 163mm)
• Weight -  1.3 lb (590 g)
• Operating temperature -  0 - +55°C, non-condensing
• Storage temperature -  -40 - +85°C, non-condensing
• Power consumption
  • +15V DC, 9W max (18W to power two devices via FlexLink)
  • Triple-redundant input (2x DC, 1x via FlexLink)
• AES3 ports (A, B)
  • Input and output fully transformer-isolated according to AES/EBU requirements
  • Maximum speed: 192kHz single-wire
  • Pinout: Tascam(AES) or Yamaha, selectable for each port via internal jumper blocks
• Cable lengths
  • FlexLink - 1m / 3ft. max. recommended
  • AES3 - 100m / 300 ft., depending on the peer device
• Channel count
  • 16x16 @ 48/96/192 kHz (Single-wire)
  • 8x8 @ 96kHz, 8x8 @ 192kHz (Dual wire)
  • 4x4 @ 192 kHz (Quad wire)
  • Additional AUX channels depending on AUX card
• Sample rates
  • 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
  • 88.2/96kHz can operate in single-wire or double-wire mode
  • 176.4/192kHz can operate in single-wire, double-wire or quad-wire mode
• Latency
  • Conversion AES3 <> FlexLink: 2 samples
  • Conversion AES3 <> AUX: 4 samples plus AUX card latency (depending on AUX card)
• Internal clock precision
  • Jitter: Phase RMS: <1ps, Peak-peak: <50ps.
  • Stability: ±25 ppm including all effects including aging, temperature, supply, calibration, shock, vibration

What's in the Box

• 1x FLX-AES3 Converter
• 1x HDMI cable 0.5m / 1.7 ft with locking screws
• 1x Power supply
• 1x Power cord
• Manual