Appsys MVR-64 mkII 64x64 Channel Digital Multi-Format Converter

About: Appsys MVR-64 mkII 64x64 Channel Digital Multi-Format Converter

The evolution of world's most versatile format converter: MVR-mkII

For all your digital audio needs: This unique piece of hardware is able to convert between man different digital audio interfaces - any to any, all at once. It's fully packed with features like channel-wise-routing, web interface, sample rate conversion, headamp remote control and much more. And cool for MVR-64 (old model) users: All firmware features of the new model will also be back-ported as long as the hardware allows it!

Features

• 704x704 channels routing matrix with channel-wise routing/splitting between interfaces
• Bi-directional sample rate conversion up to 128 channels using the  SRC-64 plug-in module
• Fully remote-controllable via Web, Web-over-USB and command line (telnet/UART)  Web Remote Demo
• Headamp remote control for MIDAS/Behringer stageboxes
• Integrated headphone amp to monitor any incoming signal

Audio Interfaces

• AES3 (16x16ch)
• ADAT (4x), SPDIF/AES3 optical
• MADI SFP (2x)
• MADI coaxial
• AES50 (up to 2 ports)
• MADI-TP (up to 2 ports)
• Dante
• up to 192 extra channels via  Flexiverter breakout boxes connected to the FlexLink port

Clocking Options

• Supports 44.1...192 kHz operation
• ClockShield technology allows clickless operation during up to 1s clock dropouts
• Optional Sample Rate Conversion

Other things to mention

• Preset store/recall (16 different setups)
• Jumperable pinout for AES3 (Tascam/Yamaha) and AES50/MADI-TP ports
• Test tone generator simplifies troubleshooting of complex setups
• Triple-redundant power supply (2x 90-240VAC, 1x 9-18VDC)
• Can be powered alone from industry standard 4-pin XLR plug battery packs
• Separate network control port
• MIDI and RS485 embedding/de-embedding from MIDI/RS485 jacks into MADI streams (RME/DirectOut-compatible)
• Transparent forwarding of MADI control data (i.e. headamp control, MIDI over MADI)

What the Multiverter can do for you:

• Interface your recording gear to any signal source
• Make your production truck or OB van compatible to any incoming signal and clock
• Sample-rate convert between any interfaces using the SRC-64 plugin module
• Dante<>Dante bridging of different networks with optional sample rate conversion (up to 64ch 96k <> 48k bidirectional*)
  • * Additional FLX-DANTE / AUX-DANTE required
• Use your ethernet port as recording interface with the Dante Virtual Soundcard technology
• Record from any source, and directly from MIDAS/Behringer stageboxes with remote headamp control
• Bring your legacy gear up to date
• ...and anything else you can imagine!

Specifications

• Dimensions (BxHxD) -  19 x 1.77 x 9 inch (482 x 45 x 230mm)
• Weight -  4.96 lb (2.25 kg)
• Operating temperature -  0..+70°C, non-condensing
• Storage temperature -  -40..+85°C, non-condensing
• Power consumption
  • 8W typ., 30W max.
  • Each AC input: 85..264VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.75A@115VAC / 0.5A@230VAC
  • DC input: 9-18VDC (up to 30V tolerant), 2.5A peak
• Channel count
  • 704x704 total (up to 64x64 per interface) in x1 modes
  • 352x352 (up to 32x32 per interface) in x2 modes
  • 176x176 (up to 16x16 per interface) in x4 modes
  • Multiple conversions (i.e. Dante ⬄ MADI and ADAT ⬄ AES50) with each using the full channel count can run simultaneously.
• Sample rates
  • 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz +/-100ppm
  • Varispeed operation is not supported
• Latency
  • The table below shows the overall latency (receive+convert+transmit) between the various interfaces in number of samples.
    • For x1 modes (32/44.1/48kHz), n is 1.
    • For x2 modes (64/88.2/96kHz), n is 2.
    • For x4 modes (128/176.4/192kHz), n is 4.
      • The Dante latency depends on the setting in the Dante controller which should be chosen according to the network topology, and can range from 150µs to 5ms.

• ADAT ports
  • 4 input+4 output ports with [email protected]/48kHz, [email protected]/96kHz each
  • Each port may be alternatively used as SPDIF or AES3 optical port with 2 channels @44.1/48kHz
• USB port -  USB 2.0 (FTDI 2232). Remote control and firmware update, no audio connection
• RS485 port
  • Male D-Sub 9pin, Yamaha AD8HR compatible
  • Pinout: 2=RX-, 3=TX-, 4=TX+, 5=GND, 6=RX+
• FlexLink port -  HDMI connector type (Note: *NOT* HDMI compatible). 192ch@48kHz, 96ch@96kHz, 48ch@192kHz
• MADI SFP ports
  • Standard SFP slot. SFP1 equipped with standard multi-mode fibre (MM fibre), 1310nm, LC connector, up to 2km total length.
  • No vendor lock (Appsys policy). Supports  Ferrofish SFP Coax
  • [email protected]/48kHz
  • [email protected]/96kHz
  • [email protected]/192kHz
  • MIDI-over-MADI, RS485 embedding
  • Transparent user bit forwarding
• MADI BNC port
  • Standard AES10 coaxial port. Use with up to 100meters of 75 ohm coaxial cable:
    • [email protected]/48kHz
    • [email protected]/96kHz
    • [email protected]/192kHz
    • MIDI-over-MADI
    • RS485-over-MADI
  • Transparent user bit forwarding
• MADI TP ports (shared with AES50)
  • AES-X 213 compatible.
  • [email protected], 56ch@48kHz, [email protected], 28ch@96kHz, [email protected], 14ch@192kHz
  • Pinout: MADI-TP on 4/5, 7/8 MIDI-over-MADI, RS485-over-MADI
  • Transparent user bit forwarding
  • Compatible to DiGiCo/Soundcraft/StuderMADI-TP using the  MTA-64 Adapter
• AES50 ports (shared with MADI-TP)
  • AES50 3.1 compatible
  • [email protected]/48kHz, [email protected]/96kHz Pinout: Data on 1/2, 3/6; Sync on 4/5, 7/8
• Dante/AES67 port
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet, configurable either as Switch or as Redundant connection in the Dante controller.
  • Device prefix: MVR64
  • 64ch@32/44.1/48kHz, 32ch@64/88.2/96kHz, 16ch@128/176.4/192kHz
• Wordclock port
  • Output: 5.0Vpp nominal, able to drive two parallel 75 Ohm terminations
  • Input: 0.5Vpp...5.0Vpp
• MIDI port
  • Isolated input on 3.5mm TRS jack
  • MIDI output on 3.5mm TRS jack
  • MIDI THRU is activated by default
  • Pinout according to MIDI-TRS specification
• Headphones
  • 2x125mW into 32Ohm (@0.01% THD+N)
  • Bandwidth: 22Hz to 22kHz
• ESD protection (all ports) -  +/- 15kV (Human Body Model)

What's in the Box

• 1x MVR mkII multiverter device, with (1) MADI SFP installed (Multimode 1310nm)
• 1x AC power cord
• Manual