DirectOut EXBOX.MD v2 64-Channel Dante to MADI Audio Converter

About: DirectOut EXBOX.MD v2 64-Channel Dante to MADI Audio Converter

EXBOX.MD is a Dante / MADI converter linking Audinate’s audio networking technology Dante and MADI (AES10). Equipped with three MADI ports and four network ports it offers straight-forward conversion of 64 audio channels between MADI and Dante.

The handy size of the popular EXBOX series (1/3 of 19’’), combined with the rock-solid housing and redundant power supplies, makes the EXBOX.MD a perfect connectivity tool for touring live shows, OB vans as well as studio applications.

OVERVIEW

LEDs at the front panel inform about clocking, sample rate, device state and power supply at a glance.

AUDIO STREAMING

Up to 32 streams with a total number of 64 audio channels are supported. The device also features the latest Dante firmware with activated AES67 support.

ALL-ROUND FUNCTIONALITY

EXBOX.MD offers highest flexibility as it provides three MADI ports of different interface types:

• optical SC (single-mode or multi-mode)
• coaxial (BNC)
• SFP

The Small Form Factor Pluggable cage can be fitted with any SFP module suitable for the particular application.

FastSRC

The FastSRC is a low latency sample rate converter, switchable for the Dante I/O, and ensures seamless exchange between MADI and Dante I/O when both sources are not synchronised.

EARS

Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching is a system to prevent interruption of the output signal. It uses either the proven BLDS technology or pilot tone triggering. A logic monitors the condition of the trigger signal on the Dante input. In case of a failure it switches automatically to the backup input (Dante or MADI).

BUILT-IN-SWITCH

Four network ports are connected to an internal switch and give the opportunity to use Dante’s redundancy mode (Primary <> Secondary), while more EXBOX.MDs or other Dante devices can be connected in switched mode directly to increase the number of channels.

REMOTE CONTROL

EXBOX.MD can be controlled by Audinate‘s remote software ‚Dante Controller‘ and is ‚Dante Domain Manager‘ ready. Device functions, such as the channel based routing matrix, FastSRC or EARS are accessible via globcon and a browser UI.

SAFE OPERATION

The device can be powered by up to two external power-supplies as well as PoE (Power over Ethernet).

RACK READY

Each EXBOX can be mounted into a standard 19’’-rack by using the optional kit BOXMOUNT.XL. Up to three devices may fit side-by-side within 1 RU.

Technical Details

Interfaces

• MADI ports (I/O):
  • 1 x coaxial BNC, 75Ω
  • 1 x optical SC-Socket multi-mode
  • 1 x SFP (empty cage without module)
• Network: 3 x RJ45 Socket (1 Gbit/s)
  • 1 x RJ45 Socket (1 Gbit/s, PoE)

Digital

• Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz (+/- 12,5%)
• MADI formats: 48k / 96k Frame, 56 / 64 channel, S/MUX

Network Audio

• Network-Layer: 3
• Number of streams: 32
• Number of channels (I/O): 64 (@1 FS), 32 (@2 FS), 16 (@4 FS)
• Standard: Dante, AES67

Sync

• Network: IEEE 1588 v1

Signal Processing

• Sample Rate Conversion: FastSRC @ Dante I/O

Communication

• Remote Software: Dante Controller, globcon
• Remote Methods: Network

Global

• Power Supply: external, 2 x Hirose (9 - 24V)*, 1 x PoE (IEEE 802.3af)
• Dimensions: Width 140 mm
• Height 42 mm
• Depth 140 mm
• Weight: about 1 kg

Accessory

• SFP modules (LC single-mode or multi-mode)
• BOXMOUNT.XL for 19'' rack mount

Device variants

• Single-mode: MADI port: SC-Socket single-mode
• Dual PSU optional available

Notes

• * 1 x power supply included