DN9650

There are many different multichannel digital audio protocols available today. Some are well established and have been in common use for several years, others have appeared recently, and all are vying for recognition and market share. Interfacing different protocols can be difficult and expensive, often requiring the use of inflexible, proprietary hardware. Connecting different audio networks together, which often have differing sample rates and clock domains can be a difficult and expensive process. The DN9650 Network Bridge allows all MIDAS digital consoles and MIDAS digital I/O hardware, KLARK TEKNIK DN9696 High Resolution Audio Recorders and many other AES50 devices to connect to many different multichannel digital audio networks simply and reliably.

Currently available interfaces include:-

• Audinate Dante
• Cirrus Logic CobraNet
• Digigram EtherSound
• MADI (AES10)

The DN9650 Network Bridge supports network modules designed and manufactured by Cirrus Logic, Inc., Lab X Technologies, LLC, and Audinate Pty Ltd.

Clock Synchronisation

The DN9650 clock synchronisation scheme is divided into two domains, with the AES50 domain and third party network domain separated by the Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter (ASRC).

AES50 Domain Clock Options:-

• AES50 External Clock
• Onboard Oscillator (AES50 Internal Clock
• Word Clock Input
• Video Black Burst Input

Network Domain Clock Options:-

• External Network Clock
• External Network Clock with Word Clock In Synchronisation
• Onboard Oscillator (AES50 Internal Clock
• Network Module Onboard Clock
• AES50 Clock Source
• Word Clock Input
• Video Black Burst Input

Note: Selection from above options may be limited by feature set of Third Party Module fitted.

• Converts between AES50 and MADI, Audinate Dante*, Cirrus Logic CobraNet* and Digigram EtherSound*
• Asynchronous sample rate conversion on every channel with bypass facility
• Bidirectional output audio clock inhibit feature for redundant network systems
• 24 bit audio operation with 96 kHz and 48 kHz sample rates
• Video synchronisation in PAL/SECAM/NTSC formats in standard and high definition
• Internal "AES Grade 1" temperature-compensated word clock (1 ppm)
• Internal web server allows browser-based configuration via Ethernet control port
• Status indicator LEDs and LCD display on front panel
• Features Neutrik etherCON* network ports
• Rugged 1U rackmount chassis for durability in portable applications
• Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
• Designed and engineered in England

Specifications:

Front panel description
1 x Inlet Air Vent
1 x ETHERNET CONTROL Activity LED (Green)
3 x Pairs of green and red AES50 status LED indicators (OK, ERROR)
2 x AES50 Output “STOP OUTPUT CLOCK IF INPUT FAILS” yellow and red LED indicators (ENABLED, STOPPED
1 x Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter ASRC ENABLED LED indicator
2 x Network Output “STOP OUTPUT CLOCK IF INPUT FAILS” yellow and red LED indicators (ENABLED, STOPPED
1 x Pair of green/red Network Clock Status LED indicators (OK, ERROR)
1 x Backlit Alphanumeric LCD Display (16 characters x 2 Lines)
1 x KLARK TEKNIK Tufflex label roundel label with Blue LED illumination

Rear panel description
1 x Ethernet Control Port - Neutrik EtherCon with LED status indication
3 x AES50 Ports – Neutrik EtherCons with LED status indication
1 x Reset Switch (recessed)
1 x Word Clock Input – Neutrik BNC with 75 ohm termination
1 x Word Clock Output – Neutrik BNC (no termination)
1 x Video Black Burst Input – Neutrik BNC with 75 ohm termination
1 x Network Module • 1 x mains inlet with integral fuseholder and switch
1 x 40 mm fan outlet with finger guard
Electrical Safety Earthing Point

Power Requirements
Voltage 100V a.c. to 240V a.c. ±10%
Frequency 50Hz to 60Hz
Consumption <500W

Dimensions
Height 44.45 mm (1.75”), 1U high
Width 482.0 mm (19.0”)
Depth 410.0 mm (16.1”)

Weight
Net 5.5kg
Shipping 7.5kg