AIXpressor

General

  • Multi-channel audio processor

  • Rear panel AES, analog, MADI, tieLight I/O

  • 3k x 3k cross-point audio router

  • Front panel headphone jack

  • Expandable by hardware option boards

  • Versatile audio processing via licensed algorithms

Audio Sample Rate

  • 48kHz

  • +/- 150ppm sync input capture, +/- 25ppm master-sync stability

AES/EBU Inputs

  • Relevant specifications comply with AES3-X-2009, IEC 60985, and AES11-2009

  • 4 inputs (8 input or 4 input /4 output channels switchable) on D-Sub 25 connector

  • 24-bit transparent forwarding of PCM and compressed audio without SRC (sample rate converter)

  • 24-bit PCM with SRC activated

  • Impedance = 75Ohm single-ended

  • Input level = 0.3 ... 5Vpp @ 75Ohm single-ended

  • Sample Rate Converter (SRC) = THD+N -120dB @ 0dBFS, 1kHz, latency <0.3ms

AES/EBU Outputs

  • Relevant specifications comply with AES3-X-2009, IEC 60985, and AES11-2009

  • 4 channels (4 or 6 channel outputs switchable) on Sub-D 25 connector

  • 24-bit transparent forwarding of PCM and compressed audio

  • Impedance = 75Ohm single-sided

  • Output Voltage = 1Vpp (typical) @ 75Ohm single-ended

  • Power fail relay bypass between AES/EBU inputs and outputs (can be deactivated by internal jumper)

SFP Cages

  • SFP spec, typically 125MBps

SFP MADI Module

  • SFP spec, typically 125MBps

SFP tieLight Module

  • SFP spec, typically 2.5GBps

Sync Input

  • Multi-standard synchronization interface for AES/EBU, Wordclock, or video sync (including black burst and tri-level); complies with AES11-2009 and relevant audio or video standards.

  • Connector type = BNC

  • AES/EBU Input = 0.3 ... 5Vpp @ 75Ohm single-ended

  • Wordclock input = 1 ... 5Vpp @ 75Ohm single-ended

  • Video-sync input = 1Vpp (nominal) @ 75Ohm single-ended

  • Supported rates = 23.975, 24, 24.975, 25, 29.97, 30, 49.95, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps (SD and HD)

Network Interfaces

  • 4x RJ45 connectors, 1Gbit/s Ethernet auto sense, full duplex, audo MDI/X

USB Interfaces

  • Front and rear USB A 3.0 connectors

  • Internal USB A 2.0 (for license keys)

  • Rear USB 2.0 connectors

Expansion Slots

  • 4 general-purpose expansion slots for Jünger option boards

Power Supplies

  • Dual power supplies with automatic failover

  • 85 ... 264VAC, 50 ... 60Hz, 58W (max)

Environmental

  • Operating temperature = 0 ... 50°C, fan cooled

  • Non-operating temperature = -20 ... 70°C

  • Humidity < 90% non-condensing

Physical

  • 19" x 1RU, 27cm depth

  • Net weight ca. 5kg

  • Shipping weight ca. 7.5kg

Standards

  • Video complies with SMPTE 424/425M (3G, Level A and B), SMPTE 292M (HD), or SMPTE 259M (SD) with automatic format detection

  • Audio embedding and de-embedding comply with SMPTE 299M (3G, HD) or SMPTE 272M-AC (SD)

  • Metadata embedding and de-embedding complies with SMPTE 2020-2

Video Data Rates

  • 2970/2967Mbps (3G), 1485/1483.5Mbps (HD), 270Mbps (SD)

Video Formats

  • 1080p - 23.975, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

  • 1080i - 50, 59.94, 60

  • 720p - 23.975, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

  • 625i - 59.94

  • 525i - 59.94

Video Delay

  • User selectable 0 ... 15 frames; can be disabled

Audio

  • Bit depth = 24 bit, transparent forwarding of PCM and compressed audio

  • Sample rate = 48kHz (SDI compliant)

  • Channels = 16 inputs and 16 outputs (4 groups of 4 channels each)

  • Delay = Embedder audio delay selectable 0 ... 320ms per channel

Metadata (RDD6)

  • 1 channel input, 1 channel output, SDID selectable

BNC Input

  • Impedance = 75Ohm

  • Return loss = >15dB 5 ... 1485MHz; >10dB 1485 ... 2970MHz

  • Maximum cable length = 250m (SD), 230m (HD), 140m (3G) using Belden 1694A cable

  • Jitter tolerance = >0.7UI (alignment)

BNC Output

  • Impedance = 75Ohm

  • Output voltage = 0.8Vpp (typical)

  • Return loss = >15dB 5 ... 1485MHz; >10dB 1485 - 2970MHz

  • Output jitter = <0.2UI (alignment), <0.5UI (timing)

Latency

  • Video latency input to output = 120 ... 200 pixel, depending on video standard

  • Audio latency input to output, embedder and de-embedder combined = <0.6ms (HD, 3G), <2ms (SD)

General Features

  • Power fail relay bypass (may be enabled/disabled via GUI)

  • Lip-sync compensation for processed and non-processed audio signals

  • Dedicated routing for non-processed channels; all channels (maximum 16) can be routed to/from the device or looped through

  • Test pattern generator (no genlock)

  • Master-sync capable

  • ITU-R BT.1685 / ARIB STD-B39 metadata support