Specifications

AMX Processing Instances

AMX 5.1 Instance:

5.1+2+2 with up to two downmix outputs, dual-path upmixing and SAP/DVS capability

AMX2.0 Instance:

2+2+2 with Auto SAP/DVS with three downmix outputs and SAP/DVS capability

AMX5x2 Instance:

2+2+2+2+2 with two downmix outputs and SAP/DVS capability

Algorithms

AEROMAX: ITU-R BS.1770 and EBU R128-compliant loudness control via adjustable wideband and multiband processing

UPMAX II: 5.1-channel upmixing, automatic bypass of discrete content

AERO.10

AERO.20

Support one AMX instance, PCM processing only.

(Nielsen, Verance, and Dolby encoding options are not supported.)

AERO.100

AERO.200

AERO.2000

AERO.2400

Support one or two AMX Engines.

Nielsen, Verance, and Dolby encoding options are supported.

AERO.8000

Supports up to eight AMX instances.*

Nielsen, Verance, and Dolby encoding options are supported.

*Total number of AMX instances depends on combination of options enabled in each instanmce.

AES-3

All inputs are unbalanced, 75 ohms, with internal termination.

Pairs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, AES Ref and Vref use BNC (F) connectors.

Four AES-3 pairs of auxiliary digital I/O on DB25-F connector. (AERO.2000 and AERO.2400 only.

Signal levels per SMPTE 276M/ AES-3ID-2001.

All I/O can be assigned as per I/O routing described in this manual.

1.5G SDI

Single 1.5G SDI I/O path in AERO.10, AERO.100, AERO.2000

Signal levels per SMPTE 292M / 259M; Auto-sensing HD or SD

De-embeds up to 16 audio channels from SDI, process and/or encode, and re-embed up to 16 channels

Supports SMPTE 2020 A and B VANC metadata

Supports up to 1080i/60/59.94/50 Hz

3G SDI

(AERO.20, AERO.200, AERO.2400)

Dual 3G SDI I/O paths in AERO.20, AERO.200, AERO.2400

Signal levels per SMPTE 292M / 259M; Auto-sensing 1.5 and 3G, HD, or SD

De-embeds up to 16 audio channels from each SDI, process and/or encode, and re-embed up to 16 channels into each SDI

Supports SMPTE 2020 A and B VANC metadata

Supports up to 1080p/60/59.94/50 Hz

GPI/O Control Port

(AERO.10, AERO.100, AERO.2000)

DB25-F connector

0–5 V TTL levels, pull to ground activation.

Eight GPI inputs.

Eight GPO outputs

GPI/O Control Port

(AERO.20, AERO.200, AERO.2400)

DB15-F connector

0–5 V TTL levels, pull to ground activation.

Five GPI inputs. Five GPO outputs

Metadata Input

SMPTE 2020 A and B metadata via SDI Input

DB9-F connector, 115 kbps, pinout per SMPTE 207M (RS-422/485)

Interfaces directly with Dolby Metadata (SMPTE RDD6) (AERO.10, AERO.100, AERO.2000 only)

Reference

48 kHz via AES DARS reference input or AES Input 1

SDI input, or internal 48 kHz generator

Ethernet

100 to 1000BASE-T via RJ-45 connector for AERO.10, 100, 2000

1000BaseT only for AERO.20, 200, 2400.

NfRemote

MS Windows application for remote configuration, control and monitoring. Application connects to AERO hardware using TCP/IP network connection.

Built in http server provides manual and automated access to parameters using ASCII commands.

Headphone Output

(AERO.10, AERO.2000, AERO.2400)

Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-1 dB (Protection Limit preset)

Level

+12 dBu maximum

Connector

¼-inch TRS (6.35 mm) front panel jack with volume control

Analog Line I/O

(Legacy AERO.10 and AERO.100)

Channels

Stereo Input, Stereo Output. All analog audio is balanced.

Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-1 dB (Protection Limit preset)

Level

Input: Balanced Audio, +4 dBu ref 0.775V nominal, +18 dBu maximum

Output: Balanced Audio, +4 dBu ref 0.775V nominal, +18 dBu maximum

Connector

DB9 (See Connector Pinouts.)

Dimensions and Weight

Unit

Dimensions

Weight

AERO.10

H = 1.75 in (4.5 cm), W = 19 in (48.3 cm), D = 13.25 in (33.7 cm)

12.5 lb (6 kg) approximate

AERO.20

H = 1.75 in (4.5 cm), W = 19 in (48.3 cm), D = 13.25 in (33.7 cm)

12.5 lb (6 kg) approximate

AERO.100

H = 1.75 in (4.5 cm), W = 19 in (48.3 cm), D = 13.25 in (33.7 cm)

12.5 lb (6 kg) approximate

AERO.200

H = 1.75 in (4.5 cm), W = 19 in (48.3 cm), D = 13.25 in (33.7 cm)

12.5 lb (6 kg) approximate

AERO.2000*

H = 3.50 in (9 cm), W = 19 in (48.3 cm),

D = 13.25 in (33.7 cm)

12.5 lb (6 kg) approximate

AERO.2400*

H = 3.50 in (9 cm), W = 19 in (48.3 cm),

D = 13.25 in (33.7 cm)

12.5 lb (6 kg) approximate

AERO.8000

H = 1.75 in (4.5 cm), W = 19 in (48.3 cm), D = 27 in (68.6 cm)

30 lb (13.6 kg) approximate

Environmental

Operating: 0 to 50 ºC, unit is fan cooled.

Non-operating: -20 to 70 ºC.

Power Requirements

Dual redundant auto-sensing power supplies, each rated at 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz. Unit power requirement is 175 W maximum.