AIXpressor

General

• Multi-channel audio processor

• Rear panel AES3, 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 outputs (8 output channels) 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) not activated

• 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