Overview:

Handles up to 64 audio channels in each direction allowing CAPITOL to communicate with another console or a router up to 2000 meters away using a simple pair of fiber-optics links.The audio engine or "Core Unit" is fitted from factory with the necessary external connector for the bi-directional fiber-optics ports (input and output).

• The integrated multi-channel MADI interface physical connector can be found at the back panel of AEQ CAPITOL, labelled as “MADI”.
• This interface is not equipped by default unless option AEQ CAPITOL MADI CA11 has been purchased.
• If you acquire this option AEQ CAPITOL MADI CA11 later on, simple instructions will be enclosed with the module, allowing easy installation by any person with minimal experience in handling electronic equipment or computers.
• MADI protocol, which stands for multichannel audio digital interface is a professional standard of data transmission for digital audio signals over 56 channels on a single cable. MADI protocol is documented in the standard AES10-1991 and ANSI s4.43-1991.
• AES10 MADI multichannel interface is an extension of AES3 protocol for interconnection of multi-channel.
• MADI protocol, as defined in the AES10 standard allows connection of up to 64 audio channels (linearly quantified data) with a resolution of 24 bits per sample and a sampling rate frequency of 48 kHz/s.
• Transmission is accomplished in a serial mode and if transmission is done on a single 75 ohm coaxial cable with BNC connectors the distance reached is greater than 50 m.
•  If transmission is accomplished on a multi-mode fiber-optic interface (transceiver) with the specifications that the AEQ CAPITOL is providing the distance is up to 2 km.
• The audio samples may have a maximum of 32 bit quantization.
• Additionally, by using this protocol, the bits of validity user status and parity of AES3 are maintained.
• The MADI protocol allows you to connect 64 audio channels with a single pair of wires.
• The data bit rate is 100 MBits/s corresponds to a synchronous connection.

AEQ CAPITOL MADI Interface Specifications:                                                                         

• Optical fiber connector, FDDI PMD type.
• Nominal range: 2000 meters.
• Fiber Type: 62.5 / 125 µm MULTIMODE
• Transmission: LED, 1300 nm

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