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 3.  Introduction

3.1.  Overview
With the ADX-32 you can transmit 4 ADAT Lightpipe connections (32 audio channels) over a single 
Cat.5 network cable, up to 100 meters in distance.

The 64 channel version ADX-64 can transmit 8 ADAT Lightpipe connections (64 audio channels) over 

two Cat.5 network cables – it consists basically of two ADX-32 in one case.

The system is designed to provide maximum flexibility: Transmit direction is selectable for each of 
the four ADAT connections separately, giving you the option to transmit 32/0, 24/8, 16/16, 8/24, or 

0/32 Tx/Rx channels. With ADX-64, you can select the direction for each of the eight ADAT-
connections, e.g. to build a 48/16 multicore system.

Multiple extenders can be daisy-chained together to transmit audio signals to multiple locations. 

Thus, complex configurations (e.g. audio distribution to multiple rooms or additional monitoring 
stations) are easy and cost-effective to set up.

Each ADAT connection follows the „transmit once, receive multiple scheme“.

All ADAT connections operate completely independent of each other. This means it is possible to 
transmit different data formats, sample rates, resolutions and even ADAT and SPDIF signals together 

over one Cat.5 cable.

3.2.  Benefits

Much lower costs compared with MADI or analog transmissions (cabling!)

Lossless real-time transmission, virtually no latency or delays (in the nanosecond range)

Scalable: available in 32 or 64 channel versions,  

the 32 channel version can be upgraded to 64 channels with an additional module

Heavily reduced cabling, one thin Cat.5 replaces 32 analog cables

Local loopback function: each ADAT input is forwarded to the output on the same device. This 
gives you the ability to connect additional monitors, or use it as wordclock source.

Compatible with all data formats using TOSLINK connector technology:
ADAT Lightpipe, SPDIF, AC-3, DTS etc.

Quality product „Made in Switzerland“

 4.  Installation notes

CAUTION: Use the Cat.5 cable ONLY between ADAT Multicore Extenders!

 

NEVER connect ADAT-Multicore Extender with ethernet networking equipment 

(PC, Switch, DSL modem whatsoever)! 

ADAT Multicore Extenders and/or the networking equiment may be DAMAGED!

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Summary of Contents for ADX-32

Page 1: ...ADAT Multicore Extender ADX 32 ADX 64 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ... Input 7 6 2 ADAT Connections 1 4 7 6 3 ADAT Connections 5 8 ADX 64 only 7 7 Settings 8 7 1 Input output mode DIP switches 1 4 8 7 2 Termination DIP switches 5 8 8 8 Wordclock synchronization 9 8 1 General 9 8 2 Wordclock synchronization over ADAT 9 8 3 Wordclock synchronization over separate coax cable 9 9 Example configurations 10 9 1 Digital 16 16 multicore 10 9 2 Digital 24 8 multicore sync ov...

Page 3: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 ADAT5 Input ADAT6 Input ADAT7 Input ADAT8 Input Outp Outp Outp Outp Cat5 cable both A and B plugged 7 8 Cat5 cable only one A or B plugged Input Output Input Output Input Output 1 Input Output 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cat5 cable both A and B plugged 3 4 Cat5 cable only one A or B plugged Input Output Input Output Input Output Power input ADAT Connections 5 8 ADAT Connections 1 4 ADX 32 64 32 ...

Page 4: ...AT Lightpipe Cat 5 cable ADC DAC ADC DAC ADX 32 ADX 32 ADC DAC ADC DAC ADX 32 ADX 32 Monitor Monitor ADX 32 ADX 32 ADX 32 ADX 32 Cat 5 cable carrying 32 channels up to 100m distance Daisy chaining allows distribution up to 32 nodes Multitrack Recorder Multitrack Recorder ADX 32 ADX 32 ...

Page 5: ...multiple scheme All ADAT connections operate completely independent of each other This means it is possible to transmit different data formats sample rates resolutions and even ADAT and SPDIF signals together over one Cat 5 cable 3 2 Benefits Much lower costs compared with MADI or analog transmissions cabling Lossless real time transmission virtually no latency or delays in the nanosecond range Sc...

Page 6: ...al paralleled Depending on the number of jacks used the termination setting has to be altered see 7 2 Termination DIP switches 5 8 5 2 Cat5 Connection 2 Jacks A and B ADX 64 only Transmits ADAT connections 5 8 over a second Cat5 cable The mode of operation is identical to connections 1 4 6 Power Cat5 Connection 1 A B Power Cat5 Connection 2 A B ...

Page 7: ...is set by DIP switches see 7 1 Input output mode DIP switches 1 4 6 3 ADAT Connections 5 8 ADX 64 only ADAT Lightpipe inputs and outputs 1 4 The mode of operation is identical to connections 1 4 7 8 24V DC 5W Power input Ø2 5 5 5mm 1 Input Output 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cat5 cable both A and B plugged 3 4 Cat5 cable only one A or B plugged Input Output Input Output Input Output ADAT Connections 1 4 ADAT...

Page 8: ...t be set to Input All others have to be set to output only one signal source but many signal sinks are allowed You can choose which of the devices acts as the sender Input for each ADAT conection independently 7 2 Termination DIP switches 5 8 To avoid signal reflections which degrade signal quality each end of the Cat5 cable has to be terminated with matching resistors These are integrated into th...

Page 9: ...T interface Devices receiving the signal reconstruct the wordclock from the data stream When using ADAT synchronzation there is no need for additional sync cables Use the Local Loopback function see 7 1 Input output mode DIP switches 1 4 to have additional ADAT sources for synchronization purposes Look at the example in 9 2 Digital 24 8 multicore sync over ADAT 8 3 Wordclock synchronization over s...

Page 10: ...e ADC DAC Wordclock slave Mixer Wordclock Master Mixer Wordclock Master ADAT Lightpipe Cat 5 cable Analog cable ADX 32 ADX 32 1 In Out 2 In Out 3 In Out 4 In Out A Cat 5 B ADX 32 ADX 32 In Out 1 In Out 2 In Out 3 In Out 4 A Cat 5 B ADC DAC Wordclock slave ADC DAC Wordclock slave ...

Page 11: ...ble ADC DAC Wordclock slave ADC DAC Wordclock slave Mixer Wordclock Master Mixer Wordclock Master ADX 32 ADX 32 1 In Out 2 In Out 3 In Out 4 In Out A Cat 5 B ADX 32 ADX 32 In Out 1 In Out 2 In Out 3 In Out 4 A Cat 5 B ADC DAC Wordclock slave ADC DAC Wordclock slave unused ADC DAC Wordclock slave ADC DAC Wordclock slave unused ...

Page 12: ...t 2 In Out 3 In Out 4 In Out A Cat 5 B Connection 1 5 In Out 6 In Out 7 In Out 8 In Out A Cat 5 B Connection 2 ADX 64 ADX 64 In Out 1 In Out 2 In Out 3 In Out 4 Connection 1 A Cat 5 B In Out 5 In Out 6 In Out 7 In Out 8 Connection 2 A Cat 5 B ADC Wordclock slave ADC Wordclock slave ADC Wordclock slave ADC Wordclock slave ADC Wordclock slave ADC Wordclock slave DAC Wordclock slave DAC Wordclock sla...

Page 13: ...ce Cat5 bus end to end 100m Maximum number of devices on a Cat5 bus 32 Supported data formats ADAT Lightpipe S PDIF AC3 Dolby Digital 5 1 DTS and other data formats using TOSLINK optical connectors up to 15 5 Mbit s signalling rate All four connections work completely independent of each other It is therefore possible to transmit different data formats sample rates resolutions at the same time Con...

Page 14: ...the warranty are any damages resulting out of improper use willful damage normal wearout especially of the connectors or connection with incompatible devices like ethernet equipment or third party power supplies Application Systems Dipl Ing FH Rolf Eichenseher Bullingerstr 63 CH 8004 Zürich Switzerland www appsys ch info appsys ch Tel 41 22 550 05 42 ADAT is a registered trademark of Alesis Corp T...

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