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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