background image

- 3 -

A10-RACK User Guide

Overview 

The A10-RACK is a 4 slot, 8 channel, 1RU wireless microphone receiver enclosure, compatible 

with most Unislot and SuperSlot

 receivers. The A10-RACK accepts up to 4 dual-channel slot-in 

receivers, providing a total of 8 separate audio feeds. The A10-RACK provides high-quality an-

tenna distribution, power distribution, up to 8 channels of analogue and/or AES digital audio via 

XLR-M connectors and an 8 channel Dante audio interface. 

 

ª

Slot-in receivers are sold separately.

Key Features

•  Dante audio network integration for up to four Superslot compatible wireless mic receivers 

(eight audio channels), such as Audio Limited’s A10-RX, as well as some models by 

Wisycom and Lectrosonics.

•  Antenna distribution with 12V power for active antennas and pass-through for a second A10-

RACK (for a total of 16 audio channels)

•  Powering distribution via 4-pin XLR-M socket, 10-18VDC
•  Analogue or AES outputs via eight XLR-M sockets on rear panel
•  Each receiver can be set to output analogue or AES individually (if supported by receiver)
•  Simultaneous analogue / AES and Dante outputs
•  Secondary Ethernet port for Dante redundancy or daisy-chaining second A10-RACK
• 

USB-B port for updating RX firmware via Mic2Wav app

• 

470-694MHz front-end RF filter bandwidth

•  1RU chassis size with adjustable rack ears to set required depth

Compatible Receivers

The A10-RACK fits slot-in receivers with maximum dimensions of:

• 

Slot height: 18mm (0.71 inches)

• 

Slot width: 68.3mm (2.69 inches)

• 

Width between SMAs: 84.4mm (3.32 inches)

Summary of Contents for A10-RACK

Page 1: ...A10 RACK 4 Slot Wireless Enclosure User Guide Fits Most Unislot and Superslot Receivers ...

Page 2: ...Cascading A10 RACK Units 9 Operational Block Diagram 9 Specifications 9 Legal Notices 10 Table of Contents Copyright Doc Rev History Info Copyright 2018 Audio Ltd All rights reserved www audioltd com 7 Century Court Tolpits Lane Watford WD18 9RS UK info audioltd com Revision Date Description 1A 11 Sept 2018 Initial Publication 1B 27 Sept 2018 Added info to Operation and A10 RX Firmware Update sect...

Page 3: ...10 RX as well as some models by Wisycom and Lectrosonics Antenna distribution with 12V power for active antennas and pass through for a second A10 RACK for a total of 16 audio channels Powering distribution via 4 pin XLR M socket 10 18VDC Analogue or AES outputs via eight XLR M sockets on rear panel Each receiver can be set to output analogue or AES individually if supported by receiver Simultaneo...

Page 4: ...ual channel 25 pin SuperSlot or unislot receiver The connection provides power to the receiver and connects the receiver s audio output directly to the appropriate rear panel XLR connector and to the Dante interface 2 Antenna Distribution Leads SMA cables included are used to connect receivers to the A10 Rack antenna distribution system 3 Rack Ears One of two pictured Used for mounting A10 Rack ch...

Page 5: ...ot receiver ª ª Dante audio will always be present regardless of analogue or AES selection 4 Service USB B connector used for A10 RX firmware updates 5 Dante PRI SEC RJ45 Dante network connections PRI for primary non redundant network connection SEC for secondary redundant network connections 6 DC IN Connector A10 Rack is powered with a standard 4 pin XLR F 10 18VDC power supply Rack Mounting The ...

Page 6: ... power is being provided to A and B antennas ª ª If yellow LED does not illuminate when switch is in PWR ANT position a short circuit fault condition is present on either A or B antenna inputs 5 Power Indicator LED illuminates green when A10 Rack is powered on The A10 RACK is powered with a standard 4 pin F XLR 10 18vdc power supply sold separately such as the Sound Devices XL WP4 Power to A10 RAC...

Page 7: ...ion that allows for routing of signals from Dante network transmitters to receiv ers and monitoring of the various settings of any Dante network For more details and to download the Dante Controller visit Audinate s website at https www audinate com products software dante controller Installing Receivers The A10 RACK is compatible with most unislot and Superslot receivers ª ª See Compatible Receiv...

Page 8: ...such that they maintain the full dynamic range of the receiver outputs It is intended that the receivers outputs are set for 2dBu output and left unchanged There is no noise or dynamic range penalty with this topology To operate the A10 RACK 1 Connect power supply to the A10 RACK 2 Connect antennas to the A10 RACK 3 Connect XLR cables for analogue AES output as needed 4 If using a Dante network co...

Page 9: ...iagram Specifications Frequency range 470 694 MHz Maximum number of receiver slots 4 Maximum number of channels 8 Active distribution amplifier bandwidth 224 MHz with phantom powering for active antennas 12 V 200 mA Antenna inputs 2 x BNC 50 ohm Aux RF outputs 2 x BNC 50 ohm Rack powering 10 18 Volts DC 3 Amps via 4 pin XLR male socket Audio outputs 8 x 3 pin XLR M analogue and or AES Dante Output...

Page 10: ...st accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Declarations of Conformity Hereby Audio Ltd declares that the radio equipment type A10 RACK is in compliance with Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU EMC Directive 2014 30 EU and RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity and full text of the Supplier Declaration of Conformit...

Reviews: