Avid Technology Stage 48, Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
VENUE Stage 48 from Avid
®
is a configurable remote stage box
for VENUE Mix Rack systems and VENUE SC48 consoles that
uses highly reliable, low-latency Ethernet audio snake connec-
tions. Stage 48 supports fully redundant digital snake connec-
tions.
Up to two Stage 48 units can be connected to an Ethernet Snake
card-equipped Mix Rack or SC48. All digital and analog remote
I/O are digitally controlled, fully recallable and fully routable
from your console.
If you purchased an SC48 Remote system, a fully loaded
Stage 48 is included and provides 32 remote Stage inputs and 16
remote Stage outputs (two AI16 Analog Input cards and one
AO16 Analog Output card).
You can also purchase empty Stage 48 remote stage boxes and
expand your system’s remote I/O capabilities by installing com-
patible VENUE Stage I/O cards, up to the maximum Stage I/O
capacity of Mix Rack and SC48.
Stage 48 Features
A single Stage 48 supports up to 48 channels of remotely located
Stage I/O. Up to two Stage 48 units can be used simultaneously,
supporting the maximum Stage I/O capacity of Mix Rack systems
or SC48 consoles (48 input channels and 32 output channels of
combined local and remote Stage I/O).
A single Stage 48 provides the following:
• Up to 48 channels of remote Stage I/O to Mix Rack or SC48
systems
• Compatibility with Mix Rack and SC48 Stage I/O cards
such as AI16 Analog Input cards, AO16 Analog Output
cards, XO16 Analog/Digital Output cards, and AT16 A-Net
Output cards
• Primary and redundant Ethernet digital snake connections,
with automatic snake failover in the event of connection
failure
• Locking Neutrik etherCON ® RJ45 ports
• Front-panel Power and Status LED indicators
What’s Included
• Stage 48 remote stage box
• One (1) IEC power cable, North American standard
• Four (4) rear rack brackets (recommended for rear support
when mounting a Stage 48 in standard 19” rack)
• Four (4) extenders and eight (8) Phillips head screws for in-
stalling compatible output cards in Stage 48
• Stage 48 Guide
• Stage 48 Quick Setup Guide
•
Health and Safety Guide
• Registration Card
Additional Required Components
• Shielded Cat5e (350 MHz) or better Ethernet cable with Neu-
trik etherCON connectors for the primary digital snake
connection
• An Ethernet Snake card installed in Mix Rack or SC48 (pre-
installed in SC48 Remote)
Optional Components
• A second shielded Cat5e (350 MHz) or better Ethernet cable
with Neutrik etherCON connectors for the redundant snake
connection
The Ethernet Snake card can only be installed in SC48 by
Avid-authorized service personnel.