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CUSTomER SUppoRT & pRoFESSionAl SERviCES
SpECiFiCATionS
oRdERing inFoRmATion
Sonata AES 110 Balanced
SON-MADI2AB
MADI input to AES 110Ω out
SON-AB2MADI
AES 110Ω inputs to MADI out
Sonata AES 75 Unbalanced
SON-MADI2AU
MADI input to AES 75Ω out
SON-AU2MADI
AES 75Ω inputs to MADI out
Sonata Analog
SON-MADI2AA
MADI input to analog out
SON-AA2MADI
Analog inputs to MADI out
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Input Specifications
SON-AU2MADI
Connectors:
32 AES/EBU 75
Ω
BNC
according to AES3id-2001
Equalization:
600m (2,000 ft.)
Sample rates:
32-96 kHz
SON-AB2MADI
Connectors:
25-pin “D”
Equalization:
600m (2,000 ft.)
Sample rates:
32-96 kHz
SON-AA2MADI
Connectors:
25-pin “D”
Input impedance:
>40 kΩ differential
Input CMRR:
>90 dB @ 60 Hz. Maximum
input level +24 dBu
Input levels for 0 dBFS:
+24 to +10 dBu
selectable
Frequency response:
±0.2 dB 20-20 kHz
bandwidth ref 1 kHz
Crosstalk:
< -100 dB at 1 kHz
Dynamic range:
> 110 dB 20-20 kHz
typical @ +24 dBu = 0 dBFS
Resolution:
24-bit conversion
Sample rates supported:
44.1 kHz,
48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz
Output Specifications
SON-MADI2AU
Connectors:
75
Ω
BNC
Output level:
1 Vp-p into 75
Ω
SON-MADI2AB
Connectors:
25-pin “D”
Output level:
>3.5 Vp-p into 110
Ω
SON-MADI2AA
Connectors:
25-pin “D”
Output impedance:
>50
Ω
differential
typical
Input CMRR:
> 90 dB @ 60 Hz
Maximum output level:
+24 dBu (into
100K load)
Minimum output level:
600
Ω
or greater
Output levels for 0 dBFS:
+24 to
+10 dBu selectable
Frequency response:
±0.2 dB 20-20 kHz
bandwidth ref 1 kHz
Crosstalk:
< -100 dB at 1 kHz
Dynamic range:
>110 dB 20-20 kHz
typical @ +24 dBu = 0 dBFS
Resolution:
24-bit conversion
Sample rates supported:
44.1 kHz,
48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz
General Specifications
Video Reference
Connectors:
Loop-through 75
Ω
BNC
Video standards supported:
480i59,
575i50, 1080i59, 1080i50, 720p59,
720p50
Sample rate when locked to video
reference:
48 kHz
AES/EBU Audio Reference
Connectors:
75
Ω
BNC
Reference type:
Word clock or AES/EBU
audio reference
Sample rates supported:
44.1 kHz,
48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz double speed
All MADI Inputs
Connectors:
BNC 75
Ω
Maximum cable lengths:
Up to 100m
(300 ft.)
Nominal input level:
500 mVp-p
Modes supported:
64, 56, and 32 ch
options
All MADI Outputs
Connectors:
75
Ω
BNC
Output return loss:
>15 dB
Mechanical and Power
(All Models)
Physical Characteristics
Depth:
230 mm (9 in.)
Width:
483 mm (19 in.)
Height:
1 RU
Weight:
2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.)
Voltage Input
100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption
AES models:
<10W
Analog models:
<70W
Environmental
Temperature:
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Relative humidity:
10-93%, non-
condensing
Coax ~100m
Maestro Master Control
Sonata Analog Audio to MADI
Sonata AES to MADI
MADI to AES
Audio Console
Sonata Analog Audio to MADI
MADI to Analog Audio
SONATA
SONATA
SONATA
SONATA
SONATA
Add Sonata MADI breakout boxes for extended distance and analog audio support.
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are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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