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© 2000 Merging Technologies  

Sphynx User Manual

 

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 Analog BetaCam Users 

This example is based on Digital Studio users who are using the Sphynx in conjunction with the Merging Keops 
boards and an Analog Betacam video deck. 

MYKERINOS

Card

VIDEO / TC

Bracket

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Computer

Sphynx Modular

Audio Interface

AES-EBU

INPUTS

ODI-A

I/O

ADAT

AES-EBU

OUTPUTS

ANALOG

OUTPUTS

ANALOG

INPUTS

Monitor

Outputs

Video Ref.

Black Burst

Generator

Monitoring on

Headphones

ODI-B

I/O

ADAT

VIDEO

Sync

ANALOG

INPUTS

ANALOG

OUTPUTS

SONY

Analog Betacam

Video Deck

 

 
This example uses the following: 
 
All monitoring is done by the front panel Monitoring selection and output 
 
The Sphynx contains 2 analog input modules (4 inputs) and 2 analog output modules (4 outputs) 
AES-EBU output modules are optional in this configuration. 
 
All units (Mykerinos card – via TC bracket, Video Deck and Sphynx) are connected to the Video Sync generator 
Note that any composite video source can also be used as a Video Sync reference for Sphynx. 
 
Note that the Video Loop output can be used to supply the video reference to other devices 
Otherwise, a 75-Ohms terminator must be connected to the Loop output. 
 
The Sphynx is set to VIDEO Sync Mode 
 

Summary of Contents for Sphynx

Page 1: ...Sphynx Modular High Resolution Audio Interface User Manual Version DOC 1 7 April 2000 2000 Merging Technologies Inc...

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Page 3: ...L FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 4 WARNINGS DISPLAYED 5 Synchronization LEDs blinking 5 Sample Rate LEDs blinking 5 Input Level Meters LEDs blinking 5 Monitor OUT LEDs blinking 5 CHAPTER 3 THE BACK PANEL 6 AUDI...

Page 4: ...APTER 7 SETTINGS MENU 18 1 ANALOG I O LEVEL 19 Using the Trim Pots 19 2 ANALOG INPUT DITHER 19 3 AES EBU INPUT SRC 19 Using the Sample Rate Conversion 19 4 AES EBU I O DUAL MODE 20 5 ODI B OUT ROUTING...

Page 5: ...d used in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual may cause harmful interference to radio and television communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur...

Page 6: ...the product failure In this limited warranty the customer must upon Merging Technologies Inc request return the product to the place of purchase or other local designation for the necessary repairs t...

Page 7: ...any other electromagnetic interference Rugged internal power supply This unit accepts both 110 and 220 voltages for worldwide use Fully tested for CE compliance for guaranteed safety and stability All...

Page 8: ...to the optical input ADAT If no valid sync signal is present at the optical input when the ODI mode is selected the ODI LED will flash Once a valid sync signal has been detected at the optical input...

Page 9: ...phynx is now locked and synchronized to the incoming S PDIF signal Sample Rate Selection and Status x4 x2 x1 32 44 1 48 SAMPLE RATE KHz SELECT Sphynx supports a wide range of sample rates The desired...

Page 10: ...the Sphynx is required see Chapter 7 for details on how to calibrate the analog I O level Note dB FS are referred to Digital Full Scale Monitoring Selection PHONES VOLUME 5 6 5 6 3 4 3 4 7 8 7 8 1 2...

Page 11: ...nking The Input Level Meters OVL LEDs blink whith the corresponding LVL LEDs turned off on some channels when the input module of those channels has a problem Here is the cause of this warning for eac...

Page 12: ...format is determined by the type of input modules installed in the Sphynx Currently the Sphynx supports the following input modules 24 bit analog line inputs up to 48 kHz 24 bit analog line inputs up...

Page 13: ...s to the corresponding output modules See Chapter 5 on how to make audio connections Analog Outputs When using analog output modules the corresponding output XLR connectors are adjustable balanced 4 d...

Page 14: ...techniques Output This BNC connector outputs a Wordclock signal based on the current Sphynx sampling rate This signal is always present See Chapter 7 on how to configure the Wordclock output S PDIF I...

Page 15: ...n x1 SR mode the signal routed to this output is selectable via the Settings Menu See Chapter 7 on how to set the ODI B OUT routing Auxiliary Modules AUX 1 AUX 2 The AUX 1 and AUX 2 modules are reserv...

Page 16: ...e I O module to fit properly in the desired slot Insert the module firmly into place Please note that the output modules are physically longer than the input modules This reduces the chance of the out...

Page 17: ...Module 1 Analog Input Module 2 Analog Input Module 3 Analog Input Module 4 Note that the rear panel labeling of the analog XLR inputs is MIC LINE Currently the Sphynx only accepts line analog inputs C...

Page 18: ...3 4 AES EBU 5 6 AES EBU 7 8 AES EBU Input Module 1 AES EBU Input Module 2 AES EBU Input Module 3 AES EBU Input Module 4 Connecting AES EBU Outputs Any professional level balanced digital AES EBU audio...

Page 19: ...or Monitoring on Headphones Analog Audio Source ODI B I O ADAT VIDEO Sync This example uses the following Monitoring is done through the Digital Betacam analog outputs the Sphynx headphones output or...

Page 20: ...ALOG INPUTS ANALOG OUTPUTS SONY Analog Betacam Video Deck This example uses the following All monitoring is done by the front panel Monitoring selection and output The Sphynx contains 2 analog input m...

Page 21: ...odular Audio Interface AES EBU INPUTS ODI A I O ADAT AES EBU OUTPUTS ANALOG OUTPUTS ANALOG INPUTS Monitor Outputs Monitoring on Headphones ODI B I O ADAT VIDEO Sync 4 Channels Digital IN 4 Channels An...

Page 22: ...ANALOG OUTPUTS ANALOG INPUTS Monitor Outputs Monitoring on Headphones ODI B I O ADAT VIDEO Sync 4 Channels Digital IN 4 Channels Analog IN 4 Channels Analog OUT 4 Channels Digital OUT This example use...

Page 23: ...ted into an output slot or if an output module is inserted into an input slot In this case switch the Sphynx OFF unplug the power cable open the Sphynx and check the placement of all installed modules...

Page 24: ...VL leds Once you have set all parameters as you want press once the MONITOR SELECT button to exit the Settings Menu The new configuration is stored and applied immediately The different parameters are...

Page 25: ...ar a noise shaping filter is used to minimize the noise level where the human ear is most sensitive 500 to 4000 Hz and augment it in where the human ear is less sensitive One side effect of such a pro...

Page 26: ...this mode 2 When OUTPUT Dual AES EBU mode is selected and when the x2 SR mode is selected three different Dual mode configurations can exist depending on the output modules present in the Sphynx a Dua...

Page 27: ...AES EBU to DA AES EBU to AES EBU Sample Rate Conversion etc In the STAND ALONE mode ADAT outputs are routed internally to ADAT inputs The 8 input signals still are conveyed to ODI outputs in ADAT form...

Page 28: ...ifferential 24 dBu Custom Min Differential 4 dBu Custom Max Differential 25 dBu Input Impedance Differential 20 KOhms Common Mode Rejection 40 dB Interchannel Isolation Crosstalk 1kHz 110 dB Dynamic R...

Page 29: ...96 kHz Dynamic Range A weighted 117 dB A Unweighted 111 dB THD N 1 KHz 0 dBFS 101 dB 1 KHz 20 dBFS 90 dB Frequency Response 20 Hz 40 KHz 0 1 dB 96kHz Analog Output Module Parameter Conditions Value Un...

Page 30: ...Parameter Conditions Value Unit Resolution 24 Bit Max Sampling Rate Without SRC 96 KHz Output Impedance Differential 110 Ohms Note All specifications subject to change without notice Appendix 2 Flow C...

Page 31: ...IN 1 2 S PDIF IN MODULE OUT 1 2 MODULE OUT 3 4 MODULE OUT 5 6 MODULE OUT 7 8 S PDIF OUT ODI B OUT CUSTOM ODI B IN S PDIF Sphynx in x2 SR mode Audio Flow Chart ADAT CH 1 2 ADAT CH 3 4 ADAT CH 5 6 ADAT...

Page 32: ...lly while removing the Flash ROM chip Take the new Flash ROM chip and plug it into the socket by hand in place of the old one Take care to ensure that the firmware chip is inserted in the same orienta...

Page 33: ...odules and 4 stereo AES EBU output modules Analog line signals on inputs 1 and 2 are converted to a digital AES EBU signal on output 1 2 Analog line signals on inputs 3 and 4 are converted to a digita...

Page 34: ...d one Onouris LDS at each end This system allows a bi directional link of up to 1000 meters Why AutoDetect SR mode doesn t work on incoming AES EBU signals in Video sync mode The AutoDetect SR mode do...

Page 35: ...l optical digital interface It is a proprietary standard which is used in the family of Alesis ADAT digital multitrack recorders and many other professional audio devices such as digital mixing desks...

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