Serial Digital (AES3id aka AES/EBU)
The block diagram below shows a RHAON system using digital audio distribution in the AES3id format along with RHAON loudspeaker
control and monitoring. Notice that the wiring loops from loudspeaker to loudspeaker just as it does in analog distribution.
Notes
1. In this system, RHAON and the Ethernet network are being used only for loudspeaker control and monitoring.
2. Neither CobraNet digital audio distribution nor analog audio distribution are available when AES3id format digital audio distribution is
being used; the AES3id format audio channels occupy the amplifier’s analog input channels.
3. The AES/EBU inputs on Iconyx amplifiers are fully balanced 110 Ohm inputs and are equipped with a balanced buffered loop through
to the next array.
4. The AES/EBU interface provided in Iconyx-R amplifiers automatically detects the source sampling frequency, locks onto that sample
rate whether it is 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz or 96 kHz. and converts it to 48 kHz. As a result it is not necessary to re-initialize the system when
running from AES/EBu sources having different sample rates.
APPENDIX II: RHAON Block Diagrams
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Ethernet
Switch
Ethernet
Switch
AES3id
Digital
Audio
Input
AES3id format Digital Audio Distribution Line
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