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DAC-9516 User Guide (v3.0) Cabling • 17
Cabling
This chapter provides an overview of connecting external devices to the DAC-9516.
AES Input Cabling
The DAC-9516 can accommodate any full-scale digital (FSD) level in the -12dBFS to -30dBFS range.
Connect the AES/EBU input cable to the DAC-9516 according to the designation indicated on the chassis label.
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Figure 5.1 ) The input is internally terminated at 75ohms.
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Although the DAC-9516 may be configured with -30dBFS headroom, a maximum analog audio output of the
module (+27dBu) should be observed to prevent clipping of the signal.
Figure 5.1 DAC-9516 — AES Input Connection
Analog Audio Cabling
The 12-pin audio terminal block has slots for the positive, negative, and grounded wires of two balanced analog
audio cables.
Table 5.1 indicates the pin numbering and function of the analog connectors.
Table 5.1 DAC-9516 Output Analog Connectors
Outputs
Pin Signal
1 B2-
2 B2+
3 GND
4 B1-
5 B1+
6 GND
7 A2-
8 A2+
9 GND
10 A1-
11 A1+
12 GND
To AES IN