HC Bridge SRC User Guide
Contents
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Introduction
Overview
The HC Bridge SRC provides 256 bi-directional channels of sample rate conversion for use with
Dante networks. The 1U unit contains two Dante HC cards which can each independently set sample
rate. When used in a standalone configuration this facilitates the routing of audio between devices
running at different sample rates or in different clock domains on a Dante, AES67 or ST 2110-30
network. The two network connections can be physically or virtually separate networks, providing
control isolation between two sets of equipment where an “AoIP discovery and control firewall” is
required.
Connections from each Dante HC card to the Dante network are made through front-facing SFPs,
which can be fitted with RJ45, single-mode or multi-mode LC fibre connectors. Connections from the
SFP cages on the rear are looped between the two Dante HC cards to provide a standalone 256
channel Dante SRC device.
The HC Bridge SRC also contains 12 pairs of GPIO for use with connected System T consoles.
Key Features
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Standalone sample rate conversion of Dante and AoIP sources between two sample rates
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AoIP discovery and control “firewall” between physically or virtually
separate networks
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12 pairs of GPIO for use with a System T
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Redundant PSUs and Dante network connections
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Front facing Dante network connections
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Rear facing HC Link and GPIO connections
HC Bridge SRC Front Panel
HC Bridge SRC Front Connections
HC Bridge SRC Rear Panel
HC Bridge SRC Rear Connections
HC Card 1
Dante
ports
Status LEDs
and
User
Buttons
HC Card 1 USB
Program
port
(service use only)
HC Card 2
Dante
ports
HC Card 2 USB
Program
port
(service use only)
HC Link 2
SFP cages
GP Inputs
1-12
Redundant
PSUs
Cooling fan
Status LEDs
GP Outputs
1-12
Status LEDs
HC Link 1
SFP cages
