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bit uncompressed video input, capture and output. If peripheral equipment has
a variety of inputs/outputs, look to see if it has SDI I/O, and use it where possible.
Most high-end professional broadcast equipment supports SDI (VTRs, cameras,
media storage servers, etc.).
2-Channel Digital AES/EBU Audio Inputs And Outputs
One female XLR connector is provided for the channel 1 and 2 inputs, while
a male XLR connector carries channel 1 and 2 outputs. AES/EBU signals are
handled internally as 24-bit digital. The optional KL-Box also provides XLR audio
connections on the front panel.
NOTE: AES XLR connections are digital and cannot be used with analog equipment
having XLR connectors.
Analog 2-Channel Balanced Audio
Two sets of analog XLR connectors, one for each channel, support balanced audio
connections. Male XLRs are provided for outputs and female XLRs are provided
for inputs. Balanced audio (differential) connections provide better analog
audio quality over longer cable runs. Most professional quality VTRs and audio
equipment have XLR style connectors for analog audio. Analog audio signals are
converted internally to 24-bit digital.
Unbalanced Audio on KL-Box
On the KL-Box are two analog output connectors, one for each channel. These
connectors are RCA-style phono jacks.
RS-422 Machine Control
A female DE-9 connector on the LHi/LHe Plus breakout cable provides connection
for VTRs, camcorders, disk media servers, and other devices using RS-422 SMPTE
(Sony) protocol. This RS-422 connector is also present on the optional KL-Box
(connector pinout is Sony 9-pin protocol).
LHi Only Connectors
HDMI Input and Output
Two HDMI mini-connectors on the LHi endplate (full-size HDMI connectors on
the KLHi-Box) provide for input and output of HDMI compatible video (version
1.1) and multi-channel embedded audio (8 channels). HDCP is not supported on
either input or output. The LHi’s HDMI output does not have HDCP, and input
sources having HDCP are not supported. The HDMI input is designed to support
long cable runs—up to 100 ft. when using 22 or 24AWG HDMI cable, or up to 50
ft. using 28 or 30AWG HDMI cable. The HDMI output supports standard HDMI
cables only.
