User's Manual
3.6.
Extension
This port is designed to connect break-out boxes to support other, non-built-in
protocols and standards (e.g. AVB), or to connect additional ports for system
extension.
Currently supported (as of 2019-08):
Product
Purpose
Adapter for DiGiCo/Soundcraft/Studer/Harman MADI-TP variant
Note: The MTA-64 uses the Extension port only for power, not for audio. The port
is fed through on the MTA-64 and remains available for other extension boxes.
Please contact us for the scheduled availability of other break-out boxes.
Two multiverters can be connected together via the extension
port when a larger number of different ports is required.
Note: Although this port makes use of a standard HDMI connector, it is NOT
compatible with HDMI devices. Don't connect HDMI equipment! The HDMI
connector was chosen because cables are ubiquitous and can easily be replaced
(and also because the electrical characteristics are perfectly suited for this
purpose).
3.7.
MADI optical
This port carries MADI data, according to the “optical” transmission method
specified in AES10.
The yellow LED indicates the current status:
Off: No incoming MADI data detected
On: Incoming MADI detected, but no valid system clock
Flashing: Incoming MADI and valid system clock detected
Control data (e.g. for preamp control) can be forwarded over this port. See 3.14,
Control data forwarding for details.
Where possible, use the "MADI optical" connection
rather than BNC or TP connections to reduce the chances
of noise/interference and to increase reach.
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