User Manual
AUBION X.8
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1 Introduction
Thank-you for choosing an
AUBION X.8
!
The
X.8
is a professional multi-channel audio AD/DA converter with integrated microphone
amplifiers and real-time transport for eight Mic/Line/SPDIF input ports and four Line/SPDIF
output ports via a conventional Ethernet network (100 Mbit/s or 1 Gbit/s) from and to your
PC.
In combination with measuring software tools from AFMG (e.g. EASERA, SysTune) the
X.8
is a measurement device for high-precision acoustic measurements. It therefore provides
you with a measurement solution on which you can carry out simultaneous measurements of
(room) impulse responses, frequency responses, echo times, STI, SPL, LEQ and NC in real
time on eight input ports.
The
X.8
presents the audio channels on your PC in the form of a multi-client ASIO device
driver. In addition, the
X.8
installation software installs a graphic user interface (
X.8
GUI) on
your PC which does not require further configuration as well as an
X.8
service (Windows
service) that exchanges all control information with the
X.8
in the background. This means
that the
X.8
can be used by all ASIO-capable audio applications on the market.
In summary, the
AUBION X.8
has the following features:
·
Two fast Gigabit network interfaces (1000BaseT) with integrated network switches
provide for extremely simple cabling even across distances of up to 100 metres with
standard CAT5e cables for your measurement device, measurement PC and
network.
·
The integrated Zeroconf technology configures the IP network settings automatically.
In connection with the
X.8
drivers, which are included in the package, you can
concentrate immediately on your measurement work without having to be a network
expert – a real plug-and-play system!
·
The included
AUBION X.8
Multiclient ASIO driver allows you to use any, as well as
several, active PC measurement applications which you need for the simultaneous
real-time analysis of the eight
AUBION X.8
input ports and the four output ports.
·
Synchronous sampling of the analog signals on all input connectors with premium
192 kHz/24 bit A/D and D/A converters and simultaneous presentation of the audio
data on your PC’s time line in your measurement application.
·
Sampling rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz can be set. Primed for the
higher sampling rates 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz.
·
Four high-quality microphone preamplifiers with accurate dB amplification of up to
65
dB and excellent sound properties with down to 0.0003% THD+N.
+48V phantom power can be activated for connection to high-quality condenser
measurement microphones.
·
Primed for the audio synchronisation of several
X.8
in a network for smooth scaling
of the audio channels.
·
Very robust and compact construction for mobile use. In addition to all audio
interfaces, the ½ 19“ / 1HE form factor of the casing contains a front panel that can
be operated intuitively and you can set all important measurement parameters
independent of your PC.
