The 8977AP-4U is a compact, high-
performance, high-density digital audio
processor. It provides processing at channel
level for up to eight PCM audio channels.
It also provides sample-rate conversion
and synchronization for asynchronous and
consumer-type sources. Automatic delay
tracking synchronizes the sound to a video
synchronizer, while a user-configurable delay
can compensate for fixed latency processing.
A particularly powerful feature of the
8977AP-4U is its ability to handle Dolby E
streams. These can be both routed and
delayed while preserving the non-PCM data.
The 8977AP-4U can handle a mix of Dolby E
streams and PCM channels so that, for
example, a Dolby stream on AES input 1 can
be routed to AES output 2 and then replaced
by selected PCM channels on output 1. Audio
input and output connectors are unbalanced
(see 8977AP-4B for balanced connectors).
PCM audio can be synchronized to a reference;
either a color black video reference, tri-level
syncs, an AES feed, or even word-clock can
be used. Reference can be fed directly to the
Key Features
Eight independent channels of audio
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processing
Four AES inputs and four AES outputs – all
•
unbalanced
Auto tracking delay to video synchronizers
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Fixed delay for each channel up to 10s
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Smooth audio handling when adjusting
•
delay
Channel routing for PCM signals, stream
•
routing for Dolby E
Dolby E programmable delay and routing
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Sample rate conversion accepts 32 kHz,
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44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz and outputs
48 kHz
Uses local or frame reference for
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synchronization
High density (80 PCM channels per 2 RU
•
frame)
Remote control and monitoring via
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Ethernet frame interface
Applications
A companion to the 8985, 8995, and 8981
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modules with video synchronization to
provide AES audio handling with tracking
delay
To route and control PCM channels
•
combined with Dolby E audio streams
J1
J2
J3
J4
J5
J6
J7
J8
J9
J10
Audio
Input
Audio
Output
Ref
Input
Audio Delay
Tracking
Input
8900UE-R
Two Channels or One Stream
External
Reference
input
Synchronizer
Option
Ref In
Bus
Bus
Genlock
Adjustment
Sample Rate
Converter
Programmable
Delay
Tracking Delay
Gain
Programmable
Delay
Channel
/
Stream
Router
Dolby E & Non-PCM Path
AES 1 In
AES 2 In
AES 3 In
AES 4 In
Mono/Stereo
Switch
M/S
M/S
M/S
AES 1 Out
AES 2 Out
AES 3 Out
AES 4 Out
Delay
Tracking
Two Channels or One Stream
Two Channels or One Stream
Two Channels or One Stream
Specifications
Ordering Information
For detailed specifications, installation, and setup
instructions see:
www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular
module by fitting the optional 8900GEN-SM
reference input sub-module or alternatively
taken from one of GeckoFlex’s two internal
busses. This allows several modules in a frame
to share a reference feed including sharing it
with a video synchronizer.
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8977AP-4U
Digital Audio Processor – Unbalanced I/O w/Delay
Supported Frame Types
GeckoFlex with 8900NET (Net Card) for configuration
Power Rating
6.0 Watts – single slot
Audio I/O
AES four inputs, four outputs
Signal Type
Unbalanced:
AES-3id-2001
Common mode range:
Unbalanced: N/A
Input sampling rate (FS):
32, 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz
Input resolution:
16-, 20-, or 24-bit
Input return loss
: >20 dB (100 kHz – 128 FS)
Output sampling rate
: 48 kHz
Output resolution
: 20- or 24-bit
Output return loss
: >15 dB (100 kHz – 128 FS)
Input impedance:
Unbalanced: 75Ω
Connector type:
Unbalanced: BNC
Reference
See 8900GEN-SM genlock submodule
Tracking Input
One wire serial interface (RS-232 type)
Format
: 1200 baud
Parity:
Even
Bits/word:
Seven
Stop bit:
One
Connector type:
BNC
Electrical Length (delay)
PCM mode:
1.7 ms to 3.9 ms depending on input
sampling rate, typically 3.9 ms at 48 kHz
Non-PCM mode:
280 µs
Sync PCM mode:
280 µs
This module can be mounted in a GeckoFlex
frame but not in other 8900 series frames,
including Gecko-A or Gecko-V frames. As this
module has no card-edge controls, in order to
configure this module, an 8900NET (Net Card)
Network Interface module is required.
8977AP-4U
Audio processor – eight channels – unbalanced audio
I/O, front and rear module set
8977AP-4B
Audio processor, front and rear – eight channels –
balanced audio I/O
(see previous page)
8900GEN-SM
Reference input submodule
