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D21m System
6.7.5 Break-Out Boxes
For implementing low-granularity standard terminals, a set of passive break-
out boxes has been developed.
6.7.5.1
XLR Break-Out Box
This box is implemented as a configurable, modular system. The empty box
(A949.0580) can be equipped with different options for the left and right part.
The picture above shows a break-out box equipped with two options no. 3
for microphone inputs (2 × 4 XLR 3f) and the corresponding split outputs
(2 × 4 XLR 3m). On the rear of the box two 25-pin D-type sockets (f) are
provided for connection to the card(s) . For matching cables please refer to
chapter 6.7.6.
Available Options
Option
Description
Order no.
Remarks
1
8 × XLR f to 1 × DB25 f
A949.0581 for 1 × Line input
2
8 × XLR m to 1 × DB25 f A949.0582 for 1 × Line output
3
4 × XLR f / 4 × XLR m
to 1 × DB25 f
A949.0583
for 1 × Mic input/Split output
or 1 × Mic Insert send/return
or 1 × AES/EBU input/output
4
8 × XLR f to 2 × DB25 f A949.0584 for 2 × Mic input
or 2 × AES/EBU input
5
4 × XLR f to 1 × DB25 f,
4 × blank cover
A949.0585 for 1 × Mic input
or 1 × AES/EBU input
6
8 × blank cover
8 ×
C031.030111
All XLR connectors can be custom-labeled with an inlay label.
6.7.5.2
AES/EBU on BNC Break-Out Box
A949.0586
This 19”/1 U box allows converting AES/EBU signals from balanced to
unbalanced on BNC connectors and vice-versa. Each connector pair (in and
out) can be custom-labeled with an inlay label. On the rear of the box four
25-pin D-type sockets (f) are provided for connection to the AES/EBU cards.
For matching cables please refer to chapter 6.7.6.
Maximum cable lengths are 10 m for the D-type cables, and 100 m for the
BNC cables.
