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a cross-coupled feedback network that make it perform more like a
transformer-coupled output than the more common antiphase op-
amp circuits.
With the 261 delivering a +4 output, for example, +4dBu will be
measured
between
pins 2 and 3 of the
LEFT ANALOG LINE OUT
con-
nector. If the voltmeter instead measures either output pin with a
ground
reference, however, the reading will be 6dB low, or 2dBu.
But grounding either pin 2 or pin 3 will force the other side of the
output back up to +4dBu. A truly balanced output!
DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
The AES/EBU digital input of the Model 261 is transformer-isolated
by T2. Digital audio is fed to the DSP board on pin 36 of J9.
On the DSP board, digital audio is delivered directly to pin 23 of the
DSP support chip, IC1, where it is formatted for processing by the
DSP, IC2.
IC1 also converts raw processed data back into the AES/EBU for-
mat, which is delivered to the main board on pin 35 of J9. The vari-
ous sections of IC6 deliver a quasi-balanced AES/EBU digital output
to the connector of the same name on the rear panel of the 261.
ALARM TALLIES
The DSP chip, IC2, directly drives three transistors, Q1, Q2 and Q3.
The open collectors of these transistors provide a solid state clo-
sure to ground for the three program signal fault alarms. +5V is de-
livered to the terminal strip as well, and is current-limited by R6.
POWER SUPPLY
The power transformer, on the main circuit board, has dual primary
windings that may be switched in parallel or in series for 115V or
230V AC mains. Bridge rectifier CR1 delivers raw DC to three
switching regulators, IC1, IC2 and IC3, pro3.3V, +12V and
12V, respectively. Linear regulators IC4 and IC5 reduce the ±12V
to ±5V for analog ICs on the DSP board.
THE DSP BOARD
There s really not much to say about the DSP board, beyond the
analog buffer amplifiers already described.
The ADAV803 DSP support chip, IC1, has already been credited
with providing all A/D, D/A and AES/EBU formatting functions. In