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d:series amplifiers
manual
connections, pinout and cabling
inputs and mains connection
Dante
Dante is a multi-channel digital media networking technology created by Audinate with near-zero latency
and synchronization. By the use of the optional Dante input card the d:series amplifier provides a primary
and secondary port for redundant wiring by a RJ45 connection over gigabit transmission via CAT5e or
higher network cable.
Note: When using the Dante input card the sample rate is set in the Dante Controller software.
MADI (AES10)
The MADI input card is providing two individual MADI inputs and outputs (BNC/coaxial and optical – one
of each type). If needed, both MADI input streams can be used simultaneously and routed or mixed and
merged per channel.
The MADI input option providing one BNC wordclock output, ensuring seamless syncing even in larger
line-ups with other products and brands.
Note: When using the MADI input card, the clock source has to be set in the routing menu via
the touch display or in the web application. The default sync setting of the amplifier is ‘slave’.
Dante | Daisy chaining
For daisy chaining the secondary port can be used. To daisy chain more than two devices we recommend
to connected via Ethernet switches in star network topology. If you are using the secondary port for
redundancy, the relevant devices have to be connected to a second switch.
To be able to set up the Dante network and the routing of the channels it is necessary to install the Dante
Controller which is a software application provided by the company ‘Audinate’. It can be downloaded at
Audinate’s website.
All Dante routing can be configured via 6.5
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touch display as described in chapter 5.3 ‘routing screen’
(page 28) or via the remote application (described in chapter 6 ‘remote control, page 38)
MADI | Daisy chaining
The MADI input signals on the BNC and optical connectors are directly patched to the corresponding
MADI output connectors – enabling daisy chaining for several d:series amplifiers without latency.
For wiring of multiple amplifiers within a rack, suitable coaxial cables (RG59, 75 ohm) or optical wires are
recommended.
primary
secondary
MADI section
out
clock out
in
out
in
