A2-73XX Series Audio Expansion Units Operation Manual
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A2-7302
The A2-7302 provides an HD-44 interface to 16 AES (8-in/8-out) on XLR connectors
and a DARS reference input on a BNC connector. This unit contains eight balanced
AES to AES3-id converters, plus eight AES3-id to balanced AES converters to
provide AES I/O.
5.1
Audio inputs and outputs
Visible in the images, the units have:
8 x AES3 Inputs on XLR sockets
8 x AES3 Outputs on XLR plugs
DARS reference input on BNC (75 Ohms)
5.2
HD44 Interface
The unit connects to the C2-7310 (or other A2-73XX units) via a 44 pin D-type
connector, via a dedicated cable supplied with unit, connecting 8 AES3-id input
channels, 8 AES3-id output channels and the DARS reference.
5.3
Power Supply
The A2-7302 does not have a separate dedicated power supply, as it is essentially a
passive buffer.
AES3 Audio (Stereo)
AES3 Audio (Stereo)
AES3-id Audio
8 channels in
8 channels out
DARS ref’
