Enterprise Audio Systems up to 7680x7680
Designed specifically for large venue environments
Overview
Designed specifically for large venue environments, the PESA Enterprise Audio Routing System provides a “unified” solution for audio and time code applications.
At the heart of each distributed audio system is a 1RU Enterprise Data Exchange Engine (EDXE) chassis that connects up to 24 independent audio I/O frames which can be stacked to serve as a centralized system; or each EDXE frame can be independently located at the source several miles away by using fiber optic cabling interconnects. Each audio I/O frame supports up to 128 inputs or outputs for a total of 1536 X 1536 with one EDXE By adding additional EDXE units, systems can be populated up to 7680 X 7680 using five EDXE frames .
The Enterprise DRS allows users to integrate AES/EBU, Analog Audio, MADI and Time Code – all within one distributed system.
Features
- AES, analog, MADI, and time code in one common package
- 1RU supports 128 channels per audio I/O frame
- Select from BNC, ELCO, or 6-pin pluggable connectors
- Build systems that support I/O capacity up to 7680x7680
- Connect up to 24 audio I/O frames per EDXE
- Support I/O capacity up to 1536x1536 using just one EDXE frame
Related Product: Cheetah Video Routing Systems
The Cheetah router can be integrated with the DRS Audio system allowing users the flexibility to route embedded AES or discrete audio with any SDI/HD-SDI video stream. With the DRS compact audio router system and Cheetah MUX/DEMUX modules, users have the ability to reduce overall cost and power consumption. With DRS integrated audio modules, any audio input can be embedded to any video output.
| Connector Type | Signal Type |
| BNC Connectors | AES Audio 75 Ohm, Unbalanced |
| ELCO/EDAC Connector | AES Audio 110 Ohm, Balanced or Analog Balanced Audio |
| 6-Pin Connector (Detachable) |
AES Audio 110 Ohm, Balanced or Analog Balanced Audio |
Additional features of the DRS Audio Router include:
• Highly versatile and flexible distributed routing system
• High speed TDM bus system architecture
• Supports sources of AES/EBU, analog audio and time code
• Supports Dolby-E audio
• Setup capabilities for audio delay and phase inversion on every input and output channel.
• Setup capabilities for DRS stereo remedies, allowing the user to derive a summation signal (L+R) or a difference signal (L-R) of two adjacent audio channels; or select adjacent channel swapping of the stereo pair, implemented in input channels and/or output channels
• I/O configurations available up to 7680×7680
• Full redundancy (power, control and TDM bus) available as an option for most configurations
• In-field expandability: As your needs grow – your DRS router can grow with you
• Multiple I/O connector types supported: BNC, ELCO, and 6-Pin Detachable (Weidmeuller)
• Power Supply/Controller Modules are hot-swappable (frames equipped with redundant modules)
• Will sync to any of the following sync source types: NTSC, PAL, Tri-Level, AES Silent
• Ethernet-based control system protocol using an external system controller
Specs & Ordering Info
| Analog Audio | |
| I/O Connector Type | 6-Pin Detachable: 2 balanced signals per connector ELCO/EDAC 120: 32 balanced signals per connector |
| Input Level | 0 dBFS (full scale digital) = +24 dBu, +18 dBu or +12 dBu, GUI selectable |
| Input Impedance | 20 K Ohms, Balanced |
| Common Mode Rejection | >74 dB minimum, >90 dB typical (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Output Levels | 0 dBFS=+24dBu, +18 dBu or +12 dBu, GUI selectable A/D, D/A |
| Output Impedance | 130 Ohms; balanced |
| Resolution | 24 bits/sample, 96 kHz sample rate |
| Frequency Response | +/- 0.1 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| THD+N | <0.02% @ 1 kHz, +20 dBu |
| Cross Talk | <-95 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 95 dB |
| AES/EBU Audio Specification | |
| I/O Connector Type | 6-Pin Detachable: 1 balanced AES stream per connector ELCO/EDAC 120: 16 balanced AES streams per connector BNC: 1 single-ended AES stream per connector |
| Input Level | 0.5 -7.0 Vp-p balanced, 0.5 – 2.0 Vp-p single ended |
| Input Impedance | 110 Ohms balanced, 75 Ohms single-ended |
| Input Sample Rate | 32 kHz – 96 kHz |
| Output Level | Nominal 2 Vp-p balanced 1 Vp-p single-ended |
| Output Impedance | 110 Ohms balanced 75 Ohms single-ended |
| Output Sample Rate | 48 kHz or 96 kHz GUI selectable |
| Dolby Support | 48 kHz synchronous Dolby/Dolby E are supported |
| MADI Audio (Requires Use of Optional MADI Adapter) | |
| I/O Connector Type | BNC |
| Input Level | 200 mV- 2.0 Vp-p |
| Input Impedance | 75 Ohm |
| Output Level | 1 Vp-p |
| Output Impedance | 75 Ohm |
| MADI Port Mode | Each MADI port may support 28, 32, 56, or 64 Synchronous audio streams, GUI selectable |
| Digital Signal Processing Specifications | |
| Gain Adjustment | Independent +/- 6 dB adjustment in 0.1 dB increments for each input and output, GUI selectable |
| Audio Delay | Independent delay elements for inputs and outputs Unrestricted mode provides 0.341 milliseconds (>10 NTSC frames) for each input and output Restricted mode provides up to 1.365 seconds (>40 NTSC frames) of delay per input and output for a limited number of channels All delay parameters are GUI selectable |
| Phase/Inversion | Independent Control for each input and output, GUI selectable |
| Stereo Remedies | Independent Control for each pair of inputs and outputs The L and R channels of each pair may be individually set to L, R, L+R or L-R All stereo remedies are GUI selectable. |
| Time Code Specifications | |
| I/O Connector Type | 6-Pin detachable: 1 signal per connector, installer choice of single-ended or differential ELCO/EDAC 120: 16 signals per connector, installer choice of single-ended or differential BNC: 1 single-ended signal per connector |
| Input Level | 0.7 to 3.3 Vp-p MAX |
| Input Impedance | 110 Ohms balanced, 75 Ohms single-ended |
| Input Number | 64 |
| Output Level | 1.3 Vp-p +/- 0.3 V MAX |
| Output Impedance | 110 Ohms balanced, 75 Ohms single-ended |
| Output Number | 64 |
| System Distortion | 0.2% at 1xTimecode speed 1.0% at 5xTimecode speed |
| Environmental & Miscellaneous | |
| AC Input Connectors | IEC 320C6 socket (accepts IEC 320 C5 line cord) Power Requirement 60 VA Max per frame |
| Input Voltage | 90-260 VAC, 47-63 Hz |
| Operational Temperature | 0-40° C |
| Operational Humidity | 90% Non-Condensing |
| Mechanical Dimensions | 1.75″ H x 19.00″ W x 14.75″ D |
| Weight | 12lbs |
Additional Resources
Brochure: DRS Catalog
Brochure: DRS Enterprise Audio Routing Systems
Please contact support@pesa.com or sales@pesa.com for additional user guides or product manuals.
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