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- Page 1 AX64 Thunderbolt 3, DANTE, MADI and ADAT Modular Audio Interface Installation Guide...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – when using electric products, basic precautions should be followed, including the following: Read all of the safety and installations instructions and explanation of graphic symbols before using the product. 1. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.
- Page 3 The product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents GENERAL DESCRIPTION. BEFORE YOU START Mechanical installation and low fan noise Accessing the AX64 cards. Network configuration CONTROL SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Computer recommendation Program installation INSTALLATION OF DAD THUNDERBOLT 3 DRIVER FOR MACOS INSTALLATION OF DAD THUNDERBOLT 3 DRIVER ON WINDOWS PC OPERATION REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. -
Page 5: General Description
General description. Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing the Thunder|Core-enabled AX64 Modular Audio Interface. AX64 is an extremely capable multi-channel audio converter and digital audio interface which is ideal in your sound studio as a pristine and versatile multi-format, multi-channel audio interface. AX64 has eight slots for optional DAD I/O cards, providing interface for MADI and Dante with SRC, 3G SDI, AES/EBU, and pristine 8 channel analogue line and microphone input and 8 channel analogue line as installable card options. -
Page 6: Before You Start
Before you start Place your AX64 on a hard and dry surface or mount it into a 19” rack, and leave plenty of room for ventilation. In order to meet the EMC requirements of directives EN 55032 and FCC 47 CFR part 15, and in order to obtain the highest performance of the AX64, you must use good quality correctly shielded cables for all external connections when installing AX64. - Page 7 The AX64 is controlled from a PC or MAC via the Thunderbolt 3 connection or by a network connection. The PC/MAC and the AX64 units must be connected on the same subnet. Note. In order to control the unit via Thunderbolt 3 the DAD Thunderbolt 3 driver has to be installed.
- Page 8 Assigning the IP address for the computer and the AX64 When the DADman program is installed, you are able to finalise the network configuration of the AX64. You have the option of using fixed IP addresses or IP addresses assigned via DHCP. DHCP can be auto assigned via the Ethernet by it self or via an external DHCP server providing IP address for all units on your network.
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Page 9: Installation Of Dad Thunderbolt 3 Driver For Macos
Note. In order to have proper function of the AX64 the routing and sample rate configuration has to be set correctly via DADman. Installation of DAD Thunderbolt 3 driver for MacOS The driver software has to be installed completely before it can work properly. When you install the driver it is of no importance if you have units or other peripherical devices connected to the Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C port on the computer. -
Page 10: Installation Of Dad Thunderbolt 3 Driver On Windows Pc
Installation of DAD Thunderbolt 3 driver on Windows PC The driver software has to be installed completely before it can work properly. When you install the driver, it is of no importance if you have units or other peripherical devices connected to the Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C port on the computer. -
Page 11: Operation
Operation The AX64 is controlled from a Mac or Windows computer via the Thunderbolt Connection or the Ethernet port on the rear panel and configured by the DADman software running on the computer. On the front panel status viewing can be made on some of the primary settings. Figure 6, Front panel layout Front panel layout DAD Logo. -
Page 12: Rear Panel Connections
Rear panel connections. Below is the layout of the rear panel of the AX64 Figure 7, Rear panel layout Rear panel layout 1. Mains power connector. 1a Slot for installation of dual power connector option. 2. “Reconfig” button. Please refer to section below for further description 3. -
Page 13: Digital I/O And Network Connections
Digital I/O and Network Connections Dual MADI SFP I/O mini-module The Dual SFP module can operate as a MADI interface or as DADlink. The Dual SFP module, can be installed with one or two “Small form- factor pluggable” (SFP) transceiver modules supporting Optical LC connection or mini coax HD-BNC electrical connection. - Page 14 Sync connectors Coaxial BNC connector for Clock input synchronization, and Word Clock output The input clok format can be Word Clock or Video Black and Burst (VBB) ADAT Connectors Two TOSLINK Inputs and two outputs. Input and output connectors support ADAT. S/PDIF is supported on input only.
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Page 15: Analogue I/O Connections On Optional Dad I/O Cards
Analogue I/O Connections on optional DAD I/O Cards Analogue I/O 25 pole female D-sub connectors These are interfaced via a 25 pole D-sub connectors on the card which is accessible from the rear panel of the AX64 chassis. This connector type is used both for the analogue Line input card and the analogue Line output. -
Page 16: Reconfig Button
Reconfig button The “Reconfig” button on the back of the AX64 should not be used during normal installation. It is generally intended as an ultimate recovery function in case something goes wrong during programming of IP addresses or a software upgrade, e.g. an unintended power loss. It allows the AX64 to start in various “basic” modes so it can be restored without having to be returned to the factory. -
Page 17: Specifications
Specifications Audio Specifications Analogue input for optional A/D card Sampling, resolution 5bit sigma/delta@5.645 or 6.144 MHz, 24 bit PCM PCM (DXD) sample rates 44,1, 48, 88.2, 96, 174.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz DSD sample rates 2.8224 & 5.6448 Mhz (64 & 128 fs) Dynamic range (A) >... -
Page 18: Electrical Specifications
Latency Below 1 microsecond latency between interconnected units. The overall latency is defined by the system delay set for all the units which is normally 7 samples. All I/O connections across units are 100% aligned in phase. Channels and Sample rates per link 128 channels @44.1 and 48 kHz 64 channels... -
Page 19: Environmental Specifications
Environmental specifications. Operating Temperature 0 – 45 ºC / 32 - 113ºF Humidity EMC compliance EN 55032:2015: emission EN 55103-2, part 2: Immunity EN 55035:2017: Immunity FCC 47 CFR part 15 (B): emission Doc no. AX64-8001-A-4 Rev. date 221023 Page 19 of 19...