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- Page 1 Hydra TECHNICaL SPECIFICaTIONS Gigabit Ethernet Networking Putting Sound in the Picture calrec.com...
- Page 2 Networking and Bluefin High Density Signal version will be available upon request. This Processing (HDSP) are registered trade marks of Calrec Audio Ltd. Dolby ® E is a registered trade Tel +44 (0)1422 842159 publication is for International usage. Fax +44 (0)1422 845244 mark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Network cabling Fibre optic interfaces Category 5e and 6 cables Setup and Operation Modular I/O box configuration Network configuration I/O source lists Device status Patching Hydra sources SDI inputs Source ownership Specifications System Specification CaLrEC Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 4: Introduction
Calrec offers products with the most comprehensive combination of performance and features available. The high level of reliability of all Calrec products, many of which are still in daily use after 20 years service, reflects a clear awareness of the critical nature of the operating environment. -
Page 5: Overview
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Page 6: Technology
Tel: between the Gigabit switch and the Connections to the modular Hydra I/O box are via RJ45 connectors on the front of the unit’s processor Modular Hydra I/O Boxes) module. As this is a copper interface, when using fiber cabling, it is necessary for media converters to... -
Page 7: Typical Network Example
The Gigabit interface unit for each console transmits and receives Private Network audio data to and from the Hydra I/O In order to guarantee fully deterministic boxes, via a Gigabit switch located in performance, it is necessary to apply the the Equipment Room. -
Page 8: Console Hardware
3. run at lower speeds. have a unique IP address. The 4th byte is unique to the device. The Hydra I/O 128 inputs and outputs are carried The unit is powered from the console’s boxes synchronise to the console Gigabit... -
Page 9: Gigabit Switch
It learns which switch: 24 copper ports and 4 SFP devices are connected to it, and routes It is for this reason that Calrec do not connectors. This is a 1U mains data to the correct destination port. It is warrant our products for any Hydra powered switch. - Page 10 Redundant Power HP4202vl Modules Although the console and racks boot The Gigabit switches can be provided with from power on in less than 20 seconds, The supported modules available for the redundant power supplies: the switch may take longer. Therefore, HP4202vl switch enclosure are: networked I/O may take longer to become •...
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Page 11: Packets And Latency
Experimental audio communication. The Hydra network measurements have shown the total can successfully manage loads of 585 latency from a Hydra I/O box to a console µ audio channels, in the presence of heavy to be around 460 control (non-audio) traffic. - Page 12 12 Hydr a Gigabit Ethernet Networking...
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Page 13: I/O Boxes
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Page 14: Fixed Format Boxes
REAR CONNECTORS (SIMILAR FOR ABOVE UNITS) Hydra networks can include all versions forms of modular and fixed format boxes, though signals from SDI boxes can only be patched to consoles using Bluefin DSP systems or running software 1:36 or later. - Page 15 Hydra I/O box should be PSU redundancy. incoming signal will cause the LED to combined with ports on a fixed Hydra I/O box to create a 5. 1 surround signal. light green when the signal is between As standard, one IEC input connector -60 dBFS and -38 dBFS, amber when is fitted to power both internal PSUs.
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Page 16: Sdi Boxes
SDI stream providing up to eight stereo output pairs. Up to 33 SDI boxes can be used in a Hydra network (up to 9 if using pre V2.8 software). VI5699P - Rear Interface 4 SDI IN &... -
Page 17: Ip Addresses
IP address. The secondary port will use the address of the primary port + If a Hydra I/O box needs to be swapped 100 decimal. For example: out, the replacement unit must be programmed with the correct IP address. -
Page 18: Modular I/O Boxes
All external connections are located obstructed. There are 14 modular slots across the on the front face of the Hydra I/O box. Earthing width of the unit, labelled A to N. Input, Space must be allowed in excess of the... -
Page 19: Modular Box Psus
RACk-MOUNTED AC PSU A 2U rack-mounted power supply unit is available to provide the DC power for the modular Hydra I/O box. This holds up to four identical AC plug-in PSU modules. One module will provide power for a fully populated modular Hydra I/O box, with a second providing redundancy. -
Page 20: Module Options
mOduLE OPTIONS MIC/LINE ADC MIC/LINE SPLITTER For AES I/O, two module options are available, both MODULE (AD5090) MODULE (LN5230) GROUND LIFT GROUND LIFT GROUND LIFT MIC SPLIT AES IN provide 4 AES inputs and 4 This module provides either 4 This module provides 8 split LOCK AES outputs. - Page 21 LIFT LINE OUT Please Note internal “OR-ing” diodes are fitted. RED = PEAK - Signal within ZN5231 As connections to the modular Hydra I/O 3dB of clipping. GROUND LIFT LINE OUT box are copper interfaces, when using This module is designed to function with GREEN = SIG - Signal present.
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Page 23: System Implementation
Hydra SySTEm ImPLEmENTaTION calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 24: Increased Bandwidth
Each WAB/Gigabit interface has its own connection to the Gigabit switch. © Calrec Audio Ltd All Rights Reserved Hydra Network with Extra Bandwidth CONSOLE A (No Redundant Connections) Console’s PC A second Wide Area Bulk card and Gigabit Interface Unit between... -
Page 25: Network Redundancy
Two consoles on the same network the user that a Gigabit port on a Hydra I/O a Gigabit switch. may use different ports on the same box is no longer available. - Page 26 (3) Loss of Connection between Gigabit Interface 1 and Switch 1 WAB 1 WAB 2 WAB 2 Connection to the Hydra I/O Box can still be reached through Switch 2, using Gigabit Interface 2 and © Calrec Aud WAB 2. All Rights Res...
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Page 27: Extra Bandwidth And Redundancy
For each console on the network, one Hydra Gigabit Interface Unit connects to each of the DVD ROM Power three Gigabit switches. Switches 1 and 3 are connected to Switch 2 and the Hydra I/O Units Power Reset are connected to Switches 1 and 3. This provides redundancy for one switch OR any one... - Page 28 28 Hydr a Gigabit Ethernet Networking...
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Page 29: Network Cabling
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Page 30: Fibre Optic Interfaces
FIbrE OPTIC INTErFaCES The Hydra fixed format I/O boxes OPTICAL CABLE TYPE CONNECTOR CALREC PART GBIC - HP REF POWER are connected into the Hydra DISTANCE BUDGET Network using SFP GBICs (Small Copper CAT RJ45 90 m / Form-factor Pluggable Gigabit... - Page 31 DISTANCE PLUGABLE BUDGET (SFP ) Media Converters Copper CAT RJ45 90 m / Connections to the modular Hydra I/O box 5e/6 Ethernet 296 feet are via RJ45 connectors on the front of Fibre 62.5/125mm LC Duplex 275 m / SX - AFBR - the unit’s processor module.
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Page 32: Category 5E And 6 Cables
CaTEgOry 5E aNd 6 CabLES The same installation practises and loop (Velcro) cable ties. When any generally apply for both category 5e number of cables are bundled together and category 6 cabling. in long parallel lengths, the capacitive coupling of pairs in different cables in However, as category 6 cables have the bundle with the same twist rates can such a demanding performance criterion,... -
Page 33: Setup And Operation
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Page 34: Modular I/O Box Configuration
This can be done offline, and the configurations can be saved and loaded when online again. The Hydra input and output ports can be grouped into lists to make them easier to access either on the I/O patching screens or on the I/O port assignment controls on the control surface (if available). -
Page 35: Network Configuration
This could cause problems should different to the active configuration. The the console have to be reset during a live console checks that the configuration is broadcast. It does however allow changes CaLrEC Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 36: I/O Source Lists
Hydra ports are always treated as pairs. They can be used for two mono signals, a stereo signal, or as part of a surround signal. Hydra port labels consist of the 4 character unit name (user-defined) plus the module letter (A-N), plus the port number (1-4), plus L or R. -
Page 37: Device Status
The PC will only be able to “see” the devices connected to the same switch as itself. As the console will be connected to both switches, normal operation can continue. CaLrEC Putting Sound in the Picture... -
Page 38: Patching Hydra Sources
MOVE TO will move altogether, individually, or by adding them the connection. CANCEL will cancel the to a “Grab List”. When one or more Hydra Grey Padlock - Another console has operation. sources are added to the grab list, the ownership of this Hydra source “Grab All”... -
Page 39: Sdi Inputs
The significant difference SDI streams. where the surround channel on fader 25A is that unlike other Hydra input boxes that carries signals decoded from three Dolby allow ports to be named in the console Select the required incoming AES pair,... -
Page 40: Source Ownership
SOurCE OwNErSHIP When a Hydra port is patched, ownership of it is assigned to the console. The console is given control (ownership) over that source. Other consoles that subsequently connect the same source will not be able to control it. -
Page 41: Specifications
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Page 42: System Specification
Sensitivity +18 / -78dB Synchronization Equivalent input noise -126dB (150 Ohm source, 22Hz-22kHz bandwidth) All parts of the Hydra network take sync Distortion -1dBFS @ 1kHz - better than 0.003% Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.5dB reference from a ‘master’ console. - Page 43 CaLrEC Putting Sound in the Picture...
- Page 44 Calrec Audio Ltd Nutclough Mill Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire England UK HX7 8EZ Tel +44 (0)1422 842159 Fax +44 (0)1422 845244 Email Enquiries@calrec.com calrec.com (926-086 Iss.17)
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