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  • Page 1 HYDRA2 INSTALLATION MANUAL Gigabit Ethernet Networking calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 2 Networking and Bluefin High Density Signal England UK document. The latest version will be available Processing (HDSP) are registered trade marks of Calrec Audio Ltd. Dolby ® E is a registered trade HX7 8EZ upon request. This publication is for International usage.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Stagebox Datasheets Introduction Network Connections AD5838 - 8 Line In (DB37) Hydra2 IO Unit Address AD5840 - 4 Mic/Line In (XLR) DA5839 - 8 Line Out (DB37) Fixed Format IO Overview DA5867 - 4 Line Out (XLR) Fixed Format Overview...
  • Page 4 4 HYDR A 2 Installation Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    HYDRA2 INTRODUCTION calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 6: Important Information

    This All modules and cards should be returned If in doubt, please check with a Calrec includes changes to cabling provided by to Calrec Audio Limited in anti-static Calrec and variations to the recommended wrapping.

  • Page 7: Health And Safety

    Cleaning For cleaning the front panels of the equipment we recommend anti-static screen cleaner sprayed onto a soft cloth to dampen it only. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 8: Technical Support

    Goods & Services is contained in the Company’s standard Terms and Conditions. A copy of this is available on request. Repairs If you need to return goods to Calrec, for whatever reason, please contact the HYDRA2 Installation Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    HYDRA2 INTRODUCTION calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Each of these consoles contains a The term network is used, rather than kilometers. The capacity of the network Hydra2 router which is used to connect routing matrix, to reflect the sophisticated is vast, both in terms of the number of to a variety of audio interface units.
  • Page 11 In its simplest form, a Hydra2 network through mini GBIC connectors located consists of a router module, within at the front of the router module. Each a console, connected to some audio router module has receptacles for up to interfaces units, as shown in Figure 1.

  • Page 12: Network Connections

    NETWORK CONNECTIONS Rack connections FIGURE 1 - CONNECTIONS FROM RACK TO IO BOX Connections from IO boxes should be RESETS SYNC INPUTS CONTROL made to a Hydra2 router. Figure 1 shows WORD SYSTEM ROUTER / EXPANDER ENABLE FANS AES 3...

  • Page 13: Hydra2 Io Unit Address

    Assigning addresses An 8 way DIL switch is provided on the rear of the fixed format units (on the Hydra2 Interface Module circuit board for 128 64 32 16 the Stagebox) for setting the unit specific part of the address using binary notation.
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  • Page 15: Fixed Format Io Overview

    HYDRA2 FIXED FORMAT IO OVERVIEW calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 16: Fixed Format Overview

    Power • Studio gantry/lighting grid (highlighted in Figure 1). These ports Hydra2 units are mains powered and all • Control room rack accept plug-in GBIC modules to allow feature two internal power supply units, •...
  • Page 17 1. The functions of these LEDs are described in the following paragraphs and summarized in Figure 3. LED 1: Shared by Hydra2 ports1 & 2 and indicates the state of the network ports on the back of the unit. An active LED...

  • Page 18: Analog Unit Overview

    ANALOG UNIT OVERVIEW Analog input signals can be at either FIGURE 1 - ANALOG UNITS mic or line level. Input impedance is switched dependant on the gain of the INPUTS OUTPUTS AD5782 path that the input signal is routed to. 12 4 PORT1 PORT2...

  • Page 19: Aes3 Unit Overview

    DI ITA (JB5783) PORT1 PORT2 STATUS RESET These options are shown in Figure 1. SRC LEDs LEDs next to each input port indicate whether the sample rate converter for that input is in use. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 20: Madi Unit Overview

    MADI UNIT OVERVIEW The Hydra2 MADI unit provides two FIGURE 1 - MADI UNIT PROVIDING TWO MADI INTERFACES MADI interfaces in a compact 1U enclosure. MADI PORT 1 MADI PORT 2 PORT1 PORT1 PORT2 PORT2 CHANNELS CONNECTORS CHANNELS CONNECTORS STATUS...

  • Page 21: Fixed Format Datasheets

    HYDRA2 FIXED FORMAT DATASHEETS calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 22: Ae5743 - 32 Mic/Line (Edac)

    AE5743 - 32 MIC/LINE (EDAC) The AE5743 is an analog Hydra2 FIGURE 2 - SPECIFICATION Connector part numbers are listed in IO box with 32 mic/line inputs and Figure 5. Side views are shown in Figure 6 Height 32 line outputs on EDAC/ELCO...
  • Page 23 MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C PORT 2 PORT 1 CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE 2 x RJ45 connectors WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND.
  • Page 24 FIGURE 4 - EDAC/ELCO CONNECTOR SEXING FIGURE 5 - EDAC/ELCO PART NUMBERS Male (or plug) Female (or recepticle) Component Calrec part EDAC/ELCO part 38 way socket 400-040 516-038-000-401 38 way metal hood 400-037 516-230-538 Crimp pin 400-024 516-290-590 Solder pin...
  • Page 25 Ground Ground Ground Ground Output 16 - Output 32 - Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Chassis Ground CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 26: Ad5780 - 48 Mic/Line In (Xlr)

    AD5780 - 48 MIC/LINE IN (XLR) The AD5780 is an analog Hydra2 IO box with 48 mic/line inputs (female XLR) and 16 line outputs (male XLR). This unit can be fitted with the SW5739 GPIO module. Figure 2 highlights the main components of the unit.
  • Page 27 MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C 2 x RJ45 connectors setting unit address CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 www.calrec.com...
  • Page 28 FIGURE 3 - SPECIFICATION FIGURE 4 - XLR CONNECTORS Height Wiring Side Connector side Function Pin Width 19“ (483mm) Positive Approx Depth (Inc. 12” (300mm) Negative mating connectors) Female Ground Approx Weight 16. 1 lbs (7.3Kg) 100-240V AC Input Power Rating 1.05-0.51A RMS 50/60Hz 27dB-SPL...

  • Page 29: Ad5781 - 24 Analog Mic/Line (Xlr)

    AD5781 - 24 ANALOG MIC/LINE (XLR) The AD5781 is an analog Hydra2 IO box with 24 mic/line inputs (female XLR) and 8 line outputs (male XLR). This unit can be fitted with the SW5739 GPIO module. Figure 2 highlights the main components of the unit.
  • Page 30 MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C setting unit address CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 2 x RJ45 connectors www.calrec.com...

  • Page 31: Ad5782- 12 Mic/Line (Xlr)

    AD5782- 12 MIC/LINE (XLR) The AD5782 is an analog Hydra2 IO box with 12 mic/line inputs (female XLR) and 4 line outputs (male XLR). This unit can be fitted with the SW5739 GPIO module. Figure 2 highlights the main components of the unit.
  • Page 32 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C network connectors. CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE setting unit address WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND.

  • Page 33: Jb5606 - 16 Aes3 In/Out (Bnc)

    JB5606 - 16 AES3 IN/OUT (BNC) The JB5606 is an AES Hydra2 IO box with 16 AES inputs and 16 AES outputs on BNC connectors. This unit can be fitted with the SW5739 GPIO module. Figure 2 highlights the main components of the unit.
  • Page 34 MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C setting unit address CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 2 x RJ45 connectors www.calrec.com...

  • Page 35: Jb5783 - 32 Aes3 In/Out (Bnc)

    JB5783 - 32 AES3 IN/OUT (BNC) The JB5783 is an AES Hydra2 IO FIGURE 2 - SPECIFICATION box with 32 AES inputs and 32 AES Height outputs on BNC connectors. Width 19“ (483mm) Approx Depth (Inc. 11.8” (300mm) This unit can be fitted with the SW5739 mating connectors) GPIO module.
  • Page 36 MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C setting unit address CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 2 x RJ45 connectors www.calrec.com...

  • Page 37: Jm5736 - Madi (Multi Mode Sc)

    JM5736 - MADI (MULTI MODE SC) The JM5736 is a MADI Hydra2 IO box FIGURE 3 - SPECIFICATION This unit uses no forced cooling so it is providing two MADI interfaces with especially important to ensure air can flow Height both copper and multi mode fiber freely to or from all vent holes.
  • Page 38 FIGURE 4 - JM5736 - SIDE VIEWS Rear LEFT SIDE Front Front RIGHT SIDE Rear Convection cooling vents (no fan) 230mm 230mm 38 HYDR A 2 Installation Manual...

  • Page 39: Jm5831 - Madi (Single Mode Sc)

    JM5831 - MADI (SINGLE MODE SC) The JM5831 is a MADI Hydra2 IO box FIGURE 3 - SPECIFICATION This unit uses no forced cooling so it is providing two MADI interfaces with especially important to ensure air can flow Height both copper and single mode fiber freely to or from all vent holes.

  • Page 40: Jm5890 - Madi (Multi Mode St)

    JM5890 - MADI (MULTI MODE ST) The JM5890 is a MADI Hydra2 IO box FIGURE 3 - SPECIFICATION This unit uses no forced cooling so it is providing two MADI interfaces with especially important to ensure air can flow Height both copper and multi mode fiber freely to or from all vent holes.

  • Page 41: Sw5739 - Fixed Format Gpio

    25 Pin Female D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable inputs. These can be controlled from 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 any Calrec console on the Hydra2 network. 13 12 11 10 9...
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  • Page 43: Stagebox Overview

    HYDRA2 STAGEBOX OVERVIEW calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 44: Stagebox

    LED will illuminate on the In addition to the 289mm front back The Stagebox chassis (EE5833) contains front of the Hydra2 Interface Module. In depth from the back of the rack ears 21 slots for modules. Each slot is 4HP...
  • Page 45 65mm 63mm Primary air entry The Hydra2 Interface Module FIGURE 5 - ADDRESS SWITCHES ON THE HYDRA2 INTERFACE MODULE This module provides dual SFP sockets UJ5836 - Hydra2 Interface Module for redundant Hydra2 connections to a Hydra2 router over copper or fiber.

  • Page 46: Stagebox Modules

    All Stagebox modules feature an LED labelled ‘status’. This LED strobes to indicate that the local software is running. The LED illuminates solidly when connection is established to the Hydra2 Interface Module in the same Stagebox chassis. 46 HYDR A 2...

  • Page 47: Stagebox Datasheets

    HYDRA2 STAGEBOX DATASHEETS calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 48: Ad5838 - 8 Line In (Db37)

    The Status LED strobes to indicate that the local software is running. The LED Function illuminates solidly when connection is established to the Hydra2 Interface In 1 Module in the same Stagebox chassis. Ground Green signal presence LEDs are available In 2 for all inputs.

  • Page 49: Ad5840 - 4 Mic/Line In (Xlr)

    The Status LED strobes to indicate that the local software is running. The LED Male illuminates solidly when connection is established to the Hydra2 Interface Module in the same Stagebox chassis. Green signal presence LEDs are available for all inputs. These LEDs illuminate when signal above -60dBFS is present.

  • Page 50: Da5839 - 8 Line Out (Db37)

    The Status LED strobes to indicate that the local software is running. The LED Function illuminates solidly when connection is established to the Hydra2 Interface Out 1 Module in the same Stagebox chassis. Ground Green signal presence LEDs are available Out 2 for all outputs.

  • Page 51: Da5867 - 4 Line Out (Xlr)

    The Status LED strobes to indicate that the local software is running. The LED illuminates solidly when connection is Male established to the Hydra2 Interface Module in the same Stagebox chassis. Green signal presence LEDs are available for all outputs and illuminate when signal above -60dBFS is present.

  • Page 52: Jb5837 - 4 Aes3 Out (Bnc)

    The Status LED strobes to indicate that the local software is running. The LED illuminates solidly when connection is established to the Hydra2 Interface Module in the same Stagebox chassis. Green signal presence LEDs are available for all outputs. These LEDs illuminate when signal above -60dBFS is present.

  • Page 53: Jb5860 - 4 Aes3 In (Bnc)

    The Status LED strobes to indicate that the local software is running. The LED illuminates solidly when connection is established to the Hydra2 Interface Module in the same Stagebox chassis. The Yellow LEDs show if the sample rate converter is enabled.

  • Page 54: Jd5842 - 8 Aes3 In/Out (Db25)

    13 12 11 10 9 The Status LED strobes to indicate that Function the local software is running. The LED illuminates solidly when connection is Out 1 established to the Hydra2 Interface Ground Module in the same Stagebox chassis. Out 2 Wiring information Ground...

  • Page 55: Vi5872 - Dual Sdi Embedder

    SDI inputs to the embedder should not normally carry data in their audio streams as it would be over-written by anything routed from the Hydra2 network. It is good practise to terminate any outputs not being used, especially if cabled to a patchbay.

  • Page 56: Vo5841 - Dual Sdi De-Embedder

    SDI inputs along with thru outputs and is capable of de-embedding all 16 channels of STATUS audio from each SD or HD SDI feed for distribution across the Hydra2 network. DE-EMBED 1 This is a one slot wide module. LEDs...

  • Page 57: Vo5873 - Dual Sdi De-Embedder With Dolby E Decoder Support

    Dolby E decoder Metadata Out 1 modules, capable of decoding any Ground Dolby E stream on the Hydra2 network, Metadata irrespective of which modular frame Out 2 or fixed format IO box the Dolby E is Ground being fed into.

  • Page 58: Wy5858 - Gpio, 8 In / 8 Out

    The LED illuminates solidly when connection is FIGURE 3 - GP INPUT PINS FIGURE 4 - GP OUTPUT PINS established to the Hydra2 Interface Module in the same Stagebox chassis. 50 Pin Male D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable Function...

  • Page 59: Wy5859 - Gpio, 8 In / 16 Out

    FIGURE 2 - GP INPUT PINS NO + GPO 3 established to the Hydra2 Interface NO - Module in the same Stagebox chassis. NO + 50 Pin Male D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable...

  • Page 60: Uj5836 - Hydra2 Interface

    • CTL1 and CTL2 - Orange LEDs. Indicates that Hydra2 control is established on Hydra2 links 1 & 2 respectively. FIGURE 1 - UJ5836 FIGURE 2 - ADDRESS SWITCHES ON THE HYDRA2 INTERFACE MODULE UJ5836 - Hydra2 Interface Module H2 I/F STATUS RESET...
  • Page 61 CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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  • Page 63: Connection Information

    HYDRA2 CONNECTION INFORMATION calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 64: Connection Types

    CONNECTION TYPES Connections between I/O boxes connect the box to the Hydra2 network, and the processing rack, as well as the MADI audio input and output is also connections between the control available on fiber (all MADI units also surface and the processing rack are...

  • Page 65: Category 5E And 6 Cables

    The cable ties should only be tight enough to sufficiently support the cable bundle, and not to deform the outer cable sleeve/jacket. One solution can be to use the hook and CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 66: Fiber Optic Interfaces

    If the Optical Power Budget less the expansion and contraction stresses. combined losses of Connectors/Splices • Strain especially during the installation Calrec recommends that Singlemode and Fiber is a positive number then the process which can cause the fibers to connections be used where possible as system will work.
  • Page 67 • Ensure the unit power is turned off during cleaning. • Ensure that other power/light sources are disabled during the cleaning of optical interfaces. • Do not install any unauthorized modifications to the optical devices. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 68: Cleaning Fiber Optic Interfaces

    CLEANING FIBER OPTIC INTERFACES The following tools are used for Cleaning fiber optic cables and into the previously cleaned receptacle cleaning: connectors for immediate use. There are multiple ways to clean fiber- Compressed air optic cables and connectors. Additional notes Clean Dry Air is essential to ensure the Do not tip the can of Clean Dry Air whilst aerosol stream is free of dust, water and...
  • Page 69 If contaminants still remain, repeat the process. Following these guidelines should provide a successful installation and ensure optimum reliability and system performance. For further information or advice please feel free to contact Calrec. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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  • Page 71: Operational Specification

    HYDRA2 OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATION calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 72: Audio Performance Specification

    AUDIO PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION The following tables provide the audio performance specification for the Hydra2 and Bluefin2 audio system. • Figure 1 provides AES3 input specs • Figure 2 provides AES3 output specs • Figure 3 provides analog input specs • Figure 4 provides analog output specs •...
  • Page 73 (Analog Input to Output) Fader Off Isolation 22Hz to 22kHz - Better than -132dB FIGURE 6 - SYNCHRONIZATION INPUTS NTSC/PAL Video Tri-Level 48Hz Synchronization Internal Crystal Reference TTL Wordclock (48kHz) AES/EBU (AES3) Digital Input (48kHz) CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 74: Operational Specification

    Figure 1. The Stagebox specifications are shown in Figure 2. FIGURE 1 - HYDRA2 FIXED FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS The 1U, 2U, 3U and 4U Racks have two AC power inlets each powering an internal PSU. Although the racks will operate with one inlet supply we recommend both inlets are powered.
  • Page 75 FIGURE 2 - HYDRA2 STAGEBOX SPECIFICATIONS The 3U Stagebox I/O Rack has two pluggable AC-48V DC power modules fitted in the back of the unit. Each power module has four retaining screws, the screws can be released or tightened by hand or with an appropriate sized cross head or straight blade driver.
  • Page 76 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 (926-153 Iss.7)

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