Euphonix FC727 Format Converter Users Manual
Appendix A: Pinout and Cable Specifications
This appendix provides detailed information about the FC727/726's connectors for
those who wish to create or repair their own cables. Contact Euphonix for a list of the
adapters and cables available for third-party devices.
NOTE: The ADAT requires an adapter that contains active electronics with a DB-50
connector on one end and an ADAT optical connector on the other. This adapter
cannot be constructed using the information presented in this appendix; contact
Euphonix for this adapter.
A.1
AES/EBU DB-25
Figure A-1 shows the cable diagram. Table A-1 shows the pinout for the FC727/726's
AES/EBU DB-25 connector.
ITEM 1
Db25 male
connector and metal
backshell assy with
thumbscrews or
jackscrews.
DB25
P/N 030-07658-01 REV B
M
TABLE 1
Cable Label Details
Conn.
Label
DB25-M AES/EBU 030-07658-01 Rev
XLR-J1
1 & 2 OUT
XLR-J2
3 & 4 OUT
XLR-J3
5 & 6 OUT
XLR-J4
7 & 8 OUT
XLR-J5
1 & 2 IN
XLR-J6
3 & 4 IN
XLR-J7
5 & 6 IN
XLR-J8
7 & 8 IN
Figure A-1 AES DB-25 breakout cable assembly diagram
Approx. 1 meter
(38-40 inches)
Shrink tubing
Label cable with Euphonix
part number and Rev
letter as shown
AES/EBU
ITEM 2
AES/EBU Snake
cable with 8
cores
Typical: 110 Ohm AES core, each
core individually shielded.
NOTE Tie each shield to pin 1 of
each destination XLR connector
PARTS LIST
Item
Qty
Euph P/N
1
1
2
1 meter
3
4
4
4
5
2 inch
ITEM 5
Each XLR pigtail
destination label
(See Table 1 for
Nomenclature)
Mfr
Mfr P/N
Description
AMP
HD-20 series
DB25-M D-sub & shell
Mogami
3162
AES/EBU snake cable
Alternate: Belden
1805A
AES/EBU snake cable
Neutrik
NC3MX
3 p XLR M
Neutrik
NC3FX
3 p XLR F
.75 OD shrink tubing
27
10 inches
each pigtail
J1
ITEM 3
3-pin XLR
J2
male connector
(4 places)
J3
J4
J5
J6
J7
J8
ITEM 4
3-pin XLR
Female (4 Places)
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