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  • Page 1 HYDRA2 INSTALLATION MANUAL Gigabit Ethernet Networking calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 2: Hydra

    Apollo, Artemis, Summa, Hydra, Bluefin and document. The latest version will be available High Density Signal Processing (HDSP) are trade marks of Calrec Audio Ltd. Dolby ® E is a Tel: +44 (0)1422 842159 upon request. This publication is for International Fax: +44 (0)1422 845244 usage.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the SNMP Agent IP Address Management Scope of AWACS over SNMP Router Core PC Configuration Confirming IPs Changing IPs PC Connections Hydra2 Connections and Redundancy Configuring Ports Hydra2 Connectivity Pre-installed software Core Redundancy Calrec Program Updater Dual Router Core Redundancy...
  • Page 4 Hydra2 network connections Hydra IDs GPIO Fitting and removing cards Modular I/O Hydra2 interface Reset I/O Box Identification Hydra2 interface card Address 2 Modular I/O box ID setting Fixed Format GPIO - SW5739 Modular I/O Card options GP outputs Card Slots...

  • Page 5: Information

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

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Repairs • Full details of enquiry (e.g. fault report) charge technical support and advice to all If you need to return goods to Calrec for • Serial number of faulty hardware (if customers by phone or e-mail. whatever reason, please contact your...
  • Page 7 In many installations the AC power your warranty, please observe static connectors will not be readily accessible, handling procedures, for example, use an If in doubt, please check with a Calrec effectively making the equipment appropriately grounded anti-static wrist customer support engineer before permanently connected.

  • Page 8: Health And Safety

    Do not leave the equipment interference that may cause undesired powered up with the dust cover fitted. operation. Cleaning For cleaning the front panels of the equipment we recommend using a soft anti-static cloth, lightly dampened with water if required. HYDRA2 Installation Manual...

  • Page 9: Architecture&Networking

    HYDRA2 ARCHITECTURE & NETWORKING calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 10: Overview

    New formats can comprehensive built-in redundancy. easily be supported as they arrive. Hydra2 also supports non-audio I/O interfaces in Audio consoles, routers and I/O can the form of general purpose inputs and...

  • Page 11: Single Console Networks

    Apollo, Artemis and Summa consoles other locations on the console such as Input to output patching provides routing rely on Hydra2 for the routing of all direct inputs or monitor inputs, and can be capability without the use of DSP or the audio to and from their DSP.

  • Page 12: Multi-Console Networks

    Console Console Router to router connections, like I/O Core Core Core vox connections, can be made using any of the 16 front panel Hydra2 main Audio I/O Audio I/O Audio I/O Audio I/O Audio I/O Audio I/O router ports. Note, expansion router cards should NOT be used for connecting racks together.

  • Page 13: Increasing Bandwidth - Trunk Links

    RESET RESET RESET Audio Inputs / Outputs Audio Inputs / Outputs Audio Inputs / Outputs Hydra2 I/O Box Connection Router to Router Connection Control Surface Connection Increasingbandwidth-Trunklinks For multi-rack systems, it is important to The bandwidth available is determined understand the network topology. A single by usage on either side of the link.
  • Page 14 Network topology becomes important FOUR RACK SYSTEM CONNECTED IN SERIES - NOT RECOMMENDED when more than 3 consoles are Audio I/O Audio I/O Audio I/O Audio I/O Audio I/O Audio I/O Audio I/O Audio I/O connected together. Connecting to a central point minimizes the number of Core Core...

  • Page 15: Master Routers

    Hydra2 network and as such, should only be carried out by Having more than one Master Router engineers with a good understanding of core on a Hydra2 network will result in the network topology. instability. Please contact our customer support Not having an active Master Router on a team - support@calrec.com, or your...

  • Page 16: Router Cores

    The consoles / control rooms shown below have access to the studio floor and equipment room I/O without it being routed via other consoles’ racks. HYDRA2 NETWORK WITH A STANDALONE MASTER ROUTER Control Room 1 Control Room 2 Control Room 3...

  • Page 17: Network Considerations And Router Capacity

    For an Artemis Light or Summa rack with described this way, there can be up to Hydra2 ports available, it does not act a DSP card installed, 2048 destinations 12288 inputs (6144 inputs for 4U router),...

  • Page 18: Modular I/O Box Bandwidth

    Trunk links should only be fitted if the network is configured appropriately. JB5606—16 / 16 AES I/O Box Please contact Calrec support (support@ calrec.com), or your regional Calrec JB5783 / 5962—32 / 32 AES I/O Box distributor for guidance on trunk link configuration.
  • Page 19 8U PROCESSING CORE ROUTER CAPACITY Apollo/Artemis-Shine/Artemis-Beam Console Core (no Expansion Router) 16 x Front Panel 16 x Front Panel 8192 6144 Hydra2 SFP ports Hydra2 SFP ports Hydra2 Router 10,240 x 8,192 2048 2048 DSP Inputs DSP Outputs Apollo/Artemis-Shine/Artemis-Beam Console Core with Expansion Router card fitted.
  • Page 20 8U Router Core (no DSP, no Expansion) Front Panel Front Panel Hydra2 Router 8192 8192 Hydra2 SFP ports Hydra2 SFP ports 8192 x 8192 8U Router Core with Expansion fitted (no DSP) 16 x Main Router 16 x Main Router...
  • Page 21 4U PROCESSING CORE ROUTER CAPACITY 4U Router Core (no DSP) Front Panel Front Panel Hydra2 Router 4096 4096 Hydra2 SFP ports Hydra2 SFP ports 4096 x 4096 Artemis-Light/Summa Core 8 x Router 8 x Router 4096 Front Panel 2048 Front Panel...

  • Page 22: Sync In Multi-Core Systems

    SYNC IN MULTI-CORE SYSTEMS In a multi-core system each core Equipment Room requires its own sync connection. The router in each core in turn provides Master House Sync Generator Backup House Sync Generator sync over the network to the I/O boxes connected to it.

  • Page 23: Ip Address Management

    I/O boxes connected to it if the replacement card is not correctly configured. Rented OB / Mobile Unit Hydra2 Router to Router connections. XXX. Y YY is automatically set for each element within and connected to the IP Address - core, including rack cards, control surface 002.001.xxx.yyy...

  • Page 24: Hydra2 Connections And Redundancy

    7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 MAX AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 40°C core to the secondary router of the other. CALREC AUDIO LTD, NUTCLOUGH MILL, HEBDEN BRIDGE WEST YORKS, HX7 8EZ, ENGLAND. TEL: +44 (0)1422 842159 www.calrec.com FIBRE...

  • Page 25: Dual Router Core Redundancy

    Master Router Apollo/Artemis console cores. derived sync source, as is the case for for the network—upon which all other all router / console cores in any Hydra2 router and console cores are dependant. Connectivity network. Therefore, providing locational redundancy...
  • Page 26 Control Processor fitted in the linked core. Right hand LED refers to the Control Processor fitted in the adjacent slot to this card. Status 1 • Displays own heartbeat. Status 2 • Unused. 26 HYDRA2 Installation Manual...
  • Page 27 LOW BATT LOW BATT LOW BATT INPUTS OUTPUTS INPUTS OUTPUTS 12 4 12 4 PORT1 PORT2 PORT1 PORT2 STATUS STATUS RESET RESET Primary Control Connection Primary Hydra2 Connection Secondary Control Connection Secondary Hydra2 Connection CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 28 28 HYDR A 2 Installation Manual...

  • Page 29: ConnectionInformation

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

  • Page 30: Sfp - Overview

    Additional SFP modules LC connector plugs, once inserted, are on H2 I/F can be ordered if required. If a system is the outside edge. STATUS to be connected to an existing Hydra2 RESET H_ACT network, please discuss this with your SOFT CTRL1...

  • Page 31: Sfp Latching And Extraction

    SFPS WITH HANDLES - UNLATCHED Calrec will not be liable for lost or missing SFP modules, or damage due to poor storage. • Both SFPs free to remove—Latch / extraction handles in inner (or “lifted”...

  • Page 32: Rj45 Copper Sfp Connectivity

    RJ45 mating connectors. in the path. Hydra2 cable runs can NOT alternative to plastic cable ties. be extended using Ethernet switches, • Whilst neatly bundled parallel cable Calrec do not supply these cables as it is hubs or repeaters.

  • Page 33: Termination-Pin-Out

    Termination—pin-out Blue-White ‘kinking’ and they should be regularly Hydra2 network cables use the standard tested. Cables showing any sign of gigabit Ethernet pin-out. Performance Green damage should be replaced.

  • Page 34: Fiber Sfp Connectivity

    Singlestrand,bi-directionalSFPs Fiber connectivity is required when the single type. If a multimode infrastructure is To reduce the amount of fiber, Calrec cable run between units exceeds the in place, fiber length, the number of inter- can supply singlemode SFPs that send...

  • Page 35: Fiber - General Rules

    FIBER - GENERAL RULES Testing/certification • Minimum bend radii—fiber should not WARNING Calrec strongly recommends that all fibers be bent through tight angles. Tight are properly tested or certified prior to on- angles can cause significant losses Never look into the end of an optical site commissioning of a system.

  • Page 36: Cleaning Fiber Optic Cables And Connectors

    For further information or advice please finger cots or powder free surgical swabs, etc into the liquid, instead, drip the feel free to contact Calrec. gloves while handling fiber optic cables liquid on to the material. will help ensure cleanliness.

  • Page 37: Awacs Over Snmp

    System). AWACS messages can be managed centrally using an SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) server. All Calrec console and Master Router PCs provide an SNMP agent to forward error and warning messages to a central SNMP server, allowing equipment faults to be...

  • Page 38: Router Core Pc Configuration

    • Google Chrome SNMP server where the status of the Router Core and the wider Hydra2 active processor is automatically tracked. Network. The following admin software is pre-...

  • Page 39: 3RdPartyRemoteControl

    HYDRA2 3RD PARTY REMOTE CONTROL calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 40: Sw-P-08 Remote Control

    I/O on the network, irrespective of which protocol. processing rack the I/O is connected to. As well as physical Hydra2 I/O ports, the The Ethernet port on the router cards is H2O application and SW-P-08 controllers a gigabit connection which uses standard...

  • Page 41: Ember Remote Control

    3rd party network, however range to allow remote control functionality require the use of an external Ethernet this must be carried out by a Calrec both over consoles and the wider Hydra2 switch to allow both control systems to Engineer and so should be discussed prior network.
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  • Page 43: FixedFormatI/O

    HYDRA2 FIXED FORMAT I/O calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 44: Fixed Format I/O Overview

    Note, any fixed RJ45s (as oppose Press RESET to perform a soft reset. ‘fixed format’ differentiates this type of to pluggable SFPs) on the rear of Hydra2 I/O box from modular I/O racks which can I/O boxes are not functional.
  • Page 45 ** The function of status LEDs can be subject to change with software versions. Under some software versions, status LED 4 may light to indicate a PSU issue during bootup and is primarily used by Calrec Engineers for troubleshooting rather than for guidance during normal operation.

  • Page 46: I/O Box Identification

    I/O BOX IDENTIFICATION STANDARD SWITCH FOR HID SETTING Each I/O box on a Hydra2 network needs to be given a unique ID in the form of a number between 0 and 255. The Hydra ID, or “HID” for each box...

  • Page 47: Fixed Format Gpio - Sw5739

    GP output Normally Made functions include fader starts, assignable Ground button presses, error alerts, and more. • Calrec connector is male, GP input functions include path Cut/On, • Calrec connector is female, requiring female terminated cable requiring male terminated cable Auto-fader triggers and more.

  • Page 48: Gp Outputs

    GPoutputs GPinputs GP INPUT WIRING EXAMPLE #2 Relays are used for GP outputs. All 3 Opto-isolated inputs allow for mixing relay contacts are made available on the console functions to be triggered remotely GP output connector to provide flexibility by other equipment. Applying voltage in use—they can be wired to produce across the + and - pins of an opto will a standard closure when activated, to...

  • Page 49: Fixed Format Analog I/O Overview

    The analog-to-digital, and digital-to- quantities of inputs and outputs via analog conversion level is set globally either XLR or EDAC connectors. across the Hydra2 network. The most common values used are +4dBU analog Inputgain&impedance = -20dBFS digital, and 0dBU analog = All fixed format analog inputs accept mic -18dBFS digital.

  • Page 50: Ad5782 Analog Mic / Line 12 In/4 Out - Xlr

    AD5782 ANALOG MIC / LINE 12 IN/4 OUT – XLR FRONT PANEL VIEW REAR PANEL VIEW XLR CONNECTORS UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Format Analog Connector side Wiring Side Function Pin Inputs 12 Mic / Line Positive Negative Outputs 4 Line Level Female Ground Audio Connectors XLR (Inputs - Female, Outputs - Male)

  • Page 51: Ad5781 Analog Mic / Line 24 In/8 Out - Xlr

    100-240 V AC, 0.60-0.31 A RMS, 50/60 Hz Acoustic Noise 26 dB-SPL A-Weighted, 1 m from source • See “Fixed Format I/O Overview” on page 44 and “Audio Performance Specification” on page 100 for further detail. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 52: Ad5780 Analog Mic / Line 48 In / 16 Out - Xlr

    AD5780 ANALOG MIC / LINE 48 IN / 16 OUT – XLR FRONT PANEL VIEW REAR PANEL VIEW UNIT SPECIFICATIONS XLR CONNECTORS Format Analog Connector side Wiring Side Function Pin Inputs 48 Mic / Line Positive Outputs 16 Line Level Negative Female Ground...

  • Page 53: Ae5743 Analog Mic / Line 32 In / 32 Out - Edac (Standard Pin-Out)

    Input Power 1.05-0.51 A RMS 50/60 Hz Acoustic Noise 27 dB-SPL A-Weighted, 1 m from source • See “Fixed Format I/O Overview” on page 44 and “Audio Performance Specification” on page 100 for further detail. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 54: Ae5743 - Edac Pin-Out - Inputs

    AE5743 – EDAC PIN-OUT - INPUTS Mic / Line 1-8 Mic / Line 9-16 Mic / Line 17-24 Pins Pins Pins Signal Signal Signal + / - (screen) + / - (screen) + / - (screen) Input 1 E / F (A) Input 9 E / F (A) Input 17...

  • Page 55: Ae5743 - Edac Pin-Out - Outputs

    If the installation dictates that individually screened 2 core cable must be used for line level outputs, and that they must have screens terminated at the source rather than destination, multiple cable screens will need to be landed on each connector pin. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 56: Ae5991 - Analog Mic / Line 32 In / 32 Out - Edac ("Style 1" Pin-Out)

    AE5991 – ANALOG MIC / LINE 32 IN / 32 OUT – EDAC (“STYLE 1” PIN-OUT) FRONT PANEL VIEW The AE5991 provides 8 inputs / 16 outputs per EDAC connector, with a pin-out that matches Calrec Alpha / Sigma / Omega / Zeta “Style 1” connectivity, allowing customers replacing such products to utilize their existing cabling.

  • Page 57: Ae5991 - Edac Pin-Out - Inputs ("Style 1")

    Input 30 CC / HH (BB) Ground / Screen Input 31 JJ / PP (KK) Input 32 NN / TT (MM) • 38 pin EDAC - viewed from male mating side / female wiring side CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 58: Ae5991 - Edac Pin-Out - Outputs ("Style 1")

    AE5991 – EDAC PIN-OUT – OUTPUTS (“STYLE 1“) Line Out 1-16 Line Out 17-32 Positive / Phase Pins Pins Signal Signal Negative / Antiphase + / - + / - Output 1 A / B Output 17 A / B Ground / Screen Output 2 C / D...

  • Page 59: Ae5992 - Analog Mic / Line 32In / 32Out - Edac ("Style 2" Pin-Out)

    AE5992 – ANALOG MIC / LINE 32IN / 32OUT – EDAC (“STYLE 2” PIN-OUT) FRONT PANEL VIEW The AE5992 provides 12 inputs and 12 outputs per EDAC connector, with a pin-out that matches Calrec Alpha/Sigma/Omega/Zeta “Style 2” connectivity, allowing customers replacing such products to utilize their existing cabling, and to simplify wiring to 12-pair jack-field connectors.

  • Page 60: Ae5992 - Edac Pin-Out - Inputs ("Style 2")

    AE5992 – EDAC PIN-OUT – INPUTS (“STYLE 2”) Mic / Line 1-12 Mic / Line 13-24 Mic / Line 25-32 Pins Pins Pins Signal Signal Signal + / - (screen) + / - (screen) + / - (screen) Input 1 A / B (E) Input 13 A / B (E)

  • Page 61: Ae5992 - Edac Pin-Out - Outputs ("Style 2")

    • 38 pin EDAC - viewed from male mating side / female wiring side • Note, All EDAC connectors on the I/O box, for both inputs and outputs are male, requiring that interfacing cables are terminated with female connectors. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 62: Fixed Format Digital Aes3 I/O Overview

    0.3-1.2 V Pk-Pk Output Signal 1 V Pk-Pk (nominal) Samplerateconvertors SRCs can be switched in on each input remotely by any control surface on the Hydra2 network which has been granted access. Back-lit port labels Standard fixed-format status LEDs (see Signal indicator...

  • Page 63: Jb5606 - Digital Aes3 16 In/16 Out - Bnc

    100-240 V AC, 0.24-0. 1 3 A RMS, 50/60 Hz Acoustic Noise 26 dB-SPL A-Weighted, 1 m from source • See Fixed Format Digital AES3 I/O Overview and Audio Performance Specification sections of this document for further detail. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 64: Jb5783 - Digital Aes3 32 In / 32 Out - Bnc

    JB5783 – DIGITAL AES3 32 IN / 32 OUT – BNC FRONT PANEL VIEW REAR PANEL VIEW UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Format Digital AES3 unbalanced Inputs Outputs Audio Connectors GPIO compatible Height Width 19” rackmount (483 mm) Depth 9” (230 mm) Depth inc rear mating connectors 12”...

  • Page 65: Jb5962 - Digital Aes3 32 In / 32 Out - Bnc

    100-240 V AC, 0.38-0.20 A RMS, 50/60 Hz Acoustic Noise 26 dB-SPL A-Weighted, 1 m from source • See “Fixed Format I/O Overview” on page 44 and “Audio Performance Specification” on page 100 for further detail. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 66: Fixed Format Madi I/O Overview

    (labelled “Tx”—transmit), providing obstructed. SFP modules, allowing the connection a total maximum of 128 channels of type to the Calrec routing network to be inputs and 128 channels of outputs, GPIO changed as and when needed. The actual simultaneously, per MADI I/O box. The...

  • Page 67: Jm5736 - Madi I/O - (Multimode Sc)

    • See “Fixed Format I/O Overview” on page 44 and “Audio Performance connectors fitted into duplex housing. Specification” on page 100 for further detail. The Duplex housing is optional, but ensures correct polarity when connecting to I/O box. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 68: Jm5890 - Madi I/O - (Multimode St)

    JM5890 - MADI I/O - (MULTIMODE ST) FRONT PANEL VIEW REAR PANEL VIEW UNIT SPECIFICATIONS MULTIMODE ST FIBER CONNECTORS Format MADI (AES10) Inputs 2 x MADI (2 x 64 / 56 channels) Outputs 2 x MADI (2 x 64 / 56 channels) Audio Connectors BNC &...

  • Page 69: Jm5831 - Madi I/O - (Singlemode Sc)

    Acoustic Noise N/A - No fans fitted in this unit connecting to I/O box. • See “Fixed Format I/O Overview” on page 44 and “Audio Performance Specification” on page 100 for further detail. CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
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  • Page 71: ModularI/O

    HYDRA2 MODULAR I/O calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 72: Modular I/O Rack

    Do not pull on connectors or Modular I/O racks connect to a Hydra2 rear. The fan grills at the rear of the rack cables.
  • Page 73 MODULAR I/O RECESS 165.30 133.50 229.45 197.65 297.95 365.85 • Unrecessed • Recessed CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...
  • Page 74 MODULAR I/O RACK - EXAMPLE SHOWING VARIED CARD TYPE POPULATION MODULAR I/O RACK SPECIFICATIONS MODULAR I/O RACK - REAR VIEW Height Width 19” (483 mm) Depth 293 mm (11.6”) Approx. depth inc. rear mating 350 mm (13.8”) connectiors 100-240 VAC 1.52– 0.68 A RMS 50/60 Input Power Hz.

  • Page 75: Modular I/O Hydra2 Interface

    Hydra2interfacecard The central card slot of a modular I/O rack is reserved for a Hydra2 interface card. Status LEDs This card connects the I/O to a Hydra2 Under normal operation: I/O box reset network. Unlike fixed format I/O, the STATUS - ON solid green...
  • Page 76 LED should display a regular flashing pattern, approx 8 times Port1 Green Port 1 Activity per second. OFF—No activity detected on primary Hydra link. ON SOLID YELLOW—Normal, indicates a valid Hydra2 port connection is Port1 Yellow Port 1 Connection made. FLASHING GREEN—Under normal operation, once connection has been...

  • Page 77: Modular I/O Card Options

    • Input / output quantities shown in grey indicate I/O that is local to the card and port labels that have been edited in cannot be accessed by / is not fed from the Hydra2 domain, e.g. analog split order to allow users to patch sources/ outputs and video content.
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  • Page 79: ModularI/OCards

    HYDRA2 MODULAR I/O CARDS calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 80: Ad5838

    The AD5838 provides 8 balanced FRONT PANEL VIEW WIRING INFORMATION line level analog inputs to the Hydra2 network in a 1 slot-wide module. The 37 Pin Male D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable audio interface is via a 37 pin female D-Type connector.

  • Page 81: Ad6057

    FRONT PANEL VIEW WIRING INFORMATION mic / line level analog inputs to the Hydra2 network in a 1 slot-wide 37 Pin Male D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable module. The audio interface is via a 37 pin female D-Type connector.

  • Page 82: Ad5840

    The AD5840 provides 4 balanced FRONT PANEL VIEW WIRING INFORMATION mic / line level analog inputs to the Connector side Wiring Side Function Pin Hydra2 network in a 2 slot-wide Positive module. The audio interface is via 4 Negative female XLR connectors. Female Ground...

  • Page 83: Al5870

    FRONT PANEL VIEW WIRING INFORMATION mic / line level analog inputs to the Connector side Wiring Side Function Pin Hydra2 network along with a pre- Positive gain analog “split” output for each Negative input in a 2 slot-wide module. Input Female...

  • Page 84: Al5875

    FRONT PANEL VIEW WIRING INFORMATION mic / line level analog input to the Connector side Wiring Side Function Pin Hydra2 network along with a 3 pre- Positive gain analog “split” outputs of the Negative input signal in a 2 slot-wide module. Female...

  • Page 85: Da5839

    The DA5839 provides 8 balanced FRONT PANEL VIEW WIRING INFORMATION analog line level outputs from the Hydra2 network in a 1 slot-wide 37 Pin Female D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable module. The audio interface is via a 37 pin male D-Type connector.

  • Page 86: Da5867

    The DA5867 provides 4 balanced FRONT PANEL VIEW WIRING INFORMATION analog line level outputs from the Connector side Wiring Side Function Pin Hydra2 network in a 2 slot-wide Positive module. The audio interface is via Negative male XLR connectors. Female Ground...

  • Page 87: Jb5860 - 4 X Digital Aes Input (Bnc)

    JB5860 – 4 DIGITAL AES INPUT (BNC) The JB5860 provides 4 unbalanced FRONT PANEL VIEW digital AES3 inputs to the Hydra2 network in a 1 slot-wide module. The audio interface is via BNC connectors. Front panel LEDs indicate AES signal...

  • Page 88: Jx5869

    JX5869 – 4 DIGITAL AES INPUT (XLR) The JB5896 provides 4 balanced FRONT PANEL VIEW WIRING INFORMATION digital AES3 inputs to the Hydra2 Connector side Wiring Side Function Pin network in a 2 slot-wide module. The Positive audio interface is via female XLR Negative connectors.

  • Page 89: Jd5842 - 8 In, 8 Out Digital Aes (D-Type)

    INPUT WIRING INFORMATION OUTPUT WIRING INFORMATION card provides 8 inputs and 8 outputs to / from the Hydra2 network in a 1 25 Pin Male D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable 25 Pin Female D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable slot-wide module.

  • Page 90: Jb5837 - 4 X Digital Aes Output (Bnc)

    JB5837 – 4 DIGITAL AES OUTPUT (BNC) The JB5837 provides 4 unbalanced FRONT PANEL VIEW digital AES3 outputs from the Hydra2 network in a 1 slot-wide module. The audio interface is via BNC connectors. Front panel LEDs indicate audio presence for each output, lighting green when outputting signal over -60 dBFS.

  • Page 91: Jb5868 - 4 X Digital Aes Output (Xlr)

    JB5868 – 4 DIGITAL AES OUTPUT (XLR) The JB5868 provides 4 balanced FRONT PANEL VIEW WIRING INFORMATION digital AES3 outputs from the Hydra2 Connector side Wiring Side Function Pin network in a 1 slot-wide module. The Positive audio interface is via XLR connectors.

  • Page 92: Bi6192 - Dante Integration With Network Redundancy

    BI6192 – DANTE INTEGRATION WITH NETWORK REDUNDANCY The BI6192 provides an interface for FRONT PANEL VIEW routing audio in and out of a Hydra2 network into a Dante network. The interface is via RJ45 connectors housed within a 1-slot wide module.

  • Page 93: Vi5872

    FRONT PANEL VIEW into which audio can be embedded As Hydra2 links are limited to 512 from the Hydra2 network. This is a 1 channels of audio in each direction, each slot-wide module with SDI interfacing I/O box can be populated with cards that via BNC connectors.

  • Page 94: Vo5841

    = 512 channels). embedded and distributed across the Hydra2 network. This is a 1 slot-wide Any input cards fitted in the remaining 4 module with SDI interfacing via BNC slots will not pass audio or GPIO signals, connectors.

  • Page 95: Wy5858 - Gpio, 8 In / 8 Full Changeover Out

    The LED Function illuminates solidly when connection is 50 Pin Male D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable established to the Hydra2 Interface GPO 1 Module in the same modular I/O chassis. Common 23, 40...

  • Page 96: Wy5859 - Gpio, 8 In / 16 Out

    NO + GPO 3 50 Pin Male D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable NO - established to the Hydra2 Interface NO + Module in the same modular I/O chassis. GPO 4 NO - NO +...

  • Page 97: ObsoleteModularI/OCards

    HYDRA2 OBSOLETE MODULAR I/O CARDS calrec.com Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 98: Vo5873 - Dolby E Decoder & 2

    25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 signal being input by any card or I/O between the card and the Hydra2 box on the Hydra2 network. This is a 3 interface has been established. slot-wide card.

  • Page 99: Specification

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

  • Page 100: Audio Performance Specification

    AUDIO PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION AES3 INPUT SPECS Formats Supported AES/EBU (AES3) 24-bit. Also suitable for use with SPDIF (IEC958 type 2) signals 75 Ω unbalanced (BNC), 0.3 V–1.2 V Pk–Pk Interface 110 Ω balanced (XLR or D-Type), 0.2 V–7.0 V Pk–Pk Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) 24-bit switchable on all AES inputs SRC THD+N...
  • Page 101 Fader Off Isolation 22 Hz to 22 kHz – Better than -132 dB SYNCHRONIZATION INPUTS NTSC/PAL Video Tri-Level Internal Crystal Reference 48 Hz Synchronization TTL Wordclock (48 Hz) AES/EBU (AES3) Digital Input (48 kHz) CALREC Putting Sound in the Picture...

  • Page 102: Operational Specification

    OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATION 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 103 FIGURE 2 - HYDRA2 MODULAR I/O 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 104 CalrecAudioLtd 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.19)

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