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EXBOX.MD is a Dante / MADI converter linking Audinate’s audio networking technology Dante and MADI (AES10). Equipped with three MADI ports and four network ports it offers straight-forward conversion of 64 audio channels between MADI and Dante.

The handy size of the popular EXBOX series (1/3 of 19’’), combined with the rock-solid housing and redundant power supplies, makes the EXBOX.MD a perfect connectivity tool for touring live shows, OB Events as well as studio applications.

 

Overview
LEDs at the front panel inform about clocking, sample rate, device state and power supply at a glance.

 

Audio Streaming
Up to 32 streams with a total number of 64 audio channels are supported. The device also features the latest Dante firmware with activated AES67 support.

 

All-round Functionality
EXBOX.MD offers highest flexibility as it provides three MADI ports of different interface types:

 

  • optical SC (single-mode or multi-mode)

  • coaxial (BNC)

  • SFP

     

The Small Form Factor Pluggable cage can be fitted with any SFP module suitable for the particular application.

 

FastSRC™
The FastSRC™ is a low latency sample rate converter, switchable for the Dante I/O, and ensures seamless exchange between MADI and Dante I/O when both sources are not synchronised.

 

EARS™
Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching™ is a system to prevent interruption of the output signal. It uses either the proven BLDS™ technology or pilot tone triggering. A logic monitors the condition of the trigger signal on the Dante input. In case of a failure it switches automatically to the backup input (Dante or MADI).

 

Built-in-switch
Four network ports are connected to an internal switch and give the opportunity to use Dante’s redundancy mode (Primary <> Secondary), while more EXBOX.MDs or other Dante devices can be connected in switched mode directly to increase the number of channels. 

 

Remote Control
EXBOX.MD can be controlled by Audinate‘s remote software ‚Dante Controller‘ and is ‚Dante Domain Manager‘ ready. Device functions, such as the channel based routing matrix, FastSRC™ or EARS™ are accessible via globcon and a browser UI.

 

Safe Operation
The device can be powered by up to two external power-supplies as well as PoE (Power over Ethernet).

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Interfaces:

 

MADI ports (I/O):1 x coaxial BNC, 75Ω 
1 x optical SC-Socket multi-mode 
1 x SFP (empty cage without module)

Network:3 x RJ45 Socket (1 Gbit/s) 
1 x RJ45 Socket (1 Gbit/s, PoE)

Digital 

Sample rates:44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz (+/- 12,5%)

MADI formats:48k / 96k Frame, 56 / 64 channel, S/MUX

Network Audio 

Network-Layer:3

Number of streams:32

Number of channels (I/O):64

Standard:Dante, AES67

Sync 

Network:IEEE 1588 v1

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Signal Processing:

 

Sample Rate Conversion:FastSRC™ @ Dante I/O

Communication 

Remote Software:Dante Controller, globcon

Remote Methods:Network Global 

Power Supply:external, 2 x Hirose (9 - 24V)*, 1 x PoE (IEEE 802.3af)

Dimensions:Width 140 mm
Height 42 mm
Depth 140 mm

Weight:about 1 kg

Accessories:

SFP modules (LC single-mode or multi-mode) 
BOXMOUNT.XL for 19'' rack mount

Device variants 

Single-mode:MADI port: SC-Socket single-mode

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