- 16-channel audio engine creates multiple virtual party-line (PL) intercom circuits
- Dante audio-over-Ethernet technology
- Auto Mix for enhanced audio performance
- Supports Studio Technologies' intercom beltpacks
- DDM support and AES67 compliant
- PoE powered, Gigabit Ethernet interface
- Configured using STcontroller application
- Table-top, portable, or optional rack-mount installation
Applications: designed to create from one to four virtual party-line (PL) circuits in Dante audio-over-Ethernet environments
Engine Group Options:
The following group sizes can be selected:
16 (one group)
12, 4 (two groups)
8, 8 (two groups)
8, 4, 4 (three groups)
4, 4, 4, 4 (four groups)
Audio Performance:
Internal Digital Audio Processing: 24-bit, fixed
Input-to-Output Audio Processing Latency: Auto Mix: sophisticated FPGA-based algorithm provides enhanced party-line (PL) audio intelligibility (selectable on or off)
Network Audio Technology:
Type: Dante audio-over-Ethernet (as known as Dante audio-over-IP)
AES67-2013 Support: yes (selectable on or off)
Dante Domain Manager (DDM) Support: yes
Clock Source: Dante network or internal (can serve as clock master)
Bit Depth: 16, 24, or 32
Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Number of Dante Receiver (Input) Channels: 16
Number of Dante Transmitter (Output) Channels: 16
Number of Dante Flows: 16 receiver, 16 transmitter
Network Interface:
Type: 1000BASE-T (Gigabit, GigE, or GbE) per IEEE 802.3ab, twisted-pair Ethernet, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) supported
Data Rate: 1000 Mb/s (10 Mb/s not supported; 100 Mb/s supported but not optimal)
Auto MDI/MDI-X Support: yes
NIC Status LEDs: one link and one activity
Power Source:
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE): class 2 (low power, ≤6.49 watts) per IEEE® 802.3af
Configuration: requires Studio Technologies' STcontroller software application, version 2.06.00 and later
Connectors:
Ethernet: 1, RJ45
USB: type A receptacle (used only for updating application and FPGA firmware)
Software Updating: USB flash drive used for updating application and FPGA firmware; Dante Controller or Dante Firmware Update Manager applications can be used for updating Dante interface firmware
Front Panel LEDs: 2, dual-color
Functions: provides indication of status of Dante connectivity
Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 degrees C (32 to 122 degrees F)
Storage Temperature: –40 to 70 degrees C (–40 to 158 degrees F)
Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing
Altitude: not characterized
Dimensions – Overall:
8.7 inches wide (22.1 cm)
1.72 inches high (4.4 cm)
8.3 inches deep (21.1 cm)
Mounting Options: single-unit (RMBK-11) and dual-unit (RMBK-12) rack-mount installation kits, purchased separately. Each uses one space (1U) in a standard 19-inch rack.
Weight: 1.3 pounds (0.59 kg); rack-mount installation kits add 0.2 pounds (0.09 kg)