Optocore M8 MADI Router/Switch

Optocore M8 MADI Router/Switch

Optocore M8 MADI Router/Switch is a professional-grade coaxial MADI switch delivering 256 input and 256 output digital audio channels. Eight dual coaxial MADI ports provide flexible routing and bridging capabilities, while integrated SANE ports enable transmission of up to 256 audio channels over standard CAT5 cable.

The single-channel router allows seamless routing between any MADI stream within the device or across remote systems. Two LAN interfaces support both audio and Ethernet data switching. Designed for digital consoles, DAWs, playback devices, and broadcast units, the M8 serves as a powerful standalone MADI router or integrates seamlessly into Optocore fiber ring networks for enterprise-scale audio distribution. Ideal for large-scale professional installations requiring cost-effective, centralized channel management and routing.

The Optocore M8 MADI Router/Switch is available as optical or coaxial.

Features:

• Single-channel routing and MADI stream bridging
• 4× Dual Coaxial/Optical MADI ports — 256 IN / 256 OUT
• 2× high-speed uplinks for redundant Optocore ring integration
• 2× SANE ports for MADI Cat5, X6R/V3R/Y3R-TP or LAN connectivity
• 4× RS485/422
• 2× LAN
• Word Clock I/O
• Dual redundant PSU

Specifications:

M8 - FOUR BNC

• MADI Ports: Convention AES10-1991 / AES10-2003
• Inputs: 
  • Number / Connectors: 4 /coaxial
  • MADI digital audio channels: 56 or 64 per Input
• Outputs:
  • Number / Connectors: 4 / coaxial
  • MADI digital audio channels: 56 or 64 per Input
• Data rate: 125 Mbps
• Impedance: Termination: 75 Ω

M8 - FOUR OPTICAL SC

• Inputs:
  • Number / Connectors: 4 / optical SC Multimode
  • MADI digital audio channels: 56 or 64 per Input
• Outputs:
  • Number / Connectors: 4 / optional SC Multimode
  • MADI digital audio channels: 56 or 64 per Input
• Data rate / Wavelength: 125 Mbps / 1310 nm (typical)
  
• Max. cable length: 50/125 μ  m: 1500 m / 5000 ft.
• SANE & LAN ports: Convention
  
  • Audio: TIA - 568A/B, Optocore: 200 Mbit/s
  • LAN: TIA - 568A/B, IEEE - 802.3: 10/100 Mbit/s
• Auxiliary Port: Convention EIA / TIA-485
  • Data channels: Digital control data: 4
  • Data rate: Up to Mbps
    
  • Termination: 330 Ω
  • Source: < 10 Ω
• Word clock: Hardware standard 75 Ω / BNC
  • Data rate:
    • Depending on used sample rate
    • 44,1 / 48 / 88,2 / 96 / 176,4 / 192 kHz
  • Impedance:
    • Output: 75 Ω
    • Input: 1k / 75 Ω software switch
• Optical Link: Input, Output, Dual - Full bandwidth
  • Connection: Duplex LC (SFP MODULES)
  • Protocol: Optocore
  • Transmission: Full duplex
  • Data rate: 2 x 2 Gbps
  • Optical wave guide: Multimode fiber 50μm: < 700 m
  • Cable lengths: Single mode fiber 9 μm: < 120 km (on request)
• Power supply: Two independent power supplies with function check and automatic switch-over
  • Type: Switch-mode, universal input
  • Mains voltage: 100 ... 240VAX, 50/60Hz, 10VA-typ
  • Frequency: 50 ... 60 Hz
• Remote control:
  • RS232: Convention EIA / TIA-232: R x D, T x D / 57 600 Baud
  • USB Port: Interface to PC
• Dimensions: 1 RU / 19"
  • W x H x D: 483 x 44 x 200 mm - 19.2 x 1.73 x 7.87 inch
• Weight: 2.7 kg - 6.0 lb