DiGiCo Orange Box - MADI BNC to DANTE2 - 2 RU with Dual PSU
The DiGiCo Orange Box is a compact 2U unit designed to provide flexible audio routing by utilizing DMI (DiGiCo Multichannel Interface) cards. With two power supply units (PSUs) for redundancy and two slots to accommodate various DMI cards, the Orange Box allows you to convert different audio formats effortlessly. Whether you need to go from MADI to Dante or any other combination such as Hydra 2, Optocore, Aviom, AES, or Analogue, the Orange Box simplifies the process. By inserting the appropriate DMI cards into Slot A and Slot B, users can create versatile, multichannel audio paths tailored to their specific interface requirements. This adaptable "anything in, anything out" device offers seamless audio conversions, making it an essential tool for any audio setup.
This unit features the following expansion cards:
*DiGiCo MOD-DMI-MADI-B 56/64-Channel 96 kilohertz MADI I/O Expansion Card with BNC Connectors
DMI-MADI-B
This card can be used to connect a Standard MADI stream (64 channels in and out) at 48KHz or 96KHz or an SD Series DiGiCo Rack with the appropriate connector (D2-Rack, SD-Rack, SD-MINIRack)
MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) is arguably one of the most popular protocols for transmitting high channel counts in professional audio. This is partially due to its ease of use, and the ability for cables to be run long lengths with minimal signal loss. Originally only capable of transmitting 56 channels, MADI is now capable of transmitting up to 64 channels.
DiGiCo offers two MADI DMI cards, each with different connector types. Both the MADI-B (BNC) and the MADI-C (RJ45) cards can be used to connect up to 64 channels of audio in and out at both 48kHz and 96kHz. At 96kHz, the B connection must be connected to provide the full channel count.
When making use of the SD/4REA4 integration, the DMI-MADI-B allows an SD console to control I/O that is connected to the 4REA4.
Main Features
- 75Ω Coaxial (BNC) connections
- 64 channels in and out and 48kHz and 96kHz
- For use with any standard BNC MADI audio device
- Allows DiGiCo I/O to be controlled via an SD console through a 4REA4
- Compatible with S-Series, Quantum Range, SD12, Orange Box and 4REA4
*DiGiCo MOD-DMI-DANTE2 64-Channel I/O 96 kilohertz Dante Expansion Card with 2x EtherCON Connectors
DMI-DANTE64@96
DMI-DANTE64@96
This card provides 64 inputs and 64 outputs to the Dante network at both 48kHz and 96kHz.
Audio over IP is becoming more and more sought after, due to the fact that it works over a standard IP network and can be sent over pre-installed infrastructure. Developed by Audinate in 2006, Dante provides uncompressed, low latency, multi-channel digital audio over IP and is a popular choice of protocol.
The DiGiCo DMI-DANTE64@96 allows 64 channels in and 64 channels out at both 48kHz and 96kHz. It has a Primary and a Secondary port, both of which are Ethercon ports, and an RJ45 Control port. The card has two modes that can be changed in Dante Controller. In Switched Mode, the three ports are switched together. In redundant mode, the Control and Primary ports shall be switched together and work as a redundant pair with the Secondary port, each having separate IP addresses so that if the primary connection fails, the secondary connection will take over.
