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Alpha Link MADI AX Audio Converter
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24 channels high-quality AD/DA, 12 stereo channels of Lightpipe, and 64 channels of 24-bit/48kHz audio via one cable.
Alpha-Link MADI AX features up to 64 channels of digital MADI I/O at 48kHz (or 32 channels at 96kHz), 24 ADAT Lightpipe digital inputs and outputs at up to 48kHz (12 ADAT Lightpipe digital inputs and outputs at up to 96kHz), 24 balanced analogue I/O, Expansion Bus and much more, the Alpha Link MADI AX delivers a dependable, versatile, high quality MADI to ADAT Lightpipe conversion solution.
What is MADI?
MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) is a digital audio standard that allows transmission of up to 64 audio channels at 24-bit/48kHz resolution (32 channels at 96kHz) point to point over a single cable; either coaxial with BNC connectors or fiber optic. MADI also allows cable runs up to 100 m (328 ft.), but obviously it's greatest advantage is the number of audio channels it can transmit via a single cable. MADI is most useful when you have MADI-equipped mixers or lots of outboard gear. When combined with the SSL MADIXtreme 64 (see #500933) or MADIXtreme 128 (see #500934) PCIe card, you have a very powerful means of getting audio in and out of your DAW with plenty of room for future expansion.
A recommended setup for those want to use a mixing console with their DAW, such as the Toft ATB-24A (#580040), which would provide a complete AD/DA-analog recording and mixing setup. Another unit that we recommend with this setup would be a D-Sub/TT patchbay such as the Switchcraft 9625 TT Patchbay (#501601) with Planet Waves Modular Snakes (#334007 & 334008) for quick and easy setup.
Features
- 56 or 64 MADI digital inputs and outputs at up to 48kHz, 28 or 32 MADI digital inputs and outputs at up to 96kHz.
- 24 balanced analogue inputs and outputs with SSL enhanced A-D/D-A at up to 96kHz on D-Sub connectors (for use with D-Sub to XLR looms).
- Word/SuperClock input and output.
- Video Sync input functionality for the WordClock input: the Video Sync. signal can be converted to WordClock internally and transmitted via the WordClock output.
- MIDI input and output.
- Connects to Mixpander via Expansion Bus port.
- All input and output channels can be used simultaneously in any configuration.
- Comprehensive input/output routing & mode selection matrix
- Analogue input/output metering via 24 tri colour LEDs
Alpha Link MADI AX Audio Converter Specifications:
- General:
- Depth: 310mm
- Height: 88mm (2RU)
- Width: 19.0"
- Weight: 6.0kg
- Operating voltage: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
- Power consumption: 30W
- WordClock connector style: BNC
- MIDI (Number of ports): 2 (1 input port and 1 output port)
- Phones connector style: 1/4" JACK
- Technical Specs:
- Analogue:
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, (+0dB -0.5dB) at 48kHz sampling rate
- Harmonic Distortion: 0.005% @ 1kHz sine wave at 1dBFS with 20 kHz brickwall low pass filter
- Dynamic Range: 128dB digital (A-weighted)
- Adjacent Channel Crosstalk (+10dBu at 1kHz): 90dB
- Input Levels (maximum): +22dBu
- Output Levels (maximum): +22dBu
- Digital: Quantization 24 bit
- Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
- Inputs & Outputs:
- Analogue:
- Number of channels: Input ” 24, Output - 24
- Number of ports: Input ” 3, Output - 3 (8 channels per connector)
- Connector type: Sub-D Female
- Electrical
- Balanced +4dBu nominal, +22dBu maximum
- ADAT: (Alpha-Link AX & Alpha-Link MADI AX only)
- Number of channels: Input ” 24, Output - 24
- Number of ports: 3 (8 input channels per connector and 8 output channels per connector)
- Connector type: Toslink
- AES/EBU:(Alpha-Link MADI SX only)
- Number of channels: Input ” 24, Output - 24
- Number of ports: 3 (8 input channels per connector and 8 output channels per connector)
- Connector type: Sub-D
- Expansion Bus:
- Number of channels: 64
- Connector type: Mini D 68 poles
- MADI:
- Number of channels: 64
- Connector type: Fibre SC connectors
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.