Sonifex RB-DDA6A 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital Distribution Amplifier (24 bit, 96kHz Capable)

Sonifex RB-DDA6A 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital Distribution Amplifier (24 bit, 96kHz Capable)

Digital audio data in AES/EBU format is distributed using the RB-DDA6A-2P digital distribution amplifier, which repeats the audio data as well as input status information before re-normalizing to standard digital audio levels. Six XLR-3 male AES/EBU outputs are connected to a single XLR-3 female AES/EBU audio input. Applications include supplying an output from a DAT machine to various studios or transferring audio from a digital mixing console to multiple digital recorders.

It can accept input sample rates in the range of 30kHz - 100kHz, and bit rates of 16, 20, and 24 bit. So, it can be used for standard CD signal distribution at 16-bit 44.1kHz, as well as for high-quality 24-bit 96kHz recording. The unit provides redundancy protection by using two power supply units that can be supplied from separate mains feeds. The unit automatically loads shares between the two supplies so that if either supply should fail the unit will continue to work correctly. If both supplies fail the input is connected directly to output 1. The condition of the two supplies is indicated on the front panel by two red LEDs which illuminate to indicate the correct function of the supply. On the alarm output connector, there is a changeover relay to indicate the status of each supply. This is normally closed to indicate power failure and once the supply is working correctly the relay activates to make a normally open contact.