
The ip88-3d is an AES digital input/output BLADE. It handles input and output, each with eight stereo channels. It also provides 12 channels of universal logic (GPIO). All signals are routable anywhere on the network.
Specifications for all BLADEs...
ANALOG BLADE I/O
Inputs Electronic differential, >10KΩ (bridging) Optimum source impedance <1KΩ
Outputs <10Ω, 20Hz-20kHz Optimum load impedance >600Ω
Connectors
DB25 Female, requires DB25 Male cable end connectors
RJ45, requires straight-wired RJ45 plugs
Frequency response ±0.25dB, 20Hz-20kHz, ref +4dBu
THD+n 0.04%, 20Hz-20kHz, ref +4dBu
Noise -85dBu; -109dBr ref max level out
Gain range ±18db, inputs and outputs
Maximum input +24dBu
Maximum output +24dBu
A>D converter ADC enhanced dual bit, 24 bit resolution
D>A converter DAC 24bit advanced ∑∆
DIGITAL BLADE I/O
Inputs Balanced 110Ω AES-3, S/PDIF compatible
Outputs Balanced 110Ω AES-3 only
Connectors
DB25 Female, requires DB25 Male cable end connectors
RJ45, requires straight-wired RJ45 plugs
Frequency response Flat, 20Hz-20kHz, ref -20dBFS, +4dBu
THD+n 0.0009%, 20Hz-20kHz, ref -20dBFS, +4dBu
Noise -141dBFS, ref max level out
Gain range ±18db, inputs and outputs
Maximum input 0dBFS
Maximum output 0dBFS
Sample rate converters 32-96kHz, 16-24bit, on all inputs
AES channel status Standard implementation
MIC BLADE I/O
Inputs
Electronic differential, >2KΩ (bridging)
Optimum source impedance <200Ω
Outputs <10Ω, 20Hz-20kHz Optimum load impedance >600Ω
Connectors
XLR-F, requires XLR-M cable connector (microphone inputs)
DB25 female, requires DB25 Male cable end connectors (analog outputs)
RJ45, requires straight-wired RJ45 plugs (analog outputs, logic ports, & gigabit Ethernet
Frequency response ±0.5dB, 20Hz-20kHz, ref +4dBu
THD+n 0.02%, 20Hz-20kHz, ref +4dBu
Noise -85dBu; -109dBr ref max level out
Reference level -50dBu
Gain range +20 to +80dB, inputs; ±18db, outputs
Maximum input -10dBu
Maximum output +24dBu
A>D converter ADC enhanced dual bit, 24 bit resolution
D>A converter DAC 24bit Advanced ∑∆
IP88CB CONSOLE AUDIO BLADE
Inputs
2 analog mic, patchable, with variable gain and +48V phantom
XLR mic in, RJ45 mic out
4 AES digital with SRC, RJ45
4 stereo analog, RJ45
Outputs
4 stereo analog, PGM A-B-C-D, RJ45
1 stereo analog, control room, XLR
1 stereo analog, studio, XLR
1 stereo analog, headphone, phone jack and RJ45
1 stereo analog, cue, phone jack and RJ45
4 AES digital, PGM A-B-C-D, RJ45
Mix Engine Internal mix engine for E-1 control surface
A>D converter ADC enhanced dual bit, 24 bit resolution
D>A converter DAC 24bit advanced ∑∆
Sample Rate Convertors 32-96KHz, 16-24 bit on all digital inputs
AURA8-IP PROCESSING BLADE
Inputs 8 AES Digital inputs on “D” connectors and RJ-45.
Outputs 8 AES Digital outputs on both “D” connectors and RJ-45.
Logic 12 Universal Logic ports
Processing: 8 Vorsis Embedded stereo 3-band processing chains, each with 4-band parametric equalizer, 3-way crossover, 3 compressors, three limiters, broadband lookahead limiter
LOGIC I/O
Connector RJ45 (2), 12 channels
Voltage +5VDC to GND, +5VDC and GND provided
Current 100mA max source/sink
ETHERNET
Connectors RJ45
Cable CAT5E or CAT6
Audio transport Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T, used for all BLADE-to-BLADE audio traffic
Utility interface 100BASE-TX for future use
SYSTEM
Sample rate 44.1 or 48kHz, user selectable in software
Sync Internal or external, External sync input on any I/O digital BLADE
Reference level 0dBFS=+4dBu (+4dBu=1.23VRMS)
Latency 0.5mS, BLADE to switch to BLADE
PHYSICAL
Dimensions
19"/48.3cm wide, 1-3/4"/4.5cm high
13-1/4"/33.7cm deep
15-1/4"/38.7cm deep with connectors
Shipping weight 14lbs/6.4kg
POWER REQUIREMENTS
90-260VAC, 50-60Hz
ip88a: 49VA, 30W
ip88d: 23VA, 12W
ip88ad: 35VA, 19W
ip88m: 35VA, 19W
ip88cb: 35VA, 19W
ip88e: 18VA, 10W
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