Glensound DARK8ADI Audio Network 8 Analogue

‌Audio Network 8 Analogue, 4 AES3 Input Rack

The DARK8ADI (Analogue & Digital Input) is a very powerful Dante®/ AES67 network audio interface, in a robust 1RU 19" subrack. It has 8 off low noise analogue line inputs and 4 off transformer balanced AES3 digital audio inputs. These inputs are transmitted on a fully redundant Dante/ AES67 network interface.

In total 16 audio circuits are sent to the Dante/ AES67 network. Eight of these circuits are always derived from the 4 x AES3 inputs, the other eight are automatically switched between the AES3 and analogue inputs. If the DARK8ADI detects valid AES3 signal on a channel then this will be routed to the network output.  If no valid AES3 is detected then the analogue input will be routed to the network output instead of the AES3.

Features

• INPUT ONLY DEVICE
  
• 8 Line level analogue inputs
  
• 4 AES3 inputs
  
• Auto switching outputs between AES & analogue
  
• 16 audio circuits sent to network
  
• Redundant network connections
  
• Redundant power supplies
  
• Network & Power status GPOs
  
• Dante® and AES67 compliant
  

Specifications:

Analogue Audio

• Maximum Input Level:  +18dB
  
• Input Impedance: >20k Ohm
  
• Distortion:  0.0013% @ 100Hz, 0.0022%@1kHz, 0.00094% @ 10kHz. Reference to +8dBu output
  
• Noise: -93dB@line up A weighted RMS
  
• Dynamic Range:  111dB
  
• Input Type:  Electronically balanced (can be wired unbalanced) 

Digital AES3 Audio

• Frequency Response: flat to 22kHz
  
• Maximum Input Level: 0dBFs
  
• Input Impedance: 110 Ohm
  
• THD+N:  0.00018% relative
  
• Noise: >-123dB (residual) A weighted RMS
  
• Input type:  transformer balanced
  
• Dynamic Range:  >141dB
  
• Input Frequency:  16-192kHz (sample rate converted to meet Dante network frequency)

Power

• Connections:  2 x mains inputs filtered IEC, 100 to 240 VAC 47-63Hz
  
• AC Consumption: 15 Watts@230VAC
  
• Internal Mains Fuse:  20mm 1A anti surge

Physical

• Audio Connectors: Neutrik 3 pin XLR sockets
  
• Alarm Connector: 9 way D socket
  
• Alarm Type: solid state relay
  
• Size: 1RU 19” 300mm deep excluding connectors
  
• Nett Weight:  3kg
  
• Shipping Carton:  Rugged export quality cardboard 610x420x130mm LxDxH
  
• Shipping Weight: 4.5kg
  

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: 0 to +50°C (32 to 122°F)
  
• Storage Temperature: -20 to +70°C (-4 to 158°F)
  
• Relative Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing

Package includes:

• Glensound DARK8ADI Audio Network 8 Analogue x1
  
• Network Cable: 1 off 2 metre RJ45 x1
  
• Mains Lead: IEC 2 metres (UK & EU only) x1