DirectOut MADI.BRIDGE (Discontinued)

DirectOut MADI.Bridge (Discontinued)

The DirectOut MADI.BRIDGE is an 8-port (8 x 64 channel) MADI switcher and router with remote control and a preset memory.

It features six coaxial (BNC) and two optical (SC) MADI I/Os to link between MADI devices from any manufacturer.

Recently updated and redesigned, it acts as a patchbay, signal distributor, signal buffer and input selector all in one device. New features include redundant power supplies, a USB port to enable firmware updates for future enhancements and additional remote control capabilities.

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Flexibility

Any port input can be assigned to any port output, allowing copying, distribution and format conversion of MADI signals. The port selection is monitored by individual displays on the front panel.

Compatibility

All input signals are transported in their native state, thus supporting any format regardless of channel count, whether or not control data and/or sample rates are included, or even violations of the MADI protocol.

Highly sensitive input stages mean that up to 100 m coaxial cable runs can be supported, even between devices.

Accessibility

Push buttons offer quick access to port selection, preset management and device lock. A matrix display previews stored signal routing in nine possible presets.

Fast, safe operation

An intuitive and easy to navigate user interface makes for fast and straightforward operation.

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Key lock

A device lock on the front panel safeguards against accidental changes.

Safe operation (redudant power)

Thanks to two phase-redundant power supplies with separate IEC inlets and AC power switches on the rear panel the device offers the highest reliability.

Features

An 8 x 8 matrix for routing MADI streams, with extensive control facilities and compatible with all MADI formats  .

• 8 x 8 routing matrix for MADI streams
• Includes one-to-many routing
• Suitable for all aspects of MADI stream routing, distribution, buffering and re-clocking
• Simple front panel control set
• Per-output numeric display of selected input
• Nine preset memories for storage of routing patches
• Compatible with all MADI formats: 56 and 64 channels, 48k and 96k frames
• Sample rate range 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
• Completely transparent to formats, control data, sample rates
• Supports non-standard MADI formats
• Six coaxial MADI ports (inputs and outputs)
• Two dual-SC, multi-mode optical MADI ports
• Front panel matrix display for immediate overview of routing
• Panel lock function to prevent control tampering
• Dual PSUs for redundancy
• Remote control via USB or MIDI

Several other DirectOut units are available for extending the capability of the MADI.BRIDGE and for converting between MADI and other audio formats:

The ANDIAMO 2.DA and 2.AD handle MADI and analogue conversion; the ANDIAMO.AES converts between MADI and AES3 and the ANDIAMO 2.XT between MADI and both AES3 and analogue, with SRC as an option.