Apex
High-Density, Large-Scale Digital Audio Router

The Grass Valley™ Apex audio routing switcher combines the features that audio professionals love with the adaptability, reliability, and serviceability that broadcasters demand—all while using less power and less space than any other system available. This industry-leading design has a dozen patents pending.

Key Features
  • 11 RU 256x256 frame with either:
    • 75Ω unbalanced BNC connectors and MADI BNC ports
    • 110Ω balanced DB25 connectors with MADI BNC ports
  • Up to four frames can be connected linearly to create routers up to 1024x1024
  • Simultaneous synchronous/asynchronous support for 30 kHz to 100 kHz signals
  • Conforms to AES75, AES110, MADI, and Dolby E specifications
  • All active components are front-loading and hot swappable.
  • Fan and power supply modules are redundant
  • Input or output expansion in 32 crosspoint increments
  • One video and one audio sync reference per chassis (each with redundant inputs) along with output monitor ports for quality control
  • Various audio modes supported, including normal, mix, reverse
  • AES pair breakaway for full mono routing
  • Silent Switching with programmable V-fade for noiseless switching
Specifications
75Ω Version
  • AES–3id–1995 coaxial transmission of AES signals
  • SMPTE 276M for coaxial transmission of AES signals
  • AES–11–1997 synchronization standard

Inputs
  • Input Connector: 75Ω BNC unbalanced (50Ω compatible)
  • Input Sample Rate: 30 to 100 kHz

Outputs
  • Output Connector: 75Ω BNC unbalanced (50Ω compatible)
  • Output Impedance: 75Ω
  • Output Sample Rate: 30 to 100 kHz (sync/async)

110Ω Version
  • AES–3–1992 with the exception of 75Ω coaxial I/O
  • AES–11–1997 synchronization standard

Inputs
  • Input Connector: 25-pin D female
  • Input Impedance: typical 110Ω ±20%, at frequencies from 100 kHz to 12 MHz
  • Input Sample Rate: 30 to 100 kHz

Outputs
  • Output Connector: 25-pin D female
  • Output Impedance: typical 110Ω ±20%, at frequencies from 100 kHz to 12 MHz
  • Output Sample Rate: 30 to 100 kHz (sync/async)

MADI
AES–10

Inputs
Input Connector: 75Ω BNC unbalanced (50Ω compatible)

Outputs
Output Connector: 75Ω BNC unbalanced (50Ω compatible)

Environmental
+0° to +35° C

Physical
Chassis: 489 x 483 x 279 mm (19.25 inches (11 RU) high x 19 in. wide x 11 in. deep)
Weight: 28.6 kg (63 lbs.) fully loaded

Alarm
The relay connector is a BNC type and meets SMPTE 269M-1999

Power
Total: 163W

AC Power Input
Mains Connection: IEC connector, separate mains input for each power supply module
Voltage Range: 100 to 240V 50-60 Hz, universal, auto-ranging
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