MDX-3901
12G/3G/HD 16 Channel AES/MADI Embedder/De-Embedder
The MDX-3901 is an advanced, high-quality audio processor, which can embed up to 16 audio channels from a selection between eight discrete AES and/or one MADI signal into 12G/Quad Link 3G/3G/HD SDI signals or de-embed up to 16 audio channels into eight AES and one MADI signal from a 12G/Quad Link 3G/3G/HD SDI signals.
FEATURES
- 12G/Quad Link 3G/3G/HD SDI inputs/outputs
- Supports 3 Gb/s level A (mapping 1) and level B
- Audio/video de-glitcher to handle video hot switch at the input
- Automatic detection of input video loss and switchover to local black or color bar for continuous audio/video output synchronization in embedder mode only
- Flexible HD/SD reference using the internal URS frame reference or a dedicated reference input
- Support of one SFP+ cage for SDI fiber I/O on selected rears:
- 12G SFP and 3G SFP R, T, RT and TT models available
- LTC I/O embedding/de-embedding into/from ATC
- 8 AES3-id 75Ω, or AES3 110Ω, I/Os
- MADI I/O using dedicated connector
- 16 audio channels embedder/de-embedder
- 16 channels internal audio processing
- Full audio shuffling and mixing on a channel basis.
- Two slots rear (BNC connectors) in Densité 3 or 3+ frames
- One slot rear (HD-BNC connectors) available in Densité 3+ frames
SPECIFICATIONS
SDI (Inputs/Outputs)
Physical: 8 BNC or HD-BNC connectors: 4 in, 4 out
SDI Standard:
- SMPTE ST 292 (1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gb/s)
- SMPTE ST 424 (2.970, 2.970/1.001 Gb/s)
- SMPTE ST 2082-1:2015 (on in 1 and outs 1 & 2)
Supported Formats:
- HD: SMPTE ST 274: 1080i59.94, 1080i50
- HD: SMPTE ST 296: 720p59.94, 720p50
- 3G: SMPTE ST 425 level A (mapping 1), level B dual link: 1080p59.94, 1080p50
- 4K UHD: Quad Link 3 Gb/s SMPTE ST 425-5: 1080p59.94, 1080p50
- 12G: SMPTE ST 2082-10: 2160p59.94, 2160p50
Cable length (Belden 1694A):
- HD: 250m (820 ft.) at 1.485 Gb/s
- 3G: 145m (475 ft.) at 2.970 Gb/s
Cable length (Belden 4794R cable):
- 12G: 50m (164 ft.) at 11.88 Gb/s
Return loss:
- >15 dB up to 1.5 GHz
- >10 dB from 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz
- >4 dB up to 11.88 Gb/s
Jitter:
- HD/SD: <0.2 UI (alignment jitter)
- 3G: <0.3 UI (alignment jitter)
- 12G: <0.3 UI (alignment jitter)
Audio Input or Output (8)
Sampling freq.:
- Input: 32 to 53 kHz
- Output: 48 kHz
Quantization:
- Input: up to 24 bits
- Output: 24 bits
AES3:
- Input Level: 0.3 to 7 Vp-p
- Output Level: 3.5 Vp-p
- Impedance: 110Ω balanced
AES3-id:
- Input Level: 0.3 to 2 Vp-p
- Output Level: 1.0 Vp-p
- Impedance: 75Ω
Return loss: 15 dB at 6 MHz
MADI (Input or Output)
Signal (1): AES10
Connector: BNC or HD-BNC
Impedance: 75Ω
Level: 0.6V
LTC (Input or Output)
Signal (1): SMPTE ST 12
Connector: BNC or HD-BNC
Impedance: <10 kΩ unbalanced
Input Level: 0.3 to 5 Vp-p
Output Level:3 Vp-p
Reference Input
Signal (1):SMPTE ST 170/SMPTE ST 318/ITU 624-4 blackburst
Optical
Signal: Refer to SFP module specifications.
Video Processing Performance
Signal path:10 bits
Processing delay:
- Deglitcher OFF: <1.1 line or all format except 3G Level B
- Deglitcher ON: <1.6 line or all format except 3G Level B
Audio Processing Performance
Quantization:24 bits
Sampling: 48 kHz, synchronous
Audio latency:
- Embedder: 2.27 ms w/SRC, 1.27 ms SRC off
- De-embedder: 1.83 ms
Audio delay: Up to 2.7s (1 ms steps + 0 to 47 samples)
Tone generator: -18 dBFS 1 kHz sine wave interrupted on left channel (250 ms) per EBU R49
Electrical
Power:13W max
MEDIA GALLERY
ORDERING INFORMATION
Densité 3, or Densité 3+ Frame
MDX-3901
12G/3G/HD 16-channel AES/MADI Embedder/De-Embedder
MDX-3901-7-3DP-Q-F
Double rear panel, 75Ω, BNC and fiber option
MDX-3901-1-3DP-Q-F
Double rear panel, 110Ω, BNC and fiber option
MDX-3901-7-3+SRP-Q
Single rear panel for Densité 3+ frames, 75Ω, HD-BNC
MDX-3901-1-3+SRP-Q
Single rear panel for Densité 3+ frames, 110Ω, HD-BNC
Fiber Options
SFP-U-R-LC
12G Single Rx Fiber with LC/PC
SFP-U-RT-S13-LC
12G Dual Rx/Tx Fiber 1310 nm with LC/PC
SFP-U-T-S13-LC
12G Single Tx Fiber 1310 nm with LC/PC
SFP-U-TT-S13S13-LC
12G Dual Tx Fiber 1310 nm with LC/PC
SFP-R-LC
3G Single Rx Fiber with LC/PC
SFP-RT-S13-LC
3G Dual Rx/Tx Fiber 1310 nm with LC/PC
SFP-T-S13-LC 3G
Single Tx Fiber cartridge at 1310 nm with LC/PC
SFP-TT-S13S13-LC
3G Dual Tx Fiber 1310 nm with LC/PC
Note: The MDX-3901 can also make use of SFP optical plug-in cartridges from the WDM and CWDM series. Other types of SFP optical plug-in cartridges may be available.
Hardware Options
BOC-DA26-8BNC-1
75Ω digital audio breakout cable
NSH26M
Terminal block adapter for HD-26 connections
Remote Control
iControl or iControl Solo (version 7.10 or higher required)
