IQBRK30
3G/HD/SD-SDI Remultiplexer for Four AES/EBU Audio Streams
The IQBRK30 provides 8-channel digital audio de-embedding and re-embedding for 3 Gb/s SDI, HD-SDI 1.5 Gb/s or SD-SDI 270 Mb/s signals. Able to select any of the 16 embedded channels, audio processing features include audio delay, gain, invert and channel level routing, while video delay and a video proc amp are also included in the feature set. Ideal for breaking out embedded audio to AES-only devices for processing then re-ingesting the resulting feeds back into the SDI domain.
Why should you choose this module?
- Ideal as a re-embedder for stereo, multichannel or Dolby E AES audio applications
- Suitable for multi-lingual audio applications...

FEATURES
- 8-channel 3G/HD/SD-SDI re-embedder capable of embedding andde-embedding up to four AES signals
- Standards supported:
- 3G-SDI to SMPTE ST 424/425 level A & B compatible
- HD-SDI to SMPTE ST 292/274/296
- SD-SDI to SMPTE ST 259-C
- Handles up to 16 channels of embedded audio present on the incoming SDI stream
- Channel level (sub-frame) routing
- Audio proc amp features including independent gain, invert and mute control
- Embedding continues on loss of SDI input (silence)
- Auto mute on AES input error
- Adjustable delay for selected audio channels
- Any group of embedded audio may be passed unchanged, processed or blanked
- Embedded Dolby E support — pair routing, delay and Dolby E header alignment
- PCM and non-PCM detection and reporting
- Handles Dolby E and PCM audio present in the same group
- Independent HANC and VANC blanking control
- Input loss detection — default output of black/pattern/freeze
- Up to 9 frames of video delay and 2 seconds of audio delay
- Transparent to all ancillary data including VANC metadata
- Video controls including video gain and offset
- Built-in test pattern generator and audio tone generator
- Two SDI inputs and up to four active HD/SD-SDI outputs
- 16x user memories, save/recall/rename
- GV Orbit control and monitoring compatible
SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs and Outputs
Signal Inputs
SDI inputs: 2x
Input 1 cable length:
- Up to 70m Belden 1694A @ 3 Gb/s
- Up to 160m Belden 1694A @ 1.5 Gb/s
- >350m Belden 1694A @ 270 Mb/s
Input 2 cable length:
- Up to 60m Belden 1694A @ 3 Gb/s
- Up to 100m Belden 1694A @ 1.5 Gb/s
- Up to 100m Belden 1694A @ 270 Mb/s
Unbalanced digital audio: 8x AES/EBU, AC3, Dolby E (BNC)
Balanced digital audio: 8x AES/EBU, AC3, Dolby E (25-way D-type)
Signal Outputs
SDI outputs: 2x (4)
Unbalanced digital audio: 4x AES/EBU, AC3, Dolby E (BNC)
Balanced digital audio: 4x AES/EBU, AC3, Dolby E (25-way D-type)
Controls
Video Controls
Input standard:
- 1125/1080p50 (A & B)
- 1125/1080p59.94 (A & B)
- 1125/1080i29.97, 1125/1080i25
- 750/720p59.94, 750/720p50
- 525/480i29.97, 625/576i25
Default video output type: Pattern, Freeze, Black
Default video output standard:
- Last Known Good
- 1125/1080p50 (A & B)
- 1125/1080p59.94 (A & B)
- 1125/1080i29.97, 1125/1080i25
- 750/720p59.94, 750/720p50
- 525/480i29.97, 625/576i25
Video select: Input 1, Input 2
Audio select: Video Input 1, Video Input 2, Follow Video
Manual freeze: On/Off
Freeze: Field/Frame
Video delay frames: 0 - 9 F
VANC data: Blank VANC
SD VANC data: Line blanking (6 controls)
Proc amp enable: On/Off
Black level: ±100 mV in steps of 0.8 mV
Hue adjust: ±180° in steps of 1°
Master video gain: ±6 dB in steps of 0.1 dB
Y-Gain: ±6 dB in steps of 0.1 dB
Cb/Cr Gain: ±6 dB in steps of 0.1 dB
Y/C Timing:
- ±8 pixels in 2 pixel steps (SD)
- ±16 pixels in 2 pixel steps (HD/3G)
Picture position:
- ±8 pixels in 2 pixel steps (SD)
- ±16 pixels in 2 pixel steps (HD/3G)
Pattern on: On/Off
Pattern select: 75% Color Bars, Black
Caption on: On/Off
Edit caption: 19 characters available
Audio Controls
Embedder Assignment
Group 1 to 4 enable: On/Off
Pair 1 to 8 source L / non-PCM: Dis-embed 1_1 to 8_2, AES 1 to 8, Tone, Silence
Pair 1 to 8 source R: Dis-embed 1_1 to 8_2, AES 1 to 8, Tone, Silence
Pair 1 to 8 stereo: Link channel pairs
Pair 1 to 8 polarity L/R: On/Off
Pair 1 to 8 gain L/R: +12 dB to -72 dB in 0.1 dB steps
Pair 1 to 8 non-PCM AES assignment: On/Off
AES 1 to 4 source L / Non-PCM: Dis-embed 1_1 to 8_2, Tone, Silence
AES 1 to 4 source R: Dis-embed 1_1 to 8_2, Tone, Silence
AES 1 to 4 stereo: Link channel pairs
AES 1 to 4 polarity L/R: On/Off
AES 1 to 4 gain L/R: +12 dB to -72 dB in 0.1 dB steps
AES 1 to 4 non-PCM processed audio delay control: On/Off
Course manual delay: Up to 1.75s in 5 ms steps
Fine manual delay: ±0.25s in 0.5 ms steps
Dolby E
Dolby E auto alignment: On/Off
Tone
Frequency L/R: 100 Hz to 10 kHz in 100 Hz steps
Channel Ident: On/Off
HANC data: Blank HANC (removes all HANC data. Note audio removed when embedders disabled)
Audio Monitoring
Silence detect: 0 to -80 dB in steps of 1 dB
Signal overload: Detect 0 to -80 dB in steps of 1 dB
Warning timer: 1 to 20 seconds in steps of 1 second
Other Controls
User memories: 16x Save, Recall, Rename
Memory naming: User configurable naming of memories 1 – 16
RollTrack sources:
- Unused, Video Delay, Input Present, Input 1 Select, Input 2 Select, Input Loss, Output 525, Output 625, Output 720p, Output 1080i, Output 1080p, Output Freeze, Output Unfreeze, Output Pattern on, Output pattern off, Output Caption on, Output Caption off, AES (Pairs 1-8) PCM, AES (Pairs 1-8) Data, AES (Pairs 1-8) DolbyE, AES (Pairs 1-8) V bit, AES (Pairs 1-8) Loss, Disemb (Pairs 1-8) PCM, Disemb (Pairs 1-8) Data, Disemb (Pairs 1-8) DolbyE, Disemb (Pairs 1-8) V bit, Disemb (Pairs 1-8) Loss
Information window: Video Input Status, Audio Input Status
Factory default: Resets all module settings to factory specified default values and clears memories
Default settings: Resets all module settings to factory specified defaults but does not clear memories
Restart: Software restart of the module
Module information:
- Reports following module information: Software version, Serial number, Build number, KOS version, Firmware version, PCB version
General Specifications
Electrical:
- 3 Gb/s SDI, SMPTE ST 424
- 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI, SMPTE ST 292
- 270 Mb/s SDI, SMPTE ST 259-C/DVB-ASI
Connector/format: BNC/75Ω panel jack on standard IQ connector panel
Return loss:
- >-15 dB (270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s)
- >-10 dB (3 Gb/s)
Output jitter:
- SD-SDI 0.2 UI (10 Hz) / 0.2 UI (1 kHz)
- 3G/HD-SDI 1.0 UI (10 Hz) / 0.2 UI (100 kHz)
Video standards:
- 1125/1080p50 (A & B), 1125/1080p59.94 (A & B)
- 750/720p50, 750/720p59.94
- 1125/1080i25, 1125/1080i29.97
- 625/576i29.97, 525/480i25
Typical video delay:
- SD: 70 µs
- HD: 38 µs
- 3G-A: 19 µs
- 3G-B: 40 µs
Embedded audio handling:
- HD – 24-bit synchronous
- 48 kHz to SMPTE ST 299
- SD – 20-bit synchronous 48 kHz to SMPTE ST 272-A
Embedded audio delay:
- Minimum (PCM) 2 ms
- Maximum (non-PCM)
- SD: 67 µs
- HD: 28 µs
- 3G-A: 15 µs
- 3G-B: 25 µs
Digital Audio Input (Balanced)
Connector/format: 2-way D-type
Sample frequency: 25 – 96 kHz (48 kHz for reference)
Input cable length: >150 m of AES3 cable
Impedance: 110Ω
Standard: AES3, SMPTE ST 272-A-1994, SMPTE ST 299
Digital Audio Input (Unbalanced)
Connector/format: BNC
Sample frequency: 25 – 96 kHz (48 kHz for reference)
Input cable length: >500 m of RG59 cable
Impedance: 75Ω
Standard: AES3id, SMPTE ST 272-A-1994, SMPTE ST 299
Output sampling: 48 kHz frame locked
Digital Audio Output (Balanced)
Connector/format: 25-way D-type
Level: 3 Vp-p typical into 110Ω
Standard: AES3, SMPTE ST 272-A-1994, SMPTE ST 299
Digital Audio Output (Unbalanced)
Connector/format: BNC
Level: 1 Vp-p typical into 75Ω
Standard: AES3id, SMPTE ST 272-A-1994, SMPTE ST 299
Power Consumption
Module power consumption: 8.5 PR (B Frames)
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ORDERING INFORMATION
IQBRK3048-2B3
3G/HD/SD-SDI 16 channel AES Re-embedder
4 SDI outputs, 4 unbalanced AES inputs, 4 unbalanced AES outputs
IQBRK3049-1B3
3G/HD/SD-SDI 16 channel AES Re-embedder
2 SDI outputs, 4 balanced AES inputs, 4 balanced AES outputs
For more details on enclosure types please refer to the IQ Modular Enclosures datasheet.