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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

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

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Hardware Options

BOC-DA26-8BNC-1
75Ω digital audio breakout cable

NSH26M
Terminal block adapter for HD-26 connections

 

Remote Control

GV Orbit, iControl or iControl Solo (version 7.10 or higher required)

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MDX-3901

The MDX-3901 from Grass Valley 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.

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