Fibre Optic Network for Professional Audio, Data and Video
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Fibre optic network for professional audio, data and video New MADI Series FIXED INSTALLATION · BROADCAST · LIVE PERFORMANCE COMPANY PROFILE Over the past two decades OPTOCORE has OPTOCORE introduced at been the most prominent provider of time the German Science Fair critical, redundant, audio, video and in 1993 control infrastructure. OPTOCORE networks are used in a wide variety of environments, including opening and closing ceremonies of the world‘s most prominent events, as well as an alternative to copper infrastructures in OB vans, stadiums, studios and theatres. OPTOCORE systems scale down to point to point portable stageboxes with mixing console integration. OPTOCORE is based on the open AES3 and AES10 (MADI) standards providing transport, routing, format conversion as well as distribution of audio, video and control data with full management and diagnostic capabilities. The first OPTOCORE devices by Brunke Electronics in 1996 Development and manufacturing All technologies and products are developed and maintained by an in 2002 house R&D team. The R&D department strives for efficient and elegant Optocore® is the registered trade-mark of opal audio vertrieb GmbH Engerstrasse 47 D-33824 Werther Fon ++49-(0)5203-236/237 design of hardware, software and firmware. Be that in use of the planets Fax ++49-(0)5203-238 www.optocore.de resources, energy efficiency or coding. [email protected] All assembly, testing and burn-in of our products is performed at our manufacturing base in Munich, Germany. The most important advantages of the LX4 system Education and training can be illustrated in the following points: Optocore solves tasks previously believed to be almost impossible: ◆ Highest audio quality due to new 24-Bit AD-converters. ◆ OPTOCORE has a deep commitment to training and education. Exceptional dynamic range of up to 146dB due to low-noise, switchable microphone pre- amplification. ◆ Economical, professional signal-splitting direct at the input unit (double split on stagebox). OPTOCORE offers a series of training seminars to educate the industry ◆ The combination of numerous different tasks LX4B - F.O.H.-system (audio, video, DMX, computer data...). ◆ Reduction of transmission problems ◆ 48 Output channels, 8 channel multipin, selectable (quality and quantity). line level 0dB, -10dB post mic-preamp ◆ Retention of flexibility due to patching possibility. ◆ 16 Input channels, 8 channel multipin, selectable line level 0dB, 10dB about OPTOCORE network design and operation, digital audio and an ◆ Long distances and maximum robustness (military standard, water-proof cable and ◆ 10MHz band-width Video Out connectors). ◆ 2x RS485 interface ◆ Standard long-life Class 1 Laser fibre-optic modules (also usable for DMX, AES/EBU Out) (up to ~1,5km, on request single mode ~10km). ◆ 1x RS232/USB hardware interface ◆ introduction to use of fibre optics cables as an interconnect. OPTOCORE Full microphone pre-amplification with phantom- ◆ Optocon: mobile fibre optic connector (MIL spec) power and gain matching at the stagebox. ◆ Optolink: optical connection for extension ◆ Uniform, disturbance-free quality to all split-outputs. ◆ 2x PSU (redundant power supply) ◆ Rational grouping via 8-channel multicores ◆ 3 U Enclosure Certification Training (OCT) seminars are hosted regularly around the at the outputs (extendable and adaptable). ◆ 5-stage level-indicator with bank-wise operation at the front panel. ◆ 2x24 character fluorescent display for extended menu functions (software updateable). world. ◆ Complete software updates via RS232 or USB. ◆ Additional monitoring function via headphones. ◆ High-efficiency, switch-mode, redundant power- supply and energy-saving components. LX4A - Stage-system 7 ◆ 48 XLR Input channels, each including excellent Optocore-style mic-preamp and phantom power, OPTOCORE Certification Training (OCT) is eligible for InfoComm CTS selectable gain: 0dB to +50dB ◆ 16 XLR Return channels, selectable channel level 0dB, -10dB ◆ 2x 48 channel Split, 8 channel multipin, line level (max. +8dBu) post mic-preamp renewal units. ◆ 8-channel level-meter, switchable to display each bank of 8 channels ◆ Channel select Input 1-48 and Return 1-16 with ear- phone jack to control gain-level and phantom-power The Optical Digital Multicore Network System Optocore® ◆ 2x RS485 interface has been developed for professional, signal transmission (also usable for DMX, AES/EBU Out) applications allowing numerous different signals to ◆ 10MHz band-width Video In be digitised and transferred over long distances in the ◆ 1x RS232/USB hardware interface ◆ Optocon: mobile fibre optic connector (MIL spec) highest possible quality. ◆ Optolink: optical connection for extension ◆ 2x PSU (redundant power supply) Optocore solves tasks previously ◆ 6 U Enclosure believed to be almost impossible: ◆ in outside broadcast applications, where optimal transfer quality is required but the mobile broadcast unit has had to be placed at a considerable distance Timeline: from the event; ◆ in mobile PA applications involving several stages or where extreme distances need to be overcome; ◆ in studio installations, where the transmission quality needs to be optimised; ◆ in building engineering, where constantly more complex tasks for signal routing are being introduced; 1993 OPTOCORE Technology Patent ◆ by reducing installation costs where the 5 transmission of numerous varying signal classifications is necessary; ◆ when developing complex network- and distribution 1996 Release of the first OPTOCORE products systems with control- and programmability. 2000 OPTOCORE becomes a network with digital connectivity 2002 OPTOCORE implemented by DiGiCo OPTOCORE Product Brochure 2002 2003 OPTOCORE GmbH incorporated 2008 The OPTOCORE network triples in size 2009 Introduction of the R-series hardware platform 2012 The capacity of OPTOCORE is doubled to 2Gb OPTOCORE is, and will be, an independent company that embraces open standards. FeatURES The high bandwidth infrastructure OPTOCORE Features OPTOCORE is a high bandwidth network designed specifically to meet • De-centralized audio, video and data routing the requirements of professional audio and video. OPTOCORE offers a • High capacity unique solution that is flexible and scalable, yet intuitive and easy to • Control transport use. OPTOCORE is a modern replacement for traditional copper cable plants and manual patching. • Low latency • Redundancy Open platform – the Autobahn for your audio, • Integration options video and control • Optical isolation • Low cost of ownership OPTOCORE is an open platform. Designed to transparently transport and route industry standard signal formats such as MADI, AES/EBU as well • Future proof hardware and software as Ethernet, DMX, MIDI, RS-485/422 and CAN BUS. • Scalability OPTOCORE converges and simplifies any cabining and patching • Lossless long distance transmission infrastructure. The OPTOCORE fiber network Topology Options is capable of: • Up to 1024 audio input channels Point to Point Links • UNLIMITED number of outputs OPTOCORE OPTOCORE • 32 routable Serial Channels Device Device • Composite Video transport • Fast Ethernet transport and Switching Daisy Chains • Up to 24 device networks, expandable to OPTOCORE OPTOCORE OPTOCORE OPTOCORE 216 devices using SANE Device Device Device Device SANE is capable of: Star Topology Ring Topology • Up to 64 audio input and output channels OPTOCORE OPTOCORE Device Device • Fast Ethernet transport and Switching OPTOCORE OPTOCORE Device Device OPTOCORE OPTOCORE OPTOCORE Device Device Device OPTOCORE OPTOCORE OPTOCORE OPTOCORE Device Device Device Device OPTOCORE Technical Partners ANALOG CONNECTIVITY The X6R and V3R platform allows customizable analog, digital and network connectivity utilizing state of the art circuitry for the highest sonic performance and ultimate reliability. The devices are populated at the time of manufacturing with analog, X6R – 16 Channel Converter digital and network options. V3R – 8 Channel Converter Network and Digital Connectivity Options: FX – The Optocore fibre network module allows the converter to be used as a part of a 24 device OPTOCORE redundant ring topology network. FX – Optocore Fibre option 4 Serial ports - Sync - 2 LAN ports - 2 SANE/LAN ports TP – The SANE Cat5 module allows the converter to be used as a stand alone converter or expansion device for OPTOCORE FX devices. 16 AES3 I/O - Word Clock I/O - 1 LAN port - 2 SANE/LAN ports TP – SANE Cat5 option Converters include AES3 ports for conversation to and from the analog inputs and/or outputs. 16 AES3 I/O - Word Clock I/O - 1 LAN port Converter option The X6R 16 channel converter can be populated with two 8 channel input or output modules for up to 16 inputs, 16 outputs or a mix of 8 inputs and outputs. The V3R 8 channel converter can be populated with a single 8 channel V3R Analog Connectivity – Euroblock input or output module. Analog Devices: Connectivity Options: X6R-16MI – 16 Mic Inputs MI – Microphone Inputs - 8 channel microphone preamp. X6R-DualMI – 8 Dual-Mic Inputs High quality 1dB analog gain step preamplifiers. X6R-16LI – 16 Line Inputs DualMI – Dual Microphone Inputs - 8 channel dual microphone X6R-16LO – 16 Line Outputs preamp, for a total of 16 network inputs. Each input is fed to two X6R-8MI/8LO – 8 Mic Inputs, 8 Line Outputs microphone preamps that can be independently routed and controlled X6R-8MI/8LI – 8 Mic Inputs, 8 Line Inputs on the network. X6R-8LI/8LO – 8 Line Inputs, 8 Line Outputs LI – Line Level Inputs - 8 channel Line Level Input module.