Audio

Inputs and Outputs

The decentralised routing system of the AURATUS mixing console consists of NEXUS Base Devices that are interconnected using fibreoptic cables. These Base Devices can be positioned wherever inputs and outputs are required. Thus, external devices can be connected to the inputs and outputs via short cables but are nevertheless available anywhere on the system. The fibre-optic lines distribute audio and data signals plus control and sync data.

The NEXUS system is highly scalable, making it even more customisable.

The entire NEXUS routing system can be controlled and configured from decentralised PCs.

NEXUS Base Devices

NEXUS Base Devices are 19" rack mainframes with a height of between 1U and 15U that house all boards specified by the customer. The boards feature standard connectors on their front panels, so Base Devices also double as connector bays.

Using NEXUS as an Extension Cable

Other boards are available, allowing for transparent serial data transmission for external devices via the NEXUS fibre-optic network. RS232, RS422/485, DMX, Timecode (LTC), and MIDI protocols are currently supported. These interfaces are necessary for controlling external machines.

Analogue Interfaces

Full NEXUS integration makes the excellent analogue-interface components featuring Stage Tec's patented TrueMatch technology available to the AURATUS. The following converter options are currently available:

• XMIC 8-channel microphone converters: 32-bit resolution, dynamic range of 158 dB
• XADplus 8-channel A/D converters: 24-bit resolution, dynamic range of 133 dB
• XDAplus 8-channel D/A converters: 24-bit resolution, dynamic range of 131 dB
• HXAD and HXDA 16-channel highly integrated A/D and D/A converters for fixed installations, fitted with multi-pin connectors

Digital Formats

NEXUS supports a multitude of digital audio formats: AES/EBU, AES 42 (digital microphones) and S/PDIF, Sony SDIF-2, YAMAHA MEL2 (Y2), Tascam TDIF, Alesis ADAT, MADI, SDI and HD-SDI.