Auratus

AURATUS Audio System

I/O Interfaces

The distributed router system of an AURATUS mixing-console system consists of network NEXUS Base Devices placed exactly where the inputs and outputs are needed. 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.
The boards feature standard connectors on their front panels, so Base Devices also double as connector bays.

wdr_auratus-totaleUsing NEXUS as an Extension Cable

The XTI boards available for the NEXUS allow for transparent serial data transmission for external devices via the NEXUS fibre-optic network. RS 232, RS 422/485, DMX, Timecode (LTC), and MIDI protocols are currently supported. The XRI and XCI boards are designed for controlling external machines with serial interfaces, or for GPI switching (e.g. tally control).

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 (A)
  • XAD + 8-channel A/D converters: 24-bit resolution, dynamic range of 133 dB (A)
  • XDA + 8-channel D/A converters: 24-bit resolution, dynamic range of 131 dB (A)
  • HXAD A/D converters featuring 16 analogue line terminals and 112 dB (A) dynamic range
  • HXDA D/A converters featuring 16 analogue line terminals and 120 dB (A) dynamic range
  • Various port options (XLR, D-Sub, RJ 45

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, HD-SDI, and Dolby E decoder and encoder.