XAF

The NEXUS interface card for integrating external devices with ADAT Toslink port into the system

With an XAF card it is possible to integrate devices with a Toslink optical port in 8-channel ADAT format into a NEXUS network. The card has an input and an output and processes a total of 16 audio channels.

The XAF board offers a Toslink input and a Toslink output. Audio is transmitted in ADAT format so that a total of eight input and eight output channels can be connected to the NEXUS network via the board, while a DSP is integrated on the XAF board, which can handle requests between 24, 20 and 16 bits if required. A dithering option is available to minimize quantization distortion in the form of overtones.

In addition, noise shaping can be activated to shift the noise energy to areas that are less sensitive to the human ear, and is optionally available with sampling rate converters that can be activated separately for input and output. It is possible to synchronize the output to the input directly on the board, but to convert the signals in the direction of the NEXUS network via the SRC.

Integrated DSP

When the audio signal is requantized to 20 or 16 bits, a dithering algorithm is executed to avoid rounding errors. In addition, the Noise Shaping function allows the noise energy to be shifted to an area where the human ear is less sensitive. These processes are calculated on an integrated DSP.

Optional sample rate converter

The optional sample rate converters in the inputs can be switched on manually or operated in auto mode; the board then automatically detects whether the incoming frequency corresponds to the NEXUS system clock.

Adjustable digital gain

For all inputs a digital gain with 20dB of gain or attenuation adjustable in 1dB steps is available.

Switchable phase inverter

A phase inverter can be connected downstream of each input channel.

Connecting devices with ADAT optical interface to NEXUS networks

Although in use for a long time, the ADAT optical interface is still used as a digital multi-track interface for audio devices. With the XAF card, eight freely selectable audio channels can be output from the NEXUS network and incoming ADAT data streams can be received. The included sampling rate clock can also be used as a synchronous source for the entire NEXUS system.

Connections

XAF_01

1 x 4TE

Toslink

ADAT

Input

Toslink

ADAT

Output

Technical specifications

Characteristics

Data formats	ADAT
Audio data	24 bit, 20 bit and 16 bit
Sample rates	44.1, 48 kHz; 32 kHz (special version); variable (w/ SRC)
Output configuration	Transparent forwarding of all ADAT-format user bits (with SRC disabled), re-quantization to 16-bit and 20-bit output formats using noise-shaping and dithering algorithms
Indicators	PLL-status LED
Gain	adjustable ±20 dB for the inputs
Latency	4 samples (w/o SRC); 0.7 ms (w/ SRC, typ.)

Operation conditions

Temperature range	0° C to +50° C
Max humidity	max. 90 %, non-condensing

Storage conditions

Temperature range	–35° C to +70° C
Max humidity	max. 90 %, non-condensing

Power supply

Voltage	+4,75…5,25 V
Currrent	500 mA

Mechanical data

Weight

0,235 kg

NEXUS / NEXUS Star Technical specifications

XAF Technical specifications

Analogue Audio Components

XAD+

The XAD+ board is designed for connecting analog signal sources with line levels. The board offers eight inputs, is available with different connectors and uses the patented TrueMatch converter for outstanding audio values.

XDA+

The XDA+ board is intended for connecting devices that require an analog line level at the input. The board has eight outputs, is available with different connectors and offers outstanding audio values.

XMICplus

The XMIC+ microphone input board features eight TrueMatch® 32-bit converters, each with a 4-channel active microphone splitter. Each of the channels has separate gain control, adjustable impact sound filters and a phase inverter and works in a permanent self-monitoring and self-calibration.

HXAD

HXAD NEXUS cards offer eight analog stereo line inputs (16 audio channels). Versions with D-Sub or RJ45 connectors are available, which are particularly suitable for applications that require small sizes with high audio quality at the same time.

HXDA

The HXDA board is designed for the output of analog, 2-channel signals with line level. With 16 audio channels on only 4HP, it is suitable for fixed installations requiring a large number of output channels, for example.

Digital Audio Components

HXETR

The small size with a high number of AES3 inputs and outputs makes the HXETR cards ideal for applications where many external devices have to be connected to a NEXUS system via AES/EBU signals in the smallest of spaces. 8 inputs and 8 outputs together make 32 audio channels.

XETR

The XETR AES/EBU boards combine four 2-channel digital inputs and four 2-channel digital outputs on one NEXUS board. Versions with only inputs and outputs are available; versions with XLR or BNC connections offer great structural flexibility.

XDIP

The XDIP card establishes the connection between Dante and NEXUS networks. With four Ethernet ports, it operates as a switch and supports redundant Dante connections.

XDED

The XDED board series is designed as Dolby-E and Dolby-D input board for the NEXUS system. It supports all features provided in the Dolby specifications and supplements them with useful options such as auxiliary sync generation to allow limited operation even if video sync is missing.

XDEE

The XDEE board series is designed as Dolby-E output board for the NEXUS system. It supports all features provided in the Dolby specifications and supplements them with useful options such as auxiliary sync generation to allow limited operation even if video sync is missing.

XER

The XER card is the digital gateway to the NEXUS world by receiving and evaluating AES/EBU data streams. A pragmatic operating concept ensures pleasant handling.

XER-M

The XER-M module is intended for connecting digital microphones.

XET

For individual requirements the card is offered with a variety of connector types: XLR, BNC, Cinch and optical TOSLINK; versions with RJ 45 and D-Sub connectors allow all signal lines to be routed together via the respective connector in an installation-friendly manner.

XAF

XMF

The XMF MADI card provides a simple, powerful solution for connecting a NEXUS system to MADI equipment anywhere.

XSDI

With the XSDI card, audio signals can be extracted from a digital SDI video data stream, replaced and simultaneously embedded again.

XHDI

With the XHDI card, audio signals can be extracted from an HDSDI digital video stream, replaced and simultaneously embedded again.

XTF

With the XTF card, Stage Tec provides an I/O card that supports the TASCAM multi-track format. With eight input and eight output audio channels and an optional sample rate converter, the board supports high-quality signal transfer between the NEXUS network and connected TASCAM devices.

XFIP

With the XFIP card it is possible to connect AoIP networks to the NEXUS system.

DSPs- & Controllers Component

System Components

NEXUS Star Components

RCX

The RCX card is the central unit in the NEXUS Star Router. It manages the device and provides the internal matrix with 4,096 x 4,096 crosspoints. External control systems can be connected to the NEXUS network via various interfaces. The RCX card can be redundantly equipped, which is what the safety concept of the NEXUS system is all about.

RFOC

The RFOC card is the counterpart to the XFOC network cards in NEXUS base devices. Standard SFP modules allow the very flexible integration of the Star Router into NEXUS networks of any topology. Due to the high switching capacity of the Star Routers, RFOC cards can be used to form a star point in the network, via which many basic devices can be connected to each other centrally.

RMF

The RMF MADI card is the consistent scaling of the XMF MADI card for NEXUS base devices. As a router card, it allows up to four MADI universes to be integrated into a NEXUS network. The four ports, both BNC and SFP ports for LC-duplex fiber optics, are connected directly to the matrix of the Star Router and can be routed from there system-wide.

RSYNC

The RSYNC board supports special applications that require a larger number of different sync inputs and/or outputs. Among them is a BNC input for video genlock or blackburst, which supports both bi-level and tri-level sync.

RMC

The RMC card is the heart of every AURUS or CRESCENDO mixer. It handles every single operation, manages the mixer projects and controls the entire data exchange between the console interface, the NEXUS network and the DSP cards assigned to the console. Up to two mixing console surfaces can be connected to one RMC card. In addition, there are connections for time code, MIDI and other controls such as RAS.

RMCQ

The RMCQ card is the heart of the new AVATUS IP mixing consoles from Stage Tec. It handles every single operation, manages the mixer projects and controls the entire data exchange between the console interface, the NEXUS network and the DSP cards assigned to the console.

RMDQ

The RMD cards form the scalable DSP of the first generation for Stage Tec's large digital mixing consoles of the AURUS and CRESCENDO families. As development progressed, they were replaced by the RMDQ card generation.

RIF67

With the RIF67 card it is possible to connect up to eight AoIP networks to a NEXUS system. AES67 and Ravenna are supported. The RIF67 cards are available in four versions: with 2, 4, 6 or 8 active ports. A total of 256 audio channels can be output in IP streams. Depending on the expansion level of the board, 8 channels (RIF67-1) down to 2 channels (RIF67-4) can be bundled per stream.

Base Units

Optical Multiplexer

AVATUS	Analogue-Audio-Components
AURUS platinum	Digital-Audio-Components
CRESCENDO platinum	DSPs- & Controllers-Component
AURATUS platinum	System-Components
ON AIR flex	NEXUS Star-Components
	Base Units
	OMUX Optical Multiplexer