Sound Devices PIX 270i - Manual (Page 21)

PIX 270i User Guide and Technical Information
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puts & Outputs
AES3
The PIX 270i accepts AES3 (AES/EBU) digital signals with sampling rates from 32 kHz up to
192 kHz and bit depths up to 24-bits. In Video mode, AES3 inputs are sample rate converted
to 48 kHz. In Audio Mode, the sample rate conversion is determined by Setup Menu option
[Timecode/Sync - Sync Ref- Audio Only]. see Audio Mode
All AES3 input signals must be clocked to the same rate.
MADI (AES10)
The PIX 270i accepts 64 channels of digital audio with sampling rates from 32 kHz up to 96 kHz and
bit depths up to 24-bits. MADI Inputs 1 to 64 are derived from the MADI Input BNC connector and
the MADI Input SC (optical) connector on the rear panel. The MADI connector used is configured
with Setup Menu option [Audio - MADI Input]. When this option is set to Auto-Detect, signal for
each channel will be derived from whichever MADI Input connector has signal. If signal is present
on the same channel in both MADI Input connectors, the signal from the SC (optical) connector will
be used.
HDMI / SDI Embedded Audio
The PIX 270i accepts 8 channels of embedded digital audio on the HDMI Video Input or 16 channels
of digital audio on the SDI input.
Dante Audio Inputs
Dante delivers an easy-to-setup, self-configuring, plug-and-play digital audio network that uses
standard Internet Protocols over 100Mb and/or Gigabit Ethernet. Dante reliably distributes mul-
tichannel digital audio with sub-millisecond latency and sample-accurate record and playback
synchronization over CAT 5 cabling. Up to 64 Dante audio channels can be selected in any combina-
tion from any Dante audio device on the same Dante network. Should they be necessary, sample rate
converters are automatically activated for all Dante audio inputs.
An input Source can be set to an available Dante channel from the PIX 270i or from the Dante
Controller application (Available from Audinate’s website: http://www.audinate.com/ ) running on a
computer attached to the network. To select a Dante source from the PIX 270i, follow the instructions
in the Choosing Audio Sources section of this guide ( See “Choosing Audio Sources”, page 16 ).
To route Dante channels with the Dante Controller application:
1. Open the Dante Controller application.
2. Select the Routing tab. This table displays Dante devices with available outputs (“Dante
Transmitters”) horizontally, and Dante devices with available inputs (“Dante Receivers”)
vertically. PIX 270i units will be represented by their PIX names per Setup Menu option
[Network - This PIX’s Name] .
3. Click the plus symbol (+) where the column of the desired Dante transmitting device inter-
sects with the row of the PIX 270i you wish to set input sources on. This expands the table to
display a matrix of the transmitting device’s outputs to the PIX 270i’s inputs.
4. Click the slots in the matrix where you wish to route or un-route audio channels. A green
circle with a check mark will appear in slots that are routed.