FiberPlex VRK-1832 - Manual (Page 5)

Standard Components
In its standard configuration, the LightViper™ 1832 system is made up of the following primary components.
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The Head End (VRK‐1832) — This is the box placed close to all the inputs. It can be placed on the stage or rack
mounted with the optional VER‐1832 rack ears. This contains 32 high quality microphone preamplifiers and 8
analog line level outputs. Two optional fiber transmitters are included to facilitate splits from the stage location.
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The Tail End (VIM‐1832)— The VIM‐1832 is the console end solution for analog or AES3 connections. It provides 32
line level outputs as well as 32 AES digital outputs of the VRK‐1832 mic pre inputs. The user can choose between
8 line level analog inputs or 8 AES3 digital inputs to be passed to the VRK‐1832 analog outputs. An additional fiber
through connector is provided to allow a tail end split of the 32 channel audio.
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Yamaha Interface (VIM‐MY32) – For applications using Yamaha consoles equipped with MYGDAI expansion slots,
the VIM‐MY32 card set allow the fiber from a VRK‐1832 or VIS‐4832 to be connected directly to the console in
place of the VIM‐1832. All audio I/O is achieved digitally through the card slot interface.
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Fiber Cable — For live production, tactical military grade fiber with Neutrik™ opticalCON Connectors is required
between the VIM‐1832 and VIM‐1832. For installations where the fiber will be pulled through conduit, either PVC
fiber or Plenum rated fiber with LC connector terminations is recommended.
Optional Components
Additional components can be added to the LightViper™ VRK‐1832 for increased functionality.
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Additional Split Box(es) (VIM‐1032) – The VIM‐1032 is similar to the VIM‐1832 mixer box in that it provides a
parallel set of the snake’s 32 input channels, via an additional Fiber Cable, in applications where you need splits –
for recording, broadcast, or monitor mixing. The VRK‐1832 Stage Box is fit with two “split” connectors for a total
of three (1 VIM‐1832 (Primary) + 2 VIM‐1032 (splits)) outputs.
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Floor Box Enclosure – The VIS‐1832 is functionally identical to the VRK‐1832. The only difference is the housing.
The VIS‐1832 is packaged to be a ‘Floor Box’ rather than rack mounted. This configuration can be used in
situations where you just need to drop a snake head on the floor for easy access. All fiber connections on the VIS‐
1832 are tactical due to the exposed nature of the enclosure.
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Wall Mounting Option – The VBZ‐1832 is functionally identical to the VRK‐1832. The only difference is the
housing. The VBZ‐1832 is designed for a flush wall mount application, for example stage left/right stage
mounting, house of worship or corporate meeting room applications. The VBZ‐1832 comes with a back box
designed to be mounted between standard 16” center studs and the electronics are mounted to a flush wall
plate.
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DMX Lighting Control – The DMX4i and DMX4o allow up to 4 universes of DMX lighting control to pass through
the primary fiber connection as the 32x8 audio. The DMX4i/o boxes connect via the ‘Control’ port of the VRK‐
1832.
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MD‐3 Multi control interface translator – In applications where you want RS‐422, RS‐232 or Midi control in an
1832 system, a pair of MD‐3 devices will translated this control protocol into TTL data for input to / output of the
‘Control’ connector on the VRK‐1832.