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EXBOX.MD
User‘s Manual
Version 1.0
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© DirectOut GmbH, 2018
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Table of contents
About This Manual 5
How to Use This Manual 5
Conventions 5
Chapter 1: Overview 6
Introduction 6
Feature Summary 7
Applications 8
How it works 9
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts 10
Before Installing This Device 10
First Aid (in case of electric shock) 11
Defective Parts/Modules 12
Updates 12
Intended Operation 13
Conditions of Warranty 14
Conformity & Certificates 15
Contact 16
Contents 17
Accessories 18
Chapter 3: Installation 21
Installing the Device 21
CHAPTER 4: Operation 27
Introduction 27
Global Control 28
Input / Output - MADI 31
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Input / Output - Network 32
Input State / Clocking 34
Sample Rate 36
State 38
CHAPTER 5: Remote Control 39
Dante Controller 39
EXBOX.MD Remote 46
CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 49
Troubleshooting 49
Maintenance 51
CHAPTER 7: Technical Data 52
Appendix A - Wiring Sketches 55
Hirose HR10 (DC PSU) 55
Index 56
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About This Manual
About This Manual
How to Use This Manual
This manual guides you through the installation and
operation of the device.
Use the Table of Contents at the beginning of the
manual or Index Directory at the end of the document
to locate help on a particular topic. You can access
more information and latest news by visiting on the
DirectOut website at www.directout.eu.
Conventions
The following symbols are used to draw your
attention to:
TIPS!
indicate useful hints and shortcuts.
NOTES!
are used for important points of clarification or cross
references.
WARNINGS!
alert you when an action should always be observed.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Overview
Introduction
EXBOX.MD is an Audio-over-IP to MADI converter
based on Audinate’s audio networking technology
Dante.
Equipped with three MADI ports and four network
ports it offers straight-forward conversion of 64 audio
channels between MADI and Dante.
Interfaces:
• 3 MADI I/Os
• 4 Network ports (3 standard / 1 PoE)
The built-in network switch gives the opportunity
to use Dante’s redundancy mode (Primary <>
Secondary), while more EXBOX.MDs or other Dante
devices can be connected in switched mode directly
to increase the number of channels.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Feature Summary
MADI Ports 1 x SC multi-mode connectors *
1 x SFP (empty cage without module)
1 x coaxial BNC connectors
Network 3 x RJ45 Socket (1 Gbit/s),
1 x RJ45 (1 Gbit/s, PoE)
Number of streams 32
Number of channels 64 @ 1 FS, 32 @ 2 FS, 16 @ 4 FS
Network Standards Dante, AES67
Modes Switched or Redundancy
Remote Dante Controller, EXBOX.MD Remote
MADI Formats 56/64 channel, 48k/96k Frame, S/MUX 2/4
Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz +/-
12.5%
Power Supply external,
2 x Hirose connector (9-24 V)
1 x PoE (Power over Ethernet)
* The SC I/O may be ordered as single-mode upon
request.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Applications
EXBOX.MD can be used as an easy to use frontend
for bidirectional signal exchange between Dante and
MADI environments.
Typical applications include:
• Integration of MADI in Dante setups
• Redundant recording setups using MADI and
Dante Virtual Soundcard
• Mixing and monitoring using redundant Dante
links between stage and FOH
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Chapter 1: Overview
How it works
Each MADI port and the Dante input can be selected
as source for any output.
The network audio is controlled via the Dante
Controller software provided by Audinate.
SFP
BNC
SC
Dante
SFP
BNC
SC
Dante
Dante MADI
Routing
EXBOX.MD
Routing
Dante Controller
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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Before Installing This Device
WARNING!
Please read and observe all of the following notes
before installing this product:
• Check the hardware device for transport
damage.
• Any devices showing signs of mechanical
damage or damage from the spillage of liquids
must not be connected to the mains supply,
or disconnected from the mains immediately by
pulling out the power lead.
• All devices must be grounded. The device is
grounded through its IEC power connections.
• All devices must be connected to the mains
using the three-cord power leads supplied with
the system. Only supply electrical interfaces
with the voltages and signals described in these
instructions.
• Do not use the device at extreme temperatures.
Proper operation can only be guaranteed
between temperatures of 5ºC and 45ºC
and a maximum relative humidity of 80%, non-
condensing.
• The cabinet of the device will heat up. Do not
place the device close to heating sources (e.g.
heaters). Observe the environmental conditions.
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