ALVA offer a collection of durable audio products built to the highest standards. Forming a perfect complement to the products from our partners from RME, there's an extensive selection of professional cables and a range of other items designed to make studio or on-stage life easier.
Appsys ProAudio is a Swiss design and manufacture company dedicated to creating digital solutions for broadcast, post-production, live and recording studios.
Calrec Audio supplies audio broadcast mixing consoles which are relied on by the world's most successful broadcasters.
Originally formed as a microphone manufacturer in 1964, Calrec celebrated 50 years as audio specialists in 2014.
The company's reputation for build quality, reliability and audio performance has made it an industry benchmark across the world.
DirectOut GmbH specialises in developing essential pro audio connectivity, networking and bridging solutions for broadcast, studio, live and installed sound applications.
The product range offers solutions that build bridges between different audio worlds, with support for MADI, SoundGrid, Dante, RAVENNA and the standards AES67 and SMPTE ST2110-30/31.
Founded in 1977 in Skanderborg, Denmark, Dynaudio has over 40 years of experience in producing cutting-edge loudspeakers.
From the classic BM Series and contemporary LYD Series, to the
high-end Core and M Series ranges of studio monitors, Dynaudio's focus
on transparency and accuracy has made them a household name of the
recording studio and broadcast audio industries.
In the UK, Dynaudio can be found in major studios such as Abbey Road
and Air Studios, as well as the next generation of film and game studios
mixing for surround sound and Dolby Atmos.
As well as the highly respected B4000+ organ module, Ferrofish offers a range of quality ADAT <> MADI <> Analogue converters that can be used for studio, live, post-production and broadcast applications and at a price that will suit any budget.
iConnectivity is a renowned professional audio manufacturer known for creating innovative and versatile products.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta Canada, the iConnectivity range includes audio and MIDI interfaces that are perfect for both studio and live sound.
The mioXL MIDI 1U rack unit is a favourite among studio and live sound professionals as a robust MIDI hub, whilst the unique PlayAUDIO1U interface allows for the connection of multiple host computers via USB.
High-end monitor controllers, headphone amplifiers and microphone preamps from Konstanz, Germany.
Founded in 1986, Lake People has been designing and manufacturing top-tier professional recording solutions for over 30 years in the Lake Constance region.
Renowned for their exceptional sound quality and reliability, Lake People products proudly carry the acclaimed "Made in Germany" seal of quality.
Lauten Audio design and manufacture high quality studio microphones with a unique and distinctive character.
Based in Northern California, the company regularly collaborates with industry professionals when creating fresh and original sounding microphones.
RME is a German company founded in 1996 by a small group of professional audio engineers and designers.
From day one, the team have stuck to a strict philosophy of truly innovative design and unparalleled reliability in the field of digital audio.
Award-winning headphone and speaker calibration software / measurement microphones from Sonarworks.
Calibrate your headphones and studio monitors with Sonarworks' SoundID Reference software. Create, mix and deliver with confidence, trust every mixing decision, and deliver an accurate studio reference sound every time.
Used and loved by over 200,000 sound recording studios globally.
Handmade pro audio equipment from Madrid, Spain. Combining eco-friendly materials with premium analogue sound, the Tierra Audio range includes Microphones, Preamps, EQs, Compressors and more, and in a variety of different flavours - from clean and precise, to warm, colourful and full of character.
Every component is built to the highest of standards, guaranteeing high-end sonic performance and maximum durability for studio recording, mixing and mastering applications.
A selection of Ex-Demo, B-Stock and Open-Box products from our brands including RME, Ferrofish, Icon and Lauten Audio.
Available at reduced prices from new so grab yourself a bargain!
Synthax Audio UK is a
professional audio distributor supplying the recording studio, live
audio, broadcast, installation, education and scientific application
markets.
Representing a number of established pro audio manufacturers, we keep immediate stock of all key items
from our brands including RME Audio, Calrec Brio and Type R, Ferrofish,
Dynaudio studio monitors, DirectOut, iConnectivity, Appsys ProAudio Multiverter and SRC, TIERRA Audio, Lake People, and
Lauten Audio Microphones.
The Calrec Audio over IP unit provides a Hydra2 AoIP interface carrying up to 512 x 512 channels using AES67/Ravenna/SMPTE 2110.
Each unit can accommodate two modules, AoIP 1 & AoIP 2, and may be fitted with one or two 256 x 256 channel AES67/Ravenna/SMPTE 2110 modules.
In addition to the standard Hydra2 redundancy, each module also has both a primary and secondary 1GB IP connection, supporting hitless switching for redundancy.
IP Stream management is achieved through a WEB UI.
Enclosure
The AoIP interface unit is 440mm wide x 225mm deep x 44mm (<1U) high.
Cooling
The unit has a single ultra low noise fan. Air is drawn in from the right and extracted from the rear, please allow at least 25mm (1') clearance at the right and rear of the unit for operation up to 40 deg C (104 deg F) ambient temperature.
Power
The AoIP unit contains dual AC mains PSUs for redundancy that can be fed 100-240V AC via rear mounted IEC connectors. The IEC connectors have a retaining clip that can hold some types of IEC cables in place. The cable supplied with the unit should be clipped in place.
Hydra2 network connections
A pair of rear mounted SFP slots provide primary and secondary connections back to routers in a Hydra2 network.
Primary and Secondary SFP slots are also provided for the 2 x AoIP ports and indicators are provided on the rear to show which modules have been fitted to the unit.
The AoIP unit must be given an ID which is unique on the network,
before being connected. The ID is a value from 1 to 256, set as a binary
representation using DIP switches accessible from the rear.
The AES sync O/P on the rear of the unit provides a PTP clock reference derived from the Internet stream. Note: this sync O/P is not yet enabled as of 01/09/16.
The
System OK LED strobes every second to indicate that the system is
actively talking to the AoIP modules and the Hydra 2 interface. or every
100ms if the Hydra 2 interface is not active.
Config Port
A Cat 5e connector on the front of the unit is used for Setup via a WEB UI.
Front Panel Reset & Status LEDs
A recessed Reset button allows the user to reset the system. A Red Fan Fail LED illuminates if the fan stops spinning. Next to this are the 2 PSU LEDs which illuminate green to show they are ON.
The Hydra2, AoIP 1 & AoIP 2 primary and secondary interface LEDs illuminate to show they are connected.
