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.
A range of Calrec MADI I/O units are available offering various fibre connection types for the MADI audio interface.
Connectivity
Like all I/O boxes, Hydra2 network components interface via pluggable SFP modules, allowing the connection type to the Calrec routing network to be changed as and when needed.
The actual MADI audio I/O fibre connections, used to interface with other MADI systems however, are of a fixed type that cannot be changed.
The type of MADI I/O fibre connections required dictates the I/O box that should be ordered.
Other than MADI I/O fibre connectivity, all MADI I/O box types are identical.
In addition to fibre connectivity, all MADI I/O boxes also have MADI inputs and outputs via BNC connectors for coaxial copper use.
I/O & audio channels
All MADI units have 2 x MADI inputs (labelled 'Rx'—receive) and 2 x MADI outputs (labelled 'Tx'—transmit), providing a total maximum of 128 channels of inputs and 128 channels of outputs, simultaneously, per MADI I/O box.
The I/O is grouped under two 'ports'—each port consisting of 1 x MADI input stream, & 1 x MADI output stream.
Each port can be selected independently to operate in the standard 64
channel mode, or 56 channel mode to match the equipment being
interfaced with.
The input for each port can be independently selected to receive via either the copper or fibre connector.
Outputs from the box are fed to both copper and fibre connectors simultaneously, irrespective of this setting.
Fans / airflow
MADI I/O units are not fitted with fans. Cooling is by natural airflow through the side panels which should not be obstructed.
Not compatible with Calrec GPIO
Due to the compact 1U enclosure, MADI I/O boxes can NOT be fitted with a GPIO card.
Sample rate conversion & sync
There is no sample rate conversion available for Calrec Fixed Format MADI I/O units. To guarantee audio performance, equipment being connected to MADI I/O should be locked to the same derived sync source as the Calrec router.
