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.
Modular I/O boxes are 3U rack-mount enclosures with 20 I/O card slots that can be populated with a mixed range of I/O cards, allowing for a custom selection of I/O quantities and formats.
Modular I/O boxes connect to a Hydra2 network in the same way as Fixed Format I/O. Multiple modular I/O boxes can coexist on a Hydra2 network alongside fixed format I/O if required in order to make up the total quantity of I/O in the format and location it is needed.
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Power
Each modular I/O box is fitted with 2 x rear mounted AC PSUs, each with their own AC IEC input operating from 100–240V AC 50/60 Hz. Either PSU can power the whole box, two are fitted in order to provide redundancy.
Where possible, each PSU should be fed from a separate AC source in order to provide redundancy against both PSU failure, and external AC mains loss. Input power (maximum) 100–240 VAC, 1.52–0.68A RMS, 50/60 Hz.
Earthing
Chassis earth studs are fitted to each PSU cover. These should be connected to ground using earth cable of at least 6mm 2 cross-section (10 AWG).
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Air-flow and mounting
The unit is a 19" rack-mount enclosure designed for mounting into standard equipment bays. Rear/side supports should be considered in order to avoid excessive stress on the front racking angles, particularly if fitted into a mobile installation. A recessed air-intake grill runs across the bottom of the box.
The box can be mounted directly under, or on top of another unit or surface—the recessed design of the intake allows sufficient air to be drawn in from the sides (see diagram) to cool the box. Both side facing inlets should be left unobstructed.
Low noise fans fitted to the PSU modules pull air through the box, venting to the rear. To minimize fan noise and longevity, modular I/O fan speed is varies depending on the temperature within the box.
A wide range of analogue, digital and audio networking cards can be installed into the Calrec Hydra2 Modular chassis, available in the following categories;
The central card slot of a modular I/O box is reserved for a Hydra2 interface card. This card connects the I/O to a Hydra2 network. Unlike fixed format I/O, the Hydra2 interface connectors are on the front of the modular I/O box.
Two Hydra2 interface ports are provided for redundancy - port 1 connects to a primary Calrec router, port 2 to the secondary router in the same core. The Hydra2 interface is via pluggable SFP modules, the correct type of SFP should be ordered to match the installation requirements - Cat5e copper, singlemode, or mulitmode fibre. Please refer to the section on SFPs in the Installation manuals for more detail.
For an overview of the modular I/O cards currently available, see the Supported Cards tab. More detailed information for each product is provided on the individual product pages for Calrec Hydra I/O cards.
