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	3 x TDIF + 24 Analog I/O iBox 48-TA iBox 48-TA

Product details

Similar to the iBox 64-MADI-TA but without the MADI connectivity, the iBox 48-TA finds many applications. It is ideal for multi-channel analogue/TDIF conversion when connected to a Soundscape 32 or compatible DAW. When used as part of a Mixpander Bundle, it provides 24 analogue inputs and outputs and 12 or 24 TDIF inputs and outputs. If more analogue connections are required, the 3 TDIF ports can be used to hook-up another iBox 48-TA. They can also be linked to several 8-channel units like the Apogee I/O 896 or Soundscape ADDA 2408-R.

The back panel features

1 TDM Expansion Bus port for connection to a Mixpander.
3 TDIF ports providing 24 inputs and 24 outputs at up to 48kHz, and either 24 inputs and 24 outputs at up to 96kHz (Sydec “single wire” mode) or 12 inputs and 12 outputs at up to 96kHz (Tascam “double wire” mode).
24 balanced analogue inputs and outputs at up to 96kHz on sub-D connectors (for use with sub-D to XLR looms).
Please note: Suitable Sub-D to XLR looms are available from the Sydec Online Shop.
An IEC connector for the self-switching, 90-250 VAC power supply.

The aluminium front panel features, from left to right

The power switch.
A stereo headphone output.
The input/output routing matrix, used to set up global connections between the TDIF and analogue inputs and outputs and the TDM Expansion Bus port. When the unit is connected to a Mixpander the inputs and outputs can be routed individually from the Soundscape Mixer software. So for example, input 1 could be set to TDIF, output 1 could be set to analogue and so on: all combinations are possible.
The Sample Rate selection button, used to select a sample rate when the iBox is the Clock Master, and Sample Rate indicator LEDs.
The Clock source selector: the source can be internal (the iBox can generate WordClock), external (WordClock or SuperClock signal received via the input connector) or TDIF.
A metering section for the analogue inputs and outputs with an AD/DA selection button and mode indicator LEDs, and 24 tri-colour LEDs to indicate 30dBFS (green), -3dBFS (orange) and 0dBFS (red). This section also features an “XS” LED that indicates various operation or setup modes.