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DA-MAX+ is a format converter that was designed to bridge the gap between analog and digital audio/video formats supporting input and output from all major formats. This low-cost, rack-mountable box features analog video and audio I/O, digital video (SDI) and digital audio (AES/EBU) support as well as standard DV over 1394/FireWire. Unique features include audio/video over FireWire, tape deck control including time-code, powered 6-port FireWire hub. Select the desired input - all analog outputs are simultaneously active.
FEATURES INCLUDE
1. Restripping of the time code via RS-422 is possible on DA-MAX+
2. Control of RS-422 port via FireWire will be possible on DA-MAX+ with future software
3. 10-bit video quality on DA-MAX+
4. PC/MAC control software on DA-MAX+
5. The ability to reflash the firmware via FireWire for updates on DA-MAX+
6. Audio level meters on DA-MAX+
DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICTIONS:
Length 15in, Width 6 in, Height 3.5in
Multi-Format Converter: The analog video decoder, converts CVBS (BNC), S-Video (4-pin DIN) or Component (BNC x 3) analog video input into an 8-bit digital video stream. The video decoder features two 10-Bit A/D converters and provides genlock capability via the CVBS (composite) video input. The complimentary 10-bit analog video encoder converts the digital video stream to CVBS (BNC), S-Video (4-pin DIN) and Component (BNC x 3) video outputs. The digital I/O adds 270 MBit SMPTE 259M SDI capabilities. This digital video I/O makes possible conversions to and from DV to SDI, composite, S-Video, and component video to and from SDI. SDI connection includes only video and not embedded audio information.
DA-MAX+ processes analog audio via a high-resolution two-channel (stereo) 20-bit audio CODEC. The audio CODEC is fed by either balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA) analog audio inputs. The CODEC outputs analog audio simultaneously in both balanced and unbalanced formats. Sampling rates of either 32, 44.1 or 48 kHz are supported. Additionally, the digital I/O board includes an AES/EBU connection with both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) connections.
Tape Deck Control: The much-requested feature of tape deck control including time-code re-striping is included. Tape deck commands such as stop, rewind and play can be invoked from the application software program. These commands are sent via FireWire to DA-MAX+ where they are translated and forwarded to the tape deck over an RS-422 connection. Additionally, during the conversion of analog video to DV the time-code from the analog tape can be re-striped into the DV data stream via the RS-422 connection. This unique feature allows the preservation of the time code.
Control: DA-MAX+ can be controlled via front panel selector switches or by a FireWire connection to a computer. In front-panel mode, the user can only select the video and audio input (all outputs are simultaneously active). In computer control mode, a software application program (included with DA-MAX+) allows the user to select the input (as in front panel mode). The user can control: 1) Analog Video Input Proc Amp: Hue, Brightness, Saturation and Contrast. 2) Audio Video Output Proc Amp: Hue, Brightness, Saturation and Contrast R-Y & B-Y Scaling, Setup. 3) Video Format: NTSC or PAL (overrides default). 4) Analog Audio In Volume Level. 5) Analog Audio Out Volume Level. 6) Tape Deck Control: Rewind, Play, Fast Forward, Stop. 7) Tape Code Re-Striping (Analog Tape Time Code -> DV).
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