Sonifex RB-VHCMD16 - 3G/HD/SD-SDI Embedder & De-Embedder 16 Channel Digital I/O

Sonifex RB-VHCMD16

The Sonifex RB-VHCMD16 is a 16-channel de-embedder and 16 channel embedder combined into a single 19-inch rack unit. The unit can selectively de-embed any channel within any audio group of an SDI video signal, to any of the digital outputs. After which, the video becomes two independent paths where the audio groups can be selectively deleted or passed through. The unit then embeds any of the digital input channels to available groups within each of the two video paths, which are then sent to the re-clocked SDI outputs.

The de-embedding and embedding channel routing is controlled via the front panel buttons and indicators. There is also LED indication for SDI input status and audio group presence.

The unit can be remote controlled via Ethernet or serial port connections using the Sonifex SCi software. 

It has a triple rate SDI receiver with automatic input rate detection and equalisation along with two re-clocked and individually buffered SDI outputs. It supports the full range of 3G, HD and SD standards from NTSC and PAL up to 1080p 60Hz.

Each digital input is normally sample rate converted to 48kHz before embedding, so that it is synchronous to the video input. Though sample rate conversion can be bypassed on a per input basis allowing SMPTE-337M data to be embedded. All digital outputs are output at 48kHz, synchronous to the video input.  There is independent level control for each digital input and output channel, which can be adjusted from -24dB through to +24dB in 0.5dB steps.  The digital inputs and outputs are unbalanced AES specification, and can be connected through either BNC or D-Type connectors. These I/O connections are paralleled, allowing one type to be used per input or output.

Sonifex RB-VHCMD16 Specifications

Front Panel Controls & Indicators

• Bank Select: Bank 1, 2, 3 or 4
• Bank Channel Select: Channels 1, 2, 3 or 4
• Function Select: De-embed or embed
• Group Select: Groups 1, 2, 3 or 4
• Group Channel Select: Group channels 1,2,3 or 4
• Status:
  
  • 1 x SDI input status LED
  • 2 x SDI output LEDs
  • 4 x Audio group status LEDs

Audio Specifications

• Output Sample Rate: 48kHz
• Input Sample Rates: 32-192kHz, sample rate converted to 48kHz
• Input & Output Impedance: 110Ω or 75Ω (jumper selectable)
• Signal Level (un-terminated): Balanced: 3Vp-p +/- 20% Unbalanced: 2Vp-p +/- 20%
• Dynamic Range: 138dB
• Distortion and Noise:
• De-embed Delay: 3G/HD/SD: 330 us
• SRC Input Delay:
  
  • 192 kHz: 1.3 ms
  • 96 kHz: 1.83 ms
  • 48 kHz: 2.9 ms
• Embed Delay:
  
  • SD: 600 us + SRC Input Delay
  • 3G/HD: 300 us + SRC Input Delay   

Connections

• Digital Audio Outputs: 16 outputs via 8 BNCs (S/PDIF) or D-type (AES/EBU)
• Digital Audio Inputs: 16 inputs via 8 BNCs (S/PDIF) or D-type (AES/EBU)
• Digital Audio Connectors: 16 x BNC 2 x 25-way D-type socket
• Power Supply: Universal filtered IEC, continuously rated 85-264VAC @47-63Hz, fused, max 13W   

Equipment Type

• RB-VHCMD16: 3G/HD/SD-SDI embedder & de- embedder 16 channel digital I/O

SDI Specification

• SDI Input: 1 x BNC, 3G/HD/SD-SDI
• SDI Outputs: 2 x BNC, 3G/HD/SD-SDI, Re-clocked
• Impedance: 75Ω
• Output Alignment Jitter: <0.2UI (3G <0.3UI)
• Output Level: 800mV +/- 10%
• Return Loss: <15dB at 1500MHz
• SDI Supported Standards: 270Mbps, SMPTE-259M-C (SD) 1.485 or 1.4835Gbps, SMPTE-292M (HD), 2.97 or 2.967Gbps, SMPTE-424M (3G)
• Supported Video Formats: 525/59.94 (SMPTE-125M 625/50 (ITU-R BT.656) 720p/23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (SMPTE-296M) 1035i/59.94, 60 (SMPTE-260M) 1080i/50, 59.94, 60 (SMPTE-274M) 1080p/23.98, 24, 25, 50, 59.94, 60 (SMPTE-274M) 1080pSF/23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 (RP-211) 1080i/50 (SMPTE-295M)1080p/50 (SMPTE-295M)
• Video Delay:
  
  • SD: 290 pixels / 22 us
  • HD: 570 pixels / 8 us
  • 3G: 570 pixels / 4 us
• Embedded Audio:
  
  • 48kHz, synchronous
  • SMPTE-272M-ABC
  • SMPTE-299M
• Serial Port: RS232, 9 way D-type
• Ethernet Port: 10/100Mbps

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (Raw):
  
  • 48cm (W) x 15.8cm (D*) x 4.2cm (H) (1U)
  • 19” (W) x 6.2” (D*) x 1.7” (H) (1U)
• Dimensions (Boxed):
  
  • 59cm (W) x 27.5cm (D) x 11cm (H)
  • 23.2” (W) x 10.8” (D) x 4.3” (H)
• Weight:
  
  • Nett: 1.8kg Gross: 2.3kg
  • Nett: 4.0lb Gross: 5.1lb