DirectOut Technologies BREAKOUT Series Installation instructions

BREAKOUT Series
Hardware Guide
Version 2.0

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© DirectOut GmbH, 2021

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Table of contents
About This Manual 5
How to Use This Manual............................................................................... 5
Conventions .................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1: Overview 6
Introduction ................................................................................................... 6
Feature Summary.......................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts 8
Before Installing This Device......................................................................... 8
Defective Parts/Modules ............................................................................. 8
Intended Operation ...................................................................................... 9
Updates ......................................................................................................... 9
Conditions of Warranty ................................................................................. 9
Conformity & Certificates ........................................................................... 10
Contact........................................................................................................ 10
Contents ..................................................................................................... 11
Accessories................................................................................................. 11
Chapter 3: Installation 12
Installing the Device ................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 4: Technical Data 14
Appendix A - DSUB-25 Pin assignment 15

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About This Manual
About This Manual
How to Use This Manual
This manual guides you through the installation and operation of the device.
Use the Table of Contents at the beginning of the manual or Index Directory at the
end of the document to locate help on a particular topic. You can access more
information and latest news by visiting on the DirectOut website at
www.directout.eu.
Conventions
The following symbols are used to draw your attention to:
TIPS
indicate useful hints and shortcuts.
NOTES
are used for important points of clarification or cross references.
WARNINGS!
alert you when an action should always be observed.

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Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Overview
Introduction
The BREAKOUT series is a range of adaptor boxes available in different variants to
extend the coverage of the ANDIAMO and PRODIDGY series. They are equipped
with XLR or BNC connectors on the front panel and DSUB-25 connectors on the
rear panel. Audio signals are carried passively between the front and rear panels.
The small form factor and angle brackets also allow for mounting the devices on
the back of an ANDIAMO or PRODIGY unit.
BREAKOUT.AN8 - analog input / output, 8 channels
Article code: DOBOB0889
BREAKOUT.AN16I - analog input, 16 channels
Article code: DOBOB0890
BREAKOUT.AN16O - analog output, 16 channels
Article code: DOBOB0891

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Chapter 1: Overview
BREAKOUT.AES - digital input / output, 8 AES3 ports (16 channels)
Article Code: DOBOB0887
BREAKOUT.AESID - digital input / output, 16 AESid ports (32 channels)
Article Code: DOBOB0888
Feature Summary
BREAKOUT.AN8 8 x XLR connector male
8 x XLR connector female
2 x DSUB-25 (AES59 analog pinout - 'TASCAM')
BREAKOUT.AN16I 16 x XLR connector female
2 x DSUB-25 (AES59 analog pinout - 'TASCAM')
BREAKOUT.AN16O 16 x XLR connector male
2 x DSUB-25 (AES59 analog pinout - 'TASCAM')
BREAKOUT.AES 8 x XLR connector male
8 x XLR connector female
2 x DSUB-25 (AES59 digital pinout - 'TASCAM')
BREAKOUT.AESid* 16 x BNC connector (75 Ω)
4 x DSUB-25 (AES59 digital pinout - 'TASCAM')
* Impedance and level are adapted according the specific format.
AES3: 110 Ω, 2-7 Vp-p < > AES3id: 75 Ω, 1 Vp-p

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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Before Installing This Device
WARNING!
Please read and observe all of the following notes before installing
this product:
• Check the hardware device for transport damage.
• Do not use the device at extreme temperatures. Proper operation can
only be guaranteed between temperatures of 5ºC and 45ºC and a
maximum relative humidity of 80%, non-condensing.
Defective Parts/Modules
WARNING!
This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Therefore do not open the device.
In the event of a hardware defect, please send the device to your DirectOut
representative together with a detailed description of the fault.
We would like to remind you to please check carefully whether the failure is
caused by erroneous configuration, operation or connection before sending parts
for repair.

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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Intended Operation
The BREAKOUT series is designed for passive adaption of analog or digital audio
(AES3, AES3id) signals.
Updates
DirectOut products are continually in development, and therefore the information
in this manual may be superseded by new releases. To access the latest
documentation, please visit the DirectOut website:
www.directout.eu
WARNING!
No compensation can be claimed for damages caused by operation of this unit
other than for the intended use described above. Consecutive damages are also
excluded explicitly. The general terms and conditions of business of DirectOut
GmbH are applied.
Conditions of Warranty
This unit has been designed and examined carefully by the manufacturer and
complies with actual norms and directives.
Warranty is granted by DirectOut GmbH over the period of 36 months for all
components that are essential for proper and intended operation of the device. The
date of purchase is applied for this period.
Consumable parts (e.g. battery) are excluded from warranty claims.
WARNING!
All claims of warranty will expire once the device has been opened or modified, or
if instructions and warnings were ignored.
For warranty claims please contact the dealer where your device was acquired.

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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Conformity & Certificates
CE
This device complies with the basic requests of applicable EU guidelines. The
appropriate procedure for approval has been carried out.
RoHS
(Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances)
This device was constructed fulfilling the directive on the restriction of the use of
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2011/65/EU
and 2015/863.
WEEE
(Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Due to the directive 2002/96/EC for waste disposal this device must be recycled.
For correct recycling please dispatch the device to:
DirectOut GmbH,
Leipziger Str. 32
09648 Mittweida
Germany
Only stamped parcels will be accepted!
WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 64879540
Contact
DirectOut GmbH
Leipziger Str. 32, 09648 Mittweida, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mail: [email protected]
www.directout.eu

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CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts
Patch Chords
Cabling from Cordial provides appropriate connection of the BREAKOUT with your
device to ensure proper transmission of the audio signals.
Name Description Article code
DSUB25.AN50 Analog patch cable for connection
with BREAKOUT.AN16I, AN16O, AN8,
transferring 8 audio channels, length 0.5 m
DOCAA0334
DSUB25.AN100 Analog patch cable for connection
with BREAKOUT.AN16I, AN16O, AN8,
transferring 8 audio channels, length 1.0 m
DOCAA0335
DSUB25.AES50 Digital patch cable for connection with
BREAKOUT.AES or AESid
transferring 8 audio channels, length 0.5 m
DOCAA0332
DSUB25.AES100 Digital patch cable for connection with
BREAKOUT.AES or AESid
transferring 8 audio channels, length 0.5 m
DOCAA0333
Contents
The contents of your BREAKOUT box package should include:
• 1 x BREAKOUT box (19’’, 1 RU)
• 1 x Manual
Accessories

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Chapter 3: Installation
Chapter 3: Installation
Installing the Device
1. Open the packaging and check that the contents have been delivered
complete and undamaged.
2. Place the device on a non-slip horizontal surface.
NOTE
Ensure that all concerned devices are switched off before connecting.
3. Check the patch chords for appropriate pinout and impedance.
Model Patch chord
BREAKOUT.AN8
BREAKOUT.AN16I
BREAKOUT.AN16O
analog, one to one wired DSUB-25 cable
e.g. DSUB25.AN50 or DSUB25.AN100
- see "Accessories" on page 11
BREAKOUT.AES
BREAKOUT.AESid*
digital*, cross wired DSUB-25 cable
e.g. DSUB25.AES50 or DSUB25.AES100
- see "Accessories" on page 11
* For connecting digital signals the use of cables with 110Ω impedance is
required.
4. Connect the DSUB-25 ports using appropriate DSUB-25 cables with AES59
pinout.
For connection with PRODIGY Series or ANDIAMO Series patch chords with
DSUB-25 male to DSUB-25 male connectors are required.

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Chapter 3: Installation
5. Connect the XLR or BNC ports using appropriate cables; i.e. STP for analog
signals, STP 110Ω for AES3 signals or coaxial cables 75Ω for AES3id signals.
use shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
use shielded twisted pair (STP) cable 110 Ω
use coaxial bnc cable 75 Ω
6. Switch on the connected device(s).

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CHAPTER 4: Technical Data
CHAPTER 4: Technical Data
Dimensions
• Width 483 mm
• Height 44.5 mm
• Depth 65 mm
Weight
• about 1 kg
Environmental Conditions
• Operating temperature +5°C up to +45°C
• Relative humidity: 10%- 80%, non condensing
AN8 (analog I/O)
• 8 x XLR connector female
• 8 x XLR connector male
• 2 x DSUB-25 (AES59 analog pinout, ' TASCAM')
AN16I (analog IN)
• 16 x XLR connector female
• 2 x DSUB-25 (AES59 analog pinout, ' TASCAM')
AN16O (analog OUT)
• 16 x XLR connector male
• 2 x DSUB-25 (AES59 analog pinout, ' TASCAM')
AES (digital I/O)
• 8 x XLR connector female
• 8 x XLR connector male
• 2 x DSUB-25 (AES59 digital pinout, ' TASCAM')
AESid (digital I/O)
• 16 x BNC connector 75 Ω (AESid)
• 4 x DSUB-25 (AES59 digital pinout, ' TASCAM')
Cable Specifications
• coaxial cable - impedance 75 Ω, screening attenuation better than 85 dB
• shielded twisted pair (analog)
• shielded twisted pair, impedance 110 Ω (digital)

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Appendix A - DSUB-25 Pin assignment
Appendix A - DSUB-25 Pin assignment
The pinout of the DSUB-25 connectors for the transmission of analog and AES3
audio signals follows the AES59 specification.
jack- female
PIN Signal analog Signal digital
1 CH 8 + CH 4 OUT +
2 GND GND
3 CH 7 − CH 3 OUT −
4 CH 6 + CH 2 OUT +
5 GND GND
6 CH 5 − CH 1 OUT −
7 CH 4 + CH 4 IN +
8 GND GND
9 CH 3 − CH 3 IN −
10 CH 2 + CH 2 IN +
11 GND GND
12 CH 1 − CH 1 IN −
13
14 CH 8 − CH 4 OUT −
15 CH 7 + CH 3 OUT +
16 GND GND
17 CH 6 − CH 2 OUT −
18 CH 5 + CH 1 OUT +
19 GND GND
20 CH 4 − CH 4 IN −
21 CH 3 + CH 3 IN +
22 GND GND
23 CH 2 − CH 2 IN −
24 CH 1 + CH 1 IN +
25 GND GND
13 12 11 10 987654321
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

DirectOut GmbH T: [phone]
F: [phone]
www.directout.eu
Leipziger Strasse 32
09648 Mittweida
Germany