GRASS VALLEY SONATA - User manual

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KEY FEATURES
Sonata
MADI AUDIO CONVERTER BOX
Six conversion tools available:•
AES 75Ω to MADI—
AES/EBU 110Ω to MADI—
Analog to MADI—
MADI to AES 75Ω—
MADI to AES/EBU 110Ω—
MADI to analog—
Supports 64 channels to/from MADI:•
Each model supports 64 channels of—
audio multiplexed to/from one MADI
stream
Supports AES or analog inputs:•
75Ω, 110Ω and analog I/O are all—
supported
Supports video reference timing:•
SD or HD rate, 50 or 59.94 rate video—
reference timing can be used
Interconnection with Apex and•
Maestro:
Both Apex and Maestro have MADI—
input and output ports for audio
Interconnection with audio consoles:•
Most audio consoles support AES10—
standard; the MADI standard over
coax connections
Supports multiple signal sample rates•
AES inputs ranging from 32 kHz to•
96 kHz sampling can be received by
Sonata and re-sampled to 48 kHz
Sonata is a MADI conversion tool that
allows you to put 64 audio signals onto
one single coax cable. This allows you to
minimize your audio wiring, interconnect
with existing MADI-supported devices,
and easily make long audio runs.
MADI
MADI is an acronym for Multiple Audio
Data Interface. This means that there
can be multiple audio signals on a single
physical interconnect—a coax. Sonata
conversion tools support 64 audio
channels on one coaxial cable
(64 channels = 32 AES streams).
Signal Formats Supported
Balanced 110ΩAES – There is a
conversion option to go both to and from
MADI with 110ΩAES/EBU connections.
Unbalanced 75ΩAES – There is a
conversion option to go both to and from
MADI with 75ΩAES connections.
Analog – There is a conversion option to
go both to and from MADI with analog
connections.
Designed for Video Environments
Although Sonata is an audio processing
tool, it is designed with video reference
inputs allowing the proper integration
into video broadcast environments. This
includes 50 and 59.94 frame rates for SD
and HD signaling types.
This video reference input is used to
support proper timing and switching of
the audio signals as well as to support
Dolby E audio formats.
Sonata also supports AES word clock as
a reference input.
Fully redundant power supplies are
standard for high reliability.
Integrates with MADI-supported
Products
MADI connections are supported on
the Grass Valley™Apex Audio Routing
Switcher as well as the Maestro™Master
Control Switcher. MADI is also common
on audio switching consoles as well.
These integration options allow you to
optimize your audio environment.
Use Sonata to extend the audio
processing with Maestro from eight
channels to 16 channels. Also use Sonata
to support an analog audio master
control. Use Sonata with Apex to create
distributed audio routing infrastructure
as well as mix analog and digital
infrastructures.
Sample Rate Conversion
Sonata AES models support sample rate
conversion. They accept input rates from
32 kHz to 100 kHz all converted to
48 kHz. This feature can also be used
to cost effectively synchronize a set of
audio signals.
ATool for Minimizing Wiring
One of the values of the MADI interface
is simplified wiring. By multiplexing
multiple audio channels on to one coax,
cabling requirements can be reduced.
Minimizing the amount of cable is
valuable in OB van applications and
especially valuable when interconnecting
OB vans.
Minimized wiring is also a value
especially in retrofit situations where
running one cable instead of 32 saves
labor and is physically realizable.
To simplify your audio signal
infrastructure, consider the Sonata
MADI converter boxes. Sonata supports
AES balanced and unbalanced audio, as
well as analog audio conversion to and
from the MADI signaling interface.

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SPECIFICATIONS
ORDERING INFORMATION
Sonata AES 110 Balanced
SON-MADI2AB
MADI input to AES 110Ω out
SON-AB2MADI
AES 110Ω inputs to MADI out
Sonata AES 75 Unbalanced
SON-MADI2AU
MADI input to AES 75Ω out
SON-AU2MADI
AES 75Ω inputs to MADI out
Sonata Analog
SON-MADI2AA
MADI input to analog out
SON-AA2MADI
Analog inputs to MADI out
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Input Specifications
SON-AU2MADI
Connectors: 32 AES/EBU 75ΩBNC
according to AES3id-2001
Equalization: 600m (2,000 ft.)
Sample rates: 32-96 kHz
SON-AB2MADI
Connectors: 25-pin “D”
Equalization: 600m (2,000 ft.)
Sample rates: 32-96 kHz
SON-AA2MADI
Connectors: 25-pin “D”
Input impedance: >40 kΩ differential
Input CMRR: >90 dB @ 60 Hz. Maximum
input level +24 dBu
Input levels for 0 dBFS: +24 to +10 dBu
selectable
Frequency response: ±0.2 dB 20-20 kHz
bandwidth ref 1 kHz
Crosstalk: < -100 dB at 1 kHz
Dynamic range: > 110 dB 20-20 kHz
typical @ +24 dBu = 0 dBFS
Resolution: 24-bit conversion
Sample rates supported: 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz
Output Specifications
SON-MADI2AU
Connectors: 75ΩBNC
Output level: 1 Vp-p into 75Ω
SON-MADI2AB
Connectors: 25-pin “D”
Output level: >3.5 Vp-p into 110Ω
SON-MADI2AA
Connectors: 25-pin “D”
Output impedance: >50Ωdifferential
typical
Input CMRR: > 90 dB @ 60 Hz
Maximum output level: +24 dBu (into
100K load)
Minimum output level: 600Ωor greater
Output levels for 0 dBFS: +24 to
+10 dBu selectable
Frequency response: ±0.2 dB 20-20 kHz
bandwidth ref 1 kHz
Crosstalk: < -100 dB at 1 kHz
Dynamic range: >110 dB 20-20 kHz
typical @ +24 dBu = 0 dBFS
Resolution: 24-bit conversion
Sample rates supported: 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz
General Specifications
Video Reference
Connectors: Loop-through 75ΩBNC
Video standards supported: 480i59,
575i50, 1080i59, 1080i50, 720p59,
720p50
Sample rate when locked to video
reference: 48 kHz
AES/EBU Audio Reference
Connectors: 75ΩBNC
Reference type: Word clock or AES/EBU
audio reference
Sample rates supported: 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz double speed
All MADI Inputs
Connectors: BNC 75Ω
Maximum cable lengths: Up to 100m
(300 ft.)
Nominal input level: 500 mVp-p
Modes supported: 64, 56, and 32 ch
options
All MADI Outputs
Connectors: 75ΩBNC
Output return loss: >15 dB
Mechanical and Power
(All Models)
Physical Characteristics
Depth: 230 mm (9 in.)
Width: 483 mm (19 in.)
Height: 1 RU
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.)
Voltage Input
100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption
AES models: <10W
Analog models: <70W
Environmental
Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Relative humidity: 10-93%, non-
condensing
Coax ~100m
Maestro Master Control
Sonata Analog Audio to MADI
Sonata AES to MADI MADI to AES
Audio Console
Sonata Analog Audio to MADI MADI to Analog Audio
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