Quite often, during multi-channel recording there is a need to record a number of audio channels exceeding the capacity available with embedded audio. There are also situations when a project calls for a much better sound quality than the quality of embedded audio.
For such situations and for greater integration with audio equipment we have developed an audio option "Sandy". It allows you to record up to 16 channels of AES/EBU audio and up to 128 audio channels via MADI interface (optical and coaxial).
The huge advantage of MADI is the ability to transmit up to 64 audio channels over a single optical or coaxial cable.
Thus for systems like Simple R 662 and Simple R 662 Plus the total recorded audio channels can reach 240. Such number of recording channels is a rarity even among professional audio recording systems.
Some technical details:
In contrast to all other multi-channel video recording servers the AES/EBU audio can be recorded in up to 24 bits at a sampling rate of 192 kHz. To work with Digital AES we use 8 balanced inputs that are connected via a breakout cable to the DB-25 connector.
MADI is connected via coaxial and optical inputs.
Sandy audio option is available at ordering for all Simple R Series servers.
