Digigram LX6464ES Sound Card with EtherSound Interface, 64 In x 64 Out

With up to 64 inputs/outputs, the LX6464ES combines the widely used EtherSound technology for distributing real-time audio over Ethernet with Digigram's sound card expertise. Professional audio software applications now have a gateway to EtherSound networks.

Digigram LX6464ES EtherSound PCI sound cards come with DirectSound and ASIO drivers. They can transmit and receive up to 64 EtherSound channels, thus connecting professional audio software to any 100 Mb/s EtherSound network for a wide range of applications.

In a live environment using 100 Mb/s EtherSound as the ultra-low latency audio distribution system the ability to receive up to 64 channels from an EtherSound-ready mixing console and record them straight onto a computer's hard disk for mix down at a later date, offers a highly cost-effective solution for multichannel recording and a solution for musician replacement during sound checks.

With its ability to record many channels from different locations, the LX6464ES is also a perfect solution for logging applications and surveillance monitoring. For hotels, conference centers and other multiroom venues, the LX6464ES offers the ability to play back up to 32 stereo music programs from just one PC, or 64 in mono mode.

In broadcast installations, LX6464ES teaming up with Digigram analog and digital EtherSound interfaces offer a compelling solution for multichannel audio delivery and distribution in and between studios via standard Ethernet.

Applications

• Broadcast
• Live
• Installed Sound
• Recording

Features

• Up to 64 bi-directional PCM linear channels over EtherSound using DirectSound or ASIO drivers
• Word Clock synchronization
• I/O routing remotely controllable via EScontrol or other applications using the EtherSound SDK
• EtherSound ES-100 firmware making it compatible with the EtherSound redundant ring topology

Specifications

• Bus/Format: 32-bit/66 MHz universal PCI, PCI and PCI-X compatible, master mode
• Size: 175 x 99 x 20 mm
• Power Requirements (+3.3V/+5V/+12V/-12V): 1 A/0.2 A/0 A/0 A
• Operating Temp/Humidity (non-condensing): 0°C / +50°C; 5% / 90%
• Storage Temp/Humidity (non-condensing) -5°C / +70°C; 0% / 95%
• EtherSound Inputs (mono): 64 at 48/44.1 kHz; 32 at 96/88.2 kHz; 16 at 192/176 kHz
• Word Clock Input: Yes
• EtherSound Outputs (mono): 64 at 48 kHz; 32 at 96/88.2 kHz; 16 at 192/176 kHz
• Connectors:
  • 2 female RJ45 for EtherSound In/Out
  • 1 BNC for Word Clock in
• EtherSound Technology: ES-100
• Clock Sources: Network (44.1 or 48kHz), internal (48kHz) or Word Clock (44.1 or 48kHz)
• Sampling Frequencies: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Supported Topologies: Star, Bidirectional daisy-chain, Redundant ring
• Management: Low-latency WDM DirectSound, ASIO, and Wave (all PCM only) ES control, EtherSound SDK
• Supported Audio Formats: PCM 16 and 24 bit
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server