Product Overview
The Model 5401 Dante Master Clock provides precise timing signals for applications that utilize the Dante® audio-over-Ethernet media networking technology. The unit implements a high-performance IEEE 1588 precision time protocol (PTP) server, compatible with the requirements of Dante and capable of simultaneously supporting the timing needs of up to hundreds of Dante-compatible devices. As expected, the Model 5401 provides the PTP v1 (IEEE® 1588-2002) compatibility that's required by Dante. In addition, the unit supports PTP v2 (IEEE 1588-2008) for AES67 applications. A word clock output provides a timing reference for use by external devices. The Model 5401 also generates up to eight sine-wave audio tones on Dante transmit (output) channels, useful during audio network installation, maintenance, and operation. A sync input connection allows the Model 5401's internal oscillator to synchronize with a variety of timing reference signals.
Studio Technologies M5401 Features:
- High-performance IEEE® 1588 PTP v1 and v2 servers
- Internal temperature-stabilized frequency reference
- Compatible with external word clock, video sync, and 10MHz sources
- Word clock output with selectable rates
- Eight configurable audio tones signals
Studio Technologies M5401 Specifications:
- Timing Reference: Source: internal, external, or viaDante network, selectable
- Internal Time Base:
- Type: 24.576 MHz temperature-stabilized crystal oscillator
- Initial Accuracy: 2 ppm (parts-per-million)
- Long-Term Accuracy: 1 ppm (parts-per-million) per year
- Temperature Stability: +/- 280 ppb (parts-per-billion), 0-50 degrees C
- Sync Input:
- Compatible Sources: word clock, bi-level video, tri-level video, 10 MHz
- Termination: 50 ohms, 75 ohms, or high Z (unterminated), selectable
- Sync Output:
- Type: word clock, 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz, selectable
- Impedance: 75 ohms
- Amplitude: 5 Vpp, measured unterminated (no external load)
- Network Audio Technology:
- Type: Dante audio-over-Ethernet
- AES67-2013 Support: selectable enabled/disabled
- Ethernet Interface Configuration: switched, redundant, or split
- Clock Source: follows overall Model 5401 configuration
- Bit Depth: 24
- Sample Rate: 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz, selectable
- Number of Dante transmitter (output) channels: 16
- Number of Dante Flows: 32 transmitter (output)
- Audio Outputs:
- Type: tone and channel reference signals on Dante transmitter (output) channels
- Number of channels: 16 maximum, configurable using web interface
- Frequency: configurable using web interface
- Amplitude: configurable using web interface
- Channel References: identification usingEnglish-language voice prompts, configurable using web interface
- Front Panel Display: LCD with LED backlighting
- Front Panel LEDs: 6, dual-color
- Functions: provides indication of condition of incoming AC and DC power, status of Dante connections on Ethernet interfaces, and status of Dante connectivity
- Power Sources:
- AC Mains: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5 W maximum
- DC: 10 to 18 V, 0.5 A max
- Connectors:
- Sync Input, Sync Output: BNC, per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
- Ethernet: 2, RJ45
- AC Mains Input: 3-blade, IEC 320 C14-compatible (mates with C13)
- DC Input: 4-pin male XLR (pin 1 negative, pin 4 positive)
- Dimensions (Overall):
- 19.0 inches wide (48.3 cm)
- 1.72 inches high (4.4 cm)
- 7.9 inches deep (20.1 cm)
- Mounting: one space (1U) in a standard 19-inch rack
- Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg)
