Radio Design Labs FP-DFC2
Digital Format Converter (24/192)

FP-DFC2

The FP-DFC2 is part of the group of versatile FLAT-PAK products from Radio Design Labs. The unique FLAT-PAK case can be directly screwed or bolted to cabinets or shelves. Available rack-mounting accessories permit single or multiple FLAT-PAK module mounting. All FLAT-PAK modules are supplied with a power interconnect cable for daisy-chaining multiple modules from a single power supply.

The FP-DFC2 is the ideal choice in many applications where an SPDIF source must be connected to AES/EBU professional digital audio equipment. The digital input and output connections are on the top panel jacks. Power connections are made using either the full-size barrier block terminals or a DC power jack located in an end panel. A second DC power jack is provided on the other end panel for connecting additional FLAT-PAK modules.

Three jacks are provided for SPDIF inputs: Phono, BNC and Optical. The BNC jack can also receive an AES-3ID signal. The AES/EBU output connects through an XLR jack. The electrical output is transformer isolated. The input signal is decoded and reassembled in the AES/EBU format. All header information common to both SPDIF and AES/EBU standards is inserted in the output data stream. An LED indicator is illuminated when a valid, locked digital input signal is being converted to the output.

A frequent problem encountered with consumer and professional quality digital audio equipment is unpredictable latch-up when digital signals are switched or connected to a digital input. Sure-Lok™ auto-recovery circuitry unique to the FP-DFC2 monitors the most frequent causes of latch-up and reinitiates digital signal lock, bringing a new higher level of stability to digital audio format conversion under the variety of conditions encountered in professional environments.

Features:

• Conversion from SPDIF to AES/EBU
• Conversion from AES-3ID to AES/EBU
• Exclusive Sure-Lok™ Auto-Recovery
• Automatic Sample Rate Detection
• Coaxial or Optical Input
• Valid Signal LOCK LED Indicator
• Transformer Isolated Output
• Full Operation up to 24 bit / 192 kHz
• Cabinet, Shelf or Rack Mounting

Our Part #  FP-DFC2