Cobalt Networks 9341 - Manual (Page 6)

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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
• A Word of Thanks
• Overview
• Functional Block Diagram
• Features
• Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGear  9341 Analog Audio to AES Converter. The 9341 is part
of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital
openGear
 line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embeders and de-embeders, distribution
amplifiers, format converters, and much more. Cobalt openGear  modular conversion gear will meet
your signal conversion needs now and well into the future.
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9341, please contact us at
the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions regarding
this or any other openGear
 card.
Overview
The 9341 is a high quality A to D converter capable of converting up to 8 channels of analog audio into
four pairs of AES audio. Analog audio is differential input and sampled at 48 kHz with 0 dbFS digital
equivalent to a +24 dBu analog.
Beyond analog to digital conversion, the 9341 can also provide AES audio routing. Any of the 8
analog audio inputs can be mapped to any of the 8 AES audio outputs. The gain and phase can also be
adjusted on any of the audio channels.
All card configuration is done with a simple front panel menu. There is a four character text display to
view and control parameters, and a toggle switch and two buttons to navigate the menu.