Introduction, Apex features, Section 1 — introduction – Grass Valley Apex v.2.0 User Manual
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Introduction
Apex Features
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High-density, large-scale digital audio router based on 11 RU frame
with either 75 ohm unbalanced BNC connectors or 110 ohm balanced
DB25 connectors
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In-frame expansion in blocks of 32 inputs/outputs, up to 256 x 256 AES
pairs
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Connect multiple frames for larger systems:
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Standard Apex
frames for systems up to 1024 x 1024 AES pairs
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Apex Plus
frames for systems up to 2048 x 2048 AES pairs
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Simultaneous synchronous/asynchronous support for 30 kHz to
100 kHz signals
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Conforms to AES 3, AES3 id, AES 75, and AES 110 specifications
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Dolby E support
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Supports Jupiter and Encore control systems [Encore control requires
connection to an NR-33000 Sync/NIC/OPM (Broadlinx) board in
Trinix chassis]
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All active components are front-loading and hot swappable
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Redundancy options: control board, matrix board, and power supply
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Various stereo modes supported, including mix and reverse
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Two video and two audio sync reference inputs per chassis
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MADI ports
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Silent Switching with programmable V-fade
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Output monitor ports for quality control (Standard Apex models only)
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Supported extended chassis links, up to 5km apart, using fiber inter-
connect (Standard Apex Models Only.)