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Introduction, Apex features, Section 1 — introduction – Grass Valley Apex v.2.0 User Manual

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Introduction

Apex Features

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

In-frame expansion in blocks of 32 inputs/outputs, up to 256 x 256 AES
pairs

Connect multiple frames for larger systems:

Standard Apex

frames for systems up to 1024 x 1024 AES pairs

Apex Plus

frames for systems up to 2048 x 2048 AES pairs

Simultaneous synchronous/asynchronous support for 30 kHz to
100 kHz signals

Conforms to AES 3, AES3 id, AES 75, and AES 110 specifications

Dolby E support

Supports Jupiter and Encore control systems [Encore control requires
connection to an NR-33000 Sync/NIC/OPM (Broadlinx) board in
Trinix chassis]

All active components are front-loading and hot swappable

Redundancy options: control board, matrix board, and power supply

Various stereo modes supported, including mix and reverse

Two video and two audio sync reference inputs per chassis

MADI ports

Silent Switching with programmable V-fade

Output monitor ports for quality control (Standard Apex models only)

Supported extended chassis links, up to 5km apart, using fiber inter-
connect (Standard Apex Models Only.)

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