MADI-TP Extension Card for FLX Devices
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Specifications
- Product Name: AUX-MADI-TP, AUX-MADI-TP-DUAL
- Compatibility: FLX devices DiGiCo/Soundcraft/Studer
Cat5-MADI - Channels: 64×64 channels of MADI over Twisted pair (Cat5)
- Port: Single port for AUX-MADI-TP, Dual port for
AUX-MADI-TP-DUAL - Additional Features: Dual port for 64ch@96k in FLXDANTE/SRC
devices
Product Usage Instructions
1. Connectors
AUX-MADI-COAX
- MADI twisted pair input 1
- MADI twisted pair input 2 (only in AUX-MADI-TP-DUAL)
2. Description
The AUX-MADI-TP card provides 64×64 channels of MADI over
Twisted pair (Cat5). It is compatible with DiGiCo and
Soundcraft/Studer variants of MADI-TP.
3. Installation
3.1 Opening the Flexiverter
- Required Tool: Torx T10 screwdriver
- Power off the device and detach all cables to avoid damage
- Remove the device from the rack-mount kit
- Remove the top cover by unscrewing four top screws and pulling
it upwards
3.2 Flexiverter Inside View
- Screws for AUX cover plate
- AUX card connector
3.3 Installing the Card
- Remove the screws holding the cover plate and the blank cover
plate - Insert the AUX card from inside using the supplied cover
plate - Ensure correct fitting to the card connector
- Secure the card with two cover screws
- Verify installation by checking audio routing mode selection
involving AUX
3.4 Selecting the Pinout
Set the pinout according to the connected device using slide
switches on the card. Test settings before re-mounting the top
cover.
FAQ
Q: What is the purpose of AUX-MADI-TP-DUAL card?
A: The AUX-MADI-TP-DUAL card provides a dual port for 64ch@96k
in FLXDANTE/SRC devices only, allowing for expanded connectivity
options.
Q: How do I know if the AUX card is correctly installed?
A: You can verify correct installation by being able to select
an audio routing mode involving AUX after installing the card.
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AUX-MADI-TP AUX-MADI-TP-DUAL
MADI-TP Extension Card for FLX devices DiGiCo/Soundcraft/Studer Cat5-MADI
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
1. CONNECTORS………………………………………………………………………………………..3 2. DESCRIPTION…………………………………………………………………………………………3
2.1. Box Contents………………………………………………………………………………….3 3. INSTALLATION……………………………………………………………………………………….4
3.1. Opening the flexiverter………………………………………………………………………4 3.2. Flexiverter Inside View………………………………………………………………………4 3.3. Installing the card…………………………………………………………………………….4 3.4. Selecting the pinout………………………………………………………………………….5 4. DIP SETTINGS………………………………………………………………………………………..5 5. SELF-TEST…………………………………………………………………………………………….6 6. SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………….6 7. APPENDIX……………………………………………………………………………………………..7 7.1. Available AUX cards…………………………………………………………………………7 7.2. Available FLX devices……………………………………………………………………….7 7.3. Warranty……………………………………………………………………………………….8 7.4. Manufacturer contact………………………………………………………………………..8 7.5. Recycling……………………………………………………………………………………….8 7.6. Document Revision History…………………………………………………………………8 7.7. About this document…………………………………………………………………………8
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1.
CONNECTORS
AUX-MADI-COAX
MADI twisted pair input 1
MADI twisted pair input 2 (only in AUX-MADI-TP-DUAL)
2.
DESCRIPTION
The AUX-MADI-TP card provides 64×64 channels of MADI over Twisted pair (Cat5). The format is compatible with the DiGiCo and Soundcraft/Studer variants of MADI-TP (MADI over Cat5) and can directly be connected to this equipment.
The AUX-MADI-TP-DUAL card provides a dual port for 64ch@96k in the FLXDANTE/SRC devices only. In other FLX devices, it works as single-port AUX-MADITP card with port 1 active only.
It can be fitted into every flexiverter (FLX) device for the following purposes:
to use the FLX as standalone converter between the built-in interface and this extension card
to add extra output splits to existing FLX devices by “tapping” channels of another conversion
to add additional channels/protocols to the FLX when it is used in doubleflexiverter or flexiverter+multiverter configurations
For a detailed description of possible configurations, please refer to the manual of your base FLX device.
2.1. Box Contents 1 AUX-MADI-TP(-DUAL) card
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User’s Manual
1 Slot cover plate This manual
3.
INSTALLATION
3.1. Opening the flexiverter
Required: Torx T10 screwdriver Power off the device and detach all cables to avoid short-circuit or damage Detach the device from the rack-mount kit Remove the four top screws and the top cover by pulling it upwards:
3.2. Flexiverter Inside View
Screws for AUX cover plate AUX card connector
3.3. Installing the card
Remove the screws holding the cover plate, and the blank cover plate
Insert the AUX card from inside, using the supplied cover plate.
Make sure it is correctly fitted to the card connector
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AUX-MADI-COAX
Secure the card using two cover screws
The card has been installed correctly if you are able to select an audio routing mode involving AUX (long-press MODE button to enter Route Mode Selection).
3.4. Selecting the pinout The pinout must be set according on the connected device. Use the slide switches on the card to select the desired pinout for each port:
Always check and test the pinout settings before re-mounting the top cover.
4.
DIP SETTINGS
The behavior of the card can be controlled by DIP switches 4..6 on the FLX device. Changing the DIP settings will come immediately into effect.
AUX-MADI-TP AUX-MADI-TP-DUAL
96k frame*1 4
48k frame1 4
* Default setting
64ch output*1 5 6
57ch (use for DiGiCo stagebox control)1 5 6
56ch output1 5 6
reserved 5 6
1 Applies to outputs only. Input format is always auto-detected, regardless of the switch setting
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5.
SELF-TEST
The card can be tested for correct operation by the user. This is done using the self-test mode, in which a special random test pattern is output on all channels. This pattern is looped back via an external cable into the corresponding inputs, where it is checked for consistency.
You need a special RJ45 loopback plug to test. This must have the following
pins connected:1-3-7 and 2-6-8
Turn off the FLX, and hold down Mode button while switching on again
Press Mode again until the “CLOCK” LEDs show “INT/48kHz” in cyan
color. The device is now in self-test mode.
The selftest should work in slide switch positions “Crossover” and “Straight” as
well as “DiGiCo” and “SC/Studer”
The “AUX” LED in the MODE sections shows the result of the self-test:
red: error/no connection green (loopback data received ok)
Press Mode again or power off the device to exit self-test mode.
6.
SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter
Value
Dimensions
118x80mm (WxH)
Weight
83g
Operating temperature
0..+55°C, non-condensing
Storage temperature -40..+85°C, non-condensing
Cable lengths
Max. 70m, depending on a variety of factors. Use high-quality Cat5 cable only. When transmission errors occur, try reducing the cable length.
Channel count
AUX-MADI-TP
64×64 @ 48kHz (56/57ch modes can be configured) 32×32 @ 96kHz (28ch mode can be configured) 16×16 @ 192kHz (14ch mode can be configured)
AUX-MADI-TP-DUAL 64×64 @ 48kHz (56/57ch modes can be configured) 64×64 @ 96kHz (28ch mode can be configured) 32×32 @ 192kHz (14ch mode can be configured)
Sample rates
44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Latency
Interface <> Flexiverter internal: 2 samples
Connector pinout Mode
RJ45 Pin assignment
DiGiCo Straight
1:TX+, 2:TX-, 7:RX+, 8:RX-
DiGiCo Crossover
1:RX+, 2:RX-, 7:TX+, 8:TX-
SC/Studer Straight 1:TX+, 2:TX-, 3:RX+, 6:RX-
SC/Studer Crossover 1:RX+, 2:RX-, 3:TX+, 6:TX-
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7.
APPENDIX
AUX-MADI-COAX
7.1.
Available AUX cards
At the time of writing (2025-02), the following AUX cards are available. More will come, please check www.appsys.ch for updates.
Item
Description
AUX-ADAT
16x16ch ADAT I/O (2x Toslink In+2x out). Supports also S/PDIF
AUX-AES3
8x8ch AES3 I/O on 1x DB25, fully transformer isolated
AUX-DANTE
64x64ch DANTE network card
AUX-MADI-COAX
64x64ch MADI for coaxial cable (BNC connectors)
AUX-MADI-COAX-DUAL 64x64ch@96k dual-Link MADI coaxial
AUX-MADI-OPTO
64x64ch MADI optical, SC connector (Multimode 125um 1310 nm)
AUX-MADI-SFP
64x64ch MADI for SFP (Small-Factor Pluggable) modules
AUX-MADI-SFP-DUAL 64x64ch@96k dual-Link MADI SFP
AUX-MADI-TP
64x64ch MADI-TP (Cat5) for DiGiCo, Soundcraft, Studer
AUX-MADI-SFP-DUAL 64x64ch@96k dual-Link MADI TP
AUX-WORDCLOCK
BNC wordclock I/O
7.2.
Available FLX devices
At the time of writing (2025-02), the following FLX devices are available. More will come, please check www.appsys.ch for updates.
Item FLX-AES3 FLX-AES3/SRC
FLX-AES50 FLX-DANTE FLX-DANTE/SRC
FLX-MADI
Description 16×16 channel AES3 flexiverter (with AUX slot) 16×16 channel AES3 flexiverter (with AUX slot) with 8 built-in, independent stereo SRCs on the AES3 inputs 96×96 channel AES50 flexiverter (with AUX slot) 64×64 channel DANTE flexiverter (with AUX slot) 64×64 channel DANTE flexiverter (with AUX slot) and built-in bi-directional 64x64ch Sample Rate Converter 128×128 channel MADI SFP & MADI coaxial module (with AUX slot)
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7.3. Warranty
We offer a full two (2) year warranty from the date of purchase. Within this period, we repair or exchange your device free of charge in case of any defect*. If you experience any problems, please contact us first. We try hard to solve your problem as soon as possible, even after the warranty period. * Not covered by the warranty are any damages resulting out of improper use, willful damage, normal wear-out (especially of the connectors) or connection with incompatible devices.
7.4. Manufacturer contact
Appsys ProAudio Rolf Eichenseher Bullingerstr. 63 / BK241 CH-8004 Zürich Switzerland
www.appsys.ch info@appsys.ch Phone: +41 43 537 28 51 Mobile: +41 76 747 07 42
7.5. Recycling
According to EU directive 2002/96/EU, electronic devices with a crossed-out dustbin may not be disposed into normal domestic waste. Please return the products back for environment-friendly recycling, we’ll refund you the shipping fees.
7.6. Document Revision History 1: Initial release
7.7. About this document
All trademarks mentioned in this document are property of the respective owners. All information provided here is subject to change without prior notice.
Document Revision: 1 · 2025-02-25 Copyright © 2025 Appsys ProAudio · Printed in Switzerland
IDENT 9.00.17484.00
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