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Audio Ltd A10-RACK 4-Slot Wireless Enclosure 1RU with Dante™
The A10-RACK offers convenient mounting, powering, RF, and audio connectivity for four uni- or SuperSlot wireless receivers in its 1 RU chassis (receivers sold separately) It is designed for dual-channel receivers from Audio Limited, including the A10-RX, plus slot receivers from Lectrosonics and Wisycom. The A10-RACK includes built-in antenna distribution with powering for active antennas. Up to eight channels of audio from single or dual-channel receivers appear on both its XLR outputs and over Dante™ audio-over-Ethernet.
Dante™ audio networking offers the convenience of a single CAT5 Ethernet connection to carry the audio signal from the eight channels of the A10-RACK. Dante is alway active, whether the receiver is set for analogue or AES digital output. When used with other Dante-compatible devices, complex systems with comprehensive routing can be built. Monitoring and routing of signals from transmitters to receivers is simplified with Dante Controller, a free software application from Audinate.
RF Distribution
The A10-RACK has an integrated RF distribution amplifier. Its two RF inputs offer selectable 12 V powering for active antennas, plus loop-thru connections for another A10-RACK. A single pair of antennas can be used for up to 16 audio channels.
Powering
The A10-RACK is powered from standard 4-pin XLR, 10-18 VDC power supplies, such as Sound Devices XL-WP4 (shown right). Power supplies require 3 amps (minimum) for proper powering of the A10-RACK and connected slot receivers.
Note:
A10-RX receivers (available separately) loaded with firmware v4.00 or later have a GainForward Input menu for control of gain, low-cut, and limiter activity for A20-Mini transmitters. When an A10-RX is slotted into an SL-2 or SL-6, these menu settings are bypassed so that they may be performed and controlled by a connected 833, 888, or Scorpio.
*Note this product is only available at this discounted price when ordering online
Audio output on analogue/AES3 and Dante
Built-in power distribution
Built-in antenna distribution with selectable power for active antennas
Powered from 4-pin XLR input (10-18 VDC)
USB port for firmware updates and serial access
Compatible Receivers
Audio Ltd. A10-RX with A-SL
Audio Ltd. En2 CX2-P
Lectrosonics SRa
Lectrosonics SRb
Lectrosonics SRc
Sony DWR-S03D
Wisycom MCR42
Frequency Range
470-694 MHz
Number of Receivers
Four two-channel, diversity receivers
Active Distribution Amplifier Bandwitdth
224 MHz, with powering for active antennas (12 V, 200 mA)
Antenna Inputs
2 x BNC 50 Ohms
RF Outputs
2 x BNC 50 Ohms
Power
10–18 Volts DC, 3 amps via 4-pin XLR male
Audio Outputs
8 x 3 pin XLR-M (analog and/or AES3)
Dante Output
2 x RJ45 to provide Dante™ primary and secondary
Analog Output
+18 dBu maximum, balanced
Digital Output
AES3, transformer-balanced
Audio Frequency Response
20-20,000 Hz ±1 dB
Service Port
USB-B
Dimensions (H x W x D )
442 mm x 210 mm x 45 mm (without rack ears)
17.4 x 8.3 x 1.8 in (without rack ears)
1 RU
Weight
7.9 lbs (without receivers)
3.6 kg (without receivers)
Audio Ltd. A10-RX with A-SL
Audio Ltd. En2 CX2-P
Lectrosonics SRa
Lectrosonics SRb
Lectrosonics SRc
Wisycom MCR42
Can I use the Lectrosonics SRc-941 with the A10-RACK?
The frequency range of the A10-RACK is 470-694 MHz, therefore the antenna distribution features of the A10-RACK are incompatible with the Lectrosonics SRc-941.
Does the A10-RACK output analog or digital audio?
The A10-RACK XLR outputs are analog or AES digital audio depending on what the receiver is outputting. All receiver audio, whether set to analog or digital, is available on the A10-RACK’s Dante output.
Can I cascade multiple A10-RACK units?
If two or more A10-RACKs are cascaded via ‘A/B Out’ loop through, it is recommended that the slots in the first rack with antennas connected are filled up before the slots in the 2nd (or next level) are filled – this is good RF practice and will achieve best performance.
The Dante ports may also be daisy-chained if the A10-RACK is not set up for redundant operation (set to “switched” in Dante Controller).
Can I use active antennas with the A10-RACK?
You can use active antennas on the A10-RACK. Simply switch the power switch on the front panel to the up position ( PWR+ANT) and this will enable the power to the antenna via the BNC antenna socket.
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