What is OPTOCORE
OPTOCORE is a patented synchronous optical ring network
with built in redundancy, capable of transporting audio, video, computer data and word clock over long distances.
All the various OPTOCORE modules can be combined to offer maximum flexibility in terms of set up/layout,
number of channels, kind of signals.
Any signal is available at any point of the network, routing and control is achieved from any point via
dedicated software or media-access.
The product range is wide and complete: the digital audio network devices DD32/DD32E offer 32AES
(64 audio channels), configurable as input or output in a group of four AES channels, Video IN and OUT,
4xRS485 ports. The DD32E accepts also an External Word Clock signal.
Up to 4 converter modules X6P, with real analog 1dB step mic preamp, 24 bit/96KHz, can be connected
to a single DD32/DD32E.
Three different configuration of X6P are available: 16 IN, 16 OUT, 8IN+8OUT and can be used also as high
quality stand alone converter unit.
Compact and cost effective analog network devices are available: the stage box
LX4AP
(48 Mic/Line Input, 16 Line output, 2x48 line level splitted output, Video IN and 2x RS485)
and the FOH device LX4B (48 Line out, 16 Line IN, Video OUT, 2 x RS485).
Rounding off the Optocore Optical Digital Network System, the new DD4ME, DD6NE and the DD8RP network devices
not only present cost effective solutions but also an even more advanced flexibility in any application asking
for data transmission over extremely long distances along with highest audio signal quality and maximum security.
The DD4ME MADI device offers 2 MADI inputs and 2 MADI outputs, allowing the
transmission of up to 128 input and 128 output digital audio channels and sample rates of up to 192 kHz.
Additionally it is equipped with four RS485 digital ports for data transfer, video in- and output for
transmission of composite video signals, as well as word clock in- and output for synchronization.
The DD6NE Ethernet device provides the possibility to establish a virtual
switch offering six Fast Ethernet ports for data transfer. Four additional RS485 digital ports can also
be used for data communication. Word clock in- and output provides the possibility of synchronization
and acceptation of external word clock signal.
The DD8RP can be inserted into the Optocore Optical Digital Network when the
distance between two devices is longer than 700 meters. It can be used as a signal repeater and/or as a
mono to multi mode media converter for all sorts of protocols. Four independent interfaces can be equipped
with a pair of SFP (Small Form Pluggable) optic transceivers for data transfer via optical fiber, any
combination is possible. A 400V tolerant AC power supply and an additional DC 12V power supply offer
utmost flexibility in any in- or outdoor application.
The PTP32E is the point-to-point version of its "network brother" DD32E.
Using a pair of PTP32E devices is probably the easiest and cost effective way to connect STAGE with FOH.
The PTP32E offers four principal ports for connection and transport of a total of 32 AES3 digital audio
channels i.e. 64 mono channels and sample rates up to 192 kHz. The ports feature the unique possibility
to define them freely as AES3 inputs or AES3 outputs in groups of four. Four RS485 interfaces establish
a maximum of four half-duplex or two full-duplex connections between the devices. In combination with one
PTP32E, all the other OPTOCORE devices such as DD32(E), LX4AP, the interface card YG2 for Yamaha devices,
etc. can operate on the other side of the point-to-point fiber optic connection.
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