Program Delay Manager technical details and specifications

Power Input
PDM comes with a standard IEC C14 power connector.

Network
PDM connects to a standard 10/100Base-T network connection. This port is used for Axia Livewire™, synchronization to a network time server, and secure remote control via a web browser. If connected to the Internet, it should be behind a hardware firewall.

Analog Inputs and Outputs
Stereo inputs are electronically balanced XLR females, pin 2 hot, with a load of 20kΩ: this makes it compatible with all modern electronically-balanced outputs. If fed from a transformer-balanced output, we recommend bridging a 680Ω resistor between pins 2 and 3 recommended. Outputs are electronically balanced XLR males, pin 2 hot, designed to feed a load of 600Ω or greater. Input and output sensitivity default levels can be set from the front panel, and can range between +20dBu and -10dBu.

Digital Inputs and Outputs
When set to AES/EBU via the configuration menu, this input conforms to IEC 958 Professional (5v p-p, 110Ω balanced) on XLR connectors. When set to s/pdif, the voltage and impedance switches to IEC 958 Consumer (.5v p-p, 75Ω unbalanced): connect signal to pin 2 and shield to pins 1 and 3. Digital output (selectable AES or s/pdif) is always active, regardless of whether you are using analog or digital inputs. PDM will lock to any valid 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz signal at the digital input connector, even if you have selected analog for the input. In that case, the digital input controls PDM's internal sample rate. If PDM is not connected to a digital input, it uses its own high-reliability 44.1 kHz sample clock

Livewire Version Inputs and Ouputs
On the Livewire version of PDM, the primary audio and GPIO connections are via the network. For convenience, analog and S/PDIF monitor outputs are provided on the rear panel.

GPIO
Eight parallel control inputs and eight parallel control outputs appear on a DB-25 connector. Input and output functions are assigned through a configuration menu on the front panel. Inputs and outputs are opto-isolated for easy interface to other equipment. A +5v supply and ground are also brought out to the DB-25 for simple remote controls using pushbuttons and LED status readouts. The +5v supply can carry 200 mA, more than adequate for 8 LEDs and 8 logic inputs. It is protected by an internal, self-resetting thermal circuit breaker.

Detailed Specifications

Audio:S/N ≥ 84 dBA with 10 dB headroom (≥94 dB dynamic range); THD @1 kHz < .01%; IMD (IHF) < .01%; Frequency response ± 0.5 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, measured analog input to analog output.

Dimensions: 1RU (rack unit); 19" W (with rack ears) x 13.5" D x 1.75" H (483 x 343 x 44mm)

Power: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; typical consumption 32 VA.