BM-A1-64DANTE User Manual v1.1
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Bel Digital Audio Ltd
Thank you for buying this Bel Digital Audio product.
The BM-A1-64DANTE Confidence Monitor is
designed to provide a unique method of reliably
monitoring audio on Audinate’s Dante and AES67
AoIP networks. With a fully scaleable infrastructure,
Dante is able to provide up to 512 channels on a
1GB backbone (visit
www.audinate.com
for further
details).
Capable of monitoring up to 64 channels (at
48 kHz), and operating at sample rates of up
to 96 kHz, the BM-A1-64DANTE can be easily
configured to quickly monitor individual channels or
even a combination of channels. Mix combinations
can be stored as presets, enabling them to
be quickly recalled when required. In addition,
the BM-A1-64DANTE provides conversion of
selected channels as combined stereo pairs to both
analogue and AES/EBU output formats.
The BM-A1-64DANTE is a very high quality product,
engineered for maximum reliability in professional
broadcast, live and production environments. It
requires virtually no configuration on installation, or
adjustment in normal use.
This manual covers the BM-A1-64DANTE’s
connections and indications, including its
various options for monitoring. Please keep
the manual in a safe place once you have
installed the unit.
Important
– Please do take the time to register
your BM-A1-64DANTE with Bel Digital Audio Ltd.,
by emailing us the unit’s serial number and your
contact details to info@beldigital.com. Thank you.
Environment – The BM-A1-64DANTE’s range of
operating temperature and relative humidity (RH)
are as follows:
Temperature: 5ºC to 40ºC
RH:
Operating 20 to 80%
What’s In The Box
Unpacking
Unpack the BM-A1-64DANTE with care. It is always
a good idea to store all packaging (if practical), in
case you ever need to return the unit to Bel for any
reason.
The shipping carton should contain the items listed
below. Please contact your distributor immediately if
any of them are missing or damaged.
• BM-A1-64DANTE
• Instruction manual
• 2 x IEC connector retaining clamp
BM-A1-64DANTE Main Features
• Dante(TM) and AES67 AoIP confidence monitor,
in a sturdy and compact 1U chassis
• Monitors up to 64 channels at 48kHz
• 44.1 - 96 kHz, 24-bit operation
• Monitors Dante & AES67 streams simultaneously
• Automatic display of Dante Receiver Channel
Names
• Onboard matrix enables access to 512 audio
sources using Dante Controller software
• Configure user-defined channel combinations, or
monitor individual channels
• LED signal level indication of all 64 channels
• Full audio redundancy over a Gigabit Ethernet
network
• Stereo analogue and AES/EBU outputs of
selected monitor sources for connection to
external speakers or other devices
• Redundant power supply as standard
Introduction
