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RossGear -Processing
DMX-8554
AES / EBU Demultiplexer
Precision Demultiplexing of 2 AES streams.

- 2 AES outputs (1 group)
- Supports 48 kHz audio
- 2 SDI outputs
- Optional 2 stereo pair analog outputs (DMX-8554-C)
- 24-bit DAC for high quality analog audio output
- 5-year transferable warranty
- DMX-8554 Power: 2.8 Watts
| Serial Digital Inputs | ||
| Number of Inputs: | 1 SMPTE 259M-C 270Mb/s | |
| Input Impedance: | 75 Ohms | |
| Connector: | BNC | |
| Equalization: | Automatic - up to 305m (1,000 ft.) Belden 8281 cable | |
| Input Return Loss: | > 18 dB | |
| Serial Digital Outputs | ||
| Number of Outputs: | 2 SMPTE 259M-C 270Mb/s | |
| Connector: | BNC | |
| Output Impedance: | 75 Ohms | |
| Return Loss: | 15 dB | |
| Electrical Path Length: | 17.4 ns | |
| Rise / Fall Time: | 400-800ps (20% - 80% amplitude) | |
| DC Offset: | 0mV, +/- 0.5V | |
| Signal Level: | 800 mV, +/- 10% | |
| Overshoot: | <8% | |
| AES Outputs | ||
| Number of Outputs: | 2 AES-3id (1 group) | |
| Connector: | BNC | |
| Output Impedance: | 75 Ohms | |
| Rise / Fall Time: | 35 ns (30 - 44ns AES-3id [10 - 90%]) | |
| DC Offset: | 0mV (<50mV AES 3id) | |
| Output Amplitude: | 1 V pp (1 V pp +/- 5% [AES-3id]) | |
| Jitter: | 500ps Peak wideband jitter (50Hz - 100 kHz) | |
| Sampling Rate: | 48 kHz | |
| Power Consumption | ||
| MUX-8554 (mother card only): | 2.8W (7.5v * 0.37A) | |
| MUX-8552-C (mother card with AAM-8554 and CON-8552 installed): | 6.5W | |
| Operational Components | ||
| Status Indicators: | SDI Input OK, AES OK, Error, Group 1, 2, 3, and 4 embedded | |
| Jumpers: | Group Select (1-4), SDI Format (525/625), AES/Analog (3 jumpers), SMPTE Fault Reporting | |
| Environmental | ||
| Operating Range: | 5 degrees C - 35 degrees C ambient | |
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Note: RossGear AES products with Analog Audio inputs or output capability are designed to operate with the RossGear 8000 series frames only and are not compatible with Leitch or GVG frames.
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