Connections
Analog Audio Inputs
2 x remote controlled XLR/TRS microphone inputs with 48v phantom power / instrument preamps.
8 x +24dBu balanced analog inputs.
Analog Audio Outputs
12 x +24dBu balanced analog outputs with mute protection.
Digital Audio Inputs
9 x fully transformer coupled AES stereo digital inputs.
1 x S/PDIF input with sample-rate conversion.
Digital Audio Outputs
11 x AES stereo digital outputs.
1 x stereo digital S/PDIF output.
Standard 25pin Tascam interface for Analog and AES looms.
Sync Input
1 x 75 ohm BNC Reference input. Tri‑Sync or Black Burst.
1 x 75 ohm BNC word clock input.
Sync Output
1 x 75 ohm BNC Reference loop out. Tri‑Sync or Black Burst.
1 x 75 ohm BNC word clock regenerated output.
Sync to all common frame rates and formats including HD Tri‑level sync, video sync, word‑clock and AES/EBU.
Device Control
1 x RS-422 9-pin machine control input.
1 x RS-422 9-pin machine control output.
Timecode
Timecode input and output with regeneration.
MIDI
For future use
GPIO
GPI and GPO connections for cough and ‘On‑Air’ control
Product Specifics
Sample Rate
44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz
Max Input
Inputs 1-2 (mic): +2.5dBu
Inputs 1-2 (instrument): +24dBu
Inputs 3-10 (Line): +24dBu
Gain Range
Inputs 1-2: Mic Inputs: 50dB gain range (+21.5 to +71.5dB)
Inputs 1-2 : Instrument Setting: 50dB gain range (+0 to +50dB)
Mic E.I.N (unweighted)
Inputs 1-2: -127dBu @40dB (61.5dB)
Gain: 150 ohm source, 20Hz - 20kHz THD+N (mic input)
Inputs 1-2: < 0.001%@ 1kHz, -1 dBFS at 0dB gain
Inputs 1-2: < 0.004%@ 1kHz, -1 dBFS at 40dB (61.5dB) gain
THD+N (line input)
Inputs 1-2: < 0.001%@ 1kHz, -1 dBFS after 0dB gain (unweighted)
Inputs 3-10 : < 0.001 % @ 1 kHz (unweighted)
Dynamic Range (line input)
Inputs 1-2 : 108dB @ 0dB gain (unweighted)
Inputs 3-10: 110dB (unweighted)
Input Frequency Response
+0.05/-0.05dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
Input Impedance
Inputs 1-2 (XLR) : 2k ohm
Inputs 1-2 (1/4): > 1M ohm
Inputs 3-10: 15k ohm
Max Output
Outputs 1-12: +24 dBu
THD+N (Line Outputs)
Outputs 1-12: < 0.002%
Dynamic Range (Line Output)
Outputs 1-12 : 109 dB (unweighted)
Output Frequency Response
+0.05/-0.5dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance
Outputs 1-12 : 50 ohms
Operating Systems
Mac 10.15 Catalina or later.
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
Internal 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz with IEC C14 mains input.
Power Usage
40W
Power Management
Automatically powered-on/off only when the Fairlight Audio Accelerator is powered on.
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
What's Included
Fairlight Audio Interface
Fairlight Audio Interface multi-pin cable to connect to Fairlight Audio Accelerator.
