New Euphonix High Density Fiber Stagebox Solution for OB Applications

Modular remote microphone preamp solution addresses stage requirements for sport and music OBs

Palo Alto, Apr 14th 2008

Euphonix announced a new modular remote audio interface solution for broadcast applications featuring redundant fiber audio connectivity and control. This new solution connects multiple high-density stage boxes into the Euphonix DSP SuperCore via MADI over fiber with control directly from the console’s channel strips. 

The solution is comprised of a modular 3U Stage Box that can handle up to 56 mic preamps which can also be fitted with combinations of I/O to match the exact requirements of a particular application including analog, AES/EBU (75 & 110ohm), SDI and MADI. A second stage box could be fitted to provide analog or digital splits of the mic preamp outputs from the 1st stage box for feeding the local PA/monitor mixers, for example.

The Stage Box connects to a Local-Side modular interface rack via redundant Fiber. Each Local-side box can manage multiple Stage Box connections for applications requiring hundreds of remote audio feeds. The Local-side Boxes connect to the Euphonix DSP SuperCore using MADI with integral remote control from the System 5 and Max Air console surface channel strips for the mic preamps.

Any of the currently available interface modules from Euphonix Modular Converter System can be used in the Stagebox for a wide variety of custom configurations.

Euphonix CEO Martin Kloiber explains the philosophy behind the new Fiber System, “Every remote application is different so we wanted a solution that could handle any combination of remote feeds and is scaleable to very large installations. Redundant Fiber connectivity is a must, as is remote control directly from the console. We feel this new addition to the System 5 range will offer stations and remotes the perfect solution for their live broadcast needs.”