Timing & Synchronization
AMX-8952
4K UHD 12G-SDI Embedder / De-embedder and Frame Synchronizer
AMX-8952 is a key building block, providing audio embedding, de-embedding and synchronization in HD-SDI and UHD 12G-SDI environments. This enables your infrastructure to support the next generation of high-quality production with technology that is scalable, easily deployed, and reliable.
The AMX-8952 family consists of three variants that support unbalanced AES, balanced AES or analog audio interfaces. The audio interfaces are bi-directional, so one card is configurable as embedder or de-embedder, making it easy to deploy wherever you need it.
The card features useful audio processing such as audio shuffling and per-channel gain and delay, which enables you to make critical adjustments to incoming feeds. An optional Frame Synchronizer provides synchronization and adjustable video delay.
AMX also offers a secondary 12G-SDI input, allowing for clean/quiet switching triggered manually or by loss-of-signal detection. This is a great solution for signal path protection switching.
Full control and monitoring of the card are available via the DashBoard control system, which makes it easy to integrate AMX-8952 into your facility’s centralized control scheme.
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Embed in UHD A key building block in any SDI facility, AMX allows you to embed and de-embed audio into HD and UHD SDI workflows. We make it easy to marry your audio workflow with your video production. |
Synchronize in UHD Take advantage of the remote feeds offered by AMX. The optional Frame Synchronizer with video delay makes AMX a great edge device for your mobile or studio installation. |
Clean Switch in UHD With primary and backup inputs, AMX provides clean/quiet switching wherever you need it. Additionally, ensure your critical paths are protected with loss-of signal failover. |
- Supports HD, 3G and 12G-SDI
- Future-proof and flexible:
- One card can be configured as an embedder or de-embedder
- Software options can be added any time:
- License for 12G SDI
- License for frame-sync functionality
- Audio Processing:
- Audio processing support (sum, gain, mute, tone, SRC and delay)
- Full audio shuffle 32×32
- Dolby® pass-through
- Audio Embedding / De-embedding
- 16-channel AES unbalanced AMX-8952-A
- 16-channel AES balanced AMX-8952-B
- 8-channel analog audio AMX-8952-C
- One configurable I/O port:
- Configure as an output for additional distribution
- Configure as an input for dual-source input clean switch
- Clean switch functionality configurable for automatic failover or manual control
- Control:
- Full configuration, setup and monitoring via DashBoard™
- 2 x GPIO for control or tally
- Rosstalk
- SNMP
- Hot swappable from the front of the frame without de-cabling any rear connections
- High-density openGear solution – up to 10 cards per OG3 or OGX frame
- 5-year transferrable warranty
| General | |
|---|---|
| Video Interface | HD-BNC: 1 in, 1 out, 1 bidirectional (configurable) |
| Standards | HD-SDI (SMPTE ST 274)
3G-SDI (SMPTE ST 424, Level A only) 12G-SDI (SMPTE ST-2081-1)* |
| Format Support | 720p 50/59.94
1080i 50/59.94 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94 1080pSF 23.98/24 2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94* |
| Adjustable Video Delay | Dependent on input video format, please refer to the User Guide |
| Adjustable Audio Delay | Up to 1s for all supported video formats |
| Reference Input | Supports openGear frame reference |
| SDI Inputs | |
| Cable Length (Belden 1694A) | HD-SDI: 150m
3G-SDI: 120m 12G-SDI: 50m |
| Return Loss | >15dB to 1.5GHz
>10dB to 3GHz >4dB to 12GHz |
| Impedance | 75Ω |
| SDI Outputs | |
| Return Loss | >15dB to 1.5GHz
>10dB to 3GHz >4dB to 12GHz |
| Rise/fall Time | <270ps @ 1.485Gbps
<135ps @ 2.97Gbps <45ps @ 11.88Gbps |
| Alignment Jitter | 1.485Gbps: <0.2 UI
2.97Gbps: <0.3 UI 11.88Gbps: <0.3 UI |
| Output Level | 800mV ± 10% |
| DC Offset | 0V ± 50mV |
| Overshoot | <10% @ 1.485 Gbps
<10% @ 2.97 Gbps <15% @ 11.88Gbps |
| AES I/O (Unbalanced – AMX-8952-A) | |
| Physical | 8 bidirectional HD-BNC |
| Standards | AES-3id-2001 |
| AES Inputs | |
| Impedance | 75Ω |
| Level | 50mV – 2.5V p-p @ 48kHz |
| Sampling Rate | 32kHz – 96kHz |
| Minimum Audio Delay | 0.37ms |
| Cable Length | 800m @ 48kHz |
| AES Outputs | |
| Impedance | 75Ω |
| Level | 1V p-p |
| Sampling Rate | 48kHz |
| AES I/O (Balanced – AMX-8952-B) | |
| Physical | 8 bidirectional WECO |
| Standards | AES-3id-2001 |
| AES Inputs | |
| Impedance | 110Ω |
| Level | 100mV – 10V p-p @ 48kHz |
| Sampling Rate | 32kHz – 96kHz |
| Minimum Audio Delay | 0.37ms |
| Cable Length | 450m @ 48kHz |
| AES Outputs | |
| Impedance | 110Ω |
| Level | 4V p-p |
| Sampling Rate | 48kHz |
| Analog I/O (AMX-8952-C) | |
| Physical | 8 bidirectional WECO |
| Sampling Rate | 48kHz |
| Analog Inputs | |
| Impedance | 12kΩ |
| Maximum Input Level | +24dBu |
| Frequency Response | ±0.1dB 20Hz – 20kHz |
| Signal-to-noise Ratio | -98dBA |
| THD | < -90dB (0.003%) |
| Crosstalk | < -95dB |
| Amplitude Linearity | < 0.6dB @ -100dBFS |
| Maximum Input Level | +24dBu |
| Frequency Response | ±0.1dB 20Hz – 20kHz |
| Analog Outputs | |
| Impedance | 12kΩ |
| Maximum Output Level | +24dBu |
| Frequency Response | ±0.1dB 20Hz – 20kHz |
| THD | < -90dB (0.003%) |
| Crosstalk | <-80dB 20Hz-20kHz |
| Amplitude Linearity | < 0.5dB @ -100dBFS |
*All 12G/UHD specifications and functionality require 12G software license
AMX-8952-A
AMX-8952-B
AMX-8952-C
| Ordering Code | Description |
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| AMX-8952-A R3A-8952 |
1 SDI in/ 1 SDI out / 1 SDI I/O 8 unbalanced 75 Ohm AES 2 Slots View Rear Module |
| AMX-8952-B R3B-8952 |
1 SDI in/ 1 SDI out / 1 SDI I/O 8 balanced 110 Ohm AES 2 Slots View Rear Module |
| AMX-8952-C R3C-8952 |
1 SDI in/ 1 SDI out / 1 SDI I/O 8 Analog WECO 2 Slots View Rear Module |
| Ordering Code | Description |
|---|---|
| AMX-8952-UHD-LICENSE | Adds support for UHD video formats |
| AMX-8952-FS-LICENSE | Frame Synchronizer and Delay License |
Manuals
Solution Briefs
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