The Gibraltar Network Cage makes audio networking PRACTICAL. It's simple to install, easy to learn, and certain to reduce system costs. Compact enough for small applications, yet stackable for tremendous growth potential, it's design consists of a seven-inch, rackmount frame capable of handling 512 simultaneous audio channels on its backplane.
The Gibraltar Network Cage can be configured with a variety of plug-in cards for system access and virtually any audio source format and interface path: analog, digital AES (with sample rate converters), MADI, SDI de-embedding, and control surface mix engine cards. There’s even an audio-to-Ethernet interface that provides single wire integration to station audio automation playback systems.
Using the 4864 core switch, you can connect up to 48 I/O mix engine frames, each capable of 512 audio I/O paths. Because the mix engine is integral to the router, any input is available to any mix, and any input or mix is available to any output system-wide, forming a true router-based network system.
The cage’s audio cards are front loading, so service can be performed in real-time. Cards are available to provide virtually any type of mechanical interface suited to your application. Interface modules simply plug in from behind to provide RJ, DB, BNC or screw terminal connections.
Cages can be stacked to suit particular card complements (analog or digital input and output cards or optical network cards) but more significantly, cages can be separated by great distances and network audio through either bi-directional fiberoptic links or a single CAT6 wire.
If you wish to put together an IP network, click here for the Gibraltar IP Mix Engine.
ROUTER Specifications
Dimensions
4RU, 19"/48.3cm wide
7"/17.8cm high
16"/40.6cm deep
18"/45.7cm deep w/connectors
Power supply External
Slots 20 universal slots, including CPU (2 for redundancy) and DSP (3)
Slots available for I/O 15
Sample rate 44.1 or 48kHz, user selectable on CPU card
External sync input On CPU card
Shipping weight 30lbs/13.6kg
Gibraltar Network POWER SUPPLY
Dimensions
2RU, 19"/48.3cm wide
3.5"/8.9cm high
15.75"/40.0cm deep
18.5"/47.0cm deep w/connectors
Shipping weight 10lbs/4.5kg
Power consumption 400W
SATELLITE CAGE
Function Expansion when additional I/O capacity is needed
Dimensions
4RU, 19"/48.3cm wide
7"/17.8cm high
16"/40.6cm deep
18"/45.7cm deep w/connectors
Power supply Internal plug-in module; use two for redundancy
Slots 11 universal slots
Shipping weight 22lbs/10.0kg
Power consumption 150W
HOST CPU — CPU-2001
Function System control
Redundancy Optional second CPU for automatic failover
Rear connector panel
DB9 “A” (RS485 or RS232)
DB9 “B” (RS485)
DB9 “C” (AES sync)
Ethernet (configuration PC)
two 10pin (power)
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR CARD — DSP-2001
Function Mixing, routing, EQ, dynamics
DIGITAL INPUT CARD — AES-2024
Inputs
8 transformer coupled (AES-2024/8)
16 transformer coupled (AES-2024/16)
Impedance 110Ω balanced AES-3, S/PDIF compatible or 75Ω unbalanced
AES-3id, depending upon rear connector panel
Reference level -20dBFS
Channel configuration Mono, stereo, 5.1
Rear connector panel DB25, RJ45 or BNC
SDI EMBEDDED INPUT CARD — SDI-2001
Inputs 2 inputs, auto-detect of SMPTE 259M (SD-SDI) or SMPTE 292M (HD-SDI)
Channel configuration Each input can de-embed two groups (4 channels)
Rear connector panel 4 BNCs (input and loop-thru for two SDI inputs)
MADI DIGITAL INPUT CARD — MADI-2001
I/O Two AES10-2003 (MADI), auto-detect of 56 or 64 channels
Rear connector panel Fiber (SC duplex) and 2 BNCs
ANALOG INPUT CARD — ADI-2001
Inputs 16 electronic differential
Impedance 20KΩ (bridging)
Reference level +4dBu = -20dBFS
Sample rate converters 32-96kHz, 16-24bit
Channel configuration Mono, stereo, 5.1
Rear connector panel DB25 or RJ45
MICROPHONE CARD — MIC-2001
Inputs 8 electronic differential
Reference level -50dBu = -20dBFS
Gain range +20 to +80dB
Phantom power Switchable
Maximum input level -10dBu
Sample rate converters 32-96kHz, 16-24bit
Channel configuration Mono, stereo
Outputs 8 direct analog outputs
Rear connector panel DB25 or RJ45
DIGITAL OUTPUT CARD — DO-2024
Outputs
8 transformer coupled (DO-2024-8)
16 transformer coupled (DO-2024-16)
Impedance 110Ω balanced AES-3,
S/PDIF compatible or 75Ω unbalanced AES-3id, depending upon rear connector panel
Reference level -20dBFS
Channel configuration Mono, stereo, 5.1
Rear connector panel DB25, RJ45 or BNC
ANALOG OUTPUT CARD — AO-2001
Outputs 16 electronic balanced
Impedance 50Ω, to drive loads of 600Ω or greater
Reference level +4dBu = -20dBFS
Maximum output level +24dBu
Channel configuration Mono, stereo, 5.1
Rear connector panel DB25 or RJ45
LOGIC INPUT/OUTPUT CARD — LIO-2024
Function Programmable GPI
Ports 24, each configurable as input/GPI or output/GPO
Input GPI Floating opto-isolated photodiode, +5 to +15VDC, maximum current 50mA
Output GPO Solid state relay, maximum load 120mA, ±100V; not to be used to switch AC mains
Rear connector panel DB25
QUAD AUDIO NETWORK CARD — QAT-2001
Function Connects master Gibraltar Network to up to 4 remote Gibraltar Network, Gibraltar Network
Satellite, E-SAT frames, or control surfaces
Channels 256 per card
Rear connector panel RJ45, fiber (SC duplex), or SPF modular
Specifications and features subject to change without notice.