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Horus User Manual
Horus User Manual
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Contents
Horus User Manual
INTRODUCTION TO HORUS....................................................................................................................8
HORUS BLOCK DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................................9
HORUS HARDWARE ..............................................................................................................................10
HORUS BASE UNIT............................................................................................................................................................ 11
HORUS CABLES ....................................................................................................................................17
HORUS KEY FEATURES .......................................................................................................................22
Key Specifications............................................................................................................................................................ 23
Installing additional Horus I/O Module ................................................................................................24
Before you start.................................................................................................................................................................24
Installing additional Horus MADI Extension Module (MADM or MADS) ..............................................25
Before you get started ...................................................................................................................................................25
Installing the Merging PCIe Ethernet Controller Card NET-MSC-GBEX1.......................................28
HORUS recommended placement in Rack..........................................................................................30
HORUS POWER ON ...............................................................................................................................30
HORUS TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL INTERFACE..............................................................................31
Horus Menu Hierarchy....................................................................................................................................................31
Main Home Screen ............................................................................................................................................................32
Monitor Menu......................................................................................................................................................................32
IO & Sync Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................33
REFS Menu (I/O & Sync).................................................................................................................................................34
Meters Menu........................................................................................................................................................................34
PreAmp Menu .....................................................................................................................................................................34
Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................................................................35
Network Menu (Setup>Advanced).............................................................................................................................39
Formats Menu (Setup).....................................................................................................................................................40
Modules Menu (Setup)....................................................................................................................................................41
Modules: MADI Sub-Menu ............................................................................................................................................. 42
Modules: A/D - AES Sub-Menu.....................................................................................................................................43
Modules: D/A Sub-Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 43
Modules: Loopback...........................................................................................................................................................44
Routing Menu (Setup) .....................................................................................................................................................45
Routing: Configuration.................................................................................................................................................... 45
Presets Menu (Setup).......................................................................................................................................................46
Installing and accessing the Horus Control interface remotely.................................................................47
HORUS SETUP EXAMPLES ..................................................................................................................51
Horus Standalone Converter:.......................................................................................................................................51
Pyramix & Internal Routing .......................................................................................................................................... 51
Pyramix in Live – Stage Box ..........................................................................................................................................51
Pyramix in Live – Technical Rehearsal..................................................................................................................... 52
Horus Converter with Pyramix V8 & Ravenna...................................................................................................... 53
Standard setup....................................................................................................................................................................53
Standalone audio router replacement......................................................................................................................53
Total Redundancy .............................................................................................................................................................54
Live – Total Redundant Stage Box..............................................................................................................................55
Concert / Arena / Event – Redundant .................................................................................................................. 55
Horus with Ravenna Pyramix V8 Native: Live – Mobile Recording..............................................................56
HORUS TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................62
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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Horus User Manual
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
WARNING – when using electric products, basic precautions should be followed, including the following:
1. Read all of the safety and installations instructions and explanation of graphic symbols before using
the product.
2. The product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of
least resistance or electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a
power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
DANGER – Improper connection of the equipment-grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Do
not modify the plug provided with the product – if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician. Do not use an adapter that defeats the function of the equipment-grounding
conductor. If you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded, check with a qualified
serviceman or electrician.
3. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, or the like.
4. This product should only be used with a stand or cart that is recommended by the manufacture.
5. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and speakers or headphones, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate at a high
volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the
ears, you should consult an audiologist.
6. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation.
7. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other
products that produce heat.
8. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the product.
9. The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a
long period of time. When unplugging the power supply, do not pull on the cord, but grasp it by the
plug.
10. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
11. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or
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plug has been damaged. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the product, or C. The product
has been exposed to rain, or D. The product does not appear to be operating normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance, or E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
12. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user maintenance instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
13. WARNING - Do not place objects on the power supply cord, or place the product in a position
where anyone could trip over, walk on, or roll anything over cords of any type. Do not allow the
product to rest on or be installed over cords of any type. Improper installations of this type create the
possibility of a fire hazard and/or personal injury.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
No part of this documentation may reproduced in any form whatsoever or be stored in any data retrieval
system without prior written permission of the copyright owners.
This documentation is supplied on an as-is basis. Information contained within this documentation is
subject to change at any time without notice and must not be relied upon.
All company and product names are ™ or Registered Trademarks ® of their respective owners.
Windows 7 is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Merging Technologies makes no warranties express or implied regarding the Horus embedded
software, its quality, performance, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The software is
supplied “as is” you, the purchaser, are assuming the entire risk of the results of using this Merging
Technologies software.
In no circumstances will Merging Technologies, its owners, directors, officers, employees or agents be
liable to you for any consequential, incidental or indirect loss or damages including loss of time, loss of
business, loss of profits, loss of data or similar resulting from the use of or inability to use the Merging
Technologies hardware and or software or for any defect in the hardware software or documentation.
© Copyright Merging Technologies Inc. 2012. All rights reserved.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please read the following information very carefully before attempting any installation. Failure to comply
with the precise instructions may result in damage to your Merging hardware. Please read this entire
section of the manual carefully before installation.
STATIC DANGER NOTICE:
Please note that the Horus contains delicate electronic components that can be damaged or even
destroyed when exposed to static electricity. Take all necessary precautions not to discharge static
electricity when touching any of the Horus connectors.
Product Regulatory Compliance
The Merging Horus Network Converter is designed and tested to meet the standards and regulations
listed in the following sections.
Product Safety Compliance
Horus complies with the following safety requirements:
• UL 1950 – CSA 950 (US/Canada).
• EN 60 950 (European Union).
• IEC 60 950 (International).
• CE – Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) (European Limits).
• EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) 207/94 (Nordics).
Product EMC Compliance
The system has been tested and verified to comply with the following EMC regulations:
• FCC (Class A Verification) – Radiated and Conducted Emissions (USA).
• CISPR 22, 3rd Edition (Class A) – Radiated and Conducted Emissions (International).
• EN45022 (Class A) – Radiated and Conducted Emissions (European Union).
• EN45024 (Immunity) (European Union).
• EN6100-3-2 & -3 (Power Harmonics and Fluctuation and Flicker).
• CE – EMC Directive (89/33/EEC) (European Union).
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2), this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. The customer is responsible for ensuring compliance of the
modified product.
Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, Ethernet switches, terminals, printers, etc.) that
comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with noncompliant
peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
All cables used to connect to peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables,
connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and TV
reception.
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Environmental
Limits
System Office Environment
Parameter Limits
Operating Temperature +5 degrees C to +45 degrees C with the maximum rate of change not to
exceed 10 degrees C per hour.
Non-Operating Temperature -40 degrees C to +70 degrees C
Non-Operating Humidity 95%, non-condensing @ 30 degrees C
Acoustic noise less than 20 dBA (Cooling Mode set to Low, internal Temperature 45 degrees C, as
typical with 3 x Analog modules fitted) with an ambient Temperature (18-25 degrees C)
Operating Shock No errors with a half sine wave shock of 2G (with 11-millisecond duration).
Package Shock Operational after a free fall, 18 – 24 inch depending on the weight.
ESD 15kV per Merging Environmental Test Specification
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Horus Warranty Information
This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year
from the date of purchase. Merging Technologies, Inc. extends this Limited Warranty to the original
purchaser.
In the event of a defect or failure to confirm to this Limited warranty, Merging Technologies, Inc. will
repair or replace the product without charge within sixty (60) days. In order to make a claim under this
limited warranty, the purchaser must notify Merging Technologies, Inc. or their representative in writing,
of the product failure. In this limited warranty the customer must upon Merging Technologies, Inc.
request, return the product to the place of purchase, or other local designation, for the necessary
repairs to be performed. If the consumer is not satisfied with the repair, Merging Technologies, Inc. will
have the option to either attempt a further repair, or refund the purchase price.
This warranty does not cover: (1) Products which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident,
physical damage, neglect, exposure to fire, water or excessive changes in the climate or temperature,
or operation outside maximum rating. (2) Products on which warranty stickers or product serial numbers
have been removed, altered or rendered illegible. (3) The cost of installations, removal or reinstallation.
(4) Damages caused to any other products.
Contacting Merging
International Office:
Merging Technologies S.A.
Le Verney 4
CH-1070 Puidoux
Switzerland
Phone: +41 21 946 0444
Fax: +41 21 946 0445
USA:
Merging USA (Independent Audio)
43 Deerfield Road
Portland,
ME 04101-1805
United States of America
Phone: +1 (207) 773 2424
Fax: +1 (207) 773 2422
For all documentation inquiries or suggestions for improvement:
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© 2012 All rights reserved. Merging Technologies and Horus are registered Trademarks of Merging
technologies SA.
Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Merging Technologies SA shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors contained herein, nor for
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this manual.
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INTRODUCTION TO HORUS
Modular by Design
Horus was designed to give its users an amazing amount of Audio I/O channels, over all the most
commonly deployed formats, while offering an unprecedented level of quality in such a small form
factor.
Providing as standard 64 channels of MADI and 24 channel of AES- EBU I/O, you may choose to add
up to 6 Analog I/O optional modules and one additional MADI extension module to bring the total MADI
capacity to 128 channels and thereby create the ultimate audio interface for your studio, whatever the
size. Once the Horus is fully loaded with option cards, it is capable of achieving an astonishing 176
inputs and 178 outputs @ 1FS There are indeed 2 more output channels than input channels, including
the Stereo Headphone Monitoring.
Route Signal Anywhere
Horus has been designed so that any input can be routed to any number of outputs as required…
simultaneously. With comprehensive routing pages accessible both locally on the touchscreen and by
remote access using a standard web browser, Horus is the answer to signal flow management in your
studio.
Green Built
For environmentally-conscious users, Horus has been meticulously designed in order to keep power
consumption at an incredible minimum. A fully loaded Horus running all channels of phantom power will
only draw about 60W, making it more affordable to run than your kitchen lights.
HORUS Key Features
• Up to176 inputs and 178 outputs @1FS
• Works from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz (Premium up to DXD/DSD256)
• Signal routing from any input to any combination of outputs
• Works as MADI/AES AD/DA for “standard” operation... AND
• Works in Ravenna mode to deliver all I/O via the network
• Front panel touch screen for local access
• Front panel Stereo Headphone monitoring
• Browser-based remote access using any web enabled device
• Dual redundant power supply option
• Modular design for analog and additional Digital I/O
• Near-zero latency from in to out (<1ms)
Ravenna
The Horus has been designed so that the MADI, AES and Analog modules can all feed into or take
their sources from the network over Ravenna streams, providing up to 176 channels of I/O @ 1FS over
a single CAT5e or CAT6 cable to any other Ravenna devices on the network.
The Ravenna connection on the Horus allows for not only audio, but also control and sync information
to flow through as well. Send Timecodes, Wordclock and even GPIO directly to the Horus unit over the
same network as your audio. The Ravenna port even provides for remote control access to the
configuration and entire routing of the unit itself! Support for: RS-422/LTC/MIDI/GPIO/Video Ref/WCK
Ravenna is a layer 3 IP based protocol. In environments where existing networks are already in place,
Ravenna subnets can slip right into place with no additional outlay. In laymen’s terms, this means that
you can connect your Horus to a properly configured network exactly as you would your PC or Mac,
with no additional technology required.
Ravenna is a “mission critical” protocol, meaning that is has been designed to ensure immensely low
jitter rates and latencies (sub-millisecond) and ensures that every single sample gets to where it needs
to go without fail. Horus also provides a secondary, redundant Ravenna connection allowing for
uninterrupted use, even when a network connection fails.
Refer to the Ravenna User Guide and the MassCore-Ravenna Configuration Guide for more details
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HORUS BLOCK DIAGRAM
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HORUS HARDWARE
FRONT PANEL
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BACK PANEL
HORUS UNIT DESCRIPTION
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HORUS BASE UNIT
IOC-HORUS Specifications
Case Material Powder Coated Steel
Front Panel Material Brushed Aluminum
Weight (excluding redundant PS) 6.5 kg/ 14.4 lbs
Dimensions (2U rack mounting) 483 x 320 x 89 mm
Voltage (AC) 90V–260V, 47–63 Hz
Power Consumption (Max) < 60 Watts
Front Panel TFT size/resolution 4.3” / 480 x 272 pixels
Headphone Monitor Jacks
Max output Level (Unbalanced) Load = 300 Ohms +15 dBu
Output Impedance 75 Ω
Dynamic Range (A-weighted, typ.) 109 dB
THD+N (1 kHz) @ -2 dBFS < -100 dB (0.001 %)
Gain Range (software controlled) -60 dB to +12 dB
Gain Step/Precision 1dB / ±0.05 dB
Connectors
“Sync” Cable (LTC/Video Ref/MIDI) D-Sub 15Pin
LTC In & Out (via “Sync” Cable) Balanced XLR
Video Reference In (via “Sync” Cable) BNC
MIDI (I/O via “Sync” Cable) 5-Pin DIN
Word Clock Input (Switchable 75 Ω Termination) BNC, 0.5Vp-p min
Word Clock Output (Zout = 35 Ω) BNC, 5Vp-p
AES type/pinout DB-25 (Tascam Dig.)
MADI types (Coaxial / Optical) BNC / SC
Headphone Jack 1&2 6.3 mm(1/4”)/3.5mm
RAVENNA Primary / Secondary (GbE) RJ45
Software Specifications
RAVENNA MassCore Driver Pyramix 8.0 or Higher / Win7 32bit
Windows Driver/OS ASIO 2.2 / Win7 32 or 64bit
Mac Driver/OS CoreAudio / MacOS 10.6 or higher (Intel)
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HORUS OPTIONAL CARDS
IOM-HORUS AD8/AD8P
These remotely controlled Mic/Line Input cards have set a new benchmark in analog circuitry design.
Available in models that work up to 192kHz (
) and DXD/DSD256 (
AD8
AD8P
)
HORUS-AD8/AD8P Key Features
• 8 x exceptionally transparent, Swiss designed pre-amplifiers
• Remote/Local switch to Line Level on a per channel basis
• Completely accessible remotely for all parameter changes
• Phantom Power/Phase/Low Cut switchable per channel
• Better than 120dB dynamic range
HORUS-AD8/AD8P Specifications
MIc Pre-Amp + ADC
Mic Pre Max Input (Pad On / Pad Off) +23 dBu / +13 dBu
Input Impedance (Differential) 1.75 kΩ
Dynamic Range (A-weighted, typ.) , ref +13 dBu 122 dB
Gain Range (software controlled) -10 dB to +60 dB
Gain Step/Precision 0.5 dB / ±0.2 dB
THD+N Pre + A/D (20 Hz-20 kHz) @ -2 dBFS (AD8/AD8P) 0.0016 % / 0.001 %
Interchannel Crosstalk @ 1kHz, typ. -125 dB
EIN @ >40 dB Gain (150Ω Source Impedance, A-weighted, typ.) -128 dBu
Common Mode Rejection Rate @ 1kHz, typ. 75 dB
Phantom Power (Software Switchable Per Channel) +48V
Phase Reverse (Software Switchable Per Channel) YES
Low Cut filter (Software Switchable Per Channel) -12 dB/octave, 80 Hz
Line Input
Max Line Input for 0 dBFS +24 dBu
Input Impedance (Differential) 6.5 kΩ
Dynamic Range (A-weighted, typ), ref +24 dBu 122 dB
THD+N Line+A/D (20 Hz-20 kHz) @ -10 dBFS, typ.. -106 dB (0.0005%)
Interchannel Crosstalk @ 1kHz, typ. -125 dB
Sensitivity Range for 0 dBFS (software controlled) +4 dBu to +24 dBu
Gain Step/Precision 0.5 dB / ±0.2 dB
Common Mode Rejection Rate @ 1kHz, typ. 75 dB
Connector Pinout DB-25 (Tascam Ana.)
HORUS-AD8/AD8P Mic-Pre Analog Section
Frequency response +0/-0.5 dB, Line 5 Hz - 75 kHz
Frequency response +0/-2.0 dB, Line 2.5 Hz - 150 kHz
Frequency response +0/-0.5 dB, Mic 10 Hz - 100 kHz
Frequency response +0/-2.0 dB, Mic 5 Hz - 200 kHz
THD+N (1 kHz), Line/Mic at G=0dB <-115 dB (0.00018 %)
THD+N (20 Hz-20 kHz) , Line/Mic at G=0dB <-112 dB (0.00025 %)
Interchannel Crosstalk @ 1kHz, typ. -135dB
5° low-end in-channel Ø deviation pt: Line 13 Hz
5° low-end in-channel Ø deviation pt: Mic 35 Hz
Interchannel phase 10 Hz - 100 kHz < ±0.1°
Warning: 48V power must be disabled prior to connect/disconnect a microphone and prior to
changing the connection in a patch bay (see 48V phantom details under PreAmps menu below).
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IOM-HORUS DA8/DA8P
The
(up to 192kHz) and the
DA8
(up to DSD) have been shown in testing to be consistently the
DA8P
quietest multichannel D/A conversion modules available anywhere.
IOM-HORUS-DA8/DA8P Key Features
• Auto-mute circuitry for “no-pop” power cycling
• Digitally controlled trims for line up procedures
• Dynamic range of 127dB (typ.)
• Easy to set dip switches for international operating levels
IOM-HORUS-DA8/DA8P Specifications
Max Line Output @ 0 dBFS (jumpers on +24 dBu) +24 dBu +0/-0.5 dB
Frequency response +0/-0.3dB @ fs = 48000 Hz 6 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency response +0/-0.3dB @ fs = 2.8224 MHz (DSD) NA / 6 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency response +0/-3.0dB @ fs = 2.8224 MHz (DSD) NA / 2 Hz – 50 kHz
Line Output Impedance (Differential) 100 Ω
Dynamic Range (A-weighted, typ) 126 dB
THD+N D/A (1 kHz) @ 0 dBFS (IOM-HORUS-DA8) < -113dB (0.00022 %)
THD+N D/A (1 kHz) @ 0 dBFS (IOM-HORUS-DA8P) < -115dB (0.00018 %)
Interchannel Crosstalk @ 1kHz, typ. -135 dB
Connector Pinout DB-25 (Tascam Ana.)
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Line Output Level calibration
The DA8 and DA8P modules feature both hardware level settings in the form of 4 DIP switches per
output channel and a software fine adjustment to align the Analog Output levels to whatever
local/organization operational levels are mandated.
The Hardware settings are usually to be set only once, at product installation, and only if the desired
Operating Line Level differs from the default ex-factory settings of +18 dBu for 0 dBFS.
Procedure for Hardware alignment:
1. Shut down your Horus and make sure that the Horus back panel Power is also switched OFF.
2. Unscrew all DA8 modules that need adjustment.
3. Pull gently out (5-7 cm is enough) to access the DIP Switches. There is one block of 4 dip switches
per channel. Channel 1 is labeled S1, channel 8 is labeled S8.
4. Set the DIP Switches as per the table legend printed on the DA8 module card
Output Level (dBu)
Switch
S1 to S8
+24 +18 +15 +12
1
2
ON ON
3
ON ON
4
ON ON
ON ON
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Output Level calibration Example:
Assuming your operating Level is 21 dBu for 0 dBFS (typical of French Radio Broadcasters), you
should set the DIP Switches all OFF (DIP Switch positioned to the left, with respect to the picture
below) to set maximum Output Level to +24 dBu (since there is no 21 dBu hardware setting)
Once this is set and the DA modules are screwed back in place. Power up the Horus and go to the
Horus Setup Page>Module, select each D/A module for software calibration.
In this example case set the software attenuation to - 3 dB (see image below), so the overall result ends
up at 21 dBu for a Full Scale signal
How to connect the symmetrical line out to an unbalanced
Never attempt to short pin 3 (or pin 2) to Ground on Horus DA's output, when the Line Out driving
circuitry is symmetrical rather than floating.
Furthermore, as Unbalanced Inputs are traditionally more sensitive than Balanced Inputs, the - 6dB
Analog level achieved by using only one of the Horus symmetrical outputs, will offer better signal level
adaptation with less risks of overdriving the Unbalanced Inputs connected to the Horus.
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MADM
- Multimode /
MADS
- Singlemode) doubles the total MADI channel
IOM-HORUS-MADM/MADS
The MADI Expansion card (
count to 128 inputs and 128 outputs @1FS
HORUS-MADM/MADS Features
• MADI Optical and Coaxial inputs and outputs
• Additional 64 discrete channels of digital input and output (extended mode) at 1FS for a total of 128
inputs and outputs combined with the base unit MADI
• Up to 384 kHz sampling rate as well as DSD 2.8 MHz
• 24-bit resolution
• Fully compliant MADI (AES 10-1991)
HORUS-RSGP
For installations where extended control is needed, Horus owners can add 8xGPIO and
RS-422 (Sony 9pin) connectivity with this easy to install option
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HORUS CABLES
Connecting the analog audio Input cables to the AD8/AD8P modules
The AD/AD8(P) modules connect the Mic/Line Inputs using DB25 D-SUB connections.
Please ensure that the cables you have chosen to use, or have had made, conform to this specification
before you attempt to connect them.
To connect the DSUB connection to the IOC-AD8(P), align the Male cable connector with the female
DSUB port on the module. Then, with slight pressure, guide the connector into place. If your DSUB
connector has retention screws on either side, then fasten them finger-tight once the connector has
been pushed into place.
Note: The pinout of the DB-25 is as per Tascam Analog.
* THESE CONNECTIONS ARE NOT MEANT TO SUPPORT ANY SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT.*
Ensure that there is no strain from the connected cable as any significant pressure on the module’s DSUB
connector could damage the Horus unit.
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Connecting the analogue outputs cables to the DA8/DA8P modules
The IOC-DA8(P) modules connect the line outputs using DB25 D-SUB connections.
Please ensure that the cables you have chosen to use, or have had made, conform to this specification
before you attempt to connect them.
To connect the DSUB connection to the IOC-DA8(P), align the Male cable connector with the female
DSUB port on the module. Then, with slight pressure, guide the connector into place. If your DSUB
connector has mounting screws on either side, then fasten them finger-tight once the connector has
been pushed into place.
Note: The pinout of the DB-25 is as per Tascam Analog.
* THESE CONNECTIONS ARE NOT MEANT TO SUPPORT ANY SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT.*
Ensure that there is no strain from the connected cable as any significant pressure on the module’s DSUB
connector could damage the Horus unit.
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Connecting the AES-EBU cable
The AES ports connect the AES-EBU I/O using DB25 D-SUB connections.
Please ensure that the cables you have chosen to use, or have had made, conform to this specification
before you attempt to connect them.
To connect the DSUB connection to the AES port, align the Male connector with the female DSUB port
on the module. Then, with slight pressure, guide the connector into place. If your DSUB connector has
mounting screws on either side, then fasten them finger-tightn once the cable has been pushed into
place.
Note: The pinout of the DB-25 is as per Tascam Digital.
* THESE CONNECTIONS ARE NOT MEANT TO SUPPORT ANY SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT.*
Ensure that there is no strain from the connected cable as any significant pressure to the module’s DSUB
connector could damage the Horus unit.
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