A10 Digital System
User Guide
The A10-RACK is a 1-RU enclosure which accepts slot-in wireless receivers such as the Audio Limited A10-RX or other brand receivers.
The A10-RACK features built-in power and antenna distribution plus Dante for up to 4 two-channel slot-in receivers.
That is a total of eight channels of Dante, plus AES digital outputs, or analog outputs— all in a single, sleek, 1-RU chassis.
The A10-RACK accommodates single-channel Unislot receivers and most two-channel Superslot-compatible receivers, such as Audio Limited’s A10-RX or other models from Lectrosonics and Wisycom utilizing the D-sub 25 pin interface.
The Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet protocol, better known as Dante™, allows for true networking where signal can be sent to many destinations without degradation or extra hardware. Connect the A10-RACK to a Dante network, and all eight channels of high-quality audio from the wireless receivers can be transported over a single Cat5 network cable. Monitoring and routing of signals from transmitters to receivers is simplified with the Dante Controller, a free software application from Audinate.
The A10-RACK also sports RF inputs with 12V powering of active antennas, plus loop-thru connections for another A10-RACK. This provides seamless integration between two connected A10-RACKs with a single pair of antennas – resulting in reduced complexity for 16-channel configurations and additional cost savings.
The A10-RACK is powered with a standard 4-pin F-XLR 10-18v DC power supply, like the Sound Devices XL-WP4 (shown right). This power supply should be capable of providing 3A minimum for proper powering of the A10-RACK and the slot receivers.
Power Supply not included
| Technical Details |
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| RF Frequency Range: 470-694 MHz |
| Number of Receivers: four two-channel, diversity receivers |
| Active Distribution Amplifier Bandwidth: 224 MHz, with powering for active antennas (12 V, 200 mA) |
| Antenna Inputs: 2 x BNC 50 Ohms |
| RF Outputs: 2 x BNC 50 Ohms |
| Power: 10–18 Volts DC, 3 amps via 4-pin XLR male |
| Audio Outputs: 8 x 3 pin XLR-M (analogue and/or AES3) |
| Dante Output: 2 x RJ45 to provide Dante™ primary and secondary |
| Output, Analogue: +18 dBu maximum, balanced |
| Output, Digital: AES3, transformer-balanced |
| Audio Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz ±1 dB |
| Service Port: USB type B |
| Dimensions (H x W x D): 442 mm x 210 mm x 45 mm (without rack ears), 1 RU |
| Weight (without receivers): 3.6 kg |
