DARKDAWN 1616M - 16 in 16 out, analogue interface, with front panel control.

DARKDAWN 1616M - 16 in 16 out, analogue interface, with front panel control.This is the first of a new generation of the industry standard, DARK Dante AES67 Ravenna interfaces. The DARK DAWN range of interfaces are multichannel analogue and AES input output devices intended to be installed in a studio setting where front panel operation and appearance is important. INPUT OUTPUT The DARK DAWN 1616M has 16 analogue inputs, and 16 analogue outputs. The inputs are mic line 48v switchable. These are available on the rear panel via

This is the first of a new generation of the industry standard, DARK Dante/AES67/Ravenna interfaces. The DARK DAWN range of interfaces are multichannel analogue and AES input/output devices intended to be installed in a studio setting where front panel operation and appearance is important.

INPUT/OUTPUT
The DARK DAWN 1616M has 16 analogue inputs, and 16 analogue outputs. The inputs are mic/line/ 48v switchable. These are available on the rear panel via DB25 connectors.

The 16 mic amplifiers have been carefully designed to allow gain control with minimum impact to noise levels. The circuits are very low noise, using high specification digital converters, and have very high headroom.

FRONT PANEL CONTROL
Channel gain can be adjusted directly from the front panel. This can be the level of the incoming mic/line level audio or the output levels of the channels coming from the network. The DARKDAWN 1616M uses front end mic gain and not digital mic gain.

LEVEL METERING
Each channel has a permanent 4 segment LED to indicate level. When a channel is selected for adjustment it is also highlighted on the 18 segment main meter for fine level adjust.

FRONT PANEL
The front LED panel is machined from a single block of aluminium with no screwheads or connectors visible. It includes 16 individual channel meters, a single hi-res meter for setting individual channel level and a 1/4” headphone socket for the monitoring of all input or output channels. Loss of network or power supply is reported by GPO.

REMOTE CONTROL
The DARKDAWN 1616M can be controlled via GlenController or via any compatible .json application. The control command list is available on request.

NETWORK INTERFACE
The network interface is available with primary and secondary connections on both copper Ethernet and vis SFP fibre slots. When not in redundant mode, these connections can operate as a 4 port hub.

ALARMS
Alarm outputs are available on Phoenix connectors. These will offer a closed contact for loss of a network connection or loss of a power supply.

POWER SUPPLIES
Power is from twin multimode AC supplies on IEC connections. The power supplies use load sharing for further extending the lifespan.