Specifications

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DL461 Router
Operator Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
The DL461 Router is a three-unit (3U) high 19” rack unit that provides the on-stage
interconnectivity and stage-to-FOH link via a single Cat6 cable (up to 100 metres long)
or fibre optic link (up to 500 metres long). The DL461 Router, which forms the heart of
the XL8 digital audio transport network, features 20 AES50 connections, work clock,
AES3 interfaces and Ethernet message tunnelling for third party systems.
Dual redundant DL461 Routers and stage-to-FOH links are supplied with each XL8
system.
Your DL461 Router was conceived by Midas to offer audio professionals
high-performance audio equipment, designed to provide no-compromise sonic quality
with a feature set that offers all essential facilities and functions. It represents the very
best of British design and engineering combined with contemporary, efficient
manufacturing methods, and will give you many years of reliable service.
So, to obtain the best results with a minimum of effort, please read this operator
manual and, finally, enjoy your Midas DL461 Router!
Features
The DL461 Router has the following features:
• Includes interfaces for connection to:
• AES50 (for mic splitter, I/O unit and DSP).
• Ethernet (for DSP).
• XL8 Control Centre.
• Word clock.
•AES3.
• Ethernet tunnelling for third party systems.
• 672 x 672 audio routing.
• Remote control from XL8.
• Fully redundant as part of XL8.
• Health and status reporting as part of XL8.
• Forms the heart of XL8 digital audio transport network.