828M Anaconda 64 Channel
Bi-Directional Digital Audio Snake System
USER MANUAL HERE 1.4Mb
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828M Firmware Update - V 1.1  March 2010

This .exe file is for PC users.
1)  Download the .exe file here: Aphex_828M_Ver_1-1.exe  (26.5k)  Save it somewhere (!)
2)  Power down the 828M.
3)  Open the unit's cover.
4)  There is a dip jumper at Header H14. It should be on the pins labelled RUN. Move it to the two pins labelled PROG.
5)  Power up the unit and connect it to the PC using ethernet.
6)  Make sure the PC is programmed wiith a fixed IP address of 192.168.20.10 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0
7)  Run the program. Press the UPLOAD button when ready.
8)  The progress bar indicates data transfer.
9)  Power down the unit and move the jumper back to the RUN position instead of the PROG position at Header H14.

828M Anaconda 64 Channel Bi-Directional Digital Audio Snake System

  The 828M supercedes the 828.  

Building on the wide acceptance of the original Anaconda, Aphex’ new Model 828M is a point-to-point 64 channel bi-directional snake designed to easily and cost effectively connect digital or analog audio systems as a mic snake or a drive snake for industry standard preamplifiers, consoles, DAWs and recorders.

The new Anaconda Model 828M features two MADI outputs as well as pass-through for digital audio at 96kHz sample rate via SMUX protocol.

The Anaconda Model 828M is comprised of two identical units on either end of a long distance optical fiber run. There are eight ADAT optical inputs and outputs on each unit for local interfacing. Word clock is generated by an ultra-precision voltage-controlled crystal; external word clock is fed through one BNC terminated with 75 W; word clock distribution through eight BNCs; and one RJ-45 for control and metering/status feedback for products such as the Aphex 188 and 1788A mic preamplifiers.

Each unit has two fiber transceivers with automatic failure switching for redundancy. The transceivers use industry standard SC connectors for use with low cost, readily available multimode fiber. Two internal power supplies automatically switch if one fails. The units are designed to be mounted in the rear of a rack for ease of connection and space efficiency.

Anaconda Features:
8 ADAT inputs and outputs (64 channel bi-directional)
2 MADI outputs on BNC
8 Word Clock outputs on BNC
Internal ultra-precision crystal generated word clock
External word clock reference input
Redundant transceivers for two separate fiber runs
Low latency (<50μsec)
Easily interfaced with Aphex 1788A remote controlled preamps and digital consoles, DAWs and recorders
Industry standard SC or ST connectors and multimode fiber (single mode optional)
RJ-45 connectors for Ethernet control and metering of Aphex 188, 1788A, or any other equipment / firmware updates
Redundant switch-mode power supplies work from 85 to 264VAC

Also see The MODEL 824 ANACONDA DISTRIBUTION HUB HERE
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Neutrik OptiCon thumbnail pix Aphex recommends The Neutrik™ OpticalCon® Series of connectors.
See the Neutrik web page HERE -or- download the 7 page PDF datasheet file HERE 380k
 
DOWNLOADS: THERE IS A FIRMWARE UPDATE (V1.1 - MARCH 2010) AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.
SYSTEM BROCHURE HERE 2.4Mb (April 09) USER MANUAL HERE 1.4Mb
LATEST 828M ANACONDA DIGITAL SNAKE WALL CHART POSTER HERE 1Mb
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