The expansion slot on the X32 offers flexible and expandable connectivity for a wide range of applications. Easily replace the included X - USB card with the X - MADI Expansion Card. This 32 - channel interface instantly enables the X32 for MADI networking, bringing more I/O options. The MADI or AES10 protocol is an industry standard in many broadcast applications. The X32 comes with the X - USB card in the expansion slot. Install the X - MADI card, and you're ready for 32 - channel bidirectional audio integration with MADI networks. The X - MADI features Optical duplex SC - plugs (IEC874 - 19) for connecting to fibre optic MADI devices, supporting multimode fibre optic cable lengths up to 2 km. It also has dual BNC terminals for transmission via standard 75 - Ohm coaxial cable up to 100 m. The BNC connectivity can serve as a redundancy network for fibre optic setups. The console lets you select a block of 32 out of up to 64 MADI channels. It supports both 56 - channel (AES10 - 1991) and 64 - channel (AES10 - 2003) MADI formats. Designed and engineered in Germany.
Using this Behringer X - MADI MADI Expansion Card is straightforward. First, power off your X32 device. Then, carefully remove the X - USB card from the expansion slot and insert the X - MADI card in its place. Once installed, power on the device. You can choose between using the optical duplex SC - plugs to connect to fibre optic MADI devices or the dual BNC terminals for coaxial cable connections. When using fibre optic cables, make sure they are in good condition and the length does not exceed 2 km. For coaxial cables, keep the length under 100 m. Remember to select the appropriate block of 32 MADI channels from up to 64 available channels on the console. As for maintenance, keep the card and its connections clean. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you're using the BNC connectivity as a redundancy network, test it regularly to ensure it works properly.
