16 HD96-24-CC-TP User Manual
AES50 Cat5e STP vs UTP cables.
Music Tribe are standardising the use of Ethercon cables used for AES50 connections and state that customers must use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable only with
shielded RJ45 plugs and Ethercon shells.
STP cable has the added advantage of a foil or braided shield that guards the cable against electromagnetic interference. A good foil or braided shield and correctly
connected shielded plugs and shells also helps protect against Electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can be the cause of dropouts on AES50 connections.
Occasionally shielded Ethercon cables will leave the shield disconnected on one end to help with ground loops, even though it has no benet for AES50 connections.
These connections should have continuity of the shield on both ends including the Ethercon shells. This will ensure the best possible protection against strong ESD
impacts, such as handling discharges or even lightning strikes in the neighbourhood.
All AES/EBU connections must use good quality 110Ω AES/EBU cable to ensure correct operation.
System components
Below is a list of currently compatible system I/O components with the HD software. When I/O is connected to the HD96-24 system it will be necessary to be update to
the latest HD I/O software. The updater is built into the console and guides you through the update process. Once updated, I/O boxes will still be compatible with Pro
Series consoles.
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