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Convention Paper

A Universal Interface on Cat-5 Cable for High-resolution Multi-channel Audio Interconnection

Authors: Page, Michael; Eastty, Peter; Cook, Gary; Smith, Mike; Hughes, Eamon

AES Convention 115 · Paper 5878 · October 2003

Abstract

'Super Multi-channel Audio Connection' (SuperMAC) is an enhancement of the existing 'Multi-channel Audio Connection for Direct Stream Digital' (MAC-DSD) to support PCM audio formats, extending the unique benefits of the technology to a universal range of studio audio applications. The link provides full-duplex multi-channel audio connection for Direct Stream Digital (DSD) or 24-bit PCM, at sample rates up to 384kHz, plus high-quality clock signals and auxiliary data. It features error correction and deterministic latency as low as 45 microseconds, and the connection medium is a standard structured wiring cable. The specification is being submitted to the AES Standards Committee with a view to open standardisation.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 115
AES Convention
115
Paper number
5878
Publication date
October 6, 2003
Session subject
High Resolution Audio
Affiliation
Sony Oxford, Oasis Park, Eynsham, Oxford, UK (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper