This model features 64 channel MADI to 24 channel digital and 24 channel SSL A-D/D-A converters. Each unit features lossless Fibre Optic MADI In/Out connections which can be used to connect to SSL's own MadiXtreme, MX4 or Delta-Link computer interfaces, to MADI equipped consoles and routers or to cascade multiple Alpha-Link units to create powerful systems that offer exceptional value. There are three different models available each of which features 24 channels of high quality SSL A-D/D-A conversion which can operate at up to 96kHz. The Alpha-Link MADI AX converts between analogue, optical digital MADI and 24 digital ADAT Lightpipe digital Inputs and Outputs simultaneously. The Alpha-Link MADI SX and Live-R convert between analogue, optical digital MADI and 24 channels (12 stereo pairs) of AES/EBU digital Inputs & Outputs simultaneously. The Alpha-Link Live-R originates in SSL's broadcast range so offers additional features including redundant PSU's, redundant MADI connections and is switchable between +18dBu or +22dBu nominal maximum analogue I/O level for 0dB FS. All units feature a front panel hardware switch based control interface with LED status indication, and dedicated tri-colour LED's provide signal activity indication.

High quality SSL A-D/D-A converter technology

Lossless 64 channel Fibre Optic MADI digital audio input and output

24 analogue inputs and outputs with SSL A-D/D-A at up to 96kHz

Rear panel analogue connection via standard 24 pin D-Sub

BNC Word Clock sync In/Out

Perfect partner product for SSL MadiXtreme, MX4 and Delta-Link interfaces

All input and output channels can be used simultaneously in any configuration

Comprehensive input/output routing & mode selection matrix

Analogue input/output activity indication via 24 tri-colour LEDs

Supports Fs and 2Fs formats in either High Speed or Legacy modes

General:
Depth : 310mm
Height : 88mm (2RU)
Width : 19.0"
Weight : 6.0kg

Operating voltage : 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Power consumption : 30W
WordClock connector style : BNC
MIDI (Number of ports) : 2 (1 input port and 1 output port)
Phones connector style : 1/4" JACK

Analogue:
Frequency Response : 20Hz to 20kHz : (+0dB -0.5dB) at 48kHz sampling rate
Harmonic Distortion : 0.005% @ 1kHz sine wave at 1dBFS with 20 kHz brickwall low
pass filter

Dynamic Range : 128dB digital (A-weighted)
Adjacent Channel Crosstalk : (+10dBu at 1kHz): 90dB
Input Levels Alpha-Link AX & SX (maximum) : +22dBu
Input Levels Alpha-Link AX & SX : +22dBu
Input Levels Alpha-Link Live-R : switchable +18dBu/+22dBu
Output Levels Alpha-Link Live-R : switchable +18dBu/+22dBu

Digital:
Quantization : 24 bit
Sample Rates : 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz


Inputs/Outputs:
Analogue:
Number of channels : Input - 24 : Output - 24
Number of ports : Input - 3 : Output - 3 (8 channels per connector)
Connector type : D-Sub Female
Electrical : Balanced : +4dBu nominal, +22dBu maximum

ADAT: (Alpha-Link AX & Alpha-Link MADI AX only)
Number of channels : Input - 24 : Output - 24
Number of ports : 3 (8 input channels per connector and 8 output
channels per connector)
Connector type : Toslink

AES/EBU:(Alpha-Link MADI SX only)
Number of channels : Input - 24 : Output - 24
Number of ports : 3 (8 input channels per connector and 8 output channels per
connector)
Connector type : D-Sub

Expansion Bus:
Number of channels : 64
Connector type : MiniD 68 poles

MADI:
Number of channels : 64
Connector type : Fibre SC connectors