Soundcraft AES/EBU 8x8 D Type Card with Word Clock
Description
Soundcraft AES/EBU 8x8 D Type Card with Word Clock
Installing this expansion card into your console unlocks pristine digital audio routing that integrates cleanly into your studio signal chain, giving you the technical assurance that multi-track recording, overdubbing, and mixing sessions sit on rock-solid timing and transparent audio paths. Word clock synchronization locks your entire recording rig together with sample-accurate coherence that makes complex session management feel effortless, whether layering intricate electronic production, orchestral recording, or dense live mixing.
Connectivity & Integration
8 AES/EBU inputs and 8 outputs via D-Type connectors provide professional-grade digital audio routing with transparent, uncolored signal transfer that preserves every nuance from analog frontends to pristine digital sources. The separate BNC connector for word clock output synchronizes your entire rig, eliminating timing drift across multiple devices and ensuring rock-solid phase coherence throughout your signal chain.
Studio & Recording Application
This card integrates directly into Soundcraft Si Performer, Expression, and Compact range consoles, making it essential for recording studios, project rooms, and session facilities where professional-grade digital I/O ensures reliable tracking and mixing without compromise. Its internal expansion format keeps your signal architecture clean and predictable, letting you focus purely on capturing and shaping great recordings.
Key Features
- 8 AES/EBU digital audio inputs via D-Type connector
- 8 AES/EBU digital audio outputs via D-Type connector
- Dedicated BNC connector for word clock output
- Compatible with Soundcraft Si Performer console
- Compatible with Soundcraft Expression console
- Compatible with Soundcraft Compact console
- Professional-grade digital audio interface
- Word clock synchronization for multi-device coherence
- Internal expansion card format
- Transparent digital signal path
This card eliminates timing drift and technical anxiety by delivering transparent AES/EBU digital routing with integrated word clock synchronization across your entire professional audio setup.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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At a Glance
This expansion card integrates into Soundcraft Si consoles to add 8 channels of AES/EBU digital I/O plus word clock output for precise multi-device synchronization in the studio. Recording engineers and producers working with external digital gear, mastering chains, or complex multi-interface setups will benefit from the transparent signal path and timing coherence it brings to intricate sessions. It's essential when you're layering orchestral recordings, dense electronic production, or any session where digital I/O count and phase alignment across devices matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Soundcraft consoles does this card work with?
This AES/EBU card is compatible with the Soundcraft Si Performer, Expression, and Compact range consoles via internal expansion format.
What exactly does the word clock connector do?
The dedicated BNC word clock output synchronizes timing across your entire rig, eliminating timing drift and ensuring rock-solid phase coherence between multiple devices in your signal chain.
What kind of connectors does it use?
The card provides 8 AES/EBU inputs and 8 AES/EBU outputs via professional D-Type connectors, plus a separate BNC connector for word clock synchronization.
Is this card suitable for both studio and live sound use?
Yes—it's designed for mastering studios, touring rigs, and high-end live sound installations where professional-grade digital I/O and multi-device synchronization are required.
Does this card color or compress the audio signal?
No; it provides a transparent, uncolored digital signal path that preserves every nuance from analog frontends and pristine digital sources.
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