{"product_id":"sonifex-exp-d16-8-aes3-stereo-digital-input-output-expansion-card","title":"Sonifex EXP-D16 8 AES3 Stereo Digital Input\/Output Expansion Card","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(1, 33, 105);\"\u003eSonifex EXP-D16 8 AES3 Stereo Digital Input\/Output Expansion Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdds 8 stereo AES\/EBU inputs and outputs (16 channels in\/out total) via AES59 25-pin D-type, fully integrated into the routing grid. Available factory-fitted or as a retrofit to the RM-X-64-DNT or the RM-X-64-RAV.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 productContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expansion module provides eight stereo AES\/EBU digital audio inputs and eight stereo outputs (16 channels in and 16 channels out) via a 25-pin D-type connector, using the AES59 digital pinout for straightforward integration into professional broadcast and audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce installed, all inputs and outputs are available within the unit’s internal routing grid, accessible via the integrated web server. This enables flexible routing and control of digital audio signals, allowing seamless incorporation into existing workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module can be supplied factory-fitted or retrofitted in the field, with a straightforward disassembly and reassembly process. It connects directly to the main board using the supplied 4-pin power cable and 30-pin FFC audio\/control cable, ensuring a reliable installation. This card extends digital connectivity while maintaining clean signal handling and robust performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 stereo AES\/EBU digital audio inputs and 8 stereo outputs (16 in \/ 16 out total channels).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25-pin D-type connector with AES59 digital pinout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull integration into the internal routing grid via web server.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible routing of all input and output channels within the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with 4-pin power cable and 30-pin FFC audio\/control cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be factory-fitted or retrofitted in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisassembly and reassembly process for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"md:tw-w-1\/2 md:pl-2 tw-mt-4 md:tw-mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIdeal for use in outside broadcast (OB) vehicles, where space is limited and reliable, high-density digital audio routing is essential. This module enables multiple AES\/EBU stereo pairs to be consolidated into a single, compact monitoring and control system, supporting efficient management of mission-critical audio workflows. It is also well suited to Master Control Room (MCR) environments, where centralised handling of digital audio signals is required for playout, monitoring, and compliance operations. In this role, it provides flexible routing of multiple AES\/EBU sources, supporting accurate signal management, coordination of transmission feeds, and overall system integrity within the broadcast chain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"product__techspecs__header\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"tech-section-heading\"\u003eDigital Input\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003e25 pin D-type socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003e110Ω Balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003eSupported Encoding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003ePCM, up to 24 bits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"product__techspecs__header\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"tech-section-heading\"\u003eDigital Stereo Audio Input\/Output Pinouts: Top D-type\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 4+ (channels 7\/8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 4 GND (channels 7\/8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 3- (channels 5\/6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 2+ (channels 3\/4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 2 GND (channels 3\/4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 1- (channels 1\/2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 4+ (channels 7\/8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 4 GND (channels 7\/8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 3- (channels 5\/6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 2+ (channels 3\/4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 2 GND (channels 3\/4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 1- (channels 1\/2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 4- (channels 7\/8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 3+ (channels 5\/6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 3 GND (channels 5\/6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 2- (channels 3\/4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 1+ (channels 1\/2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 1 GND (channels 1\/2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 4- (channels 7\/8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 3+ (channels 5\/6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 3 GND (channels 5\/6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 2- (channels 3\/4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 1+ (channels 1\/2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 1 GND (channels 1\/2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"product__techspecs__header\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"tech-section-heading\"\u003eDigital Stereo Audio Input\/Output Pinouts: Bottom D-type\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 8+ (channels 15\/16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 8 GND (channels 15\/16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 7- (channels 5\/6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 6+ (channels 11\/12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 6 GND (channels 11\/12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 5- (channels 9\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 8+ (channels 15\/16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 8 GND (channels 15\/16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 7- (channels 13\/14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 6+ (channels 11\/12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 6 GND (channels 11\/12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 5- (channels 9\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 8- (channels 15\/16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 7+ (channels 13\/14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 7 GND (channels 13\/14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 6- (channels 11\/12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 5+ (channels 9\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Output 5 GND (channels 9\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 8- (channels 15\/16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 7+ (channels 13\/14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 7 GND (channels 13\/14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 6- (channels 11\/12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 5+ (channels 9\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__type\"\u003ePinout 25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"product__techspecs__value\"\u003eAES Input 5 GND (channels 9\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sonifex","offers":[{"title":"Default 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