Perfect Connectivity for Live Sound
Equipped with three MADI ports and four network ports, EXBOX.SG offers low-latency conversion of up to 128 audio channels between Waves SoundGrid audio processing and MADI systems (AES 10).
EXBOX.SG’s compact size (1/3 of 19”), combined with rock-solid housing and redundant power supplies, makes it a perfect connectivity tool for mixing in OB vans or live sound environments.
The device’s three MADI ports cover different interface types: Optical SC (single-mode or multi-mode), Coaxial (BNC), and SFP. The Small Form Factor Pluggable cage can be fitted with any SFP module suitable for the particular application.
EXBOX.SG’s four network ports can be used to connect directly to redundant recording systems and plugin servers without the need for an additional switch.
LEDs at the front panel inform about clocking, sample rate, device state, and power supply at a glance. Ensuring safe operation, the device can be powered by up to two external power supplies with lockable plugs as well as PoE (Power-over-Ethernet).
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DirectOut EXBOX.SG Product Flyer
MADI Ports (I/O)
- 1x coaxial BNC, 75Ω
- 1x optical SC-Socket multi-mode
- 1x SFP (empty cage without transceiver): Compatible with SFP MADI Transceiver LWLAB optical LC multi-mode / single-mode and SFP Transceiver HD-BNC coax, available from DirectOut GmbH.
Network
- 3x RJ45 Socket (1 Gbit/s)
- 1x RJ45 socket (1 Gbit/s, PoE)
Digital
- Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz (+/- 12.5%)
- MADI formats: 48k/96k frame, 56/64 channel, S/MUX
Network Audio
- Network Layer: 2
- Number of channels (I/O): 128 (@1 FS), 64 (@2 FS)
- Standard: SoundGrid
Sync
- Network: SoundGrid
- Word Clock In: 1x coaxial BNC (MADI input switchable)
Communication
- Remote software: SoundGrid control panel, globcon
- Remote methods: MIDI over Network
Power Supply
- External, 2x Hirose (9–24V), 1x PoE (IEEE 802.3af)
Dimensions and Weight
- Width: 140 mm
- Height: 42 mm
- Depth: 140 mm
- Weight: Approx. 1 kg
Accessory
- SFP modules (LC single-mode or multi-mode)
- BOXMOUNT.XL for 19” rack mount
Device Variants
- Single mode: MADI port: SC-Socket single-mode
- Dual PSU: Optional available