Audio Encoding

Audio Channels

Up to 16 audio channels in channel pair groups (in any combination):

• 16 embedded audio per blade (SDI)
• 2 embedded audio per blade (DVI-D)
• 2 analog audio per blade

Audio Bitrates

Mono: 56 to 160 kbps per audio pair
Stereo: 80 to 320 kbps per audio pair

Frequency Response

From 20 Hz to 22 kHz

Sampling Rate

48kHz

Audio Modes

• Mono-Right
• Mono-Left
• Stereo

Maximum Analog Audio Input Level

From +5dBu to +20dBu (balanced or unbalanced)
+6dBu (default)

Compression Standards

MPEG-2 AAC-LC ISO/IEC 13818-7
MPEG-4 AAC-LC ISO/IEC 14496-3

Audio Channel Impedance

Audio single-ended (unbalanced) → 24 kOhms 
Audio differential (balanced) → 48 kOhms 
Audio talkback → 100 Ohms