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FireWire Converter, (IEEE-1394) / SDI Converter (SMPTE 259M) Component / Composite / S-Video Analog / AES-EBU Audio / Balanced / Unbalanced Converters  

DA-Portal Pro
Converts: FireWire (IEEE-1394) / SDI (SMPTE 259M)
Component / Composite / S-Video
Analog / AES-EBU Audio / Balanced / Unbalanced

Part# DA01
See below for pricing.
DA-Portal Pro is a format converter that bridges the gap between analog and digital audio/video formats supporting input and output from most major formats. This low-cost, versatile box features analog video and audio I/O, digital video (SDI) and digital audio (AES/EBU) support as well as standard DV over 1394/FireWire. Unique features include audio/video over FireWire, tape deck control including time-code, powered 6-port FireWire hub. Select the desired input - all analog outputs are simultaneously active.

FEATURES INCLUDE
1. Conversion between multiple formats
2. Restriping of the time code via RS-422
3. Control of RS-422 port via FireWire
4. 10-bit video quality
5. PC/MAC control software
6. Reflash of firmware via FireWire for updates
7. Audio level meters

Length 14.87 inches
Width 5.8 inches
Height 3.4 inches

Multi-Format Video Converter: The analog/Firewire video decoder, converts S-Video (4-pin DIN) or Component (BNC x 3) analog video input into an 8-bit digital IEEE-1394 video stream. The SDI video decoder features two 10-Bit A/D converters. The complimentary 10-bit analog video encoder converts the digital video stream to CVBS (BNC), S-Video (4-pin DIN) and Component (BNC x 3) video outputs. The digital I/O adds 270 MBit SMPTE 259M SDI capabilities. This digital video I/O makes possible conversions from DV to SDI, composite, S-Video, and component video; and from SDI, S-Video, component or composite video to DV.  The SDI connection includes only video and not embedded audio information.

Audio: DA-Portal Pro processes analog audio via a high-resolution two-channel (stereo) 20-bit audio CODEC. The audio CODEC is fed by either balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA) analog audio inputs. The CODEC outputs analog audio simultaneously in both balanced and unbalanced formats. Sampling rates of either 32, 44.1 or 48 kHz are supported. Additionally, the digital I/O board includes an AES/EBU connection with both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) connections.

Tape Deck Control: The much-requested feature of tape deck control including time-code re-striping is included. Tape deck commands such as stop, rewind and play can be invoked from the application software program. These commands are sent via FireWire to DA-Portal Pro where they are translated and forwarded to the tape deck over an RS-422 connection. Additionally, during the conversion of analog video to DV the time-code from the analog tape can be re-striped into the DV data stream via the RS-422 connection. This unique feature allows the preservation of the time code.

DA-Portal Pro Unit Control: DA-Portal Pro can be controlled via front panel selector switches or by a FireWire connection to a computer. In front-panel mode, the user can only select the video and audio input (outputs are automatically activated). In computer control mode, a software application program (included with DA-Portal Pro) allows the user to select the input (as in front panel mode). The user can control: 1) Analog Video Input Proc Amp: Hue, Brightness, Saturation and Contrast. 2) Audio Video Output Proc Amp: Hue, Brightness, Saturation and Contrast R-Y & B-Y Scaling, Setup. 3) Video Format: NTSC or PAL (overrides default). 4) Analog Audio In Volume Level. 5) Analog Audio Out Volume Level. 6) ø Tape Code Re-Striping (Analog Tape Time Code -> DV).


DA-PORTAL PRO SPECIFICATIONS
Size:   14.87 inches (width) x 3.4 inches (height) x 5.8 inches (depth)
Weight:   3 Pounds
Input Voltage Range:   100 - 240VAC, 50/60 HZ
Agency Compliance:   FCC Class B and CE
Analog Video Formats:   NTSC (525 line / 60 Hz) or PAL (625 line / 50 Hz) Betacam,
    SMPTE or MII levels (With or Without Setup)
Analog Video Input:   Sampling: Two 10-Bit A/Ds, Hue, Brightness, Saturation and Contrast Control
    S-Video: (4-Pin DIN), 75 Ohm, Y: 1.0V p-p, C: 627mV p-p
    Component: (BNC x 3), 75 Ohm, (Y, R-Y, B-Y), Betacam, SMPTE, or MII levels
    Note: the composite video input is not stable and should not be used.
Analog Video Output:   Conversion: Six 10-Bit D/As, Hue, Brightness, Saturation and Contrast Control
    Composite: (BNC), 75 Ohm, 1.0V p-p
    S-Video: (4-Pin DIN), 75 Ohm, Y: 1.0V p-p, C: 627mV p-p
    Component: (BNC x 3), 75 Ohm, (Y, R-Y, B-Y), Betacam, SMPTE, or MII levels
Analog Audio Sampling/Conversion:  
48, 44.1 or 32 kHz at 20-bit resolution, 2-Channel
Analog Audio Input:   Balanced: (XLR x 2), +4 dBu nominal, 20 k Ohm input impedance
    Unbalanced: (RCA x 2)
Analog Audio Output:   Balanced: (XLR x 2), +4dBu nominal into 600 Ohm load
    Unbalanced: (RCA x 2)
Audio / Video Sync:   Audio and Video are fully synchronized, regardless of the input source
1394 (FireWire):   Six FireWire ports, 6-pin, 400 Mbits Speed
Bus Power:   20V @ 1.5 Amps
Front Panel Control:   Push-Button Switches and LEDs select the following:
    Control: Remote or Local
    Audio Sampling: 32 kHz or 48 kHz
    Audio Input: RCA, Balanced, or AES/EBU
    Video Input: 1394 (FireWire), CVBS, S-Video, Component, or SDI
Digital I/O Included:    
   Digital Video I/O:
  SDI: (BNC x 2), 75 Ohm, 10-bit resolution, 270 MBit/sec, SMPTE 259M
   Digital Audio:
  AES/EBU: (XLR x 2 and RCA x 2), 2-7 V p-p across a 110 Ohm load

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$1,785

Plus shipping and handling.

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661-242-1500

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