Otari's New ND-20 Networking Device

Otari has introduced the ND-20, the first in their new line of networkable products, offering high-quality A/D and D/A conversion as a stand-alone device or combining with multiple ND-20's to a 96kHz digital audio network.

High-end analog electronics, built-in sample-rate conversion, and the ability to use multiple sample rates make the ND-20 a comprehensive solution for connecting and networking digital and analog audio.

Each ND-20 has up to 32-channel capacity (16-channel with 96kHz sample-rate) for analog or digital inputs or outputs. The ND-20 has four slots for I/0 cards. Options include MIC Inputs (remotely controlled), Line Inputs, Line Outputs, and AES Input/Output. All I/O are capable of 96kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz and 32kHz sample-rates, plus pull-up/pull-down rates.

MADI and TDIF I/O, as well as mLAN (using IEEE1394 high-speed serial bus) formats are available. Sample-rate conversion is built into all AES input channels with individual control over each channel. In addition, the ND-20 can be used for A/D or D/A conversion (96kHz) or for D/D sample-rate conversion. Up to 16 ND-20's can be connected via cable or fiber optics to provide an audio network capable of 128-channels (48kHz, 44.1kHz), 64-channels (96kHz).