Soundcraft Si AES/EBU 8+8 D-Type Option Card with Word Clock

Soundcraft Si AES/EBU 8+8 D-Type Option Card with Word Clock

The Soundcraft Si AES/EBU 8+8 D-type option card provides eight channels of AES/EBU digital input and eight channels of digital output through a single, high-density D-type connector, along with dedicated word clock connectivity. Fitting into the console’s ViSi Connect expansion slot, this card is intended for installations that need a larger number of AES/EBU channels than a standard XLR-based card can practically offer.

The included word clock connection allows the console to synchronize with external digital equipment, helping maintain sample-accurate timing across a system that includes multiple digital audio devices. This is particularly important in broadcast, recording, and complex multi-device installations where clock drift can introduce audible artifacts.

By consolidating eight inputs and eight outputs onto a single connector, the card also simplifies cabling in rack rooms and equipment racks compared to using multiple individual XLR connections, while still delivering the same AES/EBU digital audio standard used throughout the professional audio industry.

This card suits system integrators and touring engineers who need dense digital connectivity and clock synchronization in a single expansion card, minimizing the number of separate cables and connectors required in a busy equipment rack.

Features of Si AES/EBU 8+8 Card

• 8 AES/EBU digital inputs and 8 outputs
• High-density D-type connector for simplified cabling
• Dedicated word clock connectivity
• Fits ViSi Connect expansion slot on Si series consoles
• Sample-accurate synchronization with external digital gear
• Reduces rack cabling compared to individual XLR connections

Specifications of Si AES/EBU 8+8 Card