2-16 AES/EBU Digital Audio -XLR- Fiber Optic Converters

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Description

Thor Fiber AES/EBU Digital Audio Fiber Optic Converters are designed for high-fidelity, long-distance transport of AES3 digital audio over optical fiber. These units provide a clean solution for eliminating ground loops, reducing interference, and extending balanced audio links far beyond copper limitations.

The system supports transmission compliant with AES3, IEC60958, S/PDIF, and EIAJ CP1201 standards, delivering stable performance for broadcast, pro AV, stadiums, houses of worship, studios, and other mission-critical installations.

Thor Fiber units offer plug-and-play installation, real-time LED status monitoring, and a rugged hardware platform built for continuous operation. Single-mode fiber models support up to 20km, with extended-distance versions available upon request.

Features

  • Supports AES3 / IEC60958 / S/PDIF / EIAJ CP1201

  • Supports 16-bit / 18-bit / 20-bit / 24-bit audio word lengths

  • Sampling rate support from 28 kHz to 192 kHz

  • Ultra-low jitter clock recovery with automatic jitter conditioning

  • High input jitter tolerance for stable real-world sources

  • Single-fiber transmission options (depending on model)

  • Status LEDs for power and fiber link monitoring

  • No software required (true plug-and-play operation)

  • Available in multiple channel counts for scalable systems

Applications

  • Broadcast and TV production facilities

  • Stadiums, arenas, and live event venues

  • Hotels, campuses, and enterprise AV networks

  • Houses of worship audio distribution

  • Remote audio transport between racks / buildings

  • Audio bridging where copper introduces noise or distance limitations

 

Drawings

Model Selection

Available Models (Thor Fiber Part Numbers)

Forward Audio (TX/RX)

Thor Fiber Part Number Configuration
F-2AES-TX/RX 2-Channel Forward AES/EBU Digital Audio Fiber Converter (Pair)
F-4AES-TX/RX 4-Channel Forward AES/EBU Digital Audio Fiber Converter (Pair)
F-8AES-TX/RX 8-Channel Forward AES/EBU Digital Audio Fiber Converter (Pair)
F-16AES-TX/RX 16-Channel Forward AES/EBU Digital Audio Fiber Converter (Pair)

Bidirectional Audio (B-TX/RX)

Thor Fiber Part Number Configuration
F-2AES-B-TX/RX 2-Channel Bidirectional AES/EBU Digital Audio Fiber Converter (Pair)
F-4AES-B-TX/RX 4-Channel Bidirectional AES/EBU Digital Audio Fiber Converter (Pair)
F-8AES-B-TX/RX 8-Channel Bidirectional AES/EBU Digital Audio Fiber Converter (Pair)

 

Note: Units are supplied as a matched Transmitter + Receiver pair, unless otherwise specified.

 

Accessories & Upgrades

Specification

AES/EBU (AES3) over Fiber – Specifications
Fiber Parameters
Wavelength 1310nm & 1470nm~1610nm (selected according to device function)
Transmitter Optical Power -3 ~ -7 dB
Receiver Sensitivity > -24 dB
Fiber Connector ST/PC Single-mode (standard)
AES/EBU Digital Audio (AES3) – Detailed I/O
Standard / Compliance AES/EBU under AES3-1992 (ANSI S4.40-1992, IEC 958).
AES3 is a professional digital audio interface typically carrying 2 channels of PCM audio (stereo) per AES3 stream over 110Ω balanced twisted pair.
Transmission Direction 1 or 2 Ways (Forwards & Backwards) - Model Dependendt 
Supports bidirectional transport so both ends can send/receive AES3 concurrently (depending on model/channel configuration).
AES/EBU Audio Input
Number of Channels 2 Ch – 16Ch -1 Way / 2-8ch -Bi-directional 
Input Connector XLR (female)
Input Impedance 110 Ω (balanced)
Max Input Voltage 3.3 V
Supported Sampling Frequency 20 kHz ~ 216 kHz
AES/EBU Audio Output
Number of Channels 2 Ch or 1 Ch
Output Connector XLR (male)
Output Impedance 110 Ω (balanced)
Typical Output Voltage 3.3 V
Supported Sampling Frequency 20 kHz ~ 216 kHz
Jitter < 0.005 UI p-p
Rise/Fall Time < 25 ns
Audio Parameters (General)
Dynamic Bandwidth 140 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) -120 dB
Sampling Frequency 192 kHz
Audio I/O Impedance 110 Ω balanced
Max Audio I/O Voltage 2 ~ 7 V
Audio Physical Interface XLR female connector (transmitter)
XLR male connector (receiver)
Power Parameters
Input Power Requirements DC 5V @ 2A
Power Adapter AC 90V ~ 240V
Power Consumption < 5 W
Desktop Type (Alt. Power Spec) DC 12V 1A
DC Power Connector 5.5 × 2.5 mm (DC5525)
Power Dissipation (Alt.) < 2 W
Rack-mounted Type (Alt. Power Spec) AC 110 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz
Rack Power Interface (Alt.) 3-pin shape base
Overload Current Protection Support
Electrical & Mechanical
Stand-Alone Dimensions 168 mm × 154 mm × 45 mm
Shipping Weight (Transmitter + Receiver) 2.0 kg
Environmental & Reliability
Operating Temperature -20°C ~ +75°C
Storage Temperature -40°C ~ +85°C
Relative Humidity 0% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Working Lifetime / MTBF > 100,000 hours
Notes (AES over Fiber):
• AES/EBU (AES3) is a digital audio interface; the device transports the AES3 bitstream over optical fiber for long-distance, EMI-immune links.
• 110Ω balanced XLR AES3 is commonly used in broadcast and pro-audio for reliable digital audio distribution.
• Jitter spec (<0.005 UI p-p) indicates very stable clock/data recovery, important for downstream AES receivers and audio integrity.

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