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The Soundcraft Cat 5 MADI Card, model A520.005000SP, is a dual port 64-channel expansion card for compatible Soundcraft Si Series digital consoles. Included in the Si Series are the Expression, Performer, and Compact models. The Cat 5 MADI card provides a 64x64 MADI input and output over a dual-redundant Cat 5 cable connection, allowing for seamless communication with a remote stagebox, another MADI console, or multitrack recording devices. The card features robust EtherCon connectors for secure and reliable cabling, supporting distances of up to 120m using approved Cat 5 cables. A built-in toggle switch also allows for compatibility with older 56-channel MADI devices.
Soundcraft A520.005000SP MADI Cat5 Option Card for Si Series Mixers
- Adds MADI connectivity to Soundcraft Si series consoles
- Supports high-channel-count digital audio transmission over Cat5
- Enables integration with external MADI devices (stageboxes, recorders, broadcast systems)
- Provides reliable long-distance audio transport over standard Ethernet cabling
- Designed as a plug-in option card for compatible Soundcraft mixers
- Supports bidirectional audio flow (input and output)
- Ideal for live sound, broadcast, and installed systems
- Maintains low-latency digital signal path
- Allows system expansion without additional analog I/O hardware
Format
- MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface)
Connector Type
- Cat5 (RJ45)
Channels
- Up to 64 channels (48 kHz operation)
Sample Rates
- 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
Bit Depth
- 24-bit
Transmission Medium
- Cat5/Cat5e cable
Maximum Cable Length
- Up to ~100 meters (typical for Cat5 MADI)
Directionality
- Bidirectional (input/output)
Compatibility
- Soundcraft Si Series consoles (with option card slots)
Installation
- Internal expansion card