Overview
The DMI-OPTO puts a DiGiCo Orange Box or 4REA4 onto an Optocore fibre loop. This version has HMA expanded beam connectors for single-mode fibre. With a second DMI card in the Orange Box it bridges Optocore to Dante, MADI, Waves and other formats.
How the versions differ: The code gives the connector (OPNC = opticalCON, OPST = ST, OPTO = HMA) and a trailing S means single-mode fibre; no S means multi-mode. The multi-mode twin of this card is MODDMIOPTO.
Highlights
- Optocore loop interface on a DMI card
- Up to 128 channels I/O at 48 kHz or 64 at 96 kHz
- HMA expanded beam connectors
- Single-Mode fibre
- 1G or 2G fibre speeds
Compatibility
Works with: DiGiCo Orange Box (either slot) and DiGiCo 4REA4. DiGiCo does not list this card for consoles; Quantum and SD12 use their own Optocore ports. All six versions:
- MODDMIOPNC: opticalCON, multi-mode
- MODDMIOPNCS: opticalCON, single-mode
- MODDMIOPST: ST, multi-mode
- MODDMIOPSTS: ST, single-mode
- MODDMIOPTO: HMA, multi-mode
- MODDMIOPTOS: HMA, single-mode
Specifications
| Format | DMI card, Optocore |
| Channels | Up to 128 I/O at 48 kHz, 64 at 96 kHz |
| Connectors | HMA expanded beam connectors |
| Fibre | Single-Mode |
| Fibre speed | 1G or 2G |
Forefront Tip
Single-mode is the usual choice for long runs and venue or broadcast tie lines. Never mix single-mode and multi-mode on one link, so check the venue fibre before ordering. HMA expanded beam copes best with dusty touring conditions.
Forefront Productions, Newcastle NSW, is an authorised DiGiCo dealer and ships nationally. Send us an enquiry if you need help with clocking, networking or card choice.
