Overview
The DMI-OPTO puts a DiGiCo Orange Box or 4REA4 onto an Optocore fibre loop. This version has Neutrik opticalCON 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 MODDMIOPNC.
Highlights
- Optocore loop interface on a DMI card
- Up to 128 channels I/O at 48 kHz or 64 at 96 kHz
- Neutrik opticalCON 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 | Neutrik opticalCON 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. opticalCON cable drums are easy to source for hire.
Forefront Productions is an authorised DiGiCo dealer in Newcastle NSW and ships Australia wide. Talk to us if you want a hand speccing the rest of the system.
