Momentum Digtal Snake System

Sound is expensive, there is no question. So why not get the most advanced, the most flexible, the most versatile sound system for your money? And why not save money in the bargain?

Momentum’s digital technology will save you 20-40% in sound system wiring, compared to traditional analog methods. That is because Momentum reduces conduit costs, eliminates miles of cable and reduces the number of connectors required—along with the labor costs to install them.

Momentum turns analog signals into digital. That is like turning smoke signals into cell phones. Say goodbye to the buzz, the crackle and the hiss (and no, those aren’t sports teams). Momentum adds to the capability of your sound system, making yours a world class installation. And it is easy to learn, and operate.

Momentum goes up in just a day or two, compared to weeks for analog. That could be key if you are trying to make up time lost in the inevitable ‘new construction’ delays. Momentum modernizes your sound system wiring, enhancing its expandability, and allowing you to grow from as few as eight microphone input channels and expand up to 256 as your facility grows. If you add space, just add CAT6 cable. Often, your own technical staff can handle it.

Digital Snake System - Overview
mi8 - Eight Channel Analog Input
mo8 - Eight Channel Analog Output
md16ae - 16 Channel Digital I/O
mo8me - Digital Mix Engine
mts - Touch Screen Remote Controller
mrc - The "Tweak"

Technical White Papers

Momentum Network Design White Papers

Specifications

Input Module: mi8

Resolution: 24 bit, 48/96 kHz
Input Impedance: 2k Ohms, balanced
Input Gain
Mic Level : 10-60dB, 1dB steps
Line Level: 0dB
Pad: -20dBu
Maximum Input, no pad : +7dBu
Maximum Input, with pad: +27dBu
Dynamic Range: 110dB, minimum
Crosstalk: <-100dB at 1 kHz
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz, +/-0.05dB

Output Module: mo8

Resolution: 24 bit, 48/96 kHz
Output Impedance: 300-600 ohms, balanced
Output Level: +7dBu
Noise Floor: <-115dBu 150ohm source impedance
Dynamic Range: 110dB, minimum
Crosstalk: <-100dB at 1 kHz
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz, +/-0.05dB

I/O Module: md16ae

Resolution: 24 bit, 48/96 kHz
Digital Audio I/O: 16 inputs, 16 outputs
Digital Audio Connectors: Tascam® Compatible DB25 Connectors
Clock Sources: External (via Word Clock In) Momentum Clock, or AES3
(via CH1 and CH2 of the AES3 input)
External Clock Interface: BNC Word Clock In and Out
Word Clock Input Sensitivity: 0.2 to 5Vp-p
Word Clock Output: 3.3Vp-p
Impedance: 75 ohms/70K ohms
Jitter Attenuation: Below AES3 Jitter Transfer Function Mask

Network Specifications

Standard Gigabit Ethernet Protocol (100 meters maximum distance)
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af Compliant (50 meters max distance)
Up to 256 total active system inputs at 48K or 96K
Onboard memory and programming
0.315 ms A/A latency 96K sampling (no DSP)
0.630 ms A/A latency 48K sampling (no DSP)
1.00 ms A/A latency 48K sampling (with DSP)
Open UDP Ethernet communication for 3rd party control

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