Crystal Vision Introduction
1 Introduction
TANDEM 320 provides a versatile solution for audio embedding and de-embedding. It has a
dual SDI video path with a de-embedder and an embedder which allow the extraction, routing
and insertion of up to 16 channels (four groups) of audio per video channel.
Embedded audio signals can be extracted and output as analogue or AES, then re-sampled
and re-embedded into the video signal into the same or different channel position with user-
controlled gain and delay. Additionally, external analogue and AES audio inputs can be
embedded into the video signal in any channel position. Up to eight external audio channels
can be input and output per video channel.
There are two on-board plug-in locations for optional analogue and digital I/O piggybacks –
the front position for video channel A and the rear position for video channel B. Both video
channels support either AES I/O or analogue input or analogue output. It is not possible to
input and output analogue audio on the same video channel.
There are three types of piggyback: 3G-AIP2, 3G-AOP2 and DIOP4. The 3G-AIP2 piggyback
has four analogue inputs; 3G-AOP2 has four analogue outputs; DIOP4 has four stereo AES
pairs and each pair can be individually configured as an input or output. Most combinations of
piggyback type can be fitted into any of the two positions to provide the desired mixture of
analogue and AES, inputs and outputs (see section Input and output piggyback boards for
legal combinations).
The main features are as follows:
• Use with any source – works with 3Gb/s, HD and SD.
• Supports the following video standards: 625, 525, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50,
1080i59.94, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080psf23.98, 1080psf24.
• Versatile audio: will de-embed and embed up to four audio groups and input or output up
to four external AES stereo pairs or two analogue stereo pairs per video channel which
can be fully shuffled with the powerful audio routers.
• Optimise the audio: each channel has individual gain control and stereo to mono
conversion. The audio level can be increased or decreased to match the rest of the
system: each mono audio channel offers individual gain control, adjustable between
+18dB and -18dB in 0.1dB steps. Audio channels can be muted and stereo pairs
converted to mono. Audio channels can be delayed by up to 400mS.
• Control of TANDEM 320 can be by Crystal Vision’s VisionWeb web browser control
software, VisionPanel remote control panel, SNMP or an active front panel on the frame.
Card edge control was also available prior to 2018.
• GPI control of configuration set-ups and status alarms.
• Supports the following rear module connectors: RM71 for balanced analogue or AES
audio operation and RM72 for unbalanced AES audio operation.
• Compatible with Crystal Vision standard Indigo frames available in 2U, 1U and desk top
box.
• Passes all timecode, AFD and subtitling information.
TANDEM 320 User Manual R1.3 5 11 July 2019