Link Electronics SED-858 HD/SD/SDI 8-Channel Embedder/De-embedder with AFD

What sets the SED-858 HD/SD/SDI 8-Channel Embedder/De-embedder with AFD apart is its advanced technology and sophisticated features. This high-tech, professional-grade unit is housed in a compact one RU chassis and is designed to seamlessly embed or de-embed audio, monitor, and insert AFD (Active Format Description, SMPTE 2016-1) ancillary data into an SDI signal.

The SED-858 is capable of handling both SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) and HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) video inputs, with an auto-detection feature for 1.5 or 3Gb/s signals. It can embed or de-embed up to eight audio channels, making it a versatile tool for audio and video professionals.

This innovative unit is compatible with progressive segmented frame video and automatically generates the Payload Identifier (SMPTE 352M) on the video output. It includes eight input and output channels, including AES balanced, AES unbalanced, balanced analog, AES embed (input), and AES de-embed (output).

The SED-858's digital inputs are auto-detected and sample rate converted to 48 KHz for embedding, while the analog inputs are received in pairs and converted into four AES streams. The unit also features volume control for both inputs and outputs.

The SED-858 offers an 8-channel embed re-mixer for mixing control over single channels, including mute. It also allows for individual embedded AES streams to be delayed up to one second.

The AFD data can be monitored, inserted, deleted, or auto-inserted, with the AFD setting and line number for data insertion determined by the user. The unit also displays all non-audio ancillary data types present in the input video by their DID/SDID codes.

The SED-858's setup features are controlled by a rotary encoder and displayed on a VFD, with most functions accessible using front panel buttons. LED indicators on the front panel provide a quick status check at a glance.

The unit comes with chassis-specific breakout cables that expand the number of available connections beyond what would fit on a standard plug-in card system. The breakout connectors include two 25-pin male and one 25-pin female that provides for AES and analog audio I/O. The unit ships with one cable for AES Balanced.

In summary, the SED-858 HD/SD/SDI 8-Channel Embedder/De-embedder with AFD is a high-quality, versatile, and professional-grade tool for audio and video applications.