BusAlyzer™ is an serial communications analyzer and monitor, designed specifically for use with the P2 protocol commonly used by Sony, Panasonic and other professional VTRs, DDRs, and Video Servers. It helps you solve communication problems and remotely monitor machines.

BusAlyzer has 2 serial ports to monitor the exchange of commands and responses between a controller and a deck.

It works with a Windows-based host computer and connects over 10/100 Ethernet. The supplied software displays the time-stamped raw data.

Advanced features let you filter and decode raw messages into easy to interpret commands. Captured data can be saved for later analysis.

In another application, it can be configured to act as a 2 port serial to Ethernet converter. Pairing it with a second BusAlyzer allows you create two, bidirectional serial links over any Ethernet connection, even over the public switched internet.

The unit features a 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet connector, 2 - 9 pin RS-422 D-Sub connectors and a DC power jack. LED indicators show status of Ethernet and serial port activity.

BusAlyzer is an invaluable tool for remote monitoring and analysis, or for use as an RS-422 to Ethernet converter. Either way you use it, it’s a innovative device that you’ll wonder how you got along without.

GANGWAY 16 - 16 PORT GANG ROLL SWITCHER

Gangway 16 Physical Specifications

• Size - 19” x 5.5” x 1.7”
• Weight - 5 lbs.

GangWay16™ is a compact, easy-to-use, 16 port RS-422 Gang Roll Switcher and GPI Trigger Box.

The front panel includes a lighted button for clear indication as to the staus of each machine, a gang roll button to quickly enable all machines, 3 User Preset Groups and a Tally Select button.

A front mounted RS-422 port provides a convenient connection for a jog/shuttle remote or other device. GangWay has 16 RS-422 ports on the rear panel and a rear mounted RS- 422 control input.

The rear panel also includes 2 - 25 pin D-Sub con- nectors for GPI I/O, a power switch and an additional interface slot.

An optional interface card can act as a Master Input, connecting the GangWay16 to 10/100 Ethernet, USB, RS-232 or RS-422. This can be used to remotely change the switching configuration of the GangWay16 itself or as the source of commands for controlling connected VTRs, DDRs or Servers.

You can communicate with GangWay16 over LAN or over the internet, for remote control and switching functionality. It’s ideal for remote truck or studio applications.

A new feature allows the ES-SloMo - Universal Instant Replay Controller to directly interface with GangWay16 to provide for control up to 16 RS-422 machines or server channels, using the GangWay16 as the machine interface.

DAFV2 Features

• Interfaces Digital Mixers like Sony DMX-R100, Ramsa WR-DA7, Yamaha DM1000, DM2000, 02R96, and others with Video Edit Controllers
• Supports GVG and ESAM2 Protocols
• Size - 8.5” x 4.7” x 1.75” Weight - 3 lbs.

DAFV2 connects digital audio mixers including Yamaha DM1000, DM2000, 02R96, 02R, 01V, 03D, Sony DMX-R100, Ramsa WR-DA7, Tascam TM-D8000, Roland VM-C7100 and Mackie D8B to a video edit controller/switcher, for automated audio-follows-video applications.

DAFV2 adds the essential interface which is missing from most popular digital audio mixers, the ability to respond to ESAM, Grass Valley GVG and Kayak DD protocols.

Commands from the edit controller are converted to allow your mixer to automatically perform audio transitions, cuts and dissolves in perfect sync with video. Start and Stop Transition, Set Rate, Set Program and Preset Crosspoint and Set Fader Level Commands are supported.

Your edit controller’s EDL (Edit Decision List) lets you specify the in and out points and the type of edit. The DAFV2 automatically detects commands from the edit controller, determines which protocol is being sent and configures itself to receive either GVG or ESAM2 protocols.

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JLCooper Electronics extends the distance of MIDI with the MLA Series - MIDI Line Amplifiers. They let you effectively extend MIDI cable length using twisted pair wire or a standard audio snake.

MIDI Line Amplifiers are specifically designed for sending MIDI data over long distances with the capability to send information in excess of 1000 feet.

Ideal for touring systems or permanent installations, MLA’s can be used in schools, recording and production facilities, boardrooms, live performances, convention centers, churches, theaters, stadiums, amusement parks and more.

MLA-10 MIDI Line Amplifier

MLA-10 MIDI Line Amplifier Features

The MLA-10™ is designed to fit into a standard single 19” rack space. Each MLA-10 features 8 MIDI lines configured as 4 inputs and 4 outputs. It has 4 MIDI input connectors, 4 MIDI output connectors and individual MIDI activity LEDs.

• 4 MIDI Input connectors
• 4 MIDI Output connectors
• Detachable terminal strip connectors
• MIDI activity LEDs
• MIDI cable runs over 1000’
• Uses common twisted pair wire
• Multiple units may be networked
• Low power consumption
• Can supply power to multiple MLA-1’s
• Front panel power switch
• Single 19” rack rack space
• Heavy duty rack enclosure
• Dimensions 19” x 1.75” x 3.87”
• Weight 3.25 lbs

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MLA-XLR MIDI Line Amplifier

MLA-XLR™ extends the range of MIDI cables to over 1000 feet using standard balanced audio lines (audio snakes, mic cables, etc.). It requires no configuration and it’s simple to use. Just connect the cables and go. MLA-XLR pairs can carry data over two standard XLR Mic cables and provides a lower cost expansion option for interfacing with other MLA-1 and MLA-10 units in a network application.

MLA-XLR MIDI Line Amplifier Features

• 1 MIDI Input
• 1 MIDI Output
• 1/4 Rack mount version
• XLR and MIDI connections
• MIDI cable runs over 1000’
• Uses common twisted pair wire
• Multiple units may be networked
• Can be used in pairs or in combination with MLA-1’s and MLA-10’s
• Dimensions 4.25” x 4.7” x 1.6”
• Weight 3 lbs.

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MLA-1 MIDI Line Amplifier

The MLA-1TM can be wall panel mounted or used with a separate MIDI jack panel. This facilitates greater flexiblity for installations where MLA-1 units can be in every required room. MLA-1 can be powered by an MLA-10 or used alone with a separate power supply. Its compact size allows it to be mounted on or inside a wall or panel.

• 4 MIDI Inputs - 4 MIDI Outputs
• Panel mount version
• All Barrier Strip Connections
• Multiple units may be networked
• Can be used with other MLA units
• Dimensions 6.6” x 6.2” x 0.85”
• Weight 2 lbs.

eBOX Features

• 4 9-Pin D Sub Serial Connectors
• 1/2 of a single 19” Rack Space
• Two 25 Pin D Sub GPI Connectors
• RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
• LAN, WAN or Internet Control
• Dimensions 8.5” x 4.7” x 1.75”
• Weight 4 lbs.
• Windows software for configuration, programming and testing

eBOX is a 10/100BASE-T (Ethernet) to Quad RS-232/422 (9-Pin) and GPI hardware interface.

It acts as a portal for controlling devices across your facility or across the world.

It eliminates information bottlenecks and overcomes distance limitations typically inherent to serial communication.

It simplifies long distance cabling by using IP addressable, point-to-point architecture to send control messages over existing 10/100 BASE-T wiring.

Ethernet
This eBox port is just like an Ethernet port on a computer, and can be connected to a hub, switch or router.

eBox supports IEEE 802.3u clause 28 Auto- Negotiation which automatically senses the Ethernet port speed & duplex operation and chooses the highest performance settings. Front panel LEDs indicate various operating conditions of the Ethernet connection.

Serial
The four serial ports along the top of the rear panel are 9 pin D-Sub connectors which can be configured for RS-232C or RS-422A operation.

In RS-422 mode, eBox direction can be configured to appear as a Controller or a Device. In RS-232 mode, the eBox appears as a DCE or DTE.

GPI
The GPI ports on the rear of the eBox are 25 pin D-sub connectors. The GPI In connector has 24 TTL/CMOS compatible inputs with internal pull-ups to +5 volts.

The GPI Out connector has 24 TTL/CMOS compatible outputs. On both connectors, pin 1 is the ground reference and pins 2-25 are the GPI signals.

When eBoxes connected together in a client/server manner establish a connection, both client and server will send the state of its GPI In ports to each other so it can be shown on the GPI Output port on the remote eBox. After that, only changes to a GPI In port will cause an eBox to send a GPI message to the remote eBox. A packet is sent whenever a change to the GPI Input is sensed.

GPI to Serial Converter
eBOX can act as a GPI to Serial converter. Each of the 24 GPI Inputs can be assigned to send P2 or Odetics Commands. Assignments are retained in non-volitale memory. Basic tally back information is provided via GPI outputs.

GPI /Serial to Ethernet Converter
eBox can also work as an interface for GPI or serial to Doremi Labs V1 or MCS (2R2P) Servers. eBox supports older P2 controllers via LAN, WAN and Internet.

Security
EBox contains a basic security mechanism that prevents unintended hosts from passing data through a secured eBox. A password is set on the configuration page and stored in nonvolatile memory. When password protection is enabled, eBox embeds the password in the transmitted IP packet. At the remote end, the receiving eBox must have password protection enabled and be programmed with a matching password.

Relay outputs and opto-isolated inputs for eBOX

Introducing the companion to the eBox, the eBOX io. The eBOX io converts 8 GPI outputs to electrically isolated, relay outputs. The eBOX io also accepts 8 GPI inputs via optoisolated inputs. All connections are made on the rear panel via high density screw terminals. Up to 3 eBOX io’s can be cascaded to convert all 24 eBOX GPI inputs and outputs. Front panel LEDs indicate status for easy troubleshooting. eBOX io is a half rack unit and fits alongside eBox in a single rack space.

JLCooper’s new gBOX is a hardware interface with GPI 48 inputs and 48 outputs. Optional interface cards provide for extended control over 10/100 Base-T (Ethernet), USB, RS-422 or RS-232.

For larger installations, you can connect up to 8 gBox units, to control up to 384 inputs and 384 outputs.

gBox works with eBox io for opto-iolated inputs and relay outputs. It features locking power connector and universal power supply.

MMC/9PIN+TM is an innovative device integrating the world of MIDI to the world of professional video. It allows computer–based sequencers, audio mixing consoles and digital editing systems to control 422/P2 compatible video recorders (VTRs) and disk based recorders. Audio editors, film and video composers can control both a VTR and workstation at the same time.

MMC/9PIN+ translates MMC transport functions, locate points, shuttle and track arming messages into corresponding RS-422 (Sony 9 Pin/P-2) commands. Sony BVU-800/900 emulation is supported. By referencing 9-Pin sync with video, it outputs SMPTE and MTC without wasting an audio track for SMPTE.

MMC/9PIN+ Features

• Converts MMC Transport Functions, Autolocates, Track Arming and Shuttle Commands to 9-Pin (Sony BVU-800/900 Emulation)
• Allows remote control of VTRs from any PC
• Size - 8.5” x 4.7” x 1.75” Weight - 3 lbs.

JLCooper’s 9Pin/MMCTM connects popular hard disk recorders including Tascam X-48, MX- 2424, Mackie HDR24/96, Roland VS Series and most computer–based audio editing systems to a standard video edit controller or switcher, for automated audio-follows-video control.

9Pin/MMC Interface interprets standard RS-422/P2 protocol messages and converts them to corresponding MIDI Machine Control (MMC) messages. This allows most hard disk audio recorders and computer based editing systems to be controlled by video editing systems that were originally intended to control professional Video Tape Recorders and DDRs.

Supported functions include play, stop, fast forward, rewind, record, locates, track arming, time code frame rate, program change, track record, set locate in/out points, pre-roll, post-roll and more.

9PIN/MMC Features

• Interfaces Hard Disk Recorders like Tascam, Mackie, Roland, Fostex and Computer-based Systems with most Video Edit Controllers
• Supports GVG, ESAM2, MIDI, MMC Protocols
• Size - 8.5” x 4.7” x 1.75” Weight - 3 lbs.