Products D.A.I.S. Index .D.A.I.S. System .Components / Features .Software .D.A.I.S. Chassis .Hardware: Features ( 96kHz) .D.A.I.S. Madi .Theatre production / live concerts Components, Features Features Format converter The DAIS automatically converts incoming signals to a communal format to then be dealt with. This allows the user an easy way to use the DAIS as a format conversion tool. To achieve a specific format it is simply a matter of inserting the relevant interface card into the chassis. Any digital format input into the DAIS will be recognised and can be converted to any other format available. Signal distributor: Any signal received at the inputs can be routed by the DAIS simultaneously to one or more outputs without any loss of quality. This splitter characteristic offers enormous advantages in comparison to the limitations inherent in other more conventional analog distribution methods. Security: In the case of a lost connection or other such anomaly with the controlling PC while in operation, the DAIS will simply continue with the last memorised set-up, independently of the software. Time Code, MIDI and Machine control Alongside audio formats, the DAIS has the capacity to control timecode signals and special Audio-service MIDI codes. In this way it is possible to use and control different machines with one remote control, without the need to disconnect and later return to connect again. Jitter reduction The internal signal distribution and its solid Word-clock synchronisation is designed to remove any jitter present at the input signal of the interface cards. The signal will arrive at the outputs of the cards virtually without any of the jitter created by the original source that was fed into the inputs. The units controllers: The DAIS has RS232, RS422 and MIDI connectors found on the back panel, allowing remote control via PC. The MIDI connection can be used in parallel with either one of the RS ports. CONFIGURATIONS Passive Matrix (96 kHZ) In passive mode the DAIS operates transparently as far as the audio is concerned, that is to say there is no format conversion taking place. There are two types of cards available for this use (AS8P and AS9P). In passive mode it is possible to use signals of up to 96Khz and also equipment with different sample-rates simultaneously (while the signals are not being mixed). In practice, the DAIS passive mode would be useful in the studio and quite possibly during mastering, when it is very likely that the work will involve a variety of different sample rates on the same job . Active Matrix With the selection and insertion of various interface cards into the system, it is possible to combine and distribute different audio formats within the system, naturally using the same sample rate throughout. Mixed Mode. Active and passive: When the DAIS is loaded with active and passive cards at the same time, the unit operates as two distinct and separate matrices within the same chassis. //return to D.A.I.S. index.