Power Core Gateway

Modular IP Audio I/O Node for mc² Consoles

Power Core Gateway is a license that turns a Power Core edge device into a modular, networked I/O node for live-sound and broadcast applications. An ideal solution for direct connections to a network (LAN or WAN)—without the need for additional gateways—and to interface with Dante islands in your setup, it accommodates all the diverse audio formats found in modern production environments.

Power Core Gateway provides 128 channels of standard I/O, with functions remotely controlled from an mc² console or Lawo’s mxGUI software for Mac and PC.

In its standard form, Power Core Gateway supports 64 (model Rev.2) or 128 (model Rev.3) channels of MADI audio via its front-panel ports. Its physical I/O count can be expanded via the eight rear-panel slots that accommodate extension cards for analog, digital, MADI, and Dante signals. Cards for 64 channels, such as MADI, MADI SRC (with sample rate conversion) and DANTE (with sample rate conversion) can also be connected. Users enjoy the freedom to mix and match card models in a highly modular fashion.

More is More

The new Gateway software update, which comes pre-installed on newly purchased Power Core Rev.3 models, offers support for the 96kHz/2 Fs sample rate. (Users who are happy with 48kHz and 128 RAVENNA I/Os are welcome to purchase Rev.2 models.)

Support for 256 additional RAVENNA channels (128 at 96kHz) can be added with the optional RAV+ add-on license for Rev.3 models of Power Core.

Key Features

Modular IP I/O node with on-board WAN capability for mc² consoles
Up to 64 or 128 MADI I/O channels as standard
64 I/O channels using optional expansion cards, further expandable with AIOX units
8 expansion slots for Mic, Line, AES3, Dante conversion (with SRC), and MADI conversion (with or without SRC), plus GPI/O
Redundant SMPTE ST2022-7 Class C connection to console cores (ST2110-30/-31, AES67, RAVENNA)
Mic preamp settings remotely controllable from mc² consoles and mxGUI software

FLEXIBLE. REMOTE. MAGIC.

Configure It Your Way

Power Core comes standard with a staggering amount of AES67 and MADI I/O already installed. But you can add lots more, quickly and easily. 8 rear-panel slots accommodate a variety of I/O modules, many with high-density DB-25 connectors using the AES59 wiring standard to facilitate quick and easy hookup. Simply pick the I/O you need and slide it into Power Core’s waiting expansion slots — it couldn’t be simpler.

2x MADI I/O

Power Core has loads of front-panel MADI, but you can add even more! Two SFP ports provide 64 channels each.

MADI I/O w/SRC

SFP MADI card with sample-rate conversion supports asynchronous operation with audio sources up to 96kHz.

8x Mic / Line In

Got mics? Of course you do. This card provides 8 switchable mic/line channels, with selectable phantom power.

8x Analog In

Even today’s digital world still has some analog sources. The Line interface provides 8 mono or 4 stereo inputs.

8x Analog Out

8 mono or 4 stereo outputs, to interface Power Core with your legacy equipment.

4x AES3 I/O

Connect your AES/EBU devices. Each card has 4 digital inputs (with sample rate conversion) and 4 digital outputs; bit-transparent.

4x AES3id I/O

AES/EBU I/O card for use with HD-BNC connections; 4 inputs with SRC, 4 outputs. Compatible with Dolby E sources; bit-transparent.

2x Dante I/O

The perfect way to connect to Dante networks. Two redundant ports give access to a total of 64 Dante streams.

Studio I/O

The Swiss army knife of interfaces. Each card adds 2 Mic/Line inputs, 2 Line outputs and 2 headphone outputs for on-air convenience.

GPIO

8 GPI + 8 GPO, and
2 VCA inputs for control of external devices.

Expandable Audio

The four MADI front ports on the Power Core hardware can be used to connect Audio I/O Extender (AIOX) units, each with eight rear-panel slots for additional I/O extension cards. AIOX is an ideal complement for convenient distribution of I/O connection points. It delivers up to 64 channels of I/O in just 1RU—a distinct advantage over conventional I/O conversion boxes of 3RU or more.

Its rear-panel slots that can host any combination of the available 8- or 64-channel analog or digital I/O cards, and the GPI/O card. Mix and match to easily expand your RAVENNA/AES67 network’s connection with distributed inputs and outputs.

Like Power Core, AIOX features redundant power supplies and two audio/control ports for either single-mode or redundant-mode operation.

SPECIFICATIONS

Connections & Audio I/O

Standard Interfaces

4x MADI via SFP (2nd and 4th ports for redundant interfacing), alternatively available to connect optional AIOX units
Rev.2 model: 2x 1GbE streaming ports via SFP (RJ45 or fiber options)
Rev.3 model: 4x 1GbE streaming ports via SFP (RJ45 or fiber options)

Audio Handling

Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz
Rev.3 model also: 88.2kHz, 96kHz

Optional Audio Expansion Cards

8x Mic/Line inputs
8x Mono/4x Stereo Line inputs
8x Mono/4x Stereo Line outputs
4x Stereo AES inputs with SRC + 4x AES outputs (bit-transparent)
4x HD-BNC AES inputs with SRC + 4x HD-BNC AES outputs (bit-transparent)
2x Mic/Line inputs + 2x Line outputs + 2x stereo headphone outputs
2x MADI (64 I/O channels each) with SFP cages
1x MADI incl. SRC (64 I/O channels) with SFP cage
2x DANTE with SRC (two redundant connections, 64 channels in total)
GPI/O (8 GPI & 8 GPO, 2 VCA inputs)

Control Interfaces

2x 1GbE Management ports via SFP
1x RS422 (RJ45), 1x CAN (RJ45)
Rev.2 model: 8x GPI/O (8 optocouplers, 8 silent CMOS relays)
Rev.3 model: USB port
Wordclock In/Out