Power Core
Meet the Super Audio Node.
Today's broadcast facilities demand lots of I/O. Rack space too, because traditional gear often devours 3 or 4 RU to deliver a mere handful of inputs. Good thing you've got Power Core instead, with more than 300 channels of built-in I/O, and room to expand. Networked? Naturally, with AES67-standard AoIP. DSP, too: scores of channels to sweeten signals at a moment's notice. All of this in just 1RU.
Front-Panel I/O That Defies Its Size
Power Core's front panel alone delivers 384 stereo channels of HD MADI and AES67 I/O. That's the kind of density that would have filled an entire rack just a few years ago — now it lives in a single rack unit, ready for the most demanding studio and facility routing tasks.
Modular Expansion — Eight Slots, Endless Possibilities
The rear panel houses eight expansion slots, giving you the freedom to tailor Power Core to your exact workflow. Choose from optional mic, line, AES3, MADI, Dante, and Studio I/O cards. Need more MADI? Two SFP ports provide 64 MADI channels each. An 8-channel mic/line input card is also available for facilities that need to bring analog sources directly into the AoIP domain.
Internal Routing Matrix & Onboard DSP
Beyond raw I/O count, Power Core packs a full internal routing matrix and substantial onboard DSP. Route any input to any output, apply processing on the fly, and keep your signal chain entirely within one box. It's the kind of integration that simplifies infrastructure and reduces points of failure — exactly what busy broadcast engineers need.
Power Core at a Glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Built-In I/O | Over 300 channels |
| Front-Panel I/O | 384 stereo channels HD MADI + AES67 |
| Rear Expansion Slots | 8 (mic, line, AES3, MADI, Dante, Studio I/O) |
| SFP MADI Ports | 2 × 64 channels each |
| Mic/Line Card | 8-channel input option |
| Networking | AES67 / RAVENNA AoIP |
| Processing | Internal routing matrix + onboard DSP |
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The Power Core is engineered to meet the real-world demands of modern broadcast facilities where space is at a premium and connectivity expectations are high. Its single-rack-unit form factor consolidates massive channel counts, signal routing, and processing into a compact package that fits neatly alongside other studio infrastructure. Beyond the impressive front-panel density, the unit's networked audio capabilities align with the AES67 standard, ensuring seamless interoperability with other AoIP devices across the facility. For engineers and operators accustomed to juggling multiple pieces of legacy hardware, Power Core represents a streamlined approach that reduces cabling clutter, lowers power consumption, and simplifies system architecture. It is a practical solution for broadcasters who need professional-grade mixing power without sacrificing valuable rack space or operational flexibility.