FC-1 S/PDIF or Optical to AES/EBU Format Converter
FC-1 Front View
The FC-1 is a digital audio format converter for consumer S/PDIF to professional AES3 conversion.

This compact (3.6W"x1.4H"x6.7D") unit features both coaxial (RCA) and optical digital inputs, and a locking XLR AES3 digital output.

The sampling taye of the incoming digital audio is displayed on the front panel LEDs. Standard sample rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz are supported by the FC-1. The additional STATUS LED on the front panel indicates the presence of a valid S/PDIF input signal fronm either input connector. This LED illuminates steadily when an S/PDIF digital audio signal is detected. As a troubleshooting aid, the STATUS LED will flash if the incoming digital audio is already in the AES3 format, as determined by the channel status data.

FC-1 Specifications
Power Requirements9 Volts DC, adapter (500 mA)

S/PDIF Digital Audio Inputs

AES3 Digital Audio Output

Number of Inputs2 Total
Input ConnectorsRCA (S/PDIF), TOSLINK (optical)
Imput Impedance75 Ohms (RCA)
Input Cable Length75 meters maximum (RCA)
Number of Outputs1
Output ConnectorXLR-3M
Output Impedance110 Ohms, transformer coupled
Output Cable Length200 meters maximum

Physical Dimensions (Inches)

FC-1 3.6 W x 1.35 H x 6.7 D
FC-1 Rear View
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