ODIN DIGITAL INTERCONNECT
Digital signal transfer is an exacting task that benefits from all the considerations that affect analog signals, with the added concern of precisely defined termination standards. Correct digital data transmission demands purpose built cable solutions with dedicated conductors and impedance-matched termination.
The 75 Ohm S/PDIF transfer standard requires a single, co-axial conductor, using properly configured 75 Ohm connectors in order to avoid serious signal degradation. The Odin 75 Ohm digital lead employs a unique, Dual Mono-Filament construction, wrapped in a Total Signal Control (TSC), virtual solid-shield. This ensures the superb geometrical accuracy demanded by a constant impedance conductor, combined with the flexibility and complete shielding delivered by a tubular shield construction. Terminated with a Furutech rhodium-plated BNC connector and provided with a gold-plated BNC to RCA adaptor, the Odin 75 Ohm S/PDIF Digital Interconnect ensures that the supremely accurate transmission isn’t compromised by its termination.
As with 75 Ohm S/PDIF data transfer, the AES/EBU balanced digital transmission standard depends on closely controlled impedance parameters to achieve its stated performance. The Odin 110 Ohm digital lead corresponds precisely to the AES/EBU standard. Its two purpose built Total Signal Control (TSC) tubes deliver virtual solid shielding to the Dual Mono-Filament, silver-plated solid core conductors. The twisted construction and FEP insulation keep the cable conveniently flexible while still guaranteeing superior dielectric performance and geometrical consistency. Two independent earth wires maintain the integrity of the balanced grounding configuration and ensure common mode rejection of spurious noise, while rhodium-plated Furutech XLR connectors maintain constant impedance across the cable termination and maintain “Odin-level” accuracy in this demanding and critical application.
