ACUs provide remote interfacing of audio and I/O peripherals over ASTi's Ethernet-based ACENet architecture. All audio and I/O is digitally distributed between ACUs and Target modeling platforms for maximum noise rejection and reliability. The ACU is desirable in situations that require enhanced control interfaces (discrete analog and digital interfaces) for example, sensing dual press-to-talk (PTT) inputs (radio and intercom) or where the operator interface is the ASTi 4-channel selector PTT.

High Fidelity Audio: 48 kHz digital audio distribution and balanced pro-audio style interfaces.

Software Configurable: Adjustable amp/preamp gains and mic power selection to accommodate a wide range of audio peripherals such as military and commercials headsets, audio amps, speakers, mics, recording equipment, and real radio/communications equipment.

Serial Data Ports: Plug and play controls interface for simulated communications panels, Hand-held Terminal, and live radio control, into the communications environment.

Integrated Discrete Control Interfaces: Configurable digital/analog I/O provide direct integration of PTT units and volume controls. Analog inputs may operate in digital mode (contact closure sensing), or as a conventional 8-bit analog inputs.

Packaging: Available in 2, 4, and 6 channel 1U (19 inch) rackmount configurations.

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