[BC] Radio's computerized future?

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In a message dated 02/16/2006 02:38:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
bpotterton at ksgn.com writes:

> The reason is two fold:  Space they need to get 8 stereo ins and 8 stereo
>  outs in 1RU that would take 32 XLR  (no way that is going to happen). 

Good point.

> It
>  also allows using Radio Systems Studio Hub dongles and standard shielded 
cat
>  5 patch cords to wire up your studio.   Believe me it saves a whole lot of
>  time... no connectors to make up.   Yes it is expensive but time costs
>  money.  We built up two studios from scratch using the Axia systems in just
>  under two weeks... and it works very well.

So I presume that these "dongles" have XLR on one end, and RJ45 on the other, 
so they connect to your equipment, then you run the CAT5 to the rack unit? 
Interesting.

I find the whole thing quite fascinating, and wish I could "play" with one. 
<g>

Willie...