Karno SEPIA L6 Rack-Mount Host with MADI I/O

The Karno SEPIA L6 is a 6-slot host unit for Karno's SEPIA modules with flexible I/O options to suit all professional workflows. Designed in consultation with over 150 engineers, the L6 is the first of a long line of hosts developed for the SEPIA platform. The L6, a 1U, 19-inch unit with 6 module slots, has key features to provide safe, secure and flexible audio processing in the harshest of environments. This gives you, the user, the confidence to specify and rely on SEPIA across your entire mix. Truly show-critical and built to withstand the rigors and demands of modern touring, the L6 allows you to bring authentic analog hardware to your workflow on the road and in the studio.

Internally, SEPIA is an analog signal chain from start to finish. However, to integrate into modern workflows, the L6 can provide a variety of industry-standard Digital connections. The L6 has 6 balanced analog XLR/TRS input connections and two balanced TRS auxiliary inputs which can be routed to any Module or Sidechain input. Digital inputs are provided via the digital option card.

This version, the L6-M1, provides the ultimate in digital flexibility. Supporting the SFP connector allows for MADI over coaxial or BNC with up to 64 channels per stream, allowing for 8 L6 units to be chained together for large-scale deployment, either at the stage, at FOH or in the studio.

ADVANCED DESIGN

Every SEPIA L6 contains a unique Thermal system to cool its Modules. Heat is transferred through conduction from the top of each Module into the L6, with Thermal Bias Springs ensuring a strong connection between the two. The L6 features vented sides and rear and also contains three heatsinks. These heatsinks are cooled using forced-air convection by an array of near-silent fans inside the Host that are only activated when necessary and respond with only the required level of cooling. The careful balance of these methods ensures a covert yet effective cooling system. The rear of the L6 is dipped to allow air flow so units can be infinitely racked directly above or below one another, keeping valued rack space in mind. Internally there are 6 separate power supplies to allow each module to receive the exact power they need to achieve full performance.

Providing complete piece of mind, each L6 will have a secure, secondary DC input fed by an independent supply meaning no system wide drop outs. In the unlikely event of a complete power failure across both the Internal and External power supplies, the L6 will continue to pass analog audio through the system giving 100% show critical functionality.

THE SEPIA PLATFORM

SEPIA is a platform built up of Modules and Hosts. Modules are brought to you by all your favorite manufacturers, while Hosts house them for all scenarios. Karno’s patent-pending Bridging Signal Flow between Module and Host creates a completely analog signal path, exploiting digitally controlled analog infrastructure, to provide a fully featured platform for the modern user.

A SEPIA Module could be anything: from microphone preamps, equalizers, dynamics processors, effects, vacuum tube designs, DSP and more. Brought to you by your favorite brands, SEPIA modules house original components and designs, giving you authentic sound in a modular, compact and durable form factor.