Description
Musicam USA CCS CDQ Prima 110 20kHz Stereo Bi-Directional Codec V.35 DIF102
The CDQ Prima 110 is a professional 1U rackmount stereo bi-directional audio codec developed by Corporate Computer Systems (CCS), marketed under the Musicam USA brand. It encodes and decodes stereo audio at up to 20 kHz bandwidth for transmission over digital circuits, making it a broadcast-grade contribution codec designed to carry high-quality stereo audio over V.35 leased lines and similar digital links. The front panel features an LCD display and a full alphanumeric keypad divided into LCD, KEYPAD, and DIAL control sections for configuration and dialing.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Corporate Computer Systems (CCS) / Musicam USA
- Model: CDQ Prima 110
- Type: 20 kHz Stereo Bi-Directional Audio Codec
- Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
- Power: 94–250VAC, 50/60Hz, 1A (IEC inlet with rear rocker switch)
- Digital Interface: V.35 — DIF102 module with DIF1 and DIF2 DB connectors
- Audio Output: Stereo XLR (Left + Right balanced output)
- Audio Input: Stereo XLR (Left + Right balanced input)
- AES/EBU port (DB-style connector)
- OPTO/RELAY I/O port (DB-style connector)
- SYNC DATA port (DB-style connector)
- ALARM port (DB-style connector)
- REMOTE CONTROL port (DB-style connector)
- ANCILLARY DATA port (DB-style connector)
- Front panel: LCD display (shows encoder/decoder mode and settings) + alphanumeric keypad
- CE marked; FCC Part 15 compliant per rear panel label
- Included: Unit only — no cables or documentation
Applications
The CDQ Prima 110 was designed for professional broadcast audio contribution — the transport of high-quality stereo program audio from a remote location (such as a stadium, concert venue, or remote studio) back to a broadcast facility over dedicated leased-line or switched digital circuits. The V.35 interface connects to T1/E1 circuit equipment or DSU/CSU devices, allowing stereo audio to be carried as compressed digital data across telecom infrastructure. Musicam USA (the brand under which CCS marketed these codecs) was a well-regarded name in the MPEG Layer II audio coding space during the 1990s, and the CDQ Prima series was widely used by radio broadcasters, television networks, and sports production companies for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint audio links. This type of equipment was the standard contribution codec of the 1990s broadcast industry, handling remote broadcasts before IP-based audio transport became prevalent.
This Corporate Computer Systems CDQ Prima 110 20kHz Stereo Bi-Directional Codec was pulled from a working broadcast or telecom environment where it was previously in service. It has been visually inspected and photographed. The front panel LCD and keypad appear intact, and the rear connectors — including the V.35 DIF102 digital interface ports, XLR audio inputs and outputs, and ancillary data connectors — show no obvious physical damage. Some light cosmetic wear typical of used rackmount equipment may be present. Please review all photos carefully. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Corporate Computer Systems (CCS) / Musicam USA |
Model: |
CDQ Prima 110 |
MPN: |
DIF102 |
Secondary Model: |
DIF102 |
Type: |
Stereo Bi-Directional Audio Codec |
SKU: |
39453 |
Seller Notes: |
Unit only — no cables or documentation included. |
Form Factor: |
1U Rackmount |
Power Requirements: |
94–250VAC, 50/60Hz, 1A |
Digital Interface: |
V.35 (DIF102) — DIF1 and DIF2 ports |
Audio Interface: |
XLR — Stereo Audio Output (L/R) and Audio Input (L/R) |
Additional Interfaces: |
AES/EBU, OPTO/RELAY I/O, SYNC DATA, ALARM, REMOTE CONTROL, ANCILLARY DATA |
Audio Bandwidth: |
20 kHz |
Audio Channels: |
Stereo (2-channel) |
Codec Direction: |
Bi-Directional (Encode and Decode) |
Display: |
LCD front panel display |
Front Panel Controls: |
Alphanumeric keypad (LCD, KEYPAD, DIAL sections) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Application: |
Broadcast audio contribution, ISDN/leased-line audio transport |
Condition Notes: |
This CCS CDQ Prima 110 20kHz Stereo Codec was pulled from a working broadcast environment. Visually inspected; front panel LCD and keypad intact, rear connectors appear undamaged. Light cosmetic wear typical of used rack gear. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
