Covid-19 Update
As most of you are aware, the global pandemic has been affecting business worldwide. For Pi 2 Design this has meant longer than usual delivery times when buying parts for our products. The results has been 1-2 weeks longer getting some parts. In addition, delivery times to our customers via the postal service has also seen delays of 1-2 weeks additional. Rest assured we are working to build and ship as soon as we can, and in fact are moving forward with a plan to put 150 units in stock by the end of August. In the interim we greatly appreciate your patience during this difficult time. While our products might not be considered "essential", what better way to stay sane when sheltering in place, than enjoying the highest fidelity music possible!

Many thanks from the Pi 2 Design team, and stay safe!

Introducing the PI2AES!

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FEATURES
  • RASPBERRY PI 4 COMPATIBLE - Tested on the latest Raspberry Pi 4 using Moode 6.10
  • AES TRANSMITTER – The industry standard WM8804 converts the RPi I2S stream to AES3/SPDIF formatted data at 24-Bit up to 192Khz
  • SPDIF COAX OUTPUT – An RCA connector with Isolation Transformer provides coaxial transmission of the SPDIF Audio Data Stream.
  • SPDIF OPTICAL OUTPUT – Isolated Optical Transmitter Supports Consumer Level DAC and AVR inputs
  • AES BNC OUTPUT - A 75 ohm BNC connector with Isolation Transformer provides for Single Ended AES transmission.
  • AES BALANCED OUTPUT – An RS-422 Transmitter coupled with Isolation Transformer allows the transmission of balanced audio data with 110 ohm impedance via the Professional Audio Standard XLR Connector
  • BUFFERED I2S OUTPUT – Parallel Buffered I2S is available for direct short
    distance connection to off-board D/A. Perfect for DIY use! I2C for control is also provided as well as 5V Regulated and Input Voltage Rails
  • DIFFERENTIAL I2S OUTPUT – A DS2063 Differential Transmitter is used to drive the I2S Bus via LVDS over a standard HDMI Connector. 
IMPORTANT NOTE - All units manufactured after 11/1/2019 require +24V DC Input. Please contact us with any questions regarding this change.
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Available Products

502DAC - Audio Shield

$109.00

The 502DAC, designed and manufactured by Pi2Media (a division of PI 2 Design), is a professional I/O Shield designed to bring audiophile quality to the Raspberry PI ® family of Single Board Computers. The 502DAC converts the Raspberry Pi ® I2S Port to High Resolution Pro-Audio, Analog and Digital simultaneously.


(The 502DAC will be Revision P.4 for all current and future orders.)


***Standard lead time after purchase is 2-3 weeks for delivery***
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502DAC Acrylic case

$15.00

Acrylic case designed specifically for our 502DAC.. Includes all necessary hardware for assembly. Updated: the 502DAC acrylic case is now compatible with the Raspberry Pi 2/3 and 4.
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PI2AES - EXTERNAL 40W, 24V POWER SUPPLY

$30.00
Mean well - GST40A24-P1J. AC-DC Industrial desktop adapter; Output 24Vdc at 1.67A; 3 pole AC inlet IEC320-C14. Ships with a 2.1mm Female to 2.5mm Male DC Adapter.

Note - Power Cord Not Included.
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PI2AES - ACRYLIC CASE

$15.00

Acrylic case designed specifically for our PI2AES Pro Audio Shield. Includes all necessary hardware for assembly. Updated: the PI2AES acrylic case is now compatible with the Raspberry PI 2/3 and 4.
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PI2AES - PRO AUDIO SHIELD

$149.00

FEATURES



AES TRANSMITTER – The industry standard WM8804 converts the RPi I2S stream to AES3/SPDIF formatted data at 24-Bit up to 192Khz Frame Rate



SPDIF COAX OUTPUT – An RCA connector with Isolation Transformer provides coaxial transmission of the SPDIF Audio Data Stream.



SPDIF OPTICAL OUTPUT – Isolated Optical Transmitter Supports Consumer Level DAC and AVR inputs



AES BNC OUTPUT - A 75 ohm BNC connector with Isolation Transformer provides for Single Ended AES transmission.



AES BALANCED OUTPUT – An RS-422 Transmitter coupled with Isolation Transformer allows the transmission of balanced audio data with 110 ohm impedance via the Professional Audio Standard XLR Connector



BUFFERED I2S OUTPUT – Parallel Buffered I2S is available for direct short distance connection to off-board D/A. Perfect for DIY use! I2C for control is also provided as well as 5V Regulated and Input Voltage Rails



DIFFERENTIAL I2S OUTPUT – A DS2063 Differential Transmitter is used to drive the I2S Bus via LVDS over a standard HDMI Connector. The Pinout is compatible with PS Audio and Gustard I2S Interfaces



***Standard lead time is 3-4 weeks from time of order***


***Raspberry Pi is not included. Case and Power Supply sold separately ***


***PI2AES Power Jack is 2.5MM, Meanwell PSU uses 2.1MM, adapter is required***
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