Broadcast Tools 8x2 Dual Audio Stereo Switcher Router Silence Sensor RS-232 GPI

Dual Stereo AudioSwitcher/Router • PC Serial Control viaRS-232 • Remote GPI Contact Closure Interface • IntegratedSilence Sensor

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Item is in close to mint cosmetic condition. A newpower supply is included. Note that the item ships setto 2400 baud communications (2400-8-N-1). Listing comprisesthe items shown in the images only. No other accessories,cables or documents are included.

Description

The 8x2 is designed to accommodate 8 stereo inputs, 2 stereooutputs and 2 monaural outputs. Output selectable silencesense monitoring is also provided.

The 8x2 may be controlled via front panel switches withindicators and/or externally. This may be any momentarycontact closure or TTL/CMOS logic. Open collectors areprovided for status. The 8 x 2 also has the ability to becontrolled by a computer serial port.

More information many be obtained from the ProductManual at

1. Overlap mode that allows you to overlap one audio sourcewith another while thebutton for the second source is helddown. Both channels will be fed to the output until thesecond button is released, at which time the first audiosource will be switched off.
2. Mix mode allows any or all channels to be connected(mixed) to either output channel.
3. Interlock mode provides that when a channel button on theswitcher is pressed, the first audio source will beimmediately turned off and the second audio source willbeturned on.

Another user selectable feature is the way the 8x2 will actwhen power is first applied (or re-applied after a powerfailure). You have your choice of having all channels beingOFF on power-up or any or all of the eight input channelsbeing assigned to either or both of the two output channels atpower-up.