Broadcast Devices (BDI) announces the releases a new product for the sound contractor and broadcast markets, the 8/16 Series passive audio switcher.
The 8/16 Series passive audio switcher is designed to fill the requirement of preventing single points of failure in analog and digital audio systems. This product can accept either 8 or 16 sets of (A/B) balanced pairs and route them to a common output.
Two models are available: the 8/16-8 8 input and the 8/16-16 16 input version.
Because the switching function is passive it can perform emergency switching for analog and digital audio signals and for other types of control pairs. The products intended uses are for failure bypass of routers, consoles, monitor systems or just about any application where multiple pairs need to be shifted from one input to another.
Interface is the standard Tascam 25 pin interface. Remote control interface is standard DB25 connection. Accessory DB25 to XLR and/or 75 Ohm BNC interfaces are available.
Four versions are available within the series. 8/16-8, 8/16-16 (8 and 16 channels respectively) and a set of dual power supply versions 8/16-8-D, 8/16-16-D.
Pricing:
Single PS:
8/16-8 $1,095.00
8/16-16 $1,295.00
Dual PS:
8/16/8-D $1,195.00
8/16-16-D $1,395.00.
Availability: Immediate
