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SS 16.4 Installation and Operation Manual
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Broadcast Tools® SS 16.4 provides matrix audio switching of 16 stereo inputs
to 4 stereo plus 4 monaural outputs. Matrix switching allows any or all inputs to be
assigned to any or all outputs. The SS 16.4 may be controlled via front panel switches,
contact closures, 5-volt TTL/CMOS logic and/or the multi-drop RS-232 or RS-485
serial port. Installation is simplified with removable screw terminals (Euro).
PRODUCT FEATURES
• True matrix switching, any or all inputs may be assigned to any or all outputs.
• Three switching modes. Interlock, overlap and mix.
• Logic functions via microprocessor and non-volatile memory.
• Internal audio activity/silence sensors monitor all four-output channels. Each is
equipped with front panel “ACT” LED indicators; adjustable alarm delay and
restore duration. Sensitivity is factory set at -34db.
• Front panel input selection switches are provided for each input channel with
separate output indicator LED’s.
• Power-up selection of inputs to outputs, mute or last source selected.
• Sixteen user configured macros.
• Most configuration options via rear panel dipswitches.
• 24 input GPI port (Remote Control or PIP) with LED indicator.
• 16 open collector channel status outputs or programmable via burst commands.
• 8 SPST relay outputs. Programmable via burst commands.
• Multi-turn input level controls.
• Single turn output level controls.
• Electronically balanced stereo inputs.
• Electronically balanced stereo and monaural outputs.
• Remote control of front panel functions and status.
• Multidrop RS-232 or RS-485 serial port with data activity LED.
• Multiple units may be cascaded to expand inputs.
• Depluggable screw (EURO) terminals for ALL connections.
• 2-RU chassis.
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