Radial SW8 8-Channel Auto Switcher

Description

Designed primarily for live concerts and stage shows where backing tracks are used for orchestration, vocals and sound effects, SW8 employs an adjustable gate to detect a machine malfunction and automatically switch to a second backup machine to deliver a seamless performance. The SW8 will monitor any continuous audio signal such as SMPTE on the main playback system, and should the signal drop it will automatically switch to the backup. Switching can also be performed manually on the front panel, or by using a footswitch such as the Radial JR2. For larger systems beyond 8 channels, multiple SW8s may be linked together. =+= Technical Specification
Audio circuit type
Passive signal path with active relay switching
Transformer
Eclipse ET-DB2
Number of channels
8
Frequency response
20Hz ~ 20KHz
Dynamic range
>120dB
Gain
-20dB
Total harmonic distortion
0.00%
Intermodulation Distortion
>0.002%
Phase Deviation
-2° @ 20Hz
Input Impedance
140k Ohms, balanced
Output Impedance
150 Ohms, balanced
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
-112dB at 50/60Hz
Equivalent Input Noise
-95dBu
Noise
-115dBu
Maximum Input
26dBu
Input pad, Ground lift, Remote Footswitch
Input Connectors
1/4″ TRS, D-sub
Output Connectors
XLR, D-sub
Extras
Contact Alarm Input, JR-2 XLR
Construction
14 gauge steel chassis & outer shell
Size (L x W x D)
17.5″ x 6″ x 1.75″ (44.5cm x 15.25cm x 4.5cm)
Weight
9.2 lb (4.2kg)
Shipping size (L x W x D)
22″ x 10.375″ x 4.5″ (55.9cm x 26.4cm x 11.4cm)
Shipping weight
9.7 lb (4.4 kg)
Power
Two +15VDC/400mA power supplies included
Conditions
For use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C