{"product_id":"radial-sw8-usb-interface-and-auto-switcher-new","title":"Radial SW8-USB Interface and Auto-Switcher — New","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRadial SW8-USB USB Interface and Auto-Switcher\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-Switcher \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Radial SW8 is an 8-channel auto-switcher that allows you to set up a redundant backup system by automatically switching between two multi-channel playback systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder the Hood \u003c\/strong\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Fly-in' Scenario \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is setup is most commonly employed in the club scene and for fly-in promotional TV and video tours. In these scenarios, everything is mixed to a single stereo or even a mono output to feed the PA system and broadcaster. Some bands have done this with great success but this takes a lot of hard work to get the balance just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Moderate' Scenario \u003c\/strong\u003eHere, 16 backing tracks are mixed down into stereo subgroups. This is the most common form of backing tracks as the musicians are doing all of the main work and the playback machines are adding icing to the cake. In these systems, you'll see extra left and right drums, percussion \u0026amp; beats, keyboards and orchestration, guitars \u0026amp; backing vocals and often all of the vocal effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Superstar' Scenario \u003c\/strong\u003eEverything is on backing tracks: drums, electronic beats, instruments, backing vocals, vocal effects and in some cases, even lead vocals. Talking about the various pop bands that incorporate huge, over-the-top production. Every track is broken out to individual channels so the monitor engineer can send different players different mixes \u0026amp; the front of house mixer has total control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch between redundant playback systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual or seamless automatic switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLine level or transformer isolated mic level outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be linked for larger playback systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobal Pad: Attenuates the signal going to the XLR direct box outputs by -20dB to prevent transformer saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto On: Activates auto-switch mode. Will switch from inputs-A to inputs-B if the drone signal going to the gate disappears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreshold: Sets the gate input sensitivity. If the drone signal drops below the set threshold the SW8 will switch from inputs-A to inputs-B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMute: Turns off the XLR outputs, leaving the balanced D-Sub output on for local monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby: Holds the auto-switching on inputs-A so that the SW8 does not switch to inputs-B while waiting for drone signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA-B Select: Front panel selector used to manually switch from inputs-A to inputs-B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlarm LED: Illuminates when the tone signal falls below the set threshold level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR Out: Balanced, low-Z direct box output is transformer isolated to eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\" Inputs A \u0026amp; B: Two sets of eight balanced or unbalanced line-level inputs for the primary and backup systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-Sub Output: Balanced line-level output is used to send the active input set (A or B) to the PA or local monitor system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-Sub Input: Balanced line-level A and B inputs are used to connect two multi-track playback units to the SW8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlt 1\/8: Selects between channel 1 or channel 8 to receive the drone track for auto-switching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter: Lets you use a binary signal such as SMPTE as a drone track by smoothing out the signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Switch Gate: Used to connect a drone signal directly to the auto-switching gate. Alternate option to using channels 1 or 8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn A\/B: Turns on remote A\/B switching function when using the optional JR-2 footswitch. Disables the front panel A\/B select.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJR-2 Link In \/ Out: Used to connect the optional JR-2 remote footswitch. Switch between A and B inputs and engage standby mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact Alarm: Internal relay can turn on a siren or beacon when the drone signal drops below the set threshold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 VDC Supply Provides power to the SW8. With cable clamp for safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio circuit type: Passive signal path with active relay switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformer: Eclipse ET-DB2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of channels: 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20Hz ~ 20KHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic range: \u0026gt;120dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: -20dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion: 0.002%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermodulation Distortion: \u0026gt;0.002%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase Deviation: -2? @ 20Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance: 140k Ohms, balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 150 Ohms, balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Mode Rejection Ratio: -112dB at 50\/60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquivalent Input Noise:-95dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise: -115dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Input: 26dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput pad, Ground lift, Remote Footswitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Connectors: 1\/4\" TRS, D-sub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Connectors: XLR, D-sub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtras: Contact Alarm Input, JR-2 XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: 14 gauge steel chassis \u0026amp; outer shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize (L x W x D): 17.5\" x 6\" x 1.75\" (44.5cm x 15.25cm x 4.5cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.2 lb (4.2kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping size (L x W x D): 22\" x 10.375\" x 4.5\" (55.9cm x 26.4cm x 11.4cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: 9.7 lb (4.4 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditions: For use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"815\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tlgNdKUbOBA\" title=\"Radial Engineering - SW8 USB - Interface and Auto-Switcher\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radial Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48198343327828,"sku":"SW8","price":839.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/2757\/2308\/files\/SW8.jpg?v=1794612534","url":"https:\/\/voltrivoo.myshopify.com\/products\/radial-sw8-usb-interface-and-auto-switcher-new","provider":"VOLTRIVOO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}