Overview
Broadcast Tools ACS 8.4 G2, Analog Stereo Matrix Switcher
The ACS 8.4 G2 provides matrix audio switching of 8 stereo inputs to 4 stereo outputs. Matrix switching allows any/or all inputs to be assigned to any/or all outputs. The ACS 8.4 G2 may be controlled via its front panel push-button controls, contact closures, open collectors, logic, multi-drop RS-232 serial and/or TCP/UDP Ethernet commands. Installation is simplified with RJ45 audio jacks for input and output connections and plug-in euroblock screw terminal connectors for expansion and remote control.
Specifications / Documents
- 8×4 balanced analog stereo matrix audio switcher.
- Front panel push buttons are provided for input to output channel selection.
- 16 input “PIP” (GPI / Triggers) port (or remote control) with front panel LED indicator.
- Multi-drop RS-232 serial port and TCP/UDP Ethernet port and ASCII command set for computer/automation control.
- Three audio switching modes: Interlock, overlap, and mix.
- Internal silence sensors monitor each output and provide front panel LED silence indicators and silence alarm relay outputs. Trip level, silence delay and restore duration timing are user configurable.
- Front panel stereo LED VU meters and stereo headphone output with front panel headphone jack and level control for output monitoring. Configurable power-up selection of inputs to outputs, mute or last source selected.
- 16 SPST relay outputs, 12 command controllable, 4 for output silence detectors.
- Rear panel multi-turn input level trimmers and internal single turn output level controls.
- Electronically balanced stereo inputs and outputs with low noise, low distortion circuitry.
- Most configuration options are via rear panel dip-switches.
- RJ45 audio jacks for audio I/O and plug-in euro-block screw terminals for remote-control connections.
- Fully RFI proofed.
- 1-RU 19” rack chassis.
