Description
Sonifex RedBox RB-DSD1 Digital Silence Detection Unit
Discover the Sonifex Redbox RB-DSD1: your digital silence detector for unparalleled audio monitoring. This advanced unit builds on the success of its analogue predecessor, the RB-SD1, but takes monitoring to the next level with AES/EBU, S/PDIF and TOSlink inputs and outputs.
Whether you monitor transmission lines, monitor the master output or need automatic source switching, the RB-DSD1 has your back. Thanks to its advanced functionalities, this unit effortlessly switches to an alternative input source in quiet situations, with various signaling options for maximum flexibility.
What are some of the events that the RB-DSD1 can respond to? Consider the loss of audio level on the main input, the loss of audio level on a specific channel of the main input, or even the loss of sync lock on the main input. This level of precision and reliability makes the RB-DSD1 an indispensable tool for any audio professional.
With Sonifex’s extensive experience in the field of silence monitoring, you are assured of a unit that perfectly suits your needs. Discover the many possibilities of the Sonifex Redbox RB-DSD1 today and take your audio monitoring to a higher level.
Technical Specification For RB-DSD1 | |
Audio Specification | |
Dynamic Range: | >138dB |
Distortion and Noise: | <-137dB THD + N at 1kHz, ref 0dB FS |
Input & Output Impedances: | 110Ω ±20% AES/EBU balanced I/O 75Ω ±5% S/PDIF unbalanced I/O 75Ω ±5% TOSlink unbalanced I/O 50Ω BNC TTL word clock input |
Signal Level: | Balanced: 3V/10V peak to peak min/max Unbalanced: Min 0.5V±20% peak to peak |
Sample Frequencies: | 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96,176.4 or 192kHz |
Bit Depth: | Up to and including 24 bit |
Front Panel Operational Controls & Indicators | |
Digital Input Select: | AES/EBU, S/PDIF or TOSlink optical via INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 push-buttons |
Sync Input Select: | AES/EBU, wordclock, INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or video board, via front panel DIP switch |
Sync Mode Select: | Master, slave, auto or auto lock, via SYNC push-button |
Alarm Threshold: | -39dBfs to -84dBfs in 3dBfs steps via front panel DIP switches |
Silence Detect Duration: | 0 – 252 seconds in 2 second intervals via front panel DIP switches |
Detection Type: | Mono or stereo, via front panel DIP switch |
Restore Control: | Manual restore button & mode indication LED |
Indicators: | Program and alarm indicators for left and right sources for both main and auxiliary inputs |
Rear Panel Operational Controls | |
Master Frequency Select: | 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96,176.4 or 192kHz via rear panel DIP switches |
Input Select: | Main input from INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 via DIP switch |
Restore Mode: | Automatic or manual, via DIP switch |
Remote Start: | Latched or momentary, via DIP switch |
Channel Loss: | Mute channel or mix remaining, via DIP switch |
Sync Loss: | Switch immediately or treat as silence delay, via DIP switch |
Connections | |
Digital Inputs: | 2 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female 2 x S/PDIF RCA phono 2 x TOSLink optical input |
Digital Outputs: | 2 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin plug 2 x S/PDIF RCA phono socket 2 x TOSLink optical output |
Sync Inputs: | 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female 1 x Word Clock BNC 1 x Video Input (optional) |
Remote I/O Port: | 15 way D-type plug |
Serial Port: | RS232, 9 way D-Type |
Mains Input: | Universal filtered IEC, continuously rated 85-264VAC @47- 63Hz, max 10W |
Fuse Rating: | Anti-surge fuse 1A 20 x 5mm |
Equipment Type | |
RB-DSD1: | Digital silence detection unit |
Physical Specifications | |
Dimensions (Raw): | 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D*) x 4.2cm (H) (1U) 19” (W) x 4.3” (D*) x 1.7” (H) (1U) |
Dimensions (Boxed): | 59cm (W) x 27.5cm (D) x 11cm (H) 23.2” (W) x 10.8” (D) x 4.3” (H) |
Weight: | Nett: 1.4kg Gross: 2.0kg Nett: 3.1lb Gross: 4.4lb |
Accessories | |
RB-SYA: | Analogue video sync board (NTSC, PAL & SECAM) |
RB-SYD: | Digital video sync board (SD-SDI & HD-SDI) |
RB-RK3: | 1U Rear panel rack kit for large Redboxes |
* Note that this product is deeper than standard Redboxes |
- Description
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Sonifex RedBox RB-DSD1 Digital Silence Detection Unit
Discover the Sonifex Redbox RB-DSD1: your digital silence detector for unparalleled audio monitoring. This advanced unit builds on the success of its analogue predecessor, the RB-SD1, but takes monitoring to the next level with AES/EBU, S/PDIF and TOSlink inputs and outputs.
Whether you monitor transmission lines, monitor the master output or need automatic source switching, the RB-DSD1 has your back. Thanks to its advanced functionalities, this unit effortlessly switches to an alternative input source in quiet situations, with various signaling options for maximum flexibility.
What are some of the events that the RB-DSD1 can respond to? Consider the loss of audio level on the main input, the loss of audio level on a specific channel of the main input, or even the loss of sync lock on the main input. This level of precision and reliability makes the RB-DSD1 an indispensable tool for any audio professional.
With Sonifex’s extensive experience in the field of silence monitoring, you are assured of a unit that perfectly suits your needs. Discover the many possibilities of the Sonifex Redbox RB-DSD1 today and take your audio monitoring to a higher level.
- Specifications
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Technical Specification For RB-DSD1 Audio Specification Dynamic Range: >138dB Distortion and Noise: <-137dB THD + N at 1kHz, ref 0dB FS Input & Output Impedances: 110Ω ±20% AES/EBU balanced I/O
75Ω ±5% S/PDIF unbalanced I/O
75Ω ±5% TOSlink unbalanced I/O
50Ω BNC TTL word clock inputSignal Level: Balanced: 3V/10V peak to peak min/max
Unbalanced: Min 0.5V±20% peak to peakSample Frequencies: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96,176.4 or 192kHz Bit Depth: Up to and including 24 bit Front Panel Operational Controls & Indicators Digital Input Select: AES/EBU, S/PDIF or TOSlink optical via INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 push-buttons Sync Input Select: AES/EBU, wordclock, INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or video board, via front panel DIP switch Sync Mode Select: Master, slave, auto or auto lock, via SYNC push-button Alarm Threshold: -39dBfs to -84dBfs in 3dBfs steps via front panel DIP switches Silence Detect Duration: 0 – 252 seconds in 2 second intervals via front panel DIP switches Detection Type: Mono or stereo, via front panel DIP switch Restore Control: Manual restore button & mode indication LED Indicators: Program and alarm indicators for left and right sources for both main and auxiliary inputs Rear Panel Operational Controls Master Frequency Select: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96,176.4 or 192kHz via rear panel DIP switches Input Select: Main input from INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 via DIP switch Restore Mode: Automatic or manual, via DIP switch Remote Start: Latched or momentary, via DIP switch Channel Loss: Mute channel or mix remaining, via DIP switch Sync Loss: Switch immediately or treat as silence delay, via DIP switch Connections Digital Inputs: 2 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female
2 x S/PDIF RCA phono
2 x TOSLink optical inputDigital Outputs: 2 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin plug
2 x S/PDIF RCA phono socket
2 x TOSLink optical outputSync Inputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female
1 x Word Clock BNC
1 x Video Input (optional)Remote I/O Port: 15 way D-type plug Serial Port: RS232, 9 way D-Type Mains Input: Universal filtered IEC, continuously rated 85-264VAC @47- 63Hz, max 10W Fuse Rating: Anti-surge fuse 1A 20 x 5mm Equipment Type RB-DSD1: Digital silence detection unit Physical Specifications Dimensions (Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D*) x 4.2cm (H) (1U)
19” (W) x 4.3” (D*) x 1.7” (H) (1U)Dimensions (Boxed): 59cm (W) x 27.5cm (D) x 11cm (H)
23.2” (W) x 10.8” (D) x 4.3” (H)Weight: Nett: 1.4kg Gross: 2.0kg
Nett: 3.1lb Gross: 4.4lbAccessories RB-SYA: Analogue video sync board (NTSC, PAL & SECAM) RB-SYD: Digital video sync board (SD-SDI & HD-SDI) RB-RK3: 1U Rear panel rack kit for large Redboxes * Note that this product is deeper than standard Redboxes