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Sonifex RedBox RB-DSD1 Digital Silence Detection

 1.315,00

Sonifex RedBox RB-DSD1 Digital Silence Detection

Prevent uninterrupted audio in your studio with the Sonifex RedBox RB-DSD1 Digital Silence Detection. Detect silence and switch to backup audio seamlessly, features AES/EBU, S/PDIF and TOSlink connectivity. making it indispensable at broadcast locations or in studios.

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

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
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

Additional information

Weight 3 kg
Dimensions 59 × 30 × 12 cm

Brand

Sonifex

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Sonifex is a Private Limited Company owned by the directors, which manufactures broadcast audio equipment. These are for for the radio, TV, security and telecommunications industries. This is a family business, started as a partnership in 1969 by Paul and Dorothy Brooke.  They had a steady turnover of trading, and has established a recognised position in the radio broadcasting industry. The company became a limited company in 1983 and the operation moved to new purpose built premises at Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, during 1986. In 1987, the size of the premises was doubled to 11,000 square feet. The production space with excellent working conditions and facilities for recreation. An extension was completed in February 1998, adding another 7,000 ft² of engineering and storage space. Over 90% of British radio broadcast studios have in the past used some form of Sonifex equipment. The company exports on average 50% of its products. Sonifex supplies equipment to over 60 countries world-wide and is recognised for the quality and reliability of its designs and finished equipment.
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