Link Electronics AVS-816/SD 16x2 1RU SD SDI Video Switcher with AES Audio Follow (One SDI Output)

It's time to introduce the AVS-816/SD, a high-performance SD SDI Video Switcher with AES audio follow. This device is a wide bandwidth video/audio vertical interval switcher, meticulously designed for video professionals. It boasts a compact, modular design that enables it to manage both video and audio in the analog domain, making it a versatile tool for any audio-visual setup.

The AVS-816/SD is equipped with sixteen channels of video and stereo audio, providing a robust platform for managing multiple signals. It supports digital and analog switching modules for both video and audio, which can be mixed in any combination, offering unparalleled system flexibility. The nonlooping inputs ensure superior return loss performance, enhancing the overall quality of your output.

For those working with component digital applications, the AVS-816/SD offers an optional analog monitoring output. It also features a single switch on the front panel for selecting audio and video break-away, with dual LEDs on the source selection and follow switch indicating follow or break-away status.

The AVS-816/SD is a cost-effective solution for routing or delegating multiple video and audio signals. It uses standard BNC connectors for the AES audio inputs, with the option of ordering Weco 3-pin connectors. The digital audio I/O is fully transformer isolated to eliminate any potential ground loop interference.

Switching is achieved during the vertical interval using the vertical sync derived from the video at the output stage. Similarly, digital audio switching occurs during the audio sample preamble. The AVS-816/SD can be controlled by either RS-232 or RS-422/485 interface standards, selectable by a simple internal DIP switch. Up to 32 switchers can be managed by the computer software.

For those seeking remote control, an optional panel is available that uses the common RJ-11 modular connector and the RS-485 interface standard. For automated system applications, an optional GPI interface is also available. The AVS-816/SD is compatible with existing Link video and audio switchers and remote control panels, making it an excellent choice for integration into existing systems.