(click thumbnail)Sonifex RB-OA3 on-air switcherSonifex is showcasing a number of new products in the Redbox series of audio interfaces and will celebrate its tenth anniversary at NAB2007.
These interfaces include the RB-OA3 1U rackmount unity gain on-air switcher. It is capable of switching four stereo pairs between three studios, which can control transmission path, two peripheral paths for a codec or hybrid and a bus for seamless and continuous broadcast. The RB-OA3 also features a sustain mode for sustaining PC automation or other systems and compatibility with other switchers, allowing up to six stereo channels between five studios through the use of relays.
The RB-SSML1 1U rackmount unit comprises a source selector for compressing or limiting incoming signal, selectable level metering and headphone monitor outputs; useful for news booths, voice-over booths and remote studios with PC-based recording. The DHY-03 digital telephone hybrid features a 75dB null, universal line compatibility, input/output gain adjustment and metering, conferencing, RS-232 control, local/remote line hold switching and auto-answer. The DHY-03EC Eurocard-sized version is also available.
Attendees at NAB2007 will also see a demonstration of the new V2.0 D:Scribe software, offering transcription from DVD VOB disks and CD ripping to .wma format using Net-Log audio logger, it records four channels to internal hard disk for network playback.
For more information visit the company’s Web site at www.sonifex.co.uk.
