Link Electronics AVS-816/SA 16x1 1RU Analog Video Switcher with Audio Follow

The AVS-816/SA is an analog video switcher with analog audio follow. This unit is a wide band-width video/audio vertical interval switcher designed for the video professional in mind. It features compact modular design which allows it to handle video and audio in both the analog domain. The unit has sixteen channels of video and stereo audio. Digital and analog switching modules for both video and audio may be mixed in any combination for complete system flexibility. The inputs are nonlooping and offer outstanding return loss performance. For component digital applications, an optional analog monitoring output is available. Audio and video break-away are selected by a single switch on the front panel. Dual LED's on the source selection and follow switch indicate follow or break-away. The AVS-816/SA allows the user to efficiently and economically route or delegate multiple video and audio signals. The audio inputs use 3-pin Weco connectors which detach individually, allowing the user to prewire them before connecting to the switcher. The digital audio I/O features full transformer isolation to eliminate the possibility of ground loop interference. Switching is accomplished during the vertical Interval by using the vertical sync derived from the video at the output stage. In a similar fashion, digital audio switching takes place during the audio sample preamble. Up to 32 switchers can be controlled by the computer software.The AVS-816/SA may be controlled by a serial data feed of either RS-232 or RS-422/485 interface standards, selectable by a simple internal DIP switch. A remote control panel is also available which utilizes the common RJ-11 modular connector along with the RS-485 interface standard. For automated system applications, an optional GPI interface is available. The serial communication protocol is compatible with existing Link video and audio switchers and remote control panels. For integration into existing systems, the AVS-816/SA can be preset to respond to that instruction set as well.