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SW8

Owner’s Manual

Eight Channel Auto Switcher • Transformer Isolated

Specifi cations and appearance are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2007 Radial Engineering Ltd. 

Radial Engineering Ltd.
1638 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC  V3C 5W9
tel:  604-942-1001 • fax:  604-942-1010 
email:  info@radialeng.com • web:  www.radialeng.com

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True to the Music

Order No. R800 8100

Summary of Contents for SW8

Page 1: ...cifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Copyright 2007 Radial Engineering Ltd Radial Engineering Ltd 1638 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5W9 tel 604 942 1001 fax 604 942 1010...

Page 2: ...portant safety features along with tips on how to get the most out of your SW8 Should you have a questions on applications not covered in this manual we invite you to log onto the Radial web site at w...

Page 3: ...channel snake system to the PA and FOH console The SW8 can operate in three modes manual automatic and remote Manual switching is accomplished using the front panel controls or an external latching fo...

Page 4: ...ate items used to set up the automatic switching mode a AUTO ON Activates automatic switching mode Status LED indicates when Auto mode is active b AUTO SWITCH PHONE INPUT Dedicated input for Tone Trac...

Page 5: ...8 13 1 2 3 Ground Male DB 25 Pin out Cable View 1 G G 2 3 G G 4 5 G G 6 7 G G 8 13 American standard SAE lock down screws Playback A Playback B Backup RADIAL 8 CHANNEL D SUB CABLE MOGAMI 8 CHANNEL D...

Page 6: ...vel outputs allow the SW8 to interface with mic splitter snakes and console mic preamps If you hear distortion from the XLR outputs it is likely that the multi track output level is overloading the tr...

Page 7: ...n the switch is depressed Remote Switching The FOOT SW phone jack on the rear panel allows the SW8 to be controlled with a remote contact closure system or latching footswitch Closing the circuit conn...

Page 8: ...e CONTACT CLOSURE OUTPUT relay is in an open state preventing current from flowing through the external circuit When the SW8 detects a loss of Tone Track signal the front panel ALARM LED illuminates a...

Page 9: ...ack 1 to either INPUT A channel 1 or the AUTO SWITCH input jack 4 While sending the Tone Track signal to the SW8 adjust the THRESHOLD control to find the level where the SW8 toggles to INPUT B Set the...

Page 10: ...utput Type Passive balanced signal path Switching Time 3ms maximum 20 C XLR Output Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz 2 5dB Total harmonic distortion 0 01 from 20Hz to 20kHz Output impedance 600 ohms Ou...

Page 11: ...uts can be overloaded The GLOBAL PAD feature is provided to prevent transformer saturation Q Why doesn t the SW8 have an OFF ON switch A Because the SW8 features a passive signal path audio will alway...

Page 12: ...t accompany any request for work to be performed under this limited warranty This limited warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged due to abuse misuse misapplication accident or as a r...

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