Specifications

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2 INTRODUCTION
The Parrot is a high performance audio distribution amplifier with one stereo input and eight stereo outputs. It
has many applications including tv and radio studios; editing rooms or where multiple loads (transmitters,
amplifiers, recorders, etc) must be fed from a single audio source.
The Parrot features both XLR balanced and PinRca outputs for an easier connection to either professional or
consumer equipment. The outputs are individually buffered so that a short circuit occurring on one pair of
connectors (either XLR or Pin) will not affect the others. Audio input is always via XLRs.
Using internal jumper settings, the Parrot can be easily re-configured also as a 1x16 distributor for mono
source signals. Alternatively, given a stereo input, the Parrot can output both mono or stereo signals,
depending on the individual setting of each output pair.
Each balanced output stage incorporates high-current line drivers capable to always deliver optimal signals
to a number of locations even down long cable runs and with low load impedance.
Expressly designed for broadcast applications, Parrot features an hardware bypass (via relay) which
connects the Input pair to the Output 1 XLRs in case of AC power failure or whenever the unit is
unintentionally turned off. This prevents the transmission chain from any audio interruption.
The electronically balanced stereo input features individual left/right level controls with two bi-color LEDs
enabling quick recognition of input status (no audio, audio ranging between 0 and + 6 dBm or audio higher
than + 6 dBm). Each of the four output groups also incorporate left/right level controls via recessed trimmers
on the front panel.
The Parrot is very easy to install and to operate. A ‘0 dB gain’ mode can be selected for each output channel
via front panel accessible slide switches. For fine calibration of the outputs, the source signal can be
replaced by an internal 1kHz / 0 dB oscillator.