Specifications

STUDIO EQUIPMENT
KNOX VIDEO
958
RS II SERIES
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PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
FEATURES
◆ 16x16 matrix is housed in a single three rack
unit chassis, and can be ordered with or
without front panel control.
◆ The RSII series switchers accept up to six-
teen composite, Y/C, HD component, or SDI
video sources, sixteen balanced or unbal-
anced stereo audio sources, and connect
any one of the input sources to one or more
sixteen outputs with optional volume and
tone control (VT). Composite routers include
a second BNC connector for looping
through to another device, such as a pre-
view monitor.
◆ Cross-point information is collected by the
microprocessor from the optional front
panel controller (DFPC), from the
RS232/RS422 inputs on the front or rear
panel, and from the optional ethernet I/O
and distributed to the crosspoint decoders.
Audio and video may be routed together or
separately.
◆ All RSII series switchers include a switchable
RS232/422 control port and separate refer-
ence sync input. Composite video versions
come standard with paired input connectors
for true loop-thru capability allowing input
signals to pass-thru to a downstream device.
75ohm terminators are required if loop-thru
is not used.
◆ The audio volume, tone, and balance may be
adjusted if the VT option is installed.
◆ Optional audio control gives more versatility
with input trim, volume control, bass, treble,
loudness and balance control for each input
and output. Adjust each output individually
for optimal audio quality in any environment.
Salvo commands allow adjusting all zones
at once.
◆ Control from a wide range of third party
controllers is quick and easy with Knox’s
SAS serial control (Simple ASCII Strings)
through the RS-232 or RS-422 port. SAS
serial commands are easy to learn and
pre-programmed control modules are
available from a variety of companies
including Crestron, AMX, and Control 4.
◆ RSII routers come in a wide variety of
configurations and are backed by Knox
Video Technologies’ five-year parts and labor
warranty.
16x16 Audio/Video
Matrix Routing Switchers
RS II Series switchers accept up to sixteen composite,
S-Video, high definition analog component, or SDI
video sources, sixteen balanced or unbalanced stereo
audio sources, and connect any one of the input
sources
to one or more sixteen outputs with optional volume and tone control. Composite routers include a second BNC
connector
for looping through to another device, such as a preview monitor.
These crosspoint routers provide full-matrix switching of composite, S-Video, high definition analog component, or SDI
SDI digital video. Active, fully buffered, high bandwidth crosspoint modules allow video to be switched simultaneously
without crosstalk. A dedicated reference sync input is provided with the composite video version, allowing a source of
blackburst to be connected for glitch-free switching. The RSII series is available with low noise 3-wire balanced stereo
audio or RCA-style unbalanced stereo audio. With the optional volume and tone package, sound adjustments control
volume, bass, treble, balance, input trim and mute. Adjust each output individually for optimal audio quality in any
environment. Built-in salvo commands allow adjusting all zones at once.
In addition to the standard RS-232/422 serial control port, keep the system safe and secure with the standard faceplate or
order the RSII with the optional Detachable Front Panel Controller (DFPC). Additional control options include a built-in IP
(ethernet) control for operation over a LAN or Internet. The RSII is fully compatible with third party control systems.