Specifications

STUDIO EQUIPMENT
LINK ELECTRONICS
986
800 SERIES DIGITAL or ANALOG A/V SWITCHER
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PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
AVS-816 16x1Modular Vertical Interval
Video Switcher with Audio Follow
T he AVS-816 is a wideband video/audio
vertical interval switcher designed for
the video professional. It features
compact modular design which allows
it to handle video and audio in both the
digital and 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 non-looping and
offer outstanding return loss performance. For component digital applications, an analog monitoring output is available.
Audio and video break-away are selected by a single switch on the front panel. Dual LEDs on the source selection and
follow switch indicate follow or break-away. The
AVS-816 allows you to efficiently and economically route or delegate
multiple video and audio signals. The audio inputs use high-density terminal blocks 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 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-11modular 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 can be preset to respond to that instruction set as well.
816-OP/A Analog Video Matrix
The AVS-816 has seven options to configure the unit to be Analog Video or SDI video. The audio
can be configured for AES or Analog. The 816-OP/A is the analog video plug-in board. The AVS-816
chassis and the 816-OP/A board make up a video only switcher. You must select the video matrix
and audio matrix to make up the desired switcher format. You have the choice of analog or digital
for both video and audio. In the case of AES audio, you have the option of BNC unbalanced or
Plug-in 3-pin Weco balanced connectors. You can choose the 816-OP/A Analog Video or the
816-OP/C SDI for an analog or SDI switching only. The unit can be configured for analog audio or
AES only switching. Software is supplied with all AVS series to control up to 32 switchers from a
single computer. A remote control is also available.
816-OP/B Audio Switch Matrix
The AVS-816 has seven options to configure the unit to be Analog Video or SDI video. The audio
can be configured for AES or Analog. The AVS-816 chassis and the 816-OP/B analog audio plug-in
make up an audio-only switcher. Combining the 816-OP/A and 816-OP/B, configures a 16x1 analog
video with audio follow switcher. You must select the video matrix and audio matrix to make up
the desired switcher format. You have the choice of analog or SDI video or analog or AES audio.
The SDI video has one SDI output and one analog video output for monitoring. One AES output
and one analog audio output for monitoring purpose. Software is supplied to control up to 32
switchers from a single computer. A remote control is also available.