Description/Specs
The S-1608 Digital Snake is a compact version of Roland's popular S-4000 Digital Snake System. Easy to use and quick to install, the S-1608 Digital Snake System is a
small format audio snake solution that offers the highest quality audio
signal available in a portable snake system. The S-1608 Digital Snake
system is ideal for bands, corporate A/V events, seminars, rental and
staging houses, Houses of Worship and broadcasters that need the best
possible sound quality from their audio without the high frequency
losses and bulk of an analog snake.
- 16 input x 8 output configuration
- Compact, floor-based or rack-mountable design
- High resolution 24 bit / 96 kHz audio quality
- Remote controllable preamps using an S-4000R or free RCS software
- REAC low latency digital audio transmission system
- Easy and affordable splits and recording options
REAC Technology
The REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) protocol is an industry
proven, low latency, high quality 24 bit/ 96 kHz audio transport
protocol used by the S-1608 and S-0816. The REAC protocol allows the
Digital Snake’s signal to be “split” to as many positions as required
such as monitor, broadcast and recording splits using the S-4000-SP or any standard gigabit Ethernet switch.
High Resolution Sound Quality
By placing high quality mic-pres on stage, the sound is amplified and
converted at the closest point to the sound source, providing the best
possible quality audio. The mic preamps can be controlled using the
S-4000R or the free PC/Mac RCS software. By using Cat5e cable instead of
large multi-core copper cable, the S-1608 Digital Snake system is
immune to the “hums and buzzes” caused by electrical noise and ground
issues and the high frequency losses inherent in analog snakes.
Easy Expansion for the S-4000 Digital Snake System
The S-1608 Digital Snake System can be used to easily expand the channel
count of an S-4000 32 x 8 Digital Snake System to 48 x 16. Mix and
match S-4000 and S-1608 Digital Snake Systems for customizable rental
and installation systems.
Create Multiple Stage Configurations
Use multiple S-1608 Digital Snake Systems to create flexible stage
configurations such as Left, Right and Center snake positions. Simply
run Cat5e cables to the Front of House console for easy cable management
on stage.
Split the S-1608 Digital Snake Easily for Monitoring, Broadcasting, or Recoding Applications
With the S-1608 Digital Snake system, the source audio can be digitally
split using the S-4000-SP or any standard Ethernet switch. These
loss-less digital splits can be routed over CAT5 cable to a monitoring
console or a broadcast truck for recording.
- Number of Channels
- S-1608 : 16 in 8 out S-0816 : 8 in 16 out
- AD and DA Conversion
- 24 bit / 96 kHz
- Frequency Response
- -2 dB / +0 dB (@ +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
- 0.05 % or less (Pad: On, Input Gain: +4 dBu, 22Hz to 20 kHz)
- Dynamic Range
- 110 dB
- Cross Talk
- -80 dB or less (Input Gain: +4 dBu, typ.)
- Nominal Input Level
- -65 to -10 dBu (PAD: Off), -45 to +10 dBu (PAD: On) (1 dB step, Max. +28 dBu)
- PAD
- 20 dB On/Off
- Input Impedance
- 14 k ohms
- Nominal Output Level
- +4 dBu, Max. +22 dBu
- Output Impedance
- 600 ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance
- 10 k ohms or greater
- Residual Noise Level (IHF-A, typ.)
- -80 dBu or less
- Equivalent Input Noise Level
- S-1608: -128 dB S-0816: -124dB
- Network Latency
- 375 microseconds when using REAC cable only (*1) (AD > REAC > DA Latency: approx 1.2 ms)
- Connectors
- S-1608 : Analog Input x 16 (XLR type, balanced, phantom power)
Analog Output x 8 (XLR type, balanced) Digital Output connector x 1
(Optical type) REAC Connector x 1 (RJ-45 EtherCon type) Remote Connector
x 1 (RS-232C, DB-9 type) S-0816 : Analog Input x 8 (XLR type, balanced,
phantom power) Analog Output x 16 (XLR type, balanced) Digital Output
connector x 1 (Optical type) REAC Connector x 1 (RJ-45 EtherCon type)
Remote Connector x 1 (RS-232C, DB-9 type)
- Indicators
- POWER Indicator x 1, REAC Indicator x 1, REMOTE Indicator x 1, MUTE ALL OUTPUTS Indicator x 1
- Power Supply
- AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
- Power Comsumption
- 45W
- Phantom Power
- +48 V / 14 mA (each input, remote controlled)
- Operation Temperature
- 0 to +40 degrees Celsius +32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
- Accessories
- Power Cord x 1, REAC Connector Cover x 1, Ferrite Cores x 1 Rubber Foot x 4, Rack Mount Kit x 1, Owner's Manual
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