Features

  • 3 sets of stereo analog inputs let you switch between sources
  • 2 sets of S/PDIF digital inputs (coax and optical)
  • 3 sets of stereo speaker outputs with:
    • Speaker Select switches
    • Recessed trim pot for each speaker output

Cue section with:

  • Input-select switch
  • Output-level control

Main section with:

  • Input-select switch
  • Aux-input level control
  • Output-level control
  • Mute, Dim (-20 dB), and Mono switches

2 headphone outputs, each with:

  • Dual-function volume controls
  • Main-Cue input switches
  • Passive audio path: no op amps or IC's in main audio path
  • Onboard talkback microphone
  • Talkback microphone input w/level control (feeds headphone and cue outputs)
  • Dual 30-segment, fast-acting, peak-hold LED metering (dBu and dBfs) with:
    • Clear Peak switch
    • Calibrate to match DAW or other audio device
  • Footswitch jack for hands-free talkback operation
  • Included Control Station Remote (CSR-1) provides remote control of:
    • Main Volume
    • Input select
    • Output select
    • Talkback
    • Mute
    • Dim
    • Mono

Input/Output

  • 4 balanced ¼-inch analog line inputs (2 L/R pairs)
  • 2 unbalanced RCA analog line inputs (L/R pair)
  • 1 stereo S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) digital input
  • 1 stereo S/PDIF coax (RCA) digital input
  • 1 balanced XLR talkback-microphone input
  • 6 balanced ¼-inch, line-level speaker outputs (3 L/R pairs) w/separate, passive volume controls
  • 2 balanced ¼-inch, line-level Main outputs (1 L/R pair) with source selection
  • 2 balanced ¼-inch, line-level Cue outputs (1 L/R pair) with volume control and source selection
  • 2 stereo ¼-inch headphone jacks w/dual-function volume controls and Main-Cue input switches
  • 1 DB15 port for optional Control Station Remote (CSR-1)

Digitalia

  • S/PDIF coax and optical digital inputs
  • High-definition, 24-bit, 192 kHz D/A converters (115 dBu dynamic range)

Physical

  • 1U 19-inch rack-mountable, rugged steel chassis
  • External AC power supply

CSR-1 Remote

  • Remote-control all functions of Central Station, including:
    • Input switching
    • Speaker selection
    • Main volume
    • Talkback system
  • Onboard electret condenser talkback microphone
  • Talk button (momentary switch) for talkback system
  • Active light shows when CSR-1 is controlling main volume
  • Connects with a proprietary DB15 cable (included)
  • Keep desktop neat and clutter-free