The Signature SW 8:2 is a broadcast specification, 8 mono/ 4 stereo source selector switch/ mixer. There are 8 balanced audio inputs on 3 pin Neutrik XLR sockets on the rear panel and these can be set globally to be 8 mono inputs or 4 stereo inputs.
On the front panel there are 8 large illuminated buttons for turning sources on/ off. They work as 8 individual switches when in the mono mode and 4 pairs of stereo switches when the SW 8:2 is set to stereo. The front panel features a 6.35mm stereo TRS jack socket for headphones monitoring, with a full size pot to adjust the volume level. This headphone circuit monitors the output audio.
Two balanced Neutrik XLR plugs on the rear panel provide the output of the unit, which will either be one single mono channel or 1 stereo channel when the unit is set to ‘switch’ mode or a mix of all selected sources when set to ‘mix’ mode. Three rear panel dip switches allow for setting mix/switch, mono/stereo & output pre/post headphone volume pot.
Power is provided by an internal switch mode power supply, with a wide input range. There is also an input for external +/-12v DC power. The +/-12v DC input can be connected to the optional Signature PS1external DC Master Power Station, for situations where a redundant power supply is desirable.