The simplest ideas are usually the best! ARX's new Remote Selector is a stereo out signal selector for the extremely popular Audibox range. The RS-2 is a Dual Channel unit with two sets of XLR Outputs and one set of XLR Inputs.
The new Remote Selector silently switches a stereo pair of XLR female input connectors to either A or B pairs of male XLR outputs
ARX "SoftSwitch" technology achieves this with no loud bangs through the audio system when switching.
Output Channel control can be selected in 2 ways:
- Mode 1 by remote switch / relay closure (using an external power pack / wall wart), or
- Mode 2 by 12 - 24VDC
With no DC voltage applied, Output A, the default normal audio signal, is selected.
When +12 - 24VDC is applied to Pins 3 and 4 on the Dinkle type connector, then Output B is selected.
Typical applications include remote controlled zoning, loudspeaker selection, and A-B comparison of audio units.
Another useful application is remotely switching between 2 bands, or Live Band and DJ when both are using different Speaker system.
Precision engineered
Most of the Audibox range share a common footprint and manufacturing platform. Offset lid screws enable close side-by-side mounting of multiple units.
Note: Connectors are inserted in the top of the unit. Please allow adequate space above the Remote Selector to allow for the connectors to be removed or inserted.
- Frequency Response: 10Hz to 50KHz + - 0.5dB
- Power Requirements: DC Input +12 - 24 VDC Connector 2.5mm centre pin
- Remote Switch and External Input: 4 Pin Dinkle type socket, 5mm pin spacing. Connector supplied with unit
- Pin 1 and 2 Remote Switch – Open Input = Channel A selected, Closed Input = Channel B selected.
- Pin 3 and 4 Remote DC control - Pin 3 +12 - 24VDC Pin 4 0VDC / Gnd
- Connections:
Input Connectors: Female XLR, Wired Pin 1 Audio Ground, Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 - Cold - Output Connectors A and B: Male XLR, Wired Pin 1 Audio Ground, Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 - Cold
- Chassis Ground/Earth: Via Pin 1's on Left Channels
- Construction: All-steel polyurethane coated chassis, fibreglass PCB