The Genius is an audio changeover with 2 stereo inputs and 1 stereo output. It fulfils the needs of every radio station for manual or automatic (on ‘emergency’) switching between different audio sources.
Up to 3 internal relays can be associated to the ‘blank’ audio detection and to A/B Input switching for further alarm signalling, external signal routing, CD players start, etc.
When set in the ‘automatic/emergency’ mode, the Genius is typically used for automatic switching between a main program (satellite) and local back-up source at the transmitter sites, to overcome ‘blank’ status in the event of radio automation freezing, etc.
Besides being driven by its built-in audio detector stage, Genius switching can be also controlled from any external commands, provided through a fully-featured optoinsulated Remote Interface.
A front panel knob allows immediate selection of either A or B source. Its ideal application is at the radio studios, to switch between studio feeds and Master Control Room outputs, to bypass some equipment in the event of maintenance jobs, etc.
Features:
- AUTOMATIC stereo audio changeover
- Fully adjustable built-in audio-detector
- Manual (local and remote) or automatic operation
- MPX switching capability
- Independent gain control for each input
- Capability to start stand-by sources
- Full set of relays associated to ‘blank’ detecting and input switching
