Roland S-1608 16x8 Digital Snake Stage Unit
Features
- 16 Input x 8 Output Configuration
- Compact, Floor-Based or Rack-Mountable
- 24-Bit/96 kHz Audio Quality
- Remote-Controllable Preamps
- REAC Low Latency Digital Transmission
Description
The Roland S-1608 16x8 Digital Snake Stage Unit is a small format audio snake solution that offers 24-bit/96 kHz audio quality. It can be used in applications for bands, corporate A/V events, seminars, rental and staging houses, and broadcasters who need the best possible sound quality from their audio without the high-frequency losses and bulk of an analogue snake.
The S-1608 features 16-XLR microphone preamps with 48 V phantom power and 8 XLR outputs. There is one digital output connector, an REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) output connector, an RS-232C, and DB-9 output connectors built into the unit.
Connections to the microphone preamps are made on stage where it is controlled using the S-4000R (sold separately), or the free PC/Mac RCS software. The audio is then amplified and converted at the closest point to the sound source and sent using Cat5e cables to the front of house mixer instead of using large multi-core copper cables. As a result, the S-1608 Digital Snake system is immune to the hums and buzzes caused by electrical noises inherent in analogue snakes.
Features
REAC Technology
The REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) protocol is a low-latency, high-quality 24-bit/ 96 kHz audio transport protocol used by the S-1608. It allows the Digital Snake's signal to be "split" to as many positions as required, such as a monitor, broadcast, and recording splits using the S-4000D or any standard gigabit Ethernet switch (sold separately)
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 (sold separately) 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, ground issues, and the high frequency losses inherent in analogue snakes
For Monitoring, Broadcasting, or Recording Applications
With the S-1608 Digital Snake system, the source audio can be digitally split using the S-4000-SP (sold separately) or any standard Ethernet switch. The loss-less digital splits can be routed over CAT5 cable to a monitoring console or a broadcast truck for recording
Specifications
| Number of Channels | 16 in 8 out |
| AD/DA Conversion | 24-Bit/96 kHz |
| Frequency Response | -2 dB / +0 dB (@ +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) + N | 0.05 % or less (Pad: On, Input Gain: +4 dBu, 22 Hz 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 kOhms |
| Nominal Output Level | +4 dBu, max. +22 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 600 ohms |
| Recommended Load Impedance | 10 kOhms or greater |
| Residual Noise | IHF-A, Typ: -80 dBu or less |
| Equivalent Input Noise | -128 dB |
| Network Latency | 375 ms when using REAC cable only (AD > REAC > DA Latency: approx 1.2 ms) |
| Input Connectors | Analogue: 16 x XLR type, balanced, phantom power |
| Output Connectors | Analogue: 8 x XLR type, balanced Digital Output Connector: 1 (optical type) REAC Connector: 1 RJ-45 EtherCon type Remote Connector: RS-232C, DB-9 type |
| Indicators | 1 x Power 1 x REAC 1 x Remote 1 x Mute all outputs indicator |
| Power Supply | AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz) |
| Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Phantom Power | +48 V / 14 mA (each input, remote controlled) |
| Operation Temperature | 0 to 40°C |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 15.8 x 5.31 x 6.97" (401 x 135 x 177 mm) |
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
In The Box
- Roland S-1608 16x8 Digital Snake Stage Unit
- Power Cord
- REAC Connector Cover
- Ferrite Core
- 4 x Rubber Foot
- Rack-mount Kit
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Details
- Product: Roland S-1608 16x8 Digital Snake Stage Unit
- Manufacturer: Roland
- Model: S-1608
- SKU: S-1608
- RM Product #: 45455
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