{"product_id":"sonifex-rb-fs42-audio-failover-switcher-4-main-i-o-2-standby-i-o","title":"Sonifex RB-FS42 | Audio Failover Switcher, 4 Main I\/O, 2 Standby I\/O","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe RB-FS42 4 + 2 audio failover switcher is a smaller channel count version of the RB-FS82, offering a lower number of inputs and outputs. It is a more cost effective solution where failover is needed for a smaller number of sources\/destinations and supports all of the features of the RB-FS82. The device has 4 main + 2 standby, stereo analogue audio, AES\/EBU digital audio and RS232 connections (both inputs and outputs) and can be configured via Ethernet for two main operational applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelay based switching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncoder site (Set via IP): 4 stereo program inputs, 4 + 2 stereo program outputs where each program input\/Output carries: analogue L\/R, stereo AES\/EBU \u0026amp; RS232.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncoder site: Each program output has an alarm detect GP input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoder Site (Set via IP): 4 + 2 stereo program inputs, 4 program outputs where each program input carries: analogue L\/R, stereo AES\/EBU \u0026amp; RS232.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoder Site: Each program input has an alarm detect GP input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 programme I\/O paths, 2 standby output paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAES\/EBU transparent (for Dolby E transport).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive throughput in event of power outage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGP output for signalling RB-FS42 alarm conditions: PSU 1\/2 fail, Standby 1\/2 active, Summary Alarm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic or Manual reversion modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED indicators on front panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP control, including Web GUI and SNMP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual AC power supplies (select when ordering).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a failover switcher for multi channel audio transport over E1 or IP, typically as performed by APT Oslo, Prodys Nureus, where a N+1 topology is adopted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFailover Switchers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAudio Specification - Digital\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe RB-FS42 uses passive fixed switching relays which don’t affect the overall audio performance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAudio Specification - Analogue\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;86dB\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFront Panel Operational Controls\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual Switching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Via Restore 1 \u0026amp; Restore 2 push-buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFront Panel Indicators\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower LEDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x Power indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Status LEDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x Standby status indicators, 2 per channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandby Restore LEDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x illuminated buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRear Panel Connections\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x differential stereo inputs across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 25 way D-Types female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x inputs on 1 x 25 way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-Type female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x outputs on 1 x 25 way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-Type female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x outputs on 1 x 25 way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-Type female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS232 Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x RS232 communication lines on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS232 Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 25 way D-Type female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS232 Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x RS232 communication lines on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS232 Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 25 way D-Type female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGPI\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inputs \u0026amp; 5 outputs on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGPI\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 25 pin D-Type female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandby 1\u0026amp;2 Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x Analogue differential stereo inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandby 1\u0026amp;2 Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x Stereo digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandby 1\u0026amp;2 Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x RS232 communication line pairs on 1 x 25 way D-type female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/100Mbps on 1 x RJ45 socket for IP control, SNMP and web GUI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains Input AC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x Universal filtered IEC, continuously rated 85-264VAC @47- 63Hz, max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains Input AC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20W, plus 1 x 12V 1A DC supply, 2.5mm locking socket fused. (External DC supply not provided).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuse Rating AC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x Anti-surge fuse 2A 20 x 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEquipment Type\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRB-FS42:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audio failover switcher, 4 + 2 inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease Note: Separate DC power supplies are not provided as standard with the product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePhysical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Raw):\u003c\/strong\u003e 48cm(W) x 22cm(D) x 4.2cm(H) 1U\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Raw):\u003c\/strong\u003e 19” (W) x 8.7” (D) x 1.7” (H) 1U\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Boxed):\u003c\/strong\u003e 55cm(W) x 28cm(D) x 17cm(H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Boxed):\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.7”(W) x 11”(D) x 6.7”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nett: 2.1kg Gross: 3.5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nett: 4.6lb Gross: 7.7lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Note that this product is deeper than standard Redboxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAccessories\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRB-RK3:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1U Rear panel rack kit for large Redboxes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSupport and Downloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHandbooks \u0026amp; Guides\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ad56550c.delivery.rocketcdn.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/products\/RB-FS42\/redbox-02_hb.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRB-FS42 Handbook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBrochures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/brochures-guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eClick to visit the brochures page.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDeclarations\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/support\/ce-ukca-declarations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eClick to visit the declarations page.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFirmware\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ad56550c.delivery.rocketcdn.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/products\/RB-FS42\/FS42_V1.13.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVersion 1.13 Date 09\/10\/2024\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFirmware Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ad56550c.delivery.rocketcdn.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/products\/RB-FS42\/RB-FS82-42-Firmware-Versions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFull release notes for all firmware versions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/product\/cbl-d25-8xi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCBL-D25-8XI Balanced Snake, 8 x XLR3F to DB25, 3m cable.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/product\/cbl-d25-8xo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCBL-D25-8XO Balanced Snake, DB25 to 8 x XLR3M, 3m cable.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/product\/cbl-d25-d25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCBL-D25-D25 Balanced Snake, DB25 to DB25, 3m cable.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/product\/rb-fs82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRB-FS82 Audio Failover Switcher, 8 Main I\/O, 2 Standby I\/O\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Links\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sonifex.co.uk\/product\/rb-fs42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOfficial Product Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sonifex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53670173311317,"sku":"RB-FS42","price":1271.77,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6993\/3141\/files\/Sonifex_Sonifex_RB_FS42_Audio_Failover_Switcher_4_Main_I_O_2_Standby_I_O_01.jpg?v=1780662401","url":"https:\/\/tvpro.lt\/products\/sonifex-rb-fs42-audio-failover-switcher-4-main-i-o-2-standby-i-o","provider":"tvpro.lt – Broadcast \u0026 Pro Video Equipment Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}