Solid State Logic SB 32.24 User Manual

Solid State Logic SB 32.24 User Manual

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  • Page 2 As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation. Solid State Logic cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from any error or omission in this manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Table of Contents  Table of Contents Introduction Key Features: SB 32.24 Front Panel SB 32.24 Rear Panel Mains Power Connections Channel LEDs Net A, Net B and H/W status LEDs Hardware Connections: Status & Reset (DHCP)
  • Page 4 Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Appendix C – Safety Notices General Safety Installation Notes Power Safety For EU Environmental Declaration RoHS notice For USA Electromagnetic Compatibility Environmental Page 4 of 25...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    4 AES/EBU inputs, 16 analogue line outputs and 4 AES/EBU outputs. All analogue and AES audio connectors are XLR-3 type. SB 32.24 can be controlled remotely from SSL Live and System T consoles as well as from SSL’s Network I/O Controller app for PC.
  • Page 6: Mains Power Connections

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Mains Power Connections   Each Stagebox includes redundant PSUs with IEC connectors; either supply can individually power the unit. Ideally these should be connected to separate power circuits to provide redundancy of incoming AC power.
  • Page 7: Net A, Net B And H/W Status Leds

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Net A, Net B and H/W status LEDs   A series of LEDs towards the right hand side of the front panel indicate statuses as follows. Label LED Status Green (priority over Flashing Red flashing red) AES IN 1/2 Analogue inputs...
  • Page 8: Hardware Connections

    Hardware Connections:  DANTE Connections  SB 32.24 has two redundant sets of network connections. The Network A ports feature etherCON ruggedised RJ45 connectors, and the Network B ports are SFP cages, which can be fitted with either RJ45, Single-mode or Multi-mode LC fibre connectors.
  • Page 9: Dante Connection Examples

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Dante Connection Examples  Gain-dependant source and gain-compensated splits available to master console  In this mode, both the gain-dependant and the gain-compensated splits are available to the master console. Stagebox outputs are available to the master console. Gain-dependant source and gain-compensated splits available to both consoles (no SFP’s fitted -  external switch connected)  In this mode both the...
  • Page 10: Gain-Dependant Source And Gain-Compensated Splits Available To Both Consoles (Sfp's Fitted)

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Gain-dependant source and gain-compensated splits available to both consoles (SFP’s fitted).  In this mode both the gain-dependant and the gain-compensated splits are available to both consoles (SFP’s fitted). Input ownership and stagebox outputs are available to either console. Gain-dependant source available to master console, Gain-compensated split available to  secondary console.  In this mode only the gain-dependant split is available to the master console.
  • Page 11: Connecting A Pc

    Contents Connecting a PC:  Network Connection  SSL Network I/O Controller PC application  When the SB 32.24 is used without an SSL console, configuration and control is achieved using the SSL Network I/O Controller PC application. Download the application from the SSL website using the link ​ h ttp://www2.solidstatelogic.com/broadcast/network-i-o/downloads​...
  • Page 12: Linking/Unlinking Networks A And B

    Contents Linking/Unlinking Networks A and B  The SB 32.24 can be configured to have both the gain-dependant and gain-compensated audio available on the same network, or to have them assigned to two separate (A/B) networks. To LINK/SEPARATE the A/B networks use ​ D ante Controller​ to configure the network settings as required.
  • Page 13: Software Control

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Software Control  The GUI  The application window is divided into five sections: Network View  Page 13 of 25...
  • Page 14: Inputs/Outputs

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Inputs/Outputs  Select the Inputs or Outputs tab in the Page Select area to view I/O available on the network. View Inputs  Channel Info ​ s hows all parameters of the channel at a glance. The ​...
  • Page 15: View Outputs

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents View Outputs  The ​ V iew Outputs​ window shows a reduced option set. ​ O utput level meters​ are shown; the ​ M ute button’s function is as before. The keys and combinations are mapped to the PC keyboard. For example, pressing ALT+UP on the keyboard will increase the gain by 3 dB.
  • Page 16: Ownership

    To become the owner of one or more specific inputs, first tap ​ I nputs ​ t o the right of the SB 32.24's ​ D etail View​ . Tap on the desired input and press ​ E DIT SETTINGS​ . Then press and hold OWN​...
  • Page 17: Gain Compensation

    Digital trim will be applied when the analogue gain level is above or below the Gamma point. The Gamma point is indicated on the SB 32.24 input GUI as ​ γ ​ . The owner of an input has access to the Gain Compensation ​ R ECALIBRATE​ button. Pressing and holding the ​...
  • Page 18: Dante Controller

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Dante Controller  For complete details on Dante Controller software, refer to Audinate’s user guide. The information below will give you the basics to get started. Clock sync, device naming and routing are all done within Dante Controller. Dante Controller is the single point of Dante network management.
  • Page 19: Appendix A - Physical Specifications

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Appendices  Appendix A – Physical specifications  Parameter Value Notes 456 mm (excluding handles) Depth 494 mm (incl. handles) Height 5 RU (220 mm) 431 mm Unit Width Ex. Rack Ears Width 483 mm Including rack ears...
  • Page 20: Appendix B - Performance Specifications

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Appendix B – Performance specifications  Mic/Line Inputs  Parameter Value Notes +26 to +70 dB Mic mode, 0 dBFS, 0.1 dB gain step size Gain Range -4 to +30 dB Line mode, 0 dBFS, 0.1 dB gain step size...
  • Page 21: Line Outputs

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Reference frequency: 1 kHz (unless stated otherwise) Line Outputs   Parameter Value Notes Maximum Output Level +24 dBu 600 Ω / 10 kΩ load Output Impedance < 50 Ω Frequency Response ± 0.3 dB -1 dBFS, 20 Hz –...
  • Page 22: Digital Inputs

    Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Digital Inputs  Parameter Value Notes Input Impedance 110 Ω Transformer coupled Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2 176 kHz or 192 kHz with sample rate or 96 kHz converters enabled Sample Rate converters Selectable per AES channel pair...
  • Page 23 Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Appendix C – Safety Notices  General Safety  Please read and keep this document. Adhere to all warnings and follow instructions. This electrical equipment should not be used near water. Cleaning should only be with dry cloths or products compatible with electrical devices –...
  • Page 24 Network I/O Stagebox SB 32.24 User Guide Contents Power Safety  The unit is not supplied with a mains lead allowing you to use IEC distribution of mains cables of your choice. Any mains cable used must fulfill the following: Refer to the ratings label on the rear of the unit and always use suitable mains cords.
  • Page 25 RoHS notice  Solid State Logic has conformed and this product has conformed to European Union’s Directive 2011/65/EU on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS, namely sections 25214.10, 25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and...

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