Summary of Contents for Solid State Logic SB 32.24
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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.
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)
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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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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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 –...
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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.
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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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