SB i16 and SB 8.8 User Guide
Introduction
Overview
SB i16 and SB 8.8 are, respectively, 2U, 16 input and 8 input/8 output SuperAnalogue™ Dante
stageboxes, for all high-quality AoIP applications.
SB i16 and SB 8.8 can be controlled remotely from SSL Live and System T consoles as well as from
SSL's Network I/O Controller app for PC.
SB i16 and SB 8.8 are ideally suited to studio and stage, featuring redundant power, redundant
ruggedized etherCON Dante connections plus four GPIOs.
Key Features
Interface between studio/stage/recording area and IP audio networks using Dante and
AES67
Redundant PSUs and Dante network connections
8 or 16 SSL SuperAnalogue studio grade preamps
GPIO connectivity - embed tallies across the network
Redundant network extension ports
Clear front panel indication - signal present, phantom power, channel attention
Gain-compensated inputs available to Dante network
Device and parameter ownership assignment to avoid control conflicts
AutoPad - automatically adjusts gain and pad settings to accommodate widest possible
range of input signals
Two-speed ball-bearing fan cooling - sufficiently quiet to place on a studio floor
SB i16 and SB 8.8 Front Panel
User Buttons/
LEDs
SB i16 and SB 8.8 Rear Panel
Network Activity
and Gigabit LEDs
Latching XLR
I/O Connectors
Redundant Network
Redundant
Audio Connections
Network
(Dante)
Extension
Signal Level and
48V/Attention LEDs
GP Inputs 1-4
Low Noise
GP Outputs 1-4
Fans
Redundant
PSUs
4
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