Palmer GA MKII Grand Audition MKII Signal Splitter & Switcher

Palmer GA MKII Grand Audition MKII

• 24 switchable balanced line outputs
• Intuitive browser-based control software
• Individual level control on each output
• Mono and stereo modes
• Multiple channel selection
• High-quality analogue signal path
• Instant channel switching with no noise or interference
• XLR line inputs and built-in USB media player
• Up to three devices cascadable

Comfortable loudspeaker routing with variable level control for an uncompromising comparison on the sales floor, along with multi-monitor and multi-room applications, are just some of the ways the GrandAudition MK2 can be effectively put to use.

GrandAudition MK2 lets you connect 16 individual loudspeakers or eight loudspeaker pairs and up to eight subwoofers - all with balanced line-level XLR connectors and housed in two 19\" rack units. Depending on how you want to use GrandAudition MK2, the outputs can be selected either individually or as stereo pairs via an intuitive browser-based app or from the unit itself.

Thereby you can choose to just switch between loudspeakers or freely configure any output combination you want, making it not only the ideal solution for a loudspeaker presentation, but also an excellent choice as a central-control-unit for trade fairs, in laboratories and for multi-room sound distribution.

Source material is supplied from a mixer, CD player or digital audio workstation through two balanced XLR inputs - with volume control, of course. But that\'s not all. GrandAudition MK2 is also equipped with a built-in USB media player on which reference titles can be accessed in WAV, AIF, FLAC, MP3 and OGG data formats.

The browser-based remote can be controlled on a tablet or laptop, offering maximum operating convenience. Ethernet and WLAN-capable devices can be used for complete configuration and control of the unit, including channel naming, media player, and other practical functions.

The ability to individually adjust the level for each output and its quick and noiseless switching mechanism, makes it possible to accurately compare loudspeakers and help you reliably guide your customers to select the right loudspeaker. Routing applications that use different levels for each output can also be set up, and a fully analogue signal path with the highest quality is also of course guaranteed with Palmer.

If necessary, you can cascade units to triple the impressive number of 16 channels plus 8 outputs and thus manage even the largest routing scenarios for monitors, such as in presentation areas. You can also use the subwoofer outputs to connect additional loudspeakers without experiencing any technical drawbacks.

In addition to powered loudspeakers, passive loudspeakers can be incorporated with power amps. Signals can also be distributed over multiple line outputs for other applications, for example, by connecting as many as 24 headphone amplifiers to one source signal - an invaluable aid in conference technology and at trade fairs. And to top it all off, GrandAudition MK2 performs remarkably well in measuring laboratories.

In short, GrandAudition MK2, with its clearly arranged features and ease of use, offers comfortable loudspeaker routing with professional sound neutrality.

The distribution of mono and stereo balanced audio signals from a single source to multiple destinations has many applications including multi-zone sound reinforcement installations, live sports events coverage, broadcast studios, video suites, duplication or indeed anywhere high quality audio has to be distributed to a number of locations down long cable runs.

The Drawmer DA-6 is a six channel stereo (or twelve channel mono) distribution amplifier featuring XLR balanced inputs and outputs with optional transformer balancing where remote amplifiers and recorders are fed from separate power supplies.

The stereo Input features individual left/right level controls with LED bargraph metering enabling the correct balancing of stereo material or two mono signals. Each of the six outputs incorporate further left/right level controls and a Mono/Stereo switch providing the selection of either one stereo output or two mono outputs per channel. This feature allows the DA-6 to function as either a 1 x stereo input/6 x stereo outputs or 1 x mono input/12 x mono output unit or any combination of the two.

The output section consists of a Channel Select so that the individual left/right output level of each channel is displayed on the output LED bargraph and can be monitored by the Headphone jack socket. A pair of auxiliary link stereo jack sockets (TRS) are provided via the rear panel for connection to further DA-6 units for the distribution of even more channels.

• 1x6 Stereo Distribution Amp with Monitoring.
• 1 set of stereo (2) XLR inputs.
• 6 sets of stereo (2) XLR outputs.
• Input stage has LED level meter.
• Each output channel can be switched to mono.
• Each output channel can be individually monitored.
• Built-in headphone amp.
• Optional transformer balanced outputs.
• Electronically balanced inputs with individual left/right level controls.
• LED metering on input for balancing stereo material or two mono signals.
• Left / Right level controls on each output with a stereo / mono switch.
• Headphone jack to monitor output of selected channel.
• LED metering on output of selected channel.
• Auxiliary pair of balanced 1/4" output jacks for linking multiple DA6 units.
• 1 unit rack space.
• Inputs and Outputs are balanced XLRs at +4dBu.

Features:
Two channel / four way split
Channels linkable for 1 in, 8 out
Ultra low noise design
?SilentSwitch? Phantom Power switch
?20 dB pad switch
0 to +40 dB Gain available via rear switches
Electronically Balanced Inputs and Outputs (standard)
Transformer Balanced Outputs option
12 VDC supply connector for remote or mobile applications
Intuitive, 'user friendly' layout
Flawless performance in any audio environment

Today?s venues face a growing need to provide a multiplicity of audio feeds
from presentations, conferences, orchestral performances and lectures. The
advent of digital broadcasting, the growth of webcasts and direct-to-CD
archiving highlight the deficiencies in audio splitting systems more than ever
before. Whether the final product is a broadcast feed or CD sales of an unrepeatable
lecture, performance or event, end-users? expectations of audio quality are
higher than ever.With these requirements in mind, ARX has developed the
MSX 8 Active Microphone/Line Splitter to deliver the performance required by
today?s standards of audio production. Active microphone and line splitting has
a number of benefits over passive splitters: primarily these are improved sound
quality, noise figures comparable to the best microphone inputs, and increased
resistance to RFI. All of which translate into superb audio quality for your clients.
About the MSX 8
The MSX 8 consists of two channels of actively buffered ultra low noise Microphone/
Line Splitter. Each of these channels has four electronically Balanced splits ? two
on the rear panel, plus two more on the front panel. All four output splits have the
option of transformer balancing if so specified.Each channel has a ?20 dB pad switch
plus silently switchable 48V Phantom power with indicator LED.Gain through the MSX 8
can be set individually by the small DIP switches on the rear of each channel, from 0dB
through to +40 dB in 10 dB stepsA ?Link? switch links Channel 1 to Channel 2, providing
an ultimate maximum of 8 Outputs from a single input. An indicator LED shows when this
is active. A Clip LED indicates imminent signal overload through the channel, and a
numbered marker panel on the front provides a space where individual channel connections
can be noted.For remote or mobile applications a 5 pin DIN connector on the rear panel
provides an access point to connect a 12V DC power supply
Inside Information
Internally, powerful RF input filtering removes both common mode and differential interference
at ultrasonic frequencies and above. High CMRR is achieved by the use of precision components
throughout.Advanced user options include internally jumper linking Inputs to Main outputs, and
Ground lifting Output Pins 1as required.
Internal Power Supply
The MSX 8 has a low noise transformer based power supply to obtain the maximum benefit from
the ultra low noise design of the splitter circuitry.
Summing up, the feature packed MSX 8 is the answer wherever transparent signal buffering and
routing is required.
 
T E C H N I C A L  S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Signal / Noise Ratio -94dB
Distortion .008% 20Hz - 20KHz
Gain through unit Switchable 0, +10, +20, +30, +40 dB
Maximum Output +24dB
Pad Switch ?20dB attenuation
Gain Switch +20dB gain
Phantom Power +48VDC slow turn on/turn off
Output Impedance 100 Ohms Electronically Balanced
(Optional Transformer balancing available)
Clip LED 1dB before clipping
12 Volt Connector 5 pin DIN
AC Mains Input Fused IEC socket
AC Power 100-120VAC 2 amp, 220-240VAC 1 amp
Transformer Type Low noise toroidal
Size 19?W x 1??H x 6?D, 482 x 44 x 125 mm
Weight 5 lbs (2.2 Kg)

Front Panel
A and B balanced XLR Output splits Channels 1 and 2.
Pin 3?-, Pin 2 +, Pin 1 Ground
48V Phantom Power switch and LED
Channel link switch and LED switch
?20dB pad switch
Numbered marker panel for labelling individual channel
assigns
AC power LED 
Rear Panel
Channel Gain DIP switches: 0, +10, +20, +30, +40dB
Balanced XLR Input Channels 1 and 2. Pin 3 ?, Pin 2 +,
Pin 1 Ground
Balanced XLR Main (FOH) Output (same wiring as Input)
Channels 1 and 2
Balanced XLR Monitor Output (same wiring as Input) Channels
1 and 2
12 Volt DC power supply input for remote or mobile applications
IEC 3 pin AC connector and integral fuseholder. Replace fuse with
correct value only: 100?120 V AC 2 amp, 220?240 V AC 1 amp 

• XLR balanced ins and outs
• Mode switch for stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation
• Low frequency summed (subwoofer) output
• x10 range switch on both channels
• 40Hz high pass (low cut) filter both channels
• Phase reverse switch on all outputs
• Individual level controls on all outputs
• 24dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley filters (the professional standard)
• Stereo/Mono status LEDs indicate the selected mode
• dbx® 2 year parts and labor as standard
• CSA NRTL/C approved
• CE compliant

Practical distributor with 1 input and 6 outputs

• Extends every mixer with additional outputs
• 1 stereo XLR input
• 6 stereo zone outputs (XLR)
• Each zone with level control and mono switch
• LED display of signal input and mono/stereo mode
• (19") 48.3 cm rack installation 1 U
• For application areas such as: Installation; restaurants, bars and hotels; sports centres/gyms

Package contents

• 1 x device, 1 x power cord, 1 x user manual

Practical distributor with 1 input and 6 outputs

• Extends every mixer with additional outputs
• 1 stereo XLR input
• 6 stereo zone outputs (XLR)
• Each zone with level control and mono switch
• LED display of signal input and mono/stereo mode
• Rack installation with 1 U
• (19") 48.3 cm rack installation 1 U