User Manual
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ANALOG INPUT SPECIFICATIONS
ANALOG OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS
DIGITAL/CONTROL INPUT AND OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Input
Terminals
GAIN
Actual Load
Impedance
For use with
nominal
Input level
Connector
Nominal
Max.
before clip
INPUT 1−16
-62dB
3k
Ω
50-600Ω Mics
& 600
Ω Lines
-62dBu
(0.616mV)
-42dBu
(6.16mV)
XLR3-31 type*
+10dB
+10dBu
(2.45V)
+30dBu
(24.5V)
Output
Terminals
Actual Load
Impedance
For use with
nominal
Max. Output
Level
(Selectable)
Input level
Connector
Nominal
Max.
before clip
INPUT 1−8
75
Ω 600Ω Line
+24dB
(default)
+4dBu
(1.23V)
+24dBu
(12.3V)
XLR3-32 type*
+18dB
-2dBu
(616mV)
+18dBu
(6.16V )
Terminal Format Data Length Level Connector
IN
EtherSound 24bit 100BASE-TX EtherCON
OUT
NETWORK IEE802.3 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX RJ-45
480
350
132
359.7
5.7
10
142
(4)
SB168-ES
SB168 -ES
Stage Box
Rear Panel
Versatile 16-in/8-out EtherSound stage box for various Yamaha digital mixers.
• An affordable 3U-size stage box that utilizes reliable, low-latency EtherSound technology for digital audio signal transmission.
• 16 channels of sonically superb remote analog input — each with its own mic/line head amp — plus 8 channels of analog output.
• Audio can be transferred over distances up to 100 meters via standard CAT5e Ethernet cables (maximum distance may depend on
cable performance).
• The SB168-ES can be used as a general-purpose analog-EtherSound I/O box.
• Handles uncompressed 24-bit audio at 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz sampling rates.
• Internal head amplifier gain and +48V phantom power switching can be remotely controlled from a compatible digital mixing console
or from the AuviTran™ AVS-ESMonitor software.
• Up to four SB168-ES units can be linked to provide a total of 64 inputs and 32 outputs (maximum number may depend on the mixing
console used).
• An ideal choice for use with popular digital consoles such as the Yamaha PM5D, LS9, or M7CL.
• Compared to conventional analog console + analog multi-core systems the SB168-ES provides exceptionally high noise resistance and
makes it possible to keep microphone cables short for optimum signal quality.
• Easy set-up reduces the time, effort, and cost of installation.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Sampling frequency Internal: 48kHz
External: 48kHz (+50ppm)
Total harmonic distortion
*
1
Less than 0.1%, 20Hz to 20kHz @+4dBu into 600Ω, Gain = -62dB
Less than 0.05%, 20Hz to 20kHz @+4dBu into 600Ω, Gain = +10dB
Frequency response
20Hz - 20kHz, +0.5, -1.5dB, @+4dBu into 600Ω
Dynamic range 108dB typ. Gain = +10dB
Hum & noise level*
2
(20Hz to 20kHz), Rs=150Ω
-80dBFs, Gain = -62dB
-110dBFs, Gain = +10dB
Crosstalk (@1kHz) -100dB*, -80dB, Adjacent Input Channels
-100dB*, -80dB, Input to Output
Mic inputs 16 (Remote HA)
Input channel functions HPF, +48V DC
Output ports 8
Digital I/O EtherSound IN/OUT
Maximum number of
simultaneous use
4 units
Phantom Power +48V
Power requirements Japan: AC100V, 50/60Hz
North America: AC120V, 60Hz
Other Areas: AC230V, 50Hz
Power consumption 65W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 480 x 132 x 359.7mm (18.9" x 5.19" x 14.16"), 3U
Weight 8kg (17 lbs.)
DIMENSIONS
unit : mm
*1 Total harmonic distortion is measured with a 18dB/Oct filter @80kHz.
*2 Hum & noise level is measured with a 6dB/oct filter @12.7kHz; equivalent to 20kHz filter with
infinite dB/Oct attenuation.
* Crosstalk is measured with a 30dB/octave filter @22kHz.