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Bittree’s new RS-422 64-Port Active Patchbay delivers the most significant improvement in RS-422 patching since its inception, making it easier to route, manage and verify RS-422 signals.



The innovation lies in the patchbay’s auto-sensing transceivers that receive, interpret and re-transmit perfectly regenerated RS-422 signals, eliminating inductive and capacitive signal-distortion frequently imposed by traditional passive switches.



The patchbay also serves as a powerful diagnostic tool that quickly verifies the connection status between Masters and Remotes (i.e., Controllers and VTRs). The color-coded LEDs display the transmitting and receiving status of each machine plugged into the patchbay, providing a reliable way to manage and verify RS-422 signals, as well as determine which machines are set to Master or Remote.



The RS-422 64-Port Active Patchbay also increases the reliability of RS-422 system connections. Mechanically, the system will be more reliable because it uses standard, robust bantam (TT) audio patchcords – instead of “card edge” patchcords used by competing 2x32 patchbays that can cost twice as much. Electrically, the system will be more reliable because it transmits regenerated, pristine RS-422 signals.



In addition to signal-enhancement, diagnostic capabilities and increased reliability, the form-factor of the new RS-422 64-Port Patchbay is more efficient than competing models, thanks to its 2 x 32 port configuration that perfectly matches standard routers.



The RS-422 64-Port Patchbay is ideal for edit bays and machine rooms in post-production, broadcast and duplication. And because the patchbay also serves as a repeater, it excels in today’s larger networked installations, helping to provide RS-422 runs of up to 8,000 feet, depending on the termination gear.



The RS-422 64-Port Active Patchbay is designed for remote-delegation protocols such as Sony and Lynx, and features easy-to-read connection status lights, a high-quality power supply, patchbay power-indicator light, DE9 female rear interface and normalled I/O paired ports. The SMPTE 207 compliant, 2 rack-unit patchbay is ruggedly built yet finely finished, and is housed in a 12” chassis with a powder-coat finish and extra-wide designation strips.

Features Auto-sensing transceivers receive, interpret and re-transmit perfectly regenerated RS-422 signals, allowing longer signal runs. Uses standard, reliable bantam (TT) audio patchcords – instead of “card edge” patchcords that can cost twice as much. Efficient 2 x 32 port configuration perfectly matches standard routers. Powerful diagnostic tool quickly verifies connection status between Masters and Remotes, and helps determine which machines are set to Master/Remote. Jacks rated to 30,000 minimum insertion cycles Rugged nickel-plated, cold-rolled steel box-frame jack construction

Copper-nickel-silver alloy leaf springs with gold-alloy cross bar switching contacts and nickel-plated sleeve bushings Panels made from 3/16" solid aluminum with black durable powder-coat finish Extra-wide designation strips Accommodates remote delegation protocols such as Sony and Lynx SMPTE 207M compliant Includes high-quality, medical-grade power supply Easy-to-read connection-status lights Patchbay power indicator light DB9 female rear interface 32 Normalled I/O paired ports

Patchcords
		Bantam (TT) Patchcords Colors  Black  Red  Yellow  Green  Blue  Purple Length  24" / 61 cm  36" / 92 cm  48" / 122 cm  60" / 153 cm  72" / 184 cm