Roland Digital Snake S-0808 User manual

8 inputs x 8 outputs
Compact, light-weight, rugged
External battery powered or embedded power over REAC
TRS and Hi-Z inputs
S-0808 8x8 I/O UNIT
New Possibilities in Multi-Channel Audio Distribution

Compact and Light-weight
The S-0808 weighs around 3kg (6.6lbs) enabling easy setup. Rugged construction
with steel handles withstands the rigors of live and frequent use. Fan-less
design enables quiet operation in any environment.
Superb Quality, Fully Discreet Preamp
All inputs employ a high quality preamp with fully discreet circuit design
resulting in outstanding sound. Eliminate the need for direct boxes by using the
TRS or Hi-Z inputs. Control input gain (-65 to +10dBu), Pad and Phantom
Power via a dedicated S-4000R Remote Controller or using the PC Remote
Control Software (S-4000RCS). When using as part of a V-Mixing System,
these parameters are controlled directly from the M-400 or M-380 V-Mixer.
Power Options
The S-0808 supports unique types of power
supply - REAC Embedded Power, and External
Battery Options. Choose the type of power conducive
to you location and application. Having not to rely
on AC power opens up a world of convenience
and flexibility. V-Mount (IDX) and Gold Mount
(Anton Bauer) battery systems and mounts are
supported using the included adapter plate.
Compact and light-weight with support for external battery.
The new flexibility in digital audio transfer.
The S-0808 has unprecedented mobility enabling further convenience in many applications such as broadcast, event, live stage, audio
installation and location sound. Enjoy flexibility in setup using external battery operation or power supplied over REAC.
Battery-Powered 8x8 Snake
An 8 input, 8 output simple digital snake system - ideal when AC power
is not convenient or available.
BATTERY
DC
S-0808
BATTERY
DC
8ch
8ch 100m
8out
8in
8in
8out
S-4000R Remote Controller
Dedicated remote controller for the Digital Snake
series. Gain level, pad and phantom power are
remotely controllable.
S-4000RCS Remote Control Software
Dedicated remote control software for the
Digital Snake series. Monitor all 40 channels
and control gain levels, pad, and phantom
power from your PC.
S-4000R
S-0808
All channels equipped with superb quality preamps. Eliminate the need
for direct boxes with inputs 5 - 8 supporting balanced TRS and as well
as 7 and 8 supporting Hi-Z from guitars.
DC input for External Battery.
Power supplied over REAC (REAC Embedded Power).
Compact and Light
S-0808 8x8 I/O Unit

Unparalleled Flexibility and Expandability.
The Digital Snake advantage.
Configure for a variety of applications and environments.
Connectivity is simple enabling rapid system changes, expansion and flexibility.
Simple Mobile Broadcasting System (8in/8out)
Simple system setup using a pair of S-0808s. The S-4000M in a Broad-
cast Truck (OB Van) provides power to the remote location. Control the
remote inputs using the S-4000R.
S-0808
8ch
8ch
8out
8in
8in
8out POWER POWER
S-4000M
S-4000R
S-0808
Field Location Broadcast Truck (OB Van)
S-0808
1~8ch
1~8ch
S-0808
9~16ch
9~16ch
10in
10out
16out
For Recording
Portable Recorder, etc
Broadcasting System with Multiple Locations (32in/8out)
This system allows I/O to be place in 4 separate locations using S-0808s.
The signals from the 4 units are merged by the S-4000M as it travels to the
S-4000H breakout location. Power to each of the S-0808s is supplied by
the embedded power over REAC in the S-4000M.
Event/Concert System with Battery-powered I/O Units (26in/42out)
Small concert/event configuration using two battery-powered I/O units
enable convenience in placing the talent where AC power is not necessarily
available. Mix using your choice of V-Mixer.
Live Stage Mixing System (32in/32out)
This system enables the placement of S-0808 units around a stage conve-
niently located by the drum riser, keyboards, background vocals, etc.
S-4000M Merge Unit
Up to 4 REAC devices can be merged
to a single REAC stream. Power can
also be provided to each S-0808 using
REAC Embedded Power technology.
M-400/M-380 Live Mixing Console
The Live Mixing Console which uses the
Digital Snake series as I/O units. 48
input/18 bus/8 matrix/56 output mixing
capability allows use at a large variety of
live events.
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
S-4000M
S-0808
S-0808
S-0808
S-0808
M-400 or M-380
Stage FOH
POWER
POWER
POWER
S-0808
S-0808
POWER
S-0808
S-0808
Shooting
Area A Control Room
Shooting
Area B
Shooting
Area C
Shooting
Area D
S-4000R
S-4000H
25~32ch
1~8ch
17~24ch
1~8ch
9~16ch
1~8ch
1~8ch
1~8ch
1~32ch
1~8ch
25~32ch
25~32ch
17~24ch
17~24ch
9~16ch
9~16ch
1~8ch
1~8ch
BATTERY
DC
BATTERY
DC S-0816
M- 400 or M- 380
M-380
100m
100m
100m
100m
S-4000M
10out
10in
Stage FOH
Mixing Console
Mixing Console
100m
100m

*1: XLR connector 1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD *2: TRS takes priority if XLR and TRS are simultaneously input to INPUT 5-8. *3: TRS of INPUT 7/8 turns to unbalanced when Hi-Z is turn on.
* When a REAC Splitter S-4000-SP or a switching hub is used in-line with REAC cables, the network latency will increase by the amount of processing delay introduced by the splitting device itself. The actual delay is dependant upon the
specifications of the splitting device, though the maximum delay amount for a single splitting device should be about 200 microseconds.
8 in 8 out
Sample Rate: 96.0 kHz/48.0kHz/44.1kHz
Signal Processing: 24 bits
-2 dB/+0 dB (@ +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
0.04 % or less (Pad: On, Input Gain: +4 dBu, 22 Hz to 20 kHz)
110 dB
-80 dB or less (Input Gain: +4 dBu, typ.)
-65 to -10 dBu (PAD: Off), -45 to +10 dBu (PAD: On)
(1 dB step, Max. +28 dBu)
20 dB On/Off
7 k ohms
+4 dBu, Max. +22 dBu
600 ohms
10 k ohms or greater
-80 dBu or less
-128 dB
375 microseconds when using REAC cable only *1
(AD - REAC - DA Latency: about 1.2 ms)
Input x 8 (XLR type, balanced, phantom power, INPUT 1-8)
Input x 2 (TRS type, balanced, INPUT 5/6) *2
Input x 2 (TRS type, balanced, with Hi-Z switch, INPUT 7/8) *2, *3
Output x 8 (XLR type, balanced)
REAC EMBEDDED POWER x 1 (RJ-45 EtherCon type)
REMOTE x 1 (RS-232C, DB-9 type), DC IN x 1 (XLR 4pin type)
REAC EMBEDDED POWER or External Battery (DC 12V - 18V)
26W (DC 12V)
+48 V/14 mA (each input, remote controlled)
220.0 (W) x 176.0 (D) x 156.6 (H) mm, 8-11/16 (W) x 6-15/16 (D) x 6-3/16 (H) inches
2.9 kg, 6 lbs 7 oz
Battery Plate Holder and Fastening Screws (8 pcs), REAC Connector Covers x 1
Ferrite Core x 2, Fastening Screw x 4, Owner's Manual
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)
Number of Channels
AD/DA Conversion
Frequency Response
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
Dynamic Range
Cross Talk
Nominal Input Level
PAD
Input Impedance
Nominal Output Level
Output Impedance
Recommended Load Impedance
Residual Noise Level (IHF-A, typ.)
Equivalent Input Noise Level (E.I.N.)
Network Latency
Connectors
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Phantom Power
Dimensions
Weight
Accessories
220
176
11110.6
156.6
35
204 40Ch I/O Modular Rack
S-4000S-0832
Next generation digital
audio transfer system -
Digital Snake. This modular
rack can be customized with
a choice of high quality I/O
cards.
8in/32out FOH Unit
S-4000H
FOH I/O unit that uses
D-Sub connectors.
Bundled cable protector.
REAC Cable
(100 meters) with Reel
W100S-R
Reel-mounted 100 meter
cable.
REAC Optical Converter
S-OPT
Converter for transmitting
REAC through optical cable.
Maximum transmittable
distance is 2 km. Uses
Neutrik®OpticalCON
connectors.
REAC Cable (20 meters)
SC-W20F
20 meter premium REAC
cable.
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Superb Quality, Simple Setup, Flexibility.
The next generation audio transfer technology – REAC.
REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) is Roland’s original technology. REAC transfers 40x40 of
24-bit uncompressed multi channel audio, level information, and control data over a single cat5e cable. This
digital transfer system eliminates the typical problems found in analog transfer such as signal quality degra-
dation or hums and buzzes. REAC provides not only superb sound quality but also is easy to install and cost
effective using light-weight Cat5e cable.
REAC product line allows system flexibility and expandability
The REAC products are among the best in the industry on their own but they are designed to work even
better as part of a system, communicating with each other via REAC. This system connection approach
brings superior sound quality, is easy to learn, easy to use and brings all the powerful benefits of a digital
solution.
Ensuring high quality while protecting the environment: Roland is ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified
At Roland, several group companies have obtained ISO9001 certification. In addition, in January 1999, Roland also received ISO14001 international environmental management system certification. We’re actively seeking ways to
maintain harmony with the environment. (ISO=International Standardization Organization: an organization for the promotion of standardization of international units and terms. They provide different categories of certification:
ISO9001 Series certification is a product quality certification for products that undergo a certain level of quality control from the design stage to the after service stage; ISO14001 Series certification is for environment-related
standards. Each member of the Roland Group is striving to obtain certification.)