Roland Digital Snake S-0816 User manual

S-1608
Stage Unit
S-0816
FOH Unit
Digital Audio Transfer System
Compact, Portable Digital Snake System

REAC -TheAudio Quality St
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Unlike analog multicore snake cables, RSS Digital Snake systems are
equipped with high quality and remote-controllable mic pre-amps. The
pre-amps of RSS Digital Snake systems have been specially designed
for live audio applications and is made of high quality components
carefully selected by Roland's engineers.
Use Multiple S-1608/0816 Digital Snake System to create multiple
stage configurations such as Left, Right and Center stage unit
positions. Simply run Cat5e cables to FOH units in Front of House
position for easy cable management.
Create Multiple Stage Configurations
REAC Technology
The REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) protocol is an
industry proven, low latency, high quality 24bit/96kHz audio transfer
protocol used by the S-1608 and S-0816. The REAC protocol allows
the Digital Snake signal to be ìsplitî to as many positions as required
such as monitor, broadcast and recording locations using S-4000-SP
REAC Splitter or any standard gigabit Ethernet switch.
The S-1608/0816 Digital
Snake System can be
used easily expand the
channel count of the
S-4000 32x8 Digital
Snake System to 48x16
or more. Mix and match
S-4000 and S-1608/0816
Digital Snake systems for
customizable rental and
installation systems.
High Resolution Sound Quality
By having high quality mic-pres on stage, the sound is amplified and
converted at the closest point to the sound source, providing the best
possible quality audio. By using Cat5e cable instead of large multi-core
copper cable, the S-1608/0816 digital snake system is immune to the
ìhums and buzzesî caused by electrical noise and ground issues.
Ideal Channel Count Expansion for the S-4000
Digital Snake System
S-1608 Stage Unit
The S-1608 and S-0816 Digital Snake are compact versions of the popular S-4000 Digital Snake system.
Easy to use and quick to install, the S-1608/0816 Digital Snake system is a small format audio snake
solution that offers the highest quality audio signal available in a portable snake system.
The snake comes with high quality pre-amp
Analog Output Terminals
On board 24bit/96kHz
DA converters.
Analog Input Terminals
On board 24bit/96kHz AD
converters and high quality mic
pre-amps with phantom
power supply.

STAGE Front of House
Master Console
16 inputs
8 output s
16 inputs
8 output s
8 output s
8 output s
16 inputs
16 inputs
32 x 16 setup
STAGEMONITOR Front of House
Master
Console
Monitor
Console
16
inputs
8
outputs
16
inputs
8
outputs
16 inputs
16 inputs
8 output s
8 output s
32 x 16 setup with split
REAC Splitter
16
inputs
16
inputs
16
inputs
16
inputs
S-1608 S-0816
S-1608
S-1608
S-0816
S-0816
S-0816
S-0816
S-1608 S-0816
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ndard for Digital Snake Systems
S-0816 FOH Unit
Because REAC is based on standard Ethernet technology, the
individual audio inputs coming into S-1608/0816 digital snake
system can be recorded via the Gigabit Ethernet port of PC
computer. DAW software to capture the audio signal is now under
development by Cakewalk and will be released in the near future.
This will make multi-channel live recording easier than ever before.
Easy and Expandable Remote-controllable
REAC technology will make easy
recording split
The S-1608/0816 Digital Snake system is ideal for bands, corporate A/V events, seminars, rental and
staging houses, House of Worship and broadcasters that needs the best possible sound quality from
their audio without the high frequency losses and bulk of analog snakes.
Master Outputs source audio to the Slave and Split devices
It receives Input from the Slave device.
Slave
Split
Receives Input from and sends output to the Master device.
Receives Input from all of the Master deviceís sources.
REMOTE Terminal (RS-232C)
Connector for either the dedicated
remote controller (S-4000R) or
computer installed with S-4000-RCS
remote control software.
Digital Output (Optical)
Output the audio signal input
to INPUT 1/2 of the S-1608/
0816 for monitoring sync.
Mute All Output Button
When this button is pressed
and held, all outputs in the
system will be muted.
Mode Selection Switch
S-4000R or S-4000RCS provide easy remote control of all input
gain adjustment, phantom power and PAD settings.

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All specification and appearances are subject to change without notice.
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Optional Items
S-4000R
Remote Controller
S-4000R can be connected to both S-1608 or
S-0816. It provides easy remote control of
gain adjustments and controls Phantom
power and PAD Settings. The S-4000R can
save up to 10 setups to internal memory for
instant recall of the all settings.
S-4000-SP
REAC Splitter
The S-4000SP is a dual 5-port dedicated gigabit splitter for the RSS Digital Snake System
that provides highest level of reliability with backup REAC ports, two power supplies and
Neutrick(R) Ethercon Connectors.
SC-W100S
100 meter Cat5e Cable
Crossover cable with Neutrik(R)
Ethercon connectors
S-4000 RCS
Remote Control Software
As an alternative to the S-4000R a
computer can be connected to the
REMOTE terminals (RS-232C) of
S-1608 or S-0816 and controlled by
the S-4000 RCS Remote Control
Software. This software is available
as a free download for Mac or PC.
* The S-4000 RCS software is downloadable from www.rolandsystemsgroup.net
Specifications
Number of Channels
AD and 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
Network Latency
Connectors
Indicators
Power Supply
Power Comsumption
Phantom Power
Dimensions
Weight
Operation Temperature
Accessories
+48 V / 14 mA (each input, remote controlled)
401 (W) x 135 (D) x 177 (H) mm or
15-13/16 (W) x 5-3/8 (D) x 7 (H) inches
5.5 kg 12 lbs 3 oz
0 to +40 degrees Celsius
+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
Power Cord x 1, REAC Connector Cover x 1, Ferrite Cores x 1
Rubber Foot x 4, Rack Mount Kit x 1, Owner's Manual
S-1608 : 16 in 8 out S-0816 : 8 in 16 out
24 bit / 96 kHz
-2 dB / +0 dB (@ +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
0.05 % or less (Pad: On, Input Gain: +4 dBu, 22Hz 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
14 k ohms
+4 dBu, Max. +22 dBu
600 ohms
10 k ohms or greater
-80 dBu or less
S-1608: -128 dB S-0816: -124dB
375 microseconds when using REAC cable only (*1)
(AD>REAC>DA Latency: approx 1.2 ms)
S-1608 : Analog Input x 16 (XLR type, balanced, phantom power)
Analog Output x 8 (XLR type, balanced)
Digital Output connector x 1 (Optical type)
REAC Connector x 1 (RJ-45 EtherCon type)
Remote Connector x 1 (RS-232C, DB-9 type)
S-0816 : Analog Input x 8 (XLR type, balanced, phantom power)
Analog Output x 16 (XLR type, balanced)
Digital Output connector x 1 (Optical type)
REAC Connector x 1 (RJ-45 EtherCon type)
Remote Connector x 1 (RS-232C, DB-9 type)
POWER Indicator x 1, REAC Indicator x 1,
REMOTE Indicator x 1, MUTE ALL OUTPUTS Indicator x 1
AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
45W
*1: 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.
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
S-0816 Dimensions with rack mount kit (mm)S-1608 Dimensions(mm)