Swissonic Stage Switch POE B-Stock

The Swissonic Stage Switch POE is a 19-inch rack-format network switch that provides standard Ethernet connectivity geared towards professional event technology and permits the use of such network protocols as AVB, DANTE, and SoundGrid. It is equipped with 16 GB Ethernet ports which can be used with Cat5e cables up to 100 m long to provide transmission rates of up to 1000 Mbps. On its front are eight lockable Ethercon ports, which allow devices to be connected “on the fly” in no time. On the rear panel, eight RJ45 ports are available for hardwired Ethernet connections. As an additional noteworthy feature, these ports will power PoE-capable devices up to a maximum of 15 W per port. The Stage Switch automatically detects whether or not this feature can be enabled, depending on the connected device. All the operating controls of this 1RU unit are conveniently located on its front panel. LEDs also indicate the network and transmission status of each port.

The Swissonic Stage Switch POE will integrate mobile mixing consoles into existing networks effortlessly, so that mixing functionalities are enabled almost immediately. The switch also provides digital multicore systems and stage boxes with data streams. For those requiring large numbers of Waves plug-ins processed by the DSPs of an external server rather than by the live or studio DAW, for example, the Stage Switch will provide the basis for the Waves SoundGrid architecture. Of course, the Swissonic Stage Switch POE can also be used as a contact hub when integrating WLAN routers. Incidentally, the Stage Switch’s 19-inch rack-mount format and its compact 1RU size are not the only things that make it road-worthy: Its metal casing and front panel also ensure that the device is robust enough to handle extensive travel. What is more, since its weight barely exceeds 2 kg, it will prove no burden during transport as part of a mobile setup.