The SW808 is an SDI 8 x 8 crosspoint routing switch with a difference.

This 100mm x 266mm module fits in Crystal Vision's standard frames, saving you valuable rack space compared to a stand-alone routing switch.

Ideal as a small or secondary matrix, the DVB-ASI compatible SW808 can send the eight inputs to any of the eight outputs, with two feeds of each potentially reducing the need for additional DAs.

The SW808 is a 'double decker' PCB which sits in two frame slots.

The RM19 frame rear module takes up four of the slots in a 4U or 2U frame for one SW808 and allows the maximum eight inputs and eight outputs.

Timing information is provided by either SDI or analogue references, allowing the SW808 to switch in the vertical blanking interval to avoid picture disturbance. The designated switching lines are 6 and 319 in 625 line systems and 10 and 273 in 525 line.

The SW808 can also be set to switch immediately - useful in cases where there is no common reference.

The RM19 rear module has both SDI and analogue reference inputs, with an SDI reference loop allowing a source to be wired as both a matrix signal input and a reference input.

Control is quick and easy: select output, select input and press the 'take' button.

Alternatively salvos can be created and stored to change a number of outputs at once.

The flexible control options include board edge, active frame front panel, remote control panel, a dedicated 1U control panel (the SW808 Controller), SNMP and the Statesman PC Control System, while GPIs can be configured to hold complex settings.

The inputs and outputs can be named for additional ease of use.

The SW808 is ideal for small studio uses such as routing the feeds from eight video recorders to eight edit suites, or for providing a selection of backgrounds for the Safire digital chroma keyer.