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Description
The Roland S-2416 is the ultimate stage companion for musicians and sound engineers seeking reliability and pristine audio quality. This 32-channel digital snake efficiently transfers high-quality audio over long distances with a single lightweight cable, ensuring you experience no signal degradation. Whether you're setting up in a complex venue or a simple stage, the S-2416's streamlined design simplifies the process, making cable management a breeze.
Equipped with 24 high-grade, discrete mic preamps, the S-2416 ensures every input retains its clarity and natural tone. The unit features two REAC ports, allowing for easy cascading with additional digital snakes, expanding your I/O capabilities up to 40 x 40 channels. This also provides a seamless redundant backup system, automatically switching to the secondary connection if issues arise, ensuring uninterrupted performance.
The S-2416 doesn’t just stop at being functional; it’s built for excellence with 24-bit/96kHz converters and word clock I/O, providing top-tier sound quality. Each input is fitted with a 3-color status light indicating phantom power, clipping, and signal presence, so you're always in the know. With its durable Neutrik Ethercon connectors, this digital snake is designed to withstand the rigors of live performance environments.
Key Features:
- 32 inputs and 24 outputs, featuring 24 x 16 analog I/O and 8 x 8 digital I/O (AES/EBU)
- Transfers 32 channels of audio over a single cable
- 24-bit/96kHz converters deliver high-fidelity sound
- 24 analog inputs with transparent-sounding mic preamps
- Phantom power, clipping, and signal presence indicators on each input
- Dual REAC ports for expanded I/O and redundant transmission
- Word clock I/O for synchronization with external digital gear
- Remote control compatibility with V-Mixer console and other devices via USB
- Robust Neutrik connectors for enhanced durability
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Owner Insights
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Build quality
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It's noted that Roland's REAC cables from the past likely had full shielding and better grouping, resembling Cat6 specifications more than standard Cat5e.
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Setup and maintenance
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Using shielded Cat6a cables is recommended for better performance over longer distances to prevent disconnection issues with REAC systems.
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Features and functionality
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The S1608 stage boxes are praised for being exceptionally quiet in practice, offering a high-quality audio experience.
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User experience
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A user reports frustration with cheaper cables causing packet loss and system failures, ultimately leading them to sell their REAC setup.
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Artist usage
Add artistIn the attached article from Roland's website, it's mentioned that "Vocalosity Technical Director and Front-of-House Engineer Tony Huerta helms an entire Roland REAC system that also includes one Roland S-2416 24 x 16 digital snake stage unit...". The snakes are used in conjunction with the M-5000 OHRCA.
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