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Overview

PLUS

The Switch Back PLUS System​

The Switch Back PLUS is an all-in-one Dante audio interface, mixer, and MIDI 2.0 control surface in a compact device. The PLUS consolidates what would typically require multiple pieces of hardware into a single unique tool. As your studio's interface and controller or your personal mixer and stage box at a live event, the PLUS' hybrid functionality provides space-conscious flexibility.

Simply connect the Switch Back PLUS via a CAT6 Ethernet cable to a PoE+ network switch, and you're integrated with your Dante-enabled devices – whether it's a front of house console or your laptop running Dante Virtual Soundcard. Plug in your headphones or speakers, route your audio channels through Dante, and let the creativity flow.

From the studio to the stage, the Switch Back PLUS fits effortlessly into a wide range of workflows. With seamless Dante connectivity, setup is simple and sound is crystal clear.

Personal Mixer​

Control volume, panning, and stereo width of up to 32 stereo or mono Dante audio channels. Features zero-latency, master volume control, balanced stereo outputs, two headphone jacks, and sharp OLED screens which display channel names and status.

Audio Interface​

The Switch Back PLUS features four local inputs including an XLR microphone input with switchable phantom power, a high-impedance instrument input with adjustable gain, and two balanced line-level inputs. Route these inputs, along with the main stereo mix, to other devices on the Dante network. Additionally, the PLUS presents four more default-muted Dante channels which mirror the four inputs and can be unmuted by pressing the BROADCAST button, allowing any of the inputs to be used as an intercom (talk back).

MIDI 2.0 Control Surface​

MIDI control shares the same network connection as Dante to send and receive CCs. This allows the knobs to be used for controlling software and external hardware. Get real-time feedback of CC values via the LEDs above each knob.

Advantages / Features​

  • Blend up to 32 stereo or mono Dante channels along with 4 local inputs to a stereo mix
  • Volume, panning, and width control of all channels
  • Transmits 10 Dante channels: mic, instrument, 2 line-level inputs, internal stereo mix, plus 4 channels that broadcast local inputs only by pressing the BROADCAST button for intercom
  • Network MIDI to use knobs for Control Change messages
  • 4 channel banks of 16 knobs each that can be assigned any combination of Dante channels, local input monitoring, MIDI controls, and device settings (64 total)
  • 4-band parametric master EQ with integrated graphical UI
  • XLR microphone input with selectable 48-volt phantom power, studio-quality preamplifier with 50 dB of adjustable gain, and selectable 100Hz high-pass filter
  • High impedance 1/4" instrument input with 33 dB of adjustable gain and selectable 100Hz high-pass filter
  • 2 line-level 1/4" balanced inputs
  • 2 line-level 1/4" balanced outputs
  • 5-watt capable headphone output with both 1/8" and 1/4" jacks available
  • Digital OLED graphical displays for channel labeling and status with brightness control
  • Internal software compressor/limiter
  • Firmware updates and features via the PRO Connect software
  • Standard mic stand receptacle (5/8" 27 threads per inch) for easy mounting
  • Streamlined Ethernet cable relief channel for Ethernet cable routing
  • 1000Base-T Ethernet
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