Sonifex RB-DSD1 Digital Silence Detection Unit
The Sonifex RB-DSD1 Digital Silence Detection Unit is built to keep your broadcast or audio system running smoothly, even when something goes wrong. If your main audio signal drops out, this smart unit quickly switches to a backup source so there’s no dead air. Reliable and easy to set up, it’s the kind of tool that gives you peace of mind knowing your sound will always stay on.
Sonifex RB-DSD1 Digital Silence Detection Unit Review
This unit is designed with professional audio in mind, offering digital inputs and outputs including AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and TOSlink. It can be fine-tuned with adjustable silence detection levels, switch times, and sync modes, making it highly adaptable for different setups. Whether you’re working in a studio or at a transmitter site, the RB-DSD1 ensures continuous audio flow, backed by dependable fail-safe features like passive signal paths during power loss and customizable remote controls.
Sonifex RB-DSD1 Digital Silence Detection Unit Features
- Keeps your audio running by switching to backup sound automatically
- Easy-to-use front buttons show which source is active
- Adjustable settings let you decide how long silence lasts before switching
- Two outputs allow you to feed multiple devices at once
- Lights on the front show if there’s a problem with the signal
- Can be controlled remotely for added convenience
Sonifex RB-DSD1 Digital Silence Detection Unit Specs
- Works with AES/EBU balanced XLR, S/PDIF RCA, and TOSlink optical connections
- Supports sample rates from 32kHz up to 192kHz, 24-bit depth
- Power input 85–264VAC at 47–63Hz, maximum 10W
- Dimensions 19in (W) x 4.3in (D) x 1.7in (H)
- Weight 3.1lb
- Remote I/O via 15-pin D-type, serial port RS232
