Hardware I/O Devices & Audio Switchers
Hardware I/O devices allow computer software to interact with and react to events in the real world. Common broadcast applications include fader starting playout systems from mixer channels and switching external sources on and off.
Audio Switchers take this a step further by integrating the hardware I/O features with physical audio switchers within a single uniut allowing you to directly switch an audio source on and off using hardware control from with the playout software.
All of our hardware I/O devices are tested and certified to work with Myriad 5 Playout (and Myriad 4 Playout), Myriad 5 Logging, SmartSign (via the Hardware Service) and all other Broadcast Radio software that can interact with hardware devices.
Advantech PCIe-1730
The PCIe-1730 is the replacement for the classic PCI1750. This modern alternative offers similar features to the PCI1750 but using the more modern PCIe card architecture.
- Manufacturer: Advantech
- Inputs: 16
- Outputs: 16
- Format: PCIe Card
- Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Player, Myriad 4 Playout, Myriad 4 News, PowerLog, Myriad 5 Logging, Broadcast Radio Hardware Service (which works with SmartSign)
- OS Support: Windows 7 Pro, Windows 8, Windows 10
Broadcast Radio USB Stereo Switcher
This budget audio switcher has been developed to provide a simple, low cost solution for switching a single stereo audio source (such as news) on and off during automated output from Myriad 4/5 Playout.
- Manufacturer: Broadcast Radio
- Inputs: Balanced Stereo (2 x XLR Female)
- Outputs: Balanced Stereo (2 x XLR Female)
- Format: USB Control
- Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Player, Myriad 4 Playout, Broadcast Radio Hardware Service (which works SmartSign and all our 5th generation software)
- OS Support: Windows 7 Pro, Windows 8, Windows 10
Broadcast Radio USB Dual Stereo Switcher
This budget audio switcher has been developed to provide a simple, low cost solution for independently switching two stereo audio sources (such as news and remote studio) on and off during automated output from Myriad 4/5 Playout.
- Manufacturer: Broadcast Radio
- Inputs: 2 x Balanced Stereo (4 x XLR Female)
- Outputs: 2 x Balanced Stereo (4 x XLR Female)
- Format: USB Control
- Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Player, Myriad 4 Playout, Broadcast Radio Hardware Service (which works SmartSign and all our 5th generation software)
- OS Support: Windows 7 Pro, Windows 8, Windows 10
X-Keys XR-12 USB Switch Interface (Input only)
Cost effective solution for up to 12 hardware inputs via 3.5mm jacks (with 2 x input per jack).
The X-Keys XK-12 is compatible with the Broadcast Radio Hardware Service (v5.15 or higher) which will allow inputs to be used by all 5th generation Broadcast Radio applications (Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 5 Logging, SmartSign etc).
- Manufacturer: X-Keys
- Inputs: 12 x Closing contact switch inputs (via 6 x stereo 3.5mm Jacks)
- Outputs: None
- Format: USB Control
- Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 5 Logging, SmartSign Lite (Pi version) and SmartSign 2 (PC version). Compatibility is via the free Broadcast Radio Hardware Service (not direct).
- OS Support: Windows 10
X-Keys USB 3 Switch Interface (Input only)
Low cost closing contact hardware input interface for up to three hardware inputs via a single, 4-pole 3.5mm Jack.
The X-Keys USB 3 is compatible with the Broadcast Radio Hardware Service (v5.15 or higher) which will allow inputs to be used by all 5th generation Broadcast Radio applications (Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 5 Logging, SmartSign etc).
- Manufacturer: X-Keys
- Inputs: 3 x Closing contact switch inputs (via 4-pole 3.5mm Jack)
- Outputs: None
- Format: USB Control
- Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 5 Logging, SmartSign Lite (Pi version) and SmartSign 2 (PC version). Compatibility is via the free Broadcast Radio Hardware Service (not direct).
- OS Support: Windows 10
X-Keys XR-1502 USB GPIO (General Purpose Input & Output)
The X-Keys USB GPIO unit features 10 configurable ports which can be 5 volt outputs, short-to-ground inputs, or 5 volt pull down inputs. It also has two more dedicated 5 volt outputs, and four more dedicated short-to-ground inputs.
The ten configurable ports are set with a free Windows utility we provide via download (link). All inputs and are programmable and can send a wide range of USB keyboard, mouse, game controller, multi-media and other proprietary USB HID messages. All outputs can be triggered via USB HID with support from our free SDKs for Windows, OS X, Linux, and Android.
A standard HD15 male connector provides reliable connection to all configurable I/O ports and dedicated outputs. Two 3.5 mm TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve, AKA Stereo) ports provide connection to the four dedicated short-to-ground inputs to facilitate the addition of external switches.
The X-Keys XK-1502 USB GPIO is compatible with the Broadcast Radio Hardware Service (v5.15 or higher) which will allow inputs to be used by all 5th generation Broadcast Radio applications (Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 5 Logging, SmartSign etc).
- Manufacturer: X-Keys
- Inputs: 10 x configurable inputs (short to ground or 5v pull down) via 15 way D-type connector plus 4 x short to ground inputs via 2 x stereo Jacks.
- Outputs: 10 x configurable inputs (short to ground or 5v pull down) via 15 way D-type connector.
- Format: USB Control
- Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 5 Logging, SmartSign Lite (Pi version) and SmartSign 2 (PC version). Compatibility is via the free Broadcast Radio Hardware Service (not direct).
- OS Support: Windows 10
Please note that the X-Keys GPIO provides a pool of 10 configurable 'ports' via 15 way d-type. These can be configured as inputs or outputs (but not both) so you can have any combination of inputs and outputs up to 10 plus an additional 4 x inputs via the 2 x Jack connectors.
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