Combining groundbreaking performance with the ultimate in flexibility, Freeway offers the widest range of solutions for small to medium scale routing requirements. The combination of two frame options, a highly modular switching card architecture and an extensive integrated control system enables Freeway to be tailored for applications in the broadcast, transmission, post production and outside broadcast environments. The Freeway family is based around two frame sizes, a switching modularity of 16 channels and is available in three series, dependant upon the maximum size that the system is planned to grow to.

Freeway 128
Freeway 128 is available for stereo analog audio and AES/EBU digital audio permitting systems up to 128x128 to be assembled, using 8 modules in the 6U frame. Freeway 128 Timecode and RS422 variants permit system up to 128x128 and 128 ports, respectively, to be assembled within the 3U frame using 4 modules each providing 32 channels. For analogue video, a range of 16 channel splitters and combiners is available, allowing four 64x64 levels to be interconnected to provide a 128x128 router.

When operated as a port-based switcher it provides up to 128-ports in a mere 3RU. As a crosspoint router with up to 64x64 in 3RU, it’s the ideal companion for any Freeway or other Snell video/audio router. In port-based operation a connected device can function as a controller or ‘slave.’ With the one-to-many function, one controller can broadcast commands to multiple devices simultaneously, making easy work of tape duplication. With RS422 routers a common problem is ‘releasing’ connections when done so other operators can use them. Freeway gives you the choice to either automatically or manually ‘park’ connections when done, thus operating according to your specific needs and helping to eliminate ‘busy’ messages. Freeway RS422 routing provides flexible and workable solutions to answer real-world needs.

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