Sound Devices SL-2

8 x AES input expansion port for 8-Series

Streamline your bag with the SL-2 Dual SuperSlot Wireless Module. This two slot-in wireless receiver integration system easily mounts to the top panel of any 8-Series mixer-recorder. UniSlot and SuperSlot™ wireless receivers from a variety of manufacturers are accepted, including Audio Ltd, Lectrosonics, Wisycom, and Sennheiser. The SuperSlot protocol supports up to four channels of wireless audio per slot. 

An 8-Series mixer-recorder supplies power to the SL-2 and slotted-in receivers – no external DC connector needed. Analog or digital audio is sent from the receivers into the mixer-recorder via the expansion port, reducing messy cabling for power and audio connectivity. The SL-2 offers antenna distribution to slot-in receivers, spreading out the placement of antennas for better RF performance. The rear panel of the SL-2 is equipped with two TA3 connectors for an additional four inputs of AES3 audio and two 4-pin Hirose DC Outputs, each supplying up to 500 mA for powering additional equipment. 

• Compatible with the 833, 888, and the Scorpio. 
• Supports up to 8 channels of audio. 
• Accepts two UniSlot or SuperSlot wireless receivers from Sound Devices, Audio Ltd, Lectrosonics, Sennheiser, and Wisycom. 
• Built-in antenna distribution with antenna powering for active antennas or boosters. 
• Supports remote control of third party smart antennas. 
• Two auxiliary MCX antenna ports for connecting other receivers or RF distribution. 
• Two TA3 AES3 inputs for 4 channels of digital audio. 
• Two DC Outputs via Hirose 4-pin connectors, each supplying up to 500 mA. 
• Powers via an 8-Series mixer-recorder. 
• Accepts either analog or digital audio from slot-in receivers. 
• Ability to set and monitor multiple functions of a SuperSlot-compatible receiver from the 8-Series mixer-recorder. 
• RF Scan with visual representation of the RF spectrum. 
• Monitor transmitter battery, receiver audio, and RF levels. 
• Rugged, lightweight, and compact design. 
• Mounts to the top of any 8-Series mixer-recorder. 

Specifications

Powering

• All power supplied by host 8-series machine
• SL-2 idle power draw 1.3 W (without receivers or antenna)

Antenna

• Antenna Impedance

  • 50 ohms

• Antenna Powering

  • 12V at 200 mA, menu selectable on/off
  • Serial remote control, Wisycom-compatible for ADFA and LFA powered antenna etc.

• Antenna Pre-select Filters

  • Menu selectable:
  • Wideband/bypass (low pass filter, 1.7 GHz upper cut-off)
  • 470-614 MHz
  • 542-694 MHz
  • 606-770 MHz
  • 770-960 MHz
  • 1240-1260 MHz

Input RF Attenuators

• 0 to -1 8dB, in 6 dB steps, menu selectable

RF Outputs

• Auxiliary Antenna Outputs for additional receiver

DC Outputs 1-2

• 500 mA max (each), 6-18 VDC passed through from host 8-series machine, depending on power source. Hirose 4-pin connector: pin 4 = +, pin 1 = ground.

AES Inputs

• Two pairs for a total of four channels, AES-3 balanced, 110 ohms, TA-3 connectors

Dimensions

• H x W x D

  • 4.5 cm x 21.3 cm x 13.1 cm
  • (1.8 in x 8.4 in 5.1 in)

• Weight

  • 1.35 lbs (unpackaged)
  • 0.61 kg (unpackaged)