GO.8

The GO.8 is an automatic switcher allowing you to create a redundant backup system by manually or automatically switching between two multi-channel playback systems. SW8 is designed for concerts and  shows live on stage where backing tracks are used for orchestration, vocals and sound effects. The adjustable gate detects any machine malfunction to automatically switch to a  backup machine to make sure the performance continues without any problems. It can switch eight audio channels, one MIDI line and one video line. Switching can take place between two audio players, such as computers with sequencers, or two B.Beat or other sound and/or video sources. The GO.8 is perfect for live concerts and theatre performances where backing tracks, MIDI and video tracks can't be interrupted. Two power supplies can be connected to prevent shutdowns due to the failure of one power supply.

The two sets of audio inputs are switched between automatically via a specific SYNCH audio signal (sinusoidal, 1 kHz frequency) on channel 8 of the GO.8. If this signal is lost, the device switches to input group B (a backup). You can also switch manually. For complex setups, you can link several GO.8s together to create 16-, 24- or 32-track systems .The XLR sockets on the front panel produce a direct input signal with balanced microphone level to feed a snake system and are transformer-isolated. D-Sub connectors at the back of the panel provide direct line-level balanced connectivity. 

Using M-Live's B.Beat products, you can send the SYNCH signal mixed with audio tracks to the GO.8's input 8 (either Jack or DB25). This allows you to use all available outputs on B.Beat without having to sacrifice one of them for GO.8 operation.
The GO.8 has a function for reading the SMPTE timecode as an LTC signal from channel 7 (both group A and B) for real-time verification of the timecode value.