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Sescom Balanced XLR A/B Passive Foot Switch

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Sescom Balanced XLR A/B Passive Foot Switch
Key Features
  • With Mute & Disconnect
  • 2 Inputs to 1 Common Output
  • Input/Output Expansion
  • No Power Required
The Sescom Balanced XLR A/B Passive Foot Switch provides convenience and durability to any dual-channel XLR setup. Switch between two XLR audio signals with the simple press of a toe--not only saving time, but wear-and-tear on cables that would otherwise have to be repeatedly connected and disconnected. The SES-XLR-AB-FS also offers a mute toggle switch and can function as input/output expansions for any equipment. Requiring no power for operation, this hands-free switcher is perfect for studios, home theaters, or even live performances.
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Sescom SES-XLR Overview

The Sescom Balanced XLR A/B Passive Foot Switch provides convenience and durability to any dual-channel XLR setup. Switch between two XLR audio signals with the simple press of a toe--not only saving time, but wear-and-tear on cables that would otherwise have to be repeatedly connected and disconnected. The SES-XLR-AB-FS also offers a mute toggle switch and can function as input/output expansions for any equipment. Requiring no power for operation, this hands-free switcher is perfect for studios, home theaters, or even live performances.

Designed to convert and switch between two inputs going to one common output with high quality locking XLR connectors.
Switch requires no power and is full duplex / bidirectional.
Foot switch operates the A/B switching while the toggle switch is a disconnect or mute switch that disconnects both the A and B signals from the common input/output.
Excellent for use in studios for PA or talkback switching, among other functions, and as it features hands-free operation it can be placed under the desk for ease of workflow.

Sescom SES-XLR Specs

Connections
Input/Output Source: XLR x2
Switching: XLR x1
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.1 x 3 x 2"

Sescom SES-XLR Reviews

Great answer to my problem

By James
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-06-11

I use this switch during church service to direct the audio feed to my video camera. I'm getting the sound from two sources, shotgun mic and a sound system. Works very well. Would buy another if needed.

works - but needs a true mute for footswitch

By Anonymous
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2015-08-10

This works for using two mics into an amp, pa, or recording interface, saving on the time it takes to unplug and replug different mics - with one major problem: using either the footswitch or the mute results in a loud system clipping noise - the same as if you pulled a mic xlr input out of a powered on amp. To use the footswitch for either performing or recording in switchin mics, you still have to first turn the volume all the way off on the amp, interface, or pa. So in reality. it only spares the tasks of plugging and unplugging mics, and simply does not functionally allow the easy footswitching between mics while performing or recording without loud, annoying, audio repercussions. Ideally, send this back to the tech engineers, and develop a footswitch that changes mics silently, please! Meanwhile, we still use this - careful always to turn the volumes down or the unit off before switching.

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Does the switch pop when switching output in live ...

Does the switch pop when switching output in live PA situation?
Asked by: Kevin
Hi Kevin. There will in all likelihood be an audible click or pop from the switch itself when depressed. However, as a passive device, whether that noise would bleed into the signal would depend on what is connected, according to our engineers, and there is no way to really tell what noise would come through the signal beforehand. I hope this is helpful. Thank you!
Answered by: Brand Support team
Date published: 2020-05-20

Is the image outdated? The SESCOM site shows a ...

Is the image outdated? The SESCOM site shows a recessed A/B switch and these images show the older style and accident prone A/B switch.
Asked by: Mel
Yes, the image on Sescom's website does show the current version of the SES-XLR-AB which was recently updated with a recessed A/B switch. We will post the updated image to our website to show the current version of this item.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2020-10-20

Can it be used to switch between two AES/EBU ...

Can it be used to switch between two AES/EBU inputs?
Asked by: Andrzej
Hi Andrzej, Thanks for inquiring. This switch can switch two AES/EBU signals. Since it's a passive switch, it won't be seamless switching, and there will be a dropout in the signal while switching, but it should otherwise work for you.
Answered by: Brand Support team
Date published: 2019-06-14

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Can this be used to switch a single input (a DAC) between two outputs (headphone amp, main rig amp)?
Asked by: Michael A.
These passive A/B switchers will A-B anything with XLR connectors as long as conversion* is not expected. The main use is for switching balanced mic or balanced line-level analog audio from two sources to one destination, but it can be used in reverse but adapters may be necessary to change the sex of the XLR connectors as needed.*What we mean by conversion is as follows; e.g.: If an unbalanced signal is adapted to an XLR connector the AB switch will not output a balanced signal, but will output the same unbalanced signal and level as input. As another example, if mic-level audio is input then the unit will output mic-level and not line-level. What you put in is what you get out, one to one per selection from either the A or B input.
Answered by: Daniel C. Camplex Expert
Date published: 2018-08-28
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