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Grass Valley

Grass Valley CR1602-HD-CQX Clean and Quiet Switch

$25.49 - $293.25

The Grass Valley CR1602-HD-CQX is a compact 1 RU HD routing switcher featuring "clean and quiet" outputs designed for seamless video and audio transitions. With 16 inputs, it delivers two dedicated clean & quiet outputs and six auxiliary outputs for monitoring or previews. Its ±3-line buffer auto-realigns sources that are out of sync, enabling artifact-free switching—even when signal timing varies significantly—making it ideal for broadcast, master control, and disaster-recovery systems.

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  • 16 input channels with 2 clean & quiet outputs and 6 auxiliary outputs for flexible routing
  • ±3-line buffer ensures seamless transitions without video glitches or audio pops
  • Supports embedded audio across up to 16 channels for integrated AV routing
  • Multiple transition types offered—V-fade, cut-fade, fade-cut, and crossbar—for varied broadcast needs
  • Features two relay-based emergency bypass inputs, ensuring continuity even during power or system failures
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About the Grass Valley CR1602-HD-CQX Clean and Quiet Switch

The Grass Valley CR1602-HD-CQX Clean and Quiet Switch is a professional-grade video switching solution designed for environments where silent operation and stable signal handling are critical. It is engineered to switch serial digital video signals cleanly and reliably, making it well suited for broadcast control rooms, studios, OB vans, and post-production facilities that demand high signal integrity without audible fan noise.

Designed to support both high-definition and standard-definition SDI workflows, the CR1602-HD-CQX provides seamless, glitch-free switching between multiple video sources. Its clean-switching architecture ensures that transitions occur without visible artifacts, preserving video quality for live production and on-air applications. The “Clean and Quiet” design emphasizes passive cooling and low electrical noise, helping maintain a distraction-free working environment.

The unit is built for continuous operation in professional broadcast settings, offering robust construction and dependable performance. Its straightforward design allows easy integration into existing SDI infrastructures, whether used as a standalone switch or as part of a larger routing and signal management system. With a focus on reliability, silence, and signal stability, the Grass Valley CR1602-HD-CQX is a practical choice for facilities that require professional SDI switching without compromising acoustic comfort or video quality.

Key Features

  • 16 input channels with 2 clean & quiet outputs and 6 auxiliary outputs for flexible routing
  • ±3-line buffer ensures seamless transitions without video glitches or audio pops
  • Supports embedded audio across up to 16 channels for integrated AV routing
  • Multiple transition types offered—V-fade, cut-fade, fade-cut, and crossbar—for varied broadcast needs
  • Features two relay-based emergency bypass inputs, ensuring continuity even during power or system failures

Grass Valley CR1602-HD-CQX Clean and Quiet Switch Specs

Video
Supported Signals
HD-SDI, SD-SDI
Supported Standards
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M
Switching Type
Clean, glitch-free switching
Inputs & Outputs
Video Inputs
16 × SDI (BNC)
Video Outputs
2 × SDI (BNC)
Performance
Reclocking
Yes
Signal Integrity
Low jitter, broadcast quality
Cooling Method
Passive, fanless
Control
Control Type
Front panel and external control
Remote Control Interfaces
GPI / Serial (model dependent)
Electrical
Power Input
100–240V AC
Power Consumption
Low power design
Physical
Form Factor
Rack-mountable
Rack Size
1RU
Construction
Metal chassis
Environmental
Operating Temperature
0 °C to 40 °C
Storage Temperature
-20 °C to 60 °C
Humidity
10% to 90% non-condensing

Key Features

  • 16 input channels with 2 clean & quiet outputs and 6 auxiliary outputs for flexible routing
  • ±3-line buffer ensures seamless transitions without video glitches or audio pops
  • Supports embedded audio across up to 16 channels for integrated AV routing
  • Multiple transition types offered—V-fade, cut-fade, fade-cut, and crossbar—for varied broadcast needs
  • Features two relay-based emergency bypass inputs, ensuring continuity even during power or system failures
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