Broadcast Tools, Inc.

10/05/2026

Word is out! We are so excited to be announcing that Broadcast Tools will be part of Inovonics!

Broadcast Tools Inc., a manufacturer of specialty and “problem-solving” products for broadcast, will be acquired by Inovonics Broadcast.

10/01/2026

The SS 2.1 MLR/BNC is a transparent two input, dual output switcher/router with mechanical latching relays and BNC connectors. The SS 2.1 MLR/BNC is perfect for composite/MPX or other types of passive signal switching via front panel switches, contact closures and/or serial RS-232.

🔥Features/Benefits🔥

• Front panel channel selection push buttons with active channel LED indicators.
• The audio “MUTE” function allows the user to turn off all audio.
• Front panel Enable switch can be configured to provide a safety lock to the front panel selection push buttons.
• Remote control via contact closures, 5-volt TTL/CMOS logic levels and/or the multi-drop RS-232 serial port.
• PC-based GUI control via the free NetSwitch III switcher control/scheduler program.
• Two SPDT relay outputs for remote channel status
• Audio/signal switching via mechanical latching sealed relays utilizing 2-form-C bifurcated – crossbar silver alloy with gold overlay contacts.
• BNC connectors are used for audio or signal I/O connections, and removable euro-block screw terminal connectors are used for remote control and status to simplify wiring and service, euroblock mating plugs are supplied.
• The power-up source selection feature allows the user to select which source is active at power up, including the last source selected.
• If power is lost, the last selected channel is passed to the output.
• Fully RFI proofed.
• Surge protected internal power supply, power adapter with domestic connector supplied. International power supply optional.
• Up to three units may be mounted on the optional RA-1 rack shelf. Desk top and wall mounting is also possible

09/28/2026

The SS 2.1 MLR/Term is a transparent two input, one output (2×1) switcher/router with mechanical latching relays and pluggable euroblock screw terminals. The SS 2.1 MLR/Term is perfect for analog or digital audio or other types of passive signal switching via front panel switches, contact closures and/or serial RS-232

for more information on the SS2.1 MLR/BNC visit: https://broadcasttools.com/product/ss-2-1-mlr-term-w-removable-screw-terminals/

09/24/2026

Here’s another problem solver from Broadcast Tools for the XDS Pro or StarGuide II/III satellite receivers! The Connect O’ Adapter 37 XDS/RJ provides an effective way to convert a male DB-37 relay connector to four RJ45 jacks that can be connected to the GPI-16 Plus/RJ interface using Cat5 cables.

09/23/2026

The COP-2/RJ converts a DB-9 connector to a standard pinout RJ45 audio jack and allows for analog audio output level adjustment via multi-turn trimmers. Alternatively, fixed-level AES digital audio switch is selectable. Compatible with XDS, Wegener iPump (Analog Output Only), WW1 MAX, NON-Option B IDC SFX, StarGuide II and Starguide III satellite receivers

09/21/2026

Happy Monday friends! Let's make it a good one 🤗

09/18/2026

Happy Friday!!!😊

09/17/2026

The Audio Sentinel® 4 >> Web is a web-based four channel stereo/eight mono channel silence monitor. All four stereo inputs are balanced and feature pluggable screw terminal-block and standard RJ45 audio inputs wired in parallel for ease of wiring. Each stereo input can be configured for out of phase monitoring in addition to silence monitor or the input may be configured to act as two separate mono channels, allowing the user to monitor up to a total of eight different mono audio sources.
for more information on the Audio Sentinel 4 Web visit https://broadcasttools.com/product/audio-sentinel-4web/

09/15/2026

The AES Audio Sentinel®+» Web is a web-enabled two channel AES/EBU silence monitor combined with an integrated 2×1 switcher. It is designed to monitor two AES audio sources, one primary, the other back-up. When silence is detected on the primary input it can automatically switch to the back-up input via mechanical latching relays. It features a browser-based HTML5 web interface and supports SSL/TLS email (Gmail, etc.), SMS-email notification, as well as SNMP.

Features/Benefits

• Built-in web server provides simple, web-based notification, monitoring, configuration, and control.
• Front panel, remote, and web-based switcher controls.
• Both AES inputs feature silence sensors/phase monitors with front panel activity and alarm LED indicators.
• Silence trip level detection from -12dB to -35dB in 1 dB steps for each stereo channel.
• Precise alarm time delay from 0(OFF) to 65535 seconds (18 hours, 12 min and 15 sec’s). in one-second increments for each channel.
• Alarm restore time delay from 0(OFF) to 65535 seconds (18 hours, 12 min and 15 sec’s). in one-second increments for each channel.
• Email notification may be configured to alert up to EIGHT recipients when alarms are detected.
• Email logging of system status, along with the site ID may be emailed in time spans from once an hour to once a day.
• Support for STARTTLS secure SMTP authentication (Gmail.)
• XLR and RJ45 audio connectors for AES inputs and output.
• Analog monitor output features front panel level control or fixed output (switch selectable) and uses a RJ45 audio jack.
• Front panel headphone jack with level control and monitor source select button.
• Powered by a high-performance ARM® Cortex™processor
• Fully RFI proofed.
• Includes PS-1515 +/-15VDC desktop power supply with IEC inlet.
• Up to two units may be mounted on the optional RA-1 rack shelf. Desktop and wall mounting is also possible.

09/11/2026