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Page 1 element ® Installation & User’s Guide Includes StudioEngine and PowerStation Manual Rev v1.8.1 — April 2016 p/n 1490-00058-004...
Page 2: Important Safety Information
(de les Class A) prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Ventilation Warning Communications du Canada.” The Axia PowerStation, StudioEngine and Power Supply/GPIO Nodes require the free flow of air for CE Conformance Information: adequate cooling. Do not block the ventilation open- This device complies with the requirements of the ings in the top and rear of the unit.
Page 3 Copyright © 2016 by TLS Corporation. Published by Axia Audio. We reserve the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual, which may affect the product specifications, or to revise the manual without notice. All rights reserved.
Page 4: Warranty
Much gratefulness and declarations of kinship to Bruce Wilkinson, Milos Nemcik, Gints Linis, Michael Dosch and the rest of the Axia team in help- ing to assemble this manual. Kudos, guys — you are owed more beers than I can count. - c.n.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
GPIO Line Input Logic ....New in this Element v.2.0 Manual ..GPIO Codec Logic ....
Page 7 Axia Audio is a driving force behind the AES67 AoIP standard, and its networked AoIP radio consoles, audio interfaces, networked intercom, and software products continue to move AoIP adoption forward and help broadcasters streamline operations with cohesive, smart, and feature-rich AoIP ecosystems.
Page 8 Desk phone rings; you press ignore. ” The G.M. can change his own damned light bulbs. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 9: Quickstart
Making Connections You’ve probably unpacked your boxes and are sitting next to a pile of Axia gear, wondering what to do first. Take a look at the diagram above: it rep- resents a typical Livewire-connected studio. After con- Software Setup figuring your Ethernet switch, here’s what you should do...
Page 10: Quickstart
You’ve probably unpacked your boxes and are sitting used in a Livewire network with your other Axia gear. next to a pile of Axia gear, wondering what to do first. • Chapter 2: Setup and Connections Take a look at the diagram above: it represents a typi- •...
Page 11: Chapter One: Element With Studioengine
IP Assignment Worksheet you can use for Always make certain that power has been applied this purpose. IP addresses used in an Axia network must to your studio’s Ethernet switch and that the switch is be valid Unicast IP addresses. Determine your network’s...
Page 12 Connections Axia-Approved. Information on specific configurations Cable connections for Element are entirely different is available in the user manuals section at https://www. from any other mixing surface you may be familiar with.
Page 13 Power Supply/GPIO Node) by CANbus technol- Figure 1-6: Identifying the Standard Monitor Module ogy; it does not require a separate Ethernet (left) and Monitor + 2-Fader Module (right). connection. Never connect any of the RJ-45 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 14 This module has only 3 SoftKnobs. Additionally, whenever numeric input is required (like entering IP addresses), you can use the numeric keypad located just above the Navigation Keys (Figure 1-10) to enter numbers directly. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 15 Continue down the screen and, in the same way, enter synchronize time-of-day clocks across your fa- the other fields’ values as appropriate. cility. If you have an NTP server, enter its IP Ad- • Rotate the SoftKnob to scroll through dress here. Select/Set ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 16 Continue down the screen and, in the same way, enter the other fields’ values as appropriate. Figure 1-12: IP Address Book, • Rotate the SoftKnob to scroll through Select/Set Monitor Module ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 17: Studioengine Quick Setup
6. When you’ve set the subnet mask and gateway IP ad- dress, choose at the bottom of the screen. 7. You’ll be asked if you’d like to reboot for changes to take effect. select and connect the Ethernet cable to your StudioEngine. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 18: Studioengine Channel Settings
Whatever browser you choose, Java must be enabled and your pop-up blocker, if any, must be disabled in order to work with Axia equipment. Note that Windows Vista versions do not have Java installed by default as in prior versions.
Page 19: Set Your Console Type
Element consoles running soft- ware versions prior to v2.0. In Elements running v2.0 or higher, this setting will auto-detect. Axia StudioEngines will work with different types of consoles, so you need to tell it which type you’re pairing it with.
Page 21: Chapter Two: Element With Powerstation
Note: Chapter Two of this manual discusses have a plan to connect and configure your other Axia system setup when using the Axia Element con- sole with PowerStation. If your Element is being peripherals (Audio Nodes, GPIO Nodes, etc.) according...
Page 22 PCs running Axia’s IP-Audio driver or expand your sys- tem by adding other Livewire devices such as Axia 8x8 When you install the PowerStation, please mount it nodes or a PowerStation AUX. in an equipment rack that has free air flow. DO NOT ob-...
Page 23: Front Panel Indicators
For greater detail on cable selections, we recommend you LINK (PowerStation AUX only) read The Axia Guide to Choosing Category Cable avail- When illuminated continuously, this LED indicates able from https://www.telosalliance.com/Axia...
Page 24: Audio Connections
MAIN or AUX unit will the same for both the AES and Analog inputs and out- cause it to automatically and seamlessly use the puts. backup power supplied by the remaining healthy unit. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 25 GPIO ports wired in the same configuration as GPIO connection that is intended to be connected to a 100Mbps ports on other Axia products. Please refer to Chapter 4: port on its associated PowerStation MAIN. Configuring GPIO for the functions of these ports and wiring diagrams for the DB-15 connectors.
Page 26 The configuration of a system using redundant core switches and other fault tolerant configurations is pos- PowerStation AUX provides I/O expansion and re- sible. Contact Axia technical support or your network dundant power capabilities only, and cannot be connect- administrator for guidance. See Chapter 10: Power ed directly to an Element control surface.
Page 27 “split” console configuration, please con- Important: Element is a drop-in style control surface and requires a counter top cutout. For tact your Axia sales representative. cutout dimensions, please refer to Appendix A. Your control surface must be connected to a Pow-...
Page 28 Element fader and accessory modules only; connecting them to a powered Ethernet switch could damage the board’s electronics and void your warranty. Hello Moto: If you have motorized faders, you can “mirror” other motorized faders while you ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 29 192.168.0.103 would automatically be as- signed to the AUX unit. Be sure to accommodate these IP addresses in you IP scheme. Figure 2-12: On-screen SoftKnobs. A PowerStation AUX may be used as a standalone ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 30 Usually this will be the IP ad- to highlight the line titled “Element IP Address” and dress of your router. push the knob to select that line. Now use the numeric pad to enter the IP address. Press the leftmost SoftKey ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 31 IP address of your router. pad to enter the IP address. Press the leftmost SoftKey again to “take” the new IP value. Repeat this process to set the subnet mask value. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 32 Note: After making changes to any IP address settings, you must save your changes and re- boot the PowerStation. Use the “REBOOT” soft key to begin an immediate reboot sequence. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 33: Powerstation Setup
PC (Windows, Mac or Linux) to con- figure your PowerStation through the HTTP interface. All Axia IP addresses are assigned and managed manually. This gives you complete control of your address scheme and also per- mits you to set up a series of browser book- marks to quickly access your PowerStation and other Axia devices.
Page 34: Source Configuration - I/O Subsystem
Let’s proceed to configure our sources! Channel This is where you will enter the unique Livewire channel number we discussed briefly a couple of pages back. This number must be unique and must be less than ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 35 32,766. Many Axia users find it helpful to choose a number that is related to the unit’s IP address. For example, if the IP address of the PowerStation I/O is 192.168.0.123, you might as- sign Livewire channels 12301 through 12308 to these sources.
Page 36: Source Configuration - Mixengine
. If levels are excessive, the color will change to Status This box allows you to view the status of the Pro- gram and Monitor audio streams. You should see OK for streams that are enabled and the box should be blank for ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 37: Destination Configuration
The setup of the PowerStation destinations is very permits special bidirectional streams for use in cases similar to an Axia 8x8 node. The configuration page for where a source and destination are associated, such as a Destinations is shown in Figure 2-20.
Page 38: Advanced Settings
Java before these meters can be displayed. Note that the nominal signal level should be approximately -20 dBFS. This corresponds to the industry standard lev- el of +4 dBv since our “full scale” or 0dBFS is +24 dBv. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 39: Chapter Three: Working With Sources
Source Profile and are then automatically loaded whenever that source is assigned to an Element fader. Note: Axia web interfaces have been tested with The result of all this is that Element is always pre- Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 5 or later, but also work with other browsers.
Page 40: Source Profile Options
Figure. Figure 3-1: Source Profile options (the whole picture!) We will start with Figure 3-2 and the descriptions that ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 41 CR and Studio monitor and headphone buses or the Virtual Mixer (please see Chapter 7: Virtual Mixer for details on this feature). ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 42 In Euro Mode, the switching control is not used; tors when . It can have an individual head- instead, each line from the phone system is per- phone feed. manently assigned to a separate fader, which ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 43 Figure 3-4: More Source Profile Settings adjusts the source gain of the » Pre-Amp Gain - Axia node or PowerStation I/O source associated Determines where the with this source. • PREVIEW ROUTING: Pre- signal originates.
Page 44 Phone bus, minus the source. right channels of assigned bus(es). » Phone Phone is a mono-sum, pre-fade and pre-on/off feeds incoming left channel to both chan- » Left variation of PGM4 nels of assigned bus(es). ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 45 » Disabled: is activated. timer resets when the source is acti- Figure 3-6: Processing- Source Profile Settings » Enabled vated. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 46 Threshold settings determine at what level the the noise gate is set to and the Noise Gate processor will begin working. For example, on Active ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 47: Adding Backfeeds And Gpio To A Source
» If Phone or Codec Left, otherwise sends the source to the recorder’s Right Figure 3-7: PowerStation I/O Destinations screen left channel ONLY if the Source Type ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 48: 2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1
Status Symbol shown in Figure 3-10 appear in the win- dow above the channel to indicate that the operator’s mic Figure 3-8: Picking a source from the list box is talking to this telephone hybrid through it’s backfeed ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 49: 2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1
Also, take another look at the GPIO screen on your browser. Note the green indicators that have appeared on the port representing your hybrid; switch the Element channel on and off and you’ll observe the active tally change pins (as shown in Figure 3-9). ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 50: 2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1
CAT.6, small and light yet sound and data pour forth. What magic is this?. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 51: Chapter Four: Configuring Gpio
Chapter Four: GPIO Port Definitions Each Axia GPIO device has either four or eight DB- 15 connectors on its back panel. Each connector (also Configuring GPIO known as a GPIO port) can be associated with a device in your studio, and provides five opto-isolated inputs and Since the days of rotary-switch source selectors, it’s...
Page 52: Gpio Operator's Microphone Logic
Input Common Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 53: Gpio Control Room Guest Microphone Logic
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 54: Gpio Studio (Monitor 2) Guest Microphone Logic
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 55: Gpio Producer's Microphone Logic
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 56: Gpio Line Input Logic
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 57: Gpio Codec Logic
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 58: Gpio Telephone Hybrid Logic
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 59: Gpio Control Room Monitor Logic
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 60: Gpio Studio Monitor Logic
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 61: Gpio Computer Playback Device Logic
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 62: Gpio External Profanity Delay Logic
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 63: Gpio Film Legendable User Button Module / Accessory Panel / Rack Panel
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 64: Gpio Recording Device Logic
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v. 1/2012 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 65: Gpio External Timer Control Logic
Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED OUTPUT COMMON RETURN ØV (GND) SOURCE +5 V POWER SOURCE GPIO v.”ZA” 4/2009 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 66: Assigning Gpio To A Source
Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3: Pin status indicators showing GPIO port activity Referring to the Hybrid Logic Chart on Page 48, we Figure 4-1: GPIO definitions page can see that when the Element channel is , the ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 68: Output Connections
Please note that this section is provided as a “jump- Output Connections start” introduction to Axia GPIO nodes. For a fuller The GPIO port’s outputs are opto-isolated. Current understanding of the GPIO node’s options and require- should be limited 100 mA through each output, with the ments, you may wish to read the GPIO Node User’s...
Page 69: Chapter Five: Element Operations
Element is capable of. Then, we’ll give you detailed ex- ferent locations, used in various studios at various times. planations of the various controls and functions. “Channel” would normally be used when referring to ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 70: Mix-Minus
24/7 operation. Software updates can be obtained 3 for details). Once this setup is done, no further tweak- from Axia via the Internet and applied by the station en- ing is needed; the operator simply uses the source. A Sta- gineer.
Page 71 Below the Channel Options keys, a set of keys are lets operators dial phone sys- Numeric Keypad provided for convenient on-console control of ex- tems or codecs directly. Also provides numeric ternal profanity-delay units. input during surface setup. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 72 Host headphone volume and con- play shows the function affected by rotating and/ trol Preview (cue) volume and options. or pushing each knob. let opera- Record Mode and Load Profile Keys tors recall customized Show Profiles and activate ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 73 Show Profile Indicator multifunction bus, but can optionally be slaved to Profile is currently loaded, and whether the con- meter whatever source is auditioned in the Control sole has been changed from Profile settings. Room Monitors. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 74: Control Details
Options key and pressing the OFF key. See Chapter 3: “Configuring Sources” for more Each time the OFF key is pressed, the fader will take the information on configuring backfeeds. next source from that fader’s list of available sources. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 75 Off button while moving the fader up temporar- on, making it easy to have a hands-free off-line ily overrides fader-start; the channel won’t turn chat using the CR Mic. Pushing either one clears on or send GPIO commands. both. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 76: 4-Phone Module Channel Controls
The Status Symbol icon above the Figure fader indicates first that a line is active and then 5-2:Phone Module Fader that the call is proceeding. The Element display Channel screen will also indicate the numbers dialed and call status. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 77: Call Controller + 2-Fader Phone Module
Telos phone systems when used with your Element console. Note: The Element’s 2-Fader Monitor Module also includes two Phone faders complete with Set and Hold buttons. Figure 5-3:Call Controller + 2-Fader Phone Module ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 78: Production Module Controls
Aux Send buses for Frequency Effects channel (in 5.1 mode). outboard audio effects processing, custom IFB mix- es, etc. Each Aux Send control has 50 dB of adjust- ment range, from -∞ to +10dB. Rotating the knobs ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 79: Standard Monitor Module Controls
Element’s screen (Figure 5-7), and the Channel Options left to right); the source and type assigned to that chan- keys then become active. nel; source ownership information and a small VU meter displayed for confirmation. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 80: 2-Fader Monitor Module Controls
SoftKnob controls and their functions. The HOLD Monitor Module useful for integration with hybrids that screen shot for the 3-knob user interface will be shown support these features. below the 6-knob controller where applicable. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 81 Figure 5-7: Channel Options screens. Information displayed differs based on the type of source currently assigned to the active fader. Shown clockwise from top left: Line Source Channel Options screen, Mic Source Channel Options screen, Phone Source Channel Options screen, Codec Source Channel Options screen. 2-Fader controls are shown below. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 82 Source control logic, however can be resentation of the equalization curve is displayed as either exclusive or shared. the controls are adjusted. The screen also indicates the ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 83 Bypass. “gated.” You might use this on a mic channel to 2-Fader Master Module performs the Active/ eliminate background noise during times when toggle function. you’re not speaking. Bypass ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 84 » De-Ess Thresh/Bypass/Active Dynamics between Active and Bypass states. level above which the de-esser will be engaged » The knob sets the amount of (from -20 to 0dB). Pushing the SoftKnob toggles Exp Gate Depth ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 85 Figure 5-11: Pan / Mode menu screen. as utility buses for mixing, for constructing custom IFB mixes, or as effects buses for production. Pressing this It’s a Lock: If a “padlock” icon appears in any ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 86 On Post er to the selected Aux Send bus after having backfeeds audio from the Phone Automatic ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 87 Each External key is independently delay unit using one of Element’s GPIO ports. Please programmable. refer to Chapter 4: “Configuring GPIO” for instructions ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 88 Profiles and to customize Monitor, Meter, Aux Sends/ to the talent listening to the feed. While Returns and Fader settings. Monitor 2 the key is depressed, audio from the Control Room mic • Profile Key ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 89 Monitor Options Menu screen. currently on-the-air (assigned Pro- gram-1, fader up, channel On). The board op loads a new Show Profile to ready Element for the next show; the Show Profile he’s load- ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 90 * The knob adjusts the boost/cut of the Hi Gain allows Monitor 1 and Headphone high frequency band (1.25 kHz - 20 kHz). Unlinked sources to be selected independently of each Rotating this Soft- Hi Freq/Shelf/Peak: ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 91 Monitor 1 audio from the Preview chan- bus when any source is in Preview- ON (Stereo): Preview nel overrides the selec- mode. Headphone Monitor ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 92 Monitor section of your Show Profile (see Chapter 6 for details). To close the “More Meters” display, press button twice. Meter Options is toggled on/off on the 2-Fader Moni- More Meters ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 93 Aux Sends and returns are as de- of the four mixes in the chan- scribed in the section that follows. Aux Send Preview nel. Push to preview; release to end the preview. Figure 5-20: More Meters - Example Configuration ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 94 The Timer control keys operate Element’s onscreen Aux Send Push the knob to preview; release it to end the event and countdown timers, and allow users to set op- preview. tions determining the behavior of these timers. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 95 Auto-Reset tomatically reset to zero and begin counting The 2-Fader Monitor has a slightly different display whenever a fader whose source starts the that changes from Count-Up to Count-Down with the timer is turned ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 96 • Clock & Timer Options: Timer tors to PGM 4 Record which is indicated by flashing the key for 5 seconds. Options PGM 4 indicator. Press and hold the & • Capture Mode: * (star) ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 97: Source-Specific Channel Controls
Record Mode Engage selected. the Preview speakers un-muted. Finally, Control Room Guest Microphone channels Producer Microphone Channel Operation The Producer’s microphone is meant to be used at have provisions for an individual Headphone feed. This ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 98: Studio Microphone Channel Operation
Talkback Phone feed-to-source outputs can also be locked to Line Channel Operation Line-level devices like CD players, tape players, etc., backfeed only , us- PGM-1, PGM-2, PGM-3 PGM-4 ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 99: Codec Channel Operation
The Left output is normally used for remote talent’s headphone feed, and is interrupted by audio Talkback when the board op talks to the remote. The Right output ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 101: Chapter Six: Show Profiles
“Sources & Profiles” heading on the sidebar Show Profiles on Element’s Master Module to make sure you’re in menu. This is where you’ll come whenever you need to “ready mode.” capture, construct or administer a Show Profile. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 102: Show Profile Options
This way, talent gets the satis- • faction of personalizing their own Element con- Group Start figuration — and saves you the work! • Phone. We will now look at these in detail. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 103: The Channel Description Screen
PGM-1 minus EQ MID FREQUENCY / EQ LOW FREQUENCY: when the fader is Choose the middle frequency of the Low and Middle Phone (PGM-4 pre-fad- when the fader is EQ bands, or Retain Source Setting. Off. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 104 Retain Source Settings Allows you to turn • CHANNEL ON/OFF STATUS: Sets the amount of noise fader when the Show Profile is loaded. • NOISE GATE DEPTH: reduction that will be applied to the mic audio if ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 105 Show tion or when Record Mode is active No Change Profile. Finishing Up... Finally, there are two more controls at the very bot- tom of the screen: ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 106: The Aux Send / Return Description Screen
Aux Send/Return settings allows the Show Profile to be loaded to Axia Audio Nodes. Click in the box and select the without disturbing the Aux Send/Return master audio device that will be providing source audio for settings in use by the board operator.
Page 107 Count- » Down Timers: use it to gate open the external preview input, down timers. which would be fed by the intercom audio. Voila! tenths are shown only on Count Up » Up Timers: ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 108 -85 dB of gain reduction on the audio » all VMODE inputs and outputs signal sent to the Monitor 1 Speakers. You can also turn gain control Retain Existing Setting. lets you set the au- • SIGNAL MODE: CR MONITOR ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 109 Show Profile, the Control Room headphones should be fed the same audio as the Monitor 1 Speakers ( ) or if Figure 6-7: Show Profile - CR Headphone Options Follow Monitors ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 110 The Studio Monitor logic has other functions, and works in conjunction with the Control Room Monitor logic. If you program it now, you won’t have to go back and do it later. Figure 6-8: Show Profile - Studio Monitor Options ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 111: Record Mode Screen
Element’s key. See Chapter Record Mode Engage link takes you back to Show 4: Configuring GPIO for a complete reference of Ele- • Back to Show Profile Profile Settings without saving changes. ment GPIO functions. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 112: Group Start Screen
Master, Slave Independent (normal operation). Note that making a change in this screen also chang- es the value of the Group Start setting in the fader’s Channel Options screen (described previously in this chapter), and vice-versa. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 113: Chapter Seven: Virtual Mixer (Vmix)
StudioEngine VMIX Controls come sources to your Livewire network and they can be In an Axia system, all audio processing occurs in the manipulated in the same manner as any other Livewire StudioEngine — the Element console itself does no au- audio source.
Page 114 (unique feed or mix-minus audio) is desired as in in- Audio Node streams). When enabled, you can use this put into the mixer, select (If this instruc- To Source. FIgure 7-1: Engine VMIX screen ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 115 VMIX sources that you want to make available button wired to a GPIO port could provide a “press and to the network. In most cases only the Submix output hold” function to allow the jock to monitor the sources ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 116: Manipulating Streams With Vmode
You’ve probably noticed that nearly all audio within tions such as a news workstation where you require only an Axia network travels as stereo Livewire streams. Au- a few inputs. dio Node inputs (with the exception of Mic Nodes) are...
Page 117: Input Selector
3dB and places mix on Left output channel. indicate the health of each par- Stereo mixing mode only. Sums Left • » Status Audio Split R -3: ticular channel. and Right channels, reduces gain of the sum by ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 118 VMODE output • Out Name stream as it will appear on the Axia network. This In Figure 7-3, Output channel 301 will have the Left channel from Aux Send A on the Left and cannot be changed.
Page 119 VMODE you can do it. Using Element console controls, place the Host’s mic into the bus, pre-fader ( Aux Send A Place each additional source to be recorded on the right channel into the bus, pre-fader. Aux Send B ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 120 The cup steams, sweet scent wafting lightly in the air. Mmmmm... it is Earl Grey. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 121: Chapter Eight: Advanced Element Controls
MixEngine, IO subsections and Ethernet switch. We will deal with those later - this chapter is focussed on the Element console and its configuration. Fig. 8-2: Element Control Center (with StudioEngine) ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 122: The Setup Menu
A gateway is required for advanced IP address configurations and for connection to an external NTP server. If your Axia network is con- » DNS-0 & DNS-1: nected to the “outside world”, you can specify your ISP’s DNS servers in these fields.
Page 123: The Customize Menu
Element’s flash memory, leaving less space for Show Profiles, syslogs, and other important data. We recommend that you keep only one previous software package stored in Element. From time to time, Axia » Upload New Image: makes new software packages available for down- load from https://www.telosalliance.com/Axia.
Page 124: Log, Log History And Log Setup Menus
Some of these fields are for diagnostics; below is a list of those you might find useful: • field displays the number Axia Address has assigned to each fader type, followed by the set- ting of its module rotary ID selector switch. This is useful in determining if any modules’...
Page 125: Can Bus Information Menu
• From time to time, new mod- Firmware Update: ule firmware may become available from Axia. You may confirm the current Module Firmware versions installed in your Element and install new firmware by choosing this menu item. To update Module Firmware, use the...
Page 126: Phone Channels Menu
Note that the Element when used with StudioEngine may have VMIX settings associated with the Element. User Modules Menu This menu allows you to set up and use Axia acces- This is available for backward compatibility only. Cur- sory SmartSwitch and Film-Cap Button modules and ac- rently, all VMIX and VMODE functions reside com- cessory panels with your Element console.
Page 127: Engine Menu
What’s Next You’ve learned about all of Element’s advanced functions, Now, if you’re ready and eager to learn more, proceed to Chapters 9 and 10 for a look at StudioEngine and PowerStation advanced settings. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 129: Chapter Nine: Studioengine Controls
Engine for confirmation entering your StudioEngine’s IP address into your Web should you be viewing the page remotely. browser. Upon making any menu choice, you’ll be asked for a password. The default factory login is user; leave ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 130: The Program & Monitor Outputs Menu
Channel throughout the Axia system, is where you enter a unique channel number for each console output. column lets you enable and disable each Fig.
Page 131: The Vmix & Vmode Menu
Make mats, as well as reduced-bit rate audio streams. To ap- sure this number is unique to your Axia network. ply, choose one from the drop-down box and choose Assign a unique •...
Page 132 “pages” which can be toggled if there dependent from the StudioEngine code, and so has its are many locations you need to interact with. own version. This display shows the version of Intercom code your StudioEngine is running. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 133: The Options Menu
After making changes, click the button to Apply can be modified. Axia tech support may ask you to report save them. information reported on this page. In general, errors and defects should be minimal. DSP underruns should also...
Page 134: The Diagnostics Menu
StudioEngine and its This menu choice connection to the Axia network. Both of these in- • Syslog Severity Level Filter: allows you to set the level at which the Syslog begins dicators must be OK for normal operation.
Page 135 Do so upon the Front Panel Passcode passcode-protect the physical controls on the En- suggestion of Axia tech support. gine’s front panel. What’s Next By default, access is open. However, if your Engines are located in a public space in your facility, you The next chapter covers PowerStation controls.
Page 137: Chapter Ten: Powerstation Controls
PowerStation. No password is required to view this page. Here you can see: Fig. 10-1:PowerStation Home Page • PowerStation software version info • System Information including: » the version of Linux kernel ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 138 IP Address PowerStation. For the example shown here, the base address is 192.168.0.120. In this case, the PowerStation’s Ethernet switch would be auto- matically assigned 192.168.0.121; I/O Subsys- tem MAIN will be 192.168.0.122 and I/O Sub- ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 139: Element Surface
PowerStation for con- The columns following each of these entries display firmation should you be viewing the page remotely. the status of each channel and allow you to make chang- ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 140 Channel throughout the Axia system, is where you enter a unique that can be modified. Axia tech support may ask you to channel number for each console output. describe information reported on this page. In general, errors and defects should be minimal.
Page 141 Network Status you as to the health of the StudioEngine and its Network : This is where you give your Pow- connection to the Axia network. Both of these • Host Name erStation a short, friendly name. We suggest you indicators must be OK for normal operation.
Page 142: Audio I/O Subsystems
Reports the CPU serial num- real-time logging to an external Syslog Server. This area » Serial Number: ber. is used under guidance from Axia Tech Support. : “OK OK” indicates that the » Power1 Fuse1 power supply of the PowerStation MAIN is OK Audio I/O Subsystems and that its fuse is also OK.
Page 143 This section has the configuration for the IP settings of the PowerStation’s I/O subsystem section as well as the provisions for software updates. Figure 10-8 shows Fig. 10-8: Audio I/O Subsystem - System the web page for this section. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 144 Livewire systems, only one device may be the Live streams is set at 6 and there is not a need master clock at any given point in time. If that to change this unless requested to do so by Axia ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 145: Ethernet Switch Settings
As with live streams, all de- faults should be accepted unless changes are re- quested by Axia tech support. Default settings are: » Receive buffer - 100 msec » 802.1p tagging - disabled »...
Page 146 Syslog Server and Severity Filter tion also includes the syslog server IP address and syslog level settings. Under certain circum- stances, Axia tech support may request that you collect logs of system activity. Otherwise, the syslog settings should be left at default settings.
Page 147: Appendix A: Specifications
Front panel extends 2.25 inches in front of rack rail Digital Input to Digital Output: <0.0003%, 1 kHz, -20 dBFS PowerStation Main: xx.x pounds Digital Input to Analog Output: <0.005%, 1 kHz, -6 dBFS PowerStation Aux: xx.x pounds input, +18 dBu output ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 148: Table Of Inputs And Outputs
Mono Mono mix-minus output feeds the right side of a stereo connection. “Talk to...” function disabled. Individual Hphone Feed n Stereo Individual headphone feed (for talent and guest mics) with *Talk to x* function enabled. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 150 Dark, dark as coal tar it pours out, bitter and strong. That’s Starbucks for you. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 151: Appendix B: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
Supervision and summary by: Michael Dosch 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Scope This record is intended to document the Axia Element audio mixing surface conformance with Council Directives: 93/68/EEC (CE Marking); 73/23/EEC (safety-low voltage directive); 89/336/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility). ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 152 Cleveland, OH 44141 (USA) CE Conformance This device complies with the requirements of EEC Council Directives 93/68/EEC (CE Marking); 73/23/EEC (safety low-voltage directive); 89/336/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility). Conformity is declared to the following standards:: EN50081-1, EN50082-1. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 153: Appendix C: Faq / Diagnostics / Maintenance
These procedures are not intended to take the can view these settings using a utility called IPCON- place of a conversation with Axia support personnel; FIG.EXE. Here’s what to do: should you need to contact us for support, please use the contact information listed on Page iii of this manual.
Page 154 At the command prompt, type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where x represents El- ement’s IP address). If your Element is responding to com- Figure C-4: PING command showing unresponsive Element mands, the ping command will produce a ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 155: Installing A New Module
If it does not, Q: How do I set the time on the Element? please contact Axia support for further assistance. Press and hold the key on the Mas- Timer Options ter Module.
Page 156 You may now slide the disconnected alpha panels out of the overbridge mounting channel, along with the blanking panel occupying your new display’s position. Figure C-7: Setting the module ID ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 157 RJ45 connectors on their un- dersides. These are “daisy chain” connectors; if all of the jacks on your Element’s connection panel are in use, you can connect a new module Figure C-12: Alpha display indicates Capture Mode ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 158: Module Diagnostics
Element modules can be serviced “hot.” If you disconnect a module, the StudioEngine will retain the Figure C-13: Module diagnostic selection faders’ most recent settings until the hardware is recon- ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 159 Figure C-17: Pry point on fader cover Figure C-15: Tilt module up to remove from frame. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 160 The sequence is: * Green wire to pin “2” * Black wire to pin “C” * Red wire to pin “1” * Bare wire to pin “G” 6. Reconnect the RJ-45 patch cable and alpha panel ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 161: Appendix D: Working With Phone Hybrids
Telos VX Broadcast VoIP System Connecting to VX Open the Element’s Module Manager/Phone Chan- This section will help you configure your Axia Ele- nels web page. If you have the Call Controller module ment console for use with the Telos VX broadcast VoIP installed, you will see the following at the top of the telephone system.
Page 162 Auto, 12 Lines or 24 Lines with dress your screenshot the Mode Selection radio buttons. In 12 line mode, above, a VX IP address is shown as 12 lines are displayed on both columns of the Call ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 163 VX Engine un- der Studio configuration. In the list, you should see a Livewire channel number and short description of the Figure D-4: Show Configuration options Hybrid; give it an Element source name, such as “VX- ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 164: Nx12, Nx6, Twox12, Series 2101 Systems
You’ll now need to load the hybrid sources onto the This section will help you configure your Axia Ele- fader channels. This can be done either manually, or ment console for use with Telos IP-based telephone sys- automatically using Show Profiles.
Page 165 Hybrid 1. To answer lines on any other hybrid, operators will use the module’s Figure D-6: Setting connections key to choose which hybrid to use. Select- ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 166: Call Controller Operation
Normally this is used with a 4-Fader Module. Useful Note: Pressing the pound key (#) after The other fields in the Source Profile page are non- dialing a number will speed connect time by as ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 167 Hybrid 2 Hybrid 1 fader Hybrid 2 fader Hold key, Hybrid 1 Hold key, Hybrid 2 Drop key, Hybrid 1 Drop key, Hybrid 2 Next key Figure D-7: Call Controller + 2-Phone Fader Module ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 168: Telos Two Isdn Hybrid
3. Connect both Telos Two audio inputs and both out- puts the phone system into “Busy” mode. puts to an Axia Analog node. The hybrid inputs and Block All This is useful for clearing lines prior to contest call-ins.
Page 169: Telos One And Delta Hybrids
TWO (set hybrid mode to “separate”) to prevent unexpected results. First, let’s set up GPIO connections. (Please refer to the GPIO section of this manual, or the Axia GPIO Node Within Element, each incoming “phone” type audio Manual, for pinout diagrams.) source has an associated back-feed.
Page 170: Telos One-X-Six, Direct Interface And 1A2 Systems
Configure for “Fast the Livewire source channel for the hybrid. Note the Stream” audio mode. Livewire channel number and name are keys to the 4. Using the audio node’s Destination configuration ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 171 Faders will not be controlled by the hybrids via GPIO and will need to be manually turned needed. Note: Dialing or generation of DTMF from the Element keypad is not supported for these lega- cy Telos phone systems. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 173: Appendix E: Accessory Panels And User Panels
These panels connect to the Axia If you do not see this terminator, please contact Axia network in two ways, depending upon their feature set: support for more information.
Page 174 Shielded category cable is almost never required panel is adjacent to. The panel will control the head- in an Axia system. However, we highly recom- mend shielded CAT-5e in this instance in order phone backfeed to that mic position.
Page 175 Using a PC connected to the Axia network, enter the This section applies when connecting a Mic Control configuration page for your Element and select the GPIO accessory panel to the GPIO port of an Axia GPIO Node. Configuration section. It assumes you have already made the cable connection described above in “Installation.”...
Page 177: Appendix F: Channel / Ip Worksheets
Appendix F: Channel / IP Worksheets The scalable nature of Axia Livewire audio networks makes it possible to construct systems of any size - from a single room to an entire multi-studio facility. Since Livewire components – Audio Nodes, Elements, StudioEngines, PowerStation, etc. – are connected with Ethernet, each one requires a unique IP (Internet Protocol) address.
Page 179 Axia Audio Channel Assignment Worksheet - SOURCES Channel ID Number Device Name Device Location Notes ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 180 Axia Audio Channel Assignment Worksheet - DESTINATIONS Channel ID Number Device Name Device Location Notes ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 181: Warranty
(+1) 216-241-7225. If Telos authorizes the performance of warranty service, the defective Product must be delivered to: Telos, 1241 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 or other company repair center as may be specified by Telos at the time of claim. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
Page 182 Telos. If no repairs are required, the $500 fee will be retained by Telos as an evaluation charge. If repairs are required, the $500 fee will be applied to the total cost of the repair. ©2016 Axia Audio- Rev 1.8.1...
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