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• Element v2.x and higher

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Page 1 ® Installation & User’s Guide Revision 3.0 for: • Element v2.x and higher • StudioEngine v2.4.8x and higher February, 2008...
Page 2: Important Safety Information
Ventilation Warning Communications du Canada.” CE Conformance Information: The Axia StudioEngine and Power Supply/GPIO Nodes require the free flow of air for adequate cool- This device complies with the requirements of the ing. Do not block the ventilation openings in the top EEC Council Directives: 93/68/EEC (CE Marking);...
Page 3 Inquiry@AxiaAudio.com Copyright © 2006 by TLS Corporation. Published by Axia Audio. We reserve the right to make improvements or changes in the prod- ucts described in this manual, which may affect the product specifications, or to revise the manual without notice. All rights reserved.
Page 4: Warranty
Notice Feedback is welcome All versions, claims of compatibility, trademarks, etc. At Axia, we love to hear your feedback. If you find of hardware and software products not made by Axia anything in this manual that you feel needs clari-...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Standard Monitor Module Controls ..Element Preliminary Setup ....2 Nav Keys & Control Knob... .
Page 6 StudioEngine VMIX Controls... . Element VMIX Controls ....Enabling Element control of VMIX ..
Page 7: A Note From The President Of Telos
You can use Livewire as a simple sound card replacement – an audio interface connecting to a PC with an RJ-45 cable. But ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 8: A Note From The President Of Axia
On behalf of our entire our designs to deal with computer-centric studios. team, I welcome you as a charter client. Axia is the cul- During this time, traditional broadcast console com- mination of nearly 40 man-years of some of the most panies began producing digital versions.
Page 9: Quickstart
You’ve probably unpacked your boxes and are sitting ware options that determine how your new Element will next to a pile of Axia gear, wondereing what to do first. operate. Take a look at the diagram above: it represents a typ- •...
Page 11: Chapter One: Setup And Connections
Axia plugs are located at both bottom rear corners of Element peripherals (Audio Nodes, GPIO Nodes, Router Selec- for cable routing access.
Page 12: Element Preliminary Setup
If you haven’t done so yet, it’s time to get your result in a risk of electric shock. Element out of its packing crate. This is a two-person job, so grab a partner. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt about how to properly ground this equip- ment.
Page 13: Capturing" Your Console
Element GPIO Node/Power Supply. Connect the “Capturing” Your Console other end to the Molex socket on the Element con- nection panel. Upon power-up of your Element, some or all of the alphanumeric displays above the faders may read INACTIVE.
Page 14: Short Navigation Tutorial
There are several different ways to change on-screen high as 64, numbers greater than 28 should not be used. options. The first way is with Element’s SoftKnobs, lo- cated directly above the Monitor Module and shown in When you’re done adjusting displays, press the 8 Figure 1-7.
Page 15: Ip Address Configuration
Figure 1-10: Master Module numeric keypad. IP Address Configuration Using your IP Assignment Worksheet, you’ll now choose an IP address for both your Element and StudioEngine. You must make sure that IP addresses for both Engine and Surface are in the same IP network, and are both valid Unicast addresses.
Page 16 To set the IP address, rotate the leftmost SoftKnob to Undo highlight the line titled “Element IP Address” and push • Press to immediately reboot the Element. the knob to select that line. Now use the numeric pad to Reboot enter the IP address.
Page 17: Clock Configuration
IP Address Book. as part of your Livewire IP-Audio network, use Exit this option to set the correct time for Element’s on-screen clock. Note: After making changes to any Element IP address settings, you must reboot the console.
Page 18: Studioengine Quick Setup
Countdown From: Note: We recommend leaving 1RU of “breath- ing space” for ventilation above and below the interval of time into this field, Element’s count- StudioEngine when you rack-mount the unit. down timer will count backwards from this num- ber to zero upon exit of this screen.
Page 19: Studioengine Channel Settings
IP address you previously set for your StudioEngine. nodes, studio controllers, etc.) are identified by unique Choose the menu Program And Monitor Outputs IP addresses. But what about the audio streams these option to configure the output buses of the Element. ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 20: Set Your Console Type
You’ve no doubt noticed that there are many more destinations. Work down the list, assign each one options for your Element and StudioEngine than we’ve a unique channel number and record them in your covered here. That’s because Chapter One was meant to channel number log.
Page 21: Chapter Two: Configuring Inputs
In this chapter we’ll discuss how to set up inputs for your Element. You’ll be using the HTTP servers built The result of all this is that Element is always pre- into the Element and StudioEngine to do this. sented with complete, consistent information about how you want a given audio source handled.
Page 22 “Element Control Center” displayed make a CD player available on any fader, so you’d onscreen. Using the sidebar menu, choose the “Con- check the boxes for all faders. Some sources – es- figuration” menu item under the “Sources & Profiles”...
Page 23 ON or OFF at will. Element supports both US and Euro modes. The next few settings are used for setting up the desired style of phone operation.
Page 24 » Normal are assigned to one show, and the other 2 assigned to talent to manually turn the channel on and off. a second show. Element will connect to the second follows the common European Fader Start » Show in the list.
Page 25 Adjustment range is 0dB to -30dB. About the PHONE, RECORD and PROGRAM buses: Element’s PGM-4 mix bus is a spe- cial multi-purpose bus that does several things Allows you •...
Page 26 • SIGNAL MODE LOCK: cally applied whenever that source is assigned to a Element fader; i.e., a -2 dB 12 kHz high ability to change the source’s signal mode (as set shelf filter pre-set in a microphone’s Source above) using controls on Element’s surface.
Page 27 Any other Source Type will be fed to the Codec. recorder’s right channel. Threshold settings determine at what level the processor will begin working. For example, on sums the left and right » Summed-Mono to Left ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 28: Adding Backfeeds And Gpio To A Source Profile
8x8 Analog Node / 8x8 AES Node User’s Manual available at www.AxiaAudio.com/manuals/ . Click Apply Now point your browser back to your Element Control Center page and choose from GPIO Configuration the menu sidebar. (You may also use a GPIO Node other than the Power Supply/GPIO that shipped with your Element, just point your browser to that node’s...
Page 29 To confirm, choose the key at the top of any Options Element fader channel and load your new Phone source. Now press the key just below the fader; you’ll see Talk the Status Symbol shown in Figure 2-5 appear in the window above the channel to indicate that the operator’s...
Page 31: Chapter Three: Configuring Gpio
12). This is important, because when that source connections which require each command circuit to be is assigned to a console fader, Element uses this Source wired individually, Axia sends machine controls over Profile selection to tell the GPIO Node what sort of com- the same Ethernet your audio travels on, further reduc- mand to send to the attached device..
Page 32 Input Common Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED GPIO v.”Z” 12/2007 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 33 Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED GPIO v.”Z” 12/2007 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 34 Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED GPIO v.”Z” 12/2007 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 35 Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED GPIO v.”Z” 12/2007 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 36 Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED GPIO v.”Z” 12/2007 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 37 Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED GPIO v.”Z” 12/2007 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 38 Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED GPIO v.”Z” 12/2007 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 39 Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED GPIO v.”Z” 12/2007 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 40 Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED GPIO v.”Z” 12/2007 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 41 Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED GPIO v.”Z” 12/2007 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 42 ENGAGE Lamp Active Low Input Illuminates ENGAGE lamp. DELAY ANNUNCIATOR Active Low Input Illuminates the DELAY annun- Command ciator on the Element main screen. OUTPUTS DUMP Switch Open Collector to Logic Com- Active when DUMP button is mon Return depressed.
Page 43 Source Supply Common for all 5 inputs Connect to power supply of source device or to Pin 9 NOT CONNECTED GPIO v.”Z” 12/2007 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 44: Assigning Gpio To A Source
Assign the source for which you just created state of the input and output pins of each port. Click a GPIO link to a Element channel; operate the on the list icon to the right of an unused line.
Page 45: A Word About The Gpio Ports
GPIO port automagically configures the port for the type of device supplying the audio, and send the appropriate logic commands to that port when the source is assigned to a Element channel. A word about the GPIO Ports Input Connections Current on these inputs must be limited to 20 mA or less, through the use of a current-limiting resistor.
Page 47: Chapter Four: Element Operations
GPIO/Power Supply Nodes provide a VGA output to feed your choice of display monitors. Once it’s installed in your studio, Element looks a lot Element’s display normally shows meter levels for like a traditional radio broadcast console — but that’s all PGM buses, a time of day clock, countdown and time- where the resemblance ends.
Page 48: Mix-Minus
24/7 operation. Software updates can be obtained even tells them which audio mix is being backfed. from Axia via the Internet and applied by the station en- gineer. Axia Support recommends performing backups Element will support as many outputs as there are...
Page 49: Element With Standard Monitor Module
Keys 3 and Program-4/Record – are located atop each monitor and metering preferences and affect other fader strip. Element behaviors. Timer controls help keep track contain a 10-character text of on-screen elapsed and remaining time displays. Channel Displays readout and a window for fader position numbers let operators preview Talkback &...
Page 50: Element With 2-Fader Phone Module And 2-Fader + Monitor Module
Element with 2-Fader Phone Module and 2-Fader + Monitor Module can accommodate any input source. Each Record Mode to quickly capture off-air bits to an Faders channel’s button (at the top of the fader external recording device. Options strip) lets operators change sources and call up ex- let operators preview Talkback &...
Page 51: Element Stereo Main Screen Overview
Element Stereo Main Screen Overview for each of Element’s four ste- informs operators when Mic Program Meters Annunciator Panel reo Program buses feature true VU meter ballistics channels are open, when audio is being auditioned with an expanded scale. Solid bargraphcs indicate in the Preview (cue) channel, when Talkback is ac- average level;...
Page 52: Control Details
The controls found buses operate independently but simultaneously, on the Element 4-Fader Line Module (Figure 4-1) allowing jocks plenty of operational flexibility. are common to all Element modules, so we’ll look TALK TO at these first. bus audio output is post-fader, post- PGM-4 on/off;...
Page 53: 4-Phone Module Channel Controls
4-Fader Mod- ule (described in the previous section). But whan a Telos logic commands to source equipment. Moving the ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 54: Call Controller + 2Fader Phone Module Controls
Status Symbols call is proceeding. The Element display screen will also used, please refer to your Telos TWOx12, Series 2101 or indicate the numbers dialed and call status.
Page 55: Production Module Controls
Production Module Controls pushing the knob toggles the send between PRE- POST-FADER. The Element Production Module gives production- room gurus quick access to often-used EQ and posi- The three central pairs of knobs are • EQ Controls: tioning controls for each loaded source.
Page 56: Standard Monitor Module Controls
Channel Options box is dis- Operators may select using the SoftKnobs or Nav Keys. played on Element’s screen (Figure 4-6), and the Chan- They can also preview a source before selecting it. nel Options keys then become active.
Page 57 Figure 4-6: 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. ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 58 A Note About Source Sharing: Element’s selection, press the knob. the prior Previous source sharing protocol keeps sources from source will be immediately reloaded to the fader. being controlled by more than one console at a time. allows you to hear the highlighted Preview »...
Page 59 “gated.” You might use this on a mic channel to provide up to 25 dB of cut and 15 dB of boost. eliminate background noise during times when Element EQ features SmartQ™ automatic band- you’re not speaking. width system that varies the Q of the selected...
Page 60 (see Chapter Two for information on Source Dynamics & EQ turn you to the screen. Profiles), rotating this control lets the board op Channel Options switch source audio between (discrete Stereo ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 61 » Aux Sends Key Element has four stereo Aux buses that can be used key allows the board op to change the audio supplied as utility buses for mixing, for constructing custom IFB through the backfeed.
Page 62: Delay Section
External sources to the Monitor 1 speakers. These keys About the PHONE and PROGRAM buses: Element’s Program 4 mix bus is a special multi- light to denote the selected source. purpose bus that does several things at once to »...
Page 63: Global Options Section
Element for different shows and talent. As soon as you “take” a new show profile, Element begins loading it. During the profile loading process, a • Preview Knob...
Page 64 However, it’s possible for tal- channel Off and the CD player automatically ent not yet familiar with the way Element works loads. to “get lost” in the option settings.
Page 65: Module
Note that operators can also press the Preview to key on Element’s Monitor Module to toggle through these settings. Rotating this knob selects from the following options: The operator will not hear Preview au- Off: dio in the headphone channel.
Page 66 (if preview is enabled in headphones). erator’s channel. Pressing Headphone Monitor exits this menu. Element’s Aux buses can be used as utility buses for Options Options mixing, for constructing custom IFB mixes, or as effects buses for production. Pressing the Sends & Returns...
Page 67 Aux Returns Master • Fader Options Key » Rotate the SoftKnob to set Element supports fader-normal and European-style Return A/On/Off the audio level of Push the knob fader-start channel activation methods. Fader style can Aux Return A. to toggle be set either globally, or on a per-fader basis.
Page 68: Timer Section
“Look at me!!” During the last 60 seconds of the countdown, the inner ring of Element’s onscreen analog clock will turn red and diminish as time passes, providing the operator with a visual cue to how much time is left until zero.
Page 69: Record Mode Section
Chapter 1. “Magic Key” Sequences for Standard Monitor Module The list of “Magic Key” sequences for the Standard • Reset Key: Pressing this key resets Element’s Count Up Timer Monitor Module are: to zero. Press and hold the • IP Address Book: Fader Op- key for 5 seconds.
Page 70: Channel Options Controls
Options s/he wishes to modify; the Channel Options box is dis- played on Element’s screen (Figure 4-21), and the Soft- Knobs become active. Placing a channel in mode lets you change Options...
Page 71: Module
Figure 4-23: Channel Options screens for the Monitor + 2-Fader Module. Information displayed differs based on the type of source currently assigned to the active fader. Clockwise from top left: Line Source Channel Options screen, Mic Source Channel Options screen, Phone Source Channel Options screen, Codec Source Channel Options screen. ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 72 A Note About Source Sharing: Element’s lease to end the preview. source sharing protocol keeps sources from » Pressing the Soft Knob returns you to the Exit being controlled by more than one console at a time. Channel Options screen.
Page 73 25 dB of cut and 15 dB of boost. the audio has suddenly stopped, or has been “gated.” You might use this on a mic channel to Element EQ features SmartQ™ automatic band- eliminate background noise during times when width system that varies the Q of the selected you’re not speaking.
Page 74 Active and Bypass states. sets the Comp Ratio/Freeze/No Freeze compression ratio (variable between 1:1 and 16:1). Pushing the SoftKnob activates and Figure 4-25: Pan & Mode menu screen. deactivates the compressor’s Freeze Gate ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 75 Aux Send bus after • Aux Sends Controls Element has four stereo Aux buses that can be used having its gain adjusted by the fader (vari- as utility buses for mixing, for constructing custom able level).
Page 76: Monitor Section
If the assigned source (i.e., a codec or phone hybrid) minus if needed. has an associated backfeed or mix-minus, Pressing the About the PHONE and PROGRAM buses: Element’s Program 4 mix bus is a special multi- SoftKnob when the box is Select...
Page 77: Module
The leftmost SoftKnob is the control; Gain fault, CR Headphones and Monitor 1 sources are linked - the phones will play whatever source is rotate to adjust the amount of gain or cut ap- ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 78 Headphone Monitor Met Mode/Take is sent to both the left and right channels of the far right meter on Element’s main screen will the operator’s headphones. behave. Pressing this knob will your selec- Take Audio from the channel tion.
Page 79 Pressing the SoftKnob at any Fader Options Function/Exit pressing the SoftKnob selects between time returns you to Element’s main meter screen. St. Mode fader-normal and European-style fader-start channel activation methods. Selects the US method of re- Fader Normal: •...
Page 80: Other Controls
» is unlit. No preview audio will be heard in the Other Controls board-op’s HP path. Pressing the key once from Keys in this section are used to load Show Profiles, » Preview to HP ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 81: Timer Section
Show Profiles, custom surface configurations that can be loaded as needed to reconfigure Element for different shows and talent. As soon as you “take” a new show profile, Element begins loading it. During the profile loading process, a status line reads Loading (Show Profile Name) inform the operator of the operation in progress.
Page 82 Auto-Reset tomatically reset to zero and begin counting • Reset Key: whenever a fader whose source starts the Pressing this key resets Element’s Count Up Timer. timer is turned Choose to have the timer count Auto-Add •...
Page 83: Record Mode Section
A Guest Mic in- • Engage Key: Press this key to put Element into put has unique functions different from those of a Codec Record Mode Pressing this button activates a pre-determined record- input, and so forth.
Page 84: Cr Operator Mic Channel Operation
— perhaps a voice-over booth, a talk the Control Room monitor speakers. studio separated by glass, or a news booth. The Studio 1monitor speakers and Preview speak- Logic for Studio Microphone channels is identical ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 86: Module
MON 2 FEED USER C USER C ACTIVATE REMOTE MON SELECT MODE USER D USER D STEREO LEFT RIGHT MONO TALK FEED TO STUDIO GUEST TALK TO X MIX HEADPHONE Figure 4-35: Studio Microphone channel block ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 87: Line Channel Operation
PRE FDR AUX 4 Σ AUX SEND 4 PGM 1 Σ PROGRAM 1 PGM 2 Σ PROGRAM 2 PGM 3 Σ PROGRAM 3 PRE ON PGM 4 Σ PROGRAM 4 Figure 4-36: Line channel block ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 89: Phone Channel Operation
Remote Mute own discrete Feed-to-Source mix-minus output. control using their own On/Off/Mute/Talk panels. Each Element can accomodate as many unique, au- enables remote talent to communicate with the Talk tomatically-generated mix-minus feeds as it has faders.
Page 94 What’s Next One of Element’s most powerful features is the abil- ity to instantly reconfigure the entire surface for differ- ent show types. Join us in Chapter Five to learn how to set up and use Show Profiles. ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 95: Chapter Five: Show Profiles
Livewire network within easy reach. When you’ve got the board configured to your satis- faction, proceed to the next section. Your Element is shipped from the factory with a de- Capture It! fault Show Profile. This loads the first time you turn on your Element;...
Page 96: Show Profile Options
This is the “starter” pro- » Default Show Profile. file that comes with Element. If you wish, you In the last section, we showed you how to capture the can overwrite this with your preferred default current configuration of your Element, easily creating a options;...
Page 97: Channel Description Section
Choosing Retain Source Setting. Auto for any phone source feeds the caller PGM-1 minus Note: For details on Element EQ operations, please refer to Chapter Two, “Working With when the fader is Phone (PGM-4 pre-fad- Sources.” when the fader is Off.
Page 98 Adjustment range is 0dB to -30dB, Talkback Retain Existing Setting. Allows you to turn • CHANNEL ON/OFF STATUS: ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 99: Individual Headphones Section
• The position at which the mic is installed also a new option: Retain Existing Settings. Us- has an Element accessory panel that allows tal- ing this option with any of the Aux Send/Return ent to select their own headphone feeds (such settings allows the Show Profile to be loaded as the one shown in Figure 5-2).
Page 100: Monitor Section Screen
No Timers: » used earlier to construct Source Profiles and map I/O both timers. to Axia Audio Nodes. Click in the box and select the tenths are shown only on Count- » Down Timers: audio device that will be providing source audio for down timers.
Page 101: Sources For External 1 & 2 Section
• GPIO CHANNEL FOR EXTERNAL PROFANITY Enter the Channel Number of the GPIO port on a single Element, since this function is primarily DELAY: connected to your station’s Profanity Delay Unit. used for “on-air” warning light control.
Page 102: Studio Monitor (Monitor 2) Options
This option should typically be programmed with Retain Existing Setting. the same logic channel number for all show profiles on a single Element, since this function is primarily • CR HEADPHONE EQ MID FREQUENCY / EQ Choose the middle frequency used for “on-air”...
Page 103: Master Module Control Lock Map
Master Module Control Lock Map link takes you back to Show • Back to Show Profile Element is a pretty powerful console — perhaps the Profile Settings without saving changes. most powerful and flexible your jocks have ever used. Record Mode Screen And that means that there are probably plenty of func- tions you’d rather they not have access to;...
Page 104: Group Start Screen
The Phone screen is used when you’re setting up a Telos TWOx12, Series 2101 or Nx12 talkshow system for use with Element. The options in the screen are de- tailed fully in Appendix D: Working With Phone Hy- ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 105: Chapter 6: Virtual Mixer
Virtual Mixer (or VMIX) is a cool feature present from the Elements screen. in every Element system. In addition to the mixing ca- pabilities present on the Element console itself, there is While not the preferred approach with v2.x software, a 40-input “virtual”...
Page 106: Studioengine Vmix Controls
— it doesn’t need to be for the submixers to work. Enabled In an Axia system, all audio processing occurs in the In Figure 6-1, the channel is (default setting). Disabled StudioEngine —...
Page 107: Element Vmix Controls
In most cases been selected in the Element config pages; please refer to only the Submix output itself needs a unique channel the descriptions of these fields in the previous section.
Page 108 Figure 6-3: Element VMix settings page crossfades between sources when Path- Element, these StudioEngine indicators show what is as- finderPC is dynamically making changes to the VMIX signed in the Element web page shown above: based on conditions met.
Page 109: What Can You Do With A Vmix
For example, if you assign the GPIO channel PathfinderPC server can be used to “control” VMIX. number to a GPIO port of the Element or a GPIO How? Pathfinder can receive commands from external node, you will receive status when a source is...
Page 110: Manipulating Streams With Vmode
Manipulating Streams With VMODE up to eight separate stream-manipulation operations. The controls are as follows: New in Element 2.x, VMODE is an extension of the contains a drop down menu that • Input Selector VMIX functionality. Its controls are found exclusively allows you to select from a range of sources for on the StudioEngine’s...
Page 111 VMODE output • Out Name Stereo mixing mode only. Sums Left stream as it will appear on the Axia network. This Split L -3: » and Right channels, reduces gain of the sum by cannot be changed.
Page 112: What Can You Do With Vmode
Choose a stream type from the ready to explore the final frontier, join us in Chapters 7 Out Stream box (you can choose because this is & 8 for a look at Element and StudioEngine advanced Type Standard not live audio). settings.
Page 117: Chapter 7: Advanced Element Controls
In keeping with your dawning guru status, it’s time for a sole to identify it in the Web interface. You might thorough look at all of the controls found in the Element want to name it after the studio it’s in.
Page 118: The Customize Menu
User Logo: » next to software you wish to delete and click this station’s logo on the Element operator display. To button. Note that you cannot delete the active do so, create a PNG file in Photoshop or any similar software image.
Page 119: The Log And Log History Menu
Element console. Some of these fields are for di- have a copy of your important data. agnostics; below is a list of...
Page 120: The Firmware Update Menu
CAN Bus Information Manu At the bottom of the page, you’ll see a lot of informa- tion pertaining to the health of the Element’s CANBus This screen shows statistics about CANBus commu- communication network. This is for diagnostic purposes nications between Element’s CPU and control surface.
Page 121: Phone Channels Menu
A value of makes the text flash from completely on to completely off; Element allows you to mix up to 40 sources using a a higher value keeps the text slightly illuminated in built-in Virtual Mixer, consisting of eight submixers con- its “off”...
Page 122 Show Profiles and Source Profiles Menus These menus allow you to construct and administer Show and Source Profiles specific to this Element con- sole. Refer to Chapter 2: Configuring Inputs and Chapter 5: Show Profiles for details on using these controls. Fig. 7-9: Profiles Maintenance screen...
Page 123: Chapter 8: Studioengine Controls
Engine’s associated control surface, along with the headphone monitor source and backfeed (mix-minus), if any, is be- ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 124: The Program & Monitor Outputs Menu
When any console key is pressed, • Talkback: Talk Element’s outputs or monitor feeds are disabled in this CR Mic audio is routed, pre-fader, to this channel. menu, that channel will have no audio output. The outputs you control are: Your con- •...
Page 125: The Vmix & Vmode Menu
The VMIX & VMODE Menu This menu allows you to view settings and make ad- justments to the Element Virtual Mixer system. Please see Chapter 6, Virtual Mixer, for details on this page. Stream Statistics Menu This screen provides information about all active au- dio streams in and out of the StudioEngine.
Page 126: Console Id Menu
Only needed for Element consoles running software monitors the temperature of the Temperature » earlier than v2.0; Element v2.X and above automati- StudioEngine CPU. If the temperature exceeds cally selects the correct setting upon boot. operating limits, a warning will appear on the Engine’s front-panel display.
Page 127: Diagnostics Menu
StudioEngine should any fault conditions exist. Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics menu provides tools to help Axia Support in the event your system needs attention. To en- able a Diagnostics Trace, click the radio button corre-...
Page 130 Dark, dark as coal tar it pours out, bitter and strong. That’s Starbucks for you. ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 131: Appendix A: Table Of Inputs And Outputs
Mono mix-minus output feeds the right side of a stereo connection. “Talk to...” function disabled. Individual Hdphone Feed n Stereo Individual headphone feed (for talent and guest mics) with *Talk to x* function enabled. ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 133: Appendix B: Block Diagrams
RECEIVER AES/EBU INPUT PORT LIVEWIRE SOURCE GAIN TRIM MICROPHONE INPUT PORT LIVEWIRE SOURCE GAIN TRIM +48 VDC PHANTOM DRIVER LIVEWIRE FEED AES/EBU OUTPUT PORT GAIN TRIM LIVEWIRE FEED ANALOG LINE OUTPUT PORT GAIN TRIM ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 134 PGM V INPUT 2 PGM V IN 2 PGM V OUTPUT (STEREO OR 5.1+2) PGM V INPUT 3 ∑ PGM V OUTPUT PGM V IN 3 (MONAURAL) PGM V INPUT 4 PGM V IN 4 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 135 PGM 1 Σ PROGRAM 1 PGM 2 AUX RETURN B Σ PROGRAM 2 RETURN B MODE RETURN B PGM 3 STEREO PREVIEW Σ PROGRAM 3 LEFT Σ PREVIEW RIGHT MONO PGM 4 Σ PROGRAM 4 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 136 Σ AUX SEND 3 AUX 4 PRE FDR AUX 4 Σ AUX SEND 4 PGM 1 Σ PROGRAM 1 PGM 2 Σ PROGRAM 2 PGM 3 Σ PROGRAM 3 PRE ON PGM 4 Σ PROGRAM 4 ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 137 USER B USER B MON 2 FEED USER C USER C ACTIVATE REMOTE MON SELECT MODE USER D USER D STEREO LEFT RIGHT MONO TALK FEED TO CR GUEST TALK TO X MIX HEADPHONE ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 138 USER B USER B MON 2 FEED USER C USER C ACTIVATE REMOTE MON SELECT MODE USER D USER D STEREO LEFT RIGHT MONO TALK FEED TO STUDIO GUEST TALK TO X MIX HEADPHONE ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 139 PGM 4 Σ PROGRAM 4 TALK FEED TO PGM 1 PHONE PGM 1 MIX SOURCE PGM 2 PGM 2 MIX PGM 3 PGM 3 MIX PGM 4 PGM 4 MIX TALK TO X MIX ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 140 PGM 1 PGM 1 MIX CODEC SOURCE PGM 2 PGM 2 MIX TALK PGM 3 PGM 3 MIX PGM 4 PGM 4 MIX LEFT SIDE HAS IFB RIGHT SIDE NO IFB TALK TO X MIX ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 141 PGM 4 Σ PROGRAM 4 TALK FEED TO PGM 1 RECORDER PGM 1 MIX SOURCE PGM 2 PGM 2 MIX PGM 3 PGM 3 MIX PGM 4 PGM 4 MIX TALK TO X MIX ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 142 MONO SUM ∑ PREVIEW PREVIEW TALK TO MUTE EXTERNAL PREVIEW VOLUME MON1 PREVIEW PREVIEW EXT PVW IN OUTPUT SOURCE PREVIEW TALK SOURCE PVW LEVEL TALK TO MONITOR 1 TALK TO TALK MON1 ∑ MONITOR OUT ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 143 SEND B MON SEND C SEND C MON SEND D SEND D MON EXT 1 EXTERNAL 1 EXT 2 EXTERNAL 2 TALK TO EXTERNAL TALK TO Σ TALK TO X EXT OUT TALK TO X MIX ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 145: Appendix C: Faq / Diagnostics / Maintenance
Chapter One), but until you do, the default password is the lowercase letter “q.” Figure C-1: starting a command box Q: I just added a new module to my Element and the On your Windows computer, click on the Start module display reads INACTIVE. What do I do? button and choose Run...
Page 146 Element is active and responding to requests. However, if the ping command produces same network as your Element; in a Class B network, this means that the first six digits of the IP addresses must match. If they do not, change the IP address of your computer’s...
Page 147: Installing A New Module
Web browser. typically, this will solve the problem. If it does not, please contact Axia support for further assistance. Q: How do I set the time on the Element? Press and hold the key on the Mas-...
Page 148 If your new module has an accompanying overbridge display, you will need to remove one of Element’s end- panels in order to insert it. Ascertain which end panel is closest to the position your new module will be mounted in;...
Page 149 Now, connect the RJ45 patch cable supplied in your module kit to any free jack on Element’s connection pan- el, located in the center of the overbridge compartment. Note: You’ve probably noticed that 4-space El- ement modules have two RJ45 connectors on their undersides.
Page 150: Module Diagnostics
Module Diagnostics key. You will see, onscreen, a graphical representation of the selected module’s controls, including faders, lighted Element software contains a hidden routine that al- selection keys and on/off switches. lows you to perform fader, lamp and alphanumeric dis- play diagnostics on each module should you suspect that In the first phase of the test, all of the module’s lamps...
Page 151: Fader Cleaning Procedures
Figure C-16: Tilt module up to remove from frame. There are no replaceable parts in the faders used in panel. Element. If fader movement has become rough, either Remove the four-conductor fader cable from the the lubricant on the glide rails has evaporated or foreign pins on the bottom of the fader (Figure C-17).
Page 152 Dow Corning 510. Lubricating the Glide Rail Move the fader slider to the middle of its travel and place one drop of Dow Corning 510 lubricant on the top ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 153: Appendix D: Working With Phone Hybrids
Utilizing v.3.28 or later software unique Mix Minus. The Telos TWOx12 has an Ethernet connection for control, so it can be tightly integrated with the Element, Designate an Analog Node output as Program-On- using the multi-line phone control module (p/n 2001- Hold feed for the TWOx12 and connect it to the 00180).
Page 154 Source Profile configuration web page create Now, we must associate a TWOx12 “show” with an a Source profile for this channel number and define it Element Show Profile. In your Web browser, navi- as a PHONE type. gate to Element’s “Source and Profiles/Configura- Using the Analog Node’s Destination Configuration...
Page 155 Choose the “Primary Source” audio chan- these options. nel that you entered in the Analog Node. Give it an Element source name, such as “Hybrid 1”, and select Remember that the Telos TWOx12 contains two hy- “Phone” for Source Type.
Page 156 “picked up” in this manner, the keypad located you enter “Busy” mode, inactive lines are busied so that on the Element Navigation Module is active and can be callers will receive a busy signal when they attempt to used for dialing calls.
Page 157 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-5: Call Controller + 2-Phone Fader Module ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 158: Telos 2101 Multi-Studio Talkshow System
Connect the Series 2101 Studio Interface audio inputs The operation of the Series 2101 is nearly identical and outputs to an Axia Analog Audio Node. (The hy- to the the TWOx12, but there are additional features that brid inputs and outputs must be connected via ana-...
Page 159 Analog Node. Give it an Password Step 4. Element source name, such as “Hybrid 1”, and select Now, we must associate a 2101 “show” with an Ele- “Phone” for Source Type. Please refer to Figure D-3 ment Show Profile.
Page 160 “picked up” in this manner, the keypad located (Normally this is used with a 4-Phone Fader Module on the Element Navigation Module is active and can be so that its the “Hold” button would control the phone used for dialing calls. You’ll see visual confirmation on hybrid dedicated to that fader.
Page 161 Block All is useful for clearing lines prior to contest call-ins. When physical sequence that you choose on the Element con- you enter “Busy” mode, inactive lines are busied so that trol surface.
Page 162: Telos Two Isdn Hybrid
Primary Source that you entered in the audio node’s trol, so it can be tightly integrated with the telephone setup page. Give it an Element source name and se- control modules in the Element. It uses the 4-Phone lect “Phone” for source type. Enter the phone hybrid...
Page 163: Telos One And Delta Hybrids
Function Element Hybrid DB-15M DB-15M the number as it is being entered on the main Element Common screen. After the number is complete, press the Enter button to start the connection. Caller ID is displayed for incoming calls. The icon...
Page 164: Telos One-X-Six, Direct Interface And 1A2 Systems
To use these legacy hybrids, audio must be connected via Analog nodes. There is a special two-position con- trol panel that can drop into Element to control ONE- x-Six, Direct Interface Module or 1A2 phone systems. This panel communicates directly to the phone systems using a dedicated cable rather than via Ethernet.
Page 165: Appendix E: Accessory User Panels
Installation User panels that connect via CANBus are much like Element fader modules, in that they require a unique ID setting in order for the system to recognize them cor- rectly. Each Element module (and each CANBus acces- sory panel) has a multi-position rotary switch located on Figure E-1: Axia accessory control panels.
Page 166: Installing A Gpio Accessory Module
This section applies when connecting a Mic Control On the final accessory panel, place the termination accessory panel to the GPIO port of your Element Power block you removed from the Power Distribution Board Supply. It assumes you have already made the cable con-...
Page 167 GPIO Node to which your ac- back of the Element Power Supply. Create a name on the cessory panel is connected. listing that corresponds to the port to which you wired...
Page 169: 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, etc. – are connected with Ethernet, each one requires a unique IP (Internet Protocol) address.
Page 171 Axia Audio Channel Assignment Worksheet - SOURCES Channel ID Number Device Name Device Location Notes ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 172 Axia Audio Channel Assignment Worksheet - DESTINATIONS Channel ID Number Device Name Device Location Notes ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 173: Appendix G: 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). ©2008 Axia Audio — Rev. 3.0...
Page 174 1.2 Purpose Testing was performed to evaluate safety, emissions and immunity, conformance to enable CE mark- ing. 1.3 Conclusions The Element audio control surface was found to be compliant and CE marking was applied to the product. Conformity is declared to the standards: EN50081-1, EN50082-1.
Page 175: Warranty
Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Axia Audio at its option will either repair or replace the Product and such action shall be the full extent of Axia Audio’s obligation under this Warranty. After the Product is repaired or replaced, Axia Audio will return it to the party that sent the Product and Axia Audio will pay for the cost of shipping.
Page 178 Axia Audio, a Telos Company • 2101 Superior Ave. • Cleveland, Ohio, 44114, USA • +1.216.241.7225 • www.AxiaAudio.com...

Axia Element Installation & User Manual

Quickstart

Chapter One: Setup and Connections

Chapter Two: Configuring Inputs

Chapter Three: Configuring GPIO

Chapter Four: Element Operations

Chapter Five: Show Profiles

Chapter 6: Virtual Mixer

Chapter 7: Advanced Element Controls

Chapter 8: Studioengine Controls

Appendix A: Table of Inputs and Outputs

Appendix B: Block Diagrams

Appendix C: FAQ / Diagnostics / Maintenance

Appendix D: Working with Phone Hybrids

Appendix E: Accessory User Panels

Appendix F: Channel / IP Worksheets

Appendix G: CE Declaration of Conformity

Warranty

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