Chapter 1: Fusion Anatomy; Studioengine And Powerstation Mixing Engines - Axia Fusion Installation And User Manual

Chapter 1:
Fusion Anatomy
The Fusion modular control surface is more than a just console — it is a complete studio system, with various
components that serve different functions.
This chapter gives an overview of the different components to help familiarize you;. The following chapters will
build on this familiarity as we dive deeper into Fusion's features and capabilities.

StudioEngine and PowerStation Mixing Engines

The StudioEngine and PowerStation mixing engines serve as the "brains" of the studio. Each contains a CPU
that powers console operations, as well as the DSP mixing functionality.
Audio from the Axia network enters the mixing engine and is manipulated per the user's actions on the Fusion
surface. The engine's Console function communicates with the surface and maintains the logical states that are
required in a studio environment in addition to controlling the Mix Engine. Those logical states include:
• Muting
• ON/OFF commands
• GPIO control
• Mix conditions
• Source ownership (which mixing surface has control of an active source)
• Phone control
...and many others. The PowerStation mixing engine has additional functionality, which includes networked I/O
and an integrated AoIP-tailored network switch.
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