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- Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Audient plc makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the material in this document and shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages related to the use of the material.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Master module - Comms Assign and Solo ......36 Master module - Monitors, Ambience Input and T/B key ... Master module - Monitors, Ambience Input and T/B key ... 37 Master module - Main outputs ..........Master module - Main outputs ..........38 ©audient 6/2002... - Page 4 ..............60 Removing fader blocks Removing fader blocks .......................... 61 Removing Connector panels Removing Connector panels ......................62 PSU ....................................62 PSU - continued PSU - continued ............................63 Warranty Warranty .................................. 64 ©audient 6/2002...
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
PROTECT the mains power cord from damage though impact or abrasion. HEAT ALWAYS s s ite the Aztec and its PSUs away from sources of heat including direct sunlight and ensure adequate ventilation around PSUs and around the ventilation grills on the console . - Page 6 Aztec is available in three frame sizes providing 32, 40, 48 and 52 mono inputs, 2 additional stereo line inputs and a stereo ambience mic input. Console and extender linking is provided as standard.
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started FOH and Monitors FOH and Monitors Aztec is configured primarily as a FOH console. In this default mode the master levels for the 8 mono Auxiliary sends are set on rotary controls. The two Stereo Auxiliaries (which would normally be used... -
Page 8: Using Lcr
Using LCR Using LCR The Aztec LCR MAIN output bus routing system uses two controls - a Left/Right pan control and a Blend control. This allows a centre cluster to be used to ‘an- chor’ a lead vocalist while still feeding the main Left/ Right stacks to ensure adequate coverage. - Page 9 Centre bus. BLEND LEFT CENTRE RIGHT With Blend set in BLEND the fully clock- wise position only the Centre bus is fed. LEFT CENTRE RIGHT With Blend at 12 o’clock all three buses are active. ©audient 6/2002...
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Page 10: Mutes
Getting Started Mutes Mutes All Mutes on the Aztec control surface with the excep- tion of those for the three Main outputs are under central control. They can therefore be operated either by the Scene Automation system or locally by depressing the relevant physical Mute button. - Page 11 Solo OFF buttons in the Master module monitor sections. LEFT CENTRE RIGHT Solo’d AFL signals are metered on the L, C. R Master module LED bargraph displays. PFL has a dedicated bargraph display. ©audient 6/2002...
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Page 12: Assigning Vcas
Getting Started Assigning VCAs Assigning VCAs Each Aztec Input channel can be assigned to any or all of the 12 VCA Sub-Groups using the Assignment keys on the Central Control panel and the SET key adjacent to the channel fader. - Page 13 Assigning channels to VCA Sub-Groups: To set: To set: {VCA assignment key(s)}{Channel set key} {VCA assignment key(s)}{Channel set key} To clear: To clear: {VCA assignment key 1 x 2}{Channel set key} {VCA assignment key 1 x 2}{Channel set key} ©audient 6/2002...
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Page 14: The Vca Masters
Mute and Solo switch. The central control of the VCA assignment and Mute operation has enabled full VCA Solo functionality to be provided. Selecting a VCA Master Solo key will automatically Solo all input channels assigned to that VCA Master. ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 15: Automation - Overview
Getting Started Automation - Overview Automation - Overview Aztec Automation stores VCA assignments and Mute status in any of 999 ‘Scene’ memory locations. These can then be recalled either sequentially using the NEXT (or LAST) keys or randomly using the UP⇑ and DOWN⇓... -
Page 16: Automation - Storing Scenes
Stores to the selected Scene Stores to the selected Scene { { ⇑ ⇓}{STO 2s} }{STO 2s} Overwrites the selected Scene Overwrites the selected Scene { { ⇑ ⇓ }{INS} { }{INS} {⇑ ⇓ }{STO} }{STO} Inserts a Sub-Scene Inserts a Sub-Scene ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 17: Automation - Recalling Scenes
Scene st or es without loading the stored assignments. The Previewed Scene can be edited in this mode and re-stored. To make the Previewed Scene active and exit Preview mode press the NOW key. ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 18: Automation - Deleting Scenes
Deleting Scenes: { { ⇑ ⇓ ⇑ ⇓ }{DEL 4s} }{DEL 4s} Clears the displayed Scene Clears the displayed Scene { { NOW 4s}{DEL 4s}{NOW 4s} NOW 4s}{DEL 4s}{NOW 4s} Clears all Scene memories Clears all Scene memories ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 19: Automation - Using Quick Scenes
Recalls the Scene as signed to signed to the Quick Scene key the Quick Scene key {QUICK SCENE 1-8} QUICK SCENE 1-8 2secs} {QUICK SCENE 1-8} QUICK SCENE 1-8 2secs} Deletes the Quick Deletes the Quick Scene Scene ©audient 6/2002... - Page 20 MIDI MIDI LAST NEXT Each Aztec Input channel is represented by MIDI notes 1-48. To set up MIDI messaging first select the required Scene number (it is not necessary to make the scene active). Now depress and hold the illuminated key at the front right of the Automation Control Panel (the MIDI key) until it illuminates.
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Page 21: Midi
Selects MIDI Channel Selects MIDI Channel {CH SET} {CH SET} Edits and displays NOTE ON/NOTE OFF settings Edits and displays NOTE ON/NOTE OFF settings {MIDI} {MIDI} Stores MIDI settings and exits MIDI mode Stores MIDI settings and exits MIDI mode ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 22: Module Functions
Module Functions Module Functions ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 23: Mono Input Module- Preamplifier And Filter
D-sub input for easy show archive remix. D-OUT D-OUT direct, variable level, post mic amp balanced output with jack and D-sub interfaces for easy interface to recorders. 12dB per octave Hi-pass filter adjustable from 25Hz to 250Hz and in/out switch. ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 24: Mono Input Module - Equaliser
25Hz to 500Hz and selectable bell or shelving characteristics. BELL INS IN opens the pre-EQ/pre-fader balanced insertion point with separate send/return jacks. EQ IN inserts the 4 band equaliser into the INS IN EQ IN signal path. ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 25: Mono Input Module - Auxiliary Sends
Stereo Auxiliary bus A with level, pan and pre/post switching. The send control has 6dB of gain available ST AUX B Send to Stereo Auxiliary bus B with level, pan and pre/post switching. The send control has 6dB of gain available ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 26: Mono Input Module - Routing And Pan
MAIN L,C,R buses. BLEND adjusts the relative levels of signals BLEND sent to the L/R and C Main buses allowing for accurate L/R panning as well as centre- image enhancement. Left/Right (and odd/even) pot with 3dB centre drop. ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 27: Mono Input - Fader Section
Module Functions Mono Input - Fader section Mono Input - Fader section Aztec Input faders are arranged in 8 channel wide panels. There is a single larger panel for the 12 VCA Master faders MUTE and the 3 Main Output faders are fitted on the Master output module. -
Page 28: Sub-Group Module - Metering
Module Functions Module Functions Sub-Group module - Metering Sub-Group module - Metering 8 Sub-Group output modules are fitted in each Aztec console. 16 LED peak-reading meter can be set to monitor Sub-Group, Auxiliary or Matrix out- puts using the METER SELECT switches on the adjacent Stereo Auxiliary output module. -
Page 29: Sub-Group Module - Matrix
Matrix input level controls with feeds from Main L,C,R buses. The Matrix output has a MASTER Level control with 6dB of gain available along with associated automation controlled MUTE SOLO switch. MASTER MUTE assigns the internal talkback bus to the Matrix output. SOLO ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 30: Sub-Group Module - Aux And Group Masters
MUTE and a SOLO switch. The Sub-Group output (or Auxiliary output if the GRP/AUX SWAP switch is depressed) can be assigned to the MAIN outputs with the same BLEND functions as the input module. SOLO ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 31: Stereo Auxiliary Module - Meter Select And Psu Status
Stereo Auxiliary module - Meter Select and PSU status Stereo Auxiliary module - Meter Select and PSU status 1 dual Stereo Auxiliary module is fitted in each Aztec console. METER SELECT PSU STATUS 4 LEDs indicate the status of the... -
Page 32: Stereo Auxiliary Module - Stereo Input Gain And Auxiliaries
12kHz with 15dB of boost/cut BASS BASS equaliser centred on 50Hz with 15dB of boost/cut Sends to 4 of the Mono Auxiliary buses and both the Stereo Auxiliary buses. ST AUX A ST AUX B ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 33: Stereo Auxiliary Module - Stereo Input Routing And Fader
SOLO switch. 8 LED peak-reading meter shows post- fade signal level. SG 1-2 Routing to each pair of audio SG 3-4 Sub-Groups. SG 5-6 SG 7-8 MAIN routes the post-balance/post-blend MAIN signal to the L,C,R Main buses. SOLO ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 34: Stereo Auxiliary Module - Stereo Auxiliary Master
The overall level of the Stereo Auxiliary signal is controlled by a 100mm fader with MUTE 10dB gain available and an associated automation controlled MUTE along with a SOLO switch. 8 LED peak-reading meter shows post-fade signal level. SOLO ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 35: Master Module - Metering, Dimmers And Comms
Module Functions Master module Master module - Metering, Dimmers and Comms - Metering, Dimmers and Comms One Master Module is fitted in each Aztec console 16 LED peak-reading meters for the Left, Centre and Right Main outputs. These meters automatically switch... -
Page 36: Master Module - Comms Assign And Solo
XLR by depressing the EXT button. GEN/TB ASSIGN Aztec boasts three SOLO modes ; SOLO AUX 1/2 AUX 3/4 PFL, AFL and Solo-in-place. Default is mono... -
Page 37: Master Module - Monitors, Ambience Input And T/B Key
15dB of boost/cut ST AUX A Sends to 4 of the Mono Auxiliary buses and both the Stereo Auxiliary SOLO MUTE buses. ST AUX B TALK TALK TALKBACK activates the talkback assignments set at the top of this module. ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 38: Master Module - Main Outputs
100mm fader, a MUTE and a TRIM control providing an additional +/- 10dB of gain adjustment. The TRIM feature allows the faders to always be operated at the desired position without having to use them to adjust L/C/R balance. ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 39: Systems Interfaces
System Interfaces System Interfaces Mono Input Mono Input LAMP Aztec Input module connector panels are arranged in 8 channel wide panels. SEND INSERT All inputs and outputs are fully RETURN electronically balanced XLRs are wired Pin 2 hot, Jacks are Tip hot. -
Page 40: Sub-Group Module Connections
System Interfaces System Interfaces Sub-Group module connections Sub-Group module connections Aztec Sub-Group output module connections are arranged on a single SEND RETURN SEND RETURN panel along with those for the Master OUTPUT OUTPUT module and Stereo Auxiliary module interfaces. All inputs and outputs are fully electronically balanced. -
Page 41: Stereo Auxiliary Module Connections
Stereo Auxiliary module connections SEND RETURN SEND RETURN SEND RETURN OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT Aztec Stereo Auxiliary module interfaces are arranged on a central panel along with those for the Sub Group and Master modules. SEND RETURN SEND RETURN SEND RETURN... -
Page 42: Master Module Connections
System Interfaces System Interfaces Master module connections Master module connections Aztec Master module interfaces are arranged on a central panel along with SEND RETURN SEND RETURN SEND RETURN those for the Sub-Group and Stereo Auxiliary modules. OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT All inputs and outputs are fully electronically balanced. -
Page 43: Psu And Link And Automation Connections
Pin outs for all these connectors are shown on the following pages. D C C O N N E C T I O N S +18V +18V -18V -18V DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN ENGLAND INPUT OUTPUT CONSOLE LINK DATA PORT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI THRU ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 44: Connector Wiring Details - Audio Connections
. m e t a l w o r k e a r t h . ©audient 6/2002... - Page 45 SG 6 AUX 6 MAIN CENTRE AFL LEFT OUTPUT AFL CENTRE CH 7 CH 7 SG 7 SG 7 AUX 7 MAIN RIGHT OUTPUT CH 8 CH 8 SG 8 SG 8 AUX 8 NOT USED AFL RIGHT OUTPUT ©audient 6/2002...
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Page 46: Connector Wiring Details - Dc Connections
PSUs on or off. Console Linking Console Linking Any Aztec console can be linked to a second console when large num- bers of inputs are required. Audio buses Audio buses can be linked by simply plugging from the balanced bus outputs of the ‘Slave console’... - Page 47 OUTPUT of the Master console to the 15-pin D-sub VCA INPUT of the Slave console. The VCA Sub-Group faders of the Slave console will be automatically disabled when this connection is made. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN ENGLAND INPUT OUTPUT CONSOLE LINK DATA PORT ©audient 6/2002...
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Page 48: Connector Wiring Details - Midi Connections Connector Wiring Details - Midi Connections
L I N K Connector wiring details - Midi connections Connector wiring details - Midi connections Aztec has powerful Midi messaging capabilities which are described elsewhere in this manual. The usual Midi IN/OUT/THRU connections are provided on the Input/PSU connector panel. -
Page 49: Block Schematics
Block Schematics Block Schematics Mono input Mono input ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 50: Stereo Return And Ambience Input
Block Schematics Block Schematics Stereo Return and Ambience input Stereo Return and Ambience input ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 51: Sub-Group And Auxiliary Outputs
Block Schematics Block Schematics Sub-Group and Auxiliary outputs Sub-Group and Auxiliary outputs ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 52: Main Outputs
Block Schematics Block Schematics Main outputs Main outputs ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 53: Matrix And Meter Select
Block Schematics Block Schematics Matrix and Meter select Matrix and Meter select ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 54: Talkback, Signal Generator And Linking
Block Schematics Block Schematics Talkback, Signal generator and Linking Talkback, Signal generator and Linking ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 55: Automation
Block Schematics Block Schematics Automation Automation ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 56: Gain Structure
Block Schematics Block Schematics Gain structure Gain structure ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 57: Specifications
(> 2k Ohms) >+21dBu (min gain) Line (> 10k Ohms) >+35dBu (min gain) Insert return (> 10k Ohms) >+21dBu OUTPUTS (all electronically balanced) OUTPUTS (all electronically balanced) Maximum level Maximum level All outputs (<75 Ohms) >+21dBu (into 600 Ohms) ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 58: Weights
(inc wheels) (inc wheels) 52ch 52ch 1500 x 2318 x 480 48 ch 48 ch 1500 x 2190 x 480 40 ch 40 ch 1500 x 1938 x 480 32 ch 32 ch 1500 x 1678 x 480 ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 59: Layouts
Technical data Technical data LAYOUTS LAYOUTS 32CH FRAME 1575mm 40CH FRAME 1831mm 48CH FRAME 2087mm 52CH FRAME 2215mm INPUTS SUB-GROUP OUTPUTS STEREO AUX OUTPUT AUTOMATION CONTROL INPUT FADERS VCA MASTER FADERS MASTER OUTPUT ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 60: Cleaning
USE ANY OTHER FORM OF CHEMICAL CLEANING AGENT. Areas are left at the top and bottom of the Aztec fader panels for fixing marking tape - any adhesive residue left by such tape can usually be remove as described above but it is wise not to leave tape attached to the console surface for prolonged periods. -
Page 61: Removing Fader Blocks
(at the module end) and lift the fader block clear. To refit a fader block simply reverse the procedure detailed above being careful to feed the module linking cables back into the fader tray as the block is lowered into position. ©audient 6/2002... -
Page 62: Removing Connector Panels
Care and maintenance Removing Connector panels Removing Connector panels Like the fader blocks, Aztec input connector panels are arranged in 8-wide panels with a larger single connector panel for the output and master section interfaces. Substantially all connectors are PCB mounted. There are... -
Page 63: Psu - Continued
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance PSU - continued Aztec PSU fuses are very unlikely to fail under normal use and caution should be exercised if a failure should occur. Check the mains voltage setting, condition of the mains cord and integrity of the mains supply before replacing the mains fuse. -
Page 64: Warranty
We will not provide warranty repair if in our opinion the fault has resulted from unauthorised modification, misuse, negligence, act of God or accident. We accept a liability to repair or replace your Aztec as described above. We do not accept any additional liability.
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