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NOVA 10C Radio Console
Rev 1.0 6-24-2002
Professional Radio console for On Air, Production, News, and more...
A digital console that supports BOTH analog and digital Sources
Optimized for ease of Installation of Consumer type audio Sources
High Reliability Design with P&G faders & 5 million operation On-off switches,
Rugged chassis with 1/8" hardened aluminum panels and solid oak
Powerful Telephone talk show system built in for 2 callers
Includes Source control logic, muting, talkback, and much more...
The INNOVATION series of radio consoles are designed for high quality radio
broadcast applications where consumer type audio sources are used. Todays
consumer audio source equipment is extremely
high performance and inexpensive. In many
applications, it provides a professional alter-
native to the traditional balanced, high out-
put, professional console and sources.
Consumer sources such as CD play-
ers easily plug in for installation
and are so inexpensive
that they are simply
replaced when they
wear out.
The INNOVATION
series features RCA connec-
tors so that consumer source
equipment just plugs in. Traditional
broadcast source equipment is connected
as before. For very high professional quality,
INNOVATION series consoles are digital on the
inside with a mix of analog and digital source inputs. For
the flexibility to be used in any level of application, these con-
soles feature BOTH analog and digital program outputs. With
professional quality components and hardware throughout, the INNOVATION
series is ideal for professional Radio applications.
Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com
Product Manual
Innovation Series
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Summary of Contents for Arrakis Systems Innovation Series
- Page 1 Powerful Telephone talk show system built in for 2 callers Includes Source control logic, muting, talkback, and much more... The INNOVATION series of radio consoles are designed for high quality radio broadcast applications where consumer type audio sources are used. Todays consumer audio source equipment is extremely high performance and inexpensive.
- Page 2 I- Important Information Thank you from Arrakis Systems inc. Thank you for purchasing this product by Arrakis Systems inc. Our company has provided professional audio equipment to the broadcast, commercial audio, and consumer audio markets for more than 20 years. Our products are sold world- wide and are well known for leading edge technology, quality, and reliability.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Sections Product Description Operating Instructions Installation & Calibration Repair Maintenance Factory Service Warranty and License Agreement Appendices Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com... - Page 4 Important- Limits to Warranty & License Arrakis Systems warrants our electronic products against defects in materials and workmanship. Arrakis Systems does not take responsibility for warranty repairs to products that have been improperly installed, operated, or serviced. Under no circumstances is Arrakis Systems responsi- ble for 3rd party installation, service, or other expenses.
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Page 5: Product Description
Talkback input & output with logic for inter-studio communication DESCRIPTION The INNOVATION series of radio consoles are designed for high quality radio broadcast applications where consumer type audio sources are used. Todays consumer audio source equipment is extremely high perfor- mance and inexpensive. - Page 6 Channel On / Off Switches Solid Oak Trim 1/8" Hardened Aluminum Panels Headphone Jack with 2 part Epoxy Paint REAR VIEW Mic XLR connectors DC power connector RCA audio Logic for external supply connectors Connectors Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 7 There are no high voltages within the console INTERIOR VIEW The console top panel removes with four screws to provide access to the interior of the con- sole. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 8 Giles slide faders for high reli- ability. The faders are conductive plastic for long life and low fader noise. The slide faders are plug in for ease of cleaning and replace- ment. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 9 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER External, regulated, power module, UL & CE rated, 90-140VAC SIZE 18 1/2" wide, 6 1/4" high, 12" deep WEIGHT 23 lbs (shipping) Warranty- 1 year parts and factory labor Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
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Page 11: Operating Instructions
On/off switch output. Mutes when the again or bring the fader Control room mic is on. up from the bottom. Cue will be heard in the monitor and earphone systems Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com... - Page 12 To exit the talkback mode, click on the on CHANNELS ONE AND TWO button again or bring the slide fader up from the off posi- CAN BE SET UP AS EITHER tion. MONO MICROPHONE CHANNELS OR STEREO LINE LEVEL CHANNELS Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 13 CHANNELS 3-10 ARE CHANNELS STEREO LINE LEVEL CHANNELS 1 & 2 CAN BE SET UP AS MONO MIC OR AS STEREO LINE Channel Channel On switch On LED Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 14 “Phone system“, this is a clean feed of Caller 1 and the Control room mic 6) OFF- no audio source selected MONITOR SELECTOR SWITCH CONTROL ROOM PH2 AUD MONITOR LEVEL CONTROL Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 15 Caller 2 and the Control room mic 5) PH1- refer to “Phone system“, this is a clean feed of Caller 1 and the Control room mic 6) OFF- no audio source selected MONITOR SELECTOR SWITCH HEADPHONE LEVEL CONTROL Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 16 In set up, the Autocue feature can be defeated. In this case, the console has a line level steero cue output to feed an external cue amp and speakers. The Channel On LED will flash when Cue is activated “Double Click” the On switch to activate Cue Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 17 Operating Instructions Section 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.5 The VU meters The NOVA-10C console features a single main Program bus and a single set of fixed VU meters. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 18 Monitor Selec- tor Switch is pushed. When changing position on the Monitor Select switch, it is assumed that you are changing modes and the system reconfigures completely for the new mode. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 19 Monitor Selector Switch is pushed. When changing position on the Monitor Select switch, it is assumed that you are changing modes and the system reconfigures completely for the new mode. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
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Page 21: Installation & Calibration
CHECK FOR DAMAGE Check all packages and equipment for damage IMMEDIATELY upon receipt. If damage is found, contact Arrakis Systems immediately to report the damage. (refer to inside cover of this manual for contact information) c) CAREFULLY GO THROUGH EACH BOX Arrakis inspects every shipment for accuracy. - Page 22 THE CONSOLE POWER SUPPLY The console is powered by an external, regulated power supply. The supply simply plugs into the back of the console. There are no high voltages within the console Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 23 To do this properly, the studio should be assembled and tested one piece of equipment at a time. Each problem is detected and eliminated as it occurs. This manual provides a basic step by step process to assemble and test your studio. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 24 TEST- You should hear the song on the CD to the CD player clearly. There should be no audible hum or noise. If you hear no audio or there is hum or noise, then repeat Steps 1,2,&3. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 25 Audio should now be audible through the monitor speakers. TEST- The audio through the monitor speak- ers should be clear and without significant noise or hum. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 26 Headphones. the mic If mic level is low, refer to “Calibration” later in into the head- this section. phones MIC TWO Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 27 (processor, distribution amp, etc) to form a signal chain. Check for presence and quality of audio at each point along the signal chain. S/PDIF Program S/PDIF Audition Output Output Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 28 Once connected, send audio from the console output to the recorder and view the input signal on the recorder. Refer to the recorder manual for more infor- mation. S/PDIF Audition S/PDIF Program Output Output Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 29 Refer to “Factory Cables” later in this section. The Gentner SPH10 has XLR audio GENTNER SPH10 input connectors and requires an XLR is an example of an analog hybrid to RCA audio cable. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 30 (+) 12VSW Test talkback between the two studios. It is important TALK IN LGC to also listen for hum or noise in the Program output TALK OUT LGC on the control room monitor speakers. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 31 EXT position. You should hear the audio output of the tuner. Audio quality should be high and there should be no objectionable audio hum. RADIO RECEIVER Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 32 TALK IN LGC GROUND TALK OUT LGC The console has open collector logic to ground for Mut- ing logic and On Air Light control. Do not exceed 50 millamps current through the console logic. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 33 (contact Factory for light) NOTES (1) PART #- replace the ‘ft’ portion of the part number with the actual feet (example- CB-L1-10 for 10 feet) (2) Custom lengths are available. Call factory for quote. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 34 LOGIC 3 CONNECTOR LOGIC 3 9 PIN D-SUB CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION ON/OFF MUTE OUT STOP 10 START 10 STOP 9 START 9 ground GROUND (+) 12VSW CONSOLE BACK PANEL VIEW TALK IN LGC TALK OUT LGC Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 35 All channels are analog inputs Channel One is mono mic Channels 2-9 are stereo high level inputs Channel 10 is Phone One (requires telephone hybrid) Autocue is active Output Tallies are Pulsed LAPTOP OR DEKTOP PC Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 36 VU. Last, push the “FADER TRIM” button. hybrid to a channel The console will adjust the gain on that channel to match your audio source. The RESET FADER button resets the gain to the original default setting. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 37 AUD R AUD L MIC 1 MIC 2 PGM R PGM L NOTE- THESE ARE 25 TURN POTS DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR REAR OF THE CONSOLE Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
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Page 39: Repair
(4) NO AUDIO OUT OF THE MONITORS- Be certain that the monitor system is not muted due to a mic channel being on or talkback being activated. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com... - Page 40 (two on each side) of the top panel of the console. Gently pull the top panel up off the con- sole, remembering that there are wires still connecting the top panel to the bot- tom panel. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 41 Care should be taken when plugging the housing into the motherboard to ensure that it is not off- set. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 42 KNOB COVER REAR VIEW OF POT REMOVING THE KNOB KNOB COVER Pry cover from top of the Knob KNOB to reveal a lock LOCK nut. Unscrew the lock nut to remove the knob Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 43 In all cases, retain the old IC because it may be found to not be damaged. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 44 Mic 2 (+) VOLUME Ground Mic 2 (-) P36 VU METER NE5532 DUAL OP AMP Ground (8) +VDC OUT (1) Ground (7) OUT (-)IN (2) (6) (-)IN (+)IN (3) (5) (+)IN -VDC (4) Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 45 4-5 PC Board Physical Layout XILINX XILINX XILINX XILINX Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
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Typical control part life specifications are listed below. Abuse can reduce the life or destroy a control. On Off switches 4,000,000 operations Key swtiches 20,000,000 operations Momentary switches 100,000 operations Latching switches 50,000 operations Faders 100,000 operations (for 10% resistance change) Fader lamps 40,000 hours (continuous operation) Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com... - Page 48 Factory Service blank page Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
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Arrakis Systems does not warranty equipment that has failed due to improper installation, abuse, or acts of nature. It is solely at the discretion of Arrakis Systems as to whether a part is defective under warranty conditions. 6.3 Warranty Service Procedure Arrakis Systems assumes that its customers have on staff (or access to) competent technical personnel and ade- quate test equipment. - Page 50 5) Through an Arrakis authorized dealer Arrakis does not sell items on open account. IMPORTANT- Non payment or late payment for parts will result in refusal of further customer service until the problem is resolved. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 51 Factory Service Section 6 FACTORY SERVICE 6.7 Customer Notes This page is blank for use by the customer. Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 52 Warranty and License blank page Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...
- Page 53 Buyer’s sole right and remedy under the agreements in this paragraph contained. In no event shall Arrakis Systems Inc. have any liability for consequential damages or for loss, damage, or expense directly or indirectly arising from the use of the products, or any inability to use them either separate from or in combination with other equipment or materials or from any other cause.
- Page 54 Back Cover of Manual NOVA-10C Arrakis Systems inc. Voice 970-461-0730 web www.arrakis-systems.com...