Summary of Contents for Arrakis Systems X-mixer-14-14
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R A D I O C O N S O L E P R O D U C T S X- IXER Digital Broadcast Console Technical Manual July 1, 2008 X-mixer-14-14 X-mixer-14-22 ARRAKIS advancedradio...
Maximum Output Levels: only to the extent provided by the other manu- Program and Monaural: +24 dBu Arrakis Systems reserves the right to change facturer. Telco Mix-Minus: +24 dBu specifications without notice or obligation.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E ANALOG AUDIO CONNECTIONS processor’s line-level output directly connect- There are no analog interstage patch points ed to an Input channel. within the X-mixer channels or outputs.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS Digital Audio Serial Interfaces Digital Connections All digital inputs use nine-pin AMP MR DESCRIPTION AES3 AES3id...
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E PERIPHERAL DEVICE LOGIC CONNECTIONS Peripheral Device Logic Interface to Peripheral (example: starting or stopping a source) Logic Input Starting and Stopping Peripherals All logic outputs for the console are high cur-...
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E MISCELLANEOUS LOGIC CONNECTIONS Warning Lamp Warning Lamp Interface Connections All logic outputs for the console are high current open collector logic sinks to ground.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E MISCELLANEOUS CONSOLE SYSTEMS Talkback All digital inputs use nine-pin AMP MR con- Talkback Simplified Connections nectors. These connections input AES-3 (AES/EBU) compatible signals.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Two DIP switches for basic console setup are located at the left rear of the main console motherboard as shown in the illustration on this page.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E TRIM POT ADJUSTMENTS All trim pots are located on the main motherboard which is accessable by lifting and hinging back the VU meter housing VU Meter Bus Level Adjustments The Program, Audition, and Mono VU meters have trimpot adjust for setting the console to station level.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E PC Setup Software Setup software for a Windows compatible PC computer is supplied with the console. The software has integrated Help. Refer to the integrated Help for detailed instruction on use of the software.
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T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E PC Setup Software Setup software for a Windows compatible PC computer is supplied with the console. The software has integrated Help. Refer to the integrated Help for detailed instruction on use of the software.
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T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E PC Setup Software Setup software for a Windows compatible PC computer is supplied with the console. The software has integrated Help. Refer to the integrated Help for detailed instruction on use of the software.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E TELCO OPERATION The X-mixer has an easy to use and The caller can be assigned to any ONE of the er’s line.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E CONTROL ROOM MONITOR & TIMER The console has a full featured broadcast The cue system features Autocue and a put is also activated to drive an appropriate monitoring system.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E REMOTE LINE SELECTORS (RLS) The remote selector has two 6 position banks of switches. X-mixer-14 model For remarkable flexibility, each switch may be assigned to any of the 14 (or 22) source inputs in the console: mic, analog line, AES digital.
Functional Block Diagram T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E Talkback Output FADER CH #1 with Logic Fader Digital Mono Gain M(-) Adjust AES3 3 Out output...
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E P a r t s & R e p a i r S e r v i c e s FIELD REPAIR All of the switches, button caps and faders on X-mixer are easily field replaceable.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Maintenance The X-mixer console requires no periodic maintenance with the exception of occasional cleaning. Cleaning Switches All switches are sealed and require no cleaning.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E A c c e s s o r i e s Button Engraving Input channels come standard without engraving. Custom engraving on the button caps can be ordered at the time of purchase or engraved replacement button caps can be...