Arrakis Systems X-mixer-14-14 Technical Manual

Arrakis Systems X-mixer-14-14 Technical Manual

X-mixer digital broadcast console

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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
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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    M a n u f a c t u r e r This console was designed and manufactured by Arrakis Systems inc. All rights reserved. S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s...
  • Page 3: General Information

    T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E G e n e r a l I n f o r m a t i o n selected to be momentary or sustained for tem.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    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.
  • Page 5: Installation

    T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E I n s t a l l a t i o n dropped into the cabinetry through access “line lump.“...
  • Page 6: Cabling & Wiring

    T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E CABLING AND WIRING A and B anvil. The smaller B anvil is used to Wire Barrel crimp the wire.
  • Page 7: Analog Audio Connections

    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.
  • Page 8: Digital Audio Connections

    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...
  • Page 9: Peripheral Device Logic

    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-...
  • Page 10: Misc Logic Connections

    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.
  • Page 11: Misc Console Connections

    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.
  • Page 12: Dip Switch Settings

    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.
  • Page 13: Trim Pot Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 14: Connection Summary Dgm

    T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E X-MIXER CONNECTION SUMMARY...
  • Page 15: Pc Setup Software

    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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18: Input Channels

    T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E O p e r a t i o n X-mixer console is designed for extreme INPUT CHANNELS ease of use.
  • Page 19: Telco Channel

    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.
  • Page 20: Monitor Controls

    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.
  • Page 21: Remote Line Selector

    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.
  • Page 22: Equipment Description

    T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E E q u i p m e n t D e s c r i p t i o n SIMPLICITY preamps.
  • Page 23: Motherboard Layout

    T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E Motherboard Layout...
  • Page 24: Block Diagram

    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...
  • Page 25: Parts & Repair Services

    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.
  • Page 26: Maintenance And Service

    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.
  • Page 27: Accessories

    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...
  • Page 28: Technical Services Cdrom

    T e c h n i c a l S e r v i c e s C D R O M RELEASE 1.0 ©2005 Arrakis Systems inc. All rights reserved. X-mixer, X-mixer logo, and Arrakis logo are trademarks of Arrakis corporation.
  • Page 29: Arrakis Systems Inc

    T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E A r r a k i s S y s t e m s i n c Street: 6604 Powell Street City, State:...

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