Summary of AIRMATE-USB
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Airmate-usb manual v 2.07.
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Dear client, thank you for choosing the d&r airmate-usb mixer. The airmate-usb was designed by radio broadcast professionals along with the d&r design team and is intended to be used 24 hours per day as an “on-air” mixer and/or a production console in the most demanding production room. We are confi...
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1. Introduction the airmate-usb has three types of modules. Triple input modules (positions 1-4) have the following features • professional low noise balanced mic pre-amp with 48 volt phantom powering. • two pairs of line inputs with optional r.I.A.A. Equalized pre-amp on line-b for turntables. • ga...
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Equalizer each module has a stereo three band equalizer to control the high, mid, and low frequencies individually. The d&r designers used carefully chosen frequencies in the equalizer circuitry to enhance the mic input as well as the ste- reo a & b line inputs. Aux send the next control is a stereo...
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If you are going to make a cable yourselves, do it like this. Connect the tip from the stereo cable to the tip of one of the mono jacks and the ring of the stereo cable to the tip of the other mono jack. Now insert the stereo jack into the airmate’s insert and connect the mono jack that produces a h...
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Special options for modules 1 - 4 located on the input channel circuit boards are several jumpers that can be changed to enable different configura- tions of the channel settings. If changes are required, we advise you to contact your local dealer to have these changes performed. The following 7 jum...
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3. Usb-line modules 5 and 6 connectors, controls, & functions * low noise balanced mic pre-amp with 48 volt phantom powering. * one pair stereo line inputs (left & right) * one usb connector (stereo in & out) * gain control * three band equalizer * stereo cue switch for pre fade listening * start (o...
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Fader final control of the channel is the 100mm long throw k-alps stereo channel fader with integrated fader start switch. The channel fader sends the amount of signal from the associated channel to the master mix buss. At the beginning of the fader movement you will feel an internally built in star...
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4. Setting up the usb modules above pictured you see a section of the usb pcb where you can decide which output signal is sent to the usb con- nector. The default setting is a post master stereo fader signal that is sent to the usb connector. You can change this by moving both yellow jumpers to the ...
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5. Setting up the usb modules previous discussions about modules 1 thru 4 is also applicable for modules 5 and 6 except in these modules line b is replaced by a usb interface circuit and connector. In order to set up a connection between your computer and airmate-usb mixer, use a standard usb cable ...
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7. Telco-line module 7-8 connectors, controls, & functions input modules 7 & 8 have integrated hybrid circuitry with built in high quality telephone hybrids as well as stereo line inputs in case only one hybrid is needed. Highlights are: * high quality telephone hybrid circuit to directly connect to...
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Talkback by pushing the tb switch on the hybrid module, the internal talkback microphone is activated and allows you to talk to the caller without being on-air. Aux send below the tb switch is the stereo aux send that can be set to send stereo source signals pre or post fader (pre or post jumper set...
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Special available options in your airmate-telco module on the input pcb of your airmate-usb module there are several jumpers that can be changed to enable different configurations of the channel settings. This should be done by a d&r dealer or service center. The following 4 jumper settings can be c...
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8. Master section the airmate-usb master section houses all the controls for the mix buss faders and master controls for aux re- turn, 2-track play-back, and master outputs. Individual functions are described below. Ledbar meters the master section has two high-res 21 segment ledbar meters with vu m...
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Split when the split function is activated the following listening situation is created. The left side of the phones output gives the summed cue signal and the right output gives the summed left/right signal (pre fader). With the split switch activated, the balance control has no influence on the co...
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Master connectors the master connector panel houses 12 rca cinch connectors, 2 jack sockets, and 2 male xlr connectors. The electrical mains connector with integrated fuse holder is located in this section. A ground terminal completes the back panel connector section. Tape outputs the tape output co...
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Aux return the aux return connectors are controlled by the aux return control on the master section. The signal is connected directly to the master main mix busses. You can connect reverb returns or other stereo signals without using any input modules. The input level should -10dbv as a minimum. Aux...
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• now move the fader to the “8” position screened alongside the channel faders and turn up the master fader to the “10” position. Further volume adjustments can be made on the equipment your signal is feeding, such as power-amps or transmitters. • the other inputs are similarly adjusted, using the “...
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Before going “live” with your caller, you will need to adjust the optimum rc balance to create the best separation of in and outgoing signals to the telephone line, otherwise your listeners will be presented with bad quality audio. These adjustments are only required once when installing the airmate...
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14. Technical specifications mic inputs xlr connector balanced impedance 2 kohm. Sensitivity -60dbu. Pin 1 = ground. Pin 2 = hot (in phase). Pin 3 = cold (out of phase). +48 volt phantom power insert stereo jack. Tip=input (connect to output of signal processor) ring=output (connect to input of sign...
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15. Technical specifications inputs mic input balanced 2 kohm. Plus 48volt phantom mic noise -122 dbr (a-weighted). Sensitivity: -70db min, 0db maximum. Line inputs: unbalanced, 10kohm, cinch gain range 40db. Phono inputs: unbalanced, 47kohm, 1-10 mv. 2 track return: -10dbv at 10kohm. Aux return: -1...
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16. Options/modifications modification to airmate-usb from 220v to 110v caution! The airmate-usb power pcb is connected to high voltage! Remove power cable before servicing! Modifications should only be done by qualified service technicians! The following picture displays the 230v wiring. Green and ...
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Step 1: rerouting the power-cabling. Twist the green and the red wire together. Twist the white and the yellow together. Then connect both wires to the connector j1 as pictured. The red indicator (arrow) specifies the point ( 2 holes) where the wires need to be mounted to the print circuit board wit...
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18. Declaration of conformity name manufacturer :d&r electronica weesp b.V. Address manufacturer :rijnkade 15b, :1382 gs weesp, :the netherlands declares that this product name product : airmate-usb model number : n.A. Product options installed : none passed the following product specifications: saf...