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hanks for joining the growing ranks of
broadcasters employing Harris Corporation prod-
ucts designed by Pacific Research & Engineering.
Harris Corporation supplies audio products and
systems to the world’s leading broadcast facilities.
Our mission is to provide the finest quality prod-
ucts, systems, documentation and after-sale sup-
port. We invite comments and suggestions for im-
provements to this documentation and to all of
our services.
AirWave Digital is a very sophisticated console
with an extensive range of features contained in a
compact design. To obtain maximum benefit from
the console’s capabilities, read the
Installation
,
Op-
eration
and
Equipment Description
chapters prior to
product installation.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Each Airwave Digital mainframe ships standard
with one each of these modules:
• Microphone Preamp
• Monitor
• Output
• Timer Control
The modules are installed into their standard
positions in the mainframe along with the Input
modules ordered. Additional Mic Preamps, Ana-
log or Digital Remote Line Selectors, and up to
two Telco modules, or various accessory panels,
may also be installed per the order. If required,
blank panels are available to cover unused mod-
ule positions.
AirWave Digital’s motherboard and module area
is completely contained within a welded steel chas-
sis for strength and RFI immunity. The meter panel
is hinged at the rear, locking down over the upper
part of each module, covering the audio and logic
connectors and the Logic Settings switches. Be-
neath the meter panel, the chassis bottom is open
for easy cable access.
Module Descriptions
Microphone Preamplifier
Contains five preamplifiers with individual gain
controls under a security cover. Phantom power
(+45 VDC) is selectable for each input. The pream-
plifier outputs are +4 dBu balanced for connec-
tion directly to an Input module or to outboard
mic processing equipment. One module is supplied
standard, but additional Mic Preamplifier mod-
ules can be installed into any RLS or input posi-
tion.
Input
Each Input module can be configured as an ana-
log module (with two balanced, stereo inputs), or
as a digital module (with two AES-3 inputs)
through a plug-in SIM (Single In-Line Module).
Each Input module features two input selection
(A or B), channel on/off control, fader level con-
General
Information
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