D&R Airlab, User Manual

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System Description
3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
D&R Quality
D&R has been the largest manufacturer of mixing consoles and signal processors in the Netherlands for
26 years. More than 90% of the total production is exported worldwide. This market demands excellent
pricing and quality standards.
D&R products are used in studios and live performances, both of which require 100% reliability, which is
the result of 26 years of research, design and manufacturing.
These high standards of reliability are also to be found imbedded in the new line of broadcast mixers,
which is particularly important for this type of product, required to work around the clock.
Airlab Quality
The high standard of quality of the Airlab is demonstrated by the welded steel RF screening and sturdy
housing, the heavy duty power supply, its modular approach and locking IDC connectors mounted on high
quality double sided, plated through, glass epoxy printed circuit boards.
The signal paths are electronically switched using CMOS logic and 'FET' components, ensuring reliable
and smooth switching.
High quality 100mm faders control the new redesigned "THAT" VCA's. Switching is performed by isolated
encapsulated reed relays guaranteeing many years of trouble free smooth switching.
Airlab flexibility
The Airlab is a specially designed production/ On-Air broadcast console. Although the design has been
carefully budgeted, no compromises have been made in either quality or features, particularly in the areas
of VCA control, switching, signaling, fader start/stop and communication.
The Airlab is fully modular, which means flexibility in the configuration. The Triple input modules as well as
the Telco input modules can be placed anywhere in the chassis. A partially loaded Airlab can be completed
using low cost 'blind modules'.
Digital programmable
Most of the important module functions such as module set-up as well as overall master settings are
programmable and can be saved on a personal memory card or in the internal memory of the Airlab.
The LCD in the master section helps you with the programming. There is also a possibility to do this on
your PC by way of RS232 communication.