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Airlab User Questionnaire 

Airlab from D&R Phone +31 294 418014, email: 

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21   AIRLAB USER QUESTIONNAIRE 

 
Dear Airlab user, 
We care very much about your opinion of our product, and would very much appreciate if you could 
complete the following questionnaire, and return it to the address below. Please use the reverse, or 
additional paper if required. 
 
 
USER NAME ........................................................................................................................ 
ORGANIZATION .................................................................................................................. 
ADDRESS .............................................................................................................................. 
TOWN .................................................................................................................................... 
POST CODE .......................................................................................................................... 
COUNTRY ............................................................................................................................. 
EMAIL: [email protected]................................................................................................................ 
 
AIRLAB SERIAL NO: 
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CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................. 
DEALER .............................................................................................................................. 
 
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE "AIRLAB"? (please circle) 
(Dealer / Advertisement / Exhibition / Other user / Other) 
 
 
WHAT JOURNALS DO YOU TAKE ON A REGULAR BASIS? 
 
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WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF THE PRICE/QUALITY OF THE 'AIRLAB'? 
 
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WHAT PRICE WOULD YOU CONSIDER SUITABLE FOR THE 'AIRLAB'? 
 
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ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS? 
 
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I REQUIRE INFORMATION ABOUT 
 
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WHAT OTHER EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE? 
 
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PLEASE SEND/FAX TO:  
D&R Electronica Weesp bv, Rijnkade 15B, 1382 GS WEESP, The Netherlands 
FAX: +31 294 416987 Email: [email protected] 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Airlab

Page 1: ...AIRLAB User Manual Mixing consoles Version 2 03 D R ELECTRONICA WEESP BV Rijnkade 15B 1382 GS Weesp The Netherlands Phone 31 294 418014 Fax 31 294 416987 Website http www d r nl E mail info d r nl ...

Page 2: ...L CONNECTORS 34 11 AIRLAB MASTER BACK PANEL WIRING 37 12 AIRLAB JUMPER SETTINGS 39 12 1 TRIPLE INPUT MODULE 39 12 2 TRIPLE DIG INPUT MODULE 41 12 3 TELCO MODULE 43 13 INSTALLING SERVICING THE AIRLAB 44 14 HOW TO PROGRAM THE AIRLAB 48 14 1 MODULE SETTINGS 48 14 2 MASTER SETTINGS 59 14 3 SYSTEM SETUP 60 14 4 TIMER 62 14 5 MENU DIAGRAM 63 15 WINDOWS SOFTWARE 64 15 1 INSTALLATION 64 15 2 GETTING START...

Page 3: ...e are confident that you will be using the Airlab for many years to come and wish you much success We always value suggestions from our clients and we would therefore be grateful if you could complete and return the questionnaire included at the back of this manual once you have become familiar with your Airlab We will certainly learn from your comments and very much appreciate your time doing thi...

Page 4: ...ge Contents 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS The Airlab package comes with the following parts inside 1x Airlab 1x This manual 1x Airlab Control Center supporting Win98SE Win2000 WinXP WinNT4 0 1x Chip card 1x Power cable ...

Page 5: ...y 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 budg...

Page 6: ...d channel color coding Example Microphone channels red fader knobs Telephone channels gray fader knobs Stereo channels black fader knobs Radio communication On the basis that there s no radio without communication the Airlab has extensive possibilities for signaling and communications Every microphone channel has its own signaling and talk back circuitry and all outputs can also be connected to th...

Page 7: ...d meters can be switched to follow the control room for separate stereo sources These features mean that the Airlab is specially suited to work in a studio complex environment where there is more than one studio control room being used for broadcast In this situation the Airlab is capable of being the main On Air console due to the two main outputs it contains These main outputs can be fully trans...

Page 8: ...ting the LINE B switch or the MIC switch changes the mode LINE B When line B is selected with optional RIAA correction amp the green LED is illuminated MIC MIC input selector switch between MIC input or Line A B input When the LED is illuminated the MIC input is activated HIGH Adjusts high frequencies with 12 dB at 10 kHz shelve MID Adjusts mid frequencies with 12 dB at 1 kHz bell LOW Adjusts the ...

Page 9: ...CUE switch also generates a start stop pulse in the line mode The CUE switch also acts as a SELECT switch for the programming of the modules functions ON Channel on off switch The Airlab is capable of sending out a pulse by ON switch as well as by fader This is software programmable In any case the adjacent LED will lit when the ON switch is activated FADER The linear fader controls a VCA that con...

Page 10: ...CUE is activated creating a Cough Communication function when the channel is in the Mic mode CUE can be normally activated when in LINE mode Sleeve ground A Input and B Input The input impedance for both A and B are 10 kOhm and the maximum sensitivity ranges from 20 dBu to 20 dBu The signal to noise ratio is 90 dBr R I A A 70 dBr Nominal level of the A input is 4dBu and for the B input 0dBu Connec...

Page 11: ...PCB See also chapter 12 When the phantom power is applied and the channel is active a click can be heard when a microphone is plugged in This is due to a D C component on the input which is suddenly interrupted and amplified by 70 dB It s therefore important NOT to do this with channel faders up and channel ON It s even better to switch of the console entirely before connecting or disconnecting an...

Page 12: ...cators in the studio by way of external high voltage relays B REMOTE SIGNALLING IN LINE MODE In this mode CUE can be switched on off via a remote external push button When the channel is active a voltage is applied between Tip and Sleeve 0V which can be used to activate a LED red or an opto coupler Alignment of the MIC input With the fader in the down position and the CUE activated the input signa...

Page 13: ... that some CD players are blocked from other functions when started with a continuous pulse NOTE 2 It is advisable to only use the pulse start mode with jingle machines The cart has to finish its tape to the end and then automatically rewinds NOTE 3 Some of the older products such as the A 77 require additional relays or switching transistors to operate satisfactorily contact your dealer for more ...

Page 14: ...y the same mono mic input signal The channels ON switch will also switch the Auxiliary send on or off when its jumper is set to post fader PAN The PAN enables adjustment between the left and right signals The range is not restricted in order to enable to position any incoming signal anywhere in the stereo image CUE This is an automatic pre fade listen system which enables you to listen to a channe...

Page 15: ...and by At this point there is no mic on channel on signaling or audio to the master Pressing the ON switch activates the channel and the green LED is on In order to switch the channel and mic on signaling off the ON switch should be deactivated or the fader closed Fader The fader is an ultra smooth 100mm model controlling the internal high quality VCA s and sending on off information to the logic ...

Page 16: ...ashing Operating the DIG LINE B switch or the MIC switch changes its mode LINE B When LINE B is selected S P dif the green LED is illuminated If no S P dif signal is connected or the S P dif signal can t be read the LED will be red flashing MIC MIC input selector switch between MIC input or Line A B input When the LED is illuminated the MIC input is activated HIGH Adjusts high frequencies with 12 ...

Page 17: ... the modules functions ON Channel on off switch The Airlab is capable of sending out a pulse by ON switch as well as by fader This is software programmable In any case the adjacent LED will lit when the ON switch is activated FADER The linear fader controls a VCA that controls the module s overall level Electronics sense when the fader is opened and generates when programmed the start for remotely...

Page 18: ... 24bit 32 96kHz Dynamic Range S N 100dB Input level 9dBFS 0dBU preGain gain 20dB Dig B Input unbalanced 75ohm S P dif input on Cinch black Data 24bit 32 96kHz Dynamic Range S N 100dB Input level 9dBFS 0dBU preGain gain 20dB Digital output AES3 transformer balanced 110ohm on XLR S P dif 75ohm unbalanced on Cinch red Data 24bit 32 96kHz Dynamic Range S N 100dB The digital output frame clock sample r...

Page 19: ...See also chapter 12 When the phantom power is applied and the channel is active a click can be heard when a microphone is plugged in This is due to a D C component on the input which is suddenly interrupted and amplified by 70 dB It s therefore important NOT to do this with channel faders up and channel ON It s even better to switch of the console entirely before connecting or disconnecting any ki...

Page 20: ... signaling outputs 1 and 2 offer the option of driving external red light indicators in the studio by way of external high voltage relays B REMOTE SIGNALLING IN LINE MODE In this mode CUE can be switched on off via a remote external push button When the channel is active a voltage is applied between Tip and Sleeve 0V which can be used to activate a LED red or an opto coupler Alignment of the MIC i...

Page 21: ...me CD players are blocked from other functions when started with a continuous pulse NOTE 2 It is advisable to only use the pulse start mode with jingle machines The cart has to finish its tape to the end and then automatically rewinds NOTE 3 Some of the older products such as the A 77 require additional relays or switching transistors to operate satisfactorily contact your dealer for more informat...

Page 22: ...e same mono mic input signal The channels ON switch will also switch the Auxiliary send on or off when its jumper is set to post fader PAN The PAN enables adjustment between the left and right signals The range is not restricted in order to enable to position any incoming signal anywhere in the stereo image CUE This is an automatic pre fade listen system which enables you to listen to a channel wi...

Page 23: ...ital outputs AES3 on the XLR and S P dif on de black cinch Dependent on the jumper setting the output is giving the stereo PROG signal or the stereo SUB signal Normal the output level is 9dBFS but the level headroom can be adjusted see also chapter 12 The digital output frame clock sample rate can be setup in two different ways by internal jumper setting 1 PLL Output Frame Clock sample rate is ide...

Page 24: ...hat the internal hybrid is active SUB Assigns input signal to separate SUB master PROG RAM Assigns input signal to main master busses ST ereo AUX Transmit a signal to the aux master pre or post fader The channel ON switch also affects the aux send PAN Allows adjustment between the left and right channel outputs CUE Pre fade listening Allows pre fade listening of the input signal and allows communi...

Page 25: ...asters but also which signal is sent to the caller GAIN The Gain control adjusts the gain of the incoming phone call within a range of 20 dBu to 20 dBu The range of the fader VCA gives an additional 10 dB of gain when needed LC Low Cut The high pass filter smoothly filters out all frequencies below the pass band of the telephone line HC High Cut The low pass filter effectively filters out all abov...

Page 26: ... and the caller is connected to the Telco module but not yet heard in the broadcast because the fader is still down By opening the fader the Telco module will be activated and the signal will enter the program When the fader is closed again the program signal will be muted when the fader is at its lowest position B When the ON switch is not pressed no LED is illuminated even if the fader is now op...

Page 27: ... programmable options of the Airlab ALIGNMENT OF THE CHANNEL With the fader closed or muted channel the CUE switch will be activated the CUE to CRM function in the master section must be activated The gain control is used to adjust the level of the incoming signal until a 0 dB reading is achieved If the ON switch is now activated the signal level will be nominal When the fader is opened the CUE si...

Page 28: ... telephone stations LINE B INPUT DIG B IN OUT S P dif TELCO OUTPUT Connectors are Cinch Cinch A left in DIG OUT Telco out in phase Cinch B right in DIG IN Telco out out of phase REMOTE The remote connector lets you activate the CUE of the module Telco module when the module is in its off or standby mode An ON LED can be connected to the remote to indicate the ON status of the Telco module The same...

Page 29: ...uss during broadcast AUX OUT STEREO This is a stereo output of the AUX masters The level is 6dBu The corresponding talk back switch sends the talk back signal to both outputs NOTE Overall level of Aux outputs also affects the talk back level for these outputs only CRM The CRM is normally following the Program output unless one of the input bank switches is active EXT ERN This stereo input can be u...

Page 30: ...vel is 6dBu on a cinch connector A mute LED indicates when the CRM is muted This is the case when the Airlab is used as self op mixer The DJ channel forces the CRM to mute when the Microphone is active in the control room itself This is software configurable TALKBACK This section houses most of the controls needed to communicate with every connected source to the Airlab Communication is one of the...

Page 31: ...From CRM is activated A separate stereo headphone output is provided for a guest and the talk back is always addressed to both earphones independent of level settings The program material will be dimmed when the talk back is activated The output is identical to that of the announcer and could therefore be used as a second announcer s output The Guest Talkback switch instantly injects the talk back...

Page 32: ...ctions can be programmed per module Module set as DJ mic input Module set as Announcer mic input Module set as Studio mic input Start Stop plus Pulse Continue per module CUE start active Fader start or and ON start per module External remote in active per module Timer start pulse per module and per item On Air control signal on off per module and per item Auto Communication Announcer on off Auto C...

Page 33: ... suitable sound pressure for music talk shows and interviews etc Music up to 0 dB Speech up to 3 dB Telephone up to 3 dB A mild compression such as 2 1 with slow attack and a threshold of 6 dB to limiting around 8 dB will improve the relationship between different broadcast materials NOTE These are average settings only presentation of modern pop music will certainly require alternative settings T...

Page 34: ... spare XLR connectors for do it yourself purposes An activity extremely loved by in house technicians Below these spare openings are the power on off switch a power inlet and the ground connector of the console to be used as central star ground point for the studio The other two sections are described on the next page The mains input is set for 230 volt 50 60 Hz The Airlab can be set to 115 volt o...

Page 35: ...ut channels as described in the channel sections of this manual When using the channel in the DJ mode it is possible to operate and be an ANNOUNCER at the same time If the DJ mic is ON or CUE d the CRM is automatically muted Modules can be connected via programming to the centralized ON AIR signaling connector We advise you to use an externally connected solid state relay A suitable model is the S...

Page 36: ...nel you find the following output connectors Tape 1 out stereo Tape 2 out stereo AUX out stereo CUE out stereo CRM out stereo and PROGRAM left right PROGRAM OUTPUTS The Airlab contains two electronically balanced outputs that can be transformer balanced as an option Both outputs shall have their own line output amps with high quality output transformers as an option The output level is 6 dB at 600...

Page 37: ...eeve Ground ANNOUNCER OUT STEREO Connector type Jack Tip Left Level 20 dBu 330 Ohm Ring Right Sleeve Ground ON AIR SIGNALING 1 Connector type Jack REED RELAY MAX VOLTAGE 24 VOLT 50 mA Tip Center contact Ring Normally open Sleeve Normally closed ON AIR SIGNALING 2 Connector type Jack REED RELAY MAX VOLTAGE 24 VOLT 50 mA Tip Center contact Ring Normally open Sleeve Normally close STUDIO OUT Connecto...

Page 38: ... right 2 ground 3 External CUE LED drive 4 ground 5 Program right signal 6 CRM left signal 7 18 volt 8 18 volt 9 Program left signal TAPE 1 OUT STEREO Connector type Cinch Level 0 dBu 100 Ohm TAPE 2 OUT STEREO Connector type Cinch Level 0 dBu 100 Ohm AUX OUT STEREO Connector type Cinch Level 6 dBu 100 Ohm CUE OUT STEREO Connector type Cinch Level 6 dBu 100 Ohm CRM OUT STEREO Connector type Cinch L...

Page 39: ... Jumper Locations Options Jumpers Settings Settings Default AUX PRE POST J8 and J9 1 2 POST 3 4 PRE POST LC MIC only J7 1 2 3 4 ON No Jumper OFF OFF 48 volt Phantom J13 1 2 OFF 3 4 ON OFF EQ ON OFF J11 en J12 1 2 3 4 ON 2 3 4 5 OFF ON Table 1 Airlab Triple Module Jumper settings Figure 5 Triple Module AUX Jumper settings Figure 6 Triple Module MIC LC Jumpersettings ...

Page 40: ...hantom Power Jumper settings Figure 8 Triple Module EQ Jumper settings NOTE An optional R I A A phono pre amp can be plugged in here The B input of the channel can thus be connected directly to a phono cartridge Jumpers should be removed from the channel completely Figure 9 R I A A connection on Triple module ...

Page 41: ...ings Settings Default AUX PRE POST J8 and J9 1 2 POST 3 4 PRE POST LC MIC only J7 1 2 3 4 ON No Jumper OFF OFF 48 volt Phantom J13 1 2 OFF 3 4 ON OFF Dig Output J11 en J6 1 1 2 2 SUB 3 3 4 4 PROG Prog FCLK Select J12 1 2 Fixed 3 4 PLL Fixed Table 2 Airlab Triple Dig Module Jumper settings Figure 11 Triple Dig Module AUX Jumper settings Figure 12 Triple Dig Module MIC LC Jumper settings ...

Page 42: ...dBFS but the level headroom can be adjusted by VR2 and VR3 The digital output frame clock sample rate can be setup in two different ways by an internal jumper setting 1 PLL Output Frame Clock sample rate is identical to the clock signal of the digital input Select by the Line B switch 32 96 kHz If the digital input is not in lock no input signal or a wrong signal the Output Frame Clock will jump b...

Page 43: ...mpers Settings Settings Default AUX PRE POST J8 and J9 1 2 POST 3 4 PRE POST Table 3 Airlab Telco Module Jumper settings Figure 17 Telco Module AUX Jumper settings Figure 18 Telco Module C Balance Setting OPTIONAL It s optional to install High quality transformers on the PROGRAM outputs and on the SUB outputs Please contact your dealer for further information ...

Page 44: ... connect any of these types of items to the Airlab main power outlet Wiring In cases where all the equipment is transformer balanced it s usual to connect the shielding of the wiring to the source side only In the Airlab many of the sources will be unbalanced so a different strategy needs to be adopted Equipment such as CD players doesn t have a mains ground connection In this case the shielding c...

Page 45: ...he mains supply B Remove the power cable from the back of the console C Remove the back panel of the meter hood D Unscrew the channel module bolts E Now lift the channel up at the fader section and then the other side Carefully lift the module until you see three connectors mounted to ribbon flat cables F On the PCB part of the connector you will see two ejectors with which to eject the cable head...

Page 46: ...tch Press the PROGRAM switch 9 CHECK if the CRM outputs this LINE IN signal No CRM select switches are active to be sure that you have correctly connected and routed your source 10 Now adjust the trimmer VR2 to a position where a minimum of signal is heard out of the TELCO OUT Cinch connector 11 If you need to adjust the RC balance continue with step 1 of the procedure described below Otherwise po...

Page 47: ...dules need to be aligned the same capacitor value shall be used for all modules so front panel trimming is the only trimming that is left to do for the other modules Try to by pass the in house telephone system if possible Otherwise it will be extremely difficult to achieve a good alignment A direct connection with the incoming phone company gives best results NOTE INSTALLATION OF NEW EXTRA MODULE...

Page 48: ...DULE SETTINGS MASTER SETTINGS SYSTEM The sequence of these main menus can be different whether you hit the UP or DOWN button but it will never be more than these four activities The Module settings for the Triple Line Module and de Triple Dig Module are the same and therefore you don t see a difference between the two models in programming 14 1 MODULE SETTINGS LINE A ENABLES START TIMER To see wha...

Page 49: ... position Not available for Telco Module HOW TO PROGRAM The SELECT switches in the modules have a dual function They select the module you are programming and at the same time you can toggle between the active and not active setting This is a very quick way of programming this function If you have already programmed several modules the moment you enter this menu again the LED s located near the SE...

Page 50: ...e Not available for Telco Module HOW TO PROGRAM The SELECT switches in the modules have a dual function They select the module you are programming and at the same time you can toggle between the active and not active setting This is a very quick way of programming this function If you have already programmed several modules the moment you enter this menu again the LED s located near the SELECT swi...

Page 51: ...activated Always on for Telco module HOW TO PROGRAM The SELECT switches in the modules have a dual function They select the module you are programming and at the same time you can toggle between the active and not active setting This is a very quick way of programming this function If you have already programmed several modules the moment you enter this menu again the LED s located near the SELECT...

Page 52: ...TO PROGRAM The SELECT switches in the modules have a dual function They select the module you are programming and at the same time you can toggle between the active and not active setting This is a very quick way of programming this function If you have already programmed several modules the moment you enter this menu again the LED s located near the SELECT switch will light up on the modules that...

Page 53: ...ailable for Telco Module HOW TO PROGRAM The SELECT switches in the modules have a dual function They select the module you are programming and at the same time you can toggle between the active and not active setting This is a very quick way of programming this function If you have already programmed several modules the moment you enter this menu again the LED s located near the SELECT switch will...

Page 54: ...O PROGRAM The SELECT switches in the modules have a dual function They select the module you are programming and at the same time you can toggle between the active and not active setting This is a very quick way of programming this function If you have already programmed several modules the moment you enter this menu again the LED s located near the SELECT switch will light up on the modules that ...

Page 55: ...le the ON AIR 2 relay when in Line B input mode HOW TO PROGRAM The SELECT switches in the modules have a dual function They select the module you are programming and at the same time you can toggle between the active and not active setting If you have already programmed several modules the moment you enter this menu again the LED s located near the SELECT switch will light up on the modules that a...

Page 56: ...Telco Module HOW TO PROGRAM The SELECT switches in the modules have a dual function They select the module you are programming and at the same time you can toggle between the active and not active setting This is a very quick way of programming this function If you have already programmed several modules the moment you enter this menu again the LED s located near the SELECT switch will light up on...

Page 57: ...CT switch will light up on the modules that are capable of activating the ON by a remote switch REMOTE ON POSSIBLE IN LINE B MODE To enter the next programming possibility you simply hit the DOWN button again and you will see a new item See on the right what the LCD shows This allows you to operate the ON switch on one or more selected modules by the corresponding remote when the Line B input is s...

Page 58: ...To save all the work you have done you simply hit the ENTER switch and all settings are stored in the internal memory of the Airlab Pressing the ESC switch instead will discard all the changed settings in the last session You have now completed the modules set up and it is now time to go to the Master settings ...

Page 59: ...irm changes you made in software with the enter switch AUTO COMMUNICATION When this feature is activated you can create a communication link from a remotely connected SiCo box to an announcer module To make this work the Mic Rem CUE option needs to be activated HOW TO PROGRAM With the YES and NO switches you can activate or de activate this option Don t forget to confirm changes you made in softwa...

Page 60: ...ed memory card STORE Memory CARD only visible with inserted memory card Select these sub menus by pushing the UP or DOWN buttons CONFIGURATION The first item in the System menu is the configuration screen This screen displays the current configuration of the Airlab XX represents the number of Stereo modules available on the console and YY represent the number of Telco modules available on the cons...

Page 61: ...rd menu you can store a set up to an inserted memory card By pressing the ENTER switch the actual data will be stored to an inserted Memory Card Subsequently by pushing the ESC switch the Store Memory card menu will be left All the above explained programming and storing of data can be performed on a Windows PC You need to connect the RS232 SubD9 connector of the Airlab to the RS232 connector of y...

Page 62: ...module that has been programmed to start the timer shall trigger the timer and the clock is running reading from left to right hours minutes and seconds The moment you pull down a fader or switch an ON switch off the timer stops showing the exact time the module has been active As soon as you open the module again the timer will be reset it and starts all over again The Timer can also be started a...

Page 63: ...nfig LineB Timerstrt CUE to CRM Recall Mic Timerstrt Auto Comm Store LineA Start Enable RS232 Recall Mem Card Line B Start Store Mem Card Mic Start Eprom String Start by Fader Start by On Start by Cue Puls Cont 0 LineA Rem Cue LineB Rem Cue Mic Rem Cue DJ Module Ann Module Studio Module LineA On Air 1 LineB On Air 1 Mic On Air 1 LineA On Air 2 LineB On Air 2 Mic On Air 2 ON at Power up MIC at Line...

Page 64: ...5 floppy disk Please run the setup exe file to begin the installation During the setup you can choose the path for the installation directory During the installation process a program folder will be created together with a desktop icon From these locations you can startup the application 15 2 GETTING STARTED Before you run the software be sure to connect the Airlab to the PC correctly If this isn ...

Page 65: ...odules in the Airlab Figure 22 Status bar As you can see we can have a total of 16 modules in the Airlab The configuration as shown in the second column consists from 12 triple line modules and 2 Telco modules The last two slots aren t used in this case The third column represents the status of the start remote on the rear side of each channel The section displayed by Figure 23 displays the On Air...

Page 66: ... option allows or denies users to enter the menu of the Airlab from the console This is a protection feature For more detailed information on the Master Settings you can read section 14 2 of this manual The Timer section Figure 27 allows you to control the Timer on the Airlab from the PC The Storage section Figure 28 allows you to save the changes you made in the Airlab memory or on a chipcard The...

Page 67: ...ectronically balanced transformer balancing optional All other outputs 6 dBu unbal OVERALL Frequency response 20 20 000 Hz 0 5 dB Harmonic distortion 0 035 VCA in 2nd harm Crosstalk less than 90 dBr Noise 86 dBr Headroom 22 dB internal 20 dB on outputs Mix Minus rejection 1 kHz 60 dB Channel fader attenuation 1 kHz 100 dB WEIGHT Airlab loaded with 16 modules 50 kg 110 Ib DIMENSIONS Drop though mou...

Page 68: ...ing broadcast the announcer can temporarily mute the microphone in order to cough where the name comes from At the same time his microphone will be routed to the cue system in order to give him the opportunity to communicate with the engineer producer 2 Mic on When the channel is active a voltage is applied between Tip and Sleeve 0V which can be used to activate a LED red in this case the internal...

Page 69: ...output that can be used for local situations Listening to Program outputs SUB outputs On Air signals CRM output External inputs 1 and 2 is of course possible Four Telco module incoming signals can be taken talked to and muted if necessary A standard 5 pole XLR connector is provided for the headset A separate Mic input and headphone output is also available Figure 30 Director Two large On Air LEDS ...

Page 70: ...Dig Module AUX Jumper settings 41 Figure 12 Triple Dig Module MIC LC Jumper settings 41 Figure 13 Triple Dig Module Phantom Power Jumper settings 42 Figure 14 Triple Dig Module Digital Output Select Jumper and Digital Output Level trim 42 Figure 15 Triple Dig Module FCLK Select PLL or Fixed 42 Figure 16 Airlab Telco Module Jumper Locations 43 Figure 17 Telco Module AUX Jumper settings 43 Figure 18...

Page 71: ...b from D R Phone 31 294 418014 email info d r nl Page 71 20 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Airlab Triple Module Jumper settings 39 Table 2 Airlab Triple Dig Module Jumper settings 41 Table 3 Airlab Telco Module Jumper settings 43 ...

Page 72: ... NAME ORGANIZATION ADDRESS TOWN POST CODE COUNTRY EMAIL info d r nl AIRLAB SERIAL NO CONFIGURATION DEALER HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE AIRLAB please circle Dealer Advertisement Exhibition Other user Other WHAT JOURNALS DO YOU TAKE ON A REGULAR BASIS WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF THE PRICE QUALITY OF THE AIRLAB WHAT PRICE WOULD YOU CONSIDER SUITABLE FOR THE AIRLAB ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS I REQUIRE INFORMATIO...

Page 73: ...ses the chest muscles to contract and stop breathing At what potential is current dangerous Well the first feeling of current is a tingle at 0 001 Amp of current The current between 0 1 Amp and 0 2 Amp is fatal Imagine that your home fuses of 16 Amp can handle 200 times more current than is necessary to kill How does resistance affect the shock a person feels A typical resistance between your two ...

Page 74: ...p the on the previous page mentioned information in mind when using electrically powered equipment D R ELECTRONICA B V WEESP HEAD OFFICE D R Electronica Weesp b v Rijnkade 15B 1382 GS WEESP THE NETHERLANDS Phone 31 294 418 014 Fax 31 294 416 987 Website http www d r nl E mail info d r nl ...

Page 75: ...roduct AIRLAB series Conforms to the following product specifications EMC NEN EN 55103 1 1995 NEN EN 55103 2 1995 NEN EN 55013 1 1994 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 1989 as amended by the CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC 1993 D R Electronica Weesp b v Rijnkade 15 B 1382 GS WEESP The Netherlands President of Engineering Ma...

Page 76: ... product or component at the discretion of D R Electronica Weesp B V either within or outside of warranty periods and does not extend to any loss or damage which may be caused as a consequence of misuse or failure of the equipment or products D R Electronica Weesp B V shall not in any event be liable for economic lost of profits including without limitation any incidental or consequential damage e...

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Page 102: ...000 st 10600456 Header 20p 2 54 haaks 3 0000 st 10600140 Header 34p 2 54 haaks 1 0000 st 10250004 Ic 4053B HCF4053 BEY switch 1 0000 st 10250014 Ic 4N27 opto coupler 1 0000 st 10250055 Ic LS 1240 ringer 1 0000 st 10250307 Ic NE 5532 AP TI dual opamp 1 0000 st 10250032 Ic THAT 2180 LBE VCA 1 0000 st 10250304 Ic TL 072 CP TI dual opamp 1 0000 st 10250305 Ic TL 074 CN TI quad opamp 2 0000 st 10600394...

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Page 104: ...53 Weerstand 100K 5 1 4W 3 0000 st 10350792 Weerstand 604E 1 1 4W 1 0000 st 10350825 Weerstand 768E 1 1 4W 1 0000 st 10600238 XLR 907 02 ch fem 3p pl black 3 0000 st 10250351 Zenerdiode 5V6 400mW 2 0000 st 10250352 Zenerdiode 8V2 400mW 1 0000 st 10650448 Bandkabel 20p R 1 27 50 0000 Cm 10600470 Conn 20p fem bandkabel 4 0000 st 10600173 Conn 3p wrd 2UO84 018 0387 1 0000 st 10450182 Deksel SiFam 11m...

Page 105: ...50020 Ic TL 783 T0220 high voltreg 1 0000 st 10250187 Ic X24164P 2kx8ser EEprom di18 1 0000 st 10600394 Ic voet 8 pins vork contact 1 0000 st 10600395 Ic voet 14 pins vork contact 1 0000 st 10600396 Ic voet 16 pins vork contact 30 0000 st 10600398 Ic voet 20 pins vork contact 2 0000 st 10600401 Ic voet 28 pins vork contact 2 0000 st 10600403 Ic voet 68 pins PLCC Socket 1 0000 st 10300202 Instelpot...

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Page 107: ...0000 st 10700910 Kartelring M5 buitenvertand 1 0000 st 10150427 Kast Airlab b 1 0000 st 10500683 Krimpkous 3 2 1 6 zwart 10 0000 cr 10700007 Magneetstrip 8 5mm x 3mm 154 0000 cr 10600701 Mains inlet SKT MS3 FR MS3 1 0000 st 10700610 Moer M 3 2 0000 st 10700909 Moer M5 1 0000 st 10650374 Montagedraad 0 4 mm2 geel 30 0000 cy 10650375 Montagedraad 0 4 mm2 groen 30 0000 cl 10650371 Montagedraad 0 4 mm...

Page 108: ... 10250028 Ic LM 317 var pos volt reg 1 0000 st 10250072 Ic MAX232 RS232 driver 1 0000 st 10250307 Ic NE 5532 AP TI dual opamp 5 0000 st 10250306 Ic NE 5534 AP TI single opamp 1 0000 st 10250304 Ic TL 072 CP TI dual opamp 6 0000 S 10250305 Ic TL 074 CN TI quad opamp 2 0000 S 10600394 Ic voet 8 pins vork contact 16 0000 st 10600395 Ic voet 14 pins vork contact 3 0000 S 10300200 Instelpot 25 turn 20k...

Page 109: ... 10350776 Weerstand 10MO 5 1 4W 11 0000 st ...

Page 110: ... 1 0000 st 10450211 Knop Druktoets 2 8 grey rectan 9 0000 st 10450212 Knop Druktoets 2 8 red rectan 5 0000 st 10450103 Knop SiFam grey splined llmm 8 0000 st 10250131 LCD MC1602B SBL 16x2 octagon 1 0000 st 10250386 Led 3mm green SLR 03A210 020 9 0000 st 10250387 Led 3mm red SLR 03A510 020 4 0000 st 10970912 Microfoon condens talkback 1 0000 st 10700690 Platstaf 25 x 10 x 10mm 2 0000 st 10101230 Pl...

Page 111: ...DigAudioIO_a sch 1 Wed Nov 22 11 08 39 2006 ...

Page 112: ...00 1 10250333 Transistor BC327 25 RR TAPE 01 06 06 1 0000 st 2 110 1 10250351 Zenerdiode 5V6 400mW 01 06 06 4 0000 st 2 120 1 10250386 Led 3mm green SLR 03A210 020 01 06 06 2 0000 st 2 130 1 10250387 Led 3mm red SLR 03A510 020 01 06 06 4 0000 st 2 140 1 10300206 Trimmer 10k 15turn T18 01 06 06 1 0000 st 2 150 1 10300200 Trimmer 20k Top H 25trn T93YB 01 06 06 2 0000 st 2 160 1 10300423 RK09 10KAx2 ...

Page 113: ...2 630 1 10401251 Capacitor 6n8 R5 0 poly 01 06 06 2 0000 st 2 640 1 10401258 Capacitor 47n R5 0 poly 01 06 06 1 0000 st 2 650 1 10401261 Capacitor 100n R5 0 poly 01 06 06 1 0000 st 2 660 1 10401263 Capacitor 180n R5 0 poly 01 06 06 4 0000 st 2 670 1 10550395 Switch Alps 2p ns MOMENT 01 06 06 2 0000 st 2 680 1 10550414 Switch Alps 2pole mini NS 01 06 06 2 0000 st 2 690 1 10550415 Switch Alps 4pole ...

Page 114: ...5 0000 cm 1 260 1 10700603 Parker 2 9x9 5 verz PD D7981 01 04 00 7 0000 st 1 270 1 20851532 PCB ins PCB DigAudioIO A 01 06 06 1 0000 st 2 10 1 10201532 PCB DigAudioIO A 01 06 06 1 0000 st 2 20 1 10600516 Conn 16p single row 16p 01 06 06 1 0000 st 2 30 1 10600517 Header 16p single row 16p 01 06 06 1 0000 st 2 40 1 10400346 Elco SMD 10 6 3 tant A3216 01 06 06 6 0000 st 2 50 1 10400362 Elco smd 10 16...

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