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AirAura X1 / Dec 2016
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
The X1 is equipped with Wheatstone’s network‑based ACI protocol, allowing complete
control of not only presets, but any parameter that is assigned to a user control (please
contact the factory for details on this). The ACI also allows the X1 to receive time align‑
ment commands from external devices to correct for alignment errors in the processor. For
more information on HD time alignment products that are compatible with the X1, please
visit our website at http://www.wheatstone-processing.com.
Dozens of factory presets are provided with X1 making a wide range of on air sounds
available to the user. A fully routable headphone monitoring path allows the audio in
various parts of the processing chain to be auditioned.
The System Menu of the GUI provides access to a pair of flexible preset scheduling
utilities. As well as the usual short‑term scheduler, the X1 is equipped with a “long‑form”
scheduler feature that can be programmed for automatic preset changes well into the future.
This scheduler is useful for changing presets weeks or months after a preset is prepared,
such as for a special event, and without having to edit the daily preset schedule in order
to accommodate these “special” presets.
GPI (General Purpose Inputs) provide easy access to preset changes via external events
such as contact closures and automation control.
Rack Mounting
The X1 is designed to be mounted into an industry standard 19” equipment rack and
requires three rack units (5.25 inches / 13.335cm) of vertical space. If using only two rack
screws always use the bottom two screws to prevent twisting of the front panel and other
undue forces from harming the processor chassis.
The X1 does not need nor does it have top or bottom cover ventilation holes. Cooling
is accomplished via cooler air drawn into vertical slots positioned lower in the side panels
which allows latent heat rising by natural convection to exit slots in the top of the rear panel.
A small fan is located inside the unit which stirs the air to even out the internal temperature.
This fan has an 80,000 hour rated minimum lifetime and has no role in “removing” heat.
In the unlikely event that the fan fails, its failure will not compromise the operation of the
X1 as long as the unit is being operated in a reasonable environment (below 104F or 40C).
The X1 may be mounted between other devices in the equipment rack; however, in
accordance with good engineering practice it should not be mounted directly above devices
that generate a significant amount of heat (such as power amplifiers or power supplies).
If such a location is unavoidable, then it is advisable to utilize an extra 1RU blank rack
panel between the X1 and devices immediately above and/or below it.
WARNING!
With very few exceptions, the X1 chassis does not need to be opened
in the field.
Please be advised that the unit contains high voltage power supply
circuits operating at voltages well above AC line potential.
These voltages are not only hazardous but also potentially deadly if
accidentally contacted.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit and it should
be returned to Wheatstone Corporation under a Return Authorization
should repair ever become necessary.