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AIRMATE-USB 

MANUAL

 

 

V 2.07

Summary of Contents for AIRMATE-USB

Page 1: ...AIRMATE USB MANUAL V 2 07 ...

Page 2: ...nsole in the most demanding production room We are confident that you will be using the AIRMATE USB for many years to come and wish you much success We value suggestions from our clients and would be grateful if you could email us with your comments at info d r nl when you are familiar with the AIRMATE USB mixer We learn from the ideas and suggestions of customers like you and appreciate your time...

Page 3: ... line inputs In the Mic switch position the module is a normal mono module When the Mic is switched out you have the choice of Line A or B stereo in puts which allows for the module to become a stereo module with both left right signals to feed the stereo mix buss GAIN With the gain control the source input level can be adjusted to the required internal mixer level This control adjusts both the Mi...

Page 4: ...INPUT CONNECTORS On the back of modules 1 thru 4 you find seven connectors for each module The Mic input is a balanced female XLR type connector The two pairs of stereo line inputs use Cinch pro RCA female type connectors If you use turn tables and need phono type R I A A equal ized pre amps D R offers an optional plug in R I A A pre amp for Line inputs B at a nominal price The level can be set wi...

Page 5: ...and the related channel fader is open into the processors output The other mono jack should be inserted into the processors input In case your processor has XLR inputs connect the tip of the stereo jack to pin 2 of the Female XLR and short pin 1 and 3 with each other and connect to ground sleeve This also goes for the other Male XLR connect the ring of the stereo jack which sends signals to a male...

Page 6: ...nserted on Jumper J12 and J13 2 J3 Low cut ON Low cut filter on Mic input done by shorting all 4 pins on Jumper J3 9 3 J15 Phantom ON 48 volt phantom power on off via Jumper J15 4 J6 16 POST Stereo Aux send pre or post selectable via Jumper J6 16 5 J7 Channel 7 8 ON Clean Feed CLN FEED jumper J7 to select whether the stereo audio signal summed to mono is sent to the clean feed bus that is availabl...

Page 7: ... on the PC When the USB connection is made between the Airmate USB and your PC your computer will recognizes the USB device as new hardware A small green led lights when data is sent over the USB cable In Windows Media Player you can change settings to allow it to work as a player or recorder The controls of the input modules have the following functions MIC The Mic input is a professional balance...

Page 8: ...witch via the START connector on the back panel The START switches quick start turntables through the remote jack by a continuous con tact action at the back of the mixer If your turntable only needs a pulse to start ask your dealer to modify the internal circuitry to change it to a momentary action so it can be used as a pulse start switch NEVER CONNECT THE MAINS TO THIS REMOTE JACK Connections o...

Page 9: ...in the Airmate and thus adjust the outgoing level to your PC for left and right signal pre or post master faders This is especially important for Windows 7 that recognizes the Airmate USB chips we use as mic level signals A lower output level coming from the Airmate USB will greatly improve performance Also imbalances between left and right could be corrected by these trimmers An audio application...

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Page 12: ...f the D R Telephone Hybrids are supplied to radio stations allowing extremely effective conversion between 4 wire audio circuits and standard 2 wire telephone lines Specs Output Internally connected in the Airmate Input Line level 0 dBu balanced internally connected in the Airmate R C balance fully adjustable Separation more than 30dB The controls of the Hybrid Line modules have the following func...

Page 13: ...can control externally connected via the Start Connector on the back devices such as CD players turntables etc INPUT CONNECTORS On the back of each of the AIRMATE TELCO modules 7 and 8 you find five connectors Two unbalanced stereo line RCA Cinch connectors for connecting CD players iPods or any play back devices as long as they are line level equipment The level can be set using the gain control ...

Page 14: ... to your needs 1 J6 16 Stereo Aux send pre or post selectable via Jumper J6 16 post is default 2 J7 Clean Feed CLN FEED jumper J7 to select whether the audio stereo signal summed to mono is sent to the clean feed bus available in the master section for ex ternal Hybrids 3 J17 Pulse continuous Jumper J17 to change the start pulse from latching continuously to pulse CONNECTION WIRING OF BOTH Wall LI...

Page 15: ...he Aux master as well as hear the signal from the AUX buss It is necessary to turn the AUX SEND master control up to create and show an outgoing signal MONITOR The MON monitor control is fed by the master outputs pre before the master faders This can be used as an extra stereo output for re cording or a sound system in which you do not want the master fad ers to change the out going signal FOLLOW ...

Page 16: ...ELF OP This switch mutes the monitor output control room monitor speakers as soon as a microphone input is opened At the same time a relay is activated which is connected to the Red Light out put connector CLEANFEED OUTPUT The Clean feed output sums all signals coming from the input modules except for those inputs where jumper J7 is not activat ed Clean feed signals are equivalent to Aux send sign...

Page 17: ... This stereo jack is connected to a change over relay This relay is capable of controlling external Red light circuits as long as it doesn t take a higher voltage than 24 volt and the current doesn t exceed 50mA NEVER CONNECT 120 220 AC VOLTAGE TO THIS JACK The C C Center Contact of the internal relay is connected to the Tip of the stereo jack The N O Normally Open contact is connected to the ring...

Page 18: ...nce headphone to the phones jack socket on the master section Connect the microphones as described Now connect turntables CD players and jingle machines If more than 2 Telephone Hybrids are needed you can connect another Hybrid to the Clean feed output Be sure that Jumper J7 is on position 3 4 to avoid feedback when returning the Telephone Hybrid output on the channels Connect a red light indicato...

Page 19: ... audio recording the latest versions of Kristal Audio Engine and Audacity are available free of charge via the Internet Use this link http www asio4all com for third party downloads 12 SETTING UP THE TELCO MODULES Connect the two wires of the telephone line s wall unit to the RJ 11 connector labeled wall LINE and connect the telephone appliance itself to the RJ 11 connector labeled PHONE Note that...

Page 20: ...lected another switch position 8 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until no further improvement is achieved for this telephone line 9 Note If you use the mixer in different locations this procedure must be done again Below is an explanation for the German area where different telephone connectors are used Eingang und Ausgang Telefonhybrid Module RJ11 Pin I nicht belegt Pin 2 Amt Leitung A Pin 3 Amt Leitung B P...

Page 21: ...r for left and right pin 1 ground pin 2 in phase pin 3 out of phase ground compensation circuitry 45 Ohm output level 4dBu 100Ohm TAPE Two cinch connectors for left and right 10dBv 300mV 10kOhm Sleeve ground 2 TRACK INPUTS Cinch connectors 10dBv 300mV 10kOhm Sleeve ground AUX RETURN Cinch connectors for left and Right 10dBv 300mV 10kOhm Sleeve ground CLEANFEED OUTPUTS Cinch connectors paralleled 4...

Page 22: ...7 Ohm Tape output 10dBv at 1kOhm Headphone 400 600 Ohm 500mW EQUALIZER High 12 dB at 12kHz shelving curve Mid 12 dB at 1 kHz bell curve Low 12 dB at 60 Hz bell curve RED LIGHT Stereo jack connector to intern relay Center Contact Tip Normally Closed Shield Normally Open Ring OVERALL Frequency response 10 60 000 Hz 0 5dB Distortion 0 009 max at 1 kHz Power consumption 25VA Dimensions 483 x 356 x 95 ...

Page 23: ...ifications should only be done by qualified service technicians The following picture displays the 230V wiring Green and White are connected to together and Red and Yellow are connected to connector J1 To modify the power supply to 115volt AC there are two necessary steps to follow 1 The power cabling to the transformer needs to be rerouted 2 The fuse needs to be replaced ...

Page 24: ...e must be replaced from a 0 5A to a 1A Make sure the 230V marking on the fuse holder is on TOP Else the device will not function 17 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILTY This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received i...

Page 25: ...not operate this equipment in high humidity or expose it to water or other liquids Check the AC power supply cable to assure secure contact Have your equipment checked yearly by a qualified dealer service center Hazardous electrical shock can be avoided by carefully following the above rules EXTRA CAUTION FOR LIVE SOUND Ground all equipment using the ground pin in the AC power supply cable Never r...

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