User`s manual

AEQ FORUM - DIGITAL AUDIO MIXER FOR BROADCAST APPLICATIONS
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Overview
AEQ FORUM is a digital audio mixer for Broadcast applications, specifically designed for ON
AIR applications (24x7x365 operation) and highly adaptable to different operational situations. It
incorporates all the basic features needed in such environments: automatic monitor muting,
cough muting, Fader-start, control signalling, control signals for external equipment automation,
management of external communications, intercoms, etc.
The modular design and reduced size makes this mixer perfectly adaptable to many different
scenarios: self-control, control-studio, audio control in television, sound production, mixed
configurations, integration in large systems, etc.
One of the main qualities of AEQ FORUM is the extensive internal routing capacity which
provides: up to 64 inputs / outputs for analogue audio, digital or microphone, and another 64
input / output multi-channel audio over a MADI link.
Aspect of the compact digital console AEQ FORUM. NOTE: The exterior of the equipment and
some screens or displays may vary depending on version.
The power of control and simplicity are combined in AEQ FORUM to cover both basic and
advanced operating needs, starting with 4 faders control surface that can easily be expanded to
8 or 12 faders.
All basic functions of activation, level adjustment and routing have their specific controls on
each channel of the ergonomically designed FORUM surface, while less common adjustments
are included in a set of contextual controls common to all channels and accessible with just one
or two keystrokes: simplicity and clarity of use for dynamic control without handling error.
The flexibility offered through the configuration of the AEQ FORUM enables the free assignment
of any audio input of the system to any control channel, and changing the distribution of signals
from the surface itself or the associated configuration software.