RADIO CONSOLE PRODUCTS X- IXER Digital Broadcast Console Technical Manual July 1, 2008 X-mixer-14-14 X-mixer-14-22 ARRAKIS advancedradio
Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION Console Overview .................... Feature Descriptions ................ Specifications ........................... Warranty ................................... 3 3 4 4 INSTALLATION Console Configuration .............. Grounding & Shielding .............. Cabling & Wiring........................ Wire Preparation ...................... Crimp Tool Operation ............... Analog Audio Connections ...... Digital Audio Connections ........ Peripheral Device Logic.....
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E General Information The X-mixer is a sophisticated console with a wide range of features held in a compact design. To obtain maximum benefit from the console, please read through this manual prior to product installation. CONSOLE OVERVIEW The X-mixer has the following features: ... Two microphone inputs ... Ten stereo analog inputs ... Two digital AES3 inputs ... an option board that adds 8 AES3 digital inputs (used on X-MIX-14-22) ...
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E Specifications Test Conditions: Specifications are per channel. 0 dBu corresponds to 0.775 volts RMS regardless of circuit impedance. This equals 0 dBm into a 600 ohm circuit for convenient level measurements using meters calibrated for 600 ohm circuits. Noise specs based on 20 kHz bandwidth. Noise increases about 1.7 dB if a meter with a 30 kHz bandwidth is used.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E Installation The X-mixer console sits on top of the studio furniture countertop. A minimum of 13 inches of vertical clearance above the countertop is required to open the operator control surface to its service position. The X-mixer console consists of: ... The 14-input mainframe ... Power supply ... Tool Kit ... Audio and Logic Connector Kit ... Spare Parts kit ...
T H E CABLING AND WIRING To simplify console connection, draw up a facility wiring plan listing the console‘s audio and logic connections with peripheral devices. Identify and create tags for each cable and then list each connection in a master facility wiring logbook. This facilitates initial wiring installation and future system wiring changes, equipment updates or system troubleshooting.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E ANALOG AUDIO CONNECTIONS There are no analog interstage patch points within the X-mixer channels or outputs. To use a patchbay, connect the line level outputs from the peripheral devices directly to the patch bay and then normal these to the appropriate Input channels. Likewise, Xmixer‘s outputs may also be routed through a patchbay normalled to standard peripherals such as On-Air processing gear, recorders, telephone hybrids, etc.
T H E DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS All digital inputs use nine-pin AMP MR connectors. These connections input AES-3 (AES/EBU) compatible signals. All digital outputs use six-pin AMP MR connectors. These connections output AES3 (AES/EBU) compatible signals. DESCRIPTION To connect a S/PDIF digital device to an X-mixer digital input, use a 249 ohm resistor to properly terminate the S/PDIF cable. Install the resistor onto the connector per the following illustration.
T H E PERIPHERAL DEVICE LOGIC CONNECTIONS X - M I X E R D I G I T A L Peripheral Device Logic Interface (example: starting or stopping a source) Starting and Stopping Peripherals All logic outputs for the console are high current open collector logic sinks to ground. The open collector logic in the console can sink up to 50 milliamps and 12 VDC into ground. This type of open collector logic output can directly connect to many peripheral devices without an interface.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E MISCELLANEOUS LOGIC CONNECTIONS Warning Lamp All logic outputs for the console are high current open collector logic sinks to ground. This type of logic output can directly connect to many peripheral devices without an interface. The open collector logic can sink up to 50 milliamps and a maximum of 12 VDC.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E MISCELLANEOUS CONSOLE SYSTEMS Talkback All digital inputs use nine-pin AMP MR connectors. These connections input AES-3 (AES/EBU) compatible signals. All digital outputs use six-pin AMP MR connectors.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Two DIP switches for basic console setup are located at the left rear of the main console motherboard as shown in the illustration on this page. off ... on off ... on DIP Switch or Advanced PC Setup For most station applications, a PC is not required to set up the console. The 16 DIP switches on the console can perform the basic setup. 9 6 3 9 6 3 8 5 2 8 5 2 7 4 1 7 4 1 ...
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E TRIM POT ADJUSTMENTS 3 1 4 7 5 6 9 8 MIC #2 MIC #1 3 1 4 7 5 6 9 The Program, Audition, and Mono VU meters have trimpot 8 VU Meter Bus Level Adjustments 2 accessable by lifting and hinging back the VU meter housing 2 DC POWER All trim pots are located on the main motherboard which is MIC #1 GAIN ADJJUST 1 4 7 1 4 MIC #2 GAIN ADJJUST 7 1 4 7 3 2 5 6 9 8 2 3 6 5 8 9 3 2 5 6 9 8 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 6 CHANN
SW 3 SW 2 5 4 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 DIG #2 (CH 14) 7 8 9 SERIAL TO PC MISC LOGIC 6 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 3 4 1 2 MONO OUTPUT 5 6 4 3 6 5 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 5 6 1 2 PGM VU RIGHT ADJUST 3 4 5 6 3 4 1 2 5 6 3 4 1 2 HP OUTPUT 6 4 2 5 3 1 5 6 1 2 ADDTL VU LEFT ADJUST 3 4 AUD OUTPUT PGM OUTPUT AUD VU RIGHT ADJUST MONITOR OUTPUT AUD VU LEFT ADJUST MIX (-) OUTPUT CUE OUTPUT 5 6 4 5 6 1 2 3 3 4 ADDTL VU RIGHT ADJUST 5
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E PC Setup Software Setup software for a Windows compatible PC computer is supplied with the console. The software has integrated Help. Refer to the integrated Help for detailed instruction on use of the software. The PC is connected to the console through an RS232 serial connection. Computers without RS232 connections built-in may use an external USB to RS232 device. Position Setup Page The Position Setup page is displayed below.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E PC Setup Software Setup software for a Windows compatible PC computer is supplied with the console. The software has integrated Help. Refer to the integrated Help for detailed instruction on use of the software. The PC is connected to the console through an RS232 serial connection. Computers without RS232 connections built-in may use an external USB to RS232 device. Remote Selects Setup Page The Remote Selects Setup page is displayed below.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E PC Setup Software Setup software for a Windows compatible PC computer is supplied with the console. The software has integrated Help. Refer to the integrated Help for detailed instruction on use of the software. The PC is connected to the console through an RS232 serial connection. Computers without RS232 connections built-in may use an external USB to RS232 device. Miscellaneous Setup Page The Miscellaneous Setup page is displayed below.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E Operation The X-mixer console is designed for extreme ease of use. INPUT SOURCES The X-MIX-14-14 console has 14 source inputs :2 mic, 10 analog stereo line, 2 digital AES3. The X-MIX-14-22 console has 22 source inputs :2 mic, 10 analog stereo line, 10 digital AES3. INPUT CHANNELS The X-mixer-14 has fourteen fader chanels Through the PC setup software, any fader channel can be assigned any of the input sources.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E TELCO OPERATION The X-mixer has an easy to use and yet powerful Telco system. It supports a single mix minus bus for a single phone hybrid. Any of the 10 line level source inputs can be assigned in the PC setup software utility as a Telco channel. The caller can be assigned to any ONE of the 3 main buses (Pgm, Aud, or Mono). More than one bus can not be selected because the caller’s mix minus bus must follow that bus assign ment.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E CONTROL ROOM MONITOR & TIMER The console has a full featured broadcast monitoring system. It includes a control room monitor, headphones, cue, talkback, & uptimer system. The control room monitor can select between an external (usually off air) input, Program bus, Audition bus, and Mono bus. The monitor output has an individual level control. The headphones follow the monitor select switch and have an individual level control.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E REMOTE LINE SELECTORS (RLS) The remote selector has two 6 position banks of switches. X-mixer-14 model For remarkable flexibility, each switch may be assigned to any of the 14 (or 22) source inputs in the console: mic, analog line, AES digital. The only limitation is that a Telco input may not be assigned to a remote selector. One powerful feature of the remote selectors is that source logic is supported if a source is assigned to the remote switch.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E Equipment Description SIMPLICITY preamps. switch LEDs. The monitor, headphone, The X-mixer console is designed for ease of installation, ease of service, and ease of use. The basic console has 3 metal panels, 4-5 PC boards, and an external modular power supply. Most ICs are socketed for ease of board level repair. The bare minimum of surface mount parts are used. All parts are professional quality for high performance and long life. CHASSIS.
T H E Motherboard Layout 23 X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E
T H E Functional Block Diagram Mono A/D Mic Analog Stereo Input #1 A/D Analog Stereo Input #2 A/D Analog Stereo Input #3 A/D Analog Stereo Input #4 A/D Analog Stereo Input #5 A/D Analog Stereo Input #6 A/D Analog Stereo Input #7 A/D Analog Stereo Input #8 A/D Analog Stereo Input #10 A/D AES3 Input #1 AES 3 In Digital Gain Adjust A/D A/D Analog Stereo Input #9 D I G DI IT GA IL T AS W L I ST C W IH TE CR H E R Mono Cue FADER CH #3 Fader Pgm Digital Gain Adjust Mono Aud OnO
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E Parts & Repair Services FIELD REPAIR All of the switches, button caps and faders on X-mixer are easily field replaceable. Although schematics are available in the X-mixer Technical CD-ROM , it is recommended that circuit boards be returned to the factory for component servicing of any non-socketed parts. PARTS & REPAIR INFORMATION Spare parts and accessories are available from the Arrakis customer service department.
T H E X - M I X E R D I G I T A L C O N S O L E MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Maintenance The X-mixer console requires no periodic maintenance with the exception of occasional cleaning. Cleaning Switches All switches are sealed and require no cleaning. Cleaning Slide Faders The slide faders are high quality conductive plastic. The slide faders may be cleaned using warm water. They do not require disassembly. Remove the fader’s knob by pulling up on it.
T H E Accessories Button Engraving Input channels come standard without engraving. Custom engraving on the button caps can be ordered at the time of purchase or engraved replacement button caps can be ordered once the input sources have been determined. Each button cap can have one or two lines of engraving with up to four alphanumeric charac-ters and a ½ character punctuation divider (space, period, hyphen, slash, backslash, etc.) on each line.
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