D&R Airence-USB

AIRENCE-USB MAIN UNIT 6 channel triple input radio On-Air / Production console with 4x USB and 2x POT Hybrids

Introduction

With the AIRENCE-USB ON-AIR mixer you can own a modern, split version type of radio production mixer. A smart mixer with an integrated USB based control section. Built with well proven low noise circuitry, this console is the reliable workhorse for the self-op production D.J. Built in Telephone Hybrids (2x), 4 channels USB and 4 Mic inputs. Ideal for streaming to the web and sending and accepting 4 stereo channels from your Play-out software.

A heavy duty (19" rack) RF shielded chassis, that can be used as a drop through in your furniture, houses all the vertically mounted input modules. Extension units with six triple input channels with high end quality Mic inputs on XLR and two stereo line level inputs on Cinch (RCA) connectors can be connected to the main unit. The result is a modern split drop through 12 (or 18/24) fader radio console.

All Airence Main and Extender units purchased before 2022 (version 9 or lower), cannot be combined with units
purchased after 01-01-2022 (version 10).

Due to a change of the internal power supply (36v to 12v), connecting an old to a new unit will damage your units badly.

features

- Unlimited numbers of inputs

- Split version design

- Program and Sub busses

- USB control section included

- Studio, Announcer and Phones outputs

- Bi directional Cue communication buss

- Two Hybrid or VoIP channels built in

- Internal NON STOP switching

- Power Adapter included

- Works with Windows and Apple's OSX

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front panel

The Airence-USB model has 4 balanced mic inputs (+48 phantom is standard) with inserts for signal processors, 6 stereo line inputs, 4 USB channels and 2 Telephone Hybrids (or VoIP channels).

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Fader start generates in the Mic mode a Mic-on signaling to switch ON-Air lights.

There is a 3 band Equalizer on channel 1-4 and on all 6 Triple input channels of the Extender Unit. 

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The stereo Aux send can be set pre or post fader.

All high quality low noise mic inputs have low cut jumpers.

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One physical USB connection interfaces 4 stereo audio channels from and to your PC plus all (programmable) remote controls on the right hand section of the mixer. 

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24 illuminated (green/red or yellow) switches can be used to control functions in your Radio Automation such as starting jingle machines and switching between live and NON stop. 

Recording a voice track while ON-AIR is also one of the possibilities. 

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The illuminated front panel ON switch is electronically attached to the built in mechanical fader start enabling selection of a play-out start either by fader or via the ON switch. 

back panel

On the back panel of the Airence Main unit you will find the Power Supply input. This is a 5 pin XLR connector

with also a possibility to connected a second redundant Power Supply to your unit.

In case of choosing for the AES Output option, this redundant Power Supply XLR connector will be used for the AES Output XLR.

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Also you can find the USB connector to control your USB channels and the Control Panel by your computer.

Very simple; your computer will see a new USB device when connecting the Airence Main unit to your computer. Further configuration can be done by the software included at the unit.

By using the Extender Unit, you can very easily connect both units by using the 15P-Sub-D cable that will be included inside the package of the Extender device. Please be informed that both units always needs to be powered OFF by connecting them to each other.

All in and output connections are on standard Jack / Cinch and XLR connectors.
 

extender unit

If more inputs are needed, you can purchase the Airence-EXT(ender) unit and instantly you have 6 more triple inputs

with each giving you a low noise Mic and 2 stereo line inputs under control.

Line level B can be converted into a Phono pre-amp by way of the optional RIAA preamp that can be ordered as an option.

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You can install as many Airence Extender units to your Airence

Main as needed.

All units are easily connected with each other by an included 15P Sub-D connector. 

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Just for safety; always switch OFF your console, before you connect a new Extender unit to your Airence Main unit.

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Personal options

VoIP

You can order the Airence-USB main unit with built in VoIP channels on position 5 and/or 6 or even a combination of 1x Telco and 1x VoIP.

Telco/VoIP Channel 5 and 6 have, apart from the stereo line input, also RJ-11 connectors to interface with an analogue telephone line and a common dial unit. 

And in case a VoIP module is installed one of the RJ-11 is replaced by 1x USB connector, the other RJ-11 has a clean-feed signal on pin 1 and 4.

Both analogue high quality built in Hybrids with R and C balance have direct Talk back to the Hybrid channels to make  conversation with callers very easy. 

This is also possible when VoIP modules are built in. Also by simply pushing the Cue button, conversation between DJ and caller outside the broadcast is of course possible.

If you would like to call with VoIP with the TELCO modules we would advice to use the CISCO SPA112 as an interface between our 2 Telephone modules and the Internet.

And in case you have an ISDN connection in your situation, we advice to use the Fritz Box type 7390 to convert the ISDN into an analog line that can be connected directly to the Telco modules of the Airence mixer.

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THIS OPTION NEEDS TO BE MENTIONED BEFORE YOUR PURCHASE AT ONE OF OUR DEALERS AND WILL BE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR AIRENCE MAIN UNITS THAT HAS BEEN PRODUCED WITH SMD-COMPONENTS.

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ITS ALSO POSSIBLE TO PURCHASE THIS BOARD ON AN LATER MOMENT AND BUILD-IN BY YOURSELF. 

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AES output

It's also possible to add an optional AES output with a 3 pole XLR male connector inside the Airence Main unit.

The AES output replaces the second 5 pole redundant XLR in that case.

THIS OPTION NEEDS TO BE MENTIONED BEFORE YOUR PURCHASE

RIAA pre-amp

It's also possible to add on all six channels of your Airence Extender

unit our RIAA pre-amp board. 

This will give you the option to connect the old fashion record player to the mixer, so good old times can come back to live on a new day piece of broadcast equipment.

These board can be purchased also on a later moment inside our radiowebshop and are very simple to connect inside the mixer on one of the boards by yourself.

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            **ONLY BE ADDED INSIDE THE EXTENDER UNIT**

power supply

Every Airence unit, Main and Extender, is individually powered by a 12V switched mode power supply.

A power supply redundancy is an option with the optional extra power input connector.

When choose this as an extra option, you cannot include the AES Digital Output option anymore inside your Airence Main unit.

metering software 

The Airence sends out control signals over USB, based on the HID protocol.
This also means that the main output signals can be displayed on a TFT screen in a beautiful meter application.
Both Program and Sub stereo signals are shown on a high resolution PPM. A smaller separate stereo meter on the right hand side of the meter application shows all signals heard through the CRM speakers.
At the same time this software application shows you a professional looking Radio clock that is synchronized with your local PC.

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A software program is included in the delivery for programming

the Control section. (Airence Virtual Keyboard Mapper)

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All software can also be downloaded on the Wiki-page, where we always included the new up-to-date versions.

overall

The Airence-USB is designed to be the focal point for local radio production work in the studio or... at home. It’s understandable features makes it the ideal companion for rapid on-the-spot radio programs.

The Airence is compact, reliable and 19" rack mounting ideal for production rooms. It can also double as an On-Air mixer or implemented as your own Internet Radio station.

If your budget is tight start with the 6 channel version which is a complete system to begin with.

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And it never becomes obsolete as it can be used as pre-production mixer, if, at a later date, you fit in a larger On-Air mixer. And.. if more inputs are needed hook up the Airence-EXT and instantly you have 6 more triple inputs. Not enough? Buy another 6 channel unit to expand to 18 or even more input channels.

Specs

INPUTS

Mic inputs: bal, 2 kOhm, XLR. ,48 volt Phantom.

Noise: - 128 dBr (A-weighted). (That 1501)

Sensitivity: - 70dB min, OdB Max.

Insert: Jack unbalanced send 600 Ohm -10dBV.

Aux Return unbalanced 10kOhm -10dBv.

Line inputs: unbal.., 10kOhm, Cinch.

Gain: range of 40dB.

Phono inputs: unbal. 47kOhm, 5 mV. (optional)

USB: 4x Stereo in and 4x stereo out.

Extern in: - 10 dBV at 10kOhm.

Aux returns: - 10 dBv at 10kOhm stereo

USB

Fully compliant with USB 2.0 playback and record mode.

4x Stereo in and Main stereo or SUB signals out.

HID Functions: Volume|Mute|Control

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TELEPHONE HYBRIDS

RJ-11 connectors for phone line/dialler

Mix Minus rejection @1kHz -40dB.

VoIP HYBRIDS

If you have opted for VoIP channels a USB connector is placed in the lower RJ-11 position.
The other RJ-11 provides you with a cleanfeed signal on pin 1+4 or a ring signalling control.
 

OUTPUTS

Left/Right: + 6dBu bal. XLR.

Monitor/Aux : + 6dBu unbal. on Cinch.

Studio: + 6dBu, Jacks. Tape outp: -10dBv.

Headphone: 32-600 Ohm, Jack.

Announcer: 32-600 Ohm, Jack.

USB out: Main program stereo signal or SUB
 

OPTIONS

AES digital output (mounted in redundant power supply hole)

EQUALIZER

High: + / -12 dB at 12kHz shelving.

Mid: + / -12dB at 1 kHz bell curve.

Low: + / -12dB at 60 Hz shelving.

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DIMENSIONS

Main unit

Width: 482mm, Front Panel Thickness: 2mm

Corner Radius: 20 mm

Height: 355mm

Depth: 101.50mm.

Weight: 9kg.

Drop through hole: 450mm x 344mm

Furniture top panel thickness maximum: 22mm

EAN CODE: 7436917138186
 

Extension unit

Width: 302mm, Front Panel Thickness: 2mm

Corner Radius: 20 mm

Height: 355mm

Depth: 101.50mm.

Weight: 7kg.

Drop through hole: 270mm x 344mm

Furniture top panel thickness maximum: 22mm

EAN Code: 7436917138193